All articles tagged with #congratulations
LeBron James congratulated Luka Dončić on his contract extension via FaceTime, despite not attending the press conference or celebration, highlighting his private approach to public events. The article discusses LeBron's absence from the event and his personal gesture of reaching out to Luka, emphasizing the balance between public presence and private interactions in his role.
Following Donald Trump's election victory, European leaders have been quick to offer their congratulations, despite previously expressing concerns about his presidency. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson highlighted the risks Trump's leadership poses to Europe, while Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán celebrated Trump's anticipated win as a "beautiful victory." The mixed reactions underscore the complex relationship between Trump and European leaders.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory, marking a notable interaction between the tech mogul and the then-president-elect.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán congratulated Russian President Vladimir Putin on his election win, despite widespread allegations of rigging. The move reflects Orbán's close ties with Putin and his government's pro-Russian stance, which has drawn criticism from Western allies. Orbán's congratulatory message comes amid growing concerns about democratic backsliding and authoritarianism in Hungary and Russia.
Bollywood celebrities showered newlyweds Pulkit Samrat and Kriti Kharbanda with love and congratulations after the couple shared pictures from their wedding. The couple's post received heartfelt messages from stars like Kriti Sanon, Ananya Panday, Mouni Roy, Bobby Deol, and others. Pulkit and Kriti have previously worked together in films like Veerey Ki Wedding and Pagalpanti, and also starred in Bejoy Nambiar's Taish.
Caitlin Clark surpassed Pete Maravich as the NCAA Division 1 college basketball’s all-time scoring leader with a 35-point performance, receiving praise from figures like LeBron James and President Biden. However, former NFL star Antonio Brown's bizarre congratulations, in the form of a GIF, drew criticism from fans. Clark, who has 3,685 points, expressed her focus on helping her team win and her difficulty in grasping the moment, with the Big Ten Tournament approaching.
Caitlin Clark broke the all-time NCAA scoring record, surpassing Pete Maravich, with 3,685 points in her career as she led No. 6 Iowa past No. 2 Ohio State. She received congratulations from President Joe Biden, LeBron James, Nike, and others in the basketball world. Clark is expected to declare for the WNBA Draft and is likely to go No. 1 overall, with the Indiana Fever joining in on congratulating her for the record.
Dolly Parton congratulates Beyoncé on her #1 hit on the Billboard Hot Country chart, expressing excitement for Beyoncé's country album and welcoming her into the genre with open arms, while other country stars like Darius Rucker also show support for Beyoncé's venture into country music.
Taylor Swift congratulates Ebon Moss-Bachrach for his Critics Choice Awards win after he thanked her in his acceptance speech for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his role in The Bear, where he referenced Swift's song 'Love Story'. The Bear also won three other awards at the Critics’ Choice Awards, and Moss-Bachrach's win marks his second in a similar category during the 2024 awards season.
Tom Nitti, a former contestant on The Voice season 24, congratulated this season's winner, Huntley, on his big win through an Instagram post. Tom praised Huntley's hard work, kindness, and talent, and reminisced about their friendship on the show. Tom left the competition early due to personal reasons related to a contentious breakup and custody battle. He has since written a song about the situation and hopes to share it with his children in the future. Tom's fellow contestant, Jacquie Roar, hinted at a possible musical collaboration between the two in the near future. The Voice will return for season 25 in February 2024.
Studios, including Netflix, NBCUniversal, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Disney, have congratulated SAG-AFTRA on ratifying its new contract, which received 78.33% of the yes votes. The studios expressed their support for the historic gains and protections for performers, stating that the industry and the jobs it supports can now return in full force.
Former Full House costars Jodie Sweetin and Andrea Barber congratulate Ashley Olsen on the birth of her son, Otto, with husband Louis Eisner. Jodie expresses her surprise and excitement, noting that it feels surreal to see the youngest member of the Tanner family become a mother. The Full House family sends their well wishes to Ashley and her husband, emphasizing their support. Ashley and Louis have kept their relationship and pregnancy private, with no public comments on their son's birth.
Brody Jenner's mom, Linda Thompson, congratulated his ex-girlfriend, Kaitlynn Carter, on her engagement to Kristopher Brock. Linda expressed her excitement and sent her well wishes to the couple and their two children. Despite Brody and Kaitlynn's breakup in 2019, Linda and Kaitlynn have remained close. Brody is now in a relationship with Tia Blanco, and the couple recently got engaged as well.
Taylor Swift has achieved a rare feat by having four albums in the top 10 of the Billboard 200, a record last accomplished by Herb Alpert in 1966. Swift's albums "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)," "Midnights," "Lover," and "Folklore" currently occupy positions in the top 10. Alpert, the previous record holder, congratulated Swift on her accomplishment, praising her as a wonderful artist who deserves all the success.
Filmmaker Madhu Mantena got married to yoga teacher Ira Trivedi and shared a post expressing gratitude for the love and blessings pouring in from all quarters. Madhu's ex-wife Masaba Gupta's mother Neena Gupta also congratulated the newlyweds in the comments. The couple hosted a lavish reception party on Sunday night for their industry friends and family. Madhu Mantena is one of the four owners of Phantom Films and is currently working on Ramayana.