WATCH: Backstage with the stars at the 2025 Oscars

Inside the Red Sox's plan to revolutionize hitting -- and the three young stars at the center of it

Kristian Campbell, Marcelo Mayer and Roman Anthony could soon be fixtures in Boston's lineup -- and the test case for a groundbreaking approach at the plate.

ESPN - 5d

YouTube star MrBeast planning investment round that could value company at $5bn

Funds would be used to create holding company for 26-year-old’s growing empire of video and food businesses. The world’s biggest YouTube star, MrBeast, is planning to raise hundreds of millions of ...

The Guardian - 5d

NFL star Justin Tucker offers apology but denies sexual misconduct claims

Kicker says he is committed to respect of others Tucker has faced mounting accusations since January Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker has released a new statement maintaining that he did ...

The Guardian - 5d

NFL's specialist showcase places international stars in combine spotlight

The specialist showcase has evolved into the combine's newest high-pressure competition.

ESPN - 5d

Michelle Trachtenberg's "Buffy" co-stars, others react to her death

Cast members of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "Gossip Girl" and more are remembering their co-star Michelle Trachtenberg after the news of her death.

CBS News - 4d

Gene Hackman's daughters and Clint Eastwood lead tributes to star

Morgan Freeman describes the actor as "incredibly gifted" while Clint Eastwood said he was "extremely saddened" by the news.

BBC News - 4d

Chiefs star Travis Kelce set to return next season

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is set to return for a 13th season in 2025, ending speculation that he might retire.

NBC News - 4d

'Leave it to the imagination': Normal People star says no need for a sequel

Éanna Hardwicke is "not a fan of rehashing things", but sees why some want to revisit the characters.

BBC News - 4d

He’s one of boxing’s biggest stars. But will Tank Davis ever put it on the line?

The mercurial boxing savant returns to Brooklyn on Saturday with another big payday and signature knockout expected. But the real question is what comes next. Gervonta Davis leaned back from the ...

The Guardian - 4d

South Korean Police Investigate Japanese Woman for Kissing BTS Star Jin

The woman was accused of kissing him without his consent during an event the K-pop idol held in Seoul last year.

The New York Times - 4d

With the league's stars aging out, does the NBA have a problem on its hands?

The conversation about the future face of the NBA is distracting us from a collection of superstars, including Tatum and Mitchell, carrying the league right now.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

76ers star Joel Embiid ruled out for season with knee injury

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will miss the remainder of the NBA regular season with a left knee injury, the team announced Friday.

NBC News - 3d

The Cavs ignored the calls to break up their All-Star backcourt, and it's paying off

Garland became the subject of trade rumors in the offseason after a broken jaw and death of his grandmother derailed his season.

ESPN - 3d

Adriana Paz, Star of ‘Emilia Perez,’ Keeps These Rings Close

The Mexican actress, a star in the Oscar nominated film “Emilia Perez,” wears these to tether her to home, especially when work has taken her away.

The New York Times - 3d

Trump Says He Will Posthumously Pardon the Baseball Star Pete Rose

President Trump also repeated his call for Rose, who was banned from the sport for gambling, to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.

The New York Times - 3d

In 'Grosse Pointe Garden Society' star Melissa Fumero is a messy socialite with secrets

The soapy new drama takes Fumero, who played the former perfectionist police officer Amy Santiago in the hit comedy "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," into new territory.

NBC News - 3d

A country star played one of his best shows. Then he collapsed

Colt Ford had even undergone a preventative check-up that found no signs of concern before he had a "silent" heart attack on tour.

CBS News - 3d

The coffee business keeping NBA star Jimmy Butler busy off the court

Jimmy Butler's 14-year career with the NBA has brought him to some of the country's biggest cities. Now, he's heading to San Francisco as one of the newest members of the Golden State Warriors. But ...

CBS News - 3d

5 potential landing spots for Jets star Davante Adams

The New York Jets reportedly are looking to trade or release Davante Adams with Aaron Rodgers also gone. These five teams may make sense.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Wyatt Johnston scores 3 times as the Stars beat the Blues 6-3

Wyatt Johnson scored three times to help the Dallas Stars beat the St. Louis Blues 6-3

ABC News - 1d

An exhilarating triumph for Anora and newly-minted star Mikey Madison | Peter Bradshaw

Political metaphors were the dark undercurrent in this year’s crop of Oscars, from Anora’s toxic masculinity to the revolutionary defiance of I’m Still Here. So, as Conan O’Brien pointed out, the ...

The Guardian - 1d

Christian Holder, Longtime Star of the Joffrey Ballet, Dies at 75

He brought his elegance and power to boundary-pushing ballets in the 1960s and ’70s, and he was a presence at the storied company for 13 years.

The New York Times - 1d

Kings star Sabonis has Grade 1 hamstring strain

Kings star center Domantas Sabonis suffered a grade 1 left hamstring strain in Saturday's win over the Houston Rockets and will be out indefinitely.

ESPN - 1d

Figure Skating Stars Pay an Emotional Tribute to the D.C. Plane Crash Victims

Spectators, heavy with grief, packed Capital One Arena for the skating benefit.

The New York Times - 1d

How Fast Should a Tennis Court Be? The Sport’s Stars Are Divided.

As the best players in the world head for the California desert, the courts are a bigger talking point than the tennis.

The New York Times - 1d

Suikoden Star Leap Is The First New Suikoden In Over A Decade, And It's A Mobile Game

Konami has announced a brand-new entry in the fabled RPG series, Suikoden. It's called Suikoden Star Leap and it'll be on iOS and Android. Star Leap is free-to-play with microtransactions, and it's ...

GameSpot - 5h

Sources: Mavs lose All-Star Irving to torn ACL

Mavericks All-Star guard Kyrie Irving has suffered a season-ending torn ACL in his left knee, sources told ESPN.

ESPN - 1h

“No Other Land” Is the Oscar-Nominated Film That No Studio Will Touch

“No Other Land,” about the destruction of a village in the occupied West Bank, is one of the year’s most acclaimed films. Still, U.S. studios are unwilling to distribute it.

The New York Times - Feb. 19

This is the year the Oscars found God – but can they keep the faith?

From Conclave to The Brutalist to A Real Pain, films about religion are unusually well represented at the Academy Awards – some with decidedly unorthodox themes • Warning: contains spoilers . ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

Oscars flashback: Charlie Kaufman expresses 'Eternal' gratitude

Two years after pulling off a creative double nomination, Charlie Kaufman joined the winner's circle with his screenplay for 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind'

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 21

Why Anora should win the best picture Oscar

Mikey Madison’s open-spirited performance as a lapdancer who falls for a feckless young client ignites a film brimful of heart, and we ought to return the love. When future historians look back at ...

The Guardian - Feb. 24

Why The Substance should win the best picture Oscar

Yucky body horror and preposterous plotting make this tale of futuristic anti-ageing tech a wildly unlikely winner. But its imagery will be indelible well after the baubles are forgotten. Thinking ...

The Guardian - Feb. 25

12 things we spotted in the Oscars class photo

Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Demi Moore and Timothée Chalamet were among the actors smiling for the camera.

BBC News - 6d

Here's where to stream the Oscar best picture contenders

Many of this year's Academy Award best picture nominees are available to stream. Here's how to watch ahead of the 2025 Oscars this Sunday.

NBC News - 6d

Oscars flashback: Morgan Freeman enters the history books

The actor won a supporting actor trophy for his performance in Clint Eastwood's 'Million Dollar Baby,' the second of their three collaborations.

Los Angeles Times - 6d

Timothée Chalamet’s Very Viral Oscars Season

The 29-year-old actor has hit the usual stops, but the defining moments of his awards campaign have been distinctly online.

The New York Times - 6d

Ready for Their Close-Ups at the Oscar Nominees Dinner

Over 100 awards hopefuls gathered at the Academy Museum for a class photo just days before the ceremony. Our photographer and columnist were there.

The New York Times - 5d

Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman dead at 95

Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman died at the age of 95 at his Santa Fe, New Mexico, home. Hackman was found dead along with his wife and dog, but officials say they do not suspect foul play.

NBC News - 5d

'They were due' — an Oscar narrative that deserves to die?

Got longevity, respect and fame but an empty shelf? Two LAT film staffers discuss the concept of when an Oscar is "due" — if ever.

Los Angeles Times - 5d

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