King Richard Photo: Courtesy of London Film Festival King Richard, Netflix, from Tuesday
Director Reinaldo Marcus Green and first time feature writer Zach Baylin offer a twist on more traditional biopics by viewing the story of Venus and Serena Williams through the prism of their family. To the fore is Will Smith as the family's patriarch, who was a man with the ultimate plan - that his girls would go down in tennis history. Driven harder than a cross-court volley to help his daughters to succeed, we see the relentless way he set about getting Venus (Saniyya Sidney) and Serena (Demi Singleton) into the places kids like them seldom reached, coming up against the white establishment along the way. He may be a pushy parent but he has a winning way with it. In addition to the family focus, which sees Aunjanue Ellis on fine form in support as mum Brandi,...
Director Reinaldo Marcus Green and first time feature writer Zach Baylin offer a twist on more traditional biopics by viewing the story of Venus and Serena Williams through the prism of their family. To the fore is Will Smith as the family's patriarch, who was a man with the ultimate plan - that his girls would go down in tennis history. Driven harder than a cross-court volley to help his daughters to succeed, we see the relentless way he set about getting Venus (Saniyya Sidney) and Serena (Demi Singleton) into the places kids like them seldom reached, coming up against the white establishment along the way. He may be a pushy parent but he has a winning way with it. In addition to the family focus, which sees Aunjanue Ellis on fine form in support as mum Brandi,...
- 2/5/2024
- by Amber Wilkinson
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
‘Clarkson’s Farm’ First-Look & S3 Release Date Unveiled
Amazon Prime Video has unveiled images and a May release date for the upcoming Clarkson’s Farm. Pics show the ever-controversial host return to his Diddly Squat farm with compatriots facing daunting challenges. The crops are failing in the severe hot weather, inflation has driven prices of supplies sky high, dreams for the beloved restaurant are dashed and the farm shop also faces closure. Clarkson needs to come up with creative new ways of making ends meet, while someone new arrives to Diddly Squat, which puts Kaleb’s nose out of joint. The series will launch on May 3 and an image can be seen above. Controversy has surrounded the show since Grand Tour host Clarkson’s vitriolic Meghan Markle rant in The Sun, but a fourth season was confirmed several weeks ago despite reports that it had been canceled over the Markle tirade. Earlier this week,...
Amazon Prime Video has unveiled images and a May release date for the upcoming Clarkson’s Farm. Pics show the ever-controversial host return to his Diddly Squat farm with compatriots facing daunting challenges. The crops are failing in the severe hot weather, inflation has driven prices of supplies sky high, dreams for the beloved restaurant are dashed and the farm shop also faces closure. Clarkson needs to come up with creative new ways of making ends meet, while someone new arrives to Diddly Squat, which puts Kaleb’s nose out of joint. The series will launch on May 3 and an image can be seen above. Controversy has surrounded the show since Grand Tour host Clarkson’s vitriolic Meghan Markle rant in The Sun, but a fourth season was confirmed several weeks ago despite reports that it had been canceled over the Markle tirade. Earlier this week,...
- 2/1/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Unraveling the Mystery Behind Dan Humphrey The revelation that Dan Humphrey was the infamous Gossip Girl left fans reeling with shock. Yet, upon closer inspection, the series had sprinkled subtle clues throughout its run. Let’s take a stroll down memory lane and uncover these overlooked hints that were hiding in plain sight. Subtle Beginnings in Season One Dan’s immediate knowledge of Serena’s return in the first episode is curious, to say the least. In the pilot episode, we first meet Dan standing outside Grand Central Station, gazing at Serena Van der Woodsen. At this point, Gossip Girl‘s narrator, Kristen Bell,...
- 1/30/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Serena Williams is generously donating her breast milk to women in need.
The 42-year-old tennis legend and mom to two hopped on social media on Wednesday (December 20) to reveal her anonymous good deed and to open up about how it was possible.
Read more about Serena Williams’ donation…
Taking to Instagram, Serena shared a video of herself opening a freezer full of bags of donated breast milk, which she stockpiled for a trip to New York.
“On a recent trip to NY I had left over breast milk. After going through a screening I was able to donate it instead of taking the milk home,” she explained in the accompanying caption. “I know so many amazing women that adopt or are unable to make milk. It felt amazing. Btw Someone out there is getting some super soldier milk.
The 42-year-old tennis legend and mom to two hopped on social media on Wednesday (December 20) to reveal her anonymous good deed and to open up about how it was possible.
Read more about Serena Williams’ donation…
Taking to Instagram, Serena shared a video of herself opening a freezer full of bags of donated breast milk, which she stockpiled for a trip to New York.
“On a recent trip to NY I had left over breast milk. After going through a screening I was able to donate it instead of taking the milk home,” she explained in the accompanying caption. “I know so many amazing women that adopt or are unable to make milk. It felt amazing. Btw Someone out there is getting some super soldier milk.
- 12/21/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Former Wta No. 1 Karolina Pliskova recently spilled the beans about the current state of women's tennis, which she believes is lacking the aura and personalities of iconic players.
Plsikova, in an interview that was shared on X (formerly Twitter), is quoted admitting that the Wta has had a marketing problem since the retirement of Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova.
Williams, 42, and Sharapova, 36, are two of the most influential and highly successful tennis players in history. And because of their inherent marketing appeal, both players were staunch ambassadors of several high-profile brands.
Their star power and global reach transcended the tennis landscape. Serena won 23 Grand Slams in singles in an illustrious playing career that lasted nearly three decades, and she was ranked No. 1 for over 300 weeks. She retired from professional tennis in 2022.
Sharapova, meanwhile, won five majors and touched the No. 1 spot during a 19-year playing career. According to Forbes, the...
Plsikova, in an interview that was shared on X (formerly Twitter), is quoted admitting that the Wta has had a marketing problem since the retirement of Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova.
Williams, 42, and Sharapova, 36, are two of the most influential and highly successful tennis players in history. And because of their inherent marketing appeal, both players were staunch ambassadors of several high-profile brands.
Their star power and global reach transcended the tennis landscape. Serena won 23 Grand Slams in singles in an illustrious playing career that lasted nearly three decades, and she was ranked No. 1 for over 300 weeks. She retired from professional tennis in 2022.
Sharapova, meanwhile, won five majors and touched the No. 1 spot during a 19-year playing career. According to Forbes, the...
- 12/19/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
American teenage tennis star Coco Gauff was recognized for her meteoric rise in Google's video tribute termed "25 Years of Search."
Google, the world's most popular search engine, commemorated its 25th anniversary in September and, for the past week, has been honoring the most searched moments, people, and things of all time.
Gauff is featured right at the end of the video in a segment titled, "Here's to the ones that set the bar," in honor of her accomplishments on a tennis court and a montage of her winning celebration from the 2023 US Open.
Gauff is the highest-ranked teenager in the world's Top 10, sitting at a career-best ranking of World No. 3. The young American sensation joined the Williams sisters and Wta trailblazer Billie Jean King among the tennis players who were recognized in Google's compilations of most searched moments.
Serena, Venus, and King were featured in the same segment in the short tribute,...
Google, the world's most popular search engine, commemorated its 25th anniversary in September and, for the past week, has been honoring the most searched moments, people, and things of all time.
Gauff is featured right at the end of the video in a segment titled, "Here's to the ones that set the bar," in honor of her accomplishments on a tennis court and a montage of her winning celebration from the 2023 US Open.
Gauff is the highest-ranked teenager in the world's Top 10, sitting at a career-best ranking of World No. 3. The young American sensation joined the Williams sisters and Wta trailblazer Billie Jean King among the tennis players who were recognized in Google's compilations of most searched moments.
Serena, Venus, and King were featured in the same segment in the short tribute,...
- 12/19/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Former Wta player Daniella Hantuchova believes that Coco Gauff is the favourite for the Wta Finals trophy and also that she has a lot of similarities to Serena Williams .
Some might say that comparing Gauff to Serena Williams is a lazy comparison that is easy to make, but actually, it makes a lot of sense. It's mostly used as a complement to Gauff because some of the things she's doing in tennis haven't been seen in a while.
She's already one of the best tennis players on Tour and is also one of the youngest, having recorded her breakthrough as a 15-year-old. That's not your common career trajectory so comparisons with legendary players were always going to be made.
Gauff is going to play at the Wta Finals, where she is one of the favourites, having played really strong tennis lately. According to former player Hantuchova, she's the favourite for the trophy because,...
Some might say that comparing Gauff to Serena Williams is a lazy comparison that is easy to make, but actually, it makes a lot of sense. It's mostly used as a complement to Gauff because some of the things she's doing in tennis haven't been seen in a while.
She's already one of the best tennis players on Tour and is also one of the youngest, having recorded her breakthrough as a 15-year-old. That's not your common career trajectory so comparisons with legendary players were always going to be made.
Gauff is going to play at the Wta Finals, where she is one of the favourites, having played really strong tennis lately. According to former player Hantuchova, she's the favourite for the trophy because,...
- 10/28/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Two-time Grand Slam finalist Todd Martin praised Serena Williams for her incredible athleticism and unmatched competitive drive.
Martin was speaking to Sky Sports in honor of Black History Month in the United Kingdom. Now 53, Martin was once ranked as high as World No. 4 and won eight career singles titles on the Atp Tour. He earned slightly over $8 million in prize money during a 14-year career.
Even though he retired from professional tennis in 2004, shortly after Serena Williams rocketed into prominence, he stated that his compatriot merited all the praise and respect for her impressive tennis accomplishments. Serena is considered among the tennis' all-time greats .
When she announced her decision to step away from tennis last summer , she had won the second-most Grand Slam singles titles among female players with 23, in addition to a gazillion tennis landmarks and trophies. It wasn't just her wonderful skillset that separated her from the playing field,...
Martin was speaking to Sky Sports in honor of Black History Month in the United Kingdom. Now 53, Martin was once ranked as high as World No. 4 and won eight career singles titles on the Atp Tour. He earned slightly over $8 million in prize money during a 14-year career.
Even though he retired from professional tennis in 2004, shortly after Serena Williams rocketed into prominence, he stated that his compatriot merited all the praise and respect for her impressive tennis accomplishments. Serena is considered among the tennis' all-time greats .
When she announced her decision to step away from tennis last summer , she had won the second-most Grand Slam singles titles among female players with 23, in addition to a gazillion tennis landmarks and trophies. It wasn't just her wonderful skillset that separated her from the playing field,...
- 10/27/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Serena Williams and Aryna Sabalenka recently met during the grand unveiling of Casadonna - a luxurious Italian-inspired waterfront restaurant in Miami.
Serena and Sabalenka were part of a constellation of celebrities and influencers from all over the world such as Victoria Beckham, Camila Cabello, and Winnie Harlow.
Serena's best friend on the Wta Tour, Caroline Wozniacki, who recently came out of retirement to play professionally again, was among the tennis band.
Casadonna is the newest venture of David Grutman and Noah Tepperberg, two prominent names in the restaurant and nightclub business who have agreed to collaborate and bring a unique culinary experience with a vista of Biscayne Bay.
Serena, Sabalenka, and Wozniacki were in fine spirits and certainly appeared to have engaged in a chitchat and laughter. The three of them posed for pictures during the celebration with one of the co-owners David Grutman which they would share on their social media accounts.
Serena and Sabalenka were part of a constellation of celebrities and influencers from all over the world such as Victoria Beckham, Camila Cabello, and Winnie Harlow.
Serena's best friend on the Wta Tour, Caroline Wozniacki, who recently came out of retirement to play professionally again, was among the tennis band.
Casadonna is the newest venture of David Grutman and Noah Tepperberg, two prominent names in the restaurant and nightclub business who have agreed to collaborate and bring a unique culinary experience with a vista of Biscayne Bay.
Serena, Sabalenka, and Wozniacki were in fine spirits and certainly appeared to have engaged in a chitchat and laughter. The three of them posed for pictures during the celebration with one of the co-owners David Grutman which they would share on their social media accounts.
- 10/24/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
October is Black History Month, and Andy Murray spoke for Sky Sports about Serena Williams 's impact on tennis.
You don't need to be a tennis expert to understand the sheer importance of what Serena Williams did for tennis. If you went through the current Top 100 Wta players, you'd find most of them naming Serena Williams as an idol or inspiration.
That's all you really need to understand what kind of impact she left on future players and many generations of players. The record books record so many of her most outstanding achievements, which will be admired for years to come.
It's pretty hard to summarise in a few sentences , but Andy Murray tried. He spoke to Sky Sports about Williams as we remember her impact during Black History Month, which is October.
The response to her retiring at the US Open, the atmosphere during her matches was incredible. You...
You don't need to be a tennis expert to understand the sheer importance of what Serena Williams did for tennis. If you went through the current Top 100 Wta players, you'd find most of them naming Serena Williams as an idol or inspiration.
That's all you really need to understand what kind of impact she left on future players and many generations of players. The record books record so many of her most outstanding achievements, which will be admired for years to come.
It's pretty hard to summarise in a few sentences , but Andy Murray tried. He spoke to Sky Sports about Williams as we remember her impact during Black History Month, which is October.
The response to her retiring at the US Open, the atmosphere during her matches was incredible. You...
- 10/24/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Tennis royalty brought fashion and glamour during the opening night of Casadonna - a Coastal Italian-inspired restaurant in Miami, Florida.
Current and former Wta No. 1s were in attendance. Aryna Sabalenka who resides in Florida, joined 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams and one-time major winner Caroline Wozniacki during a glittering night in which a gaudy list of celebrities from the world of fashion, sports, and cinema flocked into the place.
Casadonna is the brainchild of David Grutman and Noah Tepperberg, two prominent names in the restaurant and nightclub business who have agreed to collaborate and bring Riviera-style Italian dishes in a grandiose setting, overlooking the Biscayne Bay.
The ostentatious restaurant is engulfed in a massive 20,000 square setting of beautiful construction that also includes a crudo bar. Its menu is influenced by dishes originating from the coastal towns of Naples and Positano in Italy.
Sabalenka, Serena, and Wozniacki later posed...
Current and former Wta No. 1s were in attendance. Aryna Sabalenka who resides in Florida, joined 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams and one-time major winner Caroline Wozniacki during a glittering night in which a gaudy list of celebrities from the world of fashion, sports, and cinema flocked into the place.
Casadonna is the brainchild of David Grutman and Noah Tepperberg, two prominent names in the restaurant and nightclub business who have agreed to collaborate and bring Riviera-style Italian dishes in a grandiose setting, overlooking the Biscayne Bay.
The ostentatious restaurant is engulfed in a massive 20,000 square setting of beautiful construction that also includes a crudo bar. Its menu is influenced by dishes originating from the coastal towns of Naples and Positano in Italy.
Sabalenka, Serena, and Wozniacki later posed...
- 10/21/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Coco Gauff is one of the most talented players on the Wta Tour, and growing up, she had two role models to look up to - Venus Williams and Serena Williams .
The legendary Williams sisters have inspired millions of kids across the United States, and while we can see many of them compete professionally, not many had success like Coco Gauff did.
The young American has recently won her first Grand Slam title at the 2023 US Open , and she's also the highest-ranked American in tennis. One of the tournaments she won was also the 2023 Cincinnati Masters , which was then her biggest career title.
At the event, Gauff recorded a video, which was now publish by the Western & Southern Open , in which the teenager talks about how she started playing tennis, and how her dad, Corey Gauff, led her to it.
"I wouldn't say it was like something that I asked to do,...
The legendary Williams sisters have inspired millions of kids across the United States, and while we can see many of them compete professionally, not many had success like Coco Gauff did.
The young American has recently won her first Grand Slam title at the 2023 US Open , and she's also the highest-ranked American in tennis. One of the tournaments she won was also the 2023 Cincinnati Masters , which was then her biggest career title.
At the event, Gauff recorded a video, which was now publish by the Western & Southern Open , in which the teenager talks about how she started playing tennis, and how her dad, Corey Gauff, led her to it.
"I wouldn't say it was like something that I asked to do,...
- 10/20/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Carlos Alcaraz is one of the most, if not the most, talented guys on the Atp Tour, and his success has roots in his coaching early on, according to Rick Macci.
The young Spaniard seemingly has every shot possible in his repertoire, and while he uses some more than the other, there's one shot that everyone is talking about, and that's his incredible drop shot.
It almost seems that since Alcaraz started playing drop shot, everyone started using it more , and that's why renowned coach Rick Macci previously called him the "leader in the clubhouse."
Recently, the American coach talked to Tennis-Infinity.com about the 2023 Wimbledon champion, who according to him checks every box.
"I've been wrong a few times, but I've been right a lot. But this Alcaraz guy, we've never seen anything like this from A to Z. Mentally, physically, technically, every box is checked. There's a little...
The young Spaniard seemingly has every shot possible in his repertoire, and while he uses some more than the other, there's one shot that everyone is talking about, and that's his incredible drop shot.
It almost seems that since Alcaraz started playing drop shot, everyone started using it more , and that's why renowned coach Rick Macci previously called him the "leader in the clubhouse."
Recently, the American coach talked to Tennis-Infinity.com about the 2023 Wimbledon champion, who according to him checks every box.
"I've been wrong a few times, but I've been right a lot. But this Alcaraz guy, we've never seen anything like this from A to Z. Mentally, physically, technically, every box is checked. There's a little...
- 10/17/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Tennis icon Serena Williams will be honored at the 2023 Cfda Fashion Awards ceremony by receiving the Fashion Icon Award, making her the first athlete to receive this prize.
The Council of Fashion Designers of America (Cfda) will host its prize-giving ceremony at the American Museum of Natural History in New York on November 6, 2023, where a well-rounded group of designers are among the honorees, with Serena being the only sportsperson on the list.
The 23-time Grand Slam champion retired from professional tennis in September 2022 , although she despised using the word "retirement" in her farewell tribute, stating she was "evolving" away from tennis. Williams has now channeled her focus into raising her kids, having recently given birth to her second daughter Adira River Ohanian.
Throughout her career, Serena has been an embodiment of grit and inspiration to many up-and-coming tennis players on the Wta Tour . And now the 42-year-old is banking on...
The Council of Fashion Designers of America (Cfda) will host its prize-giving ceremony at the American Museum of Natural History in New York on November 6, 2023, where a well-rounded group of designers are among the honorees, with Serena being the only sportsperson on the list.
The 23-time Grand Slam champion retired from professional tennis in September 2022 , although she despised using the word "retirement" in her farewell tribute, stating she was "evolving" away from tennis. Williams has now channeled her focus into raising her kids, having recently given birth to her second daughter Adira River Ohanian.
Throughout her career, Serena has been an embodiment of grit and inspiration to many up-and-coming tennis players on the Wta Tour . And now the 42-year-old is banking on...
- 10/12/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Venus Williams previously said that she won't be playing doubles anymore after her sister retired, but she actually will as she will team up with Ons Jabeur at the upcoming Tunisia Open .
Venus Williams is still playing, and she'll play at the Wta 250 tournament in Monastir, Tunisia in about a week. The American hasn't played since the US Open, so this will be her first event in a while.
According to recent reports, she will play both singles and doubles after accepting a wild card entry into the event. She will team up with native player Ons Jabeur which is a very interesting pairing.
Williams last played doubles at last year's US Open in what proved to be the last match of Serena Williams. She admitted earlier this year that she was done with doubles tennis because when her sister retired her doubles career was over.
She's making a U-turn...
Venus Williams is still playing, and she'll play at the Wta 250 tournament in Monastir, Tunisia in about a week. The American hasn't played since the US Open, so this will be her first event in a while.
According to recent reports, she will play both singles and doubles after accepting a wild card entry into the event. She will team up with native player Ons Jabeur which is a very interesting pairing.
Williams last played doubles at last year's US Open in what proved to be the last match of Serena Williams. She admitted earlier this year that she was done with doubles tennis because when her sister retired her doubles career was over.
She's making a U-turn...
- 10/9/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
We Are Not Alone, a documentary from filmmaker Serena DC (Beyond the Grave), has been acquired by Uncork’d Entertainment and is out now on Digital and DVD.
The question of whether or not we are alone in the universe has been answered. Serena DC & Michael Mazzola meet with the world’s leading Ufologists & Contactees to discover who these extraterrestrial visitors are & why they are visiting earth.
“Timely with the current news trends of UFOs and extraterrestrials existing, there’s real appetite for documentaries on aliens – and this is one of the best”, said Keith Leopard, President Uncork’d Entertainment. “Even if you’re just a passing interest in conspiracy theories, you don’t want to miss We Are Not Alone.”
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The question of whether or not we are alone in the universe has been answered. Serena DC & Michael Mazzola meet with the world’s leading Ufologists & Contactees to discover who these extraterrestrial visitors are & why they are visiting earth.
“Timely with the current news trends of UFOs and extraterrestrials existing, there’s real appetite for documentaries on aliens – and this is one of the best”, said Keith Leopard, President Uncork’d Entertainment. “Even if you’re just a passing interest in conspiracy theories, you don’t want to miss We Are Not Alone.”
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- 10/6/2023
- by Peter 'Witchfinder' Hopkins
- Horror Asylum
Tgl presented by SoFi, the made-for-primetime TV golf competition founded by PGA Tour legends Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy and former NBC Sports executive Mike McCarley, officially has a U.S. TV home.
ESPN has secured the media rights for Tgl, and will debut the league Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, the day after the College Football Playoff National Championship. The second match will run Tuesday Jan. 16, the night after ESPN’s Monday Night Football NFL Wild Card game, giving both matches a football-driven promotional boost.
There will be 15 regular season matches, plus semifinals and finals matches.
All the matches will run on ESPN or ESPN2, and will also be simulcast on ESPN+. ABC will also air a Tgl preview show Saturday, Dec. 30. Tmrw Sports and ESPN say that it is a “multi-year partnership.”
“We think Tgl is a well-aligned partner…from the time I was first connected with Mike I was impressed by their vision,...
ESPN has secured the media rights for Tgl, and will debut the league Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, the day after the College Football Playoff National Championship. The second match will run Tuesday Jan. 16, the night after ESPN’s Monday Night Football NFL Wild Card game, giving both matches a football-driven promotional boost.
There will be 15 regular season matches, plus semifinals and finals matches.
All the matches will run on ESPN or ESPN2, and will also be simulcast on ESPN+. ABC will also air a Tgl preview show Saturday, Dec. 30. Tmrw Sports and ESPN say that it is a “multi-year partnership.”
“We think Tgl is a well-aligned partner…from the time I was first connected with Mike I was impressed by their vision,...
- 10/5/2023
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Liev Schreiber and Taylor Neisen are enjoying a night out after the birth of their daughter!
The couple posed for photos on the red carpet as they arrived at Carnegie Hall’s Opening Night Gala on Wednesday evening (October 4) held at Carnegie Hall in New York City.
Photos: Check out the latest pics of Liev Schreiber
Last month, Liev announced that he and Taylor welcomed their first child together, a daughter named Hazel Bee.
Along with Hazel, Liev is also dad to Sasha, 16, and Kai, 14, whom he shares with ex, Naomi Watts.
Other stars in attendance at the Opening Night Gala included Patricia Clarkson, Shawn Levy and wife Serena, Ronan Farrow, designer Zac Posen and husband Harrison Ball, and Gina Gershon.
Earlier this summer, it was announced that Liev will be returning to Broadway!
Click through the gallery for 15+ pictures of the stars at the event…...
The couple posed for photos on the red carpet as they arrived at Carnegie Hall’s Opening Night Gala on Wednesday evening (October 4) held at Carnegie Hall in New York City.
Photos: Check out the latest pics of Liev Schreiber
Last month, Liev announced that he and Taylor welcomed their first child together, a daughter named Hazel Bee.
Along with Hazel, Liev is also dad to Sasha, 16, and Kai, 14, whom he shares with ex, Naomi Watts.
Other stars in attendance at the Opening Night Gala included Patricia Clarkson, Shawn Levy and wife Serena, Ronan Farrow, designer Zac Posen and husband Harrison Ball, and Gina Gershon.
Earlier this summer, it was announced that Liev will be returning to Broadway!
Click through the gallery for 15+ pictures of the stars at the event…...
- 10/5/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Former Wta No. 1 Naomi Osaka has learned to appreciate Novak Djokovic 's tennis accomplishments, labeling him as an 'unbelievable' tennis player.
Djokovic, winner of 24 Grand Slam singles titles (the most by a male player), along with a record-setting 390 plus weeks at No. 1, is statistically regarded as the greatest tennis player in history. Witnessing Djokovic's latest piece of history in the flesh appears to have given Osaka a completely different perspective on him.
In the late noughties, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal enjoyed a duopoly over the rest of the Tour, sharing most of the big titles. Federer played in 10 successive Grand Slam finals between 2005 Wimbledon and US Open 2007. While Nadal was the undisputed master of the clay courts, winning four straight French Opens from 2005 to 2009.
But Djokovic stepped out of their shadows and managed to end the stranglehold of Federer and Nadal on men's tennis. He had briefly threatened to...
Djokovic, winner of 24 Grand Slam singles titles (the most by a male player), along with a record-setting 390 plus weeks at No. 1, is statistically regarded as the greatest tennis player in history. Witnessing Djokovic's latest piece of history in the flesh appears to have given Osaka a completely different perspective on him.
In the late noughties, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal enjoyed a duopoly over the rest of the Tour, sharing most of the big titles. Federer played in 10 successive Grand Slam finals between 2005 Wimbledon and US Open 2007. While Nadal was the undisputed master of the clay courts, winning four straight French Opens from 2005 to 2009.
But Djokovic stepped out of their shadows and managed to end the stranglehold of Federer and Nadal on men's tennis. He had briefly threatened to...
- 10/4/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
People have been curious about Chace Crawford's love life since his early "Gossip Girl" days. The 38-year-old actor, who currently stars as The Deep on "The Boys," has had only had three confirmed relationships - although there have been plenty of rumored romances, including relationships with "Dancing With the Stars"'s Erin Andrews and "Twilight"'s Ashley Greene. Gossip has also swirled about possible hookups with everyone from "Gossip Girl's" Taylor Momsen to Lauren Conrad, although those are most likely just rumors.
While his relationships with Blake Lively's Serena and Leighton Meester's Blair on "Gossip Girl" were deeply chaotic and dramatic, Crawford's personal love life seems much more laid-back. The actor, who grew up in Texas and made his film debut in the 2006 supernatural drama "The Covenant," was cast as Nate Archibald in "Gossip Girl" in March 2007 and quickly become one of TV's most desirable bachelors.
While his relationships with Blake Lively's Serena and Leighton Meester's Blair on "Gossip Girl" were deeply chaotic and dramatic, Crawford's personal love life seems much more laid-back. The actor, who grew up in Texas and made his film debut in the 2006 supernatural drama "The Covenant," was cast as Nate Archibald in "Gossip Girl" in March 2007 and quickly become one of TV's most desirable bachelors.
- 9/30/2023
- by Grayson Gilcrease
- Popsugar.com
23-time Grand Slam singles champion Serena Williams recently confessed to an eye-opening experience of raising two children, saying, 'It's definitely not easy.'
Juggling motherhood with business ventures has its own set of challenges, and the 23-time Grand Slam was looking for parental tips in the wake of giving birth to newborn daughter Adira River Ohanian , just over a month ago.
Serena and her husband, Alexis Ohanian, became parents for the second time last month. Unlike her first pregnancy when she gave birth to Olympia six years ago - which was very complicated and nearly cost her life - the 42-year-old tennis icon's recent pregnancy was seamless.
In a recent post on social media platform X, Serena opened up on the struggles of parenting, especially raising two kids, adding that it can be extremely difficult to manage the situation when one falls sick. In the same discourse, Serena expressed her respect for her parents,...
Juggling motherhood with business ventures has its own set of challenges, and the 23-time Grand Slam was looking for parental tips in the wake of giving birth to newborn daughter Adira River Ohanian , just over a month ago.
Serena and her husband, Alexis Ohanian, became parents for the second time last month. Unlike her first pregnancy when she gave birth to Olympia six years ago - which was very complicated and nearly cost her life - the 42-year-old tennis icon's recent pregnancy was seamless.
In a recent post on social media platform X, Serena opened up on the struggles of parenting, especially raising two kids, adding that it can be extremely difficult to manage the situation when one falls sick. In the same discourse, Serena expressed her respect for her parents,...
- 9/30/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Serena Williams might not be in tennis anymore, but the world keeps spinning, and she turned 42 recently, despite competing on the Wta Tour only recently.
It's been 42 years since we've been blessed with the presence of the 23-time Grand Slam champion on this planet, and she gave tennis enthusiasts around the world a lot over the years.
Widely described as the greatest woman to ever play tennis and one of the greatest tennis players in general, Williams has a long list of achievements, too long, actually. However, we will take a look at some of them to mark this legendary player who bid farewell to the sport in New York one year ago .
First of all, she has 23 Grand Slam trophies. It's not the most in the history of tennis or the most by a woman but her 23 are, according to some, more impressive than Margaret Court’s 24. It's the...
It's been 42 years since we've been blessed with the presence of the 23-time Grand Slam champion on this planet, and she gave tennis enthusiasts around the world a lot over the years.
Widely described as the greatest woman to ever play tennis and one of the greatest tennis players in general, Williams has a long list of achievements, too long, actually. However, we will take a look at some of them to mark this legendary player who bid farewell to the sport in New York one year ago .
First of all, she has 23 Grand Slam trophies. It's not the most in the history of tennis or the most by a woman but her 23 are, according to some, more impressive than Margaret Court’s 24. It's the...
- 9/27/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
The Williams sisters are getting back into the producing game.
Serena and Venus Williams, along with their sister Isha Price, have joined documentary Between Starshine and Clay: The Hidden Diary of Diahann Carroll as executive producers alongside Katy Barksdale and Valerie Gamache. The project, currently in production, is being co-directed by Susanne Rostock and Carroll’s daughter, Suzanne Kay, who are producing alongside Color Farm Media’s Erika Alexander and Ben Arnon.
“After my mother’s passing in October 2019, I discovered her hidden diary,” Kay said in a statement. “Our relationship was challenging. I think she intended for me to find it. So, as her only child, this is also a personal journey to gain a deeper understanding about who my mother was.”
In her career, Carroll broke through multiple color barriers for Black women, becoming the first to star in her own television series (Julia) and the first to...
Serena and Venus Williams, along with their sister Isha Price, have joined documentary Between Starshine and Clay: The Hidden Diary of Diahann Carroll as executive producers alongside Katy Barksdale and Valerie Gamache. The project, currently in production, is being co-directed by Susanne Rostock and Carroll’s daughter, Suzanne Kay, who are producing alongside Color Farm Media’s Erika Alexander and Ben Arnon.
“After my mother’s passing in October 2019, I discovered her hidden diary,” Kay said in a statement. “Our relationship was challenging. I think she intended for me to find it. So, as her only child, this is also a personal journey to gain a deeper understanding about who my mother was.”
In her career, Carroll broke through multiple color barriers for Black women, becoming the first to star in her own television series (Julia) and the first to...
- 9/26/2023
- by Rebecca Sun
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Serena Williams chalked many records during her playing career, and now her daughters are following suit in their business ventures, becoming the youngest co-owners in professional sports.
Through their mother Serena Williams, and father Alexis Ohanian, a man with an appetite and an eye for business, Olympia Ohanian and newborn Adira River Ohanian became owners of professional sports teams in soccer and golf. This was confirmed by Alexis on his social media platforms.
Alexis, who is 40, is the lead investor of Angel City Fc - a women's soccer team that debuted in the National Women's Soccer League (Nwsl) in 2022 - and the Los Angeles Golf Club (Lagc) which is the inaugural team in Tgl - a planned golf league formed by sports executive Mike McCarley and professional golfers Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy that will commence in 2024.
"Announcing my fellow co-owner of @wearelagc… @olympiaohanian! Olympia is the youngest owner in...
Through their mother Serena Williams, and father Alexis Ohanian, a man with an appetite and an eye for business, Olympia Ohanian and newborn Adira River Ohanian became owners of professional sports teams in soccer and golf. This was confirmed by Alexis on his social media platforms.
Alexis, who is 40, is the lead investor of Angel City Fc - a women's soccer team that debuted in the National Women's Soccer League (Nwsl) in 2022 - and the Los Angeles Golf Club (Lagc) which is the inaugural team in Tgl - a planned golf league formed by sports executive Mike McCarley and professional golfers Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy that will commence in 2024.
"Announcing my fellow co-owner of @wearelagc… @olympiaohanian! Olympia is the youngest owner in...
- 9/26/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Sorana Cirstea came to the defence of Simona Halep after Serena Williams took a dig at her in light of the suspension recently.
Serena Williams is not perfect and never has been, like any other person on the planet. She'll be the first to tell you that, and she simply couldn't help herself but to comment on the Halep situation recently.
To be fair, it's unclear whether her comment on X was really linked to that, but when you zoom out and look at the whole picture, it's hard to argue that it's not linked. Williams lost a Wimbledon final against Halep a few years ago and referenced that in a recent post on X not long after Halep was officially suspended from the sport .
She wasn't the only one who reacted negatively to the announcement because quite a few fans also turned their back on Halep. The suspension is...
Serena Williams is not perfect and never has been, like any other person on the planet. She'll be the first to tell you that, and she simply couldn't help herself but to comment on the Halep situation recently.
To be fair, it's unclear whether her comment on X was really linked to that, but when you zoom out and look at the whole picture, it's hard to argue that it's not linked. Williams lost a Wimbledon final against Halep a few years ago and referenced that in a recent post on X not long after Halep was officially suspended from the sport .
She wasn't the only one who reacted negatively to the announcement because quite a few fans also turned their back on Halep. The suspension is...
- 9/21/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Rick Macci is one of the people who knows Serena Williams ' tennis journey the best, and he spoke about it recently.
The noted coach worked with many great players, such as Andy Roddick and both Serena Williams and Venus Williams. He watched the sisters blossom into one of the best players to ever hold a racquet, and he had something to do with it.
His coaching pedigree is still widely respected, with Coco Gauff naming him as one of the people she might work with to 'fix' her forehand . The legendary American coach was contacted by the Atp for an interview and shared some interesting facts about Serena Williams when she was much younger. According to Macci, Williams wasn't that good at ten but had all that was needed to become great.
When she was 10, Serena wasn’t that good. I had 10,000 parents look at that video and say...
The noted coach worked with many great players, such as Andy Roddick and both Serena Williams and Venus Williams. He watched the sisters blossom into one of the best players to ever hold a racquet, and he had something to do with it.
His coaching pedigree is still widely respected, with Coco Gauff naming him as one of the people she might work with to 'fix' her forehand . The legendary American coach was contacted by the Atp for an interview and shared some interesting facts about Serena Williams when she was much younger. According to Macci, Williams wasn't that good at ten but had all that was needed to become great.
When she was 10, Serena wasn’t that good. I had 10,000 parents look at that video and say...
- 9/20/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Very few people stood by Simona Halep as publicly as Darren Cahill during her doping scandal and he still has only words of praise for the player.
Halep's career was one that developed over the years and saw her become one of the most popular tennis players on the Wta Tour. She's a Grand Slam champion, a former world number one, and certainly one whose career was worthy of the Tennis Hall Of Fame.
Nowadays, that claim looks ludicrous, as she was banned from competing due to a breach of anti-doping rules. That's a very simplified view of a very complex matter, but she's currently banned from the sport due to two separate violations of the anti-doping rules.
Her reputation took a huge hit, even before and after this ruling. She will challenge the ruling in the Court of Arbitration of Sport , so her suspension might be reversed; however, her...
Halep's career was one that developed over the years and saw her become one of the most popular tennis players on the Wta Tour. She's a Grand Slam champion, a former world number one, and certainly one whose career was worthy of the Tennis Hall Of Fame.
Nowadays, that claim looks ludicrous, as she was banned from competing due to a breach of anti-doping rules. That's a very simplified view of a very complex matter, but she's currently banned from the sport due to two separate violations of the anti-doping rules.
Her reputation took a huge hit, even before and after this ruling. She will challenge the ruling in the Court of Arbitration of Sport , so her suspension might be reversed; however, her...
- 9/18/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Coco Gauff paid tribute to Serena Williams and Venus Williams following her US Open triumph as players who paved the way.
The importance of Serena and Venus Williams in tennis history is well understood and referenced regularly. They truly paved the way for players like Coco Gauff and Frances Tiafoe, who are always very quick to point out the importance of seeing them put together careers as they have.
Representation truly matters, and Gauff spoke about that after her win over Aryna Sabalenka , explaining that the Williams sisters inspired her. She credited them as the reason why she was sitting there with a trophy in her hands, as it allowed her to believe in her dream.
Yes, it's crazy. I mean, they're the reason why I have this trophy today, to be honest. They have allowed me to believe in this dream, you know, growing up. You know, there wasn't...
The importance of Serena and Venus Williams in tennis history is well understood and referenced regularly. They truly paved the way for players like Coco Gauff and Frances Tiafoe, who are always very quick to point out the importance of seeing them put together careers as they have.
Representation truly matters, and Gauff spoke about that after her win over Aryna Sabalenka , explaining that the Williams sisters inspired her. She credited them as the reason why she was sitting there with a trophy in her hands, as it allowed her to believe in her dream.
Yes, it's crazy. I mean, they're the reason why I have this trophy today, to be honest. They have allowed me to believe in this dream, you know, growing up. You know, there wasn't...
- 9/10/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Coco Gauff won the 2023 US Open after beating Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka, and as always with the young American, it couldn't be without matching or breaking a record.
Since breaking out at the age of 15, it was obvious that Coco Gauff would be the next big thing on the Wta Tour. It took four years, but still a teenager, the 19-year-old won her maiden Grand Slam title at the 2023 US Open .
Drawing parallels with Serena Williams is by no means a small feat. When Serena clinched the US Open title in 1999, the tennis world was awestruck. A 17-year-old, brimming with audacity, had conquered one of the most prestigious tournaments.
The gravity of such an achievement becomes all the more pronounced when you consider the sparse occurrence of such moments in tennis's Open Era. Fast forward to 2023, and the courts of Flushing Meadows once again bore witness to history being crafted.
Coco Gauff,...
Since breaking out at the age of 15, it was obvious that Coco Gauff would be the next big thing on the Wta Tour. It took four years, but still a teenager, the 19-year-old won her maiden Grand Slam title at the 2023 US Open .
Drawing parallels with Serena Williams is by no means a small feat. When Serena clinched the US Open title in 1999, the tennis world was awestruck. A 17-year-old, brimming with audacity, had conquered one of the most prestigious tournaments.
The gravity of such an achievement becomes all the more pronounced when you consider the sparse occurrence of such moments in tennis's Open Era. Fast forward to 2023, and the courts of Flushing Meadows once again bore witness to history being crafted.
Coco Gauff,...
- 9/10/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Coco Gauff won the 2023 U.S. Open women’s singles title this afternoon, defeating Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-3, 6-2. The win marks the 19-year-old Gauff’s first Grand Slam championship and she pulled it off with a huge rally after losing the first set . She becomes the 11th teenager to ever win a Grand Slam singles title and the first American teenager to win the U.S Open since Serena Williams won the tournament in 1999.
There’s another similarity. Gauff won 3 matches in the tournament after losing the first set and battled back to eventually become U.S. Open Champion. According to ESPN, the only other woman to do that in the Open era was 17-year old Serena in 1999.
Match point was an exchange of powerful shots followed by great returns, with Gauff finally sliding a backhand by Sabalenka and collapsing to the ground in joy. Watch it below.
Coco...
There’s another similarity. Gauff won 3 matches in the tournament after losing the first set and battled back to eventually become U.S. Open Champion. According to ESPN, the only other woman to do that in the Open era was 17-year old Serena in 1999.
Match point was an exchange of powerful shots followed by great returns, with Gauff finally sliding a backhand by Sabalenka and collapsing to the ground in joy. Watch it below.
Coco...
- 9/9/2023
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
Coco Gauff doesn't want to compare herself to Serena Williams wanting to become the best Coco Gauff she can be.
Gauff has been compared to Serena Williams pretty much since she entered tennis on the main stage. It's nothing new, as we've been reading about it for years. She's never been that receptive to it even though she's quite understanding of why it happens, especially now with her major breakout.
She won the Cincinnati Masters , she's in the US Open final, and she could overcome Jessica Pegula as the highest-ranked American player on the Wta Tour if she wins the title. As someone who is still 19, Gauff will inevitably lead US tennis for the next decade or more. That's what Serena was doing for years, so comparisons will happen.
I don’t think I’m carrying American tennis. I don’t think I will. We have so many compatriots who are doing well.
Gauff has been compared to Serena Williams pretty much since she entered tennis on the main stage. It's nothing new, as we've been reading about it for years. She's never been that receptive to it even though she's quite understanding of why it happens, especially now with her major breakout.
She won the Cincinnati Masters , she's in the US Open final, and she could overcome Jessica Pegula as the highest-ranked American player on the Wta Tour if she wins the title. As someone who is still 19, Gauff will inevitably lead US tennis for the next decade or more. That's what Serena was doing for years, so comparisons will happen.
I don’t think I’m carrying American tennis. I don’t think I will. We have so many compatriots who are doing well.
- 9/9/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Naomi Osaka has been away from professional tennis for almost over a year, but one missed event over the last 12 months hit her the hardest.
Osaka has performed well at the Australian Open during her career and won the Grand Slam title twice. The former Wta 's world number one lifted her first title in Melbourne in 2019 before winning the major competition again just two years later in 2021.
In addition, 2023 was the first time in seven years that the 25-year-old was not able to compete at the Australian Open as she was pregnant with her first child. When reflecting on missing the competition in January, during the 2023 US Open , Osaka said it was a tough moment watching from afar.
"I mean, it's definitely been really interesting. I don't know. The whole process, it felt long and short at the same time."
"Like, when I stepped away kind of, it was Tokyo,...
Osaka has performed well at the Australian Open during her career and won the Grand Slam title twice. The former Wta 's world number one lifted her first title in Melbourne in 2019 before winning the major competition again just two years later in 2021.
In addition, 2023 was the first time in seven years that the 25-year-old was not able to compete at the Australian Open as she was pregnant with her first child. When reflecting on missing the competition in January, during the 2023 US Open , Osaka said it was a tough moment watching from afar.
"I mean, it's definitely been really interesting. I don't know. The whole process, it felt long and short at the same time."
"Like, when I stepped away kind of, it was Tokyo,...
- 9/8/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
If you’re a fan of soccer – or, in most of the world, a fan of the game they know as football – you probably recall some details from this year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup tournament held in Australia and New Zealand. If you’re a follower of the Spanish women’s team, for instance, you no doubt remember that they beat England to win the tournament; if you root for the U.S. team, you probably remember (but want to forget) that they barely made it out of the first round and were eliminated in the 16th, becoming the first defending champion not to make the semi-finals.
But fan or not, you likely know nothing at all about the 1971 Campeonato de Fútbol Femeni, known unofficially as the 1971’s Women’s World Cup. At the beginning of “Copa 71,” a documentary about the tournament that screened Thursday on the...
But fan or not, you likely know nothing at all about the 1971 Campeonato de Fútbol Femeni, known unofficially as the 1971’s Women’s World Cup. At the beginning of “Copa 71,” a documentary about the tournament that screened Thursday on the...
- 9/7/2023
- by Steve Pond
- The Wrap
The lawsuits surrounding Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz’s alleged wedding drama have been settled.
It was reported back in February that wedding planning for the April 9, 2022 ceremony didn’t go smoothly, according to court documents.
Planners Nicole Braghin and Arianna Grijalba of Plan Design Events, who were brought in just six weeks before the wedding and let go nine days later, had been battling it out in a lawsuit with the Peltz family.
Nelson Peltz claimed they refused to return a $159,000 deposit, Page Six reported at the time.
Braghin and Grijalba ended up filing a countersuit against the billionaire’s lawsuit, citing breach of contract.
However, according to People, both suits have now been settled.
Read More: Nicola Peltz Shuts Down Those Victoria Beckham ‘Feud’ Rumours Again: ‘No One Ever Wants To Write The Nice Things’
A joint statement read, “The parties believe that this contract dispute between Nelson...
It was reported back in February that wedding planning for the April 9, 2022 ceremony didn’t go smoothly, according to court documents.
Planners Nicole Braghin and Arianna Grijalba of Plan Design Events, who were brought in just six weeks before the wedding and let go nine days later, had been battling it out in a lawsuit with the Peltz family.
Nelson Peltz claimed they refused to return a $159,000 deposit, Page Six reported at the time.
Braghin and Grijalba ended up filing a countersuit against the billionaire’s lawsuit, citing breach of contract.
However, according to People, both suits have now been settled.
Read More: Nicola Peltz Shuts Down Those Victoria Beckham ‘Feud’ Rumours Again: ‘No One Ever Wants To Write The Nice Things’
A joint statement read, “The parties believe that this contract dispute between Nelson...
- 9/7/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
The 2023 U.S. Open Women’s Semifinals will feature some of the top tennis players in the entire world. The semis begin on Thursday, Sept. 7 at 7 p.m. Et, and will be available on ESPN and ESPN+. American tennis fans will have to favorites to root for, as both Coco Gauff and Madison Keys have advanced to the semifinal round, and could end up facing each other in the finals! See if they can make it with a 5-Day Free Trial of Directv Stream.
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- 9/7/2023
- by The Streamable
- The Streamable
Coco Gauff is the first US teenager since Serena Williams to play in the US Open semi-final, and it is not surprising to her.
Gauff has been part of the Wta Tour for a few years now, and by now, she can be considered a regular. She's played in a Grand Slam final before, so making a Grand Slam semi-final doesn't phase her much, even if it's at her home Slam.
The American recently won her biggest trophy in Cincinnati and is on a 10-match winning streak with her most recent win over Jelena Ostapenko . The win sent her into the semi-final of the US Open, becoming the first US teenager since Serena Williams to do so. The achievement means a lot to her.
Oh, it means a lot to me. I mean, being in any sentence with her is great. I mean, she's the greatest player of all time.
Gauff has been part of the Wta Tour for a few years now, and by now, she can be considered a regular. She's played in a Grand Slam final before, so making a Grand Slam semi-final doesn't phase her much, even if it's at her home Slam.
The American recently won her biggest trophy in Cincinnati and is on a 10-match winning streak with her most recent win over Jelena Ostapenko . The win sent her into the semi-final of the US Open, becoming the first US teenager since Serena Williams to do so. The achievement means a lot to her.
Oh, it means a lot to me. I mean, being in any sentence with her is great. I mean, she's the greatest player of all time.
- 9/7/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Coco Gauff has reprised another of Serena Williams ' feats from over two decades ago after her passage into the 2023 US Open semifinal.
Gauff thrashed Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko 6-0, 6-2 to book her spot into the last four of the US Open for the first time. Two days earlier, Gauff became the first American teenager to reach back-to-back quarterfinals since Serena Williams more than two decades ago.
And now she's managed to emulate another of her childhood hero's achievements from the past. She's now the first American teenager to reach the US Open semifinals since Serena in 2001. If that is also a good omen, Gauff could be finals-bound, as the legendary Williams reached the final that year losing to sister Venus.
Gauff has a lot of momentum on her side ahead of her clash against Karolina Muchova . Speaking to the media after her win over Ostapenko, Gauff said it was...
Gauff thrashed Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko 6-0, 6-2 to book her spot into the last four of the US Open for the first time. Two days earlier, Gauff became the first American teenager to reach back-to-back quarterfinals since Serena Williams more than two decades ago.
And now she's managed to emulate another of her childhood hero's achievements from the past. She's now the first American teenager to reach the US Open semifinals since Serena in 2001. If that is also a good omen, Gauff could be finals-bound, as the legendary Williams reached the final that year losing to sister Venus.
Gauff has a lot of momentum on her side ahead of her clash against Karolina Muchova . Speaking to the media after her win over Ostapenko, Gauff said it was...
- 9/6/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Break out your headbands, Upper East Siders and Jenny Humphrey stans. Taylor Momsen reunited with “Gossip Girl” star Penn Badgley for the first time since the 2012 series finale of The CW teen drama, appearing on the Sept. 6 episode of “Podcrushed,” Badgley’s SiriusXM podcast with Nava Kavelin and Sophie Ansari.
During the hour-long episode, the pair reminisced about their time on “Gossip Girl” together; Badgley portrayed Dan Humphrey, while Momsen played his little sister, Jenny, for four seasons. She was just 12 years old when the pilot was shot, and says she didn’t really want to leave her middle school friends — but was “convinced” to do it.
“Larger powers than me came down and went, ‘This is a great opportunity,'” Momsen, now 30, said during the episode, which was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike. It was then, filming the show, that she really leaned into music. “That’s where...
During the hour-long episode, the pair reminisced about their time on “Gossip Girl” together; Badgley portrayed Dan Humphrey, while Momsen played his little sister, Jenny, for four seasons. She was just 12 years old when the pilot was shot, and says she didn’t really want to leave her middle school friends — but was “convinced” to do it.
“Larger powers than me came down and went, ‘This is a great opportunity,'” Momsen, now 30, said during the episode, which was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike. It was then, filming the show, that she really leaned into music. “That’s where...
- 9/6/2023
- by Emily Longeretta
- Variety Film + TV
Aryna Sabalenka 's quarterfinal run at the 2023 US Open has a significant meaning to it outside the fact that she's guaranteed to clinch the No. 1 ranking.
Sabalenka's run to the last eight in New York also means that she has advanced to the quarterfinal stage in each of the last five Grand Slam tournaments she has played. The last Wta player to do so was Serena Williams back at the 2017 Australian Open.
Williams' run included two runner-up finishes, a semifinal finish, and two Grand Slam wins between the 2016 and 2017 Australian Open. Remarkably, in the previous five Slams before that, Serena won four of them and was a semifinalist in the last one.
Sabalenka, who reached her first US Open semifinal last year, to kickstart this great run of form at the majors, won her maiden Grand Slam singles title at the 2023 Australian Open. She was a point away from reaching...
Sabalenka's run to the last eight in New York also means that she has advanced to the quarterfinal stage in each of the last five Grand Slam tournaments she has played. The last Wta player to do so was Serena Williams back at the 2017 Australian Open.
Williams' run included two runner-up finishes, a semifinal finish, and two Grand Slam wins between the 2016 and 2017 Australian Open. Remarkably, in the previous five Slams before that, Serena won four of them and was a semifinalist in the last one.
Sabalenka, who reached her first US Open semifinal last year, to kickstart this great run of form at the majors, won her maiden Grand Slam singles title at the 2023 Australian Open. She was a point away from reaching...
- 9/5/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Coco Gauff talked about both Williams sisters being huge inspirations as she continues on her quest to attain her first Grand Slam title at this year's US Open .
Gauff has very much needed to grow up in the spotlight. A lot of that was mainly down to the fact that she was achieving big things as one of the younger junior players. She was the fifth youngest junior player to win the French Open juniors and she won her first tour-level match in Miami in 2018 at just 14 years of age, which is unheard of in the modern game.
Tennis prodigies that can genuinely make significant waves on the Wta Tour are hard to come by in the last five or six years, and that is why Gauff's results and progress are something that stands out.
On top of that, American tennis is crying out for the next American player to...
Gauff has very much needed to grow up in the spotlight. A lot of that was mainly down to the fact that she was achieving big things as one of the younger junior players. She was the fifth youngest junior player to win the French Open juniors and she won her first tour-level match in Miami in 2018 at just 14 years of age, which is unheard of in the modern game.
Tennis prodigies that can genuinely make significant waves on the Wta Tour are hard to come by in the last five or six years, and that is why Gauff's results and progress are something that stands out.
On top of that, American tennis is crying out for the next American player to...
- 9/5/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Coco Gauff emulated her childhood idol Serena Williams in recreating history on Saturday at the 2023 US Open .
The 19-year-old Gauff defeated former Wta No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki 6-3, 3-6, 6- 1 to reach the US Open quarterfinals for the second year in a row. She has now won 15 of her last 16 matches on the women's tour, a run that includes her biggest title triumphs in Washington and Cincinnati.
But victory over the Dane sealed Gauff's place in the last eight of the New York Slam for the second year in a row, thereby becoming the first American teenager to reach back-to-back quarterfinals at Flushing Meadows since Serena Williams, who achieved that feat in 1999-2000.
Serena won the first of her six US Opens in 1999 before her title defense ended in the quarterfinal stage a year later. Gauff did fall in the quarterfinal stage last year, but she's still in the tournament this time,...
The 19-year-old Gauff defeated former Wta No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki 6-3, 3-6, 6- 1 to reach the US Open quarterfinals for the second year in a row. She has now won 15 of her last 16 matches on the women's tour, a run that includes her biggest title triumphs in Washington and Cincinnati.
But victory over the Dane sealed Gauff's place in the last eight of the New York Slam for the second year in a row, thereby becoming the first American teenager to reach back-to-back quarterfinals at Flushing Meadows since Serena Williams, who achieved that feat in 1999-2000.
Serena won the first of her six US Opens in 1999 before her title defense ended in the quarterfinal stage a year later. Gauff did fall in the quarterfinal stage last year, but she's still in the tournament this time,...
- 9/5/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Coco Gauff is one people look at when thinking about leading US tennis forward, and she does feel some pressure to deliver after Serena Williams hung up her racquet.
For close to two decades, it was Serena Williams everybody thought of when mentioning US tennis. The American has left a huge mark in the sport, put together arguably the best career of all time, and inspired so many to play the sport.
But she's retired now, and the planet keeps spinning, meaning life goes on. In light of her retirement, many looked to Coco Gauff to fill the gap, and as of recently, she's been doing just that. A signature title run in Cincinnati at the Wta 1000 event showed everyone that Gauff was maturing into the superstar many thought she could be.
This US Open is another huge event, with many hoping that Gauff could emerge on top. It's a goal for her,...
For close to two decades, it was Serena Williams everybody thought of when mentioning US tennis. The American has left a huge mark in the sport, put together arguably the best career of all time, and inspired so many to play the sport.
But she's retired now, and the planet keeps spinning, meaning life goes on. In light of her retirement, many looked to Coco Gauff to fill the gap, and as of recently, she's been doing just that. A signature title run in Cincinnati at the Wta 1000 event showed everyone that Gauff was maturing into the superstar many thought she could be.
This US Open is another huge event, with many hoping that Gauff could emerge on top. It's a goal for her,...
- 9/1/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Serena Williams’ new baby is sleeping like a queen.
In a new video on her YouTube channel, the tennis superstar gives fans a tour of the very regal nursery she had made for the arrival of her new baby, Adira.
Read More: Serena Williams And Alexis Ohanian Welcome Second Child Adira River
First, though, Williams shares a look at what the room was like before the makeover, revealing that it was originally daughter Olympia’s room.
At one point, Olympia runs into the room and steals a roll of floral paper right out of her mom’s hand and runs away.
“Where your mama at? Your mama need to get you,” Williams jokes. “She’s lucky we’re filming! I’m just kidding. She’s so funny.”
Finally, she reveals the new nursery, which is decked out with red velvet drapes and crib lining, with gold seams and a large...
In a new video on her YouTube channel, the tennis superstar gives fans a tour of the very regal nursery she had made for the arrival of her new baby, Adira.
Read More: Serena Williams And Alexis Ohanian Welcome Second Child Adira River
First, though, Williams shares a look at what the room was like before the makeover, revealing that it was originally daughter Olympia’s room.
At one point, Olympia runs into the room and steals a roll of floral paper right out of her mom’s hand and runs away.
“Where your mama at? Your mama need to get you,” Williams jokes. “She’s lucky we’re filming! I’m just kidding. She’s so funny.”
Finally, she reveals the new nursery, which is decked out with red velvet drapes and crib lining, with gold seams and a large...
- 8/30/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
New York, Aug 30 (Ians) American Tennis player and two-time US Open Champion Venus Williams saw an early exit after getting knocked out in the first round of the tournament.
The 43-year-old lost to qualifier Greet Minen in two straight sets with a scoreline 6-1, 6-1, on Tuesday.
In an on-court interview, the 26-year-old expressed her respect towards Venus and said, “In 1997, Venus already played a final here and I was just born, so for me, it was incredible to play a legend like her.”
“I have huge respect for her,” she further added.
Williams seemed disappointed with the result of the match and stated her bad luck for the loss. “First I have to give credit to my opponent. There wasn’t a shot she couldn’t make” Venus told the reporters.
“Even when I hit really amazing shots, she just hit a winner or a drop shot, so I...
The 43-year-old lost to qualifier Greet Minen in two straight sets with a scoreline 6-1, 6-1, on Tuesday.
In an on-court interview, the 26-year-old expressed her respect towards Venus and said, “In 1997, Venus already played a final here and I was just born, so for me, it was incredible to play a legend like her.”
“I have huge respect for her,” she further added.
Williams seemed disappointed with the result of the match and stated her bad luck for the loss. “First I have to give credit to my opponent. There wasn’t a shot she couldn’t make” Venus told the reporters.
“Even when I hit really amazing shots, she just hit a winner or a drop shot, so I...
- 8/30/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The second season of And just like that, a very popular show that has been rebooted way too many times has finally come to an end. The original show Sex and the City began with the stories of women above the age of 30 navigating through dating as their careers were set and prospering. It is still the same story a few decades later. Lives may have changed, but friendships still stand tall, and they are the backbone of their existence. The original show was path-breaking because it discussed many taboo subjects and has ever since attained cult status. There have been many shows modeled to look like it, but nothing comes closer to the original one and the second season of the third reboot. So here are the shows you must watch if And just like that is your current favorite.
Gossip Girl
This cult show, from the outside, is known for fashion,...
Gossip Girl
This cult show, from the outside, is known for fashion,...
- 8/27/2023
- by Smriti Kannan
- Film Fugitives
Caroline Wozniacki returned to the Wta Tour recently, and she's now part of the 'Mom's Club' on the Wta Tour, something she's very proud of.
Wozniacki wasn't a mother during her first stint in tennis, so she didn't know what it was like, but she does now. The Danish former number one returned to tennis recently, winning her first match back and officially entering the 'Mom's Club.'
A couple of players are doing great things after giving birth, and it's great to see. There was this narrative that players who become mothers essentially can't hit the same peak as before, and players like Elina Svitolina and Tatjana Maria are disproving that.
It might create a healthy atmosphere where players feel free to become mothers, which hasn't always been the case. A few weird comments that Naomi Osaka received when she announced her pregnancy kind of prove that. Wozniacki would...
Wozniacki wasn't a mother during her first stint in tennis, so she didn't know what it was like, but she does now. The Danish former number one returned to tennis recently, winning her first match back and officially entering the 'Mom's Club.'
A couple of players are doing great things after giving birth, and it's great to see. There was this narrative that players who become mothers essentially can't hit the same peak as before, and players like Elina Svitolina and Tatjana Maria are disproving that.
It might create a healthy atmosphere where players feel free to become mothers, which hasn't always been the case. A few weird comments that Naomi Osaka received when she announced her pregnancy kind of prove that. Wozniacki would...
- 8/27/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Serena Williams ' emotional retirement at the 2022 US Open closed the curtain on a once-in-a-generation career.
Throughout her playing days, which lasted over 20 years, Williams won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, and she is regarded as one of the best-ever tennis players of all time. Yet, like all of the sporting greats, the time eventually comes to make way, and this moment arose for Serena at Flushing Meadows last season when she lost against Ajla Tomljanovic in the US Open third round.
Bidding farewell to a home crowd in New York was a fitting send-off for the tennis icon. But after all the intense ups and downs of a star-studded career, Williams' retirement has brought about new challenges and opportunities from motherhood to sports investments.
Family
One of Williams' main reasons for retirement last September was so she could spend more time with her family. The 41-year-old already had her first...
Throughout her playing days, which lasted over 20 years, Williams won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, and she is regarded as one of the best-ever tennis players of all time. Yet, like all of the sporting greats, the time eventually comes to make way, and this moment arose for Serena at Flushing Meadows last season when she lost against Ajla Tomljanovic in the US Open third round.
Bidding farewell to a home crowd in New York was a fitting send-off for the tennis icon. But after all the intense ups and downs of a star-studded career, Williams' retirement has brought about new challenges and opportunities from motherhood to sports investments.
Family
One of Williams' main reasons for retirement last September was so she could spend more time with her family. The 41-year-old already had her first...
- 8/25/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Serena Williams is now a mother of two.
The tennis superstar and her husband, Alexis Ohanian, announced on Tuesday that they have welcomed their second child, a daughter.
“Welcome, Adira River Ohanian,” Ohanian posted on Instagram. “I’m grateful to report our house is teaming with love: a happy & healthy newborn girl and happy & healthy mama. Feeling grateful. Serena Williams you’ve now given me another incomparable gift — you’re the Gmoat. Thanks to all the amazing medical staff who took care of my wife & our daughter...
The tennis superstar and her husband, Alexis Ohanian, announced on Tuesday that they have welcomed their second child, a daughter.
“Welcome, Adira River Ohanian,” Ohanian posted on Instagram. “I’m grateful to report our house is teaming with love: a happy & healthy newborn girl and happy & healthy mama. Feeling grateful. Serena Williams you’ve now given me another incomparable gift — you’re the Gmoat. Thanks to all the amazing medical staff who took care of my wife & our daughter...
- 8/22/2023
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Wta legend, Serena Williams is a mother of two after giving birth to her second daughter, Adira River Ohanian.
The world of tennis has seen Serena Williams conquer the court countless times. Off the court, however, she's been acing life in quite another spectacular manner. As of August 22nd, Serena and her husband, Alexis Ohanian unveiled to the world their newest blessing, a daughter they've named Adira River Ohanian.
Serena's announcement took a touch of modernity as it was through TikTok that she first shared the delightful news. Fans and followers got an intimate glimpse of the touching moment where Serena, seated beside Alexis and their firstborn Olympia, introduced their new family member. The heartfelt caption, "Welcome my beautiful angel," only emphasized the profound joy the couple felt.
Though the tennis pro is no stranger to the spotlight, having revealed her second pregnancy on the flamboyant stage of the...
The world of tennis has seen Serena Williams conquer the court countless times. Off the court, however, she's been acing life in quite another spectacular manner. As of August 22nd, Serena and her husband, Alexis Ohanian unveiled to the world their newest blessing, a daughter they've named Adira River Ohanian.
Serena's announcement took a touch of modernity as it was through TikTok that she first shared the delightful news. Fans and followers got an intimate glimpse of the touching moment where Serena, seated beside Alexis and their firstborn Olympia, introduced their new family member. The heartfelt caption, "Welcome my beautiful angel," only emphasized the profound joy the couple felt.
Though the tennis pro is no stranger to the spotlight, having revealed her second pregnancy on the flamboyant stage of the...
- 8/22/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Coco Gauff said she is cautious about comparisons between herself and Serena Williams as a tennis icon.
Gauff's recent form has improved drastically, and the 19-year-old capped an impressive spell with her biggest title to date - the 2023 Cincinnati Masters . The American player defeated Karolina Muchova in two sets during the final , and she was equally impressive during a semi-final win over Wta number one, Iga Swiatek .
Ultimately, the on-court success has raised Gauff's profile further among the media and fans, especially as a young African American player. In her post-match press conference, Gauff was asked about her role as an inspirational player to the black community and the teenager said she is remaining grounded for now, but one day hopes to replicate the achievements of former world number one Serena Williams.
"Yeah, it's something that I don't take lightly. I think sometimes I guess it increases the pressure because...
Gauff's recent form has improved drastically, and the 19-year-old capped an impressive spell with her biggest title to date - the 2023 Cincinnati Masters . The American player defeated Karolina Muchova in two sets during the final , and she was equally impressive during a semi-final win over Wta number one, Iga Swiatek .
Ultimately, the on-court success has raised Gauff's profile further among the media and fans, especially as a young African American player. In her post-match press conference, Gauff was asked about her role as an inspirational player to the black community and the teenager said she is remaining grounded for now, but one day hopes to replicate the achievements of former world number one Serena Williams.
"Yeah, it's something that I don't take lightly. I think sometimes I guess it increases the pressure because...
- 8/22/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
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