Tuesday, 14 April 2026

Phil Collins, Iron Maiden, Sade, Oasis, Wu-Tang Clan and Luther Vandross get into Rock Hall

Phil Collins, Iron Maiden, Billy Idol, Queen Latifah, Oasis, Sade and Joy Division/New Order will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, along with first-time nominees Wu-Tang Clan and the late Luther Vandross.
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Wings select UConn's Fudd with No. 1 pick in WNBA draft with a $500,000 payday waiting

Azzi Fudd is on her way to Dallas as the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft with a $500,000 payday waiting for the former UConn star.
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Monday, 13 April 2026

Scarlett Johansson says what it was like for women and girls in the 2000s movie and TV industry

Actress Scarlett Johansson opened up in a recent interview about how it was "socially acceptable" for young female actresses to be scrutinized for their appearance.
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Knicks' Bridges plays 23 seconds, extends NBA's longest active streak to 638 straight games

Mikal Bridges had another short night to extend the NBA's longest active streak of consecutive games played, logging 23 seconds in the New York Knicks' loss to Charlotte on Sunday.
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Saturday, 11 April 2026

Disney quietly restores 'ladies and gentlemen' greeting at Magic Kingdom monorail

A video circulating on social media this week suggests Disney Parks may have restored gendered language to at least one Magic Kingdom announcement, years after the company dropped such phrasing as part of a diversity and inclusion initiative.
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BAFTA finds 'structural weaknesses' after racial slur broadcast at awards ceremony

At the 79th BAFTA Film Awards on Feb. 22, disability campaigner John Davidson, who has Tourette's syndrome, could be heard shouting a racial slur as "Sinners" stars Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo presented an award.
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Wizards clinch NBA's worst record with loss to Heat

The Washington Wizards clinched the worst record in the NBA on Friday night with a 140-117 loss to the Miami Heat.
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