Meet 2026’s ‘American Idol’ Top 11 Finalists

For a group of people whose ages range from 18 to 29, the finalists were very poised this year, as if they had been doing ...
Wall Street Journal

Big Pharma Is Thinking Small on Deals. That’s a Boon for Biotech.

Big Pharma is on the prowl for biotech companies, but it’s acting stingy. Deal sizes are smaller, valuations are reasonable and buyers are walking away from megadeals when sellers push too hard on ...
The Guardian

‘The biggest, baddest, saltiest chick you would ever see’: why no one sang the blues like Big Mama Thornton

Gay, fearless and utterly unique, Thornton had a hit with Hound Dog before Elvis – but was then fleeced and forgotten. One hundred years after her birth, a new documentary sets the record straight ...
The New Zealand Herald

Hurricanes v Blues: Clark Laidlaw’s side make statement with big win in local derby

There can be few doubts now about the Hurricanes’ title chances in 2026. In a 42-19 win over the Blues in Wellington last night, the Super Rugby Pacific leaders continued their strong form to suggest ...

Always a Runner wins the 2026 Kentucky Oaks. See recap, reaction

Thousands of racegoers are expected to flock to Churchill Downs as the second-biggest day of Derby Week racing kicks off May ...
The Arts Desk

Norway's Hedvig Mollestad Weejuns take a wild ride with 'Bitches Blues'

But the reference sets up the first studio album from Hedvig Mollestad Weejuns – the latter word a slang reference to the trio’s Norwegian identity – as non-conformist, carving-out their own musical ...
broadway.com

Take a Chance on Titanique: 5 Reasons to See the Splashy Broadway Musical

All aboard! Titanique has docked on Broadway at at the St. James Theatre, reworking James Cameron’s beloved film into a song-and-dance campfest. Marla Mindelle leads the cast as none other than Céline ...
National Hockey League

Blues miss playoffs for 3rd time in 4 seasons, Thomas injury among factors

The St. Louis Blues failed to qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the third time in the past four seasons. The Blues (34-33-12) won 5-3 at the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday but were eliminated ...
The New York Times

Who should Blues take No. 1? Would they trade 3 first-rounders to move up? Mailbag, Part 2

Ivar Stenberg is a top prospect available in the 2026 NHL Draft. David Berding / Getty Images ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Blues are having a fairly strong finish to the 2025-26 regular season, but they ...
BBC

The blue light from your phone isn't ruining your sleep

For a decade, we've been told our screens are wrecking our sleep. The real culprit is far bigger than the glow from your phone. I have spent the last few weeks strapping on a pair of special orange ...
The Age

‘Craziest weather I’ve ever played in’: Star’s big call as Crows outclass Blues in Gather Round opener

Thanks so much for joining us for the opening game of Gather Round. Join us tomorrow for our coverage of Collingwood v Fremantle from Adelaide Oval. Thanks and have a lovely night. Michael Voss ...
BroadwayWorld

17th Annual Orpheum High School Musical Theatre Awards Reveals Nominees

2 OH, MARY! Reveals Tour Dates and Cities For 2026-27 3 OPERATION MINCEMEAT Reveals 2026-27 Tour Dates and Cities The Orpheum Theatre Group has announced that the 17th annual Orpheum High School ...