Luke Rockhold says he’d beat the snot out of Yoel Romero at light heavyweight … telling TMZ Sports he’d be down for a rematch after UFC 230, but Romero’s gotta make weight this time. We spoke with Rockhold about his plans after his huge rematch…
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Thursday, June 7, 2018
Yoel Romero Calls Out Shaq, I"d Beat Your Big Ass!
UFC superstar Yoel Romero has a big rematch with Robert Whittaker this weekend … but there’s a MUCH bigger opponent he’s already got his sights on — SHAQ!! TMZ Sports started asking the Cuban Missile about meeting the Big Aristotle at…
Monday, July 17, 2017
George Romero Dies; Night Of the Living Dead Director Was 77
Sad news out of Hollywood today, as one of the most revered horror film directors of the modern era has passed away.
It was reported this afternoon that George A. Romero, director of the Night Of the Living Dead series and creator of the zombie film genre, has died unexpectedly at the age of 77.
Romero’s death was confirmed by his longtime manager, Chris Roe.
“Legendary filmmaker George A. Romero passed away on Sunday July 16, listening to the score of ‘The Quiet Man,’ one of his all-time favorite films, with his wife, Suzanne Desrocher Romero, and daughter, Tina Romero at his side,” read a statement issued by Roe.
“He died peacefully in his sleep, following a brief but aggressive battle with lung cancer, and leaves behind a loving family, many friends, and a filmmaking legacy that has endured, and will continue to endure, the test of time.”
Romero rose to fame in the late ’60s, following the surprise success of his first film, Night Of the Living Dead.
The movie spawned five sequels, including the most recent installment, 2009’s Suvival Of the Dead.
Romero’s knack for blending scares and social commentary resulted in an entirely new subgenre and helped horror films to gain increased respect from both critics and mainstream audiences.
As many are pointing out today, it’s impossible to overstate Romero’s impact on popular culture.
He’s been cited as a major influence by such beloved genre auteurs as Stephen King and Joss Whedon, and though he publicly expressed his disdain for the series, there would be no Walking Dead franchise were it not for the aesthetic pioneered by Romero.
In addition to his wildly popular zombie films, Romero has received acclaim for helming such horror films as Season Of the Witch, Martin, and The Crazies.
Tributes to Romero from some of the biggest names in the industry have been pouring in on social media:
“Sad to hear my favorite collaborator–and good old friend–George Romero has died. George, there will never be another like you,” Stephen King wrote.
“RIP George Romero. Zombies, yes. But…go watch MARTIN. Teenage isolation mutated into vampirism. Online culture as plague” tweeted Patton Oswalt.
“Rest In Peace George Romero. A great artist, innovator and creator. He changed everything,” Anthony Bourdain commented.
Romero is survived by his wife, Suzanne, and two children.
Sunday, July 16, 2017
"Night of the Living Dead" Creator George A. Romero Dead at 77
Legendary horror filmmaker George A. Romero, best known for creating the “Night of the Living Dead” and catapulting the zombie film genre, has passed away. George had been battling lung cancer. He died Sunday in his sleep…
Friday, June 30, 2017
UFC"s Robert Whittaker Shades Michael Bisping, Says Yoel Romero Is #1
UFC rising star Robert Whittaker is hungry to fight the best, and Michael Bisping AIN’T IT — even though he’s the champ in their division. The way Whittaker sees it, Bisping’s fragile ass hasn’t done much of anything since winning the…
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