After Florida secured the national title in a dramatic late-game comeback, 7-foot-9 phenom Olivier Rioux had his turn to cut down the net and did not need a ladder to get his tiny strand of cloth.

But even then, it would have been super weird if one of them appeared the way Jack Black did during Saturday Night Live‘s latest date show sketch. “Indiana Jones” saw Jack Black play a ...

Olivier Rioux is 7-foot-9, but because he was a freshman redshirt, he didn't play for the Florida Gators this season. Still, he's a national champion like the rest of his team after the March ...

The Florida Gators are national champs, which meant their 7'9" freshman center Olivier Rioux got to do his famous net-cutting trick one last time. Through each step of the Florida's title run ...

Florida freshman sensation Olivier Rioux, who is listed at 7-foot-9, grabbed the scissors off the top of the ladder and stood on his tippy toes as he reached up to cut a piece of net after the ...

Lesley Manville and John Lithgow were among the big winners at the Sunday's Olivier Awards, the most prestigious event in UK theatre. Lithgow won best actor for his portrayal of Roald Dahl in Giant, ...

Colin Jost introduced the soon-to-be iconic sketch: “Ladies and gentlemen, give it up for the baddest chick on the block.” Nwodim proceeded to give a hilarious standup, showing what her alter ...

The 2025 Olivier Awards were hosted by Billy Porter, currently playing the Emcee in Cabaret, and Beverley Knight, known for her roles in The Bodyguard and Sister Act. As always, the awards ...

With his name gaining popularity, the idea of associating with him is interesting from a marketing standpoint. And that’s what Olivier Primeau was able to do. The latter – with the help of a post on ...

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This year’s Olivier Awards, which recognize achievements in London theater, opera and dance, saw The Roald Dahl play “Giant” win three prizes including Best New Play. “Benjamin Button ...

Watch out Shaq, there's a new giant in town. Florida men's basketball star Olivier Rioux is the new big man on campus and showing no signs of slowing down. Last year, the 19-year-old Canadian ...