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Inside Jenny McCarthy’s ‘Last Resort’ Diet That She Admits ‘Sounds Gross’
Jenny McCarthy is a force to be reckoned with. She’s an actress, a model, an author, and an activist who has gone from hosting her own talk show, “The Jenny McCarthy Show,” to being a judge on Fox’s reality guessing game show, “The Masked Singer.” But, behind the scenes, she has dealt with some pretty serious health struggles that have forced her to re-examine her diet in order to ease her symptoms.
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Jenny McCarthy Opens Up About Her Diet Amid Health Struggles

In a March 2025 episode of the “Heal Squad” podcast, McCarthy told host Maria Menounos that she “literally almost died” after following a vegan diet. “I became so ill from being a vegan,” she said at the time. “I tried vegan, and I almost died. I literally almost died.”
McCarthy went on to reveal that she suffers from Celiac disease, which means she has to be careful about what she eats. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder where gluten, a protein in wheat, barley, and rye, triggers the immune system to attack the small intestine, preventing the body from absorbing nutrients.
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McCarthy Reveals She Had A ‘Gluten And Dairy Problem’
Her diagnosis led her to discover that she didn’t just have a problem with gluten, but dairy as well. It led her to rethink her diet, which led to her eliminating carbohydrates from her diet.
“I didn’t know I had a gluten and dairy problem. I thought everyone got sick when they ate,” McCarthy said, according to PEOPLE magazine. “I can’t have carbs, and everything is a carb.”
Unfortunately, her food allergies didn’t stop there. “I’m also, like, allergic to soy and everything — I was literally dying,” she continued. “I was exhausted and fatigued. I was a mess.”
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Jenny McCarthy Went On A Carnivore Diet

From there, McCarthy went on what she called “my last resort diet.” The diet, commonly referred to as the carnivore diet, is an extremely restrictive diet that involves eating only animal products like meat, fish, seafood, eggs, and some dairy products like butter.
After starting the diet, McCarthy said that she felt “felt very low vibrational, heavy. I was more eating salmon and doing light things like that, but I might as well give it a try.”
Even though she said it was a “last resort,” she did admit that it was working for her. “It has been f-cking incredible for me,” she said. “Again, I stress things as for me.”
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McCarthy Opens Up On Her Bathroom Habits
Although she has seen a “huge energy” boost since going carnivore, she admitted that she doesn’t plan to stay on the restrictive diet for long. However, it has also helped her in the bathroom.
“I literally go every day without a laxative. I was living on seven to ten aloe pills a day, just to go every four days,” she divulged. A few months later, in May 2025, she discussed her bathroom habits in a separate PEOPLE magazine interview.
“And I’m sorry if this is too TMI, but I was a complicated person who only went to the bathroom once every 14 days,” she said, admitting that her constipation got so bad that her functional medicine doctor told her she might need a colostomy bag.
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The ‘Gross’ Foods She Eats On The Carnivore Diet

McCarthy admitted that she was initially “against” the idea of a meat-only diet. “I was so against it, but my doctor was like, you’ve tried everything but this, so you’re going carnivore,” she explained. “I’ve got to tell you, it saved my gut. I go to the bathroom every single day now — and it made me feel like I was 25 again.”
In addition to including avocado in her diet for “fiber,” she also revealed the “gross” food that she’s come to love. “I mostly had grass-fed beef, sometimes grass-fed kidneys and liver mixed together, which sounds gross, but you can’t tell,” she said before further elaborating on her symptoms.
“I have so much kind of sh-t wrong with me,” she confessed. “I’m like, I have Hashimoto’s, Candida, leaky gut, celiac disease, and a histamine intolerance.”
Although going carnivore has allowed her to manage her symptoms, she admitted, “You can’t half-ass” the diet. She went on to say, “But if I showed you a picture of my face from even a year ago, it’s so different. I didn’t realize how swollen I was all the time.”
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Jonah Hill Debuts Thinnest Look Ever Amid 200-Pound Weight Loss Journey
After nearly three years out of the spotlight, Jonah Hill stepped back into public view with “Outcome,” a new Apple TV+ black comedy that marks his return to acting and directing.
The actor recently made a rare red carpet appearance in Santa Monica, looking relaxed and confident as he promoted the film.
During his latest outing, Jonah Hill drew attention due to his massive weight loss journey, which saw him lose about 200 pounds.
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Jonah Hill Shows Slimmer Look At Red Carpet For Apple TV+ Film’ Outcome’

Hill turned heads due to his thinner look while appearing on the red carpet to promote his new movie, “Outcome,” which he stars in, directs, co-writes, and produces.
The movie boasts an A-list cast including Keanu Reeves, Cameron Diaz, and Matt Bomer, and is set to premiere on April 10.
For the press event, Hill opted for a relaxed but polished look, wearing loose-fitting jeans and a dark sweater.
Though more casual than some of his co-stars, he appeared confident and noticeably slimmer, drawing attention for how sharp and at ease he looked during the appearance.
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The “21 Jump Street” star has long been open about his complicated relationship with his body and public image. At one point weighing close to 280 pounds, Hill’s weight has fluctuated over the years since he began prioritizing his health in the early 2010s.
Fans of the actor commented on his transformation, noting online that he looked “healthy” and “happy.”
One person stated, “Jonah is clearly in the process of living an examined life and taking us for the ride. I’m here for it.”
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The Actor Reflects On Body Image, Maturity, And Personal Growth In 2018 Essay

In a deeply personal essay published in his Inner Child magazine in 2018, Hill reflected on growing up feeling ashamed of his appearance.
He recalled being labeled “gross” and “unattractive” as a teenager. The actor described still carrying the emotional imprint of his younger self, an insecure 14-year-old who “wanted so badly to be accepted by this community of skaters.”
Hill has also spoken candidly about how his size became tied to his identity as a comedic actor, even as it conflicted with his well-being.
In a 2011 interview after losing weight, Hill explained that getting “healthier came along with maturity, and it’s hard because a lot of times people want you to be the guy you were when they met you.”
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He emphasized that his priorities had shifted toward self-respect, family, and longevity, rather than conforming to a familiar public image.
While Hill has said he still enjoys comedy, his definition of maturity has evolved.
“I’m not living in a frat house with a bong plastered to the table,” he once remarked, per Daily Mail, describing a move away from a reckless, performative lifestyle and toward personal responsibility and self-care.
“I just want to be a good man and to make my family proud. And I want to live a long time.”
Jonah Hill Explores Body Image And Mental Health Struggles In Netflix Documentary ‘Stutz’

Those internal struggles became a central theme in “Stutz,” Hill’s 2022 Netflix documentary featuring therapist Phil Stutz.
In the film, Hill discussed how diet and exercise were framed to him as a way to “fix” his appearance rather than support mental health, an approach he believes deeply harmed him.
He admitted that being overweight as a child “intensely f-cked” him up and that, despite fame and success, he still wrestles with feelings of “a 14-year-old boy who’s very overweight and has acne and feels very undesirable to the world.”
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The Actor Struggled With Making Public Appearances As It Worsened His Anxiety Attacks

According to Hill, intense media scrutiny around his body only worsened those insecurities, making him defensive and angry, and preventing him from moving forward emotionally.
Following the documentary’s release, the actor announced he would stop participating in press tours and promotional events.
In a statement, he shared that public appearances had “exacerbated” his anxiety attacks, and stepping back was necessary to protect his mental health.
Hill explained that “Stutz” was created to share therapeutic tools with a wide audience, but continuing to promote it at the expense of his well-being would contradict the film’s message.
Jonah Hill Faced Major Accusations From His Ex-Girlfriend, Sarah Brady

In 2023, Hill again found himself at the center of public attention when his former girlfriend, Sarah Brady, accused him on social media of being a “misogynist” and a “narcissist.”
The surf instructor shared what she claimed were private text messages from Hill, which appeared to reveal tensions and control issues within their relationship.
Brady, who dated the “Superbad” actor in 2021 for roughly a year, posted screenshots on Instagram that she alleged were sent by Hill during their time together.
The messages reportedly outlined strict conditions he expected her to follow in what he described as a “romantic partnership.”
The posts surfaced just weeks after reports confirmed that Hill had welcomed a child with his current partner, Olivia Millar.
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Brady began releasing the messages via Instagram Stories. One screenshot showed two texts dated December 2, 2021, allegedly sent by Hill.
In the longer message, he reportedly listed behaviors he considered unacceptable if they were to remain together.
According to the screenshots, Hill objected to Brady surfing with men, maintaining certain male friendships, and sharing photos of herself in swimwear on social media. He also allegedly stated that if she felt the need to model, post sexually suggestive images, or continue relationships with women connected to what he described as her “wild recent past,” then he was not the right partner for her.
Despite how controversial things got at the time, Hill never responded to his ex-girlfriend’s allegations, nor did he address the released text messages.
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27-Year-Old Son Nathan Missing In Georgia
Roommates, some concerning news is coming out of Georgia involving Lil Jon and his son, Nathan Smith. Authorities have issued a missing person report connected to the Grammy-winning hitmaker’s son. And, the details surrounding the situation have left many with questions and concern.
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Authorities Release New Details Surrounding Nathan’s Case
According to the Milton Police Department, Nathan Smith, the 27-year-old son of Lil Jon, was reported missing on Tuesday, February 3. Police say Nathan was last seen around 6 a.m. that morning in the area of Baldwin Drive and Mayfield Road in Milton, Georgia.
In a statement shared by officials, police revealed: “Subject ran out of his house and has been missing since. Subject left on foot and does not possess a phone. He may be disoriented and in need of assistance. Family and friends are concerned for his safety.” Law enforcement urged anyone with information to contact the Milton Police Department or reach out directly to Detective Sarah Moore via email.
Lil Jon & Family Request Privacy Amid Support
Nathan is described as standing 5’9”, weighing approximately 150 pounds, with brown eyes and short black hair. As concern continues to grow, a representative for Lil Jon shared a brief statement requesting privacy for the family during this time and also asked for continued prayers for Nathan’s safe return.
Nathan, known professionally as DJ Young Slade, is a rising DJ and musician carving out his own lane in the music industry. He released his most recent single, ‘Feels,’ in March 2025 and has spoken about navigating life as the son of a major hip-hop figure while building his own career. Nathan was last active on Instagram on January 6, where he shared a photo alongside his manager Lil Will and rapper Bow Wow at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena.
Fans Revisit Nathan’s Words Amid Ongoing Concern
The situation has also drawn renewed attention to Nathan’s appearance on MTV’s ‘Family Legacy’ last year, where he opened up about growing up with Lil Jon as his father. In past interviews, Nathan expressed gratitude for the foundation his dad laid, while emphasizing his desire to make his own mark in music.
Furthermore, Lil Jon shares Nathan with his estranged wife, Nicole Smith. The former couple married in 2004 and announced their amicable split in early 2024, after separating nearly two years earlier. As the family waits for answers, supporters across social media continue to rally around them, sending love and hoping for Nathan’s safe return.
Fans Send Prayers To Lil Jon Amid Online Reactions
Shortly after the news broke, fans immediately flooded TSR’s Instagram comment section with reactions. While some raised questions as they tried to process the situation, countless prayer emojis filled the comments as others shared messages of hope to Lil Jon’s family. Many also took the moment to emphasize that mental health is real, urging people to lead with compassion and kindness no matter the circumstances.
One Instagram user @shaniceonline said, “🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽”
This Instagram user @__hot.__.girl__ added, “Grown men don’t just go missing , praying for a safe return 🙏🏾”
And, Instagram user @burgzctx commented, “Everyone going through it , I hope he good 🙏🏾”
Meanwhile, Instagram user @ericasbadd shared, “Mental health is real PLEASE BE KIND…”
While Instagram user @cashmase said, “As a parent, no matter the age, this will always be the worst nightmare…“
Finally, Instagram user @paulaa__1992 wrote, “I’m glad they’re taking this seriously early! Most missing people don’t have this chance. I hope they find him 🙏🏽”
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BLACKPINK’s LISA Stuns in Black Bikini Top
BLACKPINK’s LISA
Rocks Black Bikini Top For Snow Day
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BLACKPINK’s LISA heard a groundhog predicted six more weeks of winter in the United States and she decided to take full advantage … slipping into a bikini for a sexy photo shoot in the snow.
The Thai K-pop mega star ventured out into the frozen tundra in her Nike x NOCTA x Chrome Hearts puffer jacket and matching pants and unzipped her coat to reveal her slim figure in a skimpy bikini top.
Frankly, we’re surprised the snow around LISA isn’t melting here … that’s how HOT she is!!!
LISA recently inked a deal with the Swoosh and starred in an ad for NikeSKIMS … so she’s very hot right now in the fashion world, too.
Check out the gallery to see LISA’s sexy winter wonderland getaway … and then try your puzzle-solving skills with this game!
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Ellen Pompeo recalls first conversation with Eric Dane after learning of “Grey's Anatomy” costar's ALS diagnosis
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Pompeo spoke of her connection to her co-star dor the ALS Network Champions for Cures and Care Gala last month.
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President Trump calls Savannah Guthrie amid search for “Today” anchor's missing mom Nancy
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The POTUS shared “words of support for her and her family,” according to NBC News journalist Tom Llamas.
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General Hospital Early Spoilers Feb 9-13: Anna Loses Control & Sonny Reaches His Breaking Point
General Hospital spoilers for February 9th through the 13th suggest Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) is going absolutely insane and Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) freaking out about something really important.
As we always do on the early edition, we’re going to start with what’s coming the rest of this week and then dive into what is coming next week. There is huge stuff on the horizon.
General Hospital Spoilers: Michael Could Lose
On Wednesday, February 4th, Michael Corinthos (Rory Gibson) is in a position where he knows he needs to cut a favorable deal with Willow Tait (Katelyn MacMullen) on custody before DA Jacinda charges him with Drew Cain (Cameron Mathison)’s shooting. If he waits and that happens, Michael could lose the kids completely. He needs to move while he still has the upper hand to try and make something happen.
At Diane Miller (Carolyn Hennesy) and Alexis Davis (Nancy Lee Grahn)’s office, Willow tells Michael that she hasn’t agreed to anything yet. She knows what is coming down the pike for him because she is trying to frame him. Ric Lansing (Rick Hearst) is there representing Michael, while Alexis represents Willow. Alexis is pushing hard to get Willow at least some custody and visitation so she can keep accessing Scout Cain (Cosette Abinante). Sonny wants Ric to make this deal happen because he doesn’t want Willow cut out of the kids’ lives, but Michael is being very stubborn.
Anna Devane’s Mental Health Crisis and the Faison Conspiracy
Anna begs Felicia Scorpio (Kristina Wagner) to get her out of there so she can stop Cesar Faison (Anders Hove). So, Anna is being held over in France, and Felicia, Emma, and Mac Scorpio (John J. York) head over there to see what to do. It looks like they want to stash her somewhere because Anna is talking like a crazy person.
Ross Cullum (Andrew Hawkes), Pascal (Mark Forget), and Jenz Sidwell (Carlo Rota) gaslit Anna. It appears they knocked her out and transported her to France, which explains why Pascal left Port Charles to go to France. Anna has no idea she was ever held captive at Wyndemere. And she seems completely unhinged.
Felicia may struggle to believe that Faison is alive. It would be a nightmare for her if it were true. It looks like Sidwell and Cullum want Anna written off as a crazy person making conspiracy theory claims to destroy her reputation and get her out of their way. Mac, Emma, and Felicia are all going to try to get Anna calmed down, get her released. And bring her back home to Port Charles.
Sonny and Jason Plot Against Sidwell While Romance Blooms on GH
Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) and Sonny are working on a strategy against Sidwell. Sonny tells Jason that the more they know, the easier it will be to take him out. They have to get that photo proof. They know that this guy isn’t just a problem for Sonny and Laura Spencer (Genie Francis), but also the source of the problem for Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud).
Josslyn Jacks (Eden McCoy) is digging for dirt. And it may be on Cullum. Meanwhile, Lulu Spencer (Alexa Havins) opens up to Laura. She is going to tell her about the Nathan West (Ryan Paevey) kiss and that she has feelings for him. Laura will tell Lulu she might actually have fewer obstacles with Nathan than she thinks.
Laura may point out that Nathan has been gone from Maxie Jones (Kirsten Storms)’s life for seven years through nobody’s fault other than Faison. Damian Spinelli (Bradford Anderson) is currently the man in Maxie’s life. And Dante Falconeri (Dominic Zamprogna) is not in Lulu’s life romantically either. Nathan eventually goes and confesses to Nina Reeves (Cynthia Watros), telling her he has feelings for Lulu.
Nina also has face time with Liesl Obrecht (Kathleen Gati). And we’ll see if she tells her about Nathan and Lulu. She may also vent about Willow and her toxic attitude regarding Michael. Meanwhile, Drew is discharged from General Hospital. He is sent home with Willow, who has a hospital bed set up in the living room for him. It looks extremely tense.

General Hospital Spoilers: Custody Battles and Danger for Drew Cain
On Thursday, February 5th, Michael gives Carly Corinthos Spencer (Laura Wright) and Sonny an update on the custody mediation. Willow is ready to crush Michael, so it will be interesting to see if compromise is even possible or if Willow is going to get greedy and want everything.
Curtis Ashford (Donnell Turner) needs some help from Alexis. He may want divorce papers drawn up or may want to force Portia Robinson (Brook Kerr) to get a DNA test. Harrison Chase (Josh Swickard) loses his temper, which may lead to another argument with Michael if he hears Michael isn’t willing to compromise on visitation. Many people don’t know what Michael knows regarding what Willow was doing to Sasha Gilmore (Sofia Mattsson) and Daisy, which is a big reason driving his current decisions.
Kai Taylor (Jens Austin Astrup) explains himself to Trina Robinson (Tabyana Ali). And Drew is completely shocked. I am wondering if Kai is going to go over to the house, check on Drew. And tell him that Willow was the one who shot him. Drew has locked-in syndrome and is helpless, so Kai may be concerned. Even though Drew is a bad guy, he is at risk from the woman who tried to kill him before.
General Hospital Spoilers for February Sweeps and Valentine’s Day
On Friday, February 6th, Britt gives a little pushback, possibly to Cullum. She needs another dose of her meds to give to Jason to get them reverse-engineered. Michael lets Brook Lynn Quartermaine (Amanda Setton) in on a few things bothering him, including the PCPD interrogation and his concerns about the shooting charges and the custody case.
The following week, February 9th through the 13th, we are midway into February Sweeps. We’re going to see Portia and her DNA test results coming soon. I’m dying to know if it’s going to be Curtis or Isaiah Gannon (Sawandi Wilson). Sonny doubles down on his plan to protect Michael, and he and Jason continue their plot to take down Sidwell.
Drew is worried about what Willow may do to him. I expect him to recover from his locked-in state but then hide it from her, which would be a very General Hospital thing to do. Jack Brennan (Chris McKenna) is going to be livid that Josslyn put herself on Cullum’s radar, which is exactly what Jack didn’t want for her.
Britt is going to spend Valentine’s Day with Jason. They’re going to get a little romantic, but they’ll have to do it on the sly. Ric takes Elizabeth Webber (Rebecca Herbst) out on a date soon. And there is supposed to be a major development for them. Willow continues pushing for more access to her kids while trying to get Michael in the crosshairs of the PCPD.
Sidwell gets an ultimatum from Lucy Coe (Lynn Herring)—likely a “me or Ava Jerome (Maura West)” choice. Jordan Ashford (Tanisha Harper) and Curtis make more time for romance. Nathan and Lulu find it hard to stay away from each other. And we may see more heat between them. Very importantly, Maxie wakes up. We’ll see how long it takes until someone tells her that Nathan is back from the dead. That information will likely be withheld until she is stable.
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Zenith Zion Says Going To Kick Her Butt
Footage has surfaced showing Chrisean Rock reacting to Zenith Zion saying that she’s going to “kick” her “ass” in the boxing ring in April.
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Chrisean Rock Reacts To Zenith Zion Saying She’s Going To Kick Her Butt In The Boxing Ring
On Tuesday, February 3, Instagram user @livebitez posted footage from what appeared to be a recent livestream showing Chrisean Rock with her boxing coordinators. Furthermore, in one clip, Rock tells viewers that she has “a lot of pain and anger” inside her, so the match “should be cool to watch.” Meanwhile, another clip showed what appeared to be the moment when Rock was informed that her opponent was Zenith Zion.
“Who that?” Rock says initially, staring at a phone screen. “What’s her name?”
As Rock started scrolling on the phone, the coordinators told her that she could do her “homework” later. But one then asked, “What’s going through your mind right now?”
“So how long is the fight? And how many minutes in the ring?” Rock asked, pounding her fist.
Furthermore, another clip showed Rock watching a video where Zion shared a direct message for her, saying, “Be prepared, Chrisean. ‘Cause I’m coming to kick your ass.”
“Oh, that’s who that is,” Rock says in reaction. “How is she already talking stuff? We don’t know each other like that.”
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Social Media Continues Weighing In
Social media users shared their thoughts on Chrisean Rock’s reaction to Zenith Zion in the comment section of @livebitez’s post.
Instagram user @prissykrissy19 wrote, “Now if she loses, she finna go on a 30 day rant abt how that boxing company used her to get clout and blah blah blah blah! I hope shorty beats her back into oblivion!…”
While Instagram user @llethabellissimo added, “I think Chrisean seemed a little hesitant to me lol She’s asking why the lady is talking smack already and acting as of they should be friends lol I don’t think she’s taking this too seriously lol”
Instagram user @chriseancam wrote, “She’s scared lol get ready for her to start her skateboarding journey with tony hawk as her trainer 😂😂😂😂😂”
While Instagram user @pretty_kiitty_ added, “I don’t care if she looses. I’m just happy she isn’t dealing with blue and his BS.”
Instagram user @the_investhers wrote, “She super scared. Girl barely a street fighter finally learning to use both hands. She ain’t ready for no real boxing match 🥴😩🤣”
While Instagram user @flycitycutz101 added, “Chrisean is way in over her head lol .. this different from fighting on Baddies 😂😂😂”
Instagram user @ohsheila_49 wrote, “She bout to get that other tooth pushed out. Smh She Never finishes anything she starts and thinks she knows it all! I dont see her going thru with this…”
While Instagram user @postingblueface added, “Will see about this when April comes 😂😂 tf ain’t no way possible anyone believes she’s that committed…”
More On Zenith Zion Saying She’s Going To Kick Chrisean Rock’s Butt In The Boxing Ring
As The Shade Room previously reported, last month, XRumble announced that Chrisean Rock signed a deal to fight in the platform’s first female Super Middleweight Championship fight. The fight goes down on Saturday, April 25, at Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino in Chester, Pennsylvania. However, at the time of the announcement, Rock’s opponent remained undecided.
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By the end of the month, Pepa’s daughter, Egypt Crisis, dropped her proposal for stepping into the ring with Rock. However, Zenith Zion was ultimately chosen as Rock’s opponent, and she didn’t hold back with sending her sentiments to Rock.
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Tense Survival Thriller Pushes Suspense Into Extreme New Heights
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I can finally end my search for an action adventure thriller set entirely in a hot air balloon after watching 2019’s The Aeronauts. While we can get into the nitty gritty about how it’s “based on true events,” as depicted in the 2013 Richard Holmes book Falling Upwards: How We Took to the Air, anybody with access to Wikipedia can do that. Instead, let’s talk about the film itself. Since we’re ultimately dealing with a fictional piece of cinema inspired by multiple real-life balloon ascents, it’s all but expected that creative liberties are taken, and composite characters are stitched together from their historical counterparts for the sake of a cleaner, more dramatic story.
The Aeronauts, like most films that carry the biographical label, is no exception. As long as you’re not treating it like a history lesson, it’s well worth your time for the visuals and sheer level of suspense alone. I never thought a movie about a giant balloon could be this intense, but here we are, watching two deeply committed people float through the troposphere without even packing proper winter coats.
Floating High And Above

Set in 1862 London, The Aeronauts centers on scientist James Glaisher (Eddie Redmayne) and balloon pilot Amelia Wren (Felicity Jones). James believes that ascending to unprecedented heights will allow him to study atmospheric patterns in a way that could eventually make weather prediction possible. When the Royal Society refuses to take him seriously enough to fund the project, he turns to Amelia, whose skill and nerve make the entire expedition feasible. Through a series of flashbacks, we learn about the political resistance and personal motivations surrounding the journey, but that groundwork is not the main reason you’re here.
The real spectacle unfolds once James and Amelia leave the ground, rising beyond 30,000 feet and shattering the standing record for balloon travel. Completely devoted to his research, James pushes forward as Amelia repeatedly urges him to descend. Awestruck by the vast skyscape around them, James loses track of the balloon’s physical limitations and just how drastically the temperature has dropped while he continues taking notes and running tests.

When it becomes clear they’ve gone far too high for their own good, Amelia takes decisive action after recognizing the signs of James’ worsening hypoxia. That plan immediately falls apart when she realizes the gas release valve at the top of the balloon has frozen shut. Reduced to a speck drifting through the sky, Amelia braves brutal conditions in her attempts to bring both of them back to land. The elements are not on her side, and she soon begins suffering from frostbite as well. With their lives and James’ research hanging in the balance, every split-second decision carries real consequences, and the margin for error disappears fast.
Stunning Cinematography All Around

While the flashback sequences in The Aeronauts are necessary for context, they lean into familiar tropes tied to dangerous missions. Both characters are haunted by their pasts and repeatedly revisit traumatic moments while grappling with their present situation. If I’m being completely honest, I have a hard time taking people in top hats seriously, so these scenes occasionally play as unintentionally funny for me. I fully recognize that I might be a sample size of one here, and your mileage may vary.
What truly impressed me were the sequences that take place inside and around the balloon itself. The horizon, the clouds, and even butterflies drifting through air currents at what were once unheard-of altitudes are the real draw of The Aeronauts. Ice crystallizing across the balloon as Amelia struggles with the frozen gas valve, along with wide shots that emphasize how small she and James are against the open sky, are genuinely striking. The storms that threaten to consume them as they push higher in the name of science add another layer of tension, made all the more effective by how grounded and tactile everything looks.


It’s safe to assume The Aeronauts received a healthy dose of VFX in post-production, but it’s difficult to spot while watching. The visuals feel real and cohesive, creative liberties with characterization aside, and the result is an immersive experience even from your couch. If you’re looking to challenge your fear of heights, or you’re simply in the mood for historical fiction that focuses on discovery rather than warfare, you can stream The Aeronauts on Prime Video as of this writing.
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Kim Kardashian Weighing Ye Concerns Amid New Romance
The rumored couple has reportedly slowed down their alleged romance, with the rapper’s feelings among the top reasons they chose to remain silent.
Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton have been friends for decades, but recently sparked speculation that they might be taking things further after a few sightings in the United Kingdom and Paris.
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How Are Kim Kardashian And Lewis Hamilton Choosing To Handle Things?
Sources very close to the budding romance between the pair revealed that they are pulling out all the stops and being very careful not to anger Ye, given his unpredictable nature and the history of friendship between him and Hamilton.
The rumored couple is well aware of how volatile Ye is and how much the news could trigger a reaction from him, which is why they are keeping this partly casual. Kardashian and Hamilton are just having fun together as they continue their friends-with-benefits relationship.
“Lewis and Kim are not dating exclusively. He’s not looking to settle down with anyone, including Kim,” a first source explained to The Daily Mail, while a second source emphasized that, “Lewis isn’t looking to be a stepdad. [He’s] not looking to be the ‘it’ couple with Kim.”
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Kardashian and Hamilton had spent time together last year, before their sighting, at Kate Hudson’s New Year’s Eve party in Aspen, Colorado.
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The Duo Had A Blast Over The Past Weekend In The United Kingdom
Hamilton and Kardashian fueled speculation when the business mogul’s private jet landed at an airport in the United Kingdom.
The purpose of her visit? It was reported that they were to spend quality time with the Formula 1 race car driver while engaging in several activities at the exclusive Estelle Manor in the Cotswolds.
As shared by The Blast, their time together was very romantic, as the couple enjoyed all the goodies, with bodyguards providing full protection along the way.
Hamilton and Kardashian were first pictured together at the 2014 GQ Men of the Year ceremony alongside her then-husband, Ye, and his then-partner, Nicole Scherzinger.
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Kardashian and the racecar driver reportedly enjoyed an intimate dinner at a private room in the hotel and settled in for a spa massage for just the two of them.
The mother-of-four reportedly jetted out of the United Kingdom at 11 am on Sunday morning, and they were later spotted together at an airport lounge in Paris.
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Kim Kardashian Has Featured On The Dating Scene A Few Times Since Divorcing Ye
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The socialite ventured into the high waters of dating in October 2021, and her first call was with Pete Davidson. Kardashian and Davidson were together for a year, during which he bonded with her kids and even got a special tattoo.
Following their split, the reality star reportedly tried again with pro footballer Odell Beckham, although nothing was confirmed from either quarter. However, a source shared that it was never a serious deal with Kardashian and Beckham, and that both understood this.
“It was always casual, but Kim has been really busy with other priorities and isn’t putting in as much effort. The dynamic lost its spark, but they are still friends,” the insider stated. The SKIMS founder went through a tumultuous divorce from Ye and eventually put everything behind her in 2022.
Kardashian, on her part, has been pretty vocal about her desire to couple up with a man who has good morals and values, and who exhibits calmness and dependability. In her words: “Takes accountability. I think that’s my number one thing.”
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Lewis Hamilton Was Previously Linked With This Kardashian’s Sister

Kardashian is not the first member of the reality TV family the athlete has been rumored to be with. In 2015, the F1 racer had to explain to news sources that he and Kendall Jenner were just friends at the New York Fashion Week.
As noted by The Blast, the F1 champ reinstated his admiration for Jenner and her work ethic, calling her an incredible, level-headed, and focused model who exhibits such grown-up traits despite being a young woman.
Jenner was present at Hamilton’s 2015 event in Monaco alongside her pals Bella and Gigi Hadid, Kylie Jenner, and Hailey Baldwin. Before his latest sighting with Kardashian, Hamilton was linked to actress Sofia Vergara and even Shakira.
Sources close to both women, however, denied ever sharing anything romantic with the athlete, stating that their public sightings were far from dates and that they are just friends.
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Kim Kardashian And Kanye West Reportedly Have A Smoother Co-Parenting Relationship

The mother-of-four gave an update on how far she and Ye have come in repairing their relationship after years of media drama and clashes. Kardashian told Khloé, during her appearance on the “Khloé In Wonderland” podcast, that she was relieved to see how things had turned around in recent months.
Khloé had noted that the former couple may have bonded over North West’s newfound love for producing music, to which Kardashian revealed that it is actually what North and her dad have in common.
“Even just coming up with stuff, we have to communicate about how North moves through that world and all these opportunities that come her way, and having to filter that and respecting his opinion on the things that go on with his kids is really important,” the SKIMS founder expressed.
She emphasized that she is a very empathetic person who prioritizes family over everything, despite their differences, but there were times she had to be super protective with the kids.
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