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Former President Barack Obama made a high-profile appearance at the Los Angeles Clippers’ NBA game on Wednesday night, opting to attend without his wife, Michelle Obama. The couple, married for 32 years, has been the subject of persistent divorce rumors, fueling speculation as Obama was once again seen at a public event alone.

Barack Obama Attends Clippers Game Solo Amid Shocking Michelle Obama Divorce Rumors

Seated courtside at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Obama was spotted alongside Clippers owner Steve Ballmer—former CEO of Microsoft—and his wife, Connie Snyder. The game, which saw the Clippers take on the Detroit Pistons, provided an electric atmosphere, and the 44th President received an enthusiastic welcome from the crowd when introduced during an interval. He stood up and waved, acknowledging the packed arena of over 18,000 fans.

The 63-year-old has faced growing scrutiny over the state of his marriage in recent months. His solo attendance at key events,...

Did Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom have an unexpected reunion? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Khloe Kardashian’s past came knocking just before she turned 40, bringing an unexpected reunion with Lamar Odom after nearly a decade apart.

The former couple’s paths crossed once more in a scene straight out of a reality TV script, except this time, it wasn’t just cameras capturing the moment. It was Malika Haqq, Khloe’s longtime best friend, who set the wheels in motion after running into Odom at the 2024 Super Bowl.

Watch as Khloe Kardashian and ex-husband Lamar Odom have a heart-to-heart for the first time in 9 years. pic.twitter.com/7yckoS79i3

— Entertainment Tonight (@etnow) February 6, 2025

Lamar Odom’s Emotional Confession

Khloe barely flinched when the former NBA star finally showed up, late, “scared,” and “sweating.”

“I haven’t seen you in so long. You make me nervous,” Lamar told Khloe, terming their reunion as an “out-of-body” experience.

One needn’t know the difference between a touchdown and a turnover to enjoy the Super Bowl. For many viewers (and we suspect many a TVLine reader), it’s all about the commercials.

Each year, advertisers pony up big bucks to wave their wares in front of more than 100 million viewers (even though most ads are now released online, ahead of the Big Game). So, who drafted famous faces to shill? And who among them delivered the biggest laughs?

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Forget about reds and greens. This Christmas season, Camila Cabello and Saweetie chose to wear icy blue outfits instead of the traditional festive colors for their performance at the iHeartRadio Y100 Jingle Ball 2024 held at the Kaseya Center in Miami.

The two led the glamour in their glittering blue ensembles, with Camila looking sensual despite being entirely covered up and Saweetie showcasing her curves in her tiny dress.

Camila Cabello and Saweetie wear matching crystal-embellished icy blue outfits at iHeartRadio Y100’s Jingle Ball 2024 at the Kaseya Center on December 21, 2024 in Miami, Florida (Credit: Robert Bell / INSTARimages)

Camila Cabello in Crystal-Embellished Bra, Skirt and Pumps

Camila Cabello capped off the evening with a breathtaking performance of her hits, Havana, Shameless, Move, Senorita, and more.

She looked stage-ready in her ensemble, which included a black turtleneck catsuit that highlighted her physique. I love how she paired it with an icy blue...

Rapper Lil Baby has reportedly been released from custody on bond in Las Vegas after he was arrested on Monday morning for carrying a concealed weapon without a permit.

The 29-year-old Atlanta-born rapper, whose legal name is Dominique Armani Jones, was taken into custody on a suspicion of carrying a concealed weapon charge while on the north end of the Las Vegas Strip, according to The Associated Press. However, his attorneys released a statement to the Los Angeles Times indicating that they are unclear why Jones would be arrested on this weapons charge when he has a valid permit in his home state to carry a concealed weapon.

“[Jones has] a valid Georgia Carrying a Concealed Weapon (Ccw) Permit,” attorneys Drew Findling and David Chesnoff said in their statement to the Times. “On his behalf, we are actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding his arrest in Las Vegas.”

Nevada does not...

Your browser does not support the video tag. Khlo Kardashian has a history of dating athletes, with relationships with James Harden and Tristan Thompson among others. Her marriage to Lamar Odom was filled with scandals, including accusations of infidelity and substance abuse. Despite the drama, Khlo and Tristan Thompson continue to co-parent their children, even after their split in 2021.

Khlo Kardashian's dating history is a lot like her famous sisters. They are well-known for dating men in the public eye, most notably, professional athletes. The Good American founder has a lengthy history of dating athletes that is similar to Kendall Jenner's dating profile.

But, unlike Kendall, Khlo has dealt with major scandals involving the men in her life. She quickly jumped into a marriage that ultimately failed and had a very complicated relationship with the father of her two children that has been played out publicly. Still, Khlo has...

The rivalry between Kendrick Lamar and Drake was never just fun and games. But the moment the former dropped his chart-topping ‘Not Like Us,’ what may have begun as sparring turned into a full-fledged battle between two industry titans.

Kendrick Lamar at the ‘Pop Out’ show | Amazon Music/Twitch

Currently, Lamar seems to be leading the feud with a clear-cut win thanks to his electrifying ‘Pop Out’ show that left a trail of disgruntled Drake fans in its wake. And as if the concert itself – wherein a troupe of A-listers joined Lamar onstage as he dissed the life out of his arch-nemesis – wasn’t mortifying enough for Drake, fans have pinpointed something from the show that certainly will be.

Drake Fans Will Be Fuming After This Kendrick Lamar Stunt

Kendrick Lamar‘s Juneteenth concert, dubbed ‘The Pop Out – Ken & Friends,’ was nothing short of a historic moment in the music...

NBA star LeBron James was seen enjoying himself as Kendrick Lamar sang Drake diss tracks and other songs at his Pop Out Concert in Los Angeles. James and his wife, Savannah James, were among the high-profile guests of the evening as Lamar brought together an array of talented acts in the concert. Interestingly, Drake recorded the song Forever with Kanye West, Lil Wayne, and Eminem to honor James in 2009.

Drake in his music video for Hotline Bling | Nineteen85

Lamar’s concert featured performances from Remble, Tommy The Clown, Mustard, Roddy Ricch, Yg, Tyler, The Creator, Steve Lacy, and Dr. Dre. Besides James, notable figures like DeMar DeRozan, Russell Westbrook, Rick Ross, and James Harden were also in attendance at the concert held at the Kia Forum.

LeBron James Shows Up At Kendrick Lamar’s Concert After Drake’s Song Dedication For Him

LeBron James in a still from Space Jam: A New Legacy...

Kendrick Lamar’s epic performance at The Pop Out concert has added a new dimension to his ongoing feud with Drake, which has been a major highlight of the hip-hop scene for the past few months. The rapper, who recently took four out of his five diss tracks to the live stage at the Ken & Friends concert, performed Not Like Us on stage five times back to back.

Kendrick Lamar and Drake | Credit: LunaEclipse via Wikimedia Commons

This live diss aimed at the Canadian rapper sparked a huge reaction from fans worldwide. And comedian Godfrey also weighed in, comparing the feud between these hip-hop moguls to the rivalry between Batman and Bane.

Comedian Godfrey Reacts to Kendrick Lamar’s The Pop Out Concert

Comedian Godfrey joined many fans in sharing his reaction to Kendrick Lamar’s The Pop Out: Ken & Friends concert and his live performance of Not Like Us,...

Kobe Bryant was a basketball legend and known far and wide. But yes, sometimes his attitude is something else. That unbothered vibe of his? It can be a killer. One memorable incident involving a basketball player occurred during a game.

Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant is seen during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Philadelphia, US, 2015 (credit: Matt Slocum/Associated Press)

Picture this: Bryant, cool as ice, ignored comedian Chris Rock’s jokes during a game. It’s one of those moments that sticks with you, right? It shows just how sharp the 41-year-old’s focus can be, even off the court.

Kobe Bryant’s One Of The Freezing Moments In History

Kobe Bryant’s legacy stretched far beyond the basketball court with unforgettable moments, including one where he ignored comedian Chris Rock. Throughout his caree­r, Bryant embodied competitiveness, driven solely by winning.

When Intuit Dome — the new Inglewood home of the Los Angeles Clippers that billionaire owner Steve Ballmer has spent upward of $2 billion constructing — opens in August, it will unveil not only a state-of-the-art sports and concert venue, but also a high-end VIP club.

The Lexus Courtside Lounge — available to those with courtside seats — is being designed by London-based interior designer Rita Konig, who was also behind the look of the Hollywood-loved private members’ club San Vicente Bungalows. Gillian Zucker, president of business operations for the Clippers, says that when looking to create the arena’s courtside experience, they were inspired by the energy of the Bungalows, which is “so L.A.-vibey, and at the same time it’s comfortable. You just feel like you’re at home, or at least a place you wish were your home.”

The NBA team then connected with Konig, who says that in creating...

“Please leave the grid,” the voice on the loudspeaker announced over and over again to the thick crowd that gathered at the starting lines for the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix on Nov. 18. It was moments before the 10 p.m. Saturday evening debut of the 3.8 mile, 210 mph race that wound through the streets of Las Vegas, and famous onlookers were everywhere around the track. While the sport has always attracted the elite, on this occasion the invited guest list was befitting all the spectacle and hoopla surrounding the half-billion-dollar event. Justin Bieber, Cara Delevingne, Patrick Dempsey, Terry Crews, Kylie Minogue, Brad Pitt, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky, Leonardo DiCaprio, George Lucas, David Beckham, Usain Bolt, Steve Aoki, Gordon Ramsay, Lupita Nyong’o, Lindsey Vonn, Shawn White Martin Garrix, Sir Rod Stewart, Anthony Mackie, Gayle King, Brooklyn Beckham and more milled about, from the garages, the grid and pit to the exclusive Wynn...

In Abbott Elementary's "Teacher Appreciation," faculty waged war over coveted courtside tickets to a Philadelphia Seventy-Sixers basketball game. The episode capitalized on the ABC sitcom's trend of incorporating the basketball team into the world of their series, a representation severely lacking from the much longer-running Philadelphia-based sitcom, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.

While It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia has centered Philly sports legends from Rocky Balboa to the Phillie Phanatic in its narrative, the show has had more references to the Sixers as a unit of alcohol than their city's NBA team. Though the settings of Abbott Elementary and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia allow the shows to explore different aspects of Philadelphia culture from one another, sports have been a connective thread between the two and other Philly-based sitcoms. They emphasize community, bringing the setting to the forefront in a way that allows for character growth and a...

Ben Affleck is once again taking on the dual role of director and actor in his new film, "Air," which is streaming now on Amazon Prime Video. The film, filled with a star-studded cast that includes Matt Damon, Jason Bateman, Viola Davis, and Marlon Wayans, digs into the origin story of Air Jordans, the sneaker and basketball shoe line that revolutionized athletic apparel as well as the overall Nike brand.

At the center of the film is Sonny Vaccaro (Damon), a Nike salesman who is driven to make the company as successful as other dominant shoe brands of the 1980s, like Converse and Adidas. With a crystal-clear vision in mind, Vaccaro knew the only way Nike would become the next greatest shoe line was with a rising athlete behind it, aka Michael Jordan. Though the partnership did not come easy at first, Jordan and Nike eventually joined forces to launch...

As Warzone 2 continues to find its identity and place in the battle royale market, the game’s updates become more important than ever. Well, we now know exactly when you’ll be able to play the next major Warzone 2 update.

Warzone 2‘s Season 3 Reloaded update is scheduled to release on May 10, 2023, at 1 Pm Est, 12 Pm Ct, 10 Am Pt, and 6 Pm BST. The update’s release time follows that same basic global schedule, so you can apply those release times to your region. That also means that there is no way to “skip the line,” so to speak. Everyone will have access to the update at the same time (in different time zones) regardless of their region.

The good news is that the complete Warzone 2‘s Season 3 Reloaded update will be available in full as soon as the update is live. That means that you’ll be able to access...

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James Harden has been called a lot of things (and been given a lot of names) throughout his basketball career, but one nickname the NBA star hasn’t been able to shake: “The Beard.”

After he started growing his facial hair while playing college basketball at Arizona State University, Harden decided to keep it going for good luck. The point guard’s beard has now become as impressive...

Warning: Contains Spoilers for AirHighlighting the ups and downs of Sonny Vaccaro's tenure at Nike, Air sheds light on some of the greatest milestones in the sports marketing executive's career, but what happened after the movie's events is no less exciting. Ben Affleck's Air depicts how Sonny Vaccaro was one of the key players in helping Nike land the Michael Jordan partnership, which not only marked the inception of the brand's most successful business endeavor but also transformed the world of marketing and sports. While it takes a few creative liberties here and there, Air stays true to the exhilarating boardroom drama that ensued behind the scenes of the business deal.

From Vaccaro's interaction with Deloris Jordan to the contract that made Michael Jordan billions of dollars, Air walks through it all in its two-hour runtime. However, while not drifting too far from the technical aspects of the business deal,...

NBA All-World is the latest Augmented reality game released by Niantic allowing players to build teams of real-life basketball stars. The developers who have previously had huge success with Pokemon Go have turned their hand to the sports world in 2023 with NBA All-World. Aiming to attract basketball fans and casual players to the title, the game focuses on adding new stars to a team with gameplay based on quick mini-games rather than full-court matches. There are various modes that players can compete in to earn rewards to help upgrade superstars in NBA All-World including Rule The Court.

Players' main objective in NBA All-World is to find stars to add to their team by traveling in the real world, in the same way, players catch Pokemon in Pokemon Go. Once a new NBA star is found, players need to beat them in a mini-game, such as scoring the most points in 45 seconds,...

NBA stars like Russell Westbrook and James Harden have become famous for wearing over-the-top outfits as they walk from the locker room to the court. When you make millions each year, it’s easy to dress to the nines, but is it possible to style yourself like an NBA star without signing a professional sports contract?

Chime says yes. The fintech company is behind Ball on a Budget, a YouTube series that challenges basketball players to recreate their signature looks without breaking the bank. The show’s guests join stylist Courtney Mays to embark on sartorial adventures that bring NBA fashion to the masses.

The first athlete to show up on Ball on a Budget is Tim Hardaway, Jr. of the Dallas Mavericks. With $300 in his pocket, Hardaway, Jr. heads to a local thrift shop, where he and Mays assemble an outfit that is trendy but not spendy. The clip...

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James Harden has long been a fan favorite on the basketball courts, and now, the NBA star is bringing fans along for the ride as he makes his move off the courts, with his new namesake wine brand.

Dubbed J-harden, the wine brand launched last fall with a “mission to make quality wine more accessible to all consumers.” Debuting with a California Cabernet Sauvignon and California Red Blend,...

A Brazilian man who was convicted of credit card fraud and deported from the United States told the FBI that Long Island Congressman George Santos taught him “how to skim card information and how to clone cards,” and gave him “all the materials and taught me how to put skimming devices and cameras on Atm machines.”

In a letter, obtained by Politico, Gustavo Ribeiro Trelha describes meeting Santos in 2016 when he rented a spare room in his Florida apartment. At the time, Ribeiro says Santos was going by the name Anthony Devolder.

Superstar Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant is on the move in a trade that will rattle the NBA and send oddsmakers scrambling to reset the odds.

With a 3 Pm NBA trade deadline looming on Thursday, the Nets agreed to trade superstar Durant to the Phoenix Suns. Durant is currently out with a sprained McL, but is expected to return this month.

The deal sends Durant and forward T.J. Warren to the Suns, with the Nets getting back Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder, four first-round picks and a 2028 pick swap. They’ll get unprotected picks in 2023, 2025, 2027 and 2029.

The deal means Brooklyn is heading back into a long rebuild. They had hopes of playing for a title when they brought together fellow superstar guards Kyrie Irving and Durant in the summer of 2019, adding guard James Harden the following year.

But the trio played just 73 games together for various reasons. A disgruntled...

M. Night Shyamalan meets two Philadelphia 76ers in a bizarre Knock at the Cabin crossover video. Based on the 2018 novel The Cabin at the End of the World by Paul G. Tremblay, Knock at the Cabin is the latest film written and directed by Shyamalan. Universal's marketing campaign has been in full swing ahead of the movie's release date in early February, releasing two traditional Knock at the Cabin trailers previewing the full extent of the apocalyptic psychological thriller.

Now, a rather bizarre Knock at the Cabin TV spot (released via Universal) sees Shyamalan teaming up with two Philadelphia 76ers for an unexpected, yet appropriate crossover.

In the video, Shyamalan is playing chess with Sixers star James Harden in a rustic cabin, the same from the movie itself, when their conversation filled with basketball-related puns is interrupted by an ominous knock at the door. The unexpected visitor happens to...

Just when Philadelphia 76ers point guard James Harden and filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan were settling down for some well-deserved rest and relaxation and a break from the bustling streets of Philadelphia, they received a surprise visitor. In a new TV spot to promote Shyamalan’s upcoming film, Knock at the Cabin, the duo is enjoying some ice-cold beverages and playing a game of chess set to the funky sounds of Kc and The Sunshine Band when an ominous knock comes from their cabin door. Knowing how things of this nature typically go, The Sixth Sense director warns the basketball all-star not to answer the door.

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For many of us basketball fans, the NBA’s Christmas games are better than any gifts under the tree. Every year we get a string of huge matchups featuring the league’s top teams and, best of all, we’re (usually) at home all day with family and friends, ready to enjoy the games.

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ABC and ESPN are decking the halls with wall-to-wall NBA basketball on Christmas Day. All five games are simulcast and ABC and ESPN, with 13 hours of coverage showcasing Association’s top teams and biggest stars. Here’s a rundown of the December 25 schedule and game previews: Noon/11a c, Philadelphia 76ers at New York Knicks The day starts with a matchup of two surging Eastern Conference teams as Joel Embiid and James Harden lead the 76ers against Julius Randle and the Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Broadcasters: Ryan Ruocco, JJ Redick, Cassidy Hubbarth 2:30/1:30c, Los Angeles Lakers at Dallas Mavericks Two of the NBA’s premier talents collide at American Airlines Center in Dallas as Luka Doncic and the Mavericks host LeBron James and the Lakers. Broadcasters: Dave Pasch, Hubie Brown, Monica McNutt 5/4c, Milwaukee Bucks at Boston Celtics The most compelling matchup on Christmas Day has a...

“I gave up 4 years, 100-something million deciding to be unvaccinated,” said Brooklyn Nets superstar Kyrie Irving said at the team’s press day yesterday. “That was the decision, it was: contract [and] get vaccinated or be unvaccinated and there’s a level of uncertainty of your future — whether you’re going to be in this league, whether you’re going to be on this team — for this decision.”

Irving refused to be vaccinated last season, even as New York City’s mandate required it for Brooklyn Nets home games. That kept him out of Brooklyn’s rotation for much of the season, until the requirement was lifted in March.

Irving indicated that the decision was not an easy one.

“I had to deal with that real life circumstance of losing my job while trying to secure my future for myself and my family.”

"I gave up 4 years, 100-something million deciding to be unvaccinated.

Becky G showed off her skin in a plunging outfit. Pic credit: ©ImageCollect.com/Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency

Becky G took the plunge as she bared her chest in a brand new photo.

The singer wore a black tuxedo-style blazer with a plunging neckline and embellished collar in the picture uploaded to Instagram.

Her gorgeous dark locks were tucked behind one ear, revealing large silver earrings which dangle and catch the light.

She looks off to the side, showing off some beautiful sultry make-up as she poses for the camera.

A hand can be seen around the jacket’s collar, teasing viewers as she rocks the braless look.

Looking like a runway model, she let her fans know she was headed to New York Fashion Week as she captioned the photo “Nyfw ”

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Josie Canseco rocks a braless look with an open blazer at Nyfw. Pic credit: ©ImageCollect.com/Image Press Agency

Josie Canseco is rocking the runways in New York at this year’s fashion week and she is taking photos of her time in the Big Apple.

Josie took to her Instagram Story to share a daring look she sported for an event at Saks. Each year, the department store hosts a New York Fashion Week kickoff celebration and this year was no exception.

The braless beauty looked chic in a braless black blazer ensemble.

Fans of Josie may recall that the famous daughter wore a blue open blazer without a bra as she partied the night away in Algarve over the summer. Josie transformed her Portuguese day outfit into a New York night ensemble, with a dark black blazer that she buttoned at the waist.

Josie rocked her blonde tresses...

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Luxury athleisure lovers can now get their hands on the collaboration of the year. The highly-anticipated Adidas x Gucci fall/winter 2022 collection has launched online and in select stores, with more pieces dropping throughout the year.

The brands last week hosted starry celebrations to fête the collection in West Hollywood, New York, London, Seoul, Paris, Hamburg and South Asia. The Los Angeles soirée held court last Friday at the collab’s pop-up boutique on Melrose Place, where starry attendees including Lena Waithe, Jeremy Pope, Tallulah Willis and celebrity stylists Jason Bolden and Jared Eng wore pieces from the collaboration of ’70s-inspired tailored tracksuits, T-shirt dresses, silk bomber jackets, sneakers and more.

The sidewalk and street were transformed into a sports-inspired...

Lou Reed: Caught Between the Twisted Stars extensive and carefully curated exhibition runs through March 4, 2023 Photo: Ed Bahlman

On the morning of Tuesday, June 7, >music producer and 99 Records founder Ed Bahlman joined me for the press preview of Lou Reed: Caught Between The Twisted Stars at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center. Curators Don Fleming and Jason Stern along with Laurie Anderson acted as the media’s intimate tour guides through the extensive exhibition, which includes photos by Timothy Greenfield-Sanders, Mick Rock, Billy Name, and Julian Schnabel (Lou Reed’s Berlin) and connections to Reed with Andy Warhol, Robert Wilson, David Bowie, John Cale, Garland Jeffreys, Metallica, Sterling Morrison, Robert Quine, Mike Rathke, Fernando Saunders, Václav Havel, Jim Carroll, Allen Ginsberg, Delmore Schwartz, Anne Waldman, Doc Pomus, Hal Willner, and Laurie, plus some greetings cards by Moe (Maureen Tucker) to Lou, whom she affectionally calls Honey Bun.

Filmmaker Boaz Yakin discusses some of his favorite films with hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante.

Show Notes:

Movies Referenced In This Episode

Aviva (2020)

The Harder They Fall (2021)

The Harder They Come (1972)

Reservoir Dogs (1992)

Pulp Fiction (1994)

Fresh (1994)

Mo’ Better Blues (1990)

Safe (2012)

Scream (2022)

The Punisher (1989)

The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)

Kagemusha (1980) – Bernard Rose’s trailer commentary

Mean Streets (1973)

Jaws (1975) – Josh Olson’s trailer commentary

The 400 Blows (1959) – Robert Weide’s trailer commentary

Yojimbo (1961)

Dodes’ka-den (1970)

Short Cuts (1993) – Glenn Erickson’s Criterion Blu-ray commentary

Casablanca (1942) – John Landis’s trailer commentary

Coonskin (1975) – Larry Karaszewski’s trailer commentary

Fritz The Cat (1972) – Mick Garris’s trailer commentary, Charlie Largent’s Blu-ray review

The Lord of the Rings (1978)

Wizards (1977)

Heavy Traffic (1973) – Larry Karaszewski’s trailer commentary, Randy Fuller’s wine pairing

The Warriors (1979)

Quintet (1979)

Brewster McCloud (1970) – Larry Karaszewski’s trailer commentary, Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review

Mash (1970)

Nashville (1975) – Larry Karaszewski’s trailer commentary, Dan Perri’s trailer commentary,...

NBA commissioner Adam Silver criticized the New York City mandate that prevents unvaccinated athletes on area teams — specifically the Brooklyn Nets’ Kyrie Irving — from playing in home games, yet allows unvaccinated players on visiting teams to take the court at the city’s arenas.

“This law in New York, the oddity of it to me is that it only applies to home players,” Silver told ESPN’s Get Up on Wednesday. “I think if ultimately that rule is about protecting people who are in the arena, it just doesn’t...

Exclusive: Ziffren Brittenham partner Eric Sherman has left to become Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel of Thunder Road Films and game1. Sherman will oversee business and legal affairs for both Thunder Road Films and game1, as well as Asbury Park Pictures.

“We have relied on Eric’s wisdom, counsel, and decency as one of our outside lawyers for more than a decade. Now we are blessed that Eric joins us at both Thunder Road and game1 to continue the rapid growth of both companies,” says Basil Iwanyk, founder and CEO.

Said Sherman: “I have worked side by side with Basil, Erica and their team at Thunder Road for over ten years. Basil’s acumen as a producer in both the studio system and in the independent world is a combination that is rarely seen today in the film making business. Continuing my journey with him in a more hands-on role,...

Updated: New York Nets superstar Kyrie Irving spoke to the media today for the first time since it would be announced he would rejoin the team, which benched him in October after he refused to get a Covid vaccination, which is required for home games under New York City guidelines. Irving could have played away games in cities that didn’t have such a mandate.

Irving said he understood the team’s decision and “respected it” after he looked at it from their perspective.

“I knew the consequences,” he said. “I wasn’t prepared for them by any stretch of the imagination.” He also said he was grateful to be able to return, even in the limited capacity of playing only road games.

Kyrie Irving says he understands the Nets' initial decision not to allow him to be with the team as a part-time player:

"I knew the consequences. I...

In 2020, the NBA and the NHL were the most assertive major American sports leagues in their efforts to contain the impact of Covid on their seasons. Both leagues employed “bubbles” that sequestered players and employed aggressive testing regimens to continue their seasons. About a year-and-a-half later, their paths have diverged.

Today, NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the league has “no plans” to halt games, despite the lightning-quick spread of the Omicon variant.

“No plans right now to pause the season,” Silver told host Malika Andrews on ESPN’s NBA Today. “We’ve, of course, looked at all the options, but frankly we’re having trouble coming up with what the logic would be behind pausing right now.”

That logic would have to justify losing one of the crown jewels of the league’s yearly TV schedule: Its Christmas Day block of games on ABC.

The marquee matchups set for Saturday include Boston at Milwaukee,...

The NBA has postponed 5 upcoming games involving 9 teams due to the rising number of Covid-19 cases.

Affected Sunday matches include the Denver Nuggets against the Brooklyn Nets, Cleveland Cavaliers against the Atlanta Hawks, and the New Orleans Pelicans against the Philadelphia 76ers.

The Cavaliers had 5 players enter the NBA’s health and safety protocols after testing positive for Covid-19: Jarrett Allen, Lamar Stevens, Dylan Windler, Denzel Valentine, and Rj Nembhard. They join previously added, Isaac Okoro and Evan Mobley.

The Brooklyn Nets have 10 players in protocol including Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving. Irving has yet to comply with New York’s vaccine mandate.

The NBA requires any player to enter protocol if they have not been fully vaccinated but have been exposed to someone who has.

Monday’s game between the Orlando Magic and the Toronto Raptors, and the Washington Wizards against the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday are also postponed.

The sports world is experiencing vivid Covid flashbacks, with the spread of the Omicron variant prompting new restrictions and waves of rescheduled or canceled games reminiscent of 2020.

The NFL decided today to move three games, including Sunday’s late-afternoon contest between the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams. The Rams had placed 25 players on the Covid list. The league earlier in the week announced stepped-up safety protocols, including a requirement for all players and personnel to wear masks at team facilities.

The Washington Football Team’s game with the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday has moved to Tuesday. The Las Vegas Raiders-Cleveland Browns contest on Saturday is now set for Monday at 5 p.m. Et, creating an unusual late-season doubleheader.

TV network schedulers will not have to scramble to replace top-tier sports with cornhole and Korean baseball, as they did in the early days of the pandemic. But they could face some brain-bending,...

We love these products, and we hope you do too. E! has affiliate relationships, so we may get a small share of the revenue from your purchases. Items are sold by the retailer, not E!. Leave it to Beyoncé to make a Tuesday exciting. The Grammy award-winning singer gifted the Beyhive a new campaign video for her upcoming Adidas x Ivy park "Halls of Ivy" collection launching next week, and of course, she pulled out all the stops when it came to casting.  In addition to her own children, Blue Ivy and Rumi Carter, stealing the show, Ava and Deacon Phillippe, Natalia Bryant, James Harden and Jalen Green star alongside the "Drunk in Love" artist. Staying true to the...

Battle Of The Platforms, a first-of-its-kind boxing event featuring YouTubers and TikTokers facing off in the ring -- with a headline fight between Austin McBroom and Bryce Hall -- reportedly lost at least $10 million. Now, various participants involved in the venture -- including the aforementioned fighters, producers, and investors -- are seeking to get paid their rightful due. 

Billboard reports that the event cost $20 million to produce, but has only brought in between $6.5 million and $10 million in revenues. Accordingly, investors (including NBA star James Harden), producers, and 15 boxers have yet to be compensated. Hall, for his part, was promised $5 million to participate in the fight.

Both Hall and McBroom predicted that the event would generate between 1.7 million and 2.3 million pay-per-view packages on LiveXLive, which is where the event aired. With packages priced at $50 each, that would have accounted for $85 million to $115 million in revenues. But the event only sold 135,000 packages,...

Rapper Lil Baby has been released by French police after being detained with his bodyguard for having marijuana on him, according to officials. The American rapper was arrested on Thursday along one of France’s most upscale avenues lined with high-end designer stores while in town for Fashion Week. Lil Baby was with his bodyguard and […]

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Update (7/9): Lil Baby was released from police custody in Paris, France Friday, July 9th, The Associated Press reports. The rapper received a fine for having marijuana in his car. Following his release, Lil Baby posted a photo on Instagram promoting an upcoming show along with the caption, “Thank You To Everyone Who Checced On Me!!” He also shared a mirror selfie on his Instagram Stories in which he held up a middle finger and added the text, “Back at it,” with a facepalm emoji.

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Forget about fashion on the runway! Let's talk about the looks from the front row. As Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week continues, Kanye West decided to support Balenciaga's Fall/Winter 2021/2022 collection on Wednesday, July 7. For many fashion lovers, they watched the show unfold through Balenciaga's live stream. But while admiring the latest looks, some fans noticed Kanye in attendance with an unforgettable outfit. Forget about the white Yeezy shoes and black Nike socks. We need to talk about the Grammy-winning rapper's full face mask. Kanye happily posed for pictures with the accessory on. And when chatting with VIP guests like Anna Wintour, Lewis Hamilton, James Harden and...

Olivia Rodrigo’s “Good 4 U” spent a third straight week at Number One on the Rolling Stone Top 100 Songs chart with an impressive 303,100 units, becoming just the fourth song in Rs 100 history to see over 300,000 units in its third week at Number One. The single was trailed by BTS’ “Butter,” which was the highest selling song of the week. “Good 4 U” was joined in the Top Ten by two other Rodrigo songs, “Deja Vu” (19.6 million streams) and “Traitor” (17.7 million), as all 11 songs off her debut album Sour remained on the chart.

It wasn’t a great night for reigning champs the LA Lakers or past champs the Golden State Warriors, but the opening of the 2020-2021 season last night was great for the NBA and TNT.

Played under Covid-19 safety protocols in the City of Angels and the Republic of Brooklyn, the tip-off doubleheader snagged 2.9 million viewers in Tuesday’s primetime, according to Nielsen.

With the Clippers taking down LeBron James and the Lakers 116-109 and the now Kevin Durant starring Nets schooling Steph Curry and crew 125 – 99, last night’s Opening Night was up 1% over the 2019 tip-off on October 22 last year. Coming just over two months after the Lakers and the NBA wrapped up the coronavirus elongated season in the bubble playoffs, Tuesday’s overall tip-off viewership was up 5% from the July restart of the 2019-2020 season.

Overall, with big market teams filling the screen, the start of the season last...

The National Basketball Assn. has postponed tonight’s Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder game, the first of the season for both teams. The Rockets do not have the league-required eight available players because of Covid-19 tests and restrictions.

Three Rockets players had tests that were positive or inconclusive for the coronavirus. Four other players are quarantined under the contact tracing protocol, and Chris Clemons is injured.

The postponement will likely not be the only game adjustment to come on the schedule. The league has already started later than usual and cut back on the number of games. It has also mandated that no fans are allowed to attend.

However, it is not isolating teams in a bubble, as it did for the playoffs in Orlando. That means players and staff run the risk of exposure even under the best of precautions.

Daily testing and severe contact tracing are in line.

After making it through the three-month Orlando bubble without a single case of Covid-19, the NBA couldn’t make it through two days of their out-of-the-bubble 2020-21 season before the virus wreaked havoc.

The league announced that Wednesday night’s game between the Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder has been postponed due to health and safety reasons.

In short, the Rockets did not have the minimum eight players available for tonight’s game. The matchup was set to take place at the Toyota Center in Houston, one of the few venues allowing fans to attend in person.

In its announcement, the league said three Rockets players returned either positive or inconclusive Covid tests. Further contract tracing led to four additional players — including star players John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins — having to quarantine. At the same time, a separate incident involving James Harden arose after a video emerged of him...

Houston’s season opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night has been postponed after coronavirus cases and James Harden’s violation of the NBA’s Covid-19 protocols left the Rockets without the league-mandated eight players available.

The NBA announced the postponement in a release that said three Rockets players had returned tests that were either positive or inconclusive and that four other players were quarantined because of contract tracing.

The release also said that Harden was unavailable for the game because of a violation of health and safety protocols after video of the disgruntled star surfaced on social ...

Houston’s season opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night has been postponed after coronavirus cases and James Harden’s violation of the NBA’s Covid-19 protocols left the Rockets without the league-mandated eight players available.

The NBA announced the postponement in a release that said three Rockets players had returned tests that were either positive or inconclusive and that four other players were quarantined because of contract tracing.

The release also said that Harden was unavailable for the game because of a violation of health and safety protocols after video of the disgruntled star surfaced on social ...

The NBA offseason is always compelling, delivering at least a couple “Game of Thrones”-level trades and free agent signings each year. And even though the offseason moved from summer to fall because of Covid, that hasn’t slowed down the news cycle any. The latest: the Houston Rockets traded Russell Westbrook to the Washington Wizards for John Wall and a future first round draft pick.

This news took NBA Twitter by storm on Wednesday night, with pretty much everyone unloading joke after joke about the trade. On paper, it’s not a trade that seems like it would change much for either team — both Westbrook and Wall are high-scoring, ball-hog point guards heading to teams with high-scoring, ball-hog shooting guards (James Harden for the Rockets and Bradley Beal for the Wizards).

But in the NBA, chemistry is just as important as superstars, and maybe the Westbrook and Wall will...