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Hailee Steinfeld gushes over fiancé Josh Allen’s MVP-caliber season: ‘I’m so proud of that man’

Josh Allen’s MVP-caliber season ended in heartbreak over the weekend after the Buffalo Bills lost to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC championship game. But for fiancée Hailee Steinfeld, the veteran quarterback is still her MVP.

In an exclusive interview with E! News published Tuesday, the actress and singer opened up about their relationship, Allen’s football career and the team’s success this season.

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen warms up before the AFC championship game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

“To say the least, I am so proud of that man,” Steinfeld said. “Everything he’s done and everything that the team has done together.”

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Allen is among the frontrunners for the NFL MVP award. His 76 career wins, 262 total touchdowns and 30,595 total yards are the most by an NFL player in his first seven seasons, and he topped 40 total touchdowns for the fifth straight season.

Actress Hailee Steinfeld attends the Los Angeles world premiere of Netflix’s “Arcane” season 2 at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood Oct. 30, 2024, in Los Angeles. (Amanda Edwards/Getty Images)

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“He is the hardest-working person I know,” Steinfeld continued.

Allen led the Bills to the postseason for the sixth straight season. But the Chiefs, chasing a historic three-peat, were too much for Buffalo to overcome, and Allen dropped to 0-4 against Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes in the playoffs.

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“Yeah, it sucks. You keep going back and thinking about what you could have done differently, plays even throughout the game,” Allen said after the 32-29 loss Sunday. “Any time you lose, you’re going to have those thoughts in your head and just understanding that you’re not promised opportunities like that all the time.”

Allen is still up for the MVP award. The winner will be announced at the NFL Honors ceremony next week ahead of the Super Bowl.

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The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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January 29, 2025
Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill chalks up ‘I’m out’ remark to ‘frustration’ with 2024 season

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill raised eyebrows at the end of the 2024 season when he suggested he wanted a trade from the team after they missed the playoffs.

Hill told reporters he was “out” after the Dolphins lost to the New York Jets, losing a playoff berth to the Denver Broncos. He explained to ESPN on Saturday he was frustrated with how the season played out and chose to express it in a questionable manner.

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Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill on the field before the New York Jets game at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Jan. 5, 2025. (Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images)

“What y’all had heard at the end of the season was frustration,” he said. “I’ve been winning my whole life, bruh. Y’all don’t understand, I bust my ass every day. I deserve to feel like that; I deserve to have some kind of opinion.

“Y’all just want me to say, ‘Oh well, get ’em next year?’ Nah, f— that. We’ve got to come back. We got to put some pressure on motherf—–. Y’all got to fix this s—, come on. Add some motherf—— dogs in this b—-. I compete, I love to compete, bruh.”

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Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill is tackled by New York Jets running back Isaiah Davis at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Jan. 5, 2025. (Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images)

Rumors swirled immediately after he made the comments, suggesting he requested a trade. But Dolphins general manager Chris Grier said no such request was made.

Hill’s agent Drew Rosenhaus said on “The Pat McAfee Show” earlier this month he believed Hill was committed to the Dolphins, though he didn’t speak to him about the matter.

The star wide receiver fell short of 1,000 yards receiving as the Dolphins faced injuries at quarterback. Hill had 81 catches for 959 yards and six touchdowns. He had four consecutive seasons of at least 1,000 yards before 2024.

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Miami was 8-9.

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Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital.

January 26, 2025
Joe Namath among Jets legends signing off on Aaron Glenn hire: ‘Wish the season would start next week’

Former Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn is reportedly heading to the New York Jets, a team he played for during his NFL career, to become their next head coach.

It’s a move that many Jets legends, including “Broadway Joe” himself, loves to see.

“I’m hoping all [Jets] fans are as thrilled as my family and I are that Aaron Glenn is our new Head Coach,” Jets legendary quarterback Joe Namath posted on X. “I wish the season would start next week.”

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Joe Namath attends a game between the New York Jets and the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium on Sept. 8, 2019, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

NFL.com’s Judy Battista also reported that Hall of Fame coach Bill Parcells, who led Glenn with the Jets and Dallas Cowboys as a player, was fired up to see his former pupil get his due as head coach.

“He’s not afraid to be contentious,” Parcells told Battista. “He’s just feisty. Not rude or impolite. He’s just willing to get his point across.”

DJ Reed, who spent the past three seasons with the Jets and is a free agent this offseason, also sent out a post on X.

JETS HIRE LIONS DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR AARON GLENN AS NEW HEAD COACH: REPORTS

“Glenn is a great look!” he wrote.

Glenn’s departure from Detroit marks the second coordinator under Dan Campbell that found their own head coaching gig elsewhere. While Glenn went to another conference, offensive coordinator Ben Johnson landed with the Chicago Bears, a rival of the Lions in the NFC North.

Glenn’s return to the Jets heated up on Tuesday when he met with team brass. The initial thought was they weren’t going to let him leave the building, as well as GM candidate Lance Newark of the Washington Commanders, to make sure they got the candidates they wanted.

Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn watches a replay during the 45-31 loss to the Washington Commanders in the NFC divisional playoff game at Ford Field in Detroit on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025. (IMAGN)

While that didn’t come to fruition, the belief that Glenn wanted the Jets job swirled around social media, and it landed on Wednesday.

Glenn also beat out more than a dozen other coaches in the Jets’ extensive search, including Brian Flores, Jeff Hafley, Ron Rivera and Rex Ryan.

A three-time Pro Bowler, Glenn was drafted 12th overall by the Jets in the 1994 NFL Draft. He spent eight seasons with the franchise before being acquired by the Houston Texans in the 2002 expansion draft.

Glenn takes over a Jets franchise desperately searching for the right man to lead a team back to the playoffs, where they haven’t been since 2010 – the longest drought in football.

Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn following the Minnesota Vikings game on Jan. 5, 2025, at Ford Field in Detroit. (Steven King/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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One of the big questions for Glenn and whoever ownership brings in as the new GM is whether they want Aaron Rodgers to return to Gang Green in 2025. Of course, Rodgers has to decide if he wishes to play his 21st season in the league.

Either way, Glenn is getting signs of approval from valued members of the franchise outside ownership, which is always a good start.

Fox News’ Paulina Dedaj contributed to this report.

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Scott Thompson is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.

January 23, 2025
When Is Makaravilakku 2025? Significance of Makara Jyothi and the Sacred Festival That Marks the End of the Pilgrim Season at Sabarimala Temple in Kerala

Makaravilakku is the annual commemoration that is known as the most important observance at the Sabarimala Temple. It marks the lighting of the auspicious light – which is known as Makara Jyoti – that can be witnessed from the Sabarimala temple. Makaravilakku 2025 will be observed on January 14. This annual commemoration is witnessed by millions of people across the country and people often plan their visit to the Sabarimala to witness this auspicious event. Those who cannot come to the event often watch the Makaravilakku lighting online through Makara Jyoti 2025 live streams and Makaravilakku broadcasts. As we prepare to celebrate Makaravilakku 2025, here is everything you need to know about this day, the significance of this day and how to mark it. Sabarimala Festival Calendar 2024-25: Mandala-Makaravilakku Dates, Pilgrimage Schedule, Rituals, Sabarimala Temple Hours and Important Guidelines for Devotees To Know.

When is Makaravilakku 2025? Importance of Makara Jyothi

Makaravilakku 2025 will be celebrated on January 14. The celebration is marked by the lighting of an auspicious diya – which is known as Makara Jyoti – which is visible from the Sabarimala temple. The diya is lit in the evening, around sunset and people believe that watching this light, which almost appears like a star in the sky, will help bring love, light and happiness to one and all. The Makaravilakku is lit between 6pm and 7pm, when they can see the Makara star or Makara Jyoti. January 2025 Holidays and Festivals Calendar: Check Dates of Important Events in the First Month of the Year.

Makaravilakku Significance

Makaravilakku festival is held on Sankranti day at the Sabarimala Temple. It is the way of celebrating the sun’s entry into the Capricorn sign, by the people of Kerala. Makaravilakku is part of a religious ritual that was practised since the past by the Malayaraya tribe who are believed to be the descendants of Malayaman Kaari in the forest of Ponnambalamedu. It is estimated that an average of half a million people travel to Sabarimala every year to witness the Makara Vilakku.

The lighting of Makaravilakku is believed to be an immensely important observance that helps spread the light and hope for a better tomorrow. The festival also includes the Thiruvabharanam (sacred ornaments of the deity Ayyappan) procession and a congregation at the hill shrine of Sabarimala. Here’s wishing everyone a Happy Makaravilakku.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 11, 2025 02:28 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

January 11, 2025