Arts & Entertainment

Chicago police say 23-year-old Elijah Hoard, who was reported missing after last being seen at O'Hare International Airport, has been found safe and is now at home with his family; the search drew attention after Victor Wembanyama posted on social media.

Harry Styles' fourth solo album, Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally, due March 6, leans into electronic and 1980s Dark Wave influences, and its lead single “Aperture” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Barry Manilow says he is "getting stronger" after surgery to remove an early-stage lung cancer spot and has postponed and rescheduled shows while he recovers.

Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel named former Vanderbilt left-hander J.D. Thompson his top breakout candidate in the Brewers system, noting a new cutter and a pitch mix that could raise his prospect status; MLB Pipeline listed Thompson No. 16 in Milwaukee's Top 30.

Jessica McClain said a media vehicle and accompanying motorcycles led her and two other runners off course with about two miles to go in the U.S. Half Marathon Championships, and she finished ninth; USA Track & Field says it is reviewing the incident and exploring options.

Christina Applegate's new memoir discusses her 2021 multiple sclerosis diagnosis and a rapid decline in mobility, and she describes her teenage daughter Sadie as "my dedication to life."

President Donald Trump announced he will attend the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on April 25 after previously boycotting the event; the association said it looks forward to hosting him.

Austin police identified three people killed in an early-morning shooting near Buford's beer garden and said investigators are examining a possible terrorism link; the suspected gunman, Ndiaga Diagne, was shot and killed by officers.

Officials say an underage girl reported being given drugs and sexually assaulted in August 2025; a 32-year-old DJ, Glenn Canyon Childers, was arrested on Feb. 24, 2026, charged with multiple counts and released on a $100,000 bond.

Jelly Roll said on Instagram that he broke his collarbone after flipping an ATV in January and his wife posted video showing him in a hospital gown with a neck brace; he attended the Grammys on Feb. 1, performed at the Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Gala, and won three awards.

Hilary Knight said she played through a torn MCL while helping the U.S. win gold at the 2026 Milan–Cortina Olympics, and the Seattle Torrent placed her on long-term injured reserve as she recovers.

Alysa Liu returned to California after winning Olympic gold at the Milan-Cortina Games and said she would like to compete at the 2030 French Alps Olympics.

Stardew Valley marks its tenth anniversary after selling nearly 50 million copies, and the game's inclusive romance options and active modding community have helped build a dedicated queer fanbase.

A columnist says the new Scrubs reboot leans into 'millennial cringe' while returning familiar Sacred Heart characters and using their older roles to explore modern adult pressures, including insurance gaps and economic strain.

Long Beach police say a shooting near the 200 block of Pine Avenue left one person dead and two others injured; three victims were taken to a hospital and the investigation is ongoing.

Catherine O'Hara was posthumously awarded Best Female Actor in a Comedy Series at the Actor Awards for her role on The Studio, and Seth Rogen accepted the award on her behalf.

Deion Sanders announced that 23-year-old Dominiq Ponder died in a reported single-car accident, and Shedeur Sanders posted a brief social media message saying "Hurt about this."

The 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill brings a full, limited field of top-ranked players and carries a $20 million purse with $4 million to the winner.

Neil Sedaka, the Brooklyn-born singer-songwriter behind hits such as "Oh, Carol" and "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do," died at age 86 after a 70-year career.

The article notes that Peaky Blinders helped popularize the newsboy cap and presented an extended depiction of post‑traumatic stress among World War I veterans, and it offers a ranking of the show's six seasons.

The Prince and Princess of Wales posted a joint message on their official Instagram for St David's Day, speaking in Welsh; translations conveyed greetings and fond words for people in Wales.

Delroy Lindo thanked supporters at the NAACP Image Awards after a racial slur was directed at him and Michael B. Jordan during the BAFTAs, and the BAFTAs, the BBC and the person involved have issued apologies while citing Tourette's-related symptoms.

The fifth annual City of Trees Parade and Mardi Gras Festival drew thousands along Capitol Mall to Old Sacramento, featuring three marching bands, 1,300 performers and 60 local groups.

The 57th NAACP Image Awards on Feb. 28 celebrated achievements across film, television, music and literature, with Viola Davis receiving the Chairman's Award and Cynthia Erivo winning Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture.

At the Guild of Music Supervisors Awards in Los Angeles, Raphael Saadiq received an Icon Award and his song "I Lied to You" from Sinners won Best Song for Film, and Thom Yorke's "Dialing In" from Smoke won Best Song for Television.

Ryan Coogler’s Sinners won two awards at the 16th Guild of Music Supervisors Awards, including Best Music Supervision in Major Budget Films and Best Song for "I Lied to You." Gabe Hilfer won Best Music Supervision in Mid-Level Budget Films for Marty Supreme.

Olivia Dean won every category she was nominated in, and the ceremony in Manchester featured notable performances from Rosalía, Harry Styles and Robbie Williams amid several surprise moments.

The BRIT Awards 2026 were held at Manchester's Co-op Live on Feb. 28, the first time the show left London in its 46-year history; Olivia Dean won four awards including Artist of the Year and Album of the Year.

Thousands demonstrated in Los Angeles after reported U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran; city officials say they increased patrols and report no known credible threats.

Olivia Dean won Artist of the Year and Album of the Year at the 2026 Brit Awards in Manchester; winners across categories included Wolf Alice (Group of the Year), Rosalia (International Artist) and Geese (International Group).