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Tinashe Claps Back At Lance Armstrong’s Comments About Trans Athletes

July 8, 2023 by newhiphopnews

During a recent episode of Stars on Mars, Lance Armstrong voiced his opinion on trans athletes. The cyclist brought up a podcast he did with Caitlyn Jenner, a trans woman who doesn’t believe trans women should be treated the same as biological women when it comes to sports. They suggested that trans women should not be able to compete in women’s sports at all. The controversial take got him a ton of backlash.

In discussing the incident on the TV series, another contestant on the show, Tinashe clapped back. “To me, I think you just have to care about, if you ‘otherize’ people, it’s not good for their mental health,” she explained. In a confessional, the singer also says she “wasn’t really shocked to hear his opinions.” “I definitely didn’t think that he should be the spokesperson for that,” she explained.

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Tinashe Warns Armstrong Not To “Otherize” People

Armstrong insisted that he’s not trying to exclude trans athletes. “You want to transition? Let’s do it – you have your own category. We’re going to have a whole new division. We’ll celebrate you just like we celebrate everyone else. Let’s go. What’s unfair about that?” he asked. “By the way, I sound like a right-wing lunatic. I’m not,” he explained, “I’m the most liberal person, but from a sporting perspective…”

“You might not agree with me, and I might not agree with you, but that’s ok,” he says in a confessional later, “And there’s a lot of sensitive subjects. It’s not just trans issues and trans in sports, it could be abortion, it could be war, it could be gun violence, anything. Global warming. But if you can’t feel safe to enter into the conversation, then we’ve all lost.” Last month, Armstrong also took the debate to Twitter. “Is there not a world in which one can be supportive of the transgender community and curious about the fairness of Trans athletes in sport yet not be labeled a transphobe or a bigot as we ask questions?,” he asked. Many allies and people in the trans community found his comments transphobic, but he doesn’t appear to be letting up any time soon.

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Lance Armstrong Roasted For Questioning The “Fairness” Of Trans Athletes

June 25, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Lance Armstrong was once the greatest cyclist on the planet. When he won the Tour de France in 1999, he was the first American in nearly a decade to win the race. Then he proceeded to win the next six races in a row. That made him the most dominant rider in the race’s history. However, it all came crashing down when, in 2012, he admitted to prolonged and prolific steroid use throughout his career. His titles were stripped and now he is considered a dark stain on the sport’s history.

Meanwhile, the war against transgender individuals in the United States continues. Per the Trans Legislation Tracker, 590 anti-trans bills have been submitted to 49 state legislatures (shout out to Delaware). These bills fundamentally seek to erase trans people, be it physically or societally. Furthermore, the right wing especially is obsessed with is the issue of trans athletes. Despite victories by trans athletes being so rare that each one warrants its own news cycle, there are those who believe that they are the biggest problem facing women’s sports. It appears that Armstrong is one of these people.

Armstrong Comments On The “Fairness” Of Trans Athletes

Is there not a world in which one can be supportive of the transgender community and curious about the fairness of Trans athletes in sport yet not be labeled a transphobe or a bigot as we ask questions? Do we yet know the answers? And do we even want to know the answers?

— Lance Armstrong (@lancearmstrong) June 25, 2023

In a stunning lack of self-awareness, Armstrong was just “asking questions” about trans athletes. “Is there not a world in which one can be supportive of the transgender community and curious about the fairness of Trans athletes in sport yet not be labeled a transphobe or a bigot as we ask questions? Do we yet know the answers? And do we even want to know the answers?” Once again, for clarification – the success of trans athletes is so minimal that it is essentially insignificant.

However, it was surprising that Armstrong wanted to talk about fairness. After all, it wasn’t a trans athlete who was stripped of 7 Tour de France medals due to rampant cheating. It’s weird that when people are just trying to be themselves, that’s when Armstrong cares about fairness. Social media was in agreement, absolutely roasting Armstrong for the tone-deaf take. Armstrong, predictably, responded by decrying that the art of debate was dead and that “you can’t ask questions anymore”. Follow all the latest sports news here on HotNewHipHop.

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WWE News: Ronda Rousey’s New Show Is A Hit

June 7, 2023 by newhiphopnews

WWE Superstar Ronda Rousey embarked on an interstellar journey, not in reality, but as a part of the new reality television show, Stars on Mars. As the reigning WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion, Rousey’s participation has added a significant appeal to the series.

A Unique Reality Show Concept

Ronda Rousey onstage at Mortal Kombat 11 The Reveal — LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 17: Host Joshua Gray (L) and Ronda Rousey onstage at Mortal Kombat 11: The Reveal on January 17, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Tasia Wells/Getty Images for Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment)

Stars On Mars offers a fresh take on reality shows, presenting celebrities as astronauts preparing to inhabit the red planet. These space pioneers must live, eat, sleep, strategize, and form bonds in a simulated Martian space station. Among the crew, Ronda Rousey stood out, bringing her in-ring flair to an entirely new arena.

WWE News: Impressive Debut Ratings

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Despite airing against the first hour of WWE RAW, Stars On Mars managed to capture the audience’s attention. It was revealed that the premiere episode of the series bagged a commendable 1,323,000 overnight viewers (via FightFans). Moreover, the show secured a 0.24 rating in the coveted 18-49 demographic. The show actually went up against the first hour of WWE RAW on Monday night live, so there was some crossover competition involving ‘Rowdy’ Rousey.

Future Prospects

The initial success of Stars On Mars has raised FOX’s expectations. However, the real challenge lies ahead. Maintaining viewership consistency and audience interest over the coming weeks is crucial. Only time will tell if Ronda Rousey and her fellow celebrities can hold their ground on the TV ratings battleground, just as they have managed to do on their simulated Martian terrain.

The following stars are taking part in the show:

Lance Armstrong
Natasha Leggero
Marshawn Lynch
Christopher Mintz-Plasse
Adam Rippon
Ronda Rousey
Tom Schwartz
Richard Sherman
Tinashe
Porsha Williams Guobadia
Tallulah Willis
Ariel Winter

Stars on Mars is available to watch back on demand now via Fubo TV, Hulu with Live TV, Sling TV and YouTube TV. If you aren’t able to watch the show as it airs, then it can be streamed the next day on Hulu. Keep checking back to HNHH for all of the latest and biggest WWE News!

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