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Beyoncé is officially an Emmy Award winner after her 2024 NFL Christmas Day halftime performance won for outstanding costumes for variety, nonfiction or reality programming in the 77th annual Emmy Awards.Editor’s Picks2 RelatedThe juried winners for the Emmys were announced Tuesday, with Beyoncé among the recipients.Deemed the “Beyoncé Bowl,” the performance took place during halftime of the Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans game on Christmas in the pop star’s hometown of Houston. Beyoncé performed hits from her country album, “Cowboy Carter,” and sang alongside daughter Blue Ivy Carter on stage.Over 27 million viewers tuned in on Netflix for Beyoncé’s show, according to…

StubHub is giving a strong indication that its IPO is back on again. It filed a public S-1 in late March, then paused in April after the Trump administration’s tariffs spooked Wall Street. On Monday, it filed an updated S-1 that now includes Q1 2025 results.IPO experts Renaissance Capital estimated in March that the IPO could raise $1 billion, and says this fresh S-1 could mean a debut next month. StubHub declined to comment on its IPO plans, citing its quiet period. In 2024, it generated nearly $1.8 billion in revenue and recorded a net loss of $2.8 million. Its…

Watch: Trump-Putin meeting is a ‘listening exercise’, says press WH secretaryPresident Volodymyr Zelensky has said Ukraine would reject any Russian proposal to give up the Donbas region in exchange for a ceasefire, warning it could be used as a springboard for future attacks.Zelensky was speaking ahead of a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday.Trump has said any peace deal would involve “some swapping of territories” and it is believed one of Putin’s demands is that Kyiv surrenders the parts of the Donbas it still controls.Meanwhile Russia’s troops have continued their summer…

A Kenyan magistrate says the cause of death of British tycoon Harry Roy Veevers, whose exhumed body has been in a morgue for 11 years, cannot be determined.David Odhiambo ordered the inquest to be closed, saying that “due to the level of [the body’s] decomposition at the time of exhumation – months after his burial” it was too hard to say what led to his death and “nobody can be called to answer any charge”.Mr Veevers died on Valentine’s Day 2013 in the coastal city of Mombasa. He was buried in accordance with Islamic rites and without a post-mortem.It led…

Lucien Emmanuel has been at the forefront of the music event promotion industry for over two decades, carving out a niche for himself as a master of cultural fusion and innovation.  Drawing inspiration from his Haitian Francophone roots and the vibrant diversity of the Bahamas, Lucien has perfected what he calls “the art of the good gumbo”—a metaphor for blending diverse music styles and cultural elements to create events that resonate deeply with audiences. “Entertainment is like cooking,” Lucien explains. “Just as you can’t make a good gumbo without a mix of spices, meats, and vegetables, you can’t create a…

Key eventsShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this featureThat’s the end of a busy and long night; Jose Mourinho’s premature celebration feels an age ago. Thanks for your company throughout. Goodnight.ShareFull time: Bromley 1-1 Ipswich (5-4 pens)A famous night for Bromley! Ali Al Hamadi’s penalty was saved by Sam Long, allowing Marcus Ifill to step forward and batter the winning kick into the corner. Scenes!ShareLatest: Bromley 1-1 Ipswich (4-4 pens) Both teams have scored four out of five, so it’s going to sudden death.ShareFull time: West Brom 1-1 Derby (2-3 pens)Another dramatic twist at The Hawthorns. Joe…

X owner Elon Musk has threatened Apple with legal action after claiming it had made it “impossible” for apps to compete with ChatGPT-maker OpenAI in its App Store.He called OpenAI boss Sam Altman a “liar” – after Altman claimed Musk used his platform to “benefit himself and his own companies”.The row is the latest flashpoint in what is an ongoing feud between the billionaires who co-founded OpenAI – but now fiercely compete after Musk left the firm.Apple announced a partnership with ChatGPT in June 2024 – but there is no suggestion Apple favours one app over the other, and several…

new video loaded: India Orders Removal of Stray DogstranscriptBacktranscriptIndia Orders Removal of Stray DogsTens of thousands of stray dogs walk the streets of New Delhi. But after a recent spike in dog bites and attacks, the nation’s top court wants them gone.“It is heartbreaking and shocking to say the least. I feel safer with the dogs than with a lot of human beings.”Recent episodes in Latest VideoWhether it’s reporting on conflicts abroad and political divisions at home, or covering the latest style trends and scientific developments, Times Video journalists provide a revealing and unforgettable view of the world.Whether it’s reporting…

Last month, high-flying celebrity lawyer Joe Tacopina declared he had been hired by Wendy Williams to potentially fight against a guardianship imposed upon her following a series of health issues that cast doubt over her mental capacity. It was the latest development in a labyrinthine case being fought behind closed doors that invoked chatter of Britney Spears, who quietly pushed for years to end a similar court-appointed arrangement that gave her family the power to essentially control her life. “She’s lucid and in control of her faculties,” says Tacopina, who met Williams earlier this summer at Fresco by Scotto in…

In Uganda, recent data paint a troubling picture of mental health and suicide in Uganda. As the world marks International Youth Day today under the theme “Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond,” it is important to remember that the aspirations of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development cannot be achieved without the well-being of young people. Mental health, social inclusion, and community belonging are at the heart of SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities)–yet these remain under threat as more youth grapple with loneliness, disconnection, and the silent crisis of suicide. These days,…