Britt Allcroft, Who Brought Thomas the Tank Engine to TV, Dies at 81

Beyoncé was the big winner at the 67th Grammy Awards, taking home the Album of the Year award for Cowboy Carter. Taylor Swift presented her with the award, and Jay-Z was seen toasting her victory. This win comes after Jay-Z called out the Recording Academy last year for Beyoncé not winning Album of the Year despite having the most Grammys. Full Article

Janelle Monae, the music icon and actress, came out as pansexual in 2018 and later revealed they are nonbinary in April 2022. Known for hits like "I Like That" and "Pynk," Janelle has also starred in films like Hidden Figures and Antebellum. Rumored relationships include Tessa Thompson, Nate Wonder, and Lewis Hamilton, with speculation surrounding their romantic connections. Full Article

A delegation of Russian diplomats arrived in Damascus to negotiate keeping military bases in Syria after rebels ousted Bashar al-Assad. The talks between Moscow and Syria, the first since the war ended, ended unresolved, signaling a geopolitical shift in the region. Syria's new leader, Ahmed al-Shara, seeks pragmatic relations with Russia while demanding compensation for past mistakes and justice for al-Assad. Full Article

Marianne Faithfull, a British singer and actress, passed away at 78. Discovered by the Rolling Stones' manager in the 1960s, she dated Mick Jagger and inspired hits like "Wild Horses." Known for her bohemian style and rock-chick persona, she influenced fashion and music for decades. Full Article

In the upcoming week on Bold and the Beautiful, John "Finn" Finnegan struggles to cope with the revelation that Luna Nozawa may be his daughter, causing him emotional turmoil. Meanwhile, Poppy Nozawa frantically searches for Luna, who has mysteriously disappeared from prison. Elsewhere, Daphne Rose successfully seduces Carter Walton, leading to dramatic consequences for various characters on the CBS soap opera. Full Article

Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, a pioneering Indigenous artist known for her powerful collages and commitment to showcasing Indigenous art, passed away at 85. She seamlessly combined personal, political, and historical influences in her work, creating pieces that evoked tension and addressed trauma and stereotypes. Smith, a member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Nation, was also a dedicated curator who organized numerous exhibitions to promote Indigenous artists and their stories, leaving behind a lasting legacy in...