IOC bans transgender women from competing in female categories at Olympic Games

The International Olympic Committee has introduced a new policy barring transgender women from competing in female categories at the Olympic Games, beginning with the 2028 Summer Olympics and continuing in future editions. Under the updated rules, participation in women’s events will be restricted to athletes classified as biological females. The decision does not apply retroactively …

Thomas Rhett sets “Soundtrack to Life” summer tour dates

Thomas Rhett is gearing up to return to the road this summer with a newly announced headlining run called the “Soundtrack to Life Tour.” The trek will visit more than 20 cities across the United States, launching July 9 in Nashville before traveling to markets including Austin, Dallas, Hartford, Grand Rapids, Los Angeles, Phoenix and …

Gabby Barrett shares the cinematic video for “The Easy Part”

Gabby Barrett has shared the music video for her emotional single “The Easy Part,” a breakup ballad she co-wrote with HARDY, Zach Abend, and Jon Nite. The track was produced by Zach Kale, Abend, and Ross Copperman, and its dramatic visual was directed by Quentin Cook and filmed in Nashville. The video tells a story …

The Kennedy Center announces that Bill Maher will be awarded Mark Twain Prize for American Humor

The Kennedy Center has announced that comedian and political commentator Bill Maher will be honored with the 27th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, settling recent public disagreement over whether he would be receiving the award. Maher is set to accept the prize on June 28, shortly before the venue temporarily closes for major renovations …

The Kennedy Center announces that Bill Maher will be awarded Mark Twain Prize for American Humor

The Kennedy Center has announced that comedian and political commentator Bill Maher will be honored with the 27th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, settling recent public disagreement over whether he would be receiving the award. Maher is set to accept the prize on June 28, shortly before the venue temporarily closes for major renovations …

Jury finds Meta and YouTube negligent in landmark social media addiction case

A Los Angeles jury has delivered a major verdict in the trial examining whether major tech platforms can be held accountable for childhood social media harm linked to their products. Jurors concluded that Meta and YouTube were negligent in how they designed and operated their platforms, siding with a 20-year-old plaintiff identified as K.G.M., also …

Supreme Court rules that ISP is not liable for copyright infringement

The U.S. Supreme Court delivered a unanimous decision siding with Cox Communications, ruling that internet service providers are not legally responsible for copyright violations committed by their users. The case stemmed from a long-running dispute between Cox and a coalition of record labels led by Sony Music Entertainment. The music industry had argued that Cox …

NBA moves closer to expansion with Seattle and Las Vegas in focus

The NBA is moving closer to expanding its league to 32 teams, with the Board of Governors unanimously approving a vote to explore expansion bids exclusively for Seattle and Las Vegas. While this doesn’t guarantee new teams, it officially launches the process for potential franchises in both cities, with expected bids ranging from $7 billion …

Mikaela Shiffrin matches historic mark with sixth overall world cup title

Mikaela Shiffrin capped another dominant season by securing her sixth overall World Cup title, tying a long-standing record after fending off a late push from Emma Aicher in the season’s final race. Heading into the decisive giant slalom, Shiffrin only needed a top-15 finish to lock up the title. Despite sitting 17th after her first …

Post Malone joins headliners Twenty-One Pilots, Zac Brown Band for final day of March Madness Music Festival

The 2026 NCAA March Madness Music Festival is set to bring a packed weekend of live music to Indianapolis, culminating with Post Malone headlining the final night on April 5. Held at American Legion Mall during Final Four weekend, the free, three-day event will feature major acts across multiple genres. Twenty One Pilots will kick …