David Beckham Is Suing Mark Wahlberg
David Beckham attends the UK series global premiere of "The Gentlemen" at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on March 05, 2024 in London, England. Mark Wahlberg attends the Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation Celebrity Invitational Gala at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on December 02, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
This wasn’t on our bingo card for 2024 (or any other year, really): former soccer star David Beckham suing Marky Mark. However, the two were involved in a brand deal that went south. That’s why Beckham is suing Mark Wahlberg.
According to The Sun, Beckham is suing the Ted star for alleged losses after an F45 Training brand deal tanked, which Wahlberg reportedly has a 36 percent interest in and is the chief branding officer.
Beckham’s firm, DB Ventures, claims he was “duped” by his former neighbor and friend. Beckham allegedly lost $10 million out of pocket when stocks that the former professional footballer was promised weren’t given to him until after share prices plummeted. He is also suing Wahlberg’s investment firm, Mark Wahlberg Investment Group, along with F45 founders Adam Gilchrist and Rob Deutsch, who launched the company in 2012 in Australia.
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The 48-year-old English soccer star agreed to be a global ambassador for F45 Training when he moved to Los Angeles back in 2007. Beckham befriended Wahlberg when they lived in the same neighborhood. Beckham was playing for the Los Angeles Galaxy team at the time. He was featured in several of F45’s social media posts promoting the brand, but they have since been deleted. F45 is a chain of fitness centers with locations in 60 countries, including the United States, that “offers innovative, high-intensity functional group workouts that are fast, fun, and results-driven.”
In addition to Wahlberg being a shareholder with F45, he is also a co-founder of sport utility gear brand Municipal and an investor in Fletcha Azul Tequila.
Wahlberg and his co-defendants are requesting the judge to dismiss the case and say that the claims of “fraudulent conduct” are baseless. In their motion to dismiss, they claimed that Beckham was putting the responsibility for the stocks on everyone but himself.
Wahlberg bought a minority stake in F45 through his investment firm along with FOD Capital in 2019. Beckham first attempted to sue alongside LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman, who had his own issue with F45, in 2022 in California court, but a judge ruled that they had to file separate suits.
Wahlberg has long been associated with a disciplined diet and workout routines kicking off at 4 a.m. As we previously reported, he opened up about how much he “absolutely” loves taking cold plunges. The Family Plan star, 52, goes about three and a half to five minutes after his early morning workouts, calling cold plunges “an absolute must.”
Most Searched Celebrity Workout Routines of 2023
Celebrities take working out very seriously. Whether it is to get into character for a role or as part of their branding and aesthetic, Hollywood’s elite takes care of their body inside and out. A new study conducted by Mirafit reveals the most searched celebrity workout routines of 2023. Some action stars made the top of the list. And it should come as no surprise as some of the Kardashian-Jenner clan also pique interest for the most-searched routines.
As consumers, there is no shortage of references for which celebrities do which kinds of workouts. Last year, Men’s Journal dove into the most popular celebrity training plans that give lean, perfectly muscular physiques. That list featured all men, but women have another set of standards that are highlighted in other publications, like Women’s Health. Pilates, HIIT workouts, martial arts, and yoga are among the most popular listed workouts for women on top of gym routines. Unlike the rest of us, celebrities have the disposable income to hire physical trainers and personal chefs, have private gyms, and have the time to go to the gym for hours on end every day if they desire to.
What Routine Is Right For You?
For those considering following a celebrity’s workout routine, Marie Claire came up with a list of things to consider to find which routine is right for you:
- Has a qualified fitness professional designed the workout?
- Is it easy to follow?
- Does the workout time fit into your schedule?
- How expensive is it, and is it within budget for you?
- Is it accessible to all fitness levels?
- Is it doable from home, or does it require a gym or studio?
It’s fun to see what routines celebrities do to maintain their physique. But your main focus should be finding a workout that works for you and that you genuinely enjoy as part of a realistic healthy lifestyle. With that in mind, keep scrolling to see which ten celebrities are the most searched for their workout routines in 2023.
Laila Abuelhawa is the Top 40 and Hip-Hop pop culture writer for Beasley Media Group. Being with the company for over three years, Laila's fierce and fabulous red-carpet rankings have earned her a feature on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert!' Her favorite stories are those surrounding the latest in celebrity fashion, television and film rankings, and how the world reacts to major celebrity news. With a background in journalism, Laila's stories ensure accuracy and offer background information on stars that you wouldn't have otherwise known. She prides herself in covering stories that inform the public about what is currently happening and what is to come in the ever-changing, ever-evolving media landscape.
