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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
A Timeline of Cardi B and Stefon Diggs' Relationship
There are plenty of reasons to speculate why Cardi B and NFL star Stefon Diggs might be an item. More from Billboard Drake Tells Tory Lanez 'Come Home Soon' After Prison Stabbing Snoop Dogg on Kendrick Lamar Name-Dropping Him on 'GNX': 'He Spoke His Mind' Watch The Weeknd & Jimmy Fallon Crash a Fordham University Graduation Party to Perform a Pair of Hits The pair appeared to confirm as much during a cozy court side date back on May 12. Diggs and the Grammy-award winning rapper were spotted cheering on the New York Knicks during their showdown against the Boston Celtics, with Cardi seen on the Jumbotron at one point lovingly squeezing Diggs cheeks. The two have been rumored to be an item on social media for months, and in recent days have been leaning into that rumor full throttle. If the rumors are true, this would be Cardi B's first public relationship since filing for divorce from Offset last year. Cardi is used to her relationships being in the public eye, dating all the way back to her Love & Hip-Hop days in 2015. Aside from Offset, Cardi's only other major public relationship was with rapper Tommy Jeez, before the couple split in 2017. Cardi and Diggs were just two of the many celebrities who sat along Celebrity Row at Madison Square Garden on May 12. Mary J. Blige, Kendall and Kylie Jenner, Timothée Chalamet, Bad Bunny, Tina Fey, Tracy Morgan, Busta Rhymes, Ben Stiller, coach Rick Pitino and more stars were also in attendance. Despite these celebs, no one consumed the internet quite like these two possible love birds. So the all-important question remains: when did Cardi B and Stefon Diggs first get together? Offset and Cardi finalized their divorce in 2024, so fans and pop culture outlets alike have been trying to put the puzzle together ever since. Here's a timeline of everything we know about Cardi B and Stefon Diggs budding new relationship. Back in October of 2024, Cardi B was forced to push back against a rumored relationship with Diggs for the first time. The pair had allegedly been spotted out and about together by various fans (though this all remains unconfirmed). Regardless, the rumors picked up enough traction that Cardi felt inclined to respond on Instagram Live. 'The internet is insane, all these rumors are so f—king crazy, that's why I don't wanna address it cause I feel like this s—t funny,' Cardi said on IG Live at the time. Cardi B acknowledged that she was indeed 'dating' during the final days of her tumultuous split from Offset. Page Six reported that the formerly married couple were duking it out online, with Offset claiming in since-deleted posts his ex-wife 'look like a hoe' who is only focused 'on d—k.' 'So dating because I'm single means I'm just worried about d–k?? You sound like a dummy..' she responded at the time. 'Trying to be fake nice after you did what you wanted from the beginning trying to push a narrative to these people. Congratulations!! F—k off. Sign the papers TODAY.' Offset ultimately did, and the pair finalized their divorce before the year was out. The first confirmed public appearance of Diggs and Cardi happened on Valentine's Day of this year. TMZ shared footage of the two stars arriving at an undisclosed Miami hotel in the middle of the night. During Coachella's first weekend, the 'Bodak Yellow' rapper was seen giving the NFL player a lap dance. A fan on X commented on the video that Offset was likely 'punching the air' at the sight of the clip, but the former Migos rapper replied, 'I'm happy for her!!,' according to E! News. In the last public sighting of these two before their much talked about court-side appearance, Cardi B and Stefon Diggs were seen arriving at the actual Met Gala separately. However, gossip outlet Just Jared claimed they were spotted entering a Gala afterparty moments apart. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Trump biographer's bombshell claim on why US President hates Harvard: 'He didn't get...'
Amid Donald Trump's ongoing push to limit international student enrollment at Harvard University, biographer Michael Wolff has suggested that the former president's long-standing resentment toward elite universities may stem from a personal grudge. Appearing on The Daily Beast podcast, Wolff, who has authored four books about Trump's time in the White House, referenced the popular theory that Trump is targeting top-tier institutions because they did not accept his son Barron. However, Wolff claimed the animosity might go back even further, alleging that Trump himself was unable to get into Harvard. 'It's important not to lend too much calculation and planning to anything he does. But the other thing is that, by the way, he didn't get into Harvard. So one of the Trump things is always holding a grudge against the Ivy League,' Wolff said. White House spokesperson Taylor Rogers dismissed the claim, stating Trump did not 'need to apply' to Harvard to achieve success. 'The President didn't need to apply to an overrated, corrupt institution like Harvard to become a successful businessman and the most transformative President in history,' she wrote in an email to The Daily Beast. But is the claim true? While there are no publicly available records proving Trump applied to Harvard in the 1960s, it's known he initially hoped to attend the University of Southern California, which recently lost $17.5 million after Trump pulled the grants from federal research funding. He eventually enrolled at Fordham University in 1964, which, according to his sister Maryanne Trump Barry, was because "that's where he got in. Barry, who passed away in 2023, said so in Gwenda Blair's book "The Trumps: Three Generations of Builders and a Presidential Candidate." A 2024 book titled Lucky Loser revealed that Trump's grades at Fordham were average but "sufficient" to meet the transfer requirements of Wharton at the time, long before it became the prestigious business school it's known as today. In 2016, Trump's then-attorney, Michael Cohen, wrote to Fordham University to prevent the release of Trump's academic records during his campaign. Interestingly, Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, was accepted to Harvard not long after his father, New Jersey real estate mogul Charles Kushner, made a $2.5 million donation to the university. (Also read: Meet Anjali Sud, Sanjay Seth, two Indian-Americans elected to top Harvard boards)
Boston Globe
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Boston Globe
Boston's brightest: 33 valedictorians celebrated at annual luncheon
Advertisement After countless hours in the classroom and the dance studio, Pires is headed to New York to attend Fordham University while dancing at the renowned Alvin Ailey school. She will pursue a pre law track with the hopes of becoming a criminal justice lawyer. Pires was celebrated among 32 other Dozens of family members watched their graduates receive a certificate and shake hands with Mayor Michelle Wu, Superintendent Mary Skipper, and School Committee Chair Jeri Robinson. Christina Yang, from the Josiah Quincy Upper School, poses for a photograph with, from left, Mayor Michelle Wu, Boston School Committee chair Jeri Robinson, and Superintendent Mary Skipper during the annual valedictorians luncheon. Pat Greenhouse/Globe Staff 'You could have taken an easier route. You could have decided just to put off homework or do something that would give you a little bit more time to maybe relax or hang out with friends,' Wu said to the valedictorians. 'You made a hard choice – time after time after time – to invest in yourselves.' Advertisement Wu, a valedictorian herself, congratulated the students on their achievements while urging them to consider staying in Boston or returning to the city if they go away for college. 'This is your home. It always will be, and I wouldn't be doing my job as mayor if I weren't making a pitch that we need your leadership here in this community,' she said. Related : Christina Yang, the valedictorian of the Josiah Quincy Upper School, is staying in the city to attend Boston University. Yang wants to become an educator, maybe a teacher or counselor. She said her experience as a student has inspired her to pursue a career in education. 'I see myself working in a school setting with children and helping to seek advocacy for the younger generation,' Yang said. 'I have a very compassionate heart for younger people, and I love working with little kids.' After struggling her freshman year, Yang said she learned how to advocate for herself and seek support when needed. A daughter of Chinese immigrants, she will be the first generation in her family to attend college. 'From South America and Italy to Vietnam and Dorchester, our valedictorians truly come from all over the world,' said Robinson, the school board chair. 'Your journeys are a testament to the rich tapestry of our community and the strength that lies in our diversity.' Skipper said 60 percent of the valedictorians are the first in their families to go to college, while 40 percent are from other countries. Advertisement 'In a time when we question in narratives — federally — the value of our immigrants, this room is an example of the value of our immigrants,' Skipper said. Many valedictorians worked jobs while in high school, while others were caretakers for young siblings, Skipper added. 'You have the opportunity and obligation to take all that talent that each of you possesses and go to a next level with it,' she told the graduates. The room gave a silent applause for Ahmed Sharif (not shown), from the Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Pat Greenhouse/Globe Staff Among the colleges the students will attend include Harvard, Northwestern, UMass Amherst, Smith College, and Bowdoin College. Kaylee Nguyen, valedictorian of TechBoston Academy, will attend Northeastern University on a full scholarship, majoring in accounting. As part of the class of 2025, she transitioned from middle to high school during the pandemic and struggled with the social adjustment. 'I was really scared of what people thought of me. But once you surround yourself around people who are like you, then you're free to do whatever,' she said. Pires, who delivered a keynote address to the attendees, told the crowd the valedictorian title is bigger than grades, awards, or a speech. It comes with responsibility. In New York, Pires hopes to dance professionally for the Alvin Ailey company and to inspire younger people to follow their dreams, regardless of the obstacles. 'This is what the next generation is looking for. They're looking at me as an example,' Pires said. 'I really worked for this, but now I have a bigger responsibility of going out there and doing amazing work so that the next generation can follow through.' Advertisement After the program, the students and presenters posed for a group photo at Fenway Park. Pat Greenhouse/Globe Staff Marcela Rodrigues can be reached at
USA Today
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
What's next for ESPN's Tony Reali after 'Around The Horn?': 'More smiles to come'
What's next for ESPN's Tony Reali after 'Around The Horn?': 'More smiles to come' Show Caption Hide Caption Mina Kimes' all women broadcast team roster ESPN analyst Mina Kimes shares who she would have as her all women broadcast crew to call an NFL game. Sports Seriously Tony Reali has had dream jobs before. As a student at Fordham University in the Bronx, New York, Reali grabbed a student-radio station (WFUV) microphone and covered his beloved Yankees. He became "Stat Boy" on arguably the greatest sports television program ever, "Pardon The Interruption." Of course, Reali made his own mark on the industry host as host of "Around The Horn" over the past two decades. But with the "ATH" closing for business May 23, Reali is searching for the next dream job. He hasn't publicly announced anything yet. But he's been on the search for a bit since ESPN decided to remove "Horn" from its daily lineup. People close to Reali, whose contract lasts until August, have asked him what he's expecting May 24 to be like. He understands he's given a lot to show – as in his entire heart, every day, for more than 20 years. 'I'm not worried in the least,' Reali told USA TODAY Sports. 'I have lots of ideas." Reali recognizes he operates from a different playbook than the traditional sportscaster. He's the type of person who wants to create, invent and "cook a little bit with the Reali sauce" as he put it. He wants his content to be attached to doing the biggest games but also wants to enjoy the modern media landscape that opens up the possibility of ownership over that content. Reali loves game shows and children and kids shows. That could be a potential avenue. "I have a lot of interests, and more energy than interests," he said. "And I'm happy and I'm hungry." As a host, Reali came across as somebody who didn't interject much opinion and was responsible for keeping the show moving. He wants to show that he can be kind and also mix it up without being a doormat. The Final Horn: Why sports TV will never be the same without 'Around the Horn' Reali had a system of trying to make panelists forget they were about to do live (to tape) TV. The method was inspired by Cesar Millan, of "Dog Whisperer" fame. His other muses were Regis Philbin and Anthony Bourdain, and he combined some of their style with his "outer-borough charm." 'You'll find out the person who needed to be muted all along was the host,' Reali, 46, said. Reali floated the idea of obtaining the technology to conduct "Around The Horn" with fans of the show from his home and through a personal website – kind of like a "Cameo" for sports debates. 'I'm so grateful, as I said," Reali said. "I think everyone needs to recognize things go away because they have to go away, because there's more to grow. And I'm not going anywhere. My goal is to connect with viewers, as we always have, in an energetic and fun way. More smiles to come.'
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
How to Support Someone Who's Grieving: Experts Share Compassionate Tips
We all want to be there for a friend or loved one who is reeling from a loss. But what can we say to help them feel better? Should we say anything at all? It's a familiar debate we've all had, and one that can easily get in the way of simply showing up for the people we care about most. Here, experts share compassionate, practical ways to support someone who's grieving or going through a rough patch. Hint: it all starts with being yourself and opening your big heart. Everyone struggles with knowing what to say when someone is grieving—even the professionals. 'I teach students studying to become social workers, and this, more than anything else, worries them,' says Phyllis Kosminsky, clinical social worker and adjunct Professor of Social Work at Fordham University. 'The first step is simply to acknowledge their loss. Then ask yourself, If I were going through this, what would be helpful for me? More often than not, what you come up with is what they need. You don't have to be perfect, you just have to be human.' While we may want to commiserate with them by bringing up our own loss, this can invalidate their experience because what they're going through may be completely different from what we went through, says Catherine Hodge, Licensed Mental Health Counselor and author of What Do I Say? How to Support Others in Grief. 'Keep the focus on them by asking how they're doing today.' That last word is key because when we're grieving, every day is different. 'When I was heavily pregnant with my first child, I had this sense that people were 'done' with me being pregnant—they were surprised I hadn't given birth yet,' recalls Kosminsky. 'But babies come on their own time. And in a way, that's how I think about grief: It has no timeline.' After the first wave of initial support ebbs, it's important to keep checking in, especially around anniversaries. 'You might say, 'I know today is difficult, and I'm holding you in my thoughts.' This normalizes the fact that grief is ongoing.' There are seven different ways to offer support, according to bereavement expert Lucy Hone, PhD, author of Resilient Grieving. The first two—emotional and practical—are about being there for them and taking on everyday tasks like picking up their groceries. The third form of support—physically showing up for them—may be more surprising: 'The lack of physical presence is a massive amplifier of grief,' she says. 'I know women who sleep in their widowed best friends' beds to provide that physical comfort.' The fourth type of solace is memory support. 'Don't be afraid to bring up their late loved one,' urges Hone. Next is informational: 'This includes legal advice, financial guidance or navigating the medical system—the logistics that come from loss.' If your expertise lies in any of these areas, you may be able to help in ways others can't. Finally, there is ongoing support and companionship. Simply put, 'The people who have the patience to stay with us in our grief are our champions.' What do people who are going through a tough time in their personal lives, like a divorce, say they want from friends and loved ones? 'The most common answer I hear is that they just want us to keep inviting them into our lives,' says Amy Weatherly, friendship expert and coauthor of Here For It (the Good, the Bad, and the Queso): The How-To Guide for Deepening Your Friendships and Doing Life Together. 'They need to know they're still seen and wanted, especially when they're feeling rejected, like after a relationship falling apart or during a life transition like being laid off," says Weatherly. She encourages simply asking them, "What would feel like the most loving thing I can for you right now?" "They might not always have an answer, but just keep showing up the best you can.' When we're going through emotional struggles, we often retreat into ourselves, notes Weatherly, revealing that she has a friend who's prone to depression. 'She doesn't always answer texts or emails because it can feel overwhelming, so I'll text her, 'Hey, I want you to know I love you and you don't need to respond to this.'' Simply acknowledging that you have no expectations of them is worth its weight in gold, she says. 'I always say friendships need to be reciprocal; everyone at the friendship 'table' needs to eat, but there are certain times when you have to feed them.' In the end, Hone's research shows everyone experiencing grief wants to be approached differently. 'Some people will say, 'I really need a hug today,' for example, while that's the last thing others want,' she says. 'The one thing they all agree upon is they want you to say something, and if you don't know what to say, just say that. Grief is a great revealer of relationships—it's important to be able to sit alongside someone and not try to fix it.' More on coping with grief: Do You Have 'Hidden' Grief? What it Looks Like and What to Do About It Grieving Someone This Holiday Season? Read This Dear World: My Grief Is Not Contagious
