Sports, Entertainment & Culture — August 3, 2026

MLB trade deadline is today. The Dodgers landed Tarik Skubal, the Cubs added Kevin Gausman, and the Yankees acquired Luis Garcia Jr. in blockbuster moves reshaping the playoff race.

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Kevin Owens returns at SummerSlam. Owens won a Fatal 4-Way after a career-threatening neck injury, becoming No. 1 contender to CM Punk’s Undisputed WWE Championship.

According to Bleacher Report, Owens’ appearance came as a surprise during Night 2 of the event, marking his first action since the neck injury that had put his career in doubt. The Fatal 4-Way victory positions him directly opposite Punk, establishing the title match as the next major program for the Undisputed WWE Championship.

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Ariana Grande steps back from the spotlight. The singer will retreat from public visibility after her world tour ends. She has also exited the planned West End revival of Sondheim’s Sunday in the Park with George.

Pitchfork reports the announcement came amid ongoing public scrutiny and follows expressions of public concern about the singer. The retreat is timed to the conclusion of her current world tour, and her departure from the Sondheim revival means the West End production will move forward without her in the previously planned role.

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Phil Collins reveals he nearly died in 2024. The musician said his kidneys and organs were failing during a hospitalization tied to alcohol addiction. Loved ones were called in to say goodbye before he recovered.

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