Intro for June 8, 2026

Dear Gossips,Is TNT getting married at MSG?That’s the latest Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding rumour, courtesy TMZ reporting on Friday that it’s happening on July 3 at Madison Square Garden, where over 1000 people will be in attendance. There’s been some follow-up speculation that this won’t be their actual ceremony, just a welcome event …or something.But the point is, this is what people are now talking about and/or debating – whether or not MSG will ho

Madonna’s status in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community needs no elaborate explanation. The queer group chats were blowing up my phone this morning, anticipating the 11am ET YouTube release of her Confessions II short film that premiered at Tribeca this weekend. It’s June, it’s Pride, and this one is for the gays, with lasers coming out of all the holes and everyone is making out with everyone else, just in case there was any doubt. Madonna has never been subtle.The short film is nearly 1

This morning, we wrote a piece noting that the Blue Jays would have some lineup decisions to make.
And now it's begun.
To make room for Tommy Nance, who is returning from the injured list, the Blue Jays have designated Yariel Rodriguez for assignment.
He has therefore been removed from both the 40-man and 26-man rosters.
#BlueJays have DFA'd Yariel Rodríguez to make room for Tommy Nance, who's been activated from the IL.
— Keegan Matheson (@KeeganMatheson) June 8, 2026
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I saw a comment online today – never a good start to a sentence – where someone was remarking on a fashion post from the Tonys all like… this outfit is doing too much, trying too hard, it’s not the Met Gala and my reaction is the only correct one: that the person clearly doesn’t f-cking understand what the Tony Awards are because first of all, you’re not a theatre person if not you’re not doing too much and second, the Tony Awards always happen during P

Last winter, it was reported that Ketel Marte was on the trade market. But what was particularly interesting was that, at the time, it was reported (somewhat out of the blue) that he was causing frustration within the Diamondbacks organization.
His tendency to ask for days off seems to be the main point of friction between Marte and members of the organization.
That said, Marte stayed in Arizona. He's having a season that's a bit disappointing by his standards, but he remains a talented hitter a

Lizzo has been answering questions about her new album on social media and it’s evolved into a discussion on how radio has shaped so many pop careers and what happens with the decline of traditional media. Even if we remove Lizzo from the equation, there’s a lot of artists that fit the same mold. And that’s just streaming and radio, there’s also TikTok to contend with.I actually can answer this: the industry changed so much in the last 3 yrs. streaming replaced radio &

Michael Hage, as we know, is one of the Habs' top prospects. The forward has just had two strong seasons in the NCAA, and many people see him as a key part of the Habs' future.
Some even see him already as the center on the second line… though others wonder if he'll play center once he reaches the NHL.
That said, Hage has decided to return to the NCAA next year instead of making the jump to the pros. This means that, barring a major turnaround, he won't be able to help the Canadiens until

Yesterday's (Sunday) game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and their crosstown rivals, the Angels, wasn't broadcast on national television. That didn't stop Angels fans in rural areas from taking the opportunity to send a message to the team's owner, Arte Moreno.
And not just any message. In fact, in a photo shared on social media, a plane could be seen flying over Dodger Stadium, trailing a very clear message behind it: “ARTE MORENO — SELL THE TEAM!!”
Zoom in#SELLTHETEAM #Repth

When we think about the Canadiens' needs this summer, the second-line center position comes up (very) often. The team needs to find a way to support Ivan Demidov, who just had a great rookie year, on the second line.
And there are plenty of names being thrown around: Nico Hischier, Dylan Larkin, and Robert Thomas, among many others.
That said, ever since the Russian was drafted by the Habs, some have wondered if Demidov might eventually end up playing center. We know he feels comfortable there&h

Six months after refusing to participate in the press tour for the final season Queer Eye, Karamo Brown, the sole Black cast member, is reflecting on his choice to sit out the interviews, citing ‘years of toxic dynamics’ within the group. I first wrote about him skipping out on the press tour here.In his recent cover story and tell-all with PEOPLE, he says he’s done a 180, referring to his current state as a ‘new chapter’. He says he’s spent the last year and

There is uncertainty surrounding Patrick Mahomes' return for the start of the 2026 NFL season.The Kansas City Chiefs' star quarterback tore his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) during a game against the Los Angeles Chargers in December 2025. His absence took a heavy toll on the team, which finished with a 6-11 record and missed the playoffs after three consecutive losses without Mahomes.
If Mahomes isn't ready for Week 1 against the Denver Broncos, Justin Fields could take over as the starting q

Lewis Hamilton did not podium once during the 2025 Formula One season, the first time in his entire career. It was a major disappointment, and he didn’t try to sugarcoat it. In fact, he was completely dejected at the end of the year, and the way he was talking sounded pretty bleak for those who’d been following him since his debut.There was a noticeable change of attitude after the break though. Lewis came back to a new car that was performing better than expected, and with a new gir

The Edmonton Oilers are currently in a… precarious situation. The team has fired Kris Knoblauch, and it really seems like their plan was to hire Bruce Cassidy to replace him.
Except that the Golden Knights still haven't given Cassidy permission to talk to other teams… and there's no indication that's necessarily going to change anytime soon.
This means the Oilers, for now, have to consider other options. Peter Laviolette, who was just hired in Los Angeles, was clearly one of them&h

The Chicago Bears head into the 2026 season with a major question: who will back up Montez Sweat as a pass rusher?Despite this uncertainty, General Manager Ryan Poles did not make any major signings during the offseason, opting instead to rely on a group of young, relatively inexperienced players.
Head coach Ben Johnson, however, has expressed confidence in the current core, though observers note that the team could quickly return to the market if a trade opportunity arises.
Recently, ESPN has r

Everything was going swimmingly for the Chicago Cubs at the start of this season. But lately, it's been a free-for-all in the Windy City, as the Cubs haven't won a series since early May and now trail the Milwaukee Brewers by seven and a half games at the top of the National League Central Division.
And the player who was considered the much-sought-after leader in Chicago at the start of the season, Alex Bregman, is at a loss. Indeed, sitting at his locker at Wrigley Field after his team's loss

Big news in the NHL.
We've just learned that the Los Angeles Kings have decided to name Peter Laviolette as the team's next head coach. He will succeed D.J. Smith, who had been serving in an interim capacity.
He'll have the task of leading the team without Anze Kopitar on the roster.
But what's interesting is that, according to Elliotte Friedman, the Maple Leafs (and the Oilers) were interested in Laviolette's services.
This means there is one less candidate standing in the way of Patrick Roy in

The Montreal Alouettes announced on Monday the addition of four players to bolster their roster for the upcoming season.
Among them, Quebec native Anthony Vandal, wide receivers Terique Owens and Kaseem Ferdinand, and Canadian defensive back Ty Anderson are joining the team.
Anthony Vandal, standing 6'4″ and weighing 297 pounds, brings his experience from the Canadian Football League after playing 35 games with the Toronto Argonauts in 2024 and 2025. Vandal, who won the Grey Cup in his roo

Rumors surrounding Brendan Gallagher's future are gaining momentum.
During an appearance on the Donnie and Dhali show, his agent, Gerry Johannson, confirmed that he had spoken with the Canucks about his client.
And while he didn't confirm that a trade is imminent (we know it could happen this week), he did reveal that the Vancouver organization has shown concrete interest in the veteran.
That statement is particularly interesting since it comes directly from Gally's agent. For several days now,

The best-selling novel Every Summer After from Toronto writer Carley Fortune has made it to Prime Video as the new eight-part series, Every Year After .Filmed in Vancouver and Bowen Island, the romantic drama follows Persephone “Percy” Fraser (Sadie Soverall) and Sam Florek (Matt Cornett). Told across a six-year timeline of summers spent together, the story explores their transition from inseparable childhood pals to lovers, and the dark secret that ended it all.Vancouver -born acto

B.C. Place’s white roof rises above Frankie’s Italian Kitchen & Bar, where the patio is decked out in blue FIFA-emblazoned table umbrellas and banners with mini flags from countries around the world.Although the stadium entrance beside the restaurant will be closed on game days, as will Beatty Street where it is located, manager Colin Campos believes his restaurant will score many diners before and after the seven games being played in Vancouver.“A lot of people are alread

The Blue Jays have had their ups and downs since the start of the season.
Yesterday's game was a good example. Kevin Gausman wasn't great, but he was bailed out by his offense in a 5-4 win. It was about time that happened.
He was also saved, between you and me, by an umpire who kept the Blue Jays' big half-inning alive by not calling Ernie Clement out on a controversial play.
You can understand the Orioles' frustration here. How could anyone think the Blue Jays player was still in his basepath?

The Canadiens came very close to acquiring Matthew Knies at the last trade deadline.
But the trade ultimately didn't happen… because the Leafs and the Habs ran out of time to finalize the deal.
That said, did you know this wasn't the first time Knies was on the verge of changing teams? It also happened a few years ago…
Knies was drafted in 2021, and in the months that followed, a trade was in the works between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Leafs. If it had gone through, the trade

The Olympic Stadium is the talk of the town.
The roof replacement, as well as the soundproofing, acoustics, lighting, and funicular modernization work, are all on track, both in terms of the completion date and the initial cost estimates.
However, for the past three weeks, there has been talk about the importance—and urgency—of renovating the interior before the stadium's reopening, still scheduled for 2028. Section 100 has been completely removed, and the stadium's interior hasn't b

With the 2026 World Cup approaching, several U.S. stadiums typically used for NFL games have had to undergo major renovations to meet FIFA standards. With modified stands, replaced turf, and signage completely overhauled, these sports facilities have undergone a true transformation.
One of the main challenges involved the dimensions of the field, as reported in La Presse. Unlike American football, soccer requires a larger playing surface. In several venues selected for the tournament, certain se

After a particularly difficult end to the 2025 season, Josh Allen seems ready to bounce back in 2026.
The Bills quarterback saw his title hopes dashed in a playoff loss to the Broncos, all while playing through a broken foot that ultimately required surgery.
Despite a tumultuous offseason marked by his rehabilitation, the arrival of a new head coach in Buffalo, and the birth of his first child, Allen is now entering the new season under much more favorable conditions. According to ESPN analyst S

The offseason is well and truly underway for the Canadiens.
Club executives will have several decisions to make in the coming weeks. In particular, several players will be looking for new contracts, and the free-agent market will need to be prepared for.
Management will also have to navigate the trade market. The case of Brendan Gallagher, which could be resolved this week, is the most pressing issue right now.
That said, preparations for the draft must also be made.
As of now, the Canadiens hav

Last night, Brendan Gallagher was named 2026 Sports Personality of the Year at the Sports Celebrity Gala, an annual event organized by the Cummings Centre Foundation.
This is a great honor for the veteran who has always fought hard on the ice for the Canadiens organization.
That said, Simon-Olivier Lorange (La Presse) took advantage of the event to ask him a few questions about his future. And as a result, we got a little more information regarding his departure—which could happen fairly s

The New York Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays have faced off 746 times in Major League Baseball history, including the playoffs, and the Bronx Bombers have outpaced their rivals 406-340 in wins and losses.
However, last year, it was the exact opposite, as the Jays had the Yankees completely figured out, even winning their first playoff matchup.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. celebrated with David Ortiz's famous line, “Daaaaa Yankee Lose,” which significantly fueled the rivalry between the tw

Although Brendan Gallagher's future in Montreal is more uncertain than ever, that hasn't stopped him from continuing to get involved in the Montreal community and receiving recognition for his efforts.
Gallagher was named 2026 Sports Personality of the Year at the Sports Celebrity Night, an annual event organized by the Cummings Centre Foundation.
He can be seen in a video shared by Stu Cowan as the Edmonton native takes the stage to address the crowd.#Habs Brendan Gallagher takes the stage at t

Canadian quarterback Nathan Rourke has been named the CFL's top player heading into the 2026 season, according to the TSN Top 50 rankings voted on by members of the national media.
This recognition confirms the elite status of the player from Victoria, British Columbia, within Canadian football.
During the 2025 season, Rourke had an exceptional campaign upon his return as a regular starter in the CFL. In 16 starts, he racked up 5,290 passing yards, throwing 31 touchdown passes against 16 interce