Donnie Wahlberg Celebrates ‘New Chapter’ at First 'Boston Blue’ Table Read

Donnie Wahlberg Celebrates 'New Chapter' at First 'Boston Blue' Table Read

Donnie Wahlberg Celebrates 'New Chapter' at First 'Boston Blue' Table Readoriginally appeared onParade. Donnie Wahlbergcelebrated the official start of theBlue Bloodsspinoff,Boston Blue, by sharing a photo from the first table read. Wahlberg, 55, took to his Instagram Stories to share of photo from Toronto, Ontario, which is whereBoston Bluewill be filmed. "A new day. A new city. A new opportunity. A new adventure. The same gratitude," he captioned a photo of the skyline, which included the hashtag "thankful." One day later, Wahlberg confirmed that production had officially started when he shared a photo from the firstBoston Bluetable read. He sat next toSonequa Martin-Green, who plays the leading lady Lena Silver, during the table read. "A new chapter," he captioned the photo that showed the pilot's script and his name plate, while he also added a blue heart emoji. Boston Bluewas announced on February 18 after theBlue Bloodsseries finale aired in December 2024. The new show will follow Detective Danny Reagan (Wahlberg) as he leaves New York City and his family to start working for the Boston PD. He will be partnered with Detective Lena Silver, who is the eldest daughter in a prominent law enforcement family. In addition to Wahlberg and Martin-Green, 40, the cast also includesGloria Reubenas Mae Silver,Ernie Hudsonas Reverend Peters,Maggie Lawsonas Sarah Silver andMarcus Scribneras Jonah. Parade Daily🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 AfterBoston Bluewas announced, Wahlberg exclusively spoke toParadeabout if hisBlue Bloodsdad, played byTom Selleck, would appear on the new show. While he didn't give a definitive answer, Wahlberg pointed out that "New York and Boston are really close." After he noted that the cities are "not that far apart," Wahlberg seemingly hinted that Selleck, 80, could appear on the show. "Blue Bloodsis important to the audience, it's important to me," he said. Donnie Wahlberg Celebrates 'New Chapter' at First 'Boston Blue' Table Readfirst appeared on Parade on Jul 9, 2025 This story was originally reported byParadeon Jul 9, 2025, where it first appeared.

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Donnie Wahlberg Celebrates ‘New Chapter’ at First 'Boston Blue’ Table Read

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“Queer Eye” Ending with Season 10 at Netflix: 'It’s Been a Long, Beautiful Journey'

"Queer Eye" Ending with Season 10 at Netflix: 'It's Been a Long, Beautiful Journey'

Jenny Anderson/Netflix Netflix announcedQueer Eyewill end after its upcoming tenth and final season The streamer shared that the new season will feature "one last round of unforgettable makeovers and heartfelt transformations" and "celebrate the show's legacy and impact, spotlighting heroes" from Washington D.C. Star Tan France reflected on the show's legacy, saying, "It's been a long, beautiful journey" It's almost time to say goodbye to the Fab Five. On July 9, Netflix announced theQueer Eyewill come to an end after the show's upcoming 10th season. Alongside a photo of the show's current stars,Jonathan Van Ness,Tan France,Antoni Porowski,Jeremiah Brent, andKaramo Brown, the streamersharedon X, "10 seasons. Fab Five. One last go 'round." Production on the final season began in Washington, D.C. on July 9, the network announced in a press release. The upcoming season will feature "one last round of unforgettable makeovers and heartfelt transformations" and "celebrate the show's legacy and impact, spotlighting heroes from the nation's capital." France, 42, reflected on the show's legacy in an emotional Instagram post, sharing, "First day of the FINAL season of Queer Eye. It's been a long, beautiful journey we've been on, and I truly appreciate all of the love and support for our little show, that changed my life in ways I never thought possible." "As we begin our farewell season here on D.C I simply want to say thank you! Thank you!!!!! ❤️" he added. Courtesy Of Netflix Van Ness, 38, also shared a message onInstagram, writing, "Season 10, the final season ❤️ We are so excited to bring this season to you, and excited for whats next. 🥹🫶" Porowski reshared the Netflix announcement on his Instagram Story, adding, "LET'S MAKE OUR LAST ONE COUNT" Queer Eye— which is the longest-running unscripted Netflix series — has earned 37 Emmy nominations and 11 wins over its run, which began in February 2018. It also holds the record for the most wins ever in the Outstanding Structured Reality Program category with six consecutive wins in addition to receiving Critics' Choice Real TV Awards and a GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Reality Program. Netflix has yet to announce the premiere date for season 10. In November 2023, Berk, 43,penned a heartfelt letterto "theQueer EyeCommunity who have become family to me" toannounce his exitfrom the series after season 8. "It's with a heavy heart that I announce that season 8 will be my final season onQueer Eye. It's not been an easy decision to be at peace with, but a necessary one," he shared in part on Instagram. "Although my journey withQueer Eyeis over, my journey with you is not. You will be seeing more of me very soon." Arturo Holmes/Getty for iHeartRadio; Jerod Harris/Getty for Gold House Despite his decision to leave the show, Berk has no hard feelings toward his costars, according to a source close to the situation. "Bobby's departure is unrelated to relationships with his castmates. The parting was amicable," the sourceexclusively told PEOPLEat the time. The source confirmed that Berk "has a handful of projects in development and is also busy with his own company." Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Bronson Farr/Netflix Brent — who has also appeared on HGTV'sNate & Jeremiah by DesignandThe Nate and Jeremiah Home Projectwith his husband and fellow designerNate Berkus— was announced as Berk's replacement in February 2024. Queer Eyeis now streaming on Netflix. Read the original article onPeople

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“Queer Eye” Ending with Season 10 at Netflix: 'It’s Been a Long, Beautiful Journey'

"Queer Eye" Ending with Season 10 at Netflix: 'It's Been a Long, Beautiful Journey' Jenny Anderson/Netflix Netflix ann...

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NFL training camps 2025: Top storylines, report dates, locations for all 32 teams, starting with Chargers rookies July 12

NFL training camps 2025: Top storylines, report dates, locations for all 32 teams, starting with Chargers rookies July 12

The NFL offseason has big moments — from thedraftandfree agencyto thecombineandOTAs— and the final sign we're nearing the regular season is training camp. When does your team report? When can we expect the star rookies likeShedeur Sanders,Cam Ward, Ashton Jeantyand more to get back on the field? Where will training camp practices be held? Here's your guide to all the training camp information you need. Top storylines AFC East:Buffalo Bills|Miami Dolphins|New England Patriots|New York Jets AFC North:Baltimore Ravens|Cincinnati Bengals|Cleveland Browns|Pittsburgh Steelers AFC South:Houston Texans|Indianapolis Colts|Jacksonville Jaguars|Tennessee Titans AFC West:Denver Broncos|Kansas City Chiefs|Las Vegas Raiders|Los Angeles Chargers NFC East:Dallas Cowboys|New York Giants|Philadelphia Eagles|Washington Commanders NFC North:Chicago Bears|Detroit Lions|Green Bay Packers|Minnesota Vikings NFC South:Atlanta Falcons|Carolina Panthers|New Orleans Saints|Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFC West:Arizona Cardinals|Los Angeles Rams|San Francisco 49ers|Seattle Seahawks Joe Flacco appears to be the favorite, Kenny Pickett is a veteran with a shot, Dillon Gabriel was the higher of the two draft picks this past spring, and Shedeur Sanders is, well, Shedeur Sanders. Whoever wins, it'll be buzzy. Two of the biggest offseason additions happened in June, and the Steelers are counting on them to help lift the franchise higher than a first-round exit and into genuine Super Bowl contention. All three star pass rushers are in line for new paydays, and none of the deals are resolved yet. The Cowboys notoriously slow-play retaining their star talent, so while it feels like a Parsons deal will get done, the fact it hasn't is notable. Watt, meanwhile, might be starting the downside of his career, which makes it tricky for the Steelers. And theBengals and Hendrickson are talking again, so there's that. Dak Prescott is hypedto throw to newly acquired wide receiver George Pickens, especially with CeeDee Lamb already in the same offense. Will we see early fireworks at camp and in preseason from this connection? After missing last year (on-field, at least) due to injury, J.J. McCarthy takes the reins as QB1 in Minnesota. Will the 2024 10th overall pick reward the faith of head coach Kevin O'Connell and general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, who let Sam Darnold walk this offseason? And if he doesn't, could a Kirk Cousins reunion be in line? Tyler Shough was taken in the second round this past draft. Spencer Rattler has a year of NFL experience under his belt, albeit under a different regime. Jake Haener has two, but hasn't done much to impress. Who will first-year head coach Kellen Moore hand the keys? The second overall pick of the draft has spent a majority of his time on offense this offseason, and has gotten defensive snaps when the daily plan called for it. We'll get more information on how the Jaguars will use him this month. Russell Wilson is QB1 with the Giants to start training camp. But first-round pick Jaxson Dart has prototype physical traits, and could push to begin his inevitable takeover of the job sooner than later. Chicago wanted an offensive mastermind to pair with its first overall pick from 2024. Ben Johnson is that guy, having helmed the Lions' prolific offense the past few seasons. What will he look like as a head coach with a talent like Williams? Geno Smith is the quarterback. Ashton Jeanty is the running back. Brock Bowers is arguably TE1 leaguewide already. Chip Kelly is the new offensive coordinator. The Raiders should be entertaining as hell on offense. We get our first true glimpses very soon. Head coach Shane Steichen hopes Anthony Richardson can be ready to resume on-field activities "at some point" during camp, while Richardson said he was "all good" at the end of June. If so, his camp battle with Daniel Jones for the starting job could be entertaining. The Seahawks' $100(.5) million QB is the centerpiece of an overhaul that took place this offseason. Klint Kubiak will be calling plays, DK Metcalf is gone, and the offense as a whole will look different. The biggest piece will be Darnold, who can either prove the first 16 games last year were his real self — and not the last two. Chargers (rookies) Bills (rookies), Dolphins (rookies), Ravens (rookies), Giants (rookies), 49ers (rookies), Seahawks (rookies) Chargers,Raiders (rookies), Lions (rookies) Browns (rookies), Commanders (rookies), Packers (rookies) Lions,Jets (rookies), Patriots (rookies), Jaguars (rookies), Bears (rookies) Vikings (rookies) Chiefs, Cowboys,Colts (rookies), Bucs (rookies), Panthers (rookies) Bills, Dolphins, Jets, Patriots, Bengals, Browns, Ravens, Colts, Jaguars, Texans, Titans, Raiders, Commanders, Eagles, Giants, Bears, Packers, Vikings, Panthers, Bucs, Saints, 49ers, Cardinals, Rams, Seahawks Steelers, Falcons St. John Fisher University, Rochester, N.Y. Rookies: July 15 Full squad: July 22 Baptist Health Training Complex, Miami Gardens, Fla. Rookies: July 15 Full squad: July 22 Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Mass. Rookies: July 19 Full squad: July 22 Atlantic Health Jets Training Center, Florham Park, N.J. Rookies: July 19 Full squad: July 22 Under Armour Performance Center, Owings Mills, Md. Rookies: July 15 Full squad: July 22 Kettering Health Practice Fields, Cincinnati, Ohio Rookies: July 19 Full squad: July 22 CrossCountry Mortgage Campus, Berea, Ohio Rookies: July 18 Full squad: July 22 Saint Vincent College, Latrobe, Pa. Rookies and full squad: July 23 Houston Methodist Training Center, Houston, Texas Rookies and full squad: July 22 Grand Park, Westfield, Ind. Rookies: July 21 Full squad: July 22 Miller Electric Center, Jacksonville, Fla. Rookies: July 19 Full squad: July 22 Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park, Nashville, Tenn. Rookies and full squad: July 22 Broncos Park Powered by CommonSpirit, Englewood, Colo. Rookies: July 16 Full squad: July 22 Missouri Western State University, St. Joseph, Mo. Rookies and full squad: July 21 Intermountain Health Performance Center, Henderson, Nev. Rookies: July 17 Full squad: July 22 The Bolt, El Segundo, Calif. Rookies: July 12 Full squad: July 16 Staybridge Suites, Oxnard, Calif. Rookies and full squad: July 21 Quest Diagnostics Training Facility, East Rutherford, N.J. Rookies: July 15 Full squad: July 22 NovaCare Complex, Philadelphia, Pa. Rookies and full squad: July 22 OrthoVirginia Training Center at Commanders Park, Ashburn, Va. Rookies: July 18 Full squad: July 22 Halas Hall, Lake Forest, Ill. Rookies: July 19 Full squad: July 22 Detroit Lions Training Facility, Allen Park, Mich. Rookies: July 16 Full squad: July 19 Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisc. Rookies: July 18 Full squad: July 22 TCO Performance Center, Eagan, Minn. Rookies: July 20 Full squad: July 22 IBM Performance Field, Flowery Branch, Ga. Rookies and full squad: July 23 Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, N.C. Rookies: July 21 Full squad: July 22 Ochsner Sports Performance Center, Metairie, La. Rookies and full squad: July 22 AdventHealth Training Center, Tampa, Fla. Rookies: July 21 Full squad: July 22 State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Airz. Rookies and full squad: July 22 Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, Calif. Rookies and full squad: July 22 SAP Performance Facility, Santa Clara, Calif. Rookies: July 15 Full squad: July 22 Virginia Mason Athletic Center, Renton, Wash. Rookies: July 15 Full squad: July 22

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NFL training camps 2025: Top storylines, report dates, locations for all 32 teams, starting with Chargers rookies July 12

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Wimbledon fines players for swearing, abusing rackets and unsportsmanlike conduct

Wimbledon fines players for swearing, abusing rackets and unsportsmanlike conduct

LONDON (AP) — Tennis players atWimbledonhave been racking up fines for swearing too loudly, unsportsmanlike conduct and "abuse of rackets or equipment." An updated list of fines released Wednesday by the All England Club showed that 2024 men's doubles champion Henry Patten received the biggest fine — $12,500 — in the category of verbal abuse. The British player and doubles partner Harri Heliovaara wontheir their first Grand Slam titlea year ago at Wimbledon. Patten was fined on June 29 for what multiple British media outlets described as alleged verbal abuse of a staff member at an off-site practice ground. Patten told local media that he has filed an appeal that will be handled after the tournament. Patten and Heliovaara were eliminated in the quarterfinals on Wednesday. Amanda Anisimova, who plays top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals on Thursday, picked up a $4,000 fine for unsportsmanlike conduct during her fourth-round victory over Linda Noskova. French doubles player Theo Arribage was fined $7,500 fine for unsportsmanlike conduct during his second-round loss on Saturday, and next highest was compatriot Adrian Mannarino's $6,000 fine, also for unsportsmanlike conduct during his second-round win last week. Is all, seven men have been fined so far. Their total is $36,000. The total for the eight women who have been fined so far is $29,500. The highest single fine on the women's side is $5,000 — imposed on Elena Pridankina for unsportsmanlike conduct during the singles qualifying tournament in late June. Chloe Paquet, Hailey Baptiste and men's players Alex Bolt and Zizou Bergs were all handed fines for "audible obscenity." Colton Smith of the United States was fined $2,000 for abuse of rackets or equipment. ___ AP tennis:https://apnews.com/hub/tennis

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Wimbledon fines players for swearing, abusing rackets and unsportsmanlike conduct

Wimbledon fines players for swearing, abusing rackets and unsportsmanlike conduct LONDON (AP) — Tennis players atWimbledonhave been racking ...

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Kate Middleton Gets a Wink from French President Macron and It's the State Banquet's Most Talked-About Moment

Kate Middleton Gets a Wink from French President Macron and It's the State Banquet's Most Talked-About Moment

LUDOVIC MARIN/POOL/AFP via Getty Kate Middleton and French President Emmanuel Macron sat next to each other during the official state banquet on July 8 While Macron was serious in his official speeches during the visit, he showed off a playful side during the dinner, sharing a wink with the princess The French leader was also chivalrous, helping to pull out Kate's chair before taking a seat himself Kate Middletonand French PresidentEmmanuel Macronclinked glasses during the state banquet at Windsor Castle. The star-studded gala dinner on July 8, held in honor of the first official French state visit in 17 years, saw Macron seated between Princess Kate andKing Charles. The 47-year-old politician politelyhelped to pull out the Princess of Wales' chairand waited for her to sit before taking his own seat beside her. Later, cameras captured Macron winking at Princess Kate during a toast, a moment that was widely circulated on social media in one of the most buzzed-about moments of the evening. LUDOVIC MARIN/POOL/AFP via Getty The warm gesture between Princess Kate and President Macron began the moment he and his wife disembarked their flight at RAF Northolt on Tuesday. The Prince and Princess of Wales greeted them on the tarmac, and Macron met Kate witha kiss to her hand. While the gesture may have raised some eyebrows, it is not actually against royal protocol. Theroyal family's official websiteexplains that there are no strict codes of conduct for meeting royals. "There are no obligatory codes of behaviour when meeting The Queen or a member of the Royal Family, but many people wish to observe the traditional forms. For men, this is a neck bow (from the head only) whilst women do a small curtsy. Other people prefer simply to shake hands in the usual way," the website states. LUDOVIC MARIN/POOL/AFP via Getty The state banquet seating arrangements saw spouses take their places across from each other at the massive table at Windsor Castle. While King Charles, President Macron and Princess Kate were seated together on one side,Prince William, 43, sat next to Macron's wife,Brigitte, 72, who was flanked on her other side byQueen Camilla, 77. Other famous faces at the dinner included Mick Jagger, Elton John and his husband David Furnish, Kristin Scott-Thomas and U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Yui Mok-Pool/Getty The King's speechtoasted the official visit, which was also the first by a European Union political leader since Brexit, with a unique detail about the night's menu. "This evening, we have drunk English sparkling wine made by a French champagne house. This would have been scarcely believable to at least some of our predecessors," he said. Can't get enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more! Macron echoed the need for unity between France and the U.K. in his own toast. "On either side of the channel, there is a constant reminder that we must never lower our guard," he said. Read the original article onPeople

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Kate Middleton Gets a Wink from French President Macron and It's the State Banquet's Most Talked-About Moment

Kate Middleton Gets a Wink from French President Macron and It's the State Banquet's Most Talked-About Moment LUDOVIC MARIN/POOL/AFP...

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President Trump's Daughter-in-Law Paddleboards in a Sexy Bikini on a Lake

President Trump's Daughter-in-Law Paddleboards in a Sexy Bikini on a Lake

President Trump's son,Eric, and his wife,Lara, are taking some R&R in Rhode Island with Lara hitting a lake on a paddleboard and in a bikini — and did she ever make a splash! Lara — the daughter-in-law ofDonald Trump— flaunted her perfect bod in a hot little two-piece Tuesday, while standing on her paddle board in the Great Salt Pond off Block Island, RI. Of course, Lara — the former co-chair of the Republican National Committee and current Fox News host of "My View With Lara Trump," promoted DT's controversial renaming of the Gulf of Mexico, wearing a baseball cap stenciled with the words, "Gulf of America." While Lara was doing her thang in the water, Eric was cooling out on a deck nearby with friends. The couple looked quite content as they enjoyed some fun in the sun while clearly on vacay. Lara even had what could have passed for a body double who was also rockin' a bikini while standing on her own paddleboard in the middle of the lake. Her fellow paddleboarder was sporting a white baseball cap emblazoned with DT's favorite phrase in gold letters, "Make America Great Again." By the way, everyone was fully protected by Secret Service agents keeping an eye on things from an inflatable dinghy boat, along with the Coast Guard. The Trump family clearly loves spending their downtime by the water ... just a few months ago,Ivankawas spottedcatching waveson the beaches of Costa Rica. Unfortunately, this time around The Donald was too busy running the country to make a cameo, but we'll give him a pass ... he's got his hands full withPutinand the rest of the world.

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President Trump's Daughter-in-Law Paddleboards in a Sexy Bikini on a Lake

President Trump's Daughter-in-Law Paddleboards in a Sexy Bikini on a Lake President Trump's son,Eric, and his wife,Lara, are taking ...

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Wimbledon: No. 1 Jannik Sinner knocks off No. 10 Ben Shelton to face Novak Djokovic in semifinals

Wimbledon: No. 1 Jannik Sinner knocks off No. 10 Ben Shelton to face Novak Djokovic in semifinals

No. 1 Jannik Sinner defeated No. 10 Ben Shelton7-6, 6-4, 6-4in Thursday's men's quarterfinal at Wimbledon. Sinner will now advance to the semifinals for the second time in three years and face Novak Djokovic on Friday. Sinner's on song 🎶The world No.1 takes down Ben Shelton in straight sets, 7-6(2), 6-4, 6-4 to reach the SF#Wimbledonpic.twitter.com/6McH2zd2kG — Wimbledon (@Wimbledon)July 9, 2025 Sinner, who was wearing a sleeve over his right armafter injuring his elbowagainstGrigor Dimitrov on Monday, was efficient, besting Shelton with 33 winners and making only 17 unforced errors to Shelton's 38. It was the Italian's second straight win this year against the American afterSinner knocked Shelton outof the Australian Open semifinals in January on the way to histhird career Grand Slam title. "I'm very, very happy with this performance. Playing against him is so difficult," Sinner said afterward of Shelton. The 23-year-old Sinner is now 69-9 in his major tournament career after winning the first set of a match. The victory improves Sinner's lifetime record against Shelton to 6-1, which includes a win during last year's Wimbledon Round of 16, and puts him in the semifinals for the fourth straight major tournament (2024 U.S. Open, 2025 Australian Open, 2025 French Open). Novak Djokovic advanced to his seventh straight Wimbledon semifinal and the 14th of his career after defeating Flavio Cobolli6-7, 6-2, 7-5, 6-4on Wednesday. The No. 6 seed Djokovic, who now has 102 career wins at the All-England Club, will face No. 1 seed Jannik Sinner on Friday. Another one to add to the list 👊Novak Djokovic reaches his 14th#Wimbledonsemi-final with a defiant comeback against Flavio Cobolli, winning 6-7(6), 6-2, 7-5, 6-4 on Centre Court 🤩What a performance from the Serb 💥pic.twitter.com/NMntCojSTH — Wimbledon (@Wimbledon)July 9, 2025 After dropping the opening set, Djokovic took advantage of Cobolli's 44 unforced errors and won the final three sets of the match. According toThe i Paper's James Gray, it was the 54th time out of 94 instances that Djokovic has advanced at a Grand Slam tournament after losing the first set. The last time Djokovic did not advance beyond the Wimbledon quarterfinals was in 2017 when he was forced to retire against Tomáš Berdych due to an elbow injury. Djokovic and Sinner have met nine times in their careers with Sinner holding a 5-4 advantage. Friday's match will be the fifth time they will have played one another in a major and the third time at Wimbledon. Djokovic holds a 2-0 advantage there with wins at the 2022 quarterfinals and 2023 semifinals. A seven-time Wimbledon champion, Djokovic has lost in the final the past two years to Carlos Alcaraz, who will take on Taylor Fritz in Friday's other semifinal.

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Wimbledon: No. 1 Jannik Sinner knocks off No. 10 Ben Shelton to face Novak Djokovic in semifinals

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Colorado coach Deion Sanders declines to address health issues at Big 12 media days

Colorado coach Deion Sanders declines to address health issues at Big 12 media days

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Deion Sanders declined to address his health at Big 12 football media days Wednesday, which came during his extended absence from Colorado. "I'm not here to talk about my health," said Sanders, who is going into his third season as the Buffaloes coach. "I'm here to talk about my team." Since overseeing Colorado's spring game April 19, Sanders hadn't attended football camps in Boulder. The school had said last month, amid reports that the coach was ill, that it could not say why he was absent.Sanders did not specifically answerany questions about his health. "I'm looking good. I'm living lovely. God has truly blessed me," he said. "Not a care in the world. Not a want or desire in the world." Sanders was the last of the league's 16 coaches to appear on the main stage over two days at the headquarters of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys, which is about 75 miles from the sprawling ranch that the Pro Football Hall of Fame player has in Canton, Texas. During his question-and-answer session that lasted nearly 17 minutes, Sanders addressed topics such as his coaching staff, quarterbacks and even Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire. Sanders then returned to the stage for a roundtable discussion with the other seven coaches in attendance Wednesday, but he didn't take part in his media breakout session scheduled for each coach at the end of the day. It was unclear if the latest health issues are new. Sanders, a month shy of his 58th birthday, has struggled with his left foot since having two toes amputated in 2021 because of blood clot issues while at Jackson State. Hemissed Pac-12 media day in 2023, his first year at Colorado, after a procedure to remove a blood clot from his right leg and another to straighten toes on his left foot. Colorado athletic director Rick George, who wouldn't elaborate on Sanders' health, said they stay in constant contact. The AD said Sanders will probably be back on campus in a week or two. "We always talk. We text, we talk," George said. "We have a great relationship. We trust each other." While commending the work of Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark in his opening remarks, Sanders said that Yormark called him daily to check to make sure he was getting better. There have also been a lot of calls from his fellow league coaches. "I love them, they've been calling and checking on me, making sure I'm straight," Sanders said. This will be Sanders first season at Colorado without having one of his sons on the team. Quarterback Shedeur Sanders was afifth-round pick by the Cleveland Brownsin the NFL draft, and safety Shilo Sanders signed with Tampa Bay as an undrafted free agent. Also gone isHeisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter, the two-way standout who was also like a son to Sanders. Hunter played for him at Jackson State and Colorado, and now will try to play both ways in the NFL after Jacksonville drafted him second overall. "Now I only have to be a coach. I don't have the coach and a dad," Sanders said during a segment with ESPN. "You've got to understand, when you're the coach and the dad ... make sure you watch the defense, make sure you watch the offense, but you want to watch your kids as well. I don't have to have that dilemma. Now I can just pour into everything I got into all of these young men." Sanders is 13-12 in his two seasons with the revived Buffaloes, who in their return to the Big 12 last season missed making the league championship game on a tiebreaker after being one of four teams to finish 7-2 in conference play. He is under contract with the Buffaloes through the 2029 season after agreeing to a new $54 million, five-year deal this spring that made him the Big 12's highest-paid coach. That replaced the final three years of the $29.5 million, five-year deal he got when he arrived from Jackson State, where he was 27-6 in three seasons. Asked about the Sanders' time at Colorado, George responded, "Fun and exciting." ___ AP college football:https://apnews.com/hub/college-football

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July 09, 2025

Colorado coach Deion Sanders declines to address health issues at Big 12 media days

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Ice Cube Reacts to Selena Gomez Naming Him as Her Childhood Crush: 'A Lot of 'Em Like Me, Homie'

Ice Cube Reacts to Selena Gomez Naming Him as Her Childhood Crush: 'A Lot of 'Em Like Me, Homie'

Jerritt Clark/WireImage; Cindy Ord/Getty Ice Cube is reacting to Selena Gomez recently naming him as her childhood crush Gomez made the comments onComplex'sGOAT Talkwith Karol G "I heard this years ago," said Ice Cube on the3's and Onespodcast Ice Cubewas already aware ofSelena Gomez's childhood crush on him. After the Rare Beauty founder, 32, recently opened up about having "the biggest crush" on Ice Cube, 56, as a child in a conversation withKarol GonComplex'sGOAT Talk, the N.W.A rapper responded to her comments in a new interview onthe3's and Onespodcast. "A lot of 'em like me, homie," said theFridayactor, whose real name is O'Shea Jackson. "What? What's up? I heard this years ago. Look, I had my crushes too growing up." Ice Cube then revealed one of his crushes: Vanity from Prince's Vanity 6 group. But that's not all. "I had about four," he explained. Gomez's initial comment came as she and Karol G, 34, were discussing their G.O.A.T. (Greatest of All Time) rappers. Paras Griffin/Getty "One of mine wasEminemonly because I grew up listening to him," she said. "My dad was a DJ, so he would remix all kinds of songs, and every time it was an Eminem song, I would just get so excited." "Can I tell you my first one that I had a crush on, Ice Cube?" continued Gomez. "I had the biggest crush on him when I was, like, 5." She explained, "It's so weird, but I just thought he would protect me." "I'm only saying it simply based on my childhood," concluded the "Lose You to Love Me" artist. Stefanie Keenan/Getty Gomez's romantic life didn't exactly go how she thought it would as a child. She's now with fiancéBenny Blanco, and they announced their engagement in December 2024. In an interview on Australia'sTodayshow last month, Blanco, 37, revealed they don't have a wedding date yet — but one celebrity is already guaranteed to attend the nuptials:Ed Sheeran. "I just told him, I was like I'm going to have a wedding and you're going to come to the wedding," said the music producer. "Eventually Ed will come to our wedding when we do have one, but unfortunately, we have not scheduled one yet. But we will." Read the original article onPeople

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July 09, 2025

Ice Cube Reacts to Selena Gomez Naming Him as Her Childhood Crush: 'A Lot of 'Em Like Me, Homie'

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‘Building the Band’ Dedicates Series to Liam Payne in Premiere: ‘We Never Imagined We’d Be Saying Goodbye’

'Building the Band' Dedicates Series to Liam Payne in Premiere: 'We Never Imagined We'd Be Saying Goodbye'

The new Netflix competition series "Building the Band" is dedicated to the guest host Liam Payne, whodied in October. In the premiere episode of the series, host AJ McLean honors the One Direction member, who will make his first posthumous appearance in later episodes (set to arrive next week). "When we came together to film 'Building the Band,' we never imagined we'd soon be saying goodbye to our friend Liam Payne," McLean said at the beginning of the episode. "Liam is a guest judge in later episodes, and through his presence, we see his deep love for music and his unwavering commitment to helping others find their voice. It's through that spirit that we dedicate this series to Liam and his family." More from Variety 'Building the Band' Trailer: Netflix Puts 'Love Is Blind' Spin on Singing Competition Series What's Coming to Netflix in July 2025 Liam Payne Honored With Heartfelt BRIT Awards Tribute: 'He Achieved So Much in the Short Time That He Was on This Earth' The late star served as a guest judge alongside Kelly Rowland and Nicole Scherzinger. Payne began filming his scenes for "Building the Band" in the summer of 2024, with filming wrapping in August, according toDeadline. In an interview withAccess Hollywood, Scherzinger said she's "thrilled for everyone to see Liam shine" on the show. "I know that he was in his happy place." "Building the Band" is a reality show and singing competition show that prioritizes personal chemistry between the band members. The singers speak to each other through a wall — in the style of Netflix's dating series, "Love Is Blind" — until they finally meet face-to-face and grow and test their musical compatibility connection. The first four episodes of "Building the Band" are available to stream now. Three more will release on July 16, and the final set of episodes will premiere on July 23. Best of Variety Oscars 2026: George Clooney, Jennifer Lopez, Julia Roberts, Wagner Moura and More Among Early Contenders to Watch New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? Sign up forVariety's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us onFacebook,Twitter, andInstagram.

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July 09, 2025

‘Building the Band’ Dedicates Series to Liam Payne in Premiere: ‘We Never Imagined We’d Be Saying Goodbye’

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