Any sincere fan will, at times, display what may seem like an inordinate amount of emotional attachment and angst over sports celebrity gossip. Whether yelling at a referee or still in mourning over Brangelina, every fan carries a little bit of sports celebrity gossip inside them.
Whether it’s a megastar of music, film or television spotted in the stands or courtside as spectators at a game, a celebrity presence creates a buzz and excitement that often increases viewership and ticket sales for the event. For example, when singer Taylor Swift started showing up to Kansas City Chiefs home games to cheer on tight end Travis Kelce, the team’s viewership and merchandise sales increased dramatically.
This week, we’ve got the latest on a former WWE star who lost her job over Coldplay cheating drama, a surfing star with a gruesome injury and more. Plus, Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard reveals what it’s really like to live in his Subaru and NBA star Suni Lee and her new beau, OG Anunoby, make their relationship official.
Then we’ll talk about how soccer legend Lionel Messi rolled up to America’s best grocery store in slides and bought some American cereal that his kids probably begged him to purchase. And we’ll discuss how a UFC star faced NSFW messages on TikTok, and why Adam Sandler loved starring with Sam Chalamet in “Happy Gilmore 2.” Plus, WNBA superstar Suni Lee and her NBA player boyfriend OG Anunoby finally make their relationship official.
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