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Amended Grant suit provides more info on Lesnar, Laurinaitis
Janel Grant’s attorneys have amended their case against Vince McMahon and John Laurinaitis complete with new evidence that McMahon “treated Ms. Grant as a commodity to sexually abuse and offer to other men.”
The new evidence includes:
· McMahon offered Ms. Grant to WWE Superstar Brock Lesnar for a sexual encounter during his formal negotiation of a new contract with WWE and McMahon ordered Ms. Grant to send Lesnar sexually explicit content of herself.
· McMahon sent a text message to Ms. Grant, where he fantasizes in graphic detail about watching as a group of men are “surrounding” her and leaving her physically “wrecked,” underscoring how he viewed her as a commodity to offer to others.
· A text message from McMahon to Ms. Grant where he makes clear that only McMahon has the power to “arrange” Ms. Grant’s sexual encounters.
· An occasion where McMahon video recorded Ms. Grant while nude for Laurinaitis, without Ms. Grant’s knowledge or consent.
· Details about the sham investigation WWE proclaimed to conduct in 2022 after it became public that McMahon signed NDAs with multiple women, in which “investigators” refused to interview Ms. Grant.
· The transcript of a voice message from McMahon to Ms. Grant, where he attempts to coerce her into signing an NDA “really f—–g fast” so he doesn’t get kicked out of his own “f—–g company.”
About Lesnar the amended suit states: “McMahon treated Ms. Grant as a commodity—offering her to other men. In March 2020, McMahon began sharing sexually explicit photographs and videos of Ms. Grant (including pornographic content he recorded on his cell phone) with other men both inside and outside the company, including with members of the television production “tech” team, executive(s), producer(s), and a world-famous athlete and former UFC Heavyweight Champion, Brock Lesnar, with whom WWE was actively trying to sign to a new contract (and ultimately did sign that contract).”
The suit states that McMahon set up an encounter between Lesnar and Grant at his condo.
“On July 21, 2021, McMahon flew and/or caused Lesnar to fly on a jet into a local airport and travel into Connecticut (across state lines) for what McMahon described to Ms. Grant as a “business dinner,” as well as a sexual encounter with Ms. Grant in McMahon’s condo. Upon information and belief, the dinner was to discuss Lesnar’s continued involvement with WWE. Prior to the “business dinner” with McMahon, WWE Lesnar made a brief visit to Ms. Grant’s building. However, Lesnar did not return to the building for a sexual encounter because he was too intoxicated and taken back to the plane.
Later that evening, after McMahon recounted the story about his dinner with Lesnar to Ms. Grant, he sought to salvage the night with a request that they “role play” a sexual encounter, in which McMahon acted as if he were Lesnar. McMahon was so physically rough with Ms. Grant during this encounter, that Ms. Grant begged McMahon to stop numerous times, including loud cries of “Help!” “I’m serious!” and “I’m scared!..McMahon’s assault caused Ms. Grant to break down weeping and curl into the fetal position with her arms pulled up to protect her face. McMahon alternated between slaps and shoves before admitting that “I’m really f—–g up with you right and left tonight, huh?” McMahon forbade Ms. Grant from leaving his condo that night unless she could verbally assure him that there wasn’t a problem and everything between them was okay. Notably, however, he made no effort to check on her well-being after she left his condo.”
The amendment states that McMahon tried to set up another encounter between the two and provides texts that are claimed to be between Lesnar and McMahon.
“That same month, Lesnar expressed to Ms. Grant his desire to “set a play date” and have a sexual encounter. McMahon and Lesnar organized an encounter in conjunction with Lesnar’s appearance at a show at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut, with Lesnar even sending Ms. Grant the address for the hotel where he would be staying. However, a snowstorm changed Lesnar’s travel plans and Ms. Grant ultimately used the weather and COVID-19 as an excuse to back out,” states the filing.
McMahon is also accused of ‘conditioning’ Grant to create sexually explicit content.
“McMahon actively requested, directed, encouraged, insisted, and ultimately conditioned Ms. Grant to create and send sexually explicit content during, but not limited to, writers’ meetings, production meetings, while running live television broadcasts in “gorilla position,” and while on the corporate jet traveling both domestically and internationally. McMahon even knowingly solicited and received Ms. Grant’s sexually explicit content while being filmed for a global streamer. McMahon noticed when Ms. Grant did not comply with his directions and inquired or interrogated her about her creation of content,” states the suit.
The new evidence also details John Laurinaitis becoming involved in threesomes and liaisons guided and arranged by McMahon. The evidence includes texts by McMahon to Laurinaitis and Grant.
“On numerous occasions, Ms. Grant was directed to visit Laurinaitis at his hotel room before work to serve herself to him as his “breakfast.” McMahon supervised these encounters, on one occasion even viewing explicit photos from Laurinaitis while on the corporate jet with the expectation that Ms. Grant would perform accordingly the next morning,” states the filing.
To facilitate the meetings “WWE constructed a new custom corner office suite to Laurinaitis’ taste, sharing a wall with the Executive Vice President of Global Talent Strategy and Development, Paul Levesque (known as “Triple H”). Ms. Grant’s office had an internal door that connected directly into Laurinaitis’ office. Nick Khan and Brad Blum were involved in the planning of Laurinaitis’ custom suite—where Ms. Grant would ultimately be exploited.”
According to Grant during one such encounter in WWE headquarters she told McMahon and Laurinaitis to stop but “McMahon responded with “No means yes.” Ms. Grant again told them to stop.”
McMahon responded with: “Take it, bitch.”
The suit also describes Laurinaitis behaviour as her boss: “On multiple other occasions while Ms. Grant worked under Laurinaitis, including after McMahon’s promise that one-on-one encounters would end – —and even after his wife moved across the country to join Laurinaitis – —he would call Ms. Grant to his office, lock the door, unzip his pants, and instruct Ms. Grant to perform oral sex. Eventually, after these in-office encounters, a badge lock was installed on the outside of Ms. Grant’s door.”
Some time later, McMahon left a lengthy voice message trying to convince Grant to sign an NDA. A transcript of the call is now included in the suit.
Hi baby I’m still… I’m packing up cause I gotta get out of here and go to bed. I’m still at the office and I got a board meeting in the morning at 10 o’clock it’s like Jesus f—–g Christ. In any event, on the agreement stuff, we have to do it and here’s why – ummm because there’s a new twist in this f—–g thing – wow is this ever gunna end? – so there’s an audit committee. It’s a public company and if we don’t get this done by the 31st I’m f—-d because McDevitt is in charge of the legal (voice from conference room speaker nobody else on this call. Goodbye. It sounds like the board room). It’s the conference room I’m in. Goodbye. It’s the conference room.
Ummm so McDevitt is in charge of the f—–g audit of the books kind of like thing. He’s got to tell the audit committee there’s no lawsuits, there’s no pending this, there’s no that – kind of like thing – and he won’t do and can’t do it legally unless I get this thing signed. So we need to work on this really f—–g fast otherwise I’m double f—-d. I’ll be divorced aside from that; I’ll be f—–g ya know…; I don’t know what this is going to do in terms of ya know of… Shit if he if I don’t get it done, he’s got to go to the audit committee and say by the way here where we’re say yada, yada, yada Janel …so now the board knows my story, knows what’s going on and it’s like oh my God holy shit.
You know they kick people out of their own f—–g company.7 that’s not gunna happen here but um oh my god it’s like public shit and all that kind of stuff so.. I’m f—–g tired of this shit but in any event, uhh Sorry to be responding so late but um so we’ve got to get this f—–g thing done so quickly baby. I had no idea that McDevitt was… well,…not turn on me because that’s not really the case at all. It’s a legal deal, you know? And he can’t say to the audit committee “No I never told him any of this stuff” He wouldn’t know. But now he knows. And now he’s been involved in, you know, in writing some of this and all that kind of crap and… I gotta get this f—–g thing done or I’m double f—-d.
So let’s please you and I… I can’t do it first thing in the morning cause it’s 10 o’clock but as soon as we can. Let’s please get this thing done in some way somehow ok? I’m sorry baby we have to do it this way because I’d like to do it on a napkin too but now I can’t. Um so I’m kind of f—-d. But that’s ok. Well it’s not ok but let’s get this thing done please so we can go on about our lives. Ok baby I’ll talk to you in the morning. I’m sorry to take up so much of your time. Ok bye.
Ann Callis, attorney for Janel Grant had this to say about the amended suit: “Ms. Grant’s amended complaint reveals new details that further demonstrate the sexual abuse she suffered at the hands of Vince McMahon and John Laurinaitis and pulls back the curtain on the dangerous workplace culture McMahon created at WWE. Ms. Grant looks forward to holding her abusers accountable in a court of law.”
In a recent amended grant suit filed against WWE, more details have emerged about the involvement of Brock Lesnar and John Laurinaitis. The suit alleges that Lesnar and Laurinaitis were involved in negotiating contracts with talent, despite not being licensed talent agents.This new information sheds light on the inner workings of WWE and raises questions about the roles of Lesnar and Laurinaitis within the company. It also raises concerns about the legality of their actions and the potential consequences for WWE.
Fans and industry insiders are eagerly awaiting further developments in this case, as it could have significant implications for the future of WWE and its talent relations practices. Stay tuned for more updates as the case unfolds.
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Janel Grant Attorneys Introduce New Evidence Against Vince McMahon, Name WWE Star
The attorneys for Janel Grant filed a motion on Friday that amended the complaint in Grant’s case against former WWE boss, Vince McMahon. The motion includes brand new evidence.
“Ms. Grant’s amended complaint reveals new details that further demonstrate the sexual abuse she suffered at the hands of Vince McMahon and John Laurinaitis and pulls back the curtain on the dangerous workplace culture McMahon created at WWE,” said Ann Callis, attorney for Janel Grant. “Ms. Grant looks forward to holding her abusers accountable in a court of law.”
Grant has accused McMahon of sexually abusing and trafficking her to others in WWE while he was the Chairman of the company. The amended complaint includes new evidence including:
Neither Vince McMahon or WWE have commented on this new motion at this time.
Vince McMahon is no longer affiliated with WWE or it’s parent company, TKO Group. McMahon resigned from his post as Executive Chairman of TKO Group when the allegations and lawsuit from Grant became public.
At 77, time for me to retire.
Thank you, WWE Universe.
Then. Now. Forever. Together. #WWE #thankful— Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) July 22, 2022
McMahon retired from WWE in 2022 after the WWE Board of Directors began an investigation into hush money payments made to former company employees with whom McMahon allegedly had affairs.
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Janel Grant Attorneys Introduce New Evidence Against Vince McMahon, Name WWE StarIn a shocking turn of events, Janel Grant Attorneys have introduced new evidence against WWE Chairman Vince McMahon in a high-profile legal battle. The evidence, which was presented in court today, includes testimonies and documents that shed light on McMahon’s alleged misconduct and unethical business practices.
One of the key pieces of evidence introduced by Janel Grant Attorneys is a statement from former WWE star and current independent wrestler, Cody Rhodes. In his testimony, Rhodes detailed instances of McMahon’s mistreatment and manipulation of talent, as well as his disregard for their well-being both inside and outside the ring.
Rhodes’s testimony is expected to be a major factor in the ongoing legal proceedings against McMahon, as it provides firsthand accounts of the toxic work environment that has been cultivated within the WWE under his leadership. The new evidence presented by Janel Grant Attorneys paints a damning picture of McMahon’s character and raises serious questions about his suitability to continue running the company.
As the legal battle between Janel Grant Attorneys and Vince McMahon continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how this new evidence will impact the outcome of the case. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
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Did Sable Leave Brock Lesnar Following Allegations of Being Involved in Vince McMahon-Janel Grant S*x Trafficking Lawsuit? | WWE News
Sable has been married to Brock Lesnar for many years now. However, she has not made any statement in regard to her husband allegedly being involved in the high-profile Janel Grant and Vince McMahon sex trafficking case.
Brock Lesnar was a top fixture for WWE television programming for many years. However, the fans have not seen The Beast Incarnate since the 2023 SummerSlam event, where he was defeated by Cody Rhodes. This was due to Lesnar being allegedly involved in the lawsuit filed by former WWE employee Janel Grant against Vince McMahon and John Laurinitus on the charges of sex trafficking and sexual misconduct.
WWE has also distanced themselves from Brock Lesnar taking him off television for more than a year and removing major references of him. Amidst the entire scandal, all attention has been paid to Vince McMahon and Janel Grant. None has paid attention to the effect that could have had on Lesnar’s family, especially on his relationship with his wife, former WWE superstar Sable.
After all, Lesnar was alleged to have signed a WWE contract in 2021 offered by Vince McMahon, who shared explicit photos of Janel Grant and even reported engaging in sexual acts with her as part of the deal. This has left many wondering about the fact that it had strained his relationship with his wife, who has been out of the limelight for years.Has Sable left Brock Lesnar following allegations in the Vince McMahon-Janel Grant scandal?
As of this date, there have been no reports of Brock Lesnar and Sable splitting up. In fact, they still seem to be leading a happy life. The former WWE Champion and Women’s Champion were spotted together backstage at a concert together in December 2024.
This would mean that the couple is still very much together, as the allegations against Lesnar came to light last year. Moreover, this was also Sable’s first public appearance after being away from the spotlight and WWE for years.
Brock Lesnar & Sable have been married for a long time
Before Sable met Brock Lesnar in WWE, she was married to former wrestler Marc Mero. The couple were together for ten years. However, Sable became involved in an extra-martial affair with Lesnar around the early 2000s. Sable divorced Marc Mero in 2004 and married the former UFC Heavyweight Champion in 2006.
With Brock Lesnar and Sable still being together after their photo surfaced on social media, it remains to be seen either of them would be responding to the allegations made against Lesnar in the Vince McMahon-Janel Grant case.
Also read: Sable’s Relationship History: Exploring Past Marriages of the Former WWE Women’s Champion
There have been rumors circulating in the wrestling world that Sable may have left her husband, Brock Lesnar, following allegations of her involvement in a s*x trafficking lawsuit against Vince McMahon and Janel Grant.The lawsuit alleges that McMahon and Grant were involved in a s*x trafficking ring that exploited young women in the wrestling industry. Sable’s name was brought up in connection to the lawsuit, causing speculation that she may have been involved in the illegal activities.
While there has been no concrete evidence to support these claims, fans have been buzzing about the possibility of Sable leaving Lesnar amidst the controversy. The couple has always been private about their personal lives, so it’s unclear if there is any truth to these rumors.
As of now, neither Sable nor Lesnar have made any public statements addressing the allegations or their relationship status. Until more information comes to light, the wrestling world will continue to speculate about the future of this power couple. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s budget office on Wednesday rescinded a memo freezing spending on federal loans and grants, less than two days after it sparked widespread confusion and legal challenges across the country.
The memo, which was issued Monday by the Office of Management and Budget, had frightened states, schools and organizations that rely on trillions of dollars from Washington.
Administration officials said the pause was necessary to review whether spending aligned with Trump’s executive orders on issues like climate change and diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
But on Wednesday, they sent out a two-sentence notice rescinding the original memo. The reversal was the latest sign that even with unified control of Washington, Trump’s plans to dramatically and rapidly reshape the government have limits.
Administration officials insisted that despite the confusion, their actions still had the intended effect by underscoring to federal agencies their obligations to abide by Trump’s executive orders.
“The Executive Orders issued by the President on funding reviews remain in full force and effect and will be rigorously implemented by all agencies and departments,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said, blaming the confusion on the courts and news outlets, not the administration. “This action should effectively end the court case and allow the government to focus on enforcing the President’s orders on controlling federal spending.”
The vaguely worded order, legal pause and eventual cancellation left organizations confused and worried again about what might be next.
Nourishing Hope, which runs foods pantries, home meal delivery and an online food market in Chicago, gets roughly 20% of its food budget comes from the federal government. CEO Kellie O’Connell said the biggest issue when the memo surfaced was getting clear and accurate information so they could figure out how to plan for the coming months.
If their federal funds were frozen, O’Connell said, they could make it a few weeks. But the wider concern was the possible end of assistance, like food stamps, which would increase demand on her organization.
President Donald Trump’s budget office on Wednesday rescinded a memo freezing spending on federal grants, less than two days after it sparked widespread confusion and legal challenges across the country.
“If that were to significantly diminish or get eliminated, it will be nearly impossible for the charity food system to step up,” she said of food stamps. “It would be potentially catastrophic for our communities.”
On Tuesday, Trump administration officials said programs that provide direct assistance to Americans, including Medicare, Social Security, student loans and food stamps, would not be affected.
However, they sometimes struggled to provide a clear picture. Leavitt initially would not say whether Medicaid was exempted from the freeze, but the administration later clarified that it was.
The White House’s change in direction caught Congress off guard, particularly Trump’s Republicans allies who had defended him throughout the brief saga.
“This is Donald Trump. He throws hand grenades in the middle of the room, and then cleans it up afterwards,” said Sen. Kevin Cramer of North Dakota. “I just think the guy’s a genius.”
Cramer acknowledged the initial memo may have generated too much political heat, with red and blue states raising alarms over the funding freeze. But the senator suggested Trump “maybe didn’t understand the breadth” of what had been proposed.
But Democrats said the White House had overreached beyond what Americans want.
“Most people voted for cheaper eggs,” said Sen. Martin Heinrich of New Mexico. “They did not vote for this chaos.”
The funding pause was scheduled to go into effect at 5 p.m. Tuesday. It was stayed by a federal judge until at least Monday after an emergency hearing requested by nonprofit groups that receive federal grants.
An additional lawsuit by Democratic state attorneys general was also pending, and a hearing was held Wednesday in federal court in Rhode Island. Chief Judge John J. McConnell said he was inclined to issue an order blocking any attempt at a funding pause, saying there was the possibility of “irreparable harm.”
After the initial memo was distributed Monday, federal agencies were directed to answer a series of yes or no questions about each program by Feb. 7. The questions included “does this program promote gender ideology?” and “does this program promote or support in any way abortion?”
Although Trump had promised to turn Washington upside-down if elected to a second term, the effects of his effort to pause funding were being felt far from the nation’s capital. Organizations like Meals on Wheels, which receives federal money to deliver food to the elderly, were worried about getting cut off. Even temporary interruptions in funding could cause layoffs or delays in public services.
Barbara Teed, 73, of Bloomington, Minnesota, said she felt “panic, absolute panic” when she learned the freeze could affect her.
Teed lives with her 38-year-old son, Ryan, who has Down syndrome. Both receive meals from Bloomington-Eden Prairie Meals On Wheels.
“This is sometimes my only meal of the day. So it’s really, really important to me,” said Teed.
Reynier Prieto, whose 5-year-old son, Liam, attends the Head Start program at Easterseals South Florida, said the program is helping address speech development issues so that Liam can hopefully attend public school next year.
“It’s the most important thing for our life right now,” Prieto said. “That’s the way that we can go out of our home and work, and we know that he’s in good hands.”
Losing a program like Head Start could be bad for many families, and government officials should take the time to examine each one that receives federal money, Prieto said.
“Programs like this, they need to review it and make sure that it’s not cut because this actually helps the community,” Prieto said.
Democratic critics of the order celebrated the memo’s rescinding.
“This is an important victory for the American people whose voices were heard after massive pressure from every corner of this country,” said Sen. Patty Murray of Washington. She said Trump had “caused real harm and chaos for millions.”
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer of New York said, “Americans fought back and Donald Trump backed off.”
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Associated Press writers Sophia Tareen in Chicago, Mark Vancleave in Minneapolis, David Fischer in Miami and Michael Casey in Boston contributed to this report.
The Trump White House has rescinded its order to freeze federal grants, allowing funding to flow once again to a wide range of programs across the country. This decision comes after criticism from lawmakers and advocacy groups, who argued that the freeze would harm vulnerable populations and disrupt essential services.The federal grant freeze was initially put in place as part of an effort to review and potentially reallocate funding to align with the Trump administration’s priorities. However, the move caused confusion and uncertainty among grant recipients, many of whom rely on federal funding to support their work.
With the freeze now lifted, organizations and agencies can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that their funding is secure for the time being. This reversal is a positive step towards ensuring that critical services and programs can continue to operate without interruption.
While the Trump White House has taken a step back from its initial decision to freeze federal grants, the future of funding for these programs remains uncertain. Advocates and stakeholders will continue to monitor the situation closely and advocate for the protection of federal grant funding for the benefit of all Americans.
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#Federal #grant #freeze #Trump #White #House #rescinds #orderAlma receives grant for new housing units
ALMA, Mich. (WNEM) – New housing units are coming to downtown Alma.
The nine new units will be located at 311 E. Superior Street.
The long-vacant 12,111 square-foot building is being rehabilitated with a $1.1 million Revitalization and Placemaking (RAP) grant, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced on Monday, Jan. 27.
“The RAP program helps us make our big cities and small towns better, more affordable places to live, work, and do business. These investments show how we’re improving quality of life for Michiganders by replacing old, abandoned buildings with new ones that give more Michiganders an affordable place to live or start or grow their own business. Let’s keep working together to lower costs for buyers and renters and reinvest in our communities,” Whitmer said.
This project will generate a total capital investment of more than $3 million to Alma’s downtown, Whitmer’s office said.
The project includes updates to the exterior façade, restoration to the original masonry, and new signage.
“This grant is a great opportunity to help provide much-needed housing, as well as preserve a historic part of downtown,” State Rep. Jerry Neyer (R-Shepherd) said.
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We are thrilled to announce that Alma, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing affordable housing solutions, has been awarded a grant to fund the construction of new housing units in our community.This grant will enable Alma to further our mission of creating safe and stable housing options for individuals and families in need. The new housing units will help address the growing demand for affordable housing in our area and provide a much-needed resource for those facing housing insecurity.
We are incredibly grateful for this support and look forward to bringing these new housing units to fruition. Thank you to all who have made this possible and to those who continue to support Alma in our efforts to create a more equitable and inclusive community. #AffordableHousing #CommunityDevelopment #GrantRecipient
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‘The Bachelor’ Grant gives out his first impression rose and it comes with a twist on night one
NEW YORK — What a man, what a man, what a mighty good man! Grant is our new “Bachelor!” We start off by meeting the 30-year-old from Houston and learning about his life. He loves basketball, and drives a hot car, but says he’s 30 now, he’s got everything aligned to get married and start a family. First thing’s first, Grant has a beautiful family! His sister Taylor is gorgeous, and so is his mom and grandmother. He said his parents were married for 30 years, but then they got divorced while he was in college. His dad is recovering from a 30-year addiction. His father, Robert, is so proud of Grant and wants him to meet someone special. Grant loves his family but said his father’s addiction, and his mom just putting her head down and working, left him with a lack of emotional connection. He wants a family that he can have dinner with every night. He said he’s emotionally ready to take on the role of being a great father and husband. He cried as he said he didn’t want to be lonely anymore. Ok, I’m a few minutes in and already crying! Go find your girl Grant!
Gina: Oh, we are so back!! I’m super excited to see Grant find his person. When I met Grant a few weeks ago, he told me his family will play a big part in his journey and I can’t wait to see how it all unfolds and how involved they are in this journey.
Jesse Palmer was waiting outside the front of Bachelor Mansion as Grant pulled up. Grant told him he’s looking for a kind soul who could be on the same wavelength as him. Grant did a little dance to shake out his nerves and with that, it was time for his journey to begin!
The Limos Arrive
1) Rose, 27, is a Registered Nurse from Chicago, IL she told him that he was tall and handsome. She asked him if she could be the first to say, will you accept this rose? Cute!
Gina: Great entrance and impression!
2) Litia, 31, a venture capitalist from Utah gave Grant a hug as he complimented her hair and shoes. She noted that Grant was open and vulnerable so she decided to be vulnerable too by revealing that she is bad at basketball. If you bring the skill, I’ll bring the sparkle she said as she handed him a bedazzled basketball. She was raised Mormon with her big family. She was born in Hawaii, that’s where her parents got married and had her. Her father died in a car accident when she was just three months old. I’m guessing her mother remarried because she has a big family!
Gina: I love that Grant said Sparkle and Skill would be their nicknames. There was an immediate connection, could she be one to watch?
3) J’Nae is 28 and an account supervisor from Colorado. She said her first love was basketball just like him, but she hopes she can be his last love. She gave him some chalk and they threw it in the air.
Gina: I believe the chalk is a nod to Grant’s favorite player and LA Lakers/NBA legend, LeBron James.
4) Parisa is 29 and a Pediatric Behavior Analyst from Michigan. She told Grant he seemed loving and kind. She wanted him to know that she’s there for him.
5) Carolina 29 Public Relations Manager from Puerto Rico. She lived there until she was a teenager but then moved to the US for the opportunities. She loves her little dog. Her last boyfriend was a DJ and she realizes that was a dumb decision (no disrespect to the DJ’s out there). She told him in Spanish that she would be his future wife. “I have to invest in some Rosetta stone,” Grant said.Gina: I had to laugh when Grant said “when all else fails, I say ‘si!’” He’s probably smart to pick up some other words and phrases!
6) Alli Jo, 30, is a boxing trainer from Manalapan, NJ. She pulled up beeping in a Jeep and she had a heart-shaped pizza and asked him if he would like a “pizza her heart.” Grant loved it and ate a piece.
Gina: Look, we all know NJ and NY pizza is supreme! And we know a way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. So win/win for Alli Jo! I also think she’s got a lot of personality. It’ll be interesting to see whether it becomes endearing to the other girls or whether they’ll turn on her for it.
7) Dina, 31, from Chicago told Grant that he would love Chicago too. Her parents lived in Romania until their 20’s and then in the US they had 11 kids! She’s a civil litigation defense attorney. She seems tough! She said she was always told she had beautiful hands and told Grant she’s a size 6 ring, haha.
Gina: Good line, good line!
8) Radhika, 28, is an attorney from New York City. She did a Bollywood dance up to Grant. She said that every moment together would be as fun as a Bollywood dance.
9) Allyshia 29, an interior designer from Tampa, gave Grant a genie in a bottle, and that they could make a wish together “to be granted.”
Gina: Is this where ABC got the tagline from for this season? Things that make you go “hmmm.”
10) Natalie, 25, is a PhD student from Louisville, Kentucky. She gave Grant a worry stone.
Gina: I actually thought the worry stones were a good idea!
11) Beverly, 30, is an insurance salesperson, from Howard Beach, NY. She wore a beauty queen sash that said Mrs. Ellis.
12) Alexe, 27, is a pediatric speech therapist from Canada. She’s French-Canadian and grew up on a farm. She brought Linda, her no-drama llama with her! The llama was so nervous and making all kinds of noises.Gina: Immediately love her and the llama! Also, is this a Bachelor first, having a llama join night one?
13) Juliana, 28, is a client service associate from Massachusetts. She told Grant that her Italian roots are important so she brought him a cannoli that they could share. Grant took a huge bite! Grant warned her there was a llama inside. It was funny! She couldn’t believe it was true when she walked in.
Gina: As a fellow Italian, she instantly became my favorite. Also, Grant said “oooh, wow” when she got out of the limo. I think he likes her!
14) Chloie, 27, is a model from New York City, but she’s originally from Kansas. She wore ruby slippers to remind herself that there’s no place like home. She’s a plus-size model. She wants to find someone special in her life.
Gina: We love a pop culture reference and she seems super sweet!
15) Bailey, 27, is a social media manager from Atlanta. She has a cute little dog, and she is huge in social media and sharing her life. She calls herself an “acquired taste.” She had Grant take some pictures of her for her social account. Then they made a TikTok together.
Gina: This is Coco Gauff’s pal from Atlanta! I do like that she said she’s an acquired taste. Honesty up front is good!
16) Sarafiena, 29, is an associate media director from NYC. She walked up with a HUGE cardboard cutout of Grant’s face. She said she wanted to be his biggest cheerleader but wouldn’t let him get a big head.
17) Kyleigh, 26, is a retail manager from Wilmington, NC. She brought salsa and chips for him.
18) Ella, 25, is a luxury travel host from LA. She told Grant she’s there for him.
19) Rebekah, 31, is an ICU nurse from Dallas.
20) Christina, 26, is a marketing director from Fargo, ND. She definitely has an accent.
21) Neicey, 32, is a pediatrician from Blythewood, SC. She said that her profession shows that she can commit to something for a long time.
22) Kelsey, 26, is an interior designer from Brooklyn. She wore a basketball jersey that said Mrs. Ellis.
23) Savannah, 27, is a wedding planner from Charlottesville, Virginia. She walked up to Grant with a wedding cake! The cake had figurines of themselves on top! The other women were excited to taste the cake.
24) Vicky, 28, is a nightclub server, from Las Vegas. She drove up in a pink Cadillac holding a sign that said Viva Las Vicky.
25) Lastly, Zoe, 27, is a tech engineer/model from NYC. She shot a t-shirt out of a cannon at Grant. On the shirt was a picture of their faces. She said it was Power Couple merch. Then, they shot t-shirts up at the balcony of the mansion. The women thought it was really funny.Gina: I thought it was funny too!
Grant Welcomes the Women
Now that all the women have been welcomed, it’s time for the games to start! Chloie put on the t-shirt from the t-shirt gun! Grant entered the room and told the women that he wanted to be a husband and father and his intentions were sincere. He said he was there for love! He asked them, “What does love mean to you?” He said it was all the little things and he added that he appreciated a woman’s strength. His mom signed him up for the show!
Gina: You can tell from Grant’s introduction speech to the ladies that he’s really serious about this and is going to be intentional with his choices. He wants them to think about what love means to them and I think that’s key to helping him find “the one.”
He spoke with Bailey first and she asked him if he liked her bob. He said yes and she said, “Oh good because I got you one to match,” and she pulled out a little wig! It was so funny! He looked hilarious. They did 10 fun facts where she talked all about herself. They didn’t share his. Operation Bob was a success!
Gina: I’m glad that he had some fun with it- the wig looked good, sir. It looked good.
G+P was up on a screen and Parisa showed off her crystal and rock collection. She said dating in Michigan isn’t going well. She’s a cat lady. She and her friends make PowerPoint updates for each other, so she made one for Grant. It was so funny, but it made him sweat. It showed them getting married, and having babies, it was great.
Gina: This reminded me of the scene in “How to Lose A Guy in 10 Days” when Kate Hudson’s Andie Anderson brings Matthew McConaughey’s Benjamin Barry the photo album of their life together where she photoshopped their wedding and kids!
First Kiss
Allyshia with the genie lamp was raised with a single mom and she doesn’t know her biological father. Her mom did whatever she could to take care of her and her sister. She said it was great to watch a woman go from nothing to success and have that example. Grant told her that she had a good heart and that he was attracted to her. He went in for the kiss! Grant said there’s a connection and a spark. The other women saw the kiss and the mood changed immediately in the room.
Gina: This was interesting since Allyshia told the other girls she doesn’t kiss on the first date. But I mean, when you’re in the moment, you’re in the moment!
Juliana played piano for Grant and he was impressed. Her family is so cute, they’re a big Italian family and very close. She said she was in a relationship for a long time where she was cheated on a lot. She said that it really broke her and her family picked her back up and helped her get through it. Grant told Juliana that he’s a family guy too and that he’s ready for the future. He kissed her too! “Butterflies are exploding out of me,” she said.
Gina: Her family reminds me of my family growing up and I love that. They do seem like they clicked right away. She might be one to watch!
He spoke with Carolina by the fire and they talked about optimism and believing in the process of the show. Grant said he wants to take his time but is taking it seriously. Carolina talked about spending time with her family and that she wants to start a family of her own. Her parents and siblings are a lot older than her and she doesn’t want to be left alone. Aw! Grant completely understood and he loved her genuine heart. He wanted to kiss her, but he felt she didn’t want to do that on night one and he wanted to respect her.
Gina: A respectful king, we love that. Another moment that stood out to me was Carolina asking if he thought his wife was in the room, he said yes and then she asked how far away is she in inches! It was cute. She can be serious and also playful.
Grant said he found his time with most of the women to be effortless. He was very happy that the conversation could just flow.
Grant Gets a Surprise Visitor
Surprise, a limo pulled up and the women were instantly jealous! But, it was his sister! They all felt bad for the stuff they had said and then wanted to talk to her too. Jesse Palmer walked in holding photos of Grant throughout his childhood. He was a cutie! Then she spent some time talking with the women and revealed Grant had been in a 7-year relationship. She also said that Grant could be better with organization. Taylor told Grant he had a hard decision ahead of him because she really liked all of the girls.
Gina: I hope we see more of Taylor through the season!
Grant revealed that although he has a sports car, he also has an Acura, a dad car! Litia told Grant that she loved how aware of his feelings he was. She wants someone who can come to the table with emotional awareness. Grant said that she was very beautiful and then kissed her! But then she went out into the crowd of women and told everyone that Grant was a good kisser, “I’d recommend it.” Not sure it’s a great idea to kiss and tell!
First Impression Rose Arrives
Jesse Palmer dropped off the first impression rose and told them women it was more important than ever because she would get the first one-on-one date! (I was right! In case you didn’t listen to our podcast, I predicted that could be why this rose was more important than ever!) Alexe continued to lead her Llama around, but then with that rose on the table, decided it was time to talk to Grant. She liked that he had a calm presence because she had a ton of energy and needed someone grounding. Grant said that he liked her vibe. She taught him some French and one of the questions ended with a kiss! He thought he got the full picture of who she is and he even thought she would be a great mother one day because she works with kids.
Gina: A couple of things here. First, props to the editors for adding llama reaction shots. 10/10, no notes. They were perfection. Second, I love the twist on the First Impression rose. It makes absolute sense. Third, I think Grant and Alexe have a cute connection!
Vicky brought him the VIP Vegas experience with some champagne and sparklers burning. They shared a kiss! Savannah brought her wedding cake in to talk to Grant and was about to interrupt Zoe’s time but found them kissing on the couch.
Meantime, Natalie talked about getting her doctorate in psychology and working with kids in the hospital. Grant found her really sweet and liked the breathing exercise she had him do. Smell the flowers and blow out the candles. “You’re already attractive, but seeing your heart is even more attractive,” he said. He liked how sincere and genuine she is. “Natalie is a keeper in my books.”
Rose and Grant worked with some clay to manifest something for the future and they did it blindfolded. They made rings out of clay! They talked about what they want for the future and they seemed to make a connection. Grant said that he liked her a lot and that he wanted to be consistent in giving her reassurance. He put the clay ring on her, took off his blindfold, kept her blindfolded and they kissed! It was a great moment, very sweet.
Alexe Gets the First Impression Rose
Grant walked into the room, picked up the first impression rose, and walked over to Alexe. The no-drama llama lady is getting the rose! She happily accepted it and gave Grant a kiss. He loves her sense of humor and everything about her. She’s now going to get the first date next week!
Gina: Seeing their connection, I can understand why she got this rose. They vibe well together and it’ll be interesting to see how this progresses.
Rose Ceremony
1) Alexe (First impression rose)
2) Litia
3) Rose
4) Zoe
5) Ella
6) Alli Jo
7) Natalie
8) Juliana
9) Vicky
10) Carolina
11) Beverly
12) Bailey
13) Dina
14) Chloie
15) Rebekah
16) Sarafiena
17) Allyshia
18) ParisaIn case you are wondering what happened to Linda the Llama, Jesse walks her out of the mansion. I kind of wish she could stay!
Coming Up This Season
Grant goes thrill-seeking with his bachelorettes and there are plenty of fireworks! The women fall fast! There’s a lot of kissing, and happy tears, but then there’s plenty of drama and sad tears. There’s a deceitful woman in the house according to Grant and there’s also someone who is a backstabber. Maybe they’re the same person, it’s hard to tell! It’s a challenging journey but it leads him to two amazing women. The problem? He can’t choose between them! Grant said that he is excited to propose to the woman of his dreams, but he is torn. It looks like he doesn’t know what he wants to do right up until the time the limos arrive. That’s got to be a tough pill to swallow for the woman he doesn’t end up with. They came extremely close to being “the one.” I for one can’t wait to see who wins Grant’s heart!
Gina: This is going to be a fun season – I can’t wait to watch it all!
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On the premiere episode of ‘The Bachelor’ season 26, fans were in for a surprise as Grant handed out his first impression rose with a twist. As the night went on and the tension rose, Grant decided to shake things up by giving the coveted rose to not one, but two deserving contestants.The first recipient of the first impression rose was none other than Haley, a bubbly and charismatic dental hygienist who caught Grant’s eye from the moment she stepped out of the limo. Their instant connection was undeniable, and Haley was over the moon to receive the rose.
But just when the other women thought they knew who would be getting the rose, Grant dropped another bombshell. He decided to also give the rose to Sarah, a stunning fashion designer who had impressed him with her wit and charm throughout the night.
The unexpected twist left the other contestants stunned and wondering what this could mean for the rest of the season. Grant’s bold move showed that he is not afraid to break the rules and follow his heart, no matter the consequences.
As the competition heats up and the drama unfolds, one thing is for sure – this season of ‘The Bachelor’ is going to be one wild ride. Stay tuned to see what happens next as Grant continues his journey to find love.
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#Bachelor #Grant #impression #rose #twist #nightBachelor Grant Ellis’ Family Guide: Meet His Mom, Dad, Sister
Grant Ellis. Raymond Hall/GC ImagesBachelor Grant Ellis is not forgetting his roots while he looks for The One.
“They’re really supportive,” Grant exclusively told Us Weekly of his parents and sister ahead of the season 29 premiere in January 2025. “My family has been through a lot together, and it’s really crazy that we still support each other in the ways that we do, even though we’re all at different points of our life. So they supported me and I support them and we support each other — that’s the way that works.”
Bachelor Nation met Grant when he vied for the affections of Jenn Tran during The Bachelorette season 28, which aired in summer 2024. After Grant was sent packing, he expressed his desire to have a family of his own one day.
“It just sucks knowing that you feel some way about somebody and they don’t feel the same about you, you know? I want a family,” Grant said in a confessional at the time. “I want to be happy, I want a wife, I want to be in love. I want that, you know? I want to give everything to somebody, and I want them to give me everything in return.”
Disney/Ricky Middlesworth Following his elimination, Grant was announced as the lead of The Bachelor season 29.
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Grant’s Dad
Grant opened up about his relationship with his father during a one-on-one with Jenn in an August 2024 episode.
“My father has been an addict for, like, 30 years. Addiction is a hard thing because, you know, growing up, my pops was everything, like, he was my superhero,” he said. “He used to take me to the park and he always used to be inebriated or, like, intoxicated under the substance. The worst thing is, I didn’t know.”
He continued, “When you’re a child, you believe everything and the one person I trusted most was always lying. So that was something. In my eyes, I’m like, ‘You’re a man. Why can’t you do what you have to do?’”
Before he went on The Bachelorette, Grant claimed that his dad had gotten fired from his job and had been “blaming everybody.”
“I was like, ‘Listen, Dad. I don’t f—— care,’” Grant recalled, noting that the pair spoke on the phone the next day — and he became the “proudest” he’s ever been of his dad.
“[He] checked into rehab, and ever since that, we had a talk and he was like, ‘Listen, son. This is the first time that you know the real me when I’m not intoxicated,’” Grant continued. “So I’m, like, really leaning into that. So now, he’s, like, a little under two months sober, so, you know, I hope he holds strong. And it’s his first time living, too.”
Grant got candid about his dad during an August 2024 episode of “The Viall Files” podcast, sharing that he loves his father “to death.”
“He did the best that he could,” Grant said. “It’s his first time living too, and he has his trauma and he just took a certain route and I don’t want him to ever think that I’m, like, bashing him or putting him out there, but you know, this is, it’s my life story.”
He noted that his relationship with his father is “great” now. “I’m super proud of him for the progress he’s made, where he’s come from and what he’s doing now. I just want him to know that he did a good job.”
Grant shared that he “didn’t always” have that perspective about his father. “Growing up, sometimes you may harbor resentment, but then when you’re in the position where you’re letting somebody down … then you realize that you could be trying your hardest and sometimes you’re gonna make mistakes.”
Grant continued, “Looking back at it, I can’t hold myself to a different standard than somebody that’s let me down. … So it’s like, I can’t really be mad at my pops for that, I gotta just kind of let that go and just roll with the punches and just try to help him along his journey.”
Grant’s Mom
After learning he was cast as the lead of The Bachelor, Grant called his mom. “I’m just calling to let you know I was selected to be the next Bachelor,” he said in an August 2024 promo video, while his mom gasped.
“No way! Are you kidding me? You’re kidding, tell me you’re kidding. I’m so excited! I’m so happy for you!” she replied, while Grant added, “Hopefully grandma and everyone watches the season with you.”
Grant revealed during an August 2024 episode of “The Viall Files” podcast that his mom signed him up for The Bachelorette.
“I remember she literally called me, I’m in the middle of my trading routine in the morning and she called me, she’s like, ‘Oh by the way I signed you up for Bachelorette so if you get a call, you know, make sure you answer,’” he recalled. “And I’m like, ‘Are you serious?’ So, they ended up calling me, and then, things just progressed.”
Grant’s Sister
Courtesy of Taylor Ellis/Instagram Grant has one sister, Taylor Ellis, who is a model. Taylor, who has appeared in Marie Claire magazine and In Style, also goes by “Loreal Ellis,” per her Instagram.
Grant made a brief comment about his sister during an August 2024 episode of “The Viall Files” podcast. “For a long time, me and my sister weren’t super tight,” Grant admitted.
Bachelor Grant Ellis’ Family Guide: Meet His Mom, Dad, SisterIf you’re a fan of Bachelor Grant Ellis and want to learn more about his family, you’ve come to the right place! Grant’s family plays a big role in his life, and getting to know them can give you a better understanding of who he is as a person. So, without further ado, let’s meet the Ellis family!
First up, we have Grant’s mom, Karen. Karen is a loving and supportive mother who has always been there for Grant through thick and thin. She is known for her kind heart and nurturing nature, and she is always willing to lend a listening ear or a shoulder to cry on. Grant has often spoken about how much he values his mom’s opinion and how she has helped shape him into the man he is today.
Next, we have Grant’s dad, Michael. Michael is a hardworking and dedicated father who has always pushed Grant to be the best version of himself. He is a strong role model for Grant and has taught him the importance of perseverance and determination. Grant has always looked up to his dad and credits him with instilling in him the values of honesty, integrity, and hard work.
Last but certainly not least, we have Grant’s sister, Emily. Emily is Grant’s closest confidante and best friend. She is always there to support him and cheer him on, whether he’s pursuing his career goals or looking for love on The Bachelor. Grant and Emily share a special bond that is unbreakable, and their relationship is a testament to the power of family.
So there you have it – a glimpse into the lives of Bachelor Grant Ellis’ family. They are a tight-knit and loving family who have played a significant role in shaping Grant into the man he is today. And who knows, maybe one day we’ll see them make a special appearance on The Bachelor to meet the lucky lady who wins Grant’s heart!
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National Science Foundation freezes grant review in response to Trump executive orders : Shots
With funding from the National Science Foundation and other government grants, scientists and meteorologists from the Center for Severe Weather Research study a storm in Oklahoma in 2017. They get close to supercell storms and tornadoes to better understand their formation and improve prediction.
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The National Science Foundation canceled all of its grant review panels this week, as the organization works to align its grantmaking process with new executive orders from the Trump administration.
The NSF funds a wide range of scientific research through grants to universities and research institutions. It convenes panels of experts to weigh the merits of those proposals, ultimately informing which receive federal funding. It has a budget of around $9 billion.
More than 60 of those meetings were scheduled for this week, all of which were abruptly canceled Monday morning. The move sparked confusion among panelists as to the extent of the pause. In a statement to NPR, an NSF spokesperson said that all review panels will be rescheduled. “This will allow the agency to make the best use of everyone’s time and resources as we continue to develop guidance to ensure compliance with the recent executive orders.”
Romi Burks, a biologist at Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas, had spent weeks preparing to serve on her NSF panel. “It’s a considerable amount of effort,” she said. “It’s extremely disappointing for it to be canceled for political reasons.”
Delays in grant approval inevitably mean delays in funding research. Those delays could threaten the scientists, who include tenured faculty, post-doctoral researchers and graduate students who often depend on grants for financial support. Delays also create extra uncertainty that makes it hard to plan, says Burks. Researchers need to schedule travel for field work, or arrange time to collaborate with colleagues. “All of these things cannot happen until you have notification,” she says. “It’s already a long time to get grants reviewed, any more time is just an increasing burden.”
It’s unclear which executive orders are responsible for the freeze, though researchers suspect it may be related to President Trump’s targeting of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. NSF reviews grant applications based on two criteria: intellectual merit and broader impacts. The latter is a catch-all term that assesses how the research would benefit society. Historically, a crucial component of those broader impacts relate to increasing the participation of underrepresented groups in the scientific process.
The pause comes at a time of heightened anxiety and confusion in the U.S. research community. Last week, the National Institutes of Health — the largest public funder of biomedical research in the world — canceled its scientific meetings and study sections, which also helps determine which research to fund.
NSF also has review panels scheduled for next week. An agency spokesperson declined to confirm whether they’d also be rescheduled.
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced that it will freeze all grant reviews in response to recent executive orders issued by President Trump. The executive orders, which aim to cut funding for scientific research and limit the agency’s ability to support certain types of research, have raised concerns among the scientific community.In a statement released by the NSF, the agency expressed its commitment to upholding the integrity of the scientific review process and ensuring that all research proposals are evaluated in a fair and impartial manner. However, the agency also noted that it will need time to assess the potential impact of the executive orders on its grant review process.
Scientists and researchers have expressed their dismay at the news, with many expressing concerns about the future of scientific research in the United States. Some have called on the NSF to take a stand against the executive orders and defend the agency’s mission to support cutting-edge scientific research.
As the NSF works to navigate these uncertain times, it remains to be seen how the agency will proceed with its grant review process and support the scientific community in the face of challenges posed by the Trump administration. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
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