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Kevin Pelton, ESPN Senior WriterJan 8, 2025, 11:25 AM ETClose Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus series Formerly a consultant with the Indiana Pacers Developed WARP rating and SCHOENE systemIn some ways, WNBA free agency in 2025 is a dress rehearsal for the madness to come next year.With the league and its players association beginning the process of negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) and the expectation that the salary cap will jump dramatically thanks to escalating national TV deals that begin in 2026, virtually every veteran WNBA player will be a free agent in 12 months.Additionally, the ability for WNBA…
Having grown up watching Tim Allen in “Home Improvement,” I went into ABC’s “Shifting Gears” with some skepticism. It’s not so much that I don’t like the guy as I had a hard time imagining his talents translating to 2025. But “Shifting Gears” won me over easily. Was I tearing up already in the first episode? Did I laugh out loud? It feels a bit silly to admit, but I did. Allen’s Matt is a beleaguered widower, lonely after his wife’s recent passing. He runs an auto shop that fixes up old cars (the man can never be too far…
If season 1 of Disney+’s Goosebumps gave you, well, goosebumps, there’s much more on the way. The second season, titled Goosebumps: The Vanishing, arrives this week, and Billboard is sharing an exclusive first look at the full opening scene. In the one-minute flashback clip, which takes place in Brooklyn in 1994, a group of teenagers is seen entering a mysterious underground tunnel, while Beastie Boys‘ “Pass the Mic” — the lead single from the New York rap legends’ 1992 album Check Your Head — soundtracks the adventure. When one of the teens asks what they’re heading into, the boy leading…
Angelina Jolie wondered whether her “light was dimmed” before settling her contentious divorce from Brad Pitt after an eight-year legal battle. “You’re an artist, and you go through different things in life,” the actress told Times Radio while discussing her role as opera singer Maria Callas in an interview posted Monday. “And you wonder if certain parts of you have shut down, or who you are, what you have inside of you, and if your light’s dimmed, and if you have less to contribute, or if you don’t know yourself…” Angelina Jolie said she felt her “light was dimmed” before…
Winter Essentials for Your Capsule Wardrobe Building a winter capsule wardrobe is about curating versatile, stylish, and sustainable pieces that keep you warm and fashionable. Key items for a winter outfit include a tailored wool coat, cozy sweaters, and versatile bottoms like straight-leg jeans or wide-leg trousers. Layering essentials like turtlenecks, cardigans, and long-sleeve tees make mix-and-match outfits effortless, whether for work or casual outings. Focus on pieces that transition seamlessly between occasions. A neutral sweater dress, for instance, pairs perfectly with sleek boots for a polished look or a chunky scarf and winter boots for something more relaxed. Add…
Awards season continued tonight with the National Board of Review Gala, hosted this year by Willie Geist. The nonprofit celebrates the best of the best in filmmaking and is honoring stars like Kidman, Mikey Madison, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, and more. Ahead, see how the stars celebrated a year’s worth of excellence in film at the glitzy event. Ariana Grande WireImage Cynthia Erivo Getty Images Ryan Reynolds Getty Images for National Board of Review Nicole Kidman Getty Images for National Board of Review Elle Fanning Getty Images for National Board of Review Christine Baranksi Getty Images for National Board…
Season 29 of The Bachelor won’t premiere until January 27. But we’ve already got your first look at the 25 women who will fight for Grant Ellis‘ final rose! Grant, as you know, is a day trader who courted Jenn Tran on the most recent season of The Bachelorette. Grant Ellis poses here for an ABC promotional photo. (Disney/Ricky Middlesworth) He was eliminated from the competition in week six, but he’ll soon get another shot at love, as a group of eligible young women vie for his affection. So without further ado, here’s the complete list of the ladies who…
Having recently wrapped up a successful year with the release of his critically-acclaimed Chromakopia album in late October, Tyler, The Creator now has more praise coming his way, this time from proto-punk veteran Iggy Pop. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news 77-year-old Pop took the time to heap praise upon Tyler on his Iggy Confidential radio show for BBC Radio 6 Music. In his raspy voice, Pop recalled how he and Tyler had previously worked together on an ad campaign for Gucci alongside A$AP Rocky. “I’ve always liked Tyler,” Pop began. “I did…
[Tubefilter Charts is a periodic rankings column from Tubefilter with data provided by GospelStats. It’s exactly what it sounds like: a top number ranking of YouTube channels based on statistics collected within a given time frame. We use data directly from YouTube and in terms of subscribers, YouTube rounds that data to the first three significant figures. Check out all of our Tubefilter Charts with new installments every week right here.] Scroll down for this week’s Tubefilter Chart. December 2024 was a great month for individual creators in the U.S. Top 100. Of the six channels that got the most subscribers during…
Jamison Hensley, ESPN Staff WriterJan 7, 2025, 05:29 PM ETCloseJamison Hensley is a reporter covering the Baltimore Ravens for ESPN. Jamison joined ESPN in 2011, covering the AFC North before focusing exclusively on the Ravens beginning in 2013. Jamison won the National Sports Media Association Maryland Sportswriter of the Year award in 2018, and he authored a book titled: Flying High: Stories of the Baltimore Ravens. He was the Ravens beat writer for the Baltimore Sun from 2000-2011.OWINGS MILLS, Md. — If Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has learned anything from his playoff struggles, it’s to remember to keep his…