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Forbes
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Today's NYT Mini Crossword Clues And Answers For Thursday, July 31st
In case you missed Wednesday's NYT Mini Crossword puzzle, you can find the answers here: The final day of July is here. The summer is flying by. My youngest begins 10th grade next week! Of course, we still have plenty of summer left even if summer break is over for some kids. I know a lot of school won't start back up for a few more weeks. I just wish it would rain! Anyways, let's solve today's Mini Crossword shall we? The NYT Mini is a smaller, quicker, more digestible, bite-sized version of the larger and more challenging NYT Crossword, and unlike its larger sibling, it's free-to-play without a subscription to The New York Times. You can play it on the web or the app, though you'll need the app to tackle the archive. Spoilers ahead! Before we get to the answers, here's the first letter for each word in today's Mini. FEATURED | Frase ByForbes™ Unscramble The Anagram To Reveal The Phrase Pinpoint By Linkedin Guess The Category Queens By Linkedin Crown Each Region Crossclimb By Linkedin Unlock A Trivia Ladder Across 1A. Quick punches – J 5A. Animal with unique stripes, similar to human fingerprints – Z 6A. The People's ___ (The Rock's signature wrestling move) – E 7A. Pumps the brakes, say – S 8A. Many "Bluey" viewers – T Down 1D. Treat once advertised as "America's Most Famous Dessert' – J 2D. Head of a monastery – A 3D. Furrowed facial features – B 4D. Lumber mill tools – S 5D. Grated citrus peel – Z Okay, onto the answers! Remember, spoilers ahead! Across 1A. Quick punches – JABS 5A. Animal with unique stripes, similar to human fingerprints – ZEBRA 6A. The People's ___ (The Rock's signature wrestling move) – ELBOW 7A. Pumps the brakes, say – SLOWS 8A. Many "Bluey" viewers – TOTS Down 1D. Treat once advertised as "America's Most Famous Dessert' – JELL-O 2D. Head of a monastery – ABBOT 3D. Furrowed facial features – BROWS 4D. Lumber mill tools – SAWS 5D. Grated citrus peel – ZEST I started off with JABS and then got a little mixed up when I accidentally put 2-Down into 2-Across, though I quickly realized and moved it to the appropriate column. I just put my first guess in as I went: BROWS, SAWS, then over to TOTS and ELBOW and up to ZEST and ZEBRA. JELLO rounded things out. I used to like jello, but I really don't anymore. Mostly I've come to like more and more things, but not sugary stuff like jello. Go figure. This one took me 1:30. How did you do? Let me know on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook. If you also play Wordle, I write guides about that as well. You can find those and all my TV guides, reviews and much more here on my blog. Thanks for reading!
Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Prayers Pouring In for 'The Rock' As He Mourns a 'Legend': ‘One of the Best'
Prayers Pouring In for 'The Rock' As He Mourns a 'Legend': 'One of the Best' originally appeared on Parade. Fans are rallying behind as the former pro-wrestler mourns the death of renowned Fijian-Hawaiian recording artist George Brooks Veikoso, AKA Fiji. The "Sweet Darlin'" artist died earlier this month in Fiji at the age of 55, with The Rock taking to Instagram early on Tuesday, July 29 to share a video of him singing Frank Sinatra's "My Way," sharing with fans how much the cover meant to him. "Rest in Love Uso Fiji 💔🕊️," he began. "As you now sing with the angels, it's appropriate since your voice will forever be heavenly." He continued, "This song 'My Way' that you sing so beautifully and soul stirring means so much to me (as you knew) as it was the song that my grandfather, High Chief Peter Maivia used to sing to me when I was a little boy." Johnson admitted that he gets "emotional" watching and listening to the clip. "...at the end of the day - we're all living life as best we can and we all do different things for different reasons - but at some in point in life, perhaps near the end - it's a blessing to be able to say 'I did it my way,'" he added. "Rest in peace knowing you moved the world with your voice, made our Polynesian culture proud and most of all - you did it your way."Fans mourned alongside the beloved actor, sending love and prayers for the musician's loss. "My prayers are out to Fiji's loved ones 🙏🏻," one replied. "Life's so beautiful but so short too. He maybe gone physically, but spiritually he will always live on 💕🖤." "Condolences," another sent. "may he rest in peace 🕊️🙏🏼💔🥲." "That was beautiful," another commended. "We've lost another beautiful, talented soul. Sending love and light to his family." Many described the late musician as a "Pacific island reggae legend💔❤️," with others writing, "😢🕊️ RIP to the LEGEND #FIJI," and, "Our hawaiian legend will be forever in our hearts. And his music will be forever shared to all and in our hearts and life's forever. RIP Fiji🕊️❤️🙏.""one of the best," someone else Pouring In for 'The Rock' As He Mourns a 'Legend': 'One of the Best' first appeared on Parade on Jul 29, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 29, 2025, where it first appeared. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Roman Reigns is once again back, but can WWE please find him something worthwhile to do?
Another SummerSlam, another Roman Reigns return. Old hands in this game will remember that it was exactly 12 months ago that 'The Tribal Chief' made his big return to WWE after his post-WrestleMania hiatus, delivering a punch to the jaw of Solo Sikoa to set up the closing shots of SummerSlam 2024. Admittedly, this year isn't a total repeat, given that Reigns technically returned two weeks ago on 'WWE Raw' and is actually booked in a match at this weekend's event (unlike last year, when he was just a run-in with a big-budget entrance). But the overall vibe is distinctly familiar, as WWE rolls out the proverbial red carpet for one of its biggest stars. How big a deal is Reigns? His somewhat sporadic appearances mean that he tends to drop in and out of our pro-wrestling power rankings, which prioritize those wrestlers who've been active recently. But if we were ranking the biggest current names in pro-wrestling by star power alone, Reigns has to be top five. Reigns himself likes to talk about how he 'carried the company' during WWE's post-pandemic era. And if we're being honest, he isn't exaggerating. His 1,316 days as Universal Champion has to be among the best runs in WWE history. It says a lot about how good it was that Reigns even managed to go out on a high, teaming with The Rock to give us one of the most unforgettable main events in WrestleMania history. Following that kind of showing was never going to be easy. But one year after Reigns' last big return, it's hard to shake the conclusion that his latest run didn't really do justice to the levels of excitement that preceded it. Having Reigns feud with Solo Sikoa was always the obvious move given the whole Bloodline dynamic, but it wasn't exactly dynamite television and certainly didn't justify the decision to stretch the angle out over six months. How many permutations on the Bloodline civil war tag match did we get in the run-up to Survivor Series? Even then, the most exciting part was the surprise inclusion of CM Punk, who had nothing to do with the family feud in the first place. When Reigns vs. Sikoa finally wrapped up on January's Netflix premiere of 'Raw,' I figured we might finally get some new singles rivalries for Reigns. At the time, WWE were even teasing a potential rematch with Drew McIntyre given that 'The Scottish Warrior' was out for revenge on the former Bloodline. The whole setup felt like a box-office rivalry in waiting — until it suddenly evaporated into thin air. We did get the Reigns vs. Rollins vs. Punk triple threat at WrestleMania 41, of course. But for all the explosive potential, the build-up to that particular showdown felt rushed and the payoff concentrated mainly on Seth Rollins and Paul Heyman. The next night, Reigns was written off television again following a beatdown from Rollins' new henchman, Bron Breakker. Now we're back to square one, with Roman set to make another return after a four-month absence. Given the two-night format of this year's SummerSlam, there's every chance he ends up as the headline act on Saturday, as he teams with Jey Uso to take on Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed. But will this year's return be better than last time around? In truth, it's a shame we're getting another tag match, given what Reigns' last run lacked most of all was a decent singles feud. Would it not have been more exciting to see Reigns go one-on-one with Bron Breakker, the man who took him out in the first place? Although that would mean the WWE having to decide which of the two would be pinned — a decision they seem desperate to avoid when it comes to their upper-card guys. Given the circumstances, this year's match is also slightly overshadowed by the Reigns vs. Rollins rivalry, which remains one of the longest-running and most-celebrated storylines in modern wrestling. We know from WrestleMania XL and this year's Royal Rumble that WWE considers both men to have unfinished business — which begs the question why they didn't give us that match at this year's WrestleMania. (Indeed, we learned from Unreal, the new Netflix documentary on WWE's backstage processes, that Reigns vs. Rollins was the provisional plan for this year.) This stuff really matters, given that we know from Reigns' big interview with Vanity Fair in April that his time in WWE is coming to a close. Not only is Joe Anoa'i looking to break into Hollywood, but he has now put it on record that he wants to retire from wrestling by 2028 at the very latest. Based on his usual work-rate, that means we could have fewer than 10 Reigns matches left. If that's the case, isn't it time WWE gave Reigns a feud he can really get his teeth stuck into? As well as Rollins and McIntyre, they've also teased us with the likes of Jacob Fatu and CM Punk. Reigns himself has suggested we'll see him face Rhodes again to complete their trilogy. And then there's the granddaddy of them all — the match so big it almost derailed the entire plan for WrestleMania XL: Roman Reigns vs. The Rock. Sure, getting 'The Final Boss' aboard might take some work, but it isn't like WWE is short of options in the meantime. They just need to make a choice and stick with it, preferably by the time SummerSlam wraps up. Until then, there's a danger that this latest return goes the same way as the last one: A massive pop in the stadium on Saturday, followed by a handful of tag matches and cameos on the occasional 'Raw' or 'SmackDown' until Reigns takes his next break from the business. A star as big as Roman Reigns deserves better than that — and in all honesty, so do we.
Extra.ie
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Dwayne Johnson gets glittery makeover from his daughters
Dwayne Johnson has shown off his 'fearless' makeover, courtesy of his two young daughters as he adds a glittery look to his strong man persona. The Rock shared a video on social media where he stares dead-faced into the distance while his daughters cover him in purple and silver makeup. 'The Sound of Silence' by Simon and Garfunkel plays over the video as the WWE icon looks regretfully into the camera – until his daughter makes him break character with a laugh. The Rock has adopted a glittery look. Pic: Dwayne Johnson/Instagram He captioned the video with: 'I've learned over time that you look back on life's decisions and say… 'That was a good idea. 'That was a great idea. 'Or… What the %#$@ was I thinking?? 'And it's proving to be a good thing that I have a very large head with A LOT of 'canvas' to use for these little chicken's enjoyment and artistic make-over endeavors. 'Our little ones are only little once, so bring it on ladies – daddy is fearless.' His daughter made him break character. Pic: Dwayne Johnson/Instagram The Rock has three daughters, with seven-year-old Tiana and nine-year-old Jasmine performing the makeover. His eldest, Simone, is 23 and is following in her father's footsteps as a professional wrestler. Fans were loving the behind the scenes look at the Fast and Furious star's home life and his alternate lifestyle as a 'girl dad' as they shared their enjoyment on social media. The Rock was praised as a 'girl dad'. Pic: Dwayne Johnson/Instagram One fan wrote: 'This is what the best dads are made of!!! Thank you for letting us get a peek inside your world. Those girls are blessed to have you!' Another commented: 'I see a new movie with this new makeup artist in the near future!' A third added: 'I swear I live for these videos it cracks me up all the time. The look on your face and how much fun she is having. Priceless.' Yet another said: 'The giggles are the best sound in the world but, is anyone else wondering if Mom knows her eye shadow palette is missing?' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dwayne Johnson (@therock) Dwayne had the girls in the video with his wife Lauren Hashian and shares Simone with his ex-wife Dany Garcia. Dany and Dwayne separated in 2007 and he married Lauren in 2019.
Newsweek
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
The Rock Makes Controversial WWE Declaration
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The new Netflix docuseries, WWE: Unreal, is pulling back the curtain on one of the most chaotic and fan-influenced storylines in recent history. In the fourth episode, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson opens up about the creation of his universally acclaimed "Final Boss" character. The series, which premiered on July 29th, gives fans an unprecedented look into the creative process. It details how WWE's original plans for the main event of WrestleMania 40 were completely upended by the fans. "The Most Gratifying Decision" The docuseries features The Rock describing his new heel persona in his own words. He calls the character the "greatest heel professional wrestling has seen." "There's nothing The Final Boss can't do. There's nothing that The Final Boss can't say," The Rock explained (H/T to "Becoming this new version has been the most gratifying decision that I've ever made." The "We Want Cody" Movement The Rock's heel turn and the birth of "The Final Boss" were the direct result of a massive fan rebellion in early 2024. After Cody Rhodes won the Royal Rumble, he appeared to step aside to allow the returning Rock to challenge Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40. The fan backlash to this decision was immediate and overwhelming, with the hashtag "#WeWantCody" trending worldwide. EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - FEBRUARY 16: Actor and WWE Professional Wrestler Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson attends a press conference to announce a major international event, Wrestle Mania XXIX, at MetLife Stadium on February 16, 2012... EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - FEBRUARY 16: Actor and WWE Professional Wrestler Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson attends a press conference to announce a major international event, Wrestle Mania XXIX, at MetLife Stadium on February 16, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. More John W. Ferguson/WireImage More news: WWE Superstar Announces Retirement Match This groundswell of support forced WWE to make a major creative pivot. At a now-infamous press conference in Las Vegas, The Rock officially turned heel, slapping Cody Rhodes and aligning himself with The Bloodline. The Birth Of "The Final Boss" In response to the fan backlash, The Rock expertly leaned into the negativity. He abandoned his heroic "People's Champion" persona and transformed into the arrogant, entitled, "Final Boss." With his long, rambling promos, expensive shirts, and a new, more vicious attitude, he became the most compelling villain in the entire industry. Not even a top 3 heel of all time — SWAGGY C | $wing Trader (@SwaggyCTV) July 29, 2025 Final Boss can't even show up and explain why John Cena turned heel and joined forces with his arch nemesis — Young Chove 15 (@ImYoungChove15) July 29, 2025 Vince was the greatest heel professional wrestling has ever seen hands down — Mr TKO (@titofromLA) July 29, 2025 Not even close to the greatest heel he's good yes but not the greatest — sharnee get well soon gabe kidd (@zsjmaobrookes) July 29, 2025 Why is he talking about it like he shows up and plays it — TheReplier (@thereplier1234) July 29, 2025 At the time, the situation was so fluid that even top insiders were unsure of the direction, with Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer calling it one of the "strangest weeks in WWE storyline history." The WWE: Unreal docuseries shows how this potential creative disaster was turned into a massive success, culminating in the highest-grossing tag team match in history on Night One of WrestleMania 40. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
