#Jamel Johnson

[arbeaone]

The digital series, titled Animals in Therapy, is directed by Tim Hope and features real footage of endangered and at-risk species voiced-over by an all-star list of comedic talent such as Rhys Darby (Our Flag Means Death / Flight of the Conchords), Jessica Barden (The End of The F***ing World), Mae Martin (The Flight Attendant), Julian Barratt (The Mighty Boosh), Adrian Bliss (TikTok) and many more. Each digital short shines the spotlight on vulnerable animals such as Ground Pangolins, California Condors, and Eastern Rock Elephant Shrews, all sharing their challenges and anxieties in a group therapy-like setting. From California Condors venting about their dating woes in light of dropping population rates, to tropical fish sharing their less-than-ideal living accommodations inside of a plastic milk carton - the cheeky tone is brought to life by the comedic talent and provides an entertaining spin on traditionally serious topics. Animals in Therapy episode schedule: Thursday 8th September - “Self Care ft. Kakapo” voiced by Rhys Darby Thursday 15th September - “Imposter Syndrome ft. Elephant Shrew” voiced by Mae Martin Thursday 22nd September– “Forever Young ft. Axolotl” voiced by Adrian Bliss Thursday 29th September - “Self Help ft. Sikafa” voiced by Johnny Pemberton Thursday 6th October– “Flat Sharing No-no’s! ft. Porcupinefish” voiced by Rhys Darby (Golden Goby), Tim Hope (Birdbeak Burrfish), Julian Barratt (Black Sea Goby), Jessica Barden (Birdbeak Burrfish, Red-spotted Blenny, Thornback Cowfish), and Adrian Bliss (Axolotl) Thursday 13th October– “Dating Dilemmas ft. California Condor” voiced by Jessica Barden and Juliette Stern Thursday 20th October – “Meditation Techniques ft. Swimming Crabs” voiced by Hannah Pilkes and Lisa Gilroy Thursday 27th October – “Safe Space Invader ft. Javan Slow Loris” voiced by Jamel Johnson and Johnny Pemberton Thursday 3rd of November – “Stressed Out ft. Ground Pangolin” voiced by Julian Barratt Thursday 10th of November - “Group Therapy Sesh” voiced by Johnny Pemberton (Bonobo), Mae Martin (Woolly Monkey, Sumatran Rhino), Jamel Johnson (Leaf Mantis), and Julian Barratt (Hairy Frog, Grey Crowned Crane)

[nakedcomedy]

On December 6th at the @pda_space…a rock legend will travel Under the Bridge and be reborn on the Otherside…as a standup comic. this is no Minor Thing, it’s the ANTHONY KIEDIS* COMEDY HOUR!!

Featuring: John Early (Search Party) Jamel Johnson Camirin Farmer & more surprises... *Hosted by Wyatt Fair!

buy a ticket now boss to rock n roll in person, or rockers can stream Around the World on Twitch for FREE from your damn couch!!

epic poster designed by the bastard @lukewithoutlimits of course  

[kreiderbitch]

Favorite Musicians 19/50 - Boys Like Girls

[allamericansbitch]

based on this thread, here is a list of famous people who have supported johnny depp and/or made fun of amber heard. fuck all of them:

Aly & AJ

Alissa Violet (Influencer)

Anitta

Ann Coulter

Ashley Benson

Ashley Park (actress from Emily in Paris)

Auli'i Cravalho (actress from Moana)

Bailey Muñoz

Bella Hadid

Ben Shapiro

Booboo Stewart

Chase Hudson (Lil Huddy)

Chase Stokes (actor from Outer Banks)

China McClaine

Chris Rock

Cierra Ramirez (actress from The Fosters/Good Trouble)

Cody Simpson

Connor Swindells (adam groff on sex education)

Cazzie David

Critical Role

Dakota Fanning

Dakota Johnson

Daniel Ricciardo

Diana Silvers

Dillion Francis (DJ)

Dominic Fike

Dove Cameron

Elle King

Emma Roberts

Florence Pugh

Gabby Douglas

Gemma Chan

Halle Bailey

Henry Golding

Ian Somerhalder

Jaime King

Jamie Campbell Bower

Javier Bardem

Jennifer Aniston

Jennifer Coolidge

Jeremy Renner

Jessie J

JK Rowling

Joe Perry (Aerosmith)

JoJo Siwa

Jordan Fisher

Julian Kostov (actor from Shadow & Bone)

Justin Long

Kali Uchis

Kat Von D

Kelly Osbourne

Kelsea Ballerini

Kyle Rittenhouse

LaKeith Stanfield

Lance Bass

Lennon Stella

Lewis Tan

Lucy Hale

Madelyn Cline (actress from Outer Banks)

Maren Morris

Matthias Schoenaerts

Michael Clifford (of 5 Seconds of Summer)

Molly Shanon

Nicholas Braun

Norman Reedus

Nyane (popular instagram model)

Olivia Jade

Paige (from WWE)

Paris Hilton

Patti Smith

Paul Bettany

Paul McCartney

Penelope Cruz

Perrie Edwards

Phillip Barantini (director of Boiling Point)

Pokimane (Twitch Streamer)

Reeve Carney

Robert Downey Jr

Rian Dawson (Drummer of All Time Low)

Riley Keough

Rita Ora

Ryan Adams

Sam Claflin

Samantha Hanratty (actress from Yellowjackets)

Samuel Larsen

Seth Savoy (Director)

Shannen Doherty

Sharon Stone

Sia

SNL cast and writers

Sofia Boutella

Sophie Turner

Stella Maxwell

Tammin Sursok

Taika Waititi

Tony Lopez

Upsahl

Vanessa Hudgens

Vanessa Morgan

Vanessa Paradis

Vincent Gallo

Yungblud

Zachary Levi

Zedd

Zoe Saldana

Zoey Deutch

People who publicly support Amber:

Aiysha Hart 

Alex Winter

Alexa Nikolas (actress from Zoey 101)

Amanda Seyfried

Amy Schumer

Anna Sophia Robb

Bianca Butti (Amber's ex)

Busy Philipps

Chace Crawford

Chloe Morello

Christina Ricci

Constance Wu

Contrapoints/Natalie Wynn

Corey Rae

Dana Schwartz (journalist and writer)

David Krumholtz

Dolph Lundgren

Edward Norton

Elizabeth Lail (actress who played Beck from you)

Elizabeth McGovern

Elizaberh Reaser (Esmé in Twilight)

Ellen Barkin

Emeraude Toubia (actress from Shadowhunters and With Love)

Emily Ratajkowski

Evan Rachel Wood

Finneas

Howard Stern

Ira Madison III

Jamelle Bouie (NYT columnist)

Jessica Taylor, Dr

Jon Lovett (podcaster & former White House speech writer & fiance of Ronan Farrow)

John Legend

Julia Fox

Julia Stiles

Julianne Moore

Kate Nash (singer, actress from Glow)

Kathy Griffin

Kristen Bell

Lauren Jauregui

Lena Headey

Lindsay Ellis (YouTuber)

Lindsay Lohan

Lindsey Gort

Mia Farrow

Michele Dauber (Stanford law professor)

Millie Brady (actress in The Last Kingdom)

Mel B

Melanie Lynskey

Melissa Benoist

Monica Lewinsky

Nathalie Emmanuel (actress on Game of Thrones)

Neil Gaiman (writer of Caroline, American Gods, Good Omens, etc.)

Nikki Glaser (comedian)

Patricia Arquette

Rachel Riley

Raphael Bob-Waksberg (creator of Bojack Horseman)

Robin Lord Taylor

Rian Johnson (director of Knives Out)

Ryn Weaver (singer)

Samantha Bee (comedian)

Sarah Paulson

Sarah Steele

Selma Blair 

Sophia Bush

Uzo Aduba

Willa Fitzgerald

Zach Kornfeld (from the Try Guys)

[comeonamericawakeup]

House Republicans finally have a speaker, said Jamelle Bouie in The New York Times, and he's a "right-wing fever dream come to life." After three previous nominees flamed out in the face of GOP opposition, Rep. Mike Johnson last week won the speakership with the near unanimous support of the House majority. "A four-term backbencher" from Louisiana, Johnson benefited from a congenial demeanor and being "too obscure to have enemies." But his record is deeply alarming. He worked tirelessly to overturn the 2020 election results on behalf of former President Donald Trump, who enthusiastically backed him for speaker.

Johnson has blamed mass shootings on the teaching of evolution and said abortion providers should be "imprisoned at hard labor." As an attorney for the Alliance Defending Freedom, a Christian conservative group, he argued in favor of criminalizing gay sex and said that same-sex marriage is a "dark harbinger of chaos and sexual anarchy that could doom even the strongest republic." It's profoundly troubling that this extremist is now second in line to the presidency-and will preside over the House as it votes to accept the 2024 election results.

THE WEEK November 10, 2023

Prepare for more movement of the Christian Nationalism as government policy.  Hell-bent on ignoring the separation of church and state. 

🤮🤮🤮

[jda-dycp]

My name is Jamel Duane Alatise, I’m an interdisciplinary artist, photographer, poet, director, and model. A British born Nigerian and Jamaican. I am also founder of a purposely-slow publication called People Journal.

I currently base my practice out of my small south London studio, and I am working with the Victoria and Albert museum on a learning and development programme for young people that ends in December 2024. 

I studied Performance and Creative Enterprise at Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Some highlights from my career so far are:

2018 commission by Barbican for their OpenFest, a poetry performance performed on their Highwalks; and a subsequent beginning of my Stories project for the art publication People Journal

2020 solo digital exhibition ‘The Portraiture of Jamel Duane Alatise powered by fujifilm instax’ plus a year long sponsorship by Fujifilm instax.

2021 photojournalism commission by the Young Vic theatre, documenting their first queer, trans, intersectional, and global majority-led show in collaboration with MAC Cosmetics; and a subsequent commission to direct a documentary about the production coming back on the main-stage two years later in 2023

2023 commission from TATE to respond to their Tate Modern exhibition, Liz Johnson Artur’s ’Time Don’t Run Here’, resulting in a performance of poetry which was also later adapted into a soundpiece exhibited alongside Liz Johnson Artur’s work; and a subsequent commission to respond again to Richard Bell’s work and travelling piece ‘Embassy’, which resulted in a live performance and series of theme discussions in Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall, alongside Richard Bell. 

POETRY

2023 commission from TATE to respond to their Tate Modern exhibition, Liz Johnson Artur’s ’Time Don’t Run Here’, resulting in a performance of poetry which was also later adapted into a soundpiece exhibited alongside Liz Johnson Artur’s work

A small collection of poems from 2018 to 2020.

STORIES

Beginning first as a commission titled Satellites (video above), by the Barbican for their OpenFest, gathering anonymous, handwritten stories became a central part of my practice. Starting in 2018 with just a little over 30 accounts collected, and carried on over years, we now have a growing collection that’s steadily approaching thousands of contributions from anonymous people, across several languages including Chinese, English, French, Italian, Japanese, to name a few. 

The project has also been exhibited several times, and made into three different books and counting. 

PEOPLE JOURNAL

People Journal is a purposely-slow publication I founded in 2016 while working at another publication called SWVNK (and later Acure) – it started out of frustration, wanting to profile people that may not be the most popular but have really remarkable stories. Since it has grown into an active art project that documents people over longer time spans, focuses on the analogue, the handwritten, and the intimate moments between people during connections. In this respect, People Journal has been used as a vehicle to bring many together, foster connection, and encourage them to spend time offline, in real life, and doing something cathartic, whether in conversation or through arts and crafts.

The Portraiture of Jamel Duane Alatise

PHOTOGRAPHY

SUNDOWN KIKI

2021 photojournalism commission by the Young Vic theatre, documenting their first queer, trans, intersectional, and global majority-led show in collaboration with MAC Cosmetics;

subsequent commission to direct a documentary about the production coming back on the main-stage two years later in 2023:

[chorusfm]

Boys Like Girls – Sunday At Foxwoods

The momentum that Boys Like Girls had going into their fourth studio album, Sunday At Foxwoods, was probably a bit more positive than the band could’ve expected. Having not released any music as a band since 2012, Boys Like Girls could’ve gone in a number of ways, creatively. The Night Game was keeping lead vocalist Martin Johnson busy with a project after Boys Like Girls went on a hiatus, and this 2023 version of the band feels like a marrying of styles and sounds between everything the band members have done (both as solo artists, and as a creative unit). Sunday At Foxwoods is a thrilling return to form for a band that found some early success with their self-titled debut, peaked commercially with Love Drunk (that had a key song feature with a young artist known as Taylor Swift), and they experienced some creative growing pains on Crazy World. The vinyl reissues of Boys Like Girls and Love Drunk seemed to reinvigorate fan interest in the band’s fourth studio album, known as Sunday At Foxwoods, that is kicking off the next phase of this talented pop-rock band. After a brief, atmospheric introductory song on the title track, Boys Like Girls rock with veteran poise on “The Outside.” It features a stomping, anthemic chorus of, “It’s okay, it’s alright / Baby welcome to life on the outside / Sleep all day, ride all night / Yeah we’re living it up on the outside,” that reminds longtime fans of the band of the magic that happens when these four musicians get together to create music. While longtime lead guitarist Paul DiGiovanni is no longer a part of the band, Jamel Hawke does the band justice by taking over the reins on guitar. The pulsating drums from the other original band member, John Keefe, is felt far and wide on songs like “Language,” that rocks along with an 80’s new wave sound, married with the pop sensibilities of Fall Out Boy. The excellent lead single of “Blood and Sugar” is exactly what happens when Martin’s The Night Game project bleeds into the songwriting process of Boys Like Girls, and I’m 100% here for it. The hook of, “Even though the girl’s a looker / We’re only blood and sugar, right?” is well thought out pop rock music that keeps interest in the band high. More reflective songs like “New Love” and “Miracle” reminded me a bit of what The Maine did, mood-wise, on their latest self-titled album, with equally-pleasing results. The latter track takes a cool, grooving bass line from Gregory James and loops Martin’s vocals around it much like a friend you haven’t seen in years coming in for a long embrace. The piano-laced ballad of “Cry” is just great songwriting in general, and showcases the band’s collective growth and ability to show restraint when they need to grab a certain feeling or mood in their music. After a few brooding tracks in the middle section of the LP, “Physical” brings back the momentum from the earlier songs, and matches the whole album aesthetic and artwork just perfectly. The synth-heavy song feels like a blend between early-The 1975 paired with the guitar rock bliss of Van Halen. “Hourglass” takes a brief step back in the mid-tempo ballad realm, while “Story of a Lifetime” brings the guitars to the forefront of the production into a rewarding chorus of, “Carry me, carry me / Show me thrill or fantasy / I’m feeling lost, feeling weak, feeling bind / Carry me, carry me / ‘Cause I’ve been walking in my sleep / Feeling scared, feeling free, feeling fine / Story of a life time.” Boys Like Girls add in some strings sections on “Brooklyn State of Mind” as Martin sings on the first verse, “All the crosses on the highway / Make a runway in the street / And just like any given Tuesday, pull up at the valet / Take me to my seat / I was born inside a black car / A little bag under my coat / We’re counting paper in the backyard throw it off the deep end / To see if it will float / Oh cause I want it all,” in a reflective manner that brings more context to the story the band wants to share. The closing ballad of “Lost in… https://chorus.fm/reviews/boys-like-girls-sunday-at-foxwoods/

[antonio-velardo]

Antonio Velardo shares: Mike Johnson Is a Right-Wing Fever Dream Come to Life by Jamelle Bouie

By Jamelle Bouie There’s a reason Trump likes this guy. Published: October 27, 2023 at 05:04AM from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/yZoEXO3 via IFTTT

[ledenews]

The Basketball Tournament (TBT) Releases Field and Matchups for 2023 West Virginia Regional

Region Hosted by West Virginia Alumni Team Best Virginia Also Features Alumni Teams from Marshall, Georgetown, Pitt, and VCU The Basketball Tournament (TBT) – the $1 million, winner-take-all summer basketball event broadcast live on ESPN networks – today announced the bracket for this year’s tournament. Best Virginia, the West Virginia alumni team, will serve as the featured team for one of TBT’s eight regionals, and compete against seven other teams for the chance to advance closer to TBT’s $1 million prize. The games, which will take place July 25-29, will be played at WesBanco Arena. TBT will also host a quarterfinals game at WesBanco, which will be played July 30. Best Virginia, the number one seed in the West Virginia Regional, is organized by former West Virginia standouts John Flowers and Kevin Jones. The team will once again be coached by former West Virginia guard James Long. The Best Virginia roster currently includes: - John Flowers (2007-11) - Kevin Jones (2008-12) - Jaysean Paige (2014-16) - Nathan Adrian (2013-17) - Teyvon Myers (2015-17) - Kedrian Johnson (2020-23) - Jamel Morris (Glenville State/Fairmont State) The rest of the region includes: - #2 seed Sideline Cancer: A longtime TBT team looking to create awareness around pancreatic cancer, their roster is loaded with talent like Marcus Keene, Tyrese Rice, and former NBA player Dominique Jones. - #3 seed Challenge ALS Florida: A merger between TBT teams Challenge ALS and Florida TNT brings together two teams with a rich history of success in TBT. Former NBA point guard Darren Collison serves as the head coach. - #4 seed Herd That (Marshall alumni):. Former teammates and Marshall’s two all-time leading scorers, Taevion Kinsey and Jon Elmore, reunite on a roster that also includes Jarrod West, Stevie Browning, James Kelly, Ryan Taylor, among others. - #5 seed Zoo Crew (Pitt alumni): The University of Pittsburgh alumni team includes Nelly Cummings, Nike Sibande, and Greg Elliott, who this past season led the Panthers to their first NCAA Tournament since 2016. - #6 seed Dawg Town (Georgetown alumni): A first year TBT participant, the Georgetown alumni team includes program legends and former NBA players Chris Wright and Henry Sims. - #7 seed Ram Nation (VCU Alumni): Returning to TBT for the first time since 2019, VCU’s alumni team features players from different eras, like Juvonte Reddic, Marcus Santos-Silva, and Deriante Jenkins. - #8 seed Dubois Dream: Dubois Dream secured their spot in the West Virginia Regional via buy-in. Best Virginia will take on the #8 seed Dubois Dream in the team’s first-round game on Tuesday, July 25 at 7 pm ET. If The Ville advances to the second round, they will face the winner of #4 seed Herd That and #5 seed Zoo Crew on Thursday, July 27 at 7 pm ET CONFIRM GAME TIME. The West Virginia Regional championship game will be Saturday, July 29 at 2 pm ET. The West Virginia regional winner will take on the Syracuse Regional winner in TBT’s quarterfinals game at WesBanco Arena on Monday, July 30 at 4 pm ET. The winner of that game will advance to TBT’s semifinals in Philadelphia on Wednesday, August 2, and the $1M winner-take-all championship game will also be in Philadelphia on Thursday, August 3. For more information on the West Virginia Regional or to purchase tickets, visit TheTournament.com/WestVirginia. Read the full article

[cavedwellermusic]

Wordsworth - The Fragility Of Life (2022)

Quality underground hip hop from Brooklyn, New York

Wordsworth, aka Vinson Jamel Johnson, is an MC known as a collaborator of the legendary Masta Ace and Punchline with whom he was part of the group eMC. Wordsworth has a flow and rhyme scheme that is a throwback to the Hip Hop Golden Era, both smooth and appealing to those who appreciate real artistry and lyricism. He's a storyteller who is analytical but never too complex for listeners. This latest album highlights his genius, his road to success and the ups and downs that come along the way.

[traphousechapos]

Beloved returning guest Brandon Wardell and soon-to-be-fan-favorite Jamel Johnson stop by to take a look at Mexican Elves, discuss if our penises are shriveling OR growing too much & celebrate Women’s History Month by praising the men who support them. And after that lineup, we address the real question of the week: Should women date podcasters?

[criminalmindsiscool]

They were just kids.

Jeffery Taylor was 7, Kendrea Johnson was 6, Gabriel Taye was 9, McKenzie Adams was 9, Jamel Myles was 9, Madison Whittsett was 9, Jamari Terrell Williams was 10, Seven Bridges was 10, Ashawnty Davis was 10, Kevin Reese Jr was 10, Carl Walker-Hoover was 11, Jaheem Herrera was 11, Michael Martin was 13. Wanna know what all these kids have in common? They all committed suicide due to bullying.

[remixinc]

"Do Better" by Ab-Soul from Omar Jones on Vimeo.

The video for Ab-Soul’s “Do Better” is an artistic visual reinterpretation of real-life events that have occurred in Soul’s life. It explores the trials and tribulations of a man who has reached his breaking point. Soul faces loss, regret, depression but emerges stronger on the other side.

ARTIST - Ab-Soul DIRECTOR - Omar Jones EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - Anthony "Top Dawg" Tiffith EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - Anthony "Moosa" Tiffith Jr. EXECUTIVE PRODUCER/ PRODUCER - David Wept EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - Austin Barbera PRODUCTION COMPANY - SixTwentySix Productions CREATIVE PRODUCTION - Mecca Studios HEAD OF PRODUCTION - Kai Yuricich PRODUCTION COORDINATOR - Amber Bolden POST PRODUCER- Dan Gillette RECORD LABEL - Top Dawg Entertainment PRODUCER - Farah Idress PRODUCTION MANAGER - Dain August 1ST AD - George Solomon 2ND AD - Arielle Zollezi DP - Kristian Zuniga 1ST AC - Spencer Wood 2ND AC / DIT - Emilio Fermin GAFFER - Vatche Giragossian BBE - Dimitry Kharmov ELECTRIC - Serge Svetnoy KEY GRIP (DAY 1) - Stu Brumbaugh KEY GRIP (DAY 2) - Nick Lundstrom BB GRIP - Corrie Anderson GRIP - Coda Abatti GRIP - Cody Ingham LOCATION MANAGER - Ron Dabach PRODUCTION DESIGNER - Lucca Liberal SET DRESSER - Nandalal "Mike" Ranglall TRUCK PA - Wontel Washington SET PA - Jibriel Rabinowitz SET PA - Garo Kahwajian SET PA - Peace Kumeh OFFICE PA - Trent Mear CASTING - Mills Ticket Casting SET MEDIC - Tori Parello STYLIST (DAY 2) - Cynthia Irene EDITHOUSE - Barbershop Post EDITOR - Omar Jones FINISHING EDITOR - Miles Trahan TITLE/CREDIT DESIGN - Onda SOUND DESIGN - Thomas Nielsen COLOR PRODUCER - Nat Tereshchenko COLORIST - Dante Pasquinelli VFX - Digital Axis VFX SUPERVISOR - Sherif Higazy VFX ARTIST - Justin Johnson AI VFX - Lyell Hintz SPFX MU SUPERVISOR - Alan Gonzales LAPD - David Ham LAPD - George Aguilar SITE REP - Mito

2ND UNIT CREW 1ST AD - Khyber Law PRODUCER - Henry "Hendo" Anguiano TRUCK PA - Jordan Espinoza AD PA - Emonie Hubbart SET PA - Isaiah Jamel SET PA - Tim Harris SET PA - Carlos Acosta CAMERA PA - Matt Motyl DP - Cory Burmester 1ST AC - Duy Nguyen 2ND AC - Tanner Charnstrom STEADICAM - Zachary Stankey BTS - Daniel Maldonado BTS - Elle Jones GAFFER - Tristan moffat BB ELECTRIC - Connor Soules KEY GRIP - Luke Poole BB GRIP - Myles Evenson GROOMING - Ashley Sarmiento WARDROBE - Cyn

3RD UNIT CREW 1ST AD - Julien Baner DP - Grant Duncan 1ST AC - Sai Aung-Tun STEADICAM OPERATOR - Chris Pinto GAFFER - Tom Peake KEY GRIP - Kevin Woodruff SWING - Josh Anderson AUDIO RECORDIST - Jason Allen DRONE - Josh Ewalt CRANE - Bryan JIB Sprow HAIR - Antonique SET PA - Miles Quigless SET PA - MyTia Elliott

[frontproofmedia]

Press Conference Notes: Vasiliy Lomachenko Set For Jamaine Ortiz Showdown in Triumphant Ring Return

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Published: October 28, 2022

NEW YORK  — Former three-weight world champion Vasiliy Lomachenko and undefeated upstart Jamaine Ortiz renewed acquaintances Thursday in New York City. The one-time sparring partners will clash in the 12-round lightweight main event Saturday evening at Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden. This fight could propel the winner to a shot at undisputed champion Devin "The Dream" Haney.

Lomachenko (16-2, 11 KOs) returns after serving a stint in a territorial defense battalion in his native Ukraine, a decision that delayed his quest for undisputed glory. Ortiz (16-0-1, 8 KOs) authored a career-best victory over former world champion Jamel Herring in May.

The 10-round featherweight co-features sees Cuban two-time Olympic gold medalist Robeisy Ramirez (10-1, 6 KOs) attempt to move closer to a title shot against late substitute Jose Matias Romero (26-2, 9 KOs).

Undercard action includes middleweight prospect Nico Ali Walsh (6-0, 5 KOs) and a quartet of U.S. Olympians from the Tokyo Games: silver medalists Duke Ragan (7-0, 1 KO) and Richard Torrez Jr. (3-0, 3 KOs), Tiger Johnson (5-0, 4 KOs), and Troy Isley (7-0, 4 KOs).

At the press conference, this is what the fighters had to say.

Vasiliy Lomachenko “I feel great. I feel good. I can’t wait to come back Saturday night at Madison Square Garden. I think it’s a special place for me. I’ve had a lot of fights there. So, it’s a lucky place for me.” “For me, it was an easy decision [to not take the George Kambosos Jr. fight] because there was a war in my country. There was a war in my hometown. I needed to stay with my family and with our people and defend our country. You don’t think about boxing. You don’t think about your future. You just think about saving your life and saving your family. That’s it.” “I just wanted to bring a bit of sports attention to our country. And Saturday, which is Sunday morning in Ukraine, I want the people to change their mind towards good emotions.” “Sparring [against Ortiz] is different from competition because our conditioning is not at 100 percent, so Saturday night will be a very interesting fight. I’m focused on my job. I’m focused on my boxing. You can’t stop thinking about your country. It’s always on your mind. But now I’m focused, and I need to be focused because I’m an athlete. After the fight, I’ll go back to Ukraine and support my country.” Jamaine Ortiz “This fight means everything to me. This is something I’ve manifested into my life, eventually fighting Lomachenko. And the time has come here at the ‘Mecca of Boxing,’ Madison Square Garden. God has delivered everything I’ve asked for.” “I learned a lot of things about myself in the Jamel Herring fight, as I do in every fight. I try to make improvements. I go back to the basics and fundamentals and try to master those skills. Saturday night you’re going to see the best Jamaine Ortiz.” “I think the opponent in front of you brings out the type of fighter you are. I think Lomachenko is going to bring out the best Jamaine Ortiz. The fighter that everybody around me knows. You’re going to see the real ‘Technician’ on Saturday night.” Robeisy Ramirez “Well, it’s not a secret that Madison Square Garden is a mythical arena for boxing. But what actually brings out the best of me is the ring, not the arena.” “I said that ‘the train is coming and it won’t be derailed’ because I want to fight for a world title. That’s what we hope for. After this fight, we’re expecting to fight for a world title.” Jose Matias Romero “This was an opportunity that was given to me. I plan on taking advantage of it. It’s a pleasure to be on this stage. And I look forward to this fight. I like to do my talking in the ring, but I’ve come very well prepared, thanks to my team. We had a great camp. But I think they are underestimating me.” “Thank God, I have a great training team. I stay training. I never stop training. I have also had experience fighting in the United States before, so this is nothing new. The opportunity was there, and thank God it happened. And on top of that, it’s happening at Madison Square Garden, so I’m very happy.” Richard Torrez Jr. “Being a pro has been amazing. I come from a town where there are more cows than people. So, to be at a place like Madison Square Garden is incredible. It’s incredible to be able to have my team here as well. All these guys are Olympians. There’s nothing like it.” Nico Ali Walsh “From the very start, I knew who I was. I think people are starting to give me my own name. So, it’s not about me finding my own name. It’s about people accepting the fact that I knew who I was from the start. I got into boxing, and I know why I got into boxing. It’s just important to pay homage to my grandfather, but I’m doing my own thing with this.” Tiger Johnson “Life as a pro has been good. I’m just really excited to be on a card with my Olympic teammates. I had a real good camp with Nico. We’re going to put on a really good performance. I don’t really look for the knockout. I just can’t control my power sometimes, so it is what it is.” Duke Ragan “It’s an honor to be able to fight on a card with my fellow Olympians. The only time we ever fought together was on the USA team. It is a great feeling to do it professionally and go up the ranks together.” Troy Isley “I’ve always wanted to be with Top Rank. They’ve produced a lot of legends. I’m blessed to say that I can be one of the legends in the making. My goal is to focus on boxing. I’m not really too worried about the trolls and all that. If you’ve got trolls and haters, you’re obviously doing something right.”

Saturday, October 29

ESPN+ (10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT)

Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. Jamaine Ortiz, 12 rounds, NABF Lightweight Title Robeisy Ramirez vs. Jose Matias Romero, 10 rounds, featherweight

ESPN+ (6:15 p.m. ET/3:15 p.m. PT)

Richard Torrez Jr. vs. Ahmed Hefny, 6 rounds, heavyweight Duke Ragan vs. Luis Lebron, 8 rounds, featherweight Nico Ali Walsh vs. Billy Wagner, 6 rounds, middleweight Tiger Johnson vs. Esteban Garcia, 6 rounds, junior welterweight Troy Isley vs. Quincy Lavallais, 8 rounds, middleweight Abdullah Mason vs. Angel Barrera, 6 rounds, lightweight Haven Brady Jr. vs. Eric Mondragon, 8 rounds, junior lightweight

(Featured Photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank via Getty Images)

[damnrightshow]

Thursday show is a special for Deep Funk fun. Select for your dancing. Images of selection is as you are on the dance floor. Please enjoy real Deep Funk thing.

1. "Funky Piper" STARBONE (New Bag)

2. "Fantasy Love" TELECLERE (Tele Music)

3. "Did You See Those Men" REV JAMEL & BOB JOHNSON (J.& S.)

4. "How Do You Like It" SANDI BLAIR (Matues)

5. "Mr. Fortune" THE HITCHIKERS feat THE MIGHTY POPE (Heart)

6. "Fast Man" THE PC'S LTD (Fran)

7. "Party Time" THE MASTERS (Masters)

8. "Funky 16 Corners" THE HIGHLIGHTERS BAND (Three Diamonds)

9. "My Mind Set Me Free" HOUSE GUESTS (House Guests)

10. "Funky Chick" THE MAJESTICS (Morsound)

11. "Nothin' But A Party" THE BLENDERS (Cobra)

12. "Tra La La" THE GREAT DELTAS (Englewood)

13. "No Words" FUNKA FIZE (Royce)

14. "Here I Stand" THE GETTO CHILDREN (So-Char)

15. "Free Man" SUGAR BOY AND THE SHADES OF BLACK (Shades)

16. "Party On The Moon" ODELL KNIGHT (Valiant)

17. "Boss Action" ENCHANTING ENCHANTERS (BenMoKeith)

18. "I Wanna Take You Uptown" THE VARIATIONS (Right On)

19. "I Need Your Love" THE IMPASSIONS (White Eagle)

20. "Lovely Day" LIBERATION OF MAN (CNR)

21. "Nothing Left Is Real" PURE FUNK (Planet Earth)

22. "Simple Song" ZEBRA (Zebra)

23. "Gotta Git Down" THE FAMILY SOUND BAND (Artist's Recording)

24. "Since I Was A Little Girl" HARD DRIVERS feat VIVIAN LEE (Hawes)

25. "Wake Up People" HEEM THE MUSIC MONSTER (Blood Leaf)

26. "Fell Into A Bag" RIVER CITY FUNK BAND (R.D.M.)

27. "Butter Nut Part 2" THE BLACK TRUTH BAND (The Black Truth)

28. "Get Up Off It Baby" THE SOUL AUTHORITY UNLIMITED (Bet)

29. "The World Part 2" SANDI & MATUES (Matues)

30. "Mind Wrecker" CRACK OF DAWN (Columbia)

31. "Need Your Love" THE UNION PACIFIC (UP)

32. "Gold Of My Life" MIXED EMOTIONS (Rock-Way)

33. "First Taste Of Hurt" WILLIE TEE (Gatur)

34. "I'll Know It's For Sure" PURE RELEASE (Release)

35. "Where Is The Love" JACK SASS BAND (Visa)

36. "Loveland" S.P.G. (Magick)

37. "What About You" CARL HALL (Columbia)

38. "I Told You So" DELFONICS (Philly Groove)

39. "I Don't Want That To Change" BIGGY TWIGGY BAND (Westmount)

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Ray Bunker, Johnny Stefanowicz, Xavier Johnson, Vaughn Monreal-Berner,  Jamel Johnson, Danny Miller, Colton Rasche, and Peyton Walsh (https://www.instagram.com/p/B5Lc9DygPgm/)