Intro for June 15, 2026

Dear Gossips,As I mentioned on Friday, we are in the Emmy nominating period which means all the “for your consideration” events and Q&As are happening right now. To that end, The Pitt had a season two “for your consideration” discussion panel last week that has gone viral for all the wrong reasons. I watched the panel and thought I must be imagining how bad it was, but then it cropped up across social media and on The Squawk and no, it was not just me. The panel was r

Collective Bargaining Agreement: Players Stand United
That's according to Paul Skenes.
Paul Skenes says MLB players ‘united' in CBA negotiations (Post-Gazette)https://t.co/i6Ff6R7vmr
— Mike Mazzeo (@MazzNYC) June 15, 2026
The White Sox are a force to be reckoned with
Winning two out of three games against the Los Angeles Dodgers is no small feat.
The White Sox look increasingly legit after taking two of three from the Dodgers.
“This team fights. They’ve got talent, and th

Spider-Man isn’t the only superhero currently outside, hyping the masses for a new movie. Milly Alcock is also doing the rounds for Supergirl, starting in Rio.
There was a premiere and a photocall, and I REALLY like her photocall outfit.Milly Alcock at the photocall for Supergirl in Rio, June 15, 2026The red leg warmers(?) and shoes are weird—just wear red boots?—but at a glance, the colors are great and the silhouette echoes her Supergirl costume. Like Zendaya earlier today, i

June has been a month to remember for Vancouver’s Christopher Gaze.First his memoir The Road to Bard: A Legacy of Shakespeare on Canada’s West Coast was released, then Bard on the Beach, the Shakespeare festival he founded, kicked off its 37th season. And to put a final royal touch on things the 74-year-old Surrey, England native has been awarded the Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) “For services to British Arts and Culture in Canada.”“It is a wonder

Steven Spielberg has long been preoccupied with aliens, and with the exception of his 2005 remake of War of the Worlds, his vision of the encounter between aliens and humanity is generally peaceful, underpinned by good intention and cooperation, and threatened by power-mongering bureaucracies of government. But as a storyteller, Spielberg seems to trust that humans and aliens can not only survive an encounter but thrive together. His latest film, Disclosure Day, forms a loose trilogy with Close

Max Fried has been injured for a few weeks with the Yankees.
While it's not the end of the world, it's not ideal. After all, no team would say no to having a starter of his caliber.
The good news, however, is that Fried is moving on to the next stage of his recovery. On Saturday, he pitched from the mound.
It was a first for him since his elbow forced him to take a brief stint on the Yankees' injured list.
Injury updates from the #Yankees, including some positive news for Max Fried:https://t.co/

Reese Witherspoon continues to post like an embroidered pillow in a souvenir shop. Did she replace her social media person with AI?View this post on InstagramA post shared by Reese Witherspoon (@reesewitherspoon)
Rainn Wilson is doing the whole “The Office would never get made today!” schtick to promote his new work. The Office, the wildly successful prime time sitcom that ran on NBC? Has Rainn ever…watched TV. Like Always Sunny in Philadelphia, South Park, Veep, Curb Your Ent

Just a few months after the bombshell documentary Reality Check: America’s Next Top Model hit Netflix, Tyra Banks, the show host and creator of the mid-2000s legendary reality TV series, has officially filed a defamation lawsuit against the streaming service. The lawsuit, filed in California, alleges that despite Tyra sitting down for a more than three-hour interview, her total speaking time ended up being just 16 minutes in the actual production, and that her portrayal was edited to suppo

The Canadiens have shown interest in Mason McTavish.
But they aren't the only ones keeping an eye on the situation.
According to the latest reports, the Bruins and the Blues were among the teams to watch in the race for the Anaheim center. However… the list could start to grow pretty quickly.
Marco D'Amico (On the Market) has identified three clubs that could join the race.
He mentions the Ottawa Senators, the Winnipeg Jets… and the Philadelphia Flyers. And in all three cases, it m

On the other side of the continent, David and Victoria Beckham followed David’s Walk of Fame ceremony with dinner at Nobu in Malibu. It was once again a family affair with Romeo, Cruz, and Harper Seven joining their parents. Romeo’s and Cruz’s girlfriends, Kim Turnbull and Jackie Apostel, respectively, were also there. So it was the Walk of Fame group out to dinner, but the weekend was not without drama.Friday afternoon, apparently immediately after David’s Walk of Fame c

It's a sign of how quickly time flies: it's been exactly one year since, just hours after sweeping a three-game series against their longtime rivals, the New York Yankees, the Boston Red Sox stunned the baseball world by trading Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants.
In return, the Red Sox acquired a package that included pitchers Jordan Hicks, Kyle Harrison, and Jose Bello, as well as outfielder James Tibbs III.
And 365 days later, this trade looks no better for the Sox than it did back the

Big news in the NHL.
According to Elliotte Friedman (Sportsnet), the NHL will officially launch an investigation into Mike Babcock's resignation in Columbus in 2023.
Also according to Friedman, the question is whether there will be additional penalties for Babcock… or if the Oilers will be free to hire him. 
Amid all this, let's remember one thing: the phone incident may not have been the official reason for his departure from the Blue Jackets three years ago.Rumors were circulating

The Denver Broncos have just made an interesting move in the free-agent market by announcing the signing of wide receiver Hakeem Butler.The former star of the St. Louis Battlehawks in the United Football League (UFL) is thus making his return to the NFL after a stint marked by dominant performances in an alternative league.
At 30 years old, Butler has established himself as one of the most explosive offensive players in the UFL. Last season, he recorded 29 receptions for an impressive total of 6

Continuing to fuel Manhattan wedding rumors, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were at dinner in New York over the weekend. Specifically, Times Square. The way the wedding rumor machine has been working, every appearance Taylor makes is a coded hint about The Wedding. We must study the texts to learn the secrets of The Wedding. If I am decoding the secret messages correctly, the ceremony will be at Madison Square Garden, and the reception will be at the Times Square Olive Garden. The event planning

The Green Bay Packers are gearing up for a crucial offseason, as several roster decisions will need to be made ahead of the 2026 NFL season.Among the most sensitive issues, the quarterback position is drawing particular attention.
Behind starter Jordan Love, the pecking order already seems to be taking shape. Veteran Tyrod Taylor currently holds the backup quarterback role and appears to be a safe choice to serve as the primary backup. His position within the organization seems firmly establishe

Bryce Pickford’s name is starting to become more and more familiar among Montreal Canadiens fans.
And if you've been following his season, you'll understand why I'm saying this.
The defenseman, after all, had a truly sensational season in the WHL. And today, he's (once again) being recognized for his achievements.
Pickford was named Defenseman of the Year in the Canadian Hockey League, which includes the QMJHL, the WHL, and the OHL. That means Pickford was the best defenseman in Canada for

Last year, the Toronto Blue Jays made it a point of honor to be opportunistic and excel at situational baseball. That run took them all the way to Game 7 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, where they were just two outs away from the title.
This season, however, it's a completely different story. Admittedly, this can be partly explained by the number of injuries the Toronto team has had to deal with and the fact that two of the team's best hitters, George Springer and Vladimir G

Gossip has been anticipating this moment for months. It’s happening, we’re back…Tom Holland and Zendaya on the red carpet, beginning promotion for Spider-Man: Brand New Day in Madrid. They are one of the internet’s favourite couples. Honestly? We are probably too invested in the longevity and sustainability of this relationship as they are one of the very few celebrity couples whose romance is not polarising. Everyone is rooting for them – which, ironically, likely

For decades, the traditional path to becoming a general manager in the NHL involved a career as a player, coach, or scout.
But… Eric Tulsky has completely rewritten the rules of the sport, in his own way.
Because it's true: now the general manager of the Carolina Hurricanes and a brand-new Stanley Cup champion, Tulsky represents perhaps one of the most fascinating stories in modern hockey.
Let's take a quick look back.
Long before hoisting the sport's most prestigious trophy, Tulsky was b

The Louisiana bayous can be dangerous places filled with all manner of critters that can kill you.With his new horror film Hungry, filmmaker James Nunn makes the bayou even more frightening by releasing a very angry Volkswagen-van-sized hippo into its murky waters.Yes, you read that right, a hippo.Out on video on demand on June 23, Hungry follows a small group of tourists whose day trip turns into a brutal fight for survival as a very determined and territorial hippo takes umbrage at them. Hipp

Yesterday, the Toronto Blue Jays lost (8-3) to the New York Yankees. The ninth inning proved to be the deciding factor for the visitors.
There are several things worth mentioning regarding the Blue Jays. Here they are.
1. Max Scherzer, on the verge of his 3,500th career strikeout, was presented with a large bottle of cognac by the Blue Jays.
According to Hazel Mae, it was a bottle of Louis XIII. For those unfamiliar with it, just know that it's worth thousands of dollars.
John Schneider, George

Rumors surrounding Tyreek Hill's future are gaining momentum following a recent public appearance that did not go unnoticed.The former star wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs sparked a wave of reactions among NFL fans following a comment he made during an autograph session in Missouri.
While in Jefferson City to meet with fans, Hill took the time to sign memorabilia, including several Chiefs footballs. It was then that he reportedly hinted that a return to Kansas City might not be out of t

The Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup.
As my colleague Maxime Truman said this morning, the Hurricanes have the potential to dominate for a few more years. They'll have stability everywhere—except maybe in net.
One wonders if the team sees Brandon Bussi, a waiver wire pick, as a Cam Ward 2.0 or just a guy who happened to be good at the right time…
All that to say that now that the games are behind us, the offseason can really begin.
And on that note, here are a few key dates to keep in

Alexander Zharovksy is in Montreal.
The young man will be spending a few weeks in the city this summer, which is a good thing because he'll be able to get familiar with the Canadiens' facilities.
And he also has the chance to learn a little more about the city.
This morning, the Russian was on the ice at the CN Complex in Brossard… alongside his good friend, Ivan Demidov. My colleague Patrick Guillet was there and saw the two guys hit the ice a little after 11 a.m.
Zharovsky and Demidov w

Was yesterday's game John Tortorella's last with the Golden Knights?
We all agree that, despite the fact that the coach led his team to within two wins of a Stanley Cup title, the Golden Knights are capable of moving on quickly.
If they want to give the job to their AHL coach, they'll do it.
Whether or not this is the end for Tortorella, we can all agree that the people in Vegas won't forget what he's done for the franchise in just a few short months.
But in Carolina, people aren't forgetting hi

Aroldis Chapman has been in the news recently. The relief pitcher, whose tenure with the Yankees ended on a sour note, stated that if the team ever wanted to bring him back, Brian Cashman would have to apologize for what happened back then.
As a reminder, in 2022, Chapman was sidelined from the team during the playoffs while recovering from a leg infection caused by a tattoo. At the time, Cashman had questioned whether Chapman was 100% committed to his career.
What's clear is that there's tensio

Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final took place tonight.
The Golden Knights wanted to force a Game 7, but Rod Brind'Amour's team was too strong: they won the second Stanley Cup in their history.
The coach won the Cup as a player in 2006 and as a coach 20 years later.The Carolina Hurricanes are the 2026 Stanley Cup champions. They absolutely dominated the Vegas Golden Knights over the final six periods of this championship series.
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) June 15, 2026Carolina was crowne

The season isn’t over yet, but the rumor mill is really in full swing.
As is the case every year, Kent Hughes is in the mix, but the Ducks and the Blues are also very active. According to Darren Dreger (Morning Show/Starr & McKenna), the two teams have nearly completed a blockbuster trade.
This trade would have sent Mason McTavish, Pavel Mintyukov, and Roger McQueen to St. Louis in exchange for Robert Thomas and Colton Parayko. A deal that would have benefited both clubs—that muc

No one believes in the Red Sox
Craig Breslow is expected to be replaced this winter.
Sunday Notes Column: Will the Athletics actually bring stars to Las Vegas? ‘We won’t have trouble recruiting’https://t.co/JkMo6FoJZp
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) June 14, 2026
John Henry is angry right now.
According to @Sean_McAdam, those close to John Henry say he's highly frustrated with the Red Sox's performance in 2026.
They also backed David Ortiz's recent comments about Henry

Beating the Hurricanes isn’t easy. Winning the Stanley Cup is even harder.
To claim the top prize, the Golden Knights will have to win two straight games against the Hurricanes.
Carolina hasn't suffered two consecutive losses in five months. Yes, yes, you read that right. On January 12 and 13, Rod Brind'Amour's team lost two games in a row, and that was the last time they suffered back-to-back defeats.If Vegas were to come back and win this series, they'd have to beat Carolina in back-to-b