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New York Post
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Coco Gauff gets French Open moment with Spike Lee hug after giving him ‘something to cheer for' after Knicks loss
No Knicks in the NBA Finals meant Spike Lee flew to Paris for a different American sports victory. The Academy Award-winning American filmmaker was in attendance for Coco Gauff's first Roland Garros title on Saturday morning, witnessing the 21-year-old take down world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-4. Dressed in all white with a Yankees hat and sunglasses, Lee, with the occasional seat twitching during the competitive, two-hour and 38-minute match, stood up and cheered on Gauff to her second Grand Slam win. Gauff, 21, eventually fell to the ground as tears rolled down her face in victory, and before going up to her family and coaches' box to greet them, she stopped to see Lee. The young American greeted Lee, giving him a hug and several high-fives before Gauff moved along with the French Open festivities. 5 Spike Lee and Coco Gauff during the Roland Garros 2025 tournament on June 7, 2025 in Paris, France. Zabulon Laurent/ABACA/Shutterstock 5 Spike Lee and Coco Gauff hug after she won the French Open on Saturday — her first major win in Paris. Zabulon Laurent/ABACA/Shutterstock Coco Gauff celebrated with Spike Lee after winning Roland-Garros 🤝🇺🇸#RolandGarros — TNT Sports (@tntsports) June 7, 2025 5 Spike Lee is seen on Day Fourteen of the French Open at Roland Garros on June 7, 2025 in Paris, France. WireImage Gauff, despite being a Georgia native, understood how much the Knicks-Pacers series meant to Lee. During the post-match press conference, she said she planned on saying something if she ended up winning the match. 'And when I saw him on the court, I was like 'If I win this match, the first person I'm gonna dab up is Spike Lee,' she said. 'So, once I won the match, I went to the ground and everything, I went straight to Spike Lee. I wanted to tell him, 'I had to do it. You know, even if the Knicks didn't win, I'm glad I gave him something to cheer for.' So, yeah, that was pretty cool. I haven't seen the video yet, but I'm excited to see it.' 5 Coco Gauff of United States greets Spike Lee after her victory over Aryna Sabalenka during the Women's Singles Final match. Getty Images 5 Coco Gauff and Spike Lee high-five at the French Open. Zabulon Laurent/ABACA/Shutterstock Although Lee is a frequent visitor to the U.S. Open — the last major of the season held in Flushing, Queens — Gauff admitted that the brief interaction was her first official meeting with him. 'That was the first time I really met him up close,' she said. 'I've seen him at my matches at the U.S. Open, and when I saw him on the court today, I saw him when I was warming up. They panned the camera to him in the gym when I was warming up and I was like, 'Oh my gosh, Spike Lee is here.' And then I kinda felt bad because I usually put my towel in that spot, which is why I feel like he sat there. But because you know the lower-ranked player gets the other box, I put my towel in the other box.' With the victory, Gauff became the first American woman in a decade to win the French Open, since Serena Williams did so in 2015. She is also the youngest American to win the women's singles title since 2002, when Williams — at 20 years old — won the first of her three career titles in Paris.
Extra.ie
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Fans divided as Tom Felton reprises role as Draco Malfoy for Broadway
Social media have had their say after it was announced that Tom Felton would be reprising his role as Draco Malfoy on Broadway. Tom starred as Harry Potter's school bully in the eight-part film series based on the books, with him regularly speaking about the role that he played for nearly a decade since Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 released in 2010. Now, it's been revealed that Tom will be picking up the wand once again, when he reprises his role as Malfoy for Harry Potter: The Cursed Child from November of this year. Pic: Marechal Aurore/ABACA/Shutterstock 'Being a part of the Harry Potter films has been one of the greatest honours of my life,' Tom said of becoming Malfoy once again. 'Joining this production will be a full-circle moment for me, because when I begin performances in Cursed Child this fall, I'll also be the exact age Draco is in the play.' Despite some fans being happy to see Tom return as Malfoy, others have said that it's a sign of him not being able to let go of the role. 'Gun to the back of your head name 5 Tom Felton roles that isn't him playing Draco Malfoy,' one person wrote on Twitter (X), while another wrote 'He is the only member of the original Harry Potter cast who hasn't moved on.' Tom Felton is reprising his role as Draco Malfoy for the 'HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD' stage show on Broadway. — DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) June 5, 2025 Another shared a quote from fellow Harry Potter actress Miriam Margoyles, who previously said of her time in the film 'it was 25 years ago and it's for children,' while another added 'kind of sad that he doesn't get any other opportunities to exist outside of this role… even the top 3 kids have been able to shake their HP characters and do other stuff.' However, some people were on board with Tom being on the show — with one writing 'Can't believe Tom Felton is actually reprising his role as Draco Malfoy! Filming for the Harry Potter films ended in 2010. 15 years later, he will play Draco once again. How cool is that?' Tom played Draco in all eight films in the Harry Potter series, and appeared in several other films, including Rise of the Planet of the Apes and Burial. Tom played Draco in all eight films, and will reprise the role for the first time in 15 years. Pic: Bruce Seabrook/ /EMPICS Entertainment Tom will star in Harry Potter: The Cursed Child on Broadway from November 11.
New York Post
5 days ago
- Politics
- New York Post
Andrew Cuomo and Zohran Mamdani's posture reveals how Dems really felt during tense NYC mayoral debate showdown: experts
Ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo dodging an onslaught of jabs and socialist state Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani trying to snag a viral breakout moment were among the standouts from New York City's mayoral Democratic primary debate. Body language experts weighed in after the Democratic candidates sparred against each other Wednesday in the first debate of the 2025 primary election — as they jostled to outshine in each other in an already overcrowded race. Here's what they had to say of the top moments: Advertisement 5 The Democratic candidates for New York City mayor participating in a debate on June 4, 2025. Pool/ABACA/Shutterstock A rapidly blinking Cuomo Despite being the front-runner, Cuomo's body language clearly shifted as the NBC-Politico debate wore on as he was relentlessly attacked by his fellow candidates over more than two hours. The former governor, 67, dramatically increased his blinking when peppered with questions about his handling of COVID nursing home deaths and the sexual harassment scandal that led to his resignation, according to Washington DC-based body language expert Christopher Ulrich. Advertisement 'Initially confident and expressive, Cuomo's posture changed over time — particularly when he was under attack,' Ulrich said. 5 Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo looked uncomfortable as the attacks from other candidates continued, body language experts told The Post. 'We also saw an increase in blink rate when asked questions about COVID-19 nursing home deaths and sexual harassment.' The behavior, the expert noted, was a clear sign of 'increased psychological discomfort.' Hand in his pocket Advertisement Cuomo was also repeatedly spotted with his hand in his pocket as the going got tough, according to experts. 'While under verbal attack from the rest of the candidates, we see Cuomo keep his hand in his pocket, a self-soothing or protective gesture that often signals discomfort,' Ulrich said. At various points, Cuomo could be seen staring down at his podium as the attacks continued. 5 Cuomo kept on putting his hand in his pocket throughout the debate. NBC / YouTube Advertisement 'These unrelenting jabs, that obviously hit his sore spots, ultimately resulted in Cuomo looking down at his podium more than he looked up at the other candidates, the hosts or the camera,' brain and body language expert and psychiatrist Carole Lieberman said. 'To remove himself from the hostility directed at him, he began writing something and concentrated on it, so as not to be disturbed.' In search of a viral moment Mamdani, the 33-year-old socialist Queens Assemblyman, repeatedly used wild hand gestures in an apparent bid to steal the spotlight from Cuomo, the experts said. '[He] employed numerous attacks, including references to Cuomo's donors and the COVID report, to try to contrast and achieve one of those viral moments,' Ulrich said, adding that he often gestured toward Cuomo when delivering the attacks. 5 Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani used wild hand gestures to stand out during his clashes with Cuomo, experts say. Lieberman noted that Mamdani — who has zeroed in on young, white, ultra-left New Yorkers during his campaign — often used 'sensational, dramatic language' on stage at 30 Rockefeller Center. 'He is the wild card in the race, as his hand gestures, pointing in all directions, underscored,' she said. 'He was the most animated and determined to outshine Cuomo.' A statesmanlike performance A fired up Rev. Michael Blake came off as 'very stately' — even as the former Obama administration official consistently hammered Cuomo on stage, Lieberman said. Advertisement Ulrich added that Blake, a former Bronx Assembly member, tried to command attention with his Cuomo onslaught. 5 Rev. Michael Blake appeared 'stately' as he stood up to Cuomo. 'Mr. Blake stood out in some of the key moments by demanding Cuomo clarify several of his answers,' he said. 'Reporters often picked up on those demands and would repeat Blakes's clarifying questions. 'By interjecting assertively and keeping others quiet, Blake commanded attention. This approach mirrored techniques used by Trump in the 2016 Republican primary debates,' Ulrich said.
New York Post
23-05-2025
- New York Post
8 ‘grandpa robbers' found guilty of kidnapping Kim Kardashian, pulling elaborate $9M heist
Eight French 'grandpa robbers' have been found guilty of the 2016 kidnapping and robbery of Kim Kardashian in Paris. A panel of three judges and six jurors in the Paris courtroom handed down guilty verdicts to all but two of the 10 defendants, nine men and one woman, NBC reported. They were accused of an elaborate heist that involved binding the superstar influencer with zip ties and making off with $9 million worth of her jewelry – including a diamond engagement ring from Ye (then Kanye West). Advertisement 4 Kim Kardashian recently testified regarding the robbery of millions of dollars in jewels from her Paris hotel room in 2016. AP Prosecutors had asked for 10-year sentences for the alleged heisters, most of whom were in their late 50s and 60s when cops rounded them up in the months after the heist, using evidence such as DNA and wire taps to crack the case. The accused became known in France as 'les papys braqueurs' — the grandpa robbers. Advertisement After nearly ten years of delays in court proceedings, most of the robbers are now in their late 60s and 70s and suffering maladies including cancers, Parkinson's disease, and Alzheimer's. One suspect died before trial, and the alleged mastermind of the operation – Aomar Aït Khedache – is deaf, communicating with the court through written notes. 4 Accused robber Yunice Abbas (pictured) Lafargue Raphael/ABACA/Shutterstock 4 Defendant Aomar Ait Khedache (pictured) Lafargue Raphael/ABACA/Shutterstock The 44-year-old Kardashian, on the other hand, was as resplendent as ever in the courtroom – a contrast to her gut-wrenching testimony about how she was thrown onto a bed, zip-tied, and had a gun pressed to her on the night of Oct. 2, 2016. Advertisement 'I absolutely did think I was going to die,' she testified. 'I have babies. I have to make it home. They can take everything. I just have to make it home.' She was dragged into a marble bathroom and told to stay silent. 4 Kim Kardashian testifies regarding a robbery of millions of dollars in jewels from her Paris hotel room in 2016, in Paris, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 AP When the robbers fled, she freed herself by scraping the tape on her wrists off against the sink, then hid with her friend, shaking and barefoot. Advertisement Khedache was already a veteran of the Paris criminal underworld when he organized the heist, and his DNA, found on the zip-ties used to bind Kardashian, cracked open the case. Wiretaps captured him giving orders, recruiting accomplices, and arranging to sell the diamonds in Belgium. The loot was never found. Khedache claims he was only a foot soldier, blaming a mysterious 'X' or 'Ben' — someone prosecutors say never existed. Khedache asked for 'a thousand pardons,' communicated via a written note, according to French media. Other defendants also used their final words to express remorse.
New York Post
09-05-2025
- Business
- New York Post
Trump says 80% tariffs on China ‘seems right' ahead of US-Beijing high-level trade talks
President Trump said Friday that 80% tariffs on Chinese goods 'seems right' — as top US and China officials brace for high-level weekend talks to deescalate the trade war between the world's two largest economies. 'China should open up its market to USA — would be so good for them!!! Closed markets don't work anymore!!!' Trump said in a Truth Social post. Trump posted about tariffs on Chinese good ahead of high-level US-Beijing talks. Gripas Yuri/ABACA/Shutterstock Advertisement President of China Xi Jinping in Moscow on Thursday, May 8, 2025. AP '80% Tariff on China seems right! Up to Scott B,' he added, referring to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Trump floated the tariff figure just as Bessent and chief trade negotiator Jamieson Greer were prepping to meet their Chinese counterparts in Switzerland for the high-stake talks. It comes after sources close to the negotiation told The Post on Thursday that the Trump administration was considering a plan to slash the current 145% tariff to as low as 50%. The trade war has been escalating ever since Trump announced his 'Liberation Day' tariffs on April 2 — prompting China to retaliate with levies of its own. The tariffs on each other's goods have been mounting since then, with the US tariffs against China currently at 145% and China tariffs on the US at 125%.
