Men's Journal's Blog, page 152
April 3, 2025
Arsenal FC Announces Reality Dating Show
With reality dating shows like "Love Island," "Love is Blind," and "Temptation Island" thriving in all parts of the world, it seems like Arsenal FC is stepping into the reality dating show business.
This month, the English soccer club announced that it would be hosting an Arsenal-themed dating show called "The Big Match," which will match single supporters of the team through blind dates.
The catch is that instead of conventional date settings, the "dates" in the show will take place in the club's Emirates Stadium home in London.
"Matchdays at Emirates Stadium are a time to connect with the beautiful game – and each other," the team wrote in a promotion on its official website. "It’s for this reason that we’re launching a new dating show that celebrates how a shared love of football can prove a catalyst for an even deeper romance."
"We are calling on our single supporters in the UK to apply to be part of the production, which will involve attending a blind date with a fellow Gooner centred around an Arsenal game."
The club is calling for anyone eligible who wants the "opportunity of meeting your perfect match" to complete an application form. The opportunity is open to all United Kingdom residents over the age of 18. Applications close on April 11.
We'll have to see whether or not any of the Arsenal fans find love united around their favorite football club.
Paul Saladino Unveils Wild 'Treehouse' He Built to 'Live to 120' Years Old
Paul Saladino has become one of the most high-profile physicians due to his unique diet, lifestyle, and rare habits of maintaining a healthy day-to-day routine.
However, his latest video details virtually everything rolled into one, as Saladino gave an up-close look at a home he built in Costa Rica. Although Saladino describes it as nothing more than a "nice treehouse," the home with incredible views and something fresh and unique around every corner is far more than that.
As the 47-year-old revealed immediately to begin the home walkthrough, his view of Costa Rica is nothing short of spectacular. Saladino says he wanted "to see the ocean but be in the jungle."
Saladino built the house to "live to 120" years old, which he captioned on the video. The plethora of health-first approaches highlighted in the walkthrough are noteworthy, and he also explains the reasoning for each unique aspect of his life.
Here are a few of the head-turning topics he touches on:
Saladino uses vinegar or vinegar and baking soda to wash his clothes.He washes his dishes in baking soda and doesn't use traditional cleansers.Saladino typically eats "meat, a little bit of organs, raw dairy, raw milk, honey and fruit."He has all wool rugs and a wool couch, citing that polyester rugs put microplastics into the atmosphere.There's no Wi-Fi at Saladino's house, as he's doing a "no RFs experiment" and wants no RFs in his house.Saladino doesn't use air conditioning as it can get moldy.He has a grounding mat for his bed, which he did by sinking a three-meter copper stake into the ground.Saladino uses silk floss due to chemicals in many losses and also a boars hair toothbrush while brushing his teeth with only water.The entire video is eye-opening, and Saladino's house is filled with a number of things you'd be hard-pressed to find in many other homes.
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Ja Morant's Cold 4-Word Response After Clutch Game-Winner vs. Heat
Ja Morant capped off a monstrous second half with a clutch game-winning shot against the Miami Heat on Thursday, April 3. The Memphis Grizzlies guard was lights out in the final two quarters of the 110-108 victory, finishing with 30 points, five rebounds and three assists on 11-of-22 shooting.
The most impressive part of Morant's final stat line was that he had just three points at halftime, tallying 27 in the second half. Morant and Heat guard Tyler Herro (35 points) went back and forth for much of the second half, showcasing elite scoring abilities.
But in the end, Morant got the last laugh, hitting this shot over Heat center Kel'el Ware:
JA MORANT GAME WINNER 🔥 pic.twitter.com/LpgnaZPEf0
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) April 4, 2025
There's no love lost between Morant and the Heat big man, either, as the 25-year-old guard took a jab at him with a one-liner after being asked about the game-winner.
"A pigeon guarding me"
— New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) April 4, 2025
-– Ja Morant to Taylor Rooks on 7'0" Kel'el Ware after hitting the game winner over him pic.twitter.com/0OqAhgWind
"A pigeon guarding me," Morant said when asked what he saw.
Morant finished explaining the final play with another simple statement that he had to "get a bucket and win the game."
The Grizzlies needed the late-season road victory over Miami badly. Heading into Thursday night, they had dropped four straight games and seven of their previous eight.
Memphis currently sits tied for the No. 6 seed in the Western Conference with the Minnesota Timberwolves at 45-32. While they're just two games back of the No. 3 seed Los Angeles Lakers, another losing skid could drop them to No. 8, as the Grizzlies hold just a half-game edge current eight-seed Los Angeles Clippers.
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Paige Spiranac Refuses to Apologize After 'Showing Off' Her 'Peach'
Golf influencer Paige Spiranac has never been shy about showing off her body on social media, and she's not going to apologize for it – even if she receives criticism from others.
On Tuesday. Spiranac posted a video on social media showing off her new golf bag and getting it all set up.
In the video, she seemingly intentionally turned her back to the camera to give fans a look at her backside.
Help me set up my new golf bag⛳️ pic.twitter.com/Ea1arp7ahZ
— Paige Spiranac (@PaigeSpiranac) April 1, 2025
However, not everyone was all that happy about her "cheeky" display in the video. Shortly after she posted it, one person called her out for displaying her backside to the camera.
"Had to start that second shot with your [behind] on the camera. Real classy Paige," the person wrote.
Spiranac, meanwhile, refused to apologize. In fact, she made it clear that she was indeed showing off her "peach," and she is quite proud of her body transformation after how hard she has been working at the gym and with her diet.
"I went from having my back connect to my thighs to this. It’s not the biggest peach now but I’ve been working harder than I ever have in the gym and also with my diet," Spiranac wrote in a response on social media.
"Heck yeah I’m going to show it off! I’m proud of my body and how hard I’ve been working to achieve my fitness goals," she continued.
This is not the first time that she has defended herself and other women who share their bodies on social media.
"There has been a ton of discussion around female athletes and showing off their bodies,” Spiranac said back in 2022. "People are saying, ‘Stop oversexualizing yourself, you’re taking women back. No one’s going to take you seriously.’ And I think that is a big stinking pile of [expletive]."
Clearly, she has no interest in changing what she posts on social media.
Travis Kelce Has Been Surpassed
Last offseason, Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce signed a new contract with the team that made him the highest-paid tight end in the league – and also the highest-paid tight end of all time. But Kelce no longer holds that title.
On Thursday afternoon, NFL insider Adam Schefter of ESPN reported that star tight end Trey McBride had signed a new contract with the Arizona Cardinals, which made him the highest-paid tight end in the league, surpassing Kelce.
"Arizona Cardinals are making Pro-Bowl TE Trey McBride the highest-paid tight end in NFL history with a four-year, $76 million extension," Schefter reported in a post on X, citing McBride's agents.
"The deal includes $43 million guaranteed and a $19 million average per year, the highest ever for any NFL tight end," Schefter added.
Arizona Cardinals are making Pro-Bowl TE Trey McBride the highest-paid tight end in NFL history with a four-year, $76 million extension, per agents @MSWENSON78 @CJLaBoy @dhendrickson41 of @wassermannfl.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 3, 2025
The deal includes $43 million guaranteed and a $19 million average per year,… pic.twitter.com/Gil0BQKxhq
Kelce's deal, which he signed with the Chiefs last season, paid him an average of $17.1 million per season.
While Kelce has established himself as one of the most dominant and accomplished tight ends in the history of the game, McBride was undeniably more productive than him last season.
Statistically, Kelce had the worst season of his career in 2024, posting career-low stats in every major receiving metric. His production dipped in yards per game, yards per reception, and yards after the catch, and he finished the season with fewer touchdowns than in any season since taking over as a starter.
Meanwhile, McBride had more catches, more yards, more yards per reception, and more yards after the catch. However, he did have one fewer touchdown than Kelce, as he only found the end zone once last season.
Kelce will be back with the Chiefs again next season, where he will have a chance to bounce back from what was a disappointing season with the team, and prove once again that he is the top tight end in the league.
Paul Skenes Breaks His Silence on Livvy Dunne Photos
Pittsburgh Pirates star pitcher Paul Skenes took part in a photoshoot with his social media sensation girlfriend, Olivia "Livvy" Dunne, that went viral on social media this week. But it doesn't sound like he was necessarily excited about the photos going public.
Skenes and Dunne were featured in the cover story for GQ Magazine this month where they opened up about their relationship a little bit. As part of the feature, they also took part in a photoshoot where they posed for a variety of photos in several outfits, including their respective athletic uniforms.
During a recent interview in the Pirates' locker room, Skenes broke his silence as he commented on the photos for the first time since they were published. And it sounds like he's a little worried about what his teammates will say.
“It’s uh, I’m gonna get some flak in the locker room, I know that and I’m not looking forward to that,” Skenes said with a smile in a video shared by CBS Sports.
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But it doesn't sound like he has any real regrets about doing the photoshoot.
“Yeah, I didn’t know what GQ was until the offer came so glad I did it, I think. How’d I look?”
While Dunne certainly values photography and content creation – she's an influencer and content creator, after all – Skenes admits that he doesn't love taking photos. He even admitted in the GQ interview that he doesn't even like taking photos with fans.
“She’s been dealing with all the notoriety and all that longer than I have,” Skenes told GQ. “I view it as, it’s not my job to take pictures with these people, it’s my job to throw, and them wanting to take pictures is getting in the way of that.”
“But she always handles everything very well—she’s very comfortable to be around for other people who come up and ask to talk, that kind of thing.”
“I mean, she never says no to a picture. I say no to them,” he continued.
Southwest Receives Warning After Ending Free Bags
Late last month Southwest Airlines announced a controversial change that left travelers and fans of the airline weary. Southwest announced it decades-old "two bags fly free" policy for checked luggage is coming to an end on May 28.
"For reservations booked and ticketed or changed on or after May 28, 2025, checked baggage fees will apply. We will offer two free checked bags to our Rapid Rewards A-List Preferred Members and Business Select Customers, and one free checked bag to A-List Members and other select Customers. Southwest will credit the first checked bag for Rapid Rewards Credit Cardmembers," the airline said in a statement.
The latest change from the airline drew the ire of travelers, but also has the airline in the crosshairs of credit rating agency Fitch Ratings. Fitch issued a negative ratings outlook for the company following the changes.
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX8 aircraft approaches San Diego International Airport for a landing from Chicago on March 4, 2025 in San Diego, California. It warned “Southwest may shift to a less conservative capital allocation and financial policy, while ongoing strategic changes have the potential to impact its competitive position relative to network carriers.
“Items aimed at improving profitability such as the introduction of bag fees and expiring flight credits risk eroding Southwest’s competitive strengths relative to peers,” Fitch said, via CNBC.
On March 31, 2025, Southwest announced the new Southwest Groups, described in a news release as "a redefined booking and travel management tool for travel decision-makers specializing in group travel."
"Southwest Groups aims to simplify complex and time-consuming processes by empowering the travel arranger with self-service tools to shop, book, place deposits, manage reservations including name changes, and download robust reporting dashboards," the release noted.
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Walmart Is Selling a $528 190-Pound Weight Plate Set for Just $243, and Shoppers Say They Can 'Handle Heavy Use'
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You know what they say: No pain, no gain. If you want to build muscle ahead of beach season, you’ll need to put in some work in the gym—and more specifically, you’ll need to lift some serious weight. If your home gym setup needs to bulk up before you bulk up, Walmart has you covered with big discounts on Smith machines, multi-gyms, and more. Looking for weights? The retailer has those too—a highly rated weight plate set is over half off right now.
The Gikpal 190-Pound 2-Inch Olympic Weight Plates set is on sale for $243, a 54% discount from its normal price of $528. This set has earned stellar reviews from Walmart shoppers—it has over 330 five-star ratings and a near-perfect 4.8-star score, and multiple reviewers praised their “great quality” design and materials.
Gikpal 190-Pound 2-Inch Olympic Weight Plates, $243 (was $528) at Walmart
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This 190-pound set includes four pairs of bumper plates: a 10-pound pair, a 15-pound pair, a 25-pound pair, and a 45-pound pair. These are Olympic weight plates, so they have a 2-inch diameter center hole and will work with any Olympic-sized bar. They’re made from recycled rubber, which makes them easy to grip with your hands when loading and unloading. They also feature durable stainless steel center rings, so they’ll slide smoothly on and off bar ends and will resist dings and scratches.
Walmart shoppers call these Gikpal weights “awesome” and a “great buy.” One shopper really appreciated their use of recycled rubber. “The eco-friendly design is fantastic,” they said, adding that the set is “an amazing complement to my training.”
“The steel hub ensures these plates can handle heavy use,” another shopper wrote. “I'm impressed with their performance.”
Versatile, sturdy, and built to last—these Gikpal weights are exactly what you need to supercharge your home gym workouts, and they’ll work with any existing Olympic-sized equipment you already own. At just $1.27 per pound, they’re a standout deal for weight plates, so don’t miss out: Grab this set today before Walmart pumps the price back up.
Bruce Springsteen Makes Major Announcement
Earlier this week legendary musician Bruce Springsteen teased fans with a post on social media that read, "what was lost has now been found."
Fans immediately flocked to the comments section to suggest new music was on the way. They weren't exactly incorrect, but Springsteen still managed to surprise his fanbase by announced seven new records with a total of 83 songs.
"Seven previously-unheard Bruce Springsteen records will be released for the first time this summer on the widely-rumored and long-anticipated Tracks II: The Lost Albums, coming June 27 via Sony Music," he announced on his website on April 3.
In a statement on his website, Springsteen revealed he's played the music to himself and close friends for years. “I’ve played this music to myself and often close friends for years now. I’m glad you’ll get a chance to finally hear them. I hope you enjoy them," he said.
"I often read about myself in the 1990's as having some lost period or something," Springsteen said in a video posted to his Instagram account on April 3. "And I really, really was working the whole time...During the pandemic, what I did for that period of time was I finished everything I had in my vault. ’The Lost Albums’ were full records, some of them even to the point of being mixed and not released."
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"The Lost Albums will arrive in limited-edition nine LP, seven CD and digital formats — including distinctive packaging for each previously-unreleased record, with a 100-page cloth-bound, hardcover book featuring rare archival photos, liner notes on each lost album from essayist Erik Flannigan and a personal introduction on the project from Springsteen himself. A companion set — “Lost And Found: Selections from The Lost Albums” — will feature 20 highlights from across the collection, also arriving June 27 on two LPs or one CD," Springsteen's website said.
The 20-time Grammy winner isn't riding off into the sunset just yet.
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Nicholas Cage’s Ex Shares Strong Message After Son Sentenced for Assault
Nicholas Cage’s ex-wife, Christina Fulton, shared a strong message with the actor after their son, Weston Coppola Cage, was sentenced for assaulting Fulton, 57.
Weston, 34, reportedly assaulted his mother on April 28, 2024. He was charged with two felony counts of assault with a deadly weapon with force: possible great bodily harm. On Wednesday, April 2, he was ordered by the court to complete a two-year mental health diversion program.
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Following the sentencing, Fulton gave an interview to TMZ in which she unambiguously addressed the Ghost Rider star and their son. "Take care of my son, our son," Fulton told Cage. She said that Weston has yet to apologize or show any sign of regret for the assault, adding that the court has forbidden them from communicating. Nonetheless, she told Weston: “I love you, son.”
At the sentencing, Los Angeles County Judge Enrique Monguia noted (via Rolling Stone), “Mr. Cage does suffer from an eligible mental health disorder. I’m satisfied it was a significant factor in the commission of the charged offenses. It’s obvious he was suffering a breakdown at the time.”
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“He hasn’t felt this good in years,” Weston’s attorney, Michael Goldstein, He’s in a good head space, about to get married. He moved away from the location living in before and is definitely making progress.” Goldstein added that Weston "is appreciative that the court considered his ongoing and responsible rehabilitation efforts and granted mental health diversion as permitted under the Penal Code.
"We also appreciate the hard work and patience extended by the District Attorney’s office,” Goldstein continued. “This incident was clearly the product of a mental health crisis as confirmed by his mother during her comments to the court today. I am confident that Mr. Cage will continue down this path and that the charges will ultimately be dismissed at the conclusion of the diversionary period."
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