Nine-day champion Ben Chan saw his reign on "Jeopardy!" come to an end due to a spelling mistake on the final category, "Shakespeare's Characters". Fans expressed their disappointment on social media, and host Mayim Bialik tried to lighten the mood. The incident serves as a reminder to all contestants to be careful when writing their answers, as even the smallest of spelling mistakes can cost them the game.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers have issued an apology to the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, a drag charity group, after disinviting them from a Pride Night event due to criticism from conservative groups. The team has expressed their sincerest apologies and the Sisters have accepted, agreeing to take their place on the field for the Dodgers' Pride Night and accepting the Community Hero Award. The Dodgers are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all fans and will continue to work with the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.
18-year-old Iam Tongi made history by becoming the first Pacific Islander singer to win the 21st season of “American Idol”. His win was met with much enthusiasm from fans of the show, and his story is a testament to the power of hard work and dedication. His original song “I’ll Be Seeing You” was dedicated to his father who had passed away months before his audition.
VidCon co-founder and YouTuber Hank Green has been diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma, a type of cancer. He shared the news in a video on his YouTube channel, vlogbrothers, which he shares with his brother, novelist John Green. Green has received an outpouring of support from fans and friends, and has encouraged people to donate to cancer research and support those fighting cancer.
Disney has cancelled its plans to expand its operations in Orlando, Florida, citing "changing business conditions" as the reason. The expansion would have included a new employee campus in Lake Nona and the relocation of the company's Imagineering team, and was estimated to cost $1 billion and relocate more than 2,000 California-based employees. Tensions between Disney and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis have been escalating, and with the return of CEO Bob Iger, Disney has decided to abandon the plans and keep its employees in California.
A Florida judge ruled that Erica Herman, the ex-girlfriend of Tiger Woods, must abide by a nondisclosure agreement she purportedly signed and resolve her lawsuits seeking millions from Woods through private arbitration. The judge rejected Herman's claims of sexual harassment, noting that she had not provided any factual specificity for her claims. The ruling means that Herman must now resolve her claims against Woods through private arbitration, with the outcome of the proceedings remaining unknown.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were involved in a two-hour long car chase with paparazzi in New York City, accompanied by Meghan's mother. The couple has been vocal about their disdain for paparazzi and the media attention they receive, and the incident has brought back memories of the tragic death of Princess Diana in 1997. No comment has been made yet on the incident, and it is unclear if any action will be taken against the paparazzi.
Chris Pratt's Mother's Day post has sparked debate, with some criticizing him for not mentioning his ex-wife, Anna Faris. While some people feel that all mothers should be acknowledged, others argue that it is up to the individual to decide who to include in their message. Pratt has not yet responded to the criticism, but many of his followers have come to his defense.