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Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Who is Shane Gillis? Comedian who roasted Donald Trump over Epstein cover-up
Comedian Shane Gillis is currently making headlines after he strolled onto the stage at the ESPYS 2025 on Wednesday night to make people laugh as usual, but instead of making people laugh, he received more silence with occasional boos from the crowd. The 37-year-old comedian kicked off the star-studded ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, taking jabs at top athletes including Caitlin Clark, Shohei Ohtani, Simone Biles, and Megan Rapinoe. However, much of the audience appeared unamused, with many of his jokes falling flat. Shane Gillis roasts Donald Trump over the Epstein cover-up During the show, Gillis kicked off with a biting reference to the Justice Department's recent statement that there was 'no evidence' of a Jeffrey Epstein client list, one claim that many doubted. Following this, he quipped, saying, "There was supposed to be an Epstein joke here, but I guess it got deleted." "Probably deleted itself, right? Probably never existed, actually. Let's move on as a country and ignore that." The joke received chuckles from the audience, and many had stunned reactions to it. But he wasn't done yet as Gillis shifted gears to joke about former President Donald Trump's much-discussed proposal to host a UFC fight on the White House lawn, using it as a springboard to take a dig at former Vice President Mike Pence and the January 6 Capitol riot. Shane Gillis tricked the ESPYS crowd into believing his friend's wife was a WNBA star 😭'4x WNBA All-Star Brittany Hicks is here. Give it up for Brittany, everybody. I'm just joking around; that's my friend's wife, I knew none of you knew WNBA players.' Who is comedian Shane Gillis? Shane Michael Gillis is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and podcaster. Gillis started performing comedy in 2012, and in 2016, along with his fellow stand-up comedian Matt McCusker, he began co-hosting Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast, which was one of the most subscribed-to podcasts on Patreon as of 2024. Gillis had a breakout year in 2019, with the Just for Laughs festival in Montreal naming him one of its 'New Faces' in July, and in September, he was announced as a newly hired cast member on NBC's sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live (SNL). The comedian was born on December 11, 1987, in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, a town located outside of Harrisburg.
USA Today
7 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
ESPYS 2025: Eagles win 'Best Team' award after dominant Super Bowl win
NFC East winners. NFC conference champions. Super Bowl champions. Add one more accolade to the list for the 2024 Philadelphia Eagles: best team. The NFL's latest title-winning squad was named the "Best Team" at the 2025 ESPYS Wednesday night in Los Angeles. The final award of the night went to the team that went 14-3 in the regular season and rattled off four wins to take home the franchise's second title in eight seasons. Multiple Eagles players and coach Nick Sirianni were in attendance to accept the award for their incredible season. ESPYS 2025 live updates: Award winners, highlights, how to watch show "On behalf of the Philadelphia Eagles organization, thank you," Sirianni said. "What an honor it is to be associated with all of the great teams that were up for this award. Thank you to the fans who voted for us and thank you to the best fans in the world back home in Philly." Left tackle Jordan Mailata added some fun comments after Sirianni spoke. The Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles win the ESPY for best team! 🏈🦅 "If you made it this far into the program, give yourselves a pat on the back," Mailata said. "It's been a long night. I also want to give a thanks to our sixth offensive lineman, (ESPYS host) Shane Gillis. Training camp starts on Tuesday so if you want to give it a run, let us know." Mailata turned more serious after that quip to thank other members of the team. "I also want to give thanks to the many people who don't get the light shined on them," Mailata said. "Our trainers, our strength and conditioning trainers, our athletic trainers, our chefs. But then you look deeper than that and it's our families, our rock, the people who get us to work every day, and our wives. So thank you to everyone who supported us." It was a big night for the Eagles and their players. Star running back Saquon Barkley won the "Best Play" award for his iconic hurdle and "Best NFL player" award. Miss anything from the ESPYS? Catch up with the winners and highlights.
Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
'Bombing it', 'terrible': Shane Gillis seemingly fails to make a mark with ESPYS opening speech
Shane Gillis is hosting the ESPYS 2025 award, but seems to have gotten off to a bad start. His opening speech has been panned widely on X (formerly Twitter). Not everyone on social media was as critical of Shane Gillis' opening speech at the ESPYS, with many praising his humour. (X) Gillis, at the Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly Awards (ESPY) awards, slipped in a Jeffrey Epstein joke, hilariously noting that maybe the joke 'never existed' – a reference to US President Donald Trump reiterating that the Epstein Files are a hoax. Despite the topical humour, his speech has not gone down well with many, taking to X to criticise Gillis. What are people saying about Shane Gillis' ESPYS speech? People on X have not had too many good things to say about Gillis' speech, with one user commenting,"Who decided #ShaneGillis was a good fit to host the ESPYS? It's awkward as hell. These are hardworking athletes. Not Hollywood elites. The humour isn't hitting." Another said, 'Watching the ESPYS. Never heard of Shane Gillis before tonight. OMG, he's terrible. Whose idea was it to have him host? Major fail'. 'Took Shane Gillis all of 20 seconds to be a huge disaster #espys,' commented a third. One user exclaimed, 'Shane Gillis is absolutely bombing this ESPYs monologue. Yikes.' Meanwhile, one user seemed to take joy in Gillis delivering an apparently not-so-impressive speech, saying, 'Rushed to my tv to watch Shane Gillis go Lindbergh on his ESPYs monologue and he did not disappoint. Legendary crash and burn. Idk who greenlit that, but it will be memorable.' However, others were more forthcoming, saying that Gillis delivered a good speech, and it was the people in attendance who were 'uptight' and 'self-important'. Another noted that Gillis' jokes were most likely going over the 'dumb athletes' heads'. 'Shane Gillis is the only reason I'm watching the ESPYs lol,' one user also claimed.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Who fired Maurene Comey and Why? See ex-FBI Director daughter's high profile cases and what happened on day of departure
Maurene Comey, a senior federal prosecutor in the Southern District of New York and daughter of former FBI Director James Comey , has been dismissed from her position. Her removal comes after years of high-profile prosecutions, including cases involving Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell , and Sean 'Diddy' Combs. Maurene Comey Fired On Wednesday, Maurene Comey was officially fired from the US Attorney's Office in Manhattan. The Justice Department did not publicly announce the reason for her termination. Multiple individuals familiar with the situation said she received no explanation. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Healthcare Project Management Data Science others Public Policy Management Leadership Degree Data Analytics Others Operations Management Digital Marketing healthcare Design Thinking MBA PGDM Technology Cybersecurity Product Management CXO Finance MCA Data Science Artificial Intelligence Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis in Healthcare Financial Management & Investing Strategic Management in Healthcare Process Design & Analysis Duration: 12 Weeks Indian School of Business Certificate Program in Healthcare Management Starts on Jun 13, 2024 Get Details Comey had served in the office for nearly 10 years. Her most recent title was senior trial counsel. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: 1 simple trick to get all TV channels Techno Mag Learn More Undo Also Read: ESPYS 2025: Start date, time, nominees, host, musical performers, presenters and how to watch on TV and stream live online Maurene Comey High Profile Cases Maurene Comey was part of the prosecutorial team that filed sex trafficking charges against Jeffrey Epstein in 2019. Epstein was accused of running a child sex trafficking network. He died by suicide in jail while awaiting trial. Live Events Comey also helped prosecute Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's associate, who was later convicted and sentenced to 20 years in prison. Maxwell is currently appealing her conviction. Comey also played a lead role in the prosecution of Sean 'Diddy' Combs. The case did not result in a conviction on the most serious charges. Her work on the case had drawn media attention due to Combs' high profile. Trump Administration's Influence Comey's firing comes amid political tensions involving her father, James Comey. He led the FBI during the early investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election. He has faced criticism from President Donald Trump and is reportedly under investigation. A person close to the matter stated that having the Comey name was seen as 'untenable' by the current administration. Right-Wing Pressure Campaigns Targeted Comey In recent months, right-wing figures like Laura Loomer publicly called for Maurene Comey's removal. In May, Loomer demanded Attorney General Pam Bondi fire her. These calls intensified after the DOJ declined to release further files on the Epstein case . Also Read: Stranger Things 5 Trailer: Release date, time, episode schedule, official synopsis, returning and new cast members What Happened on Day of Departure? On the day of her departure, dozens of her fellow prosecutors at the Southern District of New York gathered to escort her out of the building. The show of support followed a year marked by resignations and internal conflict at the office. Earlier this year, several prosecutors resigned in protest when the DOJ ordered the SDNY to halt a corruption investigation involving New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Who fired Maurene Comey? It is unclear whether the order to fire Comey came from interim US Attorney Jay Clayton or directly from the Department of Justice. The office has not issued a statement. FAQs Why was Maurene Comey fired from the Manhattan US Attorney's Office? No official reason has been provided. A source said her family name and political history may have made her position difficult under the current administration. What high-profile cases did Maurene Comey work on? Maurene Comey prosecuted Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and Sean 'Diddy' Combs. She held the title of senior trial counsel at the time of her firing.
Economic Times
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
ESPYS 2025: Start date, time, nominees, host, musical performers, presenters and how to watch on TV and stream live online
ESPYS 2025 Special Awards ESPYS 2025 Start Date, Time and How to Watch on TV and Stream Live Online Live Events ESPYS 2025 Host, Musical Performers and Presenters ESPYS 2025 Musical Performers ESPYS 2025 Presenters ESPYS 2025 Nominees Best Athlete – Men's Sports Josh Allen Saquon Barkley Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Shohei Ohtani Best Athlete – Women's Sports Simone Biles Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Gabby Thomas A'ja Wilson Best Breakthrough Athlete Cooper Flagg Chloe Humphrey Ilona Maher Paul Skenes Best Record-Breaking Performance Geno Auriemma Caitlin Clark Kevin Durant Alexander Ovechkin Best Championship Performance Simone Biles Stephen Curry Freddie Freeman Rory McIlroy Best Comeback Athlete Gabe Landeskog Suni Lee Mallory Swanson Lindsey Vonn Best Play Saquon Barkley Tyrese Haliburton Sabrina Ionescu Trinity Rodman Best Team Florida Panthers Los Angeles Dodgers New York Liberty Ohio State Buckeyes Oklahoma City Thunder Philadelphia Eagles North Carolina Tar Heels USWNT UConn Huskies Best College Athletes Cooper Flagg Wyatt Hendrickson Travis Hunter CJ Kirst Olivia Babcock Kate Faasse Gretchen Walsh JuJu Watkins Best Athlete with a Disability Noah Elliott Ezra Frech Tatyana McFadden Grace Norman Best NFL Player Josh Allen Saquon Barkley Lamar Jackson Patrick Surtain II Best MLB Player Freddie Freeman Aaron Judge Shohei Ohtani Tarik Skubal Best NHL Player Leon Draisaitl Connor Hellebuyck Nikita Kucherov Cale Makar Best NBA Player Giannis Antetokounmpo Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Nikola Jokic Jayson Tatum Best WNBA Player Caitlin Clark Napheesa Collier Breanna Stewart A'ja Wilson Best Driver Joey Logano Álex Palou Oscar Piastri Max Verstappen Best UFC Fighter Dricus Du Plessis Merab Dvalishvili Kayla Harrison Islam Makhachev Best Boxer Naoya Inoue Claressa Shields Katie Taylor Oleksandr Usyk Best Soccer Player Aitana Bonmatí Christian Pulisic Alexia Putellas Lamine Yamal Best Golfer Nelly Korda Rory Mcllroy Scottie Scheffler Maja Stark Best Tennis Player Carlos Alcaraz Coco Gauff Aryna Sabalenka Jannik Sinner FAQs (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel returns on Wednesday,, with a night full of sports, music and honors. Hosted by comedian Shane Gillis at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, the annual award ceremony celebrates major athletic achievements over the past year's ESPYS will include appearances by Simone Biles, Ilona Maher, Alex Morgan and Diana Taurasi. Diana Taurasi and Alex Morgan will receive the Icon Award. NBA legend Oscar Robertson will be honored with the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage. Katie Schumacher-Cawley receives the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance, and David Walters and Erin Regan will be honored with the Pat Tillman Award for 2025 will air live at 8:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, July 16, on ABC and ESPN+. The Red Carpet Preview Show will begin at 7:00 p.m. ET, streaming on ESPN, ESPN+, YouTube, and show will be available for next-day streaming on Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. Live streaming is also available via fuboTV, DIRECTV, Sling TV, YouTube TV, and Hulu + Live TV. ESPN will only air preshow Gillis will host this year's ESPYS. Musical performances include Busta Rhymes, Clipse, GELO, and a tribute performance by Tobe Nwigwe featuring David Michael presenters include Angela Bassett, Russell Wilson, Billie Jean King, Leslie Jones, Matthew Stafford, Trinity Rodman, Pat McAfee, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Gabby Thomas, Druski, Anthony Ramos, and Rhymes – Grammy-nominated rapperClipse – Hip-hop duoGELO – RapperTobe Nwigwe featuring David Michael Wyatt – In memoriam tribute performanceAngela Bassett – ActressAlison Brie – ActressRob Mac – ActorBusta Rhymes – Rapper & SingerBillie Jean King – Tennis LegendLeslie Jones – Comedian & ActressRussell Wilson – Quarterback, New York GiantsPat McAfee – ESPN PersonalityBrooks Nader – ModelRussell Westbrook – NBA PlayerFlau'jae Johnson – Rapper & NCAA Basketball Player, LSULindsey Vonn – Olympic Gold Medalist, Alpine Ski RacingMatthew Stafford – Quarterback, Los Angeles RamsTrinity Rodman – Soccer Player, Washington SpiritDruski – Comedian & ActorAnthony Ramos – Actor & SingerChris Berman – ESPN PersonalityElle Duncan – ESPN PersonalityDesmond Howard – ESPN College Football AnalystKirk Herbstreit – ESPN College Football AnalystJon Jones – Mixed Martial ArtistSydney McLaughlin-Levrone – Olympic Gold Medalist, Track & FieldGabby Thomas – Olympic Gold Medalist, Track & FieldThe show will stream live on ABC and ESPN+, and be available on Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+ the next Rhymes, Clipse, GELO, and Tobe Nwigwe featuring David Michael Wyatt will perform live.
