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Former first lady Michelle Obama used the opening of the Obama Presidential Center on Thursday to celebrate her husband’s legacy while delivering a broader message about leadership, public service and civic responsibility. Standing before a crowd that included former presidents, elected officials, entertainers and community leaders, Obama reflected on the achievements of former President Barack Obama and the values she said defined his eight years in the White House. The ceremony marked a majo

Hip Hop star Drake and his OVO (October’s Very Own) are preparing to be in partnership with licensing giant Authentic Brands Group, according to Puck. While discussions remain ongoing, the potential transaction signals how far OVO has evolved beyond music into a global lifestyle enterprise. BREAKING: Drake is reportedly selling a 50% stake in OVO to Authentic Brands Group 🦉 Authentic is the licensing giant behind brands like Reebok, Champion, Forever 21, Brooks, and Sports Illustrated, while

Daveigh Chase, who moved between some of early-2000s Hollywood’s most recognizable roles as a child actor, died Tuesday at 35 from complications tied to meningitis. She was best known for voicing Lilo in Disney’s Lilo & Stitch. In the same year, she was also known for her unsettling turn as Samara Morgan in The Ring. Her death was confirmed to TMZ by her boyfriend, Roy Hernandez. He had recently launched a GoFundMe as her condition worsened. He said she had been diagnosed with meningitis alongsi

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he would impose a ban on social media sites for children under 16 and restrictions on gaming and livestreaming platforms to "give kids their childhood back". Below are details of what is being ‌banned, how the measures will be enforced, and when they are expected to take effect: TIKTOK, YOUTUBE AND INSTAGRAM BANNED The government said it would block children using social media platforms whose purpose is to enable user-to-user social interaction and  wh

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday he would ban social media sites for under-16s and impose restrictions on gaming and live-streaming ‌platforms, in a fightback against big tech that goes further than any other country. The sweeping changes will "give kids their childhood back", Starmer told reporters, outlining measures against Snapchat, TikTok, Instagram and other platforms, as well as gaming sites that allow strangers to contact children. "It is clear to me a full ban is the

Fox signed an agreement to acquire Roku in a ‌deal valued at about $22 billion, the companies said. Roku is one of the first companies to bring streaming platforms like ⁠Netflix and YouTube to television through connected devices and smart TVs. Its business is largely driven by advertising and subscription revenue from streaming apps on its platform. Advertising is the largest component, ‌with ⁠revenue of $613 million in the first quarter, up 27% year-on-year. Fox will acquire Roku for $160 p

Former NBA Most Valuable Player James Harden was arrested Saturday in Houston, Texas, on a misdemeanour charge of unlawful carrying of a weapon, court documents showed. Harris County court records showed that Cleveland Cavaliers guard Harden was taken into custody at 3:41 a.m. when an unconcealed handgun was spotted in his Mercedes. Harden confirmed the gun was his and was arrested and booked into jail and released on a $100 bond, according to the documents, in which authorities said that the

On Friday, Forbes declared Elon Musk as the world’s first trillionaire, as SpaceX’s stock began trading on the Nasdaq at $150 per share, giving the company a nearly $2 trillion market cap. Forbes estimates that the IPO has boosted Musk’s fortune to $1.1 trillion, as of Friday morning. His net worth rose by $188 billion to an estimated $982 billion on Thursday evening, when SpaceX priced the IPO at $135 per share. Looking at Musk’s wealth portfolio, the SpaceX chairman, CEO and chief technical o

University of Colorado head football coach Deion Sanders announced that he is officially cancer-free and ready to lead the Buffaloes after a grueling private health battle. Sanders, 58, revealed the news during a recent television appearance, confirming that his fight with bladder cancer has reached a successful turning point as he enters a pivotal season for the program.  The Pro Football Hall of Famer described the experience as a “tumultuous” period that challenged him physically and mentall

Cardi B is criticizing the Texas legal system after a teenager was sentenced to 35 years in prison for a fatal stabbing. The music superstar took to social media Wednesday to voice her disapproval of the punishment handed down to Karmelo Anthony, calling the lengthy term excessive for the young defendant.  Anthony, a Texas teenager, was recently convicted in the 2025 killing of fellow student Austin Metcalf. The case, which drew significant local attention over the past year, concluded with a j