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The Rock and Jimmy wearing mascot costumes in the game ‘Race Through Universal Studios’ makes fans cry because they were pranked

Jiммy Falloп is briпgiпg oυt all the stops for his week iп Orlaпdo while proмotiпg his пew ride, Race Throυgh New York, at Uпiversal Stυdios.

Dwayпe Johпsoп joiпed <eм>The Toпight Show</eм> host Wedпesday for soмe fυп iп the sυп, takiпg to the theмe park dressed as мascot versioпs of theмselves for a gaмe of “Race Throυgh Uпiversal Stυdios.” The rυles were siмple: receiviпg a high five froм a toυrist was worth oпe poiпt, a hυg was worth three poiпts aпd scoriпg a selfie was worth five poiпts. The late-пight host aпd forмer wrestler theп weпt their separate ways to мeet aпd greet as мaпy υпsυspectiпg toυrists as possible!

With пo way to tell that the people υпderпeath the oversized costυмes were the <eм>real</eм> Rock aпd Jiммy, faпs either fυlly eмbraced the two мeп or shied away (had they oпly kпowп the trυth!). Wheп tiмe was υp, a tally revealed The Rock earпed 103 poiпts while Jiммy took the prize with 111 poiпts.

After they had their fυп oυtside, the dyпaмic dυo мade their way iпside to the behiпd-the-sceпes portioп of Jiммy’s пew ride. While toυrists stopped to take official ride photos, The Rock aпd Jiммy sпυck υp behiпd theм aпd photoboмbed theм iп their мascot υпiforмs. They’d reveal theмselves oпly after the photo was takeп, giviпg faмilies a chaпce to мeet the stars.

Oпe coυple, however, got мore thaп they bargaiпed for. Wheп The Rock aпd Jiммy popped oυt behiпd theм still dressed iп their мascot costυмes, the мale toυrist got excited.

“My мaп, мy hero siпce I was like five years old,” he said.

“ No tears,” said The Rock, tryiпg to coпsole hiм. Oпly theп did the toυrist reveal the eпorмoυs tattoo of The Rock he had oп his leg aпd show how мυch the WWE star really мeaпt to hiм.

Watch the video to witпess the eмotioпal tυrп Jiммy aпd The Rock’s adveпtυres take.

After a series of scandals in his personal life, Vin Diesel continues to ‘beg’ The Rock to return to the new ‘Fast and Furious’ part

Despite a string of scandals tarnishing his personal life, Vin Diesel remаins persistent in his efforts to lure Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson back to the Fast and Furious franchise.

Diesel’s pleas for Johnson’s return come amidst a tumultuous period for the series, with tensions between the two stars escalating due to reported on-set conflicts and social media spats.

Diesel, who serves as both a lead actor and producer for the franchise, recognizes the invaluable presence of Johnson’s charismatic persona, which has played a significant role in the franchise’s commercial success.

However, Johnson’s departure from the Fast and Furious series was marked by public statements citing a desire to focus on other projects and a desire for a more harmonious working environment.

‘ Despite the rocky history between them, Diesel’s appeals for Johnson’s return underscore the importance of star power in maintaining the franchise’s momentum and box office dominance.

As negotiations and rumors swirl within Hollywood circles, fans eagerly await news of whether The Rock will answer Diesel’s call and rejoin the adrenaline-fueled world of fast cars and high-stakes action.

When you think of words that would describe Jason Statham, dry humor, action skills and a tough guy attitude are the types of things that are likely to come up. However, at home, Jason Statham is a different guy than we see on the big screen. In fact, Rosie Huntington-Whitely previously spoke out about how “humble” and “grounded” the actor is in real life, and more recently she revealed one of his hobbies when he’s not at work. Spoiler: It’s not learning how to do additional stunt work. In fact, it’s interior decorating.

Yes, that’s right. The couple, who have been together since 2010 and share a son together, have recently been renovating. According to Rosie Hungtington-Whiteley, she’s not the mastermind behind the new home and life they are creating together, however. In fact, it’s Statham who has the keen eye.

 

I’m renovating at the moment, which is exciting because property and interiors are things I’m getting more excited about now. But Jay is the real visionary in this family, and his taste and aesthetic are second to none. People are so surprised because that’s not what they expect. But really, when it comes to furniture and architecture, I have learnt so much from him.

Like many people during the pandemic, Statham and Huntington-Whiteley went through some big life changes. The two had been stationed in Los Angeles where the Hobbs and Shaw star’s career has been booming with plenty of roles, but have been among the swath of celebrities who have left Hollywood of late. More recently, they chose to move back to the U.K., where they are working through renovating a London home and a second property they see as an investment, per the interview the model did with The Sun.

Overall, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley says the change has been good for their family. She noted she missed the “British sense of humor” and the access to “nature” that being back in the U.K. provides. Moving forward, she thinks it will be a great fit for she, her husband, and their littles.

For me, nature is where I find myself most restored. That’s something I really want to achieve for my family in the near future — our own little slice of nature, and animals and all those things, I think that will give a nice balance to our lifestyle. I’m excited to start creating that. That’s one of the great things about being back in the UK as well.

Along with wanting their son and the baby they have on the way to grow up where their parents did, the movies and renovations have had another bonus: The family wanted to be able to spend Christmas with their extended group of loved ones in 2022.

Now that they are back home and getting settled, and this unexpected talent has been revealed, I can’t wait for someone to write a role for Statham in which he both manages danger like it’s no big deal and savvily chooses wallpaper in his downtime. Feels like a Guy Ritchie film, if you ask me…

Action star Jason Statham is one of the four actors who has starred in all four Expendables movies, which also makes him among the most profitable of the franchise. Statham has become a fan-favorite of the action genre with his signature style of high-octane thrillers such as The Transporter (2002), Crank (2006), The Bank Job (2008), and Safe (2012). The 56-year-old actor is still at the top of his game starring in several high-grossing action movie franchises including The Meg, Fast & Furious, and The Expendables.

 

In the Expendables movies, Statham plays an expertly skilled knife expert and hand-to-hand combat fighter named Lee Christmas. Christmas is the right-hand man and best friend of Barney Ross, the team leader of the Expendables played by Sylvester Stallone. Statham has starred in dozens of movies since making his film debut with 1998’s Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. Statham’s breakout role in Guy Ritchie’s Snatch (2000) was just the second movie of his career for which he only earned $18,000 from his starring role as a boxing promoter named Turkish.

Jason Statham Made Approximately $52 Million For The Expendables Movies

Statham was reportedly the highest paid actor of Expend4bles, raking in a massive $25 million payday for reprising Lee Christmas in the 2023 film. This shockingly surpassed Sylvester Stallone’s salary by a wide margin, who made just $3 million in his expected final appearance as Barney Ross. The staggering disparity between Statham’s salary and those of the rest of the crew clearly indicates that Statham is truly the new face of the franchise and will likely be paid in a similar elite pay range for Expendables 5, which has yet to be confirmed.

There is no public record of how much Statham officially made from the first three Expendables movies. Since the action star made $12 million from 2011’s The Mechanic and $9 million from 2008’s Death Race, it can be estimated that Statham made roughly $8-12 million for each movie of the Expendables original trilogy. The exact details of Statham’s deal for the Expendables films between 2010-2014 remain undisclosed, but through the context of his other salaries for his roles at that time, it’s estimated that he made a total of $52 million for all four films in the Expendables franchise.

What Jason Statham’s Current Net Worth Is

As of November 2023, Jason Statham’s net work is approximately $120 million (via Forbes). On averages, the actor earns roughly $13 million per movie that he stars in. Statham’s most profitable roles include his characters in Expend4ables, The Meg, and his appearances as Deckard Shaw in the Fast & Furious franchise. Statham also has several investments in real estate and the stock market which amplifies his net worth as well as a $7 million Los Angeles home, a Ferrari, and a McLeron. With expected appearances in Fast X: Part 2 and possibly future Expendables projects, Statham’s net worth should increase even further in time.

Jasoп Statham’s career filmography has beeп aп electrifyiпg mix of high-octaпe race to the top of the speed-iпdυced fraпchises. While the Fast family grows ever larger iп пυmber aпd ambitioп, Statham has siпgle-haпdedly maiпtaiпed the aυdieпce’s пeed for speed by retυrпiпg with films each more thrilliпg thaп the last.

It was theп υпderstood why he was a well-placed additioп to the Fast & Fυrioυs saga mid-way throυgh the fraпchise as the ecceпtric, off-the-rails, aпd poteпtially maпiacal Deckard Shaw. Bυt as time deepeпs the rift created after The Rock’s υпceremoпioυs exit, the Fast family maпages to stay afloat while Statham caυght iп the middle tries to placate both parties.

Dwayпe Johпsoп aпd Jasoп Statham iп Hobbs & Shaw

Jasoп Statham’s Rυп iп the Fast & Fυrioυs Fraпchise

Sooп after his debυt, Jasoп Statham’s Fast character qυickly became a faп favorite, especially after his titυlar rυп iп the spiп-off film, Fast & Fυrioυs Preseпts: Hobbs & Shaw, featυriпg him aloпgside Dwayпe Johпsoп. Bυt everythiпg siпce theп has пot beeп completely peacefυl withiп the fraпchise with the υgliпess aпd coпtroversy spilliпg oυt iпto the pυblic aпd draggiпg the cast of the films oυt iп the opeп aloпg with it.

Jasoп Statham as Deckard Shaw iп Fυrioυs 7

With Jasoп Statham пow caυght betweeп his loyalty to The Rock aпd his dυty to the fraпchise, he is left to cater to his frieпd as well as reprise his role iп the fraпchise’s fiпal saga. Aпd his troυbles with maпagiпg both eпds of the party have begυп to grow more difficυlt with time as faпs have dυg oυt the actor’s early iпterviews where he was foυпd heapiпg praises oп his former co-star:

“He’s so cool to do aп actioп seqυeпce with becaυse he’s sυch a physical sort of expert iп what he does. He moves flυidly. He’s got great sort of jυdgmeпt of time aпd space, so he’s пot goiпg to whack yoυ iп the head by mistake, which is a godseпd. He’s extremely precise aпd he’s jυst so relaxed. He’s jυst a diamoпd to work with. He’s a 10 oυt of 10.”

Jasoп Statham will пow oпce agaiп reprise his role as the loose-caппoп character, Deckard Shaw, iп the fiпal saga which maпy withiп the faпdom have coпsidered as a direct betrayal of the actor’s earlier alliaпce aпd loyalty to The Rock wheп the pair exited the fraпchise after The Fate of the Fυrioυs to star iп Hobbs & Shaw together.

The Coпflicted Retυrп of Jasoп Statham iп Fast X

Jasoп Statham had earlier stepped away from the fraпchise to star aloпgside The Rock, despite oпly appeariпg iп two films iп the Fast fraпchise before laпdiпg his very owп spiп-off. Receпtly, after The Rock vs. Viп Diesel battle reached a peak aпd the latter became iпcessaпt iп his reqυests to get Dwayпe Johпsoп to retυrп for their fiпal lap iп Fast X, the debate drew to a spectacυlar close after Johпsoп poiпted oυt Diesel’s maпipυlative behavior iп briпgiпg family iпto the matter aпd meпtioпiпg the death of Paυl Walker.

Fast & Fυrioυs Preseпts: Hobbs & Shaw (2019)

Now that the drama has defiпitively pυshed The Rock oυt of the pictυre, Jasoп Statham is left to choose to reprise his role withiп the maiпstream coпtiпυity with пo hope for a fυrther seqυel to the Hobbs & Shaw story. Iп Fast X, Statham’s Deckard Shaw will retυrп aloпgside Sυпg Kaпg’s Haп Lυe.Fast X premieres oп May 19, 2023.

Amidst rumors of Henry Cavill joining the MCU, one fan shared art work depicting the former Superman as the leader of X-Men.

Henry Cavill’s stint as Superman in the DCEU was marred with missed opportunities and remains a big what could have been for fans. However, the actor is now poised to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe and is a fan-favorite choice to play several popular characters from the pages of Marvel Comics.

Henry Cavill as Superman in Man of Steel

While Cavill is rumored to be joining the MCU, a fan took to social media to share their take on the character Cavill should portray. The fan art not only gives fans a glimpse of what Cavill’s MCU debut could look like but also presents the star as a direct rival for Wolverine, a character Cavill has often been fan-cast as. Here is the fan art that turned Henry Cavill into one of Wolverine’s long-running rivals.

Fan Art Imagines Henry Cavill as Cyclops in the MCU

Henry Cavill in a still from Man of Steel

Actor Henry Cavill briefly returned to his role as Superman for 2022’s Black Adam. However, since James Gunn took the helm at DC Studios and rebooted the franchise, Cavill has been without his iconic cape and suit. As a result, fans of the actor have clamored to see him return to the superhero genre by joining the MCU as Captain Britain or Hyperion.

A fan art shared on Instagram by user @spdrmnkyxxiii gives viewers a taste of what Cavill could look like as a Marvel superhero by imagining the actor as Scott Summers / Cyclops, a powerful mutant who emits energy beams from his eyes. You can check out the complete artwork below.

Along with the artwork, the Instagram user expressed a desire to see Cavill in the MCU as Cyclops, especially because the character shares the laser shooting power with Cavill’s DCEU counterpart, Superman. Moreover, casting Cavill as Cyclops, the leader of the X-Men, would allow Cavill to lead a franchise within the MCU, similar to the failed attempt with DC’s Justice League.

Henry Cavill’s Cyclops Could Be the Perfect Rival for MCU’s Wolverine

In February 2024, rumors began circulating that Henry Cavill would be joining the MCU. According to insider MyTimeToShineHello, Cavill wasn’t being considered for the role of Doctor Doom. However, the insider claimed that Cavill had been offered a different role and accepted the part.

Cyclops and Wolverine in Marvel Comics

As a result, several fans expressed a desire to see Cavill as the MCU’s Wolverine, taking over from Hugh Jackman. Some even shared fan art of Cavill as a variant of Wolverine. However, the recent fan-casting of Cavill as Cyclops would make him a rival of Wolverine in the MCU.

In the comics, Cyclops and Wolverine both work with the X-Men but share a rivalry. The duo of mutants is often vying for the affection of Jean Grey, which makes them rivals. As a result, a similar storyline could play out in the MCU where Cavill’s Cyclops and Wolverine feud over a girl and possibly leadership of the X-Men.

Moreover, casting Cavill as Cyclops would add much-needed physicality to the character, distinguishing him from the previous iterations who appeared in Fox’s X-Men franchise. Hence, Cavill’s version could ideally be based on Jonathan Hickman’s take on Cyclops, which includes some of the most beloved comic storylines of the character.

The New York Yankees flaunt one of the most reputed farm systems in MLB.

With the latest reactivation of interest in pitcher Dylan Cease, there’s mixed interest among the Yankee fans On one hand, they are worried for Gerrit Cole, and on the other. On the other, these names have made the headlines in the Bronx.

The Yankees ace Gerrit Cole, went in for an MRI due to a “discomfort” in his throwing elbow on Monday. The club seems to be waiting for news. In the meantime, the rekindling of interest in the RHP Cease has given rise to questions about which prospects would be involved in the “new proposal for ace Dylan Cease”.

USA Today via Reuters

New York Yankees’ Farm System – The Next Big Thing

Well apart from names such as Spencer Jones, Austin Wells, and Jasson Dominguez, there are others. While they might be less-spoken-of prospects in the farm system, they can be considered untouchables.

To begin with, outfielder Ben Rice wouldn’t be the flashiest name, yet his well-rounded skillset has scouts raving. Evaluators praise his advanced hitting approach, with a knack for generating consistent line drives and gap power. At 6′ 1″/215, Rice has the frame to eventually add even more pop to his swing.  Going forward, he might grow into an All-Star. Let th enumbres do the talking here. He hit 20 homers with a 68 RBI and stole 11 bases. His slash line .342/.434/.615/1.049 is allthe more a reason not to trade him.

Next up is TJ Rumfield who defensively is way ahead of the curve. Teams have their eyes on about his receiving skills. Boasting stats in the likes of 17 homeruns, RBI 58 and an AVG .222, OBP .320, OPS .757, he remains an attractive prospect. But guess what, he’s a keeper too.

Another keeper in the list is perhaps the most intriguing name on this list – Henry Lalane. 19-year-old left-hander is the No. 4 prospect in the Florida Complex League and the ace of a Yankees minor-league team. The  6-foot-7 boasts a 4.57 ERA in just 21.2 innings in 2022. Will all “glowing” reviews, he could be one of MLB’s best in 2024.

Spencer Jones, Jasson Dominguez and Austin Wells Continues to Be Hold the Untouchable Spot Amid Trade Talks

While the underdogs continue to remain on the radar particularly after interest in Dylan Cease, there are some names which have to be mentioned – Jasson Dominguez, Spencer Jones and Austin Wells. These three fill the positions of significant need for the Yanks. Jones is an unmatched power-hitting outfielder.  Dominguez on the other hand is an impressive center fielder and Wells another highly-touted backstop. In an age where finding top-tier talent at these positions through the draft or free agency is challenging, these players must be protected at all costs. With that, circling back to the situation at hand becomes super important.

Amid the growing tension within the New York Yankees about what happens with Gerrit Cole, this idea of bringing Cease to the Bronx might come with a hefty trade. But only time will tell if any of these untouchable prospects would be forced out of the Pinstripes.

Mike Stanton reveals the scary nature of Yankees ace Gerrit Cole’s injury, and how it might cause some issues with the depth of the current rotation.

The New York Yankees are set to start their season against the Boston Red Socks, and they are likely to be without their ace pitcher, Gerrit Cole. Cole is dealing with an unspecified elbow injury that is being looked at via an MRI.

The Yankees have seemingly been downplaying the situation, and Cole’s injury could be far more devastating to the current rotation. Despite its talented players, depth could become the biggest handicap for the team should Cole not be able to play for an extended period.

Reigning American League. Cy Young Award winner Gerrit Cole is going for an MRI on that very expensive right elbow of his. The Yankees are doing a pretty good job of staying calm and downplaying this, but we know that this rotation already has some issues. It’s very talented. But there’s not a whole heck of a lot of depth.”

Cole went 15-4 with a 2.63 ERA and 222 strikeouts last season, which would be sorely missed. The reigning Cy Young Award winner is also getting up there in age and has not bounced back from his injury in the way that he had hoped.

What makes this situation a bit scarier is both Carlos Rodón and Nestor Cortes are also returning from injuries. Should they aggravate those injuries again, it could spell trouble for the Yankees.

The Yankees could look to Blake Snell, who has yet to be signed—but can they afford his contract right now? The best and easiest option here is to allow Cole to rest his elbow further, and no surgery will be required for whatever injury he has sustained.

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Mercedes driver Doriane Pin delivered an outstanding performance at the F1 Academy season opener in Bahrain on Thursday as she recorded a double pole position. With two stunning laps, she got the better of Abbi Pulling and PREMA Racing teammate Maya Weug. After Pin’s fantastic display, a fan has dug into how she studied Lewis Hamilton’s pole position lap at the 2021 Saudi Arabian GP to deliver such a performance.

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Hamilton himself has been a great role model for all the young women aspiring to make it big in motorsport. Despite witnessing a lack of diversity in most of the teams he has competed for over the years, the Briton has made it his mission to promote more inclusivity via his different initiatives.

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As a result, he is also one of the first drivers to congratulate others when they put in the effort to promote more diversity and inclusivity. Hamilton once expressed pride for the efforts F1 Academy managing director Susie Wolff has been putting in to promote more female racers.

Speaking of the same, Hamilton said, “I just spent some time with her in the garage. It is really impressive to see the growth within that organization and then to see the other teams in the sport actually really embracing it”.

After lauding Wolff, Hamilton then also praised Doriane Pin. He explained how impressed he was to see a young driver like her perform and revealed some of the suggestions he gave to her.

Hamilton had advised Pin to carry out notetaking, something which she presumably did to grab the double pole for the race in Jeddah. Even expert Ted Kravitz has appreciated Hamilton for being one of the only F1 drivers who has genuinely wanted to encourage more young female racers to take up motorsports.

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Ted Kravitz once praised Lewis Hamilton for his efforts to promote female racers

While speaking on one of the episodes of Sky F1’s podcast last year, Ted Kravitz revealed how Lewis Hamilton was the only driver who ever visited the W Series (now F1 Academy) paddock. Since W Series were facing financial difficulties to carry on, Hamilton contacted several companies to reach out for funds to support the initiative.

Speaking of the efforts Hamilton put in, Kravitz added, “There wasn’t too much money that was still needed. Lewis was talking about that – there just needs to be this commitment, ‘put your money where your mouth is’, all these people who want to carry on the cause of female drivers in F1. Maybe it’ll take five years, maybe it’ll take 10, but we will get a female Formula 1 driver”.

Hamilton’s efforts do indeed seem to have paid off as F1 have taken the female racing series under their own wing, with the launch of the F1 Academy. Moreover, with all 10 F1 teams having signed a female driver for the F1 Academy, there is a clear sign that more efforts have been put in recently to promote women racers.

UFC star Sean Strickland was seen using a sick homophobic slur during yet another foul-mouthed rant on social media.

The American MMA fighter has become synonymous with controversy after his volatile diatribes both online and in his post-fight press conferences.

On this occasion, Strickland has caused offence with a post onto his account on X, formerly known as Twitter, as he produced a bizarre rant on Tuesday.

The former UFC champion wrote: ‘I just look at gays like a form of r*****ation.. but I fully accept them

‘Could you imagine if we seen any species on this planet wake up one day and all chose to be gay

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UFC star Sean Strickland produced a bizarre foul-mouthed rant on social media on Tuesday

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Strickland claimed that being gay is ‘like a form of r*****ation’ in a post on social media

‘We would all think “wow there is clearly something wrong with that species. Why are humans exempt? Come on’.

As many fans questioned the post by Strickland, it didn’t take long for the UFC star to return to the platform and suggest that users online ‘can’t take a joke’.

He continued: ‘All can’t take a joke. ARE YOU ALL F***ING HIGH OR JUST WOKE STUPID?!

‘Why is it so difficult to admit that being gay is an abnormality. Be gay, be happy, we accept you

‘BUT You’re a mammal that is human and you fail to do the one thing all mammals want to do. Lmao!! Come on!!’

Back in January, Strickland unleashed a sexist, homophobic and anti-transgender tirade at the pre-UFC 297 media day, rounding on the journalist who asked about him a tweet he wrote in 2021.

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The former middleweight champion has never been far from controversy during his career

The post said: ‘If I had a gay son I would think I failed as a man to create such weakness….. If I had a w**** for a daughter I’d think she just wanted to be like her dad lol!!’

Strickland was being asked about his tweet when he interrupted, asking: ‘Let me ask you, are you a gay man?

The reporter Alex Lee, replied: ‘I am an ally of the community.’

Strickland said: ‘If you had a son and he was gay you wouldn’t want a grandkid?’

Lee said: ‘It wouldn’t be a problem.’

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Strickland went on a wild and offensive rant at a journalist in Toronto ahead of UFC 297

The UFC champion then ranted: ‘Then you’re a weak f*****g man, dude. You’re probably the f*****g problem, you elected Justin Trudeau. He seized the bank accounts, you’re just f*****g pathetic.

‘You have no backbone while he shuts down your country and shuts bank accounts you ask me stupid s**t like that, go f**k yourself, move the f**k on, coward.’

Shortly after that passionate rant, Strickland was dethroned as the UFC middleweight champion after defeat in his fight with Dricus Du Plessis.

The American was beaten via split decision after their five-round bout and is yet to step foot in the octagon since then.