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Sports may not be for everyone, but comedy sure is! When it comes to television‘s greatest comedies, we often think of family sitcoms or workplace comedies; rarely do sports-themed shows come to mind at first. But then, when we really think about it, we realize that some of our favorites are among the best of the best. This list is meant to celebrate those titles.
Though there are many other shows that could have easily slipped in, these shows are the champions of the world. From coaches that bring inspiration beyond their team to athletes whose egos know no bounds, many of these sports shows use the game as the canvas for exceptional characters. No matter the game or the subject, they have brought us hearty chuckles and moments of inspiration that have stayed with us for a long time.
Perhaps you’re arriving at this entry unaware of this show, but Shoresy is one of the most underappreciated comedies in recent memory. Created and starring Jared Keeso, Shoresy is a spin-off of Letterkenny, the 12-season comedy about the adventures of the residents of the fictional rural Ontario community. One such resident is the titular character. The series follows Shoresy (Keeso), the foul-mouthed hockey trash-talker on a quest to save the struggling team, the Sudbury Blueberry Bulldogs, a lowly Senior AAA hockey team. With a mission to “never lose again,” Shoresy completely revamps the locker room culture and recruits a colorful cast of gritty players to turn their losing streak around. Five seasons in, the series progresses past his initial playing days, transitioning into a mentor role, tackling sports talk commentary, and dealing with the changing, increasingly physical nature of hockey.
Jam-packed with non-stop crude humor, rapid-fire insults, and raunchy locker room banter, Shoresy is the modern take on the classic hockey film, Slap Shot. Beyond the vulgarity is a show with genuine heart, deep loyalty, and emotional depth. The series highlights a diverse, tight-knit group of athletes bonded by fierce love for the sport and pride for the community. Shoresy transitions a one-note joke character from the original series and turns him into a deeply passionate and hilarious character who just so happens to be surprisingly wholesome. Keeso makes Shoresy a character you want to champion. It’s certainly a “dudes rock” comedy, but it’s not one that alienates viewers. If you like underdog stories, adversity on the ice, and training monologues, Shoresy has you covered. Don’t fret that it may be too grotesque for you; Shoresy has more heart and charm than you’d imagine. With a fast-paced format of short episodes, you’ll end up binging the series quite quickly.
HBO was dominated by a certain fantasy series during the early 2010s, but during that era, there was a sports comedy you certainly saw commercials for: Eastbound & Down. Created by Ben Best, Jody Hill, and Danny McBride, the series follows Kenny Powers (McBride), an arrogant, washed-up former Major League Baseball star. After his career collapses due to his toxic personality, he returns to his North Carolina hometown of Shelby County as a middle school teacher, perpetually chasing a delusional comeback through chaotic misadventures in Mexico and local television. Eastbound & Down brilliantly subverts the sports comedy genre as chaotic humor anchors the series through a deeply dark character study of an egoist refusing his own obsolescence. It balances offensive, over-the-top comedy with moments of pathos about failure, aging, and redemption.
McBride shines brightly as he introduced the world to one of the most iconic characters of his career. Kenny Powers is a powerhouse. He has zero self-awareness and endless toxic bravado, and yet we don’t dismiss him because his journey to rock bottom and fight to leave it is relatable. Keny believes he belongs on top, turning his constant self-sabotage into a hilarious spectacle. Kenny is the ultimate embodiment of the desperation for the American Dream. In turn, the series is a wonderful satire that makes his failures repulsive and magnetic. Kenny is only as good as the individuals he surrounds himself with. Steve Little as Stevie, Kenny’s pathetic, fiercely loyal sidekick, and John Hawkes as Dustin, Kenny’s brother who is forced to serve as his grounded foil, build a world that lasts for four seasons. Each season reinvents the show by placing Kenny in a new environment with fresh targets for his chaos. Eastbound & Down treats professional sports and fame not with reverence, but as a gritty, greasy machine.
Between playing a hero like Aquaman and long before becoming the ultimate warrior as Jack Reacher, Alan Ritchson made a name for himself as a complete buffoon as Thad Castle on Blue Mountain State. He was the heart of the completely hilarious and totally unhinged comedy created by Eric Falconer and Chris Romano. The raunchy sitcom follows a fictional Midwestern university and its powerhouse college football team, the Mountain Goats. Alex Moran (Darin Brooks) is a talented backup quarterback who prefers the low-stress life of a second-string player so he can focus on partying. Thad Castle (Ritchson) is an overtly intense captain and linebacker who is known for extreme hazing rituals and undergoing completely uncouth antics. Coach Marty Daniels (Ed Marinaro), the former NFL player and head coach, is grossly obsessed with winning, doing whatever it takes to lead his team to victory. And then there is Sammy Cacciatore (Romano), Alex’s best friend, who is not altogether there, becoming the team’s eccentric mascot. Modeled after classic 1980s and 90s college party movies like Animal House and American Pie, Blue Mountain State focuses on crude humor, absurd situations, and fraternity culture with the actual sport sprinkled in as the backdrop.
Blue Mountain State may not have been your college experience, but it leans completely into unhinged, high-energy college humor. It mixes outrageous party culture, raucous locker room hilarity, and memorable, cartoonish characters that elevated it to its legendary status. Other football shows of the time focused on growing as individuals and winning as a team; Blue Mountain State couldn’t care less about that. There was never any preaching or moral lessons. Everything was for a laugh. These student athletes just wanted to have fun. And fun they had. The writers pushed boundaries with absurd, no-holds-barred jokes that fully committed to the bit. It’s why Ritchson became an instantly memeable character who could have lived long beyond the show’s three-season run. To be fair, Ritchson does not get the praise for his comedic prowess, as Thad Castle is one of the greatest and most ridiculous characters of the 21st century. Blue Mountain State is pure, unadulterated fun. It’s completely self-aware and highly entertaining. Earning a cult following and a feature film following its ending, Blue Mountain State‘s infectious energy made it a brilliant single-camera sitcom whose mission is to make you escape reality and laugh.
Aaron Sorkin may be best known for The West Wing, but just before the legendary show’s arrival, he delivered one of his greatest and most underappreciated shows: Sports Night. Running for two seasons on ABC, the critically acclaimed comedy follows the behind-the-scenes chaotic environment, personal relationships, and professional ethics of the staff producing a fictional, live nightly cable sports news program. Casey McCall (Peter Krause) and Dan Rydell (Josh Charles) are charismatic, fast-talking co-anchors and best friends on and off the screen. Dana Whitaker (Felicity Huffman) is the high-strung executive producer who keeps the show running under intense pressure. Friends since college, Casey and Dana must keep their romantic tension at bay as managing editor Isaac Jaffe (Robert Guillaume) hovers over his staff as a benevolent but uncompromising father figure. Following an ensemble of producers, associate producers, and writers who navigate office romances, corporate interference, and personal crises, Sports Night showcased Sorkin’s signature style of snappy, highly intellectual, walk-and-talk dialogue that defined his future works.
Sports Night was very much the precursor to The Newsroom. Part of the reason why Sports Night was abandoned was so Sorkin could focus on The West Wing. Nonetheless, the 45 episodes that did exist were sublime. The scripts were both witty and deeply rhythmic, making other television shows look slow-paced in comparison. Sports Night focused on themes of human ethics, friendship, and professional dedication rather than constant sports trivia. It was there to center the story. Sports Night was an example of brilliant ensemble work. In addition to Krause, Charles, Huffman, and Guillaume, the cast featured Joshua Malina, Sabrina Lloyd, Brenda Strong, William H. Macy, and more. We all had a fascination with ESPN’s SportsCenter; Sports Night gave us a chance to see what that experience was truly like.
We may not have the opportunity to play the game or even work in the front office, so we get to play pretend through fantasy football. And that was the premise of the beloved FX series The League. Created by Jeff and Jackie Schaffer, The League follows a tight-knit group of old friends in Chicago who care deeply about one anotherāso deeply that they use every opportunity to sabotage, insult, and make each other’s lives miserable over their obsession with winning their fantasy football league. Pete (Mark Duplass) is the laid-back, perennial league champion who coasts on natural talent. Kevin (Stephen Rannazzisi) is the league commissioner trying to balance his family life and his wife’s secret influence over his team. Jenny (Katie Aselton) is Kevin’s sharp-witted wife, who is often the best football mind in the house. Ruxin (Nick Kroll) is a paranoid defense attorney convinced everyone is conspiring against him. Andre (Paul Scheer) is a successful plastic surgeon who serves as the group’s constant punching bag and target of ridicule. And Taco (Jon Lajoie) is Kevin’s stoner younger brother, a part-time musician who barely understands football. The show borrows the loose, half-improvised, boundary-pushing style of Curb Your Enthusiasm to focus on adult humor, relentless trash-talk, and how the cutthroat desire to win bragging rights spills over into marriages, jobs, and daily life.
The League uses fantasy football as a brilliant vehicle for sharp, semi-improvised comedy about male ego, deep-seated rivalries, and brutal friendly abuse. The best part about the series is you don’t have to love football to appreciate The League. The core appeal is the comedic chaos. Non-fans can easily enjoy the rapid-fire insults, recurring bit gags, and the sheer desperation of adults treating a minor local trophy, The Shiva, and a last-place punishment, The Sacko, like life-or-death matters. The League was an NFL fan’s favorite thanks to the revolving door of stars that popped through, including Terry Bradshaw, Jay Cutler, Deon Sanders, Marshawn Lynch, and many more. And that’s on top of some of Hollywood’s funniest people. The League was the type of show that delivered memorable moments and quotable lines, all thanks to the stellar dynamic of the ensemble. With such strong improvisers, the structured outline allowed the likes of Kroll, Scheer, and Duplass to do what they do best. The cast worked as an ensemble, supporting each other rather than fighting for individual punchlines, making the delivery feel authentic and unscripted. The League is a series of its time that just so happens to be timeless. Reboot when?
Often you see Hank Azaria as a supporting player in comedies, but in Brockmire, he was the star. In the underrated hidden gem, Azaria plays Jim Brockmire, a famous Major League Baseball announcer who suffers a very public, profanity-laden on-air meltdown after catching his wife cheating. A decade later, he tries to restart his career by calling minor league games for the Morristown Frackers in a struggling Rust Belt town in rundown Pennsylvania. He works alongside Jules James (Amanda Peet), the hard-drinking team owner, and Charles (Tyrel Jackson Williams), an eager young intern. A star vehicle for a profoundly versatile performer, Brockmire sees Azaria’s stellar, fast-talking comedic prowess paired with a surprisingly deep look at personal redemption. Brockmire balances vulgar, sharp-tongued humor with genuine emotional heart, creating a heartfelt arc that works even if you do not care about baseball.
Across four seasons, Brockmire refuses to stay in a single lane. It evolves from a genuine redemption story as it makes way to tackle addiction, modern cultural absurdities, and even jumps forward into a satirical, dystopian future for baseball. Azaria infuses a classic announcer into his titular character. Having a rhythm and cadence with a classic vocal boom, Brockmire sounds like he could have come straight from any real MLB broadcaster booth. Azaria and Peet have wonderful chemistry. Together, they add a lovely layer of wit and wounded humanity to the truly rich narrative. Theyāre magnetic. Underneath the booze, ego, and rants, Brockmire treats its titular character with heartbreaking truth and actual emotional growth. Brockmire is poignant and messy, offering laugh-out-loud, profane sports commentary with deep emotional vulnerability. Brockmire is a must-watch.
Perhaps thanks to the Ted Lasso boom, many streamers have tried their hand at sports comedies. While we have loved and admired shows and films like The Dink, The Hawk, and Running Point, the best new sports comedy is Stick. Created by Jason Keller for Apple TV, Stick stars Owen Wilson as Pryce Cahill, a washed-up former professional golfer whose career was ruined by an on-course meltdown decades prior. Struggling through a divorce and working in a golf shop, Pryce stakes his remaining hopes on mentoring Santi Wheeler (Peter Dager), a troubled 17-year-old golf prodigy. Pryce takes Santi under his wing to help shape the teen’s raw talent into professional potential, as they both deal with past trauma, broken family relationships, and the psychological hurdles of the game. Stick is a show that focuses on supportive, low-key community bonds and getting a second chance at life through the allure of the generation gap. Stick opts for understated, soulful humor and gentle pacing over loud, laugh-out-loud gags.
Like its Apple TV sports companion, Stick masters the comforting, low-stakes found family formula. You do not need to care about or understand golf to enjoy the character dynamics. The sport serves merely as a metaphor for dealing with past mistakes. Golf is treated as an internal battle of the mind, mirroring personal baggage and past mistakes. Wilson utilizes his strengths, bringing a signature laconic, wounded, and unexpectedly wise energy to a character looking for a second chance. The story may be about Pryce and Santi, but his chemistry with Marc Maron as a cynical former caddy Mitts and Mariana TreviƱo as Elena Wheeler, Santi’s fiercely protective mother, serve as the heartbeat of the piece. Oh, and if you’re a Timothy Olyphant superfan like myself, he’s a ham as Clark Ross, Pryce’s former playing partner and rival. Olyphant and Judy Greer, as Pryce’s ex-wife Amber-Linn, have been bumped up to main cast for Season 2.
Timing is everything, and unfortunately for GLOW, the timing couldn’t be worse as it was canceled just as it was about to blow up again. Nevertheless, the Liz Flahive and Carly Mensch-created comedy remains one of the greatest Netflix entries. Inspired by the real-life 1980s women’s professional wrestling promotion, the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling, the series, set in Los Angeles, follows a group of outcast women who learn to wrestle and build a campy, spandex-clad TV show under washed-up B-movie director Sam Sylvia (Marc Maron). They are led by Ruth Wilder (Alison Brie), a struggling actress in 1985 who sees the wrestling show as her big chance at fame, and Debbie Eagan (Betty Gilpin), a retired soap star and Ruth’s former best friend who joins the cast after a personal betrayal creates intense real-life friction between them. The show pokes fun at and analyzes the over-the-top, stereotypical personas the women adopt for the ring. GLOW celebrated female artists and performers as they navigated sexism and searched for meaningful professional outlets in the entertainment industry.
GLOW was not only just a breath of fresh air, it was a brilliant female-led ensemble series with strong characters and daring scripts. It balanced sharp comedy with deep, emotional drama and tackled social issues without feeling preachy. The show thrives through its diverse cast of misfits, as each woman is allowed to grow beyond their initial 1980s stereotype. The standouts from the bunch included Britney Young, Gayle Rankin, Kate Nash, and Jackie Tohn. GLOW‘s brisk pacing and snappy, rhythmic narrative made every moment feel earned and exciting. GLOW is a seamless mix of genuine heart and neon-soaked ’80s fun. GLOW treats professional wrestling with genuine respect, using the mechanics of the squared circle as a brilliant mirror for personal conflict, teamwork, and breaking social stereotypes. GLOW remains one of the most important shows of the last decade. āāāāāāā
The late ’80s and early ’90s were known for some legendary sitcomsāCheers, Seinfeld, The Golden Girls, Designing Women, Wingsābut one of the very best that doesn’t always get lumped into that group is Coach. For nine seasons, the Barry Kemp series told the story of Hayden Fox (Craig T. Nelson), the obsessive head coach of the fictional Minnesota State University Screaming Eagles football team. Alongside his quirky, loyal, but dim-witted assistant coaches, Luther Van Dam (Jerry Van Dyke) and Dauber Dybinski (Bill Fagerbakke), Hayden balances his intense career with his personal life and romance. Most of the show centers around the pressure to win, locker room antics, and campus athletics at Minnesota State, but the heart of the series is the comedy surrounding the friction between Hayden’s total obsession with football and his relationship with Christine Armstrong (Shelley Fabares), Hayden’s smart, successful news anchor girlfriend and later wife, and his daughter Kelly (Clare Carey). Coach is the epitome of a classic sitcom, blending old-school comedy with genuine heart and soul.
Coach is comforting and harmlessly funny, where nothing terrible ever happens, and you just want the characters to succeed. Hayden brings light-hearted banter as Luther and Dauber provide lovable slapstick stupidity. And yes, that is the guy who voices Patrick Star. Coach succeeded because they balanced authentic collegiate and professional sports culture with genuine character heart, avoiding pure slapstick to focus on the human side of athletics. Throughout its run, the comedy was rooted in teal-world football culture as many NFL stars popped up, including Troy Aikman, Mike Ditka, Eddie George, Frank Gifford, Joe Thiesmann, and Johnny Unitas. Coach was meant to have a sequel reboot in 2015, but sadly it was canceled. Nevertheless, Coach remains an integral product of the decade. Whenever you hear the theme song, which just so happens to be the real-life Iowa State Fight Song, you’ll be transported back to Coach. āāāāāāā
There truly is no other show that sparks more joy and brings ultimate comfort than Ted Lasso. Developed by Jason Sudeikis, Bill Lawrence, Brendan Hunt, and Joe Kelly and based on a character Sudeikis portrayed in a series of promotional media for NBC Sports’ coverage of England’s soccer Premier League, the series follows Ted Lasso (Sudeikis), an optimistic American college football coach hired to manage a British soccer team, AFC Richmond. The club’s new owner, Rebecca Welton (Hannah Waddingham), originally hopes his total lack of experience will ruin the team out of spite, but Ted’s kind nature and relentless hope win everyone over. The series follows AFC Richmond’s journey through wins, losses, and major life changes. Over the seasons, the show explores mental health, personal struggles, broken relationships, and healing within the team and coaching staff in a heartfelt, vulnerable manner. Ted Lasso pairs a warm, fish-out-of-water sports comedy with deep emotional intelligence, using Ted’s relentlessly optimistic, biscuit-baking coach to subvert cynical tropes for morals and empathy.
Ted Lasso has given us all a reason to believe again. The titular coach is always offering a bevy of life lessons like “be a goldfish” and “be curious, not judgmental” in order to inspire players and audience alike. In turn, Ted becomes an individual who practices what he preaches. Ted Lasso is one of the most prominent series to discuss and address mental health, panic attacks, and toxic masculinity with surprising nuance. Ted’s golden-retriever outlook is balanced by real human vulnerability and hidden emotional depth. The series is filled with characters who grow and evolve from simple clichĆ©s into profound individuals. Ted Lasso boasts one of the greatest ensembles of the era, featuring Phil Dunster, Brett Goldstein, Nick Mohammed, Jeremy Swift, and Juno Temple. Ted Lasso is more than just the X’s and O’s. It’s a celebration of found family. As we celebrate the women coming to the pitch in Season 4, Ted Lasso remains at the top of the comedy list, regardless of the sports connection.
August 14, 2020
Apple TV
Declan Lowney, MJ Delaney, Erica Dunton, Matt Lipsey
Ariana Grande has reassured fans that her upcoming break from the spotlight is something she planned long before recent headlines or online speculation.Ā
The singer addressed the decision in an emotional message during her Eternal Sunshine Tour stop in Chicago, making it clear that stepping back was never a reaction to outside noise.Ā
As her heartfelt remarks resonated with fans, one of the people closest to her publicly showed unwavering support, celebrating both Arianaās latest artistic work and the person behind it.

Rather than letting recent speculation define the conversation, Ariana Grande used her return to the stage at Chicagoās United Center to explain the decision herself.
As The Blast reported, the Grammy Award winner stressed that her plans had been in place well before the public announcement.
āThe announcement that was made yesterday was not a reactive or impulsive thing. It is something that I had decided to plan,ā Ariana explained, adding that she had made the decision āquietly, a long time ago.ā
The former Nickelodeon star also dismissed claims that outside negativity had overshadowed what the tour meant to her.
āNo matter what noises exist out there, nothing will be able to distort my reality or be more real to me or not as real to me as this love that we share,ā Ariana said.
Calling the Eternal Sunshine Tour āone of the most healing, beautiful, correct and special experiencesā of her life, she paused before adding, āThat felt good.ā
Following Ariana Grandeās emotional confession, Joan Grande made her feelings known with a heartfelt show of support on social media.
Commenting on her daughterās Instagram post featuring behind-the-scenes images from the newly released āPetalā music video, Joan praised both her daughterās work and the artist herself.
āYou are magnificent⦠and this video is incredible!! I love it and I love you more!!!ā she wrote.Ā
The post featured several striking images from the visual, including scenes of Ariana covered in blood and holding a chainsaw.Ā

Arianaās emotional message echoed what her team had already shared about her plans after the Eternal Sunshine Tour.
According to her representative, the singer will step away from public-facing appearances once the tour concludes in London on September 1.
āAriana will be taking a step back from visibility after she completes the Eternal Sunshine Tour,ā the representative told PEOPLE.
They added that Ariana was looking forward to finishing the tour āhealthily and happilyā before taking āa much-deserved break from public-facing work and appearances, which has led to endless, ongoing public scrutiny.ā
The representative also emphasized that the tour itself had been an overwhelmingly positive experience, noting, āThis tour has been a beautiful experience for her. She loves her fans and has loved every minute of this tour so much.ā

While Ariana Grandeās big announcement has dominated headlines, her latest album and its striking visuals are generating just as much conversation.
Released on July 31, āPetalā marks the starās eighth studio album and showcases a noticeably different creative direction.Ā
Rather than relying on the powerhouse vocals that defined much of her earlier career, the project embraces a more restrained, emotionally layered sound, with critics pointing to its introspective lyrics and understated production as signs of an artist entering a new phase.Ā
The albumās lead single, āHate That I Made You Love Me,ā has already become another career milestone, debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and giving Ariana her tenth chart-topping single.Ā

Amid the career milestones, Ariana is also pursuing legal action over what she claims was a coordinated effort to steal and distribute some of her most closely guarded creative work.
According to The New York Times, the 33-year-old recently launched legal action against unidentified hackers she alleged orchestrated a years-long campaign to steal and distribute her unreleased music and private content.Ā
Court filings claimed the hackers gained unauthorized access to people within Arianaās professional circle before obtaining unreleased masters, demo recordings, private photographs, recording session footage, and music video assets.Ā
According to the filing, the alleged operation resulted in dozens of songs being leaked online, with 45 unreleased tracks surfacing in 2023 alone.Ā
Ariana is seeking permission to subpoena digital records that could help identify those responsible, arguing that the stolen material was later sold and distributed across the internet.
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Ariana Grande addressed her fans directly after announcing her decision to take a āstep backā from the spotlight.
āIs it OK if we get a little real tonight?ā the āWe Canāt Be Friendsā singer said onstage Monday, August 3, at her Eternal Sunshine Tour in Chicago, per footage posted via X.
She continued, āSometimes when a story comes out thatās not directly from me, things can get a little blown out of proportion, so I just wanted to speak to my fans directly tonight, because I love you so much.ā
āThe announcement that was made yesterday was not a reactive or impulsive thing,ā Grande, 33, explained. āIt is something that I had decided, a plan I had quietly made a long time ago, and itās a decision that was made from a thoughtful and empowered place.ā
Grande addressed concerns that her fans āwere worried that ānegativityā was ruining things for me,ā insisting that is not the case.
āI want you to know that many things can be true at the same time,ā she said. āBoundaries can need to be set, human beings can need a break sometimes, and also, this can be and will continue to be the greatest experience of my professional career.
āNo matter what noises exist out there, nothing will be able to distort my reality or be more real to me or not as real to me than this love that we share and how it feels to make art with people that I love and respect. Absolutely nothing will change that.ā
āThis is what I will take with me and carry with me, because the rest of that s*** is not mine to carry,ā the Oscar nominee added to cheers from fans in attendance at the United Center.
She added, āThis tour has been the most healing, beautiful, corrective, magnificent, special experience of my life.ā
After sharing her heartfelt words with the crowd for around four minutes, the singer declared, āThat felt good.ā
āI wish words were enough to articulate just how much I love you all. Now we can keep going,ā she said before continuing her set.
Grandeās rep announced on Sunday, August 2, that the Wicked actress will take a break from the spotlight after the conclusion of her Eternal Sunshine Tour. (The tour is set to wrap September 1 in London.)
āShe looks forward to finishing the tour and ending it on a high note, both healthily and happily, and then taking a much-deserved break from public-facing work and appearances, which has led to endless, ongoing public scrutiny,ā her spokesperson told People.
Sidney Starr has the internet talking following her recent arrest. As of Monday (August 3), Starr remains in custody. She is facing multiple charges, including sexual battery against a child under 16, aggravated child molestation, and sodomy. As the conversation continues online, Sidney, her mother, Zeus CEO Lemuel Plummer, and a fellow Baddies ATL cast member have all spoken out regarding the case.
Speaking to TMZ, Sidney Starr denied the child sexual assault allegations and said she plans to fight the charges.Ā In a statement to the site, Starr said she āunequivocally denies the allegations against her and intends to vigorously defend herself through the legal process.ā She also stated, āAllegations should not be mistaken for fact, and public opinion should never replace due process.ā
Also, Starr defended the transgender community, saying one personās alleged actions should not be used to stigmatize an entire community. She thanked supporters for their patience, requested privacy as the case moves forward, and said this would be her only public statement while the legal matter remains pending.
Meanwhile, Sidneyās mother, Stephanie Favors, also spoke to TMZ, saying she does not believe her daughter would engage in sexual activity with a minor. She also said the allegations are out of character.Ā
Amid reactions to Sidney Starrās latest arrest, Zeus CEO Lemuel Plummer released a statement on Instagram. The statement comes ahead of Starrās appearance as a host during the upcoming āBad Boys: Dominican Republicā reunion. Plummer said Zeus is aware of the allegations and clarified that the company does not comment on pending legal matters. He also said the company does not condone the alleged conduct described in recent reports. Additionally, Plummer noted that Starrās appearance in previously produced Zeus programming is not an endorsement by the network.
The statement reads, āThe Zeus Network is aware of the recent allegations circulating on social media involving Sidney Starr. As a matter of longstanding policy, The Zeus Network does not comment on pending legal matters involving current or former cast members.
While these allegations remain subject to the appropriate legal process, The Zeus Network takes matters of this nature seriously and does not condone the conduct alleged in recent reports.
Ms. Starr appears in previously produced programming that is currently airing on The Zeus Network. Her appearance in this content does not reflect a position or endorsement by the network regarding the allegations.
The Zeus Network remains committed to fostering a professional environment and producing programming that entertains audiences while operating with integrity, accountability, and respect for everyone involved.ā
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Judi Jai also took to her Instagram page to react following Sidney Starrās latest arrest. The two have a long history of feuding, dating back to their time on āBaddies ATL.āĀ Judi shared a screenshot of past text message, claiming she previously accused Sidney of similar behavior. In her caption, Judi claimed she beat her own case after being arrested and accused Sidney of harassing and lying on her. She also questioned why Sidney continues to receive opportunities despite the allegations and called for young boys to be protected.
She wrote, āWow! She laughed at me when I got arrested for literally getting harassed by my neighbor and him lying on me, probably cuz she could relate since she HARASSED & lied on me too! Which I beat the charges and case was dismissed! Wiped away from my record. And I am not laughing now that itās her turn⦠because this isnāt funny at all. Itās SiCK.ā
Judi added, āSo crazy I JUST said this! Pisces be knowing frfr. How she has fans is beyond me!!! Itās way past what she did to Chingy! Itās what she does to women AND minors too! When was anybody gonna say something?!?
Why does she keep getting hired on platforms after all of it! YUCK!!! (PROTECT YOUNG BOYS TOO!!! Just like I SCREAMED TO PROTECT BLACK WOMEN ON BADDiES ATL! I am NEVER wrong. People are just ALWAYS late!ā
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No creator is more prolific in television right now than Taylor Sheridan. He’s had one hit after another on Paramount+. The writer of Sicario and Hell or High Water hit it big as the mastermind behind Yellowstone. That was followed up by shows such as 1923, Tulsa King, and Dutton Ranch. Among them is a series headlined by Hollywood heavyweights Billy Bob Thornton and Demi Moore. Landman premiered on Paramount+ in 2024. After two successful seasons, it’s getting ready for a third. Like HBO’s hit Emmy winner Succession, Landman is a compelling series that centers its focus on the drama of a powerful family. If you have yet to check it out, give it a watch before Season 3 arrives.
As Succession is about the power and the conflict it creates between the Roy family, Taylor Sheridan’s Landman finds the same intrigue with the Norris’s. Tommy Norris (Thornton) serves as oil company M-Tex’s crisis manager. Known as a landman, Norris is the go-between between his boss, Monty Miller (Jon Hamm), and landowners in West Texas. It’s his job to calm conflicts and secure deals for M-Tex. Tommy is a man in great pain. He’s besieged by alcoholism and immense debt, and he finds no relief with his family. Tommy is estranged from his father, T.L. Norris (Sam Elliott), is divorced from Angela Norris (Ali Larter), and doesn’t get to see much of his kids.
Tommy Norris doesn’t have some dull desk job. He’s in the thick of it, whether it be dealing with deadly drug cartels or the horrors of oil rigs and the death they can cause if something goes wrong. Throw in the back-and-forth relationship with Angela that won’t die, and Tommy has his hands full. It gets even more complicated in Season 2 of Landman when a shocking twist puts Tommy in a higher position with even more stress when Monty’s wife, Cami Miller (Moore), begins to show off her power. With the corporate and family chaos driven by dark humor, Landman takes what worked in the New York City boardrooms of Succession to the oil fields of Texas.
Landman is controversial, but controversy creates intrigue. Taylor Sheridan doesn’t fail to deliver on this point, and his series gets better where it first fails. The most disappointing part of Season 1 was how it didn’t do justice to its female characters. They come across as simple, cookie-cutter tropes who are there to carry the plot for the men. Ali Larter’s Angela Norris doesn’t have a lot to do other than come across as shallow and materialistic, and Demi Moore’s Cami Miller is barely around. This means Season 1 of Landman‘s weight is carried by the men.
Tommy Norris is an anti-hero in the same way that many characters in Succession are. If he was a great guy with no issues, where would the conflict and growth come from? Just ask Jon Hamm how doing the opposite worked out on Mad Men. Tommy does bad things for bad men; still, there is good underneath his actions. He loves his ex-wife dearly, and he wants her and his children, Ainsley (Michelle Randolph) and Cooper (Jacob Lofland), back in his life. He’s a problematic character, but not one who is irredeemable, and Thornton makes him a joy to watch evolve.
Season 2 of Landman only gets better. Tommy Norris remains charming in the most frustrating of ways, and Sam Elliott’s screen time brings more drama to his life. Sheridan improves on his woman problem in Season 2, with the season bringing in Kayla Wallace‘s Rebecca Falcone. Her character is the answer to the questions that come with the ethics of what Tommy and others like him do. Most importantly, Landman‘s second season realizes what they have with Demi Moore. Just as Succession has powerful female characters like Shiv (Sarah Snook) and Gerri (J. Smith Cameron), Landman Season 2 leans into Cami Miller’s storyline. She’s not in the background this time around. Cami is a force to be reckoned with, a character who demands your attention thanks to the Oscar-nominated actor who plays her. Landman isn’t perfect. It embodies some of the best and worst of what Taylor Sheridan has done before. What it never is, though, is boring.
Kelly Osbourne has sparked fresh speculation after sharing a string of emotional social media posts as reports surfaced that her ex-fiancĆ©, Sid Wilson, was allegedly out of Slipknot.Ā
Although Kelly never mentioned Wilson by name, the timing of her messages quickly caught fansā attention.Ā
The television personality, who split from the longtime Slipknot keyboardist earlier this year and shares a young son with him, appeared to vent frustrations while urging someone to take responsibility.

Kelly Osbourne set social media buzzing after posting a series of emotional and cryptic Instagram Stories.Ā
The āOne Wordā singer who ended her engagement to the musician in March, opened with a blunt message that immediately fueled speculation.
āI canāt protect you from yourself anymore,ā she wrote per the Daily Mail. Kelly followed it with another post that suggested she was drawing a firm line.
āWake the f*ck up and take some responsibility. I will not take your sh*t anymore. Iām done. I want to be happy and I have a beautiful son to raise. Leave me alone. Let me heal,ā the songstress shared.Ā
Kellyās posts didnāt end there. In another Story, the 41-year-old reflected on accountability while appearing to criticize someone she believed refused to face the consequences of their actions.
āStrange how the loudest defence of the guilty is rarely innocence⦠Itās distraction. When the mask slips, they donāt face the mirror they throw it at someone else. I heard that when you break a mirror you get seven years bad luck. Or is that karma? This is why I always take accountability. As they say some are sicker than others,ā she wrote.

Kelly Osbourne later shared another pointed message that hinted at unresolved issues following her split, noting, āAlso while Iām at it can I have my dogs back and all my possessions Oh yeah and maybe some child support?ā
She also reposted several quotes and a poem centered on āprotecting my kid,ā adding another emotional layer to her series of Stories.
Kelly and Wilson had been together for several years before ending their engagement in March. The pair first met in 1999 when Slipknot toured on Ozzfest, the music festival founded by Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, but their friendship didnāt become romantic until 2022.Ā
Wilson proposed to Kelly backstage at Ozzyās farewell Black Sabbath concert in July 2025, creating one of the familyās happiest moments before Ozzyās death later that month.Ā
The former couple welcomed their son, Sidney, in 2022 and often spoke publicly about embracing parenthood together.Ā
In March, reports emerged that Kelly was facing a difficult period in her relationship. According to a source who spoke with PEOPLE, the couple had been navigating āstrain,ā with Kelly said to be in a āchallenging headspaceā following the death of her father.
Ā The insider claimed the grieving reality star had been dividing her time between supporting Sharon in England and returning to Iowa, where she and Wilson had lived with their 3-year-old son, creating additional pressure on the relationship.Ā
Despite reports suggesting the pair had quietly ended their engagement, the source emphasized that the situation remained complicated rather than straightforward.

The renewed attention on Kelly Osbourne and Wilsonās former romance arrived as questions continued to swirl over the 49-year-oldās future with Slipknot.Ā
The Blast reported in July that the longtime keyboardist and DJ had allegedly been informed that he was no longer part of the band after nearly three decades.
Adding to the uncertainty, Slipknot guitarist Jim Root appeared to address the speculation without confirming or denying the reports.Ā
In a message shared to his Instagram Stories, Root urged fans not to rush to conclusions, writing, āDonāt believe everything you read. Stop. Think. Take a breath. Sit with it for awhile.ā He later added that people should āmaybe even wait until thereās more information.āĀ
Neither Wilson nor Slipknot has publicly confirmed the reported departure, and no official explanation has been given.Ā
If reports of Sid Wilsonās departure are ultimately confirmed, Slipknot would lose one of the few remaining members who helped define the bandās identity from its earliest days.Ā
Wilson joined the metal group in 1998 as its DJ and keyboardist, becoming the ninth member of the lineup that would go on to transform Slipknot into one of heavy metalās most recognizable acts.Ā
His chaotic stage presence and electronic elements became an integral part of the bandās live performances and studio recordings.
The reported departure would also continue a dramatic period of change for Slipknot. Since the death of bassist Paul Gray in 2010, the band has undergone a series of high-profile lineup shifts, including the exits of drummer Joey Jordison, percussionist Chris Fehn, sampler Craig Jones, and drummer Jay Weinberg.Ā
While the group has consistently found ways to evolve, each change has altered the chemistry that longtime fans associate with Slipknotās classic era.
Access Hollywood anchor Kit Hoover is showing off her new mystery man amid her divorce from Crowley Sullivan.
āItaly ⦠you were Magic. āØš®š¹ Grazie for the memories. #Sardinia #Portofino #ForteDeiMarmi #Rome,ā Hoover, 56, wrote via Instagram on Sunday, August 2, alongside a photo of herself hugging her boyfriend, who has not been identified, as the sun set behind them.
Hooverās cohost, Mario Lopez, commented on the post, āOh the hard launch! Ok Hoover⦠:).ā
Hooverās hard launch comes more than one year after her December 2024 split from Sullivan, 54.
āSheās been telling people she is single and getting divorced,ā a source told Us at the time.
Hoover ultimately filed for divorce in Los Angeles in March 2025, citing irreconcilable differences as a reason for the former coupleās split, according to court docs obtained by Us at the time. She listed their date of separation as May 1, 2024.
Hoover and Sullivan share daughters Campbell, 23, and Hayes, 21, and son Crowley Jr., 19.
Hoover indicated in the docs that she and her estranged husband came to a separate support agreement.
Hoover tied the knot with Sullivan, the CEO of Athlete Advantage, in August 1999.

One week after news of their split broke, Hoover had Elizabeth Hurley on her podcast, āThe Coop With Kit,ā where she asked the actress how to maintain relationships with oneās exes.
āHow do you maintain that? I mean, itās one thing to say it, but I know you really live it,ā Hoover inquired. āAny nuggets you could share on that?ā
Hurley, 61, who was married to ex Arun Nayar from 2002 to 2011 and shares son Damian with ex Steve Bing, responded, āI wouldnāt know how to not have them in my life, in a way, because it would really be like not talking to my brother again. Or a family member.ā
The model continued, āI do feel like theyāre family and still have all those same feelings that you have for family. Where you can be frustrated and pissed off with them, of course you can. But youād also be incredibly protective over them.ā
Hoover and Sullivan first sparked split rumors in December 2024 when she was spotted without her wedding ring and seemingly stopped posting about Sullivan on social media. She notably did not pay tribute to Sullivan on their 25th wedding anniversary, despite doing so on Instagram the year before.
āHoly Cow ā We are 24 years old in this pic and NOW ā Happy 24th anniversary Honeybun!!!ā she wrote in August 2023. āThanks for loving this lunatic and for our beautiful family that is my EVERYTHING. I love you. ššš #stillhavingfun #stilltheone #grateful #joyfulliving.ā
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Some outfit combinations never miss, and dresses with sneakers are at the top of the list. The pairing feels effortless, polished and comfortable enough for everything from running errands to weekend brunches. Better yet, the right dress can create a flattering silhouette without sacrificing an ounce of comfort.
Amazon is packed with casual styles that are practically made to be worn with sneakers. Weāre talking about swingy tank dresses, breezy maxis, waist-defining wraps and classic T-shirt silhouettes, just to name a few. Whether the goal is looking a little taller, creating more shape or simply finding an easy throw-on-and-go outfit, these 17 picks deliver. Prices start at just $13, so run!
1. Our Favorite: Equal parts comfy and chic, this easy-going tank dress creates a long, lean silhouette without clinging to the body. Finish the look with white sneakers for an outfit that works almost anywhere.
2. Everyday Staple: You canāt go wrong with a classic T-shirt dress, especially one with pockets. The loose, flowy fit here pairs perfectly with everything from retro sneakers to chunky trainers.
3. Figure Flatterer: Love an easy outfit that still feels polished? This tiered midi dress creates a long, lean silhouette, thanks to its V-neckline and relaxed fit.
4. Waist-Defining: Between the faux-wrap silhouette and bold floral print, this $20 mini dress delivers a feminine appearance that looks just as cute with white sneakers as they do with sandals.
5. Bestseller Alert: Looking for a dress shoppers canāt stop buying? This floral midi sundress has Amazonās bestseller status, thanks to its āflattering fitā and fabric that āflows beautifully,ā per reviewers.
6. Sporty-Chic: Nothing beats an easy T-shirt mini dress when youāre short on time. The cinched waist creates subtle shape, while sneakers complete the casual-cool vibe.
7. Budget Buy: Great style doesnāt have to come with a hefty price tag. This $15 boho midi dress features a relaxed silhouette and colorful print that looks so elevated.
8. Bold Beauty: Want to spice up your everyday wardrobe? This leopard-print dress adds just the right amount of edge, while the relaxed babydoll fit keeps it comfortable.
9. Athleisure MVP: Think of this romper mini as your favorite workout dressā cooler, more relaxed cousin. You can throw it on in seconds, and still look put together.
10. Crowd Pleaser: Itās easy to see why this floral midi dress has earned over 5,500 five-star ratings. Shoppers love its flattering silhouette, with reviewer calling the designās āslimming effectā a standout feature.
11. Compliment Magnet: Donāt be surprised if people ask where you found this floral midi dress. The tiered silhouette and feminine print make it look far pricier than its now-$13 price tag.
12. Resort Ready: This blue floral midi dress channels expensive resort style for under $20. The relaxed fit and curved hem make it a flattering style thatās super easy to wear on vacation.
13. Sweet Stripes: Sometimes a striped mini dress is all it takes to brighten your closet. The soft pink palette feels fresh, feminine and surprisingly easy to style.
14. Very Versatile: Nothing works harder than a black midi sundress that you can style a dozen different ways. Pair it with sneakers now, then swap in boots when fall rolls around.
15. Hourglass Effect: The secret to this tie-waist maxi dress has to do with the adjustable tie-waist design. It defines your middle without ever feeling tight or restrictive.
16. Nautical Nice: Nothing says āeffortless summerā quite like a striped T-shirt dress. The adjustable tie-waist belt naturally creates an hourglass shape thatās so flattering. Just throw on a pair of sneakers, and you have yourself a classic āfit.
17. Bye, Bye Belly: Looking for a dress thatās forgiving and pretty? This babydoll mini dress floats away from the body for an effortlessly flattering fit.
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July was a historic month at the box office, and it all started with the release of Christopher Nolanās new historical epic, The Odyssey. Starring Matt Damon and Tom Holland, The Odyssey passed $900 million at the box office during its third weekend in theaters, and with the IMAX demand higher than ever, itās expected to pass $1 billion soon and easily become Nolanās highest-grossing film. July was especially a big month at the box office for The Odyssey stars Tom Holland, Zendaya, and Jon Bernthal, who can also be seen playing Peter Parker, MJ, and The Punisher, respectively, in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which just premiered in theaters this past weekend. After scoring $360 million at the domestic box office during its opening weekend, Spider-Man 4 has officially defeated Avengers: Endgame to hold the record for the biggest box office opening of all time.
What makes this box office opening for Spider-Man: Brand New Day even more impressive is that the film did not secure any IMAX screens during its first weekend in theaters ā Christopher Nolanās The Odyssey has had IMAX exclusivity since it premiered on July 17. However, IMAX announced yesterday that the film would begin playing on larger screens this weekend, starting August 7, and IMAX tickets for Spider-Man: Brand New Day are now on sale. Before the film swings into its second weekend in theaters, it has officially passed $1 billion at the box office thanks to a behemoth first Monday. It took only Spider-Man: Brand New Day five days to reach $1 billion at the global box office, and the film could reach $2 billion by the end of its run to become one of the biggest movies in history.
Tom Holland has not yet been confirmed to have a role in Avengers: Doomsday. While it would be surprising to see him left out of the film entirely, especially considering he had such a key role in the last two Avengers movies, Marvel may want to reserve Spider-Manās role for more street-level stories and not Avengers-level threats. Itās heavily speculated that Hollandās Spider-Man will show up in some capacity in Avengers: Secret Wars, though, which will likely feature one of the biggest ensemble casts in movie history.
Check out Spider-Man: Brand New Day in theaters now and stay tuned to Collider for more updates and coverage of the film.
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