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1. Adult Film Star Liam Ellis Suffers Scary Injury During Shoot: ‘It Turned Completely Black’
A drug dealer turned adult film star has suffered a peculiar and particularly painful injury during a shoot. Thirty-four-year-old Liam Ellis revealed to the West Australian that he has ventured into the pornography industry after a life-changing stint in the prison system. Ellis was previously involved in the sale of recreational drugs.
Liam began his life as a drug dealer in an attempt to reconcile tax debt, but the ramifications of the unsanctioned profession piqued his interest in something a bit lewder, but legal — porn. According to Ellis, he’s slept with “hundreds of females.” He claims that he’s lost count.
His new business endeavor seemed to be going smoothly until he suffered a groin injury on set. Apparently, his penis was sprained while filming a more active x-rated scene.
“I didn’t think anything of it at the time, but a while later, it turned completely black. I did some googling and it was pretty obvious I had something called a penile fracture.”
2. Is Meghan Markle Suing ‘South Park’ After Parody Episode?
South Park just raked Meghan Markle and Prince Harry over the coals in their latest episode. The Sussexes were never named but they were painted as disingenuous spotlight hoggers who annoy everyone around them. Now, Meghan Markle is reportedly “upset and overwhelmed” by the roast and she and Harry may even be looking into taking legal action.
Now in its 26th season, South Park is known for roasting everything and everyone, no feelings spared. Its second episode of the season, “The World-Wide Privacy Tour,” clearly is a play on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s latest exploits. The royal couple turned rogue as they fought against oppressive situations in the British Royal household, upsetting many who accused them of being ungrateful and of pursuing a “royal vengeance.”
3. Richard Gere’s Wife Gives Health Update Following Actor’s Hospitalization
Alejandra (Silva) Gere, Richard Gere’s wife, shared an update on the actor’s health, saying that he is recovering and “much better” after being hospitalized with pneumonia during a family trip to Mexico. The Spain-born publicist shared the news on Instagram, saying that the worst of it is luckily over. The family was in Mexico to celebrate her 40th birthday when the 73-year-old actor fell ill.
“I woke up this morning and I saw the news and all your kind and worry messages, he is recovering he is felling [sic] much better today! The worst has already pass! [sic] Thank you all for you sweet messages we really appreciate them! ♥️♥️ #thankyou” she captioned the Instagram post, which was featured a photo of the couple walking hand-in-hand with their son.
4. Ex-Colts Lineman Arrested After Punching Son, Choking Son’s Boyfriend
A former offensive lineman from the Indianapolis Colts was arrested on Tuesday morning in a violent domestic dispute. He has incurred a slew of assault charges for attacking his son and his son’s boyfriend.
In the early-morning hours of Monday, February 20th, authorities were called to the lineman’s home. Battery, strangulation, intimidation, domestic battery, and the use of a firearm were among the charges Staysniak was booked on.
His son, Lucas Staysniak, told authorities that he was parked on the property when his father tried to open the door to his vehicle. When he got the door open, he began attacking Lucas and the other passenger in the car.
5. Brittney Griner Returns to Basketball Court with Phoenix Mercury
Brittney Griner is back on the court playing with the Phoenix Mercury after a hiatus of more than a year. The WNBA player had been detained in Russia on charges of drug smuggling, but was released two months ago and is now practicing with her team.
The Mercury shared three pictures of Griner shooting on Tuesday, featuring her in a black WNBA tank top, matching black and purple shorts over dark purple leggings, and a gold chain. “There she is ,” the team wrote alongside some photos.
