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New York Times
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Men, Where Have You Gone? Please Come Back.
May 17. A warm Saturday night in Wicker Park, a vibrant stretch of Chicago where seven restaurants crowd a single block. Troy and I were having dinner at Mama Delia, one of the quieter spots. The sidewalk patio held five tables: three two-tops, including ours, and a pair pulled together for a group of eight women. At those tables, Troy was the only man. The scene was beautiful — low lights, shared plates, shoulders angled in. The kind of evening people wait for all winter. Still, I found myself watching the crowd as it moved past us: women walking in pairs or alone, dressed with care. At table after table at the nearby restaurants, there was a noticeable absence of men — at least of men seated in what looked like dates. Troy and I have known each other for almost 20 years. We met at Playboy, of all places, back when we were both learning how desire gets packaged, sold and sometimes misunderstood. We stayed close friends, bonded not just by our opinions, but by the effort it takes to stay in someone's life. That night, we made the effort. Still, what I saw unfolding around us felt like something else entirely: a collective shift I couldn't unsee. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Time of India
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Terry Bradshaw bragged about being a ‘sex symbol' with hair in a wild Playboy moment
Terry Bradshaw's 'sex symbol' remark in Playboy interview still turns heads today (Getty Images) Long before Terry Bradshaw became the jovial voice of FOX NFL Sunday, he turned heads in an unexpected place—Playboy magazine. It was 1980, and the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback had already carved his legacy with four Super Bowl titles. Yet, what made headlines back then wasn't a clutch pass or a trophy celebration—it was his surprisingly candid, humorous interview with a publication better known for its models than its football analysis. Terry Bradshaw's playful Playboy moment: Why he once believed he was a national 'sex symbol' Terry Bradshaw, then at the peak of his career, stunned fans by sitting down with Playboy. For a man known for his Christian values, it was a move that blended shock with comedy. At the heart of the interview was a lighthearted conversation about his hair—or the lack of it. He had done commercials for Eva Gabor's wig company in the '70s, so when asked about wearing a toupee, his response was classic Bradshaw. 'Because the people, well, uh… 'cause I love it! I do like to wear it,' he said, explaining how easy it was to clip on. 'I wear it on all the TV shows and my public appearances, stuff like that.' With the same sense of humor that has made him a TV favorite, Bradshaw went on to theatrically fetch his toupee, joking, 'Don't come in. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Thị trường có dấu hiệu suy thoái không? IC Markets Đăng ký Undo I'll just stick it on. Watch me change from an ordinary feller to one of the most brilliant people. Here I go.' Once he returned, posing like a model, he declared, 'Ready or not, here it is. This is what I used to look like before I lost my hair.' When the interviewer commented on how the look must have attracted a lot of women, Bradshaw responded with cheeky confidence: 'Basically.' And when pressed further, he grinned and said, 'Basic quarterback sex symbol.' Despite his self-deprecating humor, Bradshaw admitted that compliments on his bald look were always appreciated. 'That's what my wife tells me [that bald is supposed to be sexy]. And I consider that a tremendous flattery, considering God overlooked me when he gave out looks. He gave it to all my brothers. He overlooked me.' Today, at 76, Bradshaw continues to entertain millions on FOX, often donning his signature flatcap and never missing a beat with his trademark wit. But retirement is creeping closer. Speaking to Mirror U.S. Sports during Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, he admitted he's eyeing the finish line. 'I told my wife before I left the room a while ago, I'm sitting there... I said, 'I've got two years left at FOX. I'm 76. Okay, so it's a young man's game. I get that.'' Bradshaw added, 'If we can get to the next Super Bowl, I'll be 80. That's... I think that's time. 80 years old, that's pushing it!' From quarterback sex symbol to beloved broadcaster, Terry Bradshaw's journey has always been full of surprises—and he might just have one or two more left before he finally hangs up the mic. Also Read: Ed Kelce calls Jason's new pin-up tattoo 'cringeworthy' and 'f—king looney' during New Heights appearance Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
National Post
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- National Post
Ryan Lochte ‘betrayed' Playboy model wife as divorce battle looms: Report
As the divorce proceedings between Ryan Lochte and estranged wife Kayla Rae Reid heat up, one person close to the family claims the former U.S. Olympian betrayed the Playboy model in more ways than one. Article content It appears there was a lot more going under the surface of the seemingly smooth waters. Article content Article content The source, who is close to the family and knows both Kayla and Ryan, revealed some of the couple's deeper problems recently to People. Article content Article content The insider told the outlet that Lochte had forced his wife's hand with his actions. Article content 'He's damaged so much of their marriage and he's broken her heart so many times that she doesn't know if reconciliation is in their future,' the insider said. Article content Article content Lochte dismissed the insider's claim in a statement to People, saying the divorce is 'a difficult and very personal time.' Article content 'Kayla and I both wish to keep this matter private for many reasons, most importantly, to protect our children,' he said. 'For that reason, I also won't be commenting on this matter, or replying to allegations made by third parties.' Article content View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kayla Lochte | Gainesville, FL Realtor 🏡 (@kaylaraereid) Article content Article content The report comes after Reid had asked in divorce proceedings for exclusive use of the couple's marital home. Article content Article content According to court documents obtained by Us Magazine, the former Playboy model has demanded exclusive use of the marital home that she and the 12-time Olympic medallist own in Terrace, Fla. Article content '(Kayla) needs the exclusive use of this home and the contents thereof both now and in the future for herself and the minor children,' the filing reads. Article content Reid also claims in her petition that, during their marriage, the former swimmer took several joint assets and income and used them to purchase other assets – some of which are in his name. Article content '(Those) assets are presently being held by (Ryan) in trust for and for all the benefit of (Kayla), and the court should award to (Kayla) her full interest in said assets,' her filing continued.
South Wales Guardian
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
AI and photo filters lead to people becoming boring-looking
The actress, who stars in forthcoming film The Naked Gun, said she feels 'freedom' in walking a red carpet without make-up on. She told Harper's Bazaar: 'I think that with AI technology and filters, people are becoming kind of boring-looking. I want to challenge beauty norms. I've always been a rebel. 'It's freedom to know you can walk on a red carpet without a stitch of make-up on. I mean, why can't I? Men do it all the time.' Anderson, whose career has been experiencing a resurgence in recent years, appears in The Naked Gun reboot alongside Irish actor Liam Neeson – due to be released this summer. 'It's going to show a different side of me,' she told the magazine. 'I feel every film I do lately is healing various parts of me. And you need a big, messy life to draw from if you want to make these kinds of things interesting.' She went on: 'I love being in a creative space. That's my happy place. I love poetry, film and music, and I feel like I'm just trying to live this part of my life as authentically as possible. 'I don't know what my next incarnation will be, but right now, I want to peel it back. Clean up a little bit and just see: who am I?' Anderson, who was a Playboy model before being propelled to fame in her role as lifeguard CJ Parker in Baywatch in the 1990s, has two sons with ex-husband Tommy Lee. In 2022, her private life was shone under the spotlight once again, with the TV series Pam & Tommy dramatising their whirlwind romance. Anderson made her Broadway debut playing Roxie Hart in the musical Chicago in 2022, and last year she starred in film The Last Showgirl, which led to her being nominated for a Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild award. Anderson, who appears on the cover of the July/August issue of Harper's Bazaar, told the magazine: 'I feel like because I've been given this second chance – not everybody gets one – I get to do it my way.' Harper's Bazaar UK is on sale from June 19.
Leader Live
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
AI and photo filters lead to people becoming boring-looking
The actress, who stars in forthcoming film The Naked Gun, said she feels 'freedom' in walking a red carpet without make-up on. She told Harper's Bazaar: 'I think that with AI technology and filters, people are becoming kind of boring-looking. I want to challenge beauty norms. I've always been a rebel. 'It's freedom to know you can walk on a red carpet without a stitch of make-up on. I mean, why can't I? Men do it all the time.' Anderson, whose career has been experiencing a resurgence in recent years, appears in The Naked Gun reboot alongside Irish actor Liam Neeson – due to be released this summer. 'It's going to show a different side of me,' she told the magazine. 'I feel every film I do lately is healing various parts of me. And you need a big, messy life to draw from if you want to make these kinds of things interesting.' She went on: 'I love being in a creative space. That's my happy place. I love poetry, film and music, and I feel like I'm just trying to live this part of my life as authentically as possible. 'I don't know what my next incarnation will be, but right now, I want to peel it back. Clean up a little bit and just see: who am I?' Anderson, who was a Playboy model before being propelled to fame in her role as lifeguard CJ Parker in Baywatch in the 1990s, has two sons with ex-husband Tommy Lee. In 2022, her private life was shone under the spotlight once again, with the TV series Pam & Tommy dramatising their whirlwind romance. Anderson made her Broadway debut playing Roxie Hart in the musical Chicago in 2022, and last year she starred in film The Last Showgirl, which led to her being nominated for a Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild award. Anderson, who appears on the cover of the July/August issue of Harper's Bazaar, told the magazine: 'I feel like because I've been given this second chance – not everybody gets one – I get to do it my way.' Harper's Bazaar UK is on sale from June 19.
