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Prince William talks World Cup

Prince William talks World Cup

Prince William talks World Cup

Culture ·3 Jul 2026, 20:02 ·Maya Calder 2 min read
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for July 3, 2026, puzzle No. 648

Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for July 3, 2026, puzzle No. 648

Get the full solution for puzzle No. 648, featuring a mix of baseball legends, athletic maneuvers, and synonyms for dependability.

Culture ·3 Jul 2026, 14:02 ·Maya Calder 2 min read
Married at First Sight UK cast member arrested on suspicion of rape

Married at First Sight UK cast member arrested on suspicion of rape

A male participant in Married at First Sight UK has been arrested on suspicion of rape amid a wider scandal involving multiple sexual misconduct allegations.

Culture ·2 Jul 2026, 21:06 ·Maya Calder 3 min read
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donate $26 million to 20 US charities

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donate $26 million to 20 US charities

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have donated $26 million to at least 20 organizations across the United States.

Culture ·2 Jul 2026, 19:01 ·Maya Calder 3 min read
Gary Glitter charged with historical sexual offences against a child

Gary Glitter charged with historical sexual offences against a child

Musician Paul Gadd, known as Gary Glitter, has been charged with unlawful sexual intercourse and indecent assault involving a girl under 14. The charges relate to allegations from 1978 to 1981.

Culture ·2 Jul 2026, 17:04 ·Maya Calder 3 min read
Proposed Merger Of Korean Cinema Chains Lotte & Megabox Collapses

Proposed Merger Of Korean Cinema Chains Lotte & Megabox Collapses

The proposed integration of South Korea's second and third-largest cinema chains has collapsed following the expiration of an MOU. The failure leaves Megabox facing corporate rehabilitation and Lotte to pivot toward independent growth.

Culture ·2 Jul 2026, 11:08 ·Maya Calder 3 min read
Madonna announces Confessions II album for July 3 release

Madonna announces Confessions II album for July 3 release

Madonna has officially announced Confessions II, a sequel to her 2005 album Confessions on a Dance Floor. The project reunites the artist with producer Stuart Price.

Culture ·2 Jul 2026, 10:08 ·Maya Calder 3 min read
Frankie Muniz announces divorce from wife Paige after 10 years

Frankie Muniz announces divorce from wife Paige after 10 years

Actor and racer Frankie Muniz announced his split from wife Paige Price Muniz, stating they will remain deep friends and committed co-parents.

Culture ·2 Jul 2026, 05:02 ·Maya Calder 3 min read
Nara Smith reveals 2-year-old daughter was diagnosed with cancer

Nara Smith reveals 2-year-old daughter was diagnosed with cancer

Content creator Nara Smith has shared the emotional news that her toddler daughter was diagnosed with cancer late last year and is undergoing chemotherapy.

Culture ·1 Jul 2026, 23:01 ·Maya Calder 2 min read
Chris Brown ordered to pay housekeeper $12.9m after dog attack

Chris Brown ordered to pay housekeeper $12.9m after dog attack

A Los Angeles jury has found Chris Brown and Black Pyramid LLC liable for negligence after a security dog mauled a housekeeper at his California residence.

Culture ·1 Jul 2026, 20:01 ·Maya Calder 4 min read
Canada to compete in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest

Canada to compete in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest

Canada is set to become the first new country since Australia to join the Eurovision Song Contest, making its official debut in 2027.

Culture ·1 Jul 2026, 19:01 ·Maya Calder 3 min read
Canada becomes eligible for Eurovision after CBC joins EBU as full member

Canada becomes eligible for Eurovision after CBC joins EBU as full member

CBC/Radio-Canada has been admitted as a full member of the European Broadcasting Union, making Canada eligible to compete in Eurovision for the first time in 2027.

Culture ·1 Jul 2026, 16:01 ·Maya Calder 3 min read
Village People frontman Victor Willis dies at 74

Village People frontman Victor Willis dies at 74

Victor Willis, the founding lead singer and co-writer of the disco group Village People, has passed away following a short but aggressive illness.

Culture ·1 Jul 2026, 12:02 ·Maya Calder 4 min read
Tate Paul seeks restraining order and sole custody of Taylor Frankie Paul's kids

Tate Paul seeks restraining order and sole custody of Taylor Frankie Paul's kids

Tate Paul has filed for sole custody of his two children amid a series of volatile legal disputes involving reality star Taylor Frankie Paul.

Culture ·1 Jul 2026, 09:08 ·Maya Calder 3 min read
First pictures of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's New York wedding preparations

First pictures of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's New York wedding preparations

Equipment arrivals and venue rentals suggest Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are planning a tiered wedding celebration in New York City over the July 3 weekend.

Culture ·1 Jul 2026, 03:01 ·Maya Calder 4 min read
Melissa Gilbert warns against stage parenting after Daveigh Chase's death

Melissa Gilbert warns against stage parenting after Daveigh Chase's death

Melissa Gilbert warns against stage parenting after Daveigh Chase's death

Culture ·1 Jul 2026, 02:06 ·Maya Calder 2 min read
Paul Flack, brother of late TV presenter Caroline Flack, dies aged 55

Paul Flack, brother of late TV presenter Caroline Flack, dies aged 55

Artist and graphic designer Paul Flack has died at age 55, six years after the suicide of his younger sister, television presenter Caroline Flack.

Culture ·30 Jun 2026, 22:02 ·Maya Calder 3 min read
Blake Lively Wants $8M In Legal Fees From Justin Baldoni

Blake Lively Wants $8M In Legal Fees From Justin Baldoni

Blake Lively has requested more than $8 million in legal fees and litigation costs from actor and director Justin Baldoni.

Culture ·30 Jun 2026, 19:02 ·Maya Calder 3 min read
Director Carl Rinsch sentenced to 2.5 years for $11M Netflix fraud

Director Carl Rinsch sentenced to 2.5 years for $11M Netflix fraud

Hollywood director Carl Rinsch has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for diverting $11 million in Netflix production funds to finance a lavish lifestyle.

Culture ·30 Jun 2026, 18:01 ·Maya Calder 3 min read
UK government may intervene in Paramount's Warner Bros. Discovery merger

UK government may intervene in Paramount's Warner Bros. Discovery merger

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy is minded to intervene in the Paramount-WBD merger due to concerns regarding media plurality and control in the UK.

Culture ·30 Jun 2026, 16:03 ·Maya Calder 3 min read