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The Sun
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Stunning WWE legend Nikki Bella reveals she's joined celebrity dating app as it ‘gets lonely in hotel rooms'
WWE legend Nikki Bella revealed she has joined a celebrity dating app after her recent divorce. However, Bella, 41, insists she is not looking for anything serious at the moment as she is solely focused on her son Matteo, 4. The WWE Hall of Famer came back from retirement last month, which means she is now constantly on the road touring the US for RAW, SmackDown and house shows. The two-time women's champion admitted it gets lonely when she spends the night in hotel rooms. That is why the ex-Divas Champion joined Raya, but she is only interested in texting to kill the time. Bella told Cody Rhodes in What Do You Wanna Talk About: "Since I've been back on the road… it kind of gets lonely in hotel rooms and not like I want to be on Tinder, but I think it would just be fun to text people. 'I don't want anything now. Like, I don't want anything serious for years, because I don't want anything to interfere with my son and I. 'And I don't want my son to meet anyone. I just want him to have his mom and his dad, and that's it. I think that's healthy for him right now. 'So I don't want anything like that to happen for like, years, and I don't even want to give my energy to someone. "Like, I'm raising him, and that's all I want to give my energy and time to. I think it would just be fun to text people." Bella was in a six-year relationship with WWE legend John Cena, whom she got engaged to at WrestleMania 33 in 2017. However, the former celebrity couple never got married as they broke up a year later. Bill Simmons' awkward reaction to Nikki Bella's sexy dancing goes viral at WWE RAW The wrestler then married her former Dancing with the Stars partner Artem Chigvintsev in 2022, two years after she gave birth to their child. The pair divorced in 2024 after Chigvintsev was arrested for felony corporal injury to spouse or cohabitant for allegedly attacking his then wife. Rhodes asked Bella what type of man she would like to date when she's ready for something serious. She responded: "I have always loved, like a businessman, but that has swag. 'You need to have swag… I don't like just straight up business. There needs to be a cool vibe.'
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Adult Disney fans may find their match on the new Single Rider dating app
Single rider rides at Disney could get more interesting thanks to a new dating app aimed at adult Disney fans A new dating app is on the horizon for adults who feel most at home among churros, coasters, and costumed characters. Single Riders aims to bring together theme park enthusiasts—both romantically and platonically—whether their happy place is Disneyland, Universal Studios, or a lesser-known local favorite. Slated for release in late 2025 or early 2026, Single Riders was announced this week by the app's creator, a Disney content creator known as Joe the Bearded Nerd. The concept was born two years ago after Joe was stood up on a date and decided to lift his spirits with a solo trip to Disney World. Somewhere between popcorn carts and parade floats, inspiration struck. Named after the 'single rider' lines that offer faster entry to rides for solo guests, the app will connect users over a shared love of theme parks. While Disney fans will no doubt flock to it, Joe emphasizes that the app won't be limited to the House of Mouse—it will include Universal Studios, Knott's Berry Farm, King's Island, and other parks across the U.S. 'There's definitely interest,' Joe shared in a follow-up video, 'but we're still early in the process.' This isn't the first effort to unite theme park lovers. A decade ago, debuted with a similar mission and remains online today. But Single Riders is designed to be broader and more inclusive, welcoming fans of all parks and all types of connections. Beta sign-ups will be opening soon. At launch, the app will be U.S.-only and English-language exclusive. It's currently being developed by a two-person team—both of whom are juggling full-time jobs—so progress is steady, if not lightning-fast. Joe says potential investors have already reached out via TikTok, though fundraising decisions are still up in the air. For now, theme park romantics will have to hang tight—but the queue for Single Riders is officially open. This story was originally broken by Fortune. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Adult Disney fans may find their match on the new Single Rider dating app
Single rider rides at Disney could get more interesting thanks to a new dating app aimed at adult Disney fans A new dating app is on the horizon for adults who feel most at home among churros, coasters, and costumed characters. Single Riders aims to bring together theme park enthusiasts—both romantically and platonically—whether their happy place is Disneyland, Universal Studios, or a lesser-known local favorite. Slated for release in late 2025 or early 2026, Single Riders was announced this week by the app's creator, a Disney content creator known as Joe the Bearded Nerd. The concept was born two years ago after Joe was stood up on a date and decided to lift his spirits with a solo trip to Disney World. Somewhere between popcorn carts and parade floats, inspiration struck. Named after the 'single rider' lines that offer faster entry to rides for solo guests, the app will connect users over a shared love of theme parks. While Disney fans will no doubt flock to it, Joe emphasizes that the app won't be limited to the House of Mouse—it will include Universal Studios, Knott's Berry Farm, King's Island, and other parks across the U.S. 'There's definitely interest,' Joe shared in a follow-up video, 'but we're still early in the process.' This isn't the first effort to unite theme park lovers. A decade ago, debuted with a similar mission and remains online today. But Single Riders is designed to be broader and more inclusive, welcoming fans of all parks and all types of connections. Beta sign-ups will be opening soon. At launch, the app will be U.S.-only and English-language exclusive. It's currently being developed by a two-person team—both of whom are juggling full-time jobs—so progress is steady, if not lightning-fast. Joe says potential investors have already reached out via TikTok, though fundraising decisions are still up in the air. For now, theme park romantics will have to hang tight—but the queue for Single Riders is officially open. This story was originally broken by Fortune. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Upcoming dating app Single Riders looks to match up adult theme park enthusiasts
An upcoming dating app will match adult theme park enthusiasts. Single Riders will match Disney adults, as well as fans of other parks, both romantically and platonically. The founder says it should be released at the end of this year or possibly early in 2026. Being a theme park enthusiast as an adult can carry a stigma, but an upcoming dating app is looking to help those park goers come together, just like Mickey and Minnie. The app's called Single Riders, but you're going to have to wait a few months before you can download it. Announced this week by the Disney content creator who goes by the name Joe the Bearded Nerd, the idea behind the app was born two years when he was stood up by a date. To console himself, the Orlando resident went to Disney World – and inspiration struck. Taking its name from the lane available to solo guests who are willing to ride alone in exchange for a shorter wait, the app will pair people together both platonically and romantically. And in a follow-up video, its creator emphasized that it won't be purely Disney-centric. It will also incorporate Universal, King's Island, Knott's Berry Farm and other theme parks. 'It's for all theme park enthusiasts,' he said. Beta sign-ups will start soon, according to Joe the Bearded Nerd (who has managed to keep his real name hidden). The app itself, however, is probably not 'going to happen until the end of this year, maybe early next year, based off of our current development cycle.' The app will be only for U.S. parks initially and will only be offered in English when it launches. It's being created, currently, by a two-person team, both of whom have full-time jobs. Joe says he has had potential investors reach out to him via TikTok, but they haven't decided yet whether they'll be looking to fundraise. 'We're thinking about it, but we're not there yet,' he says. Single Riders isn't the first attempt to bring Disney fans together. Ten years ago, launched. The site is still active today. This story was originally featured on Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
L.A. Affairs: My dog bit my date. Would I hear from him again?
It was September 2021, and the fall chill was creeping in. Since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, I had been shackled to my 350-square-foot studio apartment in Miracle Mile, supervising two dogs who couldn't get along. I felt trapped, and the sensation was heightened by metal bars on my windows. In late 2020, I had driven 300 miles to rescue a pandemic puppy from Tijuana. I named him Valiente, Spanish for brave. He was terrified of men and was prone to barking and lunging at them. I could not have any visitors in my studio despite my efforts to train the two to cohabitate. Val tried endlessly to get my senior dog, Bunny Bear, to engage, as he wanted to run and play like a typical puppy. Sadly, one evening, when Bunny had enough, she took a chomp out of his snout. Ever since, Val was glued to my hips for fear of the wrath of Bunny. I sank further into depression. I looked forward to my weekly therapy sessions as they provided me with one of my only sources of intelligent human conversation. My therapist suggested going on a dating app. I reluctantly decided to give it another shot. Read more: L.A. Affairs: I boldly gave a fun, mysterious guy my number. Could I refrain from Googling him later? I clicked the reactivate button on my Bumble account, and a young man popped up from Boston. I swiped right and apparently he did too. He piqued my interest because he listed 'writer' as his occupation. I am a wordsmith, and he writes for a living. We were both from the East Coast, so we appreciated L.A.'s laid-back vibe and the temperate weather. I figured he could string together words beyond the typical trite one-liners that guys would normally throw my way on these apps: 'How was your night, beautiful? Are you lonely? I'm a big spoon, looking for my little one. Could it be you?' These types of lines left me feeling hollow. I longed for a more meaningful connection, and not just a physical one. I longed to experience true love. These apps were a playground for people pretending to be anybody but themselves to snag a 'prize.' I was again faced with the daunting task of sifting through piles of hay looking for one needle, so when Tom suggested that we Zoom, I was all in. Zooming was another layer in the weeding-out process, and I was curious to know if he was indeed a working writer. We were having a great Zoom, and he checked all the boxes. Despite this, I was still suspicious. At the end of the call, he asked what my availability was like to get together in person. He suggested two restaurants: the casual Mexican restaurant Don Cuco and the pricier historical landmark the Smoke House, across from the Warner Bros. lot. I opted for the "safer' bet of the two, Mexican. Had I gone with the high-end spot, I fear he might have expected more. Read more: L.A. Affairs: I dated all kinds of complicated guys. Would L.A. men be any different? When I met Tom at the restaurant, I was instantly struck by his strong physique and his dreamy blue eyes, which he smiled with. I could not stop looking at him. His voice was sexy. We chatted about L.A., and I explained that when I moved here, I knew one person and had no job. Within the first three months of arriving, I made my debut on the James Corden show, lived in Hollywood and worked in Beverly Hills. It was fast and furious, and I never looked back. His career was a little more stable. He went to film school at Emerson and moved to Burbank when he was 22. He worked his way up, writing for TV and comics. He seemed extremely stable — like he could be the yin to my yang. I was instantly smitten, and he left me wanting more. This connection went beyond just a 'spark." When we parted, he did not give me his phone number but instead said, 'You can message me on the app if you want. Or not. It's up to you,' then walked away. I was stunned. Most of the guys on the apps were pushy. He was not. He left the ball in my court, which was refreshing and confusing at the same time. Read more: L.A. Affairs: Just before my lips touched my roommate's, I pulled back and looked away I did not hear from him for two days, so I made the bold decision to message him to see if he wanted to get together that day. I felt more confident about the prospect of this being real since he hadn't pushed for sex. I had the date mapped out: We were going to drive to Hermosa Beach, have a drink on the pier, casually stroll the beach and eventually make our way into the water for a first kiss. Much to my delight, it unfolded exactly like that. I even got to show off some of my Pilates instructor moves in my bikini. In the car ride home, he turned to me with those irresistible blue eyes and said, 'So what do we do now? Get married?' I was grinning ear to ear and hoping there was some truth to what he said. When we got to my apartment, I ran in to get Val for an introduction. I wanted them to meet on neutral territory before bringing him into my apartment. When Tom leaned down to pet him, Val lunged and bit his leg, drawing blood. I thought I'd never see the guy again. Read more: L.A. Affairs: After my marriage fell apart, darkness got to me. Then I was catfished When I heard my phone ring later that night, I was thrilled to hear it was Tom. The butterflies in my stomach were flying in full force. He thanked me for the 'most perfect date' and brushed off the bite. He said he would love to go out with me again. I was ecstatic that my scheme had worked. It was a big win. Fast-forward a year later, and I said yes to the rest of our lives. The elopement was supposed to happen in Maui, but the wildfires in Lahaina threw a wrench in our plans. We pivoted to Oahu and had the most magical wedding on the beach at sunset, set against a backdrop of rolling waves and volcanoes. Ever since then, we joked that our story was 'love at first bite,' and we wouldn't have it any other way. The author is an L.A.-based Pilates instructor. She lives in Burbank with her husband, Tom, and their pup, Sparky. She's on Instagram: @jbearinla and @sparkytheshark. L.A. Affairs chronicles the search for romantic love in all its glorious expressions in the L.A. area, and we want to hear your true story. We pay $400 for a published essay. Email LAAffairs@ You can find submission guidelines here. You can find past columns here. Sign up for The Wild newsletter to get weekly insider tips on the best of our beaches, trails, parks, deserts, forests and mountains. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times. Solve the daily Crossword
