Personality Year Awards

Police: Photos show unmasked person of interest in UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting

The NYPD has released new photographs that they say show an unmasked person of interest related to Wednesday morning's fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News correspondent ...

CBS News - Dec. 5

Mocha Mousse: immerse yourself in Pantone’s colour of the year

‘Mocha Mousse’, aka Pantone 17-1230, has been named colour of the year. Described as a ‘warming, brown hue imbued with richness’, the coffee tone is predicted to dominate the design industry over ...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

Sadiq Khan to be knighted in New Year honours list

Political veterans including Labour MP Emily Thornberry and ousted Tory mayor Andy Street to receive gongs

Financial Times - Dec. 5

NYPD releases unmasked photos of person of interest in fatal UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting

The New York City Police Department (NYPD) released new photos Thursday of a person of interest in the homicide of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The person of interest depicted in the ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

2024 Walter Payton Man of the Year Award: Chiefs' Travis Kelce, Lions' Jared Goff among NFL's nominees

The winner will be announced at the NFL Honors on Feb. 6

CBS Sports - Dec. 5

Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year Is Mocha Mousse

Is this shade of dusty brown a repudiation of “Brat” green?

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Demi Moore has a substantial awards past

It may feel like the actor hasn't been recognized enough in the industry. But she's actually received some notable honors.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 5

Ten years of Free Lunch

To celebrate: an upgrade in the new year

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Charlotte Dujardin suspended for a year for whipping horse

Charlotte Dujardin, the three-time Olympic gold medallist, has been given a one-year suspension from equestrian following the emergence of a video that showed her repeatedly whipping a horse.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

Trio shortlisted for Young Sports Personality award

Sky Brown, William Ellard and Luke Littler are on the shortlist for BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year.

BBC News - Dec. 5

New York police search for person suspected of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO in ‘brazen’ attack

Police look for suspect who shot and killed Brian Thompson, 50, outside Hilton hotel in midtown Manhattan. Healthcare boss’s fatal shooting: what we know so far The CEO of UnitedHealthcare, ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

'Anora,' 'I Saw the TV Glow' and 'Shōgun' lead Spirit Awards nominations

With six nominations each, "Anora" and "I Saw the TV Glow" lead on the film side, while "Shōgun" collected five nominations in the TV section.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4

'Anora,' 'I Saw the TV Glow' lead Spirit Award nominations

“Anora,” Sean Baker’s odyssey of a New York stripper, and Jane Schoenbrun’s psychological horror “I Saw the TV Glow” dominated nominations for the Film Independent Spirit Awards with six nods each, ...

ABC News - Dec. 4

WATCH: Bo the bloodhound wins 'Hero Dog' award for helping police

The American Humane 'Hero Dog' of the year award was given to North Carolina police dog Bo of the Gastonia Police Department alongside his handler Sgt. David Rowland.

ABC News - Dec. 4

Welsh tuition fees to rise by nearly £300 a year

The rise is in line with an increase in England and is the second time fees have gone up in a year.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Shamed into silence online: the sexualised, personal hate reserved for Somali women | Sahra Ahmed Koshin

Somali women who speak out on social media can expect fake nude images and degrading abuse. But some are fighting back. Social media has given Somali women the space to be free, to organise ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

Wyshynski Awards for the season's first quarter

From best team to weirdest goal to most important document to the best bounce-back player and more!

ESPN - Dec. 3

'Pickling a cucumber changed my life' says TikTok award winner

A film parody actor, a pool cleaner and pickle chef are among those honoured at UK's first TikTok awards.

BBC News - Dec. 3

Sean Penn accuses Academy Awards of cowardice at Marrakech Film Festival

Sean Penn has blasted the organizers of the Oscars of being cowards who, in effect, limit the kind of films that can be funded and made

ABC News - Dec. 3

'The Brutalist' tops New York Film Critics Circle Awards. Carol Kane, Adrien Brody win acting prizes

Brady Corbet’s 3 1/2-hour postwar epic “The Brutalist” won best film from the New York Film Critics Circle on Tuesday, while its lead, Adrien Brody, also won best actor

ABC News - Dec. 3

Lawsuit Claims Apple Spies on Employees’ Personal Devices

A digital advertising specialist says the tech giant forces people to install software that lets the company track their personal information, while also preventing them from discussing their ...

Inc. - Dec. 3

Alex Consani becomes first transgender Model of the Year at U.K. Fashion Awards

American model Alex Consani was presented with the Model of the Year award at the British Fashion Council’s annual Fashion Awards in London.

NBC News - Dec. 3

Oxford names "brain rot" as 2024 Word of the Year

The term "brain rot" was used 230% more often this year, earning it Oxford's 2024 Word of the Year.

CBS News - Dec. 3

Rihanna Steals the Fashion Awards

And a dozen other looks that made news at Britain’s Met Gala of style.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

Dark comedy 'A Different Man' surprisingly triumphs at Gotham Awards

In a surprise that stunned the audience of Hollywood’s first big awards-season bash, “A Different Man,” a dark comedy about doppelgängers, deformity and authenticity in acting, won best feature ...

ABC News - Dec. 3

What does the recent surge in Jewish-themed films mean for awards season?

Films such as 'Schindler's List' and 'Gentleman's Agreement' have won top Oscar gold. But how will the range of Jewish-centric films fare this awards season?

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 3

Consumer watchdog proposes crackdown on personal data sales

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Tuesday rolled out a new proposal aimed at cracking down on data brokers selling Americans' sensitive information. Under the proposed rule, the ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

The winners and losers from the Gotham Awards as Oscars race heats up

There was also a surprise winner in the top category, best feature, which was won by A Different Man.

BBC News - Dec. 3

Social Science Says Disclosing ‘Unsavory Personal Information’ Is Better Than Not Telling the Truth

Authenticity is in vogue. Even so, leaders should be measured in what they disclose.

Inc. - Dec. 3

Vote for BBC Sports Personality World Sport Star of the Year

Voting is now open for BBC Sports Personality's World Sport Star of the Year 2024 - meet the nominees and vote for your favourite.

BBC News - Dec. 3

Rangers sign Higashioka, 34, to 2-year contract

After a standout season in which he finished with a career-high 17 home runs for the San Diego Padres, veteran catcher Kyle Higashioka, 34, signed a two-year contract with the Texas Rangers on ...

ESPN - Dec. 3

Josh O'Connor honors pal Zendaya with Gotham tribute award: 'A generational talent'

"Sing Sing" and "A Different Man" were the big winners at Monday's Gotham Awards, where Oscar hopefuls Zendaya and Angelina Jolie were also feted.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

The surprising turn that landed the Lakers a Rookie of the Year candidate

With Dalton Knecht, the Lakers' search for a long-range threat might be over.

ESPN - Dec. 3

'Roll your eyes if you want, I'm a star': TikTok to hold first awards show

The UK's first TikTok Awards sees 72 creators, who have a combined follower count of over 101m, nominated.

BBC News - Dec. 3

Ocasio-Cortez first person to hit a million followers on Bluesky

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) is the first person to hit a million followers on the social platform Bluesky, according to the platform. Other than Bluesky’s own account, Ocasio-Cortez’s ...

The Hill - Dec. 3