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TikTok Star Corey O'Brien Announces 'One Night with Corey' Comedy Show, Promises Star-Studded Audience & Big Names You May Know (Exclusive)

TikTok star and hilarious comedian/amazing dancer Corey O’Brien has an exciting announcement he just shared with JustJared.com…he has another comedy special coming up!

One Night with Corey is happening later this month at the HaHa Comedy Club on August 31. Corey recently performed in his comedy show debut, Corey’s First Time, and is now returning to the stage by popular demand.

He’s promising a star studded audience with some big names you know and love! We can’t disclose anyone who might be there…but it’s definitely going to be a fun night.

We got the chance to catch up with Corey a few times recently (check out his 10 Fun Facts!) He told us all about what to expect from his new comedy show.

Keep reading to find out more…More Here! »

Get to Know R.K. Russell & Corey O'Brien with These 10 Fun Facts! (Exclusive)

R.K. Russell and Corey O’Brien are two names you’re definitely going to want to know!

If you don’t know, R.K. is a professional football player in the NFL, along with being a social justice advocate, published poet, essayist, and artist. In 2019, he came out as bisexual in a published essay, making him the first openly bisexual player in the NFL. In 2023, he published his memoir, “The Yards Between Us,” to stellar reviews.

Corey is a professional dancer and TikTok icon! He has over 1 million followers on the app and his videos grab the attention of tons of celebs. He’s a must-follow! In addition to dance, Corey is now taking the stage for his live comedy show debut, titled Corey’s First Time, tomorrow!

R.K. and Corey met in the summer of 2019 (and we have so many cute photos of them together over the years…including some beach shots!)

See Just Jared‘s 10 Fun Facts with R.K. Russell and Corey O’Brien below!

  1. R.K.’s ground breaking memoir, “The Yards Between Us” was released May 16, 2023, but before sharing his groundbreaking life story as the first openly bisexual NFL player, he wrote a book of poems called “Prison or Passion.”
  2. Russell’s memoir “The Yards Between Us,” is being adapted into a comedy series with Sony and Gabrielle Union.
  3. Russell is an Award winning and Emmy Nominated producer of the short Film “Finding Free,” based off his coming out experience.
  4. The first sport Russell ever tried was actually soccer. From football to football.

Head inside to check out Corey’s facts (and 2 joint facts)… More Here! »

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R.K. Russell & Boyfriend Corey O'Brien Couple at GLAAD & NFL Pride Night with Taylor Hale & More

Ryan “R.K.” Russell and his boyfriend Corey O’Brien hold hands while stepping out for the A Night of Pride night with GLAAD and the NFL on Wednesday (February 8) at the Sheraton Downtown in Phoenix, Ariz.

The former NFL player and his dancer beau were seen mingling with several of the guests at the event, which spotlighted advances in and the future of LGBTQ+ inclusion in professional sports.

Also in attendance were Big Brother winner Taylor Hale, Lance Bass and husband Michael Turchin, Real Housewives of Salt Lake City‘s Meredith Marks, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, GLAAD President & CEO Sarah Kate Ellis, RuPaul’s Drag Race stars Tempest DuJour and Joey Jay, and Betty Who, who sang a handful of songs to close out the night.

During the event, R.K. took part in a panel discussion, “LGBTQ NFL Experience powered by Yahoo!,” where he talked about the importance of LGBTQ+ inclusion in the NFL, alongside Carolina TopCats cheerleader Justine Lindsay and HBCU player Byron Perkins.

R.K. and Corey actually attended the event last year ahead of the Super Bowl in Los Angeles.

Earlier in the week, Taylor wowed at the Grammys with boyfriend Joseph Abdin. Check out the pics!

Browse through the gallery for more photos from GLAAD and NFL’s A Night of Pride ahead of the Super Bowl…

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NFL Player R.K. Russell Flaunts Cute PDA with Boyfriend Corey O'Brien After Announcing New Book

Ryan “R.K.” Russell and boyfriend Corey O’Brien are still going strong after more than three years of dating!

The 30-year-old former NFL player was seen flaunting cute PDA with Corey during a coffee date on Friday (August 19) in Los Angeles.

R.K. took to Instagram this week to announce that his book “The Yards Between Us: A Memoir of Life, Love, and Football” will be published next year.

“I’m so proud to share the cover of my book, THE YARDS BETWEEN US, available on May 16, 2023. Along with being an NFL draft pick and the first active openly bisexual NFL player, this book is one of my most challenging and significant accomplishments. I cannot wait to share my story with you all, and you can preorder now,” he wrote in the post.

Click through the gallery for 20+ photos of R.K. Russell and Corey O’Brien on a coffee date… More Here! »

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NFL's Ryan Russell Shares Valentine's Day Kiss with Boyfriend Corey O'Brien in Cute New Photos

Ryan Russell and longtime boyfriend Corey O’Brien are so in love and it looks like they had a great Valentine’s Day.

The 30-year-old former pro football player and the 30-year-old dancer were spotted sharing a kiss while heading into SoHo House for date night on Monday (February 14) in downtown Los Angeles.

If you didn’t know, Ryan and Corey have been dating for a few years now. The couple was first spotted out on date back in 2019, days after Ryan came out as bisexual with an ESPN profile.

“I want to live my dream of playing the game I’ve worked my whole life to play, and being open about the person I’ve always been,” Ryan said at the time.

The couple put their fit bodies on display at the beach at one point about a year ago!

Click through the gallery for 30+ photos of Ryan Russell and Corey O’Brien on Valentine’s Day… More Here! »

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Ryan Russell & Boyfriend Corey O'Brien Couple Up for A Night of Pride with GLAAD & NFL Event in L.A.

Ryan Russell and boyfriend Corey O’Brien are kicking off Super Bowl Weekend!

The 30-year-old former pro football player and the 30-year-old dancer held hands as they arrived at the A Night of Pride with GLAAD and NFL event held on Thursday evening (February 10) in Los Angeles.

Other stars in attendance included Alyssa Milano and former Real Housewives of Orange County cast member Braunwyn Windham-Burke, while Big Freedia took to the stage for a performance.

If you didn’t know, Ryan and Corey have been dating for a few years now. The couple was first spotted out on date back in 2019.

Ryan and Corey flaunted some PDA during a day at the beach back in September 2020!

Click inside to see 20+ pictures of the stars stepping out for the event…More Here! »

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NFL Player Ryan Russell & Boyfriend Corey O'Brien Are All Smiles During Day Out in Beverly Hills

Ryan Russell and Corey O’Brien are enjoying a day out together!

The 29-year-old former NFL player and the 30-year-old dancer held hands and had huge smiles on their faces while stepping out to do some shopping together on Wednesday afternoon (October 28) in Beverly Hills, Calif.

For their outing, Ryan kept things sporty in an all black outfit with a red and black plaid shirt tied around his waist with a Nike crossbody bag while Corey looked cool in a black dress shirt and brown pants.

After some shopping, Ryan and Corey stopped by a bakery for some coffee and snacks and were spotted sharing a kiss while eating outside.

Ryan and Corey have been dating for a few years now. The couple was first spotted out on date back in 2019.

Last September, Ryan and Corey flaunted some PDA during a day at the beach!

Click inside to see 25+ pictures of Ryan Russell & Corey O’Brien out in Beverly Hills…More Here! »

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