The Knicks’ reign in the east may be over, Stephan A. Smith says. On ESPN’s “First Take,” Smith reacted to LeBron James signing with Philadelphia , warning that the 76ers are now “right in with New York as the favorites to come out of the Eastern Conference.” Smith credited Sixers president of sports Bob Myers … Read more
Michelle Beadle couldn’t say Stephen A. Smith’s name as she ripped the ESPN personality over his new ambassadorship with Papaya, a mobile games company, for the upcoming World Solitaire Championship (WSC). “It’s not secret how I feel about that human,” Beadle said on the “Beadle and Decker” podcast when her co-host, Cody Decker, mentioned that Papaya … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. Sam Smith will be “staying with” Brooklyn this fall. The “Stay With Me” singer recently extended their ‘To Be Free’ residency at … Read more
What is better than one Smith? Two Smiths. Famous ESPN pundit Stephen A. Smith and his daughter, Samantha, shared rare screen time together ahead of the Pacers’ 108-91 Game 6 trashing of the Thunder in Indianapolis. It seemed like Smith had no intentions of bringing his daughter on “SportsCenter” until co-host Elle Duncan invited her … Read more
ESPN personality Chris “Mad Dog” Russo was furious over having to do his segment in the hallway after the power went out on “First Take,” and he blamed the mishap on Stephen A. Smith’s salary. During Wednesday’s installment of “First Take,” Russo and co-host Molly Qerim used flashlights after she said “we lost power” at … Read more
He’s ready for his close up. ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith continued his acting career with an appearance on the Thursday episode of “Law & Order” – as a murder victim. “It was crazy to say the least,” Smith told The Post in a May 6 interview, ahead of the episode airing. “I mean, from … Read more
All bets are off — Dannielynn Birkhead wins best look at the 2025 Kentucky Derby. The 18-year-old donned a very special dress for the festivities, wearing the same gown her mom, the late Anna Nicole Smith, wore in 2004. “Kicking of @kentuckyderby weekend with Dannielynn,” her dad, Larry Birkhead, captioned his Friday Instagram post. “First up, The Barnstable-Brown Gala. Dannielynn … Read more
A little more than three years ago, we could’ve never imagined Will Smith gettin’ jiggy wit it again. After all, he had long ago given up his career as a lighthearted rapper and had become a serious thespian who was the frontrunner to win an Oscar in 2022 — on his third nomination — for … Read more
Stephen A. Smith is sticking with ESPN — and getting a hefty payday to boot. Smith and the network agreed to a new five-year, $100 million contract to keep him in the fold, The Athletic reported Thursday afternoon. It’s been a long process between Smith and ESPN to get a new deal. Over, the summer, … Read more
He discharged one weapon in public. Will Smith farted so badly on the set of “Men in Black” that he forced the cast and crew to evacuate for three hours, director Barry Sonnenfeld revealed. Sonnenfield told the gaseous anecdote on the latest episode of Kelly Ripa’s SiriusXM podcast “Let’s Talk Off Camera,” where the veteran … Read more
Maggie Smith’s final photo in a fashion campaign for Loewe has surfaced. The beloved actress, who died at age 89 on Friday, was named the new face of the luxury fashion house in October 2023. Smith posed for a series of striking photographs while modeling for the Spanish brand. In one shot, the “Downton Abbey” star smiled for the camera, wearing an oversized shaggy coat and … Read more
The Boy who Lived speaks out. Daniel Radcliffe has paid tribute to his “Harry Potter” co-star Maggie Smith, who died at 89 on Friday. In a statement to The Post, Radcliffe, 35, said, “The first time I met Maggie Smith I was 9 years old and we were reading through scenes for ‘David Copperfield,’ which … Read more
Farewell to a legend. Dame Maggie Smith, best known for “Harry Potter” and “Downton Abbey,” died at 89 on Friday. Her sons, actors Toby Stephens, 55, and Chris Larkin, 57, announced the news that same day. “She passed away peacefully in hospital early this morning, Friday 27th September. An intensely private person, she was with … Read more
Band drama goes back to the early days of rock ’n’ roll. I mean, there’s a reason that The Beatles broke up. Not to mention the Police, Talking Heads and Guns n’ Roses (sorry, Axl, it’s not GNR without Slash). And who could forget the troubled water that couldn’t be bridged by Simon & Garfunkel? … Read more
He’s keeping it in the family. Spoilers below for the fifth episode of “House of the Dragon” Season 2. The “Game of Thrones” spinoff show, “House of the Dragon,” focuses on the Targaryen family, who ride dragons, have silver hair, and often marry their own blood relatives. Even so, the fifth episode of Season 2 … Read more
Chris Russo wasn’t just going to let Stephen A. Smith enjoy the blockbuster move made by the Knicks on Tuesday night. Appearing Wednesday morning on ESPN’s “First Take” with Smith and NBA insider Brian Windhorst, Russo diminished the Knicks’ stunning trade for Mikal Bridges, stating how the Nets forward “is not the missing piece” to … Read more
Chris “Mad Dog” Russo ribbed Stephen A. Smith over his entrance videos during the NBA Finals. Several times during the series between the Celtics and Mavericks, ESPN’s social media team shared videos of Smith strutting into the arena like it does with players. During his weekly “First Take” appearance on Wednesday, Russo let Smith have … Read more
In some ways, ESPN’s NBA Finals coverage has made more headlines than the games themselves. Take Wednesday’s awkward moment between Stephen A. Smith and Paul George, when the “First Take” personality made a dig at the Clippers star’s teammate, Kawhi Leonard, ahead of the Celtics’ 106-99 Game 3 win over the Mavericks. “Nobody on the … Read more
“Bad Boys: Ride or Die,” the fourth installment in the Will Smith-Martin Lawrence action comedy series, opened with an estimated $56 million in theaters over the weekend, handing Hollywood a much-needed summer hit and Smith his biggest success since he slapped Chris Rock at the Academy Awards. Expectations were all over the map for “Ride or … Read more
A month ago, I was sitting on a beach in Florida talking to a new friend about upcoming summer movies. When I mentioned “Bad Boys: Ride or Die,” which hit theaters this weekend, the New Jersey woman’s response was instant — and angry. “Will Smith is dead to me,” she said. Will Smith is attempting … Read more