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PEOPLE ARE ANGRY AT CORRINA KOPF AFTER PAYING $25 FOR HER ONLYFANS PAGE THAT’S FILLED WITH PICTURES FROM HER INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT
Popular YouTuber Corrina Kopf is catching heat on the Internet after reposting Instagram pictures after having people pay for her newly opened OnlyFans account. Earlier this week, the 25-year-old Internet personality who boasts over 5.7 million followers on Instagram went viral after joining the subscription website. After paying the $25 fee to sign up for Kopf’s Only Fans account many felt they were ripped off when they noticed she was reusing pictures from her Instagram page. Kopf defended her decision to repost Instagram pictures on her $25 a month OnlyFans page. Despite the backlash, Kopf appears to brag about making a ton of money from her new subscribers.
[SOURCE: brobible.com / ENGAGEMENT: 11.92%]
DENMARK’S CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN STABLE AFTER COLLAPSING, RECEIVING CPR IN EURO 2020 GAME WITH FINLAND
Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen was taken to a hospital Saturday after collapsing on the field during a match at the European Championship, leading to the game being suspended for more than 90 minutes. UEFA said Eriksen has been stabilized, and the Danish federation wrote on Twitter on Saturday night that he was awake then released another statement on Sunday morning which said: “We have spoken to Christian Eriksen, who has sent his greetings to his teammates. His condition is stable, and he continues to be hospitalised for further examination.” Danish football federation director Peter Moeller said Eriksen got a “heart massage” while being treated on the field. The Euro 2020 match between Denmark and Finland had been halted in the 43rd minute with the score 0-0. It resumed at 8:30 p.m. local time and Finland eventually won 1-0, with Eriksen named man of the match. UEFA said both teams had held an emergency meeting before deciding to continue playing. The players came back out onto the field to a huge ovation as they started warming up for a second time. Mathias Jensen replaced Eriksen in the Denmark lineup. Only a few minutes were played before a shorter-than-normal half-time break. Eriksen was given urgent medical attention on the field for about 10 minutes after collapsing near the end of the first half. He was then carried off on a stretcher. UEFA then announced the game had been suspended “due to a medical emergency.” Eriksen had just played a short pass when he fell facedown onto the ground. His teammates immediately gestured for help and medics rushed onto the field. Eriksen was given chest compressions as his Denmark teammates stood around him in a shielding wall for privacy. Eriksen’s partner, Sabrina Kvist Jensen, went onto the field and was comforted by Denmark captain Simon Kjaer and goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel. The Finland players huddled by their bench and eventually walked off the field, as did the referees, while the Inter Milan midfielder was still getting treatment. Eriksen was eventually carried off to a loud ovation, with his teammates walking next to the stretcher. As the fans in the stadium were waiting for updates, Finland supporters started chanting “Christian,” which was then answered by the Danish fans shouting “Eriksen.”
[SOURCE: espn.com / ENGAGEMENT: 10.52%]
AT LEAST 12 KILLED IN HUGE GAS EXPLOSION IN CENTRAL CHINESE CITY
At least 12 people were killed in a huge gas explosion in central China on Sunday, state media reported. The blast took place at about 6:30 a.m. local time in the Zhangwan district of Shiyan city, in Hubei province, according to local authorities. Authorities have rescued 138 from the area, including 37 with serious injuries, according to state-run news outlet CCTV, quoting local officials. The city’s municipal office initially said “many” people were trapped after the incident. Images circulating on social media, which appeared to be from the scene, showed rescue workers in orange jumpsuits working through the wreckage of flattened houses. The cause of the accident is under investigation, according to the city government, which said on Chinese microblogging platform Weibo that it is organizing rescue efforts.
[SOURCE: cnn.com / ENGAGEMENT: 4.98%]
ALEX RODRIGUEZ REUNITES WITH EX-WIFE CYNTHIA FOR SWEATY WORKOUT AS JENNIFER LOPEZ’S RELATIONSHIP WITH BEN AFFLECK HEATS UP
Alex Rodriguez is showing Jennifer Lopez she’s not the only one who can reunite with an ex following their breakup. The 45-year-old former Yankee took to social media to share his sweaty weekend workout, and his gym partner had a very familiar face. J Lo used to be A-Rod’s fitness foe, but he swapped her out on Friday for his ex-wife, Cynthia Scurtis. The MLB host surprised everyone when Cynthia — who he divorced in 2008 — popped up on his Instagram Stories to kick off the weekend. The former duo seemed to be extremely close in the video A-Rod shared showing Cynthia wrapping his knee with ice. He even took a playful jab at his ex-wife in the caption. “Cynthia is a world class Mommy to our girls … wrapping ice – though?!?!?! LOL,” he wrote over the vide. A-Rod and Cynthia share two daughters — Natasha, 16, and Ella, 13. The exes smiled sweetly in the sweaty selfie fresh off a workout. While A-Rod documented his hangout with his ex-wife, it’s not what you think. The guy smiling alongside them in the gym selfie is actually Cynthia’s husband, Miami real estate agent, Angel Nicolas. While A-Rod made a splash with his ex, J Lo clearly wasn’t sweating her former fiancé. On Friday, Ben Affleck was spotted revving his engine while riding his motorcycle to the Love Don’t Cost a Thing singer’s Los Angeles home. Just one day prior, J Lo was caught wearing the Argo actor’s flannel shirt while jumping on a private plane and jetting out of Miami ahead of their reunion. This comes as rumors continue to swirl that the Hustlers actress is moving out of the Sunshine State for good and in with Affleck. J Lo added more fuel to the fire when she was photographed looking for schools in L.A. for her 13-year-old twins — Max and Emme — near Affleck’s Southern California home. But A-Rod’s not looking to stay behind. The ex-MLB star was spotted looking lonely while shopping for a bachelor pad in Manhattan earlier this month. J Lo and Affleck have been inseparable since she called off her engagement with A-Rod in April. While A-Rod was holding onto hope that he’d win J Lo back, it appears all bets are off now that Bennifer is heating up.
[SOURCE: radaronline.com / ENGAGEMENT: 4.39%]
ADULT FILM STAR DAKOTA SKYE FOUND DEAD AT 27
Dakota Skye, a 27-year-old adult film star, was found dead at her Los Angeles home, according to a family member. Skye, a Tampa Bay native whose real name was Lauren Scott and who also went by the alias “Kota Sky,” was found by her unnamed husband, and her aunt claimed she came from a family with history of addiction. “She died almost exactly two years after her mother, my baby sister’s, death which was caused by addiction and alcoholism,” Linda Arden said in an interview with The Sun. “…”Lauren was a product of a highly dysfunctional family involving drugs, alcohol, physical, emotional, verbal and sexual abuse.” A Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office official told Fox News that Scott’s June 9th death is being investigated and that she was listed as “homeless” during the time of her death. While an autopsy was conducted, officials say the star’s cause of death is pending “further investigation.” Skye’s death comes weeks after she reportedly posed for a topless photo in front of a George Floyd mural, which Instagram users saw as disrespectful. The photo had since been removed and she explained that she was “celebrating BAD cops being checked with abusing there authority against human beings.” Skye reportedly started her career in 2013 and appeared in over 300 films. She won Best New Starlet in 2015 at the AVN Awards.
[SOURCE: complex.com / ENGAGEMENT: 4.34%]
LAMAR ODOM KNOCKS OUT AARON CARTER IN CELEBRITY BOXING MATCH
Lamar Odom is a champion once again — the ex-NBA superstar just KNOCKED OUT Aaron Carter in their Celebrity Boxing match! Carter came out SWINGING … hitting Odom with as many punches as his body could handle … but it was clear from the jump — Odom was in control. The 6’10” Odom and 6’0″ Carter duked it out for 2 rounds at the Showboat Hotel in Atlantic City … but the Lakers champion was gonna have no issue handing the former pop star in the ring. As we previously reported, UFC Hall of Famer Chuck Liddell told us he was gonna let the dudes fight … and that’s exactly what happened — LO and AC were throwing punches left and right. But, ultimately, Carter didn’t have the same luck he had against Shaq … ’cause it was Odom’s hand that was raised at the end of the night. Odom finished Carter in the second round … but it was all love — both guys hugged it out after Aaron went down midway through the second round. The whole event was a party — boxer Paulie Malignaggi, Ice-T and Coco were all on the mic to provide fun commentary … and the other fights on the card provided were a bunch of fun, too! Odom told us before the fight … he was planning to put Carter to sleep … and while he didn’t make that happen, he still came through with the dub. What’s next for Odom?? Dude says he’s down to take another fight … as long as the money’s right.
[SOURCE: tmz.com / ENGAGEMENT: 3.48%]
QUEEN ELIZABETH II ATTENDS TROOPING THE COLOUR CELEBRATION AFTER HOSTING G7 LEADERS
Fresh from charming leaders at the Group of Seven summit, Queen Elizabeth II was back at her residence at Windsor Castle on Saturday to view a military parade to mark her official birthday. The 95-year-old monarch sat on a dais to watch the ceremony that despite ongoing social distancing restrictions did not disappoint on the pomp and pageantry front. If she was tired after meeting G7 leaders, including U.S. President Joe Biden, on Friday evening, it didn’t show. The ceremony is a gift from the Household Division of army regiments, which has a close affinity with the monarch. It featured soldiers who have played an integral role in the COVID-19 response, as well as those who have been serving on military operations. She was seen beaming from ear to ear as the nine planes of the Royal Air Force’s Red Arrows flew past in formation and let loose their red, white and blue smoke. The traditional Trooping the Colour ceremony is normally staged in London and features hundreds of servicemen and women and thousands of spectators. However, for the second year running, that was not possible and it was a slimmed-down affair in the grounds of Windsor Castle, which is around 27 miles (44 kilometers) west of the capital. Dubbed a mini Trooping the Colour, it featured soldiers in ceremonial scarlet coats and bearskin hats. The servicemen and women on parade numbered almost 275, with 70 horses, compared with the 85 soldiers who took part in the ceremony last summer. A small handful of seated guests lined part of the quadrangle — a change from last year when only the military were present. The ceremony originated from traditional preparations for battle. The colors — or flags — were “trooped,” or carried down the lines of soldiers, so they could be seen and recognized in battle. Lieutenant Colonel Guy Stone, who planned the queen’s official birthday celebrations in Windsor Castle’s quadrangle, said he wanted to create a “memorable and uplifting day” for the monarch.
[SOURCE: usatoday.com / ENGAGEMENT: 3.24%]
‘AMERICAN IDOL’S’ DAVID ARCHULETA COMES OUT AS LGBT DURING PRIDE MONTH
David Archuleta — one of “American Idol’s” famous runner-ups throughout its history — just came out as being part of the LGBTQ+ community … which he explains is especially difficult considering his religious upbringing. The ‘AI’ alum — who placed second during the 7th season of ‘Idol,’ losing to David Cook — just shared his truth online, posting a heartfelt IG that revealed he identifies as both bisexual and asexual … even though he says he initially thought he might’ve been gay. David writes, “I came out in 2014 as gay to my family. But then I had similar feelings for both genders so maybe a spectrum of bisexual. Then I also have learned I don’t have too much sexual desires and urges as most people which works I guess because I have a commitment to save myself until marriage.” He goes on to explain asexual seems to, at times, describe him best … while adding he’s doing this to help others who might be in similar situations. Namely, DA says he wants folks who are devoted to their religion and who might also be gay, bi or anything else that they are not alone … as he explains that he comes from a Mormon background himself. Basically, David says you can both be religious and identify as LGBTQ+. He says, “[P]lease consider making room to be more understanding and compassionate to those who are LGBTQIA+, and those who are a part of that community and trying to find that balance with their faith which also is a huge part of their identity like myself.” DA goes on, “I think we can do better as people of faith and Christians, including Latter-day Saints, to listen more to the wrestle between being LGBTQIA+ and a person of faith.” Powerful words from the star singer-songwriter — and it comes at an especially notable time … remember, June is Pride Month.
[SOURCE: tmz.com / ENGAGEMENT: 2.68%]
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