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New York Post
3 days ago
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- New York Post
Mariska Hargitay hugs Jalen Brunson to cap off epic night at MSG with Knicks' Game 5 win
What a victory lap! Moments after the Knicks saved their season with an electric 111-94 win over the Pacers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals on Thursday night, Mariska Hargitay and star guard Jalen Brunson found each other on the floor for a postgame embrace at Madison Square Garden. In footage shared on the Knicks' Instagram account, the 'Law & Order: SVU' star smiled from ear to ear as she congratulated Brunson, who paired his 32 points with five rebounds and five assists. Advertisement 5 Jalen Brunson and Mariska Hargitay embraced after the Knicks' Game 5 win on May 29, 2025. Knicks/Instagram Hargitay, 61, was featured on the Jumbotron during the game as she took in the scene with her 'Law & Order: SVU' co-star, Kelli Giddish. Advertisement She also reposted a photo of the pair on her Instagram Stories, which included a fan's caption of 'girls night out.' All of the stars came out to support the Knicks at The Garden on Thursday, including Spike Lee, Miles Teller and wife Keleigh, Timothée Chalamet and girlfriend Kylie Jenner, and Ben Stiller, who previously quipped that Hargitay is the envy of the team's fanbase. 5 Kelli Giddish and Mariska Hargitay were featured on the Jumbotron at Madison Square Garden for Game 5. NY Post Sports/X Advertisement 5 Mariska Hargitay was seen exiting Madison Square Garden after Game 5. Christopher Sadowski for NY Post 'The love that Mariska Hargitay gets from you postgame is the envy of every other Knicks fan, Knicks celebrity fan. She gets a hug after a loss,' Stiller said this month during an appearance on Brunson's and Josh Hart's 'Roommates Show.' Stiller, 59, has been a staple at Knicks games throughout the playoffs and even ventured to Indiana on Tuesday for Game 4. Follow The Post's coverage of the Knicks in the 2025 NBA Playoffs Sports+ subscribers: Sign up for Inside the Knicks to get daily newsletter coverage and join Expert Take for insider texts about the series. Advertisement 5 Jalen Brunson put up 32 points against the Pacers in Game 5 on May 29, 2025. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post He sat beside fellow superfan Chalamet as the Knicks fell into a 3-1 series hole with the 130-121 loss. With the Knicks returning to Indiana on Saturday for a must-win Game 6, it remains to be seen whether Stiller and the Knicks' A-List supporters will be there. Pacers fan Pat McAfee made note of their attendance Tuesday night, firing up the Gainbridge Fieldhouse crowd by dubbing the celebs 'sons of bitches' in a scene that made both Stiller and Indiana supporter John Mellencamp, also in attendance, cringe. 'On behalf of most Hoosiers, I would like to apologize for our poor behavior. I'm sure the Pacers had nothing to do with this smackdown,' Mellencamp wrote Thursday on X. McAfee acknowledged the Knicks' Game 5 win on X and added Thursday night, 'CAN'T WAIT for Game 6.' 5 The series shifts to Indiana for Game 6. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post Advertisement Tipoff is set for 8 p.m. ET on Saturday. If necessary, Game 7 will be Monday at MSG. The winner of this series will face the Thunder in the NBA Finals, beginning next Thursday.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
Is Law & Order: SVU New Tonight? (May 22, 2025)
Captain Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) never backs down from the good fight on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Whether it's a insidious serial killer or an elusive trafficking ring, Benson doesn't rest until justice is served, and fans never tire of watching the squad room badass kick criminal butt. Benson's gotten some help from her elite squad of detectives and some old friends along the way, such as returning SVU fan favorite Amanda Rollins (Kelli Giddish), who is rejoining the cast in Season 27. With decades of closed cases behind her, Benson and her never-ending caseload never fail to deliver the thrills and chills. "I love my job," Hargitay told . "I love going to work every day. I love the community that I'm in. I love my cast, my crew, and I love the intimacy of it all and the fact that we work in a culture that says, 'Let's do the work, let's have a fun time, and best idea wins.' It is such a team. It is such an incredible team, and we rely so much on each other. We're a unit. It's so sacred to me." RELATED: Season 26 of SVU was a rollercoaster of emotions, but the show has officially entered summer hiatus. In the meantime, learn where to watch and stream Law & Order: SVU, below. No, there will not be a new episode episode of Law & Order: SVU airing tonight. Both SVU and the original Law & Order are currently on hiatus following their gripping May 15 finales. New episodes of Law & Order: SVU will return fall 2025 for NBC's 2025-2026 season. But luckily, staying caught up with Benson and her elite squad has never been easier. You can watch every episode of Law & Order: SVU — or stream episodes of Law & Order, Law & Order: Organized Crime, and Law & Order: Criminal Intent — on Peacock, the perfect place for a Law & Order marathon of all your favorite Dun Dun moments. RELATED: "It's so beautiful to have the privilege to actually watch the evolution," Hargitay told TODAY while thinking of her many years as Benson. "As I see it and look back, Olivia Benson is sort of a perfect feminist story because we actually see this woman grow into her power."
New York Post
3 days ago
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- New York Post
Pacers' T.J. McConnell taunts Timothee Chalamet, Kylie Jenner and Ben Stiller in surreal moment
T.J. McConnell gave the star-studded celebrity row at Madison Square Garden a little taunting after hitting a 3 in the first half of Game 5 between the Knicks and Pacers on Thursday night. The Pacers point guard knocked down a 3-pointer with 3:14 left in the first quarter to cut the Knicks' lead to 25-18, and on his way back up the court to play defense, he flexed on the celebrity supporters, which was captured by a photographer and posted to social media by the team's X account. The hilarious photo shows McConnell gesturing toward the stunned row, which included Miles Teller and his wife Keleigh, Timothée Chalamet and girlfriend Kylie Jenner, and Ben Stiller. The image shows the reaction of the crew with varying degrees of emotions. T.J. McConnell of the Indiana Pacers shooting the ball during Game 5 on May 29, 2025. NBAE via Getty Images Stiller, who is off on the edge of the frame on the right, appeared to be staring McConnell down as Teller seemed to be making a face of frustration mixed with some resignation. Chalamet didn't seem to notice, and Jenner looked almost surprised as McConnell celebrated in their direction. While the trey felt like a big one, the Knicks maintained control throughout much of Thursday's Game 5 at MSG. T.J. McConnell jumps for a rebound during the first quarter of Game 5. Jason Szenes / New York Post The building was packed with stars, aside from the ones McConnell appeared to gesture to. Celebrity fans Spike Lee and Tracy Morgan occupied their usual courtside seats, while TV personalities Gayle King and Michael Strahan also sat front row. 'Law & Order: SVU' stars Mariska Hargitay and Kelli Giddish made the trip to the Garden for the game, as did singer Shaboozey, 'Sopranos' star Michael Imperioli and 'Euphoria' star Maude Apatow. Thursday's game did appear to disprove WFAN host Boomer Esiason's presumption, which he made on his morning sports talk show, that the team played better on the road because they 'hate' playing in front of the celebs at MSG.
Business Upturn
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Business Upturn
Is ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit' returning for season 27? Everything we know so far
By Aman Shukla Published on May 29, 2025, 19:00 IST Last updated May 29, 2025, 12:33 IST Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (SVU) has been a staple of primetime television since its debut in 1999. As the longest-running primetime live-action drama in American history, fans eagerly await updates on its future. With Season 26 having concluded on May 15, 2025, speculation is rife about whether Law & Order: SVU Season 27 is happening. Here's everything we know so far. Is Law & Order: SVU Renewed for Season 27? Yes, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit has officially been renewed for Season 27 by NBC. The announcement came in May 2025, alongside the renewal of the original Law & Order for its 25th season. This milestone renewal ensures that the beloved procedural will continue its legacy of tackling hard-hitting cases involving sexual crimes, child abuse, and domestic violence. The renewal follows a successful Season 26, which saw a 5% increase in viewership on Peacock and reached over 44 million viewers across linear and digital platforms. When Will Law & Order: SVU Season 27 Premiere? Although an exact premiere date for Season 27 has not yet been announced, NBC has affirmed that the series will return in Fall 2025 as part of the 2025–2026 television season. Historically, SVU premieres in late September or early October, with Season 26 debuting on October 3, 2024. Based on this pattern, fans can expect Season 27 to premiere around late September or early October 2025, airing on Thursdays at 9/8c on NBC, with episodes available to stream the next day on Peacock. Where to Watch Law & Order: SVU Season 27 When Season 27 premieres, new episodes will air on NBC on Thursdays at 9/8c. For streaming, episodes will be available the next day on Peacock, where all previous seasons are also available for binge-watching. Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
USA Today
5 days ago
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- USA Today
Jalen Brunson-Mariska Hargitay connection explained: Knicks and Law & Order fans unite
Jalen Brunson-Mariska Hargitay connection explained: Knicks and Law & Order fans unite Show Caption Hide Caption NBA Finals predictions: Are the Thunder and Knicks locks for the NBA Finals? The For The Hoops crew make their picks for the NBA Finals. The Thunder vs. Knicks seem to be a popular pick, but are we counting the Timberwolves and Pacers out too early? Madison Square Garden's coveted Celebrity Row would normally leave anyone starstruck, offering up plenty of A-list sightings from Spike Lee to Ben Stiller, Tracy Morgan, Kylie Jenner, Bad Bunny and Timothee Chalamet. But New York Knicks superstar Jalen Brunson has only been left awestruck by one celebrity. That person is (don-don) Mariska Hargitay, longtime star of the hit TV show 'Law & Order: SVU." "I've never been like super, super starstruck. I saw her and I was like, 'Oh, (wow),'" Brunson said during a May 4 episode of his 'The Roommates Show' podcast, which he hosts alongside teammate Josh Hart. "Then, the first time we met, it was awesome, we talked and everything." A friendship between Brunson and Hargitay has been brewing since he donned royal blue and orange. The two shared a hug after the Knicks' 108-102 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on April 11, which Hart called a rarity. ("I've seen you not hug your wife after some losses," Hart joked.) In February, Hargitay announced Brunson's All-Star selection with a special video, where she congratulated "one captain to another." (Hargitay has played Olivia Benson, captain of the NYPD's Special Victims Unit, since 1999.) "That's my favorite person ever," Brunson exclaimed after watching the video. Why is Hargitay Brunson's favorite? What's behind the Brunson-Hargitay connection? We got you covered. KNICKS-PACERS: 8 best (and infamous) moments of rivalry Jalen Brunson grew up watching 'Law & Order: SVU' Brunson's fandom dates back to his early days of watching TV with his father Rick Brunson, a former NBA player who serves as an assistant coach for the Knicks. Jalen Brunson recalled his dad used to blast the volume in the house. 'I remember my dad always watching the show and you just hear the iconic (theme song) 'don-don' all the time,' Brunson said. 'I always found myself watching the show. Honestly the older I got, the more I watched, the more I see now I'm like, 'I've seen that episode,' I've seen so many different episodes.' Brunson said he incorporates "Law & Order: SVU" into his pregame ritual, especially during his time with the Dallas Mavericks (2018–2022) when his schedule permitted. "At one point when I got into the league, I wanted to restart. So I started from Season 1 and watched all the way through," Brunson said. "It's like a pregame show for me. I watched it, before I took my nap. That's when I was in Dallas. ... I've always loved that show." Mariska Hargitay is Jalen Brunson's 'favorite' Brunson and Hargitay have shared numerous courtside interactions since he joined the Knicks in 2022. Most recently, Hargitay attended the Knicks' 115-93 Game 3 loss to the Boston Celtics. (The Kicks went on to win the series, 4-2.) Brunson has repeatedly said she's the celebrity he's "most excited to see sitting courtside at (Madison Square Garden)." When asked which non-basketball related guest he would love to have featured on the podcast in April, Brunson responded without hesitation, "Mariska Hargitay." The feeling is mutual. During a sitdown with Interview Magazine in September, Hargitay recalled meeting Brunson at a Knicks game, admitting that's the last time her kids thought she was cool. "(My son) August and I were at a Knicks game, and after the game, Jalen Brunson beelined over to talk to me," Hargitay said. "The next time we went, we were going into the game and Jalen wanted to meet with me, and he gave me a jersey and signed it, and then he recently, I think in People, said that I was his favorite." Ben Stiller, other Knicks fans jealous of Mariska Hargitay Brunson's love of Hargitay has drawn the playful ire of other celebrity Knicks fans. Actor Ben Stiller, a Knicks superfan who frequents games at Madison Square Garden, was a guest on "The Roommates Show" podcast in early May and said 'the love that Mariska Hargitay gets from (Brunson) postgame is the envy of every other Knicks fan, Knicks celebrity fan." Brunson said the frequency in which he sees Hargitay in comparison to Stiller adds to it. 'I expect to see (Stiller) there all the time, but this is her first or second game this year. So I'm not going to see her for a long time, so I'm just going to say hi and go,' Brunson said."I guess I got to come to less games," Stiller responded, while Hart added, "Make him appreciate you more." The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — fast. Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more.
