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NFL News: Tom Brady Told The Patriots To Replace Bill Belichick

Posted: 16 Mar 2022 10:07 AM PDT

Tom Brady and Bill Belichick turned the New England Patriots into the team to beat in the NFL for two decades.

Regardless of how stacked or overpowered other teams were, or who was handling the backfield duties in New England, the Pats were the last team everybody wanted to face come playoff time.

Even so, Brady and Belichick grew apart with time and it became clear that the legendary quarterback didn't feel appreciated in Foxboro.

Brady Wanted Bill O'Brien To Coach The Patriots

Brady's departure from New England was a big surprise at the time. But ever since, multiple reports have shown how things weren't that good between him and Belichick.

If anything, Brady wanted Bill O'Brien to take over Belichick's job in 2017, according to Albert Breer:

“I think the ship has sailed on there being a coaching change now,” Breer said. “If it were up to [Brady] out of the coaches who were still available: Bill O’Brien.”O'Brien Was Close To Getting The Job

Per Breer, the Buccaneers are unlikely to remove Bruce Arians from his HC position right now. But if they were, then Bill O'Brien would be a name to watch because of his relationship with Brady:

“That’s who was going to be the head coach, that’s who Tom Brady helped line up as the head coach if he won the power struggle with Bill Belichick in 2017," Breer added. "If Belichick was outta there, after everything that happened in 2017, I’m telling you Bill O’Brien would have been the head coach.”Gisele And Brady Resented Belichick

This isn't the first time that a report like this surfaced. A couple of years ago, Jeff Benedict's book 'The Dynasty' points out how Brady's wife Gisele Bundchen resented Belichick's treatment of Tom:

"She also pointed out how ridiculous it was that after all these years, Belichick still treated Brady like “f*cking Johnny Foxboro.” It was bad enough to never voice approval. It was bullsh*t to still be dressing down the most accomplished quarterback in league history during team meetings and treating his personal trainer and best friend like some kind of outcast," the book read.Belichick Has Nothing But Praise For Brady

Belichick has never addressed those reports and has had nothing but praise for Tom, especially after his brief retirement:

“I am privileged to have drafted and coached Tom Brady, the ultimate competitor and winner. Tom’s humble beginning in professional football ultimately ended with him becoming the best player in NFL history,” Belichick said of Brady.

But regardless of what he says, it's clear that there's some bad blood between them as Brady didn't even mention him in his retirement statement.

They were big together but they could've been even bigger, and that'll always be one of the biggest 'What Ifs' in NFL history.

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'RHOSLC' Star Jen Shah Risks 50 Years In Jail By Refusing Plea Deal

Posted: 16 Mar 2022 10:04 AM PDT

"I'm fighting this. I am innocent and I will fight for every person out there that can't fight for themselves because they don't have the resources or the means. So, they don't fight."

Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Jen Shah risks spending up to 50 years locked up for telemarketing fraud. The 48-year-old reality TV star asserted her innocence on the final episode of the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City reunion last Sunday after castmates asked why she refused the Plea Deal offered. The alleged targeted telemarketing scheme was a main talking point for the second season, and with the trial coming up this July in NYC, Jen took the opportunity to clear her name.

Jen Arrested On Live TV

Last year, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) cuffed Jen during an RHOSLC filming day, so unfortunately for her, it was visible for all to see. Upon arraignment, the 48-year-old pled "Not Guilty" on all charges, including, Conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering.

Jen said,

"I will fight because No. 1, I'm innocent, and No. 2, I'm going to f**king represent every other person out there that can't fight and hasn't been able to."The Housewives Rally

Luckily for Jen, her castmates rally around her, including her best friend Heather Gay, who voiced her support at the reunion. She started by declaring her love for the businesswoman, saying,

"I love Jen. I don't care if she's guilty or not. I believe her too and I want the best for her and her family and I'll be in court every day and I will fight for her. She's in the fight of her life. We got your back. We love you."

The ladies also had a fun "Pass the Phone Challenge," while preparing to go at each other's throats in the reunion.

Jen Faces Up To 50 Years

However, Jen's "Not Guilty" pleas may be compromised because her ex-assistant Stuart Smith, who's charged as an accomplice, entered a guilty plea in November last year. According to Page Six, Smith previously pled Not Guilty like his former boss but changed his plea accepting all charges against him (the same as Jen with an additional obstruction charge.)

However, Jen seems unfazed by Smith's change of plea, as she told Andy Cohen and the ladies that the ordeal only made her stronger.

The Family Is Closer

On the bright side, Jen told Andy the ordeal strengthened her family and proved how much her husband Sharrieff Shah loves her. She also ended the night on a positive note, hinting at a possible return for the third season, which would only be possible if she beats these charges against her.

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Surfer Sally Fitzgibbons Flaunts Toned Legs In Swimsuit

Posted: 16 Mar 2022 09:32 AM PDT

World surf champion Sally Fitzgibbons took some moments to bask in her beauty hour while enjoying the weekend. The Australian pro surfer took to her Instagram page, where she shared a lovely image of herself, giving some style inspiration for bikini looks. Sally’s color combination is divine. Check it out!

Shining In Pastel Colors

The Women’s World Tour champ basked outdoors as she was surrounded by shrubbery hedged stone terraces and an aura that could pass for a mood board. Sally looked lovely in a pastel yellow one-piece bathing suit, while she covered her hair in a pastel peach bucket hat which she turned up at the front. The 31-year-old rocked a voguish wristwatch and a smile that can never go out of style. She captioned her post:

“Pastel kinda weekend.”She Rocks Neutrals Too

Sally’s willowy physique was a perfect blend for her pastel color fashion, but it is just one of many color types that Sally has rocked in older times. Another of her beach uploads had the star surfer rocking a form-fitting swimsuit. Here Sally sat on a flight of wooden stairs with her hair looking wet, probably from her dive through the ocean. She complimented the glam with a pair of dark shades.

A Daunting Moment For Sally

Fashion is an integral part of Sally’s list of interests and her successful surfing career. However, her perseverance and strength take the most precedence. Sally has been literally battered by the sea, but not once did she lose interest. At the 2015 Fiji Games, the winds had lunged at her while she performed. She instantly felt sharp pains, and doctors advised that she needed rest. Being the defending champion carried on the game and maintained her winning title.

Her Motivating Story 

Sally, who made her Olympic debut in 2021, grew up as an active child in a household where she was never held back. Speaking with Carousel, Sally gushed over her parents, noting that they were supportive and even rode the waves with her sometimes. Sally also stated that she was able to do personal development and grow resilience due to her love for competitions. 

The decorated surfer added that she never settled for less and was always on the go, trying to better at her craft and not fold under any form of pressure. The sports personality also chipped in that her love for surfing had not withered, and she remembers the day she rode her first wave each time she got herself on board.

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Brie Larson Flaunts Toned Back With Pullups

Posted: 16 Mar 2022 09:01 AM PDT

Your fitness journey always has to start somewhere, and Brie Larson is a perfect example of that. Before joining the Marvel universe, Brie was never a fan of the gym. After joining the Marvel Universe, everything changed. She began training with celebrity trainer Jason Wash, and her workout regimen began to get harder. Here's how.

Her Before And After

"So, I started this journey thinking I'll get strong and I had no idea. I went far beyond what I ever believed was possible for my body," Brie said about her fitness journey while speaking to Insider. "Being able to hip thrust 400 pounds, deadlift 200 pounds, push my trainer's Jeep, I mean, it's an incredible experience to realize what's inside of you is well beyond what you knew was possible." And it all started with Brie "walk[ing] up a hill without being out of breath."

How Her Workouts Are Set-Up

Brie is known for her role in the Marvel Universe as Captain Marvel. Because of the character, Brie has adapted her workouts to fit the personality and films of her character.

"In the first film she's developing that strength, and so I was developing my strength with this one," she explained.  

She continued, "She's already got more mastery over her powers. She can fly now. And so having my body more limber, more ready for these types of movements like wirework, which I didn't have to do as much on the first one, was the main goal."

How She Works Out

Brie loves "working out before the workout". As she described to Shape, a typical workout session when she's filming or when she wants to test her fitness ability begins with yoga. This is done as a method to prevent injury to her muscles and allows her to stretch before getting into the core of her training. The poses she performs include a downward-facing dog, pigeon pose, a revolved side angle post, and a classic runner's stretch.

Afterward, she increases her heart rate by getting into cardio. She typically performs jumping jacks. Next, she tackles her core and performs workout moves such as bridges, push-ups, and weight-free bicep curls to activate her arms.

She later ends her workout session by stretching out again and performing moves such as seated spinal twists, gentle lunges, seated toe touches, and a child's pose.

While she admits the whole session can be done in six minutes or less, she knows it gets the job done.

How She Intensifies Her Workouts

Brie is known for prioritizing safety during her physical activity. However, the star has not been afraid to share some of her stronger gym accomplishments such as doing landmine squats with a heavily-loaded bar, doing static lunges on an Exxentric kBox, doing a one-arm pull-up, and doing one-arm push-ups.

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Step Into Kerry Washington's Former $25M Penthouse

Posted: 16 Mar 2022 08:44 AM PDT

Kerry Washington rose to fame after portraying Olivia Pope, a crisis management expert, in the ABC drama series, Scandal from 2012 to 2018. 

The American Star actress found herself a home on the Upper West Side when she needed a place to stay in New York City while starring in the Broadway drama  American Son. 

According to Mansion Global, the penthouse apartment she opted to rent for about a year in 2019, which was later featured in Architectural Digest, is currently on the market for $25 million.

According to records, the aerie was last sold in 2016 for $19.7 million. The apartment has been rented out as a luxury rental since that time. The house was listed for rent at $68,000 per month when Kerry lived there.

Take a trip inside Kerry's rented NYC penthouse below.

Inside Kerry's Rented NYC Penthouse

The penthouse has six bedrooms and seven-and-a-half bathrooms, as well as a private elevator landing.

One can enjoy beautiful views of the Hudson River and sunset through magnificent floor-to-ceiling windows. A look-through fireplace separates the open living and dining areas.

Kerry's Favorite Spot

Like her famed Scandal character, Olivia Pope, who savors a glass of wine on her couch at the end of a hard day fixing presidential problems, Kerry's favorite go-to spot was the corner living room sofa.

Kerry told AD, "That Cloud couch is dangerous — I never wanted to get up."

Interior Amenities 

The apartment's interior amenities include an eat-in chef's kitchen, a cinema room with a wet bar and built-in wine fridge, a mudroom, a laundry room, and a sitting room. In addition, there is a bespoke walk-in closet, spa bathrooms with walk-in showers, and one windowed soaking tub in the master bedroom. 

Exterior Amenities 

A gym, spa, 75-foot pool, 38-foot rock-climbing wall, basketball and squash courts, bowling alley, golf simulator, residents' lounge, game room, screening room, and events room with catering kitchen are among the property's exterior amenities. There's also an indoor playground designed by Kidville. 

The Mansion's Main Suite

The main suite offers two bathrooms, custom walk-in California closets, and a private sitting area. The Zuma soaking tub and bespoke vanities are the highlights of the room.

The extra bedrooms each have an en-suite bathroom and plenty of closet space, making it ideal for large families or individuals who frequently entertain guests. There's also a mudroom, laundry room, and extra powder room, as well as a media room with a built-in wine fridge.

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CJ Perry Offers Rear View In Bikini

Posted: 16 Mar 2022 08:34 AM PDT

Ex-WWE superstar Lana a.k.a. C.J. Perry, showed us what she's working with in an Instagram share. The athlete/actress put on a leggy display in a bikini share to her almost four million Instagram followers. She teased the fans with a mini-trivia, asking them to guess her location even though the only clue she gave was a beach in the background.

At 36-year-old, Lana boasts a toned figure with age-defying defined curves and ample bosoms. She also enjoys spending time on the beach, as she's proven severally on her feed.

Lana Feeds Her Bikini Body

Lana laid on her side then leaned on her arm as she showed off her hips, cleavage, and toned abs in a lilac bikini. The top held her bosoms up by two tie-straps while her high-rise bottom dug into her waist. Lana left her blonde hair untouched, giving it a breeze-blown messy curl as she placed her hands on her forehead.

In the subsequent posts, the 36-year-old enjoyed a meal of crab legs tearing into the seafood with no care in the world. Lana changed into denim pants and covered her hair with a nude hat.

Swipe for the photos, keep scrolling for more.

Lana And The Ocean

According to her social media content, Lana's love for the ocean is undisputed because she spent most of her leisure on the beach or at a pool. When sharing her memories for the last year, most of the posts featured her wearing some swimsuit or the other.

She included her husband Miro and some of her friends in the year-end round-up then left a cute surprise for fans in the middle of the slideshow. Lana and three of her colleagues turned up to Cardi B's hit single UP for a TikTok share.

TikTok Duet With Miro

The athlete rang in the new year the same way she ended the last one - in a cute swimsuit. Lana invited Miro for a TikTok duet in a hot pink high-rise one-piece showing off her side boobs and jiggly bum. When the WWE star proved uncooperative, his wife pushed him into the ocean and hogged the spotlight for herself.

Lana Is Returning To The Big Screen

Fans of Lana, the actress, are in for a treat this year as she returns to the big screen in a new Paramount film, Wife Like. She shared a reel of some of her outfits as Holly, and even though we don't have the complete details, there's no doubt she'd be a sexy character.

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NBA Rumors: Sixers Could Sacrifice Tyrese Maxey To Create Superteam With Bradley Beal Next Summer

Posted: 16 Mar 2022 08:29 AM PDT

The successful acquisition of James Harden from the Brooklyn Nets has undoubtedly changed the Philadelphia 76ers' fate in the 2021-22 NBA season. From an average playoff team, the arrival of Harden has turned the Sixers into one of the top favorites to represent the Eastern Conference in the 2022 NBA Finals. However, despite having the tandem of Harden and Joel Embiid, there's no 100 percent assurance that the Sixers would bring home the Larry O'Brien Trophy this season, especially with the emergence of numerous powerhouse teams in the league.

If they fall short of achieving their main goal, the Sixers are expected to find a way to further improve their roster around Embiid and Harden.

The Dream Trade Target

Even after trading for Harden, the Sixers still have a plethora of trade assets that they could use to engage in a blockbuster deal next summer. One of the dream trade targets for the Sixers is All-Star shooting guard Bradley Beal of the Washington Wizards. The Wizards may haven't shown any indication that they are planning to move Beal but if he expresses his desire to leave, they would be left with no choice but to listen to offers for him on the trade market.

Creating A Superteam

In a recent article, Addam Goldman of Fadeaway World came up with a hypothetical blockbuster trade idea that would allow the Sixers to create a "superteam" featuring Beal, Harden, and Embiid next summer. However, to make it happen, the Sixers would have to give up a young and promising point guard like Tyrese Maxey. In the proposed trade scenario, the Sixers would be sending a trade package that includes Maxey, Matisse Thybulle, Tobias Harris, and a 2023 first-round pick to the Wizards in exchange for Beal.

Is Bradley Beal Worth Giving Up Tyrese Maxey?

Giving up a player like Maxey would be a tough decision for the Sixers. However, it's something that they should strongly consider if they think that they still need more star power to end their title drought. Sacrificing Maxey for Beal would definitely be worth it for the Sixers.

Beal would give the Sixers a very reliable third-scoring option behind Harden and Embiid, as well as a good playmaker and a decent floor spacer. What makes him a more intriguing acquisition for the Sixers is his ability to excel in an off-ball capacity, making him the ideal third fiddle alongside ball-dominant superstars like Harden and Embiid next season.

Tyrese Maxey Helps Wizards Rebuild

Maxey would be an intriguing acquisition for the Wizards. He may not be as good as Beal right now, but he has shown huge potential to become a legitimate superstar in the league. This season, he's posting impressive numbers, averaging 17.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 4.4 assists while shooting 48.1 percent from the field and 41.0 percent from beyond the arc.

In the trade that would send them to Washington, Maxey and Thybulle would join forces with Kristaps Porzingis, Kyle Kuzma, Rui Hachimura, Corey Kispert, and Deni Avdija and form the core of the next title-contending that the Wizards would try to build in the post-Beal era.

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NBA Rumors: Heat Could Acquire Anthony Davis For Trade Package Centered On Tyler Herro

Posted: 16 Mar 2022 08:27 AM PDT

The Miami Heat are currently establishing a remarkable performance in the second half of the 2021-22 NBA season. So far, the Heat have won seven of their last 10 games, sitting in the No. 1 spot in the Eastern Conference with a 45-24 record. However, despite having the best record in the East, the Heat's road to the 2022 NBA Finals isn't expected to be easy, especially with the presence of powerhouse teams such as the Milwaukee Bucks, Philadelphia 76ers, Chicago Bulls, and the Brooklyn Nets.

If they once again fall short of achieving their main goal, the Heat are expected to try to find ways to further improve their roster next summer.

Using Tyler Herro To Land Superior Talent

In a recent article, Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report discussed Tyler Herro and his future with the Heat. Herro may be one of the main reasons behind their current success, but Fischer believes the Heat won't mind using him as a trade chip to land another superstar in the 2022 NBA offseason.

"Miami has clearly come to highly value Herro and was resistant to moving him to Toronto for Lowry last year, sources said. Yet league insiders maintain the Heat would sacrifice Herro's promising ceiling for a chance to land the right superior talent."Potential Trade Target - Anthony Davis

According to Kenneth Teape of NBA Analysis Network, one of the players that the Heat could target in the potential deal involving Herro is All-Star power forward Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers.

"Given the current state of their franchise, it wouldn’t hurt Miami to check in on Davis’ availability and see what it could potentially cost to acquire him in a deal. Davis has dealt with a myriad of injuries this season, but the Heat present him the exact kind of opportunity he is looking for."Heat Create Fearsome Foursome

Trading a package centered on Herro for Davis would be a no-brainer for the Heat. Davis may be currently recovering from an injury but when he's 100 percent healthy, he could significantly improve the Heat's performance on both ends of the floor and enable them to create a fearsome foursome with Jimmy Butler, Kyle Lowry, and Bam Adebayo in the 2022-23 NBA season. In Davis, the Heat would be getting a very reliable scoring option under the basket, a monster rebounder, a quality rim protector, and a decent floor spacer.

This season, the 29-year-old power forward is averaging 23.1 points, 9.7 rebounds, 2.3 blocks, and 1.2 steals while shooting 53.7 percent from the field. If he meshes well with Butler, Lowry, and Adebayo, the Heat would be a matchup nightmare to every powerhouse team in the league.

Why The Lakers Would Make The Trade

The proposed blockbuster deal with the Heat would only be worth exploring for the Lakers if LeBron James leaves and they decide to undergo a full-scale rebuild. Herro would give the Lakers the centerpiece of the next title-contending team that they will try to build in Los Angeles. He may still have plenty of things that he needs to improve in his game but during the times when the Heat's superstars were injured, he has shown his ability to lead a team.

Herro may not have shown any sign that he's not happy with the Heat, but he would definitely be intrigued by the idea of being traded to a team where he could be the face of the franchise and the No. 1 option on the offensive end of the floor.

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Hailey Bieber Soaks Up Sun In Lingerie

Posted: 16 Mar 2022 08:25 AM PDT

Hailey Rhode Bieber is back like she never left! After suffering a minor blood clot in her brain last weekend, the supermodel scared everyone, especially her pop star husband, Justin Bieber. However, her latest snap intimates fans that she's well on her way to recovery if not fully recovered. She reprised her role as an Angel for Victoria's Secret latest collection, "The Dream Angels," showing off her toned abs and thighs.

Victoria's Angel

Hailey chose a soft yellow lace Victoria's Secret lingerie to blend with the vegetation in her photoshoot background. The 25-year-old posed in different positions displaying all angles of her defined physique as she walked across the field. In the second slide, Hailey wears a floral print chiffon coverall to accentuate her lacey set and add more colors to her look. She closed the slideshow with a floral openwork lace-up bustier set alongside Imaan Hammam.

Lots Of Love For Hailey

Hailey's post received a lot of love, with one commenter writing, "She is a glowing goddess with Jesus light shining on her," and another saying, "Angel Energy!" However, not all approval came in the comment section, as beauty mogul Kylie Jenner joined the 1.8 million people double-tapping to like the picture.

Kylie is the younger sister to Hailey's best friend and colleague Kendall Jenner, 26, making the two longtime family friends. Justin also shared the photoshoot featuring Imaan and his wife on his Instafeed, calling it "Absolutely stunning."

Hailey's Health Scare

The supermodel caused quite the stir on Social Media when she announced her hospitalization from a minor blot clot in her brain. According to a now-expired Insta story share, Hailey had stroke-like symptoms at breakfast, so she was rushed to the hospital. The Doctors then explained that she "suffered a very small blood clot" in her brain, leading to a lack of oxygen hence the fainting. Per her post, the supermodel recovered almost immediately.

Justin Stays Up To Keep Watch

According to PEOPLE, Justin was very worried for his wife, and he's losing sleep from watching her rest. A source told the publication that the supermodel doesn't want anyone worrying about her health even though it was a terrifying experience for all parties involved.

Hailey added in her official statement,

"Although this was definitely one of the scariest moments I've ever been through, I'm home now and doing well, and I'm so grateful and thankful to all the amazing doctors and nurses who took care of me!"

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Chanel West Coast Is 'Gettin A Lil Thick'

Posted: 16 Mar 2022 08:20 AM PDT

Chanel West Coast took her fans on a day in her life, showing how she gets an enviable physique. The rapper commented on her growing body, saying, "Gettin a lil thick lately but we still maintaining 💪🏼," accompanied with an inside joke for internet users,"#getupandwork lol." She takes us through her exercise reps, flexing her muscles as she moves from one piece of equipment to the other event though she collapses (jokingly) at the end.

Chanel Gets Busy In The Gym

The 33-year-old conducted a full-body workout wearing a camouflage print pastel blue activewear set. Her leggings hugged her lower body from glutes to legs as she did her lunges and planks, the same way the cross-back strap on her top highlighted her back muscles as they contracted and released during weighted presses. She tied her blonde hair in a messy ponytail keeping it away from her face to avoid trivial distractions.

Kim's Advice Gone Wrong

Chanel's inside joke referred to Kim Kardashian's infamous quip about Women not being willing to work during International Women's Month! The 42-year-old businesswoman interviewed with Variety alongside her sisters and mother, Kourtney, Khloe, and Kris, where she explicitly told women to "Get [their] fu*king as*es up and work!" The message didn't meet the public well, considering the number of women worldwide who actually work.

Chanel's YouTube Channel Is Everything And More

One of those women is Chanel West Coast, as noted in her workout video. Asides from getting her exercise on, the 33-year-old is a good rapper even though she's not a mainstream act yet. Her big break seems right around the corner. Meanwhile, she vlogs some of her experiences on a YouTube Channel with almost half a million subscribers.

Chanel shares diverse content, including BTS shots and bloopers, festival and show appearances, private events with her circle, and so much more.

New Music Out Now

One thing about Chanel West Coast is her creative mind, and you can explore it in her latest video, Vinyl. The music video "movie" is set in the retro eighties as a lady tries to seduce her lover. It's a fun and flirty video filled with many outfit changes which fashion enthusiasts would love.

Chanel plays dress-up with her followers when she's not filming content for her rap career, teasing them with sultry snaps. From lingerie sets to skintight bodysuits and scant-clad cosplay costumes, she's rocked them all. Think it, and yes, she's done it!

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NBA Rumors: Derrick Rose To LA, Russell Westbrook To NY In Proposed Lakers-Knicks Blockbuster Trade

Posted: 15 Mar 2022 03:48 PM PDT

The Los Angeles Lakers traded for Russell Westbrook last summer with the hope that he could boost their chances of fully dominating the Western Conference and winning the NBA championship title this season. Unfortunately, the Westbrook experiment turned out to be a massive failure for the Purple and Gold. Aside from inconsistent performance on both ends of the floor, he's clearly a bad fit with the Lakers superstar duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis.

The season is yet to come to an end, but rumors are circulating that Westbrook and the Lakers have a mutual interest in parting ways in the 2022 NBA offseason.

Lakers Send Russell Westbrook To NY

In a recent article, Andy Bailey of Bleacher Report created a list of "surprising" trades that could happen in the 2022 NBA offseason. These include a hypothetical blockbuster deal that would enable the Lakers to dump Westbrook to the New York Knicks. In the proposed trade scenario, the Lakers would be sending Westbrook to New York in exchange for a trade package that includes Derrick Rose, Evan Fournier, and Alec Burks. If the trade becomes a reality, Bailey believes it would help both teams in filling up the needs to improve on their roster.

Lakers Add Three Veteran Role Players

The proposed deal may not give the Lakers a superstar in return, but they would be receiving three solid veteran role players who would help James and Davis carry the team in the 2022-23 NBA season. Fournier and Burks would be great additions to the Lakers as they would help address the much-needed improvement in terms of floor spacing around their superstar duo. Rose may no longer be in his prime, but he could still ease the loads on James' shoulders in terms of ball-handling, playmaking, and scoring.

Knicks Finally Get A Superstar

The proposed blockbuster trade with the Lakers would fulfill the Knicks' dream of adding a legitimate superstar to their roster. Westbrook may have been a huge disappointment as a member of the Purple and Gold, but it doesn't necessarily mean that the same thing would happen when he plays in New York. Despite his struggle this season, nobody can erase the fact that Westbrook is a former MVP, a nine-time NBA All-Star, a two-time All-NBA First Team, and a five-time All-NBA Second Team.

Letting Russell Westbrook Run The Show

Westbrook would definitely love the idea of being traded to the Knicks, especially if they would agree to the idea of letting him run the show in New York. Aside from the opportunity to be part of another big-market franchise, playing for a team that would allow him to become their No. 1 scoring option would help him unleash his full potential and prove to everyone in the league that he still has plenty of gas left in his tank. If he performs well with the Knicks next season, it would strengthen his chances of landing another huge contract when he becomes an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2023.

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'It's Really Hard': Jennifer Aydin On Dealing With Husband Bill's Affair On 'RHONJ'

Posted: 15 Mar 2022 03:45 PM PDT

Jennifer Aydin is struggling to cope with her husband Bill's affair being made public in a sneak peek at an upcoming episode of The Real Housewives of New Jersey.

Jennifer Aydin Opens Up To Brother About Her Marital Hardships

Jennifer Aydin sat down with her brother, Steven, during filming on the 12th season of The Real Housewives of New Jersey. And, during their candid conversation, which can be seen in a sneak peek shared by Page Six, Jennifer admitted that it was much easier to deal with her husband Bill Aydin's infidelity behind closed doors than it has been in the weeks since her co-star, Margaret Josephs, shared the news with the world.

“Now that it’s out there and I have to be forced to deal with it, it’s really hard," Jennifer explained as Steven noted that his sister “still [has] anger" over the betrayal.

Bill Aydin Is 'Uncomfortable' Talking About His Affair

According to Steven, he believes Jennifer is still “dealing with stuff” that should have been addressed at the time Jennifer initially learned that Bill had cheated many years ago.

After confessing that Steven was correct in his suspicions, Jennifer told her sibling she and Bill “don’t talk about" his affair because it makes Bill feel “uncomfortable.” 

Bill also feels uncomfortable with the idea of addressing his infidelity in counseling.

"He was almost like, ‘Listen, if we go into a space where we feel we can tell each other everything, I’m afraid that we’re going to open Pandora’s box and not be able to close it,’” Jennifer explained. 

Jennifer Aydin Wants To See More Of An Effort Out Of Bill When It Comes To Their Marriage

Looking back at a past conversation she had with her husband, Jennifer told Steven she informed Bill that he needs to "show that [he] f-cking cares."

"Because at this point in my marriage, I’m f-cking suffering and I don’t want to turn into Mom,” she told Steven. “I don’t want to be married 50 years with him and then think that my life passed me by."

Jennifer and Bill share five children, including Justin, 17, Gabriella, 14, Jacob, 13, Christian, 11, and Olivia, 10.

Jennifer Aydin Is Questioning Her Marriage

“I don’t think it’s fair for anybody to stay in a relationship where they’re not happy,” Jennifer continued. “I’m questioning my marriage, the trust we have for each other and that’s scary for me.”

To see more of Jennifer, Bill, and their castmates, don't miss new episodes of The Real Housewives of New Jersey season 12 on Tuesdays at 8/7c on Bravo.

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Joe Rogan's Podcast Audience Key To Winning Elections, Research Shows

Posted: 15 Mar 2022 03:41 PM PDT

When Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience during the 2020 presidential election, liberal groups and activists denounced him, slamming the show's host Joe Rogan as a far-right radical.

But Rogan, a self-described progressive, ultimately endorsed Sanders for president, backing him over Joe Biden and about a dozen other Democrats.

Though Rogan's endorsement did not help tip the scales in Sanders' favor, wooing his audience may be key to winning elections, according to new research.

Joe Rogan Podcast Audience

According to research conducted by Morning Consult, around one in 10 Americans describe themselves as "avid fans" of Rogan's podcast and two in 10 are casual fans.

More than 70 percent of avid Rogan fans are male, 60 percent are younger than 44 years old. A majority of his fans, 64 percent, are white, while 25 percent are Hispanic and another eight percent are Black or of another race.

Perhaps crucially, around a half of Rogan fans identify as Republican and around 70 percent have no college education.

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According to GOP strategist Tim Miller, who ran communications for Jeb Bush’s 2016 presidential campaign, Rogan's audience is "the very demographic Democrats need to be worried about."

Miller noted that Biden appears to be losing support from "white men with heterodox political views," and from certain groups of voters of colors, especially Hispanics.

This demographic, Miller argued, is embracing conservatism because liberals are not willing to engage with them.

"If the only thing they’re getting is cultural commentary from the right, is it a surprise they’re turning toward the right? I don’t think so," he said.

Reaching Out To Rogan Fans

Progressive activist Briahna Joy Gray, who worked on Sanders' 2020 campaign, said that Democrats need to woo young, working-class men in order to win elections.

"If the Democrats aren’t going to go to working-class voters, Republicans will, and they do, and that’s what happens on a lot of these types of shows," Gray said of Rogan's podcast, stressing that "America isn’t filled with Michael Steeles, Rachel Maddows or Nicolle Wallaces."

Rogan's Influence

All available data suggests that Rogan is incredibly influential, whether Democrats and liberals like it or not.

As reported by The Week, The Joe Rogan Experience has been described as the "most influential platform" on the internet, and Rogan himself has been called an "important peripheral figure" in America's culture wars.

Even after dozens of liberal groups and media outlets came together to "cancel" Rogan for platforming COVID-19 disinformation, the CEO of Spotify came to his defense.

Rogan, as The New York Times put it, is simply "too big to cancel."

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Russia Imposes Sanctions On Joe Biden

Posted: 15 Mar 2022 01:03 PM PDT

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine entered its twentieth day, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced that it is imposing sanctions on a number of high-ranking American officials -- including President Joe Biden.

The announcement comes as Russia is being hit with unprecedented economic sanctions from the United States and its allies. The sanctions have crippled the Russian economy, destroyed the ruble, and forced President Vladimir Putin to shut down the stock exchange.

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"In response to a series of unprecedented sanctions banning, among other things, entry into the United States for top officials of the Russian Federation [U.S. officials are being placed on] the Russian ‘stop-list’ on the basis of mutual reciprocity," the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement obtained by The Hill.

"This step, taken in the order of backlash, became an inevitable consequence of the extreme Russophobic course taken by the current #US Administration, which in a desperate attempt to preserve American hegemony, made a bet, throwing away all decency ... and Russia's frontal restraint."Russia's Sanctions

Apart from Biden, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin are being hit with Russian sanctions.

The Kremlin's list also includes White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director William Burns, and the president's son Hunter Biden.

More American officials will be added to the list soon, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry.

Russia is also imposing sanctions against Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly, Defense Minister Anita Anand, and a number of other Canadian officials.

Tit-For-Tat Sanctions

Days after Russia invaded Ukraine, the Biden administration sanctioned Putin, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, and 11 members of the Russian security council.

Last week, Biden announced a complete ban on Russian energy imports. Most recently, the U.S. and other Group of Seven members moved to revoke Russia’s preferential trade status

The crisis has contributed to rising gas prices in the U.S. and elsewhere, but it has also helped Biden domestically -- his approval rating is rising.

Trump's Reaction

In a statement his spokesperson issued via Twitter, Trump condemned Russia's sanctions on Biden as a "terrible thing, in so many ways."

However, he argued that there may be a conflict of interest at play.

Trump said that the sanctions might help explain "why the Biden family received 3.5 million dollars from the very wealthy former Mayor of Moscow’s wife."

"Perhaps that’s why Biden has been so 'slow on the draw' with Russia," the former president said.

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NBA Rumors: Proposed Trade Sends Julius Randle To Mavs For Tim Hardaway Jr. & Sterling Brown

Posted: 15 Mar 2022 01:00 PM PDT

Since the start of the 2021-22 NBA season, rumors have been continuously swirling around veteran power forward Julius Randle and his future with the New York Knicks. With his failure to live up to the hype of his last season's performance, some people started to question if Randle should be part of the Knicks' long-term plans. The 2022 NBA trade deadline may have passed with Randle still an official member of the Knicks' roster, but he's expected to be back on the trading block in the 2022 NBA offseason.

Julius Randle To Dallas Mavericks

Randle may have shown a decline in his numbers this season but once he becomes available on the trade market, he's expected to receive strong interest from teams that are in dire need of additional star power on their roster. One of the potential trade destinations for Randle next summer is the Dallas Mavericks. In a recent article, Andy Bailey of Bleacher Report discussed "surprising" trades that could happen in the 2022 NBA offseason. These include a hypothetical deal that would send Randle to the Mavericks in exchange for Tim Hardaway Jr. and Sterling Brown.

Follow Move For Russell Westbrook Trade

As Bailey noted, the proposed trade deal with the Mavericks would make more sense for the Knicks if they decide to pursue Los Angeles Lakers point guard Russell Westbrook in the 2022 NBA offseason. With his ball dominance and inability to attract defenders from beyond the arc, Bailey believes that Randle would be a bad fit alongside Westbrook in New York. By sending him to Dallas, the Knicks would be able to run the show with Westbrook as their main guy while surrounding him with two veteran three-and-D wingmen in Hardaway Jr. and Brown.

Julius Randle Boosts Mavericks' Frontcourt

Randle would be an incredible addition to the Mavericks. He may have gone through plenty of ups and downs this season, but he remains a very reliable contributor on both ends of the floors. He would give the Mavericks another prolific scorer next to Doncic, a great rebounder, on-court facilitator, and floor spacer. This season, the 27-year-old power forward is averaging 20.5 points, 9.9 rebounds, and 5.2 assists while shooting 42.0 percent from the field and 31.7 percent from beyond the arc.

Julius Randle's Fit Alongside Luka Doncic

There would still be some questions regarding Randle's fit with Doncic, but it isn't expected to be as problematic as his possible pairing with Westbrook. When utilized correctly, Bailey believes Randle would be an "intriguing weapon" for the Mavericks.

"For Dallas, one might think that pairing Randle with Luka Doncic would lead to a lot of the same problems he might have with Westbrook," Bailey wrote. "Randle has grown accustomed to dominating the ball, but there'd be little reason to humor that on a team with Luka. But if the Mavericks used Randle more as a roll man or a secondary creator who'd attack closeouts against defenses scrambled by Doncic, his size and athleticism could make him an intriguing weapon."

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Donald Trump Says America Is 'Being Absolutely Destroyed' Under Biden

Posted: 15 Mar 2022 11:30 AM PDT

The United States is facing nearly unprecedented challenges, both home and abroad.

The coronavirus pandemic is still ravaging the country, inflation is reaching record highs, and gas is more expensive than ever.

At the same time, multiple foreign policy crises are brewing, including the one in Ukraine, which is being invaded by Russian troops.

According to former President Donald Trump, his successor Joe Biden bears much of the responsibility for everything that's going on.

Trump Blasts Biden

In a new interview with Fox News, Trump ripped into Biden and said he had "no idea the country could go down so badly and so quickly."

Under Biden's leadership, Trump argued, America is "being absolutely destroyed."

To back up his argument, the former commander-in-chief pointed to a number of challenges the Biden administration has had to deal with, including supply chain issues, inflation, high gas prices, North Korea's more aggressive posture, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Supply Chain Issues

Trump claimed that during his administration "the words supply chain never really came up."

"They were not in the vocabulary of the administration, because everything was running like a fine-tuned machine. And we didn’t have any problems with supply chain," he continued.

The former president added that he saw "thousands" of "massive containers" when he traveled to Los Angeles, arguing that "it's going to take a long time" before supply chain problems are solved.

As reported by Axios, the Biden administration recently launched a new initiative to address the supply chain crisis.

Foreign Policy

Trump slammed Biden's foreign policy, saying that America now looks "weak, indecisive and incompetent."

"China is dictating terms to us. Russia on Ukraine. China with Taiwan. Kim Jong Un as you know of North Korea is sending up missile after missile and very importantly, Iran is having a lot of fun doing whatever they want," the former president said.

"And our country looks like it is just weak and incompetently run... Our dignity, our strength, it is being sapped and destroyed," he claimed.

Will Trump Challenge Biden?

It has long been speculated that Trump is gearing up for a comeback presidential run.

The former president himself has repeatedly gestured at running for office again, though he has yet to formally commit to launching a White House bid.

Biden, for his part, has made it clear he wants to run for reelection in 2024.

Asked by Fox News whether he wants to run for president again, Trump refused to answer the question directly, but said he is "going to make a lot of people happy."

"I've never had polls so strong," he added.

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Zendaya Arches Back In Valentino Minidress

Posted: 15 Mar 2022 11:27 AM PDT

Zendaya put on another flawless display, arching her back in a cut-out Valentino minidress as she promoted the high-end label on Instagram last month. The former Disney star, 25, joins the slew of celebrities now acting as ambassadors for designer brands - it's classic Italian luxury for Zendaya, who shouted out A-Lister-adored designer Valentino in a series of fun and leggy snaps in February.

Posting for her army of followers, the girlfriend to Tom Holland flaunted her Amazonian body, also going girly in a pinkish-red dress that came very cut-out. Check it out below.

Stuns Promoting Valentino

Scroll for the photos. Zendaya opened with major energy and shot inside a studio. She posed by a wind machine blowing her hair all over the place and folding a leg while in a blush pink and two-piece minidress. The thigh-skimming number came with a tiny joining fabric piece at the midriff, also shoulderless and paired with criss-cross gladiator sandals - Zendaya threw one arm up, also toting a cute matching bag on her left wrist.

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Anyone swiping right saw the Euphoria actress throwing her head back and arching her back as she again clung onto the wind machine, this time affording a side view of her dress. A grand finale brought a back view, all cut-out and segmented as the brunette beauty sizzled, gaining over 11 million likes and writing: "New @maisonvalentino campaign."

Quick to call Zendaya "unreal" was fellow former Disney face Dove Cameron, with Emily in Paris actress Lily Collins sending major heart-eye emoji. A like also came in from supermodel and Dior Beauty face Bella Hadid.

Valentino Loves Her

Meanwhile, Zendaya has been getting love on Valentino's official Instagram. Five days ago, the brand posted a video of her in a hot pink pantsuit, writing: "Pink is the color of love, community, energy and freedom.@zendaya gives us an exclusive look at the rose-colored, monochrome world of the Maison’s latest collection, revealed today in Paris." More photos below.

Always Loved Fashion

The style queen, who boasts past collabs with the likes of American giant Tommy Hilfiger, seems in her element as a high fashion face. She told Harper's Bazaar: "I’ve always loved fashion and I’ve found that it’s an incredibly fun way to express myself."

Also fronting major labels are singe Miley Cyrus for Gucci, pop face Dua Lipa for Versace, and reality queen bee Kim Kardashian for Balenciaga.

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Sasha Banks In Bikini Celebrates 'WrestleMania'

Posted: 15 Mar 2022 11:25 AM PDT

WWE star Sasha Banks has been flaunting her ripped bikini body while shouting out the one thing that made her famous. Posting to Instagram this week, the 30-year-old pro wrestler put her fit figure on show in a massive gallery for her 5.4 million Instagram followers - whatever she's posting seems to be working, with that fanbase now up 100,000 since earlier this year.

Sasha shared a gratitude post for how far her career has come - while she went humble as she said she isn't a "trending topic," plenty was proving why she continues to make headlines.

Gratitude Post

Scroll for the photos. They opened with the blue-haired star posing at an event and backstage, surrounded by red trunks. Clearly appreciating every moment, Banks posed with both hands built into a fist and resting under her chin. The fiesty star wore a tiny and jeweled bikini in black with pink and green gemstones, also donning a mesh cover-up in black. Criss-cross yellow across a pair of gloves offset the two-piece, with fans big-time seeing Sasha's rock-hard abs.

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With a peaceful smile across her face, Sasha took to her caption, writing: "I'm not a trending topic, I'm a prophet answer to Metatron and Gabriel, yeah!" Heart emoji quickly poured in, and there's more of Sasha to come - if you vote for her. Just yesterday, the fitness queen posted a nominee photo for April 9, telling fans:

"The Boss is nominated for Fav Female Sports Star at the 2022 #KCAs! Vote now at kidschoiceawards.com and see who wins April 9 on @nickelodeon."

Never Had A Plan 'B'

Sasha knows what she wants. She was even ready to admit that in a career where few make it, she had no backup plan.

“Wrestling has been the only thing I have ever known; I never had a plan B, C, or D, it’s just always been wrestling, wrestling, wrestling. So when I realized I didn’t know anything else but it, it kind of scared me for a second," she's stated, per ITR Wrestling.

Had To 'Figure It Out'

She added: "And I just had to kind of figure out deep within, like, what do you like on a Sunday if you didn’t have wrestling? What if you didn’t have TV? What if there’s no cable? Just, what if? Can’t you just figure it out one time, for one day?" For more from Sasha, follow her Instagram.

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Nikki Bella In Bikini Celebrates 'Pool Time'

Posted: 15 Mar 2022 11:22 AM PDT

Nikki Bella wasn't even anywhere near a pool as she stripped down to an eye-popping bikini to celebrate "pool time" on Instagram. The 38-year-old WWE face and reality star remains a firm favorite on social media, although it was way back that she posed from a bedroom and flaunting her world-famous body. Nikki was all abs and cleavage in her revealing snap, one now sitting at over 100,000 likes and even impressing fellow WWE face Sasha Banks. Check it out below.

Stuns In Skimpy Bikini

Scroll for the photo. The Total Bellas star kept it body central as she posed near a patterned bedspread and going bombshell with her hair all tousled over to one side. The brunette went for a low-key and fuss-free finish as she snapped herself in front of the mirror, with fans seeing her in a multicolor, push-up, and plunging bikini shouting out Hot Girl Summer.

The post also came with Nikki flaunting her plump pout - "Pool time," she wrote in a caption, adding a #lulifama. More after the snap.

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The sister to Brie Bella, recently joining her sister for a swimsuit-clad pool party complete with tortilla chips snacks, has been toning it down somewhat since welcoming son Matteo, but the figure-flaunting posts are still there. The pro wrestler does, however, talk more about her only child, shared with Dancing With the Stars face, Artem Chigvintsev.

Following the summer 2020 arrival of Matteo, the podcaster opened up to Hollywood Life to reveal how she copes with a stellar career and being a mom.

Tips On Balancing It Out

“Self-care to me is definitely mental and physical. I feel like mentally, when I’m taken care of, my outsides just look amazing. So I’m very big on meditation, also I have a life coach," Nikki said, adding:

“I just feel like we give our cars oil changes so they never break down. So why not do that to our souls and our minds so we don’t have these meltdowns or get into certain places that we don’t want to be in.”

Saying 'No' To Stuff

Nikki also admitted that one of her biggest life hacks is actually putting her foot down and saying no. The social media sensation continued: “I kind of was more fortunate because I had an excuse, becoming a new mom and figuring out that life." For more from Nikki, give her Instagram a follow.

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Emily Ratajkowski In Bikini Examines Her Swimwear

Posted: 15 Mar 2022 11:20 AM PDT

Emily Ratajkowski has been examining her swimwear designs while modeling them. The 30-year-old supermodel continues to enjoy immense success with her 2017-founded Inamorata line - the brand kicking off with pool and lingerie pieces is now a solid wardrobe staple with A-Lister stars, and it's fast becoming iconic thanks to those matching print sets.

Showing off the Inamorata prints and the catwalk queen body last month, EmRata flaunted her famous peach while in a thong bikini and matching top. Ahead, see the video, plus Emily's best photos.

Showing Off Her Inamorata

Scroll for the video. Emily had been filmed indoors and perusing a rail of hanging swimwear pieces, all from her range.

The "Blurred Lines" star made sure fans got an eyeful as she rocked a thong and high-cut pair of bikini bottoms in patterned brown, white, and orange, with the earthy tones offsetting her golden tan. Ratajkowski also went long-sleeved in an unusual and string-tied matching bikini top, one affording a view of her trim and toned back - of course, the video was selling more than just the bikini being donned.

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The footage ended with Emily posing bikini-clad and in selfie mode for a giant flaunt of her abs. Meanwhile, Inamorata wrote: "Spring is coming," also tagging EmRata's Instagram. The London-born star quickly had fans writing: "These prints." She also dropped by to leave a like.

Meaning Behind The Name

While Kourtney Kardashian named her Poosh brand after daughter Penelope and Rihanna went for her real Fenty name, Emily has also drawn from her own namesake when it comes to Inamorata.

"It has the Rata in it, but it means female lover, or like muse. And the idea to me is that it's not just like a man's idea of a siren—you love yourself, right? So, you're your own muse," she told Elle.

SoCal Swim Culture

The mom of one, last year welcoming first son Sylvester, also touched on the Southern California culture she grew up with.

"I grew up in southern California and it really was a culture of girls living in their swimsuits," she added. "Here was this real confidence, and it was non-sexual, just women doing their thing, you know?" EmRata was born in the U.K., but largely raised in Southern California, now splitting her time between L.A. and New York City. She continues to make headlines for her 2021-released book and 2018-commenced marriage to husband Sebastian Bear-McClard. For more, follow her Instagram.

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