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Time of India
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'King of the Funcles': Kylie Kelce labels her brother-in-law Travis Kelce as the Fun Uncle
(Image via Getty Images: Kylie Kelce) Taylor Swift was last spotted with Selena Gomez . Oh, wait, why is this of concern here? It makes total sense. It doesn't? Wait, it'll make sense in a while. So, Taylor Swift was last spotted with Selena Gomez. Period. She was photographed. Period. Fans speculated if she was expecting. Period. All this happened on June 1. And five days later? Kylie Kelce says, Travis Kelce is definitely the King of the Funcles! A Fun-Uncle to four cute nieces, her daughters - Wyatt, Elliotte, Bennett, and Finley Anne! What doesn't add up now - is Travis Kelce preparing for parenthood? Is Taylor Swift pregnant ? Anyway, these questions will elude everyone till the end of time. For now, Kylie Kelce is grateful for the King of the Funcles. Why? Because then, she can have her 'me' time by showering or sipping a cup of coffee and being able to drink it while it's still hot! All thanks to her brother-in-law, Travis Kelce who looks after his precious four nieces. Kylie talks about this in-depth and her brother-in-law in a one-on-one, candid, mom-to-mom conversation with the late Stephen'Steve' Robert Irvin(The Crocodile Hunter)'s daughter, Bindi Irvin! Kylie Kelce calls her brother-in-law and Kansas City Chiefs TE 'King of the Funcles' Kylie Kelce shares on her self-named podcast show, Not Gonna Lie With Kylie Kelce, 'I have been on record before saying that my brother-in-law, Travis, is definitely the King of the Funcles, fun uncles. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like India: Jewelry On Sale For Half Price (See Price List) Luxury Jewelry | search ads Undo I do think, seeing the uncle relationship, especially, like with our girls.' Without examples, it's difficult to grasp the 'Funcle' label. So, Kylie gave an example: 'Even just the other day, my husband was on a call on the computer, and they assumed that he was on the podcast with Travis - and they were like, our youngest, well, now, our second youngest, said, 'I go and say hi to Uncle Trav.' Kylie Kelce says her girls get undivided attention from the 10-time Pro Bowler Travis Kelce Kylie continued her monologue, 'And I was like, 'I don't think he's on the phone with Uncle Trav.' And they were convinced that just because he was on the computer, they were like - We're gonna go and say hi - and I'm like - Girls, it's not Uncle Trav. But the enthusiasm? Like they just know that when he comes, he's gonna lock in that. He's going to give them his undivided attention. And they're going to be like, can you get on the floor? He's like - going to be already down there. They have a zest that I have been worn down. It's been worn down. If I get down on the floor, I might fall asleep. I always look at the floor, and I'm like - Will I be able to get up? Is this a good idea?' The Not Gonna Lie With Kylie Kelce podcast runner says Travis Kelce is fresh and fun Kylie on Childproofing a Zoo, 'Funcles' Robert and Trav & Surgery Update with Bindi Irwin | Ep. 21 Bindi Irvin shared how Robert, her brother, is the Funcle(Fun Uncle) to her daughter and said, 'So, it's really nice to have someone who is fresh and fun.' Kylie Kelce agrees, 'That's it.' Kelce further said, 'Those are my two like self-care. If I can get a good shower and a cup of coffee and be able to drink it while it's still hot, it's a good day!' 'So have the fun uncle come over, and everything will be okay,' said Bindi Irvin. 'I'm with you.' Kylie smiles and agrees. Also Read: 'Bro he is NOT saving yall': Netizens offer their valuable inputs to Pittsburgh Steelers' signing their newest QB Aaron Rodgers | NFL News - Times of India
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Dancing With the Stars' Renewed for Season 34, First Celebrity Contestant Revealed
'Dancing With the Stars' will return for Season 34, ABC announced on Tuesday. Wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin of 'Crikey! It's the Irwins' and 'I'm a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!' will compete on the reality show. Irwin's sister Bindi previously competed and won Season 21 with her partner Derek Hough. Their father was the late Steve Irwin of 'The Crocodile Hunter' fame. Additional celebrity contestants and pro dancers will be announced at a later date. The lineup usually includes actors, reality stars — particularly from ABC franchises like 'The Bachelor' — athletes and real-life headline makers like con artist Anna Delvey, whose exploits inspired the Netflix series 'Inventing Anna.' A premiere date for Season 34 has not yet been revealed, but traditionally new seasons debut in September. Last season's winner was 'Bachelor' star Joey Graziadei and his partner Jenna Johnson. Season 33 ranked No. 1 this past fall among Adults 18-49 in Live+Same Day viewing, marking the first time the series ranked No. 1 for the broadcast season in L+SD in its history, according to ABC. The show also attracted younger viewers in season 33, earning the show's best Adults 18-34 ratings in four years. The spectacular season culminated with the highest Total Viewer audience (7.95 million) and Adults 18-49 (1.55 rating) in over three years. The finale also set a record with over 32 million votes cast for the teams. 'Dancing With the Stars' is produced in front of a live audience by BBC Studios Los Angeles Productions. The series will air on ABC and Disney+ and stream next day on Hulu. The post 'Dancing With the Stars' Renewed for Season 34, First Celebrity Contestant Revealed appeared first on TheWrap.
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Yahoo
'I have to live the rest of my life without him': Mom mourns her son, Andrew Duarte
Nancy Duarte Matarese now wears a piece of jewelry that her son, West York Police Officer Andrew Duarte, wore every day during his career in law enforcement. It's a medallion of Saint Michael, the patron saint of police officers and other professionals who face danger. His aunt gave it to him upon graduation from the California University of Pennsylvania. It's no longer smooth on the back, which is inscribed with "May God Protect & Shield You Drew," but it survived. A deputy coroner handed the medallion to her at York Hospital after her son died on Saturday, Feb. 22 following an active shooting with healthcare workers held hostage at UPMC Memorial Hospital. Despite being mortally wounded, Duarte rescued another officer from danger during the attack. "A lot of times, I have it on the inside next to my skin," she said of the jewelry during an interview in Red Lion. It didn't surprise her that her mortally wounded son rescued another officer that day. Officers who worked with him have said, "You knew he had your back." Nancy Duarte Matarese believes every baby is a miracle, but her only child was one all the more. The doctors didn't believe he would survive to be born or live much past birth. He came into the world weighing 3.5 pounds, but what he lacked in size, he made up for in other ways, she said. He was incredibly intelligent. From a young age, he enjoyed studying and soaked up everything. He knew all of the pieces of construction equipment and how they worked, his mother recalled. He took an interest in reptiles and became a fan of Steve Irwin with his television show "The Crocodile Hunter." He learned about the planes, tanks and guns used in fighting during World War II. His parents, who divorced and remarried, tried to foster those interests and give him opportunities to learn. They traveled to places, such as Washington, D.C. and the beaches at Normandy, France, to provide him with experiences. Nancy Duarte Matarese said she and her son were close and always spent time together. As an only child, he participated in the adult world. She home schooled him for a few years. She served on the planning and parks and recreation commissions while living in Antioch, California, and she'd bring him along to meetings while he waited for his father to pick him up. He'd draw with a pencil or pen on a pad of paper. She keeps one of his drawings of a dump truck in her portfolio. He graduated in 2013 from Berean Christian High School in Walnut Creek, California. Andrew Duarte, who liked rules and order, considered going into the military, his mother recalled, but the U.S. Marines were not recruiting for what he wanted at the time. He pivoted to criminal justice. He started as a seasonal police officer for Ocean City, Md. He underwent an intense six weeks of training before serving on the streets. After graduation from the academy, his mother pinned his police badge on his shirt. "I can remember my hand shaking when I was trying to pin his badge on," she said, adding she knew it would put her child in the path of danger. "It wasn't lost on me." After the summer, he finished his final semester at college and graduated summa cum laude in less than four years. Andrew Duarte, who wanted to be a police officer in a large city, landed a job in Denver, Colorado. It's where he excelled in enforcement of driving under the influence, earning him a Hero Award from Mothers Against Drunk Driving Colorado. It involved working nights and going to court during the day. His mother traveled out West to see him, and he'd come home for vacation. In Colorado, they spent time visiting places, including Rocky Mountain National Park and the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. He also earned his pilot's license and flew small planes, although his mother never had the opportunity to fly with him. Nancy Duarte Matarese, who has lived in York County for more than a decade, wanted her son to live closer to her. She worried about her son during the coronavirus pandemic and the national protests following the death of George Floyd. Nancy Duarte Matarese had her son text her every morning when he got home. For a time, Nancy Duarte Matarese pondered getting a place in Colorado if he decided to put roots down there. "I didn't want to live the rest of my life apart from him," she said. "... Now I have to live the rest of my life without him." 'He had the heart of a lion': Father of fallen police Officer Andrew Duarte mourns his son In 2022, Andrew Duarte moved home, taking a position with the West York Borough Police Department. He lived with his mother for about a year before buying his own home. They'd walk, hike, and play disc golf. They'd go to the grocery store and plan meals for the week. "I was very happy to have him home," she said. The last time Nancy Duarte Matarese saw her son alive was on Thursday, Feb. 20 when he came over for breakfast. He was wearing the new clothes and shoes she had bought him for his birthday, which was on Monday, Feb. 17. They were going to take a walk but ran out of time because she needed to go to work. "I hugged him and kissed him goodbye and I told him to be smart and be safe, which I always did," she said. His mother said she can see him walking out the driveway and getting into his car. She would always stand on the porch and wave. Mourners from across the country flew or drove to York County to pay their respects during his funeral service on Friday, Feb. 28 at Living Word Community Church in York Township. Hundreds of police vehicles participated in his funeral procession. Nancy Duarte Matarese said she had no idea how many mourners would attend her son's funeral to honor him. "To really witness the brotherhood of police officers and the fellowship of police officers and how deep that runs, I had no idea," she said. "And I could see why Andrew liked it. Because you know, you've got each other's back and I could see why he liked that. There's something about being part of something like that." Many people gave of their time and effort to plan the massive funeral in less than a week, she said. They set aside their life for a period of time for her son, who they may not have known. "Everybody that spoke did such an amazing job, and the service was really amazing," she said. Nancy Duarte Matarese's home is filled with flowers and artwork created in her son's memory. She also received a prayer shawl and an afghan made by a woman in her 90s. She said her son was a blessing every day. He had accepted Christ as his savior when he was a teenager. "I'm not confused about where he is. I know he's in heaven, and there's comfort in that," she said. This article originally appeared on York Daily Record: Officer Andrew Duarte's mother speaks about his death and her memories
Buzz Feed
10-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
21 Extremely Dark Things I Can't Believe Actually Happened While Filming Reality Shows
1. Steve Irwin, star of Animal Planet's The Crocodile Hunter, died in September 2006 after a stingray pierced his chest with its tail spine. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Irwin had been "doing some shallow water shots for his daughter Bindi's TV show, Bindi the Jungle Girl," when the stingray attacked him. He was then pronounced dead at the scene. 2. Diem Brown, a cast member of The Challenge, collapsed on set in 2014 while shooting Battle of the Exes 2. She was rushed to a New York hospital for emergency surgery related to ovarian cancer that had metastasized to her colon and stomach. Footage of her flight from Panama to NY for the surgery was included in the show and marked her last words on the show, "I'm at a point in my life where I want to just live life," before she died on November 14, 2014. 3. In Season 3 of Deadliest Catch, a search and rescue mission for a four-man crew of a sunken ship found only "one survivor, an empty survival suit, and two dead crewmen floating in the water." 4. In fact, there have been several more deaths while filming Deadliest Catch. During Season 6, fisherman and star Phil Harris died after suffering a stroke while off-loading crab in 2010. 5. And Tom Brossard, an engineer on the Deadliest Catch boat the Saga, died suddenly of a heart attack during Season 20. In Episode 16, cast member and captain of the Titan Explorer, Jake Anderson, received a call from his wife informing him of Brossard's death. Brossard had been one of his former crew members. 6. Outside of the deaths on Deadliest Catch, many cast members have sustained gruesome injuries while filming/working on their boats, too. Like the time, deck boss, Mike Vanderbilt lost the tip of his finger after slipping on ice on deck in Season 8. His hand got stuck between the launcher and a crab pot, causing the severe injury. 7. Mexican American singer Jenni Rivera — who starred in her own show, I Love Jenni — and several members of her inner circle, died in a plane crash in 2012 in the middle of filming Season 3. The final season explored the aftermath of her death. 8. Storage Wars star Darrell Sheets revealed during the series special, Unlocked, that he once found a corpse, wrapped in plastic, inside a locker that he bought back in 1988. According to Sheets, the police told him a man had murdered his wife and left her in the unit. 9. Gerald Babin, a contestant on Koh-Lanta (the French version of Survivor), died during filming. Babin suffered cardiac arrest after jumping off a boat and participating in a tug-of-war challenge. As a result, production was stopped, and the show was canceled for the 2013 season... ...Just one week later, a doctor, Thierry Costa, who had worked on Koh-Lanta and performed emergency care on Babin, died by suicide. In a suicide note, Costa said that his name had been "sullied by the media" in relation to the death of Babin. 10. During the filming of another French reality show, Dropped, in 2015, two helicopters crashed, killing 10 people. Pegged as an adventure reality show, it was to follow eight sports stars who would be blindfolded and dropped in the wild. The show was canceled after the tragic accident. 11. During the 2013 season of I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!, more than 100 ticks were removed from the celebrities and show's crew... ...and one crew member apparently even suffered "severe anaphylactic shock" from a tick bite. 12. Shain Gandee, star of the MTV series Buckwild, along with two others, was found dead in a truck as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning. MTV suspended filming of Season 2 and ultimately canceled the show. 13. While filming the show Teen Mom, a source who worked on the show alleged that police and CPS had to be called multiple times over the years because situations got so "scary." 14. While filming an "Untitled Military Project" show for the Discovery Channel, a helicopter crashed, killing the three people on board. The victims were helicopter pilot David Gibbs, 59, along with Darren Rydstrom, 45, crew of the show, and Michael Donatelli, 45, a cast member. 15. A show called Under Wild Skies on NBC Sports Network (and funded by the NRA) was canceled after the show's host, Tony Makris "shot an elephant in the face and then compared his critics to Adolf Hitler." 16. During an unaired episode of Fear Factor from the 2011–2012 revival run, contestants were challenged with drinking donkey urine and semen. According to host Joe Rogan, the stunt was so disturbing it was the reason the show got canceled (again). Although the episode was unaired on TV, MTV has since uploaded the challenge onto YouTube. 17. Paula Goodspeed, a contestant on American Idol who was reportedly "infatuated" with judge Paula Abdul, died by suicide "a few doors down" from Abdul's Los Angeles home in 2008. Goodspeed appeared on the show during Season 5 in 2006, where she had been "ridiculed and flatly rejected" by the judges during her audition. According to ABC News, Abdul later told the hosts of The View"that Goodspeed had been stalking her for 17 years and later told co-host Barbara Walters on Walters' radio show that she pleaded with Cowell and the producers not to let Goodspeed audition." The story continued, "They did, [Abdul] said, for the 'entertainment value. It's fun for them to cause me stress. This was something that would make good television.'" 18. Robert Buchel, who appeared in Season 6 of My 600-Lb Life, died while filming the show. According to Distractify, Buchel "was seeking Dr. Now's help when he came in at 840 pounds and managed to drop 340 pounds with the help of the celebrity bariatric surgeon." The article continued, "However, Robert also had a painkiller addiction, and he suffered a fatal heart attack while filming his episode of the TLC show. His story (Season 6, Episode 8) aired four months after he passed away." 19. Joey Kovar, a cast member on MTV's The Real World: Hollywood"battled drug and alcohol addiction until he was eventually asked to leave the series." Kovar later went on to appear on Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew in 2009, but died a few years later in 2012 as a result of "opiate intoxication." Raymond Boyd / Getty Images 20. During the third season of Swamp People, one of its stars, Mitchell Guist, died on May 12, 2012, reportedly from natural causes. Authorities said Guist was working on a houseboat when he apparently had a seizure and fell backward in his boat. He was with another (unnamed) person at the time, who called 911 and performed CPR. The episode "Voodoo Bayou," which aired on May 17, was dedicated to him. Discovery / CNN / Via 21. Finally, Gabriel Ben-Meir, a music coordinator for MTV's show Punk'd and other shows was shot and killed outside his home in Los Angeles in May 2011. According to The Hollywood Reporter, "Two suspects, Jabaar Vincent Thomas and Destiny Young, were later charged with second-degree murder. The motive, according to authorities: robbery." MTV
