'Chicago P.D.' Fans 'Heartbroken' as They Bid Farewell to Popular Cast Member: 'This Makes Zero Sense'

'Chicago P.D.' Fans 'Heartbroken' as They Bid Farewell to Popular Cast Member: 'This Makes Zero Sense'

'Chicago P.D.' Fans 'Heartbroken' as They Bid Farewell to Popular Cast Member: 'This Makes Zero Sense'originally appeared onParade. After reports came out stating thatChicago P.D.cast memberToya Turnerwould not be returning for the show's upcoming Season 13, the actress confirmed the news on social media, leaving fans distraught. Turner shared a bunch of photos and videos from her time working on the hit crime drama on Instagram on June 26, beginning her message by saying, "My time on Chicago P.D. has come to a close." 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 She went on, writing, "This show challenged me, sharpened me, and revealed what I'm made of. I've evolved through this experience, both as an artist and in my craft, and I'm walking away with depth, clarity, and momentum for whatever comes next." Turner thanked the cast and crew for "the warmth, the laughter, and the generosity you brought every day," before saying to the fans, "Thank you for welcoming me, rooting for me, and showing Kiana love. And to everyone who believes in me: your support means the world. I'm excited for the opportunities ahead." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Toya Turner (@iamtoyat) Fans were upset and shocked about the news, with comments on the post like, "I will never forgive them for this. You will be missed," and "What???? No, why??? You fit in and added depth and diversity to the cast. I'm heartbroken." Another fan wrote, "WHAT?!?!?!?!? The way my mouth is still wide open!!!!! 🥺🥺 I have been a fan of CPD from the beginning and YOU were the character I had been waiting for!!!! I am seriously disheartened to hear you are saying goodbye!" "This makes zero sense. You just started," wrote someone else, referring to the fact that Turner only joined the show as her character Kiana Cook at the start ofChicago P.D.Season 12. Actors from the hit TV franchise also shared their thoughts on the news, withChicago P.D.'sMarina Squerciatiwriting, "You are magic. Just magic. I am so sad. It is our loss. Xoxo." Chicago Fire'sDaniel Kyri, who also will not be returning to his show next season, said, "You brought so much to that show and elevated every frame. Can't wait to see what's next love 😍." Related: 'Chicago PD's Marina Squerciati Supports Legendary '80s Actor During Major Ceremony 'Chicago P.D.' Fans 'Heartbroken' as They Bid Farewell to Popular Cast Member: 'This Makes Zero Sense'first appeared on Parade on Jun 27, 2025 This story was originally reported byParadeon Jun 27, 2025, where it first appeared.

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'Chicago P.D.' Fans 'Heartbroken' as They Bid Farewell to Popular Cast Member: 'This Makes Zero Sense'

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Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sánchez's relationship timeline ahead of lavish Venice wedding

Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sánchez's relationship timeline ahead of lavish Venice wedding

Jeff Bezosand Lauren Sánchez's relationship has brought them to say "I do" in a lavish wedding in Venice, Italy. The couple's three-day wedding extravaganza will be both Bezos and Sánchez's second marriage. They debuted their engagement in 2023. There are about 200 guests reportedly expected to attend the wedding, with stars like Orlando Bloom, Kris Jenner, Kim Kardashian, Oprah Winfrey and Leonardo DiCaprio already making appearances. Ivanka Trump, her husband and kids were spotted at the Marco Polo Airport earlier this week. Venice To Play Host To Bezos, Sanchez Wedding, City Says On Thursday,celebrities such as Bloom, Tom Brady, Kardashian, DiCaprio, Kylie Jenner and others were seen boarding water taxis at various luxurious hotels in Venice ahead of the couple's extravagant wedding celebrations. According toPeople, the couple hosted a welcome party for their guests in a closed cloister adjacent to the Madonna dell'Orto church Thursday night. Read On The Fox News App Sánchez wore a golden, satin dress, a look from Schiaparelli's Spring-Summer 2025 Haute Couture collection, according to the outlet. Guests reportedly arrived in a convoy of about 30 boats. According to the outlet, guests will be eating pizza prepared on site by a famous Neapolitan chef. Throughout the day, baskets of white and purple flowers were brought in to decorate the venue, along with a piano, People reported. Bezos and Sánchez reportedly met in the mid-2010s. In 2018, Bezos hired Sánchez's company, Black Ops Aviation, to film a promo for his rocket company, Blue Origin, according toYahoo News. The couple didn't go public with their relationship until 2019, once Sanchez separated from husband and Hollywood agent Patrick Whitesell and Bezos finalized his divorce from MacKenzie Scott. Bezos proposed to Sánchez while aboard his $500 million yacht, Koru, in May 2023,she revealed to Voguein November of that year. During her interview with the outlet, Lauren revealed the billionaire hid her engagement ring under her pillow, and she found it while getting ready for bed. "When he opened the box, I think I blacked out a bit," she told Vogue. W Magazinereported that Sanchez's 30-carat pink diamond engagement ring is estimated to be worth between $3 million and $5 million. The outlet reported that Sanchez had two engagement parties, one in Beverly Hills and another in Positano, Italy. During an interview with Extra in September, Sánchez beamed with excitement about marrying the "man of her dreams." "You know what I'm most excited about? I get to marry the man of my dreams. I do. He's amazing. I get to spend the rest of my life with him, and he loves my kids. And that is really what I am looking forward to," she told the outlet at the time. Like What You're Reading? Click Here For More Entertainment News Sánchez is a mother of three, sharing children with her ex-husband, Patrick, and her ex-boyfriend, NFL star Tony Gonzalez. Bezos has four children with Scott. Sánchez told Peoplein September what her ideal morning routine with her soon-to-be husband looks like. "I love waking up. I make myself a cup of coffee. I make Jeff a cup of coffee, and we kind of have this magic moment where it's just us talking. "The kids haven't woken up yet. And we don't get on our phones. That's one of the rules. He definitely made that rule," she told the outlet with a laugh. "It wasn't me. But the mornings are just us for as long as we can." She told People the previous month her favorite time with Bezos is their "TV time." "My favorite time is when the house is calm and quiet and Jeff and I are deciding what show we're going to binge that night," Sánchez told the outlet. Mystery Couple Mistaken For Jeff Bezos And Lauren Sánchez At Cannes "It takes a little bit of time to decide. You can imagine our tastes are a little different. But I love our TV time. We just have the best time." This has been a milestone year for the couple. In January, Bezos and Sánchez sat in the front row at President Donald Trump's inauguration. The couple were seated next to Tesla founder Elon Musk, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Google CEO Sundar Pichai. In April, Sánchez and her girl squad – Katy Perry, Gayle King, Kerianne Flynn, activist Amanda Nguyen and former NASA scientist Aisha Bowe – went to space on Bezos' Blue Origin for the first all-female flight. Click Here To Sign Up For The Entertainment Newsletter In May, Sánchez held a star-studded bachelorette party in Paris. Dinner was hosted on Thursday, May 15, at the chic restaurant Lafayette's. The intimate gathering of 13 women featured Hollywood A-listers, including Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Katy Perry and Eva Longoria. "The atmosphere was very relaxed and very Parisian," a source sharedwith People. "It was a pre-wedding all-girl party for 13." Sánchez shared moments from thecelebration on Instagram, and she expressed gratitude to the women who came to celebrate her before she tied the knot with the Amazon founder. "Forever starts with friendship, surrounded by the woman who've lifted me up, illuminated my path in dark times, and shaped my heart along the way," her caption said. Bezos and Sanchez are expected to tie the knot as soon as Friday, June 27. Original article source:Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sánchez's relationship timeline ahead of lavish Venice wedding

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Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sánchez's relationship timeline ahead of lavish Venice wedding

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Erling Haaland reaches 300 goals faster than Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo

Erling Haaland reaches 300 goals faster than Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo

Erling Haaland scored the 300th goal of his career at theFIFA Club World Cupon Thursday, reaching the mark faster than many of his legendary contemporaries. Haaland achieved the milestone in the 52nd minute of Manchester City's 5-2 thumping over Juventus at Camping World Stadium inOrlando, Florida,with his team's third goal of the match. It wasn't the most convincing of finishes from the Norwegian, bundling the ball home from close range after a cross from Matheus Nunes left him with an open goal. The ball came off his left leg before ricocheting off his trailing right leg and into an empty net. It nevertheless brought up Haaland's 33rd goal of the season for City.Per ESPN, the 24-year-old reached 300 goals in 370 games, faster thanKylian Mbappé(409 games),Lionel Messi(418 games) and Cristiano Ronaldo (554 games) in their illustrious careers. "All I can say is congratulations, scoring 300 goals at 24 years old, this is quite good, right?" City manager Pep Guardiola said after the game. "I'm so happy for Erling, for his goal again and being involved in the short spaces. It was really good." Jeremy Doku, Phil Foden, Savinho and an own goal from Juve defender Pierre Kalulu helped City to the 5-2 victory on Thursday. The game was also a momentous occasion for midfielder Rodri, who made his first start after suffering a torn ACL last September and missing most of the season. The 2024 Ballon d'Or winner played 65 minutes before being substituted. "He's the best player in the world," Guardiola said,per the Guardian. "He was missed, that was clear. I'm happy hopefully he can help us a lot." The emphatic victory over Juventus means City topped its Club World Cupgroupwith three wins from three games and will face Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia in the last 16 on Tuesday in Orlando. For more CNN news and newsletters create an account atCNN.com

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Erling Haaland reaches 300 goals faster than Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo

Erling Haaland reaches 300 goals faster than Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo Erling Haaland scored the 300th goal of his career at theFIF...

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Max Verstappen heads into Red Bull's home race with upgrades and growing uncertainty

Max Verstappen heads into Red Bull's home race with upgrades and growing uncertainty

Max Verstappen at the Red Bull Ring is usually a recipe for success. The defendingFormula 1champion has an upgraded car for his team's home race in Austria — where he's won five times — on the back of an encouraging second place in Canada, where his two McLaren rivals collided. Zoom out, though, and the situation is much more uncertain. Verstappen remains at risk of a one-race ban for too many penalty points, Red Bull teammate Yuki Tsunoda is usually too far adrift to help him, and Verstappen's own future is far from clear. "I don't think we need to talk about that," Verstappen said Thursday when asked to confirm whether he'll stay with the team for 2026. "It's not really in my mind. It's just driving and trying to push the performance, you know. And then we focus on next year." What are Verstappen's options? Verstappen has a long-term contract through 2028, so in theory his Red Bull seat should be one of the safest on the grid. However, the deal hasperformance-related clauseswhich could reportedly allow a move. In that case, the most obvious option could be Mercedes, which has yet to confirm either driver for 2026. That would mean Verstappen teaming up with anold foein Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff, who'd also have to choose to drop either George Russell and Kimi Antonelli. Dramatic changes to how F1 cars look and perform are coming in 2026, and Red Bull has to adapt more than most. For the first time in nearly two decades, it heads into a new era of F1 ruleswithout design guru Adrian Newey, who left last year and is now at Aston Martin. The other leading teams are sticking with their current engine arrangements, but not Red Bull. The team has an in-house engine developer, Red Bull Powertrains, but it's switching partners for 2026 from Honda to newcomer Ford. The second seat No team in F1 depends as much on one driver as Red Bull does on Verstappen. He's scored 155 of the team's 162 points this season. His teammates — first Liam Lawson, then Yuki Tsunoda — have struggled all season. That's helped to restore the reputation of Sergio Perez, who was dropped by Red Bull after scoring barely one-third of Verstappen's points last season. "I know, deep down, they really regret it," Perez said on a podcast this week. "And I know that from a very reliable source. It's tough. I have very good friends there, and people might think I take pleasure in what happened, but no." Red Bull's car seems to favor Verstappen's driving style over anyone else's, but the Dutch driver says he can't diagnose the issue because he's been with the team since 2016 and has nothing else to compare it with. "The thing is that I don't know any better, right?" he said Thursday. "I mean, I've basically started with Red bull, so I only know one car and that's how I drive. I adapt to it. Is it the best? Is it the fastest? Is it not? I don't know." ___ AP Sports Writer Tales Azzoni in Madrid contributed to this report. ___ AP auto racing:https://apnews.com/hub/auto-racing

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Rebekah Del Rio, ‘Mulholland Drive’ Singer Who Performed ‘Llorando’ in David Lynch Classic, Dies at 57

Rebekah Del Rio, 'Mulholland Drive' Singer Who Performed 'Llorando' in David Lynch Classic, Dies at 57

Rebekah Del Rio, a singer-songwriter who achieved cinematic legend with her performance of "Llorando" in David Lynch's 2001 opus "Mulholland Drive," died June 23 at her residence in Los Angeles. She was 57 years old. Del Rio's death was confirmed through the Los Angeles Coroner's Office. No further details about her death are currently available. More from Variety Cinematographers Frederick Elmes and Peter Deming on Working With David Lynch and How His Unrealized Project Might Become a Book David Lynch Auction: Director's Chair Sells for $91,000; Highest Sale Is 'Ronnie Rocket' Scripts for $195,000 David Lynch's Red Director Chair Stops by Variety's Office Ahead of Live Auction Lynch was first introduced to Del Rio by their mutual CAA agent Brian Loucks in the mid-'90s. The singer was working under a country record deal in Nashville, Tenn., which she had landed off of her recording of "Llorando," a Spanish-language cover of Roy Orbison's "Crying." Upon their meeting, Lynch asked Del Rio to perform the number and covertly recorded her. The performance became the basis for the Club Silencio scene, an addition by Lynch to his by-then-rejected ABC pilot "Mulholland Drive," which he was reworking into a feature film. The Silencio sequence marks a reality-shattering crescendo to Lynch's film — and an emotional crest, with leads Naomi Watts and Laura Harring both bursting into tears while viewing Del Rio's performance in the cavernous club. While the sequence ends with Del Rio's character fainting, revealing that she had been lip-syncing, the singer belted out the number for every take while filming. "There were many takes. And with every take, I sang along, because I felt I had to produce that same feeling with the vibrato in my throat so the audience could see it," Del Riotold IndieWirein a 2022 interview. I also wanted the beautiful girls in the balcony, [the film's stars] Laura Harring and Naomi Watts, to experience it live. They were present while I was doing my scene, so I sang to them." The brief but memorable performance put Del Rio on the map in the film industry. She was called upon by writer-director Richard Kelly for his star-studded 2006 sci-fi dystopia "Southland Tales," in which Del Rio sang "The Star-Spangled Banner" during an apocalyptic final act. Her vocals can also be heard on the soundtracks for "Sin City," "Man on Fire" and "Streets of Legend." Del Rio's connection to Lynch continued through the rest of the filmmaker's career. (Lynch died in January at the age of 78.) She performed alongside Moby in one of the episode-capping roadhouse sequences of Showtime's revival series "Twin Peaks: The Return." She also joined for touring performances of The Red Room Orchestra Plays the Music of Twin Peaks over recent years. Less than two weeks before her death, Del Rio performed live at a charity event "Mulholland Drive" screening at the Philosophical Research Society in Los Angeles. Born July 10, 1967 in Chula Vista, Calif., Del Rio began performing in San Diego before moving to Los Angeles. Shehad a son, Phillip C. DeMars, in 1986. DeMars died in 2009 at the age of 23. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? 25 Hollywood Legends Who Deserve an Honorary Oscar Sign up forVariety's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us onFacebook,Twitter, andInstagram.

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Rebekah Del Rio, ‘Mulholland Drive’ Singer Who Performed ‘Llorando’ in David Lynch Classic, Dies at 57

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David Beckham Seen in Hospital Bed in Photo Shared by Wife Victoria: ‘Get Well Soon Daddy’

David Beckham Seen in Hospital Bed in Photo Shared by Wife Victoria: 'Get Well Soon Daddy'

Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty; Victoria Beckham/Instagram David Beckham has been pictured recovering in the hospital On Friday, June 27, the former soccer player's wife Victoria Beckham shared a photo on her Instagram Stories of her husband laying in the hospital with his arm in a sling "Get well soon daddy," she wrote in the caption David Beckhamis on the mend. On Friday, June 27,  the Inter Miami CF co-owner and former soccer player, 50, was snapped with his arm in a blue sling while lying in a hospital bed. Sharing the photo on her Instagram Stories, David's wifeVictoria Beckhamsent her well-wishes to her husband, who appeared to be recovering from an injury. "Get well soon daddy," the fashion designer and former Spice Girls singer, 51, wrote in her caption alongside a love heart emoji. In the snap, David sported a hospital gown as he smiled at the camera amid his recovery. A representative for David did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment. Victoria Beckham/Instagram Victoria also shared another photo of David holding a friendship bracelet with letters on beads that read, "Get well soon." The shot appeared to have been taken out of the hospital. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The pair didn't give any more details into the reason for David's hospital stay, which comes after it was announced the soccer legend is set to beknighted by King Charles. The honor, which was announced earlier this month, will see David become Sir David Beckham, while Victoria will be addressed as Lady Beckham. "You've always been my knight in shining armour, but now it's official. Sir@davidbeckham!!! What an honour, I couldn't be prouder of you," Victoria shared in anInstagram post. The PEOPLE Appis now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! Victoria Beckham/Instagram This month also saw Victoria celebrateDavid on Father's Day. The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! "Happy Father's Day to the best daddy there is! You always lead with love and our four beautiful children are a reflection of that," she wrote alongside pictures and clips of the Beckham family. "We all love you so so much!!@brooklynpeltzbeckham@romeobeckham@cruzbeckham#HarperSevenxxx." The couple, whotied the knotin July 1999, share four children:Brooklyn, 26,Romeo, 22,Cruz, 20, andHarper, 13. Read the original article onPeople

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Add Olympics to list of places transgender people not welcome | Opinion

Add Olympics to list of places transgender people not welcome | Opinion

The days of transgender athletes being able to compete at the Olympics are numbered. The International Olympic Committee will no doubt dispute that, arguing that new president Kirsty Coventry's announcement Thursday was only for aworking group to examine how to "protect the female category."But from her loaded language to the dearth of transgender athletes at the Games, it's obvious this is intended as a means to exclude, not include. "A lot of members shared with us their own experiences from their own countries that had nothing to do with Paris or any other specific sporting event. Just their cultural experiences they were sharing with us and culturally what was expected from us as an Olympic movement," Coventry said. "That made it very clear that we had to do something, and this was what everyone agreed was the way forward." Make no mistake: That "way forward" will take the IOC backward. And do so in contradiction of its own research and at great harm to an already vulnerable community. For the better part of 20 years, beginning with the 2004 Athens Olympics, transgender athletes were allowed to compete with minimal, if any, fuss. During that time, in fact, there was only one — one! — openly transgender woman who competed, weightlifter Laurel Hubbard in Tokyo. (Two nonbinary athletes have also competed.) But transgender women athletes have become an obsession for some folks with deep pockets and big platforms, and their disinformation campaign has now poisoned the discourse for the larger public. Most of us don't know anyone who is transgender, let alone a transgender athlete. Which ought to tell you how big a "threat" they are. But J.K. Rowling, Riley Gaines and the U.S. Republican Party have managed to convince even people who should know better that transgender women have both a competitive advantage and are a marauding horde about to overwhelm women's sports. The anecdotal evidence shows that to bepatently false. There are"less than 10"transgender men and women out of the half-million athletes competing in the NCAA, according to president Charlie Baker, and probably another 100 or so at the youth level. Hubbard, the lone transgender woman to compete openly at a Games, got knocked out in the opening round of the weightlifting competition in 2021. Even Lia Thomas, whose one NCAA title has been made into a sign of the apocalypse, lags well behind when compared with Olympic-level swimmers like Katie Ledecky and Kate Douglass. Know what else shows this hysteria over transgender athletes to be overblown?A study the IOC funded!Transgender women might actually be at adisadvantagecompared to cisgender women, researchers found, with lower lung function and cardiovascular fitness. "While longitudinal transitioning studies of transgender athletes are urgently needed, these results should caution against precautionary bans and sport eligibility exclusions that are not based on sport-specific (or sport-relevant) research," the researchers wrote. But ignorance, fear and hate are powerful motivators, so here we are. "It was very clear from the members that we have to protect the female category, first and foremost," Coventry said. "We have to do that to ensure fairness, but we need to do that with a scientific approach. And with the inclusion of the international (sport) federations. "We need to bring in the experts, that will take in a little bit of time. We need to bring in the (sport federations) so we have full buy-in to try and come up with cohesion on this specific topic." Coventry is naïve if she thinks there will ever be cohesion on this. The people howling for "fairness" will accept nothing less than the complete exclusion of transgender women, from sports and in society. That is awful enough. But if you think this won't harm all women, you must have missedthe debacle in boxing at the Paris Olympics. For those who missed it in biology class, gender is not black and white. There are women with three X chromosomes. There are women missing one of the X chromosomes. There are women who have XY chromosomes but female reproductive systems. There are women who have naturally higher levels of testosterone and androgen. There also are women who have external female genitalia and internal male reproductive organs — some of whom might not even know it! Then there are the disingenuous folks who already have and will continue to use a white, heteronormative notion of what a woman is to remove anyone who falls outside it. A female athlete who is masculine presenting and has short hair? She'd better be ready to prove her womanhood. It's demeaning, it's humiliating and it's wholly unnecessary. Even track and field's solution of using cheek swabs to weed out those who aren't woman enough to meet their criteria is a form of discrimination, a requirement male athletes aren't subjected to. This transgender paranoia is just that, paranoia. Might a transgender athlete wind up on a podium some day? Sure. Just as will a woman whose parents are millionaires and could afford to give her the best in private coaching, strength training and nutrition from the time she could walk. Or a woman who has an inordinately long wingspan and superior lung capacity. But we don't tar and feather those women. We celebrate them. The beauty of sports, the whole purpose of the Olympics, is for athletes to test themselves, mentally and physically. To strive for the best versions of themselves while also learning valuable life lessons about commitment, resilience and cooperation. Yet the IOC appears ready to join the chorus of those who want to make those opportunities off-limits to transgender people, simply because of who they are. "It was very clear from the membership that the discussion around this has to be done with scientific approaches and scientific and medical research at the core so that we are looking at the facts and the nuances," Coventry said. The facts and the nuances are that the IOC already had protocols for transgender participation and they worked just fine for two decades. But that was never going to be good enough for the braying mob, and Coventry and the IOC appear to have decided that sacrificing transgender athletes is a small price to pay for making that headache go away. Follow USA TODAY Sports columnist Nancy Armour on social media @nrarmour. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Olympics likely to join in on anti-transgender hysteria

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Will Jake Paul get title shot? Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. fight next step in boxing journey

Will Jake Paul get title shot? Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. fight next step in boxing journey

Jake Paul's right hand deserves attention and respect. He has used it to knock out seven men inside the boxing ring. And Paul says he'll use it to knock out Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in the first round oftheir cruiserweight fightSaturday, June 28 in Anaheim, California. Yet once again, Paul's skills outside the ring are proving to be just as important as his powerful right hand during his quest to win a world title. About six months after beating 58-year-old Mike Tyson, Paul (11-1, 7 KOs) will be stepping into the ring against the 39-year-old Chavez (54-6-1, 34 KOs), who appears to be long beyond his prime but still is the son of legendary Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. "I like big names,'' Paul said at his final press conference with Chavez Jr. before their bout. "I like legendary names. And he's on my path to world championship.'' The path isno fantasy. Oscar De La Hoya, the Hall of Fame boxer, this week told reporters, "I think (Paul) can win a world title.'' Paul, who embarked on his pro career in 2020, has said he's already been in talks for a world title shot in 2026. And what about Chavez? The upcoming fight fits into a pattern that has highlighted Paul's youth. Chavez will become the eighth opponent who was at least 10 years older than Paul, 28, at the time of their fight. (Tyron Woodley, who fought Paul twice, was also 39 during each of those bouts.) Paul was eight years younger than two other opponents. His only loss came against Tommy Fury, who was 23 when he beat Paul by split decision in 2023. Paul was 26. Though Paul has called his fight against Chavez "a very, very tough test,'' the oddsmakers disagree. Paul enters his fight against Chavez as a consensus -750 favorite, meaning bettors must wager $750 on Paul to collect $100 if he wins. In 13 fights, Paul has yet to select an opponent who oddsmakers have deemed the favorite. Names like Tyson and Chavez, coupled with Paul's own star power, have created lucrative opportunities as Paul sharpens his skills and chases his title dreams. Promoter Kathy Duva said it's obvious why Paul says he likes big names. "He needs 'names' to sell his fights,'' Duva said. "At some point, one is simply too old to box effectively. So he chooses (fighters who) are past it and counts on the public to react to 'names' they recognize without realizing that they are now too old to be competitive. "Paul has taken the long-established strategy of testing a young fighter against a well-known veteran in a crossroads fight to a stratospheric new level! Chavez couldn't even fight when he was young, but he does have his father's name. So I guess he fits the profile.'' Paul said he was in negotiations with Canelo Alvarez, which would suggest Paul was willing to take a risk against a far more accomplished fighter. But Duva dismissed the narrative. "I think he's smart enough to know that Canelo wouldn't involve himself in such a circus,'' Duva said, adding that it amounted to the "Hold Me Back'' tradition reserved for press conferences and weigh-ins. That said, Duva is among those who think Paul could fight for a title. "I wouldn't ever rule it out,'' she said. "Not as long as there is a sanctioning body out there willing to collect its fee. Another longstanding boxing fact of life.'' Teddy Atlas, the boxing analyst and retired trainer, considered Paul's path to 11-1 and a potential title fight. "Let's be honest here,'' Atlas told USA TODAY Sports. "I mean, really honest.'' Atlas said Paul's celebrity and ability to guarantee sizable purses for his opponents allow him to "handpick'' boxers. He also said Paul has nothing to apologize for. "He was creative, he was smart, he was opportunistic,'' Atlas said. Paul has boxed four MMA fighters, one retired NBA player, a YouTuber and Iron Mike. Next up: the son of legendary Mexican fighter Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. "They worked hard,'' Atlas said of Paul's team. "They take risks. They're in the tough business. He worked hard to build what he built. "I know he hasn't taken the risk of other fighters (who) have been taking the conventional route. But he's still taking a risk.'' Robert Garcia, The Ring's 2024 Trainer of the Year, voiced support for Paul's path. It has been charted in part by Nakisa Bidarian, Paul's business partner and manager. "He's doing exactly what every manager and promoter does at the beginning of a fighter's career,'' Garcia told USA TODAY Sports. "He only has (12) fights. He's actually doing better than a lot of prospects that had (hundreds) of amateur fights." Trainer Johnathon Banks, a former world cruiserweight champion, lauded Paul and older brother Logan Paul, who boxed Floyd Mayweather in an exhibition bout and since has emerged as a WWE star. "Whether it's wrestling or boxing, they putting on big shows and doing big numbers and they just taking everything by storm,'' Banks said. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Jake Paul fight vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. next step in boxing journey

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Will Jake Paul get title shot? Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. fight next step in boxing journey

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Halle Berry Loses Her Bikini Bottoms Dancing to Boyfriend Van Hunt's New Song: ‘When Your Man’s Music Is So Good'

Halle Berry Loses Her Bikini Bottoms Dancing to Boyfriend Van Hunt's New Song: 'When Your Man's Music Is So Good'

Halle Berry/Instagram; Lionel Hahn/Getty Halle Berry is promoting her partner Van Hunt's new song in a cheeky Instagram video The couple have been in a relationship since 2020, with Hunt recently revealing that he has proposed to the actress but she is yet to say yes Hunt's EPA Heart Full Of Questionsis on streaming platforms now Halle Berryis showing her support for her man with a cheeky new video! On Thursday, June 26, Berry, 58, posted a video onInstagramof herself dancing in a white bikini on vacation as her partnerVan Hunt's new song "Prelims (mind and meat)" plays in the background. At the end of the clip, Hunt, 55, giggled as Berry laughed while quickly running out of frame when her string bikini bottoms came loose. "I'm still filming!" Hunt quipped. "When your man's music is so good you just can't help yourself ! Check out@vanhuntnew EP A Heart Full Of Questions streaming on all platforms," Berry wrote in the caption. Halle Berry/Instagram Fans in the comment section were quick to comment on the moment, with one writing, "The end, you're so hilarious 😂." Another user wrote, "Giving LIFE! 👑🤎✨" as author r.h. Sin chimed in, "The joy, the peace ❤️." The soulful new track features Hunt's smooth vocals over a Spanish guitar. The couple's relationship began in 2020, when they initially connected amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The pair made theirred carpet debutat the 2021 Academy Awards. "When you're loved and supported as a woman, everything changes," Berry toldExtrain November 2021. "The day looks brighter, everything looks better. Your opportunity seems limitless." "It makes me feel warm and fuzzy, that's for sure," Hunt added at the time. Kevin Mazur/Getty Hunt revealed that heproposed to Berryin an interview earlier this month. Speaking toToday.com, Hunt shared that though he's already popped the question to his longtime partner, Berry has yet to accept. "I put out the proposal, and it's still on hold as you can see," he said. "It's just out there floating. You know, maybe you can encourage her." Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. While Berry stated that she and Hunt "don't feel like we have to get married to validate our love," she does believe that they will tie the knot "soon." "I think we will get married just because, out of the people I've been married to, this is the person I should have married," Berry said. "And I feel like I should, we should get married, but it's not because we feel like we have to. I think it's something that we would like to do just because we want that expression." Read the original article onPeople

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June 27, 2025

Halle Berry Loses Her Bikini Bottoms Dancing to Boyfriend Van Hunt's New Song: ‘When Your Man’s Music Is So Good'

Halle Berry Loses Her Bikini Bottoms Dancing to Boyfriend Van Hunt's New Song: 'When Your Man's Music Is So Good' Halle Berr...

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German prosecutors indict alleged helper in plot to attack Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna

German prosecutors indict alleged helper in plot to attack Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna

BERLIN (AP) — German prosecutors on Friday announced charges against a suspect accused of supporting a foiled plot last year toattack Taylor Swift concertsin neighboring Austria. Three Swift concerts in Viennawere canceledin early August when the plot was discovered, and Austrian authoritiesmade three arrests. The indictment in Germany against a young Syrian national, identified only as Mohammad A. in line with German privacy rules, was filed at a Berlin court earlier this month. Federal prosecutors said in a statement that he is accused of supporting a foreign terrorist organization and preparing a serious act of violence. Prosecutors said that the suspect supported the ideology of the Islamic State group and that, between mid-July and August last year, he was in contact with a young man in Austria who planned to attack aTaylor Swiftconcert in Vienna. He allegedly helped by translating bomb-building instructions from Arabic and organizing online contact with an IS member abroad, among other things. The suspect also allegedly gave his acquaintance in Austria the text for an oath of allegiance to IS, which the latter used to join the group. He is not in custody, prosecutors said. The court must now decide whether to bring the case to trial and when.

byLiam Oneel

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June 27, 2025

German prosecutors indict alleged helper in plot to attack Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna

German prosecutors indict alleged helper in plot to attack Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna BERLIN (AP) — German prosecutors on Friday announ...

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