WNBA Star Brittney Griner Reveals How She Was Violated In Front Of Men While In Russian Prison

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Brittney Griner went through a remarkable ordeal after getting convicted in Russia and sentenced to a prison stint, which would have still been going on had it not been for a prisoner swap.

The Atlanta Dream star recently sat down with former NFL quarterback Cam Newton to detail her time in jail, recalling how she was harassed and purposely humiliated, having been stripped in front of several males at one point.

Griner was transferred to a men’s prison before she was handed back to the United States in exchange for the “Merchant of Death” Viktor Bout, claiming Russian authorities used the transfer as another opportunity to violate and dehumanize her.

“I had to get transferred from the penal colony to the men’s prison in Moscow […] Their one little last play to terrorize me or mess with me […] they had me basically stripped down, butt naked in front of a room of like seven to eight men,” she said in her interview with Newton.

“They had the Polaroid and they got me standing in a circle while they [were] taking photos of my tattoos,” she added.

Griner was eventually flown back to the States after spending 10 months in prison and shook hands with Bout during the swap. She joked that she’s never leaving America again after what she went through in Russia.

“In my mind, I’m like ‘I don’t plan on leaving the country ever again,” she said, laughing. “I’m good, we got beaches right at the US of A.”

Brittney Griner Also Details Her Ordeal In 2024 Book

Viktor Bout and Brittney Griner (Photos via Getty Images)
The 10-time All-Star spent the first nine years of her career with the Phoenix Mercury, leading them to a WNBA title in 2014.

A two-time scoring champion, she is averaging 10.3 points and 5.8 rebounds per game in her first season with the Dream, who are 13-9 following their disappointing 15-25 record last season.

Griner has also detailed her Russian ordeal in a book titled ‘Coming Home,’ which launched in 2024 and outlines her detainment, the toll it took on her, and her eventual release.

The book is her second and follows a 2014 memoir called ‘In My Skin,’ in which she opened up on her struggles with identity and bullying during her journey while becoming one of the most dominant forces in professional women’s basketball.

Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary Prince of Darkness and one of heavy metal’s most iconic stars, has died. He was 76.

He died “surrounded by love,” his family said in a statement to The Post Tuesday. “It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time. Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis.”

News of Osbourne’s death comes more than five years after he announced his Parkinson’s disease diagnosis in January 2020.

Born John Michael Osbourne in Birmingham, England, on Dec. 3, 1948, he was nicknamed “Ozzy” in primary school.

He had a challenging childhood, but music provided him with an outlet.

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Ozzy Osbourne signs copies of his album “Patient Number 9” in 2022 in Long Beach, California.

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Black Sabbath members Bill Ward, Geezer Butler, Osbourne and Tony Iommi in 1970.WireImage
Learning was difficult for him due to dyslexia, and the future Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee claimed to have been sexually abused by bullies when he was 11. He also recalled attempting suicide as a teen.

Osbourne credited The Beatles and their 1964 song “She Loves You” for inspiring him to pursue a music career.

When he was 15, Osbourne dropped out of school and worked several trade jobs.

Two years later, he spent six weeks in the Winson Green prison because he was unable to pay a fine after stealing from a clothing store.

Once released, Osbourne and his friend, Geezer Butler, formed their first band, Rare Breed, with Ozzy on vocals.

He became a founding member of Black Sabbath in 1967. The band is highly regarded as a major influence in the development of heavy metal music, with hits like “Paranoid,” “War Pigs” and “Iron Man.”

The group, as well as Ozzy himself, would often be criticized by critics for their music’s dark and sometimes “satanic” themes.

“When we started gigging way back when, as soon as we started playing this song’s opening chords, young girls in the audience would f–king freak out,” Osbourne told NME in 2016. “They thought we were Satan’s f–king friends or something.”

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Osbourne attends the Black Sabbath town hall in 2013 in New York City.Getty Images

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Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne with their dog.Instagram/@sharonosbourne

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Osbourne onstage in London in 1973.Redferns
“That’s when the whole ‘Prince of Darkness’ s–t started,” he explained about the origin of his nickname. “When people get excited about Halloween coming around each year, all I think is, ‘Well, we used to have Halloween every f–king night.’ “

Ozzy was fired from the band in 1979 for alcohol and drug abuse, which he later revealed felt hypocritical at the time.

“I’d be lying if I said I didn’t feel betrayed by what happened with Black Sabbath,” he wrote in his 2009 memoir “I Am Ozzy.”

“We were four blokes who’d grown up together a few streets apart. We were like family, like brothers. And firing me for being f–ked up was hypocritical bulls–t. We were all f–ked up. If you’re stoned, and I’m stoned, and you’re telling me that I’m fired because I’m stoned, how can that be? Because I’m slightly more stoned than you are?” he added.

But that’s when Sharon Arden, daughter of Black Sabbath’s manager, Don Arden, decided to manage Ozzy as a solo act.

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Osbourne performs with Black Sabbath in Holmdel, NJ, in 2013.Chad Rachman/New York Post

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He would go on to make 12 solo albums with hits like “Crazy Train,” “Mama, I’m Coming Home” and “No More Tears.”

Ozzy sold over 100 million albums as a solo artist and a member of Black Sabbath.

Both the band and Ozzy as a solo act were inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2005. He joined the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Black Sabbath in 2006.

Ozzy also made headlines for his outlandish behavior.

He infamously bit the head off of a bat during a concert in January 1982. The next month, Ozzy was arrested in Texas for drunkenly peeing on a cenotaph made to honor people who died at the Battle of the Alamo.

He and Sharon, 72, married that same year. The couple had three kids: Aimee, 41, Kelly, 40, and Jack, 39. The family would go on to reach a new level of fame on a first-of-its-kind reality TV show.

Aside from Aimee, who refused to take part in the MTV series, “The Osbournes” invited cameras into their home to chronicle the raw rock-and-roll domestic life of Ozzy and his family.

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Ozzy and Sharon with their children Aimee, Kelly and Jack in 1987.Getty Images
The show premiered in March 2002 and ran for three years. Its first season was the most-viewed series in MTV history at the time.

Jack later alleged his father “hated” filming the show.

“I don’t know how the Kardashians have done it for so long — it sent us crazy at the end,” Ozzy recounted in January 2023.

“I am not sorry I did it, but after three or four years I said, ‘Do you know what, we’re going to lose somebody because it is getting too crazy,’” he continued, adding that the show traumatized him and his family.

“There is rock-and-roll fame, which is pretty intense, but that Osbourne level was just unbelievable. The kids paid for it. They all ended up doing drugs. Jack got clean and sober on that show, Kelly messed up on that show, I was messed up, and Sharon got cancer.” (In 2002, Sharon was diagnosed with colon cancer and underwent surgery and chemotherapy.)

Ozzy reunited with Black Sabbath on several occasions and rejoined the group in 2013 to record its final album, “13.” He also joined the band on its farewell tour from 2016 to 2017.

Ozzy struggled with heavy drug and alcohol addiction throughout his life. He was introduced to cocaine in 1971 and later claimed he took LSD every day for two years while in Black Sabbath.

At the end of his time with the band, the musician said he “got very drunk and very stoned every single day.”

In September 1989, Ozzy’s challenges got him into legal trouble when he allegedly tried to kill Sharon.

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The Osbournes on MTV’s “TRL” in London in 2004.Getty Images

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The Osbournes at the 56th Grammy Awards in 2014 in Los Angeles.WireImage

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The Osbournes celebrating Ozzy’s 75th birthday in 2023.kellyosbourne/Instagram
He was too intoxicated to remember the incident, and Sharon ended up dropping the criminal charges against him. But a judge still ordered Ozzy to complete six months in rehab.

“We’ve come to a decision that you’ve got to die,” Sharon recalled Ozzy saying before he allegedly strangled her.

“He was calm – very, very calm,” she said in the A&E series “Biography: The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne.” “I felt the stuff on the table, and felt the panic button, and just pressed it. Next thing I know, the cops were there.”

“It’s not exactly one of my greatest f–king achievements,” Ozzy added.

He was sober for many years until Ozzy said on Facebook in April 2013 that he had been drinking and doing drugs for the past year and a half.

In February 2021, he told Variety that he had been sober for seven years.

Then, in August 2022, Ozzy stated that he was “fed up” with the staggering amount of gun violence in America and that he and Sharon would be moving to the UK.

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Ozzy, Sharon, Jack and Kelly Osbourne turned another television convention upside down and inside out on the series “Osbournes Reloaded.”

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Ozzy Osbourne attending the ceremony where the original line-up of Black Sabbath was inducted into the Rock Walk of Fame at Guitar Center in Los Angeles, California, on November 18, 1992.Getty Images
However, he later walked back his statement and said he would rather stay in the States.

“I’m American now. To be honest with you, I don’t want to go back [to England],” he reiterated. “F–k that.”

The rocker canceled his 2023 tour three months before it was scheduled to kick off and declared that his touring career was officially over.

“This is probably one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to share with my loyal fans…” he captioned the announcement on social media.

He thanked and apologized to fans who bought tickets to his postponed 2019 shows, saying he was “honestly humbled by the way you’ve all patiently held onto your tickets for all this time.”

“My one and only purpose during this time has been to get back onstage,” he said. “My singing voice is fine.”

“However, after three operations, stem cell treatments, endless physical therapy, and most recently, groundbreaking Cybernics (HAL) Treatment, my body is still physically weak,” he added.

Despite the announcement that he was quitting touring in 2023, Ozzy returned to the stage one last time earlier this month to perform with Black Sabbath for the band’s final concert in his hometown.

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Ozzy, Kelly and Sharon Osbourne pose backstage following Kelly Osbourne’s first night of “Chicago” at the Cambridge Theatre on September 10, 2007, in London, England.Getty Images
“I’d love to say ‘never say never’, but after the last six years or so … it is time,” he told the Guardian two months before the concert. “I lived on the road for 50-odd years, and I’ve kind of got used to not picking up my bags and getting on the bus again.”

Ozzy also opened up about his battle with Parkinson’s shortly before his death.

“You wake up the next morning and find that something else has gone wrong,” he said in May. “You begin to think this is never going to end.”

Kelly took to social media shortly before the rock star’s death to dispel rumors that her famous father was dying.

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Ozzy Osbourne of Black Sabbath performs during the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games closing ceremony at Alexander Stadium on August 8, 2022, in Birmingham, England.Getty Images
She posted to her Instagram Stories in July after an AI video of Ozzy went viral.

“So, there’s this video going around on social media, and it’s supposed to be my dad, but it’s AI,” the TV personality told her fans at the time.

“And it starts out saying, ‘I don’t need a doctor to tell me that I’m going to die. I know I’m going to die,’ ” she continued. “What the f–k is wrong with you people? Why would you spend your time making a video like this?”

The former “Fashion Police” host — who got engaged at her dad’s final Black Sabbath show — then clarified that Ozzy is “not dying.”

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Bill Ward, Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler and Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath announce their first new album in 33 years and a world tour at the Whisky a Go Go on November 11, 2011, in West Hollywood, California.Getty Images
“Yes, he has Parkinson’s, and yes, his mobility is completely different than it used to be, but he’s not dying,” she said. “What is wrong with you?”

Kelly also took a moment to slam the rumors that her parents had a “suicide pact” after Sharon suggested as much in 2007.

“That was bulls–t my mum said to get attention one time,” Kelly concluded. “And my dad’s not dying. Stop.”

Ozzy is survived by Sharon, and their children: Aimee, Kelly, and Jack, as well as his children, Jessica, 45, and Louis, 50, from his first marriage to Thelma Riley, 71.

Ozzy also adopted Riley’s son from a previous relationship, now 59, during their marriage, which lasted from 1971 to 1982. The late star also had 10 grandchildren.

Gayle King’s Time at CBS Is Hanging by a Thread — Inside the Contract Crisis and Ratings Collapse Rocking “CBS Mornings”

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NEW YORK — After 13 years as the face of CBS Mornings, Gayle King is staring down the possibility of an unceremonious exit from the network that once elevated her to cultural icon status.

Her $10 million contract, already trimmed from a previous $13 million, expires this September. But insiders say the network—reeling from declining ratings, executive shakeups, and a looming corporate merger—may not renew it at all. What’s more: sources suggest that internal discussions have already shifted from negotiation to succession planning.

One media executive put it bluntly:

“This could be Gayle’s last year. No one wants to say it out loud—but the decision may already be made.”

The Fall of a Franchise

The numbers don’t lie.

Since relaunching in 2021 with a revamped format and co-host lineup, CBS Mornings has failed to gain ground on its rivals. Its most recent weekly average? Just 1.9 million viewers—far behind ABC’s Good Morning America and NBC’s Today, both hovering above 2.5 million.

Even King’s high-profile Blue Origin spaceflight in April, which temporarily spiked viewership to 3.9 million, couldn’t sustain the boost. Ratings returned to earth within weeks. The show is now back to trailing the competition.

“The brand is stale. The chemistry is off. And Gayle’s salary can no longer be justified by the numbers,” said a CBS insider.

Internal Shakeups and External Pressure

The timing couldn’t be worse.

CBS News is already in disarray. Wendy McMahon—once hailed as a bold disruptor—abruptly stepped down this week as CEO after failing to turn around both CBS Mornings and CBS Evening News. Her departure has placed programming boss Tom Cibrowski in a position many describe as “plugging holes in a dam.”

And there’s more.

Paramount Global, CBS’s parent company, is in the midst of cutting $500 million in spending as it prepares for a potential merger with Skydance Media. Insiders say new leadership from Skydance is unlikely to preserve legacy talent without clear ROI.

“Skydance hasn’t even looked at Gayle’s contract,” said a source close to the deal. “They’re thinking about budget consolidation, not renewals.”

A Legacy in Limbo

Gayle King joined CBS in 2012, rising quickly to become its most recognizable voice in morning news. Her chemistry with then-co-host Charlie Rose brought an intellectual tone to the network’s early hours. After Rose’s firing amid misconduct allegations, King held the center—solo—for years.

But even her star power couldn’t offset structural challenges: younger audiences migrating to podcasts and YouTube, the rise of niche news alternatives, and mounting pressure for diversity—not just in front of the camera, but behind it.

Still, King remained the stabilizing force. Now, she may be the casualty of a business-first reset.

Why One-Year Contracts Signal Trouble

Unlike most broadcast anchors—whose deals span two or three years—King has been operating on a series of one-year renewals.

Sources say that’s not entirely CBS’s idea.

“Gayle likes flexibility. She’s weighing her options. She’s aware of what’s happening behind the scenes,” said a person close to her camp.

But others argue that the short-term deals reflect something more ominous: the network’s lack of long-term confidence.

“CBS didn’t want to lock into another expensive package unless the ratings justified it. They haven’t.”

Behind the Curtain: Is There a ‘Scandal’?

Officially, there’s no scandal—no misconduct, no controversy. But off the record, staffers describe internal grumbling.

King’s defenders say she’s unfairly blamed for systemic problems. Detractors say she’s out of touch with shifting audience sensibilities, and too expensive for a show struggling to stay in the top three.

One CBS executive described it as a quiet revolt:

“There’s no smoking gun. Just fatigue. People feel it’s time for a fresh start.”

What Happens If Gayle Leaves?

CBS will be left with a fragmented morning identity. Tony Dokoupil and Nate Burleson, her co-hosts, lack the gravitas—or the cultural resonance—to anchor the show solo.

And with McMahon gone, there’s no clear champion for keeping the trio intact.

Paramount’s merger with Skydance only raises more questions. If approved, Skydance executives are expected to bring in new talent, slash bloated salaries, and reset priorities across CBS’s news division.

“This isn’t just about Gayle,” said a senior producer. “It’s about what CBS wants to be in the next decade.”

The Unspoken Calculus: Brand vs. Budget

Gayle King is more than a co-anchor. She’s a brand. A friend of Oprah. A trusted name in American households.

But can that brand survive a shifting business model?

“Ten years ago, she was indispensable,” said a former news director. “Now? She’s a luxury item on a clearance shelf.”

Still, cutting her loose could backfire.

“If she walks away—and goes to a streaming platform or joins a political project—it’ll be a PR nightmare for CBS,” said one media analyst.

Final Thought: A Career at the Crossroads

Gayle King’s possible exit from CBS would not just mark the end of a chapter—it could symbolize the end of an era. One where legacy talent commanded legacy pay, even as ratings declined.

In today’s unforgiving media economy, prestige is no longer enough. Everything must prove its value. In this calculus, even Gayle King—beloved, respected, iconic—may come up short.

As September draws closer, and with no word yet from King or CBS, one thing is clear:

Hollywood doesn’t always end with applause.

Sometimes, it ends with silence.

Fox News in Celebration Mode as Kayleigh McEnany’s Baby Surprises Everyone with an Early Arrival—The Joyful News Shakes Up the Network!

Fox News is in full celebration mode after an unexpected and joyful surprise—the early arrival of Kayleigh McEnany’s baby! The popular Fox News personality, known for her poised presence and confident delivery, has welcomed her little one into the world ahead of schedule, leaving fans and colleagues alike in pure excitement and admiration.

Kayleigh McEnany, who has become a beloved figure at Fox News with her sharp insights and vibrant personality, was preparing for her baby’s arrival later in the year, but the timing was clearly not in her hands. The news of her baby’s early debut has sparked celebrations across the network, with McEnany’s colleagues sharing their heartfelt congratulations and fans flooding social media with well wishes for the new mother.

A Surprise Early Arrival

McEnany’s baby, whom she has been eagerly anticipating for months, made an early entrance into the world, catching everyone off guard. The exact details surrounding the arrival remain private, but sources close to McEnany confirmed that both mother and child are doing well.

“I couldn’t be more thrilled to share that my little one has arrived earlier than expected, but healthy and happy,” McEnany shared in a brief statement. “This is a dream come true, and I am overjoyed to start this new chapter of my life with my growing family.”

For McEnany, the birth of her baby marks the beginning of an exciting new phase, one that has her colleagues and viewers eagerly awaiting updates. Her warm and relatable personality has earned her a devoted following, and fans are already looking forward to seeing more of her journey as a new mother.

Colleagues and Fans Celebrate the Big Moment

As soon as the news broke, social media lit up with congratulations from her fellow Fox News anchors and fans alike. Many of McEnany’s colleagues, who have worked closely with her over the years, took to Twitter to share their excitement and joy for the new mother.

“Kayleigh, I am so happy for you! Your little one is going to have the best mom,” tweeted one Fox News co-anchor. “Sending love and prayers your way as you embark on this incredible journey.”

Fans also shared their heartfelt messages, with some commenting on how they had been following McEnany’s pregnancy journey since her announcement. “So excited for you, Kayleigh! Wishing you and your baby nothing but the best,” wrote one viewer on Instagram.

What’s Next for Kayleigh McEnany?

While the world awaits further details on Kayleigh McEnany’s new chapter as a mother, it’s clear that her fans and colleagues are excited for what comes next. McEnany, known for her dedication and passion, is expected to take some time off to focus on her family, but her supporters are eagerly anticipating her return.

As McEnany steps into motherhood, her fans can expect her to continue bringing the same level of insight, warmth, and authenticity to her role in the spotlight. Her new journey as a mother promises to be just as impactful as her career has been, and many are excited to see how she balances her professional life with her newfound role.

A New Beginning

This early arrival is not just the beginning of a new chapter for Kayleigh McEnany but also a reminder of the joy and unpredictability that life brings. As the Fox News family celebrates this exciting milestone, McEnany is poised to take on the challenges of motherhood with the same grace and strength that has defined her career.

Congratulations are pouring in from all corners, and as McEnany continues to embrace her role as a mother, it’s clear that her supporters will be by her side, cheering her on every step of the way. What a joyful surprise this new arrival has been, and the best is yet to come for Kayleigh and her growing family. Stay tuned as this remarkable new chapter unfolds.

When the world’s most fearless tech titan offered the planet’s biggest sports icon a $100 million deal to endorse Tesla’s Cybertruck, jaws dropped. But when Cristiano Ronaldo said no, Elon Musk didn’t flinch. Instead, he flipped the script—and proved once again why he doesn’t need stars to shine. He is the star. And this time, Musk didn’t just walk away with his pride intact—he walked away stronger.

Elon Musk never plays small. The $100 million offer to Cristiano Ronaldo wasn’t just about slapping a celebrity on a commercial—it was a calculated power play. It was about seeing who’s bold enough to align with the future. Ronaldo, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner with fans across the globe, had the chance to join Tesla’s revolution. Instead, he blinked.

Sources close to the deal revealed that Musk himself initiated the conversation with Ronaldo’s team, laying out a campaign that would feature massive global visibility, exclusive appearances, and the Cybertruck center stage in one of soccer’s biggest stadiums. The message? Musk was ready to make history. The answer he got? “I only promote things I believe in.”

That one line, delivered at a post-match press conference, sent shockwaves through the media—and split public opinion right down the middle. Ronaldo’s fans called it integrity. Musk’s supporters saw something else entirely: a man turning down the future because he couldn’t see past the past.

And Musk? Cool as ever. His reaction came in the form of a cryptic yet piercing tweet: “Some people don’t understand the future. Let’s move on.”

And that’s exactly what he did. Fast.