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New York Post
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
'Jersey Shore' cast reveals what professions they'd be in
It's a good thing they stayed on the Shore. The stars of 'Jersey Shore' would have pursued professions in healthcare, technology — and even politics had they not been discovered by MTV. Before the show debuted in 2009, Vinny Guadagnino earned a political science degree from the College of Staten Island, and had plans to go on to law school. Advertisement 'I would have been a local Staten Island councilman,' predicted Guadagnino, 37, an Emerson Hill native, during a cast sit-down with The Post on Monday. 'You would have been working at a pizzeria, Vin, who you kidding?' quipped co-star Angelina Pivarnick. 4 'Jersey Shore' premiered on MTV in 2009 and its spinoff show is entering its 8th season. AP Advertisement 'Pizzeria on the side, I'm a man of the people. That's what the councilmen do,' Guadagnino replied. Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi had one more semester left of Ulster County Community College when she joined the series. 'I would have been a vet tech, probably still living with my mom,' said Polizzi, 37, who grew up in Marlboro, NY. 'We would have all been still living with our families,' Pivarnick added. Advertisement Pivarnick, 38, a Staten Island native, worked as an EMT for the FDNY, and predicted she would have eventually become a nurse. 'I was an EMT, so I was going that route anyway. That was my next step,' she said ahead of the Season 8 premiere of 'Jersey Shore: Family Vacation' on May 29. 4 Jenni 'JWoww' Farley, Angelina Pivarnick, Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi, Vinny Guadagnino and Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino sat down with The Post ahead of the Season 8 premiere of 'Jersey Shore: Family Vacation.' Brian Zak/NY Post Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino was working as a stripper and drug dealer before signing onto the reality show. Advertisement 'My parents were like, 'Go and have a good time. But when you get home, you've got to get serious and get a real job,'' Sorrentino, 42, said. But he technically would never have to find another gig — as the series became a pop culture phenomenon and over 15 years later, the crew is still filming. The Staten Island native, who grew up in Manalapan, NJ, and earned his associate's degree from Brookdale Community College, believes he still would have become a household name regardless of the show. 'I just feel like the cream always rises to the top and I still would have been the G.O.A.T [Greatest of All Time],' Sorrentino said. Jenni 'JWoww' Farley attended the New York Institute of Technology, but said she had 'no idea' what profession she would have ended up pursuing. 'I went to school for animation and software design, but I am not great at it, so I probably wouldn't have succeeded,' said Farley, 40, a native of East Greenbush, NY. 4 The reality stars revealed crazy fan encounters they'd had over the years. Brian Zak/NY Post With over a decade and a half of fame also comes crazy fan stories. Advertisement 'I have fans that show up to my house because they think that they're talking to me and it's a catfish. So women have full relationships with me and they bring their children to meet me,' Guadagnino said. Sorrentino recounted a run-in with a fan at a Barnes and Noble in Holmdel, NJ, during a book signing for his memoir 'Reality Check.' 'He goes, 'Listen, the Gambino crime family has just kidnapped my family. You're going to need to call Jay-Z and the Illuminati to release them,'' he recalled. The castmates also reminisced about star-studded encounters, with A-Listers like Leonardo DiCaprio and Beyoncé, who are fans of the show. Advertisement 'Leo had approached us at a club and … the first thing that came out of his mouth was 'GTL all day.' That was pretty surreal,' said Sorrentino of the catchphrase 'Gym, Tan, Laundry' the cast coined. 4 'That was a great time, still my favorite picture,' Farley said about bumping into Leonardo DiCaprio at a nightclub. Courtesy Jenni Farley The group met Queen Bey at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards. 'And she was pregnant and she was going to announce it at that VMAs when she did the baby bump, and she got to hug us right before and we all kind of were like, 'Did you feel that?'' Farley said. Advertisement 'It felt like heaven,' Guadagnino said. 'We didn't wash our face for a while,' Polizzi added.
Daily Mirror
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Lionel Messi name-dropped six stars including Cristiano Ronaldo as best in world
Lionel Messi has been widely regarded as the greatest footballer of all time, but the Argentine has also been gracious in handing out praise to team-mates and rivals alike Lionel Messi has picked out six footballers who he deems to be world-class. Despite his own status as arguably the greatest player in football history, the Argentine star has always been gracious in acknowledging the skills and talents of both former team-mates and competitors. With a trophy cabinet boasting 12 league titles, 17 domestic cups, four Champions Leagues, eight Ballon d'Ors, and a World Cup, it's no secret that the Barcelona, PSG and Inter Miami legend is set to be remembered as one of the finest players to ever step onto the pitch. Yet, even at 37, Messi remains modest when reflecting on the abilities of those around him. So, who are the six players that Messi has lauded over the years? Cristiano Ronaldo One of the few players who could feasibly contest Messi's GOAT (Greatest of All Time) title, Cristiano Ronaldo has regularly received praise from his long-time rival. The pair faced off in numerous El Clasico clashes during Messi's tenure at Barcelona and Ronaldo's time with Real Madrid. And with an equally impressive array of trophies to his name, it's easy to see why some might favour CR7 in the debate over who is the superior player. However, instead of focusing on the differences, Messi has increasingly expressed admiration for the Al-Nassr star, who continues to shine in the Saudi Pro League at 40 years old. Messi once said of him: "Cristiano Ronaldo is an extraordinary player and it would be brilliant to be in the same team as him. I do not know if that will happen one day, but I would like it to as he is spectacular." Luis Suarez As Luis Suarez spent six years alongside Messi as part of the famous MSN attacking trio with Neymar Jr, it's easy to see why the Argentinian has endlessly sung the striker's praises. When Suarez announced his retirement from international football in September with his nation of Uruguay, Messi took to Instagram to write: "You're unique, Luis Suárez, both on and off the field. I care about you a lot." During his stint with Barcelona, Suarez scored 195 goals in 283 appearances, lifting four La Liga trophies, six domestic cups, and a Champions League. And with the two already clinching a Supporters Shield with one another at Inter Miami, the chemistry between the two is undeniable. As Xavi had already been a key figure at Barcelona for six years when Messi emerged from the club's youth system in Catalonia, it's no surprise that Lionel has always looked up to the Spanish legend throughout his career. Previously speaking on the midfielder, Messi said: "Xavi, it's difficult to describe him as a player – everybody in the world knows what he can do on the field. "He's a player who dictates the rhythm of the game, he can put the ball where he wants, he reads the game excellently. It's been a pleasure to play alongside him for so long and to be able to enjoy his football – not just in games but in training sessions as well. "He is the best player in the history of Spanish football – I think that says everything." Given the array of talent Lionel Messi has encountered throughout his illustrious career, his views on Xavi are not to be taken lightly. The duo shared 11 years of success at Barcelona, collecting a plethora of trophies before Xavi moved on to Al Sadd for the twilight of his playing days. Sergio Ramos Sergio Ramos, much like Ronaldo, spent many years going toe-to-toe with Messi in the fiery El Clasico derbies representing Real Madrid. Renowned for his tough-tackling style, Ramos was a fixture in the Madrid defence for 16 years from 2005 to 2021, and Messi has openly admitted that Ramos was often the opponent he'd clash with most on the field. Discussing their on-pitch confrontations, Messi said: "We fought a lot with Sergio Ramos. We later became teammates, but [before] in the Clásicos, we always grabbed each other. The Clásicos were intense." Eventually, the two football giants set aside their rivalry and joined forces at PSG from 2021 to 2023, where they added two Ligue 1 titles and a Trophee des Champions to their already impressive hauls. The mutual admiration is apparent, with Ramos having lauded Messi as "the best player football ever produced". Kylian Mbappe Messi formed a strong bond with Kylian Mbappe during their stint together at PSG, despite it lasting only two years. In a chat with TUDN, Messi said of the Frenchman: "Kylian is a different player. "He's a beast, he's very strong one-on-one, he finds space and he's very quick. He can score a lot of goals, he's a very complete player and he's been showing that for years. In the next few years he'll be among the very best, no doubt about it." Although Messi might have hoped to see the 26-year-old at Barcelona after his PSG tenure, Mbappe chose to join Real Madrid, where he has excelled in 2024/25 Karim Benzema Messi also had to contend with Karim Benzema during his time at Barcelona, a formidable striker who netted a whopping 354 goals for Real Madrid from 2009 to 2023. Despite never being teammates, Messi hasn't held back his admiration for Benzema. Speaking on Benzema winning the Ballon d'Or in 2022, Messi said: "I think Benzema was a fair winner. He deserves it for the great year he had and what he has been doing throughout his career. "He is a wonderful player and I think it is important for him and for soccer that he has this recognition." Benzema bid farewell to Los Blancos in 2023 to join the Saudi Pro League with Al-Ittihad, boasting four La Liga titles and five Champions Leagues as testament to his successful tenure.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Simone Biles Responds to Backlash After Celebrating New Title
Olympian Simone Biles isn't backing down from critics after proudly embracing a new title. Dubbed the 'most decorated gymnast of all time' due to her unparalleled achievements in sports, the Ohio native has earned the title of the GOAT (Greatest of All Time). This recognition has sparked admiration from fans and inspired calls for further celebration of her impact. Advertisement As she continues to break barriers, Biles recently received a new title, further cementing her mark in the world of sports. On Monday, the 28-year-old received an honorary degree from Washington University in St. Louis. Wearing a green doctoral robe, she delivered a heartfelt acceptance speech after being awarded the title of Doctor of Humane Letters. The 11-time Olympic medalist also took to social media to highlight her recent achievement and encourage her followers. 'Call me Dr. Biles from now on,' she captioned the TikTok post. Amid the wave of fans congratulating the gymnast on her new title, others reacted negatively, questioning whether the honor was truly deserved. Advertisement 'Sorry, I'm not calling you doctor,' one wrote. 'Respectfully, you're kind of making the rest of us look bad, Dr. Congratulations!' a follower added. A fan expressed a strong opinion on the title and commented, 'Can we stop with the honorary degrees already? They're disrespectful to those who actually earned their doctorates.' 'This is a slap in the face to those who actually work hard to receive the degree,' a TikTok user chimed in. ''Dr. Biles' yeah, that's funny. Save the Dr. title for the real ones out here please. They earned it just like you earned your medal!' another added. The recognition continues to draw mixed reactions, with some fans arguing that it was overly self-promotional. Advertisement 'Meanwhile, we actually stressing and paying hella to get the real degrees,' a commenter wrote. The same goes for another user who said, 'And you're not a doctor lol. Like you have no knowledge to teach anyone. Maybe if it's a PhD in gymnastics, then you got it, but if not, you don't deserve it, idc who you are, I work hard for my degrees.' On the other hand, while critics questioned her use of the 'Dr.' title, the gymnast wasted no time in setting the record straight. Simone Biles of the United States during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games. Jack Gruber-Imagn Images Biles clarified that an honorary doctorate recognizes individuals who have made meaningful contributions to a specific field or to society, even if they haven't followed the conventional path of earning a doctoral degree. Advertisement 'It's literally just an honor, kind of like an award,' she responded in one of the comments, adding, 'It isn't the same as an actual degree and we recognize that! God forbid I speak at the graduation.' Related: Simone Biles' Latest Move 'Inspired' by Meghan Markle
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Ransom Canyon' Soundtrack: All The Songs You'll Hear In The New Netflix Western Romance Series
Ransom Canyon, Netflix's new Western romance series based on the books by Jodi Thomas, has plenty of opportunities for a good needle drop, and music supervisor Madonna Wade-Reed made sure to take advantage of all kinds of music available to her and especially emotional moments in the series to put song to. From Gracie's Dance Hall, owned by Minka Kelly's Quinn O'Grady, to the raucous rodeo scenes mid-series, many a familiar country artist and other folk bands and groups feature as the backdrop to the storyline, which contains a murder mystery element, several love stories and a struggle over land and territory between ranching dynasties and the development company Austin Water and Power. More from Deadline Everything We Know About Netflix's 'Ransom Canyon' So Far 'Ransom Canyon' Cast And Characters: Who's Who In The Western Drama Show? Netflix ANZ Content Chief Que Minh Luu Exiting One particularly memorable moment involves Josh Duhamel's Staten Kirkland getting pretty drunk and throwing a Hootie and the Blowfish jam on the jukebox in Quinn's bar. Find the full soundtrack to Netflix's Ransom Canyon below: Episode 1 – 'Don't Let Me Fall' 'I Got You (feat. Josh Johnson)' by Brophy 'Greatest of All Time' by Gavin DeGraw 'Holy Cowbell' by The Blue Devils 'Espresso' by Ryan Oakes 'Color You In' by Yam Haus 'Radio' by Graffiti Royale 'Bad Blood' by Tumbleweed Wanderers 'The Road Back To You' by Ethan Okamura 'Hold Me Steady' by Valerie Broussard and Ronan (Alt. Version) Episode 2 – 'Sure As the Day Is Long' 'I Only Wanna Be With You' by Hootie & the Blowfish 'Who Are You' by Mehro Episode 3 – 'Trouble Can Be Fun Sometimes' 'Texas Sun' by Kruangbin & Leon Bridges 'Devil Within'' by Wayne Murray & Andrew Britton 'Feels Good' by O.N.E. The Duo 'Second One To Know' by Chris Stapleton 'Wildfire' by Savy & Mandy 'High Time' by Ethan Tucker Dreams on Fire' by Livingmore 'Spade' by Charlie Crockett (performed live in the show) 'I Need Your Love' by Charlie Crockett (also performed live in the show) 'Your Daddy Gave Me a Motorcycle' by Bombay Beach Revival Episode 4 – That Boy Is My Whole Heart' 'One Million Dollars' by King Green 'Orange' by Delilah Montagne 'Hola' by Sir Augie 'Fox Hunt' by Sierra Ferrell 'We Made It' by Cedric Burnside 'Here We Go' by Josh Logan 'Devil in My Ear' by The Red Clay Strays 'Cold Revenge (feat. Ty Taylor)' by Wayne Murray & Andrew Britton Episode 5 – 'I Love A Good Secret' 'All the Ways' by The Secret Sisters feat. Ray Lamontagne 'Bleach Blonde Bottle Blues' by Larkin Poe 'Bad Bad Man' by Kari Kimmel 'I'm Back' by Sherilyn 'Rodeo' by Black River Delta 'Keep Burning (Epic Remix)' by Grand Am 'Always Been You' by Katie Hargrove 'Home' by Aron Wright 'Show Me What You Got' by Beacon Light x Club Danger 'With Fire' by Katie Sevigny Episode 6 – 'We Need To Talk About Reid' 'Betting It All On You' by Brother Thunder 'Queen of Spades' by Lew Apollo 'Teardrop' by José Gonzalez Episode 7 – 'By the Grace of God' 'Satisfies My Soul' by Gin Soaked Boy 'Big House' by Little Fevers 'Black Cat Smile' Nicholas Joseph Nolan 'Tonight, Tonight' by Smashing Pumpkins Episode 8 – 'The Bad Seed' 'Lost for the Weekend' by Black Water Gospel 'Hard Times' by Brother Thunder 'Gonna Find a Way' by Wayne Murray & Andrew Britton 'West of Lonesome' by Charles Wesley Godwin 'Boomerang' by EJ Sarà 'Wild World' by Anna Schulze 'Stay' originally by Rihanna and Mikky Ekko, Covered by Cat Power Episode 9 – 'About Forever' 'Lean In' by Patrick Martin 'Let Me Take You' by Tony Lucca Pay One Devil (To Save Me From Another)' by Elijah Honey 'Big Red Love' by Nat Osborn Band 'Thinking About You' by Beck 'Crawl Back In' by Half Moon Run 'When the Beat Drops' by Ariana and the Rose 'Tom-Tom' by Amanda Stone 'Into Dust' by Mazzy Star Episode 10 – 'Maybe It's Time Yancy Grey Dies Too' 'Faith in Me' by Kate Garfield 'Remember Me' by the Hanseroth Twins 'Fancy Like' by Walker Hayes 'The Kinda Woman I Like' by Zach Top 'White Trash Weekend' by Jason & The Haymakers 'Wood for the Trees' by Moon Tricks 'Fall In' by Humbear RELATED: Best of Deadline 2025-26 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Tonys, Emmys, Oscars & More 'The Last Of Us': Differences Between HBO Series & Video Game Across Seasons 1 And 2 'Ransom Canyon' Book Vs. Show Differences: From Quinn & Staten's Love Story To Yancy Grey's Plot
Yahoo
10-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Super Bowl: Second-biggest winner after Philly — Tom Brady's legacy
NEW ORLEANS — Cooper Dejean picked Patrick Mahomes off in stride, a perfect break on a terribly imperfect pass over the middle. 'The kid made a great play on it,' Mahomes said later. Now the Philadelphia defensive back was slaloming through Kansas City Chiefs en route to the end zone, Mahomes proving to be the final, fruitless attempt to stop him. Philly's defense had already taken over this Super Bowl (Josh Sweat had just gotten in on consecutive sacks on consecutive plays). Now reality was hitting like a wrecking ball against a house of cards. The rout was on: a 40-22 Super Bowl annihilation that wasn't as close as the score would indicate. Kansas City had no hope. Beat your ass … and hide the Bible. Wop, wop, wop, wop, wop. Philly was the big winner here Sunday. It was a three-plus hour party for the Eagles-heavy crowd to celebrate a ferocious defense and aggressive offense that avenged a Super Bowl defeat to the Chiefs two years ago. The second-biggest winner? The legacy of Tom Brady, the man providing color commentary for Fox as Mahomes, the game's best active quarterback, struggled with two interceptions and a lost fumble that led to 17 Eagles points. 'Obviously the turnovers hurt,' Mahomes said. 'I take all the blame for that. Those early turnovers swung the momentum of the game and they capitalized on them. They scored on the one and then got a touchdown immediately after. That's 14 points I kind of gave them. It's hard to come back from that in the Super Bowl.' With Mahomes, fair or not, almost everything is framed in his pursuit of Brady and the title of Greatest of All Time. This was supposed to be another step in that direction, perhaps the inevitable march to exceeding Brady's seven Super Bowl rings (six in New England, one with Tampa Bay). Instead Mahomes stayed stalled on three – albeit at just 29 years old. Worse though, he was part of a nightmare of a game for the Chiefs, the kind of blowout Super Bowl loss that Brady never experienced. Brady's three championship game defeats came by a combined 15 points. In one of them he threw for 505 yards. No, this wasn't all Mahomes' fault. It was anything but his fault. His offensive line couldn't stop Sweat (2.5 sacks), Milton Williams (two of his own), Jordan Davis (one) and Jalen Carter (a couple QB hits). His running backs combined for 24 yards. His receivers dropped passes all over the field. He had no help, often running for his life (such as on the Dejean pick). Still, if quarterbacks get the credit for team victories, they can take some hits for a team loss. Mahomes didn't shy away from it. His second pick came when he was bumped by the pass rush but … 'got to find a way to make the throw,' he said. Mahomes finished 21 of 32 for 257 yards and three touchdowns, but 10 of those completions, two of those touchdowns and 109 of those yards came on the final two drives, when the game was long over. More notable were the six sacks taken, the two interceptions and the fumble lost. The first half with just 23 total yards on 20 plays. The six punts and one turnover on downs. The fact that deep into the third quarter there was a chance K.C. could be the first team to be shut out in the Super Bowl. Or when the scoreboard read 40-6. Brady faced some menacing defenses in his Super Bowls – particularly in losses to the New York Giants. It was never a disaster like this though. 'I just didn't play to my standard,' Mahomes said. 'I have to be better next time.' When Brady did have his own first half meltdown – including a pick 6 – against Atlanta, he rallied New England from a 28-3 hole for the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history. For the Chiefs on Sunday, it just kept getting worse and worse. This is how the GOAT debate gets settled and it is a credit to Mahomes that he is dead in the middle of it. It reminds of Tiger Woods trying to chase down Jack Nicklaus – the true greats play against the generations. Especially on this stage, where each mistake is magnified. Mahomes has been brilliant in getting Kansas City here; this is his fifth Super Bowl in six seasons. Yet some of the team's core is aging and while the Chiefs have made it look easy, it isn't. Brady won three titles in his first four seasons as a starter. Then he didn't get another for a decade. Mahomes knows how precious the chances are, and how small the window is. 'Any time you lose the Super Bowl, it's the worst feeling in the world,' Mahomes said. 'It will stick with you for the rest of your career. You need to capitalize on these … Now it's how do you respond? Hopefully we can learn from this like the last loss (to Brady's Bucs) that we had and continue to get better … to make hopefully another run at the Super Bowl.' He'll almost certainly be back, but for now, after this, the argument for Brady is still intact, and actually a bit wider than before.
