Entertainment

Editorial Staff Mar 17, 2026

Briefing: Ticketmaster's Eras Tour chaos made worse by crisis communication failures

Strategic angle: Ticketmaster struggled to handle the overwhelming demand from Taylor Swift fans during the Eras Tour ticket sales, highlighting significant communication issues.

Briefing: Extremely rare second-generation star discovered inside ancient relic dwarf galaxy

Strategic angle: Star PicII-503 found in Pictor II dwarf galaxy shows extreme deficiency in iron, offering insights into primordial systems.

Briefing: Whale song remix: Study shows that humpbacks shift pitch when a neighbor joins in

Strategic angle: A humpback whale alters the pitch of its song when joined by a neighboring singer, revealing new insights into the complexity of whale communication.

Briefing: Ex-UFC star Diaz returns to MMA on MVP card

Strategic angle: Nate Diaz, 40, set to fight Mike Perry in his first MMA bout in four years on May 16.

Briefing: Six wins for 'One Battle After Another': Inside this year's Oscars

Strategic angle: From vampires and car chases to K-pop and Shakespeare, this year’s Oscars showcased the range and creativity of contemporary cinema.

Briefing: Oscars 2026: All the political moments

Strategic angle: "Chaotic, frightening times": Diverse Academy Awards presenters and winners called out Trump's wars and restrictions on human rights.

'One Battle After Another' wins Oscar for best picture

Paul Thomas Anderson's film triumphs at the 2026 Academy Awards.

Briefing: The highs and lows of the 2026 Oscars

Strategic angle: No slaps and no disastrous cock-ups, but the ceremony still managed to serve up highlights, from the silly to the sobering.

Briefing: In baseball's most star-studded game, Team USA is carried by some under-the-radar names

Strategic angle: Tyler Rogers, David Bednar, Roman Anthony and Gunnar Henderson were the heroes for Team USA against the Dominican.

Briefing: 5 takeaways from an Oscars night that spread the love

Strategic angle: It's thrilling to see the Academy recognize a weird, funny, scary performance like Amy Madigan's in Weapons.

Briefing: O’Brien, Kimmel jab at Trump at Oscars

Strategic angle: Comedians take aim at former president during the Academy Awards.

Briefing: Milan-Cortina Paralympics end as a 'beacon of unity'

Strategic angle: The closing ceremony highlights the spirit of togetherness as the Paralympic flag is passed to the next hosts.

Briefing: Oscars 2026: 'KPop Demon Hunters' wins Best Animated Feature

Strategic angle: The 98th Academy Awards, hosted by Conan O'Brien, are in full swing at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California.

Briefing: Oscars 2026: Hollywood to hand out one award after another

Strategic angle: Conan O'Brien returned to host the Oscars, which are taking place in Los Angeles, for the second time. Plus, early prizes are announced. Follow the excitement live!

Briefing: Boilermakers trip No. 3 Michigan, reign in Big Ten

Strategic angle: Oscar Cluff scored 21 points as Purdue topped No. 3 Michigan to win its first Big Ten tournament since 2023.

Briefing: Oscars: Hollywood's big night begins on the red carpet

Strategic angle: The Academy Awards: too long, too fancy, a bit too pleased with themselves, and still the only thing anyone will be talking about for a bit.

Briefing: Razzie Awards 2026: Anti-Oscars name ‘War Of The Worlds’ as Worst Picture

Strategic angle: Worst Picture was just one of five awards that 'War Of The Worlds' took home, making it something of a clean sweep for the Ice Cube-starring adaptation / devastation of H.G. Wells’ classic novel.

Briefing: Hollywood Enters Oscars Weekend in Existential Crisis

Strategic angle: As the Oscars approach, Hollywood grapples with its identity and future amidst changing cultural landscapes.