Coco Gauff Controversy Shows the Line Between Sports Criticism and Racist Abuse
A disputed tennis point has become a larger discussion about online abuse. The U.N. Human Rights Office condemned racist harassment targeting Coco Gauff October 10, Reuters reported, after the American player said she had received racist messages following her China Open match.
Wynonna Judd’s ‘The Hard Truth’ Makes Room for Grief, Family and the Work of Continuing
Wynonna Judd’s new album, The Hard Truth, approaches loss without pretending it comes with a simple ending. In an October 9 AP interview, the singer described a project shaped by grief after the 2022 death of her mother and musical partner, Naomi Judd.
Clive Davis’s Pre-Grammy Gala Will Continue in 2027, Honoring His Musical Legacy
The music industry’s annual pre-Grammy gathering will continue after Clive Davis’s death, with the Recording Academy confirming a February 6, 2027 gala at the Beverly Hilton. The evening will honor the executive whose career helped connect generations of artists and listeners.
Anne Carson’s Nobel Prize Opens a Door to Poetry That Refuses Simple Categories
Canadian writer Anne Carson won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature on October 8, receiving recognition for work that makes room for classical voices within contemporary literary forms.
Pitbull’s New Album and an Oasis Reunion Documentary Give the Weekend Two Different Soundtracks
Friday’s entertainment calendar offers both a new party record and a return to a familiar band. Pitbull’s Pitcoin and the Oasis documentary Don’t Look Back in Anger are scheduled for October 9, according to AP’s weekly streaming guide.
Drake Reportedly Skips Grammy Submissions, Renewing a Debate About Who Defines Musical Success
Drake reportedly will not put his latest solo releases into the 2027 Grammy race. Sources speaking to Billboard said he did not submit Iceman, Maid of Honour or Habibti, or their songs, for consideration.
Freddie Jackson Sang the Language of Love—and Left R&B a Voice to Remember
A heartfelt remembrance of Freddie Jackson, his chart-topping songs, and the tenderness, romance and intimacy he brought to R&B and soul.
Instagram Live Broadcasts Can Now Become Paid Partnership Ads
Meta is allowing brands to amplify a creator’s active Instagram livestream as paid advertising while consolidating creator-campaign tools.
New Podcast Measurement Standard Brings Video Into the Framework
IAB Tech Lab has finalized updated podcast measurement guidance covering audio and qualifying video distribution while clarifying what a download actually represents.
YouTube Says News Viewing Is Growing on Television Screens
YouTube reports billions of hours of news viewing on connected televisions as it introduces new tools for packaging, memberships and identity protection.