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San Francisco Chronicle
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Bobby Flay brings the heat and his new romance to BottleRock Napa Valley
Food Network star Bobby Flay made his debut at BottleRock Napa Valley on the final day of the festival, bringing the heat and his new girlfriend onstage. The 'Beat Bobby Flay' star and fellow celebrity chef Brooke Williamson confirmed their relationship just a month ago and weren't shy about their romance when Flay showed off his skills during a rib eye steak cooking demonstration on the Williams Sonoma Culinary Stage on Sunday, May 25, with guest sous chef and MLB legend Ken Griffey Jr. The crowd went wild when Flay asked, 'Can I bring my girlfriend onstage?' for a quick tasting of each of the hot sauces he and Griffey made with Fresno chilies. But things got really spicy when emcee Liam Mayclem asked Williamson about her favorite meal Flay cooks for her at home. 'Breakfast,' quipped Griffey, drawing the biggest laughs of the set. Mayclem then had Williamson, a 'Triple Threat' co-star of Flay's and fellow BottleRock veteran Michael Voltaggio, try each slab of dry rub steak. 'Tell us whose meat you like more,' he said, again setting off a wave of laughter. Things got extra spicy on the culinary stage today @BottleRockNapa 🔥 What a power couple @bflay @ChefBrookeW 💕 — Mariecar Mendoza (@SFMarMendoza) May 26, 2025 All jokes aside, Flay and Wiliamson make quite the celebrity chef power couple. With Williamson a 'Top Chef' runner-up and the inaugural 'Tournament of Champions' victor, and Flay the first American 'Iron Chef,' the two may be the most winningest culinary TV contest chefs. What's next for the two fierce competitors? Flay teased that the pair are scheduled to appear on a forthcoming episode of 'Celebrity Family Feud' via Instagram Stories on Thursday, May 22, with his daughter, Sophie.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE SmackDown results: Giulia qualifies for the Money in the Bank match
Giulia beat Charlotte Flair and Zelina Vega in a Triple Threat match on SmackDown to qualify for the Women's Money in the Bank match. This marked her first major appearance on the blue brand after signing with it last week. Giulia beats Zelina Vega and Charlotte Flair on SmackDown Giulia, Flair, and Vega put on a compelling match on SmackDown and put all on the line a bid to qualify for the Money in the Bank match. 'The Queen' relied on her experience to dominate her younger opponents. Giulia advances to the 2025 Women's Money in the Bank match.#SmackDown However, Zelina and Giulia soon showed that they meant business. Towards the end, Flair put Vega in a figure-4-leglock . This gave Giuila an opportunity to attack the veteran's surgically repaired knee. She then nailed Zega with a Northern Lights Bomb and got the win. Who else has qualified for the Money in the Bank match? Giulia, who not too long ago main-evented Raw when she teamed up with Roxanne Perez to take on Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky, is the fourth women to qualify for the marquee match. Alexa Bliss was the first star to earn the honour. Perez and 'Mami' punched their ticket for the big match on Raw. The eagerly-awaited contest's winner will get the opportunity to challenge for the Women's Championship or the World title anytime they want. Stay ahead of the game with the latest updates, match highlights, and insider stories from IPL, cricket, WWE, and more! Click here.
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Zoey Stark injury update: WWE star could be out for rest of 2025
WWE Superstar Zoey Stark has reportedly suffered a serious knee injury during this week's Monday Night RAW and may be sidelined for the rest of 2025. The 31-year-old was part of a high-stakes Triple Threat match to qualify for the Women's Money in the Bank ladder match when the unfortunate incident occurred. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The match featured Stark, Rhea Ripley, and a returning Kairi Sane. Midway through the bout, Stark attempted a missile dropkick on Sane but landed awkwardly, jamming her surgically repaired knee. The visible distress on her face prompted officials to immediately intervene and escort her backstage for medical attention. Surgery likely as injury raises concerns Initial reports indicate that Stark may require knee surgery once again, echoing her 2021 injury which also kept her out for months. Fightful Select's Sean Ross Sapp has reported that WWE is preparing to be without Stark for the remainder of the calendar year. This sentiment has been echoed by Dr. Chris Featherstone and other backstage insiders. Following the incident, Stark took to social media to thank fans for their support. 'What hurts more than my knee is knowing I won't be able to perform for all of you for a while,' she wrote on X. 'As the saying goes, the comeback is greater than the setback.' WWE veteran Dutch Mantell weighed in on the incident during his podcast, suggesting that Kairi Sane may have been responsible for the mistimed spot. 'There's no way to adjust once you're in the air… the adjustment has to come from the one taking the move,' he said, pointing fingers at Sane. While not officially confirmed, reports also suggest that Stark was originally scheduled to take the fall in the match. Her removal prompted a shift in plans, with Rhea Ripley pinning Kairi Sane to win the bout. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Wrestling Observer's Bryan Alvarez revealed that the second half of the match had to be called on the fly, which saw Sane unexpectedly taking the pinfall despite her recent return. Zoey Stark made her WWE debut in 2021, quickly rising through the ranks in NXT and later the main roster. Her pairing with Io Shirai (now Iyo Sky) led to a successful run as NXT Women's Tag Team Champions before her initial knee injury. This latest setback comes at a crucial time in her career and could impact WWE's ongoing plans in the women's division. While no official statement has been made regarding the severity of her injury, fans and superstars alike are rallying behind Stark, wishing her a speedy recovery.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kairi Sane returns to WWE Raw, IYO SKY sends a sweet message
IYO SKY and Kairi Sane (Image via WWE) Kairi Sane is back in WWE after a long break due to injury. She returned on this week's episode of Monday Night Raw and took part in a Triple Threat match to qualify for the Women's Money in the Bank ladder match. It was her first match since December 2023, and even though she didn't win, fans were excited to see her back. In the match, Kairi faced Rhea Ripley and Zoey Stark. Unfortunately, Stark got injured during the match after a bad landing from a dropkick. Because of that, she had to leave, and the match had to change in the moment. Kairi had to quickly adjust and finish the match with Ripley. In the end, Rhea Ripley pinned Kairi to win. IYO SKY shares sweet message after Kairi Sane's return After the show, former tag team partner IYO SKY posted a warm message on social media to welcome Kairi Sane back. The two used to be part of the group Damage CTRL and have a long history together, going back to their wrestling days in Japan. IYO SKY wrote on X (formerly Twitter): 'Welcome back!!! @KAIRI_official 🙌🏻🙌🏻✨✨' This simple but touching message made fans smile. Many people still remember how strong their team was and how much respect they had for each other. Even though Damage CTRL has not been seen on WWE TV lately and Dakota Kai has been released, the friendship between IYO and Kairi is clearly still strong. Their bond was built during their early wrestling careers in STARDOM, a Japanese women's wrestling company. Later, they became a team in WWE and were seen as one of the most exciting duos in the women's division. Now, fans are wondering what's next. Could WWE reunite IYO and Kairi as a team? Or could they be set for a future match against each other? Either way, the support from IYO made it clear that Kairi is still respected by top talent in WWE. Kairi Sane's future looks bright While this return match did not end in victory, Kairi looked strong and focused in the ring. She showed she was ready to compete again. Her ability to adjust during an unexpected situation showed how skilled and professional she is. It was a strong reminder of what Kairi Sane brings to WWE. She is experienced, skilled, and has a powerful presence in the ring. Her return also adds more depth to WWE's women's division, which continues to grow stronger. Rhea Ripley qualifies for Money in the Bank Ladder Match: Raw highlights, May 19, 2025 With fans cheering her return and wrestlers like IYO SKY standing by her, Kairi's comeback could lead to big things. Now, all eyes will be on what the Pirate Princess does next in WWE. Also Read: "I won't be able to perform"- Zoey Starks' first remarks after suffering major injury on WWE RAW Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Newsweek
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
WWE Teases Making Big Change To Fan-Favorite Faction
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. Finn Balor has shown strong loyalty to The Judgment Day over the last few years. Many WWE fans thought Balor would be very upset with his stablemate, Dominik Mysterio after "Dirty Dom" pinned Balor to win the Intercontinental Championship at WWE WrestleMania 41. But in a surprising turn of events, Balor seemed very happy that the important title stayed within The Judgment Day. He did not appear to be angry at all about his own loss to Dominik. He even agreed to help "Dirty Dom" further by promising to deal with AJ Styles for him. Now, it seems Balor might be looking to bring some new blood into The Judgment Day. This idea comes as Roxanne Perez has made a very big impact since officially joining the WWE Raw roster. The former two-time NXT Women's Champion was officially moved to the Raw brand this week. She had already made several notable appearances on main WWE shows before this full-time call-up. Perez immediately made her mark on Raw by winning a tough Triple Threat match. In that contest, she beat both the veteran Natalya and "The Man" Becky Lynch to earn a spot in the upcoming Women's Money in the Bank ladder match. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 11: WWE Executive Vice President of Talent, Live Events and Creative Paul "Triple H" Levesque speaks at a WWE news conference at T-Mobile Arena on October 11, 2019 in Las... LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 11: WWE Executive Vice President of Talent, Live Events and Creative Paul "Triple H" Levesque speaks at a WWE news conference at T-Mobile Arena on October 11, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. It was announced that WWE wrestler Braun Strowman will face heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury and WWE champion Brock Lesnar will take on former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez at the WWE's Crown Jewel event at Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on October 31. MoreThis victory showed that she is off to a very strong start on her main roster journey with WWE. Later on the same Raw episode, Balor and Perez were seen talking backstage. Perez even brought some gifts for current members of The Judgment Day. She gave apples to Carlito and chicken nuggets to Dominik Mysterio, perhaps as a way to try and get on their good side. However, Balor's idea of possibly involving Perez with the group has met some pushback from within The Judgment Day. Both "Dirty Dom" and fellow member Raquel Rodriguez voiced their concerns about it. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation They claimed that Liv Morgan, another key member of The Judgment Day who is currently away from WWE, would not be happy if Roxanne Perez were to join the faction during her absence. Instead, Balor described her current connection to the group as a "support" that the faction can count on when needed. This suggests Perez might be an ally for now, with her exact future role still to be decided by the group. Morgan has been away in Japan filming her first role in a Hollywood movie, reportedly titled "Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo." Balor tried to smooth things over with his concerned stablemates regarding Roxanne Perez. He made it clear that Perez, the former NXT Women's Champion, is not being considered as a full member of The Judgment Day at this specific time. However, that could change. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
