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Sunday World
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sunday World
Glamour model Ava Van Rose says ‘McGregor wrong for OnlyFans' after civil rape case
Irish glamour model says ex-MMA fighter is not a good fit for porn stars' platform after civil case Glamour model Ava Van Rose reckons Conor McGregor will not make any money if he succeeds in his ambition to buy OnlyFans — and insists he's the wrong person to front the platform after he was found liable for sexual assault. The fetish events promoter, whose real name is Bridget Byrne, recently left OnlyFans for family reasons but believes she got out in time as she says the site has 'gone downhill'. OnlyFans is an internet subscription service popular with pornography producers and influencers who sell titillating pictures and videos. It also hosts other content creators such as musicians, athletes and comedians. Worth around $8billion, owner Leonid Radvinsky is said to be keen to cash in by selling it on. McGregor recently reshared an Instagram post about the service being up for sale and wrote on his stories: 'I'm in serious talks to buy this.' Bridget with McGregor's Proper Twelve whiskey But the 36-year-old may struggle to raise such funds, despite his estimated net worth of around €200 million. Last December a 12-person jury in Dublin found McGregor liable for sexual assault in a civil case brought by Nikita Hand, who accused him of raping her at a hotel in December 2018. She was awarded nearly €250,000, which McGregor is appealing. The MMA star is also facing a civil lawsuit taken by a Wall Street executive, who accuses him of sexually assaulting her in a bathroom at a basketball game in Miami in June 2023. Dublin woman Samantha Murphy previously dropped a civil action, having alleged she was forced to jump from McGregor's yacht after he beat her at a birthday bash he hosted in 2022. In September 2020, the fighter was detained and questioned by police in Corsica for two days for alleged sexual assault and indecent exposure in a bar on the French island, but charges were dropped due to a lack of sufficient evidence. Nikita Hand And Bridget doesn't think his OnlyFans plan will work. 'I think it's hilarious that somebody like Conor McGregor is looking to buy OnlyFans, considering the amount of recent bad press he's had in regards to his sexual assault,' said Bridget. 'I just think it's funny how somebody would do something like that after that [court case]. 'The likes of him talking about buying OnlyFans is probably the wrong way to go, especially while he's still trying to fight his case because he's only after bringing it back for appeal.' She also believes McGregor, who has increased his fortune by investing in companies selling stout, whiskey, fashion and health products, is barking up the wrong tree businesswise with OnlyFans. Conor and his partner Dee after he was found liable for assaulting Nikita Hand 'In fairness, he has been a good business minded man up until now, but I think it's the wrong industry that he is looking into. 'I know there's a massive market, but I don't think people are using OnlyFans as much. I just don't think he's doing himself any favours. 'I think the market for OnlyFans has really gone downhill. I think OnlyFans has had its day. Maybe he has some sort of idea up his sleeve he wants to turn into something else.' Bridget has been a glamour model for 15 years and rose to fame through her reality TV appearances on shows such as Rise of the Instababes and on MTV's Botched. She has been described as Ireland's most-surgically enhanced woman, with two boob jobs, two bum lifts, a tummy tuck, abdominoplasty, liposuction, rhinoplasty, facelift, lip fillers and a 'designer vagina'. Ava Van Rose, aka Bridget Byrne, with McGregor at his Black Forge bar But she has now cut links with OnlyFans, having previously used its platform and her own sites to create an 'army of slaves' who sent her expensive gifts and money. 'To be honest, I felt it's not something I'm marketing anymore,' she admits. 'OnlyFans is great but at the end of the day I'm not getting younger, and I know a lot of people around my age group are doing it and probably making a fortune, but I'm now off it for family reasons.' She thinks McGregor would draw the line at going naked on OnlyFans himself. 'I couldn't imagine Conor McGregor doing OnlyFans, but then again you never know, stranger things have happened,' she ponders. 'We have celebrity superstars in America on it. 'But I can't imagine too many people would want to buy naked pictures of Conor McGregor, you know what I mean.'
Daily Mirror
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Darren Till names his price for Jake Paul boxing fight
The former UFC title challenger takes on Darren Stewart on Friday night, but is very much welcome to a future showdown with the YouTuber-turned-boxer Darren Till anticipates he would pocket over $5million in a potential showdown with YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul. The former UFC title challenger is set to return to the boxing ring on Friday night against ex-MMA fighter Darren Stewart. Till, 32, put pen-to-paper on a deal with Misfits after parting ways with the UFC in 2023. The Liverpudlian got off to the perfect start on his professional boxing debut, knocking out Anthony Taylor back in January. Providing he comes away unscathed on fight night, Till is hoping for bigger and better things. While Paul has had his fair share of critics over the last few years, the Liverpool native welcomes a potential showdown with the social media sensation. In an exclusive interview with All Out Fighting, when asked whether a fight with the 'Problem Child' would appeal to him, the Brit replied: "Well, that's an interesting question… who wouldn't want a fight with Jake? "Of course I would welcome a fight with Jake. We're talking five million plus." Earlier this year, Till expressed his interested in a clash with Paul at his beloved Anfield - home to Premier League winners Liverpool. It's something he believes can still happen. "Yeah! He's a superstar, I'm a superstar and rightfully so," he said on the topic of the fight taking place at the iconic stadium. "It can definitely happen, it's just a case of when and how, but it can definitely happen." Regarding his future inside the boxing ring, Till tweeted following his explosive win against Taylor that he's targeting fights with Paul, KSI and Tommy Fury - all by the end of 2025. While that's a little ambitious, the 'Gorilla' is still eager to square-off against the aforementioned stars. "It can be the goal. It doesn't depend on me, it depends on them. If they want to get the fight going and done. Maybe the end of this year is too fast, but it definitely can happen, so we'll see. I would love for it to happen." Last week, Misfits supremo Mams Taylor revealed to All Out Fighting that he's got 'at least two more mega-fights' for Till if all goes to plan tomorrow night. On the topic of a potential Paul vs Till showdown, Taylor said: "I do think there's going to be a lot of conversations about Darren Till as a potential Jake Paul opponent… not that Jake Paul has expressed interest, but if everything goes to Darren's plan this year, it's going to be hard not to have that conversation for fans. "They've already brought it up. Darren is really naturally similar to Jake's weight. They're about the same weight class. I'd say off-season/ on-season, when they're fighting in-between camps, I think they've got a lot of similarities." But first, Till must get through Stewart - a UFC veteran - in Derby. Speaking about the fight, Till is aware that he's in for a tough night despite his eagerness to face bigger names in the ring. "I know him well enough. I don't know him a lot. He's tough. He's been in the UFC, so anyone that gets into the UFC obviously is good, strong competitor no matter who they are or what they are," he said. "It's respect. We both know what we're capable of. We're probably two of the most dangerous men on stage when it comes to mortal combat. We both know we're going to war and that's fine with us."
Tom's Guide
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
Netflix's newest action thriller movie just got its first trailer — and it looks like a high-octane watch
Another adrenaline-pumping movie is making its way to Netflix soon, and the streaming service has just given us a taste of the action. If 'Havoc', the streamer's recent Tom Hardy-led action thriller, is up there as one of your favorite recent Netflix arrivals, then you might want to add the upcoming French thriller 'K.O." to your watchlist. That opinion's based on the 'K.O.' trailer that Netflix dropped yesterday (May 13), which gives us an idea of what to expect from Antoine Blossier's upcoming action flick, which you can find below. The trailer begins by setting the stakes: our main man, ex-MMA fighter Bastien (Ciryl Gane), retired from the game three years ago, after he accidentally killed his opponent Enzo in the ring. Now, he's got to come out of retirement for an entirely new mission: Enzo's widow has tracked Bastien down to help find her missing son. To do so, it looks like Bastien's about to need to be in way over his head, even with the aid of his newfound ally, Kenza (Alice Belaïdi), a committed cop also out to find the missing boy. Cue the action, as the trailer descends into snapshots of clashes in nightclubs, abandoned buildings, and out on the streets of France, a shot of a menacing, machete-wielding thug, and much more. 'K.O.' might not necessarily look like it's breaking new ground for the genre, but it looks like it'll satisfy anyone looking for a new high-octane watch. And if 'K.O.' looks like your kind of movie, you'll be pleased to know that it's coming to Netflix soon. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. The 'K.O.' trailer ends with confirmation that the new movie will be streaming on Netflix from Friday, June 6. Netflix has already released a full synopsis for 'K.O.' that gives us even more details about the streamer's upcoming action flick. It reads: 'Bastien (Ciryl Gane) has lived as a recluse ever since he accidentally killed his opponent Enzo in an MMA fight three years ago. Enzo's widow tracks him down and asks for his help: Bastien is her only hope of rescuing Léo (Maleaume Paquin), her teenage son who has gone missing in the northern districts of Marseille. Bastien sets off looking for him. Along the way, he meets Kenza (Alice Belaïdi), a young cop who is prepared to do anything to bring down the new crime lords of Marseille. Léo is in grave danger and time is of the essence.' In addition to Gane, Belaïdi and Paquin, 'K.O.' also stars Faued Nabba, Anne Azoulay, Ibrahima Keita, Samuel Jouy, and Virgile Bramly, among others. Need something to watch while you wait for 'K.O.' to arrive? Check out our guide to the best Netflix action movies and overall round-up of the best movies on Netflix for tons more streaming recommendations for your next movie night.
Fox News
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Dave Portnoy receives praise for handling of antisemitic incident at Barstool bar
Ben Stiller, Sen. Dave McCormick and others praised Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy for how he dealt with the culprits who initiated the "f--- the Jews" sign at one of the company's bars. Portnoy said in a video on Sunday that the two men who initiated the antisemitic signage at the Philadelphia establishment were going to be sent to Auschwitz in Poland to learn about the Holocaust. More than 1.1 million Jews were killed in Nazi concentration camps at the site. "Good on @stoolpresidente for not only immediately working to address the horrific display of hate displayed in Philadelphia, the City of Brotherly Love, last night but also using it as an opportunity to educate on the tragic history of anti-Jewish hatred and violence," McCormick wrote. "We can't look the other way at antisemitism. It needs to be identified, called out, and crushed whenever it rears its ugly head." Stiller "agreed" with Portnoy on going scorched-earth on the culprits. However, Portnoy eventually cooled off and decided to educate the men on the horrors of the Holocaust instead. "Everyone needs to call out antisemitism when they see it. Thank you @stoolpresidente for doing the real work to ensure change," X CEO Linda Yaccarino wrote. "This is a great use of money," ex-NFL sideline reporter Michele Tafoya added. "True Leadership," ex-MMA fighter Chael Sonnen wrote. The "f--- the Jews" sign appeared at one of Barstool Sports' bars in Philadelphia on Saturday. A man who posted the video showed others laughing, singing and dancing as music blared in the background. The sports media personality initially said he was on a "mission to ruing these people." However, it appeared cooler heads prevailed. "These are young f---ing morons who did this. They're drunk. Do you really want to ruin somebody's life?" Portnoy said. "And let me be honest, I don't know what's going on in the world … I've been doing Barstool for 20 years, I've had more hate, more antisemitism in the last year, year and a half, than I've ever had doing it," Portnoy explained. "And I'm not talking politics or what's going on in the Middle East – just hating groups of people. You hate my parents, you hate my grandparents – s--- like that, it's crazy. So, yeah, my initial reaction was I'm going to burn these people to the ground, their families, everything. And it's like, you know what? Maybe that's not the best course of action. Maybe I can use this as a teaching moment." Portnoy said he will try to turn a "hideous incident" into a learning moment. "I talked to both the culprits who I know are super involved in it, talked to the families. I'm sending these kids to Auschwitz. They've agreed to go. That's, of course the Holocaust concentration camps. Been in touch with (New England Patriots team owner Robert Kraft) who run the anti-hate group. "We're gonna send these kids to Auschwitz. They're gonna do a tour of the concentration camps (in Poland). Hopefully learn something. Maybe their lives aren't ruined, and they think twice and, more importantly, other people see it's not just words you're throwing around. To me, that's a fair outcome of this event." Portnoy said two other waitresses involved in the incident were fired. "I've been shaking. I've been so f---ing mad for the last two hours," he said in his initial video. "I'm going to make it my life's f---ing mission to ruin these people. I'm coming to your throat, I'm never ending." Antisemitism has been on the rise since the Oct. 7, 2023, terrorists attacks by Hamas on Jewish people in Israel. The Anti-Defamation League said last month that the number of incidents in the U.S. reached a record high last year, with more than half of the 9,354 incidents being related to Israel. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
BBC News
18-04-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Paul to fight ex-world champion Chavez Jr in June
Youtuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul will face former world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr in California on Saturday, 28 Paul, 28, is a divisive figure in the sport who beat a 58-year-old Mike Tyson in a much-hyped but drab contest in Jr - the 39-year-old son of legendary former three-division world boxing champion Julio Cesar Chavez - has competed just once since 2021."Five years ago, I stepped into the ring for my pro debut after a single amateur fight, and every fight since has been a step towards becoming world champion," Paul who found fame by posting prank videos on YouTube, has amassed a record of 11 wins, mostly against ex-UFC fighters. His only loss is to Briton Tommy Fury in self-proclaimed 'Problem Child' says he will "knock out" Chavez Jr at the Honda Center in Anaheim. Mexican Chavez Jr has won 53 of his 61 fights and held the WBC middleweight title between 2011 and 2012. In 2017, he went the distance with pound-for-pound star Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez but he lost a boxing bout to former UFC champion Anderson Silva in 2021. In July, Chavez Jr was booed by fans after he called out Paul following a laboured points win over ex-MMA fighter Uriah Hall. "I will show what I can do now that everything is in the right place in my life - mentally and physically," said Chavez Jr."I feel rejuvenated and 10 years younger."The cruiserweight bout will be over 10, three-minute rounds and the boxers will wear standard 10oz wore bigger gloves and contested shorter rounds against Tyson, given the former world champion's age.
