Raffle winner thrilled to claim a $1 million Picasso with a $117 ticket
PARIS (AP) — A Parisian art enthusiast has won a Pablo Picasso painting with a $117 raffle ticket. Ari Hodara was thrilled to learn he won following Tuesday's draw at Christie’s auction house in Paris. The raffle offered a chance to win a $1 million Picasso portrait, with proceeds supporting Alzheimer’s research. Organizers said all 120,000 tickets were sold worldwide. The painting, “Head of a Woman,” was painted by Picasso in 1941. It is the third “1 Picasso for 100 euros” lottery, with previous raffles supporting cultural and humanitarian causes.
FBI says suspects tried to rob Offset outside a Florida casino when he was shot in the leg
The FBI says rapper Offset was ambushed by a large group outside a Florida casino last week. The suspects tried to rob him and shot him in the leg. The incident happened Monday night outside Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood. Offset was hospitalized but quickly returned to perform in a wheelchair. The suspects fled in two SUVs. Police detained two people, including rapper Lil Tjay, who was charged with disorderly conduct. Offset, known for his work with Migos, rose to fame with hits like "Bad and Boujee." The group is celebrated for their influence on hip-hop.
Sergio Garcia apologizes for his Masters tantrum, saying the way he acted 'has no place in our game'
Sergio Garcia has apologized for his tantrum during the final round of the Masters. Garcia hit a bad tee shot on the second hole and twice slammed his driver into the turf. He also slammed the club against a bench and broke off the head. The Masters had an official issue a code-of-conduct warning to him a few holes later. It's the first time the conduct policy has been used at the Masters. Garcia says he respects and values everything about the Masters and Augusta National and regrets the way he acted. He says that has no place in golf.
Asian surnames have been the fastest-growing in the US, according to Census Bureau report
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The most popular last names in the U.S. might be unchanged from the previous decade, but Asian surnames were the fastest-growing at the start of 2020s. The U.S. Census Bureau reported Tuesday that Smith, Johnson, Williams, Brown and Jones were the top five last names in the U.S. in 2020, unchanged from 2010. The fastest-growing surnames from 2010 to 2020 were Asian, including Zhang, Liu and Wang. The most popular male first names were Michael, John, James, David and Robert, while Mary, Maria, Jennifer, Elizabeth and Patricia topped the female list. Unlike the Social Security Administration’s annual count of baby names, the Census Bureau’s tally includes everyone, not just newborns.
Famed ESPN college basketball voice Dick Vitale facing another battle with cancer
Famed ESPN broadcaster Dick Vitale is facing another battle with cancer. Vitale said Monday that biopsy results had confirmed a diagnosis of melanoma in his lung and liver cavity, which will have him starting immunotherapy. It marks his fifth battle with cancer. That fight sidelined him from the airwaves for two years before his return shortly before March Madness in 2025. In a statement from ESPN, the 86-year-old announcer affectionately known as “Dickie V” says he's “fully confident I'm going to make it 5 for 5" in beating cancer.
Britney Spears enters substance abuse treatment facility weeks after her arrest on suspicion of DUI
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Britney Spears has entered a substance abuse treatment facility. A representative says Sunday that the 44-year-old pop star voluntarily checked herself in. Spears was arrested over a month ago on suspicion of driving under the influence. California Highway Patrol officers received a report on March 5 about a driver in a black BMW driving erratically in Ventura County. Spears took field sobriety tests before being arrested. She was released from county jail hours later. Investigators turned the case over to the Ventura County District Attorney's Office on March 23. Charges may be decided before her court date on May 4.
Trump tips DoorDash driver $100 for delivering McDonald's to Oval Office
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump used a McDonald's delivery to the Oval Office to promote a tax policy meant to benefit tip earners. On Monday, a DoorDash driver from Arkansas delivered cheeseburgers and fries to the White House, and Trump tipped her $100. The event, staged for cameras, was meant to highlight a tax deduction allowing workers to deduct up to $25,000 from income earned on tips. Officials are intensifying efforts to promote the policy ahead of Tax Day. The White House says Trump personally delivered the food to West Wing staff.
Paddington stage musical wins big with 7 trophies at London's Olivier Awards
LONDON (AP) — "Paddington The Musical” has won big at London's Olivier Awards, winning seven trophies including best new musical. The awards, akin to Broadway's Tonys, celebrate theater, opera, and dance. Based on Michael Bond's beloved stories, the musical opened in November and has charmed audiences with its blend of live acting and puppetry to bring the central character alive. James Hameed and Arti Shah jointly won best actor for their portrayal of Paddington. The show also took home awards for supporting performers, director, and design. Rachel Zegler was named best actress in a musical for “Evita” and Rosamund Pike won best actress in a play for “Inter Alia.”
‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ rockets to $629 million worldwide at the box office
“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” is dominating the box office in its second weekend. Universal and Illumination's sequel added $69 million from 4,284 theaters in the U.S. and Canada. Its domestic total now stands at $308.1 million, with a global total of $629 million. The figures mark a 48% drop from its first weekend, which is modest for a blockbuster. The sequel cost $110 million to produce and is being considered a hit despite not matching the first film's initial success. Meanwhile, Universal's “You, Me & Tuscany” debuted in fourth place with $8 million. The romantic comedy starring Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page is getting mixed reviews but positive audience feedback.
Sergio Garcia breaks driver in frustration, then gets code-of-conduct warning, a first at Masters
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Sergio Garcia broke his driver on No. 2 at Augusta National after an outburst on the tee box and was issued a code-of-conduct warning, a first at the Masters. Garcia lost it on the second tee box after an opening bogey, slamming his club into the turf twice, then took a swipe at a table with a green cooler on it. That left the head of his driver dangling from the shaft, and Garcia reached over and yanked it off completely. According to club officials, Geoff Yang in his role as chairman of the competitions committee spoke to Garcia on the fourth tee and issued the code-of-conduct warning.
