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The Independent
04-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Film fans shocked as OJ Simpson joke is featured in trailer for reboot of hit comedy series
Film fans have been left shocked after an OJ Simpson joke was included in the first teaser trailer for The Naked Gun remake starring Liam Neeson. The revived spoof-comedy franchise will see Neeson play Frank Drebin Jr, the son of the lead character of the first three films and Police Squad TV show from the 1980s and 1990s, famously played by Leslie Nielsen. Simpson became a major Hollywood star following a successful NFL career and played Detective Nordberg in all three of the original Naked Gun films. However, his acting talents have been tainted since 1994 when he was controversially acquitted of the murders of his ex-wife Nicole Brown and her friend Ron Goldman. The third Naked Gun film, which was released just months before his infamous trial, was the final movie that Simpson made before he died from cancer in 2024. Despite this, his history in the Naked Gun series is acknowledged in the new trailer with a brief visual joke. In the final scene, a row of police officers kneel in front of pictures of their late fathers. While most of the pictures elicit emotional responses from their offspring, a picture of Nordberg does the complete opposite as his son knowingly glances at the camera and shakes his head. Fans were quick to share their reactions to the Simpson gag, with many admitting that it did raise a smile. 'That OJ Simpson joke got me,' wrote one fan. A second added: 'Trailer sold me right here. Classic Naked Gun humour.' 'Was on the fence about this, but OJ's kid looking at the camera and shaking his head was pretty funny,' said a third. Others were more divided on whether the joke worked or not. 'The reveal that the station has a dedicated dad memorial room is much funnier than the OJ bit,' said one person. 'I know it gets said a lot but sincerely: no one asked for this,' added a second critic. According to TMZ, Simpson's lawyer Malcolm LaVergne thought that the joke was 'funny' and 'it's good OJ is acknowledged since he was a star of the franchise'. It comes after a Bible that was gifted to Simpson by his former defence attorney, the late Robert Kardashian, was sold for a hefty price at auction. As the executor of Simpson's estate, LaVergne put the Bible up for auction in March, with Robert's daughter, Kim Kardashian, offering $15,000 for it. However, the offer was turned down, since the item had been under contract with the court to be auctioned off. The Bible - which featured Roberts' full name on the front - was been sold for $65,800, according to Goldin Auctions' website.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
OJ Simpson's Bible from Robert Kardashian Sr. sells for hefty price at auction
A Bible that Robert Kardashian Sr. gave to his former client O.J. Simpson prior to his death has been sold at auction and for a hefty price tag, TMZ first reported. The late lawyer's daughter, Kim Kardashian, reportedly offered $15,000 to buy the family heirloom, but was turned down, according to the outlet. Shortly after the 11 p.m. deadline on Saturday, March 29, the Bible sold for $80,276, according to its listing on Goldin Auctions' website. A total of 49 bids were placed on the Bible, with 14 of those coming on its final day of availability, according to the website. Kim Kardashian Calls On Menendez Brothers To Be Freed, Citing Sexual Abuse Claims: 'Not Monsters' The Bible also featured an inscription from the late lawyer who represented Simpson during his infamous murder trial. Read On The Fox News App "O.J., this book will help. God loves and he will speak to you with his words. Read this book everyday. God has a definite plan for your life. You are his child and he will use you again. I love you and God loves you," the auction posted what they believed the transcription read. Malcolm LaVergne, the special administrator of O.J.'s estate, told TMZ that he doesn't know who the lucky buyer is but noted that whether you loved Simpson or hated him, it's clear "his legacy endures." Oj Simpson Cremated In Las Vegas The outlet reported that the estate's auction brought in an estimated $300,000 in sales, listing a number of other items that were sold, including a personally signed and framed photo of Simpson and former President Bill Clinton. That image sold for over $18,000, while a replica of Simpson's 1968 Heisman Trophy sold for $42,700, the outlet reported. Simpson won the Heisman Trophy in 1968 as a running back for the University of Southern California, and in 1973 he became the NFL's first running back to rush for more than 2,000 yards in a single season. Fbi Releases Hundreds Of Pages On Oj Simpson Murder Investigation He earned the nickname "Juice" after an 11-year NFL career with the Buffalo Bills and San Francisco 49ers. Simpson had an elite team of attorneys known as the "Dream Team" that included Johnnie Cochran, Alan Dershowitz, Robert Kardashian, Shawn Holley, Robert Shapiro and others. They ultimately convinced jurors of enough reasonable doubt to acquit Simpson in the murders of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman. Although the jury found Simpson not guilty of murder charges, his legal troubles continued for decades. He lost a civil lawsuit and was ordered to pay $33.5 million to the victims' families. He never paid most of it. Simpson died after a private battle with prostate cancer on April 10, 2024. Fox News Digital's Michael Ruiz and The Associated Press contributed to this report. Original article source: OJ Simpson's Bible from Robert Kardashian Sr. sells for hefty price at auction
Fox News
31-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
OJ Simpson's Bible from Robert Kardashian Sr. sells for hefty price at auction
A Bible that Robert Kardashian Sr. gave to his former client O.J. Simpson prior to his death has been sold at auction and for a hefty price tag, TMZ first reported. The late lawyer's daughter, Kim Kardashian, reportedly offered $15,000 to buy the family heirloom, but was turned down, according to the outlet. Shortly after the 11 p.m. deadline on Saturday, March 29, the Bible sold for $80,276, according to its listing on Goldin Auctions' website. A total of 49 bids were placed on the Bible, with 14 of those coming on its final day of availability, according to the website. The Bible also featured an inscription from the late lawyer who represented Simpson during his infamous murder trial. "O.J., this book will help. God loves and he will speak to you with his words. Read this book everyday. God has a definite plan for your life. You are his child and he will use you again. I love you and God loves you," the auction posted what they believed the transcription read. Malcolm LaVergne, the special administrator of O.J.'s estate, told TMZ that he doesn't know who the lucky buyer is but noted that whether you loved Simpson or hated him, it's clear "his legacy endures." The outlet reported that the estate's auction brought in an estimated $300,000 in sales, listing a number of other items that were sold, including a personally signed and framed photo of Simpson and former President Bill Clinton. That image sold for over $18,000, while a replica of Simpson's 1968 Heisman Trophy sold for $42,700, the outlet reported. Simpson won the Heisman Trophy in 1968 as a running back for the University of Southern California, and in 1973 he became the NFL's first running back to rush for more than 2,000 yards in a single season. He earned the nickname "Juice" after an 11-year NFL career with the Buffalo Bills and San Francisco 49ers. Simpson had an elite team of attorneys known as the "Dream Team" that included Johnnie Cochran, Alan Dershowitz, Robert Kardashian, Shawn Holley, Robert Shapiro and others. They ultimately convinced jurors of enough reasonable doubt to acquit Simpson in the murders of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman. Although the jury found Simpson not guilty of murder charges, his legal troubles continued for decades. He lost a civil lawsuit and was ordered to pay $33.5 million to the victims' families. He never paid most of it. Simpson died after a private battle with prostate cancer on April 10, 2024. Stepheny Price is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. She covers topics including missing persons, homicides, national crime cases, illegal immigration, and more. Story tips and ideas can be sent to
Fox News
31-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
OJ Simpson's bible from Robert Kardashian Sr. sells for hefty price at auction, Kim Kardashian's offer denied
A bible that Robert Kardashian Sr. gave to his former client O.J. Simpson prior to his death has been sold at auction and for a hefty price tag, TMZ first reported. The late lawyer's daughter, Kim Kardashian, offered $15,000 to buy the family heirloom, but was turned down. Shortly after the 11 p.m. deadline on Saturday, March 29, the bible sold to its highest bidder for $65,800 or $80,276 at a buyer's premium, according to its listing on Goldin Auctions' website. A total of 49 bids were placed on the bible, with 14 of those coming on its final day of availability, according to the website. The bible also featured an inscription from the late lawyer who represented Simpson during his infamous murder trial. "O.J., this book will help. God loves and he will speak to you with his words. Read this book everyday. God has a definite plan for your life. You are his child and he will use you again. I love you and God loves you," the auction posted what they believed the transcription read. Malcolm LaVergne, the special administrator of O.J.'s estate, told the outlet that he doesn't know who the lucky buyer is but noted that whether you loved O.J. or hated him, it's clear "his legacy endures." The outlet reported that the estate's auction brought in an estimated $300,000 in sales, listing a number of other items that were sold, including a personally signed and framed photo of O.J. and former President Bill Clinton. That image sold for over $18,000, while a replica of O.J.'s 1968 Heisman Trophy for $42,700, the outlet reported. But noticeably missing from the auction was Simpson's deathbed. Simpson won the Heisman Trophy in 1968 as a running back for the University of Southern California, and in 1973 he became the NFL's first running back to rush for more than 2,000 yards in a single season. He earned the nickname "Juice" after an 11-year NFL career with the Buffalo Bills and San Francisco 49ers. Simpson had an elite team of attorneys known as the "Dream Team" that included Johnnie Cochran, Alan Dershowitz, Robert Kardashian, Shawn Holley, Robert Shapiro and others. They ultimately convinced jurors of enough reasonable doubt to acquit Simpson in the murders of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman. Although the jury found Simpson not guilty of murder charges, his legal troubles continued for decades. He lost a civil lawsuit and was ordered to pay $33.5 million to the victims' families. He never paid most of it. Simpson died after a private battle with prostate cancer on April 10, 2024. Stepheny Price is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. She covers topics including missing persons, homicides, national crime cases, illegal immigration, and more. Story tips and ideas can be sent to
