Sex enhancement drugs expose users to cardiovascular diseases- Experts

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April 22, 2021

The usage of sex enhancement drugs has been said by some medical experts to have both positive and negative implications on human health.

Newsmen in Lagos were told that though, the drugs have benefits to human health, their negative implications far outweigh their benefits.

According to reports, sex enhancement drugs also known as “Erectile Dysfunction Medication” are majorly patronised and used by men than women.

Reports also say that Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is the inability to get or keep an erection firm enough to have sexual intercourse.

Commenting, Dr Ayodele Ademola, a Consultant Gynaecologist, said it was not advisable to use sex enhancement drugs, except when it became exceptionally necessary, and must be used under strict medical prescription and supervision.

Ayodele, also the Medical Director, StrongTower Hospital and Advanced Fertility Centre, a Lagos-based private medical facility, said that usage of sex enhancement drugs could cause cardiovascular diseases like hypertension, heart failure and other related diseases.

According to him, there are many instances where people who used sex enhancement drugs ended up losing their lives.

“I have had a situation where two elderly couple who took erectile dysfunction drugs simultaneously had heart attack and died.

“Also, a young man of about 45 years of age, who took an overdose of tramadol with the aim of enhancing his sex performance, also died in the course of having sexual intercourse.

“If anyone has potency problem, it is advisable that such person seeks medical attention, rather than using sex enhancement drugs, because it has many underlying side effects which may result to complete loss of life,” Ayodele said.

The expert, therefore, advised people who have potency problem to avoid self-medication or usage of enhancement drugs, urging them to seek medical attention for proper diagnosis and treatment.

He said that hypertensive, diabetic and aged people were at higher risk to the usage of sex enhancement drugs, advising them to completely avoid using it, saying that they might drop dead in the process.

Contributing, Dr Joseph Akinde, Chairman, Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria (SGON), Lagos Chapter, advised people to desist from abusing drugs with the aim to enhance sexual performance.

Akinde said some people abuse drugs to take excessive amount of it in order to enhance sexual performance, noting that most of the drugs sometimes were not specifically made for potency improvement.

He decried the use of tramadol, intake of excessive alcohol, over-the-counter sex enhancement drugs and other toxicants to boost sexual drive, adding that such approaches were typical drug abuse and could result to more harm than good.

Akinde listed some health implications of over-the-counter male enhancement drugs to include damage to the urethra, permanent difficulty maintaining an erection, permanent problems with urination, penis “fractures” causing bleeding and requiring surgery and dangerous drops in blood pressure.

In his comments, Dr Patrick Omogbohun, a General Physician, urged people to be more conscious of what they eat, saying diet and lifestyle could contribute to potency problem.

Omogbohun, also the Medical Director, MercyWay Medical Centre, Ejigbo, said diets high in saturated fats were linked to heart disease, adding that men with heart disease were more likely to experience erectile dysfunction.

He said changes to diet, exercise, reduction in smoking and alcohol consumption could reduce the risk of developing conditions such as obesity and cardiovascular diseases that could lead to erectile dysfunction.

“Healthy lifestyle habits like getting regular exercise, eating a varied and nutritious diet, maintaining a healthy weight, limiting alcohol consumption and avoiding tobacco use should be maintained,” Omogbohun said.

Also, a General Physician, Dr Tunji Akintade, said that use of sex enhancement drugs for men and women was normal and could increase their bonding.

Akintade advised people with heart challenges to desist from using sex enhancement drugs, saying that such drugs portend dangers, which could be deadly.

He said that such medication could cause their blood pressure to “dangerously drop to low level’’.

The expert also warned people with severe liver impairment or end-stage kidney disease requiring dialysis to avoid sex enhancement products.

He said that continuous use of such medications might lead to chronic fatigue syndrome or erectile dysfunction for men and women.

In his remarks, Dr Adeniyi Adelodun, a Medical Parasitologist, said that the most common side effects of sex enhancement drugs were headaches, upset stomach, nasal congestion, muscle pain, and facial flushing.

Adelodun said that most of these symptoms were relatively mild and go away after few hours.

“ED drugs can make blood pressure to temporarily drop; so, never use them, if you also take medications that contain nitrates.

“Priapism (long-lasting and sometimes painful erection) low blood pressure, if Viagra is taken with certain other medications.

“Cardiovascular problems, such as heart attack, irregular heartbeat or stroke occur mainly in people with heart disease,” he said.

Adelodun said that there was no particular reason for men and women to take it, but based on individual decision.

Also, Dr Olamide Olowoyo, a Consultant Physician and Nephrologist, advised individuals with erectile dysfunction to seek medical help instead of taking concoctions and medications for sexual enhancement.

Olowoyo, who works at the Federal Medical Centre, Ebute Meta in Lagos, said that concoctions or medication to enhance sexual performance could result to unpredictable health hazards.

“We have seen a lot of cases of people, most especially men taking range of products to enhance sexual performance.

“Some take herbal concoctions and dedication without prescription, and this is very worrisome because of the adverse effect on their body.

“For some people it increases their blood pressure, causes angina (chest pain), frack heart attack and for some it affects their kidney because of the toxin and others.

“For the kidney, toxins in these herbal concoctions affect the kidney and shut the kidney down and some of these individuals will have to go for dialysis to flush out this toxin.

“Even, after going through dialysis, due to the injury to the kidney, it can progress to acute kidney diseases.

“In Nigeria, young people are coming down with advanced kidney diseases, because some of them have been taking herbal concoctions for a long time,” she said.

According to her, causes of erectile dysfunction can be hormonal, due to co-morbidities such individuals have or psychological effect.

Olowoyo called for regulation that would help regulate the usage of medication in the country.

“We don’t really enforce regulation for drugs, people can just walk on, and say I want to buy a particular medication and get it over the counter without any prescription from the doctors.

“This is a call for concern that should be tackled urgently,” she said.

Commenting, Mr Remi Gbadebo, a Businessman, said many people used sex enhancement drugs or concoctions, not because they have erectile dysfunction, but to impress their partner(s).

“One of the main reasons I know why people take sexual enhancement drugs is to impress their partners during sex.

“It is not that most of them can’t perform, but they want to leave a lasting memory in the minds of their partners,” Gbadebo said.

Also, Mr Samuel Adeolu, an auto mechanic, said he used to take herbal concoctions once in a while to boost his sexual performance.

“I use to take herbal drugs, but not always, and I don’t see anything wrong in it,” Adeolu said.

Also, Mr Michael Olaitan, a Businessman, said that he was forced to take sex enhancement drugs the night his wife complained of sexual satisfaction.

Olaitan, however, said he was conscious of the side effects of the drugs, hence his resolve to take it sparingly based on medical advice.

Oil Spillage In Shell’s Pipeline In Bayelsa, Pollutes 1.34 Hectares Of Land

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Emenike Agu

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April 22, 2021

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An oil pipeline spillage has occurred at the Okordia-Rumekpe 14-inch crude truckline, operated by Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), discharging about 213 barrels of crude oil into Ikarama community in Bayelsa State.

This is as the report indicates that about 1.34 hectares of land were polluted by the spillage which followed a rupture on the pipeline.

The spillage was confirmed by the Media Relations Manager for SPDC, Mr Bamidele Odugbesan, who said that the probe into the incident had been concluded.

A Joint Investigative Visit (JIV) report on the incident on Thursday confirmed that the incident took place on April 7, while the investigation was concluded on April 12. JIV is a statutory probe into the cause of any recorded spill incident involving the oil firm, regulators, host communities and state ministries of environment.

The JIV report concluded that the spill was an operational mishap traced to equipment failure which impacted nearby palm trees and fish ponds and subsequently recommended remediation of the site.

The JIV report also states that out of the 213 barrels of SPDC’s bonny light crude stream leak, some 110 barrels are recoverable from the ongoing recovery exercise at the site, leaving an estimated spilled volume at 109.12 barrels.

The JIV report, which anticipated that oil recovery would be concluded before the end of April, also recommended the replacement of sections of the pipeline to restore its integrity.

What you should know

This new leakage is the latest in a series of oil spillages by Shell which has put the multinational oil firm in conflict with the host communities.

A report has suggested that Shell has reported over 1,000 spills with about 110,535 barrels of crude or 17.5 million litres lost since 2011, although some experts and stakeholders believe that the figure could be more in reality.

It can be recalled that a Dutch appeals court ruled that the Nigerian branch of oil giant Shell is responsible for damage caused by leaks in the Niger Delta and therefore ordered Shell Nigeria to pay compensation to Nigerian farmers, while the subsidiary and its Anglo-Dutch parent company were told to install equipment to prevent future damage.

Consumption of animal skin (Ponmo) dangerous – vice-chancellor

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Cleopatra Okohai

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April 22, 2021

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The Vice-Chancellor of the Precious Cornerstone University (PCU), Ibadan, Oyo State, Professor Kola Oloke has warned against consumption of animal skin popularly known as ‘Ponmo’.

He identified the consumption of animal protein as the major cause of cancer that had led to the death of many, assuring that the disease was not only preventable but curable.

Oloke, a renowned Microbiologist who revealed this while speaking at a seminar titled; “Life Style, Diseases and Management”, held at the PCU Campus, Ibadan, on Tuesday, equally warned against the consumption of animal skin called ‘ponmo’.

“Consumption of animal protein can lead to diseases in the body. More importantly, it causes cancer. Runaway from meat, especially red meat. If you want to eat chicken, eat the local one. Animal skin known as ‘ponmo’ is harmful to the body; it has no nutritional value,” he said.

According to him, 60 per cent of chronic diseases mostly assailing the people could be prevented through healthy diet, adding “other lifestyle measures, must include managing stress, avoiding toxins (like alcohol and tobacco), regular exercise and ensuring adequate sleep”

Oloke who maintained that diseases such as cancer could be cured through nutrition, said lifestyle could determine the level of sicknesses individuals could be nursing in the body.

“One of the things that cancer cells thrive on is sugar. So if you can take off the consumption of sugar from any cancer patient, you would have helped the patient.

“Some foods and fruits are high in sugar content such as banana, apple, pineapple and carbohydrates. Also, cancer patients should avoid animal-based milk but can be consuming plant-based milk”, the VC further cautioned.

According to him, “Beans are the best meal for those suffering from cancer; beans prepared with olive oil and not red oil.

“Others are snails, Croaker fish, cabbage and leafy vegetables. These are good and nutritious for cancer patients,’’ he added.

The vice-chancellor also said that with proper nutrition, cancer cells could be killed, noting that consumption of walnuts and Soya products, but not Soya oil could kill cancer.

“Soya milk is good for breast cancer cure,’’ Oloke stressed.

The professor of Microbiology who has won many local and international awards, further stressed that with a good diet, man could live beyond 100 years.

“Eating vegetables is one of the surest ways of staying healthy. Sugar or sweet things are the greatest enemies of man,’’ he stated during the seminar.

Oloke also noted that while plant-based foods lowered diabetes and liver risks, consumption of vegetables helped a great deal in controlling sugar levels.

The don listed some other foods that could decrease the possibility of heart attack, stroke and cancer to include avocado pear, green tea, and natural orange juice.

He warned, however, that consumers should moderate their intake.

“In Europe during World War II, the death rate caused by heart disease fell as people were forced to eat less cholesterol-ridden foods.

“In other words, it is better for your heart if you eat a low-fat vegetarian diet while bombs drop around you than to enjoy your steak in peace,’’ he mused.

Prof. Oloke enjoined people to work out their lifestyles stressing that “rhythmic activities of the mind and body, including hormones, circulation, digestion, brain waves and state of consciousness support healthy living.

“Realise that your next day begins when you go to sleep. Maintain a healthy Body Max Index, good nutrition, regular exercise and spiritual practice,’’ he advised.

Barcelona President Joan Laporta Leaked Super League Secret To Laliga Boss Javier Tebas

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Emenike Agu

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April 22, 2021

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Joan Laporta told Javier Tebas about the Super League plans last Thursday
Barcelona president told the head of LaLiga that around six clubs had signed up
Tebas told executives across Europe including UEFA boss Aleksander Ceferin
Plans for European Super League were crushed after furious fan revolt this week

Barcelona president Joan Laporta revealed plans for the European Super League to LaLiga boss Javier Tebas at a celebratory lunch last Thursday, according to reports.

Laporta was re-elected for his second term as FC Barcelona president last month and as a result, Tebas wanted to congratulate the businessman for his success.

However, in details revealed by American media Laporta leaked to Tebas about plans for the breakaway competition, telling the head of Spain‘s top-flight that around six teams had already signed-up.

Tebas told officials across the continent, executives of Europe's biggest clubs and spoke with UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin

Barcelona president Joan Laporta revealed the Super League plans to LaLiga boss Javier Tebas

Wanyama, who spent over a decade playing in Europe, believes football should always be about the fans.

The report details that other teams were being asked for a decision by the weekend, prompting panic amongst Europe.

Tebas told officials across the continent, executives of Europe’s biggest clubs and spoke with UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin.

Then, on Sunday, the proposals for the European Super League were revealed to the world, with 12 clubs signed up to the breakaway league.

However, 48 hours later, the ‘Big Six’ in England had withdrawn, amid uproar across the football community which included supporter protests across the country, and plans for the Super League have thus been suspended.

Ceferin today revealed the extent of deceit across Europe’s executives, attacking Juventus’ Andrea Agnelli, Manchester United’s Ed Woodward and Real Madrid’s Florentino Perez.

Ceferin revealed that Andrea Agnelli initially said to him that it was ‘bulls*** that the Super League was forming’

In an interview with Slovenian publication Ceferin branded Agnelli, Woodward and Perez ‘liars’.

‘Five clubs called me on Saturday saying they had to join so they won’t get left out,’ Ceferin, who is the godfather to Agnelli’s daughter, revealed.

‘Agnelli was saying it is bulls*** that the Super League is forming. I already knew it is so I said to him “Let’s give a PR statement then”. He said that is a great idea and told me to write it and send it to him to see. I did that, sent it and tried to call him again.

Tebas believes English clubs will never re-join the project following protests this week

‘He didn’t pick up his phone. After a long time he did and said it is not really OK and he will fix a few things. After that he didn’t pick up the phone.’

Speaking at a LaLiga conference, Tebas today insisted English clubs will never re-join the project, while he maintains Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund will continue their opposition to it.

‘The Super League, as it is, is dead. Let’s be realistic, it is dead,’ Tebas said. It’s not over! Perez says Super League is ‘on standby’

Jose Mourinho Held FOUR-HOUR Talks With Tottenham Players AFTER He Was Sacked

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Emenike Agu

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April 22, 2021

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Jose Mourinho was sacked on Monday as Tottenham manager after 17 months
His side were struggling for form, though do have a EFL Cup final on Sunday
Now, reports are suggesting Mourinho held over four hours of talks with his team
The players were told some ‘home truths’ about their recent performances

Jose Mourinho stayed at Tottenham‘s training ground for four hours after he was sacked on Monday as he told some ‘home truths’ to the squad, according to reports.

The Portuguese was sacked after 17 months in charge, amid a difficult period where a poor run of results saw Spurs exit the Europa League, FA Cup and drop out of the battle for the top-four.

When Mourinho was collecting his belongings after being dismissed on Monday, he told some home truths to his players in discussions with the first-team that lasted over four hours.

Jose Mourinho held four-hour talks with the Tottenham first-team squad after he was sacked

The Portuguese was dismissed after 17 months in charge – he failed to win a trophy at Spurs

The report details that Mourinho offered to leave immediately or pack up his office, after being sacked following two-hour talks with the board about his position.

The 58-year-old was changed and ready to take training before he learned of the decision that would cost him his job.

It is understood that his relationship with some players hit ‘rock bottom’ after their shock Europa League exit to Dinamo Zagreb last month, where they let a two-goal first-leg lead slip.

Mourinho had fallen out with some players during his time, most notably left back Danny Rose in a series of conversations which were aired as part of the club’s All or Nothing documentary on Amazon Prime.

He also froze out playmaker Dele Alli this season, who has barely played in the Premier League after being hauled off at half-time during their opening-day defeat against Everton.

Mourinho sidelined left back Danny Rose after a number of disagreements between the pair

However, with Ryan Mason now in charge on a caretaker basis until the end of the season, the players now have a clean slate.

They responded to the new man in charge well on Wednesday as they came from behind to beat Southampton in the Premier League.

Spurs have their chance to win a trophy for the first time in 13 years when they take on Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday at Wembley.

5 Common workout mistakes you might be making

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Chris Ottah

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April 22, 2021

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Without knowing it, a lot of people are making some of the biggest workout mistakes.

Everybody wants to be his own personal trainer. You feel like nobody knows your body better than you do, so who better to figure out how to make it bigger, stronger, and leaner? The problem is that you are your own worst enemy, and your own ego, imagination, and preconceived notions of what it takes to change your body can hold back your progress. But eventually, we all want to take the reins of our own training, so if you’re going to do so, or already have, at least know the pitfalls to avoid.

Doing Way Too Much

This is easily the most prevalent and destructive problem among beginners and experts. Sometimes you just can’t imagine doing fewer than five sets for an exercise, when in reality two or three is usually enough.

Through magazines, other media, and pop culture, we’re led to believe that if we want bigger arms, we need to do four different types of curls as a bodybuilder would do, using drop sets, taking each set to failure with a five-second negative, or some other advanced technique.

The truth is, thankfully, building muscle is not that complicated. Doing more work than necessary can lead to overtraining and injury, not to mention time-consuming workouts. As with medicine, you want to find the minimum effective dose that nets results. Train hard and you’ll see that you don’t need to train for too long.

Doing Too Much Of One Thing, Not Enough Of The Other

Whenever we set a goal, we tend to gear our training toward only that one thing, and forget about all the other little things that aren’t a priority. The only trouble is that those “little things” count.

Remember this line, which in the fitness world is akin to the golden rule: “Whatever you do on one side of a joint, you need to do an equal amount on the other side.” While a certain amount of imbalanced training is helpful for bringing up a lagging muscle group, most of the time, including when you’re a beginner, you’ll make faster progress when you keep things even.

If you’re going to do 20 sets for chest on chest day, do at least that many for back on back day.

Balance is especially important for chest training because of the action the shoulders take. Pressing motions draw the arms in front of the body, lengthening the muscles on the back of the shoulders and tightening the front delts and pecs. Without rowing movements to counteract this motion, over time, you’ll develop a tight chest and rounded shoulders, setting you up for shoulder injury in addition to bad posture.

Ignoring The Little Things

This is an extension of the last tip but warrants its own entry. While all you may want out of training is a big chest, ripped abs, or a stronger bench press, you have to pay attention to the small details that make them possible.

Every workout, no matter what kind, needs to begin with a warmup. Part of that warmup should include foam rolling and stretching to promote blood flow and loosen tight muscle groups.

You should also work stretches and exercises that specifically target muscle imbalances into your training from time to time. Get used to the idea that not every exercise you do will be glamorous, fun, or immediately evident as a step that brings you closer to your goal.

A good program strikes a balance between what you want to do—so you’ll stay motivated to train and enjoy the process—and what you need to do, so you can keep training pain-free years into the future.

Not Understanding Anatomy

Another misconception that bodybuilding culture has injected into mainstream thinking is that the body is just a collection of disparate parts. Many people think that if they squat on Monday they can still do a full back workout on Tuesday, complete with back extensions or, incredibly, even deadlifts. As if the lower back isn’t getting enough work from squatting.

This kind of thinking shows a lack of understanding of how these exercises work, and while your training doesn’t need to be ultra-scientific to be effective, it does have to respect some rules.

Rule #1: Never train shoulders the day after a chest session

Rule #2: Limit your direct lower-back training to days you squat and/or deadlift.

Rule #3: Don’t superset exercises that demand a lot of your grip, such as rows and chinups.

Rule #4: Unless you’re dead-set on body-part training, consider breaking up your workouts according to movement patterns.

Second Guessing Yourself And Getting Bored

Hopefully, this article hasn’t thrown you into a panic, making you second-guess everything you do in the gym. Because more important than doing things correctly is that you actually do something consistently.

Thanks to the Internet, there’s more fitness information available today—right now—than there ever has been in history. With that much to look at, it’s no wonder you’re confused about what to do. The solution is to pick one thing and block the rest out of your mind, at least for a few months. You’ll never make progress if you doubt what you’re doing or continually hop aboard the latest trend.

It Took Me 3 Years To Make ‘Breaded Life’ – Filmmaker, Biodun Stephen

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Koko Lawrence

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April 22, 2021

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Film maker and director of ‘Breaded Life’, Biodun Stephen shared on social media, that it took her three years to make the movie. “It took me 3 years to make ‘Breaded Life’. Do you know how many times I tried casting?”

Recall that Stephen confirmed, weeks to the theatrical release of ‘Breaded Life’, that it was a spin-off of her hit 2017 romantic comedy ‘Picture Perfect’. In an Instagram post, she shared how she battled with trying to ensure she had the perfect sequel to match the film.

Stephen also shared how she lost a film in production after the hard drive crashed in December 2020. All attempts to retrieve the drive’s content failed leaving her with no other option but to count her losses to the tune of over N3 million.

‘Breaded Life’ premiered to positive reviews on April 16. According to a CEAN report, it grossed N10. 41 million in its opening weekend, an impressive start.

The drama stars Timini Egbuson, Bimbo Ademoye, MC Lively, Tina Mba, Jide Kosoko, Bisola Aiyelo, Bolanle Ninalowo, Adedimeji Lateef and is produced by Stephen, Tara Ajibulu and Kayode Sowade.

Former MMA Star Ronda Rousey Expecting First Child

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Koko Lawrence

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April 22, 2021

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Ronda Rousey, who followed Olympic judo bronze with a stellar mixed martial arts career, is expecting her first child with husband Travis Browne.

Rousey revealed in a video on Wednesday that she’s four months pregnant.

The video, which is very sweet, features several clips of Rousey and Browne from the past four months. They’re shown just moments after they learned the pregnancy test was positive, and we get to see Baby Rousey-Browne in ultrasounds and sonograms.

In the video, 34-year-old Rousey said that there’s more to their pregnancy story than what was shown, but she and Browne are planning to share it at a later date.

It was part of a video that clips of the 34-year-old attending doctor appointments with Browne.

Rousey won judo bronze at the 2008 Beijing Olympics before becoming the Ultimate Fighting Championship women’s bantamweight champion.

She won 13 straight bouts and helped establish UFC as a global brand before fellow American Holly Holm knocked her out in 2015.

Rousey has also tried her hand at WWE wrestling and appeared in action movies, including “Expendables 3” and “Furious 7”.

Rousey, a UFC Hall of Famer, has spent the last several years focusing on a wrestling career with the WWE. She won her first championship in 2018 and held it for a then-record 231 days.

Her championship reign ended at WrestleMania 35, where she faced Becky Lynch and lost her first-ever match.

After WrestleMania 35, Rousey took a planned hiatus. She and Browne, also a former UFC fighter, had married in 2017 and wanted to start a family, which she made clear on social media back in 2019.

Rousey and Browne didn’t reveal the gender of the baby just yet but said they’ll be doing a gender reveal soon.

4,000 To Attend Brit Awards As UK Eases Restrictions

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Koko Lawrence

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April 22, 2021

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Around 4,000 guests will be allowed to attend next month’s Brit Awards ceremony as part of the government’s pilot scheme easing coronavirus restrictions for live events, organisers said Thursday.

Audience members at London’s O2 Arena will not need to socially distance or wear face coverings once seated, but will need to produce a negative test result.

The annual ceremony, which normally takes place in February, was postponed by three months because of safety and logistical concerns.

For the first time, best album at UK pop’s biggest annual event has four women nominated on a five-act shortlist.

Excitement Heightens In Icelandic Fishing Town Vying For Oscars

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Angel Gimalo

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April 21, 2021

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The tiny Icelandic town of Husavik, which was propelled to global fame by a hit Netflix comedy, has rolled out a red carpet on its main street in anticipation of even greater glory on Oscars night.

The power ballad “Husavik (My Hometown)”, which featured as the climactic moment in the movie about a couple bumbling their way through the Eurovision Song Contest, is nominated for Best Original Song, and residents are fired up.

The Oscar nomination came after a locally produced video extolling the song, presented by fictional Husavik resident Oskar Oskarsson, went viral, adding to the small fishing town’s emotional investment in the song’s success.

Local schools and shops will remain closed on Monday, the morning after the Oscars, to give residents a chance to watch the awards show live. The ceremony will be broadcast from Hollywood on Sunday, which will be late at night in Iceland.

Husavik Mayor Kristjan Thor Magnusson said local schoolchildren were very proud and excited, and could be heard singing the song daily in the town.

“The grassroots campaign for an Oscar for Husavik has really blown up,” he told Reuters. “We are certainly hoping that this attention will strengthen our tourism here.”

Husavik, which counts only 2,300 residents, usually relies on tourists attracted to its geothermal spas and whale-watching spots, but with international travel hammered by the COVID-19 pandemic it has seen few foreign visitors these past 12 months.

The town is preparing to open a Eurovision-themed museum in late May showcasing costumes, movie props and other memorabilia, which it hopes will attract fans of the contest.