Tom Brady admitted he did not like the call from the officials after bringing back a huge gain for Philadelphia Eagles’ AJ Brown on the first drive of the Super Bowl.
On 4th-and-2, Eagles quarterback threw it up to Brown as he managed to bring down the catch, but the referee had thrown a flag immediately. Replays had shown that Brown had made contact with Trent McDuffie’s helmet, but it had only been minimal. The referee’s had called offensive pass interference, bringing it back 10 yards and forcing the Eagles to punt.
Brady, as well as former official Mike Pereira had disagreed with the call, as the legendary quarterback had said: “I don’t like that call at all, so early in the game.”
In the Eagles second drive though, the officials appeared to more than make up for their previous call against them. On a third down play, the referee’s had called McDuffie for a pass interference of his own after hitting Dallas Goedert in the head, again which looked to be minimal contact.
After that penalty, Brady had said: “I don’t like that one either. I just think you throw the ball high and he barely gets hit by the defense.”
Both sets of fans had complained about the calls against their teams, with the general consensus appearing to be that both should not have been called for penalties.
Many have argued that the Chiefs have been on the receiving end of some favorable calls throughout the playoffs this season, with commissioner Roger Goodell even addressing the idea that the NFL might be rigged in their favor.
Goodell said: “This sort of reminds me a little bit of the script… That I write a script, and I have the script for the entire season … I think it reflects a lot of the fans’ passion, and I think it also is a reminder for us how important officiating is. And I think the men and women that officiate the NFL are outstanding. They have the highest possible standards.
“Our officials are evaluated in several ways. It’s not just the performance on the field, but it’s things that go on in their own lives, and we have a very tight control over that. We monitor that very closely in a number of ways.”
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Donald Trump launched a parting social media salvo at Taylor Swift as he bailed on the Super Bowl early after
The president roasted the pop star for being booed while he was cheered at the New Orleans Superdome in a ruthless post on his Truth Social platform.
Trump shared contrasting videos of the rapturous applause he received compared to the boos Swift received when she was shown on the big screen.
He shared another user’s post with the caption: ‘Trump gets massive cheers at the Super Bowl while Taylor Swift gets booed.’
His social media trolling only heaped more misery on the evening for Swift as she watched her boyfriend Travis Kelce’s Kansas City Chiefs being dismantled by the Philadelphia Eagles in a 40-14 defeat.
It comes despite Trump having predicted glory for the Chiefs and commending their Trump supporting quarterback Patrick Mahomes. The president was snubbed by the Eagles in 2018 when they refused to attend the White House following their Super Bowl win.
Trump and Swift have feuded for years, with the superstar singer having endorsed both Joe Biden and Kamala Harris over Trump in the past two elections.
Trump apparently had given up on his prediction that the Chiefs would beat the Eagles, leaving shortly after halftime.
Donald Trump got in a dig at Taylor Swift after he was cheered and she was jeered at Super Bowl 59 after hopping off the Kansas City Chiefs bandwagon to leave early
The president was roundly applauded as he strolled the sidelines and was shown in a booth with the rich and powerful at America’s biggest sporting event. Conversely, Swift was left stunned after being met with emphatic booing at the Caesars Superdome when she appeared on the jumbotron for the first time on Sunday night
His departure after the break was expected, however. Mahomes´ mother, brother and sister posed for a photo with Trump in his suite before he left.
In September, Trump said he hates Taylor Swift after the pop star endorsed Harris.
‘I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!’ the former president lamented on his social media website Truth Social on Sunday.
It comes just five days after Swift said in a lengthy Instagram post that she would be voting for Harris in November. However, she did not attack or call out Trump personally.
She also encouraged her millions of followers to do their research on the election and register to vote with a link she shared of vote.gov on her Instagram story sharing her grid post.
Trump and Swift were nominally on the same side Sunday, however, as he had predicted that the Chiefs will win their third straight Super Bowl on Sunday.
He praised the team’s quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his wife, Brittany, claiming that he had their support in his 2024 presidential bid.
‘I hate to do it,’ Trump said of guessing whether the Chiefs or the Philadelphia Eagles would win Super Bowl 59.
Mahomes´ mother, brother and sister posed for a photo with Trump in his suite before he left
‘I guess you have to say that when a quarterback wins as much as he’s won – I have to go with Kansas City,’ the president told Fox News Bret Baier in clips played ahead of the big game. ‘At the same time, Philadelphia is fantastic, it’s going to be just a great game.’
Trump went on to praise Mahomes and his wife, who are widely popular but who are rumored to be Trump fans.
The president sent crowds wild tonight as he took to the field and made history as the first sitting president to attend a Super Bowl game.
He strode onto the field with his daughter Ivanka and son Eric to shake hands with players and local cops before kickoff at the New Orleans Superdome.
The president posed for photos with family members of victims in the New Year’s Eve ISIS attack on Bourbon Street and emergency responders and waved to the cheering crowd.
Trump was also spotted shaking hands with Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Chris Jones, one of the many three-time Super Bowl winners hoping to make it four against the Philadelphia Eagles.
The president then headed up to his seats and mingled with Benson and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.
Trump, who was inaugurated just three weeks ago after his seismic election victory, was attending as a fan of the Chiefs.
In an interview that aired just hours before the game, Trump praised the team’s quarterback Patrick Mahomes – a MAGA supporter. It comes after the Eagles in 2018 refused to attend Trump’s White House following their Super Bowl win.
Travis Kelce channels inner ‘70s with Super Bowl LIX pre-game fit
Kelce’s fit was groovy as he walked into Caesars Superdome
Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce headed into the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Sunday for Super Bowl LIX channeling his inner ‘70s.
Kelce’s fit would be categorized as groovy, donning a burnt orange suit from the era.
On Kelce’s jacket was a gold rose pin, as he also accessorized some brown-lensed sunglasses.
Kelce is exuding confidence heading into a game he knows all too well. In fact, a FOX Sports graphic popped up during his entrance saying he has 31 career receptions in his Super Bowls, which is the most all-time among tight ends in NFL history.
The history that the Chiefs could make in New Orleans can’t be overstated as they look to become the first team in NFL history to win three straight Super Bowls.
Last year, it was an overtime thriller between the Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers as Patrick Mahomes ultimately found Mecole Hardman for the game-winning touchdown in a 25-22 victory.
But Kelce had an infamous moment in the first half when he was seen screaming in the face of head coach Andy Reid. Kelce, Reid and everyone else on the sideline credited the moment to the heat of competition, as the Chiefs weren’t performing the way they could’ve liked.
The moment didn’t come back to haunt Kelce or the Chiefs, as the tight end led Kansas City with 93 yards on nine receptions to help his squad secure back-to-back Lombardi Trophies.
The year before, Kelce saw the Philadelphia Eagles, the team he will go against again tonight, but it will be without his older brother, legendary Eagles center Jason Kelce, on the other sideline.
Kelce had six catches for 81 yards with a touchdown for the Chiefs in the win that started this streak.
He’s proven to live up to the moment in the “Big Game,” and Kelce’s performance will be critical in making sure history is made on Sunday night.
And perhaps a little disco at the victory party would be perfect to complement his fit.
BREAKING: Celtics’ Jayson Tatum makes history while flaming Knicks in blowout win
Celtics star Jayson Tatum made history while crushing the Knicks in New York City.
Before Saturday night, the top-10 spots on the Boston Celtics’ all-time scoring list hadn’t changed in 12 years. It’s hard to crack such a legendary list featuring 10 Hall of Famers, all with at least one NBA championship to their name. However, Celtics star Jayson Tatum managed to surpass two all-time scorers in one game during a 131-104 blowout win over the New York Knicks.
The reigning champion dropped 40 points at Madison Square Garden, which was just three away from tying his season-high output of 43. The six-time All-Star is now ninth on the Green Team’s all-time scoring list after moving past fellow St. Louis native Jo Jo White and 1973 league MVP Dave Cowens.
Tatum, who’s tallied 13,193 points in his career, has a lot of work to do to reach eighth place, as 11-time NBA champion Bill Russell towers in front of him with 14,522 points. History chasing aside, the 26-year-old can relish in the fact that his second-place C’s dismantled the third-place Knicks, putting Boston 1.5 games ahead of its Eastern Conference foe.
How did the Celtics embarrass the Knicks in New York?
Prior to squaring off with the Celtics, the Knicks had won seven of their last eight games. They boasted one of the best offenses in the league and had a chance to display it in front of a hungry New York crowd.
Instead, Boston put on a brilliant offensive performance, shooting a season-high 54.1% from the field. Tatum shot 50% while attempting 26 field goals, and Sixth Man of the Year candidate Payton Pritchard added 25 points off the bench.
Although the Celtics were without two starters, guard Jrue Holiday and center Kristaps Porzingis, the rest of their roster stepped up. Former Knicks center Luke Kornet hasn’t even started double-digit games for the Celtics this season, yet he didn’t miss a beat while joining the first five on Saturday evening. He grabbed a season-high 12 rebounds and was perfect from the floor, converting on all seven of his field goal attempts for 14 points.
Kornet’s rebounding might not seem monumental compared to Tatum’s stellar outing, but it helped limit the Knicks’ second-chance points and extend Boston’s offensive possessions. The Celtics earned 16 second-chance points to the Knicks’ four and easily won the battle on the glass, outrebounding their rivals 48-30.
Despite New York’s struggles and a poor first half, it nearly stormed back in the third quarter. Boston’s double-digit lead fell to just three points after Knicks wing Mikal Bridges drained a triple with 6:52 remaining in the third. Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla didn’t call for a timeout and Tatum rewarded that decision, driving to the rim for an open dunk. Following that easy bucket, Tatum and company went on a 24-9 run and then buried the Knicks with 35 points in the final frame.
New York was without forward OG Anunoby in the 27-point loss, however, he’s expected to return to action after the All-Star break alongside 7-footer Mitchell Robinson—who’s yet to play a game during the 2024-25 campaign due to offseason surgery.
These recoveries should provide a much-needed boost to New York’s defense. The team finished with the ninth-best defensive rating last season but has since fallen to 16th in 2025. The 34-18 Knicks must pick that up to keep pace with the 37-16 Celtics, who currently boast a top-five offensive and defensive team rating.
Jayson Tatum said he tried to put on a show for Denzel Washington during 40-point performance
Jayson Tatum said he tried to put on a show for Denzel Washington during 40-point performance
There were numerous celebrities in attendance for Celtics-Knicks Saturday night. Chris Rock, Larry David, and Denzel Washington were just a few of those in attendance.
But it was Jayson Tatum who stole the show. Tatum scored 40 points and made seven of his 14 3-point attempts as the Celtics coasted to a 131-104 victory over the Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
After the game, Tatum was asked what his mindset was like heading into the nationally televised game. The Celtics were coming off a loss to Dallas in a rematch of last year’s NBA Finals. Anthony Davis did not play in that game, and the Mavericks still won easily.
But, the Celtics were able to regain their footing Saturday night and leave the divisional showdown with a win.
“We lost last game, and then finding out that KP was out right before the game, knew it was going to be a challenge,” Tatum said. “And then I saw Denzel Washington sitting courtside and I was excited about that.”
“Had to put on a show?” a reporter asked Tatum.
“Tried to,” Tatum responded.
The Celtics jumped out to a double-digit lead in the first quarter and held it. Tatum was the catalyst, scoring the first basket of the game on a dunk over New York’s Precious Achiuwa. Tatum got to the rim consistently, and his 3-point shot was falling.
Tatum said he does not take the feeling of playing well at Madison Square Garden for granted.
“Besides Boston, it’s probably the best place to play,” Tatum said. “They’ve got all the celebrities. But, they also have an edge about them. They know basketball, they’re passionate, they’re chanting and cheering the whole time, so it is a special place to play.”
Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla said Tatum’s performance was special.
“He was ready to play and that was special,” Mazzulla said. “Just thought he did a great job taking what the defense gave him, whether it was for him or for his teammates. His ability to just play versus different coverages throughout the game, gwt the shot that he wants and play with his sense of poise. That was a special performance.”
Payton Pritchard, who scored 25 points off the bench in the win, said Tatum set the tone for the win.
“I thought Jayson did an unbelievable job tonight too,” Pritchard said. “He didn’t rush his shots, he got to his spots, and he was money. He broke the lead open for us and that’s what a superstar does, what he did tonight.”
Super Bowl LIX Erupts: Taylor Swift Booed as Trump Gets Thunderous Cheers – What Really Happened?
Swift didn’t look as if she was too familiar or comfortable being booed by a large crowd
Taylor Swift isn’t on her “Eras Tour” anymore.
The pop star showed up to Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans on Sunday, and the fans there gave her a loud chorus of boos when she was shown on the Caesars Superdome jumbotron.
Swift didn’t look as if she was too familiar or comfortable being booed by a large crowd as her expression turned to visibly nervous confusion once the chorus began.
Swift is attending her second Super Bowl after showing up at last year’s big game in Las Vegas to cheer on her boyfriend and Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. Many NFL fans have come to be critical of the constant displaying of Swift during broadcasts and on jumbotrons dating back to last season.
Her booing by the crowd also coincided with a heavy barrage of boos that welcomed the Chiefs as a team when they ran through the tunnel prior to the game.
Swift, as Kelce’s girlfriend, has quickly become an iconic figure within the Chiefs franchise. But Swift’s football roots are with the Eagles, as she grew up an Eagles fan in Pennsylvania.
Swift and her father abandoned this fandom when she started dating Kelce last season, so the crowd treated her accordingly in New Orleans.
And before Swift was booed relentlessly by the Superdome crowd, that same crowd gave a raucous cheer to President Donald Trump when he was shown on screen prior to the game.
Trump was standing in between New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson and Trump’s daughter, Ivanka, during the national anthem, which also received a loud roar from the crowd before kickoff.
Swift infamously endorsed former Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election on Sept. 10. Days after Swift announced her endorsement, Trump sent a post on Truth Social that read “I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!”
The crowd in the Superdome on Sunday seems to be more aligned with Trump on that argument.
Taylor Swift arrives at Super Bowl LIX to support boyfriend Travis Kelce
Taylor Swift traveled to New Orleans to support Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce in Super Bowl LIX
Taylor Swift arrived to support NFL star boyfriend Travis Kelce in Super Bowl LIX on Sunday.
Swift showed up to the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans wearing an oversize white blazer paired with denim shorts and a white top. The pop star wore her blonde hair down for the occasion as she was spotted in a suite ahead of the game. The 35-year-old accessorized with the ruby red T charm she wore to the Grammys on Feb. 2, which many speculated was a nod to Kelce.
Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs are taking on the Philadelphia Eagles for the Lombardi Trophy.
Swift was joined by rapper Ice Spice along with the HAIM sisters.
Swift and Kelce have spent the last few days gallivanting around New Orleans and even had a double date night with Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his wife, Brittany.
The group showed up to the French restaurant Lilette on Magazine Street Friday night. Swift wore a black lace dress with black heels while Kelce sported a Dior jacket and matching pants.
Swift was out and about in New Orleans on Saturday night as well, this time with friends and family. “The Tortured Poets Department” singer dined at the Italian spot Gianna Restaurant, according to People magazine. Kelce’s sister-in-law, Kylie Kelce, was also in attendance at dinner along with Swift’s parents.
Swift attended last year’s Super Bowl as she cheered on Kelce to a win against the San Francisco 49ers.
The Chiefs won Super Bowl LVIII in overtime after beginning the final play on the 13-yard line, notably Swift’s lucky number. Kelce and the pop star were spotted sharing an intimate moment as friends and family joined the team on the field for the postgame speech.
Kelce found his way to Swift in the large crowd, and the two shared a hug and a kiss as the singer-songwriter placed her hands on the tight end’s face.
Swift and Kelce were later spotted out partying in Las Vegas. The two accidentally took Scott and Andrea Swift clubbing, the singer shared in a rare TikTok following the team’s big win.
“Accidentally going clubbing with your parents is something everyone should try at least once in their life,” Swift captioned the video at the time.
Hollywood’s Rarest Love Stories: Celebrity Couples Who Went from High School to Forever!
From Lebron and Savannah James to Bono and Ali Hewson, see which celebrity couples’ love stories date back to their teenage years
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High school romances might not always have a happy ending, but for these famous couples, their teenage love stories have stood the test of time.
From Lebron and Savannah James’ Outback Steakhouse beginnings, to Ralph Macchio and Phyllis Fierro’s meeting over an array of snack food in his grandma’s basement, here are the stories behind these famous couples and their long-lasting love.
Lebron & Savannah James
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Lebron and Savannah James
Lebron and Savannah James first met as teenagers when they were students at rival high schools — Savannah was a sophomore, Lebron was a year older. They had their first solo date at an Outback Steakhouse and well, the rest is history.
“A person like myself always needs a great sidekick and a person you can rely on no matter the circumstances,” Lebron told Harper’s Bazaar in 2010. “And she’s that. She’s got my back and I love her for that.”
The pair, who married in 2013, welcomed their first child, LeBron “Bronny” James Jr, in 2004 followed by baby brother Bryce on June 14, 2007, and sister Zhuri Nova on Oct. 22, 2014. Bronny has followed in dad’s footsteps and plays basketball at the University of Southern California.
Bono & Ali Hewson
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Bono and Ali Hewson
For Bono and his wife of more than 40 years, Ali Hewson, their love story dates back to before they were even teenagers when they met at Mount Temple Comprehensive School. The two began dating in high school and got married in August 1982.
“He was my first real boyfriend,” Hewson told The Telegraph in 2008. “It was 1976 that we got together — the same year that the band formed. I saw their first gig in our school gym.”
The two share four children together: daughters Jordan and Eve and sons Elijah and John.
Patrick & Brittany Mahomes
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Patrick and Brittany Mahomes
Before becoming one of the NFL’s hottest couples, Patrick and Brittany Mahomes were students together at Whitehouse High School in Texas where their romance began — the two even went to prom together in 2013. The Mahomes got married in 2022 and are parents to daughter Sterling Skye and son “Bronze” Lavon Mahomes III.
Ralph Macchio & Phyllis Fierro
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Ralph Macchio and Phyllis Fierro
When Ralph Macchio first met his now-wife, Phyllis Fierro, more than three decades ago, the two were in his grandma’s basement for a cousin’s birthday party.
“This is 1970 or whatever, so this is Cheez Doodles, 7Up, Tootsie Rolls, probably the Ruffles with onion dip,” he told PEOPLE. “She was a friend of my cousin, and we just smiled and talked and danced a little. Probably the Hustle!”
The two got married in 1987 are now parents to two children, Julia and Daniel.
“I would have to say my wife is my best friend,” Macchio said in an interview with One on One with John Tesh in 1992. “There’s no doubt.”
He continued, “There’s just no one else I would even think about wanting to be with. From a very early time, I just knew this was the woman I wanted to marry and spend my life with. It’s corny, but it’s true.”
Thomas Rhett & Lauren Akins
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Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins
Forget high school, Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins have known each other since elementary school. While the pair did not start seriously dating until later on, Rhett said when they went to camp together in sixth grade he “already knew I was in love with her.”
They dated briefly in high school before going their separate ways for several years, though remained good friends. The pair reunited again in May 2011 and by the end of the year, they were engaged.
“I’d loved that girl since high school, and I told her father how I felt. He said, ‘If you don’t tell her, I’m going to,’ ” Rhett recalled. “It was a total Ryan Gosling moment. I said to her, ‘I just want to kiss you one time. If you don’t feel anything, we can go back to being friends.’ “
The two were married in May 2012 and are now parents to four daughters: Willa Gray, Ada James, Lennon Love and Lillie Carolina.
Snoop Dogg & Shante Broadus
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Snoop Dogg and Shante Broadus
Snoop Dogg and his wife, Shante Broadus have known each other since high school and as he described, “I feel like that was true love at first sight.”
When talking about his decades-long relationship with Broadus, who began managing the rapper in 2021, he told Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager, “I think because we were both young and we were both willing to sacrifice for each other. She knew what my dreams and goals was, and at the same time, I knew what hers were.”
The couple, who married in 1997, share sons Corde and Cordell and daughter Cori. Snoop is also dad to a son, Julian, from a different relationship.
Kendrick Lamar & Whitney Alford
Kevin Mazur/Getty Kendrick Lamar and Whitney Alford at the 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards in 2018
Kendrick Lamar and his fiancée Whitney Alford met as teenagers when they were both students at Centennial High School. They were friends first before they became a couple, and have been together ever since.
“She’s been here since day 1,” Lamar told New York Times Magazine in 2014. The private couple have been engaged since 2015 and share two children — a daughter, Uzi, and son, Enoch.
Jon Bon Jovi & Dorothea Bongiovi
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Jon Bon Jovi and Dorothea Bongiovi
Jon Bon Jovi and Dorothea Bongiovi are a New Jersey couple through and through — having met at Sayreville War Memorial High School in the Garden State.
“She let me cheat off her in history,” he told PEOPLE in 2020. “I was immediately drawn to her from the minute I saw her and that never changed.”
The couple broke up briefly in 1985, though by 1989, the pair was back together and eloped in Las Vegas.
“We had the No. 1 album, the No. 1 single, and we were playing three nights at the Forum in L.A.,” he told Men’s Health in 2010. “I turned to Dorothea and said, ‘I got an idea. Why don’t we go right now?’ She said, ‘You’re out of your mind.’ I said, ‘Come on. What’s better than this, right now, this moment?’ And so we ran off to Las Vegas. Didn’t tell a soul.”
The pair welcomed their first daughter, Stephanie, in 1993 followed by sons Jesse, Jacob and Romeo in 1995, 2002 and 2004 respectively.
Ron & Cheryl Howard
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Ron and Cheryl Howard
Though Ron Howard was just five years old when he first stepped into the spotlight after being cast on The Andy Griffith Show, his life really changed when he met his wife of nearly 50 years while they were still in high school. The pair had their first date in 1970 and married in 1975.
“I met her, and there was never anybody else,” Ron told PEOPLE in 2019 shortly after they celebrated their 44th anniversary. “She’s unbelievably supportive and always has been. Our compatibility has endured through all kinds of experiences.”
The two are the proud parents of four kids, Bryce, twins Paige and Jocelyn and son Reed. They welcomed their sixth grandchild in April 2020.
Jeff Daniels & Kathleen Treado
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Jeff Daniels and Kathleen Treado
Jeff Daniels and Kathleen Treado married in 1979 after they began dating in high school. The pair, who share three children together, made the decision to pick up and move back to their home state of Michigan from New York City in 1986 where they had relocated in the late 1970s as Daniels pursued his acting career.
“It was a very dramatic move in 1986 to move to Michigan, but that was to keep the family number one. And that worked,” Daniels told PEOPLE in 2019.
“Kathleen’s permanent. The family’s permanent,” he continued. “Careers are job to job, you’re hot, you’re not.”
Lindsay Arnold & Samuel Lightner Cusick
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Lindsay Arnold and Samuel Lightner Cusick
Dancing with the Stars alumna Lindsay Arnold met her now husband, Samuel Lightner Cusick, at just 16 years old.
“I could never have imagined that when I was 16 years old I would have met the man I would marry and who would be my partner – yesterday, today and tomorrow!,” Arnold told PEOPLE of her husband, whom she wed in 2015.
The pair now share two daughters, Sage and June, whom they welcomed in 2020 and 2023 respectively.
Trevor & Melissa Lawrence
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Trevor and Marissa Lawrence
Trevor Lawrence and his wife, Marissa, have been together since 2016 when the pair was still in high school. In 2020, the couple got engaged in a very fitting setting: the middle of Clemson Memorial Stadium. The following year, they tied the knot.
To celebrate their second anniversary, Marissa took to Instagram to share a sweet tribute.
“Your love is the greatest gift I could ask for. It is patient, kind, considerate, understanding, silly, selfless, graceful… I can go on and on… You are the best husband and partner!” she wrote. “It’s you + me forever. Here’s to 80 more.”
LL Cool J & Simone I. Smith
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LL Cool J and Simone Smith
Ll Cool J and Simone I. Smith were just teenagers when they “fell deep in love.”
The pair first met in 1987 through a mutual friend and dated for eight years before tying the knot in 1995. In addition to being mom and dad to their four children, son Najee and daughters Italia, Samaria and Nina, LL Cool J and Smith are also grandparents.
In January 2023, Smith posted a throwback photo of the young couple back in the day captioned: “When I was 17 and he was 19 we fell deep in love growing up in Queens!”
Catelynn Lowell & Tyler Baltierra
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Catelynn Lowell and Tyler Baltierra
Viewers first got to know Catelynn Lowell and Tyler Baltierra on MTV’s 16 and Pregnant in 2009, which chronicled the young couple’s pregnancy journey and their first daughter, Carly’s adoption.
The two first met in seventh grade and began dating in 2005. In 2015 they welcomed their second child, Novalee Reign, and later that year officially tied the knot. In 2019, Catelynn gave birth to their third child, Vaeda followed by a fourth daughter in 2021.
Heather Morris wed her high school sweetheart, Taylor Hubbell, in 2015.
To celebrate their eight-year anniversary, the Glee star paid tribute to her husband with a sweet post shared on Instagram.
“Happy 8 years to my partner and soul mate @hubbell_woodshop,” she wrote. “I don’t think I have to write something long and sappy cuz we both know how deeply our love runs, but in case you didn’t know…I would gladly ride on the edge of a steep mountaintop for you in which case causes me a panic attack and I have to out my head between my legs and meditate till it’s over..but once it is I’d lift my head and squeeze your hand because you guided me through the whole time and will always remain my constant ❤️❤️❤️”
The couple share two children, Elijah and Owen.
Tristan Mack Wilds & Christina Hammond
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Tristian Mack Wilds and Christina Hammond
After more than 15 years together, Tristan “Mack” Wilds married his high school sweetheart Christina Hammond in 2021.
“At different times in our lives, we’re shown fairy tales don’t come true. This one came true for me,” the 90210 actor told E! News of their special day.
“Our love story is my favorite love story. I am living out my dream of being married to the love of my life,” Hammond added.
Novak & Jelena Djokovic
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Novak and Jelena Djokovic
Before tying the knot in 2014, Jelena and Novak first met in high school in their home country of Serbia. After dating for eight years, the two got engaged in Monte Carlo in 2013 and married the following year.
The pair welcomed their first child, Stefan Djokovic, in 2014 before the trio became a family of four in 2017 with the birth of their daughter, Tara Djokovic.
Alex & Lisa Gaskarth
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Alex and Lisa Gaskarth
All Time Low’s frontman Alex Gaskarth wed his high school sweetheart, Lisa, in 2016 after 12 years together.
To celebrate their three year anniversary, the musician shared a black and white photo from the day to Instagram along with the caption, “Three years married to my best friend and the love of my life! @lisagaskarth you continue to amaze me every day. Time is flying by and I’m very lucky to be on the ride with you. Love youuuu !!! (This is my favorite pic from our wedding day, shot on a lil’ film camera, and I find myself staring at it a lot. I’ve probably posted it before but that’s too bad!)”
Aaron Judge & Samantha Bracksieck
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Aaron Judge and Samantha Bracksieck
New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge hit a homerun when he met his now-wife Samantha Bracksieck while the two were still in high school. Per Brides, the pair dated on and off as teens. After both attending Fresno State University in California, the pair wed in 2021.
Daddy Yankee & Mireddys González
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Daddy Yankee and Mireddys González
Daddy Yankee — real name Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez — married his wife Mireddys González in 1995 after first meeting in high school.
“The most beautiful thing I have in my life is my family, without a doubt,” Daddy Yankee told People en Español. “My wife and my children are my treasure, the reason why I work day after day to try that they have a better life, to make a legacy for them, that they do not have the difficulties that I have gone through in this life.”
The pair share daughter Jesaaelys and son Jeremy. Daddy Yankee is also has a daughter, Yamilet, from a previous relationship.
Witney Carson & Carson McAllister
Witney Carson/ Instagram; David Livingston/Getty
Witney Carson and Carson McAllister
Dancing with the Stars’ Witney Carson married Carson McAllister in 2016 after the pair first began dating in high school. To celebrate their six-year wedding anniversary, Carson paid tribute to her husband in a sweet Instagram post shouting out their long-standing relationship.
“Happy six years my high school sweetheart @carson.mcallister 🤍 Each day of this life with you just gets better and better. Watching you become a father this year has made my heart explode,” she wrote in part. The pair have two children together, sons Leo, 2, and Jet, 3 months.
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Selena Gomez drops 750,000 fans after weepy social media clip
Selena Gomez is facing criticisms from the online community after she shared a social media clip where she’s “crying like an idiot,” weeping over Donald Trump’s massive deportation of undocumented immigrants in the U.S.
Selena Gomez lost over 750,000 Instagram followers in the past month following backlash over an emotional video she posted addressing Donald Trump’s Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) crackdowns of undocumented migrants in the U.S.
On January 26, according to the BBC, a nationwide sweep of immigrants resulted in the arrest of about 1,000 people – the most since Trump returned to the White House.
“A number of federal agencies with newly expanded detention powers were involved in the raids in a number of cities including Chicago, Newark and Miami,” the publication writes.
The former Disney star, whose grandparents emigrated to Texas from Monterrey, Mexico, responded to the widespread immigration crackdown by sharing her grievances online, where she’s seen weeping in a now deleted clip on Instagram.
“I’m so sorry. All my people are getting attacked,” Gomez, 32, told her 422 million followers in the January 27 post. “The children. I don’t understand. I’m so sorry. I wish I could do something, but I can’t. I don’t know what to do. I’ll try everything, I promise.”
The post immediately went viral, racking up millions of views within hours. However, the response was anything but unanimous.
‘Proud of her’
Some fans applauded the actor, who served as executive producer of Living Undocumented, a 2019 documentary that followed the lives of 11 illegal immigrant families living in the U.S.
“Selena’s tears speak volumes. Her empathy for the children and families affected is heartbreaking yet inspiring. We need more voices like hers to bring attention to such injustices. Proud of her for standing with her people,” tweets one fan of her heartfelt clip.
A second writes that “Selena’s story is heartbreaking, and it really shows how deeply she cares.” “Seeing her express that kind of raw emotion over the deportations and the suffering of children is powerful. It’s clear she feels a strong sense of empathy and a desire to help. Hopefully, her platform can inspire others to take action or at least raise awareness about these injustices,” the user tweets.
A third shares, “People are laughing at her but I get her, Selena came from an immigrant parents and she was given an opportunity while she’s crying because there are Mexican kids that are getting deported and their future is getting destroyed she has the right to cry.”
‘Open your homes’
Meanwhile, others were less than pleased and suggested that “crying doesn’t solve anything.”
“There are many other ways to help, I don’t think recording yourself crying on a video will help that much. Go out and try to meet with them, fight to make them hear your voice, use your influence in a better way, crying doesn’t solve anything,” shares one user.
A second writes, “She says ‘I wish I could do something.’ She’s worth $1.6 billion. She could do something IF she really wanted to.”
“She’s got multiple properties. She can rehome some illegal immigrants into any / all of them. Much more useful than crying like an idiot,” another user rages in the comments section of a tweet that shows her clip. “Come on [Selena] don’t be a hypocrite. Open your homes to some illegal immigrants.”
A fourth netizen suggests her acting isn’t believable: “For an actress, she’s terrible at crying and convincing me. She needs to be more dramatic,” the user shared.
White House responds
The White House even responded to her clip with a tweet that features mothers whose kids were killed by “illegal aliens.”
“Kayla Hamilton, Jocelyn Nungaray, and Rachel Morin were murdered by illegal aliens. [These] courageous mothers had something to say to [Selena Gomez] and those who oppose securing our borders,” the post says.
“Gomez’s video became a political lightning rod in the days after it was originally posted on Monday, with Republican Utah politician Sam Parker suggesting she should be deported as well because her grandparents originally entered the country illegally,” Billboard reports.
“Thanks for the laugh and the threat,” Gomez responded on Instagram.
Mass departure of followers
After sharing her tearful clip, the star of Only Murders in the Building lost more than 751,000 followers, according to Social Blade, a site that tracks social media statistics.
Despite the noticeable decline with her online fans, Gomez is still ranked as one of the top followed celebrities.
After the star deleted the weepy clip, she shared an Instagram story, writing, “apparently it’s not ok to show empathy for people.” That post has also been deleted.
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Trump receives raucous reception as he salutes during Super Bowl LIX national anthem
Trump is first sitting president to attend Super Bowl
President Donald Trump was spotted in a salute during the national anthem performance by Jon Batiste before Super Bowl LIX kicked off on Sunday at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.
Trump was shown in the stadium, and a raucous cheer was heard during the FOX broadcast from the crowd who saw him.
Trump was standing in between New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson and Trump’s daughter, Ivanka, during the national, which also received a loud roar from the crowd before kickoff.
Trump confirmed on Sunday that he would be present during the Super Bowl in New Orleans, releasing a message to express his excitement at seeing the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles go against each other in the “Big Game” once again.
The Chiefs and Eagles faced each other for the Lombardi Trophy two seasons ago.
“I look forward to joining the fans in New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX to cheer on two great teams – the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles – as they battle for the National Football League’s Vince Lombardi Trophy,” Trump said in a statement.
“The coaches, players, and team staff on the field tonight represent the best of the best in professional football, but they also embody the best of the American Dream. Their hard work, dedication, and tenacity is admirable, and their individual journeys are as inspiring as the drive and determination that has led them to this extraordinary moment. They also represent the hopes and dreams of our Nation’s young athletes as we restore safety and fairness in sports and equal opportunities among their teams.
“Football is America’s most popular sport – for good reason – it fosters a sense of national unity, bringing families, friends, and fans together and strengthening communities. This annual tradition transcends our differences and personifies our shared patriotic values of family, faith, and freedom heroically defended by our military service members, law enforcement officers, and first responders. We value their devotion to protecting our great Nation and salute their selfless service.”
Trump also mentioned the lives lost in the Jan. 1 terror attack that happened on New Orleans’ historic Bourbon Street.
“This year, the Super Bowl returns to the Caesars Superdome for a record setting 8th time. While thousands of fans from across our Nation gather in New Orleans to cheer on their favorite team, we remember that 14 families will be missing a loved one who was tragically murdered during a senseless terrorist attack while celebrating the New Year on Bourbon Street.
“Our thoughts are also with the 35 individuals injured during the attack whose lives were changed forever that fateful night, and our prayers will remain with them for continued strength, comfort, and healing.
“Tonight, we look forward to a terrific game and the crowning of the Super Bowl Champions. Melania joins me in sending our best wishes for a great Super Bowl Sunday. May the best team win, and may God bless you, your family, and the United States of America.”
Trump is the first sitting president to ever attend a Super Bowl, and it’s expected to be a great game that he and millions of others will watch between the Chiefs and Eagles to wrap up the 2024 NFL season.
Before Saturday night, the top-10 spots on the Boston Celtics’ all-time scoring list hadn’t changed in 12 years. It’s hard to crack such a legendary list featuring 10 Hall of Famers, all with at least one NBA championship to their name. However, Celtics star Jayson Tatum managed to surpass two all-time scorers in one game during a 131-104 blowout win over the New York Knicks. 
