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Time of India
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Was Jordon Hudson behind Bill Belichick's Hulu deal after the Hard Knocks drama fell apart?
Bill Belichick's UNC docuseries is coming to Hulu after Hard Knocks deal collapses(Getty Images) Just when we thought Bill Belichick's post-Patriots era couldn't get any more surprising, he decided to turn his new gig at North Carolina into a full-on documentary event. A new Hulu docuseries is officially in the works featuring Belichick and the UNC football program and the drama behind how it landed there is already juicier than a fall Saturday in Chapel Hill. Apparently, there was a whole back-and-forth with HBO's Hard Knocks before Hulu stepped in. And if you think this is just about football, think again. The deal allegedly involved creative demands, trademark filings, and wait for it—a rumored assist from Belichick's 24-year-old girlfriend, Jordon Hudson. Yup. Buckle up. The Hulu series will follow Belichick's first season with UNC after Hard Knocks talks broke down — UnnecRoughness (@UnnecRoughness) According to sources who spoke with Front Office Sports , Hulu is now developing a documentary series chronicling Belichick's first year as a college coach with the Tar Heels. Cameras are reportedly already rolling, with the final product expected to land on Hulu sometime this season. But here's the twist: this wasn't the original plan. Belichick's UNC staff initially held talks with HBO for a potential Hard Knocks: College Edition , but that partnership fell apart at the last minute. The official reason? 'Creative differences.' The behind-the-scenes whispers? It gets messier. Bill Belichick allegedly wanted more creative control and so did his girlfriend Sources say Belichick's camp and reportedly Hudson herself wanted control over the final edit of the show. Yep, a Hard Knocks deal allegedly got pulled off the table because someone wanted to approve every frame before it aired. To make things more intriguing, Hudson reportedly filed several trademarks, including 'Chapel Bill' and 'No Days Off.' Sounds like someone's building a Belichick brand empire before Week 1 even kicks off. This isn't just football, it's a full-blown legacy rebrand in real time At 72, Belichick is making his first-ever move into college coaching. But this docuseries feels like more than just football tactics and locker room speeches. It feels like a reintroduction—an attempt to reshape how the public sees him after his Patriots exit. And Hulu, unlike HBO, is more open to non-traditional formatting and creative collaborations, which might explain why this deal actually worked out. So… what should we expect from the series? Football strategy? For sure. Locker room moments? Absolutely. But don't be surprised if we also get branding, romantic hints, and a possible power-couple storyline sprinkled into the content. With a camera crew on campus and Belichick running a college team for the first time ever, this Hulu series could end up somewhere between The Last Dance , Hard Knocks , and Keeping Up with the Kardashians: Sideline Edition. FAQs: Everything to know about the Hulu x Belichick docuseries Q: Is the Bill Belichick docuseries confirmed? A: Yes! It's in development at Hulu and will follow his first season coaching UNC football. Q: Is Jordon Hudson involved in the show? A: Unconfirmed, but she reportedly played a major role in pushing for creative control. She's also filed trademarks possibly tied to the project. Q: What will the Hulu series show? A: Expect behind-the-scenes access to Belichick's debut season with the Tar Heels, both on and off the field. Q: When will the Hulu docuseries be released? A: No official release date yet, but it's expected to drop during or after the 2025 football season. Also read - 'Goodnight Boobs': Shane Gillis roasts Bill Belichick reads raunchy bedtime stories to 24-year-old girlfriend at ESPYs Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Irish Examiner
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Raids and fear cast a large shadow over Club World Cup's big launch
"When Donald Trump came in the laws just changed and it's hard for immigrants now … you've got a lot of people being deported, people who have been in the United States for two decades. "It's not nice, it's not right when someone who hasn't committed a crime has to go back somewhere. 'I just don't respect somebody like [Trump] that deports so many people and hurts so many families … this country was built on immigrants. Nobody's from here.' It seems unlikely this is the kind of hard political messaging Gianni Infantino was hoping to associate himself with when Fifa booked the New York rapper French Montana as its headline act at Saturday's Club World Cup opening ceremony, a global spectacular taking place against a background of unrest over Trump's immigration and repatriation policies. French Montana moved to New York from Morocco aged 13 and has been outspoken in his support for the rights of undocumented US immigrants, although his place on the political spectrum has been muddied a little this year by an unexpected appearance on the Lara Trump track No Days Off. His comments in interviews in 2019 and 2018, and his presence at the centre of Fifa's publicity for the launch night of its $1bn show, will provide a deeply uncomfortable reminder of the perils of fawning over divisive political leaders. Infantino has spent the past year energetically cosying up to the US president, attending his inauguration in a state of high excitement and even delaying Fifa's annual meeting in order to follow Trump around a little longer on his visit to Qatar. French Montana is at least in tune with the Fifa zeitgeist. Already this week the news that officers from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be part of the security operation for Saturday's game between Al Ahly and Inter Miami has sparked widespread disquiet. Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham watches as forward Lionel Messi does drills during a training session. Pic: AP Photo/Lynne Sladky. A year out from the World Cup that the US is sharing with Canada and Mexico, there is concern not only that supporters may stay away over fear of document checks and status wrangles, but that Fifa's showpiece men's club event is in danger of being piggybacked on as a political event by the Trump administration. CBP has been openly promoting its role at Fifa's tournament for the past few months under the hashtag #CBPxFIFA. This came to a head this week as it ended up deleting a Facebook post that stated its agents would be 'suited and booted and ready to provide security for the first round of games'. The Department of Homeland Security has confirmed that Ice and CBP officers will be present at Club World Cup fixtures, saying: 'All non-American citizens need to carry proof of their legal status.' This is not without recent precedent. CBP often operates at big sporting events, including February's Super Bowl in New Orleans. But it isn't hard to see how this might be interpreted as containing an element of threat. Ice officers are being escorted around Los Angeles by the US national guard, a hugely controversial move that has contributed to the current unrest in the city. CBP has also declined so far to address the reasons for the removal of its post about Fifa's grand jamboree, which fuelled fears the event may be rolled into the aggressive enforcement of Trump's immigration policy. A glance at CBP's X feed makes plain this is by no means a politically neutral entity. One post reads: 'The alarming riots in L.A. which have put hundreds of law enforcement officers at risk, are precisely why the Big Beautiful Bill is so important.' Another states: 'While rioters wave foreign flags and burn ours, our officers will always raise the stars and stripes with pride.' Approving references to Trump's policies are intercut with remarks about 'lies' from 'the mainstream media and sanctuary politicians'. Questions will naturally be asked about whether this constitutes an appropriate hashtag partner for football's apolitical governing body. Infantino was asked this week about the presence of immigration agencies at Fifa's launch party. His answer was characteristically vague, focusing instead on security issues. But there is concern on that front in Miami, fuelled by the chaos of the Copa América final between Argentina and Colombia at the same venue last year, which led to arrests, barriers rushed and a one-hour kick-off delay. The Hard Rock has warned of 'multiple security and ticket check points', and the Miami Herald has unearthed a police video used as a training tool for the tournament in which a sergeant is heard saying: 'If things go south, we get prepared, we get ready. For civil unrest and unruly fans, this will get us ready for those events.' And Fifa is dipping its toe into some overheated waters here. Only this week the Trump administration explicitly instructed anything up to half a million Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans who came legally to the United States under a Biden-era programme to 'leave immediately' if they have yet to make the step from 'parole' to full status. The state of heightened security has affected Fifa's party. On Wednesday a luxury pleasure flotilla chartered by the TV station Telemundo and containing Fifa officials and the Miami-Dade mayor, Daniella Levine Cava, was boarded by CBP officials in Biscayne Bay off the Miami coast. The event, staged to celebrate the approach of the World Cup, was abruptly cancelled. Officials later stated the raid was a routine inspection that uncovered some safety violations. But the mayor has since described the incident as 'deeply troubling' and told local media: 'Ensuring that all community members feel safe and included is crucial to maintaining our county's reputation as a welcoming destination for both residents and visitors.' Saturday's opening game (8pm EST, 1am BST on Sunday in the UK) is now a source of multiple migraines for Infantino. Trump will be absent, required instead to oversee his own Grand Military Parade in Washington. While this is no doubt a bone-deep personal disappointment for Infantino, it will at least spare him the embarrassment of marrying up his headline act's political statements with the capricious and easily offended commander-in-chief in the seat next to him. The game also coincides with a day of nationwide anti-Trump protests. Styled as the No Kings movement, a warning against the exercise of extreme executive power in the first year of Trump's second term, the protests will elide naturally with unrest over the actions of Ice and CBP. The wider Miami area will stage at least 10 No Kings events, including one half an hour's drive from Infantino's coronational seat at the Hard Rock Stadium, although it is unlikely Republican Miami-Dade will see anything like the scale of unrest in Los Angeles. As one Aventura man put it on Thursday morning: 'This is Florida. We don't truck with that shit here.' This appears to be the politically sanctioned position. The state governor, Ron DeSantis, speaking on the Rubin Report this week, took the extraordinary step of encouraging members of the public who feel threatened by protests on Club World Cup matchday one to drive through the crowds, an apparent extension of Florida's 'Stand Your Ground' law. As DeSantis put it: 'If you drive off and you hit one of these people, that's their fault for impinging on you.' The tagline for the opening night of Fifa's US mission is A New Era Begins. As things stand that new era will kick off against a rolling background of spot-check fear, off-message headline acts and an opening game shadowed by the prospect of governor-approved assault with a motor vehicle a few miles down the road. Over to you, Gianni. Guardian
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jordon Hudson reportedly demanded content approval, partial ownership of UNC 'Hard Knocks' before NFL Films killed project
An offseason version of "Hard Knocks" was supposed to cover Bill Belichick as he embarked on his first season as head coach of UNC. We now know why that project fell apart. Shortly before NFL Films and HBO were set to announce the docuseries, Belichick's girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, demanded both content approval and partial ownership of the show, according to Katherine Rosman of The New York Times. Rather than hand control of the long-running show to the 24-year-old Hudson, who has made no shortage of headlines this offseason at Belichick's side, NFL Films reportedly opted to pull the plug. Producers reportedly learned after the fact Hudson was in negotiations with another production company, EverWonder, to make a similar series. Per its website, EverWonder has been involved in a number of sports projects, most notably the production of Netflix's Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight. It had previously been reported Hudson played an instrumental role in killing the Tar Heel edition of "Hard Knocks," with one of the show's executive producers alluding to her demands to be heavily involved in the production of the series: 'The conversation took a turn we were not comfortable with.' Not even NFL head coaches or general managers are granted final cut of "Hard Knocks" seasons covering their teams, as the show is ultimately controlled by the league itself. Belichick's inclusion would have been new ground for the series, but Hudson apparently wanted control over what would have been a very loud message about how his foray into college football is going. That desire for control has turned into an unavoidable narrative over the past few months, most notably when Hudson stepped in to nix a CBS interview question about how she and Belichick met. Questions about her involvement in the UNC program have become loud enough the Tar Heels felt the need to release a statement confirming she is not a school employee, but she is welcome at their facilities. And given the Times reported Hudson has told at least one person that she and Belichick are engaged, she may be in this for the long haul. The other area the Times reported Hudson's involvement in Belichick's professional life is a number of trademark applications in his name. Literally. Because the trademarks for the coach's well-known catchphrases, such as "No Days Off" and "Do Your Job," are all held by his old New England Patriots team, Hudson has reportedly attempted to pull a Taylor Swift and applied for trademarks reading 'No Days Off (Bill's Version),' and 'Do Your Job (Bill's Version).' We'll see how that one works out.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Bill Belichick's girlfriend Jordon Hudson reportedly sought partial ownership of UNC 'Hard Knocks' and content approval
NFL Films halted Hard Knocks UNC after Jordon Hudson demanded content rights and partial control (Getty Images) Bill Belichick 's transition from NFL legend to college football coach was poised to receive the Hollywood treatment. HBO's Hard Knocks, known for its raw and captivating portrayal of football teams during training camp, had its eyes set on the University of North Carolina and Belichick's much-publicized debut. However, the deal quietly unraveled — and now, all eyes are on one person: Jordon Hudson . Jordon Hudson's control demands ended NFL Films' Bill Belichick Hard Knocks project During his recent appearance on The Pivot Podcast, Bill Belichick brushed off the idea of a UNC-focused Hard Knocks, saying, 'Hard Knocks is training camp and we're not training camp.' But behind that dismissive statement lies a much messier backstory, one steeped in behind-the-scenes demands, shifting allegiances, and growing tension between Belichick's camp and the NFL's media apparatus. According to multiple reports, including The Athletic and The New York Times, a deal between HBO and UNC was nearly finalized by February 28. Just days later, everything collapsed. The turning point? Belichick's 24-year-old girlfriend, Jordon Hudson. Described as a 'creative muse' and a key figure behind the scenes, Hudson allegedly made demands that went far beyond standard participation. She reportedly insisted on both content approval and partial ownership of the show — an unprecedented request in the history of Hard Knocks. 'The conversation took a turn we were not comfortable with,' an executive producer admitted. NFL Films, unwilling to cede that level of control, walked away. Making matters more complicated, it was revealed Hudson had been negotiating separately with production company EverWonder, best known for its work on the upcoming Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson bout for Netflix. Her interest in spearheading her own documentary version of Belichick's coaching journey added fuel to the fire, hinting at a possible conflict of interest that NFL Films had no intention of tolerating. Hudson's deep entanglement in Belichick's professional life doesn't stop there. On LinkedIn, she lists herself as CEO of Trouble Cub Enterprises and COO of Belichick Productions. Her presence at UNC practices and on the field — even seen assisting audio crews during media sessions — has already stirred controversy among fans and insiders. 'We're told that some owners aren't thrilled with the decision to feature Belichick on an NFL-owned platform,' reported Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk. Despite the mounting attention, UNC has made it clear that Hudson holds no official title with the program. 'There would be a public record of it,' NBC Sports confirmed, yet she remains a visible presence, one the university can't entirely ignore. Adding to her growing influence, Hudson has reportedly filed trademark applications for Belichick's iconic phrases — 'No Days Off' and 'Do Your Job' — with a new twist: '(Bill's Version).' It's a bold move that mirrors Taylor Swift's approach to reclaiming her catalog and further cements Hudson's ambitious role in shaping the Belichick brand. While the HBO docuseries might be dead for now, it's clear that Jordon Hudson is not just along for the ride. She's in the driver's seat — and her influence is just beginning to ripple across both college football and Belichick's legacy. Also Read: ESPN drops strong message to Aaron Rodgers, hints at what could happen in the coming months Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jordon Hudson reportedly demanded content approval, partial ownership of UNC 'Hard Knocks' before NFL Films killed project
The business of Bill Belichick reportedly runs through Jordon Hudson these days. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) An offseason version of "Hard Knocks" was supposed to cover Bill Belichick as he embarked on his first season as head coach of UNC. We now know why that project fell apart. Shortly before NFL Films and HBO were set to announce the docuseries, Belichick's girlfriend Jordon Hudson demanded both content approval and partial ownership of the show, according to Katherine Rosman of The New York Times. Advertisement Rather than hand control of the long-running show to the 24-year-old Hudson, who has made no shortage of headlines this offseason at Belichick's side, NFL Films reportedly opted to pull the plug. Producers reportedly learned after the fact that Hudson was in negotiations with another production company, EverWonder, to make a similar series. Per its website, EverWonder has been involved in a number of sports projects, most notably the production of Netflix's Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight. It had previously been reported that Hudson played an instrumental role in killing the Tar Heel edition of "Hard Knocks," with one of the show's executive producers alluding to her demands to be heavily involved in the production of the series: 'The conversation took a turn we were not comfortable with.' Not even NFL head coaches or general managers are granted final cut of "Hard Knocks" seasons covering their teams, as the show is ultimately controlled by the league itself. Belichick's inclusion would have been new ground for the series, but Hudson apparently wanted control over what would have been a very loud message about how his foray into college football is going. Advertisement That desire for control has turned into an unavoidable narrative over the past few months, most notably when Hudson stepped in to nix a CBS interview question about how she and Belichick met. Questions about her involvement in the UNC program have become loud enough that the Tar Heels have felt the need to release a statement confirming she is not a school employee, but she is welcome at their facilities. And given that the Times reported Hudson has told at least one person that she and Belichick are engaged, she may be in this for the long haul. The other area the Times reported Hudson's involvement in Belichick's professional life is a number of trademark applications in his name. Literally. Because the trademarks for the coach's well-known catchphrases, such as "No Days Off" and "Do Your Job," are all held by his old New England Patriots team, Hudson has reportedly attempted to pull a Taylor Swift and applied for trademarks reading 'No Days Off (Bill's Version),' and 'Do Your Job (Bill's Version).' We'll see how that one works out.
