Tom Brady, Michael Strahan lay people off as business venture struggles
Tom Brady, Michael Strahan and Gotham Chopra founded Religion of Sports in 2018, which launched its first podcast in 2020. Ugwu reports that earlier last month, Religion of Sports podcast employees were laid off amid a generally declining podcast industry and a looming recession. Ugwu reports that Vox Media and Pushkin Industries both announced layoffs last month. Brady and Strahan are both busy outside of Religion of Sports. Brady retired earlier this month after seven Super Bowl titles over 23 NFL seasons and Strahan offered him some advice: “Congratulations, my friend.
mlive.comAmerican English teacher fired over 'inappropriate' messages to former student in Cambodia
An online personality and English lecturer at a reputable international school in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, has been fired from his position after screenshots of “inappropriate” messages he sent to a former student were shared on social media. Michael Strahan, an American citizen also known by his moniker “Teacher Michael” on social media, allegedly sent flirty messages to a former student at the Australian Center for Education (ACE) over the span of three years.
news.yahoo.com‘SNL’s Pete Davidson can’t make space trip on a Jeff Bezos rocket
NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Davidson has bowed out of a short ride to space on a Jeff Bezos rocket. The “Saturday Night Live” star is no longer able to make the flight, which has been delayed for nearly a week, Bezos’ space travel company said Thursday night. The company announced earlier this week that Davidson would be one of six passengers on Blue Origin’s next flight. Davidson would have been the third celebrity to climb aboard a Blue Origin automated capsule for the 10-minute flight from West Texas. The company said it will announce Davidson’s replacement to join the five paying passengers in the coming days.
mlive.comPete Davidson skipping ride to space on Jeff Bezos rocket
Pete Davidson has bowed out of a short ride to space on a Jeff Bezos rocket. The “Saturday Night Live” star is no longer able to make the flight, which has been delayed for nearly a week, Bezos' space travel company said Thursday night. The company announced earlier this week that Davidson would be one of six passengers on Blue Origin's next flight.
news.yahoo.comMichael Strahan's Blue Origin Launch on New Shepard: Live updates
On Dec. 11, 2021, Blue Origin will launch former NFL football player and Good Morning America host Michael Strahan to space alongside five crewmates on the New Shepard rocket's NS-19 mission. Liftoff is set for 9:45 a.m. EST (1445 GMT) with a live webcast to begin at 8:15 a.m. EST (1315 GMT). Strahan will launch on a suborbital flight on New Shepard with Laura Shepard Churchley, eldest daughter of famed NASA astronaut Alan Shepard, and paying passengers Dylan Taylor, Evan Dick, Lane Bess and Cameron Bess.See the latest updates of Blue Origin's Michael Strahan launch here.
space.comFAA: No more commercial astronaut wings, too many launching
Heads up, future space travelers: No more commercial astronaut wings will be awarded from the Federal Aviation Administration after this year. The FAA said Friday it's clipping its astronaut wings because too many people are now launching into space and it's getting out of the astronaut designation business entirely. The news comes one day ahead of Blue Origin’s planned liftoff from West Texas with former NFL player and TV celebrity Michael Strahan. All 15 people who rocketed into space for the first time this year on private U.S. flights will be awarded their wings, according to the FAA.
news.yahoo.comThe daughter of the man who played golf on the moon is going to space: "It's just going to be thrilling"
"I'm excited to kind of be following in my father's footsteps, for starters," said Laura Shepard Churchley, 60 years after her father, Alan Shepard, became the first American to fly in space.
cbsnews.comHall of Famer Michael Strahan to launch into space on Blue Origin rocket
The Good Morning America co-host and Pro Football Hall of Famer announced Tuesday that he will be among the crew on the next Blue Origin flight to space on Dec. 9. Blue Origin and founder Jeff Bezos asked Strahan if he’d like to fly during the NS-19 flight. Innovators have always been risk takers.”Laura Shepard Churchley, the eldest daughter of groundbreaking astronaut Alan Shepard, will join Strahan on the flight. As will four paying customers, including space industry executive and philanthropist Dylan Taylor, investor Evan Dick and Bess Ventures founder Lane Bess, and Cameron Bess. Previously, Blue Origin rockets have carried Bezos and “Star Trek” actor William Shatner into space.
mlive.comEx-wife of former Giants star Michael Strahan arrested, report says
The ex-wife of former New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan is in a boatload of trouble, although it has nothing to do with the Hall of Famer. TMZ reports Jean Muggli “was taken into custody Friday night in New York City and booked for criminal contempt.” The problem? Marianne had filed legal docs in June accusing Jean of grand larceny, disorderly conduct, harassment, coercion and forcible touching. Strahan, a Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive end, played his entire career with the Giants, from 1993-2007. Currently, he is an analyst on FOX Sports’ NFL pregame show and a co-host on ABC’s “Good Morning America.”Get Giants text messages: Cut through the clutter of social media and text directly with beat writers.
mlive.comNYC steakhouse stunt: A wax Don Draper hanging at the bar
A wax statue of actor John Hamm stands by the bar with a drink at Peter Luger Steakhouse on Friday, Feb, 26, 2021, in New York. The statue, on loan from Madame Tussauds, will help fill out the restaurant during COVID-19 occupancy restrictions. (AP Photo/Kevin Hagen)NEW YORK – It’s a promotion that could be straight out of the “Mad Men” Don Draper playbook. Other figures on loan from Madame Tussauds include Michael Strahan, Jimmy Fallon, Al Roker and Audrey Hepburn in Holly Golightly of “Breakfast at Tiffany's” mode. After that, they'll return to the recently reopened Madame Tussauds in midtown Manhattan.
Peyton Manning, Charles Woodson top Hall of Fame candidates
More than two decades ago Charles Woodson beat out Peyton Manning for a prestigious college award. On Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, they likely will share an even more impressive football honor: entry into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)More than two decades ago, Charles Woodson beat out Peyton Manning for a prestigious college award. On Saturday, they likely will share an even more impressive football honor: entry into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. When everybody is seeing it through the same eyes, it is a great way to play a football game.
Michael Strahan tests positive for COVID-19
Pro football Hall of Famer and "Good Morning America" co-host Michael Strahan has tested positive for COVID-19, his co-host Robin Roberts announced on Thursday. "We know that you have noticed that Michael has not been here with us this week," Roberts said. Michael Strahan has tested positive for COVID-19 and is at home quarantining, "GMA" co-host Robin Roberts said. Strahan, a former defensive end for the New York Giants, is the latest high-profile figure to reveal a positive COVID-19 diagnosis. Last year, Stephanopoulos tested positive after his wife, Ali Wentworth, had been battling COVID-19.
cbsnews.comMichael Strahan tests positive for COVID-19
Pro football Hall of Famer and "Good Morning America" co-host Michael Strahan has tested positive for COVID-19, his co-host Robin Roberts announced on Thursday. "We know that you have noticed that Michael has not been here with us this week," Roberts said. Michael Strahan has tested positive for COVID-19 and is at home quarantining, "GMA" co-host Robin Roberts said. Strahan, a former defensive end for the New York Giants, is the latest high-profile figure to reveal a positive COVID-19 diagnosis. Last year, Stephanopoulos tested positive after his wife, Ali Wentworth, had been battling COVID-19.
cbsnews.comAP sources: Michael Strahan tests positive for COVID-19
FILE - In this Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017 file photo, Former New York Giant Michael Strahan poses for a picture at the opening of "NFL Experience" in Times Square, New York. Pro Football Hall of Famer and Good Morning America host Michael Strahan has tested positive for COVID-19 and is self-quarantining, according to people familiar with the situation. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)Pro Football Hall of Famer and “Good Morning America” host Michael Strahan has tested positive for COVID-19 and is self-quarantining, according to people familiar with the situation. Strahan, who also provides analysis on the “Fox NFL Sunday” pregame show, appeared remotely during last Sunday’s NFC championship game. The 49-year-old Strahan has been absent from the ABC morning show all week and it remains uncertain when he will be on again.
Al Pacino, Tina Fey to appear in 'Heroes of New York' lineup
NEW YORK – Al Pacino, Tina Fey and Eli Manning will join a star-studded lineup to celebrate the selfless acts of New Yorkers. Robin Hood and iHeartRadio announced a collaboration Thursday to present “Heroes of New York,” which will air Dec. 1 on television and radio stations in New York. The show will feature musical performances from Mariah Carey, Tony Bennett and Andra Day. Carey will perform a medley, Bennett will sing “Smile” and Day will perform “Silent Night.”Other special guests include Jon Stewart, Kevin Bacon, Mariano Rivera, Michael Strahan, Ryan Seacrest and Tracy Morgan. In May, the New York-based poverty fighting organization, Robin Hood, and iHeartMedia held the “Rise Up New York!” telethon.
Daytime Emmys go virtual in age of coronavirus pandemic
FILE - In this June 27, 2010 file photo, a view of the stage appears at the 37th annual Daytime Emmy Awards in Las Vegas. The 47th annual Daytime Emmy Awards will air on Friday, June 26 at 8 PM EST/PST. (AP Photo/Eric Jamison, File)LOS ANGELES The coronavirus pandemic has turned daily life into a drama of untold proportions. The 47th annual awards are back on a broadcast network for the first time since 2011 after being relegated to cable or streaming in recent years. ABC's General Hospital headed into the show with a leading 23 nominations, including best daytime drama, lead actress nods for Finola Hughes and Maura West, and lead actor nods for Steve Burton and Jon Lindstrom.
Latest on "Live!" co-host controversy
People Magazine reports that the daytime talk show hosts are expected to part ways earlier than anticipated. While Michael Strahan was originally expected to stay on "Live!" until the end of September, it seems like his last show might actually be this Friday.
cbsnews.comKelly Ripa a no-show after Michael Strahan announces he's leaving
"Live" Host Kelly Ripa was absent from her talkshow today, one day after co-host Michael Strahan announced he's leaving for Good Morning America. Strahan was forced to awkwardly announce his departure from the show Wednesday with guest fill-in Ana Gasteyer.
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