Stephen A. Smith isn’t letting the comments made by Monica McNutt go. The ESPN personality addressed the barbs the two traded on “First Take” on Monday on his podcast later that night. During a lengthy segment discussing the dustup between Caitlin Clark and Chennedy Carter, Smith tried to boast about how “First Take” has extensively … Read more
Monday’s “First Take” talk centered on Caitlin Clark got almost as contentious as the rookie’s games. A discussion about Clark’s action-packed weekend, which included a hard hip-check Saturday from Sky veteran Chennedy Carter and the worst game of her young career Sunday in a blowout loss to the Liberty, resulted in Monica McNutt calling out … Read more
Kenny Smith said he called Stephen A. Smith regarding his criticism of Kyrie Irving when the “First Take” host had beef with the Mavericks star during the 2022 season. During TNT’s pregame show Tuesday ahead of Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals between the Mavericks and the Timberwolves, Kenny explained how he got Stephen … Read more
Jaylen Brown is at the center of a war of words between Isiah Thomas and Stephen A. Smith. While speaking on ESPN, Smith shared a message an NBA source sent to him that was critical of Brown’s attitude. “It’s not so much that he’s underrated; it’s that he’s just not liked because of his I-am-better-than-you … Read more
The Knicks have one more chance to get to the Eastern Conference Finals. And Stephen A. Smith doesn’t want them to miss their shot. The ESPN talking head and avid fan was not happy that the Knicks couldn’t close out the Pacers in Game 6 on Friday and called out their effort, including star Jalen … Read more
Stephen A. Smith responded to Jonathan Papelbon’s claim that he’s “racist” and “xenophobic” during a 12-minute segment on “The Stephen A. Smith Show,” blasting the former MLB closer for lying and pushing back on the allegation that he was kicked out of the Phillies clubhouse. “What do you mean I was thrown out of a … Read more
He’s far from heaven. Disgraced former “7th Heaven” star Stephen Collins has been photographed for the first time in five years. New photographs obtained by the New York Post show the actor in Iowa on Monday. He was previously married to actress Faye Grant, with whom he has an adult daughter, but after he confessed … Read more
Stephen A. Smith and Pat McAfee have applauded Taylor Swift’s new era. On Friday, Swift shockingly released her double album, dropping the 16-song “The Tortured Poets Department” at midnight, followed by “The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology” two hours later for an additional 15-song surprise. Smith and McAfee are fans of the 14-time Grammy Award … Read more
Stephen A. Smith shut down a long-running rumor that he and his “First Take” co-host Molly Qerim are a couple during Wednesday’s episode. The 56-year-old ESPN personality explained “there’s nothing going on” between him and Qerim, 40, after Chris “Mad Dog” Russo, who appears regularly on the show, joked that their matching white outfits made … Read more
Stephen A. Smith is in his feelings after the crushing loss of Knicks All-Star forward Julius Randle. The “First Take” host learned that Randle will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery while on-air Thursday and his reaction was as dramatic as expected. Smith — who held his head in his hands before he repeatedly slammed the desk … Read more
Stephen Colbert was overcome with emotion on Monday night before he paid tribute to a staffer who died. In a clip posted to X (formerly Twitter), the host is shown sitting at his desk as he delivers closing remarks for the episode. “That’s it for the ‘Late Show,’” Colbert, 59, said to a very quiet … Read more
“True Blood” stars Anna Paquin, 41, and Stephen Moyer, 54, met on HBO’s beloved fantasy horror drama (2008-2014) — known for its graphic sex scenes. That made it a little, well, awkward once Moyer (vampire Bill Compton) began directing “True Blood” episodes — and filming sex scenes involving Paquin, who played telepathic waitress Sookie Stackhouse. … Read more
Stephen Colbert has broken his silence on Kate Middleton’s cancer diagnosis after he resurfaced rumors that Prince William had an alleged affair with British aristocrat Rose Hanbury. The “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” host, 59, spent two minutes discussing his comments during Monday night’s episode. “There’s a standard that I try to hold myself to, … Read more
This rose certainly has her thorn. Lady Rose Hanbury, who was rumored to have a past affair with Prince William, reportedly sent a legal notice to Stephen Colbert after he made a joke about the pair during a recent episode of his CBS late-night show. On the March 12 edition of the “Late Show,” Colbert, … Read more
It seems no one wants Bill Belichick. After striking out as a free agent head coach, many had speculated that the ex-Patriots coach was destined for a gig as a broadcaster, but you can cross joining Stephen A. Smith’s “First Take” on ESPN off that list. “I don’t think Bill Belichick is going to be … Read more
Stephen A. Smith has addressed The Post’s report about the volatile phone conversation he had several weeks back with his ESPN colleague Pat McAfee. The Post reported that the phone call arose from creative differences on a project that Smith is executive producing through his own production company that will eventually air on ESPN, as … Read more
Tempers flared in an explosive argument in a recent phone call between two of ESPN’s highest-profile personalities. The Post has learned that a private conversation several weeks ago between Pat McAfee and Stephen A. Smith got heated, as things escalated to the point where McAfee called Smith a “motherf–ker”. The dispute arose from creative differences involving a … Read more
A truce between Stephen A. Smith and the Pelicans doesn’t appear to be within sight. The online feud between parties continued Monday, with the ESPN personality addressing the team directly on “The Stephen A. Smith Show” after days-old comments regarding forward Zion Williamson’s weight ignited a social media war, with the Pelicans roasting Smith over … Read more
Stephen A. Smith has long criticized New Orleans Pelicans’ forward Zion Williamson for being out of shape and his most recent jabs drew criticism from former NBA player Antonio Daniels, who is now a TV analyst for the team. After Smith went after Williamson’s conditioning again on Friday, when he said on ESPN that “it’s … Read more
Add Stephen A Smith to the injury report. The long-time “First Take” host was noticeably absent from the show’s intro Friday morning, where host Molly Qerim, joined by NBA analysts Tim Legler and Monica McNutt, delivered a message at the start of the program on Smith’s status. Smith is serving as a coach in Friday … Read more