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Jason Collins, the first openly gay player in NBA history, has died at the age of 47 following a battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. His family confirmed the news in a statement released Tuesday. “We are heartbroken to share that Jason Collins, our beloved husband, son, brother and uncle, has died after a valiant fight with glioblastoma,” the statement read. The family described Collins as an inspiration whose influence extended far beyond basketball, thanking supporters for their prayers and the medical team that cared for him during the past several months. Collins was selected by the…

Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt have reportedly ended their relationship just five months after the birth of their daughter, Scottie. According to reports from The Sun, the breakup was largely influenced by the pressure of Davidson’s demanding work schedule following the arrival of their child on December 12, 2025. A source told the outlet that Hewitt struggled with the lack of support at home while Davidson continued traveling for work. “Pete has been traveling so much for work, but Elsie was craving more support from him at home after their daughter was born,” the insider claimed. Another source reportedly confirmed…

The United States is reportedly considering criminal charges against former Cuban president Raúl Castro over the 1996 downing of aircraft operated by the exile humanitarian group Brothers to the Rescue. According to reports, the potential indictment would focus on Cuba’s shooting down of two civilian planes nearly three decades ago, an incident that remains one of the most controversial moments in U.S.-Cuba relations. Any indictment would still require approval from a grand jury. The move comes amid renewed pressure from the Trump administration on the Cuban government. President Donald Trump has threatened tariffs on countries exporting oil to Cuba, contributing…

President Donald Trump departed Beijing Capital International Airport just after 2:40 p.m. local time Friday, concluding a two-day summit in China. A brief departure ceremony was held on the tarmac before Trump boarded Air Force One for the flight back to the United States. Following his meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Trump touted “fantastic trade deals” and said the two leaders were aligned on Iran, including that the country cannot obtain a nuclear weapon. During an exclusive interview Thursday with Fox News host Sean Hannity, Trump also said Xi offered to help ensure navigation through the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S.…

David Raya has officially secured the Premier League Golden Glove for the 2025/26 season after keeping his 18th clean sheet in Arsenal’s 1-0 win over West Ham United at the London Stadium. The victory confirmed Raya as the outright winner of the award, with his closest challenger, Gianluigi Donnarumma of Manchester City, unable to catch him despite three matches remaining in the season. Raya becomes only the fourth goalkeeper in Premier League history to win the Golden Glove in three consecutive seasons. He joins an elite list featuring Pepe Reina, Joe Hart, and Ederson. Since joining Arsenal from Brentford in…

Iran has reportedly issued a list of demands to FIFA and the United States government before agreeing to participate in the 2026 World Cup amid mounting political tensions surrounding the tournament. The Iranian Football Federation (FFIRI) said the national side would take part ‘without any retreat from our beliefs, culture and convictions’. It also warned that tournament organisers and host nations ‘must take our concerns into account’. The statement comes after federation president Mehdi Taj was refused entry into Canada ahead of last month’s FIFA Congress, in a move that has intensified fears over how Iranian officials and players could…

Vera Wang attended the 2026 Met Gala in a deconstructed, mid-riff baring black dress. The bridalwear designer, 76, wore a skin-baring black dress featuring a black bandeau top and a black skirt with a single strap that wrapped around her neck as she made an appearance at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on Monday, May 4. The look also featured a voluminous black sleeve on one arm. The designer’s platinum blonde hair was pulled back into an effortless style with face-framing pieces. The dress code of this year’s Met Gala is “Fashion Is Art,” which reflects…

Venus Williams co-chaired the 2026 Met Gala in a black sequin mermaid gown featuring a custom Swarovski couture silver filigree neckpiece with cascading crystal chains, styled by Ronald Burton III, with hair by JAWARA and makeup by Karina Milan. She was accompanied by her husband, Italian actor Andrea Preti. Venus Williams did not come to the 2026 Met Gala to simply co-chair. She came to make a point. The tennis icon arrived at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in a floor-length black mermaid gown, its sleeveless silhouette leaving her arms those legendary, sculpted arms completely unobstructed. The gown alone was a…

If fashion was the headline at this year’s Met Gala, then beauty quietly stole the show. Under the “Fashion Is Art” theme, the glam was anything but an afterthought. Faces became canvases, hair turned sculptural, and makeup pushed into territory that felt closer to installation art than everyday beauty. The standout moment of the night came from Anok Yai, whose molten gold face, complete with wax-like tear tracks, stopped the scroll and set the tone for just how experimental things could get. It was theatrical, haunting, and undeniably unforgettable. Without further ado, these were the beauty looks that defined the night: Anok…

The administration of Donald Trump has warned China that it could impose stricter visa restrictions if Beijing does not step up efforts to accept the return of its nationals living illegally in the United States. A senior U.S. official said China has slowed cooperation on repatriation in recent months, despite previously agreeing to take back verified citizens. The warning comes just days before Trump’s scheduled May visit to Beijing, where the issue is expected to be raised directly with Xi Jinping. The visit carries political weight for Trump, who is seeking trade concessions that could strengthen his position ahead of…