The Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest on ESPN didn’t hit an all-time low in TV ratings this year, but the annual July 4 special was unable to crack one million total viewers.
Saturday’s socially distanced version of the Coney Island staple averaged 966,000 viewers, which is the lowest draw for an initial airing of the contest since 2005. Back then, the niche “sport” received 860,000 viewers.
At the time, the new-to-tv contest was in its cultural infancy, and was dominated by Japanese eater Takeru Kobayashi. It is now much more mainstream.
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This year, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the event was held indoors with plexiglass partitions between the “athletes” and their gross work stations. Travel restrictions narrowed the field of competitors to only five men and five women. Americans Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo won — again.
Saturday’s socially distanced version of the Coney Island staple averaged 966,000 viewers, which is the lowest draw for an initial airing of the contest since 2005. Back then, the niche “sport” received 860,000 viewers.
At the time, the new-to-tv contest was in its cultural infancy, and was dominated by Japanese eater Takeru Kobayashi. It is now much more mainstream.
Also Read: Wrong Again, President Trump: NASCAR Races Are Not Getting Their 'Lowest Ratings Ever'
This year, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the event was held indoors with plexiglass partitions between the “athletes” and their gross work stations. Travel restrictions narrowed the field of competitors to only five men and five women. Americans Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo won — again.
- 7/7/2020
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
In the annals of legendary sports rivalries, few are more fraught, complex and stomach-churning than the one between competitive eaters Joey Chestnut and Takeru Kobayashi. For several years, the pair went head-to-head in the annual Nathan’s Coney Island Hot Dog Eating Contest, and their story is the subject of a new 30 for 30 documentary, The Good, the Bad, The Hungry, premiering July 2nd on ESPN.
A new trailer for the film highlights Kobayashi’s remarkable eating career, during which he also held records for scarfing down meatballs, tacos, hamburgers and Twinkies.
A new trailer for the film highlights Kobayashi’s remarkable eating career, during which he also held records for scarfing down meatballs, tacos, hamburgers and Twinkies.
- 5/30/2019
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
You know that big ass steer in Australia that went viral for being the biggest freakin' thing you've ever seen? Major League Eating -- the competitive eating org that brought you food-guzzling superstars like Joey Chestnut, Matt Stonie and Takeru Kobayashi -- wants to eat him. "Knickers" has become a viral sensation after reports pegged his height and weight at 6'4" and 2,800 pounds. He's a beast. The Mle says it believes the animal could be...
- 11/29/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Human garbage disposal Joey Chestnut says he feels like pure trash after scarfing down 74 Hot Dogs on July 4th ... but he ain't about to retire anytime soon! Of course, Chestnut set a new world record at the 2018 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest -- but tells TMZ Sports, his body is paying for it 24 hours later. "It's not pretty, bro. There have been some double-flushers." And at 34 years old, Chestnut says it's becoming tougher for his...
- 7/5/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Takeru Kobayashi -- one of the greatest eaters in the history of man -- can chug. He's already dominated everything from wieners to cow brains to soba noodles, but when we saw the human garbage disposal in NYC this week, our guy wanted to test his liquid skills! Chug-off. Right there. On the spot. In front of everyone. Warning: Careful with the drinking contests at home. Overhydration can be seriously dangerous. Look it up. Of course,...
- 4/29/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
This week, Jimmy Fallon and Julianna Margulies teamed up for a SaturdayNight Live-esque sketch on The Tonight Show, and SNL alum Nasim Pedrad revealed her Aziz Ansari impersonation on Conan. An amazing mashup fused Orange Is the New Black with The Golden Girls, and competitive eating champion Takeru Kobayashi went up against ... a hamster. Oh, and Bryan Cranston performed a one-man "Mlb on TBS" postseason show. Check out those clips and more in our weekly roundup of the best online videos:
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- 9/18/2014
- by TV Guide News
- TVGuide - Breaking News
High-ranking chowhound Joey "Jaws" Chestnut dropped to one knee and proposed to his longtime girlfriend before Friday's annual hot dog eating contest, then packed away 61 franks and buns to hold onto his coveted mustard yellow winner's belt. The San Jose, California, man fell far short of his record last year of 69 dogs and buns, but he still easily beat second-place finisher Matt Stonie, also of San Jose, who downed just 56. Chestnut, 30, took a quick time-out before the annual Nathan's Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island to make it official with his longtime girlfriend, Neslie Ricasa,...
- 7/4/2014
- by Associated Press
- PEOPLE.com
The 1967 film Cool Hand Luke helped galvanize Paul Newman’s career as a box office draw. The film tells the story of a man in prison for vandalism who refuses to be a cog in the wheel of the system. At first, he’s at odds with his fellow prisoners, but soon he earns their respect by demonstrating abilities of leadership and albumen-based endurance. One of these feats of endurance comes when he claims to be able to eat 50 hard-boiled eggs within an hour. This leads to massive betting among the prisoners and guards, making him the focus of the workhouse. Swallowing the final egg with a second to spare, he wins the respect of his peers and becomes a legend not just in the jail but in movie history. This got us to thinking: we like eggs, and we like eating. Would it be possible for a man to really eat 50 eggs in less than an...
- 9/19/2013
- by Kevin Carr
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
It's that time again -- Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, the annual 4th of July competitive eating event held in Coney Island, New York. Watch a replay of the event here.
Joey Chestnut was crowned the winner for a record-breaking seventh year in a row, taking home the coveted Mustard Belt (pictured above). Chestnut has dominated the annual Nathan's contest since 2007, when he defeated the previous six-time winner Takeru Kobayashi.
In 2013, not only did Chestnut win again, but he bested his own world record of 68 hot dogs by one, consuming 69 hot dogs in 10 minutes. Goodness.
On the women's side, Sonya Thomas won the contest for the third year in a row. She has won every years since its inception. Thomas ate over 36 hot dogs, which is actually a bit off her normal pace. The two previous years, Thomas ate 45 and 40 hot dogs.
Joey Chestnut was crowned the winner for a record-breaking seventh year in a row, taking home the coveted Mustard Belt (pictured above). Chestnut has dominated the annual Nathan's contest since 2007, when he defeated the previous six-time winner Takeru Kobayashi.
In 2013, not only did Chestnut win again, but he bested his own world record of 68 hot dogs by one, consuming 69 hot dogs in 10 minutes. Goodness.
On the women's side, Sonya Thomas won the contest for the third year in a row. She has won every years since its inception. Thomas ate over 36 hot dogs, which is actually a bit off her normal pace. The two previous years, Thomas ate 45 and 40 hot dogs.
- 7/4/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Way back in 2006, I was a live spectator at Nathan’s Annual Fourth Of July Hot Dog Eating Contest. I made it Coney Island’s Surf Avenue 45 minutes before the noon showdown and positioned myself in the front row outside of the now 97-year-old iconic institution of encased meat. The contenders stood on a pantheonic platform raised several feet in the air and I basked in a constant spray of saliva and foodstuffs for 12 minutes as Takeru Kobayashi ate 53-and-three-quarters hot dogs to take home first place in one of the last Nathan’s contest in which he would participate. Well, that’s not entirely true. I was a live spectator, but stood some 100-or-so yards away from the lights and action with all the other individuals who came witness the International Federation of Competitive Eating event. The stage was impressive, but it was solely to provide a good vantage...
- 7/4/2013
- by Joshua Cohen
- Tubefilter.com
Know why your Super Bowl party sucked? Because competitive eating champ Takeru Kobayashi wasn't there ... eating an Entire Pizza in one minute flat.Kobayashi's rep tells TMZ, some guy on Long Island paid the human garbage disposal to make an appearance at his 40-person Super Bowl party last night ... and perform an eating challenge.Kobayashi decided to attempt to break his world record for scarfing a 12-inch pizza (1 minute 9.36 seconds). In the clip, Kobay downs...
- 2/4/2013
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
A five-time hot wing eating champion has been indicted on drug charges, originally filed last June, in New Jersey. Bill Simmons, known in the competitive eating world as "El Wingador," has been hit with a lengthy list of charges related to manufacturing and distributing cocaine, according to the Washington Post.
El Wingador won Philadelphia's Wing Bowl five times, last taking the title in 2005, after eating an astounding 162 hot wings in 30 minutes. Sadly, it seems the thrill of stuffing chicken into his face just wasn't enough for El Wingador anymore. The one-time hero to gluttons everywhere has seemingly become a villain, turning to a life of crime.
Police had been investigating El Wingador about a month prior to his arrest. When they picked him up he was allegedly in possession of thousands of dollars worth of cocaine.
El Wingador last competed in Wing Bowl 20 in 2012, coming in third place, eating a grand total of 250 wings.
El Wingador won Philadelphia's Wing Bowl five times, last taking the title in 2005, after eating an astounding 162 hot wings in 30 minutes. Sadly, it seems the thrill of stuffing chicken into his face just wasn't enough for El Wingador anymore. The one-time hero to gluttons everywhere has seemingly become a villain, turning to a life of crime.
Police had been investigating El Wingador about a month prior to his arrest. When they picked him up he was allegedly in possession of thousands of dollars worth of cocaine.
El Wingador last competed in Wing Bowl 20 in 2012, coming in third place, eating a grand total of 250 wings.
- 2/1/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
CollegeHumor has teamed up with charity Malaria No More for .Malarious. (rhymes with hilarious), a series of short, original comedy videos starring celebrities and comedians, to raise money for to help treat children for Malaria, a mosquito-born disease. Today, the campaign has officially launched with 24 different celebrity videos featuring skits by Ed Helms, Elizabeth Banks, Joss Whedon, Nick Offerman, David Arquette, Rainn Wilson, Reggie Watts, Brooklyn Decker, Aubrey Plaza, Kenan Thompson, Ellie Kemper, Josh & Scott Wolf, Tony Hale, Weird Al Yankovic, Allison Williams, Rachael Harris, Josh Lawson and Ben Scwartz, Nick Kroll, Paul Scheer, Penn & Teller, Gilbert Gottfried, Rhys Darby, Garfunkel & Oates and Takeru Kobayashi, plus a few surprises! The videos are...
- 8/21/2012
- Comingsoon.net
Gringo Bandito Hot Sauce and competitive eating champion Takeru Kobayashi have teamed up for the 2nd Annual Gringo Bandito Taco Challenge featuring Kobayashi, set to take place on August 11th at Chronic Tacos located at the Bella Terra outdoor shopping center at 7621 Edinger Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 from 12-2Pm. The main event will feature Kobayashi and other world famous competitors attempting to devour as many tacos as they can in 10 minutes. The winner will receive a $5,000 grand prize. Dexter Holland, founder of Gringo Bandito Hot Sauce and the front man for multi-platinum punk band The Offspring, and world champion eater Kobayashi are thrilled to join Chronic Tacos to make this year.s contest bigger and better...
- 8/13/2012
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
Competitive eating monster Takeru Kobayashi downed a gut-busting 42 Cups of coffee for his latest food stunt -- but his rep tells TMZ, the chowdown champ handled the massive caffeine jolt like a champ ... in fact, he didn't even have to poop.Kobayashi's rep tells TMZ, Kobayashi was a tad jittery afterwards -- but overall, he was totally fine.The rep says Kobayashi didn't eat anything before the stunt -- shot a couple weeks ago as...
- 5/13/2012
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Typically known for chowing down on everything from hot dogs and hamburgers to wings and Twinkies, competitive food eating champ Takeru Kobayashi set his sights on the holy grail of pastries and took a bite out of a massive Hamantashen -- a dessert usually consumed during the Jewish holiday of Purim.Kobayashi kept it kosher while speaking at Yeshiva University in NYC on Thursday.Mazel tov. Read more...
- 2/25/2012
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Washington, Feb 4: Six-time Nathan's Hot Dog eating contest champ Takeru Kobayashi has won the Wing Bowl Xx competition claiming a cash prize of 20,000 dollars.
Kobayashi conquered Philadelphia's annual gustatory gorge-fest by eating whopping 337 chicken wings in a half-hour before a crowd of nearly 20,000.
The Japanese man, who was competing at Wing Bowl for the first time, demolished the earlier record of 255 set last year by Jonathan 'Super' Squibb.
The Friday morning extravaganza drew thousands to the Center before sunrise to watch competitors stuff themselves with chicken wings.
According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, the competition comprised of two 14-minute rounds, followed by a 2-minute round of.
Kobayashi conquered Philadelphia's annual gustatory gorge-fest by eating whopping 337 chicken wings in a half-hour before a crowd of nearly 20,000.
The Japanese man, who was competing at Wing Bowl for the first time, demolished the earlier record of 255 set last year by Jonathan 'Super' Squibb.
The Friday morning extravaganza drew thousands to the Center before sunrise to watch competitors stuff themselves with chicken wings.
According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, the competition comprised of two 14-minute rounds, followed by a 2-minute round of.
- 2/4/2012
- by Amith Ostwal
- RealBollywood.com
Takeru Kobayashi is gearing up to poop out the remains of 168-and-a-half chickens ... after putting on one of the Greatest competitive eating displays of all time. Kobayashi Wolfed Down 337 chicken wings at Wing Bowl 20 in Philadelphia ... defeating Jonathan "Super" Squibb and Bill "El Wingador" Simmons. After the competition, Kobayashi told reporters he could probably take down another 100 wings. Takeru -- the former world hot dog eating champ -- walked away with the new Wing Bowl...
- 2/3/2012
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Danny McBride is hardly a stranger to the mad house that is MTV's After Hours, and while he's forced beer down fearless host Josh Horowitz's throat in the past, it's his own belly he should be worrying about in this latest round… because in today's After Hours, McBride goes up against world famous competitive eater Takeru Kobayashi in a pizza-eating throw down!
Luckily, Danny isn't alone — he's got Josh on his side for back-up, though based on his performance, we feel pretty confident in saying that McBride could have taken Kobayashi on all on his own and produced a similar result. See the ultimate chow-down for yourself in the latest episode of After Hours.
Luckily, Danny isn't alone — he's got Josh on his side for back-up, though based on his performance, we feel pretty confident in saying that McBride could have taken Kobayashi on all on his own and produced a similar result. See the ultimate chow-down for yourself in the latest episode of After Hours.
- 8/10/2011
- by MTV Movies Team
- MTV Movies Blog
Professional sausage swallower Takeru Kobayashi believes his 69-hot dog performance should count as a World Record ... even though he wasn't entered in an official tournament at the time. Kobayashi put on the eating exhibition on July 4 ... just miles from the Official Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Championship on Coney Island ... which was won by Tk's rival Joey Chestnut , who ate 62 dogs in just 10 minutes. Kobayashi, through a translator, tells TMZ ... "Congratulations to Joey. I agree, he...
- 7/6/2011
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
ReelzChannel Celebrity Rundown
There was more chaos and drama at Weston Cage's house over the long weekend. Both Cage and his wife Nikki were booked on felony domestic violence charges after Nikki allegedly attacked her husband with a broken bottle. The two had just recently come out of rehab.
This is not the first time Nicolas Cage's son has seen trouble. It was less than a month ago that Weston got into a violent confrontation with his trainer.
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Joey Chestnut won the Offical Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Championship at Coney Island on Monday, eating 62 hot dogs in 10 minutes. Not to be outdone, Takeru Kobayashi beat the world record at a separate exhibition event by downing 69 hot dogs in the same amount of time. Kobabyashi was not allowed at the Coney Island competition because he won't sign a contract with Major League Eating.
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For the first time in her career,...
There was more chaos and drama at Weston Cage's house over the long weekend. Both Cage and his wife Nikki were booked on felony domestic violence charges after Nikki allegedly attacked her husband with a broken bottle. The two had just recently come out of rehab.
This is not the first time Nicolas Cage's son has seen trouble. It was less than a month ago that Weston got into a violent confrontation with his trainer.
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Joey Chestnut won the Offical Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Championship at Coney Island on Monday, eating 62 hot dogs in 10 minutes. Not to be outdone, Takeru Kobayashi beat the world record at a separate exhibition event by downing 69 hot dogs in the same amount of time. Kobabyashi was not allowed at the Coney Island competition because he won't sign a contract with Major League Eating.
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For the first time in her career,...
- 7/5/2011
- by reelz reelz
- Reelzchannel.com
Takeru Kobayashi Destroyed 69 hot dogs in 10 minutes yesterday ... smashing his own world record in an Unofficial speed eating display ... and igniting a Huge controversy in the process! TMZ obtained footage of Kobayashi's Unbelievable feat ... which he accomplished on a Manhattan rooftop ... miles from the Official Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Championship at Coney Island. Tk wasn't allowed to compete at the Coney Island eat-off because he wouldn't sign a contract with Major League Eating. So, in...
- 7/5/2011
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
If you were able to catch some of the annual Fourth of July Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest this year, you saw the dramatic, disgusting, sausage-and-spit-splattered intersection of competition and food. In this year's installment of the highest-profile competitive eating competition in the world, Joey "Jaws" Chestnut walked away with his fifth straight win, eating 62 hot dogs, while across town, banned competitor Takeru Kobayashi (long story) crushed the hot dog eating world record by gulping down a mind-boggling 69 hot dogs in ten minutes. So ho...Read more...
- 7/5/2011
- by Yidio
- Yidio
Getty Hot dogs are displayed on stage at the 2010 Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest at the original Nathan’s Famous in Coney Island on July 4, 2010 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.
In the 2008 Beijing Olympics, China proved it’s moving up in the sporting world. But there’s one competition in which China’s traditional rivals, the U.S. and Japan, still clearly dominate.
Some of China’s biggest food lovers and...
In the 2008 Beijing Olympics, China proved it’s moving up in the sporting world. But there’s one competition in which China’s traditional rivals, the U.S. and Japan, still clearly dominate.
Some of China’s biggest food lovers and...
- 6/17/2011
- by WSJ Staff
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
A chance meeting between competitive eating legend Takeru Kobayashi and the smallest woman in the world doesn't sound so crazy ... untlil you realize ... he could technically eat two of her! TMZ obtained photos of T.K. and 11-pound Jyoti Amge taken last week at the Italian TV show " Lo Dei Show Record " -- where Kobayashi broke the record for quickest time anyone has ever eaten an entire bowl of pasta. At 33 years old, Kobayashi already...
- 4/4/2011
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
An unnamed insider at CBS is claiming the network wants Charlie Sheen back on Two and a Half Men, in other news: the Easter Bunny is real. But seriously, the Easter Bunny is real. Frankly I'd find the latter more likely to be true at this moment. Radaronline is reporting the former, unnamed source and all.
Why it could be true
Winning! It's more than a catch phrase, duh, it's a way of life for Charlie Sheen. No doubt what Edgar Allen Poe called "The Imp of the Perverse" is at play here, but there is no denying the public's fascination with all things Charlie Sheen. Early predictions that Sheen's hyperbolic diva fit would result in an epic crash and burn were quickly stomped into the ground by the Warlock's strangely effective media skills. Yes, I understand that most of us are watching Sheen waiting for him to implode in...
Why it could be true
Winning! It's more than a catch phrase, duh, it's a way of life for Charlie Sheen. No doubt what Edgar Allen Poe called "The Imp of the Perverse" is at play here, but there is no denying the public's fascination with all things Charlie Sheen. Early predictions that Sheen's hyperbolic diva fit would result in an epic crash and burn were quickly stomped into the ground by the Warlock's strangely effective media skills. Yes, I understand that most of us are watching Sheen waiting for him to implode in...
- 3/21/2011
- by Jon Lachonis
- TVovermind.com
Takeru Kobayashi -- one of the greatest competitive eaters of all time -- tackled some serious hunger pangs during the big game on Sunday … downing a stadium-sized bowl of dip. We’re told Kobayashi -- who was at a friend’s Super Bowl “Dip Party” -- inhaled the behemoth bowl of artichoke dip all by himself ... on top of a giant tray of seven-layer nachos … and Still had room to go out for dinner. Fyi...
- 2/8/2011
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Hot Dog-Eating Legend -- The Super Bowls ... Of Dip
Takeru Kobayashi -- one of the greatest competitive eaters of all time -- tackled some serious hunger pangs during the big game on Sunday … downing a stadium-sized bowl of dip.
We’re told Kobayashi -- who was at a friend’s Super Bowl “Dip Party” -- inhaled the behemoth bowl of artichoke dip all by himself ... on top of a giant tray of seven-layer nachos … and Still had room to go out for dinner.
Fyi -- the guy to the left of Kobayashi is fellow gastro-master Tim Janus ... aka "Eater X."
Bright side -- no double dippers.
News Source: TMZ...
Takeru Kobayashi -- one of the greatest competitive eaters of all time -- tackled some serious hunger pangs during the big game on Sunday … downing a stadium-sized bowl of dip.
We’re told Kobayashi -- who was at a friend’s Super Bowl “Dip Party” -- inhaled the behemoth bowl of artichoke dip all by himself ... on top of a giant tray of seven-layer nachos … and Still had room to go out for dinner.
Fyi -- the guy to the left of Kobayashi is fellow gastro-master Tim Janus ... aka "Eater X."
Bright side -- no double dippers.
News Source: TMZ...
- 2/8/2011
- by tmz
- Gossipvita
Takeru Kobayashi – arguably the greatest competitive hot dog eater in the history of mankind – is celebrating his first Thanksgiving in America this year…by eating an Entire Turkey by himself!!!! A rep for Kobayashi tells us .... the Kobester is set to chow down at a close friend's home -- where he will get his own turkey with all the trimmings ... including corn on the cob, beets, okra and pumpkin pie. The rep tells us Kobayashi is “excited to gobble up.
- 11/24/2010
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
JetBlue flight attendant Steven Slater was arrested in Queens Monday following a dramatic exit from a Pittsburgh to New York flight after an altercation with a passenger. Steve Slater, 39, reportedly got into an argument on the tarmac with a passenger who wouldn’t listen to his directions.
Jetblue Flight Attendant Steven Slater (MySpace)
According to the Jetblue flight attendant, the woman stood up and started pulling down her luggage while the plane was still moving after landing in New York. Slater reportedly says he asked the woman politely to close the overhead bin and sit down until the plane came to a full stop. In response, Slater says the woman called him derogatory names and “maliciously” hit him in the head. It’s unclear whether Slater was hit with a piece of luggage or the edge of the overhead bin lid.
Regardless of exactly what happened, Steven Slater decided he had had enough.
Jetblue Flight Attendant Steven Slater (MySpace)
According to the Jetblue flight attendant, the woman stood up and started pulling down her luggage while the plane was still moving after landing in New York. Slater reportedly says he asked the woman politely to close the overhead bin and sit down until the plane came to a full stop. In response, Slater says the woman called him derogatory names and “maliciously” hit him in the head. It’s unclear whether Slater was hit with a piece of luggage or the edge of the overhead bin lid.
Regardless of exactly what happened, Steven Slater decided he had had enough.
- 8/10/2010
- by L.A. Vess
- SnarkFood.com
We'll be taking your questions today on everything -- including Takeru Kobayashi getting wiener victory in court, Dr. Conrad Murray catching Shakespeare in the park, and our exclusive video of Enrique Iglesias making good on his World Cup bet by water skiing naked. Submit your questions below -- they'll answer 'em live at 1:30 Pm Pt. Read more...
- 8/5/2010
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
TV news for those in-between meal munchies:
Coach Ken Tanaka is leaving those snotty "Glee" club kids behind for more mature company. Patrick Gallagher is joining TNT's "Men of a Certain Age." [The Wrap]
Shark Week has chummed the waters, and viewers are gobbling it up. The annual event has had its best ratings so far in the past three years. [The Live Feed]
"Whale Wars" star and eco-pirate Capt. Pete Bethune will get his very own special on Animal Planet about sinking Japan's Shonan Maru 2 after ramming it with his ship and then being held in Japanese custody. [Variety]
Hot dog eating champ Takeru Kobayashi had his day in court and apparently his trespassing case was dismissed. Let's celebrate with a footlong! [TMZ]
"Dexter" has added another familiar face to Season 5. Chad Allen ("Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman") will play a killer Dexter (Michael C. Hall) tracks in at least one episode. [Access Hollywood]
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Coach Ken Tanaka is leaving those snotty "Glee" club kids behind for more mature company. Patrick Gallagher is joining TNT's "Men of a Certain Age." [The Wrap]
Shark Week has chummed the waters, and viewers are gobbling it up. The annual event has had its best ratings so far in the past three years. [The Live Feed]
"Whale Wars" star and eco-pirate Capt. Pete Bethune will get his very own special on Animal Planet about sinking Japan's Shonan Maru 2 after ramming it with his ship and then being held in Japanese custody. [Variety]
Hot dog eating champ Takeru Kobayashi had his day in court and apparently his trespassing case was dismissed. Let's celebrate with a footlong! [TMZ]
"Dexter" has added another familiar face to Season 5. Chad Allen ("Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman") will play a killer Dexter (Michael C. Hall) tracks in at least one episode. [Access Hollywood]
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- 8/5/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Competitive hot dog eating champion Takeru Kobayshi scored a win in court today. Kobayshi was facing charges of resisting arrest, trespassing and obstructing governmental administration after crashing the stage at this year’s Nathan’s International Hot Dog Eating Contest.
Hot Dog Eating Champion Takeru Kobayashi (Photo: Nate "Igor" Smith - Wikimedia Commons)
Takeru Kobayshi was not scheduled to compete in the contest due to some kind of rumored contract dispute. Not wanting to be left out of the action apaprently, Kobayshi rushed the stage after competitor Joey Chestnut won the competition. Police quickly grabbed him and hauled him away.
Kobayshi told reporters after court today he had “no regrets at all” over his actions at the Nathan’s International Hot Dog Eating Contest. According to his lawyer, the judge in the case “basically dismissed” all charges, leaving Kobayshi to get back to work trying to explode his stomach on a regular basis.
Hot Dog Eating Champion Takeru Kobayashi (Photo: Nate "Igor" Smith - Wikimedia Commons)
Takeru Kobayshi was not scheduled to compete in the contest due to some kind of rumored contract dispute. Not wanting to be left out of the action apaprently, Kobayshi rushed the stage after competitor Joey Chestnut won the competition. Police quickly grabbed him and hauled him away.
Kobayshi told reporters after court today he had “no regrets at all” over his actions at the Nathan’s International Hot Dog Eating Contest. According to his lawyer, the judge in the case “basically dismissed” all charges, leaving Kobayshi to get back to work trying to explode his stomach on a regular basis.
- 8/5/2010
- by Ann
- SnarkFood.com
We took your questions on everything -- including Takeru Kobayashi getting wiener victory in court, Rudy Giuliani 's daughter getting caught shoplifting, and Gary Coleman 's ex-wife desperately wanting to keep their house. Plus: Ex- Ufc fighter Roger Huerta gives details about his street fight. Read more...
- 8/5/2010
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
TMZ is live from court in Brooklyn, where competitive hot dog eating legend Takeru Kobayashi faces charges for bum-rushing the stage at this year's Nathan's International Hot Dog Eating Contest. // Kobayashi -- who won Nathan's contest a record six times in a row between 2001 and 2006 -- is accused of resisting arrest, trespassing and obstructing governmental administration during the July 4 incident. Stay tuned! Read more...
- 8/5/2010
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
The greatest hot dog eater in the history of man -- Takeru Kobayashi -- will not be suspended from the world of competitive eating ... in the wake of his arrest this weekend , TMZ has learned. As you may have heard, Kobayashi was taken into custody at the annual Nathan's Famous 4th of July hot dog eating contest this weekend -- when he stormed the stage after Joey Chestnut 's victory. But a rep for Major...
- 7/6/2010
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Takeru Kobayashi arrested at Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition. According to TMZ, former Nathan's International Hot Dog Eating champion Takeru Kobayashi got arrested earlier today at the 95th annual event of the contest. They say Takeru was arrested by NYPD officers after he tried to rush the stage when the event was over. Takeru did not participate in this year's event due to a contract dispute he had with Major League Eating. After Joey Chestnut won, Kodayashi tried to get on stage,but was taken away by the police. Kobayashi was later charged with resisting arrest,trespass,and obstructing governmental administration. Joey "Jaws Chestnut won the event by eating 54 hot dogs in 10 minutes.
- 7/5/2010
- by Eric
- OnTheFlix
Takeru Kobayashi's dispute with Major League Eating meant he was out of the Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest, but his presence in the crowd caused more of a commotion than expected.
The Japanese former hot dog-eating champ was arrested by the NYPD on Sunday, July 4 after he tried to rush the contest stage following the victory of his nemesis Joey Chestnut, reports TMZ.
It's not clear exactly what he intended -- whether it was merely congratulating his peers or perhaps assauging his hunger after being left out of the contest -- but he was taken away by officers.
Oddly enough, he was already wearing a t-shirt that read, "Free Kobi."
Kobayashi, who had held onto the Mustard Belt for nearly six years before Chestnut came onto the scene, was charged with resisting arrest, trespass and obstructing governmental administration.
It's a disheartening turn of events considering Kobayashi hasn't won...
The Japanese former hot dog-eating champ was arrested by the NYPD on Sunday, July 4 after he tried to rush the contest stage following the victory of his nemesis Joey Chestnut, reports TMZ.
It's not clear exactly what he intended -- whether it was merely congratulating his peers or perhaps assauging his hunger after being left out of the contest -- but he was taken away by officers.
Oddly enough, he was already wearing a t-shirt that read, "Free Kobi."
Kobayashi, who had held onto the Mustard Belt for nearly six years before Chestnut came onto the scene, was charged with resisting arrest, trespass and obstructing governmental administration.
It's a disheartening turn of events considering Kobayashi hasn't won...
- 7/5/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Former Nathan's International Hot Dog Eating Contest champion Takeru Kobayashi was arrested by NYPD officers after he tried to rush the stage following today's event. Kobayashi did not participate in this year's event due to some kind of contract dispute he had with Major League Eating. After Joey Chestnut won, Kobayashi tried to get on stage but was taken away by police. Kobayashi was charged with resisting arrest, trespass and obstructing governmental administration. Read more...
- 7/4/2010
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Joey 'Jaws' Chestnut took the honors at the annual Nathan's July Fourth Hot Dog Eating Contest. But not without some controversy. Chestnut's main competition, Takeru (The Tsunami) Kobayashi, who was sidelined due to a technicality apparently rushed the winner's circle part of the stage after the contest, and was hauled away by police, reported by the New York Daily News. Espn also covered the event and revealed that Chestnut was a full 11 dogs ahead of his nearest competitor to take the win while his Japanese nemesis Takeru Kobayashi was forced to watch from the crowd as a contract dispute kept him from competing. Kobayashi was apprently so agitated that he rushed the stage upon Chestnut's victory, but...
- 7/4/2010
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
As the Nathan's Famous International hot dog eating contest enters its 95th year, reigning champ Joey Chestnut claims victory yet again for a four-peat, but with only 54 hot dogs and buns (Hdb) consumed, falls disappointingly short of breaking his record of 68.
Casting a shadow over the July Fourth festivities is the conspicuous absence of Chestnut's chief competitor, Takeru Kobayashi. A contract dispute with the Major League of Eating keeps the Japanese gurgitator in the crowd as a spectator only (and was later arrested) . His fierce eating and signature digestive wiggle is sorely missed.
The year's contest is devoid of any real suspense without Kobayashi's jaws in action. Even Chestnut doesn't seem to feel any urgency to reach for that elusive 7-0, although he blames dehydration and the heat. Can this truly be considered a hot dog eat-off without the Japanese who held the Mustard Belt for nearly six years?
Other...
Casting a shadow over the July Fourth festivities is the conspicuous absence of Chestnut's chief competitor, Takeru Kobayashi. A contract dispute with the Major League of Eating keeps the Japanese gurgitator in the crowd as a spectator only (and was later arrested) . His fierce eating and signature digestive wiggle is sorely missed.
The year's contest is devoid of any real suspense without Kobayashi's jaws in action. Even Chestnut doesn't seem to feel any urgency to reach for that elusive 7-0, although he blames dehydration and the heat. Can this truly be considered a hot dog eat-off without the Japanese who held the Mustard Belt for nearly six years?
Other...
- 7/4/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
The Independence Day weekend on TV means what it always does: Fireworks shows on the broadcast networks, hot dog-eating on Espn and a whole bunch of all-day marathons on cable.
Here's a rundown of some of the highlights from the long weekend.
Fireworks
- "The Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular" on CBS features host Craig Ferguson and a performance by Toby Keith. 10 p.m. Et Sunday (July 4).
Justin Bieber and members of the "Twilight: Eclipse" cast make the "Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular," hosted by Alison Sweeney and Nick Cannon, the most squeeee!-worthy of the July 4 specials. Enrique Iglesias and LeAnn Rimes will be there too. It's at 9 p.m. Sunday on NBC.
Jimmy Smits hosts "A Capitol Fourth" on PBS from Washington, featuring former "American Idol" finalist David Archuleta, Gladys Knight, Reba McEntire and Darius Rucker. Check local listings.
Food
- The 95th annual Nathan's Famous International Hot...
Here's a rundown of some of the highlights from the long weekend.
Fireworks
- "The Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular" on CBS features host Craig Ferguson and a performance by Toby Keith. 10 p.m. Et Sunday (July 4).
Justin Bieber and members of the "Twilight: Eclipse" cast make the "Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular," hosted by Alison Sweeney and Nick Cannon, the most squeeee!-worthy of the July 4 specials. Enrique Iglesias and LeAnn Rimes will be there too. It's at 9 p.m. Sunday on NBC.
Jimmy Smits hosts "A Capitol Fourth" on PBS from Washington, featuring former "American Idol" finalist David Archuleta, Gladys Knight, Reba McEntire and Darius Rucker. Check local listings.
Food
- The 95th annual Nathan's Famous International Hot...
- 7/3/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Spike TV's Guys Choice Awards was filmed on Saturday night in La and started with a bang when Mel Gibson came out riding a horse and wearing a viking hat. He introduced Brad Pitt to induct Fight Club into the Guy Movie Hall of Fame. Brad kept it sassy saying, "Thanks sugart*ts," making a jab at Mel's DUI arrest in 2006. Halle Berry and Jamie Foxx continued the trend of fun and silliness, going at it on stage after she won the "Decade of Hotness" title. Sacha Baron Cohen got all decked out as Bruno to accept a trophy as Robert Downey Jr. and Clint Eastwood posed together backstage. Quentin Tarantino cozied up to Rosario Dawson when he accepted "Most Man-ticipated Movie" for Inglourious Basterds and Mickey Rourke received "Guy of the Year." Other winners included Megan Fox and Mila Kunis and we'll get to see all the fun...
- 6/1/2009
- by PopSugar
- Popsugar.com
Japan's Takeru Kobayashi has beaten his Us rival Joey Chestnut at a pizza-eating competition. The pair have often competed at the annual July 4 hot dog eating championship on Coney Island, New York, with Chestnut winning last year's title with a five-dog eat-off after they were tied with 59 franks in ten minutes. However, Kobayashi gained revenge by eating five-and-three-quarter P'zones - a cross between a pizza and a calzone - in six minutes, while Chestnut could only manage five-and-a-half, The AP reports. Chestnut (more)...
- 6/1/2009
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
"There's a reason that 'indie' and 'science fiction' are not often seen together in the same sentence...the film was a technical and logistical mind-f*ck! But... we pulled it off." -- Duncan Jones
Duncan Jones' Moon has quickly become one of the most anticipated films premiering at this year's Sundance Film Festival. A highly ambitious film, both technically and dramatically, Moon looks to have the potential to end up changing the face of indie sci-fi forever.
Of course like many of you, I won't be at the Sundance Fest this year (fingers crossed for next year), but as a special treat for those of you itching to know more about the film, we've got for you the whole story of Moon as told through the experiences of the film's director Duncan (don't call me Zowie) Jones.
Warning: If you've been living in a cave all year, some of...
Duncan Jones' Moon has quickly become one of the most anticipated films premiering at this year's Sundance Film Festival. A highly ambitious film, both technically and dramatically, Moon looks to have the potential to end up changing the face of indie sci-fi forever.
Of course like many of you, I won't be at the Sundance Fest this year (fingers crossed for next year), but as a special treat for those of you itching to know more about the film, we've got for you the whole story of Moon as told through the experiences of the film's director Duncan (don't call me Zowie) Jones.
Warning: If you've been living in a cave all year, some of...
- 1/14/2009
- QuietEarth.us
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