Harrison Ford is making his debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with his role as Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross in next year’s “Captain America: Brave New World.” At San Diego Comic-Con, Ford, 82, discussed his preparation for and experience of joining the MCU, in which he plays a US president who transforms into the Red Hulk. … Read more
Spirit Airlines unveiled plans on Tuesday to tap into a growing demand for premium travel as the no-frills carrier chases high-margin revenue to mitigate cost pressures and boost its earnings. The Florida-based ultra-low-cost carrier will offer intra-Europe style business class seats with a guaranteed blocked middle seat. The seating option includes one carry-on bag, one checked bag, priority boarding, and a … Read more
WWE has added an elite sports play-by-play broadcaster to its roster. ESPN announcer Joe Tessitore will begin calling WWE later this summer, The Post has learned. A formal announcement is expected later Tuesday. Tessitore, 53, will remain at ESPN and ABC, where he is a broadcaster for college football and Top Rank boxing, sources said. … Read more
Legendary former MLB player and manager Dusty Baker is returning to broadcasting. Baker will be joining TBS’ MLB studio coverage primarily for the playoffs but also for occasional regular-season spots, The Post has learned. Baker, 75, previously had a similar role for TBS in 2015 and also worked as an analyst for ESPN during the … Read more
Pat McAfee will be flanked by a legend for his 2024 NFL Draft show. McAfee hosted Bill Belichick on his eponymous show on Wednesday and announced that Belichick will also be appearing on his “NFL Draft Spectacular” program live from the first round in Detroit next Thursday. Asked why he agreed to do the show, … Read more
Drew Lock’s family is celebrating his next NFL chapter. Shortly after news broke Tuesday that the 27-year-old quarterback is signing with the Giants on a one-year deal for $5 million in free agency, his wife, Natalie, commemorated the news with a heartfelt Instagram tribute. “See you soon NY,” Natalie wrote in an Instagram Story. “Damn … Read more
The Truth is not in dispute. Paul Pierce is likely joining FS1’s “Undisputed” in a contributor role as the NBA season heats up, The Post has learned. Sources said the deal is not finalized but could be as soon as this week. A Fox Sports spokesperson declined to comment. Since Shannon Sharpe left the program … Read more
In case you needed yet another incentive to cram all your travel items into a carry-on, Delta Airlines just boosted the cost of your first checked bag by 17%. The increase adds $5 to the previous, and not-exactly-insignificant, $30 fee for domestic flights. Delta is the third major US carrier to hike bag fees in … Read more
Karma is the girl on the Chiefs. Travis Kelce got a kick out of his brother Jason joking about Taylor Swift’s “rookie year” as the Kansas City Chiefs are headed to Super Bowl LVIII. “Also shout out to the newest members of the Chiefs Kingdom — Taylor Swift — who has officially reached the Super … Read more
One of the highest-ranking women behind the scenes in sports media has a new role. Marie Donoghue is joining DraftKings as Chief Business & Growth Officer, The Post has learned. “We are delighted to welcome Marie Donoghue to our executive team and the immense wealth of experience she brings as a highly-regarded leader and trailblazer … Read more
Fox’s lead NFL host Curt Menefee is going to pull a Michael Strahan and add a daily morning show by joining Fox 5’s “Good Day New York” as a co-host. Menefee will remain the host of Fox NFL Sunday. Menefee will relocate to New York, commuting to Los Angeles on weekends during the NFL season. … Read more
For one Maryland girl, the American Dream came at a heavy price. Back when Hamna Zafar, 23, was just a teenager, her family flew to Pakistan for what she believed was a routine visit with relatives. Instead, she found herself in the middle of her own engagement party to a man — her cousin — handpicked by … Read more
OnlyFans is firmly in the American zeitgeist, and many only know about it from eye-opening headlines about how much money can be made, or professionals ditching, or losing, their day job after providing content to “fans.” As OnlyFans grows in popularity, the platform, and the money that creators are able to make on it, have … Read more
Former ESPN anchor Doug Kezirian is going the entrepreneurial route for his next job. Kezirian confirmed to The Post that he is joining Only Players, a multi-platform gambling media network, as the primary host and an equity holder. Kezirian, 45, worked at ESPN from 2012 until this past July, hosting a number of shows, including … Read more
Vinsanity is coming to YES for a handful of Nets games, The Post has learned. Vince Carter, who was let go by ESPN this summer, will analyze a small package of games this season. Sarah Kustok and Richard Jefferson will remain the analysts on the bulk of Nets’ telecasts. The Nets will have more regional … Read more
Jessie James Decker believes Taylor Swift should’ve been an NFL WAG a long time ago. The country singer, married to former Jets wideout Eric Decker, explained why she is all for Swift dating Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. “I love it,” Decker said on “TalkShopLive” on Tuesday while promoting her new “Just Eat” cookbook. “It totally makes … Read more
Jim Boeheim is set to be back on the sidelines — this time on the broadcast team. Boeheim reportedly signed a deal with ESPN for the upcoming season as an in-game and studio analyst, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports. It was expected that the former Syracuse coach would spend his retirement out of the spotlight after a … Read more
With powerhouse pipes that are a raw force of nature, Chaka Khan was born to wail. So it’s hard to imagine that she wasn’t the first choice to be the female voice of Rufus when the influential, interracial funk band made its self-titled debut 50 years ago. “When I started with Rufus, Paulette McWilliams had … Read more
For Sheryl Crow, the biggest honor of being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame comes not from the Cleveland institution, but from right at home in Nashville, Tenn. “My kids are teenagers, and I’m wildly not cool right now to them,” the nine-time Grammy winner tells Alexa. “But I will say that … Read more
Growing up in Portsmouth, Va., hip-hop shero Missy Elliott used to believe that she was related to one of her fellow female inductees in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2023. “My family used to tell me that Chaka Khan was my cousin when I was little,” she says, “so for a … Read more