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The fashion designer is prepared for the day she is “blessed” with grandchildren.

Victoria Beckham isn’t a grandmother yet, but she does have her nickname picked out for when that day comes.

The fashion designer sat down with Vogue for a video shared on the magazine’s YouTube channel on Feb. 16, giving a hilarious reaction when she was asked if she was “excited to be a grandmother.”

“Oh Jesus. What?” she exclaimed before taking a moment to fan herself. “Woo! Hang on. I don’t think it’s happening just yet, unless you guys know something that I don’t, it’s not happening just yet.”

After she gathered herself, Victoria Beckham recalled the moment she had asked Vogue’s editor-in-chief Anna Wintour what her three grandkids refer to her as.

“The last time I was with Anna I was like, ‘Anna, what do your grandchildren call you?’ And she said to me, ‘Anna,’” Victoria Beckham explained. “And I was like, well that is very elegant, so maybe I’ll take that route.”

After emphasizing for a second time that becoming a grandmother is “not happening just yet,” the proud mom said she hoped that it would in the future.

“Hopefully one day if I am blessed, then that would be wonderful, but we’re not there just yet,” she added.

Victoria Beckham and her husband of nearly 25 years, David Beckham, are parents to four children: Brooklyn, 24, Romeo, 21, Cruz, 18, and Harper, 12.

In April 2022, the couple welcomed a daughter-in-law into the Beckham family when their eldest son, Brooklyn, wed actor Nicola Peltz in Palm Beach, Florida in April 2022.

The couple’s son Romeo has been in a long-term relationship with his girlfriend, Mia Regan, with the couple celebrating their 4-year-anniversary in May 2023.

On Oct. 3, David and Victoria Beckham attended the U.K. premiere of the new Netflix documentary, “Beckham,” which explores the soccer star’s rise to fame.

The couple were joined by their four kids on the red carpet, all dressed to the nines for the occasion.

Mia Regan, Romeo Beckham, Cruz Beckham, Harper Beckham, David Beckham, Victoria Beckham, Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz Beckham attend the Premiere of “Beckham” in London on October 3, 2023.Henry Nicholls / AFP – Getty Images

 

For the event, Romeo Beckham brought along his girlfriend and Brooklyn Beckham posed for pictures with his wife, Nicola Peltz.

Read on to learn more about David and Victoria Beckham’s kid

Reba McEntire Is Grateful to Be a Mama on Son Shelby’s Birthday

Reba McEntire became a mother 34 years ago. The gravity of that important milestone is not lost on the country singer, who took time to wish her son Shelby Blackstock a happy birthday on Friday, Feb. 23.

“I sure feel a lot better today than I did 34 years ago,” she jokes before becoming sentimental in her words. “From the first second I found out I was pregnant, up to today, this child is one of the biggest blessings of my life.”

“Thank you, God for letting me experience being a mama. I love you, Shelby, with all my heart,” she adds.

Who Is Reba’s Son, Shelby Blackstock?

Shelby is Reba McEntire’s only child. He is a professional race car driver who lives in Nashville with his wife of two years, Marissa Branch.

His father is producer Narvel Blackstock, to whom the “Seven Minutes in Heaven” singer was married from 1989 to 2015 (McEntire was also married to steer wrestling champion Charlie Battles from 1976 to 1987 — currently she is dating actor Rex Linn after re-igniting their friendship in 2020).

The “Fancy” singer spent as much time as she could with son Shelby during his childhood, despite her busy career. She even drove him to and from school because she just wanted to be with him.

“Shelby is a gift from God to me,” McEntire told People in 2022. We’re very close.”

“I was a very self-centered person to a degree before Shelby,” she explains, “But then there’s a little character who you are given the job to protect and nurture and love and teach, so all the attention’s not on you anymore.”

A Hollywood star rarely admits to being intimidated by their co-stars, especially in action movies where muscles, mayhem, and larger-than-life personas reign supreme. Despite his reputation as a tough guy, actor Jason Statham surprised everyone by showing his soft side on the set of The Expendables.

Statham, known for his gritty and fearless on-screen persona, admitted feeling like a “p**sy” when working with legendary actors like Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Bruce Willis.

Unveiling Jason Statham’s Vulnerability

Jason Statham

The release of The Expendables allowed moviegoers to see Statham alongside other legendary action stars. However, behind the scenes, Statham encountered something very different. Statham felt out of place in the intense environment on set, full of testosterone and legendary status.

The actor admitted openly that he felt like a “p**sy” next to his co-stars, recognizing their immense star power and the possibility that they could easily overpower him with their bare hands.

“It was the first time – ever – that I’ve turned up on set and felt like a p**sy.”

The audience is taken on an adventure by this discovery, which calls into question long-held beliefs about the appropriate role of physicality and intimidation in the performing arts. While former professional wrestler Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is more well-known for his massive frame, Statham made the biggest impression on Idris Elba during filming.

Jason Statham and Dwayne Johnson’s Dynamic

Jason Statham and Dwayne Johnson

Jason Statham and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s polar opposite personalities enrich their on-screen chemistry. Johnson’s tall stature and pleasant demeanor give him an air of magnetic charisma that wins over fans worldwide.

Johnson subverts the expectation of physical superiority through his interactions with fans and his “big lovable teddy bear” persona. On the other hand, Statham has a dark allure and intensity that draws in audiences. He is potent on-screen because his characters frequently exhibit steely resolve and unyielding determination.

Their performances and chemistry on-screen benefit from the intriguing dynamic sparked by their divergent personalities. Statham has gained fame for his action-packed roles but has expressed interest in more complex roles.
Jason Statham

While co-starring with Clive Owen and Robert De Niro in The Killer Elite, Statham displayed his acting chops outside the high-octane action realm. Statham’s willingness to branch out shows his range as an actor and drive to further his career.

Statham’s confession that he was intimidated by his co-stars not only made him more likable but also added a new dimension to his character. It will be interesting to watch Jason Statham, an actor who fearlessly embraces vulnerability while embodying the essence of a true action hero, develop as he takes on new challenges and roles in his career.

Jason Statham and Tom Cruise have two things in common. They both love doing their own stunts, and they have starred in great action films. Between them, they have starred in the Mission: Impossible and The Transporter films, among others.

While it is known that some of Cruise’s best stunts are in the Mission: Impossible films, one has to wonder which film by Jason Statham has the hardest stunt done by him. One would think that the Fast and Furious franchise would probably have it. But that’s not true at all.

Jason Statham Revealed The Film He Did The Most Difficult Stunt Of His Career For  

Jason Statham in Transporter 2

In an interview with Collider, Jason Statham revealed the film he almost lost his life over. Even though he has done high-action stunts in films like Crank and The Mechanic, it was in Transporter 2 that he had to give it his all. He said:

“I did a little jump in the Transporter 2, or a jump from the back of a jet ski onto the back of a bus. It wasn’t a very safe stunt. I shouldn’t have done it, there was no safety wire, but I just did that. I mean, if I’d have missed the back of the bus, it would have been a faceplant at 30 mph into the concrete. Just silly things that I’ve done.”

Jason Statham in Crank

He also stated another stunt he did that was dangerous and tricky for the movie Crank. The actor was hanging out of a helicopter that was flying high up and didn’t have much space to stand. Statham said:
“I think when we shot Crank, we were hanging out of a real helicopter… we were actually in a helicopter. We’re shooting a fight scene where I was standing on the skids, we have a small pick there. So it was a real stunt, you know, that one was pretty tricky.”

So, The Bank Job star is always up for doing his own stunts even though it might be difficult. In fact, his obsession with doing his own stunts goes back two decades and then some more.

Jason Statham Wants To Do More And More Of His Own Stunts 

Jason Statham
In a 2003 IGN interview, Jason Statham was asked if he was ever afraid to do his stunts. He stated that he hasn’t been afraid of doing anything and would like to do more than what he is allowed to do. The Fast and Furious star stated:

“I’d do more if they let me. I’ve never really been frightened to do anything. It’s always an issue of safety that sort of prevents me from doing everything. Apart from things like fire burns and stuff that’s completely out of your control, I’m really keen to do any of that stuff anyway.”

Jason Statham

Statham did all of his own stunts for all three films that constitute The Transporter trilogy. However, he also understands the risk and injuries that come with it. This acknowledgment of the risks probably makes Jason Statham one of the best and most sensible action stars in the industry.

The Transporter films are available on Amazon Prime Video.

Reba McEntire Shares the Meaning of Her Song ‘Fancy’ and Why It’s Still Popular Today

“It’s a rags-to-riches story.”

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Reba McEntire released “Fancy” in 1990.
It was first recorded by Bobbie Gentry in the ’60s.
The ACMs host opens up about the meaning of the song, and why it’s still popular today.
Reba McEntire has been in the music industry for over 40 years. If we named every hit the 64-year-old has released (“The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia,” “Does He Love You,” “I’m a Survivor”), we’d be here until the ACM Awards start on Sunday. But despite her many successes, there’s one song that stands out above the rest.

In 1990, Reba released “Fancy” on her album, Rumor Has It. The story of a poor girl who’s forced to make ends meet captivated audiences and still remains one of her most famous pieces of work. Here’s everything to know about Reba’s perennial popular tune.

Mike Slaughter//Getty Images. Reba in the late 80s.

What does the song “Fancy” mean?

“It’s a rags-to-riches story,” Reba tells CountryLiving.com while discussing her brand-new album, Stronger Than the Truth. “I love rags-to-riches stories. Cinderella, Annie Get Your Gun, all poverty and then make it big in the world.”

She continues, “Well, she did, too. Fancy—she had a lot going against her and she persevered and moved on.”

Fancy did have a lot of obstacles in her way. To sum it up, Fancy’s ill mother used the “last penny we had” to buy her a dress. After dolling her daughter up, she sent Fancy off into the world with this advice:

“Just be nice to the gentlemen, Fancy, and they’ll be nice to you.”
Though heartbreaking, Fancy does pull herself up from her bootstraps, eventually charming a congressman, “occasional aristocrat,” and earning herself a Georgian mansion and New York townhouse.

Who sang “Fancy” before Reba?
You may be shocked to learn that “Fancy” isn’t actually an original Reba hit. Bobbie Gentry first recorded it in 1969. According to Rolling Stone, Bobbie’s version only made it to 26 on the country charts.

Fancy
It remained one of Reba’s favorites, though. “I always wanted to record it,” Reba says. “Then [producer] Tony Brown said, ‘What’s a song you’d like to do a remake of?’ And I said, ‘Fancy.’ He said, ‘That’s one of my favorite songs, too.’ And so we recorded it.”

Is “Fancy” a true story?
There’s nothing to suggest that “Fancy” is based off real events, but the music video sure made it seem believable!

Reba practically turned the release into a mini movie, where she played the titular role of Fancy—a full-blown star who is returning home to make peace with her past. She eventually turns her shack into a refuge for runaways, giving this sad story a meaningful ending that only the queen of country could pull off.

Jason Statham became an established action-star with The Transporter and he has Bruce Willis’ difficult work ethics to thank for.

Actor Jason Statham is known for playing characters that are described as tough, gritty, or violent in packed action-thriller movies. The actor has been credited for leading the resurgence of action movies during the 2000s and 2010s. Statham is known to be one of the most bankable stars in the industry, and Bruce Willis is to be thanked for it, in a way.

Jason Statham has appeared in movies, including the Transporter trilogy, The Italian Job, Crank, War, Fast & Furious franchise, and more. The actor has, over the years, managed to not only impress the audience with his performances but also become one of the most influential celebrities in the world.

Jason Statham

Jason Statham’s action-star image credited to Bruce Willis’ difficult nature

Jason Statham cemented his image as an action star with The Transporter directed by Louis Leterrier from a screenplay by Luc Besson and Robert Mark Kamen. The movie was inspired by a short film series The Hire, and upon its release, even though it received mixed reviews, action sequences, and the actor’s performance was highly lauded by the audience and critics.

Robert Mark Kamen had worked with Luc Besson on 1997’s The Fifth Element, which starred Bruce Willis as the lead. Besson not only co-wrote the script but also directed The Fifth Element, which received mixed reviews from the critics.

Bruce Willis in The Fifth Element

During an interview with Uproxx, Kamen spoke about his experience of working on the movie, especially with Bruce Willis. He explained what led to the duo to try out Jason Statham for The Trasnporter rather than sticking with Willis. He said,

“He [Bruce Willis] was very difficult, and Luc Besson worked around it. But Luc wasn’t used to it. After he did that, he came to me and said, ‘We have to create our own movie stars.’ And that’s what we did with The Transporter. We created Jason.”

Bruce Willis, on the other hand, had shared with EW via Yahoo Entertainment that Besson does a lot of takes and they had long days of just work and work. He noted that he didn’t have a problem with that as it’s a part of the film business. Despite being one of the finest actors in the industry, Willis does have a reputation for being difficult to work with.

Jason Statham addresses his The Transporter franchise exit

Jason Statham, back in 2015, had spoken to Vulture, where he had explained why he had decided to exit the successful franchise. He said,

“It was obviously a great experience doing those films, and I would have loved to keep doing it. But they wanted me to sign on and do three more films without even seeing a script, and they offered me less money to do three than I’d get paid for one!”

The action star explained that his decision to leave was solely a business decision, adding that he would have loved to do it, but he couldn’t just sign a contract without a script. He lastly mentioned that with the money he was being offered, he just didn’t see the value in that.

Jason Statham decided to leave the franchise after three movies

Director Louis Leterrier back in 2023, during an interview with ComicBook.com,sshared his experience of directing Statham in The Transporter. He said,

“Directing him was just like it was so great and it was the beginning of his career, the very beginning of my career with two different people. But at the same time, you know, our heart is the same and our love for each other is the same. It was a true pleasure.”

He further added that Jason Statham as Frank Martin is great, adding that the character is simply great and him being a great actor, the audience needs more Transporter movies.

The Transporter trilogy is streaming on Hulu.

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco have recently confirmed the ongoing rumors about Gomez being pregnant. The news broke after the popular singer and Blanco posted a series of pictures on social media, in which they can be seen together and Gomez appears to have a noticeable baby bump. Fans quickly began speculating about a possible pregnancy, and now the couple has put an end to the speculation.

Gomez and Blanco, who have been close friends for years and have collaborated on multiple musical projects, decided to address the rumors head-on. In a joint statement, they revealed that they are indeed expecting a baby together and expressed their excitement about this new chapter in their lives.

Although the couple did not disclose any further details about their pregnancy, fans and media outlets are already buzzing with questions about the baby’s gender, due date, and potential names. However, Gomez and Blanco have made it clear that they would like to keep these intimate details private for now, and appreciate the support and well wishes from their fans.

The pregnancy news has come as a pleasant surprise to many fans, who have been eagerly following Gomez’s personal and professional journey. The singer has recently been focusing on her mental health and advocating for better awareness and support for mental health issues. This new development in her personal life will undoubtedly bring a lot of joy and happiness to Gomez and Blanco, as well as their dedicated fan base.

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Selena Gomez reportedly disapproves of the blossoming romance between her close friend Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce. The news comes as a surprise to fans, who have long admired the strong bond between Gomez and Swift. However, sources close to Gomez reveal that she believes Kelce may not have the best intentions for her dear friend.

Gomez has expressed concerns about Kelce’s reputation as a player both on and off the field. She worries that he may break Swift’s heart, just as he has done with his previous partners. Kelce, who is known for his charismatic personality, has had a string of high-profile relationships in the past, which Gomez believes reflects a pattern of behavior that is unlikely to change.

Furthermore, the singer and actress also believes that Kelce’s busy schedule as a professional athlete may prevent him from fully committing to a serious relationship. Gomez is concerned that Swift, who has been searching for a stable and long-lasting love, may end up getting hurt if she pursues a relationship with Kelce.

Swift, on the other hand, has not publicly commented on her rumored relationship with Kelce. While Gomez’s concerns may be well-intentioned, it is ultimately up to Swift to decide whether she wants to pursue this relationship. Fans are hopeful that Gomez’s worries will not affect her friendship with Swift, as their bond has proven to be unbreakable over the years.

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She’s a survivor: Reba McEntire getting her own sitcom again more than 20 years after Reba

The still untitled pilot will follow McEntire as she inherits a restaurant from her late father.

Reba McEntire is back, y’all.

The country singer and multi-hyphenate performer is poised to return to television with a new sitcom. NBCUniversal announced Monday that they have ordered a still untitled pilot for a multi-cam sitcom that will star McEntire. She will also executive produce.

The logline explains, “Reba inherits her father’s restaurant and is less than thrilled to discover that she has a new business partner in the half-sister she never knew she had.”

Kevin Abbott, a writer and executive producer on Last Man Standing, Cristela, and the original Reba, will serve as head writer and EP for the series.

Reba McEntire.Noam Galai/Getty

It has been over 20 years since Reba premiered. It starred McEntire as a middle-aged Texas-based mom coping with the end of her marriage, her husband’s infidelity, and her daughter’s teen pregnancy. The series ran for six seasons on the WB (the sixth season was on then-new network The CW), and it concluded in Feb. 2007.

The show, which also featured a hit theme song penned and sung by McEntire, lives on in syndication, most recently on the Hallmark Channel. The entire series is currently available to stream on Hulu.

McEntire has continued to act in the years since, including starring on the short-lived sitcom Malibu Country as a wife and mother wronged by her country music star husband. Most recently, she played mermaid Trish in Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar, as well as recurring on Young Sheldon as hairstylist June Ballard and appearing on season 3 of Big Sky as ranch owner Sunny Barnes. She joined The Voice as a coach in season 24 and will reprise her role there this coming season.

The country star will also sing the national anthem at Super Bowl LVIII on Feb. 11.

A simulation of a fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul predicted the bout would come to a conclusive end in the second round.

The combat sports world was rocked on Thursday by the news that Paul will take on the former undisputed heavyweight king in a clash set to be broadcast on Netflix.

The event is set to take place at the 80,000-capacity AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on July 20.

It is not yet clear whether the clash will be an exhibition or an officially sanctioned professional contest.

The pair have been in talks to face one another inside the ring for some time, with Tyson revealing last year that attending Paul’s clash with Tommy Fury led to him considering a return to the ring.

A simulation predicted the clash between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul will end with a second-round KO

The fan-made bout between the pair had Tyson dominating Paul and dropping him in the opening round

As such a fan-made simulation from the 2010 game Fight Night Champion was posted online earlier this year.

In the simulation Tyson dominates the YouTube star turned boxer, scoring a knockdown in the opening frame before knocking Paul out with a left hook in the second round.

In a trailer for the bout released by the streaming giant the 57-year-old Tyson insisted he is looking forward to the challenge of facing Paul.

‘I’m very much looking forward to stepping into the ring with Jake Paul,’ he said.

‘He’s grown significantly as a boxer over the years, so it will be a lot of fun to see what the will and ambition of a “kid” can do with the experience and aptitude of a GOAT.’

Paul, who won his latest fight against Ryan Bourland on Saturday, wrote on Instagram: ‘It’s time to put Iron Mike to sleep.’

He added: ‘It’s crazy to think that in my second pro fight, I went viral for knocking out Nate Robinson on Mike Tyson’s undercard.

Simulation then predicted ‘Iron’ Mike would secure the knockout with a left-hook in the second

JAKE PAUL VS MIKE TYSON – HEAD TO HEAD

Jake ‘The Problem Child’ Paul

‘Iron’ Mike Tyson

27
Age
57

6 ft 1 in (185cm)
Height
5 ft 10 in (178cm)

13 stone, 8lbs
Weight
15 stone, 10lbs

9
Wins
50

6
By KO
44

1
Losses
6

0
Draws
0

‘Now, less than four years later, I’m stepping up to face Tyson myself to see if I have what it takes to beat one of boxing’s most notorious fighters and biggest icons.

‘My sights are set on becoming a world champion, and now I have a chance to prove myself against the greatest heavyweight champion ever, the baddest man on the planet and the most dangerous boxer of all time. This will be the fight of a lifetime.’

The fight will mark Tyson’s return to the ring nearly four years after his eight-round exhibition with Roy Jones Jr in 2020.

Tyson’s final professional contest came in 2005, where he was defeated by Irishman Kevin McBride, retiring on his stool after six rounds to end his career with a record of 50 wins and 5 losses.