Hollywood icon Harrison Ford is no stranger to accolades, but his first-ever Emmy nomination has left him reflecting on what truly drives him.The legendary actor spoke with Fox News Digital at a Televerse red carpet event in Los Angeles about his Emmy nod and what continues to fuel his passion for Hollywood."It's nice, I appreciate the attention, and I appreciate the proposition," Ford said of his nomination for outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series for his work in "Shrinking.""Its gratifying, but my real pleasure is in the work."HARRISON FORD WAS TOLD TO DITCH PRETENTIOUS NAME, COPY ELVIS PRESLEY TO SUCCEED IN HOLLYWOODThe 83-year-old actor, whose decades-long career includes famous roles in "Indiana Jones" and "Star Wars," isnt one to get bogged down in awards and accolades. Instead, the thrill has always been in the craft. And despite a career that spans over 50 years, hes still as driven as ever.The seasoned Hollywood veteran spoke about what keeps him motivated in the industry, explaining that what he loves is "The mystery of it.""Whats going to happen, whos going to do whatits fascinating to be alive, and the stuff we do is so demanding, youre really scared not to do anything."WATCH: HARRISON FORD GETS REAL ABOUT WHAT DRIVES HIM IN HOLLYWOODWhether hes starring in "Shrinking" or another big Hollywood project, Ford emphasized that the thrill of the unknown fuels his passion."It makes the day go by pretty fast," Ford said, as he explained he feels energized by the fast-paced nature of the industry. "I like not knowing whats going to happen. Its very exciting."Ford was joined on the red carpet by his "Shrinking" co-star, Jessica Williams, who agreed with his assessment, saying, "I like that too. I like not knowing what's going to happen. It's very exciting."He also acknowledged and credited the show's writers for pushing him further as a Hollywood actor.TOM CRUISE, HARRISON FORD, CHARLIZE THERON SUFFER BRUTAL INJURIES RISKING THEIR BODIES ON SET"I like having writers that you trust theyve helped me extend my range," he continued to explain to Fox News Digital.Meanwhile, his co-star Williams dished on the "Shrinking" wrap party that went on until 3 a.m. which Ford missed.WATCH: HARRISON FORD GIVES A GLIMPSE INTO HIS PAST PARTY LIFEWhen Fox News Digital asked whether he could still hang with the party crowd, Ford flashed a mischievous grin and quipped, "Its happened before."LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSAt the beginning of Fords acting career, he was told that he had no future in Hollywood.According to a Hollywood executive in the 60s, Ford was never going to be a household name.Last month, Ford explained that when he got his debut role in "Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round," he was making $150 per week and was treated accordingly."I was under contract to Columbia Pictures at the time for $150 a week and all the respect that that implies. I was called into the office of the head of the new talent program, and he told me that I had no future in the business, which was OK," Ford told Variety.He explained that the head of talent at Columbia Pictures told him to change his look and his name."And then he asked me to get my hair cut like Elvis Presley. That I didnt go along with."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER"He thought that Harrison Ford was too pretentious a name for a young man," the actor said.Although he's undeniably one of the most famous leading men in Hollywood history, he said he never expected or necessarily desired the level of fame he'd achieve.Fox News Digital's Janelle Ash contributed to this report.

Baltimore Orioles rookie pitcher Brandon Young lost his perfect-game bid in brutal fashion during the teams 7-0 win over the Houston Astros on Friday.Young, 26, was four outs away from etching himself into the history books when Astros second baseman Ramon Urias was up.Young threw a changeup on the outside part of the plate in a 2-2 count. Urias reached out and tapped a groundball softly in between the pitcher's mound and third base.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMYoung, who had to hurry because of Urias speed, picked the ball up with his bare hand, turned and fired an errant throw to first base, allowing Urias to reach. Urias was given a hit, and Young was charged with an error for allowing Urias to advance to second base on his wild throw."I thought I could make the play," Young said postgame. "I got there in time. I think I had a little more time to maybe take a step and make a better throw. Obviously, rushed it, yanked it. . . . Definitely want it back."Young settled down and struck out Astros' center fielder Taylor Trammell to end the inning. The 26-year-old threw eight innings while allowing just the one hit to Urias, and he tied his career-high with six strikeouts.FORMER MLB STAR JOSH HAMILTON SAYS THE HOLY SPIRIT TOLD HIM HE WAS GOING TO HIT CLUTCH WORLD SERIES HOME RUN"He was throwing all of his pitches for strikes, behind in counts, ahead in counts. Was able to mix locations well. Thought he just executed his plan really well," Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman said of Youngs performance.Young said he knew the perfect game was on the line as the game went on."Its really hard not to think about it," Young said. "Its kind of just trying to calm yourself down and think about just one pitch at a time. Kind of breathe, calm myself down a little bit, but I could tell what was happening."Young is a native of Lumberton, Texas, which is less than 100 miles northeast of Houston, and said his parents and grandfather were among the family members in attendance at Daikin Park, where Young first started attending games when he was five years old.The Orioles (56-66) will play the Astros (68-54) in the second game of their three-game series on Saturday at 7:10 p.m. ET.The Associated Press contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Nine South Carolina teens were arrested in the June shooting death of a 16-year-old who authorities say was involved in an argument "over a girl" with his alleged shooter, according to local reports. The victim's 17-year-old girlfriend is among the suspects.Florence County Sheriff's deputies found Trey Dean Wright of Johnsonville dead on First Neck Road with multiple gunshot wounds June 24, authorities said previously. He was found about 45 miles west of Myrtle Beach.The following day, they arrested Devan Scott Raper, a 19-year-old from Conway, who allegedly fatally shot Wright after an argument. At least one teen involved reportedly recorded the slaying on video. And deputies continued to announce new arrests for weeks as the investigation dug deeper."All this court hearing and bond court and stuff is driving me crazy," Wright's mother, Ashley Lindsey, told Fox News Digital. "I don't even have time to sit down and think half the time, on top of losing my precious baby."FATHER OUTRAGED AFTER DISCOVERING DAUGHTER'S ALLEGED KILLER SHOULD HAVE BEEN BEHIND BARS YEARS AGONow, an entire group of teens, many of them juveniles, are facing charges, some for allegedly setting Wright up and bringing Raper to the victim's location, knowing he was armed, according to authorities.One of the suspects was Wright's girlfriend, Gianna Kistenmacher, a Myrtle Beach 17-year-old, his mother said.Kistenmacher was charged with being an accessory before the fact for allegedly bringing Raper to the crime scene knowing he was both armed and likely to kill her boyfriend, according to a press release from the sheriff's office.A spokesperson for the sheriff's office did not immediately return a call seeking comment from Fox News Digital Wednesday. Prosecutors confirmed that nine teens had been charged but declined to comment further, citing the ongoing investigation."They were complicit in bringing the armed codefendant, Raper, to the incident location and knowing that there would be a confrontation," Maj. Michael Nunn of the Florence County Sheriff's Office told WBTW-TV, which is based in Florence. "They knew that Raper had presented a firearm to the victim and made threats to shoot him, according to the arrest warrants."He told the Post and Courier separately that, under state law, all five are charged as adults.SOUTH CAROLINA DEPUTY SHOT AND KILLED IN AMBUSH, SHERIFF SAYSProsecutors filed additional murder charges against three more Myrtle Beach-area teens, identified as 18-year-olds Hunter Kendall and Corrine Belviso and 17-year-old Sydney Kearns, according to WBTW."The hand of one being the hand of all is part of South Carolina law as well, so thats the basis of the charge for each of those individuals," Nunn told the station.MASS SHOOTING IN MYRTLE BEACH TOURIST HOT SPOT LEAVES 1 DEAD, 11 WOUNDEDSheriff T.J. Joye told the station separately that the fatal shooting appeared to have stemmed from an argument and apparent romantic rivalry."They had issues with each other, and it was over a female," he reportedly said. "The sad thing is, you got a 16-year-old that lost his life. Youve got a 19-year-old who is going to be in jail the rest of his life. Over what?"Raper faces charges of murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime and is being held without bond.Kendall is also being held without bond.Belviso and Kearns each posted $20,000 surety bonds last week and have been released pending a trial.

A woman sparked a heated debate online after asking if it would be wrong to skip a monthly dinner with her husband's family because she "can't stand" her mother-in-law's cooking."My MIL refuses to cook anything that isn't Chinese food," the woman wrote in the subreddit "Am I the A--hole." "I genuinely can't stand Chinese food."The woman, who said she is 23, said that she has a rocky relationship with her mother-in-law, who has been "sort of passive aggressive" toward her for years.MAN STRAINS GIRLFRIEND'S MOTHER'S HOMEMADE SOUP TO REMOVE GINGER: 'WHERE ARE YOUR MANNERS?'She noted that when she expressed her dislike for Chinese cuisine in the past, her mother-in-law made snide remarks about her to the other family members.Faced with an upcoming Sunday dinner, in which it's the mother-in-law's turn to cook once again, the woman wondered if it would be better to simply not attend, rather than cause conflict by voicing her preferences."It seems that I can never get on her good side, so I have a gut feeling that it'd just be better to not go altogether so I can avoid altercations," the daughter-in-law said.FAMILY VACATION DRAMA ERUPTS OVER GRANDMOTHER'S REQUEST FOR DINNER WITH HER GROWN KIDS ONLYHer husband, she added, told her she can do "whatever makes [her] most comfortable."So she turned to Reddit to ask if she would be wrong for skipping the dinner.Many Redditors came down firmly on the side of YTA [You're the A--hole].For more Lifestyle articles, visit foxnews.com/lifestyle"Oh, come on," one person exclaimed in a comment on the thread. "You do not have to tell her to cook something else or blatantly tell her you dislike her food or not show up at all.""Show up, eat just a little, shut up about your tastes and making demands," the person added. "Eat a burger beforehand or whatever if you need to."Others had beef with the woman's claim that she couldn't tolerate any Chinese food at all, and some even accused her of being xenophobic. "You could always just eat some stir-fry vegetables with rice," one person said, adding, "Sounds to me like you just dont like your MIL."For more Lifestyle articles, visit foxnews.com/lifestyleOthers emphasized that the dinner could be a chance to salvage their fraught relationship. "Consider the radical idea that a monthly family dinner is not actually about the food," one person said.Several argued that refusing to attend was only stirring the pot, and slammed her for being immature and entitled.Other people, however, took the side of the original poster."I dont think youre wrong for not wanting to be around someone who treats you poorly," one person said."NTA as long as your husband is OK with it," said someone else, using shorthand for "Not the A--hole." "One night a month when he enjoys family and you do something you like is fine."Jackie Pilossoph, a former dating and advice columnist and founder of Divorced Girl Smiling in Chicago, said the woman should feel free to skip the dinner occasionally but she advised making an appearance every few months."Spending time with your husband's family is something you commit to when you get married," Pilossoph told Fox News Digital. "A good balance between powering through and setting boundaries but with little harmless white lies every now and again is the best solution," she added.Fox News Digital has reached out to the original poster for comment.

The price of joining a college sorority is climbing nationwide, with some recruits paying tens of thousands of dollars for coaching, outfits, registration fees and housing to vie for spots in the country's most coveted chapters.As Rush Week kicked off this month, the recruitment process is drawing renewed attention, fueled by the viral "RushTok" trend on TikTok and pop culture portrayals of Greek life, including the HBO documentary "Bama Rush" and Lifetimes "A Sorority Moms Guide to Rush!""Costs and expectations have increased with the viral exposure coming from TikTok, TV shows, and documentaries," said Michael Ayalon, CEO and founder of Greek University, a Tennessee-based speaking and consulting business for fraternities and sororities.SORORITY GIRLS PUT THROUGH 'PSYCHOLOGICAL WARFARE' IN BAMA RUSH RECRUITMENT: COACH"On the one hand, it has made recruitment more transparent and even accessible," Ayalon told Fox News Digital. "Potential new members at any school can learn tips and demystify the process by watching others experiences. On the other hand, what people see online is a highlight reel that emphasizes aesthetics over substance," he added.The National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) is the governing body for 26 national womens sororities, including most of the big-name Greek chapters at U.S. colleges, like Alpha Chi Omega and Delta Gamma.To rush a NPC sorority, hopefuls pay non-refundable registration fees, according to university and National Panhellenic Conference websites. At the University of Alabama, it costs $375; at the University of Arkansas, $330; and at the University of South Carolina, $185.BAMA RUSH: 5 SORORITY RECRUITMENT TIKTOK TRENDS GOING VIRALIf accepted, students must then pay new member dues, according to university websites. At Alabama, active-member dues can be more than $5,000 per semester. Louisiana State University lists new member dues averaging $2,200 and up to $3,270 for some chapters, according to the school's website.Clemson University has new member costs of about $820. Lehigh University in Pennsylvania has new member fees of more than $1,600. UCLA has new member dues as high as $1,700.The average new-member cost at the University of Oklahoma is $4,605, up nearly 25% from 2021, The Oklahoman recently reported.BAMA RUSH: INSIDE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA'S WILD AND CUTTHROAT' SORORITY RECRUITMENT PROCESSThe numbers continue to rise with the addition of housing and yearly dues. At University of Oklahoma, the average cost of living in the sorority house is over $12,200. At Alabama, it can cost upwards of $15,000 to dorm in the sorority house.Recruitment preparation has become its own industry with coaches, stylists, and social media strategists charging up to $5,500, The Cut recently reported. TikTok "outfit of the day" videos reveal wardrobes that can top $10,000, with girls sporting luxury brands like LoveShackFancy, where a frilly, pastel-colored dress can cost nearly $500, and Golden Goose, where sneakers can cost more than $600.Extra costs can run up the bill another $1,000. If girls arrive on campus early, they might have to pay early move-in fees clocking of $180 per week. They are also recommended to bring emergency kits filled with items like personal fans, blotting powder, compact mirrors, deodorant and electrolyte powder, which can tack on $100.For more Lifestyle articles, visit foxnews.com/lifestyle"Sorority rush is downright cruel," said Daniel Karon, an Ohio-based attorney who serves as a chapter advisor for a fraternity, was a member himself, and whose son and daughter both graduated from Greek organizations."It can involve dances, skits, dressing a certain way, interviews, resumes, recommendation letters, touring each sorority house, and suffering through a mutual selection [ranking] process," he told Fox News Digital."Its a punishing, unnecessary, and twisted process that does nothing to foster the mental health thats so essential to freshmen women," Karon said, adding that national organizations should tamp down on the outlandish requirements.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERAyalon warned that unchecked costs can make sororities more socioeconomically exclusive, fostering status-driven cultures linked to hazing and unhealthy environments.Despite the demands, many say Greek life is worth the investment, paving the way for leadership opportunities, alumni networking, community service, and lifelong friendships."Affiliated women tend to have higher retention and graduation rates," Ayalon added.For those deterred by price, there are more affordable paths. Some organizations offer scholarships, grants, payment plans, and lower-cost options like Continuous Open Bidding, which skips rush-week wardrobes and early move-in fees, Ayalon said.Others limit decorations and event spending through "No-Frills Recruitment" or offer shared wardrobes and clothing swaps.

Terry McLaurin reported to the Washington Commanders' training camp in late July, but he did not participate in practice sessions which effectively designated him as a hold-in.McLaurin's unavailability centered around an injury and his frustration with his contract. But on Saturday, the Commanders announced some positive news about the star wide receiver.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMMcLaurin had been activated from the physically unable to perform list. The roster move is not believed to be directly related to contract extension talks, ESPN reported. It does, however, effectively end McLaurin's hold-on and makes him eligible to practice and ramp up preparations for the regular season.JAYDEN DANIELS MAKES PREDICTION ON COMMANDERS TEAMMATE TERRY MCLAURINS FUTURE AMID CONTRACT STANDOFFMcLaurin was initially moved to the PUP list due to an ankle injury. The two-time Pro Bowler skipped the first four days of camp, which resulted in a six-figure fine.Just last month, McLaurin told reporters he was disappointed with how contract talks had progressed."I want to continue my career here. I've created my life here. My wife and I bought our first home here. So, this has been somewhere I've always wanted to be. Just to see how things have played out has been disappointing," he said. "I understand everything's a business. But at the same time, I want to put myself in a position where I'm valued, I feel appreciated and things like that. Unfortunately, that hasn't transpired the way I want it to."If an agreement on a contract extension is not reached by the Commanders' season opener on Sept. 7, McLaurin could elect to sit out. However, doing so would mean he would forfeit game checks.McLaurin has one year remaining on a three-year deal he agreed to in 2022. He asked to be traded to another team on July 31, but the Commanders have not shown much interest in trading him.McLaurin finished last season with a career-best 13 touchdown receptions and 1,096 receiving yards. Washington drafted him in the third round out of Ohio State in 2019. Aside from his rookie campaign, McLaurin has finished each of his NFL seasons with at least 1,000 receiving yards.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

The Milwaukee Brewers erased an early seven-run deficit to come back and defeat the Cincinnati Reds Friday night. The rally secured the Brewers' 13th straight win and added to the best record in MLB.The Brewers' winning streak tied the franchises single-season record previously set in 1987.The Reds jumped out to an early 8-1 lead after a seven-run second inning. They chased Brewers All-Star pitcher Jacob Misiorowski, who was making his first start since July 28 due to injury, after just 1 innings.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe Brewers wasted no time responding, scoring five runs in the top of the third inning. Brewers designated hitter Christian Yelich began the scoring with an RBI double to cut it to 8-2.A couple of batters later, first baseman Andrew Vaughn swatted a three-run home run to make it 8-5. Second baseman Brice Turang ripped a double and scored third baseman Caleb Durbin to cut the lead to 8-6.After keeping the Reds off the scoreboard in the bottom of the third inning, the Brewers went back to work in the top of the fourth inning.FORMER MLB STAR JOSH HAMILTON SAYS THE HOLY SPIRIT TOLD HIM HE WAS GOING TO HIT CLUTCH WORLD SERIES HOME RUNYelich came up to the plate with the bases loaded and one out and slashed a ground ball down the third baseline for a double. Two runs scored to tie the game at 8-8.Yelichs big game continued when he hit a solo home run off Reds reliever Scott Barlow to give the Brewers a 9-8 lead in the top of the sixth inning.The Brewers tacked on another run in the top of the seventh inning when left fielder Brandon Lockridge scored on Sam Molls wild pitch to make it 10-8, where the score would remain.The red-hot Brewers have won 28 of their last 32 games and own the best record in Major League Baseball.The Brewers (77-44) will go for a single-season franchise-record win streak when they take on the Reds (64-59) in the second game of their three-game series Saturday at 6:40 p.m. ET.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

A European zoo is asking for donations of healthy pets to feed to its predators as part of a controversial policy that has sparked international outrage."Did you know that you can donate smaller pets to Aalborg Zoo?" the Denmark zoo posted on social media late last month. "If you have a healthy animal that needs to be removed for various reasons, you are welcome to donate it to us," it continued.The zoo, located in the northern city of Aalborg, said in Facebook and Instagram posts that chickens, rabbits and guinea pigs are "an important part of the diet" of some predators, especially the European lynx. The wild cat "needs whole prey that resembles what it would naturally hunt in the wild," according to the zoo.TOURISTS SPRAYED WITH WATER GUNS BY PROTESTERS AS EUROPEAN ANTI-TOURISM TREND GROWSOn its website, below a picture of a tiger tearing into a furry animal, Aalborg Zoo explains that it accepts animal donations from individuals and businesses for euthanasia and slaughter because its predators need whole animals including fur, bones and organs rather than butchered meat."In zoos, we have a responsibility to imitate the animals' natural food chain for the sake of both animal welfare and professional integrity," the zoo, which houses about 1,200 animals and a research and conservation center, said in its posts.The zoo accepts no more than four small pets at a time, and, under certain conditions, also takes horses, according to its website. It does not accept dogs or cats.Donors are not paid, though the zoo says the contributions are tax-deductible.The practice drew swift criticism, and the zoo later disabled the comments on its posts, citing "hateful and malicious rhetoric."HUNDREDS OF ANIMALS FLEE CARTEL CHAOS, VIOLENCE AFTER WILDLIFE REFUGE FACED WITH THREATS"How disgusting," one woman commented on Facebook. "Having your healthy pet killed.""Feeding pets is absolutely unacceptable," wrote someone else."How is putting a dead pet on a plate for a caged animal anything close to reenactment of nature," one person asked.People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) said in a post on its website that there is nothing natural about feeding companion animals to predators.BEARS ESCAPE WILDLIFE PARK ENCLOSURE AND FEAST ON WEEK'S WORTH OF HONEY"Its not natural behavior for predators from Asia, who roam and hunt for their meals, to be fed companion animals who originated in South America," the anti-zoo animal rights group argued. Guinea pigs, for example, are native to Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador and parts of Colombia."Companion animals are never needed to imitate the natural food chain of the [zoos] animals,'" PETA added.Another online critic said the policy spreads a "terrible trend of indifference with animals in Denmark."The Copenhagen Zoo was the focus of protests in 2014 after it put down a healthy 18-month-old giraffe because its genes were too similar to other breeds at the zoo, raising concerns about inbreeding.A veterinarian shot the giraffe and performed an autopsy in front of an audience, according to reports at the time.For more Lifestyle articles, visit foxnews.com/lifestyleEuropean zoos often allow animals to breed freely and then euthanize any surplus, while American zoos more frequently rely on contraception to control populations, The New York Times reported.Researchers from the University of Zurich argued in a recent report that contraception changes the age profile and welfare of zoo populations, and deprives animals of "one of their most basic evolutionary drives."Some social media users also agreed with Aalborg Zoo's policy, calling it the "circle of life.""It's better for the animals to enter the food chain rather than being thrown into the wild," one woman wrote.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER"It is a dignified end for a pet that has had a good life," another Facebook user said."Horse owners have known that you can donate to the zoo for many years and it is often seen as a good solution," said someone else.One woman said she donated a rabbit to the zoo and described it as a "super nice and professional experience."Fox News Digital has reached out to Aalborg Zoo for comment.In statements to other outlets, a spokesperson said the practice has been in place for "many years.""In Denmark, this practice is common, and many of our guests and partners appreciate the opportunity to contribute," the spokesperson said.

NASHVILLE Friday night at Stampede Days, the energy inside Bridgestone Arena was electric. Of course, watching world-class athletes get tossed around by nearly 2-ton bucking bulls had a lot to do with that. But the man fueling the fire, keeping thousands of fans on their feet and screaming, was Brinson James.Folks at home might call him a rodeo clown. And, sure, hes been that, too. But Professional Bull Riding (PBR) doesnt consider itself a rodeo. Rodeo is entertainment. PBR is an athletic competition. And Brinson James is an entertainer a hype man."Its the best job, for sure, its the best job," James told OutKick. "A bull rider told me that when the crowd screams, it feels like they could ride any bull that they load up. So I feel like thats my job, just to get the crowd to scream, to hype them up, to show them that this is the best show on dirt. Were gonna have fun no matter what, party. So Im just making sure if youre 2, 22 or 102 youre having fun here at the PBR."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMOriginally from Florida, James was born into this life. His father, "Hollywood" Harris, has been a rodeo clown for nearly 40 years. Together, they performed as a father-son act across the country."All growing up, I was Boogerhead. That was my rodeo clown name. It was Hollywood and Boogerhead," James said. "And for 18 years, we traveled the country, going to different rodeos, PBRs, up into Canada, all over the place."James still laughs about his old moniker."Nobody knows who Brinson James is in Florida. Everybody there calls me Boogerhead," he said. "I love it. Thats my name for sure."That family legacy runs deep. His father performed at the PBR World Finals in 1994, and Brinson grew up staring at his dads World Finals buckle."My dad was here as the entertainer just before [legendary barrelman Flint Rasmussen] was, so my whole life I grew up looking at his PBR World Finals buckle," James said in a May 2024 interview. "So, thats been my dream ever since I was 10 or 11 years old."He fulfilled that dream last year, earning his own buckle at just 30 years old.FORMER MLB STAR JOSH HAMILTON SAYS THE HOLY SPIRIT TOLD HIM HE WAS GOING TO HIT CLUTCH WORLD SERIES HOME RUNBy 12, James was performing alongside his dad. At just 17, he got his first chance to run the show on his own."PBR Canada hired my dad and I to come and do all of their events in 2012," he explained. "Richard Jones, our music director, was actually in charge of all of that at that time. He had seen my dad work a thousand times and wanted to use us as a team up there, but my dad had a broken leg and couldnt make it. So, my dad told Richard he thought I was ready."He was. That break launched a career thats taken him from "Boogerhead the Rodeo Clown" to one of PBRs premier entertainers. It was an adjustment, but he made it happen."Theres a difference between a rodeo clown and a PBR entertainer," James said. "So it took a little bit."Now 31-years-old, James has checked every box on the entertainers bucket list from debuting at the PBR World Finals to performing across Canada and the U.S., to carving out his own identity, following in the footsteps of his dad.And if there was ever any doubt this was a family business, even Brinsons dogs have become part of the act. Re-Ride and Cheddar ("the Wonder Dogs") have wowed crowds over the years with frisbee tricks and barrel climbs in between rides.For James, it's a thrill that never gets old."Its the crowd," he said. "I love the electricity of the crowd when they really react, like here in Nashville, these people want to party. It doesnt matter really what show it is they want to scream, they want to party, they want to have fun," James told OutKick. "So thats my favorite part, is to walk out there, ask the crowd to do a little something fun, and they react to it, and theyre having fun with me."Thats why he never hesitates when asked what this career means to him."Its definitely the only job I ever had, and probably the only job I ever will have. This is amazing."Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Brazilian President Luiz Incio Lula da Silva declared his country open to foreign companies at the inauguration of Chinese automaker GWMs factory in So Paulo.The remarks come as Brazil faces steep U.S. tariffs, which Lula has repeatedly denounced. By making the statement at a Chinese factory opening, Lula signaled a possible pivot further away from Washington and toward Beijing.WORLD LEADER REFUSES TO 'HUMILIATE' HIMSELF WITH TRUMP TRADE NEGOTIATIONS"Count on the Brazilian government. Whoever wants to leave, leave. Whoever wants to come, we welcome you with open arms," Lula said at the ceremony, according to Reuters. The news agency also reported he criticized President Donald Trumps tariffs as "unnecessary turbulence."Both Brazil and China face tariffs, though at different levels. Chinas tariffs, once as high as 145%, now stand at 30% but could rise if Beijing and Washington fail to reach a deal. Brazil, meanwhile, is facing a 50% tariff on its goods.Lula and Chinese President Xi Jinping, both BRICS leaders, spoke earlier in the week ahead of the factorys opening. The call followed Lulas comments to Reuters that he planned to raise the issue of responding to U.S. tariffs with fellow BRICS leaders.TRUMP BLASTED FOR STEEP CONCESSIONS TO BEIJING AFTER CHIP DEAL, CANCELED TAIWANESE VISITOn Wednesday, the Brazilian government unveiled an aid package for companies hurt by U.S. tariffs. According to Reuters, the package focused on credit lines for exporters and government purchases of products struggling to find new markets. The U.S. tariffs on Brazil are expected to impact the coffee, beef, seafood, textiles, footwear and fruit industries, Reuters reported.Earlier this month, Lula told Reuters he was willing to talk to Trump but would not "humiliate" himself by trying to engage while the U.S. president "doesnt want to talk." However, Trump has said that Lula is free to "talk to me anytime he wants."Tensions between the two leaders extend beyond tariffs into politics. The Trump administration has lambasted Brazils treatment of former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is under house arrest.Trump commented on the situation in an executive order in which he denounced Brazil's "politically motivated persecution, intimidation, harassment, censorship, and prosecution" of Bolsonaro.Lula told Reuters that Brazils Supreme Court "does not care what Trump says, and it should not." He also reportedly said that Bolsonaro was a "traitor to the homeland" who should face another trial for provoking Trumps intervention.