Andrew Motion is a celebrated UK Poet Laureate known for his poetry collections and biographies, having received prestigious awards and honors for his contributions to literature. [ more ]
Michelin Guide awards stars to 18 restaurants in Mexico, including 1 with a California tie
For the first time in its 124-year history, Michelin has released a restaurant guide for Mexico, awarding 18 stars to various restaurants across the country. [ more ]
Here Are the DC Area Nominees for the 2024 James Beard Awards
Local area restaurants and chefs received multiple nominations in regional and national categories for the James Beard Awards.
Notable nominees include Hollis Wells Silverman for Outstanding Restaurateur, Susan Bae for Outstanding Pastry Chef, and Masako Morishita for Emerging Chef. [ more ]
BBDO Toronto's 'Missing Matoaka' for Muskrat, VML Mexico's 'Shout' for Movistar, and Penguin Random House's 'The Unburnable Book' by Rethink were the top campaigns in 2023. [ more ]
Charli XCX to be honoured with Powerhouse Award at Billboard Women In Music Awards
Charli XCX will receive the Powerhouse Award at the Billboard Women In Music Awards for her contributions to music in films and her critically acclaimed albums.
Other artists, such as Kylie Minogue and Ice Spice, will also be honored at the awards. [ more ]
Chris Mortensen, ESPN's Longtime N.F.L. Insider, Dies at 72
Chris Mortensen, famous ESPN sportswriter, known for N.F.L. insider reporting, passed away at 72.
Mortensen won awards, including George Polk Award and Dick McCann Award, for his investigative sports journalism and distinguished coverage of football. [ more ]
Christian McCaffrey, Brock Purdy win FedEx Ground & Air awards
Christian McCaffrey and Brock Purdy are the recipients of the FedEx Ground & Air Player of the Year awards for 2023, marking the first time in NFL history that a duo on the same team has won both awards.
Kyle Juszczyk's wife, Kristin Juszczyk, designed custom jackets for McCaffrey and Purdy in honor of their awards. [ more ]
Make ads more like Saltburn, the public will lap them up
Viral cultural moments like scenes from movies or music videos have a unique ability to capture people's attention and become widely discussed.
Some of these viral moments are strategically designed to go viral and generate buzz, even if the overall project or campaign doesn't receive awards or critical recognition. [ more ]
Sublime flavours' at Ledbury in west London win it three Michelin stars
The Ledbury restaurant in London has been awarded three stars in the Michelin Guide, making it one of six restaurants in the capital to hold this prestigious accolade.
Gymkhana and Opheem have become the first Indian restaurants in the UK to receive two Michelin stars. [ more ]
2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz XRT AWD: Not just a Malibu Barbie truck
The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz may look like a toy with its unique design, but it is a capable truck, winning awards including the best Pickup Truck at Mudfest 2021. [ more ]
This Day In Dodgers History: Fernando Valenzuela Makes Opening Day Start; Leo Durocher Suspended
Valenzuela's meteoric rise to fame with 'Fernandomania' was fueled by his incredible pitching performances in the 1981 season.
Valenzuela's legacy as a Dodgers legend is further highlighted by his accolades, including being named the 1981 NL Rookie of the Year and Cy Young Award winner. [ more ]
Public radio's financial perils and lack of presence in the radio business thought sphere are highlighted.
FCC's ruling allows radio stations to use FM boosters for geo-targeted content for limited durations; benefits are emphasized with potential concerns about interference. [ more ]
Three finalists for the Vezina Trophy - Bobrovsky, Demko, Hellebuyck. Bobrovsky led in GAA, Demko excelled in save percentage, Hellebuyck in wins, save percentage. [ more ]
DiVincenzo barred from MIP despite 81 games played
Donte DiVincenzo's impressive performance for the Knicks did not lead to Most Improved Player award consideration due to a technicality in the NBA's rules. [ more ]
Emmy Lan is a professional enduro racer transitioning from U21 to elites, training with varied riding activities, including road, trail, and downhill. [ more ]
Noma Bar is a renowned artist, illustrator, and graphic designer known for his work featured in various prestigious publications.
Bar has created over 100 magazine covers, published numerous illustrations, and authored three books, showcasing a prolific and diverse body of work. [ more ]
Blues at Sharks (game 76): Lines, game thread and how to watch
Collin Graf will make his NHL debut for the San Jose Sharks after signing a three-year entry-level contract.
The St. Louis Blues are in a crucial position, chasing the Los Angeles Kings for a playoff spot, with the Sharks capable of sweeping the season series. [ more ]
The DevOps Dozen Awards celebrate individuals and companies in the DevOps community and their contributions to the industry.
The honorees include St James's Place DevOps Implementation, Accelerate State of DevOps Report by DORA, and Jenkins as the Most Innovative DevOps Open Source Project. [ more ]
Cannes Wish List: 30 Movies We Hope Make the Cut in 2024
The Cannes Film Festival is set to take place from May 14 through May 25, featuring new works from various sections and awarding major prizes at the end.
Anticipated films such as 'The Balconettes' by Noemie Merlant, co-written with Céline Sciamma, are expected to premiere at Cannes. [ more ]
Karol G becomes first Latina named woman of the year at Billboard ceremony honoring global musicians | amNewYork
Karol G is the first Latina to be named woman of the year at the Billboard Women in Music awards.
Karol G has been breaking barriers in the music industry, including winning a Grammy in the best musica urbana category and having the first Spanish-language album by a female artist reach No. 1 on the Billboard 200. [ more ]
The performances at this year's Grammys were excellent, with standout moments from Tracy Chapman, Joni Mitchell, and Billie Eilish.
The wins at the Grammys were evenly spread, with Taylor Swift winning album of the year and Phoebe Bridgers taking home the most awards, including Best New Artist. [ more ]
Dave Eggers wins Newbery, Vashti Harrison wins Caldecott in 2024 kids' lit prizes
Vashti Harrison's book Big and Dave Eggers' book The Eyes and the Impossible won the top awards for children's literature from the American Library Association.
Dave Eggers won the John Newbery Medal for his book The Eyes and the Impossible, while Vashti Harrison won the Randolph Caldecott Medal for her book Big. [ more ]
The Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 has announced the nominations for the Global Mobile Awards (GLOMO) in three categories - Best Smartphone, Breakthrough Device Innovation, and Best Connected Consumer Device.
The Best Smartphone category includes folding and non-folding devices from Apple, Google, OnePlus, Oppo, and Samsung. [ more ]
The winning shots in the 2023 Travel Photographer of the Year awards
Amateur and professional photographers from over 150 countries submitted more than 20,000 images in the 2023 TPOTY awards.
A Slovenian photographer, AndreJa Ravnak, won the title of Travel Photographer of the Year 2023, following her fellow countryman who won the title in 2022. [ more ]