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Time of India
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Joy Taylor, Fox Sports now fired host once called for legalized prostitution: 'Non-p***y getting male lonelies'
Joy Taylor says male loneliness is a societal crisis (Instagram) Joy Taylor has officially parted ways with Fox Sports, ending her run as co-host of Speak alongside Keyshawn Johnson and Paul Pierce. The decision follows months of behind-the-scenes tension and a high-profile lawsuit that named Taylor, the network, and Skip Bayless. As the network cancels multiple shows, Taylor's next career move is already generating attention, particularly in light of her increasingly provocative public statements. Joy Taylor defended sex work , blamed lonely men for society's downfall Joy Taylor's departure from Fox Sports comes roughly six months after her name was mentioned in a sexual assault and discrimination lawsuit, a development that brought scrutiny to the network. While the legal battle is still unfolding, Fox's recent overhaul—which includes canceling three daily shows—has led many to speculate whether her exit was entirely professional or partially reactionary. During her tenure at Speak, Taylor was known for her fearless opinions. But in recent months, those opinions took on a more personal, sometimes polarizing tone. On her Two Personal Show, Taylor recently argued that sex work should be legalized to combat a 'male loneliness epidemic,' stating, 'I think non-p**sy getting male lonelies are deteriorating society… I think prostitution should be legalized.' She framed it as a practical solution to what she sees as a deeply rooted societal issue. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Her commentary extended into political territory as well. Speaking with Van Lathan, Taylor said, 'Everything's watered down. Everything's softened now. Everything is feminine. I think femininity is under control… I mean, the audacity that a Black woman [Kamala Harris] would run for president. This was their last stand.' What's next for Joy Taylor? Despite her exit from mainstream sports broadcasting, Joy Taylor remains a media magnet. Her candid remarks on dating and societal norms have kept her firmly in the spotlight. Appearing on The Truth After Dark podcast, she joked, 'If you see me pull up with a 70-year-old, don't ask any fucking questions, OK. He's got a plane.' But she also shared a firm stance on romantic preferences, saying she is becoming 'less and less interested in religious men. ' While Fox Sports may have closed its doors on Taylor, others are eager to bring her on board. Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas publicly expressed interest in recruiting her for his show, Gil's Arena, stating, 'Joy's a great host… We've been behind the scenes talking to her for the last year.' With over a million YouTube subscribers and growing influence, Arenas' platform could provide Taylor with a new arena to thrive in—one where bold, unfiltered commentary is part of the brand. As Joy Taylor navigates her post-Fox chapter, it's clear she won't be silenced. If anything, she's just getting started. Also Read: "Onlyfans leaks would be fire": Joy Taylor gets axed by Fox Sports and fans already know her future career move Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
USA Today
24-05-2025
- General
- USA Today
Former Boston Celtics star Paul Pierce is all wrong about marriage
Former Boston Celtics star Paul Pierce is all wrong about marriage | Opinion Although Piece's remarks may appear informal and harmless, they convey a confusing message that undermines the foundational principles of marriage and family. Show Caption Hide Caption Jayson Tatum's Achilles injury has ripple effect on Celtics franchise Jayson Tatum underwent surgery to fix his ruptured Achilles. USA TODAY Sports' Jeff Zillgitt explains the ramifications of the Celtics star's injury. If you are poor, old, and unhappy, there is a good chance you are married. No, that's not a Henny Youngman one-liner, this sentiment was expressed by former Boston Celtics star Paul Pierce during a recent episode of his podcast, "The Truth After Dark." Pierce, 47, divorced in 2023 after 13 years of marriage. On the show he said there are virtually no advantages for men in marriage and, worse yet, the man usually suffers the most when the bonds deteriorate. "What does it do for a man when things go south?" he asked on the podcast. "We end up having to give up half of what we have and pay child support. It's only advantageous to the woman." Is Pierce right about his self-described "real talk" about marriage? Perhaps. A significant number of Americans already view the institution as outdated, unnecessary, or even detrimental. Opinion: 'The White Lotus' is wrong: Women need deeper things than friendship to be happy In 2024, fewer U.S. adults were married than at almost any time since the Census Bureau started tracking marital status in 1940. Last year, only 47.1% of households had married couples, marking the second-lowest share since the record low of 46.8% in 2022. The percentage of married couples in households peaked 75 years ago, at 78.8% in 1949. For over a decade, less than half of American households included a married couple. Is Pierce merely saying out loud what a lot of men, and women, for different reasons, think about marriage? I hope not. While Pierce's remarks may seem harmless, they can convey a confusing message that undermines the fundamental principles of marriage and family. In conversations with many folks around Milwaukee, some feel the same, even ones with breakups in the past. She's divorced but hasn't given up on marriage Adisa Simone, 38, a divorced loctician living on Milwaukee's northwest side, said despite the challenges that come with separating from a partner, she believes that marriage serves as a vital pillar for nurturing strong families, close-knit neighborhoods, and resilient communities. "That's not a poor or old idea in my opinion," Simone said. She observed that many female celebrities, particularly popular female rappers Megan Thee Stallion and Cardi B, also tend to downplay the significance of marriage, in their song lyrics. Some women boast about stealing another person's partner or having affairs, while simultaneously emphasizing their care for their husbands and how they meet their needs. This contradictory messaging can create confusion for others, and hearing these mixed signals repeatedly may influence people's beliefs about relationships. Due to the prevailing anti-marriage sentiment, dating has become more challenging, even though there are now more opportunities than ever for people to meet, thanks to dating apps and social media. Opinion: Having kids makes women happier. We need to do more to support motherhood. Simone is currently in a new relationship, but before she met her boyfriend, she stated that she dated with the intention of marriage. "I didn't enjoy dating and tried using dating apps, but they weren't for me. I prefer to talk to people in person, and I'm not really into texting. Plus, it's important to prioritize safety these days," she said. Simone was surprised by Pierce's comments, but she recognized that many people's views on marriage have evolved due to changes in women's roles. Women now earn more money and often take on the roles of head of their households. As a result, some people may wonder, 'What do I need a man or marriage for?' 'I don't believe that, but I know some women say I have a good job, a house, a car, and friends, so why should I get married?' she said. Pierce said remarrying is out of the question for him Pierce, a father of 3 who earned $198 million over his 19 seasons in the NBA, said even if he met the right woman today, he would be opposed to asking the big question again. He doesn't see marriage as something he will do again until he's 70. 'Right now, I'm too cracking right now,' he said. 'I like my peace right now.' He said when a woman has a bad day, it hijacks his emotions. "It's always going to be something. You can have a bad day and I can have a good day and that's not going to be peaceful for me," he said. "Peace is me by myself. I come home. I watch TV. I make my own food. I go to bed...I fart. I do whatever, that's peace. I don't have nobody complaining about nothing." When his co-host Azar Farideh, told Pierce that the love of a woman is powerful and can change his life, Pierce responded "Then, why don't you have a man." I don't want to criticize Pierce's marriage stance overly, but that was harsh. I didn't fully understand marriage until I tied the knot I didn't fully understand how much my life would change when I married. Before the wedding, we had been dating for years and felt pretty settled in our relationship. We even referred to each other as spouses instead of boyfriend and girlfriend, and things were going well. However, one of my oldest and dearest friends, Donnell Shorter, whom I've known since third grade, asked me why I hadn't proposed. Aside from not wanting to confuse our children, I didn't have a solid reason. Both of us had kids from previous relationships. Then Donnell said something that resonated with me. He mentioned that it was time for us to live for ourselves and that our daughters would understand. He was right. I was one of the last of my friends to get married. But I grew up in a family where I saw many strong marriages. My parents were married for 53 years before my father died of pancreatic cancer. I like to say that my mother loved him so much that she couldn't stand being apart from him, so she passed less than six months later. We buried them next to each other in my father's hometown of Gloster, Miss., just a few miles from where they first met, when my father was in high school. Both sets of my grandparents were also married for more than 50 years. While my grandparents were poor, they were rich in love and wealthy in other ways. For my grandparents, marriage was a part of life. You find someone you are compatible with. You have children, raise them, and hope that they turn out better than you. Most of my friends are married, and despite what Pierce said about marriage being for the old and poor, none of them are struggling financially, and they are not elderly. Now, I would be foolish to say that marriage is easy; it's not. It requires work, listening, patience, and, what many struggle with, putting someone else before yourself. When we faced challenges early on in our marriage around year three, we even sought professional counseling, and this counselor showed us that what we had was worth fighting for and saving. I'm glad we did. In my wife's words, neither of us has the cholesterol to be out in the streets trying to find someone else. I agree with that. Reach James E. Causey at jcausey@ follow him on Twitter @jecausey. This column originally appeared in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Former NBA star Paul Pierce is wrong. Marriage isn't only for 'old, poor people.'
If you are poor, old, and unhappy, there is a good chance you are married. No, that's not a Henny Youngman one-liner, this sentiment was expressed by former Boston Celtics star Paul Pierce during a recent episode of his podcast, "The Truth After Dark." Pierce, 47, divorced in 2023 after 13 years of marriage. On the show he said there are virtually no advantages for men in marriage and, worse yet, the man usually suffers the most when the bonds deteriorate. "What does it do for a man when things go south?," he asked on the podcast. "We end up having to give up half of what we have and pay child support. It's only advantageous to the woman." Is Pierce right about his self-described "real talk" about marriage? Perhaps. A significant number of Americans already view the institution as outdated, unnecessary, or even detrimental. In 2024, fewer U.S. adults were married than at almost any time since the Census Bureau started tracking marital status in 1940. Last year, only 47.1% of households had married couples, marking the second-lowest share since the record low of 46.8% in 2022. The percentage of married couples in households peaked 75 years ago, at 78.8% in 1949. For over a decade, less than half of American households included a married couple. Opinion: We asked readers about arrest of Milwaukee Judge Dugan. Here's what you said. Is Pierce merely saying out loud what a lot of men, and women, for different reasons, think about marriage? I hope not. While Pierce's remarks may seem harmless, they can convey a confusing message that undermines the fundamental principles of marriage and family. In conversations with many folks around Milwaukee, some feel the same, even ones with breakups in the past. Adisa Simone, 38, a divorced loctician living on Milwaukee's northwest side, said despite the challenges that come with separating from a partner, she believes that marriage serves as a vital pillar for nurturing strong families, close-knit neighborhoods, and resilient communities. "That's not a poor or old idea in my opinion," Simone said. She observed that many female celebrities, particularly popular female rappers Megan Thee Stallion and Cardi B, also tend to downplay the significance of marriage, in their song lyrics. Some women boast about stealing another person's partner or having affairs, while simultaneously emphasizing their care for their husbands and how they meet their needs. This contradictory messaging can create confusion for others, and hearing these mixed signals repeatedly may influence people's beliefs about relationships. Due to the prevailing anti-marriage sentiment, dating has become more challenging, even though there are now more opportunities than ever for people to meet, thanks to dating apps and social media. Simone is currently in a new relationship, but before she met her boyfriend, she stated that she dated with the intention of marriage. "I didn't enjoy dating and tried using dating apps, but they weren't for me. I prefer to talk to people in person, and I'm not really into texting. Plus, it's important to prioritize safety these days," she said. Simone was surprised by Pierce's comments, but she recognized that many people's views on marriage have evolved due to changes in women's roles. Women now earn more money and often take on the roles of head of their households. As a result, some people may wonder, 'What do I need a man or marriage for?' 'I don't believe that, but I know some women say I have a good job, a house, a car, and friends, so why should I get married?' she said. Pierce, a father of 3 who earned $198 million over his 19 seasons in the NBA, said even if he met the right woman today, he would be opposed to asking the big question again. He doesn't see marriage as something he will do again until he's 70. 'Right now, I'm too cracking right now,' he said. 'I like my peace right now.' He said when a woman has a bad day, it hijacks his emotions. "It's always going to be something. You can have a bad day and I can have a good day and that's not going to be peaceful for me," he said. "Peace is me by myself. I come home. I watch TV. I make my own food. I go to bed...I fart. I do whatever, that's peace. I don't have nobody complaining about nothing." When his co-host Azar Farideh, told Pierce that the love of a woman is powerful and can change his life, Pierce responded "Then, why don't you have a man." I don't want to criticize Pierce's marriage stance overly, but that was harsh. I didn't fully understand how much my life would change when I married. Before the wedding, we had been dating for years and felt pretty settled in our relationship. We even referred to each other as spouses instead of boyfriend and girlfriend, and things were going well. However, one of my oldest and dearest friends, Donnell Shorter, whom I've known since third grade, asked me why I hadn't proposed. Aside from not wanting to confuse our children, I didn't have a solid reason. Both of us had kids from previous relationships. Opinion: Campaigns have always been rough. I'm sick of politics of personal destruction. Then Donnell said something that resonated with me. He mentioned that it was time for us to live for ourselves and that our daughters would understand. He was right. I was one of the last of my friends to get married. But I grew up in a family where I saw many strong marriages. My parents were married for 53 years before my father died of pancreatic cancer. I like to say that my mother loved him so much that she couldn't stand being apart from him, so she passed less than six months later. We buried them next to each other in my father's hometown of Gloster, Miss., just a few miles from where they first met, when my father was in high school. Both sets of my grandparents were also married for more than 50 years. While my grandparents were poor, they were rich in love and wealthy in other ways. For my grandparents, marriage was a part of life. You find someone you are compatible with. You have children, raise them, and hope that they turn out better than you. Most of my friends are married, and despite what Pierce said about marriage being for the old and poor, none of them are struggling financially, and they are not elderly. Now, I would be foolish to say that marriage is easy; it's not. It requires work, listening, patience, and, what many struggle with, putting someone else before yourself. When we faced challenges early on in our marriage around year three, we even sought professional counseling, and this counselor showed us that what we had was worth fighting for and saving. I'm glad we did. In my wife's words, neither of us has the cholesterol to be out in the streets trying to find someone else. I agree with that. Reach James E. Causey at jcausey@ follow him on Twitter @jecausey. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Ex-Celtics star's views on marriage get it all wrong | Opinion
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Joy Taylor Says 'Religious' Men Are A Dating Red Flag…At Least For Her
Sports commentator Joy Taylor has stirred conversation surrounding dating preferences, as she recently shared that she considers men who are 'religious' to be red flag. Taylor, 38, shared her take during a recent appearance on Paul Pierce and Azar Farideh's podcast The Truth After Dark. During the conversation, Taylor shared that she is 'less and less interested' in religious men after having experienced issues dating those who lead with their faith. She then addressed her own religious background, saying she is a 'person of faith' and was raised in the Baptist church. However, she doesn't consider herself religious and sees it as a 'red flag' when seeking a partner. 'I don't think that just because you're a Christian that you are not living a good life,' she explained. 'I'm just saying, if that's the first thing that you bring to the table, it's a red flag for me. Not saying that if you believe in God you're a red flag. I also don't give a f**k, so tell somebody else about it.' Pierce then shares that religion helped him out of some 'dark places' in his personal life, with Taylor then questioning if it was religion or faith. 'To me, those are two different things,' Taylor offered. 'Believing in God, having spirituality, having a connection with your spiritual side, praying, all those things I do. But to lead with, like, 'let's go to church on Sunday?'' she added, putting her hand up in a 'stop' gesture. Hear Taylor's take on religious men below. More from Marvin Sapp Responds To Viral Video Demanding $40K From Congregation Marvin Sapp Instructs Ushers To Close Church Doors Until Congregation Ponies Up $40K Yung Miami Clarifies Stance On Staying After Being Cheated On Repeatedly
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Paul Pierce Claims Marriage Is For Poor And Old People; No Advantage For A Man
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways NBA legend Paul Pierce has never shied away from controversial takes, but his latest remarks on relationships and marriage have stirred up intense debate across social media. Speaking on his show The Truth After Dark, the Boston Celtics icon delivered a brutally unfiltered critique of marriage, suggesting it offers little to no benefit for men in today's world. "You know what I'm saying? Like, because I feel like every relationship shouldn't be based off sex. But every relationship is based off of that. 100%. You can't tell me nothing different. This is what I feel. And that's why I'll never be in another relationship, because it's always based off of that." "Because it's going to be based off the sex. Once that wears down, you're going to go find somebody else that's better.... This is the thing. And listen carefully. Listen carefully." "Let me say what marriage is and who marriage is for. Marriage is for old people and poor people. Because when you broke, our parents, like my moms and all them, they married on a merit of like, okay, we're gonna put our incomes together, have all these kids, and then when our kids, we'll have five, ten kids, back in the 60s, all them, they got five, ten kids so they can work and bring income." "So, you poor, so you marry for that. And now, when you get old, somebody's gotta be at your side to take care of you. My mom never been married in my lifetime. She got married when she was 70. It was perfect. She had somebody by her side the whole way through." "Outside of that, there's no advantage to a man. What does it do for a man when things go south? Like, we gonna have to give up half our this, pay child support, pay... It's only advantageous to a woman. Like, it's real talk." "I don't think it's realistic long term until I turn 70. I'm 47 right now. Until I turn 70, that's the only realistic part. It's because we both old. We ain't out in the streets, we at home watching TV. You go take me to the hospital, I'm gonna take you to the hospital. That's it. But right now, I'm too cracking right now." Pierce's commentary didn't just stop at marriage. He also questioned the long-held belief that women can bring peace into a man's life. "There's no such thing as that. There's no such thing as somebody living with you on a day-to-day basis bringing peace. It's always gonna be something, because you're gonna have a bad day where I'll have a good day, and that's not gonna be peaceful for me. I'm gonna come home like, damn." "Something's gonna happen to where you go hijack my emotions, so that's not peaceful. You feel me?" "Peace is peace, and peace is me by myself." "I come home, I watch TV, I make my own food, I go to bed, I work out, I wake up at 5:30, I roll over in the bed, I'm leaned this way, I fart or whatever, I do whatever in my bed. That's peace. I'm cool. I can live, snore or whatever. I ain't got nobody complaining about nothing." While many fans found humor in Pierce's blunt honesty, others criticized his comments as outdated and dismissive of meaningful companionship. Yet for Pierce, it seems the bachelor lifestyle isn't just a preference, it's a principle. Whether you agree with his views or not, one thing is clear: Paul Pierce has reignited the age-old debate about love, marriage, and modern masculinity, and he's not backing down from his truth. Related: Paul Pierce On Why NBA Players Prefer Dating White Women: "They Appreciate And Apologize More"
