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GistReel Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong says Alex Iwobi is on track to become Nigeria’s most capped footballer, insisting the Fulham midfielder has the capacity to rewrite the national team’s record books. Iwobi earned his 90th cap in Thursday’s 4-1 win over Gabon, bringing him within touching distance of Ahmed Musa’s record of 112 international appearances. The 28-year-old made his Nigeria debut in October 2015 against DR Congo, just weeks before featuring for Arsenal’s first team under Arsène Wenger. Praise for a ‘special player’ Speaking to reporters in Rabat on Saturday, Troost-Ekong described Iwobi as a standout figure whose contributions…
‘Tis the season for star-studded awards season convos, and Saturday night delivered as Adam Sandler and Timothée Chalamet met up at Fairfax High School in Los Angeles to talk both movies and ball. Seated on the school’s basketball courts and brought in through a tunnel of USC cheerleaders, Chalamet and Sandler discussed first meeting on 2014’s Men, Women & Children, which the Dune star’s scenes were cut out of. “I was at the [premiere] party at the Toronto Film Festival and I was sitting there and I was bummed, and you were leaving the party and you gave me a…
Former Super Eagles midfielder Mutiu Adepoju has commended head coach Eric Chelle for his bold decision to take charge of Nigeria at a time when the team was on the brink of a failed World Cup campaign. Nigeria opened the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers disastrously, failing to win any of their first four matches and collecting just three points from a possible twelve. Confidence plummeted, performances dipped and instability grew following the exits of José Peseiro and Finidi George. Even the Nigeria Football Federation’s near-appointment of German coach Bruno Labbadia collapsed at the final stage, leaving the programme directionless.…
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission. After his previous film about Leonardo da Vinci, documentary filmmaker Ken Burns turns his attention to the beginning of the United States of America in The American Revolution. Co-directed by Sarah Botstein and David P. Schmidt, the six-part 12-hour documentary miniseries takes a deep dive at the event leading up to the American Revolutionary War, its aftermath and the birth of a nation. Premiering on Sunday, Nov. 16, The American Revolution airs on PBS with a start…
To absolutely no one’s surprise, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz will face off for the title at the 2025 ATP Finals, the season-ending men’s tournament that featured the top eight tennis players on the men’s ATP Tour. Both players advanced through a group stage before winning their respective semifinal matches to set up what promises to be another clash for the ages. Want to watch the Sinner vs. Alcaraz ATP Finals match? Here’s what you need to know. At a Glance:How to WatchSinner vs. Alcaraz ATP Tennis Finals When:Sunday, Nov. 16, 12 p.m. ET / 9 a.m. PTChannels:Tennis ChannelStream online:DirecTV,Fubo…
Dan McGrath, the Emmy-winning comedy writer and producer who had two stints on The Simpsons before spending eight years on King of the Hill, has died. He was 61. McGrath died Friday at NYU Langone Hospital in Brooklyn after suffering a stroke, his sister, Gail Garabadian, told The Hollywood Reporter. After writing and editing for The Harvard Lampoon, McGrath landed on Saturday Night Live in 1991 and worked on that show for two seasons, sharing an Emmy nomination in 1992 while frequently collaborating with Adam Sandler and Chris Farley. McGrath received writing credit on 50 episodes of The Simpsons from…
Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has met singer Tiwa Savage in a private gathering, describing the encounter as enlightening. The meeting, shared on Daniels’ social media accounts, comes amid reports of tensions in her marriage to Ned Nwoko. Daniels praises Tiwa Savage for wisdom and support Sharing photos and videos of the interaction on social media, Daniels praised Tiwa for her wisdom and thoughtfulness, which she said lifted her spirits. The actress admitted that Tiwa’s gesture reminded her of the importance of receiving care and encouragement. “I always take counsel from those who have walked a path similar to mine. Her…
Elizabeth Franz, who received a Tony Award for her unusual, forceful turn as the wife of Brian Dennehy’s Willy Loman in a 50th anniversary production of Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman, has died. She was 84. Franz died Nov. 4 at her home in Woodbury, Connecticut, after a battle with cancer, her husband, screenwriter Christopher Pelham, told The New York Times. Franz also landed Tony noms in 1983 and 2002, respectively, for portraying Kate Jerome (Matthew Broderick’s mom) in Neil Simon’s Brighton Beach Memoirs and the youngest of four sisters (Piper Laurie, Frances Sternhagen and Estelle Parsons were her…
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission. For almost 20 seasons, the NFL has traveled to London, Brazil and Berlin, so teams can play regular season games to attract new fans and to grow the sport internationally. And now the league goes to Spain for the first time. For Week 11, the Washington Commanders (3-7) take on the Miami Dolphins (3-7) at Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid, Spain on Sunday, Nov. 16, with kickoff at 6:30 a.m. PT/9:30 a.m. ET on NFL Network. At a…
Liverpool are reportedly going to hold talks with Bournemouth representatives over the potential transfer of Antoine Semenyo this weekend. The Ghana international is a man in demand at the moment after some outstanding form in the Premier League, with our information being that Manchester United really want him. We were told earlier this week that Man Utd could move fast for Semenyo to try beating Liverpool to his signature, but there’s now a new update. The report adds that the 25-year-old is likely to cost around £75m, and it could certainly be smart business for the Reds to invest in…