All articles tagged with #snub
Tom Holland revealed on the Tonight Show that he DM'd Erling Haaland to hang out, but Haaland reportedly didn’t respond and didn’t even know who Holland was. Holland called it a humbling moment, while still praising Haaland as incredible. Haaland has emerged as the 2026 World Cup breakout star and is also known for his quirky moments, including his Birkin bag collection.
Angel Reese criticized the WNBA All-Star starter selections as disrespectful to the Atlanta Dream, lamenting the snub of teammates Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray even as she helps push Atlanta near the top of the East; the announced starters include guards Paige Bueckers, Olivia Miles, Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell, and frontcourt stars A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Jessica Shephard, Aliyah Boston, Gabby Williams and Natasha Howard.
Bill Belichick missed first-ballot induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, failing to reach the 40-of-50 vote threshold, prompting a pointed Instagram post from his girlfriend Jordon Hudson about ‘unforeseen circumstances’ and drawing reactions from players like Tom Brady as Belichick navigates his second season coaching UNC.
Polian denies any influence on voters regarding Bill Belichick’s Hall of Fame snub, telling SI.com he voted for Belichick amid ESPN reports that some voters urged waiting a year after Spygate; voting identities remain private.
The Wicked: For Good sequel, led by Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, was shut out of the 2026 Academy Awards, receiving no lead or supporting actress nominations despite a strong box office showing and prior Golden Globes nods; the 98th Oscars honored other films (with Sinners leading at 16 nominations) and Universal remains hopeful about expanding the Wicked universe despite the Oscar snub.
Meghan Markle reportedly feels insulted and angry at the possibility of being snubbed from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding, highlighting tensions and her expectations of an invitation.
Sarah Ferguson denied reports of a snub from Queen Camilla and a proposed literary collaboration, clarifying that no such interaction took place amid ongoing family controversies.
Selena Gomez's mother, Mandy Teefey, was reportedly 'shattered' by Gomez's decision to have her grandfather walk her down the aisle instead of her mother at her wedding to Benny Blanco, which was a star-studded event in Santa Barbara. Despite the disappointment, Gomez and Blanco acknowledged Teefey's significant role in their relationship, and the wedding was part of a weekend-long celebration attended by celebrities like Taylor Swift.
Seth Rogen explained why he and his team never publicly thanked fictional studio executive Sal Saperstein at the Emmys, amid social media discussions about the perceived snub of the character.
Ichiro Suzuki, the first Japanese-born player inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, publicly expressed his disappointment over a single voter who did not vote for him on his first ballot, and has now decided not to meet with that voter. Despite his impressive career achievements, including 3,089 hits and numerous awards, he was not unanimously inducted, highlighting ongoing debates about recognition in baseball.
Cristopher Sánchez received a $50,000 contract bonus from the Phillies after being snubbed for the 2025 All-Star Game, despite his strong performance and support from teammates, as scheduling conflicts prevented his participation in the game.
Victoria Beckham is accused of causing a scene at her son Brooklyn's wedding by hijacking the first dance, which allegedly upset the bride Nicola Peltz and contributed to ongoing family tensions.
Taylor Swift was notably absent from the AMA awards after being nominated in six categories, with fans speculating her snub was due to the show's connections to Donald Trump and a perceived shift towards conservatism in the music industry, which they believe influenced the outcome and her decision not to attend.
Seton Hall, after being snubbed by the NCAA Tournament, advances to the NIT championship game against Indiana State. The Pirates defeated Georgia 84-67, with Al-Amir Dawes, Kadary Richmond, and Dre Davis leading the charge. Seton Hall will play for its first NIT title since 1953, proving that they are a strong team despite the initial snub from the NCAA Tournament.
St. John’s University's men's basketball team was left out of the NCAA Tournament despite a late-season surge and a No. 32 NET ranking, with coach Rick Pitino criticizing the selection process. The team's exclusion was due to a weekend of automatic-bid-stealing, setting a record for the highest-ranked team to miss the tournament. Pitino aimed to lead St. John’s to its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2019, but the team declined an invitation to the NIT after the snub.