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Yahoo
8 hours ago
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Former NFL Star Has Disgraceful Message For Jason Kelce
Former NFL Star Has Disgraceful Message For Jason Kelce originally appeared on The Spun. Earlier this week, former Philadelphia Eagles star Jason Kelce ditched his pants for a really good cause. The Eagles Autism Foundation held two events in New Jersey on Wednesday. There was a 21+ event Team 62 at Ocean Drive that featured Kelce and a few of his "celebrity friends," per the website. When the former All-Pro offensive lineman showed up to this event, he immediately established himself as the life of the party. Advertisement Kelce, 37, ripped off his American flag shorts to show off his patriotic underwear. It was a wild scene that generated plenty of awareness for the Eagles Autism Foundation. "Doing this puts eyes on the cause/foundation. He's good at marketing," one person wrote on X. "That's pure Jason Kelce right there. Most players retire and disappear. Kelce climbs on a lifeguard chair in a flag Speedo because he genuinely loves his people," another person saids. SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 30: Jason Kelce, ESPN analyst, looks on before the Detroit Lions take on the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on December 30, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown waited until this Friday to comment on Kelce's publicity stunt. His initial remarks were truly disgraceful. Advertisement "Jason Kelce getting naked for [expletive] kids but I'm the crazy one," Brown wrote on social media. This post from Brown immediately went viral on social media. Countless fans lectured him for using insensitive language. Brown is no stranger to making headlines for the wrong reasons. It was reported two weeks ago that he's facing a charge of attempted murder with a firearm. "I was jumped by multiple individuals who tried to steal my jewelry and cause physical harm to me," Brown wrote on X. "Contrary to some video circulating, Police temporarily detained me until they received my side of the story and then released me. I WENT HOME THAT NIGHT AND WAS NOT ARRESTED. I will be talking to my legal council and attorneys on pressing charges on the individuals that jumped me." Advertisement Brown, who last played in the NFL in 2021, just hasn't been able to stay out of his own way since storming off the field at MetLife Stadium. Judging by his latest social media post, he hasn't changed one bit. Related: Jason Kelce's Wife Is 'Deeply' Offended By Common Nickname Former NFL Star Has Disgraceful Message For Jason Kelce first appeared on The Spun on Jun 27, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jun 27, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
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Watch as Jason Kelce rips off his pants for a good cause
Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce got patriotic (and cheeky) this week when he revealed his star-spangled underwear to a charity event crowd. On Wednesday, June 25, the Eagles Autism Foundation hosted two events in New Jersey: the Eagles Takeover in Sea Isle City and the 21+ event Team 62 at Ocean Drive, described as an "exclusive evening with Jason Kelce and his celebrity friends" on the organization's website. Advertisement The second event was where Kelce made a grand entrance and ditched his knickers for a good cause. Video shows Kelce entering the sold-out gathering, standing on a lifeguard chair and ripping off his American flag pants to reveal briefs with a similar pattern underneath. Travis Kelce rips off his pants for a good cause at an Eagles Autism Foundation event. Social media reacts On X, formerly Twitter, a video of the moment posted by the Philadelphia Eagles has received some mixed reactions. "That's pure Jason Kelce right there," commented user @CoachJClev. "Most players retire and disappear. Kelce climbs on a lifeguard chair in a flag Speedo because he genuinely loves his people." Advertisement Some people commented on onlookers who appeared shocked by Kelce's reveal. "It was at this moment [that] she didn't know what to do with her eyes," commented user @UnderpaidCritic. However, other commenters might've wished they'd never watched the video at all. "Inappropriate," commented one user. "I did not need to see Jason Kelce that up close," said another. What is the Eagles Autism Foundation? The Eagles Autism Foundation is a non-profit that raises funds for "innovative research and care programs" for those with autism. "Through research, advocacy, empathy and unity, our biggest strength is bringing people together, so we're inviting the world to join us. And together, we will make an impact that echoes around the globe," the foundation's website states. Advertisement Through sources like happy hours, raffles, challenges and direct donations, the organization contributed $4.1 million in 2023 to research and community projects. The foundation also recently refreshed the sensory-friendly room at Lincoln Financial Field stadium, originally presented by the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia in 2019. Julia is a trending reporter for USA TODAY. Connect with her on LinkedIn, X, Instagram and TikTok: @juliamariegz, or email her at jgomez@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Watch: Former Eagles star Jason Kelce rips off pants for a good cause
Malay Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
‘This is not me': Reluctant Gazan war photographer Motaz Azaiza draws crowds, funds in US tour
PHILADELPHIA, June 26 — At a church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, hundreds of people gathered recently for a weeknight charity fundraiser hosted by a celebrity guest. The venue was not announced in advance due to security concerns, and attendance cost at least US$60 (RM255) a pop — with some spending US$1,000 to get a photo with the host. Yet, the event was not a gala hosted by a movie star or famed politician, but by a photojournalist: Gaza native Motaz Azaiza, whose images of the Israeli assault following the October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas launched him to international recognition. Wearing a black T-shirt, jeans, sneakers and gold-framed glasses, the 26-year-old boasts nearly 17 million followers on Instagram for his images from the war in Gaza. 'I wish you would have known me without the genocide,' Azaiza told the crowd, his voice faltering. Before the war, Azaiza was a relative unknown, posting photos from his daily life in Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip to his roughly 25,000 Instagram followers at the time. But as soon as the first strikes from Israel hit Gaza, he became a war photographer by virtue of circumstance, and his wartime posts soon went viral. 'As a photojournalist, I can't watch this like anyone else, I'm from there, this is my home,' Azaiza said. 'I want to go back' After surviving 108 days of Israeli bombardment, Azaiza managed to escape Gaza via Egypt, and he has since become an ambassador of sorts for the Palestinian territory, sharing the story of his people as the conflict rages on. 'Every time you feel like you regret leaving, but then you lose a friend, you lose a family, you say, OK, I saved my life,' Azaiza said. Before the war, Azaiza had been hired to manage the online content for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), the humanitarian agency accused by Israel of providing cover for Hamas militants. This month, he is touring the United States to raise money for UNRWA USA, a nonprofit which collects funding for the agency. 'I can't handle this much of a real big responsibility,' Azaiza told AFP from the fundraiser in Philadelphia. 'This is not me... I'm waiting to the genocide to stop. I want to go back to Gaza, continue my work capturing pictures,' he added. At one point he embedded himself in the crowd, posing for a selfie before shaking hands with donors. At the fundraiser, a UNRWA USA official solicited donations. 'Is there someone who wants to give US$20,000? I would like to have US$20,000. Nobody? Is there someone who want to give US$10,000? I would like to have US$10,000,' the official calls out. Once the call lowered to US$5,000, five hands raised, and even more went up when asked for donations of US$2,000 and US$1,000. One of the donors, Nabeel Sarwar, told AFP Azaiza's photographs 'humanize' the people in Gaza. 'When you see a picture, when you see a child, you relate to that child, you relate to the body language, you relate to the dust on their face, the hunger, the sadness on their face,' Sarwar said. 'I think it's those pictures that really brought home towards the real tragedy of what's going on in Gaza.' 'A million words' Veronica Murgulescu, a 25-year-old medical student from Philadelphia, concurred. 'I think that people like Motaz and other Gazan journalists have really stuck a chord with us, because you can sense the authenticity,' she said. 'The mainstream media that we have here in the US, at least, and in the West, it lacks authenticity,' she added. Sahar Khamis, a communications professor at the University of Maryland who specializes in Arab and Muslim media in the Middle East, said Gazan journalists like Azaiza who have become social media influencers 'reshape public opinion, especially among youth, not just in the Arab world, not just in the Middle East, but globally and internationally, including in the United States.' 'The visuals are very, very important and very powerful and very we know in journalism, that one picture equals a thousand words. 'And in the case of war and conflict, it can equal a million words, because you can tell through these short videos and short images and photos a lot of things that you cannot say in a whole essay.' — AFP
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Shock moment slimmed-down Jason Kelce STRIPS at charity fundraising event
Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce made something of a grand entrance at a charity event on the Jersey Shore benefitting a foundation for his former team. Kelce pulled up to the Ocean Drive bar in Sea Isle City on a scorching day in the Northeast to take part in a benefit for the Eagles Autism Foundation. Video captured the moment that a much thinner Kelce entered the large outdoor space with a green lifeguard chair as he wore a hat, a t-shirt promoting this event, and American flag shorts. After he stood up on top of the chair to greet the cheering crowd, Kelce wowed those in attendance by tearing off his shorts - revealing some patriotic underwear he had on underneath. A stunned crowd let out more cheers before the former Super Bowl champion continued his show behind the bar. Kelce was there to be a celebrity bartender at the charity event, which he's put on for the past five years. Fun in the sun at Excursion Park @eaglesautism | #FlyEaglesFly — Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) June 25, 2025 Earlier in the day, the Eagles Autism Foundation put on a family-friendly event at a nearby park adjacent to the beach which featured a number of wholesome activities and clinics. There were even multiple Eagles players there to sign autographs - including defensive backs Cooper DeJean and Sydney Brown among others. Before that even happened, Kelce, his wife Kylie, and his friend and former teammate Beau Allen participated in some morning beachside yoga. Kelce has more events planned this week from the popular Jersey Shore beach town - including the 'New Heights Beer Bowl' tomorrow, which has already sold out. Just last weekend, Jason was with his brother Travis in Cannes, France for a panel discussion.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Michelle Heaton wows in a rose gold embellished gown as she joins glamorous Tamzin Outhwaite and Paloma Faith at the Butterfly Ball
Michelle Heaton, Tamzin Outhwaite, and Paloma Faith pulled out all the stops as they attended the star-studded Butterfly Ball at London's Dorchester Hotel on Wednesday evening. Former Liberty X singer Michelle, 45, looked sensational in a rose gold, sequin-embellished gown as she posed up a storm on the carpet ahead of the glitzy charity event. Her glamorous floor-length dress featured a gold chain halterneck, a low back, and a softly draped silhouette. The star kept accessories to a minimum, letting her statement gown take centre stage, and beamed as she posed for the cameras. Meanwhile, ex-EastEnders actress Tamzin, 54, exuded elegance in a chic black velour gown. The stylish floor-sweeping number boasted ruffled short sleeves, a cinched waist with a delicate gold belt, and a floaty skirt. She added inches to her height with gold platform heels as she struck a pose for the cameras. Paloma, 43, turned heads as she put on a leggy display in a striking white gown by Ronald van der Kemp. The statement dress featured a semi-sheer embroidered lace bodice, an asymmetric pleated neckline, and a dramatic high-slit skirt that showed off her toned pins. The Only Love Can Hurt Like This hitmaker elevated her look with black patent bow heels and gold pearl drop earrings, while styling her blonde locks in a unique French braided updo. She joined Caudwell Children founder John Caudwell, 72, and his glamorous partner Modesta Vžesniauskaitė, 41, on the carpet for several snaps ahead of the lavish event. The Butterfly Ball is an annual fundraising gala hosted by Caudwell Children, a charity dedicated to supporting disabled and autistic children across the UK. In April, Michelle was looking better than ever as she flaunted her abs on the beach in the Dominican Republic. To celebrate four years of sobriety, the singer was spending a week at Casa de Campo Resort and Villas with her husband Hugh Hanley, and their two kids, Faith, 13, and 10-year-old AJ. And in a recent exclusive interview with MailOnline, Michelle revealed why their family holiday was even more 'magical' than usual. She said: 'Obviously, the first thing that made it special was where Casa de Campo is, and everything being so luxurious. 'It feels like you're somewhere that you're not meant to be. Like, could this be real? 'But, for us as a family, I was coming up to four years sober as well, so every time we go away now, it's just more magical, and we have moments that eclipse the moments in the past, which is great. 'We're making new memories together.' 'This was also the first holiday where the kids' iPads never came out and we had adult conversations,' Michelle continued: 'Faith had a phone because she likes to take photos and post them, now she's 13, but there was no screen time apart from the evenings when we were getting ready for bed.' One of the largest resorts in the Caribbean, the 7,000-acre Casa de Campo is home to 255 villas, three miles of beaches, four marinas, football fields, a ranch with horses, three world championship golf courses, six restaurants, three pools, and so much more. Meanwhile, Olivia Cox put on a very leggy display in a stunning baby blue and pink rose print mini dress It's so big, in fact, that every room comes with a golf buggy – which Michelle laughed 'didn't go very fast'. 'It's insane how much is available, and how much is included in the all-inclusive price of the resort,' she adds. 'We did not tick all the boxes, we didn't do everything that we wanted to do, there just wasn't time!' And Michelle said the reason Faith and AJ never asked for their iPads was due to how much was on offer, with the family throwing themselves into a huge range of activities, from clay pigeon shooting to speed boat rides and golf. The highlight for Michelle was a boat trip to Isla Catalina, where the family spent the day snorkelling. 'That was the first time, we'd all gone snorkelling as a family,' she said. 'And that was really good fun to be able to do that together. 'Usually, one of the kids won't want to go in the sea, or I don't want to, and this time we really just all wanted to do the same things which was great. She concluded: 'We even saw a stingray when we were snorkelling near some rocks – although we didn't get too close.'
