Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Met Gala 2026 opens, theme 'Costume Art'; Beyoncé returns to the carpet
cultureMet Gala 2026 opens, theme 'Costume Art'; Beyoncé returns to the carpet
New York’s Met Gala embraces the 'Costume Art' theme with A-list attendees, including Beyoncé, and high-concept red carpet looks.


Witch Hat Atelier anime praised for English dub and composer
comicsWitch Hat Atelier anime praised for English dub and composer
Fans praise the English dub and note the series' composer also worked on Elden Ring and Dark Souls.
Pulitzer Prizes 2026 announced, AP wins for global surveillance probe
journalismPulitzer Prizes 2026 announced, AP wins for global surveillance probe
The 2026 Pulitzers honor the AP for its investigation into expanding government surveillance; other awards include breaking-news photography coverage of Gaza.
Bad Bunny arrives at Met Gala in heavy 'aging' makeup
musicBad Bunny arrives at Met Gala in heavy 'aging' makeup
Bad Bunny showed up made up to look decades older, an attention‑grabbing 'aging body' look on the red carpet.
Timberwolves win Game 1, Wembanyama sets playoff block record
sportsTimberwolves win Game 1, Wembanyama sets playoff block record
Anthony Edwards returns with 18 points as Minnesota edges San Antonio 104-102; Victor Wembanyama records 11 blocks, an NBA playoff single-game record.
espn.comBlake Lively attends Met Gala hours after settling 'It Ends With US' lawsuit
moviesBlake Lively attends Met Gala hours after settling 'It Ends With US' lawsuit
Lively appeared on the Met Gala red carpet the same day she and Justin Baldoni settled their legal dispute over the film.
the-express.comPokémon Pokopia Switch 2 bundle announced for Australia and NZ
gamingPokémon Pokopia Switch 2 bundle announced for Australia and NZ
Nintendo will sell a Nintendo Switch 2 + Pokémon Pokopia bundle in Australia and New Zealand, launching June 5.
Michael Conforto hits walk-off, Cubs beat Reds 5-4
sportsMichael Conforto hits walk-off, Cubs beat Reds 5-4
Pinch-hit Michael Conforto launches a ninth-inning homer at Wrigley Field to give the Cubs a 5-4 walk-off victory.
Munetaka Murakami ties MLB home run lead with 14
sportsMunetaka Murakami ties MLB home run lead with 14
Murakami crushed a two‑run homer off José Soriano for his 14th of the season, tying Aaron Judge atop the MLB leaderboard.
Christopher Nolan drops new trailer for The Odyssey
moviesChristopher Nolan drops new trailer for The Odyssey
Universal releases a new trailer and poster for Nolan’s epic The Odyssey, which hits theaters July 17 starring Matt Damon and Tom Holland.
Jon Stewart skewers Trump’s Iran policy on new Daily Show
comedyJon Stewart skewers Trump’s Iran policy on new Daily Show
On his latest Daily Show, Jon Stewart criticized the administration’s Iran actions and warned Congress about ignored War Powers oversight.
Mariners rally from 4-0 down, beat Braves 5-4
sportsMariners rally from 4-0 down, beat Braves 5-4
Seattle erased a four-run deficit in the sixth, Luke Raley and J.P. Crawford homered in a five-run frame, to take a 5-4 win over Atlanta.