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5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
David Wright's Wife Goes Viral At Jersey Retirement Ceremony
David Wright's Wife Goes Viral At Jersey Retirement Ceremony originally appeared on The Spun. The New York Mets officially retired David Wright's No. 5 this Saturday in a move that was long overdue. Wright, a seven-time All-Star and two-time Gold Glove winner, spent all 14 MLB seasons with the Mets. He finished his career with a .296 batting average, 242 homers and 970 RBI. Not only was he a productive player, he was the team captain in the clubhouse. Leading up to this Saturday's ceremony, Wright talked about meeting up with his former coaches and teammates in Queens. "Just the support, whether it's my family, support walking around the city the last few days. Seeing No. 5 on the backs of so many people in New York is humbling," Wright said, via SNY. "Former teammates, got a chance to hang out with them the last couple of days. As us old players like to do, reminisce about the good ol' days. Just an amazing time. Just an amazing experience that's only going to get better. "Thanks to the organization. Steve and Alex [Cohen]. They made this nothing but first class. They've gone over the top… and just welcomed me and my family with open arms, along with the rest of the alumni." During this Saturday's ceremony at Citi Field, Wright's wife, Molly Beers, and their three children received a standing ovation. It didn't take long for Mets fans to compliment Wright's wife, who wore a white dress for this special event. "David Wright's wife is ridiculously gorgeous. Honestly, good for him. He deserves it," one fan wrote on X. "Wow," a second fan commented. "David Wright's wife..." "David Wright's wife Molly is so gorgeous," another fan said. Wright's No. 5 is the 11th retired number at Citi Field, joining Daryl Strawberry, Dwight Gooden, Willie Mays, Keith Hernandez, Jerry Koosman, Mike Piazza, Jackie Robinson, Tom Seaver, Gil Hodges and Casey Stengel. Congratulations to Wright on this incredible honor. David Wright's Wife Goes Viral At Jersey Retirement Ceremony first appeared on The Spun on Jul 19, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
Fox News
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Billy Joel admits affair made him feel 'like a homewrecker,' says he deserved being 'punched in the nose'
Billy Joel fell in love with the wife of his best friend and bandmate when he was just starting his career. In a new documentary, "Billy Joel: And So It Goes," the Piano Man revealed the anguish he went through when he told his friend he was in love with his wife. Joel had been living with bandmate Jon Small; Small's wife, Elizabeth Weber; and their son, while Joel and Small were in a duo called Attila in their early 20s. "I was just in love with a woman, and I got punched in the nose, which I deserved," Joel said in the documentary. "I felt very, very guilty about it. They had a child, you know? I felt like a homewrecker." Earlier this year, Joel was diagnosed with a brain condition that forced him to cancel all of his scheduled concerts. Longtime collaborator and the executive producer of the documentary, Steve Cohen, told Fox News Digital his fingers are crossed Joel will perform again. "I always look at it as a gift when he walks on stage," Cohen said. "I can't predict. I do know that the Billy Joel that I had dinner with last night, that's the Billy Joe that I know. So, look, it's up to him. If he feels like he wants to, you know, 'play' Billy Joel on stage again, we're all gonna be there for him." The five-time Grammy winner, 76, was diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), which occurs when cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) builds up inside or around the brain and has led to problems with hearing, vision and balance for the musician. "I can't predict whether he's gonna wanna do it. Look, he's got two beautiful kids. His daughter's now turning 10. He's got a great wife. He's got a great life. Like, he's 76. He doesn't have to do s---. And he's giving the fans something in this documentary that they can enjoy more of. So, I don't know, fingers crossed." WATCH: BILLY JOEL'S FRIEND AND COLLABORATOR HOPES TO SEE HIM PERFORM AGAIN AFTER BRAIN DIAGNOSIS Joel fell in love with his first wife, Weber, because she wasn't happy with her husband Small. Weber admitted in the documentary she and Small "were not a good fit. We were very young, and we didn't really know much of anything. And I got more and more dissatisfied with the life I was living, and then things got complicated." She and Joel began spending more and more time together. "When you just find someone you're comfortable with … and can finish your sentences and know what you're thinking without saying anything, sometimes it's a low build," she said. Small said Weber was important to him, "but I think I was not the guy she hoped I would be." "I kept seeing that Billy was not the same guy. Something was the matter, and Billy one day came up to me, became a little honest and said to me, 'I'm in love with your wife.' So, it was a very devastating thing for me because these were basically my two best friends. "He's crying, and he's telling me he feels so bad, and he didn't know what to do about it. How does he break his best friend's heart? But he said she was so powerful to him that it was worth it to him to lose our friendship for it." Joel said that was the end of Attila, and "that was the end of my relationship with Jon for a while." He said Weber left as well, and he began drinking a lot and attempted suicide twice. "I figured that's it. I don't want to live anymore," Joel said. "I was just in a lot of pain. It was like why hang out? Tomorrow's going to be just like today, and today sucks. So, I just thought I'd end it all." After his second attempt at suicide, Small was the one who took Joel to the hospital. "Even though our friendship had blown up, Jon saved my life," Joel said. Small said even though Joel never said anything to him about it, "The practical answer I could give why Billy took it so hard was because he loved me that much and that it killed him to hurt me that much." He said he eventually forgave Joel. "I finally got over it where it was like, 'OK.' He thought it was over for him, but, to me, he didn't even start living yet." Joel and Weber ended up getting together about a year later after she'd heard songs he'd written about her, when Joel gave her sister a cassette tape of his music. "It was all from Elizabeth leaving him, and he was so sad. And he put it into music," his sister, Judy Molinari, said in the documentary. "Hearing those songs was overwhelming," Weber admitted. "It was stunning that he could accomplish something like that." Joel and Weber eventually got married in 1973 before divorcing in 1982. He is now married to his fourth wife, Alexis Roderick, after his marriages to Christie Brinkley and Katie Lee. Part one of "Billy Joel: And So it Goes" premieres Friday, July 18, on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. Part two of the documentary will be released Friday, July 25.
Forbes
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
New Billy Joel Documentary On HBO Offers In-Depth Look At The Man Behind The Music
Billy Joel performs during his 150th show at Madison Square Garden on July 25, 2024 in New York ... More City. (Photo by Myrna M. Suarez/Getty Images) Getty Images As one of the most successful recording artists of all time, Billy Joel has a long list of much-loved hit songs dating back to the 1970s. And much of his music, as we learn in a new documentary, is even more deeply personal than many of us ever imagined. With every song, from his signature 'Piano Man' to 'It's Still Rock and Roll to Me' to 'Uptown Girl,' and so many more, Joel drew inspiration from his own life experiences and the people closest to him. And yet, despite their intensely personal nature, 'his' songs have always felt like 'our' songs. 'Billy writes songs that are for every man,' says Steve Cohen, a longtime friend who is also one of the Executive Producers of Billy Joel: And So It Goes. 'They're like our human experiences and he talks the way normal people talk. He doesn't do a lot of metaphor, he doesn't do a lot of poetry, he writes in the form of the Great American Songbook. When you see this film, you'll see how all of that stuff comes from his specific life experiences. So, you'll not only identify with the songs as you imagine them but take a piece of those real experiences as you reflect on your own life.' Cohen has been part of Joel's inner circle since 1974 when he began working with the singer/songwriter as a lighting director. Cohen went on to form his own company and has worked with a multitude of other artists in different capacities since then, but has remained close friends, and continued working with Joel, as well. Steve Cohen and Billy Joe going over a set list for a show. Credit: Myrna Suarez When the 'Piano Man,' decided after decades of carefully protecting his privacy to approve a film that would take an in-depth look at his life, he called on Cohen to build a team of people he could trust to tell his story. The team would be headed up by directors Susan Lacy and Jessica Levin. Cohen, who is interviewed in the documentary, along with Joel's family members, friends, band members, ex-wives, his oldest daughter, people instrumental in his career, and fellow music legends like Paul McCartney, Sting, Bruce Springsteen, and others, helped convince Joel to appear on camera – something Joel originally didn't want to do. 'He said I don't want to sit down and do interviews. I don't want to talk about this shit, I've talked about it forever,' Cohen recalls. 'But Susan (one of the directors) was adamant. She said I can't make a film in a third person's voice. I need Billy to talk about this stuff from today.' Joel relented and ended up going on camera a number of times. He is extremely candid about the painful and tragic experiences of his life, the joys and the highlights, and how all of it ended up finding its way into his songs. Billy Joel performs live on stage during his 1980 US tour (Photo by Richard E. Aaron/Redferns) Redferns 'Everything I've ever done and everything I've lived through, has somehow found its way into my music,' he says. Joel shares the trauma of his father abandoning him at a very young age and not seeing him again until he was an adult. He discusses attempting suicide twice with the first time leaving him comatose for days. He opens up about his relationships with his ex-wives including his more publicized marriage to supermodel Christie Brinkley, but also his first wife, Elizabeth Weber, who many had no idea was instrumental in his early success. Billy Joel and Christie Brinkley circa 1983 in New York City. (Photo by Robin Platzer/Images/Getty ... More Images) Getty Images Billy Joel and wife Elizabeth Weber circa 1981 in New York City. (Photo by Robin ... More Platzer/Images/Getty Images) Getty Images In the early days, Weber (who also appears in the documentary) pushed past the protests of record company naysayers to insist on the release of 'Just the Way You Are' as a single from Joel's album The Stranger . She was right. It would become Joel's first big hit and change everything. She also served as the inspiration for many of his songs. 'There's a lot of autobiographical stuff in my music,' Joel says. 'They say write what you know, so I wrote what I knew. A lot of the songs were based on Elizabeth.' She inspired a handfull of Joel's early hits and also got a mention in 'Piano Man,' a song he wrote about real people back when they worked together at a small bar. As Joel describes crafting the song, he notes he's referring to Weber when he sings 'the waitress is practicing politics.' 'Bill can take a kernel of something that happens,' Weber says, 'and create a story that is universal.' Singer/songwriter and pianist Billy Joel plays Madison Square Garden in New York, NY, December 1978. ... More (Photo by Don Aters/Icon) Getty Images There are other revelations, too, about both Joel's songs and his life. 'You'll learn how his father who left him at a very young age was also a classically trained pianist,' says Cohen. 'He was the one who gave Billy his love for classical music. You'll also discover Billy's back story of a European family that survived the holocaust.' Beautifully written, structured, and edited, Billy Joel: And So It Goes, spans five hours, divided over two nights. Part I premieres Friday, July 18th at 8pm (in all time zones), with Part II to air the following Friday (July 25th). It not only features insight from so many of the people who have known, loved, and worked with Joel through the years, it is full of rare archival footage and home videos. It's an incredible deep dive into the man behind the music. Longtime fans of Billy Joel will get a better understanding of why they've loved his songs all along, while those just discovering his music for the first time, will appreciate why it still resonates with all of us – so many years later. (Joel was recently diagnosed with a brain condition called Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus. He is currently seeking treatment and Cohen said he's spending time with his family and doing well.) New documentary "Billy Joel: And So It Goes" premieres Friday, July 18th at 8pm (in all time zones). Courtesy of HBO Max
Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Home Run Derby predictions & MLB Draft preview
The 4th of July has passed, but there will be some fireworks in Atlanta in just a few days as one of the most electrifying events in baseball takes center stage. The Home Run Derby. A stacked field will arrive at Truist Park ready to put on a show. The eight contestants consist of Cal Raleigh, James Wood, Junior Caminero, Byron Buxton, Brent Rooker, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Oneil Cruz and Ronald Acuña Jr. Jake and Jordan have been bursting with excitement for this year's Derby, and now they break down the field and ultimately pick a winner. Advertisement While those home run hitters are preparing to show off their power, the next great home run hitters might be waiting to hear their names called as the MLB Draft is just a couple of days away. The Washington Nationals have the number one pick. Coming off of a recent franchise overhaul, with the firing of their long-time GM and manager, they hope to take someone who will help carry them into the future. Jake and Jordan discuss this and chat about names to look out for in the 2025 MLB Draft. MLB has announced its top-20 highest selling jerseys, and to no one's surprise, Shohei Ohtani is at the top of that list. What is surprising is where some other players landed, including those who didn't make or fell off of the list. Last, but surely not least, everyone's favorite segment of the week is here. The Good, The Bad & The Uggla. Steve Cohen has taken to twitter again, Justin Verlander has a very unfortunate stat on the year and an epic playlist are some of the highlights from this week's segment. Close out your week with us as we are in Atlanta for the next few episodes of Baseball Bar-B-Cast. Home Run Derby Preview Photo by, Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./, Photo by- both cruz (pit) options, Photo by, Photo by Gregory Fisher/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images (Photo byPhoto by Matthew Grimes Jr./Photo by- both cruz (pit) options Photo byPhoto by Gregory Fisher/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) (2:44) - Home Run Derby Preview & Predictions Advertisement (33:12) - MLB Draft Preview (50:42) - MLB highest selling jersey list (53:38) - The Good, The Bad & The Uggla Follow the show on X at @CespedesBBQ Follow Jake @Jake_Mintz Follow Jordan @J_Shusterman_ 🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTube Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Home Run Derby predictions & MLB Draft preview
The 4th of July has passed, but there will be some fireworks in Atlanta in just a few days as one of the most electrifying events in baseball takes center stage. The Home Run Derby. A stacked field will arrive at Truist Park ready to put on a show. The eight contestants consist of Cal Raleigh, James Wood, Junior Caminero, Byron Buxton, Brent Rooker, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Oneil Cruz and Ronald Acuña Jr. Jake and Jordan have been bursting with excitement for this year's Derby, and now they break down the field and ultimately pick a winner. Advertisement While those home run hitters are preparing to show off their power, the next great home run hitters might be waiting to hear their names called as the MLB Draft is just a couple of days away. The Washington Nationals have the number one pick. Coming off of a recent franchise overhaul, with the firing of their long-time GM and manager, they hope to take someone who will help carry them into the future. Jake and Jordan discuss this and chat about names to look out for in the 2025 MLB Draft. MLB has announced its top-20 highest selling jerseys, and to no one's surprise, Shohei Ohtani is at the top of that list. What is surprising is where some other players landed, including those who didn't make or fell off of the list. Last, but surely not least, everyone's favorite segment of the week is here. The Good, The Bad & The Uggla. Steve Cohen has taken to twitter again, Justin Verlander has a very unfortunate stat on the year and an epic playlist are some of the highlights from this week's segment. Close out your week with us as we are in Atlanta for the next few episodes of Baseball Bar-B-Cast. Home Run Derby Preview Photo by, Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./, Photo by- both cruz (pit) options, Photo by, Photo by Gregory Fisher/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images (Photo byPhoto by Matthew Grimes Jr./Photo by- both cruz (pit) options Photo byPhoto by Gregory Fisher/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) (2:44) - Home Run Derby Preview & Predictions Advertisement (33:12) - MLB Draft Preview (50:42) - MLB highest selling jersey list (53:38) - The Good, The Bad & The Uggla Follow the show on X at @CespedesBBQ Follow Jake @Jake_Mintz Follow Jordan @J_Shusterman_ 🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTube Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts
