Exclusive: UTA has signed Olympic gold medalist, Chloe Kim for representation in all areas.
The 2022 Winter Olympics cemented Kim as the female face of both snowboarding and action sports when she became the first woman in history to win back-to-back Olympic gold medals in halfpipe snowboarding. Prior to her Olympic achievements, Kim won all four women’s superpipe events in the 2020-21 season including her sixth X Games gold medal and her second World Championship.
“I am grateful for the incredible opportunity to join UTA – a hub of brilliance and creativity,” said Kim. “I am so excited to be part of their inspiring community!”
In the brand space, Kim has collaborated on deals with Meta, Monster Energy, Roxy and more. Kim has taken home five Espy Awards, the “Daring to Disrupt” award at the 2022 Glamour Women of the Year Awards, three Nickelodeon Kids Choice Sports Awards, two Laureus World Sports...
The 2022 Winter Olympics cemented Kim as the female face of both snowboarding and action sports when she became the first woman in history to win back-to-back Olympic gold medals in halfpipe snowboarding. Prior to her Olympic achievements, Kim won all four women’s superpipe events in the 2020-21 season including her sixth X Games gold medal and her second World Championship.
“I am grateful for the incredible opportunity to join UTA – a hub of brilliance and creativity,” said Kim. “I am so excited to be part of their inspiring community!”
In the brand space, Kim has collaborated on deals with Meta, Monster Energy, Roxy and more. Kim has taken home five Espy Awards, the “Daring to Disrupt” award at the 2022 Glamour Women of the Year Awards, three Nickelodeon Kids Choice Sports Awards, two Laureus World Sports...
- 12/7/2023
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
"The greatest" boxer may have just received the most moving tribute at the 2016 Espy Awards. During Wednesday night's telecast at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, Muhammad Ali wasn't just honored during the "In Memoriam" portion of the show. He also received a musical tribute from Chance the Rapper and thoughtful words from close friend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. The basketball legend looked back at the very first time he met the Olympic medalist on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles where he was doing magic tricks for strangers walking by. "I think that encounter epitomized everything that made Ali, at that point in time, the most famous man in the...
- 7/14/2016
- E! Online
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar honored the late Muhammad Ali at the Espy Awards on Wednesday night with a tribute that was followed by a performance by Chance the Rapper. "His showmanship, his ubiquitousness ... it just feels like he was everywhere," said the basketball star of his old friend, The Greatest. "And most of all, his magic." He continued, "That ability to make the impossible seem real." Saying how everyone handles fame in their own way, Abdul-Jabbar added, "Some people revel in it. Some people aren't so comfortable with it. Muhammad Ali spoke fearlessly about injustice and he sacrificed
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- 7/14/2016
- by Jennifer Konerman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
And a baby makes five! Kobe Bryant and his wife Vanessa are expecting their third child and the expecting mother took to Instagram to announce the happy family news. "Beyond blessed and excited to share that we are expecting our third baby girl!!! #blessed #babymamba #thankful," the 34-year-old wrote alongside an adorable onesie and baby sneakers. After Vanessa made her account private, Kobe shared the same picture and caption on his own account. The famous couple has two daughters together, Natalia Diamante Bryant and Gianna Maria-Onore Bryant. Kobe is expected to attend tomorrow night's 2016 Espy Awards ceremony, where he will be presented with the Icon Award by none other than Justin...
- 7/13/2016
- E! Online
Joel McHale is known for his biting jokes, but when it comes to Caitlyn Jenner receiving Espn's Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the upcoming ESPYs, the funnyman isn't laughing.
"There's no question that this is a monumental and historic moment. I mean, she's the first," the ESPYs host, 43, tells People of Jenner. "To [transition from male to female] is courageous and difficult. I can't imagine that it was an easy decision or process."
McHale is well aware that some have been critical of the decision to award Jenner, but the Community star says there is "no question" that the Olympic gold-medalist is deserving of the recognition.
"There's no question that this is a monumental and historic moment. I mean, she's the first," the ESPYs host, 43, tells People of Jenner. "To [transition from male to female] is courageous and difficult. I can't imagine that it was an easy decision or process."
McHale is well aware that some have been critical of the decision to award Jenner, but the Community star says there is "no question" that the Olympic gold-medalist is deserving of the recognition.
- 7/8/2015
- by Patrick Gomez, @PatrickGomezLA
- People.com - TV Watch
Espn “SportsCenter” anchor Stuart Scott was given the 2014 Jimmy V Perseverance Award at last summer’s Espy Awards, following a recurring battle with cancer that ultimately claimed his life on Sunday.
Scott struggled to even make it to the Los Angeles ceremony — but he did — and when he took the stage, the sports broadcaster took the entire room with him on a beautiful, tear-jerking journey from the moment Kiefer Sutherland welcomed him to the podium.
Also Read: Stuart Scott Remembered in Touching 15-Minute Espn Tribute (Video)
Scott spoke glowingly about his daughters, his girlfriend, his doctors and nurses, his co-workers and bosses.
Scott struggled to even make it to the Los Angeles ceremony — but he did — and when he took the stage, the sports broadcaster took the entire room with him on a beautiful, tear-jerking journey from the moment Kiefer Sutherland welcomed him to the podium.
Also Read: Stuart Scott Remembered in Touching 15-Minute Espn Tribute (Video)
Scott spoke glowingly about his daughters, his girlfriend, his doctors and nurses, his co-workers and bosses.
- 1/4/2015
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Espn anchor Stuart Scott was honored at Wednesday night's Espy Awards with the Jimmy V Perseverance Award for his ongoing battle with cancer since 2007. Photos THR's Sports Issue: Exclusive Portraits of Vin Scully, Ronda Rousey, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Kiefer Sutherland presented the award to the SportsCenter personality, who is known for injecting excitement and his "booyah" catchphrase, as he lightheartedly noted that 24 is his favorite show: "Jack Bauer saved the world and he introduced me!" he laughed to a standing ovation. Scott invoked the award's namesake, Jim Valvano, the former North Carolina State University basketball coach who died of bone cancer in 1993. His legendary speech at
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- 7/17/2014
- by Ted Simmons
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Walt Disney Studios announces the world premiere of “Million Dollar Arm” on Tuesday, May 6 at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood. Stars from the film will attend, including Jon Hamm, Aasif Mandvi, Bill Paxton, Alan Arkin, Suraj Sharma, Madhur Mittal, Lake Bell, Pitobash and Bar Paly, as will Director Craig Gillespie, Producers Mark Ciardi, Gordon Gray and Joe Roth and Executive Producers Palak Patel, Kevin Halloran, Bill Simmons and Connor Schell.
Also scheduled to attend and walk the “green carpet” are acclaimed athletes Barry Sanders, Dave Winfield, Steve Garvey, Rollie Fingers, David Wells, Don Newcombe, Clyde Wright, Barry Sanders, Ken Landreaux, Kenny Lofton and Eric Davis, among others.
The finalists competing in the Million Dollar Arm Pitching Contest will have the chance to throw three pitches on Hollywood Boulevard prior to the premiere screening and possibly walk away with the $1 million grand prize. The contest, a competition for amateur baseball...
Also scheduled to attend and walk the “green carpet” are acclaimed athletes Barry Sanders, Dave Winfield, Steve Garvey, Rollie Fingers, David Wells, Don Newcombe, Clyde Wright, Barry Sanders, Ken Landreaux, Kenny Lofton and Eric Davis, among others.
The finalists competing in the Million Dollar Arm Pitching Contest will have the chance to throw three pitches on Hollywood Boulevard prior to the premiere screening and possibly walk away with the $1 million grand prize. The contest, a competition for amateur baseball...
- 5/5/2014
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
The Olympics are upon us once again! Time to stop by Costco for an entire pallet of Kleenex! If you’re like us, you enjoy watching the Games as much for the stories of human triumph as for the actual sports-joyment of it. While there have been dozens, if not thousands, of tear-jerking, heartwarming, faith-in-humanity-restoring Olympic memories, we present to you (in no particular order) our Top 10 Most Inspirational Olympic Moments of All Time. So feel free to get a little weepy. That’s what those 800 boxes of tissue are for.
10) Nadia Comaneci, 1976 Summer Olympics, Montreal, Canada
Romanian gymnast Nadia Comaneci was not only a medal-winning machine. Due to her uneven bar routine at the 1976 Olympics, Nadia was also the first female gymnast to score a perfect 10. Ever. Comaneci would go on to receive six more perfect 10s in her Olympic career, which begs the question: Can you imagine giving...
10) Nadia Comaneci, 1976 Summer Olympics, Montreal, Canada
Romanian gymnast Nadia Comaneci was not only a medal-winning machine. Due to her uneven bar routine at the 1976 Olympics, Nadia was also the first female gymnast to score a perfect 10. Ever. Comaneci would go on to receive six more perfect 10s in her Olympic career, which begs the question: Can you imagine giving...
- 7/26/2012
- by Halle Kiefer
- TheFabLife - Movies
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