The Fighter, a boxing movie based on the true story of welterweight champion Micky Ward, played by Mark Wahlberg, opens this weekend. In the movie, Christian Bale plays Dickie Ecklund, Ward’s brother and trainer, a former boxer himself turned high-energy crackhead. For the part, Bale lost lots of weight and hair, and does the sort of attention-grabbing actor-ing that gets a guy Oscar buzz. But how does he compare to the real Dick Ecklund? Read More...
Lil Durk burst onto the scene a few years ago, shaking rap up with his unique style and early collaborative efforts. Once he got a verse on a Drake song, 2020's "Laugh Now, Cry Later," it's been off to the races with the young rapper. Now, he's sitting pretty with a Certified Platinum record for "All My Life," a song from his 2023 album Almost Healed. This is Lil Durk's first Platinum song as the featured artist. Read More...
Joe Rogan undeniably wields a profound influence over a vast multitude of people, and among those touched by his mentorship is the former UFC heavyweight fighter, Brendan Schaub. Beyond their UFC connections, Rogan and Schaub have forged a deep companionship outside the octagon. This bond is exemplified by Schaub’s frequent appearances on ‘The Joe Rogan Experience,’ where their camaraderie shines. Joe Rogan and Brendan Schaub often shoot the breeze on their popular podcast, exchanging witty banter and cracking jokes like old pals. Read More...