ANY sincere fan will, at times, display what might seem like an inordinate amount of emotional attachment and angst over their favorite teams and celebrities. Whether it’s a megastar music or film star reppin their team in the stands or an athlete-celebrity fashion collaboration that has the world talking, celebrity involvement sparks a certain level of intrigue and fervor that can boost sports viewership and ticket sales. However, it’s important for fans to strike a balance between entertainment and responsible engagement by prioritizing more substantial issues and fostering a critical mindset when navigating the churn of sports celebrity gossip.
MMA star Henry Cejudo is shocked at how big mixed martial arts has become, and thinks it’ll soon eclipse the NFL. He spoke with TMZ Sports’ Triple C about what he thinks the future holds for his sport, his upcoming fight against Anthony Pettis and more.
Charlotte and Madeline kick off this week’s Sports Celebrity Gossip with a few admin orders of business, then dive into today’s hot topics. They’ve got the scoop on Portland Trail Blazer Damian Lillard living the Subaru lifestyle, WNBA star Suni Lee and her NBA player boyfriend OG Anunoby make their relationship official, a surfing star opens up about his gruesome injury and more.
Plus, singer Taylor Swift is taking extreme measures to protect her 12th album from leaks and Piers Morgan throws in the white towel after calling Jake Paul’s fights “boring, staged bulls***.” Follow Page Six Style on Instagram and Twitter for all the must-see looks from MTV’s Video Music Awards.