26 days ago
Zendaya is facing backlash after a video of her meeting France's First Lady went viral. The clip, shared by Paris Match, shows the actress staying seated while Brigitte Macron stopped by to say ******* o at the Louis Vuitton show during Paris Fashion Week. The brief moment has caught everyone's attention online, with many debating whether she should have stood up.
Zendaya's seated ******* o to Brigitte Macron leaves social media divided. The 30-year-old actress sat in the front row at Louis Vuitton's Spring/Summer 2027 show on Tuesday. The show was held in the Cour Carrée of the Louvre.
In the video shared online, Macron, 73, walks through the front row, greeting guests like Pharrell Williams and Lisa of BLACKPINK. She then pauses to speak with Zendaya. At first glance, the exchange looks warm and friendly. But upon closer look, Zendaya never rises from her seat. Reportedly, she said ******* o, told Macron it was a pleasure to meet her, and shook her hand.
The clip quickly sparked debate online. Some viewers criticized Zendaya for remaining seated, with one viral reaction saying she "gotta get up" when the First Lady says ******* o. Many viewers agreed, saying standing would have been the polite thing to do. "When the Premier Dame from France Talks to You please get up," one Instagram user wrote. Another commenter, who said she loves Zendaya, noted that American culture seems more relaxed about formalities than others.
Others came to her defense. Some fans suggested she may have been caught off guard, pointing out that the greeting was quick and unplanned. A few added that a busy front row at a fashion show isn't exactly a formal setting, and that Zendaya came across as gracious and polite throughout. Neither Zendaya nor Macron has addressed the reactions yet. For the unversed, Zendaya is a Louis Vuitton ambassador and a regular at the brand's Paris shows.
#hello #louis #show #front
Zendaya's seated ******* o to Brigitte Macron leaves social media divided. The 30-year-old actress sat in the front row at Louis Vuitton's Spring/Summer 2027 show on Tuesday. The show was held in the Cour Carrée of the Louvre.
In the video shared online, Macron, 73, walks through the front row, greeting guests like Pharrell Williams and Lisa of BLACKPINK. She then pauses to speak with Zendaya. At first glance, the exchange looks warm and friendly. But upon closer look, Zendaya never rises from her seat. Reportedly, she said ******* o, told Macron it was a pleasure to meet her, and shook her hand.
The clip quickly sparked debate online. Some viewers criticized Zendaya for remaining seated, with one viral reaction saying she "gotta get up" when the First Lady says ******* o. Many viewers agreed, saying standing would have been the polite thing to do. "When the Premier Dame from France Talks to You please get up," one Instagram user wrote. Another commenter, who said she loves Zendaya, noted that American culture seems more relaxed about formalities than others.
Others came to her defense. Some fans suggested she may have been caught off guard, pointing out that the greeting was quick and unplanned. A few added that a busy front row at a fashion show isn't exactly a formal setting, and that Zendaya came across as gracious and polite throughout. Neither Zendaya nor Macron has addressed the reactions yet. For the unversed, Zendaya is a Louis Vuitton ambassador and a regular at the brand's Paris shows.
#hello #louis #show #front
2 months ago
Former Houston Rockets center Montrezl Harrell appears to be attempting an NBA comeback. Although he's recently played in the BIG3, Harrell is still 32 years old and is now aiming to make another NBA roster. Harrell, who started out as a Rockets second-round pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, may be eyeing a reunion in Houston.
Following the conclusion of the BIG3 season, Harrell was seen at Rio Grande Valley Vipers open tryouts Saturday, competing for a spot on the team. Harrell's NBA career spanned eight seasons, two of which were with the Rockets. In those years, the former Louisville big man averaged 6.9 points, 2.9 rebounds, 0.8 **** ists, 0.3 steals and 0.5 blocks. Harrell would later become one of the league's premiere sixth men, taking home the 2019-2020 Sixth Man of the Year Award after averaging 18.6 points, 7.1 rebounds, 1.7 **** ists, 0.6 steals and 1.1 blocks for the Los Angeles Clippers.
Harrell's last NBA campaign came during the 2022-23 season, where he suited up in 57 games for the Philadelphia 76ers.
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#harrell #rockets #houston #points
Following the conclusion of the BIG3 season, Harrell was seen at Rio Grande Valley Vipers open tryouts Saturday, competing for a spot on the team. Harrell's NBA career spanned eight seasons, two of which were with the Rockets. In those years, the former Louisville big man averaged 6.9 points, 2.9 rebounds, 0.8 **** ists, 0.3 steals and 0.5 blocks. Harrell would later become one of the league's premiere sixth men, taking home the 2019-2020 Sixth Man of the Year Award after averaging 18.6 points, 7.1 rebounds, 1.7 **** ists, 0.6 steals and 1.1 blocks for the Los Angeles Clippers.
Harrell's last NBA campaign came during the 2022-23 season, where he suited up in 57 games for the Philadelphia 76ers.
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#harrell #rockets #houston #points
2 months ago
This one is going to be one of the more impossible opponent previews you'll see, as the ECU Pirates have nearly turned over their entire team after a nice 9-4 record last year under coach Blake Harrell. Guys like running back London Montgomery and safety Ja'Marley Riddle (two of their top players last year) have made the jump up to join the Florida Gators and Georgia Bulldogs, and even starting QB Katin Houser transferred to Illinois. Ultimately, the Pirates lost 24 players to the transfer portal, and the best I can tell, wide receiver Brock Spalding and linebacker DJ Johnson Jr. are the only returning starters on the team.
Not only was there major roster turnover for the Pirates, but they also lost both of their coordinators. Offensive coordinator John David Baker, who's taken a promotion up to be the OC for Ole Miss, was replaced with North Texas OC Jordan Davis. Davis was the OC behind the Mean Green's nation-leading 44.8 points per game offense in 2026. It was an up tempo, air raid-like offense and there's a lot of reason for ECU fans to be excited – however, Davis comes with a big caveat: he was the OC in name only, as UNT's head coach Eric Morris was actually the playcaller.
Eric Morris runs many of the same concepts he learned from being a player. He has expanded the run game using a lot more gap runs. WSU and MSST under Leach used mostly inside and outside zones with some DART (backside tackle pulls and leads) to change things up.
How much will Davis's iteration of this offense at ECU look like the Morris offense at UNT? We'll just have to see, so this will be an experience for everyone.
Defensively, the Pirates lost DC Josh Aldredge to USF, and replaced him with Memphis's DC, Jordon Hankins. Memphis was decent on defense under Hankins the last couple of years, and generally ran a 3-high safety look
#offense #morris #eric #hankins
Not only was there major roster turnover for the Pirates, but they also lost both of their coordinators. Offensive coordinator John David Baker, who's taken a promotion up to be the OC for Ole Miss, was replaced with North Texas OC Jordan Davis. Davis was the OC behind the Mean Green's nation-leading 44.8 points per game offense in 2026. It was an up tempo, air raid-like offense and there's a lot of reason for ECU fans to be excited – however, Davis comes with a big caveat: he was the OC in name only, as UNT's head coach Eric Morris was actually the playcaller.
Eric Morris runs many of the same concepts he learned from being a player. He has expanded the run game using a lot more gap runs. WSU and MSST under Leach used mostly inside and outside zones with some DART (backside tackle pulls and leads) to change things up.
How much will Davis's iteration of this offense at ECU look like the Morris offense at UNT? We'll just have to see, so this will be an experience for everyone.
Defensively, the Pirates lost DC Josh Aldredge to USF, and replaced him with Memphis's DC, Jordon Hankins. Memphis was decent on defense under Hankins the last couple of years, and generally ran a 3-high safety look
#offense #morris #eric #hankins
3 months ago
The Tennessee ******* ans will take the field for another open training camp practice on Monday and will greet some new faces.
One day after adding tight end Matt Lauter and running back Dominic Richardson to take the place of edge Jaylen Harrell (ACL) and tight end Jaren Kanak (pec), who were placed on injured reserve (IR) on Sunday, the ******* ans added a cornerback to the roster.
On Monday, the ******* ans signed cornerback Corey Mayfield Jr. and waived/injured linebacker Sean Brown.
Mayfield originally entered the league as an undrafted rookie free agent by the Baltimore Ravens following the 2023 NFL draft after finishing his college career at Texas-San Antonio. The 5-foot-10, 200-pound cornerback does have two years of experience with the San Antonio Brahmas in the UFL, but has no NFL experience.
Tennessee signed Brown as an undrafted rookie free agent out of NC State following the 2026 NFL Draft. An undersized linebacker prospect at 6-foot-0, 216 pounds, Brown was a true developmental player with some pass-rush upside. He will now revert to injured reserve if he clears waivers and could be eligible for an injury settlement.
#cornerback #antonio #take
One day after adding tight end Matt Lauter and running back Dominic Richardson to take the place of edge Jaylen Harrell (ACL) and tight end Jaren Kanak (pec), who were placed on injured reserve (IR) on Sunday, the ******* ans added a cornerback to the roster.
On Monday, the ******* ans signed cornerback Corey Mayfield Jr. and waived/injured linebacker Sean Brown.
Mayfield originally entered the league as an undrafted rookie free agent by the Baltimore Ravens following the 2023 NFL draft after finishing his college career at Texas-San Antonio. The 5-foot-10, 200-pound cornerback does have two years of experience with the San Antonio Brahmas in the UFL, but has no NFL experience.
Tennessee signed Brown as an undrafted rookie free agent out of NC State following the 2026 NFL Draft. An undersized linebacker prospect at 6-foot-0, 216 pounds, Brown was a true developmental player with some pass-rush upside. He will now revert to injured reserve if he clears waivers and could be eligible for an injury settlement.
#cornerback #antonio #take
3 months ago
The ******* ans lost a pair of players to season-ending injuries in their preseason opener and they replaced them on the active roster on Sunday.
They announced the signings of tight end Matt Lauter and running back Dominic Richardson.
Lauter gives the team more depth after losing seventh-round pick Jaren Kanak to a torn pectoral. Kanak was placed on injured reserve along with defensive end Jaylen Harrell. Harrell tore his ACL on Thursday.
Lauter spent time with the Raiders after going undrafted out of Boise State this year. Richardson played at Oklahoma State, Baylor, New Mexico and Tulsa before going undrafted and signing with the Cowboys.
#lauter #kanak #sunday
They announced the signings of tight end Matt Lauter and running back Dominic Richardson.
Lauter gives the team more depth after losing seventh-round pick Jaren Kanak to a torn pectoral. Kanak was placed on injured reserve along with defensive end Jaylen Harrell. Harrell tore his ACL on Thursday.
Lauter spent time with the Raiders after going undrafted out of Boise State this year. Richardson played at Oklahoma State, Baylor, New Mexico and Tulsa before going undrafted and signing with the Cowboys.
#lauter #kanak #sunday
3 months ago
Now that the Tennessee ***** ans have completed three weeks of training camp with one preseason game played, let's take another swing at projecting the 53-man roster.
Here's how we do things here. We divide the roster into five groups: The locks, the guys who ought to be feeling pretty good, the players on the right side of the bubble, the players on the wrong side of the bubble, and the players who've got a lot of work to do.
Unfortunately, for the first time all camp, we've had to take two names off the board entirely. Defensive end Jaylen Harrell and tight end Jaren Kanak have been ruled out for the season with injuries sustained in the win against the San Francisco 49ers on Aug. 13. They'll likely land on injured reserve, precluding them from this exercise.
We have, however, left cornerback Nazeeh Johnson on the board despite his PED suspension since it's still possible the ***** ans could carry him into the end of camp and find a way to stash him down roster.
Following practice on Aug. 15, here's our projection:
#take
Here's how we do things here. We divide the roster into five groups: The locks, the guys who ought to be feeling pretty good, the players on the right side of the bubble, the players on the wrong side of the bubble, and the players who've got a lot of work to do.
Unfortunately, for the first time all camp, we've had to take two names off the board entirely. Defensive end Jaylen Harrell and tight end Jaren Kanak have been ruled out for the season with injuries sustained in the win against the San Francisco 49ers on Aug. 13. They'll likely land on injured reserve, precluding them from this exercise.
We have, however, left cornerback Nazeeh Johnson on the board despite his PED suspension since it's still possible the ***** ans could carry him into the end of camp and find a way to stash him down roster.
Following practice on Aug. 15, here's our projection:
#take
3 months ago
The **** ans lost a pair of players to season-ending injuries in their preseason opener on Thursday.
Head coach Robert Saleh told reporters on Saturday that tight end Jaren Kanak and defensive end Jaylen Harrell are out for the year. Kanak tore his pectoral and Harrell suffered a torn ACL.
Kanak was a seventh-round pick this year out of Oklahoma. He had a tackle on special teams against the 49ers and played five total snaps.
Harrell was a seventh-rounder in 2024. He had 38 tackles, 4.5 sacks and a forced fumble in 34 games the last two seasons and he had two tackles in Thursday's game.
#kanak #seventh #tackles
Head coach Robert Saleh told reporters on Saturday that tight end Jaren Kanak and defensive end Jaylen Harrell are out for the year. Kanak tore his pectoral and Harrell suffered a torn ACL.
Kanak was a seventh-round pick this year out of Oklahoma. He had a tackle on special teams against the 49ers and played five total snaps.
Harrell was a seventh-rounder in 2024. He had 38 tackles, 4.5 sacks and a forced fumble in 34 games the last two seasons and he had two tackles in Thursday's game.
#kanak #seventh #tackles
3 months ago
Tennessee ****** ans coach Robert Saleh announced that third-year defensive end Jaylen Harrell and rookie tight end Jaren Kanak will both be put on season-ending injured reserve with injuries sustained in the preseason opener against the San Francisco 49ers on Aug. 13.
Harrell, who logged 4.5 sacks for the ****** ans as a rotational outside linebacker in 2025, tore his ACL and Kanak, the ****** ans' seventh-round pick in 2026, tore his pectoral muscle.
Without Harrell, the ****** ans' depth pieces off the defensive edge don't have too much name recognition. Veteran free agent adds Malik Herring and Earnest Brown IV are possibilities to fill the spot Harrell leaves behind. The ****** ans did fill the room with new blood atop the depth chart, though, with Jermaine Johnson II, Jacob Martin and first-round pick Keldric Faulk joining former second-round pick Oluwafemi Oladejo as the heart of the rotation.
Kanak had been getting play as a rotational tight end with the second- and third-team offenses and also played multiple positions in the backfield like fullback and H-back. Most of Kanak's use was expected to be on special teams. Without Kanak, the ****** ans' options at tight end behind starters Gunnar Helm and Daniel Bellinger include David Martin-Robinson, Kylen Granson and Joel Wilson.
In other injury news, defensive linemen John Franklin-Myers and Jackie Marshall returned to practice on Aug. 15 for individual drills after missing time. Neither participated in team activities.
#kanak #round #pick #without
Harrell, who logged 4.5 sacks for the ****** ans as a rotational outside linebacker in 2025, tore his ACL and Kanak, the ****** ans' seventh-round pick in 2026, tore his pectoral muscle.
Without Harrell, the ****** ans' depth pieces off the defensive edge don't have too much name recognition. Veteran free agent adds Malik Herring and Earnest Brown IV are possibilities to fill the spot Harrell leaves behind. The ****** ans did fill the room with new blood atop the depth chart, though, with Jermaine Johnson II, Jacob Martin and first-round pick Keldric Faulk joining former second-round pick Oluwafemi Oladejo as the heart of the rotation.
Kanak had been getting play as a rotational tight end with the second- and third-team offenses and also played multiple positions in the backfield like fullback and H-back. Most of Kanak's use was expected to be on special teams. Without Kanak, the ****** ans' options at tight end behind starters Gunnar Helm and Daniel Bellinger include David Martin-Robinson, Kylen Granson and Joel Wilson.
In other injury news, defensive linemen John Franklin-Myers and Jackie Marshall returned to practice on Aug. 15 for individual drills after missing time. Neither participated in team activities.
#kanak #round #pick #without
3 months ago
Kurt Russell went on a trip down memory lane at the beginning of the week, delighting fans with a decade-old photo from the archives.
The Hollywood star rarely posts on social media, but via his GoGi Wines account, he shared a picture of himself with super short hair — taken while he was filming Deepwater Horizon — to look back at the brand's very first vintage wine.
In the picture, Kurt stood next to a collection of wine bottles looking deep in thought, while sporting a short hairdo spiked up with gel, and a moustache.
Kurt Russell with super short hair back in 2016 (Instagram)
The hairstyle was for the role of Jimmy Harrell in Mark Wahlberg's 2016 biographical disaster film. The look contrasted sharply with Kurt's usual rugged long hair, which he has sported for years.
#short
The Hollywood star rarely posts on social media, but via his GoGi Wines account, he shared a picture of himself with super short hair — taken while he was filming Deepwater Horizon — to look back at the brand's very first vintage wine.
In the picture, Kurt stood next to a collection of wine bottles looking deep in thought, while sporting a short hairdo spiked up with gel, and a moustache.
Kurt Russell with super short hair back in 2016 (Instagram)
The hairstyle was for the role of Jimmy Harrell in Mark Wahlberg's 2016 biographical disaster film. The look contrasted sharply with Kurt's usual rugged long hair, which he has sported for years.
#short
3 months ago
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) -- East Carolina football started the week with an early morning practice today.
The Pirates were on the practice field at 7:20 this morning, with transfer quarterbacks Emory Williams and Mitch Griffis battling for the starting job.
Coach Blake Harrell said he told his guys that this maybe the toughest week of the year.
"We're going six days in a row, six practices in a row," Harrell said. "We're going to make a huge improvement. We want to be way up here by Saturday, and we're not, but we're going to take each day this week to take a step that direction and make sure we can get there and close in on that."
Watch the video for more.
#going #greenville
The Pirates were on the practice field at 7:20 this morning, with transfer quarterbacks Emory Williams and Mitch Griffis battling for the starting job.
Coach Blake Harrell said he told his guys that this maybe the toughest week of the year.
"We're going six days in a row, six practices in a row," Harrell said. "We're going to make a huge improvement. We want to be way up here by Saturday, and we're not, but we're going to take each day this week to take a step that direction and make sure we can get there and close in on that."
Watch the video for more.
#going #greenville
4 months ago
It's still hot outside, the kids are still out of school, and fall camp has yet to open. However now that we are in single-digit weeks until the college football season begins, it's about that time of year that the national press starts sucking up to Deion Sanders. Oh yeah. And time we start previewing Alabama Crimson Tide football. We begin with opponent previews.
Due to the buffoonery of the College Football Playoff Committee and the expansion to nine SEC game dockets, Alabama made a decision to cancel an intriguing series with West Virginia in favor of a higher calorie cupcake ECU. The Pirates had a fine season in 2025. However, a closer look shows problems in Greenville.
Coach: Blake Harrell (14–5, 10-3 AAC after a season and a half)
2025 record: 9-4 (6-2 in AAC, 4th in the conference, Military Bowl win over Pitt)
Looking back: Harrell became interim head coach after Mike Houston's firing following week 7 of the 2024 season and finished with a 5-1 record including a bowl win over big brother NC State. Last fall, he led the Pirates to a strong 9-4 season in the competitive AAC and added a second bowl win to his resume.
Due to the buffoonery of the College Football Playoff Committee and the expansion to nine SEC game dockets, Alabama made a decision to cancel an intriguing series with West Virginia in favor of a higher calorie cupcake ECU. The Pirates had a fine season in 2025. However, a closer look shows problems in Greenville.
Coach: Blake Harrell (14–5, 10-3 AAC after a season and a half)
2025 record: 9-4 (6-2 in AAC, 4th in the conference, Military Bowl win over Pitt)
Looking back: Harrell became interim head coach after Mike Houston's firing following week 7 of the 2024 season and finished with a 5-1 record including a bowl win over big brother NC State. Last fall, he led the Pirates to a strong 9-4 season in the competitive AAC and added a second bowl win to his resume.
5 months ago
Kevin Holland books second fight of 2026 at UFC Oklahoma City
The always busy Kevin Holland has his second MMA fight booked for 2026.
Holland, one of the most active fighters on the UFC roster, is set to compete against Jacobe Smith at UFC Fight Night 281 on July 18 at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. The bout takes place in the welterweight division. The uFC announced the bout Thursday following an initial report from Krazy Kev on X.
Holland is looking to build some career momentum after recently putting an end to a two-fight losing skid. He last fought in April, defeating Randy Brown by unanimous decision at UFC 327 in Miami. Prior to the victory, Holland had losses to Mike Malott and Daniel Rodriguez. Holland is 3-2 since returning to 170 pounds in early 2025.
On the other hand, Smith looks to maintain his undefeated status. He's 12-0 with three of those wins coming in the UFC following a contract with the promotion at Dana White Contender Series in 2024. Smith has stopped all three of his UFC opponents, submitting Niko Price and knocking out Preston Parsons and Josiah Harrell.
Below is the updated lineup for UFC Fight Night 281:
https://sports.yahoo.com/a...
The always busy Kevin Holland has his second MMA fight booked for 2026.
Holland, one of the most active fighters on the UFC roster, is set to compete against Jacobe Smith at UFC Fight Night 281 on July 18 at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. The bout takes place in the welterweight division. The uFC announced the bout Thursday following an initial report from Krazy Kev on X.
Holland is looking to build some career momentum after recently putting an end to a two-fight losing skid. He last fought in April, defeating Randy Brown by unanimous decision at UFC 327 in Miami. Prior to the victory, Holland had losses to Mike Malott and Daniel Rodriguez. Holland is 3-2 since returning to 170 pounds in early 2025.
On the other hand, Smith looks to maintain his undefeated status. He's 12-0 with three of those wins coming in the UFC following a contract with the promotion at Dana White Contender Series in 2024. Smith has stopped all three of his UFC opponents, submitting Niko Price and knocking out Preston Parsons and Josiah Harrell.
Below is the updated lineup for UFC Fight Night 281:
https://sports.yahoo.com/a...
