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Do you remember Luka Doncic’s first press conference as a Laker? His bruises, fresh from the Dallas Mavericks trade, were visible. Loud still. He carried the burden of a calf injury that kept him out of basketball action for more than a month. Yet, the shock on his face said that he wasn’t ready to stop being a Maverick. However, the Slovenian Magician has now adapted to the Los Angeles way of life. And with the 2025-26 NBA season just days away, Jeanie Buss has clarified her demands.

To be honest, the Lakers have struck gold, landing Doncic at 26. The perfect moment. This summer, the five-time All-NBA star transformed his body, shedding 31 pounds and dominating European courts like never before. Jeanie Buss, Rob Pelinka, the Rambises, and Dr. Leroy Sims flew to Poland to witness the physical rebirth firsthand.

Thus, the result is a mesmerizing blend of power and precision, signaling a new era of dominance for Los Angeles. “He just looked comfortable,” Jeanie Buss shared with The Athletic. “His focus was on basketball instead of something else being in the back of mind. He’s less burdened; he’s got clarity. …He knows where he wants to be. He knows where he is now.”

Moreover, Luka’s summer triumph extended beyond Slovenia, marking a major win for the Lakers as well. They witnessed their star compete on the grandest stage, sharpening skills against elite competition. So, Buss added, “The idea that he is a Laker it connects us. It’s a global thread.”

She continued, “I can’t think of a better representation of Laker basketball than Luka and what he brings to the game. To see it in a different context, a European tournament, it just feels very similar to Kobe or LeBron in the Olympics or Magic Johnson with the Dream Team.”

Well, Luka Doncic arrives with a transformed mindset, a sculpted body, and a fresh appreciation for his new team. This opportunity lets him prove his former doubters wrong, showcase the fruits of relentless offseason work, and amplify his superstar status. With the LA Lakers’ stage awaiting, every sacrifice and effort point toward a season that could redefine his career and their championship hopes.

However, there is something that Doncic needs to be for the Purple and Gold. And that is to show up at the leader. Earlier this year, when the Lakers suffered a 111-108 loss against the Brooklyn Nets, JJ Redick was furious. “Just throw the ball to the guy, and you play four on three,” Redick addressed the struggles of team leaders. “It was a very low-level communication game for our team. I don’t think being short-handed is an excuse for how we played basketball tonight.”

Looking ahead into the future, maybe, just maybe, the 26-year-old Slovenian has given JJ Redick the solution. Besides, Doncic is emerging as one of the most vocal players in the league and escalating his skills to new heights. So, yes, leadership is just another badge he is seemingly ready to put on this 2025-26 NBA season.

Luka Doncic’s take on leadership will put JJ Redick’s doubts to rest

Doncic realized that elevating his teams now requires more than skill—it demands his voice, stepping up as a leader both on and off the court. “I mean, it was probably just something I need to do — especially since I’ve seen a lot of basketball now,” Luka Doncic said. “So I’ve been through a lot — so it was kind of something like, I need to do this to help, to help others.”

Even if it means calling out a missed coverage during a timeout or rallying teammates to leap from the bench and celebrate every small victory. “(Being a leader), sometimes it’s comfortable, sometimes not,” he said. “Sometimes it’s great to be a leader and sometimes you have to say things that you don’t want to, but that’s part of being a leader.”

Well, the Los Angeles Lakers are relying on their $165 million star now. Sure, he’s behind Nikola Jokic in the MVP or best player race. But in the hearts of the Laker Nation? Luka Doncic is the championship-seeking hooper. The kind that sometimes brings back flashbacks of Kobe Bryant and Magic Johnson. Therefore, with expectations from the front office and a clear vision for Redick’s fears, the Magician is ready. But are you?

Fuente: https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-active-basketball-news-luka-doncic-addresses-jj-redick-s-concern-after-jeanie-buss-makes-expectations-clear/

New York, NY – The theatrical landscape of New York’s Off-Broadway scene is undergoing a dramatic shift, largely attributed to the audacious and highly successful production of “The Static Signal,” the latest work by rising star playwright Lou Wall. Following a six-month run at The Annex Theatre, the play has shattered box office records and, more importantly, has fundamentally challenged the established norms of the fifth wall – the unspoken boundary between performers and the audience.

“The Static Signal,” a psychological thriller centered around a sound engineer grappling with the unsettling echoes of a recording, was initially met with cautious optimism. However, Wall’s innovative approach, which deliberately blurred these lines through frequent and direct audience interaction, quickly garnered critical acclaim and propelled the production to unprecedented levels of popularity.

“Wall’s decision to incorporate the audience as integral participants, rather than merely observers, represents a significant departure from Off-Broadway tradition,” commented renowned theatre critic, Amelia Hernandez, in her review for *The New York Stage*. “He’s not just telling a story; he’s engaging in a collaborative exploration of the narrative’s unsettling ambiguities.”

The play’s success isn’t limited to critical reception. “The Static Signal” has consistently drawn near-capacity crowds, with many audience members reporting a visceral and emotionally resonant experience. Specifically, the play utilizes strategically placed microphones and sound cues, prompting audience members to respond to the unfolding drama with whispers, shouts, and even simulated recordings, all of which are seamlessly woven into the live performance.

“It was terrifying and exhilarating at the same time,” stated Sarah Chen, a member of the opening night audience. “You genuinely felt like you were part of the story. It’s a truly immersive experience.”

Wall himself has described his approach as a deliberate attempt to interrogate the very nature of theatre and the relationship between performer and audience. “I wanted to strip away the protective shell,” Wall explained in an exclusive interview. “I believe theatre has the potential to be profoundly immediate and honest, and this was my attempt to unlock that potential.”

Industry analysts are already predicting a ripple effect across Off-Broadway, with other productions tentatively exploring similar techniques. However, the logistical complexities and potential for audience disruption remain significant hurdles.

“Wall’s success is undoubtedly a watershed moment,” noted veteran theatre producer, Robert Davies. “It forces us to reconsider the role of the audience and the boundaries of theatrical engagement. The question now is: can others replicate this success, or is Wall’s experiment a uniquely brilliant, albeit potentially risky, endeavor?”

“The Static Signal” is currently slated to transfer to a larger venue on Broadway in early 2026, promising to further expand Wall’s impact and solidify his position as a key voice in contemporary theatre.

Fuente: https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Exclusive-Lou-Wall-Is-BREAKING-THE-FIFTH-WALL-Off-Broadway-20250924

Meghan King, Jim Edmonds. Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/MEGA; Dilip Vishwanat/MLB Photos via Getty Images

The Real Housewives of Orange County alum Meghan King told police her ex-husband Jim Edmonds was “emotionally abusive” after an explosive run-in with his current wife, Kortnie Edmonds, Us Weekly can exclusively report.

Us obtained bodycam footage from the Frontenac Police Department of their encounter with Meghan, 40, on May 1 after Kortnie called 911 and claimed the Bravo star entered her home without permission.

The footage starts without audio and shows Meghan surrounded by police near Jim and Kortnie’s Missouri home. (Meghan and Jim, 55, were married from October 2014 until Jim filed for divorce in October 2019. They settled their divorce in May 2021. Jim and Meghan share an 8-year-old daughter, Aspen, and 7-year-old twins, Hart and Hayes. Jim and Kortnie wed in September 2022.)

In the footage, Meghan appears to be walking back to her car when the audio starts and an officer tells her, “I am going to place you in cuffs if you don’t stop.”

Meghan shouts at the officer, “There is not a restraining order.”

The officer explained to the former RHOC star that he needed to verify that information. “Ma’am, I’m going to place you in cuffs if you don’t stop, we are going to detain you.”

“You have to calm down and talk to us,” the officer told Meghan. While talking to the police, Meghan told officers Jim had called her earlier in the day. She claimed he requested she drop off a dress for their daughter.

Meghan King Cries Over the ‘After Effects of Divorce’ Amid Jim Edmonds Drama

Meghan became emotional as she told the officer she had previous orders against Jim and that he was “incredibly emotionally abusive.” She said, “He uses his name to push me around and his money.” Meghan denied she did anything wrong.

Meghan told the police that her ex was moving to Nashville, and she would have sole custody of their kids soon.

As Us first reported, Kortnie called the police and initially told them she wanted to press charges against Meghan. She later dropped that request.

Sources close to Meghan claimed Kortnie was “visibly upset” to see her when she opened the front door. She said she told her to leave the dress and get out, the source alleged. The insider claimed Meghan told Kortnie she needed to talk to her daughter, which led to Kortnie calling the police.

“It was shocking to her that it happened in the first place,” the source told Us.

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“She is over this back and forth. She thinks it’s ridiculous. It was a very simple interaction that didn’t need police,” the source added. “Meghan is unfazed because she doesn’t want to escalate conflict. She just wants to take care of her family in peace.”

During her chat with police, Kortnie presented a different version of events.

“Meghan refused to hand Kortnie the dress and ‘pulled away and asked to speak to’ [her daughter]. Kortnie told Meghan that [her daughter] wasn’t home and she was at a baseball game with Jim,” the report noted. Kortnie told Meghan that Meghan became “upset.”

Kortnie said she closed the door after asking Meghan to leave. She said she walked towards a room when she saw Meghan inside the house yelling for her daughter.

Meghan King and Jim Edmonds Exchange Blows as They Argue Over Coparenting

The police report said, “Kortnie walked back to the front door and observed Meghan standing inside the house approximately 5 feet from the doorway.” Kortnie told police she told Meghan “get out of my house.”

The report said Kortnie claimed “Meghan slowly walked back outside the residence, but wedged her foot in the door briefly” so she couldn’t shut the door completely.

“After Meghan moved her foot, Kortnie closed the door,” the report noted. Jim arrived at the scene while police were still talking to Kortnie. He pulled up surveillance footage of the encounter. The police sent the case to prosecutors, who declined to bring charges against Meghan.

Kortnie filed for a restraining order against Meghan following the incident. The case was dismissed after the two agreed to a consent order, which instructs Meghan not to come near Kornite and they would stay 150 feet away from each other at activities for Meghan and Jim’s kids.

Fuente: https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/rhocs-meghan-king-tells-police-ex-jim-edmonds-is-emotionally-abusive-excl/

The Real Housewives of Orange County alum Meghan told police her ex-husband Jim was “emotionally abusive” after an explosive run-in with his current wife, Kortnie, Us Weekly can exclusively report.

Us obtained bodycam footage from the Frontenac Police Department of their encounter with Meghan, 40, on May 1 after Kortnie called 911 and claimed the Bravo star entered her home without permission.

The footage starts without audio and shows Meghan surrounded by police near Jim and Kortnie’s Missouri home. (Meghan and Jim, 55, were married from October 2014 until Jim filed for divorce in October 2019. They settled their divorce in May 2021. Jim and Meghan share an 8-year-old daughter, Aspen, and 7-year-old twins, Hart and Hayes. Jim and Kortnie wed in September 2022.)

In the footage, Meghan appears to be walking back to her car when the audio starts and an officer tells her, “I am going to place you in cuffs if you don’t stop.”

Meghan shouts at the officer, “There is not a restraining order.”

The officer explained to the former RHOC star that he needed to verify that information. “Ma’am, I’m going to place you in cuffs if you don’t stop, we are going to detain you.”

“You have to calm down and talk to us,” the officer told Meghan. While talking to the police, Meghan told officers Jim had called her earlier in the day. She claimed he requested she drop off a dress for their daughter.

Meghan King Cries Over the ‘After Effects of Divorce’ Amid Jim Edmonds Drama

Meghan became emotional as she told the officer she had previous orders against Jim and that he was “incredibly emotionally abusive.” She said, “He uses his name to push me around and his money.” Meghan denied she did anything wrong.

Meghan told the police that her ex was moving to Nashville, and she would have sole custody of their kids soon.

Jim and Kortnie Edmonds.

The sources close to Meghan claimed Kortnie was “visibly upset” to see her when she opened the front door. She said she told her to leave the dress and get out, the source alleged. The insider claimed Meghan told Kortnie she needed to talk to her daughter, which led to Kortnie calling the police.

“It was shocking to her that it happened in the first place,” the source told Us.

“She is over this back and forth. She thinks it’s ridiculous. It was a very simple interaction that didn’t need police,” the source added. “Meghan is unfazed because she doesn’t want to escalate conflict. She just wants to take care of her family in peace.”

During her chat with police, Kortnie presented a different version of events.

Meghan refused to hand Kortnie the dress and ‘pulled away and asked to speak to’ [her daughter]. Kortnie told Meghan that [her daughter] wasn’t home and she was at a baseball game with Jim,” the report noted. Kortnie told Meghan Meghan became “upset.”

Kortnie said she closed the door after asking Meghan to leave. She said she walked towards a room when she saw Meghan inside the house yelling for her daughter.

Meghan King and Jim Edmonds Exchange Blows as They Argue Over Coparenting

The police report said, “Kortnie walked back to the front door and observed Meghan standing inside the house approximately 5 feet from the doorway.” Kortnie told police she told Meghan “get out of my house.”

The report said Kortnie claimed “Meghan slowly walked back outside the residence, but wedged her foot in the door briefly” so she couldn’t shut the door completely.

“After Meghan moved her foot, Kortnie closed the door,” the report noted. Jim arrived at the scene while police were still talking to Kortnie. He pulled up surveillance footage of the encounter. The police sent the case to prosecutors, who declined to bring charges against Meghan.

Kortnie filed for a restraining order against Meghan following the incident. The case was dismissed after the two agreed to a consent order, which instructs Meghan not to come near Kornite and they would stay 150 feet away from each other at activities for Meghan and Jim’s kids.

Fuente: https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/rhocs-meghan-king-tells-police-ex-jim-edmonds-is-emotionally-abusive-excl/

El bailarín de *Dancing With the Stars*, Jan Ravnik, ha aclarado los rumores sobre si sus diseños de vestuario están inspirados en la estrella pop Taylor Swift.

Jan Ravnik, de 30 años, habló exclusivamente con *Us Weekly* sobre sus looks en *Dancing With the Stars*, que, hasta el momento, han seguido la temática del álbum *Life of a Showgirl* de Swift. “Voy a decir que estamos apoyando”, declaró, añadiendo que él y su pareja, Jen Affleck, planean “streamear” el nuevo álbum de Swift, “24/7”, cuando se lance el 3 de octubre.

Ravnik, quien también trabajó como bailarín durante la gira *Eras Tour* de Swift, continuó: “Pero también, no está solo en nuestras manos, también [el departamento de vestuario] está involucrado. Pero nos entusiasma mucho el color”.

Fans Creen que los Costumbrados de Jan y Jen de ‘DWTS’ Conectan con Taylor Swift

Affleck, de 26 años, destelló en un elegante conjunto de jumpsuit con escote halter y pantalones acampanados.

Para su primera actuación, los fans se emocionaron con los conjuntos de Jan y Jen de color naranja neón y brillantes, que coincidían perfectamente con el color previsto para el próximo álbum de Swift. Ravnik lució una camisa de botones de lentejuelas transparente debajo de un chaleco, complementada con pantalones plisados y zapatos a juego.

Ravnik también reveló si ha tenido noticias de Swift desde que comenzó su carrera como profesional de *Dancing With the Stars*. “Ella está muy ocupada con nuevos álbumes”, respondió.

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Esta semana, Ravnik y Affleck obtuvieron una puntuación de 22 sobre 30 por su quickstep. Superaron la doble eliminación junto con Baron Davis y Britt Stewart, así como Corey Feldman y Jenna Johnson, quienes fueron eliminados.

*Dancing With the Stars* se emite en ABC y Disney+ los martes a las 8 p.m. ET. Los episodios están disponibles para transmitir en Hulu al día siguiente.

Fuente: https://www.usmagazine.com/stylish/news/are-jan-ravnik-and-jen-afflecks-dwts-looks-taylor-swift-coded-excl/

Nueva York, 24 de septiembre de 2025 – En una era donde la fama y el glamour a menudo se ven envueltos en una aura de inaccesibilidad, una nueva ola de celebridades ha surgido para desafiar esa percepción. A través de una serie de iniciativas y declaraciones públicas, una representación significativa de figuras del entretenimiento están exponiendo aspectos de sus vidas cotidianas, enfatizando sus intereses comunes y buscando conectar con el público a un nivel más personal.

La tendencia, que ha ganado impulso en los últimos meses, se ha visto impulsada, en parte, por una mayor demanda de transparencia por parte de los fans y un deseo generalizado de que las celebridades sean percibidas como individuos reales, con pasiones y problemas similares a los de sus seguidores.

Según entrevistas recientes con representantes de artistas, una estrategia activa ha sido compartir imágenes y narrativas de las actividades diarias de los famosos. Desde Chris Evans, quien ha mostrado su pasión por la jardinería y el voluntariado en refugios de animales, hasta Rihanna, que ha sido vista disfrutando de clases de cocina, la intención es humanizar su imagen.

“Estamos siendo muy conscientes de que nuestros fans ven a las celebridades como iconos, pero también como personas”, declaró un portavoz de la compañía de entretenimiento Stellar Productions, que representa a varios artistas musicales. “Queremos que sepan que también disfrutamos de cosas simples, como ir a un cine o preparar una comida casera”.

La iniciativa también ha encontrado eco en la industria del deporte. El tenista Rafael Nadal, conocido por su dedicación al ciclismo y su compromiso con la educación, ha compartido públicamente videos y fotografías de sus entrenamientos y actividades fuera de la cancha, subrayando su enfoque holístico de la vida.

Sin embargo, la respuesta al movimiento ha sido variada. Mientras que muchos fans han expresado su aprecio por la sinceridad de las celebridades, algunos críticos han advertido contra una sobreexposición, argumentando que podría ser percibido como marketing o un intento de mejorar la imagen pública.

“Si bien apreciamos el deseo de conectar, existe un riesgo de que esto se convierta en una estrategia cuidadosamente elaborada para mejorar la percepción pública,” comentó el analista de medios, Elena Ramírez, en una entrevista con *La Voz del Público*. “Es crucial que la autenticidad sea genuina y que la intención principal siga siendo la conexión humana”.

A medida que la tendencia continúa, el debate sobre el papel de las celebridades en la sociedad, y la forma en que se relacionan con sus fans, se intensifica, probablemente marcará un punto de inflexión en la dinámica entre la fama y el público.

Fuente: https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/stars-theyre-just-like-us-20131610/

Last month, when Gabby Thomas was asked to share her perspective on doping bans, her stance was clear. The 28-year-old wants lifetime bans for any coaches implicated in positive tests, rather than seeing them rejoin the sport. “No me importa idc idc idc … Si entrenas bajo un entrenador que se sabe que es dopador… eres cómplice.” stated Thomas. The statements could also be seen as a not-so-subtle dig at Dennis Mitchell, President and coach of Star Athletics International Club. The club that has trained athletes like Sha’Carri Richardson and Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, and has defeated 52 nations in the overall medal tally at the World Athletics Championships.

The 2025 Tokyo World Athletics Championship has wrapped up, and it has been special. A record number of nations win medals at WCH Tokyo 25. A total of 53 countries won medals over nine exciting days at the 20th World Championships, breaking the previous record of 46 set in Osaka 2007 and later equaled in Budapest 2023. But if we bring in a club into the rankings of the most medals won, Mitchell’s Club takes the win, as the Star Athletics now has a portfolio of a total of 11 medals from the 2025 Tokyo World Athletics Championships.

The club contributes around 42.3% medals to the USA tally of 26. They are way ahead of any other nation except Kenya and Jamaica. Not only does Star Athletics have more medals than these nations, they even have more gold medals (9 Gold, and 2 Silver medals). In fact, the USA won 16 golds in Tokyo, and the club contributed to more than half of those.

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden did the treble. At first, it was the 100m where she clocked a time of 10.61s for the win. This was followed by another win in the 200m, where she clocked a personal best of 21.68s. Then there was 4x100m relays, which the US team won in 41.75 seconds. The team that ran in the finals of the 4x100m relays, included Melissa Jefferson, Twanisha Terry, Sha’Carri Richardson, and Kayla White, all trained under the same club, Star Athletics in Florida.

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Moreover, Christian Coleman ran the 4x100m relay in Tokyo, alongside Kenny Bednarek, Courtney Lindsey, and Noah Lyles, and won the relays in 37.29s. In the same 4x100m, the runners-up were Canada, in 37.55s. Their team had Aaron Brown, Jerome Blake, Brendon Rodney, and Andre De Grasse. Interestingly, Coleman, Bednarek and Brown are also from Star Athletics. Kung-Fu Kenny also ran in the 200m, where he finished just behind Noah Lyles (19.52), taking the Silver medal in 19.58s.

However, though Star Athletics shines bright with its overall World Athletics medal tally, the club’s president received rather and indirect scrutiny from Gabby Thomas in August 2025.

¿Llamó Gabby Thomas a Sha’Carri Richardson’s Club?

Last month, triple Olympic champion Gabby Thomas has suggested drastic new measures to try and combat the doping issues currently plaguing athletics. She shared her thoughts after the Ukrainian triple jumper Maryna Bekh-Romanchuk received a four-year ban for multiple whereabouts failures and a positive test.

She suggested to instill practices of banning the coaches who were also involved in doping. She stated, “No me importa idc idc idc … Si entrenas bajo un entrenador que se sabe que es dopador… eres cómplice.” This wasn’t any direct attack on any coach, at least not on the surface level. Even Justin Gatlin found the timings of her statements odd. This is where things get interesting.

Back in 1998, Dennis Mitchell, the man who made Star Athletics and a former sprinter himself, was banned for two years after testing positive for elevated testosterone levels. Initially, the reasons cited by him were not accepted by the authorities. Later, during the BALCO investigation, Mitchell testified under oath that his coach, Trevor Graham, was involved in the same.

Now, Thomas’ forceful plea comes right in the middle of multiple track and field scandals. Whether or not Thomas’s comments were a proposed plan in a bid to clean up the sport from the root level. Though she didn’t intend to target any one person in specific, she believes track and field, as a whole, needs to be and do better.

Fuente: https://www.essentiallysports.com/olympics-track-and-field-news-after-gabby-thomas-recent-remarks-shacarri-richardsons-club-defeat-fifty-two-nations-at-worlds/