Of all the various actors who've made their mark on the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Sebastian Stan might be the one who's chosen the most interesting career path upon stepping outside of the superhero limelight. Stan hasn't exactly shied away from some of the more challenging and, occasionally, downright controversial roles out there, arguably beginning this little streak of sorts with director Craig Gillespie's "I, Tonya" in 2017. He followed this up with a supporting turn in Karyn Kusama's brutal "Destroyer," the bizarre horror/comedy "Fresh" (let's just say that movie packs a bite), and, of course, his Emmy-nominated performance as Tommy Lee in "Pam & Tommy," the Pamela Anderson-centric Hulu miniseries that stirred up no headlines whatsoever.
Not content to rest on his laurels, Stan promptly went and attached himself to a role that likely gave his agent no shortage of heart palpitations: a movie about Donald Trump's rise to infamy.
Not content to rest on his laurels, Stan promptly went and attached himself to a role that likely gave his agent no shortage of heart palpitations: a movie about Donald Trump's rise to infamy.
- 5/20/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
Don’t be confused about the title The Apprentice. This is not a movie version of the NBC reality TV series in any way, but instead a smart, sharp and surprising origin story of the man who hosted it. In this case the actual “apprentice” is Donald Trump, infamous real estate developer, former President of the United States and current presumed GOP nominee for 2024.
But the political Trump is not in Iranian-Danish director Ali Abbasi’s compelling film, which instead zeroes in on a specific period of Trump’s life in the early ’70s when he was in his 20s and struggling to make a name for himself in the world of real estate in New York City. But it isn’t just about him — it is equally focused on his unique relationship with his lawyer, the notorious Roy Cohn, often referred to as vicious, cruel, ruthless and sadistic, a...
But the political Trump is not in Iranian-Danish director Ali Abbasi’s compelling film, which instead zeroes in on a specific period of Trump’s life in the early ’70s when he was in his 20s and struggling to make a name for himself in the world of real estate in New York City. But it isn’t just about him — it is equally focused on his unique relationship with his lawyer, the notorious Roy Cohn, often referred to as vicious, cruel, ruthless and sadistic, a...
- 5/20/2024
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
When you think of the New York Yankees, words like scandal, chaos, and crime don’t usually come to mind. But that’s what you’ll get in Peacock’s new docuseries, “Bronx Zoo ‘90: Crime, Chaos and Baseball,” recapping the infamous 1990 New York Yankees season as they hit a crossroads in their history. On the field, things were as bad as possible, with the 1990 baseball season becoming one of the worst ever recorded for the Yanks. And that chaos was only matched by the drama unfolding off the field… drama that includes bribery, mystery, and scandal. Don’t miss the incredible true story when it drops on Peacock on Thursday, May 16. You can watch with a subscription to Peacock.
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How to Watch 'Bronx Zoo ‘90: Crime, Chaos and Baseball' When: Thursday, May 16, 2024 Where: Peacock Stream: Watch with a subscription to Peacock. Sign Up$5.99+ / month peacocktv.com About...
- 5/16/2024
- by Thomas Waschenfelder
- The Streamable
Paul O’Neill, former New York Yankees right fielder and current Yes Network analyst, might have been unfamiliar with Seinfeld when he first set foot on its set, but his brief cameo in the iconic show’s Season 7 episode ‘The Wink’ has left a lasting impression—and paycheck. O’Neill’s encounter with the sitcom world continues to reward him every time the episode airs. A Classic TV Moment In ‘The Wink‘, O’Neill is humorously cornered by Kramer, played by Michael Richards, who needs him to hit two home runs to reclaim a birthday card belonging to George Costanza’s boss, George Steinbrenner. Reflecting on
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- 5/15/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
It’s the New York Yankees story they didn’t want you to know about. Before the team’s dynasty was rebuilt they first had to endure the debacle that was the scandal-packed 1990 season. This turbulent chapter in the franchise’s history is examined in new Peacock docuseries Bronx Zoo ‘90: Crime, Chaos and Baseball. Most of what was making headlines happened off the field. Long-time skipper Billy Martin had died in a car crash, leading to a rotating door within management. George Steinbrenner was banned from baseball after enlisting the help of a gambler named Howard Spira to dig up dirt on one of his star players, Dave Winfield. Outfielder Mel Hall was arrested for bringing real-life cougars to the clubhouse. Around the same time, Hall entered into a relationship with a teenager and would ultimately face three counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child. He was sentenced to 45 years in prison.
- 5/15/2024
- TV Insider
"This is insane! It really was the Bronx Zoo!" Another look back documentary heading to streaming soon. Peacock has revealed an official trailer for a documentary series titled Bronx Zoo '90: Crime, Chaos & Baseball, which is a real mouthful title for this sports history mini-series. It's about the 1990 New York Yankees, which not only was one of the worst years in Yankees history, but one of the most controversial with all kinds of problems with players, management, and beyond. Now that title makes sense! Based on a series of articles from New York Post columnist Joel Sherman, this docu series covers team owner George Steinbrenner’s removal from baseball for trying to buy info on Dave Winfield, and every other mishap and incident. Series interviews include Don Mattingly, Steve Sax, Dave Lapoint, Kevin Maas, Jim Leyritz, Jesse Barfield, former Yankees manager Buck Showalter, Yankees' announcer Michael Kay, Brian Cashman,...
- 5/1/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
It’s a zoo out there. In 1990, the New York Yankees were a disaster; these were not the Derek Jeter years.
With a 67-95 record, 1990 was the first time in 24 years the Bronx Bombers finished in last place in the division, a whopping 21 games behind the rival the Boston Red Sox. It was the team’s worst record since 1912, two years before Babe Ruth even entered Major League Baseball (and eight years before he joined the Yankees). How bad were the 1990 Yankees? They threw a no-hitter and lost.
A new docuseries coming soon to Peacock, “Bronx Zoo ’90: Crime, Chaos, and Baseball,” gives the abysmal season a “The Last Dance” spin, covering both the drama on the field and off. Like what? Well, there was the time when Yankee owner George Steinbrenner paid a notorious gambler to dig up dirt on superstar player Dave Winfield. That gambler is interviewed in...
With a 67-95 record, 1990 was the first time in 24 years the Bronx Bombers finished in last place in the division, a whopping 21 games behind the rival the Boston Red Sox. It was the team’s worst record since 1912, two years before Babe Ruth even entered Major League Baseball (and eight years before he joined the Yankees). How bad were the 1990 Yankees? They threw a no-hitter and lost.
A new docuseries coming soon to Peacock, “Bronx Zoo ’90: Crime, Chaos, and Baseball,” gives the abysmal season a “The Last Dance” spin, covering both the drama on the field and off. Like what? Well, there was the time when Yankee owner George Steinbrenner paid a notorious gambler to dig up dirt on superstar player Dave Winfield. That gambler is interviewed in...
- 5/1/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
Hello again, everybody. JoBlo.com here bidding you a big Wahoo welcome to Wtf Happened to This Movie?! That’s right, the Cleveland Indians are well on their way to clinching the Al East – which means the 1989 sports comedy Major League is well on its way to becoming a classic of the genre.
But how did Major League reach this status? How did it become one of the most quotable comedies of the decade? How did the cast pull off pitching, swinging and winning like a professional baseball team? How did it go on to represent Cleveland even though it wasn’t even shot there? And why did they have to make those sequels? Well, let’s go juuuuuust a bit outside to find out: Wtf Happened to this Movie?!
You might be surprised to know that Major League comes courtesy of the same guy who won an Oscar for writing The Sting.
But how did Major League reach this status? How did it become one of the most quotable comedies of the decade? How did the cast pull off pitching, swinging and winning like a professional baseball team? How did it go on to represent Cleveland even though it wasn’t even shot there? And why did they have to make those sequels? Well, let’s go juuuuuust a bit outside to find out: Wtf Happened to this Movie?!
You might be surprised to know that Major League comes courtesy of the same guy who won an Oscar for writing The Sting.
- 2/28/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
When you think of your typical “SNL” host, you probably imagine movie stars, television actors or music personalities. But did you know more than 30 athletes have hosted NBC’s late night sketch comedy series over the past five decades? Indeed, all of the biggest names in sports have graced Studio 8H for a night of laughs and gags, including Bill Russell, John Madden, Wayne Gretzky, Michael Jordan and Dwayne Johnson.
While the vast majority of hosts from the world of sports have been male, three female athletes have also entertained audiences: Chris Evert, Nancy Kerrigan and Ronda Rousey. The most recent addition to the list was Super Bowl champion Travis Kelce, who took his turn as emcee in March 2023. Scroll through our “SNL” gallery above (or click here for direct access) to see all 35 athletes who hosted “Saturday Night Live.”
See ‘SNL’: Longest-running cast members ever on ‘Saturday Night Live...
While the vast majority of hosts from the world of sports have been male, three female athletes have also entertained audiences: Chris Evert, Nancy Kerrigan and Ronda Rousey. The most recent addition to the list was Super Bowl champion Travis Kelce, who took his turn as emcee in March 2023. Scroll through our “SNL” gallery above (or click here for direct access) to see all 35 athletes who hosted “Saturday Night Live.”
See ‘SNL’: Longest-running cast members ever on ‘Saturday Night Live...
- 3/4/2023
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
The nation’s headlines in the early months of 1973 told of Roe v. Wade, the occupation of Wounded Knee, a growing Watergate scandal, George Steinbrenner buying the Yankees, the official opening of the World Trade Center, POWs released from Vietnam and a growing fear of a gas shortage in the United States.
But the biggest story was about something that was happening on TV.
Two years after more than 300 hours of footage were shot over the course of seven months inside the Santa Barbara home of the Pat and William C. Loud and their five kids, an experimental documentary chronicling their daily lives unfolded over the course of 12 weeks on PBS. By time it was over, “An American Family” had captivated the country as it had divided it, the Louds were divorced and TV had changed forever.
It’s difficult to explain – and impossible to overstate — how daring the proposal...
But the biggest story was about something that was happening on TV.
Two years after more than 300 hours of footage were shot over the course of seven months inside the Santa Barbara home of the Pat and William C. Loud and their five kids, an experimental documentary chronicling their daily lives unfolded over the course of 12 weeks on PBS. By time it was over, “An American Family” had captivated the country as it had divided it, the Louds were divorced and TV had changed forever.
It’s difficult to explain – and impossible to overstate — how daring the proposal...
- 1/2/2023
- by Jim McKairnes
- The Wrap
It is the earliest of days in the James Gunn-Peter Safran era of the DC Universe, and while the trade breaks have hit fast and furious over the last two weeks, precious little has been confirmed.
Here's what we know for certain: Gunn is scripting a new take on Superman that will take place during Clark Kent's early days as a cub reporter for The Daily Planet. This means Henry Cavill, despite his much-hyped reappearance as the Man of Steel in "Black Adam," is moving on (though Gunn and Safran have said they're eager to find a role for him in their reimagined Dcu). While Patty Jenkins is exiting as director of the "Wonder Woman" franchise, there's been no firm announcement about Gal Gadot's future as the Amazonian superhero.
According to Gunn, we'll have to wait until early January for more in-depth details on their plans for the Dcu.
Here's what we know for certain: Gunn is scripting a new take on Superman that will take place during Clark Kent's early days as a cub reporter for The Daily Planet. This means Henry Cavill, despite his much-hyped reappearance as the Man of Steel in "Black Adam," is moving on (though Gunn and Safran have said they're eager to find a role for him in their reimagined Dcu). While Patty Jenkins is exiting as director of the "Wonder Woman" franchise, there's been no firm announcement about Gal Gadot's future as the Amazonian superhero.
According to Gunn, we'll have to wait until early January for more in-depth details on their plans for the Dcu.
- 12/19/2022
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
More than three months after he was defeated by Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls on the biggest stage of his career, Charles Barkley picked up a basketball for the first time in September 1993 and stared down his next opponent: a stuntman in a knockoff Barney costume. Despite losing in six games in the 1993 NBA Finals, Charles’ star was as bright as ever — an Olympic gold medalist and Mvp starring in movies, commercials, and video games who had been rumored to have hung out with Madonna. Yet when Chuck hosted...
- 11/3/2022
- by Timothy Bella
- Rollingstone.com
“War on the Diamond,” a feature documentary about the only baseball player to die directly of injuries sustained in a game, is set to premiere Nov. 15 on VOD platfoms including iTunes, YouTube, Amazon, Microsoft, Google and Vudu.
The doc tells the story of Raymond Chapman, a Cleveland Indians shortstop who was hit in the head by a pitch in a game against the New York Yankees. He died the following day. To mark today’s 102nd anniversary of the fatal game, “War on the Diamond” producers have released a trailer for the documentary from Dark Star Pictures.
“Diamond” is” directed and produced by Andy Billman. It’s based on Mike Sowell’s 1989 book “The Pitch That Killed: The Story of Carl Mays, Ray Chapman and the Penant Race of 1920.” Jonathan Taylor Hurley served as director of photographery; Paul Carruthers served as editor.
Billman produced with Art Horan (“The Usual Suspects...
The doc tells the story of Raymond Chapman, a Cleveland Indians shortstop who was hit in the head by a pitch in a game against the New York Yankees. He died the following day. To mark today’s 102nd anniversary of the fatal game, “War on the Diamond” producers have released a trailer for the documentary from Dark Star Pictures.
“Diamond” is” directed and produced by Andy Billman. It’s based on Mike Sowell’s 1989 book “The Pitch That Killed: The Story of Carl Mays, Ray Chapman and the Penant Race of 1920.” Jonathan Taylor Hurley served as director of photographery; Paul Carruthers served as editor.
Billman produced with Art Horan (“The Usual Suspects...
- 8/16/2022
- by William Earl
- Variety Film + TV
There’s something so alluring about shows that tell interesting sports stories — ESPN’s “30 for 30” is one such show. When the show was created by Bill Simmons and Connor Schell, the overarching idea was to create 30 sports documentaries to mark ESPN’s 30 years anniversary. The first volume was a huge success and for that, the show had to continue. Well, it didn’t just continue, it also grew into a franchise.
Where Can You Watch “First Take?”
There’s a lot more to know about “30 for 30.” This article will bring you up to speed with all the latest information about the show.
Where Can You Watch “30 for 30?”
“30 for 30” recently returned with new installments to the “30 for 30″ library. First, there was “The Greatest Mixtape Ever” which premiered on ESPN. Its most recent release is “Dream On.” The documentary profiles the USA Women’s...
Where Can You Watch “First Take?”
There’s a lot more to know about “30 for 30.” This article will bring you up to speed with all the latest information about the show.
Where Can You Watch “30 for 30?”
“30 for 30” recently returned with new installments to the “30 for 30″ library. First, there was “The Greatest Mixtape Ever” which premiered on ESPN. Its most recent release is “Dream On.” The documentary profiles the USA Women’s...
- 6/29/2022
- by Buddy TV
- buddytv.com
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I’m a Red Sox fan of three-plus decades.
The context feels necessary before I admit that Sean Mullin’s documentary It Ain’t Over, focusing on Yankee great Lawrence “Yogi” Berra, actually made me a little bit teary by the end of its 98-minute running time.
Does the doc, premiering to what will presumably be an affectionate hometown audience at the Tribeca Film Festival, have flaws of structure and focus? Heavens yes.
But does it play convincingly, even to a specifically Yankees-hostile critic? Indeed, it does.
Mullin’s central thesis is that Yogi Berra has gone from one of the most adored and acclaimed athletes of his generation to a figure whose actual on-field prowess has maybe been lost to time — usurped in part by the pilfering animated bear who shares much of his name, his baseball achievements obscured by his famous...
I’m a Red Sox fan of three-plus decades.
The context feels necessary before I admit that Sean Mullin’s documentary It Ain’t Over, focusing on Yankee great Lawrence “Yogi” Berra, actually made me a little bit teary by the end of its 98-minute running time.
Does the doc, premiering to what will presumably be an affectionate hometown audience at the Tribeca Film Festival, have flaws of structure and focus? Heavens yes.
But does it play convincingly, even to a specifically Yankees-hostile critic? Indeed, it does.
Mullin’s central thesis is that Yogi Berra has gone from one of the most adored and acclaimed athletes of his generation to a figure whose actual on-field prowess has maybe been lost to time — usurped in part by the pilfering animated bear who shares much of his name, his baseball achievements obscured by his famous...
- 6/13/2022
- by Daniel Fienberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Upon learning that reporters from The New York Times and The New Yorker are planning to publish allegations of his sexual and workplace impropriety, Harvey Weinstein has mobilized a robust cadre of lawyers to fight the publications, Variety reports.
At The New York Times, correspondent Jodi Kantor and investigative reporter Megan Twohey have reportedly contacted dozens of The Weinstein Company and Miramax Films co-founder’s current and former employees. Kantor and Twohey have also reportedly seen human resource files on Weinstein, and quoted female accusers on the record.
Kantor co-wrote an April 2015 exposé on Amazon’s ruthless workplace culture, and Twohey wrote a Nyt piece last month on legal complications stemming Weinstein’s role in a Spring 2015 amfAR auction. Meanwhile, “Today” contributor Ronan Farrow, the son of Woody Allen and Mia Farrow, is said to be writing his own story for The New Yorker.
Read More:Harry Knowles Allegedly Sexually...
At The New York Times, correspondent Jodi Kantor and investigative reporter Megan Twohey have reportedly contacted dozens of The Weinstein Company and Miramax Films co-founder’s current and former employees. Kantor and Twohey have also reportedly seen human resource files on Weinstein, and quoted female accusers on the record.
Kantor co-wrote an April 2015 exposé on Amazon’s ruthless workplace culture, and Twohey wrote a Nyt piece last month on legal complications stemming Weinstein’s role in a Spring 2015 amfAR auction. Meanwhile, “Today” contributor Ronan Farrow, the son of Woody Allen and Mia Farrow, is said to be writing his own story for The New Yorker.
Read More:Harry Knowles Allegedly Sexually...
- 10/4/2017
- by Jenna Marotta
- Indiewire
[[tmz:video id="0_60jfx9aq"]] There will be no bad blood between the Yankees and Derek Jeter if #2 becomes an owner of a rival Mlb team ... this according to George Steinbrenner IV. GS4 is the son of Yankees owner Hank Steinbrenner and the grandson of the late George Steinbrenner, he also owns an Indy racing team. So, when we saw George in town for the Long Beach Grand Prix we had to ask how the family felt about a pinstripe...
- 4/8/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
In a couple of weeks, TV (The Book) will be in stores (though you can pre-order it now), featuring my and Matt Zoller Seitz's top 100 list of American TV shows and essays extolling their greatness. Most of the book was assembled with a Talmudic level of thoroughness. But scattered throughout are some shorter, sillier lists, which we assembled more on instinct and/or what made us laugh in the moment, on subjects like TV's best spies, best mustaches, and most important articles of clothing. Two of those lists involve TV's best and worst bosses, and a friend who has an advance copy asked me yesterday to go even more granular and rank the various Seinfeld bosses (considering only people who stuck around a while, as opposed to poor Mr. Tomasulo, who gave George a handicap-accessible bathroom). I didn't overthink it, but just went with my gut, and this is what resulted.
- 8/25/2016
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Hitfix
Mvp Studios said today it is kicking off production next month on the live-action family pic A Little Mermaid, which will serve as the first project for the new company founded by Robert Molloy, who is the grandson of former New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, and producer Armando Gutierrez. Poppy Drayton, Loreto Peralta and Shirley MacLaine are set to star in Mermaid, with Chris Bouchard directing. The film will be shot in Georgia for a 2017 release. In the Blake…...
- 2/23/2016
- Deadline
Much like George Costanza, Jason Alexander had to pretend at a job he was pretending to have. Alexander was out and about in New York City when our photog tried to chat him up about the New York Yankees, figuring Alexander was a fan from his "Seinfeld" days. But as it turns out ... Alexander knows Nothing about sports and says he had no idea who George Steinbrenner even was ... even though he shot several memorable...
- 6/5/2015
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
This review was based off the first three episodes of season two, which were provided to us prior to broadcast.
Peter Gregory is dead. If there’s one major takeaway to be found in Sunday’s premiere, and the following two episodes of Silicon Valley’s second season, it’s that the eccentric tech billionaire and benefactor of Pied Piper is no more. That’s bad news for Richard, Erlich, and the rest of the guys at the Hacker Hostel, and not much better news for viewers at home: Silicon Valley suffered a major loss with the untimely passing of actor Christopher Evan Welch midway through the first season. His absence weighed heavily on the final batch of episodes from last spring, and how the show would choose to move forward in its sophomore year has been a big question.
Welch was only able to film an initial five of...
Peter Gregory is dead. If there’s one major takeaway to be found in Sunday’s premiere, and the following two episodes of Silicon Valley’s second season, it’s that the eccentric tech billionaire and benefactor of Pied Piper is no more. That’s bad news for Richard, Erlich, and the rest of the guys at the Hacker Hostel, and not much better news for viewers at home: Silicon Valley suffered a major loss with the untimely passing of actor Christopher Evan Welch midway through the first season. His absence weighed heavily on the final batch of episodes from last spring, and how the show would choose to move forward in its sophomore year has been a big question.
Welch was only able to film an initial five of...
- 4/8/2015
- by Sam Woolf
- We Got This Covered
For 32 years, a foundation set up by New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner has contributed to the education expenses for children of NYPD officers slain in the line of duty. And now, the Silver Shield Foundation will pay for the education of the children of NYPD officer Rafael Ramos, who was killed (along with his partner, Wenjian Liu) on Saturday. Ramos has a 13-year-old son, Jaden, and another son Justin, who attends Bowdoin College in Maine. Steinbrenner founded the organization in 1982 after seeing a picture of four children with their mother, holding an American flag at the funeral of their father,...
- 12/22/2014
- by Alex Heigl, @alex_heigl
- PEOPLE.com
This July 5th marks the 25th anniversary of the "Seinfeld" series premiere. The sitcom is considered one of the best shows of all time and its contribution to comedy, pop culture, and the TV landscape as a whole since its inaugural episode is pretty much unparalleled over the past few decades.
We all remember phrases like "yada, yada, yada," might recall Jerry was a Superman fan, and know that the show was filmed in La and not New York City, where it took place. But there are some little-known tidbits even the biggest fans of the series might not be aware of.
Here are 25 facts you should know about "Seinfeld":
1. "Seinfeld" wasn't part of NBC's 1989 fall lineup. The show got a summer premiere date -- July 5, 1989.
2. It was originally titled "The Seinfeld Chronicles," but got "the old switcheroo" because ABC was already planning a series called "The Marshall Chronicles.
We all remember phrases like "yada, yada, yada," might recall Jerry was a Superman fan, and know that the show was filmed in La and not New York City, where it took place. But there are some little-known tidbits even the biggest fans of the series might not be aware of.
Here are 25 facts you should know about "Seinfeld":
1. "Seinfeld" wasn't part of NBC's 1989 fall lineup. The show got a summer premiere date -- July 5, 1989.
2. It was originally titled "The Seinfeld Chronicles," but got "the old switcheroo" because ABC was already planning a series called "The Marshall Chronicles.
- 7/3/2014
- by Alana Altmann
- Moviefone
Remember when George Costanza worked for the Los Angeles Clippers on “Seinfeld”? Also read: Jimmy Kimmel Asks People to Congratulate Donald Sterling on His NAACP Award (Video) That's okay, nobody else does either, because he worked for the New York Yankess. But a new clip mashing up a scene between Costanza and his boss, George Steinbrenner, with the audio of Donald Sterling's racist rant to girlfriend V. Stiviano hilariously rewrites history. Also read: ‘Seinfeld’ Actor Wayne Knight Is Not Dead, Wayne Knight Confirms Watch the short and sweet clip from Adult Swim (above) to see George squirm when his boss...
- 5/1/2014
- by Greg Gilman
- The Wrap
When many people think of the great WrestleManias, a select number of events tend to pop up in the mind of most fans. WrestleMania X7 is probably the best WrestleMania of all time and a candidate for the best American wrestling PPV of all time. WrestleMania III is up there thanks to the spectacle of the Silverdome and a rather great event overall. That’s fine and dandy, but I’m going to throw a different WrestleMania into the mix. WrestleMania VII may be the best WrestleMania that nobody talks about.
First, let’s address the elephant in the room and one of the main reasons that most fans tend to shy away from WrestleMania: Gulfsploitation. I don’t even know if that is a word, but that is probably the best name for it. Taking Sgt. Slaughter who at that point had been portrayed as an American hero...
First, let’s address the elephant in the room and one of the main reasons that most fans tend to shy away from WrestleMania: Gulfsploitation. I don’t even know if that is a word, but that is probably the best name for it. Taking Sgt. Slaughter who at that point had been portrayed as an American hero...
- 11/28/2013
- by Robert Goeman
- Obsessed with Film
The ghost of Dick Clark is on double secret probation ... because TMZ has learned the legend earmarked $1 Million of his fortune for his college frat ... and that's a lot of beer.According to legal docs filed by the Clark Estate trustees, Dick gave the loot to the Delta Kappa Epsilon Foundation in New York, which handles finances for the frat's chapters around the country.Dick passed away last April ... and various money issues are still being hashed out.
- 3/14/2013
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
News Corp’s impending purchase of up to a 49% stake in the New York Yankees’ Yes Network values the regional sports service at $3 billion, the New York Times reports. That’s lower than the $4 billion sellers had suggested Yes was worth. News Corp prefers 100% ownership of its regional networks but even a minority stake in Yes would be lucrative. Yes is the most valuable of the regional sports networks, and the Times said the deal would include a route for News Corp to gain control of Yes within 3 to 5 years but at a higher network valuation of $3.5 billion. The price for a stake in Yes further illustrates the soaring figures paid for sports. The Yankees own 34% of Yes; another 40% is owned by Goldman Sachs and Providence Equity, and the remainder is held by former owners of the Nets through an entity known as Community Youth Organization. The Yankees and News Corp have a family connection,...
- 11/18/2012
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
Tonight in Detroit, the Yankees dynasty might very well be given its last rites.
Down 2-0 to the Detroit Tigers in the best-of-7 playoff series, missing their captain Derek Jeter after a fractured ankle, and featuring a lineup of high-priced, underperforming sluggers, the New York Yankees are seemingly doomed. On the mound for the Tigers is their ace, Justin Verlander, he of the 100 m.p.h. fastballs that Alex Rodriguez will need to start swinging at now to have any prayer of contact. If Verlander stomps the Yankees tonight in Detroit, the writing will be on the wall. As Yankee fans know all too well,...
Down 2-0 to the Detroit Tigers in the best-of-7 playoff series, missing their captain Derek Jeter after a fractured ankle, and featuring a lineup of high-priced, underperforming sluggers, the New York Yankees are seemingly doomed. On the mound for the Tigers is their ace, Justin Verlander, he of the 100 m.p.h. fastballs that Alex Rodriguez will need to start swinging at now to have any prayer of contact. If Verlander stomps the Yankees tonight in Detroit, the writing will be on the wall. As Yankee fans know all too well,...
- 10/16/2012
- by Jeff Labrecque
- EW.com - PopWatch
The New York Mets organization isn't exactly known for its exquisite taste in financial partners. This is a franchise, after all, that recently settled a lawsuit stemming from its association with Bernard L. Madoff for $162 million. So it was amusing when Michelle Malkin and other right-wing commentators reacted to the news that comedian Bill Maher had purchased a minority stake in the team with the kind of moral indignation they normally reserve for things like taxes, or efforts to remove the Ten Commandments from suburban courtrooms.
Naturally, nobody found the spectacle more amusing than the new owner himself, who has been known to ridicule the right on his HBO political-comedy series, "Real Time With Bill Maher." "You know they saw this yesterday and went, 'Bill Maher? Owns part of a baseball team? Aaaargghh!'" Maher told The Huffington Post. "And then they had to figure out why they were mad.
Naturally, nobody found the spectacle more amusing than the new owner himself, who has been known to ridicule the right on his HBO political-comedy series, "Real Time With Bill Maher." "You know they saw this yesterday and went, 'Bill Maher? Owns part of a baseball team? Aaaargghh!'" Maher told The Huffington Post. "And then they had to figure out why they were mad.
- 6/5/2012
- by Michael Hogan
- Huffington Post
"The Playboy Club" is kind of "American Dreams" for grown-ups. It lacks the gravity of period predecessor "Mad Men," but that's Ok, for now. We certainly liked it more than we thought we would.
Amber Heard is Maureen (born Phyllis), our main bunny at the club - a Marilyn-type smalltown girl looking to reinvent herself in the big city. Surrounding her are nice bunny Alice (Leah Cudmore), sassy bunny Brenda (Naturi Naughton) and sexy, secretive bunny Janie (Jenna Dewan-Tatum). Presiding over the bunnies are David Krumholtz as Playboy Club manager Billy Rosen, Laura Benanti as the bunny-turned-house-mother Carol-Lynne and Eddie Cibrian as the dashing Nick Dalton, a successful attorney who frequents the club.
Ambition is the name of the game for the characters. Maureen aspires to perform, Brenda aspires to be the "first chocolate centerfold," Alice and her husband aspire to, well, we won't spoil it, but we didn't see it coming.
Amber Heard is Maureen (born Phyllis), our main bunny at the club - a Marilyn-type smalltown girl looking to reinvent herself in the big city. Surrounding her are nice bunny Alice (Leah Cudmore), sassy bunny Brenda (Naturi Naughton) and sexy, secretive bunny Janie (Jenna Dewan-Tatum). Presiding over the bunnies are David Krumholtz as Playboy Club manager Billy Rosen, Laura Benanti as the bunny-turned-house-mother Carol-Lynne and Eddie Cibrian as the dashing Nick Dalton, a successful attorney who frequents the club.
Ambition is the name of the game for the characters. Maureen aspires to perform, Brenda aspires to be the "first chocolate centerfold," Alice and her husband aspire to, well, we won't spoil it, but we didn't see it coming.
- 9/19/2011
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
The death of one-time New York Yankees' pitcher Hideki Irabu is being investigated as a possible suicide, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Irabu was found dead in his Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif., home on Wednesday (July 27). Los Angeles TV station Ktla reports that the 42-year-old hanged himself.
The player, who Yankees manager George Steinbrenner once called a "fat toad," had been a star on the Japanese baseball scene before relocating to the U.S.
The pitcher, whose career ended with the Montreal Expos in 2002, was arrested in Gardena, Calif., in 2010 for alleged drunk driving.
Irabu was found dead in his Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif., home on Wednesday (July 27). Los Angeles TV station Ktla reports that the 42-year-old hanged himself.
The player, who Yankees manager George Steinbrenner once called a "fat toad," had been a star on the Japanese baseball scene before relocating to the U.S.
The pitcher, whose career ended with the Montreal Expos in 2002, was arrested in Gardena, Calif., in 2010 for alleged drunk driving.
- 7/29/2011
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Baseball player Hideki Irabu has been found hanged at his California home.
The Japanese sportsman, who was previously a pitcher for the New York Yankees, was found dead at his house in the city of Rancho Palos Verdes on Thursday. It is believed he took his own life.
A police spokesman tells the New York Post, "He was found dead by an apparent suicide."
The star moved to the U.S. in 1997, but his career took a tumble after Yankees owner George Steinbrenner ridiculed his talent, calling him "a fat, pussy toad".
He also sparked controversy in 2008 when he was busted for assaulting a bar manager in his native Japan while allegedly intoxicated, and he was arrested last year on suspicion of driving under the influence in Los Angeles.
No further details of his death were available as WENN went to press.
The Japanese sportsman, who was previously a pitcher for the New York Yankees, was found dead at his house in the city of Rancho Palos Verdes on Thursday. It is believed he took his own life.
A police spokesman tells the New York Post, "He was found dead by an apparent suicide."
The star moved to the U.S. in 1997, but his career took a tumble after Yankees owner George Steinbrenner ridiculed his talent, calling him "a fat, pussy toad".
He also sparked controversy in 2008 when he was busted for assaulting a bar manager in his native Japan while allegedly intoxicated, and he was arrested last year on suspicion of driving under the influence in Los Angeles.
No further details of his death were available as WENN went to press.
- 7/29/2011
- WENN
by Ryan Downey
Donald Trump might want to say "You're Fired!" to Jason Sudeikis after hearing what the "Horrible Bosses" star had to say about the "Apprentice" host's role as a boss in real life. But luckily for the "Saturday Night Live" cast-member, there was nothing but praise for his actual boss.
The topic of real-life bosses came up during the MTV Sneak Peek Week Q&A with Sudeikis, Jason Bateman and director Seth Gordon about "Horrible Bosses," the forthcoming comedy where three friends (Sudekis, Bateman and Charlie Day) conspire to murder their awful employers (Jennifer Aniston, Colin Farrell and Kevin Spacey) in something of a mix of "9 to 5" and "Strangers on a Train."
Real-life real estate mogul and potential politician Donald Trump was the first famous boss introduced into the conversation. "I don't know if he's a good boss," offered Sudekis. "He seems kind of like the Ronald McDonald of bosses.
Donald Trump might want to say "You're Fired!" to Jason Sudeikis after hearing what the "Horrible Bosses" star had to say about the "Apprentice" host's role as a boss in real life. But luckily for the "Saturday Night Live" cast-member, there was nothing but praise for his actual boss.
The topic of real-life bosses came up during the MTV Sneak Peek Week Q&A with Sudeikis, Jason Bateman and director Seth Gordon about "Horrible Bosses," the forthcoming comedy where three friends (Sudekis, Bateman and Charlie Day) conspire to murder their awful employers (Jennifer Aniston, Colin Farrell and Kevin Spacey) in something of a mix of "9 to 5" and "Strangers on a Train."
Real-life real estate mogul and potential politician Donald Trump was the first famous boss introduced into the conversation. "I don't know if he's a good boss," offered Sudekis. "He seems kind of like the Ronald McDonald of bosses.
- 6/3/2011
- by MTV Movies Team
- MTV Movies Blog
Larry David has played a number of oddball roles, including George Steinbrenner, a car thief, a referee and George Costanza's caped lawyer in Seinfeld. His new role, however, may be his craziest.
Only in the world of "The Three Stooges" would casting a balding, Jewish man to play a Catholic nun make sense, and it's indeed the Farrelly Brothers' spin on the classic for which David has signed up to wear the Habit. The "Curb Your Enthusiasm" star will play Mother Mengele, the head of the Stooges' orphanage in the filmmaker's new take on the legendary film shorts, which will star Will Sasso as Curly, Sean Hayes as Larry and Chris Diamantopoulos as Moe.
Joining David at the orphanage will be another fun choice: Jane Lynch, who will play Mother Superior. Also joining them will be Sofia Vergara, in a much more lusty role as a woman who uses her...
Only in the world of "The Three Stooges" would casting a balding, Jewish man to play a Catholic nun make sense, and it's indeed the Farrelly Brothers' spin on the classic for which David has signed up to wear the Habit. The "Curb Your Enthusiasm" star will play Mother Mengele, the head of the Stooges' orphanage in the filmmaker's new take on the legendary film shorts, which will star Will Sasso as Curly, Sean Hayes as Larry and Chris Diamantopoulos as Moe.
Joining David at the orphanage will be another fun choice: Jane Lynch, who will play Mother Superior. Also joining them will be Sofia Vergara, in a much more lusty role as a woman who uses her...
- 5/2/2011
- by Jordan Zakarin
- Huffington Post
Hank and George Steinbrenner, April 2009. Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images.It’s easy to resent people who inherit large sums of money. They represent the one form of privilege that hard-working Americans seem to begrudge most—the kind that’s unearned. In recent weeks, controversy has surrounded the heir to the New York Yankees baseball franchise, Hank Steinbrenner, for critical statements he has made to journalists about his players building mansions instead of focusing on a strategy for winning games. The Espn broadcaster Tony Kornheiser, for example, blasted Steinbrenner for the remarks, calling him “a gasbag” and adding, “he’s one of those sons who inherited everything and accomplished very little on his own.”...
- 3/16/2011
- Vanity Fair
I look at "Survivor" bringing Russell Hantz back for the third time in four seasons in much the same way Yankee fans looked at George Steinbrenner rehiring Billy Martin for a third, fourth and fifth time. Just because something worked once upon a time doesn't mean it's going to keep on working, and insistence on going back to that well over and over suggests a franchise that fundamentally doesn't know what to do any more to recapture past glory. Of course, reality franchises and baseball franchises have different lifespans. The Yankees outlived both Billy and Boss George, and will keep running...
- 2/16/2011
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Hitfix
We bid farewell to celebrities who died this year, including Alexander McQueen, George Steinbrenner and Lena Horne.
By James Montgomery
Dennis Hopper
Photo: Mark Mainz/Getty Images
In 2010, we said goodbye to a variety of icons — stars of stage and screen, influential musicians and cultural figureheads. Some of them were gone too soon, others lived long and fruitful lives, but all will be missed. Luckily for us, they left behind work that thrilled and chilled, that made us laugh, cry, cheer and reconsider the world in which we live. It's a small comfort, but it's comfort nonetheless.
(For photos of the stars we lost this year, click here.)
And so, as we turn the page on the year that was, we'd be remiss if we didn't pause for a moment to reflect on some of the tremendous lives of those we lost. Among the notable people we bid farewell to: fashion designer Alexander McQueen,...
By James Montgomery
Dennis Hopper
Photo: Mark Mainz/Getty Images
In 2010, we said goodbye to a variety of icons — stars of stage and screen, influential musicians and cultural figureheads. Some of them were gone too soon, others lived long and fruitful lives, but all will be missed. Luckily for us, they left behind work that thrilled and chilled, that made us laugh, cry, cheer and reconsider the world in which we live. It's a small comfort, but it's comfort nonetheless.
(For photos of the stars we lost this year, click here.)
And so, as we turn the page on the year that was, we'd be remiss if we didn't pause for a moment to reflect on some of the tremendous lives of those we lost. Among the notable people we bid farewell to: fashion designer Alexander McQueen,...
- 12/27/2010
- MTV Music News
Families with a rich old relative nearing the end have a reason to hasten it. Lloyd Grove talks to tax lawyers about the estate tax loophole presenting a powerful moral dilemma.
There are only nine more shopping days till Christmas, and-if you're heir to a rich old coot who's been doing poorly of late-only 15 more days to receive the most fabulous gift of all.
Related story on The Daily Beast: The Strange Bush Fetus Secret
Namely, the next of kin to the superrich have slightly more than two weeks to reap the rewards of what Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman dubbed "The Throw Momma From the Train Act of 2001."
This quirky provision of the tax code, signed into law by George W. Bush along with vast income tax cuts that have proved ruinous to the federal budget, designates 2010 as the calendar year during which a very prosperous person can expire...
There are only nine more shopping days till Christmas, and-if you're heir to a rich old coot who's been doing poorly of late-only 15 more days to receive the most fabulous gift of all.
Related story on The Daily Beast: The Strange Bush Fetus Secret
Namely, the next of kin to the superrich have slightly more than two weeks to reap the rewards of what Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman dubbed "The Throw Momma From the Train Act of 2001."
This quirky provision of the tax code, signed into law by George W. Bush along with vast income tax cuts that have proved ruinous to the federal budget, designates 2010 as the calendar year during which a very prosperous person can expire...
- 12/16/2010
- by Lloyd Grove
- The Daily Beast
I had a perfect introduction to Elaine’s, Elaine Kaufman’s legendary New York City restaurant: I was first brought there in what must have been the winter of 1980 by the late, great Claudia Cohen, then editor of the New York Post’s Page Six. Claudia knew everybody, from Elaine’s favorite strays, seated at what was known as the Family Table, across from the bar, to all the regular bold-face names. We got our own table, not far from one that included Claudia’s recent paramour Albert Finney, then starring as Daddy Warbucks in Annie. Plunging into the banter among the tables,...
- 12/4/2010
- by Cyndi Stivers
- EW.com - PopWatch
Michael Jackson has been named this year's top-earning dead celebrity by Forbes magazine. With $275 million in licensing and sales revenue, the late singer's estate earned "more than Lady Gaga, Madonna and Jay-z combined" and more than all other dead celebrities on the list. In 2009, Jackson was third on the Forbes list, but last year's top earner, fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent, has fallen out of the top 10 . and even Rodgers and Hammerstein, who previously came second, have slipped down past George Steinbrenner, Stieg Larsson and other rising dead. John Lennon, who would have turned 70 this year, reached fifth place with $17 million, while Elvis Presley climbed to second with $60 million thanks to licensing, Graceland ticket sales and a new Cirque du Soleil show. Much of Jackson's earnings come from a deal signed with Sony in March, worth more than £160m over the next seven years. And with an album of unreleased music due this November,...
- 10/27/2010
- WorstPreviews.com
Late pop icon's estate brought in more than $275 million in 12 months, according to Forbes.
By Gil Kaufman
Michael Jackson
Photo: Peter Still/ Getty Images
In life, Michael Jackson was forever dogged by rumors of financial struggles. But in death, the late pop icon has vaulted to the top of the list of celebrities whose estates generate millions. In fact, according to a new Forbes magazine list, Jackson is by far the richest dead celebrity, with an estate that brought in more than $275 million over the past 12 months.
Jackson's music and "This Is It" documentary have been so lucrative that he outearned the combined hauls of megastars Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Madonna and Jay-z. Not only that, but Jackson also outpaced the combined earnings of all of the other late celebs on the list.
How did he do it? A combination of smart licensing deals cut by the executors of his estate,...
By Gil Kaufman
Michael Jackson
Photo: Peter Still/ Getty Images
In life, Michael Jackson was forever dogged by rumors of financial struggles. But in death, the late pop icon has vaulted to the top of the list of celebrities whose estates generate millions. In fact, according to a new Forbes magazine list, Jackson is by far the richest dead celebrity, with an estate that brought in more than $275 million over the past 12 months.
Jackson's music and "This Is It" documentary have been so lucrative that he outearned the combined hauls of megastars Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Madonna and Jay-z. Not only that, but Jackson also outpaced the combined earnings of all of the other late celebs on the list.
How did he do it? A combination of smart licensing deals cut by the executors of his estate,...
- 10/26/2010
- MTV Music News
The almost Billy Martin/ George Steinbrenner-esque cameo in The Hangover 2 drama may have finally come to an end. After hiring Mel Gibson to appear, then listening to Zach Galifianakis bitch about it, then subsequently firing Mel Gibson, it seems Todd Phillips has decided to play this one a little more down the middle. Taken star and Jew-saver, not hater, Liam Neeson has been signed to play the much-talked about tattoo artist in the upcoming sequel. Should I be excited about this? Because to be perfectly honest, I was excited about Mel Gibson. Little is known about the role in question, except that, according to The Hollywood Reporter, it.s .pivotal. and involves a certain level of scariness. Don.t get me wrong, Liam Neeson is a scary son of a bitch, and I support almost all of his endeavors, but seeing Mel Gibson try to at least in...
- 10/22/2010
- cinemablend.com
"American Idol" has undergone some radical changes over the last 24 hours — indeed, considerably longer than that, as Simon Cowell's decision to leave the show has been public knowledge for quite some time. But in the last day, it was announced that Ellen DeGeneres has opted to leave the show as well, and now reports are coming in that Kara DioGuardi has been fired, with other firings potentially to follow.
What is the world coming to?
Although this certainly doesn't herald the end of "American Idol" as a franchise, it would seem that significant changes are coming to the show. It only makes sense then that some network — say, I don't know, HBO — secures the rights to making the "American Idol" behind-the-scenes tell-all telemovie. In case that ever happens, we've taken the liberty of casting the major "American Idol" players with some of HBO's regularly used faces. Check out our casting picks after the jump!
What is the world coming to?
Although this certainly doesn't herald the end of "American Idol" as a franchise, it would seem that significant changes are coming to the show. It only makes sense then that some network — say, I don't know, HBO — secures the rights to making the "American Idol" behind-the-scenes tell-all telemovie. In case that ever happens, we've taken the liberty of casting the major "American Idol" players with some of HBO's regularly used faces. Check out our casting picks after the jump!
- 7/30/2010
- by Josh Wigler
- MTV Movies Blog
Filed under: Features
Last week on vacation, I read the book 'Soccernomics' by Simon Kuper and Stefan Szymanski. It's a kind of 'Freakonomics' for soccer, but they mention the NFL enough that none of the bullies at the beach beat me up too badly for reading it.
One of the many points that the authors make is that sports teams that actually try to turn a profit inevitably begin to death-spiral. The best teams are those that operate like a non-profit charitable trust, where every penny is put back into improving the team. This is why teams are owned by crazy rich people (George Steinbrenner) tend to do better than teams that owned by just regular rich people.
At the same time I was reading 'Soccernomics', I was living vicariously through my nerd brothers who were blogging about attending Comic-Con (because that's what you do at the beach). So, of course,...
Last week on vacation, I read the book 'Soccernomics' by Simon Kuper and Stefan Szymanski. It's a kind of 'Freakonomics' for soccer, but they mention the NFL enough that none of the bullies at the beach beat me up too badly for reading it.
One of the many points that the authors make is that sports teams that actually try to turn a profit inevitably begin to death-spiral. The best teams are those that operate like a non-profit charitable trust, where every penny is put back into improving the team. This is why teams are owned by crazy rich people (George Steinbrenner) tend to do better than teams that owned by just regular rich people.
At the same time I was reading 'Soccernomics', I was living vicariously through my nerd brothers who were blogging about attending Comic-Con (because that's what you do at the beach). So, of course,...
- 7/28/2010
- by Jay Black
- Aol TV.
HollywoodNews.com: This TV, the free broadcast movie network from MGM Studios and Weigel Broadcasting, will honor “The Boss” of baseball, the late New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, with a special programming lineup on Saturday, July 24. Kicking off at 7:00 pm Et the tribute will include “The Pride of the Yankees,” the Academy Award® winning film starring Gary Cooper followed by four back-to-back episodes of the 1960 television series “Home Run Derby,” with Yankees legend Mickey Mantle. An encore presentation of the tribute will air Sunday July, 25 at 11:00 pm Et.
Leading off the tribute will be the premiere of the newly-remastered version of the classic baseball movie, “The Pride of the Yankees,” which hasn’t been seen on broadcast TV in nearly a decade. The 1942 biographical film stars Gary Cooper as Yankees first baseman Lou Gehrig, who had his career cut short at 37 years of age when he was...
Leading off the tribute will be the premiere of the newly-remastered version of the classic baseball movie, “The Pride of the Yankees,” which hasn’t been seen on broadcast TV in nearly a decade. The 1942 biographical film stars Gary Cooper as Yankees first baseman Lou Gehrig, who had his career cut short at 37 years of age when he was...
- 7/20/2010
- by HollywoodNews.com
- Hollywoodnews.com
Jason Alexander’s character on Seinfeld, George Costanza, had many problems: His cheapskate ways caused the death of his fiancée. His parents were nuts. And then there was that shrinkage. But one thing he could always count on (or not) was his job in the front office with the New York Yankees, given to him by The Boss himself, George Steinbrenner, who was played by the Seinfeld co-creator Larry David on the series. And now, with Steinbrenner’s passing last week, TV Guide reports that TBS plans to air 10 episodes that feature the Yankees owner all week long.
The first episode tonight — airing at 7 p.
The first episode tonight — airing at 7 p.
- 7/19/2010
- by Brad Wete
- EW.com - PopWatch
Tune in alert for Yankees' fans and those who appreciated the late George Steinbrenner, who made the franchise a massive success with key player acquisitions. TBS honors the late George Steinbrenner with a week of classic Seinfeld episodes TBS will celebrate the life of George Steinbrenner with a full week of classic Seinfeld episodes featuring Larry David as the legendary New York Yankees owner. The 10-episode collection will air Monday, July 19 . Friday, July 23, at 7 and 7:30 p.m. (Et/Pt). The week will kick off with .The Opposite,. the fifth-season finale in which George Costanza (Jason Alexander) lands a job with the Yankees. The tribute will close out with .The Muffin Tops. episode, in which...
- 7/16/2010
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
Baseball lost one of the most successful and controversial owners in sports history this week with the passing of George Steinbrenner. Steinbrenner, who bought the Yankees for a mere $8 million in 1973 and initially vowed to stay out of day-to-day operations, saw his club not only win 11 pennants and seven World Series titles but also become the first professional sports team to be worth more than $1 billion. However, he did so with a near-unprecedented brashness, changing managers 20 times in his first 23 seasons (he fired and rehired quick-tempered Billy Martin five times), publicly humiliating players (he famously called slugger Dave Winfield “Mr. May” because of his post-season failures and referred to pitcher Hideki Irabu as a “fat toad”), and likening himself to the military generals who he so admired, earning the simple title “the Boss.” There was truly only one George Steinbrenner, but there are plenty of other passionate and controversial sports-team owners in the business.
- 7/16/2010
- Vanity Fair
On his radio program yesterday, Rush Limbaugh took a segment to sing the praises of the recently deceased George Steinbrenner, a "cracker who made a lot of African-American millionaires." It didn't take long for Al Sharpton to call for an apology and liberal websites to go on the offensive, and now Limbaugh tells Yahoo! News' Michael Calderone that the fact that he is being attacked for this is a sign of "how bad things are for the left."...
- 7/14/2010
- by Frances Martel
- Mediaite - TV
Filed under: Celebrity Interviews, The Show Girl
You know the old expression, always the bridesmaid, never the bride? Well in the case of 'Revenge of the Bridesmaids' (premiering Sun., July 18, 8Pm Et), a new ABC Family movie, it's much better to be the ones in hideous dresses as Joanna Garcia teams up with Raven-Symoné to exact revenge on their old frenemy on her big day.
Garcia is a busy lady, with the movie, a new show this fall called 'Better With You' (premieres Wed., Sept. 22, 8:30Pm Et on ABC) and a wedding to plan with fiancé and New York Yankees outfielder Nick Swisher.
I caught up with the bubbly star to talk weddings, rap sheets, rabid 'Priviliged' fans, old 'Reba' pals and her soon-to-be-husband's response to the death of his boss, Yankees owner George Steinbrenner.
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You know the old expression, always the bridesmaid, never the bride? Well in the case of 'Revenge of the Bridesmaids' (premiering Sun., July 18, 8Pm Et), a new ABC Family movie, it's much better to be the ones in hideous dresses as Joanna Garcia teams up with Raven-Symoné to exact revenge on their old frenemy on her big day.
Garcia is a busy lady, with the movie, a new show this fall called 'Better With You' (premieres Wed., Sept. 22, 8:30Pm Et on ABC) and a wedding to plan with fiancé and New York Yankees outfielder Nick Swisher.
I caught up with the bubbly star to talk weddings, rap sheets, rabid 'Priviliged' fans, old 'Reba' pals and her soon-to-be-husband's response to the death of his boss, Yankees owner George Steinbrenner.
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- 7/14/2010
- by Maggie Furlong
- Aol TV.
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