Blake Lively’s beverage brand Betty Buzz is stepping into the limelight as the official training kit sponsor for Ryan Reynold’s Wrexham AFC in the upcoming 2023-2024 season.
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Natalie Portman is ready to face off against Ryan Reynolds on the field!ET spoke to Portman at the premiere of her new docuseries,, chronicling the rise of the actress' Los Angeles-based professional women's soccer team, Angel City Football Club. Portman revealed that she's toyed with the idea of Angel City F.C.
playing a «friendly» match between Reynolds' and Rob McElhenney's women's team, Wrexham AFC Women.«I've been lucky enough to talk to him about his journey, and he's so inspirational for what he's done with Wrexham, and they have a women's team also,» Portman said of Reynolds. «So, we have talked about kind of having some friendly matches at some point.»Portman helped start the league with a slew of supporters, including co-owners Eva Longoria, Mia Hamm and Serena Williams, among others.
While the journey was a long time coming, with the 41-year-old actress revealing that she faced a lot of rejection before getting that big yes, she was determined not to give up — in part because of her belief in the team and the world-class athletes on its roster.«It was incredible to get the support from all of those friends and it was, it was really moving when people came on board, because it wasn't obvious, and we got a lot of no's before we got yes'. And I feel like I didn't realize what a big lift it was, and that might have stopped me from doing it if I understood how hard it was going to be,» She explained.Portman continued, «I feel lucky that I had that kind of ignorance or optimism that, of course, this will all work out.
I believed in it so much. I believed in it because these players are the best players in the world, and it's the most popular sport in the world and I thought, 'there's no way that you don't provide
.Blake Lively’s beverage brand Betty Buzz is stepping into the limelight as the official training kit sponsor for Ryan Reynold’s Wrexham AFC in the upcoming 2023-2024 season.
Wrexham striker Ollie Palmer has been slammed for taking a dig at Ed Sheeran’s involvement in Ipswich Town. Palmer appeared on Wrexham team-mate Ben Foster’s podcast, where they discussed the impact Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have had as co-owners of the Welsh club. The duo helped end Wrexham’s 15-year wait for promotion to the Football League and have been hailed as heroes in North Wales.
EXCLUSIVE: Arlene Nelson, the director known for her work on such unscripted series as Angel City and Secrets of Playboy, has signed with UTA for representation in all areas.
EXCLUSIVE: Addison Rae is set to join the ensemble cast of Legendary’s live-action hybrid, Animal Friends, which already stars Ryan Reynolds, Jason Momoa, Vince Vaughn and Aubrey Plaza. Emmy-winning director Peter Atencio is set to direct the R-rated road trip adventure from writing duo Kevin Burrows and Matt Mider. The logline is currently being kept under wraps but sources add Rae would be one of the main live-action players.
Ryan Reynolds’ efforts to become owner of his own NHL team have apparently come to an end.
In 2023, Natalie Portman is one of the biggest stars on the planet. However, back in the mid-‘90s, she was a pre-teen actress looking for her first major break.
Sophia Scorziello editor Eva Longoria’s fictional feature directorial debut “Flamin’ Hot” staring Jesse Garcia will open the 2023 Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival, announced Wednesday as part of the full festival lineup. This year, the festival will feature over 80 films, 19 world premieres and 100 student films. LALIFF will take place May 31-June 4 at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. Longoria’s film is based on the true story of Richard Montañez (Garcia), the Frito Lay janitor who used his Mexican American heritage to turn one snack into a global sensation. Closing the festival is the Los Angeles premiere of Julio Torres’s A24 feature film “Problemista” starring Torres and Tilda Swinton, which tells the story of an aspiring Salvadorian toy maker in New York City and the race against his work visa as he tries to realize his dreams.
The Weeknd is bidding to purchase NHL team the Ottawa Senators, according to the Ottawa Sun and Star. It is reported that Abel Tesfaye is part of a group, alongside Jeffrey and Michael Kimel of the Harlo Capital Group, seeking to gain a controlling stake in the company.
Eva Longoria is on a mission to inspire with her upcoming movie, Flamin’ Hot.
Eva Longoria is on a mission to inspire with her upcoming movie, . In June, the actress will make her directorial debut with the film that tells the story of former PepsiCo executive, Richard Montañez, who began his career as a janitor in the Frito-Lay company and worked his way up as one of the minds behind the Flamin' Hot Cheetos snack. The film — based off of Montañez's memoir, with the same name — will focus on his journey from gang life in Los Angeles, to one of the most successful snack marketing executives. The film will not only celebrate Montañez but shine a light on a snack that Longoria said has been a staple in the Latino community. «I was sent the script and fell in love with the story,» Longoria said during a recent interview with. «It was really one of the only things where I was like, 'I am the only person who can tell this story.' I knew the community, I knew Richard.
Natalie Portman had Ryan Reynolds and Star Wars on her mind when she attended the premiere of her new documentary Angel City on Thursday (May 4) at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, Calif.
While soccer has yet to fully be embraced by American culture, that hasn’t stopped famous Hollywood figures from going out there and literally investing in the sport… and turning it into a docuseries. Over on FX, there’s “Welcome to Wrexham,” which follows the aftermath of American Rob McElhenney and his business partner Ryan Reynolds as they purchase a UK soccer team and try to make it big.
Snoop Dogg and Ryan Reynolds are reportedly embroiled in a bidding war to purchase a national sports team in Canada.According to talkSport, Wrexham AFC co-owner Reynolds is aiming to expand his portfolio and buy the Ottawa Senators – the National Hockey League team that is currently for sale in Canada’s capital city.The Deadpool actor was last week linked to a bid that would top $1billion for the team.But Snoop said on Instagram yesterday (May 1) that he was “looking forward” to being part of a bid by LA-based businessman Neko Sparks, who would be the first Black owner of an NHL team (via The Independent).“I WANNA BRING HOCKEY TO OUR COMMUNITY,” the rapper wrote. Check out the posts below.A post shared by snoopdogg (@snoopdogg)A post shared by snoopdogg (@snoopdogg)Neither Sparks nor Reynolds have publicly confirmed their interest in purchasing the Ottawa Senators at the time of writing.
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are still celebrating after the Wrexham Football Club, which they co-own, secured its promotion back to the English Football League after a 15-year absence earlier this month.The pair took control of the Welsh team in 2021, and documented their journey as part of the docuseries. The creative duo spoke with ET's Kevin Frazier at an FYC event for the show in Los Angeles over the weekend, and opened up about being team owners.Specifically, Reynolds addressed whether it's harder to own and run a football club or to be a father of four.«I don't know.
Snoop Dogg could be the next celebrity NHL team owner.
Wrexham co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McEllenney attend the FYC Red Carpet For FX’s Welcome To Wrexham at The Television Academy on Saturday (April 29) in Los Angeles.
Actor Ryan Reynolds is reported to be among those prepared to bid more than $1 billion US to buy the NHL’s Ottawa Senators and the team’s home arena, Canadian Tire Centre.
EXCLUSIVE: Michaela Jaé Rodriguez is working again with Pose co-creator Ryan Murphy on the 12th season of FX’s American Horror Story.
Meghan Markle has signed with a new talent agency in a bid to help “build out her business.”
Marvel star Scarlett Johansson has opened up on marriage to Deadpool's Ryan Reynolds. Some may forget that the two superhero actors were once married, having wed in 2008. The couple separated two years later with their divorce being finalised in 2011.