Josh Jacobs arrested on domestic violence and felony charges
Green Bay Packers RB Josh Jacobs was arrested on five charges including felony strangulation; released from custody as DA reviews the case.
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International
2026 AMAs performers, nominees and how to watch tonight
The 52nd AMAs air tonight on CBS from Las Vegas, hosted by Queen Latifah. Taylor Swift leads with 8 nominations; Pussycat Dolls reunite with Busta Rhymes.
News
Weekly horoscope 25-31 May 2026 – What the stars have in store
Your weekly horoscope for 25-31 May 2026 – Mars squares Pluto, Venus meets Saturn, and Mercury enters Gemini in a week of real transformation.
International
Ariana Grande teases Petal lead single ahead of May release
Ariana Grande’s ‘Petal’ lead single ‘Hate That I Made You Love Me’ drops 29 May 2026, co-produced with Max Martin and Ilya ahead of the July album.
International
Scarlett Johansson and Rami Malek light up Cannes 2026
Scarlett Johansson and Rami Malek are in Palme d’Or competition at Cannes Film Festival 2026, running until 23 May with Park Chan-wook as jury president.
International
Na Hong-jin confirms a Hope sequel is already in the works
Director Na Hong-jin confirmed at Cannes 2026 on 19 May that a sequel to alien creature feature ‘Hope’ is already written and ready to shoot.
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BTS, Madonna and Shakira headline World Cup 2026 final show
BTS, Madonna and Shakira will co-headline the first-ever FIFA World Cup 2026 halftime show on 19 July at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
International
Hayden Panettiere memoir reveals grooming as a child star
Hayden Panettiere’s memoir “This Is Me: A Reckoning” is out today, revealing grooming, addiction and the heartbreak of giving up custody of her daughter.
International
Venezuela Fury’s wedding goes viral over Crocs shoe choice
Venezuela Fury, 16, married Noah Price on 16 May 2026, pairing a 50-foot wedding gown with white Crocs before police were called to the Fury reception.
Lifestyle
Weekly horoscope 18-24 May 2026: What the stars have in store
Your horoscope 18-24 May 2026: Mars enters Taurus and slows the pace, Mercury meets Uranus for sudden insight, and the New Moon energy settles in.
International
Dylan Sprouse and Barbara Palvin announce first pregnancy at Cannes Film Festival
Dylan Sprouse and Barbara Palvin are expecting their first baby, with Palvin showing off her bump at Cannes 2026 in a surprise red carpet announcement.
Technology
Google and SpaceX are in talks to build AI data centres in orbit
Google and SpaceX are in talks to build orbital AI data centres under Project Suncatcher, with 81 satellites and prototype launches by 2027.
Movies
Lupita Nyong’o confirmed for dual role in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey
Lupita Nyong’o is confirmed to play both Helen of Troy and Clytemnestra in Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’, out 17 July 2026 in IMAX.
Local
Tyla confirmed for two FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremonies
South African star Tyla is confirmed to perform at two FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremonies in Mexico City and Los Angeles this June.
International
Jamie Foxx, 58, is expecting his third child with girlfriend Alyce Huckstepp
Jamie Foxx, 58, is expecting his third child and first with girlfriend Alyce Huckstepp. The couple confirmed the news on 13 May 2026.
International
Cannes Film Festival 2026 opens with Peter Jackson’s honorary Palme d’Or and Demi Moore in Jacquemus
The 79th Cannes Film Festival opened with Peter Jackson’s honorary Palme d’Or and Demi Moore on the red carpet. Here’s what happened opening night.
International
Man who stole Beyoncé’s unreleased music gets two years in prison
Kelvin Evans has been sentenced to two years in prison for stealing unreleased Beyoncé music and show files from a dancer’s rental car in Atlanta.
International
Britney Spears breaks silence after DUI and rehab: ‘all a blessing in disguise’
Britney Spears broke her silence after a DUI arrest and rehab stay, calling the experience a spiritual journey and a blessing in disguise on Instagram.
International
The Bear is ending with season 5, and FX just set the final date
‘The Bear’ season 5 is the final season, premiering 25 June on FX and Hulu. South African viewers can stream on Disney+ from the same date.
International
Martin Short breaks silence on daughter Katherine’s death, calls it ‘a nightmare for the family’
Martin Short broke his silence on daughter Katherine’s death in a new interview, calling the loss a nightmare and speaking about mental illness and grief.
International
Janet Jackson reportedly dating Louis Farrakhan’s son Mustapha as engagement rumours swirl
Janet Jackson Mustapha Farrakhan dating reports are spreading, with engagement rumours emerging ahead of her 60th birthday. Here is what is known.
Movies
Mortal Kombat 2 opens to $63 million globally but gets knocked out by The Devil Wears Prada 2 at number one
‘Mortal Kombat 2’ box office opening weekend hit $63M globally but lost number one to ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’. What the result means for the franchise.
Local
Oscar Mbo buries his mother on Mother’s Day in an emotional send-off
Oscar Mbo buried his late mother on Mother’s Day 2026, sharing an emotional tribute. Read how South Africa’s Afro house star honoured her life.
International
Kevin Hart and Katt Williams end feud at Netflix roast as Dwayne Johnson crashes the party
Katt Williams and Kevin Hart ended their feud live at the Netflix roast on 10 May 2026. Dwayne Johnson also surprised the crowd with pyrotechnics.
Events
Eurovision 2026 kicks off in Vienna tonight as semi-final one launches the competition
Eurovision 2026 semi-final 1 kicks off tonight in Vienna with 15 countries competing. The live show broadcasts on 12 May, with the Grand Final on 16 May.
International
Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15 million after company used her face to sell TVs
Dua Lipa has sued Samsung for $15 million after the company used her image on TV packaging without permission. The lawsuit was filed 9 May 2026 in California.
Lifestyle
Weekly horoscope 11-17 May 2026 – What the stars have in store
Your weekly horoscope for 11-17 May 2026. Taurus season begins, a New Moon arrives, and Pluto retrograde shifts the energy for all 12 signs.
International
Roman Reigns retains, John Cena drops massive announcement at WWE Backlash 2026
WWE Backlash 2026 delivered big: Roman Reigns retained his World Heavyweight title against Jacob Fatu, and John Cena announced the brand-new John Cena Classic tournament.
Events
Pan-African Film Caravan Cape Town 2026 screens Lemohang Mosese’s debut at The Labia on 29 May
Zeitz MOCAA’s Pan-African Film Caravan Cape Town 2026 screens Ancestral Visions of the Future at The Labia on 29 May. Tickets from R30 on Webtickets.
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Spike Lee and South Africa’s Pola Maneli premiere apartheid animated film APART at Tribeca 2026
South African director Pola Maneli and Spike Lee premiere apartheid animated short APART at Tribeca Festival on 6 June 2026.