Disney+ has removed an episode of the popular animated show “The Simpsons” from its streaming service in Hong Kong due to its reference to “forced labor” in China. The episode follows the character Marge Simpson as she rides a Peloton-style bike with an instructor whose backdrop is the Great Wall of China and mentions “forced labor camps where children make smartphones”. The removal of the episode has raised concerns about censorship due to the country’s new national security law.
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Renowned author Salman Rushdie has made a triumphant return to the literary world, six months after surviving a brutal stabbing attack. Despite sustaining physical and mental injuries, Rushdie has refused to adopt the role of a victim and is promoting his new book, Victory City. His return is a testament to his resilience and determination, as he has vowed to eschew feelings of bitterness and continue writing.
AMC Entertainment, the largest movie theater chain in the United States, is introducing a new ticket pricing system based on seat location. Customers will be able to pay less or more for a movie ticket based on their seat selection, with the lowest price point being the front row of the theater and the highest-end tier being in the middle of the theater. Other theater chains are likely to follow suit in the near future.
Kim Petras and Sam Smith made history at the Grammy Awards Sunday night, becoming the first out nonbinary and trans woman to win the award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for their song “Unholy.” Petras thanked the “incredible transgender legends” before her, while Smith graciously allowed Petras to accept the award, recognizing her history-making moment. Petras’s win is a testament to the progress the LGBTQ community has made in recent years, and a reminder of the importance of recognizing and celebrating the accomplishments of trans and nonbinary artists.
American Media Inc. has sold the National Enquirer, a 97-year-old tabloid known for its wacky headlines and controversial stories, to a brand acquisition company, VVIP Ventures. The magazine publisher a360 agreed to sell the National Enquirer and another tabloid, the Globe, to VVIP in an all-cash deal. The National Enquirer has been involved in several scandals, including stories about former President Donald Trump and Amazon Chairman Jeff Bezos, and its former CEO David Pecker had been looking to sell the tabloid since at least 2019.
The Powerball jackpot has grown to an estimated $747 million for Monday's drawing, making it the fifth-largest jackpot in the game's history. Players have a 1 in 292.2 million chance of winning the grand prize, which has a cash value of $403.1 million. The last time someone hit a jackpot was on November 19, 2022, when a single ticket in Kansas nabbed a grand prize worth $92.9 million.
Beyoncé made history at the 2021 Grammy Awards by tying the record for the most Grammy wins of all time with her 31st win. She is now the most decorated female artist in history and has at least one Grammy in every major category. Despite being the most nominated artist at the ceremony, she was notably absent due to Los Angeles traffic.
Viola Davis has become the third Black woman in history to achieve the grand slam of an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award. On Sunday, she won her first Grammy for her performance of the audiobook for her memoir, “Finding Me,” and gave an emotional acceptance speech honoring her 6-year-old self. Davis is the fourth Black person to achieve the status, alongside Whoopi Goldberg, John Legend and Jennifer Hudson.