We know Kendrick Lamar and Drake will throw more shots, levy more seedy allegations, and might even drop more all-out diss songs from here. But the bulk of the war has been fought, and the crown goes to Compton. In hindsight, the way Drake poked the bear with Instagram Stories provocations and his “Taylor Made” freestyle seems masochistic. Over the past week, Lamar hit Drake with a relentless volley of diss songs that comprehensively dismantled his opponent’s character and, with “Not Like Us,” may make him the punchline of the summer.
- 5/6/2024
- by Andre Gee
- Rollingstone.com
Pluto TV, Paramount’s free streaming service, has revealed its May highlights. The Pluto TV May 2024 schedule includes Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month programming, more anime content, new channels, and new film additions.
Pluto TV is the leading free streaming television service, delivering hundreds of live linear channels and thousands of titles on-demand to a global audience.
The Emmy Award-winning service curates a diverse lineup of channels in partnership with hundreds of international media companies. It offers a wide array of genres, languages, and categories featuring movies, television series, sports, news, lifestyle, kids, and much more.
Pluto TV can be easily accessed and streamed across mobile, web, and connected TV devices. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Pluto TV’s growing international footprint extends across three continents and over 35 markets.
Pluto TV May 2024 Programming
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, And Pacific Islander Heritage Month
To pay tribute, Pluto TV...
Pluto TV is the leading free streaming television service, delivering hundreds of live linear channels and thousands of titles on-demand to a global audience.
The Emmy Award-winning service curates a diverse lineup of channels in partnership with hundreds of international media companies. It offers a wide array of genres, languages, and categories featuring movies, television series, sports, news, lifestyle, kids, and much more.
Pluto TV can be easily accessed and streamed across mobile, web, and connected TV devices. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Pluto TV’s growing international footprint extends across three continents and over 35 markets.
Pluto TV May 2024 Programming
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, And Pacific Islander Heritage Month
To pay tribute, Pluto TV...
- 4/29/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Ever since Rocky took the world by storm in 1976, people have been enamored with the idea of an underdog fighting his way to victory. There is something about two people entering an arena and just seeing who is the best. Movies help us find the themes and metaphors we can use for this mentality in our everyday life. If you’re in a funk and then play the Rocky theme, you suddenly become more motivated than ever to get over that mountain called life. With Creed IV reportedly in the works, we figured this would be a great time to put together a list of the best fighting movies other than Rocky.
Warrior (2011)
Tommy returns home after a stint in the Marines to find his father has cleaned himself up. They begin training for an upcoming mixed martial arts tournament offering the sport’s biggest payday. Tommy’s estranged...
Warrior (2011)
Tommy returns home after a stint in the Marines to find his father has cleaned himself up. They begin training for an upcoming mixed martial arts tournament offering the sport’s biggest payday. Tommy’s estranged...
- 3/24/2024
- by Bryan Wolford
- JoBlo.com
Recently, Keeping Up With The Kardashians alums, Caitlyn Jenner and Lamar Odom, both took steps toward a joint career move. Although the two aren’t strangers to reality TV, they are stepping into a partnership that is surprising but right up their alley.
Caitlyn Jenner And Lamar Odom Team Up
While Caitlyn Jenner and Lamar Odom both have a knack for reality TV, with their experience in not only Keeping Up With The Kardashians that they starred in together but individually they both have claims to reality fame. Notably, Lamar was also on Khloe & Lamar and Caitlyn had her own show, I Am Caitlyn as well. both have strong ties to reality TV, now the athletes are spinning their talents into a combo deal. Since Caitlyn is a former Olympian and Lamar is a former basketball player, it isn’t too big of a stretch to see the two pulling together a project.
Caitlyn Jenner And Lamar Odom Team Up
While Caitlyn Jenner and Lamar Odom both have a knack for reality TV, with their experience in not only Keeping Up With The Kardashians that they starred in together but individually they both have claims to reality fame. Notably, Lamar was also on Khloe & Lamar and Caitlyn had her own show, I Am Caitlyn as well. both have strong ties to reality TV, now the athletes are spinning their talents into a combo deal. Since Caitlyn is a former Olympian and Lamar is a former basketball player, it isn’t too big of a stretch to see the two pulling together a project.
- 3/18/2024
- by Bonnie Kaiser-Gambill
- TV Shows Ace
Caitlyn Jenner and Lamar Odom are teaming up for a new podcast.
On Monday (March 18), it was announced that the 74-year-old former Olympian and the 44-year-old former pro basketball player will be launching a new sports-themed podcast titled Keeping Up With Sports with sports podcast veteran Zach Hirsch.
Keep reading to find out more…The new podcast, which will officially debut in the next few weeks, will “include interviews with personalities from both the entertainment and sports worlds and examine personal stories of champions as they balance the spotlight with competition,” according to E! News.
“I know the dialogues we have on Keeping up with Sports will emphasize athletes’ unique stories, and events in their lives that matter to the sports and entertainment community,” Caitlyn added in a statement.
The first episode of Keeping Up With Sports will feature boxer Sugar Ray Leonard while other guests expected to appear on the podcast include Amber Rose,...
On Monday (March 18), it was announced that the 74-year-old former Olympian and the 44-year-old former pro basketball player will be launching a new sports-themed podcast titled Keeping Up With Sports with sports podcast veteran Zach Hirsch.
Keep reading to find out more…The new podcast, which will officially debut in the next few weeks, will “include interviews with personalities from both the entertainment and sports worlds and examine personal stories of champions as they balance the spotlight with competition,” according to E! News.
“I know the dialogues we have on Keeping up with Sports will emphasize athletes’ unique stories, and events in their lives that matter to the sports and entertainment community,” Caitlyn added in a statement.
The first episode of Keeping Up With Sports will feature boxer Sugar Ray Leonard while other guests expected to appear on the podcast include Amber Rose,...
- 3/18/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Longtime boxing commentator Larry Merchant was rushed to a hospital in Los Angeles last night and is in the critical care unit, according to a report.
The 92-year-old broadcaster, best known for his long stint with HBO, was taken to a Los Angeles hospital around 6 p.m./Pt Thursday, according to TMZ, which sites sources with direct knowledge of the situation.
Merchant was a staple of HBO’s boxing coverage from 1978 until his retirement in 2012. He provided commentary for such HBO programs as HBO World Championship Boxing, HBO Boxing After Dark and various HBO pay-per-view boxing telecasts. He offered expert analysis opposite his longtime partner at the mic, Jim Lampley, who provided the blow-by-blow.
After HBO discontinued its regular boxing coverage in 2018, ESPN boxing analyst Dan Rafael, who considered Merchant among the all-time great boxing broadcasters, quoted Merchant as saying about HBO’s boxing coverage, “Once upon a time we were a promising kid.
The 92-year-old broadcaster, best known for his long stint with HBO, was taken to a Los Angeles hospital around 6 p.m./Pt Thursday, according to TMZ, which sites sources with direct knowledge of the situation.
Merchant was a staple of HBO’s boxing coverage from 1978 until his retirement in 2012. He provided commentary for such HBO programs as HBO World Championship Boxing, HBO Boxing After Dark and various HBO pay-per-view boxing telecasts. He offered expert analysis opposite his longtime partner at the mic, Jim Lampley, who provided the blow-by-blow.
After HBO discontinued its regular boxing coverage in 2018, ESPN boxing analyst Dan Rafael, who considered Merchant among the all-time great boxing broadcasters, quoted Merchant as saying about HBO’s boxing coverage, “Once upon a time we were a promising kid.
- 12/22/2023
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Adapted from a short story and an old Twilight Zone episode, Real Steel starred Hugh Jackman as an ex-boxer who becomes a trainer after human boxers were replaced by robots. The film became a surprise hit in 2011, and there are still rumblings about a potential sequel — either as a new movie or as a streaming series — to this day. To give the film a greater sense of realism, Jackman trained with a real-life boxing champion, Sugar Ray Leonard, to work on his own moves in the ring. At the time of the film’s release, Jackman talked to us about what a thrill it was to work so closely with one of his athletic heroes. (Click on the media bar below to hear Hugh Jackman) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Hugh_Jacjman_Reel_Steel_Suguar_Ray_Leonard_.mp3 Real Steel is available on DVD, Blu-Ray, and most digital platforms.
- 11/9/2023
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Exclusive: After announcing new docs on NFL Hall of Famer Mel Blount and MLB icon Tommy John in Whatever It Takes and The Bionic Man, respectively, Winter State Entertainment has unveiled The Hitman: A Tommy Hearns Story as its latest sports documentary.
The boxing pic directed by Winter State principals Hamid and Camille Torabpour, which wrapped production prior to the strikes, spotlights Tommy ‘The Hitman’ Hearns, the legendary Detroit fighter who, between 1977 and 2006, won titles in five different weight divisions.
Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in the summer of 2012, Hearns is known for displaying one of the most devastating punches in the history of the sport and for not being afraid to mix it up, sometimes to his own detriment. The film from the Torabpours will look in depth at both his illustrious boxing career and his broader life journey, including his initial decision to enter the...
The boxing pic directed by Winter State principals Hamid and Camille Torabpour, which wrapped production prior to the strikes, spotlights Tommy ‘The Hitman’ Hearns, the legendary Detroit fighter who, between 1977 and 2006, won titles in five different weight divisions.
Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in the summer of 2012, Hearns is known for displaying one of the most devastating punches in the history of the sport and for not being afraid to mix it up, sometimes to his own detriment. The film from the Torabpours will look in depth at both his illustrious boxing career and his broader life journey, including his initial decision to enter the...
- 8/15/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Actor Russell Crowe has been known for his short tempter in the past. But his boxing film Cinderella Man had a surprising and positive effect on the actor.
Russell Crowe credited ‘Cinderella Man’ for curbing his temper Russell Crowe | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Crowe’s temper had a habit of landing him in hot water. The Gladiator star was involved in more than a few controversies in the past after losing his cool. Some of these scandals came from what could’ve been minor inconveniences, and even earned the actor a felony charge. In an interview with Australia’s Sunday Night (via E News), Crowe explained what the source of his hot temper might have been.
“I’m extremely sensitive, and that’s probably where some of my negative stuff comes from,” Crowe said. “I’m a little bit intuitive, so I know from a handshake whether somebody means me good or ill.
Russell Crowe credited ‘Cinderella Man’ for curbing his temper Russell Crowe | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Crowe’s temper had a habit of landing him in hot water. The Gladiator star was involved in more than a few controversies in the past after losing his cool. Some of these scandals came from what could’ve been minor inconveniences, and even earned the actor a felony charge. In an interview with Australia’s Sunday Night (via E News), Crowe explained what the source of his hot temper might have been.
“I’m extremely sensitive, and that’s probably where some of my negative stuff comes from,” Crowe said. “I’m a little bit intuitive, so I know from a handshake whether somebody means me good or ill.
- 8/9/2023
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford will finally enter the ring together this weekend, marking one of the most anticipated events of boxing’s modern era.
The undefeated fighters will be looking to unify Spence’s Ibf, Wba, and...
- 7/28/2023
- by Oscar Hartzog
- Rollingstone.com
American former professional boxer.
Charities & foundations supported
Sugar Ray Leonard has supported the following charities:
Animal Rescue FoundationBoys & Girls Clubs of AmericaChildren's Miracle Network HospitalsDream FoundationHillsidesJB DondoloLos Angeles Police Memorial FoundationMake-a-Wish FoundationMultiple Myeloma Research FoundationSugar Ray Leonard FoundationThe HollyRod FoundationUNICEF Read more about Sugar Ray Leonard's charity work and events. Related articles The Magnitude of Fortitude - When Parkinson’s Patients Feel Their Lives Are Crumbling, The HollyRod Foundation Provides StabilitySugar Ray Leonard To Host Charity Fight NightLTTS Exclusive: Hollywood Knights Slam-Dunk For CharityMayor Villaraigosa To Host Fundraising GalaAnnual Celebrity Charity Doodle Auction Set To Launch
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Charities & foundations supported
Sugar Ray Leonard has supported the following charities:
Animal Rescue FoundationBoys & Girls Clubs of AmericaChildren's Miracle Network HospitalsDream FoundationHillsidesJB DondoloLos Angeles Police Memorial FoundationMake-a-Wish FoundationMultiple Myeloma Research FoundationSugar Ray Leonard FoundationThe HollyRod FoundationUNICEF Read more about Sugar Ray Leonard's charity work and events. Related articles The Magnitude of Fortitude - When Parkinson’s Patients Feel Their Lives Are Crumbling, The HollyRod Foundation Provides StabilitySugar Ray Leonard To Host Charity Fight NightLTTS Exclusive: Hollywood Knights Slam-Dunk For CharityMayor Villaraigosa To Host Fundraising GalaAnnual Celebrity Charity Doodle Auction Set To Launch
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- 7/14/2023
- Look to the Stars
Juneteenth, which falls on June 19, commemorates the fall of slavery in the United States.
It celebrates the anniversary of the order made by Major General Gordon Granger on June 1965 that proclaimed freedom for slaves in Texas. The order was actually made two years after Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation.
In a tweet Monday, former President Obama explained it as the “delayed but welcome news of freedom reaching the enslaved Black folks in Galveston, Texas.” In 2021, President Biden made Juneteenth a federal holiday.
Many networks are marking the occasion with Juneteenth TV specials or movie marathons showcasing Black talent and/or excellence. See our viewing guide below:
ABC
ABC is commemorating Juneteenth and Black Music Month with “Hip Hop at 50,” a “Soul of a Nation” presentation airing at 10 p.m. Et. It’ll stream Tuesday on Hulu. It’ll be hosted by Angie Martinez and feature Master P, Mc Lyte,...
It celebrates the anniversary of the order made by Major General Gordon Granger on June 1965 that proclaimed freedom for slaves in Texas. The order was actually made two years after Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation.
In a tweet Monday, former President Obama explained it as the “delayed but welcome news of freedom reaching the enslaved Black folks in Galveston, Texas.” In 2021, President Biden made Juneteenth a federal holiday.
Many networks are marking the occasion with Juneteenth TV specials or movie marathons showcasing Black talent and/or excellence. See our viewing guide below:
ABC
ABC is commemorating Juneteenth and Black Music Month with “Hip Hop at 50,” a “Soul of a Nation” presentation airing at 10 p.m. Et. It’ll stream Tuesday on Hulu. It’ll be hosted by Angie Martinez and feature Master P, Mc Lyte,...
- 6/19/2023
- by Lawrence Yee
- The Wrap
For the 12th year, B. Riley Securities presented the Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation “Big Fighters, Big Cause” Charity Boxing Night on Wednesday, May 24 at The Beverly Hilton.
Anthony Anderson, Sugar Ray Leonard, and Cedric the Entertainer attend the Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation Big Fighters, Big Cause Charity Boxing Night
Credit/Copyright: Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for the Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation
Actor Chris Spencer hosted the exclusive star-studded event which featured first-class entertainment, a National Anthem performance by emerging pop/R&b singer Gabby Samone, four action-packed live fights presented by Golden Boy Promotions, and a live and silent auction display featuring iconic memorabilia and one-of-a-kind items and experiences.
The evening also honored Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated actor Anthony Anderson with the 2023 Golden Glove Award, recognizing his commitment to raising awareness for diabetes. Anderson is an advocate for diabetes awareness and a spokesperson for the “Get Real About Diabetes” campaign.
Anthony Anderson, Sugar Ray Leonard, and Cedric the Entertainer attend the Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation Big Fighters, Big Cause Charity Boxing Night
Credit/Copyright: Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for the Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation
Actor Chris Spencer hosted the exclusive star-studded event which featured first-class entertainment, a National Anthem performance by emerging pop/R&b singer Gabby Samone, four action-packed live fights presented by Golden Boy Promotions, and a live and silent auction display featuring iconic memorabilia and one-of-a-kind items and experiences.
The evening also honored Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated actor Anthony Anderson with the 2023 Golden Glove Award, recognizing his commitment to raising awareness for diabetes. Anderson is an advocate for diabetes awareness and a spokesperson for the “Get Real About Diabetes” campaign.
- 5/31/2023
- Look to the Stars
Donnie Yen is the premier martial arts showman on Earth. He is the heir to Jackie Chan, who was Bruce Lee's successor, and, like those legends, his fighting style is a fluid amalgam of hand-to-hand combat techniques. Watching Yen ply his craft is like listening to a vintage De La Soul track. His fight scenes are an exhilarating, expertly choreographed blur of disciplines. Yen samples from Tai Chi, karate, Taekwondo, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, aikido, wrestling, judo and so much more. And when you spot a reference to a patented punch, kick, or feint from another film or a notable fighter, you get every bit as giddy as the first time you heard the Beastie Boys blend John Williams' "Jaws" theme with Bernard Herrmann's legendary "Psycho" cue in the song, "Egg Man," on their "Paul's Boutique" album.
At the age of 59, Yen shows no signs of slowing down, nor has...
At the age of 59, Yen shows no signs of slowing down, nor has...
- 4/18/2023
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (Habitat LA) raised $925,000 to help fuel the organization’s efforts to build and preserve affordable housing during the 2023 Los Angeles Builders Ball Presented by City National Bank, the organization’s largest annual fundraiser, on Wednesday, March 8 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel.
Aptly themed “Rise Up,” the annual ‘party-with-a-purpose’ featured red carpet arrivals, a spirited live auction and exciting live entertainment by Award-winning singer, songwriter and actress, Andra Day.
As the evening celebrated the work of individuals and companies who are helping to transform the landscape of Los Angeles, Global Habitat Humanitarians Drew and Jonathan Scott (Property Brothers) — recipients of the Dream Builder Award — expressed gratitude and appreciation for their role in helping Habitat empower families and build strength and stability in our communities through homeownership.
“You know we have the best job in the world,” said Drew. “There’s nothing better than that...
Aptly themed “Rise Up,” the annual ‘party-with-a-purpose’ featured red carpet arrivals, a spirited live auction and exciting live entertainment by Award-winning singer, songwriter and actress, Andra Day.
As the evening celebrated the work of individuals and companies who are helping to transform the landscape of Los Angeles, Global Habitat Humanitarians Drew and Jonathan Scott (Property Brothers) — recipients of the Dream Builder Award — expressed gratitude and appreciation for their role in helping Habitat empower families and build strength and stability in our communities through homeownership.
“You know we have the best job in the world,” said Drew. “There’s nothing better than that...
- 3/21/2023
- Look to the Stars
Exclusive: Artists First has signed actor Brandon Micheal Hall for management.
Hall is perhaps best known for his breakout role opposite Alia Shawkat in the acclaimed TBS/HBO Max series Search Party, created by Sarah-Violet Bliss, Charlies Rogers and Michael Showalter, which ran for five seasons.
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During the course of that dark comedy’s run, he also led the Humanitas Prize-winning CBS drama God Friended Me from EP Greg Berlanti, as well as ABC’s half-hour comedy The Mayor exec produced by Jeremy Bronson, Daveed Diggs and Jamie Tarses.
Hall is a graduate of Juilliard, the British American Drama Academy, and the South Carolina Governor School of the Arts and Humanities,...
Hall is perhaps best known for his breakout role opposite Alia Shawkat in the acclaimed TBS/HBO Max series Search Party, created by Sarah-Violet Bliss, Charlies Rogers and Michael Showalter, which ran for five seasons.
Related Story ‘Perry Mason’ And ‘Halo’ Director Jessica Lowrey Signs With Range Media Partners Related Story Sugar Ray Leonard Signs With Artists First Related Story Behind The Scenes Of Zach Cregger's Extraordinary 'Weapons' Auction & Its Aftermath: The Dish
During the course of that dark comedy’s run, he also led the Humanitas Prize-winning CBS drama God Friended Me from EP Greg Berlanti, as well as ABC’s half-hour comedy The Mayor exec produced by Jeremy Bronson, Daveed Diggs and Jamie Tarses.
Hall is a graduate of Juilliard, the British American Drama Academy, and the South Carolina Governor School of the Arts and Humanities,...
- 2/15/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Wondrium is bringing a host of new names to its programming lineup including Grammy-winning musician Rhiannon Giddens, Michelin-starred chef Curtis Stone, NPR host Ari Shapiro and TV producer/host Selema Masekela.
The newest additions joins the streaming provider of nonfiction learning content lineup that also includes Bill Gates, Jonathan Adler, Sugar Ray Leonard, Diana Nyad, Kerry David and Lisa Damour.
Giddens will lead the series “The Banjo: Music, History and Heritage,” with all 10 parts dropping on March 24. The show will depict different evolutions of the instrument, with the banjo expressing changes in American identity and, of course, Giddens playing her own music.
Stone will teach food lessons in the multipart series “Elevate Your Everyday Cooking with Curtis Stone,” which will premiere in April. The chef will help viewers celebrate life through food, whether it be an everyday dinner or a centerpiece creation.
“The Power of Storytelling” (working title), Shapiro’s 12-part instructional series,...
The newest additions joins the streaming provider of nonfiction learning content lineup that also includes Bill Gates, Jonathan Adler, Sugar Ray Leonard, Diana Nyad, Kerry David and Lisa Damour.
Giddens will lead the series “The Banjo: Music, History and Heritage,” with all 10 parts dropping on March 24. The show will depict different evolutions of the instrument, with the banjo expressing changes in American identity and, of course, Giddens playing her own music.
Stone will teach food lessons in the multipart series “Elevate Your Everyday Cooking with Curtis Stone,” which will premiere in April. The chef will help viewers celebrate life through food, whether it be an everyday dinner or a centerpiece creation.
“The Power of Storytelling” (working title), Shapiro’s 12-part instructional series,...
- 2/6/2023
- by Julia MacCary
- Variety Film + TV
On The Evening of Sept. 28, 1979, Caesars Palace in Las Vegas felt like the center of the universe. Sugar Ray Leonard was fighting Andy Price for the North American Boxing Federation welterweight title. In the crowd, sports legends like Joe Dimaggio and Joe Louis mingled with entertainers like Smokey Robinson and Cary Grant. Diana Ross sat ringside, next to Motown founder Berry Gordy. And in Price’s corner, amid the television cameras and cigar smoke, sat Price’s manager, Marvin Gaye, feeling like his whole life was on the line.
Gaye often spoke in boxing metaphors,...
Gaye often spoke in boxing metaphors,...
- 2/4/2023
- by Matthew Allan
- Rollingstone.com
Exclusive: Artists First on Friday announced its signing of boxing Hall of Famer, Sugar Ray Leonard.
Leonard enjoyed an elite, 20-year career in the ring before being inducted into the International Boxing Hall Of Fame in 1997, winning three National Golden Gloves titles, two Amateur Athletic Union championships and the 1975 Pan-American Games crown. He first got into boxing at age 14 and turned professional after winning a gold medal at the 1976 Olympic games, in a last-ditch effort to help his family with medical bills incurred from his father’s hospitalization with meningitis.
Leonard won his first professional fight at age 20, then going on to defeat some of the greatest boxers of the modern era, from Wilfred Benetiz to Roberto Duran, Thomas Hearns and Marvelous Marvin Hagler, from whom Leonard won the world middleweight title. His boxing career also saw him win world titles in the welterweight, junior middleweight, super middleweight, and light heavyweight division,...
Leonard enjoyed an elite, 20-year career in the ring before being inducted into the International Boxing Hall Of Fame in 1997, winning three National Golden Gloves titles, two Amateur Athletic Union championships and the 1975 Pan-American Games crown. He first got into boxing at age 14 and turned professional after winning a gold medal at the 1976 Olympic games, in a last-ditch effort to help his family with medical bills incurred from his father’s hospitalization with meningitis.
Leonard won his first professional fight at age 20, then going on to defeat some of the greatest boxers of the modern era, from Wilfred Benetiz to Roberto Duran, Thomas Hearns and Marvelous Marvin Hagler, from whom Leonard won the world middleweight title. His boxing career also saw him win world titles in the welterweight, junior middleweight, super middleweight, and light heavyweight division,...
- 2/3/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
"Rocky" has endured as one of the most uplifting sports films of all time thanks in large part to its heartfelt portrayal of two social misfits falling haltingly in love as one of them trains for an unlikely, yet plausible shot at the heavyweight boxing title. Sylvester Stallone and Talia Shire give lovely, lived-in performances that are painful to watch at times because Rocky has no idea how awkwardly his gregariousness lands, while Adrian seems terrified that anyone would find her worthy of affection.
For most of its runtime, "Rocky" is a human drama about losers. It soars to life during its Bill Conti-scored training montage that explodes the film into its exhilarating third act. Interestingly, the final match isn't all that long. From the opening bell to the end of the fifteenth round, it occupies a scant eight-and-a-half minutes of screen time. But it feels like trench warfare...
For most of its runtime, "Rocky" is a human drama about losers. It soars to life during its Bill Conti-scored training montage that explodes the film into its exhilarating third act. Interestingly, the final match isn't all that long. From the opening bell to the end of the fifteenth round, it occupies a scant eight-and-a-half minutes of screen time. But it feels like trench warfare...
- 1/13/2023
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Stephen Colbert has a new game that many TV networks might like to play.
With pickleball all the rage and the demand for sports programming growing fiercer by the day, CBS has teamed up with Colbert and Funny or Die to produce a celebrity tournament airing Nov. 17. The two-hour event might seem like a goof — and remind viewers old enough of “Battle of the Network Stars” in the ’70s — but it carries serious ramifications for an industry increasingly reliant on sports in all its forms.
In “Pickled,” Colbert joins with sportscasters Bill Raftery and Cari Champion to comment on pickleball antics featuring everyone from Sugar Ray Leonard to Will Ferrell and Emma Watson. According to Colbert, who began playing the racket sport in January, the rivalries in the taped tournament are intense: “You don’t get to be fully employed in Hollywood unless you are competitive, and these people are...
With pickleball all the rage and the demand for sports programming growing fiercer by the day, CBS has teamed up with Colbert and Funny or Die to produce a celebrity tournament airing Nov. 17. The two-hour event might seem like a goof — and remind viewers old enough of “Battle of the Network Stars” in the ’70s — but it carries serious ramifications for an industry increasingly reliant on sports in all its forms.
In “Pickled,” Colbert joins with sportscasters Bill Raftery and Cari Champion to comment on pickleball antics featuring everyone from Sugar Ray Leonard to Will Ferrell and Emma Watson. According to Colbert, who began playing the racket sport in January, the rivalries in the taped tournament are intense: “You don’t get to be fully employed in Hollywood unless you are competitive, and these people are...
- 11/9/2022
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
CBS has announced the official eight celebrity teams for Pickled, its upcoming tournament of pickleball. The teams include Daniel Dae Kim & Luis Guzman, Sugar Ray Leonard & Emma Watson, Jimmie Allen & Max Greenfield, Dierks Bentley & Phil Keoghan & June Diane Raphael, Jamie Camil & Aisha Tyler, Murray Barlett & Kelly Rowland, and Tig Notaro alongside an unannounced partner. Named for the aforementioned teams include Volley Ranchers, Party ‘Til You Cuke, When Harry Net Rally, and the Paddle Snakes. Pickleball is a sport played with paddles on a small tennis court — and it will be played by these celeb teams to benefit Comic Relief US. CBS All-star announcers, including Cari Champion, John Michael Higgins, and Bill Raftery, add color and commentary to the matches. After the national anthem, performed by Kenny Loggins and Stephen Colbert, the eight celebrity teams take to the court to battle for the honor of being named the Pickled champions and...
- 11/7/2022
- TV Insider
Crown Royal continued their multi-year NFL partnership, which includes the “Kick off with Crown Royal” campaign by dedicating 25,000 from the Crown Royal Generosity Fund to the Southern Smoke Foundation, an organization created to take care of food and beverages workers who need it most.
Bo Jackson and DeMarcus Ware hosted a cookoff challenge
The donation is a part of the award-winning whisky’s 1 million commitment to hospitality workers, active duty military members, and veterans throughout the NFL season.
As the first-ever whisky sponsor of the NFL, Crown Royal continued their pledge to honor those who help fans celebrate gameday by partnering with NFL Legends, Bo Jackson and DeMarcus Ware, in a cook off at the Southern Smoke Festival. The Legends collaborated with local Houston restaurateurs to create two unique Crown Royal infused BBQ sauces and went head-to-head in a BBQ sauce competition. Consumers 21+ voted for their favorite sauce, raising further funds for the Foundation.
Bo Jackson and DeMarcus Ware hosted a cookoff challenge
The donation is a part of the award-winning whisky’s 1 million commitment to hospitality workers, active duty military members, and veterans throughout the NFL season.
As the first-ever whisky sponsor of the NFL, Crown Royal continued their pledge to honor those who help fans celebrate gameday by partnering with NFL Legends, Bo Jackson and DeMarcus Ware, in a cook off at the Southern Smoke Festival. The Legends collaborated with local Houston restaurateurs to create two unique Crown Royal infused BBQ sauces and went head-to-head in a BBQ sauce competition. Consumers 21+ voted for their favorite sauce, raising further funds for the Foundation.
- 10/24/2022
- Look to the Stars
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Pickleball is getting the documentary treatment.
Producer Ashley Underwood (Borat Subsequent Moviefilm) and writer-producer Craig Coyne (Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix) are teaming with Peter Berg’s Film 45 to serve up a nonfiction exploration of one of the fastest growing sports that will be co-directed by Seth Porges and Mary Pilon.
Per intel about the project, the as yet untitled documentary will use access to pickleball’s top leagues, events, players and celebrity fans to “examine the professionalization and commodification” of the sport, one that exploded in popularity amid the pandemic and continues its rise.
Case in point: Just yesterday, NFL legend Tom Brady and tennis champ Kim Clijsters confirmed that they are part of an ownership group for a Major League Pickleball expansion team while CBS revealed final details of Pickled, the two-hour CBS sports comedy special hosted by Stephen Colbert.
Pickleball is getting the documentary treatment.
Producer Ashley Underwood (Borat Subsequent Moviefilm) and writer-producer Craig Coyne (Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix) are teaming with Peter Berg’s Film 45 to serve up a nonfiction exploration of one of the fastest growing sports that will be co-directed by Seth Porges and Mary Pilon.
Per intel about the project, the as yet untitled documentary will use access to pickleball’s top leagues, events, players and celebrity fans to “examine the professionalization and commodification” of the sport, one that exploded in popularity amid the pandemic and continues its rise.
Case in point: Just yesterday, NFL legend Tom Brady and tennis champ Kim Clijsters confirmed that they are part of an ownership group for a Major League Pickleball expansion team while CBS revealed final details of Pickled, the two-hour CBS sports comedy special hosted by Stephen Colbert.
- 10/13/2022
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Emma Watson, Will Ferrell, Daniel Dae Kim and a group of other celebrities are set to battle it out on CBS’ Pickleball Tourney on Nov. 17.
The two-hour comedy special, called “Pickled,” will feature a pickleball tournament hosted by “The Late Show’s” Stephen Colbert. Colbert will join singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins in performing the national anthem. The tournament will consist of 16 celebrities who will compete in the oh so competitive sport to win the coveted Colbert Cup.
Along with Watson, Dae Kim and Ferrell, other participating actors include Jimmie Allen, Murray Bartlett, Dierks Bentley, Jaime Camil, Max Greenfield, Luis Guzman, Phil Keoghan, Sugar Ray Leonard, Tig Notaro, June Diane Raphael, Kelly Rowland, Paul Scheer and Aisha Tyler.
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All proceeds will benefit the non-profit Comic Relief US, an organization focused on aiding homelessness and improving safety of those living in poverty.
The two-hour comedy special, called “Pickled,” will feature a pickleball tournament hosted by “The Late Show’s” Stephen Colbert. Colbert will join singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins in performing the national anthem. The tournament will consist of 16 celebrities who will compete in the oh so competitive sport to win the coveted Colbert Cup.
Along with Watson, Dae Kim and Ferrell, other participating actors include Jimmie Allen, Murray Bartlett, Dierks Bentley, Jaime Camil, Max Greenfield, Luis Guzman, Phil Keoghan, Sugar Ray Leonard, Tig Notaro, June Diane Raphael, Kelly Rowland, Paul Scheer and Aisha Tyler.
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All proceeds will benefit the non-profit Comic Relief US, an organization focused on aiding homelessness and improving safety of those living in poverty.
- 10/12/2022
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
Stephen Colbert hosts CBS’s ‘Pickled’
Will Ferrell, Luis Guzman, Aisha Tyler, and Emma Watson are among the celebrities who’ll be showing off their pickleball skills on CBS’s two-hour special Pickled. The comedy special is for a good cause, with funds raised during the event going toward Comic Relief US’s safety programs that address the “life-altering impact of homelessness, rootlessness and lack of safety often experienced by children and families living in poverty.”
Filling out the celebrity roster of participants are Jimmie Allen, Murray Bartlett, Dierks Bentley, Jaime Camil, Max Greenfield, Phil Keoghan, Daniel Dae Kim, Sugar Ray Leonard, Tig Notaro, June Diane Raphael, Kelly Rowland, and Paul Scheer. Emmy Award-winner Stephen Colbert is hosting the special and his production company Spartina produces along with Funny Or Die and CBS Studios.
Colbert will also be joining Kenny Loggins to perform the National Anthem.
“If you love pickleball...
Will Ferrell, Luis Guzman, Aisha Tyler, and Emma Watson are among the celebrities who’ll be showing off their pickleball skills on CBS’s two-hour special Pickled. The comedy special is for a good cause, with funds raised during the event going toward Comic Relief US’s safety programs that address the “life-altering impact of homelessness, rootlessness and lack of safety often experienced by children and families living in poverty.”
Filling out the celebrity roster of participants are Jimmie Allen, Murray Bartlett, Dierks Bentley, Jaime Camil, Max Greenfield, Phil Keoghan, Daniel Dae Kim, Sugar Ray Leonard, Tig Notaro, June Diane Raphael, Kelly Rowland, and Paul Scheer. Emmy Award-winner Stephen Colbert is hosting the special and his production company Spartina produces along with Funny Or Die and CBS Studios.
Colbert will also be joining Kenny Loggins to perform the National Anthem.
“If you love pickleball...
- 10/12/2022
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Celebrities have come together to battle it out to benefit the non-profit Comic Relief US, and CBS has now announced when you’ll get to watch (and laugh at) all the action of the pickleball tournament produced by Stephen Colbert’s Spartina, Funny Or Die, and CBS Studios. The two-hour sports comedy special Pickled, hosted by Colbert, will premiere on Thursday, November 17 at 9/8c. The 16 celebrities who will be teaming up to play for the Colbert Cup are Jimmie Allen, Murray Bartlett, Dierks Bentley, Jaime Camil, Will Ferrell, Max Greenfield, Luis Guzman, Phil Keoghan, Daniel Dae Kim, Sugar Ray Leonard, Tig Notaro, June Diane Raphael, Kelly Rowland, Paul Scheer, Aisha Tyler, and Emma Watson. “If you love pickleball and you love celebrities, and you love helping people, you’re going to love watching these celebrities help people by playing pickleball,” said Colbert in a statement. “Funny Or Die is so proud to produce Pickled.
- 10/12/2022
- TV Insider
CBS has revealed the roster of players for Pickled, a two-hour celebrity pickleball tournament hosted and produced in part by Stephen Colbert.
Airing Thursday, Nov. 17, from 9 to 11 pm Et (and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+), the “hilarious and cutthroat” pickleball competition will field teams playing each other to benefit the non-profit Comic Relief US… and ultimately win “The Colbert Cup.”
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Airing Thursday, Nov. 17, from 9 to 11 pm Et (and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+), the “hilarious and cutthroat” pickleball competition will field teams playing each other to benefit the non-profit Comic Relief US… and ultimately win “The Colbert Cup.”
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- 10/12/2022
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Each weeknight, Stephen Colbert takes the stage at CBS “Late Show” to find the lighter side of the latest headlines. In November, he’ll be doing something similar with sports.
The comedian will host a two-hour pickleball tournament, “Pickled,” that will feature 16 celebrities competing for a coveted “Colbert Cup” and benefit the non-profit Comic Relief U.S. “If you love pickleball and you love celebrities and you love helping people, you’re going to love watching these celebrities help people by playing pickleball,” said Colbert in a prepared statement. “Pickled” will debut on Thursday, Nov. 17 at 9 p.m. Et on CBS.
Celebrities taking part in “Pickled” include Jimmie Allen, Murray Bartlett, Dierks Bentley, Jaime Camil, Will Ferrell, Max Greenfield, Luis Guzman, Phil Keoghan, Daniel Dae Kim, Sugar Ray Leonard, Tig Notaro, June Diane Raphael, Kelly Rowland, Paul Scheer, Aisha Tyler and Emma Watson. Cari Champion, John Michael Higgins and Bill Raftery...
The comedian will host a two-hour pickleball tournament, “Pickled,” that will feature 16 celebrities competing for a coveted “Colbert Cup” and benefit the non-profit Comic Relief U.S. “If you love pickleball and you love celebrities and you love helping people, you’re going to love watching these celebrities help people by playing pickleball,” said Colbert in a prepared statement. “Pickled” will debut on Thursday, Nov. 17 at 9 p.m. Et on CBS.
Celebrities taking part in “Pickled” include Jimmie Allen, Murray Bartlett, Dierks Bentley, Jaime Camil, Will Ferrell, Max Greenfield, Luis Guzman, Phil Keoghan, Daniel Dae Kim, Sugar Ray Leonard, Tig Notaro, June Diane Raphael, Kelly Rowland, Paul Scheer, Aisha Tyler and Emma Watson. Cari Champion, John Michael Higgins and Bill Raftery...
- 10/12/2022
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
Usher established the Usher's New Look Foundation to empower young people from underserved neighborhoods around the world to create change in their communities.
Challenging himself creatively and testing musical boundaries are characteristics that have defined Usher’s career since he was first discovered twenty years ago on Star Search. Usher has been ranked by the Recording Industry Assn. of America as one of the best-selling artists in American music history, having sold over 46 million albums worldwide. He has won numerous awards including 8 Grammy Awards and was named the #1 Hot 100 artist of the 2000s decade. Usher has attained nine Hot 100 #1 hits (all as a lead artist) and 18 Hot 100 top-10 singles.
Realizing that with success comes responsibility. Usher has also proven to be a major philanthropic force. In 1999, Usher created New Look, a charitable organization that develops global youth leaders by way of access, awareness and empowerment. In recognition of his accomplishments,...
Challenging himself creatively and testing musical boundaries are characteristics that have defined Usher’s career since he was first discovered twenty years ago on Star Search. Usher has been ranked by the Recording Industry Assn. of America as one of the best-selling artists in American music history, having sold over 46 million albums worldwide. He has won numerous awards including 8 Grammy Awards and was named the #1 Hot 100 artist of the 2000s decade. Usher has attained nine Hot 100 #1 hits (all as a lead artist) and 18 Hot 100 top-10 singles.
Realizing that with success comes responsibility. Usher has also proven to be a major philanthropic force. In 1999, Usher created New Look, a charitable organization that develops global youth leaders by way of access, awareness and empowerment. In recognition of his accomplishments,...
- 8/5/2022
- Look to the Stars
With “Dancing with the Stars” set to come back for a 31st season this fall on Disney+, there’s a long list of celebrities who deserve to compete on the dance floor. Below is a list of male stars I think the show should consider inviting to the ballroom to vie for the next Mirror Ball Trophy. Do you agree with my picks? Vote in our poll at the bottom of this post to let us know which you’d most like to see on “DWTS.” And feel free to let us know in the comments what other stars you would like to see when the show comes back in September.
SEEEverything to know about ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Season 31, from its new network to its new producer David Alvarez
Having trained with the American Ballet Theatre, he won a Tony Award at just 15-years-old as one of the three...
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Having trained with the American Ballet Theatre, he won a Tony Award at just 15-years-old as one of the three...
- 6/30/2022
- by Jeffrey Kare
- Gold Derby
For the eleventh year, B. Riley Securities presented the Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation “Big Fighters, Big Cause” Charity Boxing Night on Wednesday, May 25 at The Beverly Hilton.
Nick Jonas and Sugar Ray Leonard attend Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation's 11th Annual 'Big Fighters, Big Cause' Charity Boxing Night
Credit/Copyright: Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation
Actor Chris Spencer hosted the exclusive star-studded event which featured first-class entertainment, a National Anthem performance by Empire Nashville recording artist Sophia Scott, four action-packed live fights presented by Golden Boy, and a live and silent auction display featuring iconic memorabilia and one-of-a-kind items and experiences.
The evening also honored Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum selling global superstar, actor, producer and philanthropist Nick Jonas with the 2022 Golden Glove Award. The award acknowledged Jonas’ commitment to helping raise awareness for diabetes. In addition to his many accomplishments, Jonas also co-founded Beyond Type 1, a global nonprofit...
Nick Jonas and Sugar Ray Leonard attend Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation's 11th Annual 'Big Fighters, Big Cause' Charity Boxing Night
Credit/Copyright: Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation
Actor Chris Spencer hosted the exclusive star-studded event which featured first-class entertainment, a National Anthem performance by Empire Nashville recording artist Sophia Scott, four action-packed live fights presented by Golden Boy, and a live and silent auction display featuring iconic memorabilia and one-of-a-kind items and experiences.
The evening also honored Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum selling global superstar, actor, producer and philanthropist Nick Jonas with the 2022 Golden Glove Award. The award acknowledged Jonas’ commitment to helping raise awareness for diabetes. In addition to his many accomplishments, Jonas also co-founded Beyond Type 1, a global nonprofit...
- 6/1/2022
- Look to the Stars
It's always a good time to look for the helpers. For the second year in a row, NBC News is highlighting stories of individuals who have made an impact on their communities and industries in a special titled Inspiring America. Hosted by Lester Holt, Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb, the televised event will recognize Rita Moreno, Nathan Chen, Mikaela Shiffrin and other honorees who earned a spot on The 2022 Inspiration List. Before the show kicks off May 7 on NBC, E! News is highlighting a few more philanthropists who are making a difference in their local communities and around the world. One standout is boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard, whose...
- 5/7/2022
- E! Online
‘Wondrium Insights’ Launches This Summer with Sugar Ray Leonard, Diana Nyad, Mary Lambert and Others
Instructional streamer Wondrium has ordered three seasons of “Wondrium Insights,” a new speaker series featuring guests including world champion boxer and Olympic gold medalist Sugar Ray Leonard, swimming legend and host Diana Nyad and singer/songwriter Mary Lambert.
The series will be distributed globally on Wondrium later this year. According to the service, “Each speaker will present their personal stories and challenges giving viewers an intimate opportunity to learn and discover tools that can help with perseverance, resilience, and success.”
Besides Leonard, Nyad and Lambert, the speakers also include former NBA player Jay Williams, social entrepreneur Shiza Shahid, astronaut/athlete/author Leland Melvin, former NFL linebacker Ryan Shazier, New York Jets defensive tackle Solomon Thomas, Stem education innovator Knatokie Ford, mentor/entrepreneur Ivy McGregor, rock climber Kevin Jorgeson, science and technology journalist David Kushner, Flickr co-founder/venture capitalist Caterina Fake, AI artist/musician/storyteller Taryn Southern and clinical psychologist Dr.
The series will be distributed globally on Wondrium later this year. According to the service, “Each speaker will present their personal stories and challenges giving viewers an intimate opportunity to learn and discover tools that can help with perseverance, resilience, and success.”
Besides Leonard, Nyad and Lambert, the speakers also include former NBA player Jay Williams, social entrepreneur Shiza Shahid, astronaut/athlete/author Leland Melvin, former NFL linebacker Ryan Shazier, New York Jets defensive tackle Solomon Thomas, Stem education innovator Knatokie Ford, mentor/entrepreneur Ivy McGregor, rock climber Kevin Jorgeson, science and technology journalist David Kushner, Flickr co-founder/venture capitalist Caterina Fake, AI artist/musician/storyteller Taryn Southern and clinical psychologist Dr.
- 4/4/2022
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Cedric the Entertainer hosted the 21st Annual Emmys Golf Classic last week that raised over $400,000 for the Television Academy Foundation.
Cedric The Entertainer arrives at the 21st Annual Emmys Golf Classic
Credit/Copyright: Mark Von Holden/Invision for The Television Academy/AP Images
Proceeds from the event benefit the nonprofit Foundation’s renowned Internship and College Television Awards programs that provide career development opportunities for students nationwide.
Television stars, sports luminaries, entertainment industry executives, Television Academy leadership and corporate partners competed in the golf tournament at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on Monday, Oct. 25.
Cedric The Entertainer, star of The Neighborhood and this year’s host of the 73 rd Primetime Emmy Awards on CBS, hosted the event for the fourth year that included stars from television, film and sports: Yancey Arias( Bosch), Jonathan Banks ( Better Call Saul), Dain Blanton, Patrika Darbo ( The Young and the Restless), Greg Fitzsimmons...
Cedric The Entertainer arrives at the 21st Annual Emmys Golf Classic
Credit/Copyright: Mark Von Holden/Invision for The Television Academy/AP Images
Proceeds from the event benefit the nonprofit Foundation’s renowned Internship and College Television Awards programs that provide career development opportunities for students nationwide.
Television stars, sports luminaries, entertainment industry executives, Television Academy leadership and corporate partners competed in the golf tournament at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on Monday, Oct. 25.
Cedric The Entertainer, star of The Neighborhood and this year’s host of the 73 rd Primetime Emmy Awards on CBS, hosted the event for the fourth year that included stars from television, film and sports: Yancey Arias( Bosch), Jonathan Banks ( Better Call Saul), Dain Blanton, Patrika Darbo ( The Young and the Restless), Greg Fitzsimmons...
- 11/11/2021
- Look to the Stars
Seller to debut exclusive footage at virtual market this week.
Protagonist Pictures is launching international sales at virtual MIPTV this week (April 12-16) on premium boxing docu-series The Kings from the producers of Senna and Maradona.
Producers James Gay-Rees, Paul Martin (Maradona) and Fiona Neilson (Supersonic and Coldplay: A Head Full Of Dreams) teamed up on the story of the fierce rivalry between ’The Four Kings’ – boxing legends Sugar Ray Leonard, Roberto ‘Hands Of Stone’ Duran, Thomas ‘Hit Man’ Hearns, and the late ‘Marvelous’ Marvin Hagler.
Protagonist will show exclusive footage to buyers. The series chronicles how the men collectively...
Protagonist Pictures is launching international sales at virtual MIPTV this week (April 12-16) on premium boxing docu-series The Kings from the producers of Senna and Maradona.
Producers James Gay-Rees, Paul Martin (Maradona) and Fiona Neilson (Supersonic and Coldplay: A Head Full Of Dreams) teamed up on the story of the fierce rivalry between ’The Four Kings’ – boxing legends Sugar Ray Leonard, Roberto ‘Hands Of Stone’ Duran, Thomas ‘Hit Man’ Hearns, and the late ‘Marvelous’ Marvin Hagler.
Protagonist will show exclusive footage to buyers. The series chronicles how the men collectively...
- 4/13/2021
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Four high-impact boxers — Sugar Ray Leonard, Roberto “Manos de Piedra” Durán, Marvelous Marvin Hagler and Thomas “The Hitman” Hearns — will re-enter the limelight in Showtime docuseries The Kings.
The first of the show’s four episodes will premiere on Sunday, June 6, at 8Pm Et/Pt on linear and streaming, the ViacomCBS premium network announced.
Nicknamed the Four Kings during their remarkable, overlapping careers, the quartet contested nine championship fights among them from 1980 to 1989. Their distinct styles and vivid personalities helped spark a renaissance in the sport of boxing, which had endured a downturn after Muhammad Ali’s storybook run concluded.
The backdrop of the series is the 1980s, a go-go decade marked by pronounced socioeconomic and political upheaval in the U.S. as President Ronald Reagan left his mark.
Hagler died last month at age 66.
“These four men defined an era in boxing,” said Stephen Espinoza, president of Showtime Sports,...
The first of the show’s four episodes will premiere on Sunday, June 6, at 8Pm Et/Pt on linear and streaming, the ViacomCBS premium network announced.
Nicknamed the Four Kings during their remarkable, overlapping careers, the quartet contested nine championship fights among them from 1980 to 1989. Their distinct styles and vivid personalities helped spark a renaissance in the sport of boxing, which had endured a downturn after Muhammad Ali’s storybook run concluded.
The backdrop of the series is the 1980s, a go-go decade marked by pronounced socioeconomic and political upheaval in the U.S. as President Ronald Reagan left his mark.
Hagler died last month at age 66.
“These four men defined an era in boxing,” said Stephen Espinoza, president of Showtime Sports,...
- 4/12/2021
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
“Marvelous” Marvin Hagler, a former middleweight boxing champion and icon of the sport, died Saturday. He was 66 years old.
A cause of death was not immediately clear when his wife, Kay G. Hagler, posted a confirmation on Facebook.
“I am sorry to make a very sad announcement. Today unfortunately my beloved husband Marvelous Marvin passed away unexpectedly at his home here in New Hampshire. Our family requests that you respect our privacy during this difficult time. With love,” she wrote in a post on his verified fan page, signing her name.
Marvin Hagler was the undisputed middleweight champion of the world for seven years beginning in 1980. He lost his title only when Sugar Ray Leonard came out of retirement in 1987.
Online, tributes to the athlete poured in as sports accounts posted videos of some of his most iconic fights.
Boxing promoters and sports agents Kalle & Nisse Sauerland tweeted a heartfelt tribute that read,...
A cause of death was not immediately clear when his wife, Kay G. Hagler, posted a confirmation on Facebook.
“I am sorry to make a very sad announcement. Today unfortunately my beloved husband Marvelous Marvin passed away unexpectedly at his home here in New Hampshire. Our family requests that you respect our privacy during this difficult time. With love,” she wrote in a post on his verified fan page, signing her name.
Marvin Hagler was the undisputed middleweight champion of the world for seven years beginning in 1980. He lost his title only when Sugar Ray Leonard came out of retirement in 1987.
Online, tributes to the athlete poured in as sports accounts posted videos of some of his most iconic fights.
Boxing promoters and sports agents Kalle & Nisse Sauerland tweeted a heartfelt tribute that read,...
- 3/14/2021
- by Lindsey Ellefson
- The Wrap
Marvelous Marvin Hagler stopped Thomas Hearns in a fight that lasted less than eight minutes yet was so epic that it still lives in boxing lore. Two years later he was so disgusted after losing a decision to Sugar Ray Leonard — stolen, he claimed, by the judges — that he never fought again.
One of the great middleweights in boxing history, Hagler died Saturday at the age of 66. His wife, Kay, announced his death on the Facebook page for Hagler’s fans.
“I am sorry to make a very sad announcement,” she wrote. “Today unfortunately ...
One of the great middleweights in boxing history, Hagler died Saturday at the age of 66. His wife, Kay, announced his death on the Facebook page for Hagler’s fans.
“I am sorry to make a very sad announcement,” she wrote. “Today unfortunately ...
- 3/13/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Marvelous Marvin Hagler stopped Thomas Hearns in a fight that lasted less than eight minutes yet was so epic that it still lives in boxing lore. Two years later he was so disgusted after losing a decision to Sugar Ray Leonard — stolen, he claimed, by the judges — that he never fought again.
One of the great middleweights in boxing history, Hagler died Saturday at the age of 66. His wife, Kay, announced his death on the Facebook page for Hagler’s fans.
“I am sorry to make a very sad announcement,” she wrote. “Today unfortunately ...
One of the great middleweights in boxing history, Hagler died Saturday at the age of 66. His wife, Kay, announced his death on the Facebook page for Hagler’s fans.
“I am sorry to make a very sad announcement,” she wrote. “Today unfortunately ...
- 3/13/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Nordine Zouareg is a former two-time Mr. Universe champion, an internationally acclaimed high-performance coach, fitness and wellness expert, author of the books Mind Over Body and InnerFitness. He began his career in 1986 as a professional bodybuilder. In 1999 he settled in Tucson, Arizona, where he helped the famous resort spa Miraval get to #1 in the world. There he worked with top celebrities such as Barbra Streisand, Charlie Sheen, Jim Carey, Sugar Ray Leonard, John Kerry, and many others. 1. Nordine was held at gunpoint. Nordine recounts this horrifying story as a
Five Things You Didn’t Know About Nordine Zouareg...
Five Things You Didn’t Know About Nordine Zouareg...
- 3/4/2021
- by Wendy Shepherd
- TVovermind.com
After flirting with fight fans in a series of teases and workout videos, former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson is set to make his highly anticipated return to the ring. Tyson, 54, will face former four-division world champion and onetime best pound-for-pound fighter on the planet, Roy Jones Jr.
I. Am. Back. #legendsonlyleague. September 12th vs @RealRoyJonesJr on #Triller and PPV #frontlinebattle @TysonLeague pic.twitter.com/eksSfdjDzK
— Mike Tyson (@MikeTyson) July 23, 2020
The exhibition will take place on September 12, 2020 at 9:00 p.m. Et on pay-per-view as well as on multi-media platform Triller, which Relativity Media founder Ryan Kavanaugh helped fund. Triller has also obtained exclusive streaming rights to the soon-to-be-released, ten-part docuseries featuring behind-the-scenes, pre-fight footage. Two episodes will be released each week leading up to the match.
A three-hour live event, the Tyson vs. Jones bout is set for eight rounds and will be part of a multiple fight card.
I. Am. Back. #legendsonlyleague. September 12th vs @RealRoyJonesJr on #Triller and PPV #frontlinebattle @TysonLeague pic.twitter.com/eksSfdjDzK
— Mike Tyson (@MikeTyson) July 23, 2020
The exhibition will take place on September 12, 2020 at 9:00 p.m. Et on pay-per-view as well as on multi-media platform Triller, which Relativity Media founder Ryan Kavanaugh helped fund. Triller has also obtained exclusive streaming rights to the soon-to-be-released, ten-part docuseries featuring behind-the-scenes, pre-fight footage. Two episodes will be released each week leading up to the match.
A three-hour live event, the Tyson vs. Jones bout is set for eight rounds and will be part of a multiple fight card.
- 7/23/2020
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
The Jdrf Los Angeles held its first ever virtual star-studded Jdrf “Reimagined” Imagine Gala: One Hour, One Cause on Saturday evening, June 27, 2020, raising over $836,000 to support Jdrf's life-saving research to cure, treat, and prevent type 1 diabetes (T1D).
Bebe Rexha closed the evening out with her dazzling performance
In respect for the current Covid-19 pandemic, the Imagine Gala broke from the traditional venue and was held in a “re-imagined” virtual format as an exciting celebration of inspiration, hope and outstanding fundraising honoring the legacy of Alfred E. Mann, developer of the popular MiniMed insulin pump. Since its inception 50 years ago, Jdrf has funded virtually every major breakthrough in diabetes research.
This special “One Hour/One Cause” evening featured intimate musical performances by Bebe Rexha, Ozomatli, JoJo, and RaeLynn and was hosted by Frank Buckley, co-anchor of Ktla’s Emmy Award-winning Morning News and a T1D dad. Approximately 200 viewers tuned...
Bebe Rexha closed the evening out with her dazzling performance
In respect for the current Covid-19 pandemic, the Imagine Gala broke from the traditional venue and was held in a “re-imagined” virtual format as an exciting celebration of inspiration, hope and outstanding fundraising honoring the legacy of Alfred E. Mann, developer of the popular MiniMed insulin pump. Since its inception 50 years ago, Jdrf has funded virtually every major breakthrough in diabetes research.
This special “One Hour/One Cause” evening featured intimate musical performances by Bebe Rexha, Ozomatli, JoJo, and RaeLynn and was hosted by Frank Buckley, co-anchor of Ktla’s Emmy Award-winning Morning News and a T1D dad. Approximately 200 viewers tuned...
- 7/7/2020
- Look to the Stars
Save the Children has teamed up with some of the world’s greatest athletes and sports legends to give kids inspiring ways to stay active while they are home from school and unable to play the sports they love with the launch of #Savewithsports.
Found on Instagram at @SavewithSports, this newly launched online destination features kid-friendly drills, pointers and fitness tips from a star-studded lineup. Among the talented array of #Savewithsports participants to date are: “World of Dance” judge Derek Hough, Gold Medal Olympian Shawn Johnson East along with her husband Andrew East, Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Steve Young, National Women’s Soccer League goaltender Aubrey Bledsoe, six-time boxing world champion Sugar Ray Leonard, Paralympic medalist Amy Purdy and Texas Rangers’ infielder Matt Duffy.
Hough kicked off #Savewithsports with a two-minute dance workout video posted on Monday. In his video the Emmy Award winner and best-selling author says,...
Found on Instagram at @SavewithSports, this newly launched online destination features kid-friendly drills, pointers and fitness tips from a star-studded lineup. Among the talented array of #Savewithsports participants to date are: “World of Dance” judge Derek Hough, Gold Medal Olympian Shawn Johnson East along with her husband Andrew East, Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Steve Young, National Women’s Soccer League goaltender Aubrey Bledsoe, six-time boxing world champion Sugar Ray Leonard, Paralympic medalist Amy Purdy and Texas Rangers’ infielder Matt Duffy.
Hough kicked off #Savewithsports with a two-minute dance workout video posted on Monday. In his video the Emmy Award winner and best-selling author says,...
- 5/29/2020
- Look to the Stars
What's it like to cook for Al Pacino? Guy Fieri stopped by Pop of the Morning Tuesday to chat about his new Tournament of Champions premiering on Food Network March 4, but the co-hosts couldn't help but ask the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives host about his recent hang-out with Pacino, Sylvester Stallone and some other big-time Hollywood stars. "I'm still tripping. Godfather is one of my all-time favorite movies of all time," Fieri told Scott Tweedie, Lilliana Vazquez and Victor Cruz. "Stallone is one of the neatest people you'll ever meet and is iconic. And [Arnold] Schwarzenegger was there and Sugar Ray Leonard was there and Michael Strahan was there. This was all at Sly's...
- 2/25/2020
- E! Online
Oscar Winner A.R. Rahman this past week teamed with a variety of musicians and artists for the first of several recording sessions planned around the world in the next month for an amazing new song called “Hands Around the World” in the spirit of the global hit “We Are the World.”
The song lyrics were written by Stephen Schwartz and the “Hands Around the World” music team. The piece began recording this past week at composer Nathan Barr’s Bandrika Studios in Los Angeles. The song is to be the anthem for the www.hands.world project – a yearlong campaign to inspire 1 Billion+ people hold hands in a virtual selfie chain around the world for climate change. All funds raised will go to critical climate change projects to make real impact.
Featured vocalists and participants in the first session included Cody Simpson, Natasha Bedingfield, Major, Mary Mary and Tay Da Prince.
The song lyrics were written by Stephen Schwartz and the “Hands Around the World” music team. The piece began recording this past week at composer Nathan Barr’s Bandrika Studios in Los Angeles. The song is to be the anthem for the www.hands.world project – a yearlong campaign to inspire 1 Billion+ people hold hands in a virtual selfie chain around the world for climate change. All funds raised will go to critical climate change projects to make real impact.
Featured vocalists and participants in the first session included Cody Simpson, Natasha Bedingfield, Major, Mary Mary and Tay Da Prince.
- 2/19/2020
- Look to the Stars
The 5th Annual Los Angeles Police Memorial Foundation Heroes for Heroes Celebrity Poker Tournament & Casino Party will take place on Sunday November 17, 2019 at Avalon Hollywood.
Stars from TV, Film, Music and Sports will play poker with a purpose to support the families of Lapd officers who were injured or have fallen in the line of duty.
The Heroes for Heroes event will include the distinguished annual celebrity poker tournament, red carpet arrivals, hand crafted cocktails by Tito’s Handmade Vodka, food, music, photobooth, raffles, live and silent auctions with unique and priceless entertainment and sports memorabilia.
This year’s event is expected to be grander than ever thanks to the continued support of PokerStars. The winner of the 2019 Heroes for Heroes poker tournament will head to the PokerStars Players Championship (Pspc) in Barcelona in August 2020. The Pspc debuted earlier this year, smashing records for the largest 25K event in poker history,...
Stars from TV, Film, Music and Sports will play poker with a purpose to support the families of Lapd officers who were injured or have fallen in the line of duty.
The Heroes for Heroes event will include the distinguished annual celebrity poker tournament, red carpet arrivals, hand crafted cocktails by Tito’s Handmade Vodka, food, music, photobooth, raffles, live and silent auctions with unique and priceless entertainment and sports memorabilia.
This year’s event is expected to be grander than ever thanks to the continued support of PokerStars. The winner of the 2019 Heroes for Heroes poker tournament will head to the PokerStars Players Championship (Pspc) in Barcelona in August 2020. The Pspc debuted earlier this year, smashing records for the largest 25K event in poker history,...
- 11/12/2019
- Look to the Stars
There’s nothing angelic about Jon Hamm’s opinion of the Boston Bruins.
The St. Louis Blues superfan, who currently plays Angel Gabriel in Amazon Prime’s adaptation of “Good Omens,” wishes hellfire and brimstone on their Stanley Cup Finals rivals.
Fortunately, that wasn’t needed on Monday night, when the Blues evened up the series with a 4-2 victory over the Bruins in Game 4 at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri.
Also Read: NHL Adds Seattle Expansion Franchise for 2021-22 Season
Hamm was spotted losing his mind and raising his arms in celebration when Blues center Ryan O’Reilly scored the winning goal as the clock ticked down in the third period. Earlier, O’Reilly had opened the statement game with a bang by firing the puck into the net within the first 43 seconds.
Jon Hamm approves. #stlblues #WeAllBleedBlue pic.twitter.com/GXoO5xkvnz
– St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues...
The St. Louis Blues superfan, who currently plays Angel Gabriel in Amazon Prime’s adaptation of “Good Omens,” wishes hellfire and brimstone on their Stanley Cup Finals rivals.
Fortunately, that wasn’t needed on Monday night, when the Blues evened up the series with a 4-2 victory over the Bruins in Game 4 at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri.
Also Read: NHL Adds Seattle Expansion Franchise for 2021-22 Season
Hamm was spotted losing his mind and raising his arms in celebration when Blues center Ryan O’Reilly scored the winning goal as the clock ticked down in the third period. Earlier, O’Reilly had opened the statement game with a bang by firing the puck into the net within the first 43 seconds.
Jon Hamm approves. #stlblues #WeAllBleedBlue pic.twitter.com/GXoO5xkvnz
– St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues...
- 6/4/2019
- by Debbie Emery
- The Wrap
Weezer’s Scott Shriner, Fall Out Boy’s Pete Wentz and songwriter-producer Butch Walker open up about their youthful struggles with anxiety in a new video for the Child Mind Institute’s 2019 #MyYoungerSelf social media campaign.
In a clip featuring the full band, Shriner reflected on his childhood self as “super sick, different and weird” — a kid who “hated himself and [was] scared of everything, hid under the bed when it was time to go to school.” But he emphasized the importance of finding a passion and pursuing it: “[Try to] find something...
In a clip featuring the full band, Shriner reflected on his childhood self as “super sick, different and weird” — a kid who “hated himself and [was] scared of everything, hid under the bed when it was time to go to school.” But he emphasized the importance of finding a passion and pursuing it: “[Try to] find something...
- 5/23/2019
- by Ryan Reed
- Rollingstone.com
The premiere of HBO’s upcoming documentary about the life of Muhammad Ali more closely resembled a boxing hall of fame induction than your typical Hollywood event, with some of the best fighters of all time coming together to pay tribute to their idol.
Boxing legends Oscar De La Hoya, Sugar Ray Leonard, “Sugar” Shane Mosley, fight announcers Michael and Bruce Buffer and the legend’s own daughter Laila Ali were just some who celebrated Ali’s legacy at the premiere for the 2-part HBO documentary “What’s My Name?” in Downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday night. Ali hadn’t seen the finished film, but was looking forward to hearing her father tell his own story.
“I think it’s amazing that people continue to do movies about him,” Ali told Variety. “There’s still more story to be told. He’s such an impactful individual. They’ll never be another,...
Boxing legends Oscar De La Hoya, Sugar Ray Leonard, “Sugar” Shane Mosley, fight announcers Michael and Bruce Buffer and the legend’s own daughter Laila Ali were just some who celebrated Ali’s legacy at the premiere for the 2-part HBO documentary “What’s My Name?” in Downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday night. Ali hadn’t seen the finished film, but was looking forward to hearing her father tell his own story.
“I think it’s amazing that people continue to do movies about him,” Ali told Variety. “There’s still more story to be told. He’s such an impactful individual. They’ll never be another,...
- 5/12/2019
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
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