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USA Today
17-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Bill Belichick says he's 'still learning''everyday at college level
Bill Belichick says he's 'still learning''everyday at college level Bill Belichick spent his morning on a popular talk show, where he spoke about coaching college football. Coaching at a new level of football is a challenge for anyone, even Bill Belichick, an 8-time Super Bowl Champion between his time with the New York Giants and New England Patriots. The North Carolina Tar Heels made offseason headlines in December 2024, when they hired Belichick to be their next head football coach. While Belichick hasn't coached at the college level before, UNC fans hope his NFL success will turn UNC into a consistent winning program. Belichick is already generating national media attention, the kind North Carolina football hasn't experienced before. On Friday morning, Belichick's media tour continued on Good Morning America with Michael Strahan: a 7-time Pro Bowler, the 2001 NFL Defensive Player of the Year and Super Bowl XLII Champion, which he won against Belichick's Patriots. "I've learned so much being back in the college environment, whether it be recruiting, the college game, the rules, the hashmarks, some strategy and putting a team together," Belichick told Strahan. "I learn every day." Strahan also asked Belichick about his much-younger girlfriend, Jordon Hudson. Unlike the ACC Spring Meetings on Tuesday, where Belichick didn't want to talk about Jordon, he praised Jordon for her help. "She's been terrific through the whole process, and she's been very helpful to me," Belichick said. "She does the business things that don't relate to North Carolina that come up in my life, so I can concentrate on football, and that's really what I want to do. I acknowledged her in the book. She was very helpful on that with the tribute pages and also giving a perspective of the book from kind of a business side. Sometimes I get a little football technical, and she did a good job of keeping me on balance there." There's plenty of anticipation building for the Tar Heels' 2025 season, which begins Monday, September 1 against the TCU Horned Frogs. Kickoff time was initially announced for 7:30 p.m., but got pushed back 30 minutes. Follow us @TarHeelsWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels news, notes and opinions.
USA Today
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Bill Belichick says girlfriend Jordon Hudson handles 'business things' unrelated to UNC
Bill Belichick says girlfriend Jordon Hudson handles 'business things' unrelated to UNC Show Caption Hide Caption Bill Belichick, CBS release statements interview goes viral University of North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick and CBS released statements after clashing during an interview. Bill Belichick is one of the most accomplished figures in the history of professional football, with 302 wins and six Super Bowls to his name as a head coach. On Friday, he was able to do something that, of late, has been just as impressive — discuss his personal life on television without someone interjecting off-camera. The first-year North Carolina head coach sat down for an interview on 'Good Morning America' with Michael Strahan in which he discussed his life in football, his newly released memoir and, yes, his relationship with his girlfriend, Jordon Hudson. REQUIRED READING: Bill Belichick says Jordon Hudson 'doesn't have anything to do' with North Carolina football Strahan, the Pro Football Hall of Famer who was on the 2007 New York Giants team that denied Belichick's New England Patriots a perfect season in Super Bowl XLII, asked Belichick about Hudson roughly eight minutes into their nearly 10-minute interview. 'She's been terrific through the whole process,' Belichick said. 'She's been very helpful to me. She does the business things that don't relate to North Carolina that come up in my life so I can concentrate on football. That's really what I want to do.' When asked later what Hudson means to him, Belichick was more succinct. 'We have a good personal relationship. You know I'm not talking about personal relationships, Michael,' Belichick said, with a smile. 'You know that.' While Belichick coaching at the college level for the first time in his distinguished career figured to be one of the most closely followed storylines of the upcoming 2025 college football season, his relationship with the 24-year-old Hudson has driven most of the discussion around North Carolina football the past several weeks. In late April, while promoting his book, Belichick sat down for a disastrous interview with 'CBS Sunday Morning' in which Hudson, sitting off-camera, butted in to tell interviewer Tony Dokoupil that the coach wouldn't be answering a question about how the two met. According to multiple reports, Hudson interrupted the interview several times and at one point stormed off, delaying taping by 30 minutes. Hudson, according to Strahan, was not present for Friday's 'Good Morning America' interview. A report last Friday from journalist Pablo Torre, who spoke to 11 sources on the matter, noted that Hudson had been banned from North Carolina's football facility and that members of the Belichick family have expressed 'deep worry for how detrimental' Hudson can be for Belichick's legacy and reputation. REQUIRED READING: 'Hate never wins,' says Jordon Hudson as she competes in Miss Maine USA pageant In a statement released shortly after Torre's report came out, North Carolina said Hudson is 'welcome to the Carolina Football facilities' and added that she's not an employee of the university of its athletic department. In his book, The Art of Winning: Lessons from My Life in Football, the 73-year-old Belichick described Hudson as his 'creative muse.' Later in Friday's interview, Belichick dove into something that has often been ignored over the past several months — his actual North Carolina team. There have been questions about how an NFL stalwart will adjust to the college game, particularly with the advent of NIL deals and the transfer portal. Belichick alluded to the expected revenue-sharing model that will be coming to college sports in wake of the House settlement and said it could end up being similar to how roster management worked in the NFL with a salary cap. He also said that while there have been some adjustments and learning experiences, he hasn't had to change the way he coaches in college. 'They're so eager,' he said of his team. 'They're hungry. They have dreams. They want to be good. I want to help make them good. I want to help make them good on a good team. It's really been exciting to work with these guys. Some of them don't have bad habits, either. You can start to mold some of them. Now, some of them don't have some of the good experience a great player has, but it's great to work with them. They've been very enthusiastic and we've made a lot of progress. We've got a long way to go, of course.'
New York Post
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Bill Belichick to sit down with Michael Strahan for first interview since Jordon Hudson-CBS debacle
Bill Belichick is giving TV interviews another go — is Jordon Hudson? Belichick is set to appear on ABC's 'Good Morning America' on Friday morning for an interview with host Michael Strahan. Advertisement 3 Michael Strahan will interview Bill Belichick for Good Morning America. Getty Images The legendary Patriots coach's last TV interview came on 'CBS Sunday Morning' and infamously didn't go well. The UNC football head coach was asked a simple question about how he and his girlfriend, 24, met, and Hudson wasn't having any of it as she awkwardly intervened from off-screen and shut down the question, saying, 'We're not talking about this.' Advertisement Hudson, at one point, stormed out of the interview and delayed the entire operation for about 30 minutes. The question this time around for Belichick's newest interview is whether or not Hudson will play any role. With Hudson's involvement in so much of Belichick's career recently, many would expect that she would be in attendance for the interview this time, too. 3 Jordon Hudson's appearance on 'CBS Sunday Morning' was heavily scrutinized in April 2025. CBS Advertisement The fallout from the interview left many, including Belichick's family, delving further into Hudson and her role with the six-time Super Bowl-winning head coach. Last week, it was reported by ex-ESPNer Pablo Torre, after speaking with nearly a dozen sources, that Hudson was being banned from UNC's facilities and practices. The university then responded by saying that 'While Jordon Hudson is not an employee at the University or Carolina Athletics, she is welcome to the Carolina Football facilities. Jordon will continue to manage all activities related to Coach Belichick's personal brand outside of his responsibilities for Carolina Football and the University.' 3 Bill Belichick's relationship with Jordon Hudson was first revealed in 2024. Getty Images Advertisement The latter half of that statement saying that Hudson will manage her 73-year-old boyfriend's 'personal brand' could be crucial in determining whether or not she has any involvement in the terms and agreements of Belichick's interview with Strahan, the NFL Hall of Famer. Strahan, who beat Belichick's Patriots with the Giants in Super Bowl XLII, will be tasked with asking the questions people want answered. The CBS interview will air Friday, and is sure to break the internet no matter what narratives or new viral moments come from it.
Newsweek
10-05-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
I've Turned My Thrifting Hobby Into an $80K-a-Year Side Hustle—Here's How
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. For most, thrift stores are a place to hunt for the occasional bargain, from a vintage dress to discounted furniture. But for 26-year-old Christopher Kidney of Flemingsburg, Kentucky, thrifting has become a second full-time job, one that's turning old collectibles into a five-figure income stream. Kidney recently shared how he uncovered a trove of rare, autographed sports memorabilia at his local Goodwill. What he purchased for under $20 included signatures from MLB legends like Don Mattingly and Yogi Berra, as well as a Super Bowl XLII card signed by Plaxico Burress. That collection alone brought in over $500 through private sales. But for Kidney, that wasn't a lucky one-off—it was business as usual. "I started thrifting three years ago and I have a friend Brad that got me into it when he kept finding vintage clothes," Kidney told Newsweek. "I go at least five times a week, and multiple times a day, as long as it's not interfering with work." While many view thrifting as a hobby, Kidney takes a methodical, business-like approach. "Thrifting is basically a second full time job," he said. "It definitely is a side hustle." And a profitable one at that—Kidney estimates he pulls in anywhere from $65,000 to $80,000 a year through thrifting. A picture of Kidney's discoveries in the car, and Brad Hanneken and Christopher Kidney. A picture of Kidney's discoveries in the car, and Brad Hanneken and Christopher Kidney. Christopher Kidney Secrets of the Thrift Kidney's strategy centers on knowledge, patience, and sheer time investment. "I look for video games, clothes, glass, and old books," he said. "I go through each item and look up the value if it's something I haven't seen before." So what sets successful thrifters apart from the rest? It's all in looking closely at each item. "Some people don't dedicate enough time to looking at each item," Kidney said "People need to spend hours looking. Everyone will find something of value eventually." Top Tips for Spotting Value Kidney shared his key tips for would-be thrifters hoping to turn overlooked treasures into serious income: In clothing: "In clothes, I look for stitching—single is vintage, double is newer. Also tags—always, always look at tags. And content is huge for shirts." In books and art: "I look at the copyright page. I try for books pre-1960, as well as autographs. Art—I look for actual paint signs." In collectibles, like baseball cards: "I look for numbers of printed cards, as well as auto cards. Is it a rookie card or not as well?" Kidney doesn't just eyeball value—he often turns to professionals for authentication. "I get autographs authenticated by JSA or Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA)," he said. A picture of Kindey, center, and two managers of Goodwill Morehead. A picture of Kindey, center, and two managers of Goodwill Morehead. Christopher Kidney Among Kidney's many finds, one stands above the rest: a signed 1949 book by baseball legend Honus Wagner, purchased at Goodwill for just $1.59. "For $1.59, I found one of the greatest baseball players' signatures ever! I'm in shock," he said. "My grandpa, who passed three years ago, worked for the Reds, Giants, Cardinals, and other sports teams. I truly believe in some divine way I was meant to find this book." The book would go on to sell for over $50,000. "It's my most profitable," Kidney said. "I signed an NDA, so I can't say the exact price." Kidney regularly posts his discoveries to Reddit, where his finds have earned viral attention. His recent haul of sports cards drew thousands of upvotes and hundreds of amazed comments. Kidney is quick to credit those who helped him along the way, especially his inner circle. "It's very important to me that I give credit to my family—my beloved wife Ashley—and my best friends Brad and Christopher Davisson," he said. As thrifting continues to gain traction as a creative and sustainable side hustle, Kidney said that it is possible for everyone to find something worthwhile. "Everyone will find something of value eventually," he said. "You just have to keep looking."
New York Post
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Holly Madison reveals she ‘had a lot of fear' in Playboy mansion as she exposes ‘disgusting' sex acts
Out of the house. Former Playboy bunny Holly Madison, who is currently hosting 'The Playboy Murders' (airing Mondays at 9 p.m. on ID and streaming on Max), told The Post that her time living in the Playboy mansion and dating its late founder, Hugh Hefner, wasn't cheerful. 'I had a lot of fear when I was there,' Madison, 45, exclusively told The Post. Advertisement 'After I moved in and started to realize how things really were, I did have a lot fear. I even had a fear of leaving too, because I would see other women leave and kind of get into really bad situations after leaving,' she explained. 'And I thought, 'I have to really save my money.'' 8 Model Holly Madison, publisher Hugh Hefner, Bridget Marquardt and Kendra Wilkinson attend Playboy's Super Saturday Night Party for Super Bowl XLII at Wild Horse on February 2, 2008 in Phoenix, Arizona. Getty Images 8 Holly Madison during her April 2025 video interview with the New York Post. Advertisement The former 'The Girls Next Door' star explained, 'We weren't allowed to work outside of the house but I had to try and find ways to establish some kind of career, or something for myself. Because I just knew once I left, there was gonna be such an emotional fallout for me, that I needed to keep myself safe in some way.' Madison lived in the Playboy mansion and dated Hefner from 2001 to 2008, when Madison was in her 20s and the late mogul was in his 70s. Hefner died in 2017 at age 91. In 'The Playboy Murders,' Madison tells the stories of other people in the Playboy world whose lives ended in tragedy, such as the death of Playboy casting assistant Kimberly Fattorini, who died after a night out, leaving unanswered questions. Another episode covers Playboy Bunny Adrienne Pollack's 1973 death. Madison recalled that during her time immersed in the Playboy world, 'I had a lot of fear. I knew things could go wrong.' Advertisement During a chat on Owen Thiele's 'In Your Dreams' podcast Friday, Madison also revealed she wasn't a fan of group activities in the bedroom with Hefner. 'Everybody else in the room, no. That was disgusting. I hated it. I made it very known I hated it,' she said. The reality TV star noted that women 'wanted to get [the sex] over with as quickly as possible' because they weren't 'into it.' 'We thought of it as a chore that we had to do or else we'll get kicked out of the house. Everybody just wanted to make it go by as quickly as possible,' Madison recalled. Advertisement 8 Holly Madison arrives at One Drop Foundation's 'One Night for One Drop' at Hakkasan Nightclub at MGM Grand Las Vegas on March 22, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Getty Images for One Drop 8 layboy Magazine Creator and Publisher Hugh Hefner and the Playboy Bunnies attend the launch party for season three of 'The Girls Next Door' at the Playboy Mansion February 27, 2007 in Bel Air, California. Getty Images 8 Holly Madison, Hugh Hefner, Bridget Marquart and Kendra Wilkinson in 2007. WireImage Madison told The Post that, in her view, Playboy is similar to Scientology. 'I feel like there was kind of a cult mentality with a lot of the people who surrounded Hef,' she said, referring to Hefner. She recalled that everyone looked at the late Playboy founder 'as not human, and infallible.' 'You can't even say — not even something bad, but you can even say something bad-adjacent about him without being like, excommunicated,' she went on. 'In Scientology, they call it a suppressive person when someone goes against the church. And I kind of felt like I was treated that way.' 8 Holly Madison and Hugh Hefner in 2007. WireImage Advertisement 8 Holly Madison in her ID show, 'The Playboy Murders.' ID 8 Playboy founder Hugh Hefner greets television personality and model Holly Madison in her dressing room after Hefner attended the adult production, 'Peepshow' starring Madison at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino July 18, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ethan Miller The podcaster and TV star told The Post about Hefner, 'I just didn't know him well. I had this mindset of being in love, and it was kind of tinged with a little bit of Stockholm syndrome.' 'I thought I was connecting with [Hefner], when really I was just somebody who had trouble connecting with people my whole life,' the former 'The Girls Next Door' star explained. Advertisement 'And I'd met somebody who was like a master manipulator.' 'The Playboy Murders' airs Mondays at 9 p.m on ID and streams on Max.
