Author: Alex Maschino
new video loaded: Venezuelans Brace for Uncertainty After U.S. Military OperationPeople in Venezuela stocked up on supplies after the U.S. military struck the country and seized its president, Nicolás Maduro, in a pre-dawn raid on Saturday.By Shawn Paik and Axel BoadaJanuary 4, 2026
MBW’s World’s Greatest Songwriters series celebrates the composers behind the globe’s biggest hits. Here we talk to A.R. Rahman, a giant in the world of film soundtracks, with a hefty collection of Grammys, Oscars, Golden Globes, and Indian National Film Awards on his shelves. World’s Greatest Songwriters is supported by AMRA – the global digital music collection society, which strives to maximize value for songwriters and publishers in the digital age.Some Oscar winners cry. Some holler deliriously about how their countrymen are coming to take over Hollywood. Some even slap the host.But in 2009, when A.R. Rahman picked up his…
Former Broadway performer and influencer Bret Hanna-Shuford has died. He was 46. “It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that early this morning, we said goodbye to the most amazing man, husband and Papa in the universe,” Bret’s husband, Stephen Hanna-Shuford, wrote in a Saturday, January 3, statement via their “Broadway Husbands” Instagram page. “Bret Hanna-Shuford left this world peacefully with love surrounded by his family. Our hearts are broken but we will continue to make him proud of us.” Bret, who is survived by Stephen and their 3-year-old son Maverick, was diagnosed with T-Cell Lymphoma…
The New York Rangers are at a crossroads Vincent Z. Mercogliano and Peter Baugh: The New York Rangers are built to win now with their forward core over 32 years old – Artemi Panarin, J.T. Miller, Mika Zibanejad and Vincent Trocheck – but they are at a crossroads. They might be able to sneak into the playoffs, and maybe sneak out a round one win, but not much beyond that. The Rangers need to get younger, faster, and more skilled. Artemi Panarin is a pending UFA, and if he’s not going to be extended, they need to ask him to…
Grace Eliza Goodwin,Cristobal VasquezandTom Bateman,State department correspondentGetty ImagesProtestors held a rally in Bogota, Colombia after Nicolás Maduro’s capture.As the dust settles in Caracas, Venezuelans are reacting to the news of President Nicolás Maduro’s capture by the US with hope, fear, and uncertainty. People began to emerge in the streets Saturday after a night rocked by explosions in the Caracas Valley, with moods that ranged from celebration to condemnation. Dina, a local resident, told the BBC that for now, she is grateful to the US for “taking Maduro out of here” because now, she “at least can see some light at…
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Pregnant Hailee Steinfeld is giving fans a peek at her growing baby bump as well as showing off a baby onesie for the little one on the way. Posting via her Beau Society Substack newsletter on Friday, January 2, the singer, 29, shared a subtle update on her pregnancy journey as she and husband Josh Allen prepare to welcome their first child. In the post titled “I Can’t Believe It Gets Better Than This,” Steinfeld reflected on the holiday period and what she was looking forward to in 2026. She also shared a collection of images in the post, including…
Manchester United travel to Elland Road on Sunday looking to respond to a damaging midweek result, as they face Leeds in a renewed Premier League rivalry. The Red Devils were held to a disappointing draw by Wolves at Old Trafford, while Leeds arrive in buoyant mood after extending their unbeaten run with a point at Anfield. Manchester United’s recent inconsistency resurfaced on December 30, when they failed to capitalise on a favourable home fixture against a Wolves side struggling near the bottom of the table. Despite that setback, the Red Devils remain sixth in the table and sit only three…
The US strikes in Venezuela aim at removing president Nicolas Maduro, says analyst Elias Ferrer
Venezuela defense minister says will resist presence of foreign troops