Tasmanian Government Apologizes for Stolen Body Parts Scandal
The Tasmanian government has issued an apology for a decades-old scandal in which body parts were secretly kept and displayed without family consent, according to the BBC.
Entertainment
Netflix to air Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano on May 16
Netflix will broadcast the highly anticipated MMA match between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano on May 16, according to Exitoina.
2026 ACM Awards Red Carpet: Best Dressed Country Stars
Country music's biggest names turned heads at the 2026 ACM Awards, with Shania Twain hosting and Megan Moroney leading the most nominations. According to Taste of Country's red carpet coverage.
Lainey Wilson’s 2026 ACM Awards Dress Steals the Spotlight
Lainey Wilson turned heads at the 2026 ACM Awards with her standout red carpet look, according to tasteofcountry.com.
Michael Jackson’s Legacy Surges in Music and Film
A Michael Jackson tribute concert and a biopic titled 'Michael' have reignited global interest in the pop icon. According to Yonhap News, a live performance of Jackson’s greatest hits is set to tour worldwide, while Rotten Tomatoes reports the film 'Michael' reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the U.S. box office.
Moment two fighter jets collide mid-air at US air show
Two US Navy EA18-G jets collided mid-air during an air show in Idaho, with all four crew members safely ejecting before impact, according to officials.
Michael Surpasses $700M as Mortal Kombat II Falters
Antoine Fuqua’s Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' earned $26.3 million in its fourth weekend, pushing its global box office past $700 million, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Meanwhile, Mortal Kombat II fell 67 percent to $13.5 million in its second outing.
Andy Borg’s Schlager Show Announces 2026 Special with Heino and Florian Silbereisen
A special edition of 'Schlager-Spaß mit Andy Borg' will air on May 23, 2026, featuring highlights from past episodes and guest appearances by Heino, Florian Silbereisen, and other notable performers, according to Südkurier.
Bulgarian Banger ‘Bangaranga’ Bags Eurovision Win for First Time
Bulgaria has won the 70th Eurovision Song Contest — the country's first-ever win, according to an NPR report.
Off Campus Season 2: What to Expect in the New Romance Arcs
Prime Video's 'Off Campus' Season 2 is in production, with the second book in the series expected to serve as the source material, focusing on a new romance between Grace and Logan. The first season, adapted from Elle Kennedy's books, centers on Hannah and Garrett's relationship and introduces several key plot twists.
James Cameron faces lawsuit over Avatar design, 17-day film project
Indigenous actress Q’orianka Kilcher has sued James Cameron, alleging he used her biometric facial features without consent in the 'Avatar' series, according to Spiegel. Meanwhile, Cameron is reportedly considering a 17-day shoot with Robert Rodriguez, as reported by Dark Horizons.
Bulgarian banger ‘Bangaranga’ bags first Eurovision win
Bulgarian singer Dara won the Eurovision Song Contest with her hit 'Bangaranga,' marking her country's first-ever victory in the competition, according to NPR and 102.3 KRMG.
Jon Hamm’s Career Highlights and New Projects
Jon Hamm, best known for his role in 'Mad Men,' recently revealed his favorite film from his own filmography as 'Top Gun.' Meanwhile, John Hamm, the Alabama Department of Corrections Commissioner, has announced his retirement.
Netflix’s ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ Ranks No. 1 with Sally Field and Alfred Molina
Netflix’s film adaptation of Shelby Van Pelt’s best-selling novel 'Remarkably Bright Creatures' debuted at No. 1 on the platform’s top 10 rankings on May 8, 2026, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Starring Sally Field, Lewis Pullman, and featuring the voice of Alfred Molina as an octopus named Marcellus, the film has drawn emotional reactions from viewers and received critical praise.
John Travolta Wins Honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes: ‘This is Beyond the Oscar’
John Travolta was awarded an honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival while premiering his directorial debut, calling the recognition 'beyond the Oscar', according to the BBC.