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USA Today
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
The story of how Jeremy Fry became a viral Boston Celtics dance sensation
It is not often that it is a random fan in the seats of a Boston Celtics game that becomes the story of the night, but back in 2009 during the Ubuntu-era Celtics, that is exactly what ended up happening. The story of how Boston fan Jeremy Fry became a viral sensation at the dawn of viral sensations themselves due to his spontaneous lip-synched version of the 1980s hair metal masterpiece "Livin' on a Prayer" by Bon Jovi is a legendary one. And there is perhaps no one better to tell that tale than Fry himself, who sat down with the local independent media to give some of the background of how that unreal moment ended up coming together. Fry took some time to talk with the people behind the "Celtics KG 17" YouTube channel, digging into the inspiration of a viral Celtics moment for the ages. Check it out below to hear what he had to say for yourself.
USA Today
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
The night of the greatest-ever Boston Celtics fan performance at TD Garden
Longtime fans of the Boston Celtics may remember a night in 2009 when they witnessed what might be the greatest spontaneous fan performance in the history of the NBA. It was a typical midseason tilt unfolding in the TD Garden as the Celtics took on one of 29 opponents when the Jumbotron stopped for a second on a section of the assembled fans in the seats. Over the loudspeakers, the 1980s hair metal hit "Livin' on a Prayer" was blasting its first, plaintive notes out, and inspiration struck one of the attendees, Jeremy Fry. He began lip-synching the lyrics while throwing himself up and down the stairs in his section and interacting with other fans in the process, to huge support from all in attendance. We can't do it justice with our own words, so check the work from the folks behind the "Starr Cards" YouTube channel as they put together a clip of that moment captured on video. Check it out below!
Belfast Telegraph
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Belfast Telegraph
Living on a prayer: How an NI musical missionary evaded Myanmar militia whose job was ‘to murder Christians'
After his spiritual calling in a local church over 20 years ago, east Belfast native Aaron Boyd often ended up in some of the world's most perilous places When Bon Jovi released their hit single Livin' on a Prayer in 1986, little did the pop-rock icons know that a Belfast-born Christian missionary would one day go on to take the title word for word. With a guitar on his back and God in his heart, east Belfast man Aaron Boyd has combined his talent for music and love of his religion to deliver his faith to over 30 countries across the globe.
Qatar Tribune
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Qatar Tribune
Draper's Queen's hopes dashed by big-serving Lehecka
PA Media/DPA London Jack Draper failed in his bid to be crowned the new British king of Queen's Club after a three-set defeat by Jiri Lehecka in the semi-final on Saturday. Lehecka became the first Czech finalist since Ivan Lendl 35 years ago after a 6-4, 4-6, 7-5 victory. It was a tough loss for Draper on home soil with the British number one angrily smashing his racket and damaging a digital advertising hoarding as the match slipped away. But it has been a successful week for the 23-year-old, with his run to the last four earning him a top-four seeding at Wimbledon. The Czech will meet Carlos Alcaraz or fellow Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut in Sunday's final. 'It means a lot,' said Lehecka. 'You don't meet a player like Jack every day, he's an amazing competitor.' One poor service game at the start, punctuated by two aces and a double fault on break point, ultimately cost Draper the first set. He did not get a sniff on the Lehecka serve, with his fellow 23-year-old regularly sending down aces approaching 140mph. In the second Draper began making inroads, a stunning flicked backhand cross-court winner helping bring up his first break points. But Lehecka repelled all four to hold for 2-2, with Draper beginning to cut a frustrated figure on the baseline. With singer Jon Bon Jovi watching from the posh seats, the tension was briefly lifted with a blast of his biggest hit 'Livin' on a Prayer' at the change over. Draper re-emerged in a blaze of glory, an ace sealing a hold to love before a winner down the line levelled the match. Lehecka forced a break point at 4-4 but netted after a long, tense exchange and Draper survived. However, Lehecka was looking the stronger and, after a comfortable hold, snatched the break for 6-5 with a stunning backhand winner. Draper smashed his racket in anger, earning a code violation, before Lehecka finished the job to win in two hours and seven minutes, ensuring Britain's wait for a first Queen's winner since Andy Murray in 2016 goes on. While Draper will be disappointed not to have reached the final - something he had dreamed of as a child - he can be encouraged by his overall performance as Wimbledon approaches. His run to the last four ensures he not only goes there in good confidence but as one of the top four seeds, ensuring he would avoid defending champion Alcaraz or world number one Jannik Sinner until at least the semi-finals. 'I don't condone that behaviour, but at the same time, that's kind of where I was at today,' Draper said of his racquet-smashing. 'I was trying to use everything I could. I tried to compete [for] every ball. But in the end, anger just spilled over a little bit too much.'
Leader Live
21-06-2025
- Sport
- Leader Live
Jack Draper's Queen's hopes dashed by big-serving Jiri Lehecka
Lehecka became the first Czech finalist since Ivan Lendl 35 years ago after a 6-4 4-6 7-5 victory. It was a tough loss for Draper on home soil with the British number one angrily smashing his racket and damaging a digital advertising hoarding as the match slipped away. Jack Draper loses out in a thrilling semi-final at the #HSBCChampionships #BackTheBrits 🇬🇧 | @QueensTennis — LTA (@the_LTA) June 21, 2025 But it has been a successful week for the 23-year-old, with his run to the last four earning him a top-four seeding at Wimbledon. 'It means a lot,' said Lehecka. 'You don't meet a player like Jack every day, he's an amazing competitor.' One poor service game at the start, punctuated by two aces and a double fault on break point, ultimately cost Draper the first set. He did not get a sniff on the Lehecka serve, with his fellow 23-year-old regularly sending down aces approaching 140mph. In the second Draper began making inroads, a stunning flicked backhand cross-court winner helping bring up his first break points. But Lehecka repelled all four to hold for 2-2, with Draper beginning to cut a frustrated figure on the baseline. With singer Jon Bon Jovi watching from the posh seats, the tension was briefly lifted with a blast of his biggest hit 'Livin' on a Prayer' at the change over. Draper re-emerged in a blaze of glory, an ace sealing a hold to love before a winner down the line levelled the match. Lehecka forced a break point at 4-4 but netted after a long, tense exchange and Draper survived. However, Lehecka was looking the stronger and, after a comfortable hold, snatched the break for 6-5 with a stunning backhand winner. Draper smashed his racket in anger, earning a code violation, before Lehecka finished the job to win in two hours and seven minutes, ensuring Britain's wait for a first Queen's winner since Andy Murray in 2016 goes on.
