Brianna LaPaglia Denies Dave Portnoy Paid $10M for Zach Bryan Tell-All

Brianna LaPaglia Denies Dave Portnoy Paid $10M for Zach Bryan Tell-All

As a compassionate observer, I am deeply moved by Brianna LaPaglia‘s harrowing journey through emotional abuse and her courage to share her story. Her experiences are a stark reminder of the power dynamics that can exist in relationships, especially when one party holds significant influence.


Brianna LaPaglia clarifies the truth behind certain rumors concerning her separation from Zach Bryan.

Initially, she disputes the claim that Dave Portnoy, her Barstool Sports fellow host, gave her $10 million for a revealing account about her previous partner, whom she had just alleged experienced emotional abuse in their “BFFs” podcast discussions.

In a TikTok video on November 9th, the 25-year-old stated that Dave didn’t provide him with any money. Over two weeks after Bryan announced their separation, this was said. The 25-year-old went on to say that what he did wasn’t a tell-all, but rather setting a scene and painting a picture. If you can’t understand the clear image he’s describing, it seems like he doesn’t have time to guide you through every step, as if leading you from here to an optometrist’s office (LensCrafters). I apologize.

Brianna, taken aback by the country singer’s breakup announcement on social media, went on to say, “I’m currently facing financial losses. I have expenses for storage, moving costs, and airfare for frequent trips back and forth to New York as I search for a new apartment.

I’d like to clarify a few things regarding the speculations surrounding my recent parting with Zach Bryan. Here’s the truth in my own words.

Initially, she disputes the claim that her Barstool Sports colleague Dave Portnoy compensated her with ten million dollars for revealing details about her ex in a “tell-all”. This person she had previously accused of emotional abuse on their podcast known as “BFFs”.

In a TikTok video posted on November 9th, over two weeks after the announcement of their split, Dave said, “Dave didn’t give me any money.” Regarding a potential tell-all, he added, “You might have thought it was a tell-all. I chose the high road instead. What I did was create a scenario, sketch a portrait, and if you can’t discern that crystal-clear image, I can’t waste time leading you by the hand to LensCrafters.

Brianna, who felt taken aback by the country singer’s breakup announcement on social media, went on to express her current financial struggles. She stated, “I am losing money at the moment. I have expenses for storage, moving costs, and flights back and forth to New York in search of an apartment.

Brianna Chickenfry, the podcast host, additionally explained that she intends to retain a tattoo featuring lyrics from Bryan’s song titled “28.

She expressed, in a different TikTok posted on November 9th, “I see many people deciding to get rid of their ‘How lucky are we?’ tattoos,” she said. “That was my unique design. That tattoo belongs to me. Now it seems like we have matching ones. Mine is ‘How lucky are we?’—it represents me.

In August of 2023, LaPaglia made her first public appearance with a new tattoo. This event took place only a few weeks into her relationship with the singer and shortly after he released his album titled “The Great American Bar Scene“, which includes the song “28”.

She mentioned on TikTok that she and some friends had coordinated outfits in Las Vegas, and they were quite intoxicated.

Bryan has spoken about the inspirations behind his song “28.”

Once, my friends and I were bowling in New York City, and in that moment, I gazed at all my closest companions worldwide, and it struck me how fortunate I was to be there. This experience inspired a song about finding happiness, which I shared during my concert in Oakland, California in May.

Then in July, Bryan shared another anecdote related to the “28” songwriting process.

As a devoted pet owner, I found myself in a moment of gratitude when our beloved pup was scheduled for surgery. In that instant, I turned to Brianna and expressed, ‘Can you believe our good fortune?’ to have such a stunningly beautiful puppy by our side. Thankfully, she emerged from the operation unscathed. The next day, overcome with feelings of gratitude, I penned down my sentiments, feeling like the luckiest individual on earth.

Lapaglia previously mentioned that Bryan obtained a tattoo linked to him, without specifying its nature. During their conversation on the November 7th episode of BFFs, hosted by Portnoy and co-host Josh Richards, she disclosed that the singer got inked just a few days into their acquaintance, while they were on a road trip from Philadelphia to Oklahoma.

Following the weekend, we were together for three days, and about two to three days afterwards, he had a tattoo of me inked onto his arm, she shared. Feeling quite casual, she expressed, “I’m just a girl, but I thought, ‘This guy is amazing. This is exciting.’

Brianna LaPaglia Denies Dave Portnoy Paid $10M for Zach Bryan Tell-All

LaPaglia added that she herself planned to now “get some tattoos removed,” without elaborating.

Furthermore, in this particular episode, LaPaglia claimed they experienced “literally, self-absorbed, emotionally damaging treatment for a whole year” from Bryan during their romance.

She explained, “He convinced me it was all my fault, but he also cut me off from my entire life. He didn’t allow me to be the person I wanted to be. In the end, he made me despise everything I once cherished about myself.

She also accused Bryan and his team of offering her $12 million to sign an NDA after their split.

She pondered for a moment, then stated, “For a while there, it seemed like I was losing sight of the fact that I used to be someone important, someone accomplished. I had built my life before him. But now, I’m content where I am and I don’t desire recompense out of resentment.

Previously, I, as a dedicated follower, attempted to seek Bryan’s perspective regarding LaPaglia’s accusations through TopMob News, but have yet to receive a response.

On October 22, the country artist publicly declared their separation through social media posts. Later, Lapaglia expressed that she was taken aback, or caught off guard, by his announcement.

She stated in a YouTube video uploaded the same day, “I was surprised to find out about our breakup through Zach’s Instagram post this morning, as I wasn’t aware he was planning to make such a post. He didn’t reach out to me by phone or text beforehand. Instead, I woke up to an influx of messages asking if I was alright.

Read on for more about Bryan and LaPaglia’s relationship and breakup…

Brianna LaPaglia Denies Dave Portnoy Paid $10M for Zach Bryan Tell-All

TopMob News contacted Bryan for a response regarding LaPaglia’s accusations, but we haven’t received any reply yet.

On October 22, the country singer made a public announcement about their separation via social media. Later, LaPaglia expressed that she was taken aback or caught off guard by his social media post.

She stated in a YouTube video published the same day, “Zach announced our breakup on his Instagram, and I found out about it when I woke up. He never reached out to me, neither by text nor call. Instead, I woke up to a flurry of messages asking if I was alright.

Read on for more about Bryan and LaPaglia’s relationship and breakup…

Brianna LaPaglia Denies Dave Portnoy Paid $10M for Zach Bryan Tell-All

Rumors swirled about a possible breakup as people observed less shared content from Zach Bryan and Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia on social media than usual, and many commenters openly expressed their suspicions about the couple’s status.

On the October 2nd episode of Barstool Sports’ BFFs podcast, Brianna admitted that it had been a challenging week. When co-hosts Dave Portnoy and Josh Richards brought up the rumors about their split, she explained that they hadn’t posted each other for a while, which sparked speculation online. However, her partner is currently dealing with personal issues, and she returned home to take some space and separate from him momentarily. Fortunately, they are now back together, and everything is fine between them.

As it turns out, I found myself in a bit of hot water with Dave, thanks to a playful joke about Taylor Swift that I later apologized for. However, being in a relationship with Brianna seemed to have earned me a reprieve from his “King of the Swifties” throne.

Brianna LaPaglia Denies Dave Portnoy Paid $10M for Zach Bryan Tell-All

Before it was publicly known that Brianna and Zach were no longer together, she advised against dating famous people during a sit-down on Haliey Welch‘s Talk Tuah podcast.

On the BFF podcast episode released on October 22, coincidentally the same day breakup news surfaced, Brianna stated that she had earlier declared she would never date a famous person. However, unexpectedly, that’s exactly what transpired.

Initially, she wasn’t sure about the reason for her shift, but later on, Brianna confessed. However, as she went on to explain, “I secretly wish… not to date celebrities.

In summary, she suggested that avoiding dating well-known individuals might be beneficial for mental health, as it can be quite challenging.

Brianna LaPaglia Denies Dave Portnoy Paid $10M for Zach Bryan Tell-All

On October 21st, Brianna posted a picture on Instagram of a personal, heartfelt letter she’d written by hand.

In the end, you’ll discover that life carries on, regardless of your wishes: Time marches forward and the world persists while you yearn for it to stand still,” the message conveyed. “You may feel resentment towards life for moving ahead when you’re rooted in place. You might blame others or moments for your immobility. However, there will arrive a day when you awaken and understand that life goes on, not because it’s cruel but because you are. The world keeps turning, striving to show you that you too have the power to move.

All was revealed the next day.

Brianna LaPaglia Denies Dave Portnoy Paid $10M for Zach Bryan Tell-All

Approximately one hour after Zach posted his Instagram story on October 22nd, Brianna responded with a post of her own saying: “I feel completely caught off guard at the moment,” she expressed. “For now, I plan to stay away from social media and try to heal in peace. When I am ready, I will return and be open to discussions.

She expressed, “I adore each of you immensely, thanks for the wonderful, thoughtful messages. Just remember, you are deeply cherished, and things will always work out fine.

Brianna LaPaglia Denies Dave Portnoy Paid $10M for Zach Bryan Tell-All

Prior to initiating her personal healing process, Brianna shared in a YouTube video dated October 22 that she had been crying continuously for about five days when she first encountered Zach’s post and the events that followed, which she recorded from what she described as the comfort of her bathroom floor.

She commented, “I wasn’t aware that post was getting published,” she said. “I didn’t receive any messages from him, neither a call. I simply woke up to a flurry of texts asking, ‘Are you alright?’ and I responded, ‘Did my father pass away?’

She went on to express her shock, saying, “I can’t grasp how someone could invest all their energy into another person only to be dismissed so swiftly. It’s truly devastating.

Brianna mentioned that she hadn’t been prepared to discuss the matter just yet, but she eventually would. She then disclosed, “We parted ways the day before yesterday,” explaining her reluctance to engage in public activities for now. “I wanted to deal with this situation on a personal level first,” she concluded.

All she wanted at the moment, she said, was to “just be hurt for a week and lay in bed.”

Brianna LaPaglia Denies Dave Portnoy Paid $10M for Zach Bryan Tell-All

After she publicly discussed their split, Dave posted a link to Taylor’s “The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived” on YouTube, dedicating it to Brianna.

On October 24th, a friend of Brianna shared a screenshot on her Instagram Story, with the caption “(Brianna away from social media but gave me permission for this) she’ll be back on Wednesday with friends. Currently, she is spending time with friends and family. I have been saving some of your heartwarming messages and sending them to her. Brianna appreciates you all.

Brianna LaPaglia Denies Dave Portnoy Paid $10M for Zach Bryan Tell-All

Clarifying rumors suggesting a disagreement between her and podcast co-host Grace O’Malley of “PlanBri Uncut,” due to Brianna not posting a birthday wish on social media, Brianna used her Instagram Story on October 30th to clear up any misunderstandings.

Brianna wrote, “I’m going to stop letting the internet interfere with my personal relationships from now on, and I plan to establish some limits and keep certain matters private.

In a different message, she expressed that she no longer desires to expose her personal relationships on the internet as it tends to destroy them all. Grace, who’s more like a sister to me since I was fifteen, I chose to wish her a joyful birthday in private.

Brianna LaPaglia Denies Dave Portnoy Paid $10M for Zach Bryan Tell-All

Best friends Dave and Josh discovered an innovative means to vent their frustrations, launching a scathing rap song titled “The Smallest Man”.

The tune uploaded to YouTube on November 6 started with the line, “I told you to trust me, but it looks like you’ve been telling lies,” as suggested by the song. “You’ve used Tinder, Bumble, and Raya, I knew all along that you were dishonest,” it continued. “You’re a scoundrel, creating a new adversary,” it added, hinting at your eventual need for a turnaround or salvation.

At first, the track was prevented from appearing due to copyright claims made by Warner Music Group. Later on the very same day, it reappeared.

In a recent post on X, Dave pointed out that Zach Bryan and Warner Music seem to have poor crisis management skills: “They’re acting frantically, like headless chickens, trying to remove ‘#smallestman’ from the web. It seems no one informed them I own an internet company. By this action, they’ve all but ensured this issue will reach #1.

On November 5th, they both playfully shared a post about the track on Instagram, but when someone criticized them for not tagging Zach, Brianna stepped in and said, “We’ve all been blocked.” (or “We’re all blocked from him.”)

Brianna LaPaglia Denies Dave Portnoy Paid $10M for Zach Bryan Tell-All

Following what appeared like ignoring all conversations originating from Brianna’s end, Zach opted for November 7th as the day to unveil his track titled “High Road” and post an update on his current situation.

He had visited his mother’s gravesite a few nights back for the first time in more than a year, he wrote on Instagram, noting he was in Tulsa.

He explained that he stopped touring since he was offered a spot to pursue his master’s degree in Paris for the upcoming year. He mentioned his return to Oklahoma, shared stories of his friends in New York, the wild nights under the moonlight, the endless laughter they had, the camaraderie with his band over the past five years, the calluses on his hands from playing, every tear he’d shed, and reminisced about leisurely swinging on a porch with his sister.

He mentioned, “I penned the chorus for this song around a month or two ago and completed it when I recognized that I was fortunate to possess all these things. I felt it was past due to share it with everyone. Thank you for listening to ‘This Worlds a Giant’ last night, and thank you to those who support me; who have shouldered the burden with me. It seems like my Quiet Dreams have become too cumbersome, but now I’m back home and I’ll be there for you during the hardships.

Brianna LaPaglia Denies Dave Portnoy Paid $10M for Zach Bryan Tell-All

Brianna has alleged that her relationship with Zach was emotionally abusive.

She shared with Dave and Josh during the November 7th episode of BFFs that the past year has been the most challenging of her life. The ordeal of being abused by someone has left her feeling frightened even now.

The 25-year-old said her brain had been “rewired” from being afraid to make her ex mad.

Brianna went on, “He convinced me that everything was my fault, not letting me live my life as I wished, and making me dislike the very things I used to love about myself.

Zach had “love bombed her,” she said, and she ignored multiple red flags.

Following nearly uninterrupted tranquility for about four months, she explained, he gradually wore her down until she felt as though he was the only one remaining in her life, continuously tearing her down and tearing her down again.

During the show, Brianna claimed that Zach’s group proposed a deal worth $12 million for her to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) and keep their romantic involvement confidential.

Brianna clarified that she wasn’t rejecting the money out of a desire to expose old secrets about her ex. Instead, it was simply not the kind of money she wanted, as it reminded her of him.

In essence, what Brianna conveyed was a resolute stand: “I refuse to forfeit my hard-earned tales and the lessons I learned from my ordeals, to shield someone who inflicted pain upon me.

TopMob News reached out to Zach for comment but has not heard back.

Following their recording, Dave penned down on X: “I understand that many hold firm views about Bri, but after tonight’s episode, it’s hard to imagine anyone not admiring her greatly.

Brianna LaPaglia Denies Dave Portnoy Paid $10M for Zach Bryan Tell-All

On November 7, Brianna shared on her Instagram Story, “I knew I had made the correct choice,” she said. “I also think holding back a bit and not revealing everything was the wise move. The point is clear enough.

She added, “Your messages have left me in tears. It’s astounding to learn that so many others have faced the same form of mistreatment. Rest assured, I will always be an advocate for you all. If you can find the courage to confront someone powerful in your town, imagine what you can do against a common bully. We’re only two weeks past this event, and I’m still working through my experiences. I’ll continue to work through it with each of you! My heart goes out to you, over and over again.

A few hours passed, and she posted a clip captured by an attendee at a stop on Barstool’s Chicks in the Office: Little Fall Getaway Tour, during which she was performing “Smallest Man.” The video focus was on the lyrics, “What a fortunate soul Bri is, to have escaped ZB.

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