Variety

Music Industry Moves: The Linda Lindas Sign With Reprise-Warner; Motown Announces HBCU Internship Program; Republic and Ziza Launch Label

Los Angeles quartet the Linda Lindas, who first captured national attention as teenagers (or pre-teenagers) in 2018, have signed with Reprise-Warner Records and celebrated by releasing the new single and video “Burning Out,” likely a precursor to a third album from the group.   “‘Burning Out’ felt so simultaneously new and nostalgic for us, and […]

entertainment  Jun 15, 2026

The Guardian

Duck, duck, goal: bird dressed in Mexico’s World Cup jersey scores on social media

Images of Merlin, a two-year-old duck, parading on the streets of Mexico City celebrated by fans on social mediaJulián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez may have scored the goals, but a duck stole the show.As Mexico celebrated its World Cup-opening victory over South Africa on Thursday, Merlin, a two-year-old duck dressed in the national team’s colors, became an unlikely internet sensation and the tournament’s first unofficial mascot. Continue reading...

general  Jun 15, 2026

Variety

Ian McKellen Roasted Trump on ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Set by Shouting ‘Mar-a-Lago!’ When Told to Hate What Magneto Is Destroying

Ian McKellen revealed at a recent film festival in Rome (via The Guardian) that he channeled his fury for Donald Trump during an action scene in “Avengers: Doomsday,” in which the 87-year-old actor returns as his iconic “X-Men” villain Magneto. The film’s directors, the Russo Brothers, instructed McKellen “to look more furious” during one scene […]

entertainment  Jun 15, 2026

ESPN

Topuria congratulates Gaethje, says 'no excuses'

Ilia Topuria congratulated Justin Gaethje on social media Monday, following Gaethje's victory at UFC Freedom 250 on Sunday.

sports  Jun 15, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Karolina Wydra Took a Wild and Unlikely Path to Her Breakout ‘Pluribus’ Performance

The actress, who plays Zosia on the Apple TV drama, got a cold call from an agent she wasn’t even working with — because she didn’t have one. 

entertainment  Jun 15, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Oil Holds Losses After Iran Deal Spurs Stock Rally: Markets Wrap

Oil held losses after tumbling the most in more than two weeks on Monday as the US and Iran agreed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, easing concerns over energy supplies and fueling a global equity rally. Stocks in Asia were set for a mixed open.

business  Jun 15, 2026

Variety

‘The Daily Show’ Star Jordan Klepper on What He’s Learned About Americans From Doing His ‘Fingers the Pulse’ Specials: ‘Cultural Norms Have Shifted Pretty Drastically’

Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” star Jordan Klepper has now produced seven of his “Fingers the Pulse” specials, with another one on the way. And if there’s anything he’s learned from his time out in the field, it’s that Americans love to talk to people with a camera. “When you get out into the wild […]

entertainment  Jun 15, 2026

Yahoo Finance

Corn Bulls Push Back to Close Monday with Gains, as Crop Ratings Improve

business  Jun 15, 2026

Yahoo Finance

Soybeans Revert Higher into the Close, Despite Weaker Crush Data

business  Jun 15, 2026

Yahoo Finance

SpaceX to release results on website, X only, bypassing wire services

business  Jun 15, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Oil Steadies Near Lowest Since March on Outlook for Hormuz Deal

Oil held the biggest drop in more than two weeks on optimism that a deal between the US and Iran will reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

business  Jun 15, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

China Built the Last Steel Boom. India’s Will Be Different

The next big growth market will align closely with domestic spending on infrastructure.

business  Jun 15, 2026

Variety

amfAR to Honor Artist Marina Abramović (EXCLUSIVE)

This year’s amfAR Venezia benefit gala will honor renowned conceptual and performance artist Marina Abramović. The sixth annual event returns to Venice, Italy on Sept. 6.  “It is an honor to recognize the humanitarian impact of Marina Abramović’s work and philanthropy in Venice this year,” said amfAR CEO Kyle Clifford. “Her groundbreaking artistry and dedication to people living with HIV/AIDS are an inspiration […]

entertainment  Jun 15, 2026

MarketWatch

Why Western Digital’s stock was the S&P 500’s biggest gainer on Monday

Storage stocks are hot as investor appreciation builds for the companies’ pricing potential.

business  Jun 15, 2026

Yahoo Finance

Behind the Ticker: BBB and Cyber Hornet ETFs

business  Jun 15, 2026

BBC Sport

Lukaku makes impact off the bench as Belgium draw with Egypt

An own goal from Mohamed Hany denies Egypt a first ever victory at the World Cup as they draw 1-1 with Belgium at the Seattle Stadium.

sports  Jun 15, 2026

BBC Sport

VAR official says hand gesture was 'involuntary, subconscious twitch'

Video assistant referee Shaun Evans has denied "intentionally" making a hand gesture "to communicate a message, affiliation, game or belief of any kind" and claimed it was a "an involuntary, subconscious twitch" that he was "unaware" of.

sports  Jun 15, 2026

TechCrunch

The US government’s Anthropic models ban was never about an AI jailbreak

The Trump administration's decision that forced Anthropic to pull its latest cybersecurity models could be reactionary, retaliatory, or both, but the message is clear: The AI industry isn't immune from U.S. government interference.

technology  Jun 15, 2026

NY Times World

Will Commercial Ships Have to Pay to Pass Through the Strait of Hormuz? Maybe.

Charging a toll is illegal under international law, but some fees are allowed for services. It is not clear what services Iran would provide, but there were no fees charged before the war.

general  Jun 15, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Knicks Talk Show Parade Will Continue on ‘Late Night With Seth Meyers’

Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby will appear on the NBC show June 16 and 17.

entertainment  Jun 15, 2026