Lauryn Hill was honoured Sunday night (June 28) at the 2026 BET Awards as the inaugural recipient of the Living Legend Icon Award.
Barbados PM Mia Mottley Honoured for Championing Climate Justice and Development
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley has received the Global Africa Ubuntu Lifetime Achievement Award for her leadership in climate justice, economic development, and advocacy for people of African descent.
Presented on June 18, 2026, in Miramar, Florida, the award recognizes her global influence and commitment to sustainable development.
Accepting the honor, Prinme Minister Mottley described the recognition as humbling and stressed that meaningful progress comes through collective action and unity.
The award was presented ahead of the Global Africa Symposium, which promotes collaboration across the global African diaspora.
Eight Schools Selected for Student Hydration Programme
Eight schools in Kingston and St Andrew will receive hydration stations under the Hydrate Caribbean Jamaica initiative aimed at promoting healthier student lifestyles.
The programme seeks to boost water intake, reduce sugary drink consumption, and encourage sustainable habits through reusable bottles.
Tom Hanks Says Early Toy Story Cut Was “Not Enjoyable”
Actor Tom Hanks has reflected on the early rough cut of Toy Story, saying it was “not enjoyable” and didn’t reflect the film’s eventual success.
Pixar executives reportedly walked out of the initial screening without reacting, as the early version of Woody was considered unappealing.
Emma Raducanu’s Wimbledon Fitness in Doubt After Injury Scare
British professional tennis player Emma Raducanu’s Wimbledon preparations have been disrupted after she cut short a practice session because of a shin injury.
The British number one also postponed her pre-tournament media duties as concerns grow over her fitness.
U.S. Expands Ban on Chinese Telecom, Surveillance Equipment
The U.S. FCC has expanded its ban on imports of Chinese-made telecom and surveillance equipment over national security concerns.
The restrictions now include both new and older models from companies like Huawei, ZTE, Hikvision, Dahua, and Hytera.
Dembélé Hat-Trick Fires France Past Norway 4-1 to Top World Cup Group
France secured a 4-1 victory over Norway at the FIFA World Cup as Ousmane Dembélé scored a first-half hat trick, including one goal assisted by Kylian Mbappé.
Dembélé became the first player since Oleg Salenko in 1994 to score a first-half World Cup hat trick, while Désiré Doué added a late fourth goal.
Reece James Injury Raises Doubt Over England Knockout Stage Availability
England defender Reece James could miss the start of the World Cup knockout stage after suffering a hamstring injury.
The Chelsea right-back has not trained since the 0-0 draw with Ghana and will also miss England’s final group match against Panama, with concerns he may be unavailable for the last-32 fixture if the team progress.
Zaire Wade Arrested in Burbank on Suspicion of Domestic Violence, Released on $50,000 Bond
Zaire Wade, the 24-year-old son of NBA legend Dwyane Wade, has been arrested in Burbank, California, on suspicion of felony domestic violence, criminal threats, and false imprisonment.
According to police reports and online records, officers responded to a 911 call on June 21 and later took Wade into custody after allegedly finding a woman with injuries at the scene.
Leaked Audio Allegedly Reveals Mayweather, Ellerbe and Haymon Tension Over PBC Ownership Claims
A leaked audio clip allegedly involving Leonard Ellerbe and Al Haymon has sparked controversy in the boxing world, with claims it reveals tension involving Boxing icon Floyd Mayweather and a dispute over ownership of Premier Boxing Champions (PBC).
The recording, reportedly shared by 50 Cent, appears to feature frustrated remarks directed at Mayweather over comments suggesting he “owned” PBC.