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Daily Mail
8 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
England bowler Mark Wood reveals his 'rehab is going well' as he returns to the nets and eyes return in fifth Test against India
Mark Wood has revealed he is back bowling in the nets and hopes to make his England return in the fifth Test against India. The Durham quick had surgery on his injured left knee in March and was expected to miss the entire Test summer. However, Wood believes he can now be back in time to feature in the final match of the India series, which starts at the Oval on July 31, ahead of the winter Ashes tour. 'Rehab is going well,' the 35-year-old told BBC Test Match Special, who he is working for at Headingley. 'I have just started bowling, very lightly, but I am on the comeback trail now officially. 'I am hoping still to play a part in this series. I am still targeting maybe the last Test. 'Anything before that is probably a bit too soon. The last Test I might not get there, but at the minute that is still my focus, that I might play a part.' Wood's imminent return is a major boost for England, who hope to have their full battery of fast bowlers fit for Australia. Jorfa Archer is also expected to play in Sussex's County Championship match at Durham starting on Sunday, with an eye on making his England comeback in the second or third Test.
News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Tyler Perry-Derek Dixon Alleged Private Chats Leak Sparks Uproar
The Oval actor Derek Dixon has accused Tyler Perry of sexual harassment and assault in a $260 million lawsuit. Tyler Perry is facing a $260 million lawsuit filed by The Oval star Derek Dixon, who has levelled serious allegations of sexual assault against the filmmaker. In the lawsuit, filed on June 13, Dixon accuses Perry of using his 'professional power for sexual leverage," claiming he was subjected to years of threats and coercion. The suit includes claims of quid pro quo sexual harassment, a hostile work environment, and sexual assault and battery. According to court documents, Perry allegedly approached Dixon with promises of career opportunities, including casting him in shows like Ruthless and The Oval. It was then that Dixon was subjected to sexual harassment and assault, which the actor did not reciprocate. While informing that he was sexually assaulted on 'multiple occasions," Dixon mentioned an instance where Perry tried to force himself on the actor. Things escalated between Dixon and Perry after they shot an episode where his character was killed, seemingly ending his role on the show and his termination from the job. With the matter taking a legal turn, alleged past chat messages between Dixon and Perry have now surfaced online, revealing shocking exchanges between the two. As the lawsuit mentions, Tyler Perry sent inappropriate sexual texts; the screenshots contain messages like, 'What's it going to take for you to have guiltless sex? Have y'all found that yet in therapy?" as per The Shade Room. The Text messages between Tyler Perry and Derek — Monnica (@MrsMonnica) June 18, 2025 Another one read, 'I would hope that you would let someone hold you and make love to you. You are missing the best years of your life, my friend. Trust me. I hope you get past that block in your mind soon." The conversation ranged on various topics, including career advice, religion, Perry fishing for a compliment on a beach picture, warning Dixon about the friendship, and more. This is shocking! An actor, Derek Dixon, has hit Tyler Perry with a huge lawsuit filled with claims of harassment and sexual assault. — Michelle (@Bigbrother_all) June 17, 2025 Another text, allegedly from Perry to Dixon, read, 'Listen to me. If you let the cast know that you and I have a new friendship, then you are opening yourself up to a lot of questions and foolishness. You want them to KNOW that you are there because of your talent and not because we have a friendship or because Tony got me to give you a job. You earned your spot like everyone else. Don't give people an opportunity to play you small, or they will." With the text messages shedding more light on Dixon's claims, Tyler Perry has hit back at the lawsuit, calling it a scam. 'This is an individual who got close to Tyler Perry for what now appears to be nothing more than setting up a scam. But Tyler will not be shaken down, and we are confident these fabricated claims of harassment will fail," said Perry's lawyer, Matthew Boyd. Dixon's team is yet to comment on the same. First Published: June 19, 2025, 12:37 IST
BBC News
2 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Women's T20 Blast: victories for Surrey and Bears
Ryana MacDonald-Gay's career-best T20 figures of 4-14 sparked a spectacular Lancashire Thunder batting collapse as Surrey won by 53 runs and moved seven points clear at the top of the Women's T20 Blast Harris scored 57 to help the home side recover from 17-3 and set the visitors 172 for victory in scorching conditions at the Oval, but some calamitous batting from the visitors meant they finished 118 all Edgbaston, Essex pushed the second-placed Bears to the penultimate ball of the match before succumbing to a two-wicket defeat.A 94-run stand between Cordelia Griffith and Maddie Penna and some tight bowling from the visitors looked like it might earn Essex their first away win and a double over the Bears before Charis Pavely blasted her first tournament half-century to edge them over the line. Match scorecardsAfter winning the toss and choosing to bowl first Lancashire were eyeing a third successive victory when Sophie Morris bowled home captain Bryony Smith for got even better for the visitors when England's Sophia Dunkley was bowled by Tara Norris for 10, and Kira Chathli (0) was run out two balls later to leave the home side teetering at Danni Wyatt-Hodge (12) became Morris' second victim with the score at 50 it was left to Grace Harris and Paige Scholfield to repair the smashed two sixes and eight fours in her 31-ball 57, while Scholfield's 37 included five boundaries, including a chase was rocked by the early dismissals of Eve Jones (5), Seren Smale (5) and Fi Morris (2) to leave them 32-3 in the sixth over, but hopes were raised by a 70-run fourth-wicket stand between Emma Lamb (64) and skipper Ellie Threlkeld (32).They threatened to take the game to a thrilling climax only for MacDonald-Gay and Phoebe Franklin (3-19) to claim six wickets between them in the space of 3.4 overs to lead Surrey to a fourth victory in five games with Franklin also accounting for Ailsa Lister with a run out along the way."We probably thought 171 was under par as 180-200 was the goal when I went in and we believed we could defend it," Franklin said."We've been telling Ryana to back her strengths and keep it as simple as possible and getting that ball to nip back in." Bears roar late to beat Essex The Bears are back up to second place after a fourth win in five matches but they were made to work hard by a struggling Essex unbroken 94-run fourth-wicket stand between Griffith (47) and Penna (41) underpinned the Essex total of 150-3 after the visitors had won the toss and elected to bat at Winfield-Hill (30) and skipper Grace Scrivens (15) got the visitors off to a solid start as the home bowlers toiled in the Birmingham run out when she hesitated to a Griffith's call for a sharp single had Essex wobbling at 56-3 in the eighth over only for Penna to join Griffith, steady the ship, and set the Bears a challenging target looked a distant one when the tournament's top wicket-taker, Esmae MacGregor, struck twice in the space of three balls to dismiss openers Davina Perrin (3) and Meg Austin (3) and leave the home side Wong's 25-ball 33 kept the Bears in the hunt, but when she gambled on a second run and was run out it was left to Pavely (68*) to take the survived an early scare when a lofted shot went through the hands of Sophia Smale at long-on for six, the England under-19 international struck two more maximums and five fours as she steered the home side to victory."It was one of those situations where it either comes off or it doesn't and luckily it did for me today," Pavely said."It's a case of having the confidence to go for it in those conditions. Sometimes you come off and sometimes you don't but it was nice to play that role today." Thursday fixtures Taunton: Somerset v Hampshire Hawks (14:30 BST)Leicester: The Blaze v Lancashire Thunder (14:30 BST)
Graziadaily
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Graziadaily
Everything To Know About Derek Dixon And His Sexual Assault Allegations Against Tyler Perry
Tyler Perry, the US film and TV giant, has been faced with sexual harassment, workplace gender violence and sexual assault accusations in a new lawsuit filed last week by Derek Dixon. Dixon has filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles accusing Perry of creating a 'coercive, sexually exploitative dynamic' by using his influence in the entertainment industry. Perry's lawyer denied the allegations. Perry is one of the entertainment industry's biggest names, with a string of successful shows under his belt. The mogul is best known for creating the immensely popular Madea character, who was played by Perry in a string of widely successful films from 2005 to 2022. Naturally, people are interested to know more about Derek Dixon. On Google trends, 'Derek Dixon' is a breakout search term under Tyler Perry's name, with people searching for information about the lawsuit and which shows he worked on with Perry. Derek Dixon is an actor who is most well-known for his role as Dale on Perry's show The Oval. He was born in North California, and completed his education at Marymount Manhattan College and later acted at the Terry Schreiber Studio in New York. Alongside the Oval, Dixon worked with Perry on another American drama called Ruthless. The show is a spin-off of The Oval, and tells the story of a woman named Ruth who kidnaps her young daughter to join a religious cult. Dixon has also had multiple roles in theatre productions, including The Lion in Winter, Romeo and Juliet, and The Boys in the Band. According to People, who obtained the lawsuit, Dixon met Perry in 2019 at a party for the opening of Perry's studio in Atlanta. At the time, Dixon was working for an events company that had organised the party for the filmmaker. Dixon and Perry swapped numbers, according to Dixon. 'Perry allegedly "picked [Dixon] out of a crowd of employees present at the party, and began asking [Dixon] questions about his employment status, and whether Plaintiff was an actor,' with Perry initially offered him career advancement. Perry later offered Dixon a role on Ruthless, promising that 'it was a small role that could get a lot bigger.' Derek Dixon's is suing Perry for $260m (£194m), accusing the mogul of sexually assaulting him while working on his TV shows. Dixon's lawsuit accuses Perry of using his influence in the entertainment industry to create a 'coercive, sexually exploitative dynamic' while he was acting on Perry's shows The Oval and Ruthless. He alleges Perry promised him career advancement but then subjected him to 'escalating sexual harassment, assault and battery, and professional retaliation' when he didn't reciprocate Perry's 'unwanted advances.' Perry and Dixon worked together on Ruthless and The Oval. However, the lawsuit states: 'Mr Perry made it clear to Dixon that if Dixon ignored Perry or failed to engage with the sexual innuendos, Dixon's character would 'die' in the next season.' It claims Perry 'always held this over Mr Dixon's head, implying that [his character] 'Dale' would survive if Dixon kept Perry 'happy'". Perry's lawyer denied the allegations and called the lawsuit a 'scam to make money.' 'This is an individual who got close to Tyler Perry for what now appears to be nothing more than setting up a scam,' his attorney Matthew Boyd said in a media statement. 'But Tyler will not be shaken down and we are confident these fabricated claims of harassment will fail.' The lawsuit outlines multiple incidents of sexual harassment and assault that unfolded over several years. 'On multiple occasions, Mr. Perry sexually assaulted Mr. Dixon, including one instance where he forcibly pulled off Mr. Dixon's clothing, groped his buttocks, and attempted to force himself on Dixon,' it reads.
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Tyler Perry accused of sexual assault, abuse of power, and retaliation by The Oval actor Derek Dixon; Perry calls it ‘a scam'
The Oval star Derek Dixon has slapped Tyler Perry with a $260 million lawsuit, accusing him of sexual assault, harassment, and abusing his power for years. The suit, filed in Los Angeles earlier this week, reveals that Dixon, who worked with the industry mogul, was pressured into uncomfortable sexual situations. The Ruthless star claimed Perry used his influence in the industry and his authority to manipulate him while guaranteeing career opportunities and support, but the actor-filmmaker allegedly used them to make sexual advances instead. According to the complaint, Dixon revealed that in 2021, he was at Perry's guesthouse when he was 'groped' while drunk. The two reportedly met back in 2019, during the launch party of Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta. Dixon, at the time, was working for an event company and was later handpicked by Perry from the crowd. The filmmaker asked him if he was an actor and took his number, telling him he might have a role for him, according to the court filing obtained by Page Six. Soon, Dixon was offered a role on The Oval, the show revolving around the U.S. presidency. The suit further includes multiple text exchanges between the two, showing how Perry made several sexual remarks and propositions over the years. Dixon claims Perry 'held direct control over his employment, compensation, and creative opportunities.' In his early days, Perry reportedly said his part, although small, could grow bigger, setting up what Dixon now describes as a 'quid pro quo' (do this for me, I'll do that for you) situation. Also read: 'Get up and go on with your life': Madea (Tyler Perry) 'Once the object of his desire was hooked, Tyler Perry would then put them in fear of losing it all unless they engaged in Mr. Perry's perverted desire for sexual gratification. Mr. Perry would easily 'kill off' a character in a show of an actor who failed to indulge Perry's sexual fantasies,' an excerpt of the filing read. In January 2021, Dixon says Perry invited him to his Atlanta home. They had drinks, and Perry reportedly offered him a guest room for the night. That same night, Dixon claimed he rejected his sexual advances. Dixon also says he felt trapped. He didn't want to lose his role or upset Perry, so he didn't report the harassment immediately. The lawsuit also details a trip to the Bahamas in October 2020, where Perry allegedly drank too much and assaulted Dixon again. In the lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on June 13, 2025, Dixon is accusing Perry of: assault, retaliation, battery, workplace abuse, and enforcing a coercive and sexually exploitative work environment, asking for damages worth at least $260 million. Also read: Anne Burrell, Food Network chef, found dead at 55 after vanishing from show before her sudden death Perry has denied all the accusations. His lawyer, Matthew Boyd, has slammed the lawsuit as 'fabricated claims of harassment.' In a statement to Variety, he said, 'This is an individual who got close to Tyler Perry for what now appears to be nothing more than setting up a scam.' Boyd said Perry will not give in and that they're confident the case will fall apart. 'But Tyler will not be shaken down, and we are confident these fabricated claims of harassment will fail.'
