News | Entertainment
3 Jun 2024 16:30
NZCity News
NZCity CalculatorReturn to NZCity

  • Start Page
  • Personalise
  • Sport
  • Weather
  • Finance
  • Shopping
  • Jobs
  • Horoscopes
  • Lotto Results
  • Photo Gallery
  • Site Gallery
  • TVNow
  • Dating
  • SearchNZ
  • NZSearch
  • Crime.co.nz
  • RugbyLeague
  • Make Home
  • About NZCity
  • Contact NZCity
  • Your Privacy
  • Advertising
  • Login
  • Join for Free

  •   Home > News > Entertainment

    Jelly Roll wants to run a half marathon

    The 39-year-old musician - whose real name is Jason Bradley DeFord - completed his first 5km run on Tuesday (07.05.24) and his elation at finishing the 2 Bears 5k event at the Rose Bowl Stadium in California has made him set a bigger goal, with the 21.1km distance in his sights for the next year


    Explaining he feels "really motivated", he told 'Entertainment Tonight': "I couldn't walk a mile when I started trying to do this back in January. So the fact that we got 3-point-whatever it was, got it down, I felt really, really good about it."

    "I feel great, I'm a little tired. It was a little bit harder than I thought it was [going to be], but it's awesome, man.

    "Next year, a half marathon! We're saying it now, absolutely!"

    The 'Son of a Sinner' hitmaker has lost "like 50 to 70-something pounds" preparing for the 2 Bears 5k and hopes he has inspired other people.

    He said: "I think the coolest thing is how many people stopped to tell us that they were motivated by us, other big guys. It was just really cool to see that."

    Jelly was also impressed by the "eclectic group of people" that took part in the run.

    He said: "There was a man running in a bear suit, there were people chugging beers... there were people setting personal records too!"

    The 'Dead Man Blues' crooner recently dec lared he had been "really kicking a**" in his weight loss journey.

    He told People: "I'm probably down 70-something pounds. I've been really kicking a***, man. I'm doing two to three miles a day, four to six days a week. I'm doing 20 to 30 minutes in the sauna, six minutes in a cold plunge every day. I'm eating healthy right now."

    The 'Dead Man Blues' crooner has enjoyed major success over the last 12 months and believes his sudden award-winning triumphs could be down to the notion that his music "touches people" in a different way to other songs that are on the charts.

    © 2024 Bang Showbiz, NZCity

     Other Entertainment News
     03 Jun: On The Outside Looking In
     02 Jun: Kindred documentary: Filmmakers Gillian and Adrian share their story of reconnecting with Country and culture after growing up as adoptees in white families
     01 Jun: Kathy Griffin is dealing with her divorce trauma "one day at a time"
     01 Jun: Mamie Laverock is "doing well" after being put on life support following a freak accident that saw her plummet five stories from a balcony
     01 Jun: Lenny Kravitz has been celibate for nine years
     01 Jun: Matt Rife axed his comedy shows at Indiana University after he was stricken by an "unexpected medical emergency"
     01 Jun: Sean 'Diddy' Combs reportedly missed his twin daughters' prom
     Top Stories

    RUGBY RUGBY
    The Edmonton Oilers have capped an improbable run to ice hockey's Stanley Cup Finals by beating the Dallas Stars 2-1 to wrap up the western conference More...


    BUSINESS BUSINESS
    Hopes that China losing its crown as our top red meat exporter for April won't last long More...



     Today's News

    Rugby League:
    Expect an increase in minutes for Northern Stars goal attack Amorangi Malesala for tonight's ANZ Premiership clash against the Magic in Auckland 16:17

    Hockey:
    The Edmonton Oilers have capped an improbable run to ice hockey's Stanley Cup Finals by beating the Dallas Stars 2-1 to wrap up the western conference 15:27

    Environment:
    Northland's Mangamuka gorge is set to reopen by Christmas following two years of closures 14:57

    Golf:
    Robert MacIntyre wins first PGA Tour title — with father as his caddy 14:17

    Living & Travel:
    Connecting with her local community is one of the major career highlights of former Silver Fern Adine Wilson, named as a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the King's Birthday Honours List 14:07

    Law and Order:
    Police continue to keep a close eye on a Hawke's Bay gang tangi -- with the Eagle Helicopter deployed to help officers on the ground 13:57

    General:
    Four-time Olympic gold medallist and 23-time world champion gymnast Simone Biles has claimed a record-extending US ninth all-around title 13:47

    Rugby League:
    Former Kiwis captain Jesse Bromwich has been cleared of serious injury and could be fit for the Dolphins' next NRL game 13:27

    Politics:
    Israel accepts Biden's Gaza ceasefire proposal but believes it needs 'much more work', says Netanyahu aide 13:07

    Motoring:
    A person's been seriously injured - after a two vehicle crash on Canterbury's Temuka-Orari Highway 12:27


     News Search






    Power Search


    © 2024 New Zealand City Ltd