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Marianne Faithfull, British pop star and Rolling Stones muse, dies at 78
Marianne Faithfull's first hit, "As Tears Go By," was recorded when she was just 17 years old after she met with the manager of the Rolling Stones at a party.CBS News - 42m -
Marianne Faithfull, a Pop Star Turned Survivor, Is Dead at 78
A fresh-faced singer and Mick Jagger’s muse in the 1960s, she went on to experience more than her share of hard times before emerging triumphant.The New York Times - 1h -
Marianne Faithfull, singular icon of British pop, dies aged 78
Singer and actor overcame drug addiction and homelessness to collaborate with everyone from the Rolling Stones and Metallica to Jean-Luc Godard. Tribute: Marianne Faithfull was a towering artist, ...The Guardian - 5h -
Sundance: In 'Opus,' John Malkovich plays a pop star in a sloppy slasher that spills blood and ink
This A24 debut by a former GQ journalist stars Ayo Edebiri of "The Bear" as an ambitious writer who tries to survive the assignment from hell.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Stars' Heiskanen won't play in 4 Nations event
Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen is week to week with a lower-body injury, and the standout from Finland won't play in next month's 4 Nations Face-Off tournament.ESPN - 3h -
Evil toilets, terror food and billionaire Squishmallows: my eye-popping day at the UK’s giant toy fair
With the UK toy market now worth £3.4bn, we storm the high-security world of fun – and find possessed loos, creepy-crawlies in sushi rolls and more plastic than a petrochemical convention. A chubby ...The Guardian - 14h -
Meta shares pop after company beats on revenue
Meta reported earnings after the bell. Here are the results.CNBC - 1d -
DJ suspended for playing song by LSU star's slain father at game
The women's basketball team's arena DJ was suspended for the choice of music played at the end of the Gamecocks' win over LSU.CBS News - 2d -
Prep star Dybantsa hopes to play with Wemby
A.J. Dybantsa, the potential No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft, told ESPN he hopes to play alongside Victor Wembanyama for the Spurs.ESPN - 5d -
South Koreans turn funeral wreaths, K-pop light sticks into political protest tools
South Korean protesters are repurposing traditional flower wreaths and K-pop light sticks as political protest tools amid President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment trial, with both supporters and ...ABC News - 5d -
Twilio shares pop 20% for biggest gain since Covid pandemic on growth forecast
Twilio shares had their sharpest rally since 2020 on Friday after the company issued an uplifting forecast for the coming years at an investor event.CNBC - 6d -
Novo Nordisk shares pop on early-stage weight loss drug trial results
The Danish pharmaceutical giant reported positive early-stage results for its once weekly amycretin obesity drug.CNBC - 6d -
Fallout from alleged sexual assault by former J-pop star marks cultural shift in Japan
More than 70 firms including Toyota and McDonald’s halt ads on Fuji TV as Masahiro Nakai retires amid assault claims. For the past month Japan has been gripped by allegations of sexual misconduct ...The Guardian - 6d -
Popping a manu: New Zealand’s unique water jumping obsession
Similar to a bomb, the diving style developed by Māori and Pasifika communities has become a national pastime. Over summer, a strange phenomenon plays out along New Zealand’s waterholes. Bridges, ...The Guardian - 6d -
Pop princesses and Succession stars: The actors tipped for an Oscar nomination later
Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, Kieran Culkin and Colman Domingo are among the stars in the running.BBC News - Jan. 23 -
How an N.B.A. Star’s Shoelaces Started to Hurt His Team’s Play
The Phoenix Suns have been burned by Bradley Beal’s focus on his sneakers.The New York Times - Jan. 22 -
Adidas shares pop 6% as European markets open with positive momentum
European stocks are expected to open higher Wednesday, continuing positive sentiment seen in global markets since the start of the week.CNBC - Jan. 22 -
Iranian court sentences pop star Tataloo to death for blasphemy
Amir Hossein Maghsoudloo’s five-year jail term increased after prosecutor’s objection, according to reports. An Iranian court has sentenced the popular singer Amir Hossein Maghsoudloo, known as ...The Guardian - Jan. 19 -
She Didn’t Play Tennis to Be Famous. Now She Is a Star.
American Emma Navarro snuck up on the tennis world for most of 2024. At the Australian Open, the limelight has snuck up on her.The New York Times - Jan. 18 -
LeBron James recounts playing Michael Jordan, NBA stars in pick-up basketball at age 16: 'I was unguardable'
Despite being nervous, James put on a show against some of the NBA's bestCBS Sports - Jan. 16 -
Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns has bone chip in right thumb, reportedly expected to play through injury
Karl-Anthony Towns smacked his hand on the backboard on Monday night and injured his right thumb.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 16 -
Music streams hit nearly 5 trillion in 2024, with women pop performers leading in US
Did you stream more music in 2024ABC News - Jan. 15 -
Bowl season's best: Weddings, fake punts, dog races and (of course) Pop-Tarts
Ryan McGee looks back at the fantastic plays, memorable quotes and wacky moments.ESPN - Jan. 14 -
Record label takes legal action against K-pop band NewJeans
Ador accuses the girl group of trying to sign new deals, while still under contract at the label.BBC News - Jan. 13 -
Massachusetts college offers course comparing pop stars to poets
A new English course at the College of the Holy Cross in Massachusetts takes a look at Taylor Swift's lyrics and compares them with poetry that's hundreds of years old.CBS News - Jan. 11 -
Pop star Chappell Roan wins BBC Sound Of 2025
The singer, who was one of the breakout stars of 2024, is tipped for even bigger things this year.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Travis Hunter NFL Draft scouting report, pro comparison: Colorado star capable of playing WR, CB at next level
We tracked the Colorado star this season to make a determination about his 'best' position in the NFLCBS Sports - Jan. 8 -
Penn State expects star DE Carter to play in semi
Penn State anticipates All-America defensive end Abdul Carter playing against Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semifinal, though coach James Franklin says it will be a game-time decision.ESPN - Jan. 8 -
More fizzle than pop: the limits of Nicole Kidman’s erotic drama Babygirl
Despite bold scenes for mainstream American cinema, the sexy dom/sub age-gap film can’t quite figure out what it’s saying about desire. Arguably the most transgressive scene in Babygirl , A24’s ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Jeremiyah Love injury update: Notre Dame star RB will play vs. Penn State in Orange Bowl semifinal game
Love aggravated a knee injury in the third quarter of the Fighting Irish's Sugar Bowl win over GeorgiaCBS Sports - Jan. 8 -
Lawmakers play the market
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Dozens of lawmakers beat stock market: report More than two dozen lawmakers once ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary Bridged Folk-Pop Eras
With Peter, Paul and Mary, the musician, who died on Tuesday at 86, eased folk songs into the Top 10.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
In a Season of Historic Quarterback Play, One Star Reigns Supreme
The big question heading into the season was if anybody could outdo Patrick Mahomes. Josh Allen did more than just that, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
‘Audiences can smell fakeness a mile away’: the creative directors behind pop’s biggest stars
Whether making rabbits for Chappell Roan or dangling Pink upside down, these professionals build entire worlds for pop’s A-listers. They explain their singular craft. Pop star Chappell Roan has ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Nvidia, chip stocks pop after Foxconn reports record revenue
Global semiconductor stocks climbed on Monday after Foxconn posted record fourth-quarter revenue, suggesting the AI boom has far more room to run.CNBC - Jan. 6 -
NFL Week 18 Props That Pop: Loading up on Vikings-Lions bets
Liz Loza and Daniel Dopp break down Week 18 and offer their favorite prop bets for the final week of the NFL regular season.ESPN - Jan. 5 -
‘I heard the pops and I just ran’: New Orleans in shock after vehicle attack
Residents and tourists recall scrambling for cover as scenes unimaginable unfolded in the French Quarter. The silence on Bourbon Street told much of the story.. At the intersection that marks the ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
Saquon Barkley rushing record: Eagles star RB won't play Week 18 vs. Giants as team opts to rest some starters
Unfortunately, Barkley will not have a chance to break Eric Dickerson's markCBS Sports - Jan. 1