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Time of India
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld's wedding buzz isn't enough to land them on top celebrity power couple list—and fans aren't happy
Josh Allen & Hailee Steinfeld doesn't make it to the Bleacher Report's 'Top 10 Celebrity Power Couples in Sports' (Image via Beau society) Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and actress Hailee Steinfeld have become one of the most talked-about celebrity couples in sports and entertainment. From their ultra-private wedding to their public displays of affection, they've captured the attention of fans across the country. But despite all the media hype, the newlyweds were surprisingly left off Bleacher Report's 'Top 10 Celebrity Power Couples in the Sports World' list—and it didn't sit well with many. A private California wedding with a Bills twist Allen and Steinfeld tied the knot on May 31 in a secluded California location. The ceremony was kept so private that guests weren't even allowed to use phones or cameras. Yet, a few images from the wedding have still surfaced online, much to fans' excitement. One of the most talked-about moments? — BleacherReport (@BleacherReport) The use of 'Mr. Brightside' by The Killers—a song that became an unofficial anthem at Bills games last season—played during the celebration. According to one of Allen's teammates, it added a special Buffalo touch to the day. Bleacher Report's controversial power couple ranking leaves Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld out Despite their rising status as a high-profile couple, Allen and Steinfeld were snubbed from Bleacher Report's recent ranking. Fans were quick to notice the absence. 'How does the NFL MVP get left off a list like this?' one online commenter questioned, reflecting the outrage felt by the Bills community. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas in Dubai | Search Ads Get Info Undo The list did, however, include another NFL quarterback—Russell Wilson—alongside his wife, singer Ciara, who landed at number seven. Also featured were Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift, Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens, and Stephen and Ayesha Curry. Josh Allen remains focused on football despite celebrity buzz Though their omission caused waves on social media, Allen appears unfazed. With the 2025 NFL season approaching, his main focus remains the same: bringing a Super Bowl to Buffalo. 'Anything less would be considered a failure for Allen and company,' one report stated bluntly. Even with Steinfeld by his side, Allen knows the pressure is real. And for now, his eyes are firmly on the end zone—not the red carpet. Also Read: Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld hint at family expansion while embracing new roles off the field FAQs 1. Why are fans upset about Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld? They were left off Bleacher Report's 'Top 10 Celebrity Power Couples in Sports,' sparking backlash from fans. 2. Did Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld get married? Yes, they married privately in California on May 31, with no phones or cameras allowed at the ceremony. 3. What song was played at their wedding that Bills fans would recognize? 'Mr. Brightside' by The Killers, a fan favorite at Buffalo Bills games, was played during the celebration. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Ottawa Citizen
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Ottawa Citizen
'I'm extremely nervous': Students rock out on stage for Bluesfest's final night
On the final night of Bluesfest, crowds could hear 'Mr. Brightside,' 'Girlfriend,' and 'Sweet Child O' Mine' resonating from the LeBreton Stage. Article content But The Killers, Avril Lavigne and Guns N' Roses didn't make an appearance at Ottawa's biggest music festival this year. Instead, the guitarists, pianists, drummers, bassists and singers from about 10 different schools or community groups were rocking out on stage, with some performers as young as seven years old. Article content Article content The performers were part of Bluesfest's Be in the Band and Blues in the Schools programs that offer elementary and high school students mentorship opportunities from local artists. Following weeks of music practice during the school year, the students perform at their school or local community centre. Article content Article content 'It's a pretty big deal,' said Bluesfest community programs manager Alan Marsden. 'You come together for a show in your community and see your kids performing up there. Article content 'It gives you a sense of pride.' Article content Blues in the Schools — 'a large bucket of cuteness,' according to Marsden — was up first. Twenty-two Grade 2 students from Corpus Christi lined up and sang just under 30 minutes worth of music, accompanied by dance moves and harmonicas simulating train sounds. Article content Article content The student's teacher, Jeannie Wong, has been involved with Blues in the Schools for 26 years. She gives up her summer holidays to prepare the children to have the 'one-of-a-kind experience' of performing at Bluesfest. Article content Article content 'I'm always excited to learn something new, but also bring that love of music and excitement for the children to spark that passion in them,' Wong said. 'It's thrilling to see the kids so excited and the light in their eyes when they finally get up on the stage.' Article content Be in the Band was up next, with 18 separate sets of musicians, mostly playing rock or pop tunes to an audience that grew throughout the night, particularly when the rain started just before 8:30 p.m. Each group sang a song or two before cycling off the stage to make room for the next. Article content Article content Louisiana Saucier from Hadley Philemon Wright High School in Gatineau, Que., plays bass. This was her third time performing with Be in the Band. Before hitting the stage, the 14-year-old said it can be nerve-wrecking to play for a crowd — but it's still a great experience. Article content 'It's fun to be in a band with people my own age,' she said. 'It's nice to just create something.'
Miami Herald
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Katie Gaudreau reveals the sweet ways she honored brothers at emotional wedding
Katie Gaudreau made sure to honor her two late brothers at her wedding. The 26-year-old sister of NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and AHL player Matthew Gaudreau married her high school sweetheart Devin Joyce in Philadelphia on Friday, July 11, the couple announced in an Instagram post. The wedding comes nearly one year after the Gaudreau brothers died in a bicycling accident on Aug. 29, the day before Katie Gaudreau's original wedding date — which was canceled and rescheduled, ESPN reported at the time. Matthew and Johnny Gaudreau were set to be groomsmen in the wedding. In an interview with People, published July 12, Katie Gaudreau and Joyce opened up about the special, yet emotional day that was filled with grief and love. '[We knew] this wedding would be completely different from what we planned last year — we're missing two of the most important people who should be here with us,' Joyce told the outlet. 'The idea of looking out into the church and later at our wedding photos and seeing two empty spaces didn't sit right,' Katie Gaudreau said. While they weren't there physically, the newlyweds went the distance to ensure they were there in spirit. 'The truth is, John and Matty left us with so much love that there was no doubt how to fill those spaces,' Katie Gaudreau told People. 'Some visible to everyone and some only Devin and I would understand.' For example, the bride's bouquet featured 21 roses and 13 spray rose blooms in honor of the two hockey players' numbers — Johnny Gaudreau wore 13, while Matthew Gaudreau wore 21. Not only that, but Katie Gaudreau's veil featured custom messages in her brothers' handwriting. 'It's their words, their hands, a piece of them woven into mine to walk me down the aisle and keep me safe, one on each side,' Katie told People of the veil. According to the outlet, Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau were replaced by their two best friends as groomsmen. The brothers' numbers were also featured on the socks of Joyce, his groomsmen and the newlyweds' fathers — who wore custom suits with photos of the two brothers in the jacket lining. Meredith Gaudreau, the wife of Johnny Gaudreau, and Madeline, the wife of Matthew Gaudreau, were both a part of the bridal party. For her part, Meredith Gaudreau walked her newborn son, Carter, and Madeline Gaudreau's newborn son, Tripp, down the aisle. Both babies were born after the Aug. 29 tragedy, The Columbus Dispatch reported. Plus, Meredith and Johnny Gaudreau's 2-year-old daughter, Noa, was one of the flower girls, per The Columbus Dispatch. 'These details may be small, but they carry so much meaning,' Katie Gaudreau told People. 'Each one reminds us that John and Matty are not just remembered — they are present in the most heartfelt, joyful and beautiful ways,' she added. Katie Gaudreau even made sure she got to share the dance floor with her two brothers. As the band was playing 'Mr. Brightside' by The Killers, a video of the Gaudreau brothers dancing and laughing played on a big screen behind them. In her interview with People, Katie Gaudreau reflected on what her two brothers would say to her today. 'They would tell me that they are here with me — maybe not in the way I wish they could be, but they're celebrating alongside all of us. I know it to be true,' she said. 'Most of all, they'd want me to know that their love didn't end, that it lives on in every celebration, milestone and moment of happiness in my life,' she added.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
"Lot of anxiety": Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau's sister opens up about ‘anxiety' and heartbreak as she finally gets married after the tragic loss of both brothers
Katie Gaudreau with her brothers Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. (Katie Gaudreau via Instagram) Nearly a year after the tragic loss of her beloved brothers Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, Katie Gaudreau found a way to turn heartbreak into a tribute of love, resilience, and memory. On July 11, she finally walked down the aisle to marry her longtime partner, Devin Joyce — a moment that had once been filled with anticipation but became a symbol of strength following unimaginable grief. Katie Gaudreau walks down the aisle after postponing wedding due to brothers' deaths Originally planned for August 30, 2024, the wedding was postponed after the sudden death of Johnny and Matthew, who were struck and killed by an alleged drunk driver while cycling in their New Jersey hometown. Both brothers were slated to be groomsmen. Their loss devastated not only their family but also the hockey community — Johnny had been a standout for the Columbus Blue Jackets, while Matthew built his career across leagues including Boston College, the AHL, and ECHL. Despite the overwhelming sorrow, Katie and Devin, who first met in high school and got engaged in May 2023, chose to embrace love and healing. 'And I know, deep in my heart, that they would have wanted us to feel love — not just their love — but all of it: the kind that surrounds us, uplifts us and reminds us that we are not alone in any of this,' Katie told People. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giá vàng đang tăng mạnh trong năm 2025 — Các nhà giao dịch thông minh đã tham gia IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo Her wedding became a poignant blend of celebration and remembrance. From her veil stitched with personal messages in her brothers' handwriting — 'Love you — Matty' and 'Love ya — John' — to socks worn by groomsmen bearing Johnny and Matthew's jersey numbers (13 and 21), every detail was intentional. A moving video montage of the brothers' joyful moments played during the reception to the tune of 'Mr. Brightside,' a favorite of Katie's. Planning the ceremony wasn't easy. Katie admitted that the venue had to be changed to a more comforting environment. 'I wanted a space where we could all be together the night before — somewhere we could sleep over, wake up together, and just be, without having to leave or be separated. I was having a lot of anxiety about everyone leaving the venue after the reception and something happening, so I wanted a space where we would all be together. ' she said, reflecting on her fears of being separated from loved ones again. Her bouquet, too, told a story — arranged with 21 standard roses and 13 spray rose blooms in honor of the Gaudreau brothers' hockey numbers. Even her father, Guy Gaudreau, and Devin wore suits lined with photos of Johnny and Matthew — keeping their presence tangible in the most meaningful way. 'It's hard to put into words how much has shifted and how much I've carried in my heart since last August,' Katie shared. But through sorrow, she created a wedding day that radiated the very love her brothers once shared: 'Their love didn't leave.' Also Read: NHL Trade Rumor: Connor McDavid's loyalty tested as he reportedly chooses between Oilers loyalty and free agency freedom For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here . Catch Manika Batra's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 3. Watch Here!
USA Today
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
EA Sports College Football 26 early impressions: Top five features in new video game
Monday, July 7 marked a national holiday for college football video game enthusiasts as they finally were able to grab the controller and play EA Sports College Football 26. Since April, fans of the iconic video game franchise have been clamoring for the next installment following the rousing return in 2024. EA Sports has spent much of the buildup advertising the new features to the game that should make it feel like an upgrade from the previous edition, giving hope the series can remain one of the top sports video games. Even though early access just started — the standard release date in July 10 — there's already noticeable changes that give optimism of this year's game. Players have noticed several things they like, but here are the top ones so far for EA Sports College Football 26. Big game atmospheres, presentation College football is electric, and it must be translated in order for the game to feel authentic. Of course, not all matchups are the same, but when there are high stakes involved, players know it. Night, rivalry, highly ranked, conference title and College Football Playoff games have a different feel with louder crowds and star players in the spotlight, providing the best the sport has to offer. Mix that in with traditions like Virginia Tech's "Enter Sandman," Michigan's "Mr. Brightside" or Alabama's red LED lights and it either hypes up the home team, or could have the road squad feeling nervous. The game presentation itself also got a big boost, with transition screens of the teams, player stats, rankings and rivalry history. Plus, the score bug is an upgrade, something that's clearly hard to do in the real world. Smoother gameplay You don't need to be a true X's-and-O's savant to play this game, but football nerds will enjoy being rewarded for knowing ball. There's plenty of coaching adjustments players can — and should — make in the game. Notice you keep getting beat on slant routes? You can adjust your coverage to stop that. Going against an inexperienced offensive line? Turn up the defensive pressure with blitz packages and stunts to get to the quarterback. In return, the computer has gotten smarter. If you keep running the same plays, it will pick up on it and stop it, forcing players to get creative and be more balanced to win. Substitutions is also easily accessible in the pre-snap menu, making it easier to manage hurt players and guys that are hot while saving so much time from having to pause the game to make any roster changes. Road to glory high school experience High school is now in road to glory, and while people are upset you can't play a full high school season, it's still an upgrade from last year. The moments users have to play to secure scholarships and interest from schools make it a real challenge to get the career off to a good start, rather than just tearing up the high school ranks. The experience is extremely unique to each career. A school could have interest in a dual-threat quarterback, but it might not again if it already got a commitment from the same type of player in another road to glory mode. Last year, it wasn't much fun to just pick what type of recruit a user was and then start college with that. In the high school moments, it's possible to go from a two-star to five-star, or even go down and schools lose interest. While deflating, it shows how tough football can be when a team decides to pull a scholarship offer. The commitment ceremony with the hats is also a genius touch. Real-life coaches add massive layer So long generic names and faces, as actual coaches in the game not only makes the game feel more real, but also makes it fun in certain modes. Not all of the real-life coaches are in the game, but players will notice coach tendencies, like a play caller that loves to gamble on fourth down or is pass heavy. In road the glory, it feels legit when Ryan Day reaches out to you about wanting to see if you got what it takes to be a Buckeye. The best part about it is in dynasty mode. Trying to recruit against big-name coaches makes it more personal and satisfying when getting that commitment. Then there's the coaching carousel, which goes absolutely insane in the offseason with changes you wouldn't expect to actually happen. Example: after the 2025 season, Lane Kiffin became the head coach at LSU after Brian Kelly was fired, Dave Aranda is at Florida State and Kyle Wittingham didn't retire — he took the job at Southern California. Talk about video game madness. TWO NOTABLE OMISSIONS: Why Bill Belichick, Deion Sanders are not in College Football 26 Transfer portal craziness Building off the wild coaching carousel, the transfer portal turns out to be just as chaotic. It's extremely unpredictable, as there's no telling who will be wanting to leave your school, and who will be looking for a fresh start. In one offseason, DJ Lagway decided to leave Florida after he was a Heisman Trophy finalist, and star defensive end Colin Simmons decided to leave Texas — after leading the Longhorns to the national championship. It makes it that much more important to figure out player desires and who to prioritize to make sure a key contributor doesn't jump ship, while making every offseason as exciting time period to stack or rebuild a roster. How crazy the transfer portal gets can be adjusted before a dynasty begins, but even leaving it as is could lead to some pretty ludicrous results. Bonus: Home screen isn't annoying This one is so good, it had to be included. The repetitive, rage inducing generic drumline music is gone from the main screen menu, and now there's a fresh selection of music to change it up and keep people from losing their minds while recruiting or upgrading their road to glory players. Some fight songs are in, and some marching band covers of songs like "Runaway Baby" and "Industry Baby" will play, alongside a wide variety of generic songs. Now, it won't be as bad after suffering a heart-breaking loss. The biggest stories, every morning. Stay up-to-date on all the key sports developments by subscribing to USA TODAY Sports' newsletter.
