President Biden Colossal Flub Of LL Cool J's Name ... Also Refers to Him As 'Boy'
President Joe Biden once told African American voters "You ain't Black" if you don't vote for him, but due to his lack of awareness about LL Cool J ... Biden's alleged Black Card is now being called into question.
The Rock the Bells pioneer was honored at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's annual Legislative Conference over the weekend, and the Prez pulled one of his worst teleprompter gaffes ... calling him "LL J Cool J."
To make matters worse, as Biden tried to recover from that flub, he referred to LL as "boy" ... making everyone in the crowd cringe ... even though he quickly tried to fix that screw-up, too.
It came out like this, "By the way that boy — that man’s got biceps bigger than my thighs." Good grief, Joe😬.
Republicans are using the verbal blunder as a political strike, but Charlamagne thinks it's a cultural one ... giving the Commander-in-Chief, and his writing staff, the "Donkey of the Day," and that's not a Democratic compliment!!!
As CTG notes, Joe will be 81 years old in a couple of months and his writers should stop attempting to have him come across as hip ... but he's still old enough to remember the days when the term "boy" was a racist term used to belittle Black men.
LL's also been a superstar rapper since the '80s -- one of the genre's first -- and has been spelling out his name in songs just as long -- a slice of American history CTG says the Prez should know.
Last time we spoke to LL, he expressed gratitude he and his fellow legends' contributions to Hip Hop made it a globally scaled art form ... something you can't exactly gauge from a teleprompter.
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Israel Adesanya UFC Star Apologizes For Drunk Driving ... 'It Was Wrong'
Israel Adesanya just issued an apology to his family and beloved fans after pleading guilty to drunk driving ... saying he was wrong to get behind the wheel.
The incident happened on August 19th ... after the 24-3 UFC star had dinner and a few drinks with friends in Auckland, New Zealand.
While driving home, the 34-year-old came across a random breath testing unit ... and allegedly had a reading of 87 milligrams of alcohol per 100 milliliters, which exceeds New Zealand's legal limit of 50 milligrams.
"I want to apologize to the community, my family and my team for the decision I made to get behind the wheel after drinking at a dinner," Adesanya said in a statement.
"I am disappointed with my decision to drive, It was wrong."
Style Bender continued ... "I know that people might follow me and I want them to know I do not think this behavior is acceptable."
Adesanya pleaded guilty in court on Monday ... and is facing a max penalty of three months in jail or a $2,600 fine.
This arrest happened three weeks before Adesanya lost to Sean Strickland at UFC 293 in Sydney, Australia ... which cost him his middleweight title.
His sentencing is scheduled for January 10, 2024.
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Drake I'm Sick Of Your Zestiness, Charlamagne... Off-Brand Morris Chestnut!!!
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3:18 PM PT -- And just like that ... Drake has earned his 12th #1 hit with "Slime You Out" ... the most-ever amongst rappers.
Charlamagne Tha God's predictions that nobody was checking for the song were off ... way off.
Drake is finally firing back at Charlamagne after years of sneak disses ... with the 'Breakfast Club' host's critique of his new song with SZA being the final straw!!!
On Monday, Drake emptied the clip in his IG stories ... addressing Charlamagne by his gov't name while accusing him of harboring envious emotions.
He also compared Charlamagne to a low-budget Morris Chestnut and posted several snapshots of Charlamagne modeling to prove his point! The fans got a kick outta that.
Drake trolls Charlamagne on Instagram by calling him “The Off-Brand Morris Chestnut” pic.twitter.com/Igxj94Gwau
— RAGE WORLD (@TheRageWorld) September 25, 2023 @TheRageWorld
Drake was triggered by Charlamagne's review of "Slime You Out," which he essentially called boring, claiming people checked out shortly after it dropped.
The song is projected to top the Billboard Hot 100 this week so obviously people are listening to it, but Charlamagne says he hears crickets.
Following Drake's blasts, Charlamagne blew off the shots while reacting on-air Monday ... joking that Drake picks a beef with him every time it's time for an album rollout.
The two had their back-and-forth exchanges over the years but as Charlamagne remembers things, they buried the hatchet at the conclusion of Drake's beef with Meek Mill around 2015.
Apparently dissing the man's art is a re-declaration of war!!!
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POLICÍA ESTATAL DE PENSILVANIA DETENIDO POR INTERNAR ILEGALMENTE A SU EX EN UN PSIQUIÁTRICO
Un policía del estado de Pensilvania fue arrestado por internar ilegalmente a su ex novia en un psiquiátrico, pero su plan salió mal luego de ser grabado sujetándola violentamente mientras ella rogaba por su liberación.
Ronald Davis fue detenido el pasado jueves y acusado de delito grave de estrangulamiento, restricción ilegal, detención ilegal, asalto simple, imprudentemente poner en peligro a otra persona y opresión policial.
El Fiscal de Distrito del Condado de Dauphin dijo que Davis está casado y tiene familia, pero tenía una "relación íntima" con su ahora ex novia.
Davis supuestamente aseguró ilegalmente una orden de internamiento involuntario y tenía a la mujer interna en un centro de salud mental en contra de su voluntad de acuerdo con una denuncia ante un tribunal penal.
Un amigo acompañó a Davis para grabarlo mientras detenía a la mujer antes de entregar el vídeo al fiscal, que lo hizo público.
Échale un vistazo al perturbador registro... Davis está sentado encima de la mujer, manoseándola en el suelo.
Ella le suplica que la deje, diciendo: "Esto no es normal. ¿Puedo levantarme? No he hecho nada malo, excepto estar en desacuerdo contigo".
La mujer intenta liberarse, luchando con Davis y dándole codazos en la espalda.
Pero Davis es demasiado fuerte y la mantiene bajo su control hasta que llegan más policías y es llevada al hospital para ser evaluada. La mujer pasó cinco días enteros en el pabellón psiquiátrico antes de ser dada de alta, pero no debería haber estado allí en primer lugar.
El fiscal dijo que Davis mantuvo una relación inestable con la mujer durante cuatro meses, amenazándola en un momento dado diciéndole: "Sé que no estás loca, te haré pasar por loca, conozco la ley".
Psychotic Plan PA Trooper Arrested for Illegally Committing Ex To Psych Ward ... Disturbing Video
A Pennsylvania State Police Trooper allegedly had his ex-girlfriend illegally committed to a psych ward, but his crazy plan backfired after he was caught on video violently restraining her as she begged for her release.
Ronald Davis was arrested last Thursday and charged with felony strangulation, unlawful restraint, false imprisonment, simple assault, recklessly endangering another person and official oppression.
The Dauphin County District Attorney said Davis is married with a family, but had an "intimate relationship" with his now former girlfriend.
Davis allegedly unlawfully secured an involuntary commitment order and had the woman tossed in a mental health facility against her will, according to a criminal court complaint.
A friend went along with Davis to record him taking the woman into custody before turning the video over to the D.A., who released it publicly.
Check out the disturbing clip ... Davis is sitting on top of the woman, manhandling her on the ground.
She pleads with him to get off her, telling him, "This isn't normal. Can I please get up? I didn't do anything wrong except disagree with you."
The woman tries to break free, wrestling with Davis and elbowing him in the back.
But, Davis is too strong and keeps her under his control until more cops arrive and she's taken to the hospital to be evaluated. The woman spent five whole days in the psych ward before getting discharged -- but she shouldn't have been there in the first place.
The D.A. said Davis carried on a four-month rocky relationship with the woman, threatening her at one point by saying, "I know you're not crazy, I'll paint you as crazy, I know the law."
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Writers Guild of America Reaches Tentative Agreement Amid Ongoing Strike Talks
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7:55 PM PT -- The Writers Guild of America and the labor group representing studios and streamers have reached a tentative deal on a new contract ... according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The latest round of negotiations between the WGA and the AMPTP is said to be wrapping up soon ... with either an agreement to end the strike, or a signal to hit the picket lines again.
Leadership from both parties -- including a reported handful of high-profile CEOs from the major studios -- have been hashing out a new deal over the past several days ... which has crept into the weekend and into the wee hours of the night.
Union members Poke Fun At "Best And Final Offer" Line From AMPTP https://t.co/Sgxg3yKrxr
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As of Sunday, reports say the AMPTP has given WGA its "best and final" offer ... a leaked line that hasn't sat well with normie members -- who are scoffing at the notion of that.
Basically, the WGA has to read all the fine print now and make sure they're good with the terms the studio bosses are offering ... and it sounds like the devil is in the details, as lawyers pore over the paperwork and go back and forth with union brass -- who, of course, speak on behalf of countless individuals who are currently on strike from East to West.
A lot of the nitty gritty pertains to money, AI and more guaranteed writers in writer rooms -- among other sticking points -- but the idea that these terms from AMPTP are the best they can realistically do suggests they won't come to the table for a while if WGA turns it down.
There's also this ... Yom Kippur -- the holiest of Jewish holidays -- is literally about to start come sundown Sunday ... and many have reported the AMPTP wants an answer before then.
Considering it's already past 6 PM PT right now ... something tells us this baby is gonna get kicked down the road and dealt with another day. Don't get us started on SAG-AFTRA ... which is on its own strike right now, and which isn't anywhere near a deal either.
As the clock ticks, everyone's waiting for a yay or nay ... and it's still crickets at this point.
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MALUMA Fan Le Lanza su Teléfono y detiene el show
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Maluma es el último famoso al que le han tirado algo durante una actuación, pero hay que ver cómo lo ha afrontado... el chico se ha convertido en un padre decepcionado.
El cantante colombiano estaba haciendo lo suyo en un concierto el jueves en San Antonio a bordo de un crucero. Todo marchaba bien hasta alguien cerca de la primera fila lanzó su teléfono celular e hizo contacto con el cantante
Afortunadamente no le golpeó en la cabeza ni nada, parece que el teléfono sólo golpeó su torso, pero definitivamente lo notó y se detuvo por completo.
Échale un vistazo a estas imágenes obtenidas por TMZ que captan la reacción de Maluma... es hilarante.
El tipo se acerca a un lado del escenario, identifica al delincuente y luego le da un gran "no-no" (meneando el dedo), de la misma forma en la que un padre corrige a un niño. El mensaje es claro... ¡¡¡no hagas eso!!!
Ahora, para un poco de contexto, testigos presenciales nos dicen que la razón por la que el teléfono podría haber sido arrojado es que Maluma había agarrado el teléfono de otro fan y se tomó una selfie con él. Presumiblemente esta persona estaba tratando de conseguir algo similar.
Nos han dicho que el teléfono se quedó allí durante el resto del concierto, aunque no está claro si fue devuelto. Al que lo lanzó se le permitió quedarse para terminar el concierto.
Maluma Fan Throws Phone ... Stops for Major Tsk, Tsk Moment
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Maluma is the latest celeb to get something chucked at him during a performance -- but you gotta see how he dealt with it ... homeboy turned into a disappointed parent.
The Colombian singer was doing his thing at a concert Thursday in San Antonio ... cruising along just fine -- that is, until somebody near the front row hurled their cell phone at him, which made contact.
Fortunately, it didn't hit him in the head or anything -- looks like the phone just tapped his torso -- but the guy definitely noticed it ... and he completely stopped down.
Check out this footage, obtained by TMZ, that captures Maluma's reaction ... it's hilarious.
The dude comes over to the side of the stage, apparently IDs the perp and then gives 'em a big no-no finger wag -- the way a dad might to a toddler or something. The message is clear ... don't do that!!!
Now, for some context ... eyewitnesses tell us the reason the phone might've been tossed to him is because just moments earlier -- Maluma had actually grabbed another fan's phone and taken a selfie with it. Presumably, this person was trying to get something similar.
Get this ... we're told the phone actually stayed up there for the rest of the show -- unclear if it was returned. The thrower was allowed to stay, though, to finish out the concert.
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'Selling the OC' Kayla Cardona Backs Brandi Marshall ... Alex Deserves Racism Flak
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Alex Hall has been getting dragged after what some perceived as her trying to make a Black woman sound angry and unhinged -- and a fellow cast member says it's well-deserved.
We spoke to 'Selling the OC' star Kayla Cardona -- who's very familiar with what has fans up in arms now that Season 2 has officially come to a close ... with unsettled business between Alex and Brandi Marshall -- who got in a huge fight on the show.
The drama between them all stems from Brittany Snow's ex, Tyler Stanaland ... and Brandi accusing Alex of being "messy" when it comes to pursuing him. It was a feud that simmered all season and eventually came to an ugly head during an argument in Cabo -- which was caught on camera and obviously aired on Netflix.
During that shouting match ... many felt Alex was hurling racist microaggressions at Brandi by suggesting she was going to swing on her and trying to paint her as violent. That didn't occur in the moment -- Brandi kept her cool -- but there was a lot of chatter after the fact.
Like we said, AH has been taking it on the chin on Twitter ... and in our convo with Kayla -- who was front and center for all of that during filming -- she says succinctly, "If the shoe fits."
Take a listen for yourself to see what she remembers from that day ... and what apparently happened off-camera too. Based on how KC describes it -- it sounds like things might've been even nastier behind the scenes.
When asked if she felt like the Oppenheim brothers should've stepped in to diffuse things ... she stops short of criticizing them specifically -- but the implication is that the production can, at times, be a little too toxic for everyone's comfort.
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MICHAEL CAINE SE BURLA DE LOS COORDINADORES DE INTIMIDAD ¡solo hay que fingir!
Michael Caine no entiende por qué los actores necesitan ayuda extra para las escenas de sexo en el siglo 21 y recuerda los viejos tiempos cuando los actores simplemente fingían orgasmos así. 🫰
Este fin de semana, el caballero actor contó sus pensamientos poco convencionales al Daily Mail, durante una entrevista en la que hablaban de su última película, "El gran fugitivo", que, según Caine, podría ser su última película.
Mientras charlaban surgió el tema del #MeToo, específicamente en lo que respecta a los coordinadores de intimidad (un papel en los sets que realmente creció y se convirtió en la corriente principal después de 2016).
Esto es lo que Mikey tenía que decir al respecto: "¿En serio? ¿En serio? ¿Qué son? Nunca tuvimos eso en mis días. Gracias a Dios que tengo 90 años y ya no interpreto amantes es todo lo que puedo decir ".
Y añade: "En mis tiempos sólo hacías la escena de amor sin que nadie interfiriera. Todo ha cambiado". Además dio su opinión sobre la corrección política en general, diciendo: "Es aburrido. No poder decir lo que piensas y no poder llamar a nadie 'cariño'".
Dicho esto, Michael también dice que le gusta aprender de amigos que son más jóvenes que él.
Es un sentimiento interesante, aunque un poco anticuado. Lo cierto es que los actores de hoy en día llevan años alabando a los coordinadores de la intimidad diciendo que son increíblemente útiles para hacer que el reparto y el equipo se sientan más cómodos, por no hablar de garantizar la seguridad en el set.
Es curioso ya que Sir Kane no ha participado en ninguna escena de sexo explícito en su carrera, así que es un poco raro que se jacte de los viejos tiempos. Claro, había "Alfie", pero el tipo nunca simuló la "acción" en esa película, sólo un montón de amor implícito y escenas post action. 😅
Michael Caine Scoffs at Intimacy Coordinators ... Just Fake Bang & Go!!!
Michael Caine doesn't get why actors need extra help navigating sex scenes in the 21st century -- reminiscing on the old days when ... thespians just faked orgasms like that. 🫰
The knighted actor spilled his unconventional thoughts to the Daily Mail this weekend -- this during an interview in which they were discussing his latest flick "The Great Escaper," which MC says may well be his last movie at his ripe old age.
As they chatted, the topic of #MeToo came up ... specifically as it pertains to intimacy coordinators -- a role on sets that really grew and became mainstream post-2016.
Here's what Mikey had to say about it ... "Really? Seriously? What are they? We never had that in my day. Thank god I’m 90 and don’t play lovers anymore is all I can say."
He adds, "In my day you just did the love scene and got on with it without anyone interfering. It’s all changed." MC wasn't done just yet though ... he gave his opinion on political correctness at large, saying ... "[I]t’s dull. Not being able to speak your mind and not being able to call anyone 'darling.'"
With that said, Michael also says he likes learning from friends who are younger than him.
It's an interesting sentiment -- if not a little outdated. Fact is, modern-day actors have been singing the praises of intimacy coordinators for years now ... saying they're incredibly helpful in making the cast and crew more comfortable, not to mention ensuring safety on set.
Funny enough ... Sir Kane hasn't really been in any explicit sex scenes in his career, so it's a little weird that he's boasting about times of old. Sure, there was "Alfie" -- but the dude never simulated the deed in that flick ... just a lot implied lovin' and aftermath scenes. 😅
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Caos en Gales Una mujer es noqueada con un neumático En violenta pelea policial
Una mujer parece haber quedado inconsciente después de que alguien le arrojara un neumático suelto durante una pelea absolutamente loca entre policías y ciudadanos en Gales, y todo quedó registrado en video.
La violencia del clip es bastante brutal. Este muestra un grupo de personas, no demasiado grande, luchando directamente con un puñado de policías en las calles de Wrexham, específicamente, en el pueblo de Rhosllanerchrugog.
Se ve a los policías tratando de luchar contra un hombre en un barrio residencial, con un montón de gente (presumiblemente vecinos) mirando, incluyendo muchos niños. Algunos de los transeúntes adultos también parecen perderse entre el grupo. Lo que es seguro, es que es un completo caos.
Al final, pareciera que la policía piensa que está rodeada de ciudadanos hostiles y saca sus porras, les piden que retrocedan y los amenazan con golpearlos. Un oficial incluso despliega su spray de pimienta mientras los otros policías siguen tratando con alguien en el suelo.
Es entonces cuando un gran neumático de bicicleta es lanzado de la nada por alguien en la multitud. Parece que iba dirigido a uno de los policías, pero golpea a una inocente mujer que estaba de pie que cae al suelo de inmediato y se golpea fuertemente con el suelo. La gente se asusta, y otra mujer con un bebé la examina.
El video se corta después de eso, por lo que no está claro lo que sucedió después. La policía de Gales del Norte se ha referido al incidente, que ocurrió el jueves. Dicen que los oficiales fueron desplegados para responder a los reclamos de desorden público, pero no dicen lo que pasó exactamente.
Dicen que 5 personas fueron detenidas como resultado de esto ... y que algunos de los oficiales sufrieron lesiones. También dicen que una mujer fue hospitalizada, pero se desconoce su estado.
Bedlam in Wales Woman Knocked Out by Thrown Tire During Insane Police Video
A woman appeared to be knocked unconscious after somebody threw a loose tire at her during an absolutely crazy fight between cops and citizens in Wales ... and it's on video.
This clip is pretty tough to watch considering the brutality shown. It depicts a decent-sized crowd of people straight up battling with a handful of police officers in the streets of Wrexham -- specifically, in the village of Rhosllanerchrugog.
You see cops trying to wrestle a man down in a residential neighborhood -- with a bunch of people (presumably neighbors) watching ... including tons of kids. Some of the adult bystanders actually appear to get in the mix. Safe to say, it's complete violent chaos.
Eventually, it looks like the police are actually surrounded by hostile citizens and they bust out their batons -- telling them to get back, threatening to swing on them. One officer even deploys his pepper spray as the other cops continue dealing with someone on the ground.
That's when a large bicycle tire gets hurled out of nowhere by someone out in the crowd. It appears to have been intended for one of the cops -- but it hits an innocent lady who's just standing there. She goes down immediately, losing all control of her body ... hitting the ground hard. People are freaking out, and another woman carrying a baby checks on her.
The clip cuts out after that -- so it's unclear what happens after. North Wales Police have since addressed this incident, which occurred Thursday. They say officers were deployed to respond to reports of public disorder, but they don't say what that was exactly.
They say 5 people were arrested as a result of this ... and that some of the officers sustained injuries. They also say a woman was hospitalized, but her condition is unknown.
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Singapore Airlines Refunds Passengers $1,400 ... Dog Farted On Us for 13 Hours!!!
Singapore Airlines is getting the gas face from a couple of pissed passengers who say a 4-legged traveler's flatulence blew them out ... all the way from Paris to Singapore.
Gill and Warren Press say they ended up seated next to a dog, and its owner, during the 13-hour trek back in June.
It's a cute enough dog to look at, but the Presses say the pooch bombed on them for the whole flight ... farting so badly, they eventually surrendered their premium seats, and moved back to economy.
The couple says the gas was only half the battle, because they also had to contend with the pup -- which looks like a bulldog mix -- loudly snorting.
They were determined to get something for their troubles, and told Insider they went through several months of negotiations with Singapore Airlines before getting a $1,410 refund.
The Presses say they plan to donate the money to a guide dog org in their native New Zealand.
As for their future travels, they'd just appreciate a heads-up if they're seated next to an animal. Gil says, "I expect to see a baby. I expect young children. But, I don't expect a dog."
Gotta wonder what Singapore Airlines would pay if it were a gassy human.
We've all had those flights!
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VIRAL GOLFER BANNED FROM GOLF COURSE FOR Shirtless BEHAVIOR
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The viral golfer who ripped his shirt off and threatened to fight others is no longer welcome at the scene of his bizarre outburst ... TMZ Sports has learned.
The golfer has reportedly been identified as John Reeb, a middle-aged man from Ohio with an extensive criminal history.
We spoke with Heather Ryan, the general manager of Crooked Creek Golf Course in Ottawa Lake, MI, who tells us Reeb is permanently banned from the course due to the behavior he showed in the viral video.
We're told the people Reeb threatened reported him to Crooked Creek staff shortly after the incident ... Reeb was then asked to leave the course and told he couldn't ever come back.
Heather tells us Reeb has also been banned from Cherrywood Golf Club ... another course they own in Ottawa Lake.
Staff at both courses are fully briefed on Reeb and have been given photos of him to make sure he doesn't enter.
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GoFundMe Bans Lying Poker Player For Cancer Claim ... Donors Refunded
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GoFundMe is putting a permanent kibosh on Rob Mercer, the World Series of Poker player who lied on the platform about having cancer, took tens of thousands of dollars in donations and then blew it in Vegas.
A spokesperson for GoFundMe tells TMZ ... those who chipped in for Rob's fundraiser earlier this year have been fully refunded, and he's been axed from using the site in the future.
We're told the company has zero tolerance for those who "exploit the generosity of our community," adding GoFundMe often cooperates with law enforcement investigations into those "formally accused of wrongdoing."
As we reported, Rob came clean this week about his big lie ... in which he created a GoFundMe to get enough cash to attend July's WSOP event in Las Vegas.
He claimed he had colon cancer and reportedly received between $30,000 and $50,000 from people supporting him. However, he told the Las Vegas Review-Journal, he made it all up, and claimed it was a "spur-of-the-moment" decision.
Rob also told the outlet he thinks he actually has undiagnosed breast cancer but was embarrassed to say that, which is why he says he picked colon cancer instead.
The issue he's facing now ... if he really does have breast cancer, he won't be able to jump on GoFundMe and ask for help.
FYI, professional poker player Nick Vertucci befriended Rob and even hyped him up so he could come to compete at the big event -- but, as you'd imagine, he's no longer on Rob's side and called his cancer stunt "gross."