French Open 2023: Coco Gauff defeated by No. 1-seeded Iga Świątek in quarterfinal

Top-ranked Iga Świątek defeated Coco Gauff with a 6–4, 6–2 victory to reach the semifinals on Wednesday. The 22-year-old Świątek recorded another straight-set victory over the American and will face Beatriz Haddad Maia of Brazil. The 19-year-old Gauff fell to 0–7 against Swiatek, and has yet to take a set against her in any match. …

Shannen Doherty shares that her cancer has spread to her brain

‘Beverly Hills 90210’ alum Shannen Doherty is sharing an update about her battle with Stage 4 cancer, revealing on social media that her breast cancer has spread to her brain. In a post shared on Instagram, Doherty spoke about her fear as she was placed under a machine for radiation treatment, alongside a video that …

Netflix shares the trailer for the upcoming thriller ‘Bird Box Barcelona’

Netflix has shared a teaser trailer for the post-apocalyptic thriller Bird Box Barcelona, which expands on the 2018 film Bird Box starring Sandra Bullock as a mother who must shield her children from an evil force while also fighting for her own survival. The Barcelona-set thriller is the first of what is expected to be a …

Chris Christie launches campaign for Republican presidential nomination

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie entered the Republican primary race, launching his second presidential campaign. Christie took aim at former President Donald Trump as he announced his candidacy Tuesday night at a town hall at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics in Manchester. Said Christie: “The person I am talking about who is obsessed …

Federal judge blocks Florida ban on care for transgender minors

On Tuesday, a federal judge in Florida temporarily blocked portions of a new law in the state that bans transgender minors from receiving puberty blockers, ruling that the state has no rational basis for denying patients treatment. Transgender medical treatment for minors has been available in the United States for more than a decade and …

PGA Tour agrees to merge with rival Saudi-backed LIV Golf

The PGA Tour released a statement on Tuesday confirming that it has entered the Tour, Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), and the DP World reached an agreement with a goal to “​​unify the game of golf, on a global basis.” The name of the new golf entity has not been determined; but will end all …

Novak Djokovic rallies to reach French Open semifinals for 12th time

Novak Djokovic rallied to beat 11th-seeded Karen Khachanov 4-6, 7-6 (0), 6-2, 6-4 at the French Open on Tuesday, marking his 45th career Grand Slam semifinal. Djokovic will face either No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz, or No. 5 Stefanos Tsitsipas in the semi-finals. The victory over Khachanov puts the No. 3-seeded Djokovic in the semis for …

Dwayne Johnson returning to ‘Fast & Furious’ franchise in spin-off film

Dwayne Johnson is returning to the Fast & the Furious film franchise, despite his very public falling out with ‘F&F’ star Vin Diesel. Johnson wrote on Instagram: “HOBBS IS BACK. And he just got lei’d. Luke Hobbs will be returning to the Fast & Furious franchise. Your reactions around the world to Hobbs’ return in …

Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross compose score to ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ film

News broke that Nine Inch Nails bandmates and composers, Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, have scored the upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem movie, setts hit theaters on August 2, 2023 The film’s director Jeff Rowe tweeted the news, confirming Reznor and Ross’ involvement in the film:  “Well now that my teenage hero [Tony …

Stanley Cup Final: Golden Knights take 2-0 series lead after defeating Panthers 7-2

The Vegas Golden Knights took a 2-0 series lead in the Stanley Cup Final after defeating the Florida Panthers in a 7-2 victory on Monday night in Game 2. Jonathan Marchessault scored twice, and had an assist to finish with three points; he set a Golden Knights record with his 12 postseason goals. Brett Howden scored …