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Anthony Davis is the latest Lakers player to get hit with the injury bug as he will now have to miss at least four weeks with an MCL injury. This is not what the Lakers wanted to hear, and at this point, it remains to be seen whether or not Davis will really come back at the end of those four weeks. He is an injury prone player, and his performances this year have led us to believe that his head might not be in the game right now.

Last night, the Lakers lost yet another game, this time to the Chicago Bulls. Russell Westbrook dropped 20 points, and afterward, he spoke to reporters about Davis and what the big man’s absence will mean for the team going forward. As you can imagine, the Lakers are a bit worried.

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“It’s tough. Anytime you see somebody go down, they gotta miss some time, especially from the game that they love to play. It’s tough,” Westbrook said via ClutchPoints. “I’ve been there and I understand just the emotional state. Just try to keep uplifting him, staying positive, talking to him. Making sure he’s trying to win each day so he can get back healthy.” Westbrook then went on to talk about how he has had to take on an increased work load and how it’s something he will continue to do for as long as the Lakers need him to.

The Lakers are desperately trying to hang on in the Western Conference, and while the conference isn’t even that strong this year, the Lakers cannot manage to remain consistent. Only time will tell whether or not they can get it together.

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Chicago rapper Lil Durk and his longtime partner India Royale got engaged this weekend during a concert in the rapper’s hometown. The “Lion Eyes” artist got down on one knee in front of the entire crowd and India happily said yes, marking an exciting moment for everybody in attendance. India proceeded to remember the incredible moment by posting photos on Instagram.

“I said ‘Yes.’ #issafiancé,” wrote India on Instagram, sharing a gallery of pictures, including the moment Durk got down on one knee, another of the stunningly beautiful ring, and more. She also shared a second post from the backstage area, including multiple shots of herself and her kids with Durk, captioning it, “The Banks.”

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India and Durk have received love from Lil Baby, Jayda Cheaves, Tink, Ella Bands, Lira Galore, the City Girls, Coi Leray, Monica, and more.

The couple has been together for years, and Durk often sings about his love for India in his music. He’s devoted countless love songs to his now-fiancée and despite their ups and downs being publicized, fans are overjoyed about their engagement, thinking that Durk “set the standard” with his proposal.

Check out all of the amazing photos and videos from Lil Durk and India Royale’s engagement below. Congratulations to the happy couple.

Carmelo Anthony has had plenty of ups and downs throughout his NBA career. Just a couple of years ago, people were declaring him as washed, and there was this growing sense that he just wasn’t going to be effective anymore. That has all changed, as now, Melo is an integral part of the Lakers’ depth.

Having said that, Anthony is the perfect person to talk about Isaiah Thomas and his recent resurgence on the Lakers. After being signed by the Lakers to a 10-day contract, Thomas has been able to shine thanks to a pair of 19-point and 13-point performances. For instance, you can see in the clip below that Thomas has been putting in work on the floor.

While speaking to Michael Corvo of ClutchPoints, Melo explained just how much relates to what Thomas has been through over these past few years.

“It’s something that I can relate to,” Melo said. “I know the feeling of believing in yourself when everybody counts you out. I know that. Him standing on what he believes in and believing in his game, believing in his talent, his skill, and what he can do. I was out a damn near year and a half. It’s still the same mentality that we go through. The same mindset. At times, it gets stressful, I’m sure you want to get down on yourself. As you can see, he was prepared for whatever moment. I’m just happy he’s back in the league. It just so happens to be with us.”

While the Lakers ended up losing last night, there is no denying that IT’s presence is a beacon of light right now. Hopefully, his play is enough to garner a deal with the Lakers that goes beyond the 10 days.

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, and Leonard Fournette to injuries during Tom Brady’s first shutout loss since 2006 on Sunday night against the New Orleans Saints.

Godwin suffered a knee injury in the second quarter following a brutal collision with Saints safety P.J. Williams. Evans injured his hamstring after making a third-down catch against New Orleans cornerback Marshon Lattimore.

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Fournette injured his own hamstring in the third quarter and was helped back to the locker room by two trainers.

The Saints’ defense came up huge in the win for New Orleans, keeping the pressure on Brady throughout the game. Cameron Jordan finished with two sacks.

Brady’s last shutout loss came in Week 14 of the 2006 season against the Miami Dolphins.

“We’ve got to get a lot better, got to get back to work,” Brady said after the game. “There’s a lot of football left and see if we can go get a win next week.”

The Bucs were without receivers Antonio Brown and Breshad Perriman who were also held out of the game.

The Buccaneers went on to lose the game 9-0. They are now 10-4 on the season, sitting at first place in the NFC South. The Saints now move to 7-7 and in second place in the division.

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Leonardo DiCaprio says he dove into a frozen lake to save his huskies while filming a scene for Adam McKay’s upcoming film, Don’t Look Up. DiCaprio and his costars, Jennifer Lawrence and Jonah Hill, recalled the incident during a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly for Around the Table.

“Basically, they both fell on a frozen lake,” DiCaprio told Lawrence, Hill, Meryl Streep, and Tyler Perry. “I didn’t understand what you do in a frozen lake.”

Lawrence chimed in: “One of the dogs fell in, he jumped into the frozen lake to save the dog and as soon as he pushed the one dog out of the pond, the other one jumped in.”

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DiCaprio added: “The other one started licking the one that was drowning, and then we all were in the frozen lake together.”

“And I’m sure you guys are all wondering, I was too—he immediately got naked in the car,” Lawrence joked.

Don’t Look Up follows two astronomers, played by DiCaprio and Lawrence, who race to warn mankind of an approaching comet that will destroy the planet.

The film is in theaters now and arrives on Netflix on December 24.

Check out DiCaprio and Lawrence’s interview on EW’s Around the Table here.

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Yung Bleu elaborated on why he wasn’t happy with his performance in Chicago, over the weekend, during a live stream on Instagram. The “You’re Mines Still” rapper explained that he had to use another DJ on last-minute notice on top of dealing with other technical issues.

Bleu added that he is not new to doing arena shows and in ten more years, fans will still be able to see him perform.

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On Twitter, Saturday, Bleu admitted that he’s been in a “really dark space” as of late.

“I thank everybody that gave they voice to uplift me today,” he wrote. “I been in a really dark space having so much success this year it May seem everything fine but nobody know what I go thru outside of music it really just weighed on me today. I needed those words sometime I feel depressed.”

In a since-deleted post, Bleu also described the concert as his “worst show ever,” and admitted he felt like he “lost 10,000 fans at one time.”

Last week, Bleu released a new five-track EP titled, No, I’m Not Ok, featuring R&B icon Monica.

Check out Bleu’s recent posts on social media below.

Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson were spotted at a local movie theater in Staten Island to check out the new film, Spider-Man: No Way Home, on Saturday. At the theater, a fan troll Kardashian by telling her that her ex, Kanye West, is “way better.”

“Yo, Kim, Kanye’s way better. I’m not even gonna hold you,” the fan shouted in a video circulating online.

Kardashian doesn’t respond to the fan and storms past them.

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In other pictures from the night, Kardashian is seen with Davidson. The two have been dating since at least October when they were first photographed together holding hands publically.

People recently reported that a source close to the couple says Davidson is “so into her and is always ‘my girl’ this and ‘my girl’ that.”

“He’s exactly what Kim needed after her divorce—someone to make her laugh and just have a fun time with,” they added. “The end of her marriage was a very dark time for her and Pete has been the best antidote.”

Kardashian and West broke things off back in February 2021 after being together since 2012. In the time since, West has tried to win her back.

Check out the fan’s interaction with Kardashian below.

NFL running back Le’Veon Bell challenged Jake Paul to a fight on Twitter, Sunday, after Paul’s knockout win over Tyron Woodley. Bell says its time for Paul to take on somebody who knows how to box.

“@jakepaul fight me, stop tryna fight ppl who can’t box,” he wrote, adding in more tweets, “I’m tired of watching him out box ppl who don’t even wanna box…if he wanna boxing match, a real one, he’d fight me…period, stop fightin small dudes who can’t box… he won’t tho cuz I’m 29, I’m actually his size, an athletic background, & been boxing just as long as he has…”

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In response, Paul told Bell to try taking on Woodley first.

“Aye @TWooodley this clown saying you can’t box,” Paul replied. “How about you show him as part of the next MVP event? Tyron would drop you faster than the Ravens!!”

Woodley also clapped back at Bell: “Cause I made one mistake you think it’s sweet? Don’t get it fucked up homeboy.”

Paul has now beaten Woodley twice, once by split decision back in August, and once by knockout on Saturday night.

Check out the back and forth on Twitter below.

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The Denver Broncos have announced that quarterback Teddy Bridgewater will remain in a local hospital overnight for further evaluation after suffering a scary head injury during the team’s 15-10 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.

The team revealed in a statement on Twitter: “QB Teddy Bridgewater will stay at the hospital overnight for further evaluation, but so far everything has checked out well, per Coach Fangio.”

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Bridgewater was injured while diving for a first down during the third quarter. After his helmet collided with the ground, the 29-year-old quarterback lay motionless. The Broncos’ medical staff assisted Bridgewater onto a stretcher and carted him off the field.

They later announced that he had regained movement in all of his extremities, but had been taken to the hospital as a precaution.

From then on, the team’s 2019 second-round draft pick, Drew Lock, filled in for Bridgewater, finishing with 88 yards and one touchdown.

Bridgewater is in the midst of one of his best seasons in the NFL. Through his first 13 games with the Broncos, he’s tossed for 2,954 yards, 18 touchdowns, and only 7 interceptions. He’s added two scores on the ground as well.

Earlier this year, Bridgewater suffered a concussion but did not miss any games.

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Jennifer Lopez says reports that she is upset with Ben Affleck for his recent comments regarding Jennifer Garner are false. Affleck had blamed his struggles with alcoholism on his past relationship with Garner saying that “part of why I started drinking was because I was trapped.”

“This story is simply not true,” Lopez said in a statement provided to People. “It is not how I feel.”

“I couldn’t have more respect for Ben as a father, a co-parent, and a person,” she added.

Affleck’s controversial comments were taken from a broader interview on The Howard Stern Show, from Tuesday, Dec. 14.

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Affleck later clarified during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! saying that he “would never want my kids to think I would ever say a bad word about their mom.”

“I know people do this, and I get it,” Affleck told Kimmel. “Me, I’m happy to be sad Batman, I’m happy to be Dunkin Donuts and the memes, I understand you have to get married to Jimmy Kimmel sometimes. But really, like, if it’s about my kids I gotta just draw a line and be really clear, that’s not true.”

Check out Affleck’s conversation with Kimmel below.

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