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Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady has regretted his participation in the Netflix Is A Joke Festival: G.R.O.A.T – The Greatest Roast Of All Time; the greatest live-streamed roast. He stressed the considerably negative impact of this event on his children.

Tom Brady Admits Roast Jokes 'Affected My Kids' | Click to read more 👇 https://t.co/Lvw1B61GbH

— TMZ (@TMZ) May 14, 2024

The event was characterized by an endless stream of jokes mocking Brady‘s career, personal life and recent divorce. Although he initially found the evening amusing, the former star quarterback was shocked by the reception of the jokes by his family, and his children in particular.

Brady mentioned in an interview that he generally appreciated being joked about and found the jokes hilarious, but that the event had a negative impact on his children. He said he would never participate in such an event again, because of the effect it had on the most important people in his life.

The Brady clan, including his children, felt uncomfortable, not least because of some very personal jokes. His ex-wife, Gisele Bündchen, reportedly found several references distasteful, particularly those highlighting her relationship and her divorce from the athlete.

Tom Brady said that the experience had made him reflect on his role as a parent, on his naivety and on how the disclosure of private information can have repercussions, even in the most unexpected situations such as a comedy show.

Stormy Daniels, the adult film actress and Donald Trump’s short-lived ex-mistress, shared explicit details of her intimate interactions with the former president during her two consecutive days of testimony, at the former US president’s criminal trial.

Now we learn that for security concerns, she was afforded heightened security and even wore a bulletproof vest on the sidelines of her testimony!

Clark Brewster, Daniels’ lawyer, expressed deep concern about his client’s safety during his trip to New York for the trial of the former American president. In an interview with CNN’s Anderson Cooper, Brewster clarified that Stormy Daniels ‘ fears were not due to fear of testifying, but rather were motivated by the potential danger posed by some of the ex-president’s extremist supporters.

According to the lawyer, his client wore a bulletproof vest every day until she arrived in court, underscoring the level of threat she perceived. In addition to providing numerous details of her intimate interactions with the accused, Stormy Daniels made clear her dislike for Trump during her testimony.

Recall that Trump is accused of attempting to influence the outcome of the 2016 presidential election. The case against him centers on allegations that he instructed his lawyer, Michael Cohen, to pay $130,000 to the adult film actress in order to conceal information about their relationship. This payment was allegedly made through false entries in his business records, during 2017.

Donald Trump has denied all 34 charges of document falsification, repeatedly claiming that the case is political in nature.

The trial is still ongoing.

Magician David Copperfield, now 67, faces serious allegations from 16 women, who claim to have been victims of sexual misconduct in alleged incidents spanning more than 30 years.

Magician David Copperfield accused of sexual misconduct by 16 women: Many underage, some allegedly drugged https://t.co/WBTsnuK3up pic.twitter.com/4F2d7xnia1

— Page Six (@PageSix) May 15, 2024

These disturbing stories were revealed by The Guardian.

Some of the complainants even claim to have been drugged, and more than half of the alleged victims say they were teenagers at the time of the alleged abuse.

Revealed: Magician David Copperfield accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women https://t.co/FSTbSRDXIl

— The Guardian (@guardian) May 15, 2024

The British newspaper is said to have scrutinized these allegations, using interviews with over a hundred people, as well as court and police records.

David Copperfield has faced several accusations of inappropriate sexual behavior in the past. One notable case involved a former Miss Washington USA, Lacey Carroll, who in 2007 accused Copperfield of sexually assaulting her on his private island in the Bahamas. The FBI investigated, but no charges were brought due to a lack of evidence and inconsistencies in Carroll‘s statements.

In 2018, Copperfield was again accused of inappropriate sexual behavior, but this time by a former model, Brittney Lewis, who claimed he drugged and assaulted her in 1988. At the time, she was just 17. Copperfield denied the accusations.

Copperfield ‘s spokesman responded to the new accusations by saying that the magician would consider his legal options. He also stressed the importance of differentiating between cases of real abuse and those he deems unfounded.

These recurring controversies have already tarnished Copperfield ‘s reputation in recent years.

Kelly Clarkson has cleared up rumors about the drug that helped her achieve her new figure, denying the use of popular and controversial brands such asOzempic. In a recent episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, she and Whoopi Goldberg shared their experiences with new weight-loss treatments.

Kelly Clarkson Says Weight Loss Is a Result of Prescription Medication: 'Everybody Thinks It's Ozempic, It's Not' pic.twitter.com/tTvh2YWZWu

— People (@people) May 14, 2024

While Whoopi Goldberg talked about her use of Mounjaro, an anti-diabetic drug also prescribed for weight loss likeOzempic, Kelly Clarkson was keen to clarify assumptions about her own weight-loss regime.

Kelly Clarkson clarified that the treatment she uses for weight loss is notOzempic, contrary to what many believe. She specified that it’s a totally different treatment, which she says has yet to be named. During the show, she explained that her choice was prompted by a diagnosis of pre-diabetes and worrying blood test results, stressing that her treatment stands out from other popular options.

Both celebrities shared their struggles with their weight and their relief at finally having found a solution to this very real health problem. Whoopi Goldberg made a humorous remark about looking younger thanks to her weight loss.

The singer and presenter also mentioned that she has changed her lifestyle by adopting a high-protein diet. Now living in New York, the star stressed the importance of walking daily.

More and more celebrities, such as Boy George, Kelly Osbourne and Oprah Winfrey, are sharing their successes with these new treatments.

Melinda French Gates, former wife of Bill Gates and a well-known figure in global philanthropy, has decided to step down from her position at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. She will step down from her role as co-chair on June 7 to devote herself to philanthropy.

Melinda French Gates announces that she is resigning from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation https://t.co/esYlzMpDXY

— CNN (@CNN) May 13, 2024

Separated from the Microsoft founder for three years, Melinda French Gates shared in an emotional Instagram post her pride in the achievements of the Bill Gates Foundation she founded. Gates hailed the Foundation’s role as a global leader in the fight against inequality, and expressed her gratitude to the entire team and its partners around the world.

Gates said she had not taken the decision lightly, and expressed her enthusiasm for the work ahead, which will focus on families and women. She will have $12.5 billion, as part of an agreement with her ex-husband, to fund her efforts. Projects are expected to be announced shortly.

Bill Gates regrets his departure, but expressed confidence in the future impact of his philanthropic efforts. He also reaffirmed his determination to continue his foundation’s multi-faceted global strategies to improve people’s lives.

The Gates Foundation, which was established in 2000, has disbursed a staggering $76.6 billion since December 31, 2023. This makes it one of the world’s largest charitable organizations. The foundation has also played a major role in global health and development initiatives.

In addition to his contribution to the Foundation, French Gates founded Pivotal Ventures in 2015, an organization dedicated to creating professional opportunities, particularly in the technology sector, for minorities and women in the United States. The organization also works with women wishing to advance in politics. It also supports the creation of a modern care system for families, so that they can earn a better living while caring for themselves or their loved ones. These initiatives are a strong testimony to her commitment to empowering under-represented groups and promoting gender equality.

Bill and Melinda Gates’ philanthropic impact remains profound, even though their marriage of almost 30 years ended in divorce in 2021.

The big city of New York isn’t exactly safe… even in broad daylight.

According to the New York Post, 66-year-old actor Steve Buscemi was attacked in broad daylight in Manhattan.

Following the attack, the assailant fled the scene, but his whereabouts remain unknown. The attacker is believed to be a man with a beard, wearing a baseball cap, a blue sweater and black pants.

‘Boardwalk Empire’ star Steve Buscemi punched by maniac in random NYC attack https://t.co/e8ZnXpZ1y4 pic.twitter.com/JYbi8BxGDF

— New York Post (@nypost) May 13, 2024

The Boardwalk Empire actor eventually escaped with swelling to his face and left eye. He was taken to hospital for treatment and to check his general condition.

According to the same source, this actor would be the second from the Boardwalk Empire series to have been attacked for no reason in the streets of New York in 2024, as actor Michael Stuhbarg was allegedly rocked in the back of the neck while running!

Steve Buscemi is a beloved figure among NewYorkers… he’s a former FDNY firefighter!