Sports, Entertainment & Culture — July 30, 2026

Glen Hansard dies at 56. The Oscar-winning Once songwriter and Frames frontman died in a motorcycle crash in Dublin. Bono and Bruce Springsteen were among those paying tribute.

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BTS sits out the 2027 Grammys. The group declined to submit its music for consideration after the Recording Academy introduced a new Asian pop category, prompting a response from CEO Harvey Mason Jr.

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LeBron's 76ers jersey breaks debut record. James' new Philadelphia jersey posted the biggest debut in sales history, surpassing the record Shohei Ohtani set with the Dodgers.

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Spider-Man swings for a record weekend. Sony's Tom Holland-led 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' is targeting 2026's biggest box office launch this weekend, bucking the superhero-fatigue narrative that has dogged the genre.

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