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Utah Football Coach Morgan Scalley Provides Grim Update on Former 5-Star Recruit
Entering the 2026 season, the Utah Utes seemingly faced major questions on the offensive line. After losing both Outland Trophy winner Spencer Fano and Caleb Lomu to the first round of the NFL Draft, critics wondered whether the Utes would field a quality line this season. Despite the initial uncertainty, the Utes' offensive front has been among the better units in college football.
Pat McAfee Slams Utah Again After ESPN College GameDay Debacle
Week 8 of the college football season was mostly a good one for the University of Utah. In front of a raucous crowd at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, the Utes outlasted the then-No. 14 Houston Cougars to improve to 7-0 and claim sole possession of first place in the Big 12 Conference standings. However, some awkward interactions between Utah fans/the university's social team and ESPN's Pat McAfee continue to cloud what was otherwise a standout weekend for the program.
Utah Football Coach Morgan Scalley Provides Grim Update on Former 5-Star Recruit
Utah football coach Morgan Scalley talks into his headset during a game against the Houston Cougars at Rice-Eccles Stadium on October 24, 2026. (Photo by Chris Gardner/ Getty Images) Entering the 2026 season, the Utah Utes seemingly faced major questions on the offensive line. After losing both Outland Trophy winner Spencer Fano and Caleb Lomu to the first round of the NFL Draft, critics wondered whether the Utes would field a quality line this season.
Pat McAfee Slams Utah Again After ESPN College GameDay Debacle
ESPN College GameDay analyst Pat McAfee talks during the show at the University of Tennessee on September 26, 2026. College GameDay was at the home of Utah football, Rice-Eccles Stadium, last weekend. (Photo by Camden Hall/Getty Images) Week 8 of the college football season was mostly a good one for the University of Utah.
The Stunning Transformation Of Actor Julia Stiles
Julia Stiles has never been your typical Hollywood star. While some young actors chased career-making roles in big-budget films or network series, Stiles was first introduced to audiences on PBS. Then, during the late 1990s — when image was everything (and that image was usually oversexualized) — she became a teen movie icon playing a fiercely feminist character.
The Cast Of Santa Clarita Diet Is Only Getting Hotter
Some television shows hit the chopping block before their time, before their stories can be told to a satisfying conclusion. A few of those attain cult status after they've been axed, leaving legions of fans to bemoan what might have been. Netflix's "Santa Clarita Diet," which produced just 30 episodes across three seasons from 2017 to 2019, is one such series.
What These Popular Dancing With The Stars Winners Are Doing Now
When the first episode of "Dancing With the Stars" aired on ABC way back in 2005, few could have predicted the popularity that the reality series — in which celebrities team up with dancing pros in a battle for ballroom supremacy — would manage to amass. More than two decades and 35 seasons later, the show is one of the longest-running series on network television (and has since found a home on streaming as well).
All Of Sam Elliott's Western Film Roles, Ranked By Reviews
Few actors are associated with a particular genre or character archetype as the Oscar-nominated Sam Elliott.
Then And Now: What The Cast Of That '70s Show Looks Like Today
As some of the early Fox sitcoms — shows like "Married... with Children," "Martin," and "Living Single" — reached their endpoints during the late 1990s (and "The Simpsons" continued to chug along), the network looked to the past to help establish its future. "That '70s Show" debuted on the network in 1998, putting a modern sitcom spin on an old format and era.
The Leading Heartthrobs Of Young Guns Have Only Gotten Hotter
For movie fans of the late 1980s and early '90s, few films made the lasting impact of 1988's "Young Guns" and its 1990 sequel (even as it has received mixed reviews from critics over the years). Not only did the films feature the talents of leading men like Emilio Estevez, Charlie Sheen, Kiefer Sutherland, Lou Diamond Phillips, and others, but they also put a contemporary spin on the western format and the legends surrounding real-life historical outlaws, including Billy the Kid.
‘Gears of War: E-Day’ Review: The Locust Aren’t the Only Monsters in This Thrilling Prequel
A prequel to the original Gears of War trilogy, E-Day details the events of Emergence Day, when humanity first encountered the Locust, creatures that emerged from underground to lay siege to cities across the globe. Marcus Fenix and Dominic “Dom” Santiago, childhood buddies and veterans of the COG Army, are flung into action when their city of Kalona is attacked, joining newcomers Mags Carter and Lucas Reyes to form Bravo Squad and protect the survivors.
What Happened To The 1960s Addams Family Cast?
Despite finding its origins in a Charles Addams cartoon strip that first appeared in The New Yorker during the late 1930s, "The Addams Family" continues to be a franchise that resonates with fans from all walks of life here in the 2020s.
Michigan Football HC Kyle Whittingham Addresses Injury to Star RB
After a slow start against UTEP at Michigan Stadium on Saturday, the No. 18 Michigan Wolverines football team finally exerted its authority in the manner fans have been hoping to see this season, dropping 52 points on the Miners. The blowout win was not without its casualties, however. Running back Jordan Marshall was banged up in the contest, despite logging his best stat line of the 2026 season. The standout junior rushed for 59 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries, but left early with an injury.
Michigan Football HC Kyle Whittingham Addresses Injury to Star RB
ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN: Jordan Marshall of the Michigan Wolverines looks for yards during a second half run in front of Oryend Fisher #9 of the UTEP Miners at Michigan Stadium on September 19, 2026. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) After a slow start against UTEP at Michigan Stadium on Saturday, the No. 18 Michigan Wolverines football team finally exerted its authority in the manner fans have been hoping to see this season, dropping 52 points on the Miners.
Then & Now: The Sons Of Anarchy Cast Has Only Gotten Hotter
The following article contains spoilers for "Sons of Anarchy" and a brief mention of suicide. It has been more than a decade since the FX drama "Sons of Anarchy" rode off into the sunset in 2014, but the iconic series continues to be part of the pop culture conversation.
Whatever Happened To Elvis' Many On-Screen Love Interests?
Before the age of modern internet stars, becoming an internationally heralded celebrity was an incredible feat. Without social media, internet algorithms, 8,000 cable and satellite television channels, and the 24/7 news cycle, gaining such notoriety demanded more than virality. It often took supreme talent and sustained excellence in addition to sheer star power to capture the imagination.
Whatever Happened To Clint Eastwood's Many On-Screen Love Interests?
This article contains references to suicide. Although current film and television audiences may know him best for his later work in films like 2014's "American Sniper" (which he directed), 2018's "The Mule," and 2024's "Juror #2," his status as one of cinema's ultimate strong, silent heroes is undeniable.
The Messiest Celebrity Affairs Of The 1980s
While it's not the 24/7, TikTok-infused, hot-take culture of today in terms of celebrity coverage, the 1980s had an expanding tabloid ecosystem uniquely its own. Without the smartphones and digital networks of today, celebrity scandals gained steam instead via grainy paparazzi snaps that were accompanied by snappy write-ups in gossip magazines, which were strategically displayed at grocery store checkouts and on newsstands.
Sooners Coach Issues Reality Check on Michigan QB Bryce Underwood
The Michigan Wolverines 2026 college football season and the beginning of the Kyle Whittingham era in Ann Arbor both got off to an inauspicious start over the weekend. Thanks to a last-second Hail Mary from quarterback Bryce Underwood — and the controversial replay decision granting that second — the Wolverines narrowly escaped with a 13-12 win over in-state Western Michigan on Saturday.
Sooners Coach Issues Reality Check on Michigan QB Bryce Underwood
Bryce Underwood of the Michigan Wolverines looks on after a 13-12 win over Western Michigan at Michigan Stadium on September 05, 2026 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) The Michigan Wolverines 2026 college football season and the beginning of the Kyle Whittingham era in Ann Arbor both got off to an inauspicious start over the weekend.
What The Surviving Cast Of M*A*S*H Looks Like Today Original
In the splintered entertainment landscape of today, few films and television series manage to command the attention of viewers en masse. Outside of the Super Bowl, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and hit streaming dramas like "Stranger Things," productions are largely focused on appeasing their niche fan base. In decades past, however, a sitcom with difficult subject matter could capture viewers in the tens of millions.
Michigan QB Bryce Underwood Orchestrates Stunning Week 1 Result
SEPTEMBER 05: Head coach Kyle Whittingham of the Michigan Wolverines looks on while playing the Western Michigan Broncos at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) Getty During the opening drive of the Michigan Wolverines' 2026 college football season, Bryce Underwood was electrifying, completing five straight passes to four different targets for 61 passing yards. He capped off the drive with a one-yard touchdown run to get the Big House rocking.
Michigan QB Bryce Underwood Orchestrates Stunning Week 1 Result
SEPTEMBER 05: Bryce Underwood #19 of the Michigan Wolverines prior to starting a first half drive against the Western Michigan Broncos at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) During the opening drive of the Michigan Wolverines‘ 2026 college football season, Bryce Underwood was electrifying, completing five straight passes to four different targets for 61 passing yards. He capped off the drive with a one-yard touchdown run to get the Big House rocking.
10 Of The Most Hated TV Characters Of The 1970s
After television first soared as a medium in the years after World War II, becoming a part of daily life in America during the 1950s and '60s, it continued to explode during the 1970s.
Michigan Football: All-American Expected to Return for Opener, Expectations Abound
DECEMBER 28: Kyle Whittingham speaks at a news conference introducing him as the new Michigan Wolverines head football coach. (Photo by Dustin Markland/Getty Images) For the first time since their 2025 Citrus Bowl loss to the Texas Longhorns, the Michigan Wolverines will be back on the football field this weekend. They'll be led for the first time by former Utah football coach Kyle Whittingham, but he's not the only fresh face coming from the Intermountain West.
Michigan Football: All-American Expected to Return for Opener, Expectations Abound
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 30: Eugene Brooks #55 of the UCLA Bruins blocks John Henry Daley #90 of the Utah Utes. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) For the first time since their 2025 Citrus Bowl loss to the Texas Longhorns, the Michigan Wolverines will be back on the football field this weekend. They’ll be led for the first time by former Utah football coach Kyle Whittingham, but he’s not the only fresh face coming from the Intermountain West.
Michigan Coach Kyle Whittingham Fires Back Amid Injury Management Claims
First-year Michigan Wolverines coach Kyle Whittingham has long cultivated an image as a hard-nosed, old-school football coach. However, a report from The Salt Lake Tribune included quotes from multiple former players who believe that approach went too far where injury management was concerned. On Tuesday, Whittingham strongly rebuffed the notion that he ignored the recommendations of medical professionals relative to player availability.
Michigan Coach Kyle Whittingham Fires Back Amid Injury Management Claims
ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN: Head Coach Kyle Whittingham walks away after speaking with his team following the Michigan Wolverines Football Spring Game at Michigan Stadium on April 18, 2026. (Photo by Jaime Crawford/Getty Images for ONIT) First-year Michigan Wolverines coach Kyle Whittingham has long cultivated an image as a hard-nosed, old-school football coach.
Michigan Coach Kyle Whittingham Reveals Wolverines’ Surprise WR3
Channing Goodwin #9 of the Michigan Wolverines can't come up with a first half catch while playing the Central Michigan Chippewas on September 13, 2025 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) Getty Head coach Kyle Whittingham is finalizing his rotations as the Michigan Wolverines get set to kick off their 2026 college football season against the in-state Western Michigan Broncos this weekend.
Michigan Coach Kyle Whittingham Reveals Wolverines’ Surprise WR3
ORLANDO, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 28: Kyle Whittingham speaks at a news conference introducing him as the new Michigan Wolverines head football coach on December 28, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Dustin Markland/Getty Images) Head coach Kyle Whittingham is finalizing his rotations as the Michigan Wolverines get set to kick off their 2026 college football season against the in-state Western Michigan Broncos this weekend.
Eight Taylor Sheridan Western Shows Perfect For A Cozy Fall Day
From the earliest days of cinema and, later, the advent of television, the western genre was a go-to format for the emerging entertainment industry, providing audiences with a mythic view of the American frontier. Those early visual stories of cowboys, outlaws, and rugged individualism yielded box office receipts and TV ratings that kept Hollywood churning out picture after picture.
Survivor Contestants Who Got A Second Chance With Fans
In the beginning, CBS' hit reality show "Survivor" was billed as an endurance test, where contestants would be freed from the shackles of modern convenience to measure their wits and physical skills in the wild. And while that aspect of the series remains intact, the social relationships, alliances, betrayals, and other conflicts that arise amid the game's backdrop and competitive progression have become its primary focus over the years.
What These Once-Beloved Chicago Fire Stars Are Doing Now Original
For decades, dating back to the original's 1990 debut, Dick Wolf's myriad "Law & Order" series on NBC have defined the modern procedural drama series on television. By the time the 2010s rolled around, though, Wolf had a new vision for the format. Specifically, he wanted to tell stories that focused just as much on the private lives and struggles of first responders — namely, firefighters serving the people of Chicago — as on their work in the line of duty.
Western Actors Who Completely Vanished From The Spotlight
Once upon a time, westerns ruled Hollywood and, for his part, "Yellowstone," "Landman," and "Dutton Ranch" mastermind Taylor Sheridan believes the genre is still alive and well. "Every time someone makes a good western, it's a f*****g hit. Every time," Sheridan said on The Bill Simmons Podcast in 2026 (via SlashFilm). "Because it's a very uniquely American thing to explore, that period's fascinating to us. It's the closest thing we had to a medieval times.
What Once-Popular Hallmark Stars From The Early 2000s Look Like Today
This article contains references to substance abuse. In an era when franchise films are failing to rack up box office receipts as they did in the 2010s and major television networks are competing with YouTube, powerhouse streamers, and even social media platforms, the face of entertainment is changing at a whirlwind pace.
Once-Popular '60s Stars Who Were Involved In Lawsuits
As with their real and/or rumored romantic relationships and off-screen behavior, celebrities' public feuds and legal dealings have been a consistent source of headline fodder for fans and newshounds alike.
Once-Popular '60s Stars Who Were Involved In Lawsuits
1 hour ago Thompson’s 2013 decision came amid criticism of ‘SNL’s diversity and was followed by historic auditions for Black women. While speaking with TV Guide in 2013, Kenan Thompson announced that he would no longer do sketches on Saturday Night Live that required him to dress in drag. Thompson had previously …
The Stunning Transformation Of Dutton Ranch Star Jai Courtney
In the modern era of prestige dramas and binge-watching, Taylor Sheridan's growing stable of gritty western series has taken the television world by storm. Paramount+'s "Dutton Ranch" — the latest spin-off of "Yellowstone," the show that started it all — has continued resonating with viewers, thanks in large part to the performances of actors like Jai Courtney, who played Rob-Will Jackson during the show's first season.
The Stunning Transformation Of Dutton Ranch Star Jai Courtney
Aston Villa 1 hour ago Alejandro Garnacho Sparks Drama With Chelsea Comments After His Aston Villa Debut givemesport - Hal Fish • 1h Although he is still technically a Chelsea player, it doesn't seem as though Alejandro Garnacho will play for the Blues again.
Celebrity Grandchildren Who Grew Up To Be Gorgeous
In the era of social media and hot takes aplenty, celebrity grandchildren can be the target of incredible scrutiny from fans, the media, and even casual observers. However, not every next-generation personality follows the path of their famous forebears. While some have entered the family business, chasing the same spotlight that made their grandparents household names, others have gone in different directions entirely, seeking to make their own way through life.
Man Of Steel Writer David S. Goyer Reveals The Worst Note He Got From A Studio
For superhero movie connoisseurs, the name David S. Goyer holds a considerable amount of weight.
David Hasselhoff's Daughter Hayley Has Grown Up To Be Gorgeous
In the hot-take culture that has taken hold amid the rise of social media and the 24/7 news cycle, the children of celebrity couples are being put under the microscope like never before. Even accomplished second-generation stars like Maya Hawke (daughter of Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman) and Dakota Johnson (Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith) have been branded nepo babies.
David Hasselhoff's Daughter Hayley Has Grown Up To Be Gorgeous
16 hours ago Pamela Anderson is showing off her fruitful garden. The Baywatch star, 59, gave a mini tour of the lush space at her Canadian home on Vancouver Island in a recent Instagram Reel. “Look what’s growing in my garden,” she began the clip, before panning the camera to show more of the vibrant greenery …
What Hollywood's Hottest Actors From The 1970s Look Like Today
The idea of what's hip, stylish, and attractive to the pop-culture-consuming masses can change dramatically with each passing year. During the 1970s — long before social media influencers rose to prominence and won over fans with their curated images and sharply-produced content — grittier, mature celebrities were making waves. Actors like Jack Nicholson and Robert De Niro were brash and brooding on the big screen, playing flawed characters like R.P. McMurphy and Travis Bickle.
What Hollywood's Hottest Actors From The 1970s Look Like Today
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What The Cast Of The Princess Diaries Looks Like Today
Anne Hathaway has reached a level of celebrity and credibility as an actor reserved primarily for generational talents. She won an Oscar for her portrayal of Fantine in the 2012 cinematic adaptation of "Les Misérables," has played iconic characters like Selina Kyle-slash-Catwoman in Christopher Nolan's 2012 "The Dark Knight Rises," and Andy Sachs in "The Devil Wears Prada." Hathaway has also shared the screen with the likes of Robert De Niro, Meryl Streep, and Matthew McConaughey.
Once Popular '70s Stars Who Completely Vanished
The 1970s are often lauded as a golden era of cinema; a time that saw the rise of New Hollywood with auteur filmmakers like Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola, and John Milius and gritty films such as "Dirty Harry," "The Deer Hunter," and "Taxi Driver." At the same time, though, sitcoms exploded on network television and teen idols emerged — or were carefully cultivated by show business power brokers — to be mass-marketed to the public.
12 Facts About The Family Ties Cast Only Real Fans Would Know Original
Few people match the neon-tinged '80s cred of Michael J. Fox, whose turn as Marty McFly across three "Back to the Future" films still rates as a landmark pop culture moment. However, it wasn't just his work on the big screen during the decade of Reaganomics and Aqua Net that made him an icon of the era. He also famously starred as Alex P. Keaton on the NBC sitcom "Family Ties," one of the most popular shows of the time.
11 Celebs Who Have Unique Sleeping Arrangements With Their Partners
Since press coverage of celebrities — tabloid or otherwise — has existed, the bedroom habits of stars and their spouses have been a major point of interest among fans. However, the exploration of that topic doesn't stop with celebrity hook-ups. Even the nuts and bolts of how and where stars are sleeping and the rituals they carry out before closing their eyes each night have long been a source of fascination for observers.
Meet All Of Kurt Russell & Goldie Hawn's Children & Grandchildren
Few Hollywood stars reached the heights of '80s fame like the power couple of Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn. With films like "The Thing," "Escape From New York," "Overboard" (which they worked on together), and "Private Benjamin." Of course, both actors had become household names long before the decade of excess, and they continue to attract new fans even today. However, the couple's biggest accomplishment is bringing together one of the most beloved blended families in Tinseltown.
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