steven j wolfe

The 2026 FIFA World Cup squad picture is beginning to take shape as nations across every group unveil preliminary and final rosters ahead of the expanded tournament in North America. From Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo potentially making history to major omissions, emerging talents and final roster deadlines, national teams are entering the decisive phase of preparation before football’s biggest global spectacle officially begins.

British novelist Hilary Mantel made history on Tuesday by becoming the first woman to win the Man Booker Prize twice, following up her ‘Wolf Hall’ success in 2009 with ‘Bring Up The Bodies’, the second book of the Tudor trilogy.

The Recording Academy and CBS on Tuesday announced the nomination list for the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards. The nominations were revealed in a live stream on Tuesday. Beyoncé came out on top with nine nominations, followed by Taylor Swift, Roddy Ricch and Dua Lipa with six apiece.

Kendrick Lamar leads all nominees with 11, The Weeknd and Taylor Swift each have 7 nominations.

Music’s biggest night is at the doorstep. 57th Annual Grammy Awards will be held on February 8, 2015 which will see presentation of 83 awards, one more than the previous year.