9 days ago
The World Series matchup isn't set in stone just yet, but Tampa Bay took a major step towards being the one that will face Milwaukee in the Fall Classic. They took two out of three in Cleveland to return home with a 3-2 series lead heading into a big Game 6 tonight, where they'll start Freddy Peralta who has been dealing this postseason while the Guardians will scramble to piece their way through a bullpen game after having to get 21 outs from their relievers yesterday. Thanks to the postponed Game 4 eating up the travel day, even if they do win tonight they'll also be forced to play the potential do-or-die Game 7 on four straight days without a night off — it's not looking pretty for Cleveland, to say the least.
We've got a full slate for you ahead of this critical Game 6 later tonight, starting with Jake's recap of Game 5's action in the Roundup. Michael hands out a stellar grade to David Bednar to kick off our annual Report Card series, and Kevin recalls Sandy Alomar Sr. and his days with the Yankees on his birthday. Then in the afternoon Jonathan goes over the Yankees' longest home runs of the season and Estevao reflects on the gap between Giancarlo Stanton and 500 career home runs before I return to open up the mailbag for more of your questions.
American League Championship Series Game 6
(Rays lead series, 3-2)
Cleveland Guardians vs. Tampa Bay Rays
Time: 8:00 p.m. EST
#series #cleveland #home #tonight
We've got a full slate for you ahead of this critical Game 6 later tonight, starting with Jake's recap of Game 5's action in the Roundup. Michael hands out a stellar grade to David Bednar to kick off our annual Report Card series, and Kevin recalls Sandy Alomar Sr. and his days with the Yankees on his birthday. Then in the afternoon Jonathan goes over the Yankees' longest home runs of the season and Estevao reflects on the gap between Giancarlo Stanton and 500 career home runs before I return to open up the mailbag for more of your questions.
American League Championship Series Game 6
(Rays lead series, 3-2)
Cleveland Guardians vs. Tampa Bay Rays
Time: 8:00 p.m. EST
#series #cleveland #home #tonight
9 days ago
New York governor Kathy Hochul will today (Monday) launch an 88-person exploratory committee to report on the feasibility and challenges of a formal bid to host the Winter Olympic Games, according to people with knowledge of the announcement who spoke anonymously as they were not authorized to do so publicly.
The potential bid would see New York City and Lake Placid partner to host the 2042 edition.
Earlier this year, Gov. Hochul told The Athletic that "significant" meetings had taken place as she seeks to return the Winter Olympics to New York state for the first time since 1980, which is best remembered for the Miracle on Ice when the U.S. hockey team defeated the Soviet Union. Gov. Hochul, while announcing the committee today, will also announce a $2.5 million funding commitment to create a monument in Lake Placid in honor of the Miracle on Ice team.
The Lake Placid-New York City Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games Exploratory Committee will have an eight-strong leadership group, which will include Ashley Walden, the president and CEO of the Olympic Regional Development Authority, as well as representation from the offices of Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand (both Democrats), sources said. It will also include Julie Su, appointed deputy mayor for economic justice of New York City by mayor Zohran Mamdani, as well as Hope Knight, the president of Empire State Development, the New York state economic development arm.
There is a 16-member sub-committee on finance, which includes John Collins, co-owner and operating partner of the New York Islanders, and Josh Cohen, the son of New York Mets owner Steve Cohen, who works as the team's vice president of business development. Randy Levine, the owner of the New York Yankees, is one of 12 members of a legal sub-committee, which also includes Robert Landau, the executive vice-president of NBC Universal, the long-time broadcaster of the Olympics in the United States.
#city
The potential bid would see New York City and Lake Placid partner to host the 2042 edition.
Earlier this year, Gov. Hochul told The Athletic that "significant" meetings had taken place as she seeks to return the Winter Olympics to New York state for the first time since 1980, which is best remembered for the Miracle on Ice when the U.S. hockey team defeated the Soviet Union. Gov. Hochul, while announcing the committee today, will also announce a $2.5 million funding commitment to create a monument in Lake Placid in honor of the Miracle on Ice team.
The Lake Placid-New York City Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games Exploratory Committee will have an eight-strong leadership group, which will include Ashley Walden, the president and CEO of the Olympic Regional Development Authority, as well as representation from the offices of Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand (both Democrats), sources said. It will also include Julie Su, appointed deputy mayor for economic justice of New York City by mayor Zohran Mamdani, as well as Hope Knight, the president of Empire State Development, the New York state economic development arm.
There is a 16-member sub-committee on finance, which includes John Collins, co-owner and operating partner of the New York Islanders, and Josh Cohen, the son of New York Mets owner Steve Cohen, who works as the team's vice president of business development. Randy Levine, the owner of the New York Yankees, is one of 12 members of a legal sub-committee, which also includes Robert Landau, the executive vice-president of NBC Universal, the long-time broadcaster of the Olympics in the United States.
#city
9 days ago
Bengaluru: When batters are scoring at 11.46 runs an over, even quality bowling attacks can be made to look ordinary. India's T20I series against the West Indies has exposed the vulnerability of the hosts' pace unit, with flat pitches, dew and short boundaries proving a punishing combination for bowlers.
West Indies' stunning 250-run chase in Ranchi, completed with nine **** to spare, prompted a stern **** sment from India head coach Gautam Gambhir.
"These bowlers are our bowlers, not someone else's bowlers. Their careers are at stake," he had said, underlining the scrutiny facing the attack.
With the exception of Indore, where India successfully defended 223, the bowlers struggled to contain a fearless West Indies batting line-up. While the absence of Jasprit **** rah and, to an extent, Hardik Pandya has been felt, the bigger concern for the team management is the inconsistency shown by Arshdeep Singh, Mayank Yadav and Prince Yadav.
The two young quicks, Mayank and Prince, have alternated between brilliance and waywardness during the series, highlighting the challenges of adjusting to different match situations. The fourth T20I in Hyderabad offered a clear example. India conceded 18 extras, including 13 wides. Arshdeep accounted for six, while Mayank and Prince leaked two and one, respectively. Their attempts to execute wide yorkers and fuller deliveries repeatedly missed the mark, allowing the West Indies batters to maintain the pressure.
India's lack of proven T20 pace-bowling depth has consequently become a talking point. That has put renewed focus on the return of Bhuvneshwar **** ar, whose recall after nearly four years away from the national side could prove timely.
The experienced swing bowler has enjoyed a productive run in the IPL, taking 45 wickets across the last two seasons. More importantly, his success has been built on control and execution rather than sheer pace, qualities that India's younger quicks have often lacked in this series.
Conditions, however, have offered little respite to bowlers. High-scoring surfaces and heavy dew have meant that even small lapses have come at a significant cost.
As India prepare for a demanding tour of New Zealand, they know the challenges ahead will be very different. The pitches may offer more **** istance, but the key question remains whether the bowling group can quickly adapt and improve its consistency.
On the eve of the rain-affected series finale in Bengaluru, fast-bowling coach Morne Morkel urged observers to consider the physical and mental demands placed on modern cricketers.
"We sometimes forget that mental fatigue plays a big part. We have to manage that and be smart with it. Some of the players went for the Asian Games and then straight into a full series against the West Indies. These guys are also human," Morkel said.
"Execution and skills become better when you've recovered, slept well and mentally refreshed. That's a challenge. We're going to N
West Indies' stunning 250-run chase in Ranchi, completed with nine **** to spare, prompted a stern **** sment from India head coach Gautam Gambhir.
"These bowlers are our bowlers, not someone else's bowlers. Their careers are at stake," he had said, underlining the scrutiny facing the attack.
With the exception of Indore, where India successfully defended 223, the bowlers struggled to contain a fearless West Indies batting line-up. While the absence of Jasprit **** rah and, to an extent, Hardik Pandya has been felt, the bigger concern for the team management is the inconsistency shown by Arshdeep Singh, Mayank Yadav and Prince Yadav.
The two young quicks, Mayank and Prince, have alternated between brilliance and waywardness during the series, highlighting the challenges of adjusting to different match situations. The fourth T20I in Hyderabad offered a clear example. India conceded 18 extras, including 13 wides. Arshdeep accounted for six, while Mayank and Prince leaked two and one, respectively. Their attempts to execute wide yorkers and fuller deliveries repeatedly missed the mark, allowing the West Indies batters to maintain the pressure.
India's lack of proven T20 pace-bowling depth has consequently become a talking point. That has put renewed focus on the return of Bhuvneshwar **** ar, whose recall after nearly four years away from the national side could prove timely.
The experienced swing bowler has enjoyed a productive run in the IPL, taking 45 wickets across the last two seasons. More importantly, his success has been built on control and execution rather than sheer pace, qualities that India's younger quicks have often lacked in this series.
Conditions, however, have offered little respite to bowlers. High-scoring surfaces and heavy dew have meant that even small lapses have come at a significant cost.
As India prepare for a demanding tour of New Zealand, they know the challenges ahead will be very different. The pitches may offer more **** istance, but the key question remains whether the bowling group can quickly adapt and improve its consistency.
On the eve of the rain-affected series finale in Bengaluru, fast-bowling coach Morne Morkel urged observers to consider the physical and mental demands placed on modern cricketers.
"We sometimes forget that mental fatigue plays a big part. We have to manage that and be smart with it. Some of the players went for the Asian Games and then straight into a full series against the West Indies. These guys are also human," Morkel said.
"Execution and skills become better when you've recovered, slept well and mentally refreshed. That's a challenge. We're going to N
9 days ago
Andy Reid has reassured Kansas City Chiefs fans after wide receiver Jalen Royals was checked for concussion symptoms during the team's 22-6 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers.
The young receiver briefly left the game for ****** sment but was cleared to return, with Reid confirming there was no immediate concern about his condition.
Kansas City also dealt with injuries to tight end Travis Kelce and offensive tackle Jaylon Moore, although their situations had different outcomes.
Speaking after the win, Reid confirmed Royals had undergone the necessary checks before returning to action.
"Royals went in to be checked for a concussion, but he was good there," the Chiefs head coach said.
#receiver #checked
The young receiver briefly left the game for ****** sment but was cleared to return, with Reid confirming there was no immediate concern about his condition.
Kansas City also dealt with injuries to tight end Travis Kelce and offensive tackle Jaylon Moore, although their situations had different outcomes.
Speaking after the win, Reid confirmed Royals had undergone the necessary checks before returning to action.
"Royals went in to be checked for a concussion, but he was good there," the Chiefs head coach said.
#receiver #checked
9 days ago
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - OCTOBER 18: Daniel Jones #17 of the Indianapolis Colts warms up prior to the game against the Tennessee **** ans at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 18, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) Getty
The Indianapolis Colts needed Daniel Jones during their Week 6 clash against the Tennessee **** ans.
He failed to deliver.
So instead, an insider delivered… a stark comment for the 29-year-old quarterback.
GettyINDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – OCTOBER 18: Daniel Jones #17 of the Indianapolis Colts warms up prior to the game against the Tennessee **** ans at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 18, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
#jones
The Indianapolis Colts needed Daniel Jones during their Week 6 clash against the Tennessee **** ans.
He failed to deliver.
So instead, an insider delivered… a stark comment for the 29-year-old quarterback.
GettyINDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – OCTOBER 18: Daniel Jones #17 of the Indianapolis Colts warms up prior to the game against the Tennessee **** ans at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 18, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
#jones
9 days ago
Yandy Díaz knows how close they are. And he's not going to let the ALCS run to a Game 7.
"It's a great opportunity," Díaz said in Spanish on Sunday night after the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians, via the Tampa Bay Times' Mark Topkin. "All of us are thinking of it.
"But it all ends tomorrow. We're going to win tomorrow."
The Rays are just a single win away from reaching the World Series, thanks to Sunday's convincing 3-1 win over the Guardians at Progressive Field. They jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first three innings in Game 5 on Sunday afternoon, and then held on the rest of the way to take a 3-2 lead in the series.
Díaz opened the contest up with a double, and was hit in later that inning after Parker Messick walked Jonny DeLuca. Díaz ended up with three hits in the win.
#game
"It's a great opportunity," Díaz said in Spanish on Sunday night after the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians, via the Tampa Bay Times' Mark Topkin. "All of us are thinking of it.
"But it all ends tomorrow. We're going to win tomorrow."
The Rays are just a single win away from reaching the World Series, thanks to Sunday's convincing 3-1 win over the Guardians at Progressive Field. They jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first three innings in Game 5 on Sunday afternoon, and then held on the rest of the way to take a 3-2 lead in the series.
Díaz opened the contest up with a double, and was hit in later that inning after Parker Messick walked Jonny DeLuca. Díaz ended up with three hits in the win.
#game
9 days ago
Andy Reid has reassured Kansas City Chiefs fans after Travis Kelce suffered an ankle injury scare during their 22-6 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers.
The veteran tight end limped off the field after a tackle by Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley and received treatment on the sidelines. However, Kelce returned to action and finished the game.
The Chiefs maintained their unbeaten start to the season, with Kelce recording four receptions for 53 yards despite the early concern.
Speaking to reporters after the victory, Reid offered a positive update on his starting tight end's condition.
"Travis Kelce tweaked his ankle and played through it. Says he'll be sore tomorrow, but he'll be OK," Reid said, according to AotZ Sports' Charles Goldman.
#victory #tight
The veteran tight end limped off the field after a tackle by Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley and received treatment on the sidelines. However, Kelce returned to action and finished the game.
The Chiefs maintained their unbeaten start to the season, with Kelce recording four receptions for 53 yards despite the early concern.
Speaking to reporters after the victory, Reid offered a positive update on his starting tight end's condition.
"Travis Kelce tweaked his ankle and played through it. Says he'll be sore tomorrow, but he'll be OK," Reid said, according to AotZ Sports' Charles Goldman.
#victory #tight
9 days ago
Wales head coach Steve Tandy names his Nations Championship squad on Tuesday, 20 October and was given some late food for thought by the Welsh clubs in European action.
Dragons, Ospreys and Scarlets made winning starts in the Challenge Cup while Cardiff competed hard but lost at Northampton on their return to the top-tier Champions Cup.
Wales will face ****** an, New Zealand and Australia in Cardiff before another fixture at Twickenham against a southern hemisphere opponent on finals weekend.
BBC Sport Wales looks at the players who grasped their last chance to make an impression on Tandy and his staff as opportunities run out before the 2027 World Cup.
Wales counting down the year until World Cup
#wales #tandy #championship #tuesday
Dragons, Ospreys and Scarlets made winning starts in the Challenge Cup while Cardiff competed hard but lost at Northampton on their return to the top-tier Champions Cup.
Wales will face ****** an, New Zealand and Australia in Cardiff before another fixture at Twickenham against a southern hemisphere opponent on finals weekend.
BBC Sport Wales looks at the players who grasped their last chance to make an impression on Tandy and his staff as opportunities run out before the 2027 World Cup.
Wales counting down the year until World Cup
#wales #tandy #championship #tuesday
9 days ago
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid delivers an update on Travis Kelce's injury after defeating the Chargers. Getty
After their bye week, the Kansas City Chiefs came back and crushed the Los Angeles Chargers 22-6. Their perfect record holds as they're now 6-0 on the season.
However, the game started with a big scare when Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce limped off the field with an ankle injury. After a questionable tackle by Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley, Kelce sat on the medical table and got his ankle wrapped.
Chiefs Kingdom collectively held their breath after Kelce's early exit, including his wife, Taylor Swift, who made it to Arrowhead Stadium after her big performance at the Academy Museum Gala. However, Kelce was able to return and finish the game, catching 4-of-5 targets for 53 yards.
GettyChiefs head coach Andy Reid delivers an update on Travis Kelce's injury after defeating the Chargers.
#chiefs #travis
After their bye week, the Kansas City Chiefs came back and crushed the Los Angeles Chargers 22-6. Their perfect record holds as they're now 6-0 on the season.
However, the game started with a big scare when Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce limped off the field with an ankle injury. After a questionable tackle by Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley, Kelce sat on the medical table and got his ankle wrapped.
Chiefs Kingdom collectively held their breath after Kelce's early exit, including his wife, Taylor Swift, who made it to Arrowhead Stadium after her big performance at the Academy Museum Gala. However, Kelce was able to return and finish the game, catching 4-of-5 targets for 53 yards.
GettyChiefs head coach Andy Reid delivers an update on Travis Kelce's injury after defeating the Chargers.
#chiefs #travis
9 days ago
CLEVELAND (AP) — Yandy Díaz has sparked the Tampa Bay Rays to the verge of their first World Series trip since 2020.
Díaz had three hits, including a double, and scored the first run in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians that gave the Rays 3-2 lead in the AL Championship Series.
Díaz has hits in seven of eight postseason games and is batting .314 with four doubles, a home run and an .847 OPS as the Rays' leadoff hitter.
"I'm probably a little biased, but Yandy is one of my favorite players to watch," Rays closer Bryan Baker said. "When he gets going, we're a different team with the way he works at-bats."
Game 6 is Monday at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, where the Rays are 58-27 during the regular season and playoffs. A potential Game 7 would be Tuesday in the same stadium.
#rays #Guardians
Díaz had three hits, including a double, and scored the first run in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians that gave the Rays 3-2 lead in the AL Championship Series.
Díaz has hits in seven of eight postseason games and is batting .314 with four doubles, a home run and an .847 OPS as the Rays' leadoff hitter.
"I'm probably a little biased, but Yandy is one of my favorite players to watch," Rays closer Bryan Baker said. "When he gets going, we're a different team with the way he works at-bats."
Game 6 is Monday at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, where the Rays are 58-27 during the regular season and playoffs. A potential Game 7 would be Tuesday in the same stadium.
#rays #Guardians
19 days ago
Sean "Diddy" Combs still has some people in his corner.
In a recent interview with Andy Cohen on his SiriusXM show Radio Andy, Mike Tyson revealed that the incarcerated mogul asked the retired boxer to talk to President Donald Trump on his behalf. Cohen asked if the two were "buddies" and if Iron Mike was "surprised by what happened with him."
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#mike
In a recent interview with Andy Cohen on his SiriusXM show Radio Andy, Mike Tyson revealed that the incarcerated mogul asked the retired boxer to talk to President Donald Trump on his behalf. Cohen asked if the two were "buddies" and if Iron Mike was "surprised by what happened with him."
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#mike
19 days ago
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Ethel Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy were married nearly 18 years, and had 11 children together, before he was felled by an ******* assin's bullet in June 1968. In her memoir, "Ethel Kennedy: The Extraordinary Life and Bold Legacy" (to be published Oct. 13 by HarperOne), daughter Kerry Kennedy writes of her mother's inspiring example, from before and after the murder of her father.
Read an excerpt below, and don't miss Rita Braver's conversation with Kerry Kennedy on "CBS Sunday Morning" October 11!
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The line outside St. Patrick's Cathedral, where Daddy lay in state, was a mile long. One hundred thousand mourners passed by his coffin. Family and friends took turns holding vigil. The first time I witnessed that public outpouring of grief was when I accompanied Mum, along with my siblings, to a special service the night before the funeral. Mum's face, swathed in a black veil, was composed, almost serene, as we knelt to pray. The singer Andy Williams, a close friend of Mum and Daddy, sang "Ave Maria" a cappella, his resonant tenor echoing through the cathedral. I was thinking that Mary and all her angels were in the very room with us. Mum, Grandma Rose, and our aunts told us that Daddy was in Heaven and happy to be with Uncle Jack, his eldest brother, Joe, and his sister Kick. I could picture that lovely reunion. I was eight years old, and as a child had such a strong sense of Heaven as a physical place that when I flew in an airplane I chose the window seat so I could try to find Heaven in the clouds. Mum also believed Heaven was real, and she felt the full presence of God when she prayed. Her faith kept her going. It lifted us all through those awful days.
#ethel
Ethel Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy were married nearly 18 years, and had 11 children together, before he was felled by an ******* assin's bullet in June 1968. In her memoir, "Ethel Kennedy: The Extraordinary Life and Bold Legacy" (to be published Oct. 13 by HarperOne), daughter Kerry Kennedy writes of her mother's inspiring example, from before and after the murder of her father.
Read an excerpt below, and don't miss Rita Braver's conversation with Kerry Kennedy on "CBS Sunday Morning" October 11!
Prefer to listen? Audible has a 30-day free trial available right now.
The line outside St. Patrick's Cathedral, where Daddy lay in state, was a mile long. One hundred thousand mourners passed by his coffin. Family and friends took turns holding vigil. The first time I witnessed that public outpouring of grief was when I accompanied Mum, along with my siblings, to a special service the night before the funeral. Mum's face, swathed in a black veil, was composed, almost serene, as we knelt to pray. The singer Andy Williams, a close friend of Mum and Daddy, sang "Ave Maria" a cappella, his resonant tenor echoing through the cathedral. I was thinking that Mary and all her angels were in the very room with us. Mum, Grandma Rose, and our aunts told us that Daddy was in Heaven and happy to be with Uncle Jack, his eldest brother, Joe, and his sister Kick. I could picture that lovely reunion. I was eight years old, and as a child had such a strong sense of Heaven as a physical place that when I flew in an airplane I chose the window seat so I could try to find Heaven in the clouds. Mum also believed Heaven was real, and she felt the full presence of God when she prayed. Her faith kept her going. It lifted us all through those awful days.
#ethel
19 days ago
Montana Jordan and Jenna Jordan began dating in high school and are expecting their second child
Zoe Perry, Casey Wilson and Will Sasso are among cast members with long-term partners and families
Season 3 of Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage premieres Oct. 8
On-screen, the characters of Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage embrace the highs and lows that accompany relationships, but off-screen, the cast has simpler love stories to tell.
The third season of the Young Sheldon sequel and The Big Bang Theory prequel premieres Oct. 8. The latest installment will continue to follow young couple Georgie Cooper (Montana Jordan) and Mandy McAllister (Emily Osment) as they navigate parenthood, financial struggles and relationship ups and downs — all while dealing with the ever-present meddling of their families.
#georgie #montana #marriage #young
Zoe Perry, Casey Wilson and Will Sasso are among cast members with long-term partners and families
Season 3 of Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage premieres Oct. 8
On-screen, the characters of Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage embrace the highs and lows that accompany relationships, but off-screen, the cast has simpler love stories to tell.
The third season of the Young Sheldon sequel and The Big Bang Theory prequel premieres Oct. 8. The latest installment will continue to follow young couple Georgie Cooper (Montana Jordan) and Mandy McAllister (Emily Osment) as they navigate parenthood, financial struggles and relationship ups and downs — all while dealing with the ever-present meddling of their families.
#georgie #montana #marriage #young
19 days ago
Mandy Moore is facing another round of "mean girl" accusations, this time over an interaction from more than two decades ago!
The actress has been pulled into a new conversation after Christy Carlson Romano recalled an awkward encounter with Moore at a 2000 party for "The Princess Diaries." Romano said the interaction hurt her, bringing fresh attention to Moore after she was recently linked to another friendship drama.
Mandy Moore was recently drawn into controversy surrounding Ashley Tisdale's "toxic" mom group essay. However, Moore and Hilary Duff pushed back against the idea that any "mean girl" behavior occurred.
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Mandy Moore found herself at the center of an unexpected accusation after Christy Carlson Romano recalled meeting her at "The Princess Diaries" wrap party. The incident hurt her and eventually led her to refer to Moore as a "mean girl" in private, Romano said.
#christy
The actress has been pulled into a new conversation after Christy Carlson Romano recalled an awkward encounter with Moore at a 2000 party for "The Princess Diaries." Romano said the interaction hurt her, bringing fresh attention to Moore after she was recently linked to another friendship drama.
Mandy Moore was recently drawn into controversy surrounding Ashley Tisdale's "toxic" mom group essay. However, Moore and Hilary Duff pushed back against the idea that any "mean girl" behavior occurred.
JPA/AFF-USA.com / MEGA
Mandy Moore found herself at the center of an unexpected accusation after Christy Carlson Romano recalled meeting her at "The Princess Diaries" wrap party. The incident hurt her and eventually led her to refer to Moore as a "mean girl" in private, Romano said.
#christy
20 days ago
Christa Pike is feeling "angry and confused" after waking up in the hospital in the wake of a failed execution attempt that left her with severe physical health challenges that put her on a "long road to recovery," her attorneys said on Wednesday.
Pike had been unconscious and in critical condition in the days after two doses of pentobarbital failed to end her life on Sept. 30, they said.
"On Monday night, it was our understanding that Christa was brain-dead and that life support would be removed the next day," Randy Spivey, a member of her legal team, said during a press conference Wednesday afternoon. "But on Tuesday, to the shock of everyone … Christa woke up and began talking."
Spivey said the effects of the pentobarbital have caused her to develop a blood clot, pneumonia and left her arms and hands "tremendously swollen," to the point where she's not currently able to use them. He added that Pike is still dealing with significant "cognitive confusion," but is "very aware" that the state had tried and failed to end her life.
The press conference came shortly after a hearing in which a judge granted Pike's attorneys' request to order the state to preserve all evidence connected to the execution, including medical equipment, communications related to the decision to call off the procedure or related to her emergency care and "anything that was in the actual room." The judge also ordered that any "barriers" that may prevent Pike from communicating with her attorneys while she's in the hospital be removed.
#attorneys #execution
Pike had been unconscious and in critical condition in the days after two doses of pentobarbital failed to end her life on Sept. 30, they said.
"On Monday night, it was our understanding that Christa was brain-dead and that life support would be removed the next day," Randy Spivey, a member of her legal team, said during a press conference Wednesday afternoon. "But on Tuesday, to the shock of everyone … Christa woke up and began talking."
Spivey said the effects of the pentobarbital have caused her to develop a blood clot, pneumonia and left her arms and hands "tremendously swollen," to the point where she's not currently able to use them. He added that Pike is still dealing with significant "cognitive confusion," but is "very aware" that the state had tried and failed to end her life.
The press conference came shortly after a hearing in which a judge granted Pike's attorneys' request to order the state to preserve all evidence connected to the execution, including medical equipment, communications related to the decision to call off the procedure or related to her emergency care and "anything that was in the actual room." The judge also ordered that any "barriers" that may prevent Pike from communicating with her attorneys while she's in the hospital be removed.
#attorneys #execution
22 days ago
Cruz Beckham revealed that he and girlfriend Jackie Apostel have gotten a puppy together in a post shared on October 4.
The 21-year-old singer shared a first look at the couple's fluffy new addition, as well as photos of the dog interacting with Harper and David Beckham.
Cruz and the 30-year-old songwriter have been romantically linked since 2024.
Victoria and David Beckham's youngest son Cruz is taking a major step in his relationship. The 21-year-old singer revealed that he's welcomed a new family member with his girlfriend Jackie Apostel, 30, while sharing a first look at their new addition on October 4.
Cruz Beckham and girlfriend Jackie Apostel with their new dog
Credit: Instagram/Sandy Jean Beckham
#cruz #beckham #apostel #david
The 21-year-old singer shared a first look at the couple's fluffy new addition, as well as photos of the dog interacting with Harper and David Beckham.
Cruz and the 30-year-old songwriter have been romantically linked since 2024.
Victoria and David Beckham's youngest son Cruz is taking a major step in his relationship. The 21-year-old singer revealed that he's welcomed a new family member with his girlfriend Jackie Apostel, 30, while sharing a first look at their new addition on October 4.
Cruz Beckham and girlfriend Jackie Apostel with their new dog
Credit: Instagram/Sandy Jean Beckham
#cruz #beckham #apostel #david
22 days ago
Some parents frame their kid's first big paycheck. CT Tamburello's mom wanted it out of the house.
The 46-year-old Challenge legend sat down with fellow Massachusetts native Andy Bachman on the Creators Inc. Podcast, where the conversation turned to the first money lesson fame taught him. Early on, the advice was to send the checks home and deal in cash, which he now calls "arguably the worst financial advice I ever got."
"It wasn't like I had bad credit. I just didn't have any," Tamburello explained. "And then mom thought I was a drug dealer."
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Back then, the cash came from nightclub appearances, the paid walk-throughs that turned early reality stars into weekend headliners. Tamburello was fresh off The Real World: Paris and working Boston rooms like McFadden's.
#turned #cash #like
The 46-year-old Challenge legend sat down with fellow Massachusetts native Andy Bachman on the Creators Inc. Podcast, where the conversation turned to the first money lesson fame taught him. Early on, the advice was to send the checks home and deal in cash, which he now calls "arguably the worst financial advice I ever got."
"It wasn't like I had bad credit. I just didn't have any," Tamburello explained. "And then mom thought I was a drug dealer."
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Back then, the cash came from nightclub appearances, the paid walk-throughs that turned early reality stars into weekend headliners. Tamburello was fresh off The Real World: Paris and working Boston rooms like McFadden's.
#turned #cash #like
22 days ago
Cruz Beckham and Jackie Apostel got a puppy together
The couple introduced Sandy Jean Beckham, a cream-colored golden retriever pup, on Oct. 4
The puppy's new social media account gained more than 2,000 followers in its first day
Cruz Beckham is a dog dad!
The musician son of Victoria and David Beckham shared some sweet news in an Instagram post: he and his girlfriend, Jackie Apostel, 30, got a puppy!
#jackie
The couple introduced Sandy Jean Beckham, a cream-colored golden retriever pup, on Oct. 4
The puppy's new social media account gained more than 2,000 followers in its first day
Cruz Beckham is a dog dad!
The musician son of Victoria and David Beckham shared some sweet news in an Instagram post: he and his girlfriend, Jackie Apostel, 30, got a puppy!
#jackie
23 days ago
Kellon Deryck will never forget the day he met Megan Thee Stallion. It was 8 years ago, and the celebrity hairstylist was trying to keep it professional on his first job with the rapper. But Megan wasn't having it, he recalls, laughing.
"I'm normally pretty shy when I first meet someone, so the first day we worked together, I was quiet; I was just there to do my job," he explains. "She **** near tickled me into laughing and talking like, 'Who is this up in here? Who are you?' She made me show my personality. She pulled it out of me." And from that day forward, they were inseparable.
"Even when we're not at work, we're on FaceTime talking about what we're about to do next or how our night was, what we ate, and what TikTok we're about to do, and what food we want to try," says Deryck. "We literally do everything together."
Megan Thee Stallion on InStyle's September 2026 cover, hair styled by Kellon Deryck
The Boston-born, Atlanta-bred hair pro has been behind some of Megan's most unforgettable hair moments, from 2025's Met Gala, for which he crafted an artful, architectural copper-red ponytail inspired by Josephine Baker, to the towering, out-of-this-world sculptural updo he molded for InStyle's September cover. "I always know what story she's trying to tell with her hair," Deryck explains. And over the years, he and Megan, ever the hair chameleon, have done nearly "every kind of look." Their résumé runs the gamut from candy-colored finger waves and Marie Antoinette poufs to jet-black clouds of curls, glossy flipped bobs, Old Hollywood waves, and Rapunzel-length tumbles. His work has even made its way into Megan's lyrics: In "Don't Stop," she raps, "40-inch weave by Kellon, don't tangle."
#we 're #thee #even
"I'm normally pretty shy when I first meet someone, so the first day we worked together, I was quiet; I was just there to do my job," he explains. "She **** near tickled me into laughing and talking like, 'Who is this up in here? Who are you?' She made me show my personality. She pulled it out of me." And from that day forward, they were inseparable.
"Even when we're not at work, we're on FaceTime talking about what we're about to do next or how our night was, what we ate, and what TikTok we're about to do, and what food we want to try," says Deryck. "We literally do everything together."
Megan Thee Stallion on InStyle's September 2026 cover, hair styled by Kellon Deryck
The Boston-born, Atlanta-bred hair pro has been behind some of Megan's most unforgettable hair moments, from 2025's Met Gala, for which he crafted an artful, architectural copper-red ponytail inspired by Josephine Baker, to the towering, out-of-this-world sculptural updo he molded for InStyle's September cover. "I always know what story she's trying to tell with her hair," Deryck explains. And over the years, he and Megan, ever the hair chameleon, have done nearly "every kind of look." Their résumé runs the gamut from candy-colored finger waves and Marie Antoinette poufs to jet-black clouds of curls, glossy flipped bobs, Old Hollywood waves, and Rapunzel-length tumbles. His work has even made its way into Megan's lyrics: In "Don't Stop," she raps, "40-inch weave by Kellon, don't tangle."
#we 're #thee #even
24 days ago
Ron Howard may have found fame and fortune as a child star on The Andy Griffith Show, but the comedy legend is now certainly all grown up. In fact, he's been married for over 50 years and is a father to four talented kids who have very different attitudes towards the spotlight.
Discover what the director, actor and producer's kids have gotten up to and which of his children have decided to pursue fame of their own – including one very famous face.
Ron Howard got his start as a child actor and has been involved in entertainment ever since
Ron Howard is something of a comedy legend. With two Oscars and countless other awards to his name, it's fair to say the actor, filmmaker and director has made his mark on cinema.
In front of the camera, he's best known for his early work on The Andy Griffith Show and Happy Days, while his best-loved directorial work includes How the Grinch Stole Christmas, A Beautiful Mind and The Da Vinci Code.
#actor #andy #show
Discover what the director, actor and producer's kids have gotten up to and which of his children have decided to pursue fame of their own – including one very famous face.
Ron Howard got his start as a child actor and has been involved in entertainment ever since
Ron Howard is something of a comedy legend. With two Oscars and countless other awards to his name, it's fair to say the actor, filmmaker and director has made his mark on cinema.
In front of the camera, he's best known for his early work on The Andy Griffith Show and Happy Days, while his best-loved directorial work includes How the Grinch Stole Christmas, A Beautiful Mind and The Da Vinci Code.
#actor #andy #show
24 days ago
Meghann Fahy soaked up the sunshine with boyfriend Leo Woodall in holiday photographs shared on Instagram, posing in a red micro bikini during their tropical getaway.
The White Lotus actress, 36, reclined on a sunlounger wearing a textured triangle top with delicate straps, accessorising with oval sunglasses, small hoop earrings and slim bracelets.
Leo also appeared in the collection, floating on his back in turquoise water wearing bright blue swimming shorts. Behind him, a white sandy beach was lined with palm trees and villas. Meghann's blonde hair was swept back as she relaxed against a pale blue towel, with cream parasols providing shade nearby.
Meghann showcased her toned physique in a micro bikini (@ Instagram)
Another photograph showed her kneeling on a bright blue paddleboard, pairing her red bikini top with magenta bottoms and an orange baseball cap as she explored the water.
#meghann #micro #back
The White Lotus actress, 36, reclined on a sunlounger wearing a textured triangle top with delicate straps, accessorising with oval sunglasses, small hoop earrings and slim bracelets.
Leo also appeared in the collection, floating on his back in turquoise water wearing bright blue swimming shorts. Behind him, a white sandy beach was lined with palm trees and villas. Meghann's blonde hair was swept back as she relaxed against a pale blue towel, with cream parasols providing shade nearby.
Meghann showcased her toned physique in a micro bikini (@ Instagram)
Another photograph showed her kneeling on a bright blue paddleboard, pairing her red bikini top with magenta bottoms and an orange baseball cap as she explored the water.
#meghann #micro #back
24 days ago
Jessica Biel stunned on the red carpet while attending the premiere of her upcoming film, Matchbox: The Movie, in Mexico City on October 1.
Serving up a little bit of magic, Biel arrived in a dramatic, floor-length cape dripping in glitter. She layered the sheer cape over a strappy black bra and a pencil skirt with a knee-high slit.
While promoting her new film, the Candy star also turned heads in a reverse black-and-white ensemble featuring a satin blouse and a high-waisted skirt.
Jessica Biel pulled a fashion magic trick on the red carpet on October 1. While promoting her new action film Matchbox: The Movie in Mexico City, the Candy star turned heads in a dramatic black-and-white ensemble that was anything but neutral.
Serving up a little bit of sparkle, Biel arrived in an enchanting, floor-grazing cape dripping in glitter. The sheer cape also featured an underlayer of see-through fabric in midnight blue. She layered the coverup over a strappy black bra and a high-waisted pencil skirt with a knee-high slit. Biel completed the outfit with black pointed-toe pumps with a satin finish.
#black #skirt #matchbox #Mexico
Serving up a little bit of magic, Biel arrived in a dramatic, floor-length cape dripping in glitter. She layered the sheer cape over a strappy black bra and a pencil skirt with a knee-high slit.
While promoting her new film, the Candy star also turned heads in a reverse black-and-white ensemble featuring a satin blouse and a high-waisted skirt.
Jessica Biel pulled a fashion magic trick on the red carpet on October 1. While promoting her new action film Matchbox: The Movie in Mexico City, the Candy star turned heads in a dramatic black-and-white ensemble that was anything but neutral.
Serving up a little bit of sparkle, Biel arrived in an enchanting, floor-grazing cape dripping in glitter. The sheer cape also featured an underlayer of see-through fabric in midnight blue. She layered the coverup over a strappy black bra and a high-waisted pencil skirt with a knee-high slit. Biel completed the outfit with black pointed-toe pumps with a satin finish.
#black #skirt #matchbox #Mexico
25 days ago
The failed execution of Christa Pike in Tennessee on Wednesday has added new fuel to the longstanding debate over the death penalty in the United States. It has also drawn new scrutiny to the question of whether lethal injection, the nation's primary method of execution for the past 40 years, is truly a "more humane" alternative to other ways of putting someone to death.
Pike was given a death sentence in 1996 after being convicted of killing her classmate, Colleen Slemmer, in an attack she carried out with her then boyfriend. After 30 years on death row, and a last-minute legal battle that temporarily delayed her execution, Pike was scheduled to be put to death on Wednesday night.
However, the two doses of pentobarbital she was given proved not to be fatal. According to witnesses, Pike remained alive and snored loudly for 40 minutes after the drugs were administered. Eventually, the execution was called off and she was taken to the hospital for treatment.
Pike's attorney Randy Spivey reported Thursday afternoon that she was in critical condition and receiving "life-saving care." She was unconscious and placed on a ventilator in the hospital, according to a filing by her legal team on Friday.
Spivey admonished the state for going forward with lethal injection despite his warnings ahead of time that a blood-clotting disorder called thrombocytosis "would cause her to suffer an agonizing death." Pike's attorneys had asked the courts to permit her to die by hanging, but the request was denied.
#pike #years #given
Pike was given a death sentence in 1996 after being convicted of killing her classmate, Colleen Slemmer, in an attack she carried out with her then boyfriend. After 30 years on death row, and a last-minute legal battle that temporarily delayed her execution, Pike was scheduled to be put to death on Wednesday night.
However, the two doses of pentobarbital she was given proved not to be fatal. According to witnesses, Pike remained alive and snored loudly for 40 minutes after the drugs were administered. Eventually, the execution was called off and she was taken to the hospital for treatment.
Pike's attorney Randy Spivey reported Thursday afternoon that she was in critical condition and receiving "life-saving care." She was unconscious and placed on a ventilator in the hospital, according to a filing by her legal team on Friday.
Spivey admonished the state for going forward with lethal injection despite his warnings ahead of time that a blood-clotting disorder called thrombocytosis "would cause her to suffer an agonizing death." Pike's attorneys had asked the courts to permit her to die by hanging, but the request was denied.
#pike #years #given
25 days ago
Former actress Mary Louise Weller has died at age 79
A model and equestrian, Weller was best known for playing Mandy Pepperidge in 1978's Animal House
She reportedly died after a brief illness on Oct. 1, one day before her 80th birthday
Mary Louise Weller, the actress best known for her role in National Lampoon's Animal House, has died. She was 79 years old.
Per The Hollywood Reporter, Weller's longtime partner Michael Roy Curtis announced that she died on Thursday, Oct. 1 — one day shy of her 80th birthday, Oct. 2 — after a brief illness.
#weller #animal #actress #brief
A model and equestrian, Weller was best known for playing Mandy Pepperidge in 1978's Animal House
She reportedly died after a brief illness on Oct. 1, one day before her 80th birthday
Mary Louise Weller, the actress best known for her role in National Lampoon's Animal House, has died. She was 79 years old.
Per The Hollywood Reporter, Weller's longtime partner Michael Roy Curtis announced that she died on Thursday, Oct. 1 — one day shy of her 80th birthday, Oct. 2 — after a brief illness.
#weller #animal #actress #brief
25 days ago
Billie Lourd revealed during her Oct. 1 appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen that she is looking for a couple to get married at her wedding-themed 35th birthday party in July 2027
She said she plans to host a competition to find the couple, and emphasized on Instagram that she's "very serious about this"
Lourd is known for going all out for her star-studded birthday parties
Couples planning on tying the knot next summer, listen up! Billie Lourd wants you to get married at her 35th birthday party.
The actress, 34, is known for going all out for her birthday parties. She revealed the theme for her next celebration during her appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen alongside her American Horror Story costar Leslie Grossman on Thursday, Oct. 1.
#watch #happens
She said she plans to host a competition to find the couple, and emphasized on Instagram that she's "very serious about this"
Lourd is known for going all out for her star-studded birthday parties
Couples planning on tying the knot next summer, listen up! Billie Lourd wants you to get married at her 35th birthday party.
The actress, 34, is known for going all out for her birthday parties. She revealed the theme for her next celebration during her appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen alongside her American Horror Story costar Leslie Grossman on Thursday, Oct. 1.
#watch #happens
25 days ago
Mary Louise Weller, the actress known for her role as Mandy Pepperidge in "Animal House," died Thursday after a long illness. She was 79.
Her longtime partner Michael Roy Curtis and multiple reports confirmed her death.
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#House #dies #mandy #pepperidge
Her longtime partner Michael Roy Curtis and multiple reports confirmed her death.
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#House #dies #mandy #pepperidge
26 days ago
Debbie Reynolds had some great words of wisdom before her death in 2016.
During her granddaughter Billie Lourd's appearance on the Thursday, October 1, broadcast of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, host Andy Cohen asked about the "best advice" the late actress bestowed on her.
Lourd's answer? "Always get a facelift before you need one," the American Horror Story actress, 34, responded, adding that it is actually really "important" information.
While Reynolds may have given some solid advice, it is unclear if Lourd, who is also the daughter of late actress Carrie Fisher, has had any work done.
The Singin' in the Rain actress died at age 84 on December 28, 2016, just one day after Fisher died at age 60.
#andy
During her granddaughter Billie Lourd's appearance on the Thursday, October 1, broadcast of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, host Andy Cohen asked about the "best advice" the late actress bestowed on her.
Lourd's answer? "Always get a facelift before you need one," the American Horror Story actress, 34, responded, adding that it is actually really "important" information.
While Reynolds may have given some solid advice, it is unclear if Lourd, who is also the daughter of late actress Carrie Fisher, has had any work done.
The Singin' in the Rain actress died at age 84 on December 28, 2016, just one day after Fisher died at age 60.
#andy
26 days ago
Stars, patrons and fashionistas descended upon Lincoln Center Thursday night for the annual New York City Ballet Fall Fashion Gala. Now in its 14th year, the gala has become one of the fall social calendar's most anticipated events, not only for a night of dance but for the couture costumes as well.
Guests in attendance included Sarah Jessica Parker, the gala's founding chair, as well as Stevie Nicks, Julia Fox, Fran Drescher, Andy Cohen, Nicole Ari Parker, Bridget Everett and more who promenaded down the red carpet and onto the plaza for ***** tails by the fountain before the supper ball.
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#parker #fall #gala
Guests in attendance included Sarah Jessica Parker, the gala's founding chair, as well as Stevie Nicks, Julia Fox, Fran Drescher, Andy Cohen, Nicole Ari Parker, Bridget Everett and more who promenaded down the red carpet and onto the plaza for ***** tails by the fountain before the supper ball.
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#parker #fall #gala
27 days ago
Ashley Tisdale's husband, Christopher French, is by her side through any type of drama that might come up in their lives, toxic mom group or otherwise.
In an on-camera interview with Page Six published Wednesday (Sept. 30), the musician opened up about how he and the High School Musical actress are faring these days, nine months after Tisdale published her polarizing The Cut essay about "breaking up" with her "toxic" circle of mom friends. At the time, the internet was abuzz with the realization that the group in question included other stars such as Hilary Duff, Meghan Trainor and Mandy Moore.
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#tisdale #drama #toxic #page
In an on-camera interview with Page Six published Wednesday (Sept. 30), the musician opened up about how he and the High School Musical actress are faring these days, nine months after Tisdale published her polarizing The Cut essay about "breaking up" with her "toxic" circle of mom friends. At the time, the internet was abuzz with the realization that the group in question included other stars such as Hilary Duff, Meghan Trainor and Mandy Moore.
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Ashley Tisdale to Turn 'Toxic Mom' Drama Into a Netflix Series
Ashley Tisdale & Hilary Duff's Mom Group Drama Explained
#tisdale #drama #toxic #page
1 month ago
On August 20, Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE:RCL) said it had completed a sale of $1.25 billion of notes that carry a 5.55% coupon and come due on January 20, 2034. The money is earmarked first for floating-rate term loans, with anything left over used to repay or refinance other debt, and the offering rode on a shelf registration filed on February 29, 2024. That sounds like routine upkeep. But next to an earnings beat and a flat third-quarter pricing outlook, the deal gives you a handy lens on where the company stands.
Start with the debt itself. Swapping floating-rate borrowings for notes with a stated 5.550% coupon takes some interest-rate guesswork out of the picture, and the notes don't mature until January 20, 2034. That matters because $2.7 billion comes due in 2027 and $3.4 billion in 2028. Against those bills, the company held $6.9 billion of liquidity as of June 30, and it added $250 million to its revolving credit line in July.
The business generating the cash is running well. On July 28, Royal Caribbean reported second-quarter adjusted earnings of $4.21 per share, ahead of its own guidance on stronger last-minute demand, lower costs, and better results from joint ventures. Management then raised full-year adjusted EPS guidance to a range of $17.73 to $17.87, which implies 14% growth. It also kept returning cash to shareholders in the second quarter, through $404 million of dividends and $199 million of buybacks. Booking volumes are running above last year, and 2027 bookings are tracking ahead of past years, even on routes that geopolitical events hit in 2026.
Beat or not, that $4.21 is still below the $4.38 from the same quarter in 2025. Costs excluding fuel per passenger cruise day rose 4.4%, and the cost beat came largely from the timing of expenses. Then there is pricing, where the story gets less rosy. Third-quarter net yields are guided to roughly flat against 2025 while capacity grows 8.5%, so the expected 8% revenue growth comes from more capacity, not from better yields. Management also says prolonged geopolitical activity has dented bookings on select itineraries. It calls the hit modest, but it is now built into guidance.
The refinancing also doesn't shrink the debt pile. New notes pay off old borrowings, so the total owed stays roughly where it was, and the company still expects net interest of $980 million to $990 million this year. Add roughly $4.7 billion of capital spending in 2026, mostly for new ships and destination projects, and it is clear this business needs a steady supply of capital. The April ship orders, Icon VI and Icon VII, extend that appetite, though their financing is already committed.
#billion #quarter #company #year
Start with the debt itself. Swapping floating-rate borrowings for notes with a stated 5.550% coupon takes some interest-rate guesswork out of the picture, and the notes don't mature until January 20, 2034. That matters because $2.7 billion comes due in 2027 and $3.4 billion in 2028. Against those bills, the company held $6.9 billion of liquidity as of June 30, and it added $250 million to its revolving credit line in July.
The business generating the cash is running well. On July 28, Royal Caribbean reported second-quarter adjusted earnings of $4.21 per share, ahead of its own guidance on stronger last-minute demand, lower costs, and better results from joint ventures. Management then raised full-year adjusted EPS guidance to a range of $17.73 to $17.87, which implies 14% growth. It also kept returning cash to shareholders in the second quarter, through $404 million of dividends and $199 million of buybacks. Booking volumes are running above last year, and 2027 bookings are tracking ahead of past years, even on routes that geopolitical events hit in 2026.
Beat or not, that $4.21 is still below the $4.38 from the same quarter in 2025. Costs excluding fuel per passenger cruise day rose 4.4%, and the cost beat came largely from the timing of expenses. Then there is pricing, where the story gets less rosy. Third-quarter net yields are guided to roughly flat against 2025 while capacity grows 8.5%, so the expected 8% revenue growth comes from more capacity, not from better yields. Management also says prolonged geopolitical activity has dented bookings on select itineraries. It calls the hit modest, but it is now built into guidance.
The refinancing also doesn't shrink the debt pile. New notes pay off old borrowings, so the total owed stays roughly where it was, and the company still expects net interest of $980 million to $990 million this year. Add roughly $4.7 billion of capital spending in 2026, mostly for new ships and destination projects, and it is clear this business needs a steady supply of capital. The April ship orders, Icon VI and Icon VII, extend that appetite, though their financing is already committed.
#billion #quarter #company #year
