Bill Simmons has swung back at Pat McAfee as the feud between sports media heavyweights continues. The beef started when Simmons did an impression of “The Pat McAfee Show” on his podcast, making the show sound meathead-y and disorganized. McAfee responded by accusing Simmons of having paltry gambling affiliate numbers and insinuating that the Ringer … Read more
A former music video producer has sued Def Jam Recordings co-founder Russell Simmons, 66, alleging that he raped her while she working for the label in the 1990s. In a lawsuit filed in New York on Tuesday and obtained by The Post, the woman, who identifies herself as Jane Doe, claims that she went over to Simmons’ … Read more
Pat McAfee and Bill Simmons are embroiled in a sports media heavyweight battle royale. Simmons has been doing impressions of McAfee on his eponymous podcast during this football season, and it apparently struck a nerve with the former Colts punter, who fired back at Simmons on Monday to “keep running your mouth.” Last month, on … Read more
“Like yourself. Your weight doesn’t matter. If you like yourself, you’re gonna be fine.” Those are the first words uttered by Pauly Shore as fitness icon Richard Simmons in the teaser trailer for the new upcoming biopic “The Court Jester.” But unfortunately Simmons himself is not fine with the upcoming project or with the “Encino … Read more
Sean “Diddy” Combs once reportedly threatened Kimora Lee Simmons while she was pregnant years ago, according to a resurfaced 2004 interview. Simmons, who was married to Def Jam Recordings founder Russell Simmons from 1998 until they separated in 2006, was profiled in New York magazine, in which a record executive is quoted saying Combs was … Read more
There’s no denying the impact Bill Simmons left on ESPN during his almost 15-year run with the Worldwide Leader. The columnist-turned-decision-maker’s run ended in 2015 when ESPN opted not to renew his contract after a contentious year in 2014 that saw Simmons call NFL commissioner Roger Goodell a liar amid the league’s Ray Rice scandal. … Read more
If you noticed Cris Collinsworth getting overly excited about Zach Wilson’s surprising performance Sunday night, you were not alone. Wilson was 28-of-39 for 245 yards, two touchdowns, zero interceptions and a lost fumble as the Jets were in the game against the defending champion Chiefs until the final minute in a 23-20 loss. Speaking on … Read more
Kimora Lee Simmons’ beef with ex-husband Russell Simmons is still simmering. The supermodel and Baby Phat ceo – who sat front row at Phillip Lim’s Fashion Week show along with Tinashe, Awkwafina, P.J. Tucker, Teyana Taylor and Karen Pittman – told The Post’s Alexa team that she hasn’t “talked to him and won’t talk to him.” … Read more
Bill Simmons believes the USWNT was too beholden to its past, and not enough to the future. After the USWNT was eliminated by Sweden in the round of 16 in the 2023 Women’s World Cup, Simmons diagnosed the issues earlier this week on his eponymous podcast. He began by saying that “you could feel from … Read more
Richard Simmons has made a rare public statement. On the fitness guru’s 75th birthday, his rep told ET, “This is a big milestone. I just want to see him happy, which he is.” The notorious recluse spent much of the ‘80s and ’90s squarely in the public eye. He was a fixture on daytime and … Read more
Bill Simmons has shared plenty of stories as a sportswriter and podcaster, but apparently “one of my best” remains untold — and involves a tie to the royal family. In an episode of “The Bills Simmons Podcast” released Friday, the titular host revealed that he once met with Prince Harry to discuss podcast ideas and … Read more
Kayla Simmons is “sick of” the constant chatter about her assets. Simmons, who has been dubbed the “world’s sexiest volleyball player,” answered a series of questions in a wide-ranging Q&A on YouTube, where she dismissed talk of a breast enhancement. “I got zero silicone. I’m all natural, I’m sick of answering that one, but yeah,” … Read more
Gene Simmons fell ill Wednesday while performing in Brazil, but the Kiss rocker is assuring fans he’s feeling much better. “Ok, kids. Not a big deal. Thanks for your kind wishes,” the singer, 73, tweeted Thursday. “Last night we played Amazon jungle Stadium/Brazil. Humidity and temperature were sky high. I was dehydrated and was forced … Read more