The Basketball Tournament is returning to the ESPN family of channels! It’s an open-application tournament featuring professional players, international stars, amateurs and former college alumni, and it begins Wednesday, July 19 at 2 p.m. Et on ESPN, ESPN2, Espnu and ESPN+. Sixty-four teams will participate, each battling out to win the $1 million prize. You can watch the 2023 edition of The Basketball Tournament with a Subscription to Sling TV (50% Off).
How to Watch The Basketball Tournament 2023 When: Starts Wednesday, July 19 at 2 p.m. Et TV: ESPN, ESPN2, Espnu, ESPN+ Stream: Watch with a Subscription to Sling TV (50% Off). Get 50% Off $40 / month sling.com About The Basketball Tournament 2023
There will be 63 games total in this year’s edition of The Basketball Tournament (Tbt). The teams will be split into eight Regionals, and after single-elimination play one team from each Regional will advance to Philadelphia for the quarterfinals, semifinals, and eventually the championship game.
How to Watch The Basketball Tournament 2023 When: Starts Wednesday, July 19 at 2 p.m. Et TV: ESPN, ESPN2, Espnu, ESPN+ Stream: Watch with a Subscription to Sling TV (50% Off). Get 50% Off $40 / month sling.com About The Basketball Tournament 2023
There will be 63 games total in this year’s edition of The Basketball Tournament (Tbt). The teams will be split into eight Regionals, and after single-elimination play one team from each Regional will advance to Philadelphia for the quarterfinals, semifinals, and eventually the championship game.
- 7/19/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
“Bmf” returns for Season 2 on Friday, January 6 at midnight on the Starz app, as well as its streaming and on-demand platforms, the network has announced. “Bmf” also returns internationally on the Lionsgate+ premium streaming platform in the UK and Brazil. On linear, it will debut on Starz at 8 p.m. Et in the U.S. and Canada.
The Detroit-based family drama chronicles the unconventional journey to success of the Flenory brothers, Demetrius Flenory (“Big Meech”) and Terry Flenory (“Southwest Tee”). The duo rose from the depths of poverty, navigating the war on drugs in Detroit and became game changers in hip-hop and culture. Throughout the new season, the Flenory brothers work toward the pursuit of their American dream.
“Bmf” stars Demetrius “Lil Meech” Flenory Jr., the son of Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory, Da’Vinchi, Russell Hornsby, Michole Briana White, Myles Truitt, Steve Harris, Kelly Hu, La La Anthony, with Detroit rapper Arkeisha “Kash Doll” Knight,...
The Detroit-based family drama chronicles the unconventional journey to success of the Flenory brothers, Demetrius Flenory (“Big Meech”) and Terry Flenory (“Southwest Tee”). The duo rose from the depths of poverty, navigating the war on drugs in Detroit and became game changers in hip-hop and culture. Throughout the new season, the Flenory brothers work toward the pursuit of their American dream.
“Bmf” stars Demetrius “Lil Meech” Flenory Jr., the son of Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory, Da’Vinchi, Russell Hornsby, Michole Briana White, Myles Truitt, Steve Harris, Kelly Hu, La La Anthony, with Detroit rapper Arkeisha “Kash Doll” Knight,...
- 11/29/2022
- by EJ Panaligan
- Variety Film + TV
CBS’ executive vice president of communications, Scott Grogin, is departing the network, TheWrap has confirmed. The veteran publicity exec first joined the network in 2016.
Six years ago, Grogin joined CBS as EVP for the syndication division. Two years later, he shifted to CBS Entertainment, where he oversaw research and ratings, executive communications and legal and labor communications.
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Per Deadline, which first reported the news, Grogin said he’d like to remain in the industry “hopefully in a consultancy capacity that provides me an opportunity to use my experience and writing skills, while also allowing me some time to hone my golf game. My putting needs work.”
Chris Ender, EVP of CBS communications, said in a statement, “Scott has elevated our ratings coverage over the past five years, providing the media with new looks and angles...
Six years ago, Grogin joined CBS as EVP for the syndication division. Two years later, he shifted to CBS Entertainment, where he oversaw research and ratings, executive communications and legal and labor communications.
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Per Deadline, which first reported the news, Grogin said he’d like to remain in the industry “hopefully in a consultancy capacity that provides me an opportunity to use my experience and writing skills, while also allowing me some time to hone my golf game. My putting needs work.”
Chris Ender, EVP of CBS communications, said in a statement, “Scott has elevated our ratings coverage over the past five years, providing the media with new looks and angles...
- 11/28/2022
- by Natalie Oganesyan
- The Wrap
Kevin Hart’s online sports talk series “Cold as Balls” will be back for Season 7 on Tuesday, featuring athletic guests including Dwight Howard, John Wall, Allen Iverson, Austin Ekeler, Kelsey Plum and Patrick Beverley, TheWrap can exclusively announce.
The show, from Hart’s banner Hartbeat and Obb Pictures and presented by Old Spice, will premiere on the actor-comedian’s own YouTube channel Lol! Network.
Per the show’s logline for its seventh season, “Cold as Balls” will bring viewers back to the signature locker room (and ice bath) where Hart explores deeper conversations with his guests, leading to jaw-dropping revelations from the biggest names and personalities in sports. The host will deliver the chilling, hard-hitting questions that have since catapulted the series to over 1.3 billion views across the platform, and help fans get to know their favorite sports stars better.
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The show, from Hart’s banner Hartbeat and Obb Pictures and presented by Old Spice, will premiere on the actor-comedian’s own YouTube channel Lol! Network.
Per the show’s logline for its seventh season, “Cold as Balls” will bring viewers back to the signature locker room (and ice bath) where Hart explores deeper conversations with his guests, leading to jaw-dropping revelations from the biggest names and personalities in sports. The host will deliver the chilling, hard-hitting questions that have since catapulted the series to over 1.3 billion views across the platform, and help fans get to know their favorite sports stars better.
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- 11/28/2022
- by Natalie Oganesyan
- The Wrap
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...
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...
- 12/3/2020
- by Phil Owen
- The Wrap
United Talent Agency has named Rich Paul, agent to basketball superstar LeBron James, to its board of directors.
The move was announced on Monday, a year after UTA made an investment in Paul’s Klutch Sports Group. Paul also serves as head of UTA Sports and is a UTA partner.
Paul founded Klutch in 2012 and signed NBA clients, including James, Anthony Davis, Draymond Green, Ben Simmons and John Wall. In the past year, since working with UTA, Klutch has expanded into professional football and baseball with acquisitions of Revolution Sports Agency and Tidal Sports Group.
“Our association with Rich Paul has been a true bright spot since he partnered with us a year ago,” said UTA CEO and board member Jeremy Zimmer. “We were determined to come together and build a cutting edge, full-service representation arm for athletes, and are well on our way. Adding Rich to the Board gives...
The move was announced on Monday, a year after UTA made an investment in Paul’s Klutch Sports Group. Paul also serves as head of UTA Sports and is a UTA partner.
Paul founded Klutch in 2012 and signed NBA clients, including James, Anthony Davis, Draymond Green, Ben Simmons and John Wall. In the past year, since working with UTA, Klutch has expanded into professional football and baseball with acquisitions of Revolution Sports Agency and Tidal Sports Group.
“Our association with Rich Paul has been a true bright spot since he partnered with us a year ago,” said UTA CEO and board member Jeremy Zimmer. “We were determined to come together and build a cutting edge, full-service representation arm for athletes, and are well on our way. Adding Rich to the Board gives...
- 7/27/2020
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Rich Paul, CEO and founder of Klutch Sports Group, has been appointed to UTA’s Board of Directors. Paul also serves as Head of UTA Sports and is a UTA partner, roles he assumed in July 2019 after UTA took a significant stake in Klutch Sports Group.
Paul founded Klutch in 2012 and built it into a sports representation powerhouse with NBA clients including LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Draymond Green, Ben Simmons and John Wall. In the past year, since working with UTA, Klutch has expanded into professional football and baseball with acquisitions of Revolution Sports Agency and Tidal Sports Group, adding key NFL and Mlb clients. In recent weeks, leading sports agent Omar Wilkes has also joined Klutch.
“Our association with Rich Paul has been a true bright spot since he partnered with us a year ago,” said UTA CEO and Board member Jeremy Zimmer. “We were determined to come together and build a cutting edge,...
Paul founded Klutch in 2012 and built it into a sports representation powerhouse with NBA clients including LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Draymond Green, Ben Simmons and John Wall. In the past year, since working with UTA, Klutch has expanded into professional football and baseball with acquisitions of Revolution Sports Agency and Tidal Sports Group, adding key NFL and Mlb clients. In recent weeks, leading sports agent Omar Wilkes has also joined Klutch.
“Our association with Rich Paul has been a true bright spot since he partnered with us a year ago,” said UTA CEO and Board member Jeremy Zimmer. “We were determined to come together and build a cutting edge,...
- 7/27/2020
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Klutch Sports Group, the Rich Paul-founded sports agency in which UTA acquired a significant stake over the summer, has made its first big deal. It has acquired Revolution Sports Agency, one of football’s leading rep agencies, a move that will expand its focus into that sport to compliment a powerhouse basketball business that includes repping NBA stars LeBron James, Anthony Davis, John Wall and Ben Simmons.
No terms of the deal were disclosed, but Revolution founder and CEO Damarius Bilbo will lead Klutch Sport Group’s football division and report to Paul, who is Klutch’s CEO and Head of UTA Sports. That division was founded when UTA brought Klutch into the fold in July.
Revolution features a roster of NFL clients including Jarvis Landry, Xavien Howard, Melvin Gordon, Alvin Kamara, Jordan Jenkins, T.J. Jones, Danny Johnson, Ty Montgomery, Ian Thomas, Justin Bethel, Xavier Woods, Hakeem Butler, Duke Dawson,...
No terms of the deal were disclosed, but Revolution founder and CEO Damarius Bilbo will lead Klutch Sport Group’s football division and report to Paul, who is Klutch’s CEO and Head of UTA Sports. That division was founded when UTA brought Klutch into the fold in July.
Revolution features a roster of NFL clients including Jarvis Landry, Xavien Howard, Melvin Gordon, Alvin Kamara, Jordan Jenkins, T.J. Jones, Danny Johnson, Ty Montgomery, Ian Thomas, Justin Bethel, Xavier Woods, Hakeem Butler, Duke Dawson,...
- 1/14/2020
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
John Wall's not mincing words about his relationship with his Wizards teammate, Marcin Gortat ... he straight up tells us everything's cool! We got the injured NBA star leaving Mastro's in Bev Hills Friday night -- he's in town for All-Star Weekend festivities -- and asked if there's any ongoing beef between him and the Wizards center ... he shoots it down right away. Here's the backstory -- Gortat tweeted about a great "team" victory after...
- 2/17/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
[[tmz:video id="0_0gopcy8g"]] John Wall wasn't too bummed out after losing his "No Mercy" game against Lonzo Ball's Lakers -- hitting up Warwick nightclub ... and telling TMZ Sports there's no bad blood. The Washington Wizards star vowed to punish the rookie for all the trash talk his dad, Lavar Ball, had been spouting off leading up to Wednesday's matchup at Staples Center. But Wall and the Wizards came up short -- losing to the Lakers in overtime -- and after the game,...
- 10/26/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Marcin Gortat thinks it's hilarious Lavar Ball said his Wizards should be afraid of Lonzo Ball ... telling Lavar that his teammate, John Wall, is gonna "Torture" the rookie. The Big Baller Dad issued a warning to the Wiz -- who are set to play Lonzo's Lakers on Wednesday -- after L.A. dropped to 1-2 on Sunday ... "They better beware, 'cause Lonzo ain't losin' again. Not in the same week!" The Polish Hammer wasn't havin'...
- 10/23/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
[[tmz:video id="0_uv5dtjf7"]] John Wall saw this coming from a mile away ... telling us back in Feb. that NBA players like Patrick Beverley are gonna come for Lonzo Ball all season long to "leave a statement." He was right. Back when Lavar Ball was first firing up the Lonzo-hype machine, we spoke with Wall about how Lavar's braggadocious statements could affect the Lakers rookie on the court. Wall told us Lavar's comments would add "fuel to the fire" for Lonzo's opponents,...
- 10/20/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
[[tmz:video id="0_lhb9d3ok"]] Here's John Wall once again proving he's the most well-rounded PG in the NBA ... he scores, he defends, he passes ... And He Milly Rocks Effortlessly. Wall proved this in Paris, celebrating Ludacris' 40th bday with huge stars like Jeezy, Ryan Leslie, and Kenny Burns ... but the Washington Wizards star still stood out with his dance floor moves. Btw, there wasn't just Milly rocking going on -- there was some kinda weird jumping in-a-circle dance as well.
- 9/11/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Star Sightings: Demi Lovato Parties in Vegas, Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton Snap Date Night & More!
What happens in Vegas doesn’t always need to stay in Vegas! Rocking a black mesh crop top and matching pants, Demi Lovato gave an unannounced performance of her new single, "Sorry Not Sorry," at Xs Nightclub in Wynn Las Vegas on July 14.
The 24-year-old pop star was backed by The Chainsmokers, who were spinning a set as part of their Wynn Nightlife residency. After the surprise drop-in, Lovato parked herself at a stage table with her group of 20, which included Bff Nick Jonas, and later chatted with producer-dj Diplo.
Xs Nightclub
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Lovebirds night out! Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton celebrated a mutual friend's birthday at Beauty & Essex Los Angeles on July 26, enjoying delicious fare like avocado toast and surf and turf. As she is wont to do, the "Misery" singer Snapchatted the evening, especially her favorite detail of the restaurant: the ballerina...
The 24-year-old pop star was backed by The Chainsmokers, who were spinning a set as part of their Wynn Nightlife residency. After the surprise drop-in, Lovato parked herself at a stage table with her group of 20, which included Bff Nick Jonas, and later chatted with producer-dj Diplo.
Xs Nightclub
Watch: Gwen Stefani Sports Native American Garb While Visiting Cultural Center With Blake Shelton
Lovebirds night out! Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton celebrated a mutual friend's birthday at Beauty & Essex Los Angeles on July 26, enjoying delicious fare like avocado toast and surf and turf. As she is wont to do, the "Misery" singer Snapchatted the evening, especially her favorite detail of the restaurant: the ballerina...
- 7/28/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
[[tmz:video id="0_cr3p7s7l"]] University of Kentucky coaching legend John Calipari says he'd love to see his Wildcats link up in the NBA and make a run at a title ... but tells TMZ Sports, he'd Never coach the group. UK greats Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins are already hooping together in New Orleans, and there's been some talk that they could try to lure other blue bloods to play there with them in the future. Can you imagine a squad with Cousins,...
- 7/23/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
The 2017 NBA Awards on TNT is already turning out to be a star-studded event.
Hosted by Drake, Et can exclusively reveal that presenters will include Chadwick Boseman, Monica Brown, Nick Cannon, Vince Carter, Kevin Garnett, Bryshere Y. Gray, Grant Hill, Dirk Nowitzki, Jada Pinkett-Smith, Jussie Smollett, John Wall and Jesse Williams. More celebrities attending the show are Chris Tucker, Baron Davis, Hill Harper, Reggie Miller, Von Miller, Isiah Thomas and Donnie Wahlberg.
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Hosted by Drake, Et can exclusively reveal that presenters will include Chadwick Boseman, Monica Brown, Nick Cannon, Vince Carter, Kevin Garnett, Bryshere Y. Gray, Grant Hill, Dirk Nowitzki, Jada Pinkett-Smith, Jussie Smollett, John Wall and Jesse Williams. More celebrities attending the show are Chris Tucker, Baron Davis, Hill Harper, Reggie Miller, Von Miller, Isiah Thomas and Donnie Wahlberg.
Model Damaris Lewis...
- 6/21/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
A Washington Wizards fan socked a Boston Celtics fan in the face at the Td Garden during Game 7 -- dropping the dude into the seats ... while nearby fans cheered them on. Unclear what started the fight, but the man in the John Wall jersey reached back and clocked the dude -- while the victim was still clutching his cell phone. Another Celtics fan tried to jump in and help out his fallen comrade ... but the damage was already done.
- 5/16/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Thanks to John Wall last night, LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers will have to wait a bit longer to find out who they will face in the NBA playoffs’ Eastern Conference Finals. After an extraordinary final-second 3-pointer on Espn, the Washington Wizards' point guard slapped down the Boston Celtics and moved his team to a Game 7 showdown on Monday. Scoring a 3.4 in metered market results, the Wizards' dramatic and successful effort to progress to their first…...
- 5/13/2017
- Deadline TV
[[tmz:video id="0_v2wn181w"]] Julio Jones says there's no beef between him and John Wall ... even after the NBA star talked major trash to him on national TV while Destroying Jones' Atlanta Hawks. The Atl Falcons star was sitting courtside with Gucci Mane and Migos during Game 6 of the Hawks vs. Wizards game when Wall lit Atl up ... and talked smack right to Julio! We caught up with Jones at Catch in L.A. and asked if there were...
- 5/2/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
The annual White House Easter Egg Roll is right around the corner, so what better time to look back at how past presidents have hosted their egg rolls?
This tradition dates back to 1878, when President Rutherford B. Hayes welcomed local children to the White House South Lawn for the first official egg roll. The event, held each year on Easter Monday, has only ever been canceled due to bad weather, World War I and World War II.
The Easter Egg Roll is considered the most high-profile and elaborate public event thrown at the White House, as well as one of the most heavily promoted.
This tradition dates back to 1878, when President Rutherford B. Hayes welcomed local children to the White House South Lawn for the first official egg roll. The event, held each year on Easter Monday, has only ever been canceled due to bad weather, World War I and World War II.
The Easter Egg Roll is considered the most high-profile and elaborate public event thrown at the White House, as well as one of the most heavily promoted.
- 4/13/2017
- by Tierney McAfee
- PEOPLE.com
[[tmz:video id="0_muuxp9yu"]] First off, major props to Brandon Jennings and John Wall for Not snapping and fighting a guy who got right in their faces and talked serious trash last night ... in an incident that was all captured on video. The scene was crazy ... the Washington Wizards stars were outside of 1 Oak late Tuesday night (hours after beating the Lakers) when they were confronted by a man who was seriously pissed off. The man called Jennings a...
- 3/29/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Remember that video I shared over the weekend of John Wall getting grilled by a little kid reporter? The child asked him what his favorite home cooked meal was and Wall replied with Salmon and Broccoli. The little kid rolled his eyes in disappointment and the internet went wild. It turns out there’s a big story behind that kid. His name is Jarrius Robertson. It turns out that Robertson or “J.J.” has become a celebrity in his hometown of New Orleans. The 14-year-old has seen his fair share of surgeries and tough times. He is battling a chronic liver disease
Jarrius Robertson Was the Highlight of the NBA All-Star Game...
Jarrius Robertson Was the Highlight of the NBA All-Star Game...
- 2/20/2017
- by Nat Berman
- TVovermind.com
[[tmz:video id="0_uv5dtjf7"]] NBA All-Star John Wall says NBA players -- especially Steph Curry -- will punish UCLA star Lonzo Ball for his father's smack talk, saying all the hype has definitely put a target on the kid's back. We talked to Wall as he was in New Orleans getting ready for the All-Star game Sunday ... and asked about Lonzo's dad, Lavar, telling TMZ Sports his son was gonna be Better than Steph Curry. The comments caught fire...
- 2/19/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
[[tmz:video id="0_l0cb4qws"]] Could an NBA team made up of the best former Kentucky players be able to beat the defending world champion Cleveland Cavaliers to win a ring? "F*****' Right!" DeMarcus Cousins Clearly agrees with John Calipari ... who said this week that a team of Boogie, Karl-Anthony Towns, John Wall, Devin Booker and Anthony Davis would be able to win an NBA title. There's a guy from Akron who might have something to say about that...
- 2/19/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
If the NBA is smart they’ll somehow involve this kid in the All-Star game tomorrow. During NBA All-Star weekend John Wall was taking questions from reporters when one reporter, in the form of a very small child, decided to ask him a very serious question. “What is your favorite home cooked meal?” Wall actually sat and pondered for a moment and he responded with “Salmon and broccoli.” The kid’s response is priceless. He was having None of it. In fact the kid just walked off and Wall actually tried to apologize. We need this kid in the NBA and we
John Wall Gets Skewered by Kid Reporter During All-Star Weekend...
John Wall Gets Skewered by Kid Reporter During All-Star Weekend...
- 2/18/2017
- by Nat Berman
- TVovermind.com
[[tmz:video id="0_27mq4fyw"]] John Calipari says people hating on players leaving college after one year wouldn't be hating if it were Their Kid ... saying sometimes a short college stay is best for the the athlete. Calipari is the head man in Kentucky -- a college bball powerhouse that routinely recruits the best players in the nation ... players who routinely leave after one season. NBA stars like Anthony Davis, John Wall, Karl Anthony-Towns, and DeMarcus Cousins were one...
- 12/25/2016
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
[[tmz:video id="0_qwrhkdd2"]] There's no inner war between Washington Wizards teammates Bradley Beal and John Wall -- so says NBA superstar Paul Pierce, who says reports of a feud between the two are straight-up wrong. Wall has said in the past that "we have a tendency to dislike each other on the court" -- but said their issues are resolvable as long as they come together and talk things out. But Pierce -- who played for the Wizards...
- 10/8/2016
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
There are countless reasons to head to the polls on Nov. 8, and now some of America's most famous voters are sharing theirs.
As part of Voting Because – USA Today Network's newly unveiled initiative that aims to spread awareness about the importance of voting in the 2016 presidential election – stars like Kendall Jenner, Jimmy Kimmel, Jim Parsons, Rosario Dawson and more have spoken out about why voting matters to them.
"#votingbecause I love my country," Parsons wrote.
"#votingbecause I'm an American," said Kimmel.
And Jenner said she's "#votingbecause I can!"
. Are you voting? Not voting? How do you really feel about the candidates?...
As part of Voting Because – USA Today Network's newly unveiled initiative that aims to spread awareness about the importance of voting in the 2016 presidential election – stars like Kendall Jenner, Jimmy Kimmel, Jim Parsons, Rosario Dawson and more have spoken out about why voting matters to them.
"#votingbecause I love my country," Parsons wrote.
"#votingbecause I'm an American," said Kimmel.
And Jenner said she's "#votingbecause I can!"
. Are you voting? Not voting? How do you really feel about the candidates?...
- 9/22/2016
- by Tierney McAfee, @tierneymcafee
- People.com - TV Watch
There are countless reasons to head to the polls on Nov. 8, and now some of America's most famous voters are sharing theirs. As part of Voting Because - USA Today Network's newly unveiled initiative that aims to spread awareness about the importance of voting in the 2016 presidential election - stars like Kendall Jenner, Jimmy Kimmel, Jim Parsons, Rosario Dawson and more have spoken out about why voting matters to them. "#votingbecause I love my country," Parsons wrote. "#votingbecause I'm an American," said Kimmel. And Jenner said she's "#votingbecause I can!" Athletes like the NBA's John Wall and Thad Young also shared their "because,...
- 9/22/2016
- by Tierney McAfee, @tierneymcafee
- PEOPLE.com
Everybody is talking about Steve Harvey's Sunday night blunder. Even Magic Johnson, for some reason.
Just in case you weren't watching last night's Miss Universe pageant (what's wrong with you?!?) or have managed to stay off the Internet in the 12 hours since the competition concluded, let us bring you up to speed. On Sunday, Harvey – who hosted Miss Universe 2015 – had a cringe-inducing live TV moment for the ages, when he crowned Miss Colombia as the winner…when she was actually the first runner-up.
So as Ariadna Gutierrez stood there basking in her triumph,...
Just in case you weren't watching last night's Miss Universe pageant (what's wrong with you?!?) or have managed to stay off the Internet in the 12 hours since the competition concluded, let us bring you up to speed. On Sunday, Harvey – who hosted Miss Universe 2015 – had a cringe-inducing live TV moment for the ages, when he crowned Miss Colombia as the winner…when she was actually the first runner-up.
So as Ariadna Gutierrez stood there basking in her triumph,...
- 12/21/2015
- Rollingstone.com
John Wall had one helluva Saturday night -- beating the Mavericks ... and then throwing a Ton of cash at a Dallas strip club ... and TMZ Sports has the footage. The Washington Wizards superstar hit up V Live in Dallas -- and we're told he went on a $47,000 tear ... showering the stage with fistfuls of cash. Our sources tell us the dancers Looooved Wall -- and say he's one of their all-time favorites at the club...
- 12/14/2015
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Flip Saunders has died at the age 60. Saunders -- who announced he was being treated for Hodgkin's lymphoma in August -- passed away Sunday from the disease. On Friday, the T'Wolves announced Saunders would miss the upcoming season after experiencing complications from the cancer. Flip's coaching career spanned over 35 years -- including 17 seasons as an NBA coach with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Detroit Pistons and Washington Wizards -- where he won 654 games.
- 10/25/2015
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Vanessa Bryant has a message for people like Lil Wayne and J.R. Smith -- stop spreading false reports that Lamar Odom is dead. The rumors of Odom's passing were all over social media Tuesday night -- in part, due to celebs like Weezy, Stephen Jackson, Al Harrington and John Wall retweeting and posting about the bad info on social media. Enter Vanessa Bryant -- whose husband Kobe visited Odom in the hospital Tuesday night --...
- 10/14/2015
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
2K Sports
At the moment, there is no more exciting position in the NBA than point guard. We are fortunate enough to be in the midst of an era of ball-carrying greatness, with exciting new talents such as Damian Lillard mixing it up with old hands like Chris Paul. Then, of course, we have those in their prime. Last season saw Steph Curry and Russell Westbrook both firmly in Mvp contention, with Kyrie Irving and John Wall not too far behind.
NBA 2K16 looks to incorporate a new player rating system, which has seen everybody’s stats generally scaled down and condensed. Not only does this bring the ratings of current greats such as LeBron James into line with that of the game’s many playable legends (as opposed to last year, which saw James dominate with an ungodly score of 98) – it also means that there’s much less wiggle...
At the moment, there is no more exciting position in the NBA than point guard. We are fortunate enough to be in the midst of an era of ball-carrying greatness, with exciting new talents such as Damian Lillard mixing it up with old hands like Chris Paul. Then, of course, we have those in their prime. Last season saw Steph Curry and Russell Westbrook both firmly in Mvp contention, with Kyrie Irving and John Wall not too far behind.
NBA 2K16 looks to incorporate a new player rating system, which has seen everybody’s stats generally scaled down and condensed. Not only does this bring the ratings of current greats such as LeBron James into line with that of the game’s many playable legends (as opposed to last year, which saw James dominate with an ungodly score of 98) – it also means that there’s much less wiggle...
- 9/23/2015
- by Jack G King
- Obsessed with Film
Chris Brown taught one of his VIP fans the old adage is true -- nothing ventured nothing gained ... because by asking a simple question she turned one awesome night into two. The lucky lady is Karell ...a 16-year-old Cb superfan who paid for a meet and greet experience backstage after his recent Atlanta concert. Karell met Chris during a previous tour, and tells TMZ Sports she felt cool enough with him to joke about getting...
- 9/14/2015
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
John Wall had a pretty great birthday party last night -- with celebs, and cake and a $20,000 portrait from a famous street artist, TMZ Sports has learned. Wall -- who turns 25 on Sunday -- hit up Koi in West Hollywood for a bday bash thrown by Haute Time Magazine. Party organizers tell us guests included several billionaires, top Google execs and NBA superfan Jimmy Goldstein. But the highlight was the gift -- a custom John Wall...
- 9/3/2015
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
With reports that he Rebroke a bone in his right foot, Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid Walked Around in Bev Hills last night ... to show he's still healthy enough for expensive Chinese food. Embiid hit up Mr. Chow with Washington Wizards star John Wall -- and walked out of the joint without a limp in his step or Any kind of a brace on his right foot. Embiid -- the #3 overall pick in the 2014 NBA...
- 7/21/2015
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
She never does anything halfway so when it came time to plan her husband Kanye West's 38th birthday party, Kim Kardashian went into full-on event planning mode.
The “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” star rented out the Staples Center and invited Russell Westbrook, John Wall, Justin Bieber, Pusha T, James Harden, 2 Chainz and Tyga to come and play some basketball while dressed in customized “West” jerseys.
Khloe Kardashian posted a photo via Instagram and added the caption, “Kim rented out staples b*tch!!! Him and his boys are going to ball!!!! Happy birthday Yeezy!!!!” Earlier in the day, Kim tweeted, "Happy Birthday 2my best friend in the entire world! U R the most amazing husband &dad! U inspire me every single day. You make all of your dreams reality & it's fascinating to be by your side & watching it all happen! You have a heart of gold! Have the best birthday ever!
The “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” star rented out the Staples Center and invited Russell Westbrook, John Wall, Justin Bieber, Pusha T, James Harden, 2 Chainz and Tyga to come and play some basketball while dressed in customized “West” jerseys.
Khloe Kardashian posted a photo via Instagram and added the caption, “Kim rented out staples b*tch!!! Him and his boys are going to ball!!!! Happy birthday Yeezy!!!!” Earlier in the day, Kim tweeted, "Happy Birthday 2my best friend in the entire world! U R the most amazing husband &dad! U inspire me every single day. You make all of your dreams reality & it's fascinating to be by your side & watching it all happen! You have a heart of gold! Have the best birthday ever!
- 6/9/2015
- GossipCenter
No biggie. Kim Kardashian rented out the Staples Center in Los Angeles for Kanye West’s 38th birthday on Monday, June 8. “Kim rented out staples bitch!!! Him and his boys are going to ball!!!! Happy birthday Yeezy!!!!” Khloe Kardashian captioned an Instagram of West wearing a “West” jersey with his pals, including NBA stars Russell Westbrook, John Wall, Justin Bieber, Tyga, Pusha T., James Harden, 2 Chainz, and celebrity trainer Harley Pasternak, decked out in opposing “East” jerseys. Sisters @ the staple center ! A photo posted by King [...]...
- 6/9/2015
- Us Weekly
Kanye West turned 38 on Monday, and his wife, Kim Kardashian, helped him celebrate with a truly epic gift: she rented out the Staples Center in La and brought all of the rapper's friends along for a basketball game. Instead of watching the Los Angeles Lakers take the court, Kanye and his friends split themselves into two teams - East and West - for their own game. Kim's sister Khloé shared an Instagram snap of the group in their jerseys, writing, "Kim rented out staples b*tch!!! Him and his boys are going to ball!!!! Happy birthday Yeezy!!!!" Kylie Jenner also posted a photo of herself with Khloé and her Bff Malika getting silly courtside. About the party, a source told E! Online that the Laker Girls performed, as did John Legend, who "sang the national anthem." He also sang "Happy Birthday," video of which Kris Jenner shared on Instagram.
- 6/9/2015
- by Brittney-Stephens
- Popsugar.com
Kim Kardashian gave her husband Kanye West a set of keys for his birthday -- the keys to Staples Center ... in what has to be the most baller gift ever! Kanye turned 38 on Monday, and Kim went all out ... renting the home of the Lakers and Clippers for a day so Yeezy could play a basketball game with his boys. We're told Kim dropped $110,000 for the gift -- and the only thing more impressive than that is the guest list.
- 6/8/2015
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
NBA superstar John Wall was kicked off an American Airlines flight in Las Vegas this week ... after someone in his crew allegedly threatened another passenger ... TMZ Sports has learned. Law enforcement sources tell us ... the Washington Wizards star had boarded a flight headed to D.C. on May 26th -- but before the plane took off, his crew got into a verbal argument with someone else on the plane and a threat was allegedly made from someone in Wall's group.
- 5/28/2015
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Mr. President hitting game-winners! Celebrates with @johnwall and even talks smack with @paulpierce #Clutch #GimmeFive #WizCares #NBACares #NBAFit A video posted by @washwizards on Apr 6, 2015 at 9:19am Pdt Game on! President Barack Obama doesn’t mess around when it comes to basketball. Obama was caught on Instagram talking smack and getting competitive while playing a fun game of ball on Easter at the White House with the Washington Wizards and local kids. After scoring a basket, the President excitedly exchanged high-fives with his teammates, including pro John Wall, [...]...
- 4/7/2015
- Us Weekly
It's East vs. West at NBA All-Star weekend this year, which means it’s going to be quite the showdown!
First, let's talk lineup! Taking the court for the Eastern conference we have LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Pau Gasol, John Wall, and Kyle Lowry. Dwayne Wade is also on the team, but will unfortunately not be playing due to injury.
On the roster for the Western Conference NBA All-Star team is Blake Griffin, Marc Gasol, Kobe Bryant, Anthony Davis, Chris Paul, and Dirk Nowitzki.
Tip off will be Sunday night at 8:30pm Et on TNT at Madison Square Garden in NYC.
And what’s a sporting event without some pop stars? Well, they’ve got that covered, too! Christina Aguilera will make her first post-baby performance, opening the game with an ode to New York along with the Radio City Rockettes. Then Ariana Grande will headline the halftime show with what is sure to be an epic...
First, let's talk lineup! Taking the court for the Eastern conference we have LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Pau Gasol, John Wall, and Kyle Lowry. Dwayne Wade is also on the team, but will unfortunately not be playing due to injury.
On the roster for the Western Conference NBA All-Star team is Blake Griffin, Marc Gasol, Kobe Bryant, Anthony Davis, Chris Paul, and Dirk Nowitzki.
Tip off will be Sunday night at 8:30pm Et on TNT at Madison Square Garden in NYC.
And what’s a sporting event without some pop stars? Well, they’ve got that covered, too! Christina Aguilera will make her first post-baby performance, opening the game with an ode to New York along with the Radio City Rockettes. Then Ariana Grande will headline the halftime show with what is sure to be an epic...
- 2/14/2015
- Entertainment Tonight
Maybe he really Is the most powerful man in the NBA ... because Justin Bieber's pal Kyle Lowry has been voted to be a starter in the NBA All-Star game ... and it seems Bieb's support put him over the top. As we previously reported, Lowry was 3rd in All-Star voting for the Eastern Conference backcourt position behind Dwyane Wade and John Wall ... that is, until Bieber tweeted to his 60 Million followers to vote for the Toronto Raptors star.
- 1/23/2015
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Justin Bieber is hoping his 60 Million twitter followers can make a dent in NBA All-Star voting ... and he's putting his weight behind a guy who plays in Canada. Bieber is pushing for Kyle Lowry -- a point guard for the Toronto Raptors who's having a pretty good season ... and is currently 3rd in the All-Star voting behind John Wall and Dwyane Wade. The Canadian pop star tweeted, "Toronto has been killin it and @Klow7 deserves...
- 1/19/2015
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Updated Final, 2:03Pm: Full Monday actuals per Rentrak are in, and the year’s box office, through 11 days, is at $379.4M, 1.1% behind last year (that’s $4.27M behind). What’s up? While it’s too early to sound the alarm; it turns out that this weekend’s haul of $126.57M — despite Taken 3‘ s great opening — was off 10% from the same frame a year ago, which minted $140.8M. For the most part, we can attribute it to the fact that we’re dogging Frozen‘s carryover from a year ago. While Lone Survivor‘s wide break made $37.8M during the second frame of January 2014, Frozen in its eighth weekend made $14.7M ($3.4M more than No. 2 Selma did over its Fss).
Taken 3 (Fox), $39.2M, 3,594 locations, $10,908 average; total cume: $39.2M, Wk. 1 Selma (Par), $11.3M, 2,179 locations, $5,189 average; total cume: $13.6M, Wk. 3 Into The Woods (Dis), $9.6M, 2,833 locations, $3,373 average; total cume: $105.1M , Wk.
Taken 3 (Fox), $39.2M, 3,594 locations, $10,908 average; total cume: $39.2M, Wk. 1 Selma (Par), $11.3M, 2,179 locations, $5,189 average; total cume: $13.6M, Wk. 3 Into The Woods (Dis), $9.6M, 2,833 locations, $3,373 average; total cume: $105.1M , Wk.
- 1/12/2015
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline
Liam Neeson picked the worst time to: 1. Be a Knicks fan ... 2. Have a 'Taken' sequel coming out ... and 3. Be a Knicks fan.Liam co-stars with Washington Wizards star John Wall in what has to be the most unfortunate and unintentionally hysterical tie-in promo for "Taken 3" and the Christmas Day game between the Wizards and the Knicks.The best: Neeson saying, "They shoot with unthinkable accuracy." The Knicks are 19th in field goal percentage.
- 12/16/2014
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Nicki Minaj took to Instagram on Tuesday to share her memories of Miyah Telemaque-Nelson, a 6-year-old cancer patient who passed away Monday morning after a battle with Stage 3 Burkitt's Lymphoma.
The Pinkprint singer met with Miyah in March when she heard that the girl's biggest wish was to meet her, and get to wear her trademark pink wig.
Video: Celebs 'Stand Up To Cancer' With Star-Studded Charity Event
Nicki's post featured an array of photos of a smiling Miyah, as well as a pic of the two gals sitting together. She wrote: "I can't believe this little angel is gone. When I met her she was recovering. Sending love to her mother and family and John. This is heartbreaking. She was so full of life. #RIPMiyah."
The "Anaconda" singer is not the only star mourning Miyah's loss. Washington Wizards' point guard John Wall commemorated his friendship with her as well.
John reached...
The Pinkprint singer met with Miyah in March when she heard that the girl's biggest wish was to meet her, and get to wear her trademark pink wig.
Video: Celebs 'Stand Up To Cancer' With Star-Studded Charity Event
Nicki's post featured an array of photos of a smiling Miyah, as well as a pic of the two gals sitting together. She wrote: "I can't believe this little angel is gone. When I met her she was recovering. Sending love to her mother and family and John. This is heartbreaking. She was so full of life. #RIPMiyah."
The "Anaconda" singer is not the only star mourning Miyah's loss. Washington Wizards' point guard John Wall commemorated his friendship with her as well.
John reached...
- 12/10/2014
- Entertainment Tonight
It's safe to say John Wall will never forget last night's win. On Monday, the Washington Wizards point guard said goodbye to his close friend, 6-year-old Miyah Telemaque-Nelson, who passed away following her year-long battle with Burkitt's lymphoma. The NBA player dedicated that night's game against the Boston Celtics to the young girl, writing the words "Rip Miyah" on his sneakers. The athlete, who scored 26 points and had 17 assists, broke down in tears during a postgame interview when asked how she had touched his heart. "It's just tough, man," the 24-year-old said. "To see a little kid fight so hard for cancer and can't beat it." Later, the...
- 12/9/2014
- E! Online
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