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Yahoo
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Drake Laments The 'Other Side Of Gambling,' Revealing Almost $20M Loss: 'So Fried Right Now'
is speaking up about the not-so-glamorous parts of gambling, admitting that he has suffered some big losses. In recent years, the rapper has become the face of gambling following a multi-million-dollar deal with the online Casino company, Stake. However, in an unprecedented move, Drake, who bragged about taking home $40 million just months ago, decided to be relatable to his fans in a recent post. In an Instagram Stories update, the Canadian rapper was transparent with his followers about how much money he bleeds from placing bets. Per PopCrave, he uploaded a screenshot of his records, revealing that he spent a whopping $125 million in a month on just gambling, but ended up with a loss of $8.2 million. Detailed in the image was also a $50 million bet the "Nokia" rapper placed under a week. Unfortunately, he ended up losing $5 million. Another bet of $75 million, placed in a period of two weeks, resulted in a loss of $5 million once again. Although the image doesn't specify the periods of the bet, in total, Drake seems to have lost almost $20 million. "Gotta share the other side of gambling, the rapper candidly wrote alongside the screenshot before adding: "Losses are so fried right now, I hope I can post a big win for you all soon cause I'm the only one that has never seen a max these guys max once a week." Drake's gambling records wasted no time making rounds on the internet, and fans heavily criticized him for his excessive spending. "Wasting 5 million dollars just like that and there are people starving every day," one comment read. "He's obviously not good at picking the right hits, needs to stop gambling," a second fan advised, while another called him a "Certified Loser Boy," a play on his sixth studio album, "Certified Lover Boy." Other concerned fans theorized that the five-time Grammy winner might have a gambling addiction. This user predicted, "What a deadset loser. If Drake keeps this up, he's going to be broke one day." A fifth fan added, "As Kendrick said, bro definitely has gambling problems." Drake's candid revelation comes a month after he blamed his fellow Canadian, Justin Bieber, for losing a million dollars. As The Blast reported, the "God's Plan" rapper placed a $1 million bet on the Toronto Maple Leafs to defeat the Florida Panthers in May 2025. Unfortunately, luck wasn't on his side with the Panthers leading 6-1. Rather than take responsibility for his poor predictions, Drake pointed accusing fingers at Bieber. He claimed that the "Baby" singer's surprise appearance at the game brought bad luck. In an Instagram Stories update, he simply wrote, "Bieber curse." The 38-year-old placed two separate bets totaling $1.25 million, with potential earnings exceeding $4.1 million. Although the "Degrassi: The Next Generation" alum has been on a losing streak lately, that hasn't always been the case. Back in March, he opened up about scoring a massive win of $40 million. In a promotional video for Stake, Drake discussed a "crazy" night he had at Dave & Buster's. Recalling how he "hit like eight out of 10 numbers" playing roulette, the rapper said: I think by the end of the night, we had won like 38 million? 40 million? Yeah, $40 million. It's crazy, the craziest night ever gambling for sure. January of 2024, it was crazy. That's not even the word for it." Despite such a grand win, Drake admitted he isn't the most expert gambler he knows in Hollywood, giving credit to Michael Jordan. In the promotional clip, the "One Dance" rapper called the basketball legend a "real-life gambling GOAT (greatest of all time)" because he can "gamble on anything." Drake told the story of beating Jordan at ping-pong during an NBA All-Star weekend, saying the retired athlete "just wouldn't leave the ping-pong table." He then added, "He just kept betting me, like, bands. 10 bands, 20 bands. Just kept betting because he just couldn't stomach the loss, you know? I respect him deeply for his gambling nature."
News18
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Katy Perry's Fan Jumps On Stage, Grabs Her During LIVE Show In Sydney
Published By : Chirag Sehgal IANS Last Updated: Perry's recent interruption follows her interaction with a different fan at the May 17, Las Vegas performance. Singer-songwriter Katy Perry had a shocking moment while performing on stage during her concert tour stop in Sydney. The singer had an unpleasant fan encounter during her performance. In a video posted to X, Perry is seen singing 'Hot N Cold' when she's shocked by a fan who jumps on stage and puts his arm around her, reports 'People' magazine. Katy Perry, 40, quickly walks out of his reach as the man continues to jump before doing the Fortnite dance. Two security personnel appear and wrangle the concertgoer as he attempts to get out of their grasp, making it difficult for them to remove him. As per 'People', the singer acknowledged the situation and told concertgoers, 'Well, there's never going to be another show like this. So just enjoy it, Sydney". As she continued to sing her 2008 breakout hit, the security personnel took the man away from the spotlight to the side stage. Katy Perry reacts to fan storming the stage at her Sydney show:'There's never going to be another show like this so just enjoy it." — Pop Crave (@PopCrave) June 9, 2025 They were then met by two more security personnel, who took hold of him as the first two men forcibly moved him off the stage. Perry's recent interruption follows her interaction with a different fan at the May 17, Las Vegas performance. While introducing her song, 'I'm His, He's Mine', she jokingly accused a concertgoer of DMing her fiance, Orlando Bloom. 'Cute grin. I know why you're here", Perry said in a video shared to social media, adding, 'Listen, if you keep DM'ing my man… Oh, Kyle? I know, I know. You've been doing it for months, ever since the (Play) residency". At that same performance, Perry had yet another eyebrow-raising moment on stage when she experienced a wardrobe malfunction while performing 2012's 'Part of Me'. During the song, Perry ran along the stage's runway while wearing a reflective cone bra. But before she could complete her run, her bra was seen coming undone in a TikTok video, threatening to bring her entire top away from her chest. The singer slowed down and changed her moves to look like a strut so she could play off the wardrobe malfunction. First Published:
Metro
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Katy Perry left stunned after fan storms the stage at her show
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Katy Perry's concert has been disrupted by a fan who managed to jump up on stage and run up to her. Since kicking off her Lifetimes world tour last month, Katy has faced a string of viral moments, including for her 'cringe' dancing, confronting a fan and nearly plunging into a crowd. Now she's again faced a somewhat unsettling moment after one person at her most recent concert took things a little too far and stormed the stage. Katy, 40, is currently performing in Australia, where she's already played two shows in Sydney and one in Melbourne. But on Monday night footage started circulating online showing a man getting up on stage at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney. A clip shared by Pop Crave shows Katy singing her 2008 hit Hot N Cold while standing on one of the circular catwalks in front of the stage that allowed her to get up close with fans.# However, while mid-song and holding a guitar, all a sudden one appears on stage, runs up to her and grabs her shoulder before excitedly jumping up and down. Visibly uncomfortable by the encounter, Katy spun away from the man, saying: 'Well, there's never going to be another show like this, so just enjoy it, Sydney.' Security were then seen trying to drag the man off stage. Soon after Katy exclaimed to the audience: 'What the hell is going on?' Just a few days ago she also faced a near-miss after being suspended by a crane while singing. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video During her set Katy soared over the mosh pit but after the crane tilted unexpectedly, she was briefly left upside down. Realising her risk of plunging headfirst into the sea of people, she was heard exclaiming, 'Oh dear!' However she continued with the song and waved to the arena to assure everyone she was fine. Last month she also narrowly avoided a wardrobe malfunction at a Las Vegas show when her bra snapped. 'Oh, my bra's gonna come off,' she joked, dancing along while calling to her crew for help. More Trending 'Get my bra back on, Patrick,' she said before turning to the audience and joking: 'Sorry, guys, you didn't pay that much.' After massive demand for her shows Down Under, Katy added extra ones, and will now perform a total of 15 in Australia, where she'll be until the end of the month. Katy is set to bring her Lifetimes Tour to the UK later this year, playing concerts in Manchester, Sheffield, Birmingham, and London in October. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Fans of iconic 70s band blast 'awful' biopic casting of Nick Jonas as rock legend MORE: Este Haim reveals ex-boyfriend brutally dumped her over her diabetes MORE: Talking Heads fans feel 'gaslit' after rumoured 50th anniversary announcement is finally revealed
Time of India
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
JK Rowling's magic brought them together; now her views have left them divided: Where do Harry Potter stars stand amid the controversy?
When the Chosen One Chooses a Side — PopCrave (@PopCrave) Emma Watson: A Feminist Witch for All Emma Watson's Instagram post. (Images: Agencies, Instagram) Rupert Grint: The Diplomatic Gryffindor The Silence Breakers: Felton, Fiennes, and Bonham Carter — Variety (@Variety) Jason Isaacs and Evanna Lynch: The Middle Path A World Torn Between Wand and Word In the universe of Harry Potter , lines between good and evil were once clearly drawn. But outside the pages, the reality has become far murkier. At the heart of this divide stands the author of the spellbinding world herself—J.K. Rowling. Once revered as the literary magician behind a generation's childhood, Rowling has since drawn intense criticism for her public stance on transgender issues . And while her pen gave life to Hogwarts, her real-life opinions have stirred the kind of debate no spell could controversy has left the Harry Potter fandom—and its beloved stars—divided. As Rowling's stance grows firmer, so do the varied responses of the actors she once helped catapult into global fame. Their statements reveal a complex dance of gratitude, discomfort, conviction, and conflict. Because while movies may bring books to life, the actors and authors behind them don't always see the world through the same lens. Daniel Radcliffe , forever known as "The Boy Who Lived," has not held back. In 2020, he penned a heartfelt op-ed distancing himself from Rowling's views and affirming, "Transgender women are women." He called out the pain her comments caused, emphasizing the need to listen to medical experts and the lived realities of trans people. In later interview with The Atlantic, he doubled down on his sadness over the divide: "Nothing in my life would have probably happened the way it did without that person... But that doesn't mean you owe the things you truly believe to someone else for your entire life."Emma Watson, never one to stay silent, used her platform to amplify trans voices. Her 2020 statement stood in direct contrast to Rowling's, expressing love and respect for the trans community. Later, at the BAFTAs, she quipped, 'I'm here for all the witches,' a line many took as a clear dig at Rowling. Watson's activism continues to blur the boundary between performer and advocate, as she chooses solidarity over also expressing firm support for trans rights, Rupert Grint has tried to strike a more personal chord. In interviews, he referred to Rowling as an "auntie"—someone he disagrees with, but still holds a complex relationship with. In an interview with The Times, he said, "I liken JK Rowling to an auntie. I don't necessarily agree with everything my auntie says, but she's still my auntie. It's a tricky one."His stance reflects the internal conflict many feel: can you love the art while questioning the artist?Tom Felton, who played the antagonistic Draco Malfoy, was more muted in his response, saying he's not deeply affected by the controversy and choosing to focus on the unifying power of Potter. But Ralph Fiennes, who portrayed Lord Voldemort, came to Rowling's defense with characteristic intensity. According to New York Times, he called the abuse Rowling faced 'disgusting' and insisted that her perspective was not extreme but Bonham Carter, the formidable Bellatrix Lestrange, echoed similar sentiments. As per a report from The Times, she condemned the backlash as 'a load of b***ocks,' suggesting Rowling was a victim of overzealous cancel culture and hinting that envy might be fueling the vitriol. 'She's allowed her opinion,' Bonham Carter said, urging respect for trauma-informed Isaacs (Lucius Malfoy) offered a cautious but thoughtful take—acknowledging differences in views but emphasizing Rowling's extensive charitable work. While talking with Telegraph, he refused to 'stab her in the front or the back' without a personal conversation. Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood), who once stood against Rowling, has since revisited her opinion. She now urges compassion on all sides, admitting she was 'naive' in earlier responses and praising Rowling's support for detransitioners—a controversial but honest Harry Melling, who played the unlikable cousin Dudley Dursley, offered a clear and succinct opinion while talking to the Independent: "Transgender women are women and transgender men are men." A simple statement, delivered without fanfare, but loaded with Harry Potter franchise , once a global beacon of fantasy, is now entangled in a very real-world dilemma—can the creation be separated from the creator? Can childhood heroes still stand tall if they clash with the values of their literary parent?What is unmistakably clear is that movies are not books, and actors are not authors. Each individual carries their own worldview, their own politics, their own truth. And just as Rowling once taught the world to question what lies beneath a surface, this controversy now compels fans and stars alike to reckon with the complex, often uncomfortable intersection of art, identity, and belief.
Economic Times
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
JK Rowling's magic brought them together; now her views have left them divided: Where do Harry Potter stars stand amid the controversy?
When the Chosen One Chooses a Side — PopCrave (@PopCrave) Emma Watson: A Feminist Witch for All Emma Watson's Instagram post. (Images: Agencies, Instagram) Rupert Grint: The Diplomatic Gryffindor The Silence Breakers: Felton, Fiennes, and Bonham Carter — Variety (@Variety) Jason Isaacs and Evanna Lynch: The Middle Path A World Torn Between Wand and Word In the universe of Harry Potter , lines between good and evil were once clearly drawn. But outside the pages, the reality has become far murkier. At the heart of this divide stands the author of the spellbinding world herself—J.K. Rowling. Once revered as the literary magician behind a generation's childhood, Rowling has since drawn intense criticism for her public stance on transgender issues . And while her pen gave life to Hogwarts, her real-life opinions have stirred the kind of debate no spell could controversy has left the Harry Potter fandom—and its beloved stars—divided. As Rowling's stance grows firmer, so do the varied responses of the actors she once helped catapult into global fame. Their statements reveal a complex dance of gratitude, discomfort, conviction, and conflict. Because while movies may bring books to life, the actors and authors behind them don't always see the world through the same lens. Daniel Radcliffe , forever known as "The Boy Who Lived," has not held back. In 2020, he penned a heartfelt op-ed distancing himself from Rowling's views and affirming, "Transgender women are women." He called out the pain her comments caused, emphasizing the need to listen to medical experts and the lived realities of trans people. In later interview with The Atlantic, he doubled down on his sadness over the divide: "Nothing in my life would have probably happened the way it did without that person... But that doesn't mean you owe the things you truly believe to someone else for your entire life."Emma Watson, never one to stay silent, used her platform to amplify trans voices. Her 2020 statement stood in direct contrast to Rowling's, expressing love and respect for the trans community. Later, at the BAFTAs, she quipped, 'I'm here for all the witches,' a line many took as a clear dig at Rowling. Watson's activism continues to blur the boundary between performer and advocate, as she chooses solidarity over also expressing firm support for trans rights, Rupert Grint has tried to strike a more personal chord. In interviews, he referred to Rowling as an "auntie"—someone he disagrees with, but still holds a complex relationship with. In an interview with The Times, he said, "I liken JK Rowling to an auntie. I don't necessarily agree with everything my auntie says, but she's still my auntie. It's a tricky one."His stance reflects the internal conflict many feel: can you love the art while questioning the artist?Tom Felton, who played the antagonistic Draco Malfoy, was more muted in his response, saying he's not deeply affected by the controversy and choosing to focus on the unifying power of Potter. But Ralph Fiennes, who portrayed Lord Voldemort, came to Rowling's defense with characteristic intensity. According to New York Times, he called the abuse Rowling faced 'disgusting' and insisted that her perspective was not extreme but Bonham Carter, the formidable Bellatrix Lestrange, echoed similar sentiments. As per a report from The Times, she condemned the backlash as 'a load of b***ocks,' suggesting Rowling was a victim of overzealous cancel culture and hinting that envy might be fueling the vitriol. 'She's allowed her opinion,' Bonham Carter said, urging respect for trauma-informed Isaacs (Lucius Malfoy) offered a cautious but thoughtful take—acknowledging differences in views but emphasizing Rowling's extensive charitable work. While talking with Telegraph, he refused to 'stab her in the front or the back' without a personal conversation. Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood), who once stood against Rowling, has since revisited her opinion. She now urges compassion on all sides, admitting she was 'naive' in earlier responses and praising Rowling's support for detransitioners—a controversial but honest Harry Melling, who played the unlikable cousin Dudley Dursley, offered a clear and succinct opinion while talking to the Independent: "Transgender women are women and transgender men are men." A simple statement, delivered without fanfare, but loaded with Harry Potter franchise , once a global beacon of fantasy, is now entangled in a very real-world dilemma—can the creation be separated from the creator? Can childhood heroes still stand tall if they clash with the values of their literary parent?What is unmistakably clear is that movies are not books, and actors are not authors. Each individual carries their own worldview, their own politics, their own truth. And just as Rowling once taught the world to question what lies beneath a surface, this controversy now compels fans and stars alike to reckon with the complex, often uncomfortable intersection of art, identity, and belief.
