FIFA Last-Minute Ticket Sale Stumbles as Site Crashes
FIFA’s last-minute 2026 World Cup ticket sale on April 1 faced queues and misdirected links; FIFA says remaining tickets will roll out on a schedule.
Angels blank Cubs 2-0; Boyd vs. Kikuchi set Wednesday
Angels used a four-pitcher shutout to beat the Cubs 2-0. Boyd vs. Kikuchi is slated for Wednesday as early-season pitching and betting narratives collide.
Judge Spares Daly City Man State Prison; Gets County Time
Judge Donald Ayoob sentenced Julius Newton to 364 days in county jail and two years’ probation after a violent August 2025 domestic incident in San Mateo County.
Euphoria Season 3 Returns April 12 — New Time-Jump Drama
HBO confirms Euphoria Season 3 premieres April 12 — creator Sam Levinson teases time-jump storylines and the series will address recent cast losses.
FIFA Ticket Glitch Slows 2026 World Cup Sales Surge
FIFA resumed 2026 World Cup ticket sales but users faced long waits and link misdirection; tickets will roll out through the tournament—what fans can expect.
A24 Drops ‘Backrooms’ Trailer; May 29 Theatrical Date
A24 drops the trailer for Backrooms — Kane Parsons’ YouTube-born horror starring Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve opens May 29, 2026.
April Fools 2026: Danhausen’s WWE Joke and Sports Gags Go Viral
From Danhausen’s X prank to viral sports stunts and Minecraft’s annual gag chatter—how April Fools’ Day 2026 played out across wrestling, sports and gaming.
April Fools’ 2026: Brands Go Big — ‘April Kindness’ Trend
On April 1, 2026 brands rolled out elaborate April Fools’ stunts — from Cane’s Sauce Coke to Keebler toothpaste — as a viral ‘April Kindness’ idea gained steam.
Megan Thee Stallion Hospitalized Mid‑Show on Broadway
Megan Thee Stallion was taken to a hospital after feeling ill mid‑performance of Moulin Rouge! on April 1; reps say she’s being evaluated.
A24 Backrooms trailer turns liminal space into terror
A24’s The Backrooms — directed by Kane Parsons and starring Chiwetel Ejiofor — teases found-footage liminal terror in a trailer ahead of its May 29, 2026 release.
Fans Split Over Taylor Swift’s ‘Elizabeth Taylor’ Video
Taylor Swift released a surprise archival-film video for “Elizabeth Taylor”; fans are divided and a purple Record Store Day vinyl arrives April 18.
David Byrne Brings Color, ICE Footage and Hits to Colbert
David Byrne performed ‘When We Are Singing’ on Colbert, discussed his colorful tour, ICE footage in shows, and mixing Talking Heads songs on tour.