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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kristin Davis and Shawn Johnson Join the World's Cutest Rescue Dog Contest as Celebrity Judges
The celebrity animal lovers will help PEOPLE and the PEDIGREE® brand choose the winner of the canine competition The adorable rescue dogs of the world have some A-list celebrity fans. Kristin Davis and Shawn Johnson have joined the 2025 PEOPLE's World's Cutest Rescue Dog Contest Presented by the PEDIGREE® brand as celebrity judges. The And Just Like That... star and Olympic gold medalist's decision to join the annual canine competition comes right before the launch of the contest's voting phase. "So excited to be a judge for this year's contest! Animal adoption means so much to our family. We recently brought home our second golden retriever, Oakley, to join Nash, and now we can't imagine life without him!" Johnson shared about participating in the 2025 contest. On Aug. 14, the contest's ten furry finalists will be announced, and voting will begin. From Aug. 14 through Sept. 15, the general public can vote for the dog they think deserves the cutest crown once a day at The three pups with the most votes at the end of the voting period will move on to the judging round, where Davis, Johnson, editors for PEOPLE, and members of the PEDIGREE® brand will determine the grand prize winner. The precious pooch chosen by the judges will receive a PEOPLE feature —both in the magazine and on — a custom photo shoot, a year's supply of dog food from the PEDIGREE® brand, and a $1,000 donation to the pet rescue organization of the winner's choice. Last year, the cutest champ was Margot, a pit bull and American bulldog mix with different-colored eyes and a deep devotion to her owner. As lifelong animal enthusiasts, Davis and Johnson are ideal judges for the 2025 PEOPLE's World's Cutest Rescue Dog Contest Presented by the PEDIGREE® brand. In November 2024, Davis shared that she adopted a dog named Chewy from Muddy Paws Rescue in New York City. While some say Chewy is the fortunate one for landing a famous family, Davis insisted, "My kids and I are the lucky ones to have Chewy in our lives," at the time of the pup's adoption. "It is so important to adopt rescued animals. Through circumstances beyond their control, many are ending up in jeopardy of being euthanized. No matter where you live, there are pets in need of adoption and rescue organizations that need support," she shared in a statement to PEOPLE shortly after Chewy's adoption. The Sex and the City star is also a patron of The Orphans' Project at The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Kenya. The Orphans' Project's mission is "rescuing orphan elephants, rhinos, and other species, raising them with specialist care, and reintegrating them into a protected wilderness," according to the organization's website. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Johnson is also a proud rescue dog parent. In March 2025, the former gymnast and her husband, Andrew East, adopted a 9-month-old golden retriever puppy named Oakley from Wags & Walks in Nashville. "We chose adoption because we knew our family wasn't complete — and we felt called to give a pup like Oakley a forever home. He's already filled our house with so much love, and the kids are OBSESSED. It truly feels like he was meant to be here," Johnson said in a statement to PEOPLE at the time. To learn more about the 2025 PEOPLE's World's Cutest Rescue Dog Contest Presented by the PEDIGREE® brand, visit Read the original article on People
Yahoo
06-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Special Forces: World's Toughest Test' Season 4 cast: Jussie Smollett, Shawn Johnson
The casting department for "Special Forces: World's Toughest Test" is acing their assignment. Fox's military training series returns for Season 4 on Sept. 25 and this year's cast – first announced Wednesday, Aug. 6 – features a star-studded roster of celebrities from the worlds of sports, social media and even modeling. In the show, celebrities take on military-style challenges that test their bodies, souls and minds led by a roster of instructors who are special forces veterans: Rudy Reyes, Jovon Quarles, Jason Fox and Mark "Billy" Billingham. The cast is headlined by Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson and her former NFL player husband Andrew East, "Sister Wives" star Kody Brown, embattled "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett, "Real Housewives of New Jersey" OG Teresa Giudice and her eldest daughter Gia Giudice of "Next Gen NYC" fame, "The Valley" cast member Brittany Cartwright and college football legend Johnny Manziel. Join our Watch Party! Sign up to receive USA TODAY's movie and TV recommendations right in your inbox The cast also includes retired Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb, country singer Jessie James Decker and her ex-NFL player husband Eric Decker, Mark Estes of the Montana Boyz (also known as Kristin Cavallari's younger ex-boyfriend), "BFFs" podcaster Brianna "Chickenfry" LaPaglia and sitcom star Ravi Patel. Former pro soccer player Christie Pearce Rampone, former NBA player Nick Young, supermodel Chanel Iman and TV personality Eva Marcille are also set to star. Notable past competitors include actress Denise Richards, former "Bachelorette" Hannah Brown, former first term Trump White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci, Johnson's 2008 Olympic team member Nastia Liukin, "Jon & Kate Plus 8" mom Kate Gosselin, "The Osbournes" star Jack Osbourne and singer JoJo Siwa. "Bachelor in Paradise" star Brown and former pro soccer player Carli Lloyd passed the Season 1 test while Brown's ex-boyfriend Tyler Cameron, fellow "Bachelor" franchise lead Nick Viall and Olympic speedskater Erin Jackson won Season 2. Travis Kelce's ex-girlfriend, model Kayla Nicole, won Season 3 along with "The Hills" alum Brody Jenner. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: 'Special Forces' cast: Jussie Smollett, Kody Brown, Shawn Johnson
Forbes
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Jordan Chiles To Play In MLB All-Star Celebrity Softball Game
PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 28: Jordan Chiles of Team United States reacts after finishing her routine on ... More the balance beam during the Artistic Gymnastics Women's Qualification on day two of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on July 28, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by) Olympic gold medalist Jordan Chiles will appear at the 2025 MLB All-Star Celebrity Softball Game, announced. Slated for Saturday, July 12, the event benefits the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and runs in conjunction with MLB All-Star Week. The MLB states that the event 'brings together top names in sports and entertainment for a fun-filled, five-inning exhibition. Chiles is the third gymnast to 'make the team' in the 24-year-long tradition, joining Olympic teammate Simone Biles and 2008 Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson. In 2019, Biles and 'Team World' defeated 'Team Cleveland' with a final score of 21-16. Johnson and the 'American League' were also victorious in 2009. This Saturday, Chiles and her team look to keep the undefeated streak alive. Chiles is also one of three Olympians to make the 2025 roster. The two-time Olympic medalist is joined by USA Softball Olympic gold medalists Jennie Finch and Natasha Watley. Finch has become a staple at the event, with 2025's rendition marking her 15th appearance. CLEVELAND, OH - JULY 07: Olympic Gold Medal Gymnast Simone Biles throw the ball prior to the ... More Legends & Celebrity Softball Game at Progressive Field on Sunday, July 7, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Alex Trautwig/MLB Photos via Getty Images) Former professional athletes, including Yankees legend and Hall of Famer CC Sabathia, Terrell Owens, Harry Douglas, and former Atlanta Braves Manager Javy Lopez, have also been named to the overall roster. confirmed that Chiles will play for 'Team Jermaine Dupri," comprised of the following roster of entertainment and sports figures. How To Watch: Held in Atlanta's Truist Park, the game will be streamed live on and MLB social media channels starting at 7:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, July 12. It will also be broadcast on MLB Network on Monday, July 14 at 1:00 p.m. ET. ST LOUIS, MO - JULY 12: US Olympian Shawn Johnson looks on during the Taco Bell All-Star Legends & ... More Celebrity Softball Game at Busch Stadium on July 12, 2009 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by)
