The Academy Awards ceremony is set to move from its traditional Hollywood venue to the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles' L.A. Live starting in 2029, a decision that has been applauded by a veteran publicist and Film Academy member, despite concerns about the process.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced a new policy reinstating gender testing and effectively preventing transgender women from competing in women's Olympic events by limiting participation to 'biological females' ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games.