Elle Duncan slams critics after Netflix’s MLB opening night debacle

Elle Duncan slams critics after Netflix’s MLB opening night debacle

Major League Baseball’s opening night coverage has been the subject of polarizing opinions. And this is something Netflix is no stranger to. Netflix had major streaming issues during its airing of boxing in late 2024, during Jake Paul’s fight with Mike Tyson, which also featured Amanda Serrano’s bout with Katie Taylor, showing a consistent lag. … Read more

‘America’s Test Kitchen’ star Elle Simone Scott dead at 49

‘America’s Test Kitchen’ star Elle Simone Scott dead at 49

Chef Elle Simone Scott, who appeared on PBS’ “America’s Test Kitchen,” has died at age 49. The culinary expert passed away on Jan. 5 from ovarian cancer. Chef Carla Hall shared the news to Instagram on Wednesday. Elle Simone Scott poses for a portrait on set at “America’s Test Kitchen” on August 27, 2018. Boston Globe … Read more

Elle Duncan delivers impassioned defense of ESPN in final moments with network

Elle Duncan delivers impassioned defense of ESPN in final moments with network

Elle Duncan went out with a bang in her ESPN farewell on Tuesday. After a decade at the Worldwide Leader, Duncan hosted her final “SportsCenter” show before heading to Netflix and offered a few final words in defense of her company, which receives a wide range of ongoing criticisms. “Before I leave this desk, there … Read more

Elle Fanning, 27, thinks Jack Black, 56, is the ‘hottest man’ she’s ever seen — here’s how he reacted

Elle Fanning, 27, thinks Jack Black, 56, is the ‘hottest man’ she’s ever seen — here’s how he reacted

For Jack Black, Elle Fanning’s attraction to him is a complete unknown. Last fall, while taking the Vanity Fair Lie Detector Test, the actress, 27, revealed to her sister Dakota Fanning that she found the actor, 56, to be “sex on legs.” Fanning also called Black “the perfect man,” and “the hottest man I’ve ever seen … Read more

Christine Williamson promoted at ESPN after Elle Duncan’s exit

Christine Williamson promoted at ESPN after Elle Duncan’s exit

“SportsCenter” anchor Christine Williamson will succeed Elle Duncan at ESPN, serving as co-host of the TV program’s 6 p.m. time slot alongside Kevin Negandhi, as well as the lead women’s college basketball host on “College GameDay,” the Worldwide Leader said in a press release Thursday. Williamson — who currently co-hosts the 2 p.m. and 5 … Read more

ESPN cuts ties with Elle Duncan after surprise Netflix pivot

ESPN cuts ties with Elle Duncan after surprise Netflix pivot

Elle Duncan will not remain at ESPN as she moves to Netflix to become the new face of the streaming service’s sports programming, according to The Athletic. Duncan — who co-hosts “SportsCenter” at 6 p.m. with Kevin Negandhi and is the lead host for women’s basketball at the Worldwide Leader — will fully part ways … Read more

Netflix plucks Elle Duncan from ESPN with friction growing between media heavyweights

Netflix plucks Elle Duncan from ESPN with friction growing between media heavyweights

Netflix turned to ESPN to find the face of its developing sports venture. The streaming giant is adding ESPN’s Elle Duncan as its first “full-time on-air” personality for its growing sports enterprise that could include more live sports in the future, according to The Athletic. This addition has reportedly created pessimism surrounding Duncan’s future with … Read more

Dakota Fanning says little sister Elle ‘spat her drink out’ on a rude man during wild night out

Dakota Fanning says little sister Elle ‘spat her drink out’ on a rude man during wild night out

Dakota Fanning recalled the memorable way that her sister, Elle Fanning, intervened when a man was being rude to her.  In a recent interview with the U.K. Times, Dakota, 31, was asked about an anecdote that Elle, 27, previously shared. During the Fanning sisters’ joint interview with Vanity Fair in September, Elle explained that she was protective of her … Read more

Kendrick Perkins’ bizarre on-air joke leaves Elle Duncan lost for words in awkward ESPN moment

Kendrick Perkins’ bizarre on-air joke leaves Elle Duncan lost for words in awkward ESPN moment

ESPN personality Elle Duncan was in disbelief over Kendrick Perkins’ pun about pain medication that he dropped during an appearance on “SportsCenter” Tuesday. The former NBA champ was about to sign off, but first he had a joke prepared for Duncan — who opened the segment earlier by saying, “You know, when you work at … Read more

Anthony Volpe celebrates Yankees playoff breakout with girlfriend Elle Jowett

Anthony Volpe celebrates Yankees playoff breakout with girlfriend Elle Jowett

Anthony Volpe was all smiles with his girlfriend Elle Jowett after a wild night in The Bronx, where the Yankees claimed a 4-0 victory over the Red Sox to advance to face the Blue Jays in the ALDS. Volpe and Jowett — who made waves last month when they were first spotted together — posed … Read more

‘Sentimental Value’ review: Stellan Skarsgård and Elle Fanning star in a lackluster, chilly Norwegian Oscar frontrunner

‘Sentimental Value’ review: Stellan Skarsgård and Elle Fanning star in a lackluster, chilly Norwegian Oscar frontrunner

TORONTO — Much like cross-country skiing through the fjord, the Norwegian dramedy “Sentimental Value,” which played the Toronto International Film Festival Thursday night, is rewarding for some and long and slow for most. Chilly, for all.   movie review SENTIMENTAL VALUE Running time: 135 minutes. In theaters Nov. 7. Perhaps its rockin’ reception at Cannes in … Read more

ESPN anchor Elle Duncan stands firm after crude WNBA broadcast joke sparks online debate

ESPN anchor Elle Duncan stands firm after crude WNBA broadcast joke sparks online debate

ESPN anchor Elle Duncan caught some flak for a particularly crude comment during the network’s broadcast of the WNBA All-Star Game.  It was during halftime when Duncan made her comment regarding the offensive output by both teams.  “We hope it gets a little bit more competitive,” Duncan said after watching Napheesa Collier’s team put up 82 … Read more

ESPN host Elle Duncan raises eyebrows with crude joke during WNBA All-Star Game

ESPN host Elle Duncan raises eyebrows with crude joke during WNBA All-Star Game

Pat McAfee has opened up Pandora’s box at ESPN regarding what people can say on the air. Others at the network are losing their filters as well. Host Elle Duncan had a unique way of describing the lack of defense in the WNBA All-Star Game Saturday night on ABC. “We hope it gets a little … Read more

Kirk Herbstreit ‘not a fan’ of open fandom from ESPN colleague Elle Duncan — who claps back at him

Kirk Herbstreit ‘not a fan’ of open fandom from ESPN colleague Elle Duncan — who claps back at him

Elle Duncan didn’t appreciate catching a stray from her ESPN colleague earlier this week.  During a podcast appearance on “Net Positive with John Crist,” “College Gameday” panelist Kirk Herbstreit sounded off on sports broadcasters who can’t hide their fandom, mentioning Duncan, who is a die-hard Georgia Bulldogs fan, as an example of what not to … Read more

Timothée Chalamet and Elle Fanning recreate viral ‘Holding Space’ meme from ‘Wicked’ press tour

Timothée Chalamet and Elle Fanning recreate viral ‘Holding Space’ meme from ‘Wicked’ press tour

Even Timothée Chalamet and Elle Fanning know about “Holding Space.” The “A Complete Unknown” co-stars did an interview with “Out” reporter Tracy E. Gilchrist and hilariously recreated the meme that went viral during Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo’s “Wicked” press tour last month. “First off, I just want to let you know that I am holding space for … Read more

ESPN’s Elle Duncan slams Ohio rep’s attempt to make flag planting a felony: ‘Softest thing I’ve seen’

ESPN’s Elle Duncan slams Ohio rep’s attempt to make flag planting a felony: ‘Softest thing I’ve seen’

Ohio state Rep. Josh Williams caught some flak for his proposed bill that would make planting a flag at Ohio State a felony, and that now includes criticism from on prominent sports anchor. ESPN’s Elle Duncan is now among those poking fun at the proposal, as she made apparent during her “SportsCenter” segment “Taking the … Read more

Elle Duncan throws shade at ‘snowflakes’ after brutal Daniel Jones takedown

Elle Duncan throws shade at ‘snowflakes’ after brutal Daniel Jones takedown

Elle Duncan doesn’t seem to be backing down from anything she said about Daniel Jones. In fact, she seems to be calling out her critics. After Duncan, a “SportsCenter” host, called out Daniel Jones’ farewell speech during one of her  “Taking the Elle” segments this week — before she doubled down on her thoughts on … Read more

Elle Macpherson reveals shocking reason for divorce from billionaire Jeffrey Soffer: ‘Straw that broke the camel’s back’

Elle Macpherson reveals shocking reason for divorce from billionaire Jeffrey Soffer: ‘Straw that broke the camel’s back’

“In sickness and in health” didn’t appear to apply to this Hollywood couple. Supermodel Elle Macpherson says the controversial decision to treat her breast cancer diagnosis “holistically” led to the end of her marriage to billionaire Jeffrey Soffer. The Australia-born beauty, 60, made the bombshell claim in her new memoir, “Elle: Life, Lessons and Learning … Read more

Giants PR boss fumes at ‘SportsCenter’ host Elle Duncan for mocking Daniel Jones

Giants PR boss fumes at ‘SportsCenter’ host Elle Duncan for mocking Daniel Jones

Giants public relations czar Pat Hanlon ripped ESPN and host Elle Duncan for being “tone deaf” after she mocked Daniel Jones’ farewell letter that he read from a piece of paper Thursday. Duncan mocked Jones on Thursday night in her “Taking the Elle” segment with plenty of remarks and facial contortions that could be considered … Read more

Elle King doesn’t regret sharing trauma of ‘toxic’ relationship with dad Rob Schneider: ‘My truth’

Elle King doesn’t regret sharing trauma of ‘toxic’ relationship with dad Rob Schneider: ‘My truth’

Rob Schneider’s daughter, Elle King, wasn’t trying to ruffle any feathers when she revealed details of her challenging relationship with her dad.  King, 35, shared last month that she would go “four or five years without talking to” her father, while chatting with Jelly Roll’s wife, Bunnie XO, on her “Dumb Blonde” podcast. In addition, … Read more