Jason Momoa on sticking to his Midwestern roots despite Hollywood fame: 'I'm a big family guy'

Vladimir Putin, according to fresh reports.In 2009, the politician made an offer to buy a controlling interest in the NBA franchise, then known as the New Jersey Nets, with the sale approved the following year.His 80 per cent stake made him the majority owner of the team, and after overseeing the switch to Brooklyn, he also acquired a 45% interest in the team's new home venue, the Barclays Center.The purchase made Prokhorov, 56, the first ever non-North American team owner in the NBA, a fact that was met with contrasting opinions from opposing team owners at the time.During his tenure, the Nets reached the conference semi-finals in 2014, but some three years later he agreed to sell 49 per cent of his stake - valued at USD$1.2billion, to Joseph Tsai.In 2019, Prokhorov sold the remaining 51 per cent of the Nets to Tsa for a further USD$1.35bn, and also freed himself of the Barclays Center for USD$1bn, in the biggest transaction ever for a US sports team.And now a report in the New York Post has claimed that the sale was made not due to Prokhorov's desire to get out of the NBA, but because of pressure from Putin to relinquish his control."As tensions between the US and Russia over Crimea grew, Putin in 2016 also began pressuring Prokhorov to sell the Nets, according to sources," read the report."That’s because Putin, especially during times of political turmoil, will test the loyalty of oligarchs with assets in the West to show they won’t get too close to the US or Europe."Should Russian sports team owners now be subject to sanctions? Let us know in the comments section.A source was also quoted as saying: “Putin strongly suggested he sell the Nets."And if Prokhorov refused, he risked losing his considerable assets in

J. Kim Murphy Netflix has released a full trailer for the upcoming second season of its breakout romantic drama series “Bridgerton.”The trailer focuses on the love triangle between Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey) and sisters Edwina (Charithra Chandran) and Kate Sharma (Simone Ashley).

DANCING On Ice viewers have slammed the judges for saving Kye Whyte over Stef Reid in the latest dance off. In a hotly contested eliminator, both athletes gave their all and performed well.

MOLLY-MAE Hague relaxed by the pool in Mexico with a plate of salad and her £2,500 designer beach bag. The Love Island star, 22, looked glamorous as she continued her holiday without boyfriend Tommy Fury.

Marta Balaga Despite forging her own way as a successful actor and singer, acclaimed for her collaborations with Lars von Trier, Charlotte Gainsbourg has been compared to her father Serge and mom Jane Birkin all her life, she says. In directorial debut “Jane by Charlotte,” she comes back to the subject on her own terms.

LOOSE Women's Ruth Langsford was forced to abruptly end an interview today after a guest in Ukraine had to respond to a terrifying air strike. The 61-year-old TV veteran was talking to Marichka Padalko when she was given a three-minute warning and had to go.

Steph McGovern welcomed kids' television presenter Kirsten O’Brien to Steph’s Packed Lunch and quizzed her on her past presenting roles which uncovered a little known fact.When Steph introduced Kirsten on to the show, she began by noting that the pair always get mistaken for each other.She told Kirsten that it was nice to have her on the show because she “spends her life telling people that she’s not her”.Kirsten told Steph that her own nephew is “adamant” that they are the same person.They laughed about the common mistake, made due to their similar haircuts and matching accents, and told each other that fans tweet one thinking that they are the other.One Twitter user said: “Are Kristen and Steph related? They could easily swap places and fool a casual viewer.”Kirsten was on the show to cook for Steph and her guests Russell Kane, Laura Adlington, Michael Portillo, and Kacey Ainsworth.

Jason Momoa surprised an "Aquaman" superfan with a sweet video. The DC Comics superhero video conferenced with Danny Sheehan last week after the 7-year-old went viral for his reaction when he received an Aquaman toy as a gift.

wrote Momoa, 41, on the ‘Gram. The clip he’s referring to was first posted Nov.

Ellise Shafer editor“Aquaman” star Jason Momoa became a real superhero on Wednesday when he surprised 7-year-old fan Danny Sheehan with a video call.Sheehan, who has a rare form of brain cancer, went viral earlier in the week for his reaction to receiving an “Aquaman” figurine as a gift. “Oh my gosh, my favorite one,” the boy yells in the video.

Game of Thrones alum Jason Momoa rocked a pink motorcycle jacket to ride his Harley Davidson with pals in Toronto on Thursday.The 41-year-old SAG Award nominee has been in Canada for at least 10 days where he's filming the second season of his Apple TV series See and Francis Lawrence' movie Slumberland.Jason and his friends were not wearing masks or face coverings to protect themselves or others from the coronavirus pandemic.

It’s not easy to frighten Jason Momoa, but his wife Lisa Bonet has always managed to do the trick!

Jason Momoa is proving to be a real-life superhero.

Jason Momoa is counting his blessings! The 41-year-old actor, who describes himself as a «big family guy» in the December issue of, opens up about meeting and wooing his dream girl, wife Lisa Bonet. Momoa says he was «a mess» when he first met the actress when he was 26 and she was 38. «Especially when you meet someone you’re completely infatuated with and then find out she’s amazing, intelligent, and funny and she’s a goddess and you’re a degenerate,” he quips. As for his tips on how not only to survive such an encounter, but also to come out successful, Momoa jokes, „Give up! Don’t do it! I was a nervous wreck.“Ultimately, he adds, „Be you.

Jason Momoa was deeply in love with his wife Lisa Bonet. Then came the coronavirus and months of quarantine, which forced the Aquaman star to spend all his waking hours with her and their two kids.“We’ve all gotten so much closer,” Momoa told Men’s Health.He explained that he and Bonet, who live with their kids, daughter Lola, 13, and 12-year-old son Nakoa-Wolf (better known as Wolfie) don’t have a TV.

Jason Momoa is not ready to see his little girl grow up.In the December 2020 issue of Men’s Health, the Aquaman star opened up about how he dealt with his daughter Lola, 13, becoming a teenager. Momoa revealed that he cried, in part, because he is not prepared to see his eldest child with wife Lisa Bonet begin dating.“I’m not going to do well with it,” the 41-year-old actor told the publication.

Jason Momoa recently opened up about family life. The 41-year-old Aquaman star spoke to Men’s Health and spoke about how he differs from his characters on Game of Thrones or Aquaman: “I may look big and tough, but I’m not.

Jason Momoa discusses family life, not being a fan of yoga, and more in a new interview with Men’s Health.

“A mess.” Those are the words that Jason Momoa uses to describe himself right before he made his move with Lisa Bonet. At the time, he was 26 and the A Different World actress 38, but Jason – now 41-years-old – told Men’s Health the age difference wasn’t what made him nervous. He was shook because he was that into her. “Especially when you meet someone you’re completely infatuated with and then find out she’s amazing, intelligent, and funny and she’s a goddess, and you’re a degenerate.”

Tuesday is a day of unity for Jason Momoa as he supports the Snyder Family in remembering their late daughter, Autumn Snyder.

Hollywood romances are unpredictable to say the least. But, there’s one couple whose love remains stronger than ever — Lisa Bonet and Jason Momoa. The power couple, who shared the screen in his 2014 film Road to Paloma, are what we like to call “relationship goals.” On November 16, Lisa’s 53rd birthday, we’re celebrating another year of martial bliss between the fairly private stars. — Take a look through our gallery to see some of their cutest photos to date, and follow along to reminisce over their relationship milestones!