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OutKick, the Fox-owned digital sports platform, reported sharp gains in digital traffic and engagement during the second quarter of 2025, according to new data released by Comscore.

The platform averaged 6.2 million monthly unique visitors across desktop and mobile during Q2, marking a 26 percent increase over Q1. Total views for the quarter rose to 61 million, up 38 percent, while total minutes watched hit 57 million, a 37 percent jump quarter-over-quarter.

June capped off the quarter with particularly strong growth. OutKick recorded 6.7 million unique visitors, up 19 percent from May and 14 percent from the same month a year earlier. Multiplatform views reached 31 million, up 16 percent month over month and 35 percent year over year. Time spent with content totaled 29 million minutes, a 17 percent monthly increase and 40 percent jump over June 2024.

“June was a great month for OutKick and completes a tremendous Q2 2025,” said Gary Schreier,...

The Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly Awards — or, the ESPYs, for short — aired Wednesday night. Hosted by Shane Gillis, the big sports celebration had its 33rd annual Espy Awards ceremony, airing live out of Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre.

With a series of competitive and special awards handed out at the annual sports awards, here’s how you can watch the 2025 ESPYs from home if you missed the live airing.

When did the ESPYs air?

The ESPYs aired Wednesday, July 16, at 8 p.m. Et/Pt, broadcast live from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

The ceremony aired on ABC and streamed live on ESPN+.

What if I missed the ESPYs live?

Starting Thursday, July 17, anyone with a subscription for ESPN+, Disney+ or Hulu can stream the 2025 ESPYs on-demand across the three streaming services.

Who hosted the show?

Stand-up comic Shane Gillis hosted the 33rd ESPYs for ESPN. Gillis recently hosted “Saturday Night Live...

Host Shane Gillis brought his trademark brand of combative humor to the opening monologue of Wednesday night’s Espy Awards in Hollywood, drawing a mixed response from the audience of professional athletes and Hollywood celebrities.

The host’s jabs came in contrast to the high volume of kudos bestowed on major figures in women’s sports, including gymnast Simone Biles, rugby star Ilona Maher, recently retired soccer superstar Alex Morgan, retired WNBA great Diana Taurasi, tennis star Sloane Stephens and Penn State volleyball coach Katie Schumacher-Cawley. Olympic gymnast Suni Lee got the nod for best comeback athlete, a gender mixed category.

Morgan and Taurasi were jointly honored with the ESPYs Icon Award for their work beyond the game to advance women’s sports and improve working conditions for players.

“The way you opened up doors for women outside the game is legendary,” Taurasi told Morgan. The two-time Olympic soccer medalist...

Hollywood got its game on as the 2025 Espy Awards were handed out Wednesday at the home of the Oscars.

The notable athletes who collected hardware included: Simone Biles, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Shohei Ohtani, Caitlin Clark, Coco Gauff, Ilona Maher, Alexander Ovechkin, Saquon Barkley, and his Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles, who were named Best Team in all of sports.

The 33rd ESPYs ceremony was hosted by comedian Shane Gillis from the Dolby Theatre. Winners were selected by fan balloting.

Here is the complete list of 2025 ESPYs winners in all 22 categories:

Philadelphia Eagles representatives Jalen Carter, Jordan Mailata, coach Nick Sirianni, and Josh Sweat, along with presenter Druski at the 2025 Espy AwardsChristopher Polk/Penske Media

Best Athlete – Men’S Sports‬

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – Oklahoma City Thunder‬

Best Athlete – Women’S Sports‬

Simone Biles – Gymnast‬

Best Breakthrough Athlete‬

Ilona Maher – Rugby‬

Best Record-breaking Performance‬

Alexander Ovechkin – Washington Capitals

Best Championship Performance‬

Simone Biles – 2024 Olympics...

The winners of the 2025 Espys have been announced!

The annual awards show – which recognizes major athletic achievements, relive unforgettable moments, honor leading athletes, and more – took place on Wednesday night (July 16) at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood with host Shane Gillis.

Following the event, Simone Biles, the Philadelphia Eagles, and Saquon Barkley were among the big winners.

Also during the event, Sloane Stephens was honored with the Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award while Penn State University women’s volleyball head coach Katie Schumacher-Cawley received the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance.

Keep reading to find out more…Keep scrolling to see the full list of winners…

Best Athlete – Men’S Sports‬

Josh Allen – Buffalo Bills‬

‬‭Saquon Barkley – Philadelphia Eagles‬

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – Oklahoma City Thunder‬ – Winner

Shohei Ohtani – Los Angeles Dodgers‬

‭ Best Athlete – Women’S Sports‬

‭Simone Biles – Gymnast‬‬ – Winner

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone – Track & Field‬

Gabby Thomas – Track & Field‬

‭A’ja Wilson...

The 2025 Espy Awards honored the best of the best in sports on Wednesday in Los Angeles with the 33rd edition of ESPN’s annual awards show.

Hosted by Shane Gillis at the Dolby Theatre, Philadelphia Eagles star running back Saquon Barkley led the nominations with three categories, followed by Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani, NFL Mvp Josh Allen, Gilgeous-Alexander of the newly crowned NBA champs Oklahoma City, U.S. Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, and the WNBA’s Caitlin Clark and A’ja Wilson, each with two nods.

Also honored were former WNBA player Diana Taurasi and former Uswnt player Alex Morgan with the prestigious Icon Award, as well as former NBA player Oscar Robertson with the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage, Penn State University women’s volleyball head coach Katie Schumacher-Cawley with the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance, and Sloane Stephens with the Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award.

Greater Los Angeles...

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Simone Biles, the Philadelphia Eagles and Ilona Maher were among the top winners at the 2025 Espy Awards.

Comedian Shane Gillis hosted the awards ceremony, presented by ESPN, on Wednesday night live from The Dolby Theater in Los Angeles. A plethora of awards were handed out to an array of athletes in varying categories, including the coveted titles of best athlete in men’s and women’s sports, which went to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Simone Biles, respectively.

Gilgeous-Alexander was nominated alongside the likes of Josh Allen (Buffalo Bills‬), Saquon Barkley (Philadelphia Eagles‬) and ‬‭Shohei Ohtani (Los Angeles Dodgers‬), while Biles was up against Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone (track and field‬), Gabby Thomas (track and field) and A’ja Wilson (Las Vegas Aces‬).

Other top winners of the night included Team USA rugby player Maher, who won the honor of best breakthrough athlete. In addition to her best athlete win, Biles picked up...

Simone Biles is getting support from her husband Jonathan Owens on the red carpet!

The married couple posed for photos together as they arrived at the 2025 Espys on Wednesday (July 16) held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Calif.

For the event, the 28-year-old Olympic gymnast wore a sparkling purple dress while the 29-year-old Chicago Bears player sported a white blazer over a loosely-buttoned black shirt with black pants.

Also stepping out for the awards show was Russell Wilson and wife Ciara.

Simone is nominated for two awards tonight – Best Championship Performance for the 2024 Olympics Women’s All-Around along with Best Athlete, Women’s Sports. You can check out the full list of nominations here!

Hosted by comedian Shane Gillis, the 2025 Espys are airing live Right Now on ABC.

Fyi: Simone is wearing an Athleta by Zac Posen dress, Aquazurra shoes, and Effy Jewelry.

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The 2025 Espys gathered the world’s top athletes and biggest stars on Wednesday to celebrate the past year in sports. The star-studded ceremony relived the year’s most memorable sports moments, honoring leading athletes and uniting the industry’s fan favorites and biggest names. The night featured musical performances from Grammy-nominated rapper Busta Rhymes, acclaimed hip-hop duo Clipse, and rising rap superstar Gelo.

During the Espys, ESPN recognized former WNBA player Diana Taurasi and former Uswnt player Alex Morgan with the prestigious Icon Award, celebrating their incredible careers and profound impact on the world of sports.

Hosted by Shane Gillis at The Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, top athletes and celebrities attending the red carpet included Simone Biles, Damar Hamlin, Ilona Maher, Cj McCollum, Sean Evans, Terrell Owens, Suni Lee, Jordan Chiles, Lamar Jackson, John Owen Lowe, Sugar Ray Leonard, Sloane Stephens, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jason George, Metta World Peace, Nate Diaz,...

The 2025 Espys are taking place Tonight (July 16) presented by Capital One.

The annual ESPN awards show recognize major sports achievements, remember unforgettable moments, and honor the leading performers and performances.

This year, the Icon Award will be handed out to WNBA star Diana Taurasi and former United States Women’s National Soccer Team player Alex Morgan, for their “incredible careers and significant impact on the world of sports.”

Keep reading to find out more…

Additional special awards will include honoring Oscar Robertson with the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage, Katie Schumacher-Cawley with the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance and David Walters and Erin Regan receiving the Pat Tillman Award for Service.

If you missed it, check out the full list of nominations!

The 2025 Espys will air live Tonight (July 16) starting at 8pm Et/Pt on ABC from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, and streaming next day on Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+.

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Simone Biles, Las Vegas Aces’ A’ja Wilson, Buffalo Bills’ Josh Allen, Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani, and more pros will compete for the best athlete of the year at tonight’s 2025 Espys. Hosted by comedian Shane Gillis, the annual Espy Awards air live from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California.

At a Glance: How to Watch Espy Awards Online

Stream: DirecTV, fuboTV, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV Channel: ABC,...

On July 7, legendary Olympic gymnast Simone Biles posted a series of photos to Instagram from her vacation in San Pedro, Belize.

Last month, Biles was in the news after fighting with Riley Gaines over trans rights.

In the first photo, Biles relaxes on deck chairs in a string bikini, smiling at the camera. The second picture shows her and her NFL star husband, Jonathan Owens, cozied up together and the third shot shows Biles sticking her tongue out and flashing a peace sign at the camera, holding a cocktail in hand.

Biles captioned the post, “gone to belize ”.

Posting another snapshot to Instagram stories, Biles stood in the clear ocean water looking through the eyehole of a disposable camera pointed at the camera, the beach shore in the background.

The most decorated Olympian of all time, many of the remarks in the comments section showed nothing but love and support for Biles.

Exclusive: Nat Faxon & Jim Rash have been set by Netflix to direct Team Hoyt, based on the true story of how Dick Hoyt turned himself into a triathlete and marathoner so he could lug with him son Rick—a non-verbal quadriplegic whose strength and spirit helped galvanize a movement.

Dick and Rick became an iconic father-son racing team, with Dick pushing and pulling his son through more than a thousand endurance events, including 32 Boston Marathons and six Ironman Triathlons. Off the course, Judy Hoyt carried the baton for inclusive education, playing a pivotal role in drafting Chapter 766—the groundbreaking Massachusetts law that became a model for federal special education legislation.

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The film will be produced by Kevin Walsh’s The Walsh Company, Gotham Chopra’s Religion of Sports, Ryan Stowell, and NFL icon Tom Brady, latter of whom hatched Religion of Sports...

The nominations for the 2025 Espy Awards have been announced!

The annual awards show recognizes major athletic achievements, relive unforgettable moments, honor leading athletes, and more.

Top nominees this year include Josh Allen, Saquon Barkley, Simone Biles, Caitlin Clark, Coco Gauff, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Ilona Maher, and Alexander Ovechkin.

Hosted by comedian Shane Gillis, the 2025 Espys will air live on Wednesday, July 16, at 8 p.m. Et/Pt on ABC from The Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

Head inside to see the full list of nominations…Keep scrolling for the full list of nominations…

Best Athlete – Men’S Sports‬

Josh Allen – Buffalo Bills‬

‬‭Saquon Barkley – Philadelphia Eagles‬

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – Oklahoma City Thunder‬

Shohei Ohtani – Los Angeles Dodgers‬

‭ Best Athlete – Women’S Sports‬

‭Simone Biles – Gymnast‬

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone – Track & Field‬

Gabby Thomas – Track & Field‬

‭A’ja Wilson – Las Vegas Aces‬

Best Breakthrough Athlete‬

‭Cooper Flagg – Duke Men’s Basketball‬

Chloe Humphrey – North Carolina...

Game on!

The nominations for the 2025 Espy Awards were announced on Thursday. Among the notable sports figures who heard their name called: Shohei Ohtani, Simone Biles, Josh Allen, Saquon Barkley, Caitlin Clark, Coco Gauff, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Ilona Maher, and Alexander Ovechkin.

The ESPYs ceremony will be hosted by comedian Shane Gillis from the Dolby Theatre. It airs live on July 16 at 8 p.m. Et/Pt on ABC and streams live on ESPN+. It will also be available to stream on-demand the next day on Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+.

The star-studded sports event will relive the best moments of the year, honor leading athletes and performances, and bring together the industry's fan-faves and biggest stars. Fans can vote for the winners right now on ESPYs.com.

Here is the complete list of 2025 ESPYs nominations in all 22 categories:

Best Athlete – Men’S Sports‬

Josh Allen – Buffalo Bills‬

Saquon Barkley – Philadelphia Eagles‬

Shai...

2025 Espys hosted by Shane Gillis (Photo Credit: ABC)

Shane Gillis is set to host the 2025 Espys taking place in Los Angeles on July 16, 2025 and airing on ABC beginning at 8pm Et/Pt. Simone Biles, Josh Allen, Saquon Barkley, and Caitlin Clark are among the top nominees, along with Coco Gauff, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Ilona Maher, and Alexander Ovechkin.

If first-time nominee Josh Allen wins in the Best Athlete – Men’s Sports category this year, it would be the fourth time a quarterback has won in the last five years. And if Duke standout Cooper Flagg wins Best Breakthrough Athlete, he would become the first men’s college basketball player to win that award.

Voting is now open for the 2025 Espys through July 16 at 5pm Et on ESPN.com/Espys.

2025 Espys Nominees:

Best Athlete – Men’S Sports

● Josh Allen – Buffalo Bills

● Saquon Barkley – Philadelphia Eagles

● Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – Oklahoma City Thunder

● Shohei Ohtani...

NFL stars Josh Allen and Saquon Barkley, WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark, Coco Gauff, Simone Biles, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Ilona Maher and Alexander Ovechkin are among the top nominees for the 2025 Espy Awards, announced Thursday.

The winners will be announced on Wednesday July 16, with the ceremony set to be hosted by comedian Shane Gillis live from The Dolby Theater in Los Angeles at 8 p.m., airing live on ABC and streaming on ESPN+.

The show will see celebrities from the world of sports and entertainment hand out awards in categories like “Best Athlete – Men’s Sports,” “Best Athlete – Women’s Sports,” “Best Breakthrough Athlete,” “Best Record Breaking Performance,” “Best Championship Performance” and “Best Comeback Athlete.”

Allen, Barkley and Gilgeous-Alexander will face off in the men’s sports category, with Shohei Ohtani rounding out the nominees list. Biles is nominated in the women’s category, Ilona Maher in the breakthrough category and Ovechkin...

Philadelphia Eagles star running back Saquon Barkley, who led the NFL in rushing this year and the Eagles to victory in the Super Bowl, leads all nominees for the 2025 Espy Awards, scoring a leading three mentions Thursday in the honors recognizing the year’s best in sports.

Barkley is up in the category for Best Athlete – Men’s Sports, joined by the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani, NFL Mvp Josh Allen and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the newly crowned NBA champs Oklahoma City. Barkley is also up for Best NFL Player and Best Play, that viral mid-run backwards hurdle against the Jacksonville Jaguars in November.

Ohtani, up for Best Athlete – Men’s Sports for a second year in a row, is among a group with two noms that includes Allen, Gilgeous-Alexander, U.S. Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, and the WNBA’s Caitlin Clark and A’ja Wilson, the latter of whom joins Biles and U.

Serena Williams and Simone Biles delighted fans with a playful exchange on social media, showcasing their close friendship and mutual admiration.

The two global sporting icons recently shared a light-hearted moment online that caught the attention of millions. While enjoying a holiday aboard a luxury yacht, Williams posted a video to her Instagram Stories featuring crystal-clear waters and idyllic scenery. With a teasing tone, she captioned it, “Jealous?” and tagged Biles, sparking an enthusiastic response from followers.

Simone Biles didn’t take long to reply. Reposting the video to her own Stories, the gymnast responded with a playful “girlllllllll yes”, followed by a friendly warning: “just wait and see.” This kind of banter highlights the genuine bond they’ve built beyond their respective sports.

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Over the years, Williams and Biles have shared numerous moments reflecting their mutual respect and friendship. One such occasion was at the 2025 Met Gala, where...

Weeks after her social media clash with conservative activist Riley Gaines, legendary Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles has apologized in a powerful message to her Instagram stories.

On June 23, Biles wrote, “Strength is what we gain from the madness we survive.”

Earlier this month, Biles and Gaines, a former collegiate swimmer, became locked in a vicious dispute over transgender rights in sports.

Biles is the most decorated gymnast of all time, while Gaines placed 85th in the 100-meter freestyle at the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials. Gaines went on to compete against Lia Thomas, a transgender athlete, in the 2022 NCAA Championships in the 200-meter freestyle, in which Thomas beat Gaines for fifth place.

The feud between Biles and Gaines began when Gaines made offensive comments about a transgender softball player.

Biles responded to Gaines shortly after they were posted, writing, “You’re truly sick, all of this campaigning because you lost a race.

Simone Biles has had enough of Twitter/X.

The 28-year-old Olympic gold medal winning gymnast seemingly deleted her account on the social media platform on Sunday (June 22), as many noticed her account now leads nowhere.

Users took note that when you try to enter her username, her verified account no longer shows up, and if you go to the link, it shows the account no longer exists.

Keep reading to find out more…

Simone shutting down her account comes after she got into a Twitter feud with Riley Gaines, sharing differing opinions on Trans athletes and inclusive spaces.

A few days after their back and forth, Simone issued an apology, but has still received backlash on the platform, and in the comments of her Instagram posts.

Riley, who also recently announced her first pregnancy, took note of Simone removing her account and shared her reaction, calling her a phenom.

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Honoree Jack Black accepts the King of Comedy award onstage during the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2025 (Photo by Phillip Faraone / Getty Images for Nickelodeon)

Grammy winner Tyla hosted the 2025 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards on Saturday, June 21st, with The Thundermans: Undercover, A Minecraft Movie, Sabrina Carpenter, Wicked, and Cobra Kai emerging as the big winners. This year’s show, as with every past Kids’ Choice Awards, featured lots of sliming. Fans were also treated to skateboarding stunts by Tony Hawk and Katelyn West, along with performances by Machine Gun Kelly and Katseye.

Jack Black was recognized with the King of Comedy Silver Blimp, and Rihanna was honored with the Icon Silver Blimp Award in recognition of her contributions to entertainment, activism, and beauty. Celebrities showing up to share in the fun included Malia Baker, Kylie Cantrall, Auli’i Cravalho, Terry Crews, Young Dylan, Brie Garcia, Maia Kealoha, Salish Matter, Kel Mitchell,...

It's slime time!

The 2025 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards took over the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica on Saturday. The annual slime-filled celebration, hosted by singer Tyla and featuring performances by Machine Gun Kelly and Katseye, included appearances by Jack Black, Auliʻi Cravalho, Benny Blanco, Terry Crews, Ice Spice, and Sza.

Before getting thoroughly gooed, Black was honored with a blimp and named the King of Comedy in recognition of his career. "This is so awesome!" he said, thanking his Nacho Libre costars Anna de la Reguera and Héctor Jiménez, who traveled from Mexico to present him with the award. "It means so much. We made Nacho Libre about 20 years ago in Oaxaca, Mexico, viva, Mexico!" he said. "I want to give a shout out to all my School of Rockers out there and to all my Super Mario bros and sisters, and, last but not least, I would be remiss...

Wicked, Sabrina Carpenter, Sza, Ariana Grande, Kira Kosarin and Xo, Kitty were among the top winners at the 2025 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards.

Grammy Award-winning artist Tyla hosted the slime-filled awards ceremony Saturday night which saw the distribution of 5,000 gallons of the show’s signature green goo.

Carpenter won three awards, including favorite song, favorite female breakout artist and favorite album for Short n’ Sweet. Benson Boone also won favorite male breakout artist, Sza took home favorite female artist and Bruno Mars scored favorite male artist.

In the television categories, The Thundermans: Undercover won favorite kids TV show while Xo, Kitty won favorite family TV show. Kosarin landed favorite kids female TV star for her role in Undercover and Xolo Maridueña won favorite family male TV star for Cobra Kai.

When it came to film, Wicked gained the win for favorite movie, while Jack Black won favorite movie actor for A Minecraft Movie...

The 38th edition of the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards took over Santa Monica on Saturday.

Hosted by Tyla, the awards show featured performances by Machine Gun Kelly and Katseye, as well as skateboarding stunts by Tony Hawk and Katelyn West, and several slimings.

Winners included Ariana Grande, Dwayne Johnson, Sza, Bruno Mars and Sabrina Carpenter, as well as the stars of Wicked, Cobra Kai and The Thundermans: Undercover.

Jack Black received a Silver Blimp as he was crowned King of Comedy for his career of hilarious work, while Rihanna received the first-ever Icon Silver Blimp.

Saturday’s awards show also featured appearances from Malia Baker, benny blanco, Kylie Cantrall, Auli’i Cravalho, Terry Crews, Young Dylan, Brie Garcia, Maia Kealoha, Salish Matter, Kel Mitchell, Daniella Monet, Renee Montgomery, Victoria Monét, Leon Thomas and Alex Warren

Here are the winners of the 2025 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards, available to stream Sunday on Paramount+.

Right-wing political activist Riley Gaines has been in an online feud with artistic gymnast Simone Biles over transgender athletes.

On June 6, Gaines retweeted a picture of the Minnesota team, Champlin Park, celebrating the state high school title, which they won with transgender pitcher Marissa Rothenberger on the team.

“Comments off lol,” she wrote on X. “To be expected when your star player is a boy.”

On the same day, Biles responded negatively to this tweet, which started the feud by condemning Gaines’ perspective on transgender athletes.

“You’re truly sick, all of this campaigning because you lost a race,” the gymnast stated in an X post. “Straight up sore loser. You should be uplifting the trans community and perhaps finding a way to make sports inclusive Or creating a new avenue where trans feel safe in sports. Maybe a transgender category In All sports!! But instead… You bully them… One...

The Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards return Saturday at 8 p.m. Et, with Tyla set to host the ceremony at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica.

Viewers can tune into the show on Nickelodeon, as well as on Nicktoons, the Nick Jr. channel, TeenNick, MTV2 and CMT. The show can also be streamed on Hulu + Live TV, Philo, DirecTV and Sling TV.

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The ceremony will include the famous slimings, performances (such as Katseye’s “Gnarly”) and skateboarding stunts. Awards will be given for achievements in film, music, sports and more. Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Selena Gomez and Ariana Grande are the most-nominated stars, earning four nominations each. Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black and Jelly Roll each received three nods. Several of the year’s biggest stars received their first Kca nominations, including Cynthia Erivo, Doechii, Shohei Ohtani, Gracie Abrams, Chappell Roan and Florence Pugh.

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Simone Biles pregnant?!

Talk about a woman set up to be an Olympic-level mom!

Simone wowed the crowd at her third Olympics, bringing home three gold and one silver medals from the Paris games.

Simone Biles competes in the floor exercise on Day Two of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Gymnastics Trials at Target Center on June 28, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

But while all eyes were on her incredible routines — even her heartbreaking falls — a rumor started to take hold on social media that actually convinced some that not only was Simone pregnant, but that she was Competing with child.

It’s not unheard of; Paris Olympics fencer Nada Hafez revealed she competed in the games while 7 months pregnant with a “little Olympian.”

But is the rumor really true? And how if so, how did Simone manage to pull it off?

Simone Biles Secretly Pregnant During The Olympics?...

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Riley Gaines turned her time as a mediocre swimmer into a career as a right wing “influencer.”

Recently, she targeted a high school girl in her push for segregated sports, prompting a heated clash with Simone Biles.

Now, Gaines is pregnant for the first time.

But, in an apparent commitment to the bit, she used her announcement to take a dig at Biles.

Anti-trans activist and former swimmer Riley Gaines walks the red carpet at the Turning Point USA Inaugural-Eve Ball at the Salamander Hotel on January 19, 2025. (Photo Credit: Samuel Corum/Getty Images) Riley Gaines is pregnant

On Saturday, June 14, Riley Gaines was a speaker at a Turning Point USA event.

Turning Point USA is an organization that targets high schools and universities, pushing for conservative policies and flagging programs that counter racism.

Gaines, who has made a career out of being a talking head for segregation...

Riley Gaines made a personal announcement over the weekend.

The 25-year-old revealed she is pregnant and expecting her first child with husband Louis Barker while on stage at Turning Point USA’s Young Women’s Leadership Summit on Saturday (June 14) in Dallas, Tex.

This comes less than a week after her Twitter/X beef with Olympic gymnast Simone Biles.

Keep reading to find out more…

While speaking at the event, Riley brought up Simone, saying, “I think the funniest thing about this to me is her saying, ‘Bully someone your own size,’ which would ironically be a man.”

She made her way to a podium and added, “How many men do you know that have this?” as she proceeded to show ultrasound photos and cradled her baby bump to roaring cheers from the crowd.

Congrats, @Riley_Gaines_!!!

Prolific digital creator and beauty influencer Bretman Rock has signed with Range Media Partners for representation.

The social media phenomenon has over 50 million social media followers, with nearly 19 million on Instagram and 8.7 million subscribers on YouTube. Rock built that digital following in part through YouTube videos, including Can Bretman Rock Escape the Jungle and Sister Does My Makeup.

That spotlight followed Rock’s early roots as a beauty creator, which included launching a makeup collection with Morphe and later starring in a reimagined version of Calvin Klein’s iconic Marky Mark campaign.

In 2019, Rock became a Nike Ambassador alongside Serena Williams, LeBron James and Simone Biles. And on the TV front, Rock starred in MTV’s Following Bretman Rock on the network’s social channels and the YouTube original limited series 30 Days With: Bretman Rock.

The creator also voiced the character “Makeup Boy” on The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder for Disney+,...

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Simone Biles posted a powerful takedown of Riley Gaines.

It is remarkable to see perhaps the most talented athlete on the planet righteously dunk on someone whose claim to fame is tying for fifth place in swimming, flouncing on athletics, and becoming an anti-trans talking head.

As is always the case with these sorts, Gaines was targeting the most vulnerable — a transgender teenage girl.

And, as is also always the case, it was refreshing to see someone kinder and better absolutely destroy bigotry when it rears its ugly head.

Simone Biles attends Netflix’s “Simone Biles Rising” FYC event at Hollywood Athletic Club on June 02, 2025. (Photo Credit: Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images) It started with a softball game

It started when the Minnesota State High School League shared a social media post about the first softball state championship victory.

“Meet Champlin Park, the Class Aaaa Softball State Champion for 2025,” the league tweeted.

Simone Biles is sharing an update after her X exchange with Riley Gaines amid anti-trans comments.

If you didn’t know, Riley, 25, is a conservative activist and former swimmer known for campaigning against the participation of trans women in women’s sports ever since she came in fifth place in a race where a trans swimmer out-swam her.

On Friday (June 6), Riley commented on a post on X from Minnesota State High School League, which celebrated its first softball state championship win.

“Comments off lol. To be expected when your star player is a boy,” Riley wrote, referring to Marissa Rothenberger, a transgender athlete who is a pitcher for the team, according to Fox News.

“You’re truly sick, all of this campaigning because you lost a race,” Simone wrote X. “Straight up sore loser. You should be uplifting the trans community and perhaps finding a way to make sports...

Simone Biles is ripping into Riley Gaines over her anti-trans comments about a transgender softball player.

If you didn’t know, Riley, 25, is a conservative activist and former swimmer known for campaigning against the participation of trans women in women’s sports ever since she came in fifth place in a race where a trans swimmer out-swam her.

On Friday (June 6), Riley commented on a post on X from Minnesota State High School League, which celebrated its first softball state championship win.

“Comments off lol. To be expected when your star player is a boy,” Riley wrote, referring to Marissa Rothenberger, a transgender athlete who is a pitcher for the team, according to Fox News.

Keep reading to find out more…Later in the day, Simone, 28, responded to Riley‘s comments, calling her a “straight up sore loser.”

“You’re truly sick, all of this campaigning because you lost a race,...

"We don't half-ass anything. We want it to be great." That's how Olympic champion Simone Biles describes the effort behind her acclaimed Netflix series Simone Biles Rising.

Directed by Katie Walsh, the docuseries chronicles the gymnastics superstar's remarkable journey as she navigates the aftermath of her withdrawal from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics due to mental health concerns. Through moments of vulnerability and resilience, the series captures Biles rebuilding her skills and mental fortitude — all while preparing for her triumphant return to the sport at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

In a personal and reflective conversation, the Goat shared raw insights into her life — her unparalleled achievements, struggles, comeback, and a look to the future — alongside director Katie Walsh during an Emmys FYC event hosted by Emmy-nominated actress Yvonne Orji (Insecure).

The gymnast revealed she wasn't sure if she wanted to be followed around by cameras for four years. "It took me a lot...

Hoda Kotb is addressing her exit from Today in January.

The 60-year-old longtime co-anchor on the daytime show got candid in an interview with People about the last day, as well as the real reason why she finally said goodbye to the series.

“From the minute I walked into 30 Rock that day to the minute I walked out, it’s like this beautiful parade of people were there. Maria Shriver came out, Simone Biles came out, Andy Cohen, Kathie Lee Gifford, Jimmy Fallon. And you know what I remember about it all? I remember my heart breaking,” she admitted.

“When you say goodbye to something you love, even though it’s right, it’s like your heart’s broken and on display.”

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She recalled co-host Jenna Bush Hager bursting into tears, and her daughters Haley, 8, and Hope, 6, joining her on set, with Haley feeling concerned.

The 2025 Webby Awards theme may have been “All Good,” as the annual ceremony celebrated the best of the internet from the past year, but host Ilana Glazer wasn’t shy about going after politics or the more problematic elements of technology.

Glazer kicked off the evening by joking that the “All Good” theme was selected because an alternative like “‘The Broligarchy’s Speeding of the Onslaught of Facism in the Face of the Climate Catastrophe at the Point of No Return’ would have bummed everybody out.”

As she continued her monologue, Glazer spoke about the continued uncertainty around the fate of TikTok and joked that Signal is the app that should truly be banned.

“TikTok and the Trump administration were the Ross and Rachel of social media — a real will they, won’t they,” Glazer joked. “They banned it and then they quickly brought it back. Now they’re talking about banning it again.

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If there’s one trend from the past few years I can get behind, it’s the rise of comfy-core. This fashion movement combines the best parts of activewear — stretchy, breathable, and unapologetically cozy clothing — with the illusion that you actually tried. You look polished, and not like you’re about to head into a pilates session every hour of every day.

Now, you can travel, hit a coffee date,...

Ashé Ventures, co-founded by Viola Davis, an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony winner, has joined forces with Brazil’s Maria Farinha Filmes to co-produce “The Girl Who Could Fly.”

The partnership marks the latest expansive move by the fast-growing Maria Farinha Filmes. In 2024, it launched the Los Angles-based Mff & Co, which in turn acquired a minority stake in London’s four-time Oscar-nominated Violet Films.

Projects set up at Mff & Co include “Pegasus,” created by Amit Cohen (“False Flag”) and Ron Leshem (“Euphoria”), “Fail-Safe,” directed by Joe Berlinger (“Paradise Lost”), and “Esperanza,” from Fernando Meirelles (“City of God”).

A fiction feature, “Girl” is inspired by the life and groundbreaking journey of Brazil’s Daiane dos Santos, the first Brazilian and first Black woman to win gold at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships.

The best tumbler of her generation, Dos Santos was the first female gymnast to perform either involving double...

Simone Biles delivered one of the most memorable style moments at the 2025 Met Gala, combining high fashion with height-defying footwear. The Olympic gold medalist boosted her petite 4’8″ frame with towering cobalt blue Yes Darling Plateau sandals by Aquazzura—proving that great style isn’t measured in inches.

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1. Towering Met Gala Look: Simone Biles in Aquazzura Platforms 2. Why Height Helps Simone Biles in Gymnastics 3. Hard Work Over Height: Biles’ Success Story 4. Origin Story: From Foster Care to Olympic Icon 5. Rise of a Star: Biles’ Gymnastics Breakthrough 6. Tiny But Mighty: Biles and Shaq Go Viral 7. Twisties Explained: Why Biles Withdrew in 2020 8. Simone Biles on Embracing Her Height 9. Simone Biles’ Uplifting Advice 10. Petite Powerhouses: Style Icons Under 5’2” Towering Met Gala Look: Simone Biles in Aquazzura Platforms

She stunned in a custom Seraphim gown by Harbison Studio, featuring a sculptural neckline and architectural train inspired by Jacques de Savoie. Paired with celestial jewelry from Zales,...

Simone Biles may be small in stature, but her style, strength, and relationship with NFL star Jonathan Owens prove she’s a true giant.

From red carpet glam to romantic milestones, explore how this petite powerhouse and her equally impressive partner continue to inspire on and off the mat.

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1. Tiny Power Couple: Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens’ Height Difference 2. Height and Heels: Simone Biles Uses Fashion to Level Up 3. Dating App Match: How Simone Biles Met Jonathan Owens 4. From DMs to “I Do”: Simone and Jonathan’s Love Story 5. Pandemic Romance: Their Love Blossoms in Lockdown 6. Olympic Legends Unite: Simone Biles and Caitlyn Jenner 7. Petite Stars, Big Style: Short Celebrities Who Slay Tiny Power Couple: Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens’ Height Difference

It can’t be easy being the sweetheart of America’s sweetheart, but for Jonathan Owens, the husband of world-renowned Olympic gymnast Simone Biles,...

On Monday, May 5, the Met Ball’s long blue carpet was a feast for the eyes, coordinated carefully for staggered arrivals by Vogue staff, making for a supremely smooth beginning to fashion’s biggest night.

The calm choreography outside the Metropolitan Museum of Art on 82nd Street and 5th Avenue belied all the chaotic prep that went into making stars red carpet-ready: hair and makeup, last-minute tailoring, stylists rushing around Upper East Side hotels to serve various clients, shoe switches, jewelry deliveries, not to mention gaping New Yorkers anxious to spot famous faces. That controlled mayhem turned into a real storm this year, when Hollywood stylist Jessica Paster was grabbed by police officers outside of the legendarily tony Carlyle hotel just a few blocks away from the museum and dragged past the onlooking crowd in the rain.

Paster’s client Quinta Brunson was staying at the hotel — as was Paster,...

For decades, barriers and biases have made it harder for women to receive the same opportunities and recognition as men in athletics. Title IX — a law that bans sex-based discrimination in education programs — wasn’t enacted until 1972. Yet, in the face of adversity, women have continued to shatter records and redefine greatness in sports. From Serena and Venus Williams to Simone Biles, Alex Morgan, Coco Gauff, and Caitlin Clark, some of the most remarkable athletes of our time are women.

To celebrate these achievements (and the new ones being set...

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With the Kentucky Derby becoming the cultural hotbed that it’s transformed into over the last decade, it’s no surprise that musicians, athletes, and influencers flocked to Louisville, Kentucky, for the 151st iteration of the The Run for the Roses (referencing the blanket of 554 red roses draped over the winning horse that crosses the finish line first each year).

Simone Biles came through for a big honor,...

Pharrell Williams found a unique way to unwind after the 2025 Met Gala!

The 52-year-old Louis Vuitton men’s creative director, who was a co-chair for the evening, held an intimate evening centered around an Uno tournament following his attendance at the gala alongside wife Helen Lasichanh on Monday evening (May 5), which was held at Crane Club in New York City.

Vogue notes that there were “cocktails, a bit of dancing, and the usual merrymaking, though none of the paparazzi crush or nightclub chaos found at the other 16 (!) after-parties unfolding across Manhattan.”

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Winners could walk away with one of four extravagant prizes: a Richard Mille watch, Tiffany & Co. diamond earrings, a Louis Vuitton trunk, or a custom varsity jacket designed by Pharrell himself.

Party attendees included Kim Kardashian, La La Anthony, Ciara, Halle Bailey, Jaden Smith, Pusha T, David Blaine, Adam Mosseri, Eva Chen,...

Marking the opening of The Costume Institute’s spring exhibition, ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,’ the Met Gala is taking place on the first Monday in May, May 5th, with the dress code “Tailored for You.

Forget trophies and acceptance speeches. At fashion’s most exclusive annual convergence, the true prize is a coveted invitation and the opportunity to command the world’s attention on the red carpet. Only a carefully curated list holds the golden ticket from cultural titans spanning film, the political arena, the music charts, and the pinnacles of power across industries. The night’s sole currency is sartorial impact, measured in the waves of applause and collective gasps. Attendees are challenged to transcend mere attire, transforming themselves into walking exhibitions that interpret the profound legacy of tailoring, particularly within Black style.

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May has swung around again, and with it, the famous fashion event of spring, The Met Gala.

Always held on the first Monday of May each year, the charity event and fundraiser for The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute raises an eight figure sum.

Celebrities from all over attend the dinner, which is known for not allowing phone recordings of what happens once guests are inside. For all the details about this year’s theme, the co-chairs and more, follow along below.

When is the 2025 Met Gala?

The 2025 Met Gala takes place May 5, 2025.

How to watch the Met Gala arrivals:

Vogue has a livestream to view arrivals in their finest fashion. It starts at 6 p.m. Et and 3 p.m. Pt.

Singer and actor Teyana Taylor, actor and producer La La Anthony and comedian and actor Ego Nwodim will host the livestream this year.

Who is attending the 2025 Met Gala?...

Quinta Brunson hosted Saturday Night Live for a second time on Saturday, May 3, but she wasn’t the only A-list “shortie” appearing on the Studio 8H stage. Sabrina Carpenter joined the Abbott Elementary star for a song and dance, as you’ll see below. Plus, Saturday’s SNL episode defrocked Pope Trump and debuted two new brands. See the highlights from the show below. Sabrina Carpenter crashes Quinta Brunson’s monologue In her monologue, Brunson sang an ode to short celebs she stood next to cardboard cutouts of famous folks like Simone Biles and Kendrick Lamar. Then a very non-cardboard Sabrina Carpenter showed up, and the duo compared notes about their diminutive statures. “When you eat short ribs, does it just taste like rib?” Brunson asked. “When you read short stories, do they feel like novels?” inquired Carpenter. “Weekend Update” mocks Pope Trump In Saturday’s “Weekend Update” sketch, Colin Jost...

Saturday Night Live host Quinta Brunson sang about what it’s like being under five feet tall–something that Sabrina Carpenter popped in to say she could relate to.

The Abbott Elementary creator and star, who last hosted SNL in April 2023, prefaced her showtune: “I’m proof you can do anything you put your mind to, even if people look down on you, whether it’s because of where you come from or literally because you’re only 4′11.”

Brunson then sang about how some experiences at her height unintentionally turn out well.

“Abbott Elementary” star and creator Quinta Brunson is short and isn’t afraid to flaunt it. Hosting “Saturday Night Live” for the second time on May 3, Brunson opted to deliver her opening monologue in musical form, breaking into song and singing about the many benefits and joys of being short. “Shorties, tonight, this one’s for us,” Brunson, flanked by dancers, said, shouting out perks like getting “wasted on one glass of wine” and wearing crop tops as dresses.

Brunson’s next verse shouted out some of Hollywood’s shortest and highest-achieving celebrities, including 4’8” Olympian Simone Biles, 5’7” actor Tom Holland and 5’5” Kendrick Lamar. Continuing to dance and sing her way through the monologue, Brunson was joined on stage by “Short N’ Sweet” songstress Sabrina Carpenter, who joked about their mutual experiences being short. “When you eat short rib, does it just taste like rib? When you read short stories, are they just novels?...