Serena Williams, 44, made a successful comeback to professional tennis partnering Victoria Mboko to defeat Nicole Melichar-Martinez and Erin Routliffe 7-6 (2), 6-2 at Queen's Club. Despite some rust, Williams showcased her signature powerful serve and volleying skills.
Gen Z's intense fear of appearing 'cringe' is preventing them from expressing themselves freely, both online and offline, leading to emotional repression and stifled creativity, according to experts.
Veteran Indian singer Suman Kalyanpur died on May 31, 2026, at 90 due to age-related ailments. Known for her voice's striking similarity to Lata Mangeshkar, Kalyanpur maintained her unique artistic identity throughout her career.
Colombian music icon Totó la Momposina, born Sonia Bazanta Vides, has died at 85 from a heart attack. Known for popularizing Colombian folk music like cumbia and porro internationally, she was celebrated by President Gustavo Petro and received a Latin Grammy lifetime achievement award.
Jem Calder's debut novel, "I Want You to Be Happy," explores modern relationships with a factual, affectless prose. It details a couple's interactions, highlighting their digital lives and the environmental specifics of contemporary dating, while also delving into their inner lives and artistic aspirations.
AI can now mimic a familiar voice in seconds, making scam calls harder to spot.
Taylor Swift has applied to trademark her voice and image amid growing concerns around AI-generated content.
Taylor Swift has filed three US trademark applications to protect her voice and likeness from AI-generated deepfakes and unauthorized use. The applications cover audio clips of her voice introducing herself and an iconic image from her Eras Tour in a sparkly bodysuit with a pink guitar. The move follows a surge in fake AI content featuring the singer, including manipulated images shared by Donald Trump and sexually explicit deepfakes.
The trademark applications aim to strengthen her ability to fight AI-generated deepfakes, as image generation tools advance.
Taylor Swift has filed three US trademark applications to protect her voice and image from AI impersonations, becoming the latest celebrity to use trademark law against deepfakes. The applications include a photo from her Eras Tour and audio clips of her introducing herself for album promotions. The move follows Matthew McConaughey's similar attempt earlier this year, as celebrities increasingly seek legal tools to combat AI-generated replicas.
