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Stephen A. Smith clarified his reaction to Rihanna‘s upcoming Super Bowl halftime gig — and addressed those Beyoncé comparisons.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Stephen A. Smith, known for his no-filter commentary on sports, politics and culture, has a new podcast partner. “The Stephen A.

Chris Brown is claiming the 2024 NBA Celebrity All-Star Game is singing one of his most famous songs: Say Goodbye.

the viral, allegedly leaked X-rated video of him engaging in a sexual act.During the Nashville stop of his “It’s All A Blur Tour – Big As the What?” tour with J. Cole — and Lil Durk for this performance — Drake, 37, told the audience, “I know y’all probably waitin’ on me to address this, so the rumors are true,” he paused, “My dad is here! That’s what y’all were waitin’ for?” The “Way 2 Sexy” rapper did not elaborate any further about the video.The Post has contacted a rep for Drake for comment.

Stephen A. Smith is a Swiftie, and he’s coming to Taylor Swift‘s defense!

Another week, another casting change on General Hospital.

S**t got weird during Tuesday’s episode of First Take…

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick appeared to appreciate Taylor Swift’s grittiness for continuing a concert through the pouring rain recently at Gillette Stadium. Belichick was in the audience for the Eras Tour performance and saw Swift grind out the show even as Foxborough was getting blasted with rain. He gave a hat tip to Swift in an interview on WEEI’s "The Greg Hill Show." "That was pretty impressive," the six-time Super Bowl-winning head coach said.

ESPN may have laid off a couple dozen people in the past month, but it seems the network is not afraid of hiring, either.

Paul Finebaum, an ESPN contributor for a decade, is weighing in on the layoffs that saw about 20 on-air personalities exit the sports network.

Stephen A. Smith is opening up about the ESPN layoffs that saw about 20 on-air personalities become redundant at the sports network.

man of many jobs — too many jobs, according to some trolls on social media.The 48-year-old accomplished TV personality is adding “Wheel of Fortune” to his impressive resume, as he announced Tuesday that he will replace longtime host Pat Sajak, 76, when he retires next year. Seacrest holds several coveted jobs in Hollywood as the host of “American Idol”and his syndicated KIIS-FM radio show “On Air with Ryan Seacrest,” and Dick Clark’s replacement on ABC’s “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.”Seacrest recently ended his six-year run as Kelly Ripa’s counterpart on “Live with Kelly and Ryan,” apparently freeing up some time in his schedule to take on one of television’s most beloved game shows.The “Wheel” gig reportedly comes with a $28 million salary too, which would make Seacrest the highest-paid talent on TV. While one of Seacrest’s Instagram fans argued he is the “perfect replacement” for Sajak, fans over on Twitter voiced different opinions.

Puck News reported Thursday.She allegedly wants a Pat Sajak-sized paycheck, too, as the longtime host is set to retire at the end of the upcoming Season 41. Puck claims that White, 66, makes $3 million per season — and has for 18 years, receiving bonuses not raises during that time.She appears to have hired Bryan Freedman, who represented embattled short-lived “Jeopardy!” host Mike Richards, with Puck reporting Freedman is “hitting the pay discrepancy issue hard with Sony, as well as possible gender discrimination with respect to White’s salary.”In 2016, Forbes reported that Sajak, 76, earned $15 million a year from the show.

ESPN pundit Stephen A. Smith touched on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s decision to leave Spotify during an episode of his own podcast, following Bill Simmons, who torched the two last week. Harry and Meghan inked a deal with Spotify in 2020.

he’d be leaving “Wheel of Fortune” in 2024 after hosting the program since 1983, the news felt a lot bigger than a fancy game of hangman.The 76-year-old has been a regular presence in American living rooms on most weeknights for four decades and he sadly represents a dying breed. Sajak is the last of the golden age of game show hosts.You know who I mean.

Pat Sajak, 76, announcedthe upcoming season would be his last. “My mother loved ‘Wheel of Fortune.’ Loved ‘Wheel of Fortune,’” Smith said Thursday on his podcast, “The Stephen A. Smith Show.” “She really, really did, and so did I.“I wanna throw my name in the hat,” an excited Smith said.

announced Monday that the upcoming season will be his final spin. “Well, the time has come. I’ve decided that our 41st season, which begins in September, will be my last,” he tweeted.

MORE: Ja Morant faces 'significant' suspension for gun videoHere's what some of the sphere's most vocal had to say about Morant's latest issue:Ja Morant has been associated with guns more than he's been associated with winning. Think about that for a second. Because you got Nike and the signature shoe, and suddenly, Kyrie Irving ain't that big of a problem.

Disney’s widespread layoffs are not going quite as deep at ESPN as in other parts of the empire, but the roster of those departing does include at least one high-ranking exec: Russell Wolff, GM of ESPN+.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Satellite radio and podcast company SiriusXM extended its relationship with Kevin Hart and his entertainment company, Hartbeat, in a new multiyear deal. Under the agreement, Hartbeat will continue to curate content on Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Radio (SiriusXM channel 96), where all of Hartbeat’s audio programs will premiere exclusively — and the channel will have the exclusive first window on a previously unreleased stand-up album from late comedy legend Bernie Mac. Hart, who first struck a deal with SiriusXM in 2017, will continue to host his show and podcast, the newly renamed “Gold Minds With Kevin Hart” (formerly called “Comedy Gold Minds”), which debuts its new season Wednesday (March 15) at 7 p.m. ET exclusively on SiriusXM. In the season premiere, the comedian-actor-producer-entrepreneur will host filmmaker Ryan Coogler, and the duo will discuss his career journey, working with Michael B. Jordan across multiple projects including “Creed III,” and receiving guidance from the likes of Denzel Washington, Forest Whitaker, Sylvester Stallone and Christopher Nolan along the way.

“There’s just certain things you don’t talk about,” said Sherri Shepherd on her syndicated talker today. She then indicated those verboten topics are “politics, religion and Rihanna vs. Beyoncé.”

Nia Long is officially a single lady, but her new chapter in life has come with a price.

Kanye West continues to make the rounds in conservative media circles following his antisemitic comments. The rapper has now landed with Piers Morgan and claims Django Unchained was his idea and had originally pitched the story to director Quentin Tarantino and Jamie Foxx.

Volatile ESPN pundit Stephen A. Smith unleashed on Kanye West today, asking whether Jewish people helped him or hurt him in his business deals.

Snoop Dogg has revealed he’s working once again with Dr. Dre, revealing a new album titled ‘Missionary’.In a conversation with Stephen A. Smith on the K[no]w Mercy podcast, Snoop confirmed the name of the forthcoming project, which will see Dre handle production duties.Friday’s (September 30) episode heard Snoop say: “Me and Dr.

After months of rumours speculating new music from longtime rap collaborators Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre, the “Drop It Like It’s Hot” rapper confirmed that a new album is on the way.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Notorious sports commentator Stephen A. Smith isn’t shy about sharing his thoughts. And he promises to unleash a new stream of unfiltered opinions — on a wide array of current events beyond sports — in his first podcast, set to launch next month. “Know Mercy With Stephen A. Smith,” produced by Audacy’s Cadence13 podcast division, will be a three-times-per-week talk show. It’s slated to premiere Sept. 26, on the Audacy app and all major podcast platforms, with new episodes set to drop on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The talk-show podcast will feature Smith, joined by notable guests, riffing on the day’s headlines across politics, entertainment, social issues, criminal justice, business and (undoubtedly) spots.

That sigh of relief you just heard after LeBron James’ two-year contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers was announced was from execs at the NBA, TNT, ABC & ESPN.

EXCLUSIVE: Josh Lieb, former showrunner of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, is joining Charlamagne Tha God’s late-night series.

Showtime Sports Documentary Films is extending its partnership with NBA superstar Kevin Durant and his business partner Rich Kleiman’s Boardroom for a documentary called “NYC Point Gods,” which will showcase iconic point guards from New York City who left an indelible mark on the game and pop culture throughout the 1980s and ’90s. The film will delve into how the Big Apple has long been an epicenter for game-changing basketball talent that inspired American culture beyond the sport.“NYC Point Gods” will showcase a roster of New York City point guard legends including Rafer Alston, Kenny Anderson, Mark Jackson, Stephon Marbury, God Shammgod, Kenny Smith, Rod Strickland and Dwayne “Pearl” Washington.

Yessss! Showtime has set a summer premiere date for NYC Point Gods, a feature-length documentary on the enduring impact of New York City point guards who honed their craft on the city’s playgrounds and high school gyms in the 1980s and ’90s.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterStephanie McMahon has announced she will be taking a leave of absence from WWE.“As of tomorrow, I am taking a leave of absence from the majority of my responsibilities at WWE,” McMahon wrote on Twitter. “WWE is a lifelong legacy for me and I look forward to returning to the company that I love after taking this time to focus on my family.”McMahon currently serves as chief brand officer of WWE.

Gabrielle Union keeps close to husband Dwyane Wade at the premiere of Apple’s They Call Me Magic held at Regency Village Theatre on Thursday (April 14) in Los Angeles.

WWE. On Friday, the 52-year-old wrestler, who was born Paul Michael Levesque, announced that due to recent health issues, he's decided to get out of the game. Levesque, who made his WWE debut in 1995 and is a 14-time world champion, went into heart failure last September following a bout with viral pneumonia.«I will never wrestle again,» Levesque, who is also an executive vice president with WWE, told Stephen A.

Hanging up his belt. WWE star Paul “Triple H” Levesque is officially retiring after undergoing heart surgery last year due to heart failure.

ESPN host Stephen A. Smith has a reputation for shooting from the hip with outrageous takes on sports issues. Today, he turned the attention on himself, candidly admitting his role in having First Take co-host Max Kellerman removed from the show.