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CBS News
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Former Steelers lineman Max Starks named color commentator for Steelers Audio Network
Former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Max Starks has been named the new color commentator for Steelers Audio Network game day broadcasts. Starks, a two-time Super Bowl champion with the Steelers, will join play-by-play broadcaster Rob King and sideline reporter Missi Matthews for the upcoming season. Starks has been a member of the Steelers Audio Network broadcast team since 2021 and previously was a sideline analyst on audio broadcasts. "We're thrilled to elevate Max Starks into the broadcast booth as the new color commentator for the Steelers Audio Network," said Bobbie Loesch, Market President for iHeartMedia Pittsburgh. "Max brings a championship mindset, deep football knowledge, and an authentic connection with Steelers Nation. His transition from the sideline to the booth is a natural progression, and we're confident that fans will love the insight and energy he brings to every broadcast. This is another exciting chapter in our longstanding partnership with the Steelers, delivering world-class game day coverage to Pittsburgh and beyond." "I am honored to move from the sidelines into the booth for our game day broadcasts. Thanks to Art Rooney II, the Steelers organization and iHeartMedia for the opportunity," said Starks. "There is a long and proud history that I look forward to continuing. I have a tremendous amount of respect and admiration for the men who preceded me, and I hope to bring the same level of excitement and insight that Steelers fans have come to expect from game day broadcasts." King and Starks will also co-host "In The Locker Room, Presented by Neighborhood Ford Store." The in-season program will air from 10 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday.
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hot weather hopes for large Pride turnout in city
Thousands are expected to turn out to what promises to be a scorching edition of Stoke-on-Trent Pride this year. Saturday's event will be held at Hanley Park from noon until 18:00 BST, featuring hours of entertainment and more than 140 stalls. Among the musical acts performing on the main stage will be former X-Factor contestant Honey G, singer Rob King and dance-pop vocalist Berri. Carl Gratty, director of Stoke-on-Trent Pride, said the sunny and warm weather on the forecast for Saturday was a "long time coming" for the event. There was a huge turnout the last time the event had good weather, he said, and he predicted it would be a similar case for 2025. "Pride is there for everybody, it's not just for the LGTBQ+ community – it's for everybody who wants to show support for equality and diversity in the city," he added. Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. Pride banner vandalised for sixth time 'LGBT rights must be defended with all our might' Photographer's work showcases city Pride event Pride flags and bunting torn down and stolen 'Lifeline' pride event to go ahead after appeal Stoke-on-Trent Pride
BBC News
21-06-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Hot weather hopes for large Stoke-on-Trent Pride turnout
Thousands are expected to turn out to what promises to be a scorching edition of Stoke-on-Trent Pride this event will be held at Hanley Park from noon until 18:00 BST, featuring hours of entertainment and more than 140 the musical acts performing on the main stage will be former X-Factor contestant Honey G, singer Rob King and dance-pop vocalist Gratty, director of Stoke-on-Trent Pride, said the sunny and warm weather on the forecast for Saturday was a "long time coming" for the event. There was a huge turnout the last time the event had good weather, he said, and he predicted it would be a similar case for 2025."Pride is there for everybody, it's not just for the LGTBQ+ community – it's for everybody who wants to show support for equality and diversity in the city," he added. Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Staffordshire couple compete against each other in dance final
A husband and wife have made it through to the final of a national dance catch? They are dancing against each other, not as a and Kelly King from Blythe Bridge, Staffordshire, are in the last 12 of Dance Floor Heroes - a competition run by mental health and dance charity Tia's Friday the amateur enthusiasts will battle it out along with the other finalists in the Empress Ballroom, Blackpool. Mr King is the only man in the final and, like his wife, will dance with a professional partner - he is performing the waltz and Mrs King the Argentine tango."She can finish 12th and I'll finish 11th," he said. Mrs King explained: "It was actually a friend of Rob's that had been in this competition a couple of years ago. Rob was like 'we should do that'."He just decided literally the day before [the entry deadline expired] he would enter, and I was like "if you're going to do it, I'm going to do it too'."All finalists were tasked with raising a minimum of £1,000 each - something which the couple have already competition starts at 19:30 BST, and follows a similar format to the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing finalists will dance, before a vote whittles down the numbers. The top two will then dance again and judges decide on the winner."Where we finish, I don't think it actually really matters, apart from finishing above Kelly," said Mr King."It's more about the experience more than anything else and raising money for a great charity." Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
