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New York Post
15 hours ago
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- New York Post
Jack Schlossberg rants about Ryan Murphy show about uncle JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette- Kennedy: ‘Grotesque'
Former President John F. Kennedy's grandson Jack Schlossberg put TV super-producer Ryan Murphy on blast for the 'grotesque' new series on '90s it-couple John Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy. The histrionic-prone Kennedy scion expressed his outrage in an Instagram-rant Wednesday — blasting the showrunners of the upcoming 'American Love Story' for profiting off family tragedy. 4 President John Kennedy's grandson Jack Schlossberg expressed his woes with the Murphy-production about his uncle John Jr. in a rant on Instagram. Jasper Colt / USA TODAY NETWORK 'Lately, my news feed has been filled with pictures of my uncle, John F. Kennedy Jr. a great man,' Schlossberg, 32, said in the video, referencing the Murphy-produced show. 'For those wondering whether his family was ever consulted, or has anything to do with the new show being made about him, the answer is no. And there's not much we can do.' 'For the record, I think admiration for my Uncle John is great. What I don't think is great is profiting off of it in a grotesque way,' Schlossberg concluded. 4 Television producing maven Ryan Murphy expressed shock at the stormy reception the first look at 'American Love Story' received. Getty Images Schlossberg is not the only one upset with the new production — a chorus of Kennedy and Carolyn-fans were up in arms over the first images released by the FX production questioning the wardrobe choices and claiming the actors were a far-cry from Camelot. 'There was nobody else who could play Carolyn?!,' one disappointed Instagram user commented on the stills shared on social media of the no-name actors who secured the coveted roles. 'Her yes, him no. JFK Jr. was gorgeous, this guy is average,' one looky-loo commented. 4 Actors Sarah Pidgeon and Paul Kelly were picked from over one thousand actors who auditioned for the roles. GC Images 'She would never wear this,' another armchair critic wrote. 'I think maybe Ryan Murphy should be stopped,' one wrote, receiving the reply from another, 'Ryan needs to take a break, seriously.' Murphy, 59, who produced TV hits 'Glee' and 'American Horror Stories,' admitted he was taken aback by the negative reception the first-look received and fired back at critics in defense of the unknown actors. 'Carolyn Bessette is clearly a religious figure and it's a religion of her own,' Murphy told Variety, adding, 'It's very interesting that people become so inflammatory.' Murphy revealed that over one thousand actors auditioned for each role, with the production settling on 'perfect choices' Sarah Pidgeon and Paul Kelly. 4 John Kennedy Jr. died in a plane crash alongside Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy off the coast of Martha's Vineyard in 1999. ASSOCIATED PRESS 'We're writing a story about a person — an unknown person — who falls in love with the most famous man in the world and suddenly she can't leave her house,' the 'xxxx 'Grotesquerie' creator said. 'They're doing to our Carolyn what they did to real-life Carolyn,' Murphy said of critics, adding, 'It's not fair.' The 'Halston' producer further clarified fashion critics who called out the photos for including articles of clothing and accessories that the real life Bessette did not — or would not — wear. 'There were comments like, 'I hate that coat, Carolyn would never have worn that.' That was just a coat we threw on for color. 'How dare you use the No. 35 Birkin bag? She wore a 40!' Yes, we have a 40 but we just threw on a bag from another costume department because that was the sound stage we were on,' Murphy expounded to the outlet.. 'American Love Story' will premiere on FX next year on Valentine's Day.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
J.J. Spaun Makes Personal Revelation about Wife Melody Ahead of Travelers Championship
J.J. Spaun Makes Personal Revelation about Wife Melody Ahead of Travelers Championship originally appeared on Athlon Sports. J.J. Spaun, the U.S. Open champion, will be teeing off alongside defending champion Scottie Scheffler. During his Wednesday press conference, Spaun described how the major week has been a 'whirlwind'. Advertisement He revealed that his daughter Violet will turn two on Thursday. As he spoke, Spaun shared the heartfelt story about his wife Melody giving birth to her, reflecting on another whirlwind week two years ago. "The last time I played here, it was almost a similar sort of whirlwind," He said. "My daughter was born Monday. My wife didn't get discharged out of the hospital until Tuesday, late Tuesday." "It was our second born was very nice enough to tell me, if I want to go play, I'll go play. So I flew out here Wednesday night. I got in at like midnight. Luckily, I had like a 1:30 tee time Thursday." J.J. Spaun carries his daughter away from the 18th hole while celebrating his US Open Championship win.© Michael Longo/For USA Today Network / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Spaun ended up missing the cut back in 2023, carding rounds of 69-70 and finishing with a score of 1-under par. Advertisement "I had a week off before because I'm pretty sure it was the U.S. Open and I wasn't in," Spaun continued. "We had been in the Shea Birthing Center four days prior to that, getting ready, going in and out, being in triage for the birth. So I didn't really touch a club until five days before I even teed it up in the tournament. "So it was wild to come all the way from Scottsdale to Cromwell was kind of a journey and getting in late. I had to do some extra diaper duty for leaving her so quickly, but we made it work." With his first major title now secured and his family by his side, J.J. Spaun looks ahead to the rest of the season with confidence. Advertisement Related: Unfortunate News on Multiple Golfers Announced Day Before Travelers Championship This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Bro got a tattoo of what he saw while tripping': Aaron Rodgers' tattoo resurfaces and fans go wild
N.J. / Kevin R. Wexler / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images You'd think fans would be used to Aaron Rodgers being mysterious and kinda out there. But one old tattoo photo of the now-Steelers QB just went viral all over again and folks online are acting like it's breaking news. From astrology symbols to cave jokes, this thing has the internet spiraling. No, Aaron Rodgers didn't just get that tattoo, it's from 2022 but fans think it's new So here's what actually happened: A tweet reignited chaos online when it said '#Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers got one of the craziest tattoos ever on his arm — his first tattoo ever.' — _MLFootball (@_MLFootball) The thing is that tattoo isn't new at all. Rodgers first showed it off in July 2022 when he was still with the Packers. He called it his first tattoo ever and credited renowned Hungarian artist Balazs Bercsényi for the incredibly detailed work. The piece includes: Two lions An all-seeing eye Ocean & planetary themes And astrological signs for himself and his godsons. Rodgers said every part of it has 'a deep and meaningful story,' but of course, he didn't give away what those stories were. Classic Rodgers. Fans are reacting like this thing just dropped, and the jokes are absolutely unhinged The tweet went viral fast in hours and the comments? Absolutely elite internet energy. 'Bro got a tattoo of what he saw while tripping sack.' Another one commented, 'Dude got his back blown out in the cave and ain't been right since.' Some fans defended it, saying it's well done and meaningful while others just straight up roasted the cryptic design. Yep, the viral one is just the first. Rodgers later got a dragon-themed tattoo in 2023, right after his trade to the Jets. That one flew more under the radar, possibly because it didn't go full Ancient Astronaut vibes like this one did. Rodgers has always leaned into mystery, and his tattoos are no exception. Whether you see it as high art, high strangeness, or just a midlife crisis inked in black and grey, it's very on brand for him. And now that he's rocking a Steelers jersey? Expect even more 'WTF' moments to come. Also read - Rookie QB Shedeur Sanders caught speeding at 101 mph, faces fine or court date Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
J.J. Spaun Provides a Glimpse Into His Life With Family During US Open
J.J. Spaun Provides a Glimpse Into His Life With Family During US Open originally appeared on Athlon Sports. J.J. Spaun has provided a rare glimpse into his life off the course, sharing how he balances major-championship pressure with family moments during the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club. Advertisement The 34-year-old Californian, who shares second place with Adam Scott, posting a score of 3-under par through Saturday's round, admitted that thoughts of home and those closest to him keep him grounded amid golf's toughest test. When asked what he planned to do with the long wait before Sunday's tee time, Spaun painted a down‑to‑earth picture of modern fatherhood on tour. "I'm going to get some dinner, probably have my wife order some room service for me. She's back at the hotel with our two girls. They're probably going to bed any minute now," he said, before adding a bit of his self‑care routine. "I'm going to take a little cold plunge and kind of cool off and head back home and get some good food, and I'll probably go to bed because I'm pretty exhausted." It was a moment of levity that underscored the man behind the golf bag. J.J. Spaun tees off on the second hole during the first round at Muirfield.© Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Spaun's candor comes on the heels of a career renaissance that has seen him rise from 162nd to 25th in the Official World Golf Ranking over the past year, punctuated by runner‑up finishes at The Players Championship, the Cognizant Classic and the Sony Open. Advertisement "This is the first time for me to be in contention in a major. The Players is an unofficial major, but it's fun." Spaun said in an interview on Saturday. "It's kind of everything that you prepare and hope to have the opportunity to have at these big events ... just getting into them are so hard." "That was me a year ago — a year and prior, like I couldn't even get into these tournaments. So to see myself here qualifying off world ranking just based off how I've been playing all year was a nice treat." Related: PGA Tour Had No Words for Scottie Scheffler and Son Bennett Moment This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 15, 2025, where it first appeared.
NBC Sports
5 days ago
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Why they'll win, why they won't: The case for and against those under par at the U.S. Open
Live From the U.S. Open breaks down the state of Viktor Hovland's game, including his elite iron play, improved chipping and inconsistent driver, with the 27-year-old three shots back of the lead entering Sunday. OAKMONT, Pa. – We have one round to go at big, bad Oakmont Country Club, which was drenched by heavy rains late Friday and into the morning on Saturday. The venerable layout was softened, sure, but it still played tough. And through three days, just four players sit under par – leader Sam Burns at 4 under; J.J. Spaun and Adam Scott a shot back; and Viktor Hovland at 1 under. Assuming the champion will come from one of Sunday's final two pairings, here's a look at the potential winners and their prospects of winning this 125th U.S. Open: Sam Burns, 4 under Why he will win: He's been the best player this week. Take away a 5-over finish in his last four holes on Thursday and Burns could be running away with this thing. He's scrambled amazingly, ranking second in the field for the week. His up-and-downs for par at No. 15 and birdie at No. 17 particularly stood out as showing why Burns has what it takes to win. We also know he's the best putter in the field, though he's currently 16th in strokes gained: putting. And above all, he's hitting his irons arguably the best he's ever hit them, considering the circumstances. He's No. 1 in strokes gained: approach. Getting that first major top-10 at Pinehurst last year has given Burns that extra belief that maybe he is good enough to win one of these things. Why he won't win: Driving. Usually a strength, Burns lost over two-and-a-half shots off the tee on Saturday and he's 58th in strokes gained: off the tee for the week. Twice he's hit seven fairways this week. What he said: 'I didn't drive the ball as well as I would have liked to. But when I got out of position I feel like I did a good job of getting myself back in the fairway, having a wedge or short iron in my hand and giving myself a chance for par. I was able to convert some of those and kind of kept the momentum going.' J.J. Spaun tees off on the second hole during the first round of the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin on May 29, 2025. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images J.J. Spaun, 3 under Why he will win: Grit. After a bogey-free opening round, Spaun has managed to avoid the debilitating mistakes for at least two more days. He's not carded a double, and his eight bogeys are the least amount of bogeys or worse in the field. 'The grit that I'm showing this week has kind of went along well with that mentality of just kind of plugging along and taking what the course gives me,' Spaun said. Spaun also missed just three greens on Saturday as he continues to pile up those and fairways, part of the recipe to avoiding those doubles and triples. Why he won't win: Regression. Spaun doesn't own a single major top-20 in his career. He also ranks, for the season, 120th in strokes gained: around the green and 84th in strokes gained: putting; his ranks this week in those categories: T-19 and 1st. Will that be sustainable for 18 more holes? What he said: 'This is the first time for me to be in contention in a major, I think, yeah. I mean The Players is an unofficial major, I guess, but yeah, it's fun. I mean it's kind of everything that you prepare and hope to have the opportunity to have at these big events, let alone just getting into them are so hard. I mean, a year and prior, like I couldn't even get into these tournaments. So, to see myself here qualifying off world ranking just based off how I've been playing all year was a nice treat. But then to kind of back up how I've been doing all year and be in contention is fun.' Jun 14, 2025; Oakmont, Pennsylvania, USA; Adam Scott plays his shot from the third tee during the third round of the U.S. Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images Bill Streicher-Imagn Images Adam Scott, 3 under Why he will win: Experience. Of the 10 players at 3 over or better, only Scott has a major title under his belt. Add to that, 19 career major top-10s. Even though Scott only has one top-10 in the past six years and he's weeks away from turning 45, that he's played himself into this position gives him the permission to use his bevy of major knowledge. He also doesn't seem to bothered by Oakmont. 'It's not that easy, but it certainly feels like it's been relatively stress-free,' Scott said. '… I don't know about the yardage books, but I would say I was less overwhelmed coming to Oakmont this time, and that's not a knock on the golf course, but maybe just a couple trips around the U.S. Open here, I knew what to expect.' Why he won't win: For as great as he's struck the ball, ranking third in strokes gained: tee to green, he did miss seven greens on Saturday. He'll need to bring that number up. Admittedly, though, it's hard to find a big reason why he won't lift the trophy. What he said: 'Everyone out here has got their journey, you know. Putting ourselves in these positions doesn't just happen by fluke. It's not easy to do it. I really haven't been in this kind of position for five or six years, or feeling like I'm that player. But that's what I'm always working towards. It's not that easy to figure it all out. But if I were to come away with it tomorrow, it would be a hell of a round of golf and an exclamation point on my career.' Jun 14, 2025; Oakmont, Pennsylvania, USA; Viktor Hovland plays his shot from the first tee during the third round of the U.S. Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images Viktor Hovland, 1 under Why he will win: Iron play and (surprisingly) short game. For as poorly as he's hit the driver (more on that below), Hovland still leads the field in strokes gained: tee to green. He's No. 1 in proximity and third in both strokes gained: approach and around the green. Hovland's short-game struggles are well documented, but Oakmont's gnarly, 5-inch rough has de-skilled chipping as there's really only one way to hit the ball from those tangled lies – judge how fast you're swinging through the thick stuff and hope that the ball pops out like you guessed. Hovland guessed perfectly on the par-4 17th hole, gashing a 63-yard pitch shot to 3 feet for his final birdie of the round. Why he won't win: The driver. It's nearly 9 p.m. and as I write this Hovland is still bashing drivers on the range. 'Just can't seem to figure it out,' Hovland said Saturday evening. 'It's like a lingering problem all this year, so it's kind of pissing me off.' While Hovland hit nine fairways in Round 3, three more than he found the previous day, he lost over two shots off the tee, dropping his rank for the week to 38th among those who made the cut. Hovland said he feels like he guided his drives more on Saturday and started to see those tee balls leak a little right. What he said: 'Just feel like I've matured a lot more, just seen a lot more stuff happening. I know kind of what it takes to win a major championship, so I know the shots to try to hit and what shots not to try to hit. Feel like I'm way better equipped, just need to get that driver sorted, and I've got the game to do it. So, it's like I'm super proud that I'm that close.'
