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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'DWTS' Pros Jenna Johnson and Val Chmerkovskiy Pack on PDA in Steamy Photos
and looked so in love during their latest red carpet appearance. The two Dancing with the Stars pros, who have been married since 2019, stepped out together for the Los Angeles premiere of Marvel's new film, Thunderbolts*, and they didn't shy away from any PDA during their photo-op. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 As seen in photos from the event at the Dolby Theatre on Monday, April 28, the two professional dancers put on an affectionate display, with Chmerkovskiy, 39, leaning over at one point to give his wife a passionate kiss. The Ukrainian-born dancer, dressed in a snazzy black tux for the evening, also had one arm wrapped around Johnson's back while the other hand sat inside his pocket. Johnson, 31, appeared to be smiling through the kiss with her hubby, whom she met in 2014 when they both appeared on ABC's ballroom competition show. The two now share one child, a 2-year-old son named Rome. Johnson was also dressed to the nines for Monday's event, where she rocked a draped white gown with a super-plunging neckline that reached all the way down to her stomach. The look also featured gold detailing at the chest and a fancy headpiece in the back of the dress that lifted over the top of her hair.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
OnlyFans up for sale: Is Conor McGregor in serious talks to acquire $8bn adult website?
Leonid Radvinsky, the owner of OnlyFans, is considering selling the adult-content social network for an estimated $8 billion, as per Bloomberg. The source, who asked not to be named since the discussions are confidential, stated that the London-based company, which displays pornographic material that is prohibited on the majority of other social networks, is evaluating several proposals. According to the source, the talks are still in their early stages and no final decision has been taken yet. Any agreement for the website, which generates revenue by charging a 20% subscription fee and allowing authors to sell exclusive access to chats, images, and videos, will need to address the hazards of hosting adult content. A previous Reuters report stated that a group headed by the investment firm Forest Road Company was considering making a purchase. In order to broaden its user base and attract new members, OnlyFans has enlisted singers, actors, trainers and comedians, and trainers. The company was valued at $1 billion when it looked for funding in 2021, stated those who were familiar with the matter at that time. OnlyFans ended the year in November 2023 with a $485.5 million profit. Radvinsky, via Fenix International, is the platform's owner. In just three years, the Ukrainian-born businessman, who currently resides in Florida, has generated over $1 billion in dividends. Guy and Tim Stokely, the company's UK founders, sold it to him in 2018. Also Read: Why are Tesla stocks rising amid massive plunge in Europe sales? Know the secret behind Conor McGregor, a legend of the UFC, is reportedly in "serious talks" to purchase the adult video portal. McGregor shared an Instagram Story, seemingly confirming his interest in the deal. McGregor made $120 million ($162 million) from the sale of his Proper 12 whiskey brand, which brought in about £500 million ($677 million). He continues to actively market the brand. Conor McGregor also advertises his enterprises at The Blackforge Inn, a pub in Dublin. According to reports, he purchased and renovated the facility for $3.4 million. Also Read: Why is Spotify down today? Thousands report global outage amid significant server issues OnlyFans CEO Keily Blair disclosed in October 2024 that the company had paid $20 billion to more than 4 million creators since 2016. While the platform does not track users or display advertisements. it generates revenue through pay-per-view, memberships, and tips. Blair claims that small payments, as opposed to recurring subscriptions, account for more than half of the platform's revenue.
The Hill
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Hill
Kremlin denies connection to arson attack on British prime minister's home
The Kremlin is denying involvement in an arson attack on the private home of United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer, saying any accusation has no grounds. Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters in response to a Financial Times report that U.K. officials are investigating the possibility that Russia is often a target of blame but that it should be met with presumed skepticism. 'London tends to suspect Russia of anything bad that happens in the U.K.,' Peskov told reporters at his regular press briefing on Monday. 'As a rule, all these suspicions are groundless, unsubstantiated and often laughable.' Three men have been charged in connection with the arsons that took place over the course of three nights between May 8 and May 12. The fires happened at Starmer's personal home, a property he once lived in and a car he sold. Two of the men are Ukrainian nationals, while one is a Ukrainian-born Romanian national. All of the suspects have been ordered to be detained until a joint hearing occurs at London's Central Criminal Court on June 6. No one was injured in the fires. Starmer and his family moved out of their personal home in July after he was elected as prime minister, and he's lived since at the prime minister's official residence at 10 Downing Street. The Financial Times reported that U.K. officials are looking into whether Russian actors may have recruited the three suspects to commit the arsons, and discussions are happening to determine how to respond if it is true. But the outlet also reported that counterterrorism police are keeping an open mind about the investigation and what the motive may be. A prosecutor has said they don't have an explanation for the incidents. But Western officials have accused Russia of sabotage since it began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The Associated Press documented in March nearly 60 incidents in which Western officials blamed Russia, its ally Belarus or groups with ties to Russia of cyberattacks, propaganda, planning killings or conducting acts of vandalism, arson, sabotage or espionage. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Officials probe possible Russian link to Starmer arson attacks in north London
British security officials are investigating the possibility of Russia having links to arson attacks at properties belonging to Sir Keir Starmer, it is claimed. Senior Whitehall figures want to know whether actors in Moscow could have recruited three Ukrainian-born men charged by the Metropolitan Police. Courter-terror detectives previously said they suspect the trio alleged to have target the Prime Minister were part of a wider conspiracy. But they added the alleged Russia link is one of many lines of investigation and are keeping an 'open mind'. Roman Lavrynovych, 21, an aspiring model and Ukrainian citizen living in Sydenham, south London, was charged last week with three counts of arson with intent to endanger life. Petro Pochynok, 34, of Holloway Road in Islington, who describes himself online as a fashion entrepreneur, is accused of conspiring with his two co-defendants, as well as 'with others unknown', to commit arson. He appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on May 21. Stanislav Carpiuc, 26, who is also a would-be model and is a Russian-speaking Romanian citizen born in Ukraine, was charged on Tuesday with conspiracy to commit arson with intent to endanger life. Two of the fires took place in Kentish Town, north London – one in the early hours of May 12 at the home where Sir Keir lived before he became PM and moved into Downing Street. His former Toyota Rav4 car was set alight in the same street four days earlier on May 8. The other fire took place on May 11 at the front door of a house converted into flats in Islington. Sarah Przybylska, for the prosecution, had previously told the court 'at this stage the alleged offending is unexplained'. Scotland Yard and Downing Street declined to comment to the Financial Times, which first reported the alleged Russia link. Dmitry Peskov, President Vladimir Putin's spokesman, did not respond to a request for a statement.
Scottish Sun
7 days ago
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
Russia denies any link to Keir Starmer arson attacks after 3 charged over ‘plot to torch two homes and car linked to PM'
VLAD HITS BACK Russia denies any link to Keir Starmer arson attacks after 3 charged over 'plot to torch two homes and car linked to PM' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) RUSSIA has denied any link to the arson attacks on Sir Keir Starmer after three were charged over the alleged plot. Two homes and a car previously owned by the Prime Minister were torched earlier this month. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 A burning car in the same north London street where Sir Keir Starmer has a property Credit: PA 3 Police forensics officers seen near the PM's home on May 12 Credit: Getty 3 Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a congratulatory speech on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the first issue of The Komsomolskaya Pravda newspaper Credit: EPA Officials have been probing whether the three Ukrainian-born men charged with arson or conspiring to commit arson were recruited by the Kremlin, according to senior Whitehall figures. This is just one of many lines of investigation being explored. But the Kremlin has denied the claims, calling them "false, unsubstantiated" and "ridiculous". More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
