Warner Bros. to take the stage at CinemaCon as filmmakers oppose Paramount acquisition

Fresh off best picture, best actor and best director wins at the Oscars last month, Warner Bros. is presenting its upcoming slate to movie theater owners.
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Road to NBA title goes through OKC as Thunder, Gilgeous-Alexander have homecourt in bid to repeat

The Oklahoma City Thunder know how vital homecourt advantage can be in securing a championship.
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Sindarov on the brink of historic win in Candidates tournament

One race is all but decided and one is set up for a thrilling stretch run as the FIDE Candidates and FIDE Women's Candidates tournaments approach the finish line in Pegeia, Cyprus, this week.
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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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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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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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Coachella looks like fun for influencers. Behind the scenes, they fiercely strategize

Sam Mintesnot had checked off everything she possibly could have from a long list of to-dos in preparation for the Coachella music festival. She crafted the best outfits, got her hair and nails done, booked a one-way ticket to Los Angeles and flew out on Tuesday with a spreadsheet full of ideas for videos she could post related to the festival.
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Miller's career night of 26 points, 11 rebounds paces Bulls to win over Wizards

Leonard Miller scored a career-high 26 points and matched his career best with 11 rebounds as the Chicago Bulls eased to a 119-108 victory over the Washington Wizards on Thursday night to sweep a two-game set.
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Appeals court judges raise questions about severity of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' four-year prison sentence

Federal appeals court judges questioned during oral arguments Thursday whether a roughly four-year prison term given to Sean "Diddy" Combs for the hip-hop mogul 's conviction on prostitution-related charges was too harsh.
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Gilgeous-Alexander favored to win NBA's MVP again, but there may be some intrigue

For the first time in about 20 years, the NBA's MVP race might actually be, well, a race.
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NBA star Kevin Durant's 35V firm part of new ownership group for Six Flags America site in Bowie

An NBA star who hails from Prince George's County is buying the site of the decommissioned Six Flags America amusement park in Bowie.
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NCAA committee to discuss streamlined, age-based eligibility rules

An NCAA panel is scheduled to discuss potential changes to eligibility rules that would incorporate age into the process, two people with knowledge of the situation said Wednesday.
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George Clooney calls Trump's Iran threat a 'war crime'

Actor George Clooney condemned President Trump on Wednesday over his Truth Social warning that "a whole civilization" could be destroyed, calling the statement a war crime and expressing concern about the future of NATO.
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Wizards' yearslong tank nears end as NBA teams race to the bottom

The Washington Wizards' annual race to the bottom of the standings is coming down to a photo finish as the NBA's cellar dwellers bottom out in an effort to land a highly coveted top pick in this year's top-heavy draft.
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UConn's Auriemma the loser in Final Four post-game bout with South Carolina's Staley

Dan Staley, a Philadelphia native, landed a subtle body shot on rival Geno Auriemma that would be the knockout blow.
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Springsteen calls Trump admin 'reckless and treasonous' at Los Angeles concert

Bruce Springsteen used the opening night of his Los Angeles tour stop Tuesday to renew his criticism of President Trump, telling the crowd at Inglewood's Kia Forum that the country is "currently in the hands of a corrupt, incompetent, racist, reckless and treasonous administration."
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Aaron Roussell hired as women's basketball coach at Virginia after abrupt firing of Agugua-Hamilton

Aaron Roussell was hired as Virginia's women's basketball coach on Tuesday, three days after the Cavaliers abruptly fired Amaka Agugua-Hamilton coming off the team's run to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.
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Anna Wintour and Meryl Streep share cover of Vogue in May issue

Former Vogue editor Anna Wintour and Meryl Streep share the cover of the fashion magazine's May issue in honor of the upcoming film sequel "The Devil Wears Prada 2," multiple news outlets report.
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'Ketamine Queen' to be sentenced for selling Matthew Perry the drugs that killed him

A woman who admitted to selling Matthew Perry the ketamine that killed him is set to be sentenced Wednesday.
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Bulls end seven-game skid in first game since front-office shake-up, pounding NBA-worst Wizards

Rob Dillingham scored a career-high 26 points and the Chicago Bulls ended a seven-game skid, pounding the NBA-worst Washington Wizards 129-98 on Tuesday night in the opener of a two-game set.
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Oscars set dates for 99th and 100th broadcast, before move to YouTube

The organization that puts on the Oscars has set dates for its final two shows on ABC, including the 100th Academy Awards.
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Bulls CEO Michael Reinsdorf says he wants coach Billy Donovan to remain in his job

A day after the Chicago Bulls fired their top two basketball executives, president and CEO Michael Reinsdorf made it clear: He wants coach Billy Donovan to remain in his job.
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Halle Bailey says racist 'Little Mermaid' casting backlash ultimately proved 'freeing'

Halle Bailey says the racist online backlash she faced after being cast as Ariel in Disney's live-action "The Little Mermaid" ultimately strengthened rather than broke her.
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Michigan gets its moment, then the transfer portal opens and the scramble for 2027 begins

The blue-and-maize confetti was still flying around the stadium when a new tradition in college basketball kicked off without much fanfare.
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Chelsea Handler calls marriage 'outdated,' says she prioritizes freedom over relationships

Comedian Chelsea Handler said she has little interest in marriage or long-term commitment, calling the institution "outdated" during a recent podcast appearance.
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Shaquille O'Neal starting a new Dunkman league, offering a prize of $500,000 for best dunker

Shaquille O'Neal wants to find the best dunker in the world.
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Michigan muscles its way to program's 2nd national title, beating stubborn UConn

High-scoring Michigan had to get down and dirty to dig out the national title Monday, making only two 3-pointers all night but still muscling its way to a 69-63 victory over stingy, stubborn UConn.
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Story of the birth of ESPN will be showcased in a documentary on Monday night

ESPN is literally going back to the beginning on Monday night when it debuts a 90-minute documentary about its creation.
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UCLA routs South Carolina to claim its 1st NCAA women's basketball title

Gabriela Jaquez scored 21 points, Lauren Betts added 16 and UCLA routed South Carolina 79-51 Sunday to win its first NCAA championship in women's basketball.
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