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British artist David Hockney, famed for his vibrant poolside paintings and transformative impact on contemporary art, has died at age 88. His six-decade career spanned bold color, experimental perspectives, and landmark works that helped reshape modern British art; tributes from galleries, peers, and fans underscore his enduring influence.
Milania Giudice, Teresa Giudice’s daughter and a University of Tampa student, was arrested by Montville Township police on May 14 and charged with simple assault and knowingly causing bodily injury; she did not enter a plea at the May 19 hearing, and Teresa has not spoken publicly. The RHONJ family remains central as the show returns for its 15th season, which may bring clarity to the incident.
Mariska Hargitay, a Knicks regular, celebrated Game 4 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden, swapping a black shirt for an orange-and-blue Stevie Knicks tee reportedly gifted by Taylor Swift, who wore a matching shirt with Alana and Este Haim. Swift and Hargitay shared a hug after New York’s win, and Hargitay told Vogue she’s honored to have witnessed the moment while praising Jalen Brunson’s leadership and heart. The night drew other celebrities like Spike Lee, Larry David, Adam Sandler, and Timothée Chalamet, and Game 5 is set for June 13 in San Antonio on ABC.
Mashable’s Wordle today guide for June 11, 2026 reveals the answer to Wordle #1818 as TESTY, noting it’s a five-letter word starting with T and containing a double T, and provides clues, strategies, and background on Wordle’s origins and evolution.
Wanda Sykes says Bill Maher confronted her in the parking lot after her Golden Globes joke about him, insisting it wasn’t funny; she argued the reaction proved the joke, quipped about his response, and said she wouldn’t appear on his podcast.
Voting for the 2026 Emmy nominations is underway through June 22, and the Television Academy uses a proportional system to decide how many nominees each category may have, with Comedy Series and Drama Series still capped at eight. For most categories, slots scale with submissions: 20–80 submissions = 5 slots, 81–160 = 6, 161–240 = 7, 241+ = 8, while eight-to-19 submissions are divided by four and rounded to determine slots. Acting categories are kept in parity with their genre group, and categories with zero to seven submissions are peer‑screened, with up to two nominees if they clear 70% approval. Writing and Directing slots also shifted in several categories, including reductions in Drama Directing, Limited/TV Movie Directing/Writing, and Variety Special (Pre-Recorded). The piece then lists the current year’s slot counts beside last year’s figures.
Taylor Swift delivered an epic 21-minute acceptance speech at the Songwriters Hall of Fame 2026 ceremony in New York, tearfully thanking her family for uprooting to Nashville to support her career and praising Steven Spielberg, who inducted her; she becomes the youngest woman ever inducted into the Hall of Fame.
In a Variety interview, Helen Mirren says she’d absolutely work with Tom Hardy again on MobLand, calling him an amazing actor and a very special person, and downplaying earlier set tension. She notes that different actors have different processes and that what ends up on screen matters most, expressing genuine support and optimism for their collaboration.
Ariana Grande asked the White House to stop using her song 'Bye' in a TikTok promoting immigration policies, calling the move barbaric and inhumane; after she commented, the video’s audio was muted and her comment removed, joining other artists who oppose leveraging their music in political messaging.
Jerry Seinfeld told influencer FinesseFave that “Palestine doesn’t exist” after a Knicks game at Madison Square Garden, a moment captured on video and shared online. The remark fuels ongoing debate around Palestine and follows Seinfeld’s history of contentious statements on Israel/Palestine, highlighting how a celebrity moment can spark political controversy amid regional tensions.
Wanda Sykes says Bill Maher confronted her in a parking lot after she joked about him at the Golden Globes, describing a tense exchange she hadn’t anticipated.
Apple TV has renewed Widow’s Bay for a second season and inked a multi-year overall deal with series creator Katie Dippold, ahead of Season 1’s finale on June 17; the show debuted April 29 and has earned strong praise (96–97% range on critics’ aggregators) with executive producers including Hiro Murai and Matt Cherniss, signaling a continued push from Apple TV for the eerie comedy-drama.
At the Taormina Film Festival, Helen Mirren publicly backed Tom Hardy amid reports he’s exiting MobLand, praising him as a remarkable actor and saying she’d work with him again; the behind-the-scenes drama reportedly involves friction with producers and on-set behavior, but Mirren emphasized her support and suggested the creative process can be challenging, with a potential third season still on the table for the Paramount+ series.
Wanda Sykes says Bill Maher confronted her in the parking area after her Golden Globes joke about him; he argued the line wasn’t a joke, while she insisted the audience laughed. She recounts the exchange on Vulture’s Good One podcast, notes she told him it was a joke and refused a Maher podcast invite, and ties the moment to the 83rd Golden Globes where Ricky Gervais won Best Stand-Up on TV.
Taylor Swift became the youngest inductee in Songwriters Hall of Fame history at the 2026 New York ceremony, arriving in a custom black floral Givenchy gown by Sarah Burton with a corseted bodice and thigh‑high slit, paired with red lips, a soft updo, citrine drop earrings, a diamond bracelet, maroon nails and black satin sandals, plus an engagement ring from fiancé Travis Kelce; she performed an acoustic rendition of “White Horse” and joined a class that includes Alanis Morissette, Kenny Loggins and Kiss, capping a week that also saw her at the Toy Story 5 premiere and NBA Finals appearance.