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In an unexpected turn of events that captured social media attention over the weekend, footballer Jorginho found himself in a public dispute with American pop singer Chappell Roan. The former Chelsea and current Flamengo midfielder took to social media to accuse Roan's security guard of speaking "in an extremely aggressive manner" to his stepdaughter and wife at a São Paulo hotel.Jorginho, whose stepdaughter happens to be actress Jude Law's daughter, claimed that his stepdaughter had merely smiled at Roan while walking past the singer's table during breakfast. Without his fans, "you would be nothing," Jorginho stated in a departure from his typically less confrontational public persona.In response, Roan posted a video denying the allegations and clarifying that the security guard in question was not her personal security. The singer explained she was simply sitting at breakfast when the incident allegedly occurred and expressed regret if the mother and child felt uncomfortable. "I do not hate people who are fans of my music. I do not hate children – that is crazy," Roan stated in the video, which was recorded while she was lying in bed.The controversy quickly escalated when Eduardo Cavaliere, the mayor of Rio de Janeiro, announced a ban on Roan performing at the city's annual Todo Mundo festival. "As long as I'm in charge of our city – this young lady @ChappellRoan will never perform at Todo Mundo no Rio!" he declared, while simultaneously inviting Jorginho's stepdaughter as a guest of honor.Quote of the Day came from Pep Guardiola following Manchester City's recent triumph: "I wanted another yellow card, that was the target. If I cannot celebrate against that team with the way we are playing, then when? Emotions are related to the way we are playing. Give me another yellow card, I'm not yet artificial intelligence. I'm a human being and I want to celebrate."

Leonid Radvinsky, the owner of the adult content platform OnlyFans, has passed away at the age of 43 after a prolonged battle with cancer. The company announced his death on Monday, stating that he passed away peacefully.Radvinsky, a Ukrainian-American billionaire, had a net worth of about $3.8 billion as of May 2025. He acquired OnlyFans' parent company, Fenix International Limited, in 2018 and served as the company's director and majority shareholder. Born in Odesa, he grew up in Chicago and studied economics at Northwestern University.According to reports, Radvinsky began running pornography sites as a teenager. OnlyFans, founded in 2016, is best known for allowing adult film actors and sex workers to monetize their content through a subscription-based model. The company typically takes a 20% cut of payments, leaving creators with 80% of the revenue.In recent months, Radvinsky had been in talks to sell a 60% stake in OnlyFans in a deal that would have valued the company at around $8 billion. He had moved his ownership to a trust in 2024. OnlyFans has faced controversy, including a 2024 Reuters investigation that reported on women who claimed to have been sexually enslaved to make money from the site.Despite efforts to expand beyond sexually explicit content, pornographic material remains OnlyFans' best-known product. The platform has been used by various creators, including Olympians and teachers, who have turned to the site as a way to supplement their income.

Jenni Murray, a trailblazing broadcaster and longest-serving presenter of Woman's Hour, has died at the age of 75. Murray brought a unique calm authority to the BBC Radio 4 weekday show for an impressive 33 years, transforming it into a platform for discussing subjects such as the menopause, domestic violence, genital mutilation, and sexual politics.Under Murray's tenure, which began in 1987, Woman's Hour evolved significantly from its origins in 1946 as a program focused on cooking, cleaning tips, and romantic serials. By the time Murray took over, the show had become a sisterhood of the airwaves, as described by the Sunday Times in 1996.Murray was renowned for her fearless and thoughtful questioning of guests, which included politicians, film stars, authors, poets, chefs, gardeners, lawyers, and anxious parents. One notable interview was with Margaret Thatcher in 1990, where Murray exposed the ideological differences between the feminist approach and Thatcher's views on childcare and gender equality.Murray also conducted incisive interviews with other prominent figures, including Edwina Currie, who revealed her affair with John Major, and Tessa Jowell, discussing her financial decisions. Her conversations were marked by a flair for the dramatic and a deep empathy for her guests.Throughout her career, Murray was not without controversy. In 2017, she faced backlash for an article she wrote questioning the use of the term 'real woman' by trans individuals. The BBC subsequently warned her about maintaining impartiality on controversial topics.Murray's contributions to broadcasting were widely recognized. She was awarded an OBE in 1999 and a dame in 2011. Woman's Hour won the Television and Radio Industries Club's award for best radio program in 2004, and Murray received two Sony awards in 2010 and 2011.Murray's legacy extends beyond her broadcasting career. She was a champion of women's rights and a prolific author, writing several books, including her memoirs and a history of women's suffrage.