The Oscars are moving to the Peacock Theater in 2029, their first year on YouTube - AP News

The Oscars are moving to the Peacock Theater in 2029, their first year on YouTube  AP News

Transgender athletes barred from female category events - Reuters

Transgender athletes barred from female category events  Reuters

Olympic women's sport limited to biological females

The women's category of Olympic sports will be limited to biological females from 2028, says the International Olympic Committee.

Oscars Will Move to a Venue Outside of Hollywood

The event will be held in downtown Los Angeles starting in 2029 as part of a deal between the Academy and AEG, a developer of entertainment venues.

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South Africa says France withdrew G7 invitation under US pressure

Trump administration has mounted sustained campaign against Pretoria

White House applauds ban on transgender women in women’s Olympic events

The International Olympic Committee announced that only biologically female athletes can compete in women’s sports at the Los Angeles Games.

By Mariana Alfaro

Chilean man sentenced to life in prison in France for murdering ex-girlfriend

A French criminal court found Nicolas Zepeda, 35, guilty of murdering his Japanese ex-girlfriend by 'suffocation,' most likely by 'strangulation or smothering,' in 2016.

Oscars to leave Hollywood for downtown Los Angeles in 2029

Oscars to end over two-decade run at Dolby Theatre the same year it moves broadcast to YouTube The Oscars are moving to a new venue, ending a more than two-decade run in Hollywood during the same year the Academy moves its annual awards broadcast to YouTube. The Academy Awards will move to the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles starting in 2029. The venue, located within the 4m sq ft LA Live sports and entertainment complex will serve as the Oscars’ new home from the 101st ceremony throu...

By Coral Murphy Marcos

The Olympic committee bans trans athletes from women's events, raising many questions

The International Olympic Committee will require all athletes who want to participate in women's events to undergo genetic testing. The policy takes effect for the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.

By Rachel Treisman

Los Angeles schools accused of quietly funding race-based programming for Black students only

Defending Education alleges LAUSD officials admitted on a hot mic that a race-based student program never changed after a federal civil rights complaint.

Olympics align with Trump as transgender athletes banned from women’s games

Transgender athletes banned from women's Olympic events by new IOC policy aiming for 'fairness, safety and integrity'.

Olympic women's sport to be limited to 'biological females'

The International Olympic Committee said on Thursday only "biological females" will be allowed to compete in women's events, preventing transgender women from competing.

Some of the nation’s largest metro areas are losing population as Trump’s immigration crackdown takes hold

Among the areas hit hardest were Los Angeles, Miami and San Diego, according to new data from the Census Bureau

By Brendan Rascius

The most famous band of all time from every state

Steven Tyler of Aerosmith. Lisa Lake/Getty Images Cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Detroit have long served as major hubs for iconic bands. Still, every state boasts at least one band it can call its own. OneRepublic famously hails from Colorado, and Alabama is from, you guessed it, Alabama. Great music isn't just found in a few iconic cities — it thrums through every corner of the United States. Each state has produced many bands that helped define its sound and leave a lasting mark...

Olympics Committee Bans Transgender Athletes From Competing in Women's Events. Here's What the Policy Says

Here's what the policy says.

Will Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce make their red carpet debut at iHeartRadio Music Awards?

Taylor Swift's special in-person appearance at the 2026 #iHeartAwards has fans buzzing, especially with her leading nominations. The biggest question is whether Travis Kelce will join her on the red carpet for a coordinated debut, fueling wedding rumors. This marks Swift's first major awards show of the year, hinting at significant career or personal news.

By AMISHA PANDEY

The Oscars to Exit the Dolby Theatre and Move to Peacock Theater in 2029

Hollywood’s biggest night is heading across town. The Oscars will relocate from the Dolby Theatre to the Peacock Theater starting in 2029 and continuing through 2039. The first year at the new location will coincide with the telecast’s move to YouTube after a decades-long run on ABC. It will also mark the 101st Oscars ceremony. […]

By Rebecca Rubin

Where to Watch the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards Live Online

With a number of free streaming options, here's how to watch the 13th annual awards ceremony online, where Taylor Swift will make her first awards show appearance of the year.

By Erin Lassner

French court sentences Chilean to life for murdering Japanese ex-girlfriend in 2016 - The Straits Times

French court sentences Chilean to life for murdering Japanese ex-girlfriend in 2016  The Straits Times

‘Poser’ Adds Trio Of Series Regulars; Barbara Hershey, Julio Macias, Adam Beach & Michael Trucco Among Recurring As Production Begins

EXCLUSIVE: The cast of Lauren Iungerich’s new Netflix series Poser is rounding out casting with 17 new additions as production begins in Los Angeles. Joel Oulette (Carrie), Hubert Smielecki (Percy Jackson and the Olympians) and Sarah Abbott (The Body) are joining as series regulars. They will play Nate, Max, and Addison, respectively. They join the […]

By Rosy Cordero

Where to Stream the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards Online Without Cable

Here’s how to catch appearances from artists like Taylor Swift and performances from Alex Warren, Kehlani, and others at the iHeartRadio Music Awards

By Oscar Hartzog

Only biological females will be allowed in Olympic female events

Only biological female athletes, whose gender will be determined by a one-time gene-screening test, will now be eligible to take part in female category events at the Olympic Games, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Thursday. The IOC unveiled its new policy, following an 18-month consultation phase, on the protection of the female category […]

Olympic women's sport to be limited to 'biological females'

The IOC has decided to bar transgender athletes from women’s Olympic events and will introduce a one-time gender test starting in 2028.

Caitlin Clark Works Camera Courtside During Luka Doncic's 43-Point Night Against Pacers

Caitlin Clark can do it all on the court -- and on the sidelines, too -- 'cause the WNBA superstar put her photography skills to the test during the Indiana Pacers' home matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers!! Clark was spotted courtside as the…

By TMZ Staff

O'Keefe Catches Skid Row Fraudsters Paying Homeless People To Forge Signatures On Ballots

O'Keefe Catches Skid Row Fraudsters Paying Homeless People To Forge Signatures On Ballots Authored by Debra Heine via American Greatness, Paid activists in Los Angeles, California, have been caught on hidden camera paying homeless people on skid row to forge signatures of registered voters on ballot initiatives. O’Keefe Media Group (OMG) released part Two of its undercover investigation into the Democrats’ blatant election fraud operation in L.A. on Tuesday. President Trump s...

By Tyler Durden

Ban on RON95 purchase for foreign-registered vehicles starts April 1, says Armizan - The Star

Ban on RON95 purchase for foreign-registered vehicles starts April 1, says Armizan  The Star

US pressured France to drop South Africa from G7, says Pretoria

South Africa says the US pressured France to withdraw its G7 summit invitation, threatening a boycott, marking the latest episode in fractured ties. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-pressured-france-to-drop-south-africa-from-g7-says-pretoria/

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Oscars to leave Hollywood in 2029

The 2029 edition will instead be held at The Peacock Theater, part of the vast LA LIVE complex, next to the Crypto.com Arena, home to the Los Angeles Lakers. The post Oscars to leave Hollywood in 2029 appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

G7: South Africa announces it is no longer invited by France to the summit (South African presidency to AFP) - Seneweb

G7: South Africa announces it is no longer invited by France to the summit (South African presidency to AFP)  Seneweb