In 2005, NFL Network sportscaster Rich Eisen and former Dever Broncos running back Terrell Davis were sitting in the stands of the RCA Dome in Indianapolis waiting for the NFL scouting combine to begin. In a fit of boredom, Eisen said out loud “I could run the 40-yard dash right now.” Davis scoffed at the idea, which only motivated Eisen to take up the challenge.
Dressed in a suit and tie, Eisen would take the field and run the dash, thinking nothing of it. Little did he know the cameras were rolling, and that night, his run would air on the NFL Network to thousands of viewers.
“[I was in] complete shock, but it was all in good fun,” recalls Eisen. “That’s the best part about doing a broadcast with a family. It’s just like any group of friends where you’re always ripe for being made fun of.”
This marked the...
Dressed in a suit and tie, Eisen would take the field and run the dash, thinking nothing of it. Little did he know the cameras were rolling, and that night, his run would air on the NFL Network to thousands of viewers.
“[I was in] complete shock, but it was all in good fun,” recalls Eisen. “That’s the best part about doing a broadcast with a family. It’s just like any group of friends where you’re always ripe for being made fun of.”
This marked the...
- 5/10/2024
- by Jack Dunn
- Variety Film + TV
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for AFI Fest, The Holdovers, Quiz Lady and The Killer.
Bcrf Awards Luncheon
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation held its annual Symposium and Awards Luncheon on Oct. 20, hosted by Alina Cho and honoring both Kendra Scott and Olufunmilayo (Funmi) I. Olopade, MD, Faacr.
Kendra Scott, Dr. Olufunmilayo Olopade and Alina Cho
Hello Sunshine’s Shine Away event
Reese Witherspoon and her Hello Sunshine media company hosted its inaugural Shine Away event on Saturday in Los Angeles, with participants including Jennifer Garner, Mindy Kaling, Tracee Ellis Ross, Fortune Feimster, Allyson Felix and The Home Edit’s Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin.
Jennifer Garner, Reese Witherspoon, Mindy Kaling and Fortune Feimster Reese Witherspoon and Tracee Ellis Ross
Go Gala
Go Campaign hosted its 17th annual Go Gala at Citizen News in Hollywood on Saturday,...
Bcrf Awards Luncheon
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation held its annual Symposium and Awards Luncheon on Oct. 20, hosted by Alina Cho and honoring both Kendra Scott and Olufunmilayo (Funmi) I. Olopade, MD, Faacr.
Kendra Scott, Dr. Olufunmilayo Olopade and Alina Cho
Hello Sunshine’s Shine Away event
Reese Witherspoon and her Hello Sunshine media company hosted its inaugural Shine Away event on Saturday in Los Angeles, with participants including Jennifer Garner, Mindy Kaling, Tracee Ellis Ross, Fortune Feimster, Allyson Felix and The Home Edit’s Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin.
Jennifer Garner, Reese Witherspoon, Mindy Kaling and Fortune Feimster Reese Witherspoon and Tracee Ellis Ross
Go Gala
Go Campaign hosted its 17th annual Go Gala at Citizen News in Hollywood on Saturday,...
- 10/27/2023
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
For well over a year, there have been rumors about the NFL expanding its hold over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend with the introduction of a Black Friday game, and after earlier this spring when the game was confirmed to be happening this season, we now know which two squads will be helping Amazon sell Christmas presents and rolls of toilet paper.
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On Wednesday, ahead of the full-season announcement on Thursday, May 11, Prime Video announced that the Miami Dolphins will visit their AFC East rivals to take on the New York Jets on Friday, Nov. 24 at 3 p.m. Et. The game will feature new Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers and will be sandwiched by live, on-site pre and postgame coverage from MetLife Stadium. Additionally, the game will be available to football fans whether they are Prime members or not — a savvy move by Amazon to get as...
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On Wednesday, ahead of the full-season announcement on Thursday, May 11, Prime Video announced that the Miami Dolphins will visit their AFC East rivals to take on the New York Jets on Friday, Nov. 24 at 3 p.m. Et. The game will feature new Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers and will be sandwiched by live, on-site pre and postgame coverage from MetLife Stadium. Additionally, the game will be available to football fans whether they are Prime members or not — a savvy move by Amazon to get as...
- 5/10/2023
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
On Saturday night, City Year Los Angeles hosted their 12th annual Spring Break: Destination Education benefit which raised over $2.2 million to support thousands of students across L.A. thrive in school and in life.
Octavia Spencer speaks at City Year LA's Spring Break Destination Education
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The event brought together over 900 guests — including community and business leaders, celebrities and influencers, families and AmeriCorps members for an exciting night of food, fun, and entertainment in support of education. The benefit honored Academy Award-winning actor, producer, and longtime City Year L.A. board member Octavia Spencer and Kevin Demoff, COO of the Los Angeles Rams and City Year LA board member. Actor, comedian, and television host Joel McHale emceed the event which featured a special musical performance by Grammy-nominated singer Chlöe Bailey, known mononymously as Chlöe.
Academy Award-Winning actor and producer Viola Davis...
Octavia Spencer speaks at City Year LA's Spring Break Destination Education
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The event brought together over 900 guests — including community and business leaders, celebrities and influencers, families and AmeriCorps members for an exciting night of food, fun, and entertainment in support of education. The benefit honored Academy Award-winning actor, producer, and longtime City Year L.A. board member Octavia Spencer and Kevin Demoff, COO of the Los Angeles Rams and City Year LA board member. Actor, comedian, and television host Joel McHale emceed the event which featured a special musical performance by Grammy-nominated singer Chlöe Bailey, known mononymously as Chlöe.
Academy Award-Winning actor and producer Viola Davis...
- 5/10/2023
- Look to the Stars
Prime Video wants to make sure as many NFL fans as possible are able to tune in for the first Black Friday game in league history. Amazon has announced it will stream the game live for free to all, whether they are Prime Video subscribers or not.
The teams for the game have yet to be determined, but a date and time have already been set: Friday, Nov. 24 at 3 p.m. Et. Charissa Thompson will host the pregame show alongside Tony Gonzalez, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Richard Sherman, Andrew Whitworth, Taylor Rooks, and Michael Smith. When game coverage commences, Al Michaels, Kirk Herbstreit, and Kaylee Hartung will cover the on-field action.
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The exclusive Black Friday game marks a further extension of Prime Video’s relationship with the NFL and offers a free sample of the benefits that come with Prime membership. The service took over as the...
The teams for the game have yet to be determined, but a date and time have already been set: Friday, Nov. 24 at 3 p.m. Et. Charissa Thompson will host the pregame show alongside Tony Gonzalez, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Richard Sherman, Andrew Whitworth, Taylor Rooks, and Michael Smith. When game coverage commences, Al Michaels, Kirk Herbstreit, and Kaylee Hartung will cover the on-field action.
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The exclusive Black Friday game marks a further extension of Prime Video’s relationship with the NFL and offers a free sample of the benefits that come with Prime membership. The service took over as the...
- 3/7/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including red carpets for Outer Banks, Snowfall, Hello Tomorrow and Super Bowl festivities.
The Consultant premiere
Prime Video held a special screening event in L.A. on Monday for its new series, starring Christoph Waltz, Nat Wolff, Brittany O’Grady and Aimee Carrero.
Andrew Mittman, Steve Stark, Brittany O’Grady, Christoph Waltz, Nat Wolff, Aimee Carrero, Tony Basgallop and Matt Shakman
Hello Tomorrow premiere
Billy Crudup debuted his new Apple+ series in NYC on Wednesday, alongside costars Haneefah Wood, Alison Pill, Dewshane Williams, Hank Azaria and Nicholas Podany, as well as partner Naomi Watts.
Matthew Maher, Dewshane Williams, Haneefah Wood, Nicholas Podany, Billy Crudup, Amit Bhalla, Lucas Jansen, Annie McNamara, Hank Azaria and Michael J. Harney Billy Crudup and Naomi Watts
Snowfall premiere
The sixth and final season of Snowfall premiered in Los Angeles on Wednesday,...
The Consultant premiere
Prime Video held a special screening event in L.A. on Monday for its new series, starring Christoph Waltz, Nat Wolff, Brittany O’Grady and Aimee Carrero.
Andrew Mittman, Steve Stark, Brittany O’Grady, Christoph Waltz, Nat Wolff, Aimee Carrero, Tony Basgallop and Matt Shakman
Hello Tomorrow premiere
Billy Crudup debuted his new Apple+ series in NYC on Wednesday, alongside costars Haneefah Wood, Alison Pill, Dewshane Williams, Hank Azaria and Nicholas Podany, as well as partner Naomi Watts.
Matthew Maher, Dewshane Williams, Haneefah Wood, Nicholas Podany, Billy Crudup, Amit Bhalla, Lucas Jansen, Annie McNamara, Hank Azaria and Michael J. Harney Billy Crudup and Naomi Watts
Snowfall premiere
The sixth and final season of Snowfall premiered in Los Angeles on Wednesday,...
- 2/17/2023
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Cable-cutter NFL fans, fear not. If you can’t get to your favorite sports bar for Thursday Night Football, then Amazon Prime Video will keep you in the game at home.
The streaming service is the exclusive home of Thursday Night Football starting this year, and Amazon Prime and Prime Video members can tune into week two of the regular season, which kicks off with the Los Angeles Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on Sept. 15. See the full schedule at NFL.com.
Prime Video has also scored an all-star team of hosts and analysts, including legendary play-by-play announcer Al Michaels, former Chiefs tight end and Hall of Famer Tony Gonzalez, Super Bowl champions Andrew Whitworth and Aqib Talib, All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman, five-time Emmy-winning analyst Kirk Herbstreit, award-winning reporter Kaylee Hartung,...
This story was created in paid partnership with Amazon Prime Video.
Cable-cutter NFL fans, fear not. If you can’t get to your favorite sports bar for Thursday Night Football, then Amazon Prime Video will keep you in the game at home.
The streaming service is the exclusive home of Thursday Night Football starting this year, and Amazon Prime and Prime Video members can tune into week two of the regular season, which kicks off with the Los Angeles Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on Sept. 15. See the full schedule at NFL.com.
Prime Video has also scored an all-star team of hosts and analysts, including legendary play-by-play announcer Al Michaels, former Chiefs tight end and Hall of Famer Tony Gonzalez, Super Bowl champions Andrew Whitworth and Aqib Talib, All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman, five-time Emmy-winning analyst Kirk Herbstreit, award-winning reporter Kaylee Hartung,...
- 9/14/2022
- by THR staff
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Amazon’s Prime Video — as the new home of Thursday Night Football — is the first streaming service to have a season-long, exclusive national broadcast package with the NFL, as part of a historic 11-year deal. How can you get in on the action for free?
Beginning Thursday, Sept. 15, Prime Video will exclusively stream 15 regular-season Thursday Night Football match-ups (detailed below). If you are an Amazon Prime member (think: free shipping!), you already have access to all of Prime Video’s offerings. If not, you can sign up for a free 30-day trial in time for Thursday Night Football‘s kickoff.
Beginning Thursday, Sept. 15, Prime Video will exclusively stream 15 regular-season Thursday Night Football match-ups (detailed below). If you are an Amazon Prime member (think: free shipping!), you already have access to all of Prime Video’s offerings. If not, you can sign up for a free 30-day trial in time for Thursday Night Football‘s kickoff.
- 9/12/2022
- by How to Stream Team
- TVLine.com
The Cedars-Sinai Board of Governors 50th Anniversary Celebration honoring 2021 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year and Los Angeles Rams Super Bowl Lvi Champion Andrew Whitworth took place on Sunday, Aug. 7 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.
Nick Jonas Performs at Cedars-Sinai Board of Governors 50th Anniversary Celebration
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After accepting the award on stage, Whitworth said, “It was such a thrill to be back at SoFi Stadium and I am so honored to have received the Visionary Award from the Board of Governors.”
The evening featured a family-friendly football field experience by the Los Angeles Rams followed by dinner, an honoree presentation, live auction and show stopping performance by Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum selling global superstar Nick Jonas.
While performing on stage, Jonas said, “Cedars-Sinai’s support is unmatched and the care that they give families and the support system…it just means a lot to those...
Nick Jonas Performs at Cedars-Sinai Board of Governors 50th Anniversary Celebration
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After accepting the award on stage, Whitworth said, “It was such a thrill to be back at SoFi Stadium and I am so honored to have received the Visionary Award from the Board of Governors.”
The evening featured a family-friendly football field experience by the Los Angeles Rams followed by dinner, an honoree presentation, live auction and show stopping performance by Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum selling global superstar Nick Jonas.
While performing on stage, Jonas said, “Cedars-Sinai’s support is unmatched and the care that they give families and the support system…it just means a lot to those...
- 8/11/2022
- Look to the Stars
Cedars-Sinai today announced that Los Angeles Rams Super Bowl Lvi Champion Andrew Whitworth will be honored with the Visionary Award at the Cedars-Sinai Board of Governors 50th Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, Aug. 7, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.
The much-anticipated event will include a football field experience by the Los Angeles Rams with family-friendly activities followed by dinner, an honoree presentation, live auction and special performance by Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum selling global superstar Nick Jonas.
On being honored with the Visionary Award, Whitworth, the 2021 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year said, “I am truly humbled to be recognized by Cedars-Sinai for my philanthropic work and commitment to my beloved Los Angeles community. I look forward to celebrating with my family and fans next month.”
Sponsored by the Los Angeles Rams and City National Bank, the event will celebrate the Board of Governors’ 50-year legacy of supporting Cedars-Sinai’s foremost clinical, research and community outreach programs.
The much-anticipated event will include a football field experience by the Los Angeles Rams with family-friendly activities followed by dinner, an honoree presentation, live auction and special performance by Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum selling global superstar Nick Jonas.
On being honored with the Visionary Award, Whitworth, the 2021 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year said, “I am truly humbled to be recognized by Cedars-Sinai for my philanthropic work and commitment to my beloved Los Angeles community. I look forward to celebrating with my family and fans next month.”
Sponsored by the Los Angeles Rams and City National Bank, the event will celebrate the Board of Governors’ 50-year legacy of supporting Cedars-Sinai’s foremost clinical, research and community outreach programs.
- 7/15/2022
- Look to the Stars
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Cedars-Sinai Board of Governors will hit the field at SoFi Stadium for a 50th-anniversary celebration on Aug. 7.
The event program will see beloved Los Angeles Rams player Andrew Whitworth honored with a Visionary Award while Nick Jonas will take the stage to perform. The event will also include a football field experience by reigning Super Bowl champs the Los Angeles Rams with family-friendly activities followed by dinner, honoree presentation, live auction and music.
“I am truly humbled to be recognized by Cedars-Sinai for my philanthropic work and commitment to my beloved Los Angeles community,” said Whitworth, a Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year honoree who announced his retirement in March after the Super Bowl win and 16 years in the league. “I look forward to celebrating with my family and fans next month.”
The Cedars-Sinai Board of Governors, established by the board of...
Cedars-Sinai Board of Governors will hit the field at SoFi Stadium for a 50th-anniversary celebration on Aug. 7.
The event program will see beloved Los Angeles Rams player Andrew Whitworth honored with a Visionary Award while Nick Jonas will take the stage to perform. The event will also include a football field experience by reigning Super Bowl champs the Los Angeles Rams with family-friendly activities followed by dinner, honoree presentation, live auction and music.
“I am truly humbled to be recognized by Cedars-Sinai for my philanthropic work and commitment to my beloved Los Angeles community,” said Whitworth, a Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year honoree who announced his retirement in March after the Super Bowl win and 16 years in the league. “I look forward to celebrating with my family and fans next month.”
The Cedars-Sinai Board of Governors, established by the board of...
- 7/13/2022
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Andrew Whitworth, offensive tackle for the Los Angeles Rams, has no hard feelings that his youngest daughter, Katherine, wasn’t paying the most attention to his team’s close 23-20 victory against the Cincinnati Bengals on Super Bowl Sunday. Whitworth’s entire family was in attendance for the game at So-Fi stadium in Los Angeles, and all of […]
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- 2/17/2022
- by Jacob Linden
- Uinterview
Update Feb 11 – 2 P.M.: NBCUniversal saw the second-highest total audience delivery of the 2022 Winter Olympics with Thursday’s primetime coverage bringing in 13.2 million viewers. Thursday was up from Wednesday’s 12 million Tad viewers, and helped mark the third consecutive night of increased viewership for NBCUniversal platforms. The first Sunday, with its Tad of 13.7 million viewers, remains the most-watched evening of the Beijing games.
Like previous nights, Thursday still paled in comparison to 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang. The corresponding day in 2018 brought in 19.3 million viewers in Total Audience Delivery for NBC, NBC Sports Network and streaming.
Per NBCUniversal, its multi-platform coverage of the Beijing Olympics has brought in more than 2 billion streaming minutes, with Peacock leading the way. NBCUniversal also said that Friday’s coverage is on track to mark the 100th consecutive Olympics night to top primetime.
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Like previous nights, Thursday still paled in comparison to 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang. The corresponding day in 2018 brought in 19.3 million viewers in Total Audience Delivery for NBC, NBC Sports Network and streaming.
Per NBCUniversal, its multi-platform coverage of the Beijing Olympics has brought in more than 2 billion streaming minutes, with Peacock leading the way. NBCUniversal also said that Friday’s coverage is on track to mark the 100th consecutive Olympics night to top primetime.
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- 2/11/2022
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
Could the Rams head into 2019 without one of their best defensive players??? Seems it's leaning that way ... 'cause just 2 weeks before NFL free agency begins -- Ndamukong Suh tells TMZ Sports he's Still unsure of his future with L.A. "We'll see," he told us when asked about returning to the Rams. Suh signed a 1-year, $14 Million contract with the Rams last offseason ... but that deal is expiring -- and the 32-year-old didn't exactly get...
- 2/26/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Rams stars Jared Goff and Andrew Whitworth shared an emotional moment with victims of the horrific Thousand Oaks massacre after the L.A. win Monday night ... nearly coming to tears at midfield. The Qb and the left tackle passed on celebrating their epic 54-51 win with their teammates to meet with family members of those killed at Borderline Bar and Grill near L.A. earlier this month. The players and the victims embraced for several...
- 11/20/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
The L.A. Rams are giving the Thousand Oaks community something to cheer about in the wake of the recent tragedies ... donating tickets to their next home game to those affected by the bar shooting and wildfires. The "Monday Night Football" matchup with the K.C. Chiefs was supposed to go down in Mexico City ... before poor field conditions brought the game back to L.A. There was a massive concert at the game's original...
- 11/13/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Jared Goff and his teammates are devastated by the bar shooting that left 12 people dead just miles from the team's headquarters ... with some players vowing to help in any way possible. Fyi -- the L.A. Rams practice facility in Thousand Oaks is just 5 miles from the Borderline Bar & Grill, where David Ian Long opened fire around 11:20 Pm on Wednesday. Goff spoke out about the tragedy on Thursday ... saying "Heartbroken for our community. Thinking...
- 11/8/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
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