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Tiger Woods will host an invite-only party for about 300 guests later this month to mark his 50th birthday and to launch the TGR Foundation's 30th anniversary campaign, which aims to raise $50 million for the TG5 Learning Labs.
San Diego school shooter could be resentenced and moved to juvenile court
Charles "Andy" Williams, who was 15 when he killed two classmates in 2001, will be resentenced and transferred to juvenile court under a 2011 law; San Diego's district attorney said state laws could allow him to be released without parole or a safety review.
Enola Holmes 3 gets first look as Millie Bobby Brown returns in Netflix sequel.
Netflix released a first-look image for Enola Holmes 3, which is due on Netflix this summer. The film sends Enola to Malta and features Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill and Louis Partridge.
Elder Scrolls Online will add Dark Brotherhood and Thieves Guild to the base game
ZeniMax Online will fold the Dark Brotherhood, Thieves Guild, Imperial City and Orsinium DLC into The Elder Scrolls Online base game with Update 49 in March, and the Greymoor chapter will join the base game in winter 2026.
GLAAD Media Awards nominees include Stranger Things and Pluribus
The 37th Annual GLAAD Media Awards announced nearly 300 nominees across film, television, video games, comics and journalism, with Stranger Things listed among drama contenders and Pluribus and Heated Rivalry named for Outstanding New TV Series.
Pierce Brosnan leads arrivals at Giant premiere with classic red-carpet style
Pierce Brosnan arrived at the London premiere of the sports biopic Giant, posing on the red carpet in a black suit; the film stars Amir El-Masry as Prince Naseem Hamed and drew both cast members and boxing figures to the event.
Florida boater pleads guilty in fatal crash, avoids jail with plea deal
A Florida boater pleaded guilty to misdemeanor careless boating in the 2024 death of 15-year-old Ella Adler and was sentenced to 12 months of probation under a plea agreement that allows for early termination and a petition to vacate the plea if conditions are met.
Parents of Texas A&M cheerleader file $1M lawsuit against campus groups
Brianna Aguilera’s parents filed a $1 million lawsuit alleging two student groups served their underage daughter alcohol before she was found dead; police have suggested suicide and the county medical examiner has not yet determined a cause.
Stranger Things 5 Enters Netflix's All-Time English-Language Top 10 at No. 9
Stranger Things Season 5 has reached 105.7 million views and is currently No. 9 on Netflix's all-time English-language list; its view counts will continue to be tallied through late March under Netflix's 91-day rule.
Sarah Jessica Parker reacts to Family Stone sequel after Diane Keaton's passing
Sarah Jessica Parker said a Family Stone sequel feels exciting but bittersweet after Diane Keaton's October passing, and she noted that coordinating the original cast's schedules is the main obstacle.
Court date set for trial over toddler's death
A trial for Fairytales Day Nursery and owner Deborah Latewood has been set for 16 April at Wolverhampton Crown Court in relation to the death of 14-month-old Noah Sibanda, and Latewood and the company have pleaded not guilty.
Returning holiday purchases are part of the post-holiday experience
Consumers spent $257.8 billion online from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31, up 6.8% year over year, and returns spiked 4.7% in the days after Christmas, a pattern Adobe Analytics describes as a predictable post-holiday uptick.
Amy Madigan reunites with 'Field of Dreams' daughter at NYFCC Awards
At the New York Film Critics Circle Awards on Jan. 6, Amy Madigan accepted the supporting actress trophy and was presented the award by Gaby Hoffmann, who played her on-screen daughter in Field of Dreams. Madigan also mentioned a possible prequel focused on her Weapons character, Gladys, but would not confirm details.
Headteacher says he felt terror before jail for attack on deputy
A headteacher who attacked his deputy at a school was sentenced to prison and was later released under a curfew scheme.
More than a third of Canada's drownings happen in colder months
The Lifesaving Society reports about 35% of drownings in Canada occur from October to April, with many linked to snowmobiling and incidents on ice.
Engagement ring falls from 118-foot bridge during proposal but is recovered
A man dropped an engagement ring through the grate on Boyne Mountain’s SkyBridge and it fell about 118 feet into the snow; resort staff searched with metal detectors and recovered the ring after roughly two and a half hours.
Mum accused over daughter's house fire appears in court
A woman has been charged with murder and arson after her four-year-old daughter, Lesma-Rose Wibier, died following a house fire on 2 March 2025; she appeared by videolink at Manchester Magistrates' Court and was remanded to appear at Manchester Crown Court on Thursday.
Brigitte Bardot funeral in Saint-Tropez set to be simple
A low-key funeral for Brigitte Bardot will be held in Saint-Tropez with public viewing; Marine Le Pen will attend while President Emmanuel Macron will not.
Mickey Rourke denounces GoFundMe fundraiser amid eviction notice
Mickey Rourke says a GoFundMe launched to help pay overdue rent was created without his consent, and he says he will consult his lawyer and return donated funds.
Australia state extends protest ban after Bondi attack
New South Wales extended a temporary ban on protests for 14 days, citing public safety concerns after last month’s fatal attack at Bondi.
Tomb Raider starring Alicia Vikander climbs Netflix global charts.
Netflix data shows the 2018 Tomb Raider film was No. 9 globally for the week of Dec. 22–28, recording about 4.2 million views and 8.2 million streaming hours; the title is not available on Netflix in the U.S., so its streaming figures reflect other regions.
Miley Cyrus teases Hannah Montana 20th anniversary plans.
Miley Cyrus confirmed she is involved in plans for the Hannah Montana 20th anniversary and offered a visual hint by returning to a blonde hairstyle; specific details remain under wraps.
Survivor 50: Jeff Probst says celebrity guests will not overshadow the game
Jeff Probst said Survivor 50 will keep its focus on players and gameplay after a Dec. 19 teaser showed celebrity involvement, and he told Variety that some stars like Jimmy Fallon and MrBeast joined because they are fans.
Star Search reveals celebrity judges for Netflix reboot
Netflix announced the celebrity judges for its Star Search reboot — Jelly Roll, Chrissy Teigen and Sarah Michelle Gellar — and the series will premiere on Netflix Jan. 20 with live episodes airing Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET.
Cumali Turhan: body recovered from landfill after disappearance
A Channel 4 documentary describes the 47-day search that led to the recovery of Cumali Turhan's body from a landfill; Essex Police say their main suspect is still at large and they want to speak to Ceyhan Dinler.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban finalize divorce settlement after nearly 20 years of marriage
The couple submitted a divorce settlement in Nashville that names Kidman the primary parent of their two minor daughters and sets child support at $0.
Ricky Gervais says he will not apologize for jokes about transgender people
Ricky Gervais told the BBC he stands by jokes about transgender people and said he will not apologize; he also said he might allow trigger warnings on past work but would not censor it.
Maduro detained at Brooklyn jail after U.S. arrest
Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn on U.S. federal charges including narco-terrorism conspiracy, cocaine importation and weapons counts; they pleaded not guilty and are due back in court on March 17.
Shark Tank contestant arrested in London after Thames rescue
A former 'Shark Tank Colombia' contestant wanted in connection with the alleged poisoning deaths of two teenage girls in Bogotá was arrested in London after being pulled from the Thames and is being held pending extradition to Colombia.
Bulletproof alibi collapses in ex's murder after witness account changes
Minot police say Heather Hoffman was convicted in the 2022 killing of her ex, Alex Eckert, after a witness contradicted her alibi and ballistics tied a firearm to the scene; she was sentenced to life without parole.
