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Going Ringside Ep. 92: Kane returns
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 92: Kane returnsGlenn Jacobs, aka Kane, is back with a newsworthy episode. The mayor from Tennessee has political advice for The Rock, tells us the backstory of his video with Undertaker and now President-elect Donald Trump and will respond to the controversial indy wrestler Cokane. We're also joined by former AEW star Allie "The Bunny."
Going Ringside Ep. 91: Will the Democrats draft Dwayne Johnson to run in 2028?
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 91: Will the Democrats draft Dwayne Johnson to run in 2028?In this episode we discuss whether Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is the best option for Democrats to run for president in 2028. We also discuss whether three former WWE stars could wind up working in the White House next year.
Disney thrills fans at D23 with 'Incredibles 3' announcement, footage from 'Moana 2'
Read full article: Disney thrills fans at D23 with 'Incredibles 3' announcement, footage from 'Moana 2'Disney used its D23 fan convention to tease upcoming movies and television series including “Moana 2,” “Incredibles 3” and the live-action “Snow White” in a rousing showcase Friday featuring sneak peaks, live performances and surprise appearances from actors.
Going Ringside Ep. 67: Booker T joins us at River City Wrestling Con
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 67: Booker T joins us at River City Wrestling ConOn this special on-location episode of Going Ringside, we're joined by one of the greatest wrestlers of all time, Booker T. The WWE legend and current NXT color commentator discusses everything from the current crop of WWE stars to starting alongside his brother on the tag team Harlem Heat.
Rapper Sean Kingston arrested in California after SWAT raids his Florida home; charged with fraud
Read full article: Rapper Sean Kingston arrested in California after SWAT raids his Florida home; charged with fraudRapper Sean Kingston has been arrested in California on fraud charges after a SWAT team raided his rented South Florida mansion and arrested his mother.
Going Ringside Ep. 63: Austin Theory & Grayson Waller invade
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 63: Austin Theory & Grayson Waller invadeOn this episode of Going Ringside we're joined by the hottest tag team on Earth, A-Town Down Under. Austin Theory and Grayson Waller are in studio. In this must-watch interview they'll discuss everything from heat with the Rock to hanging out with Logan Paul
Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson pledged $10M for Maui wildfire survivors. They gave much more.
Read full article: Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson pledged $10M for Maui wildfire survivors. They gave much more.The Entertainment Industry Foundation says the People's Fund of Maui, an initiative started by Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson to benefit survivors of the wildfires in Maui, has given away almost $60 million.
Going Ringside Ep. 59: Grayson Waller & ‘The Unbreakable Bunch’ movie
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 59: Grayson Waller & ‘The Unbreakable Bunch’ movieOn this packed episode of "Going Ringside," we talk to WWE Smackdown Tag Team Champion Grayson Waller and the producers of the new "The Unbreakable Bunch" movie, which stars numerous former WCW stars.
WWE, a social media powerhouse, tops 100 million subscribers on YouTube
Read full article: WWE, a social media powerhouse, tops 100 million subscribers on YouTubeAs WWE gears up for its biggest annual premium live event next month, the company continues to harness the power of its social media presence to reach its fans.
Going Ringside Ep. 50: Haku, ‘The baddest man on the planet’
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 50: Haku, ‘The baddest man on the planet’On this episode of Going Ringside we're joined by the legendary wrestler Haku AKA Meng. Widely considered the legitimate toughest pro wrestler of all time (in real life). He's also considered a member of the famed Anoa'i family and called "Uncle Tonga" by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.
Major law firm looking for more victims in the Vince McMahon scandal
Read full article: Major law firm looking for more victims in the Vince McMahon scandalMajor Chicago law firm is seeking more potential victims in the Vince McMahon case. McMahon resigned from his former company WWE a few weeks ago following allegations of sex trafficking by a former employee.
Going Ringside Ep. 49: Rock/Cody explodes and Billy Jack Haynes accused of murder
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 49: Rock/Cody explodes and Billy Jack Haynes accused of murderOn this episode of Going Ringside we discuss two major headlines in the past week. One includes the massive controversy surrounding the WrestleMania main event with The Rock, Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns. We also discuss news that wrestling legend Billy Jack Haynes has been arrested and accused of killing his wife.
Could Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce get involved in WWE after the Super Bowl?
Read full article: Could Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce get involved in WWE after the Super Bowl?Late last year a WWE star challenged Kelce to a fight after he called Swift a "6". Kelce never publicly responded. In the weeks leading up to the "Super Bowl" of wrestling WrestleMania, that world will be watching whether Kelce and Swift have an interest.
Going Ringside Ep. 47: The Vince McMahon sex trafficking lawsuit
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 47: The Vince McMahon sex trafficking lawsuitIn this episode we break down the lawsuit that alleges sex trafficking against former WWE owner Vince McMahon that led to his resignation last Friday. We analyze the civil suit with a veteran defense attorney as well as a capital management expert. We also look at whether McMahon or anyone else could face a criminal investigation for the accusations that he says are "baseless". The implications for WWE and its parent company TKO are enormous.
WWE's 'Raw' is moving to Netflix next year in a major streaming deal worth more than $5 billion
Read full article: WWE's 'Raw' is moving to Netflix next year in a major streaming deal worth more than $5 billionWWE’s weekly television show, “Raw,” will be moving to Netflix next year as part of a major streaming deal worth more than $5 billion.
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson gets rights to one of the most famous nicknames in entertainment, his own
Read full article: Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson gets rights to one of the most famous nicknames in entertainment, his ownIt is a name that has become almost synonymous with professional wrestling but its bearer, Dwayne Johnson, has never legally owned “The Rock.”.
Late wrestler’s family thanks Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson for groceries following his death
Read full article: Late wrestler’s family thanks Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson for groceries following his deathThe sister of late wrestler Wyndham Rotunda (better known as Bray Wyatt) took to X (Twitter) to thank Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson for groceries and keeping their houses filled following the death of her brother.
Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson launch fund with $10 million for displaced Maui residents
Read full article: Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson launch fund with $10 million for displaced Maui residentsOprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson have committed $10 million to make direct payments to people on Maui who are unable to return to their homes because of the wildfires.
Local actresses recount their roles on Dwayne Johnson’s show “Ballers”
Read full article: Local actresses recount their roles on Dwayne Johnson’s show “Ballers”When you’re an up-and-coming actress getting a role in an “A-list” show is everything. And that’s what happened to Kirsten Harwood and Arica Anderson. Harwood is a Jacksonville-based model & actress and Anderson is an actress who just starred in the movie “Traders”.
The Iron Sheik, charismatic former pro wrestling villain and Twitter personality, dies at 81
Read full article: The Iron Sheik, charismatic former pro wrestling villain and Twitter personality, dies at 81The Iron Sheik, a former pro wrestler who played a burly, bombastic villain in 1980s battles with some of the sport’s biggest stars, has died at age 81.
EP 7: Going Ringside with The Local Station, The Rock for President?
Read full article: EP 7: Going Ringside with The Local Station, The Rock for President?On this episode of “Going Ringside With The Local Station” we analyze the political realities for Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson if he enters politics someday to run for President.
Going Ringside Ep. 1: How Jacksonville became the center of the wresting world
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 1: How Jacksonville became the center of the wresting worldWhen Jacksonville became the center of the world of professional wrestling over the past five years News4JAX began to take notice. We have been chronicling the rise of All Elite Wrestling (AEW) started by Tony Khan, son of Jaguars owner Shad Khan.
‘Jungle Cruise’ sails atop box office despite COVID concerns
Read full article: ‘Jungle Cruise’ sails atop box office despite COVID concernsDespite growing concerns over the delta variant, “Jungle Cruise” still drew moviegoers out to theaters during the film’s opening weekend to sail atop the North American box office.
New this week: 'Jungle Cruise' and music from Prince, Eilish
Read full article: New this week: 'Jungle Cruise' and music from Prince, EilishThis week’s new entertainment releases include new music from producer and multiinstrumentalist Jack Antonoff and Billie Eilish, whose upcoming “Happier Than Ever” is the second studio album from the 19-year-old superstar.
Netflix scores streaming rights to new top Sony films
Read full article: Netflix scores streaming rights to new top Sony filmsNetflix further beefed up its film catalog on Thursday in a multi-year deal that will make it the new streaming home to Sony Pictures’ top releases in the U.S. Beginning next year, Sony’s new films will stream domestically on Netflix after their theatrical runs.
'60 Minutes,' 'Equalizer' strong Sunday punch for CBS
Read full article: '60 Minutes,' 'Equalizer' strong Sunday punch for CBSThis image released by CBS shows Queen Latifah in a scene from the series "The Equalizer." Latifah's drama, “The Equalizer,” was the most popular scripted show on television last week, the Nielsen company said, trailing only first-place “60 Minutes” and giving CBS a strong one-two punch on Sunday. CBS won the week with an average of 4.6 million viewers in prime time. ABC had 3.9 million, NBC had 3.5 million, Fox had 2.6 million, Univision had 1.6 million, Ion Television had 1.1 million and Telemundo had 1 million. ABC's “World News Tonight” won the evening news ratings race, averaging 10.2 million viewers.
Dwayne Johnson is a contender in NBC sitcom 'Young Rock'
Read full article: Dwayne Johnson is a contender in NBC sitcom 'Young Rock'This combination of photos released by NBC shows, from left, Dwayne Johnson, left, and the actors who portray him in the comedy series "Little Rock," Adrian Groulx as Dwayne at 10, Bradley Constant as Dwayne at 15 and Uli Latukefu as Dwayne at 20. (NBC via AP)LOS ANGELES – Dwayne Johnson’s new NBC comedy “Young Rock” has him campaigning for president in 2032, but the actor and producer sidestepped the possibility of a real-life run someday. A coming-of-age story inspired by the former pro wrestler's colorful but challenging childhood and youth, “Young Rock” is framed by the adult Johnson's reflections on his life as he stumps for office. Using the candidacy as a device to revisit his past was suggested by Nahnatchka Khan, executive producer of “Young Rock,” he told The Associated Press on Tuesday. But he suggests a a bipartisan approach ahead for “Young Rock."
Dwayne Johnson Gives Health Update on Kevin Hart as He Jokes About Visiting Him With Toys
Read full article: Dwayne Johnson Gives Health Update on Kevin Hart as He Jokes About Visiting Him With ToysDwayne Johnson says Kevin Hart is on the mend. "This didn't come from my babies, because I'm going to see my best friend, Kevin Hart, and I always like to bring him a few toys that he can play with. A second source close to the actor previously told ET that Hart was doing well and making progress daily. An additional source later told ET that Hart fractured his spine in three places as a result of the car accident. RELATED CONTENT:Dwayne Johnson Reveals His Weight and Offers Fans a Peek at His GymDwayne Johnson Gives a Health Update on His 'Son' Kevin Hart Following His Car Crash
Dwayne Johnson Reveals His Weight and Offers Fans a Peek at His Gym
Read full article: Dwayne Johnson Reveals His Weight and Offers Fans a Peek at His GymDwayne Johnson decided to let fans in on something very intimate in a new Instagram post -- his actual weight. Early Monday morning, the Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle star started recording when he headed to his gym, Iron Paradise, to get his day started and inspire followers for Motivation Monday. The next day, Johnson shared photos from the special day with his 159 million Instagram followers. 1: Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt Bring Disney Ride to the Big Screen! Dwayne Johnson Gives a Health Update on His 'Son' Kevin Hart Following His Car CrashDwayne Johnson Steps in for Kevin Hart on 'The Kelly Clarkson Show'
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Announces His Return to WWE
Read full article: Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Announces His Return to WWEDwayne Johnson is returning to the WWE. The Rock announced he's coming "back home" to the WWE for the big relaunch of SmackDown, which is making its debut on Fox on Friday. The news comes 15 years after Johnson was a regular part of the WWE. Tequila on me after the show #IfYaSmell #Smackdown #RocksShow #FOX," Johnson wrote on Twitter. Dwayne Johnson Gives a Health Update on His 'Son' Kevin Hart Following His Car CrashDwayne Johnson Reveals How He and Lauren Hashian Kept Their Wedding a Secret: Pics!
Dwayne Johnson Enjoys Daddy-Daughter Tea Party -- See the Sweet Pic & Find Out What He Put in
Read full article: Dwayne Johnson Enjoys Daddy-Daughter Tea Party -- See the Sweet Pic & Find Out What He Put inJohnson shared a sweet photo on his Instagram account on Sunday, showing him and his 3-year-old daughter, Jasmine Lia, enjoying tea time together. Two weeks after the surprise ceremony, Johnson took to Instagram to reveal how they pulled off the secret wedding. On our wedding day, thank you for giving us your full hearts, love and support. "It was a beautiful day and we got married in Kauai," he gushed. Dwayne Johnson's Wife Lauren Hashian Shares Stunning Wedding Photos With Their Daughters
Paul Walker's Daughter Meadow Pays Tribute to Her Father on His Birthday
Read full article: Paul Walker's Daughter Meadow Pays Tribute to Her Father on His BirthdayIf he had lived, Paul Walker would be 46 years old today. On Thursday morning, his 20-year-old daughter, Meadow Walker, posted a touching throwback photo of her father and herself as a child. The franchise's producer and star, Vin Diesel, shared a lengthy post, which is in fact an open letter to his late friend. In the caption, he wrote: "Dear Paul, I miss you every day bro with my whole heart! RELATED CONTENT:Paul Walker and Vin Diesel's Daughters Embrace In Sweet Photo TogetherVin Diesel Shares Touching Photo With Paul Walkers Brother on Fast 9 SetPaul Walker's Daughter Meadow Posts Rare Tribute to Her Late Father: 'Thinking of You'
Girlfriend of NFL's Chris Smith Killed by Car Just Weeks After Their Baby Was Born
Read full article: Girlfriend of NFL's Chris Smith Killed by Car Just Weeks After Their Baby Was BornCleveland Browns star Chris Smith is facing a personal tragedy as his girlfriend was killed after being hit by a car this week. Smith's girlfriend exited the car on the passenger side and moments later was struck and killed by an oncoming car. The 47-year-old woman who struck and killed Smith's girlfriend said she had been drinking before the accident, according to police. The Browns organization has expressed its support for Smith, saying he's excused from team activities should he need it to grieve. RELATED STORIESDwayne Johnson Jokes He Spoke With Kevin Hart's 'Pediatrician' After Car CrashKevin Hart Can Walk, Expected to Make Full Recovery After Car Crash: ReportWoman's Abdomen Is Nearly Cut in Half by Seat Belt That Saved Her Life in Horrific Car Crash
Dwayne Johnson Gives a Health Update on His 'Son' Kevin Hart Following His Car Crash
Read full article: Dwayne Johnson Gives a Health Update on His 'Son' Kevin Hart Following His Car CrashIn the premiere episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show on Monday, the 47-year-old actor stopped by to give an update on Kevin Hart following his car crash earlier this month. He's doing very well. He's doing fine. Earlier this week, a source told ET that Hart remains hospitalized following the crash in which he was a passenger, though he is doing well as he heals. RELATED CONTENT:Kevin Hart Is Walking But Remains Hospitalized After Car Accident, Source SaysTiffany Haddish Says Kevin Hart Is 'Doing Fine' Following Car Accident (Exclusive)Kevin Hart Fractured His Spine in 3 Places, Has 'a Long Recovery Ahead' Following Car Accident, Source Says
'Charmed' Star Holly Marie Combs Marries Boyfriend Mike Ryan
Read full article: 'Charmed' Star Holly Marie Combs Marries Boyfriend Mike RyanHolly Marie Combs is a married woman! The Charmed and Pretty Little Liars star got hitched to restaurateur Mike Ryan in an outdoor ceremony in Carmel, California, according to People. The pair's picturesque ceremony arrives almost exactly two years after the 45-year-old actress revealed to fans that she had gotten engaged to Ryan. Combs met Ryan while dining at his L.A. restaurant, Xoc, in 2016. She married her second husband, David Donoho, in 2004, and had three sons -- 15-year-old Finley, 12-year-old Riley and 10-year-old Kelley -- before divorcing in 2011.
Dwayne Johnson Steps in for Pal Kevin Hart as 'First Guest Ever' on 'The Kelly
Read full article: Dwayne Johnson Steps in for Pal Kevin Hart as 'First Guest Ever' on 'The KellyKevin Hart is currently recovering after being involved in a serious car accident on Sept. 1, that required him to get back surgery. But because he was still out of commission, Kelly Clarkson found herself in a difficult position of having to find a new first guest for her talk show, The Kelly Clarkson Show. In a new sneak peek clip, Clarkson shares with her audience who her high-profile replacement ended up being Dwayne Johnson! The Kelly Clarkson show premieres Monday, Sept. 9. For more on Harts accident and recovery, watch the clip below:RELATED CONTENT:Kevin Hart 'Feeling OK' After Surgery Following Car AccidentKevin Hart's Wife Offers Update on How He's Doing Following Car CrashKevin Hart Receives Well Wishes From Celebs Following Car Accident
Dwayne Johnson Reveals How He and Lauren Hashian Kept Their Wedding a Secret: Pics!
Read full article: Dwayne Johnson Reveals How He and Lauren Hashian Kept Their Wedding a Secret: Pics!Dwayne Johnson is revealing how he and wife Lauren Hashian pulled off their secret Hawaiian wedding! "Our Hawaiian wedding was beautiful and I want to thank our incredible staff for their outstanding work," he captioned photos of the buffet, bar and venue. On our wedding day, thank you for giving us your full hearts, love and support. "It was a beautiful day and we got married in Kauai," Johnson said. RELATED CONTENT:Dwayne Johnson's Wife Lauren Hashian Shares Stunning Wedding Photos With Their DaughtersDwayne Johnson Opens Up About His 'Beautiful' Wedding Day With Lauren HashianDwayne Johnson Marries Lauren Hashian in Hawaiian Wedding
Dwayne Johnson's Wife Lauren Hashian Shares Stunning Wedding Photos With Their Daughters
Read full article: Dwayne Johnson's Wife Lauren Hashian Shares Stunning Wedding Photos With Their DaughtersIts been more than a week since Dwayne Johnson and Lauren Hashian tied the knot in a stunning Hawaiian ceremony, but the newlyweds are still living on cloud nine. Hashian took to Instagram on Tuesday to share some gorgeous new images from the couples special day, complete with sweet cameos of their daughters, Jasmine, 3, and Tia, 1. Hashian also shared a close-up photo of her lace-covered bridal gown and several candid instant camera shots with her new husband. The couple held their daughters in their arms as they shared a sweet kiss with the picture-perfect backdrop. Johnson also shared a sweet photo with his new bride in Hawaii following their nuptials.
Dwayne Johnson Opens Up About His 'Beautiful' Wedding Day With Lauren Hashian (Exclusive)
Read full article: Dwayne Johnson Opens Up About His 'Beautiful' Wedding Day With Lauren Hashian (Exclusive)"It was a beautiful day and we got married in Kauai," Johnson said, before Blunt jokingly chimed in, "So honored to be there. Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesJohnson and Blunt, meanwhile, were excited to share first footage of their upcoming Disney movie, Jungle Cruise. In the movie, Johnson plays Frank, the charismatic skipper of a sight-seeing dingy, who is hired to charter Blunt's character on a voyage. Her take on the teaser featured more talk of mysterious ancient artifacts, curses, snakes and Blunt punching Johnson in the face. RELATED CONTENT:Dwayne Johnson Named Highest-Paid Actor for 2019Dwayne Johnson Marries Lauren Hashian in Hawaiian WeddingDwayne Johnson Surprises Fans on Disney World's Jungle Cruise Ride: 'You'll Want Me as Your Skipper'
'Ballers' canceled, star Dwayne Johnson pays tribute
Read full article: 'Ballers' canceled, star Dwayne Johnson pays tributeHOLLYWOOD, Calif. - Although HBO announced Thursday that it was ending its slick sports comedy "Ballers" with the upcoming fifth season, star Dwayne Johnson has suggested to fans that this is a positive move. Johnson also discussed what it meant to work with people like creator Stephen Levinson and executive producer Mark Wahlberg, whom he knew from their work on the similarly styled HBO series "Entourage." "Ballers" debuts its fifth and final season on Sunday on HBO. (CNN and HBO share parent company WarnerMedia.) The-CNN-Wire & 2019 Cable News Network, Inc., a Time Warner Company.
Dwayne Johnson Is 'Full of Gratitude' After Announcing 'Ballers' Will End With
Read full article: Dwayne Johnson Is 'Full of Gratitude' After Announcing 'Ballers' Will End WithAfter five seasons, the HBO comedy Ballers is coming to an end, and Dwayne Johnson had the somber task of announcing the news to fans. "Here we are, five years later, and you, the fans, have made Ballers HBO's highest-rated comedy the past five years," he continued. And enjoy this final season of Ballers, starting this sunday," Johnson said, raising a celebratory glass of tequila. Cheers to our FINAL SEASON of @HBOs BALLERS," Johnson captioned the post. To me, the opportunity Ballers created for so many others, is the real gold of our show."
Dwayne Johnson Named Highest-Paid Actor for 2019
Read full article: Dwayne Johnson Named Highest-Paid Actor for 2019On Wednesday, the action movie star was named the highest-paid actor in the world by Forbes. This is a based on a breakdown of his earnings from June 1, 2018 to June 1, 2019. In 2016, the former pro wrestler took first place with $64.5 million and he's been in second place the last two years. It's noteworthy that Johnson's co-star in the Jumanji franchise, Kevin Hart, was named the highest-paid comedian of the year by Forbes just last week. And being named the highest earner in Tinseltown is hardly the only thing Johnson has to celebrate these days.
Tyrese Gibson Takes a Dig at Dwayne Johnson Over 'Hobbs & Shaw' Box Office Numbers:
Read full article: Tyrese Gibson Takes a Dig at Dwayne Johnson Over 'Hobbs & Shaw' Box Office Numbers:Tyrese Gibson's feud with Dwayne Johnson is still alive. After the box office numbers for Johnson's Hobbs & Shaw came in over the weekend, Gibson took to Instagram in a now-deleted post to shade the film's ticket sales. In Gibson's deleted post captured by The Shade Room, the 40-year-old actor again accused Johnson of "breaking up the family." "I have to show my respects for one thing He tried," Gibson wrote, calling the box office numbers for Hobbs & Shaw "NOT a win." Last July, Gibson appeared to have put the feud behind him, acknowledging it was "unprofessional" to have publicly called Johnson out.
Movie review: 'Fast and Furious presents: Hobbs and Shaw' is knockout in theaters
Read full article: Movie review: 'Fast and Furious presents: Hobbs and Shaw' is knockout in theatersJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - "Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw" (PG-13)If you couldn't get enough of the "Fast & Furious" movie series, now there is a spinoff that will not disappoint. "Hobbs and Shaw starring," Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham, is the the movie we needed to end the summer. Unless you've been sleep-deprived for 72 hours, there is no way you will fall asleep on this action-packed movie. This is a movie of good versus evil, friend versus foe. Watch this movie in theaters now because I predict this isn't the last you'll see of Hobbs and Shaw!
George and Amal Clooney Look Effortlessly Glam Heading Off for a Helicopter Ride in Italy
Read full article: George and Amal Clooney Look Effortlessly Glam Heading Off for a Helicopter Ride in ItalyGeorge and Amal Clooney are living their best lives. The couple was snapped in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, holding hands as they left their hotel to take a helicopter ride to explore the city. The two A-list couples were spotted together on Monday attending a formal event, which Hollywood Life reported was likely a charity dinner for The Clooney Foundation for Justice. The Clooney Foundation for Justice advocates for justice and advancing accountability for human rights abuses around the world. The contest will benefit The Clooney Foundation for Justice.