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espn.comJerusalem Mayor Presents Award to NBA Player Deni Avdija in New York
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion gave Israeli NBA player Deni Avdija the Jerusalem Ambassador in the Diaspora award at a gala in Manhattan. The event closed the Coming to Jerusalem real estate fair on May 28, 2026.
news.sky.comBoy George Receives Lifetime Achievement Award at British LGBT Awards
The Culture Club singer was presented with the honour by Jean Paul Gaultier at a ceremony in central London. He also won the music artist of the year award at the same event.
nypost.comForbes Names 30 Under 30 Asia Honorees in Arts Category
Forbes published its 2026 30 Under 30 Asia list for the Arts category. The list recognizes individuals under age 30 working in fashion, classical music, and culinary fields.
onwardstate.comForbes Asia Names 30 Under 30 Honorees in Arts and Culinary Fields
The 2026 Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 list in the arts category recognizes individuals from fashion, classical music, and food businesses. Honorees include a model, conductors, composers, and culinary entrepreneurs based in Asia and elsewhere.
citizen.co.zaEight Players Named for Premier League Transfer of the Season Award
Nominations for the Premier League Transfer of the Season Award were announced. Eight players from various clubs were included on the list.
ESPNNBA Announces 2026 All-NBA First, Second and Third Teams
The league named first-, second- and third-team All-NBA squads ahead of Game 4 of the Western Conference finals. Five players received first-team honors, and several others earned second- or third-team recognition.
sportsnet.caMLB releases early 2026 MVP and Cy Young rankings after Memorial Day
Shohei Ohtani leads National League Cy Young consideration while posting strong pitching numbers for the Dodgers. Bobby Witt Jr. tops American League MVP rankings through late May.
Brokenwood Wines Wins Royal Agricultural Society President's Medal
Brokenwood Wines received the 19th President's Medal for sustainability practices that convert grape waste into compost. The award comes as the Australian wine industry faces declining demand and higher costs.
nypost.comNBA Announces 2025-26 All-NBA Teams
The league named 15 players across three teams for the 2025-26 season. First team includes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, Victor Wembanyama, Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham.
bbc.co.ukErling Haaland Wins Premier League Golden Boot for Third Time
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has been awarded the Premier League Golden Boot after scoring 27 goals in the completed season. The award marks his third time receiving the honor.
thegraphicsfairy.comMedal of Honor recipients discuss service during Memorial Day weekend interview
Two retired Army service members who received the Medal of Honor for actions in Afghanistan spoke with a CBS News anchor. The interview aired on Memorial Day weekend ahead of the United States' 250th anniversary.
Le MondeFilm 'Everytime' Receives Un Certain Regard Prize at Cannes
The film directed by Sandra Wollner was awarded the top prize in the Un Certain Regard section. The jury also recognized two other films from the 18-feature competition.
The Sydney Morning HeraldSydney Peace Prize awarded to lawyer for human rights work
A Sydney lawyer received the Sydney Peace Prize for her work on human rights cases. The award has prompted discussion about how artificial intelligence may change legal practice.
Fox NewsSinger Receives Hollywood Walk of Fame Star in Versace Dress
A 33-year-old singer and actress accepted a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday while wearing a black Versace dress with sheer cutouts. Designer Donatella Versace and actress Anya Taylor-Joy spoke during the ceremony.
bbc.co.ukTelford Council Awards Freedom of Borough to Garrison Sergeant Major Andrew Stokes
Telford and Wrekin Council granted the freedom of the borough to Garrison Sergeant Major Andrew Stokes for his military service and community ties. Stokes, born in Madeley, has organized major royal events including the funerals of the Duke of Edinburgh and Queen Elizabeth II.
nme.comSam Fender, CMAT and Lily Allen Win at Ivor Novello Awards
Sam Fender, CMAT and Lily Allen received top honors at the 2026 Ivor Novello Awards. The ceremony also paid tribute to George Michael with a major songwriting award.
The Sydney Morning HeraldSeven Reporters from One Australian Masthead Named Walkley Award Finalists
Seven journalists received nominations for the Mid-Year Walkley Prizes across multiple categories. The masthead earned the highest number of finalists among Australian publications.
manilatimes.netLexitas Wins Paralegal Support Category in Daily Report 2026 Awards
Lexitas received recognition in five categories of the Daily Report's Best of 2026 Awards. The company provides technology-enabled litigation support services to Georgia's legal community.
thehindu.comEgyptian Health Official Receives Nelson Mandela Award for Health Promotion
The Nelson Mandela Award for Health Promotion has been given to an Egyptian health official for contributions to disease elimination and public health programs. The award recognizes work on measles, rubella, malaria, trachoma, and hepatitis B control.
deadline.comTaiwanese Novel Wins International Prize for Fiction in Translation
A historical novel about travel, power and romance became the first Taiwanese work to receive the award for translated fiction. The book was recognized for its portrayal of historical events and relationships.
Taiwan Travelogue Wins International Booker Prize
Taiwan Travelogue by Yáng Shuāng-zǐ, translated by Lin King, became the first book originally written in Mandarin Chinese to win the International Booker prize. The £50,000 award was announced at a ceremony in London on Tuesday.
nypost.comProducer's Name Draws Boos at Drama Desk Awards
A producer's name received boos when mentioned during the Drama Desk Awards on Sunday night. The incident occurred at a 1,500-seat venue in New York City.
ForbesElla Langley Wins Five Awards at 61st Academy of Country Music Awards
Ella Langley received five awards at the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards held May 17 in Las Vegas. Cody Johnson won Entertainer of the Year and Male Artist of the Year.
news.sky.comManchester City Striker Khadija Shaw Named WSL Player of the Season
Khadija Shaw received the WSL Player of the Season and Golden Boot awards after scoring 21 goals in 22 matches. The ceremony took place in London.
wwd.comCountry Singer Ella Langley Wins Five Awards at 2026 ACM Awards
Ella Langley received five awards at the 2026 American Country Music Awards. She thanked God and credited fellow artists during her acceptance speeches.
avclub.comElla Langley Wins Seven Awards at Country Music Event
Ella Langley received seven awards at the Academy of Country Music Awards on May 17, 2026. The wins set a record for most awards received by a single artist in one year.
france24.comPark Chan-wook Receives France's Commander in the Order of Arts and Letters
Filmmaker Park Chan-wook received France's highest cultural honor from the French Ministry of Culture on Sunday. The award was presented during the Cannes Film Festival, where Park is serving as jury president.
nypost.com2026 ACM Awards Air Live Tonight on Prime Video from Las Vegas
The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards take place Sunday, May 17 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Shania Twain hosts the ceremony, which features performances from multiple country artists and begins at 8 p.m. ET.
news.sky.comLondon Boy Receives Scout Award for Saving Mother from Choking
A six-year-old boy used first-aid skills learned at Squirrel Scouts to help his mother after she began choking on chicken. He received the Chief Scout's Unsung Heroes Award for the action.
alternet.orgRudy Giuliani Returns to His Talk Show After Hospitalization for Viral Pneumonia
The 81-year-old former New York City mayor opened his program Wednesday evening, thanking supporters and President Trump after a serious bout of viral pneumonia that required a ventilator. Giuliani had been hospitalized in critical condition earlier in May 2026 in Palm Beach, Flo…
BBC NewsNigerian Actor Alexx Ekubo Dies at 40 After Cancer Battle
The award-winning Nollywood star, known for roles in Weekend Getaway and Yemi Alade's Johnny music video, passed away on Monday night after a long battle with cancer. Tributes poured in from industry colleagues including Funke Akindele and filmmaker Lancelot Imasuen, who gave him…
The GuardianLee Lai Wins 2026 Stella Prize for Graphic Novel Cannon
Lee Lai received the $60,000 Stella Prize on Wednesday as the first non-binary winner and the first graphic novelist to take the Australian literary award for women and non-binary writers. The book follows a young queer Chinese woman in Montreal caring for her ailing grandfather…
news.sky.comBradley Foundation Awards $300,000 Prize to Three Scholars and Former Senator
The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation named former Texas Sen. Phil Gramm, University of Florida professor James Hankins and Rabbi Meir Soloveichik as its 2026 Bradley Prize recipients. The three were chosen from 60 nominees. The awards will be presented at a ceremony Thursday ev…
Le MondeOusmane Dembélé Named Ligue 1 Player of the Year for Second Straight Season
Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé was voted Ligue 1 player of the year for the second consecutive season on May 11, 2026. The 28-year-old won despite an injury-affected campaign in which he started only nine league matches. Teammate Désiré Doué was named best young play…
app.buzzsumo.comUzor Arukwe and Linda Ejiofor Win Acting Awards at 12th AMVCA
The 12th Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards took place in Lagos, honoring excellence in African cinema across 32 categories. Uzor Arukwe and Linda Ejiofor claimed the top acting honors. @Reuters reported the event recognized standout performances from the past year.
soompi.comHyun Bin, Park Ji-hoon Among Winners at 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards
The 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards ceremony took place on May 8, 2026 in Seoul. Hyun Bin received Best Actor in the broadcast category for Made in Korea, while Park Ji-hoon won Best New Actor in film for The King's Warden and the Naver Popularity Award for Male. The event introduced a…
washingtonpost.comSusie Wiles Receives Woman of Valor Award from Independent Women’s Forum
President Trump delivered a surprise video tribute to White House chief of staff Susie Wiles at the Independent Women’s Forum gala Thursday night where she received the Barbara K. Olson Woman of Valor Award. Trump praised her as one of the best chiefs of staff in history and high…
forbes.comAngry Birds, FIFA International Soccer, Dragon Quest and Silent Hill Inducted into World Video Game Hall of Fame
The Strong National Museum of Play announced the 2026 class on May 7, bringing the hall's total to 53 games in its 12th year. The inductees were added to the HOF rotunda in Rochester, New York, as part of the ESL Digital Worlds exhibit. They prevailed over finalists that included…
nbcnews.comArmy National Guard NCO earns runner-up in 2026 Region IV Best Warrior Competition
Staff Sgt. Christian M. Johnson placed second in the noncommissioned officer category at the Region IV Best Warrior Competition held at Camp Atterbury, Indiana. The placement qualifies him for the national-level Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition later in 2026.
france24.comFrench Professor Investigated Over Self-Created Philology Medal He Awarded to Chomsky and Others
Authorities allege Montaclair created a fake international award, presented it to himself in 2016 at the French national assembly and later to Noam Chomsky and Eugen Simion. The 46-year-old academic bought the medal for €250 and used it to secure promotion to associate professor.…
foxnews.comJulia Fox Admits to Shoplifting from Betsey Johnson at Awards Event
Julia Fox told the audience at the Accessories Council Excellence Awards that she shoplifted from Betsey Johnson's Madison Avenue store while in middle school. Brian Williams, who was also at the event, joked that attendees should secure their valuables because an active shoplift…
nationalpost.comWashington Post Reporter's Articles Win Journalism Award Four Months After Device Seizure
A reporter's work for The Washington Post received a journalism award on Monday. This recognition came four months after federal agents searched her home and seized her devices. The articles anchored a package that earned the honor.
winnipegfreepress.comReuters Wins Pulitzer Prize for Reporting on Meta's User Exposure and Ad Practices
Reuters received the Pulitzer Prize for beat reporting based on a series of stories about Meta. The stories detailed how the company exposed users, including children, to harmful AI chatbots. They also covered how Meta generated billions of dollars from fraudulent ads.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewIsraeli Painter and Satirist Yair Garbuz Dies at Age 80
Yair Garbuz, an Israeli painter, writer, and satirist, died on Wednesday at the age of 80. He was known for his exhibitions in Israel and internationally, as well as his leadership in art education and satirical writings. Garbuz received several awards during his career, includin…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewPeter Beinart Wins 2026 PEN America Literary Award for Nonfiction Book
Peter Beinart has received the 2026 PEN America Literary Award for nonfiction for his book 'Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza: A Reckoning.' Judges stated that the book offers a model for writing a new story when inherited narratives no longer hold. The award was present…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSeegnal Inc. Announces Gold Mark Award to Israeli Subsidiary Seegnal eHealth Ltd.
Seegnal Inc. announced on April 14, 2026, that its Israeli operating subsidiary Seegnal eHealth Ltd. received the Gold Mark from the Standards Institution of Israel. The Gold Mark recognizes organizations with a culture of excellence in management systems, processes, and product…
The Hollywood ReporterMario Adorf, Actor Known for Roles in 'The Tin Drum' and 'Winnetou,' Dies at 95
Mario Adorf, a German-Italian actor recognized for his roles in European films and television, died on Wednesday at his home in Paris at age 95 following a short illness. His career spanned decades and included appearances in crime thrillers, Westerns, and dramas. Adorf received…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewMaria Bartiromo Receives 2026 Horatio Alger Award in Washington D.C.
Maria Bartiromo, host of Fox Business's Mornings with Maria and Fox News's Sunday Morning Futures, received the 2026 Horatio Alger Award on Friday night in Washington, D.C. The award recognizes individuals who have achieved professional success after overcoming obstacles. Bartiro…
anglotopia.netWildlife Cameraman Doug Allan Dies at 74 While Trekking in Nepal
Doug Allan, a wildlife cameraman and photographer, died at age 74 while trekking in Nepal. He worked on BBC programs including The Blue Planet and Planet Earth alongside David Attenborough. Allan received eight Emmy Awards and an OBE in 2024 for his contributions to broadcast med…