Tag Archives: Entertainment

Patrick Bertoletti Wins 2024 Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest

July 5, 2024 RecentlyHeard Leave a comment

Patrick Bertoletti Adam Grey/Getty Photos

A brand new winner has been topped within the 2024 Nathan’s Well-known Scorching Canine Consuming Contest.

After devouring 58 sizzling canines and buns in 10 minutes at New York Metropolis’s Coney Island on Thursday, July 4, aggressive eater Patrick Bertoletti emerged victorious on the yearly consuming extravaganza. The 26-year-old, who hails from Chicago, final participated within the annual occasion in 2022, chowing down on lower than 35 sizzling canines on the time.

Thursday’s victory noticed Bertoletti breaking his private document of 55 sizzling canines and buns. (On the ladies’s aspect, Miki Sudo received her tenth title after consuming 51 hots canines and buns.)

This 12 months, the boys’s competitors was with out aggressive consuming’s largest star, Joey Chestnut.

Chestnut, 40, was barred from competing after signing an endorsement take care of Unimaginable Meals, the plant-based meat firm.

Final 12 months, Chestnut — a 16-time Nathan’s Well-known Scorching Canine Consuming Contest champion — received the competition by consuming 62 sizzling canines and buns. He set the world document within the occasion in 2021 when he guzzled 76 canines and buns.

“We’re devastated to study that Joey Chestnut has chosen to symbolize a rival model that sells plant-based sizzling canines moderately than competing within the 2024 Nathan’s Well-known Fourth of July Scorching Canine Consuming Contest,” Main League Consuming (MLE) introduced in a June 11 assertion.

MLE stated they went to “nice lengths” to make one thing work, however in the end admitted “plainly Joey and his managers have prioritized a brand new partnership with a distinct sizzling canine model over our long-time relationship.”

Chestnut responded on social media, saying MLE was seeking to “change the principles” about being affiliated with different meals manufacturers.

“That is apparently the premise on which I’m being banned,” he wrote by way of Instagram June 11, “and it doesn’t impression the July 4th contest.”

Chestnut referred to as the choice to bar him from the competition “very disappointing” and that the ruling “will deprive the nice followers of the vacation’s normal pleasure and leisure.”

“I really like competing in that occasion,” Chestnut continued. “I really like celebrating America with my followers throughout this nice nation on the 4th and I’ve been coaching to defend my title.”

As a substitute, Chestnut is taking his abilities to Texas’ Fort Bliss on the 4th of July, the place he’s competing in a 5-minute consuming contest towards 4 troopers. The four-on-one problem is accessible to stream on Chestnut’s YouTube web page at 5 p.m. ET.

Chestnut can even go head-to-head with longtime rival Takeru Kobayashi in a stay consuming contest on Netflix over Labor Day weekend.

The particular, referred to as Chestnut vs. Kobayashi: Unfinished Beef, will “decide the final word hot-dog-eating champion — through which the rivals will combat to eat probably the most all-beef sizzling canines.”

“Via all of my years in aggressive consuming, Kobayashi stands out as my fiercest rival,” Chestnut stated in an announcement. “Competing towards him pushed me to be so a lot better. I do know that followers have waited a very long time for one more chapter of our rivalry and I can’t look forward to our large showdown stay on Netflix! It’s time to present the individuals what they need!”

Chestnut vs. Kobayashi: Unfinished Beef airs September 2 on Netflix.

Entertainment

Rachel Lindsay Feels ‘Detached’ From Bachelor Nation Amid Bryan Divorce

July 5, 2024 RecentlyHeard Leave a comment

Rachel Lindsay Lila Seeley/Getty Pictures

Rachel Lindsay doesn’t really feel any connection to Bachelor Nation anymore after her cut up from Bryan Abasolo.

Through the Wednesday, July 3, episode of Scott Evans‘ YouTube collection, Lindsay, 39, was requested about her place throughout the franchise now.

“It’s bizarre that you simply say this as a result of now I really feel fully indifferent,” she shared. “Now that I’m going by this divorce — and we’re separated — there’s nothing tying me to it.”

Lindsay famous that the plan was to at all times maintain far, including, “My objective after I completed the present was to step away from it and actually concentrate on the connection, but additionally for folks to get to know that I truly had a life and was an individual earlier than.”

Regardless of discovering love on the hit ABC courting present — and making historical past because the first-ever Black lead — Lindsay didn’t need to simply be identified for that.

“I needed folks to say, ‘Oh, that woman was on that present. However I do know her from this and this and this,’” she added. “I’m by no means denying that I used to be the primary Black Bachelorette — I put on it very proudly.”

Lindsay and Abasolo, 44, turned a pair after assembly on season 13 of The Bachelorette in 2017. Whereas they ended the season engaged, Lindsay nonetheless questioned how their story was depicted to viewers on the time.

Rachel Lindsay Feels 'Completely Detached' From Bachelor Nation Amid Bryan Abasolo Divorce — Rachel Lindsay and Bryan Abasolo. Emma McIntyre/Getty Pictures for Fanatics

“The Bachelor franchise does consider in completely happy endings — some folks get an on-camera completely happy ending, some folks get an off-camera completely happy ending, and a few folks get each,” she wrote in 2018 in an unique weblog for Us Weekly following the Bachelorette finale. “As for my completely happy ending, it was not demonstrated throughout the confines of your tv screens, however I’m dwelling it day-after-day in actual life.”

Lindsay and Abasolo tied the knot in 2019. Us confirmed earlier this 12 months that he filed for divorce, and the proceedings have taken a messy flip. Lindsay requested in paperwork filed late final month that the courtroom order $9,882 month-to-month in spousal help to her ex. Abasolo, in the meantime, reportedly responded by requesting that Lindsay pay him $16,275 month-to-month, in response to docs obtained by TMZ.

Throughout Wednesday’s interview, Lindsay candidly mentioned being the topic of “controversy” each all through her season and after her time because the Bachelorette.

“All the pieces I did on the present had a tinge of controversy,” Lindsay mentioned, recalling how she “performed the function” till her season was over earlier than taking a stand about “the shortage of range” on the present — to no avail.

“Individuals obtained aggravated with me. Individuals have been like, ‘She’s at all times complaining.’ No. While you love one thing, you need it to be its finest,” she continued. “I beloved the present and every part that it delivered to me. It wasn’t essentially the franchise, it was the viewers. I get quite a lot of love however the poisonous aspect simply sounds a lot louder.”

Lindsay has been vocal concerning the franchise’s lack of racial range, a subject govt producers Claire Freeland and Bennett Graebner lately addressed in an interview with The Los Angeles Occasions.

“It’s onerous to say out loud, that folks of colour didn’t see themselves represented, that they didn’t see The Bachelor franchise as a secure place,” Graebner mentioned final month. “We didn’t have a Black lead on this franchise for 15 years, and that’s inexcusable. It created a vicious cycle, and it’s taken quite a lot of work to get again to a spot the place we really feel not less than we’re working for the constructive.”

Graebner and Freeland mentioned it’s been a “precedence” to forged one other Black lead sooner or later after Matt James‘ Bachelor season aired in 2021. The Bachelorette, in the meantime, may have its first Asian lead as Jenn Tran takes middle stage when the present returns on July 8.

Entertainment

Ellen DeGeneres Cancels 4 Dates on Her Comedy Tour

July 5, 2024 RecentlyHeard Leave a comment

Ellen DeGeneres Kevin Winter/Getty Photos

Ellen DeGeneres has canceled 4 stops on her Ellen’s Final Stand…Up tour.

After kicking off her stand-up tour final month, the comic, 66, will now not hit the stage in Dallas on July 10, San Francisco on July 21, Seattle on July 23 and Chicago on August 11, Deadline reported on Wednesday, July 3.

“Sadly, the Occasion Organizer has needed to cancel your occasion,” learn an replace on the Ticketmaster web site notifying DeGeneres’ followers of the cancellations.

DeGeneres has saved her dates in Denver on July 8, Austin on July 13, San Francisco on July 20 and can proceed touring in 14 different main North American cities by August 17, the date she wraps up in Minneapolis.

At her efficiency in Santa Rosa, California, earlier this week, she addressed studies about her habits towards the finale of her Emmy-winning daytime discuss present in Might 2022.

“I’m many issues, however I’m not imply,” DeGeneres instructed the near-capacity crowd.

In July 2020, 11 staffers who labored for The Ellen DeGeneres Present each on the time and previously spoke with BuzzFeed Information, claiming there was a poisonous work surroundings backstage. That report arrived months after comic Kevin T. Porter solicited tales on social media about “Ellen being imply.”

DeGeneres instructed her viewers on Monday, July 1 that she “could be demanding and impatient and difficult. I’m a powerful lady.” She additionally acknowledged that the controversy has made her notice how delicate she is.

“I used to say, ‘I don’t care what individuals say about me,’” DeGeneres mentioned. “Now I notice I mentioned that in the course of the peak of my reputation.”

Her last stand-up particular will stream on Netflix, with the discharge date to be introduced. Afterward, she plans to go off the grid. When a fan in Santa Rosa requested if “we’ll see you on Broadway or films,” DeGeneres replied, “Um, no. That is the final time you’re going to see me. After my Netflix particular, I’m performed.”

In April, she carried out a sold-out set in Los Angeles and joked about her profession downfall.

“What else can I inform you?” she mentioned earlier than declaring, “Oh yeah, I obtained kicked out of present enterprise.” She added: “There’s no imply individuals in present enterprise.”

She additionally joked that the discuss present scandal wasn’t the primary time Hollywood pushed her out. Within the Nineteen Nineties, she made headlines — and broke new floor — by saying on her widespread sitcom, Ellen, that she was homosexual. That didn’t sit effectively with the community.

“For these of you conserving rating, that is the second time I’ve been kicked out of present enterprise,” she mentioned, quipping, “Finally they’re going to kick me out for a 3rd time as a result of I’m imply, previous, and homosexual.”

Entertainment

‘RHOC’ Premiere Clip Shows Shannon Beador Crying Over DUI

July 4, 2024 RecentlyHeard Leave a comment

Bravo

The Actual Housewives of Orange County captured the second Shannon Beador requested her daughters for forgiveness after her DUI arrest.

Forward of the premiere, Bravo launched a clip on Tuesday, July 2, of Shannon, 60, addressing her authorized drama throughout an emotional dialog with daughters Sophie, 22, Adeline and Sophie, each 19. Shannon apologized for not being there to drop Stella off in school earlier than explaining what led to her arrest.

“It was my intent to come back and go to you [at college], and due to my errors, I wasn’t in a position to come,” she informed Stella whereas getting visibly upset. “I really feel unhealthy. I’m so sorry and humiliated, and that I disenchanted you.”

Shannon requested “what sort of instance” she was setting for her women. In response, Stella reminded her mom that they had been glad she didn’t injure herself or anybody else. Stella additionally prompt that Shannon “take accountability” for her actions.

Viewers obtained extra particulars concerning the arrest in a confessional the place Shannon recalled having a struggle with ex John Jansen. After John referred to as her a “drunken fool,” he tried to persuade her to not get behind the wheel as she left his dwelling.

Shannon Beador Cries While Asking for Forgiveness From Her Daughters After DUI Arrest — Bravo

“I obtained in an accident seconds later, as a result of I revved up the engine so he may know the way mad I used to be, and I misplaced management of the automobile instantly,” she claimed. “By no means damaged a bone. I’ve by no means had a concussion, I’ve by no means been in an accident, I’ve by no means been arrested, by no means had a DUI and I did all that in 10 seconds.”

Us Weekly confirmed in September 2023 that Shannon was arrested for a hit-and-run and a DUI. She was booked for 2 misdemeanors after driving erratically via Newport Seashore, California.

Shannon drove onto a residential property and clipped the home whereas making an attempt to park her automobile, in accordance with authorities. She obtained out of the car along with her canine, Archie, when the police arrived in an try and fake she hadn’t been behind the wheel.

Following her arrest, Shannon’s legal professional famous in a press release, which learn, “I spent fairly a little bit of time with Shannon yesterday. She is extraordinarily apologetic and remorseful. We shall be awaiting the official info on this case because it turns into accessible, and Shannon is ready to simply accept full duty for her actions.”

Shannon was subsequently sentenced to 3 years probation and required to pay a number of fines and full a nine-month alcohol program and 40 hours of neighborhood service.

“I’m grateful that nobody else was injured apart from me on this incident,” Shannon stated in a press release to Us after her sentencing. “I’ve discovered a lot from my horrible mistake that night time and understand that driving any distance whereas impaired is simply too far.”

Season 18 of The Actual Housewives of Orange County premieres on Bravo Thursday, July 11, at 9 p.m. ET. New episodes can be found to stream on Peacock the following day.

Entertainment

Gracie Abrams Details Convo With Travis Kelce Before ‘Eras Tour’

July 3, 2024 RecentlyHeard Leave a comment

Gracie Abrams, Travis Kelce. Getty Pictures (2)

Forward of Travis Kelce’s on-stage efficiency at Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, he gave Gracie Abrams a candy message of encouragement.

“Earlier than we each went on, we have been within the tent, and he was like — he went on proper earlier than I did, like, I feel two songs or one thing,” Abrams, 24, stated throughout an look on The Morning Mash Up on SiriusXM Hits 1 on Tuesday, July 2. “He’s like, ‘I’ll mess up so that you look actually good.’”

Abrams continued to recall the evening she and Kelce, 34, stunned friends at Wembley Stadium in London final month, gushing that the Eras Tour is a “neighborhood of actually supportive folks.”

“Really, everybody, whether or not you’re within the tent or within the prime row within the stadium, it’s like everyone seems to be there as a result of there may be such deep pleasure and feeling related to the entire music that she’s put out over the previous 18 years and it’s like, I don’t know,” she stated. “It’s a very magical factor.”

As Swift, 34, concluded her Tortured Poets Division set of her present in June, the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs tight finish lined up alongside her dancers Kam Saunders and Jan Ravnik. Whereas the pop star pretended to throw a tantrum, the trio dressed her for “I Can Do It With a Damaged Coronary heart.”

The NFL star additionally swiftly carried her throughout the stage — a second which his mother, Donna Kelce, sweetly reshared through her Fb.

Later that evening, Swift introduced Abrams out to sing a duet through the shock songs portion of her present.

Gracie Abrams Details Convo With Travis Kelce Before His ‘Eras Tour’ Performance 238 — Gareth Cattermole/TAS24/Getty Pictures for TAS Rights Administration

“We’re celebrating eras of music and I’m gonna problem myself to sing as many eras of music as doable, and it’s been one in all my favourite elements of the tour,” Swift informed the group. “If the phrases to this one, you get further credit score factors as a result of it’s solely been out for, like, two days.”

Swift famous that the music is “technically not one which’s mine in any respect,” however as an alternative additionally belonged to her “good friend Gracie.” Abrams walked out on stage and sweetly embraced Swift.

“So, Gracie’s album Secret of Us simply got here out,” Swift stated. “I really like you a lot. … We had cosmos and dinner after which we got here residence and opened wine and we have been simply speaking about life.”

Following the efficiency, Swift gave a shoutout to each Abrams and Kelce through social media.

“Then the impossibly gifted and great @gracieabrams got here and stunned the group with the primary efficiency of our music ‘Us,’” she wrote through Instagram. “And I’m nonetheless cracking up/swooning over @killatrav’s Eras Tour debut 🥰 By no means going to overlook these exhibits. Can’t wait to do it 5 extra instances in August.”

Swift, who kicked off her Eras Tour in March 2023, will carry out exhibits by way of December of this 12 months. She’s heading to Amsterdam subsequent, starting her first of three live shows within the metropolis on Thursday, July 4.

Entertainment

Christine, Janelle Brown Reunite 4 Months After Garrison’s Death

July 3, 2024 RecentlyHeard Leave a comment

Dia Dipasupil/Getty Pictures

Sister Wives stars Christine Brown and Janelle Brown are spending high quality time collectively 4 months after Janelle’s son Garrison Brown‘s loss of life.

“We received to spend the day collectively and it was SO wanted!” Janelle, 55, and Christine, 52, captioned a joint submit by way of Instagram on Monday, July 1. “Extremely grateful for household.”

Within the submit, Christine, Janelle and daughter Maddie Brush could possibly be seen posing collectively in entrance of a reservoir whereas Sister Sledge‘s “We Are Household” performed within the background.

A separate video posted by way of Instagram by Janelle additionally confirmed the TLC star having fun with the nice open air. “Household time! Loving each minute of it!” she captioned the clip, tagging Christine and her husband, David Woolley, Christine’s daughter Aspyn Thompson and her husband, Mitch Thompson, Maddie and her husband, Caleb Brush, daughter Savannah Brown and Meri Brown‘s baby Leon Brown and their associate, Audrey Kriss.

“Having a extremely good time hanging out with the household. Christine, Maddie, the youngsters,” a smiling Janelle stated to the digicam. “[We’re] at this lovely reservoir within the Wyoming mountains.”

Followers had been glad to see the fact character spending time together with her family members, with one Instagram person writing, “It’s so great that you simply all have such a love for one another.” One other stated, “I like that the majority of the household has stayed collectively. With 2 great mothers/grandmas, you all are so lucky to have each other!”

The household outing comes almost 4 months after the loss of life of Janelle’s son, Garrison, who died by suicide in March. He was 25 years previous.

“Kody and I are deeply saddened to announce the lack of our lovely boy Robert Garrison Brown,” Janelle wrote in a joint assertion with ex Kody Brown by way of Instagram on the time. “He was a shiny spot within the lives of all who knew him. His loss will go away such an enormous gap in our lives that it takes our breath away. We ask that you simply please respect our privateness and be part of us in honoring his reminiscence.”

Actuality followers had been first launched to the Browns when Sister Wives premiered on TLC in 2010. The collection showcases the lives of polygamist household patriarch Kody, 55, and (on the time) his 4 wives: Meri, Janelle, Christine and Robyn Brown, and their 18 kids. The present has aired on the community for a whopping 18 seasons.

Christine and Kody known as it quits in November 2021. Collectively they share six kids: son Paedon, 25, and daughters Aspyn, 29, Mykelti, 28, Gwendlyn, 22, Ysabel, 21, and Truely, 14.

Janelle and Kody confirmed their break up in December the next 12 months. In addition they share six kids: daughters Maddie, 28, and Savannah, 19, in addition to sons Logan, 30, Hunter, 27, Gabriel 23, and the late Garrison.

Meri and Kody confirmed that they ended their relationship in January 2023. They share one baby, Leon, 28.

Robyn, 45, is now Kody’s solely spouse. Collectively they share son Solomon, 12, and daughter Ariella, 8, in addition to Robyn’s three youngsters from her earlier marriage: son Dayton and daughters Aurora and Breanna.

Entertainment

Zac Efron Compares Joey King’s Comedic Acting to Matthew Perry

July 3, 2024 RecentlyHeard Leave a comment

Zac Efron, Matthew Perry, Joey King Emma McIntyre;Jason Merritt;Gotham/GC Photos/Getty Photos(3)

Zac Efron sees an entire lot of the late Matthew Perry in Joey King.

The Iron Claw actor, 36, complimented his A Household Affair costar, 24, on her bodily comedy expertise throughout a joint interview with Leisure Weekly printed Tuesday, July 2.

“Her stunt — whenever you stroll within the room when Nicole [Kidman] and I are hooking up — it’s one of many funniest issues ever,” Efron informed the outlet. “I believe that was some of the good bodily comedy bits I’ve seen in a very long time. That was very humorous. Matthew Perry-esque. It was genius.”

King, who was not anticipating that top of reward, replied, “Oh, that’s so good of you. Oh, gosh.”

Of their new Netflix comedy, Efron performs Hollywood sizzling shot Chris Cole, whereas King performs his assistant, Zara. When Chris unexpectedly falls in love with Zara’s mother, Brooke (Kidman), hijinks ensue as all of them attempt to navigate their scenario.

Zac Efron Compares A Family Affair Costar Joey Kings Comedy Skills to the Late Matthew Perry — Nicole Kidman as Brooke Harwood, Joey King as Zara Ford and Zac Efron as Chris Cole in A Household Affair. Tina Rowden/Netflix

The scene Efron was referring to is when Zara walks in on Chris and Brooke in a compromising place after an excessive amount of tequila. Zara then chokes on grape and hits her head so arduous on the doorframe whereas making an attempt to exit the room that she knocks herself out.

Efron and Perry, in the meantime, famously starred within the 2009 remake of 17 Once more, wherein Efron performed the teenage model of Perry’s character.

The Excessive Faculty Musical alum has beforehand spoken about how vital his bond together with his costar was within the months after Perry’s loss of life. The Associates actor died in October 2023 from the “acute results of ketamine,” in line with the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s workplace. His loss of life was dominated an accident. He was 54 years outdated.

“I’m nonetheless devastated by the truth that he’s gone,” Efron informed Further in November that 12 months, earlier than responding to listening to that Perry’s good friend Athenna Crosby stated in an interview with ET Canada that the late actor needed the Best Showman star to play him in a biopic.

“I used to be massively honored. It might be extraordinary to do,” Efron stated on the time. “We’ll see what occurs.”

In a separate interview with Leisure Tonight, Efron added: “To assume he was considering of me for that function, I imply I’d be honored to do it, to be sincere.”

He went on to name Perry “the perfect man on the earth,” telling the outlet, “I had the perfect time of my life working with him.”

Entertainment

Celebrities Attending Wimbledon 2024: David Beckham, More

July 2, 2024 RecentlyHeard Leave a comment

Wimbledon 2024 is proving to be simply as riveting off the court docket due to the attendance of a number of A-listers.

Soccer legend David Beckham, The Good Place’s Jameela Jamil, Bridgerton star Golda Rosheuvel and extra celebs confirmed their assist on the annual tennis occasion held in London, which kicked off on Monday, July 1.

For the tennis grand slam’s opening day, Beckham seemed trendy as he donned a tan swimsuit with a light-blue shirt and gold tie. He sat contained in the Royal Field alongside his mother, Sandra Beckham, and Sir David Attenborough, and was additionally photographed taking footage with followers — in addition to signing large tennis balls.

Beckham has been identified to make Wimbledon a household affair. In July 2016, he snapped a selfie along with his and spouse Victoria Beckham’s youngest sons whereas at a match.

The star-studded sporting occasion, which is without doubt one of the sport’s 4 main annual tournaments, will conclude on July 14.

Scroll all the way down to see the celebs who’ve attended Wimbledon 2024:

Entertainment

NBC Boss Talks One Chicago Shakeups: ‘Cast Comes In, Cast Goes Out’

July 2, 2024 RecentlyHeard Leave a comment

Lori Allen/NBC

The One Chicago universe has seen many characters come and go, however the latest exits from Chicago Hearth, Chicago P.D. and Chicago Med have some followers frightened.

Fears in regards to the ever-changing One Chicago panorama don’t stretch to president of program planning technique for NBCUniversal Leisure, Jeff Bader. “Solid is available in, solid goes out,” he advised TVLine in an interview revealed on Monday, July 1, when requested in regards to the franchise’s revolving door.

“It’s fascinating,” Bader defined. “As a result of yearly there are solid modifications, and yearly somebody asks the identical query” about what’s happening throughout the One Chicago universe. “However [those shows] simply maintain happening.”

Followers had been launched to the One Chicago world in 2012 with Chicago Hearth. Chicago P.D. premiered two years later, and Chicago Med adopted in 2015.

Final yr, the franchise noticed quite a lot of departures by fundamental characters together with Kara Killmer leaving Chicago Hearth after 10 seasons. Killmer, who performed paramedic Sylvie Brett, stated goodbye throughout a March episode, whereas Alberto Rosende, who portrayed Blake Gallo for 4 seasons, walked away at the beginning of season 12 earlier within the yr.

Eammon Walker, who has performed Wallace Boden for the reason that present’s inception, stepped down as a sequence common throughout the Might finale of Chicago Hearth.

NBC Boss Sounds Off on One Chicago Shakeups Cast Comes In Cast Goes Out — Adrian S Burrows Sr/NBC

The firefighter sequence, nevertheless, isn’t the one present that noticed huge change this previous season. Chicago P.D. stated goodbye to Tracy Spiridakos’ character, Hailey Upton, throughout the season 11 finale in Might.

Chicago Med seemingly hinted at Dr. Crockett Marcel’s (Dominic Rains) departure throughout the season 9 finale that very same month. Nonetheless, it wasn’t confirmed that the actor is leaving the present till June.

Bader, for his half, famous that regardless of the latest casting shakeups on all three reveals, the dramas have remained huge pulls for the community. “We’re thrilled with how the Chicagos do on Wednesday,” he stated. “Now we have no plans on altering something on that evening.”

Based on TVLine, Chicago Hearth ranked third in viewers among the many high 10 most-watched dramas final season, with the No. 1 present being CBS’ NCIS and No. 2 going to FBI, which can also be a part of the Dick Wolf household. Chicago Med got here in at No. 5, whereas Chicago P.D. earned the No. 7 spot.

Not everybody likes change, however Bader admitted that “clearly it retains the reveals recent” every time new faces are available.

A few of these recent additions embody Luke Mitchell, who joined Chicago Med throughout season 9, and Sophia Ali, who began her residency as Dr. Zola Ahmad partway by final season.

Rome Flynn had a short-lived stint on Chicago Hearth throughout season 12, and Michael Bradway later joined the present as the latest firefighter, Jack Damon. Jocelyn Hudson, who portrays paramedic Lyla Novak, was promoted to a sequence common on Chicago Hearth come season 13.

Bojana Novakovic, in the meantime, had a recurring function on Chicago P.D. all through season 11.

Chicago Hearth, Chicago P.D. and Chicago Med are set to return on NBC with new seasons this fall.

Entertainment

BET Apologizes to Usher After 2024 BET Awards Audio Malfunction

July 2, 2024 RecentlyHeard Leave a comment

Usher. Paras Griffin/Getty Photographs for BET

Occasion organizers are providing a proof as to why viewers couldn’t hear all of Usher’s speech on the 2024 BET Awards.

“Celebrating world icon Usher on our stage with a star-studded tribute and having him settle for his award with a heartfelt speech was an honor,” a BET spokesperson stated in an announcement to Us Weekly on Monday, July 1. “Because of an audio malfunction through the stay telecast, parts of his speech had been inadvertently muted. We lengthen our honest apologies to Usher as we couldn’t be extra grateful for his participation in Tradition’s Greatest Night time.”

Based on the cable community, followers can now watch his full uninterrupted speech throughout BET platforms together with YouTube.

On Sunday, June 30, L.A. Reid, Terry Lewis, Babyface and Jimmy Jam got here collectively on the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles to current Usher, 45, with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Whereas accepting his trophy in Ralph Lauren and denim denims, the “Yeah!” singer stated he didn’t write something down beforehand. As an alternative, he simply needed to talk from the center and categorical the “appreciation I’ve for each one that had something to do with this second tonight in addition to the 30-plus 12 months profession that I have fun.”

BET Apologizes to Usher for ‘Audio Malfunction’ During 2024 BET Awards Acceptance Speech — Johnny Nunez/Getty Photographs for BET

“Getting right here has undoubtedly not been straightforward, however it has been price it,” he stated. “Is it too early for me to obtain it? As a result of I’m nonetheless working and gunning and I nonetheless love this s–t like I did at 8 years outdated.”

On this 12 months alone, Usher launched his ninth studio album, Coming House, and carried out on the Tremendous Bowl halftime present in February. Subsequent month, he’ll kick off his newest tour titled Usher: Previous, Current, Future.

Earlier than ending his speech, which lasted greater than 13 minutes, the artist shared a particular message to his eldest sons Usher “Cinco” Raymond V, 16, and Nayvid Ely Raymond, 15, whom he shares with ex-wife Tameka Foster and who had been sitting within the entrance row. (Usher additionally shares daughter Sovereign Bo, 3, and son Sire Castrello, 2, along with his spouse, Jenn Goicoechea.)

“It’s 100% all about my youngsters and guaranteeing that you simply perceive that your desires can come true in the event you really dedicated, if you’re dedicated to it, in the event you’re devoted to one thing and you discover ardour and also you keep dedicated to it, this might probably be you,” he stated earlier than sharing a dad joke. “This may very well be your second. Not on this stage, as a result of I’m the one one which’s gonna have this one.”

RecentlyHeard USA: Your quick and reliable source for the latest news and stories across the United States. Stay informed with our timely updates on national headlines, politics, and impactful narratives.

Associated: Celebs Making an attempt Abnormal Meals for the First Time

Associated: Stars Who Have Had Their Personal Cooking Exhibits Over the Years

Thank You!

Associated: Former ‘Bachelor’ and ‘Bachelorette’ Leads: The place Are They Now?

Associated: Breaking Down Rachel Lindsay and Bryan Abasolo’s Messy Divorce

Thank You!

Associated: Greatest Bachelor Nation Scandals of All Time

Associated: Ellen DeGeneres’ Most Controversial Moments Over the Years

Associated: Ellen DeGeneres By the Years: Images

Thank You!

Associated: Celebrities React to ‘Ellen’ Allegations

Thank You!

Associated: Actual Housewives’ Authorized Troubles By way of the Years

Associated: Taylor Swift and Gracie Abrams’ Friendship Timeline

Thank You!

Associated: ‘Sister Wives’ Household Information: Get to Know Kody Brown’s Spouses and Youngsters

Thank You!

Associated: A Breakdown of The place Kody Brown Stands With His Sister Wives, Exes

Associated: Zac Efron By the Years: From Disney Heartthrob to Main Man

Associated: Every part the ‘Associates’ Solid Has Stated Concerning the Demise of Matthew Perry

Thank You!

Thank You!

Associated: One Chicago’s Most Heartbreaking Exits

Thank You!

Associated: Usher’s Fashion Has No Limits: From Polka Dot Fits to Skirts

Thank You!

Associated: The Greatest Vogue From the 2024 BET Awards: What the Stars Wore

RecentlyHeard USA: Your quick and reliable source for the latest news and stories across the United States. Stay informed with our timely updates on national headlines, politics, and impactful narratives.