ANY sincere fan will, at times, display what may seem like an inordinate amount of emotional attachment and angst to their favorite sport and its celebrity participants. Whether they’re yelling at a referee or still in mourning over Brangelina, every fan carries a bit of sports celebrity gossip inside them. Celebrity presence at sporting events creates buzz and excitement that often translates into higher viewership, ticket sales and merchandise sales.
Sports and showbiz have never been more connected. From athletes starring in movies to musicians repping their team to viral pop culture moments that take over social media, sports and celebrities go hand in hand. Get the scoop on all the crossovers and celeb involvement, from fashion collaborations to athlete yelling at refs. This week we’ve got the latest on a former WWE star who loses her job over Coldplay cheating drama, surfing superstar Billy Kemper shares a video of his gruesome injury and WNBA star Suni Lee and NBA player boyfriend OG Anunoby make their relationship official. Plus, the athletics world is losing its mind after a teen phenom obliterates a record.