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Photo: Russell Westbrook (Instagram) Russell Westbrook made his first appearance with the Denver Nuggets in a preseason game. The Nuggets, led by Nikola Jokic , are currently in Abu Dhabi, where they played against the Boston Celtics, with Jayson Tatum leading the opposing team. Friday marked Westbrook's debut in a Nuggets jersey. The nine-time NBA All-Star joined the team during the offseason. In his 18 minutes on the court, Westbrook scored 12 points, made eight assists, and grabbed four rebounds. He even nailed three out of his six three-point shots. Fans quickly noticed, and his performance went viral on social media. The NBA shared Westbrook’s first basket as a Nugget on Instagram, and it got over 1.6 million views. They also posted a slow-motion video of the same shot, which gained 85,000 views in just 30 minutes. Photo: Russell Westbrook (Instagram) Even Westbrook’s pregame routine caught attention. He finished his warm-up by sinking a corner three-pointer and then sprinte

Photo: Emily Armstrong (Instagram) Linkin Park is on a roll! The band’s comeback has been a huge hit, with fans loving their new music. They’ve just released two songs, and both have been doing really well on the charts. Their latest song, "Heavy is the Crown," just hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hard Rock Digital Song Sales chart. It replaced their other recent hit, "The Emptiness Machine," which was No. 1 last week but has now dropped to No. 2. Fans seem to be buying everything the band puts out! This is the band’s 11th No. 1 on this chart, and their second in a row. They now have 26 songs that have made it into the top 10. Photo: Mike Shinoda, Emily Armstrong (Instagram) In addition to their new songs, their old hit "In the End," which came out over 20 years ago, is also climbing the charts again, now sitting at No. 7. Even though "Heavy is the Crown" was released in the middle of the week, it still managed to sell 2,200 copies in its first few d

Photo: Lady Gaga (Instagram) Lady Gaga has been working hard behind the scenes for her role as Harley Quinn in the upcoming movie Joker: Folie à Deux . The 38-year-old star changed her appearance for the role, losing a lot of weight, according to her co-star Joaquin Phoenix, who said it was "impressive." Gaga is known for going all out in everything she does—whether it's singing, acting, or staying fit. Here's a look at her workout routine: Gaga’s trainer, Harley Pasternak, shared that she transformed her body by doing 35-minute strength training sessions five times a week. She uses TRX bands for resistance exercises, helping her build muscle. Photo: Lady Gaga (Instagram) Gaga also does a lot of cardio. She’s big on spinning and has even brought indoor bikes on tour to stay fit. Swimming is another favorite, and she works out while singing to keep her energy up for performances. Gaga is a fan of both Pilates and yoga. She started doing yoga in New York City and cont

Photo: Bronny James (Instagram) During the 2024 NBA Draft, the Golden State Warriors decided not to draft Bronny James out of respect for his father, LeBron James ' wishes.  The Warriors had the 52nd pick, with Bronny still available, but they passed on the 19-year-old guard. Instead, they chose Quinten Post, a 7-foot center. According to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne, the Warriors liked Bronny’s skills but wanted to honor LeBron’s preferences. The Los Angeles Lakers later picked Bronny , making NBA history by having a father and son in the league at the same time. Lakers star Anthony Davis spoke about how much this means to LeBron, calling it a rare and special experience. Photo: Bronny James (Instagram) Bronny’s journey hasn’t been easy. In 2023, he suffered a cardiac arrest during a practice at USC, later being diagnosed with a heart condition. Despite a tough freshman year at USC, where he averaged 4.8 points per game, his upcoming debut with the Lakers alongside his dad will be a

Photo: Benjamin Netanyahu (Instagram) A top U.S. State Department official told CNN that Israel has not assured the U.S. that it won’t target Iran’s nuclear sites in response to missile attacks from Iran earlier this week.  The official said it’s hard to know if Israel will use the anniversary of Hamas’ October 7 attacks to strike back. The U.S. hopes Israel will act wisely, but there are no promises, the official said. While the U.S. supports Israel after the missile attacks, it’s also worried about the conflict spreading in the Middle East. Photo: Benjamin Netanyahu (Instagram) President Joe Biden said the U.S. would not support Israel attacking Iran’s nuclear program. He suggested Israel should consider other options. It’s still unclear when Israel will decide on its next move. U.S. officials are in constant contact with Israel, working to keep the situation from escalating into a larger war. Read Next: Taylor Swift Shows Love For Travis Kelce On National Boyfriend Day Source: CNN

Photo: Taylor Swift (Instagram) Taylor Swift knows how to show love to those close to her, including her boyfriend, NFL star Travis Kelce . On National Boyfriend Day, she subtly celebrated their relationship in her own unique way. Fans of Swift, known as "Swifties," have been quick to pick up on her sweet gestures toward Kelce, who plays for the Kansas City Chiefs. Despite rumors about trouble in their relationship due to Swift missing some games , insiders confirm everything is going well. Swift has been busy rehearsing for the final shows of her “Eras Tour,” which ends on December 8th. Kelce's friends have noticed how happy he is with Swift. His longtime buddy, Aric Jones, shared that Swift is often invited to hang out with Kelce and his friends, showing their fun dynamic. Photo: Taylor Swift (Instagram) Recently, Swift released new merchandise related to her latest album, " The Tortured Poets Department ," which some fans believe includes a special nod to Ke

Photo: Alex Pereira (Instagram) UFC fighter Alex Pereira has challenged his opponent Khalil Rountree Jr. to donate to charity for every takedown attempt in their upcoming fight at UFC 307 this Saturday, Oct. 5, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Rountree recently told the media that he doesn’t plan to go for any takedowns in their fight for the light heavyweight title. However, Pereira and his coach, Plinio Cruz, aren’t convinced.  Cruz said many fighters have said similar things in the past but ended up trying takedowns anyway. Pereira said he’ll believe Rountree if he makes a public promise to donate a part of his earnings to charity for every takedown attempt.  Photo: Alex Pereira (Instagram) Rountree responded by saying he’s happy to donate to charity but doesn’t need to make a bet about takedowns to do it. He said he’ll donate a portion of his winnings to charity regardless of what happens in the fight. The fight will take place in just a few days, so we’ll see if Rountree sticks to his w

Photo: Lady Gaga (Instagram) Joaquin Phoenix, who stars with Lady Gaga in the upcoming Joker: Folie à Deux , wasn’t always familiar with her music.  In a recent interview, Lady Gaga reacted to a fun video from 14 years ago where Miley Cyrus introduced Phoenix to Gaga’s song "Bad Romance." In the video, a young Miley tells Phoenix she likes Gaga’s music. Phoenix jokes, pretending to know Gaga’s songs, but gets the titles wrong. Miley then starts singing Bad Romance , and Phoenix still doesn’t recognize it. Photo: Lady Gaga (Instagram) Watching the video, Gaga laughs and says, “I know what I’m showing him later. That’s so cool.” Joker: Folie à Deux, where Phoenix returns as the Joker and Gaga plays Harley Quinn , is set to hit theaters on October 4. Read Next: Lakers Fans Excited About Anthony Davis' Shoes Honoring Kobe And LeBron Source: Billboard  

Photo: Anthony Davis (Instagram) At the Lakers' Media Day, Anthony Davis wore special Nike LeBron 21 "Carpe Diem" shoes that got fans talking. These sneakers honor both LeBron James and Kobe Bryant , two legends of the Lakers. The black, gold, and purple color of the shoes comes from a popular design in Kobe Bryant’s Nike collection. This "Carpe Diem" style represents Kobe's hard work and attitude of making the most out of every moment.  The shoes Davis wore perfectly captured this look, with a black upper, gold logos, and colorful laces. Photo: Anthony Davis (Instagram) Lakers fans were thrilled to see Davis paying tribute to Kobe, especially with a shoe that also connects to LeBron. The shoes Davis wore are a player-exclusive design, making them even more special. Anthony Davis in a crazy @Nike LeBron 21 “Lakers” PE @AntDavis23 pic.twitter.com/ZMuQbjueKY — Sole Retriever (@SoleRetriever) October 2, 2024 While LeBron is expected to wear his new Nike

Photo: Floyd Mayweather (Instagram) Floyd Mayweather , the retired boxing champion, is known for his flashy lifestyle and huge spending. In 2018, he spent $18 million on a custom-made luxury watch, called the "Billionaire Watch." Made by Jacob & Co., the watch is covered in 260 carats of emerald-cut diamonds, making it one of the most expensive watches in the world.  This one-of-a-kind piece is the only one ever made, adding to its value. Mayweather, who has earned over $1.2 billion in his career, is no stranger to big purchases.  His collection of watches is worth about $100 million, and he owns several properties and luxury cars. He bought the "Billionaire Watch" from jeweler Tadashi Fukushima, and it's a prized item in his collection. Photo: Floyd Mayweather (Instagram) Throughout his career, Mayweather headlined some of the biggest pay-per-view events in boxing, earning millions from fights against Manny Pacquiao and Conor McGregor .  Floyd Mayweather j

Photo: Michael Polansky, Lady Gaga (Instagram) Lady Gaga was recently spotted at a house party in Minnesota with her fiancé, Michael Polansky, who is from the state. During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel's talk show, Gaga shared details about their visit, saying, "He took me to a house party, and everybody was hanging out and we ordered pizza, and it was just really cool." When Kimmel asked if partygoers were excited to see her there, Gaga replied, "I don't think so. They know me as Michael's fiancée." Michael Polansky is a businessman and investor, with a background from Harvard University. He is involved with several tech companies and nonprofit organizations. Recently, he joined the board of Haus Labs, Gaga's makeup brand, and has been on the board of the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy since 2016. Photo: Lady Gaga, Michael Polansky (Instagram) According to People  magazine, charity work brought Gaga and Polansky together. He is helping

Photo: Emily Armstrong (Instagram) LINKIN PARK is facing some backlash from fans after a recent performance in South Korea on September 28. Fan-recorded videos show that during certain songs, it seems like backing vocal tracks were being used.  Emily Armstrong, the band's new singer, pulled her microphone away from her face twice, but her voice could still be heard faintly. This happened during the band's new songs “The Emptiness Machine” and “Heavy Is the Crown.” In the final chorus of “Heavy Is the Crown,” Armstrong held the mic out to the crowd, but her voice continued to sing the chorus. Similarly, during “The Emptiness Machine,” Armstrong stopped singing for a moment, but the vocals kept playing. Photo: Mike Shinoda, Emily Armstrong (Instagram) Despite the criticism, LINKIN PARK's "From Zero" world tour is doing well. The band sold out their six scheduled shows and even added three more dates in Paris, Dallas, and São Paulo for 2024. I applauded Linkin Park&

Photo: Stephen and Ayesha Curry (Instagram) Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry and his wife, Ayesha Curry , have exciting news. Steph is starting his 16th NBA season and is already known as one of the greatest basketball players ever.  He’s won four NBA championships, two MVP awards, and recently added an Olympic gold medal to his list of achievements after leading Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics. But this news isn’t just about basketball.  Steph and Ayesha, who met as teenagers and got married in 2011, are giving back to their community. Through their Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation, they’re partnering with MasterClass to give 16,000 free memberships to teachers in Oakland and San Francisco. Photo: Ayesha and Stephen Curry (Instagram) Steph shared the news in a video, saying it’s all about thanking teachers for their hard work, especially after the challenges of recent years. He praised them for their resilience and said that he and Ayesha are excited to team up with MasterClas

Photo: Drake, Kendrick Lamar (Instagram) Rumors have been swirling that Drake sent a cease-and-desist letter to Kendrick Lamar over his song "Not Like Us." However, a representative for the Toronto rapper has confirmed that these rumors are false. The buzz started over the weekend (September 28-29) when music manager Wack 100 claimed on the Clubhouse app that Drake had blocked Kendrick from performing the song and was trying to get the NFL involved to stop him.  But Drake's team has now cleared the air, stating there was never any plan or intention to send such a letter. Photo: Drake (Instagram) Earlier this year, Drake did face legal trouble when Tupac’s estate sent him a cease-and-desist letter for using AI to replicate Tupac’s vocals on a track. Drake removed the song after receiving the warning. Drake was accused of sending a cease and desist letter to Kendrick Lamar to prevent him from performing Not Like Us at the Super Bowl. @Akademiks confirmed with Drake himself

Photo: Russell Westbrook (Instagram) Russell Westbrook , who played with LeBron James on the Los Angeles Lakers, recently made headlines by praising his new Denver Nuggets teammate, Nikola Jokic . As the NBA season approaches, Westbrook expressed his admiration for Jokic, calling him “the best player in the world” during media day.  This comment raised eyebrows because it seemed to put Jokic above other stars, including LeBron. Westbrook joined the Nuggets after a tough time with the Lakers, where they struggled and missed the playoffs last season.  Now, he’s looking forward to playing alongside Jokic, the reigning Finals MVP. Westbrook is known for his impressive record in the NBA, being the all-time leader in triple-doubles with 199.  Photo: Russell Westbrook (Instagram) This season, he has a chance to become the first player ever to reach 200. However, Jokic is not far behind, having 130 triple-doubles since entering the league in 2015. While fans may see a rivalry brewing, Westbro

Photo: Mariah Carey (Instagram) Mariah Carey is set to face her brother, Morgan Carey, in court, following the deaths of their mother, Patricia, and sister, Alison, who passed away on the same day in August. Morgan is continuing a defamation lawsuit he filed in 2021, claiming Mariah’s memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey , damaged his reputation. The court has ordered both siblings to give depositions by January 31, 2025. This legal action stems from Morgan's claims that Mariah made false statements about him in her book, calling him her "ex-brother" and accusing him of causing harm to her.  He is seeking a court decision to clear his name and undo the damage he says the book caused. Mariah has had a strained relationship with her family for years.  Photo: Mariah Carey (Instagram) Her sister, Alison, also filed a lawsuit in 2021, accusing Mariah of causing emotional distress through the memoir. Mariah wrote that she felt safer keeping her distance from both her siblings. F

Photo: Madonna (Instagram) Last week in the U.K., Madonna had two albums on different music charts. This week, she’s still holding two spots, but one of her albums has made a surprising return, while another has disappeared. Her album Confessions on a Dance Floor  is back on the Official Dance Albums chart at No. 39. This album, which won a Grammy for Best Dance/Electronic Album more than 10 years ago, just made it into the top 40. Confessions on a Dance Floor  is Madonna’s only album to reach No. 1 on the Official Dance Albums chart. Though most of her music is labeled as pop or R&B, four of her albums have made it to this dance chart, with three of them related to the Confessions  era. Photo: Madonna (Instagram) At the same time, her greatest hits collection, The Immaculate Collection , is rising on the Official Album Downloads chart. It jumped from No. 100 to No. 72, a big leap after almost not making the chart at all last week. On the other hand, her newer release, Finally Enou

Photo: Taylor Swift (Instagram) A man in Ellis County, Texas, made headlines after spending $4,000 on a Taylor Swift-inspired guitar at an auction, only to destroy it. The shocking moment was captured on video and shared by TMZ.  The white-haired man can be seen hitting the guitar with a hammer as the crowd cheered him on. He was about to smash it on the ground when the event host stepped in to stop him. The incident took place at the annual Ellis County WildGame Dinner, which raises money to support youth agricultural education. Taylor Swift has not yet commented on the video. Photo: Taylor Swift (Instagram) Swift is currently busy with her record-breaking Eras Tour, which will end in November and December with shows in Indianapolis and Vancouver. Mystery buyer spends $4K on signed Taylor Swift guitar — just to smash it with a hammer https://t.co/2rEMVMuOYr pic.twitter.com/yqp0xZKMC2 — New York Post (@nypost) September 30, 2024 In other news, Swift recently showed her support fo