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The Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard are accused of circumventing the NBA's salary cap by paying Leonard $28 million for an alleged "no-show job" with a company owned by Clippers owner Steve Ballmer. The deal, which is being investigated by the NBA, has been criticized by sports analysts like Stephen A. Smith, who referred to Leonard as a "walking absentee on the ballot." If the allegations are true, Leonard and the Clippers could face potential punishment from the league. The company involved in the deal has also been endorsed by celebrities such as Robert Downey Jr. and Leonardo DiCaprio.

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, known for his role as Theo Huxtable in "The Cosby Show," died at 54 after drowning in Costa Rica during a solo swim. His family confirmed he never returned from the water.

CBS has cancelled "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" after 12 years, citing financial losses of around $40 million annually. The move has sparked speculation about political motivations, with some suggesting that Colbert's criticism of former President Trump played a role. Colbert's show was a consistent ratings leader in late-night television, but CBS has decided to end the franchise in May 2026. The cancellation has been met with backlash from fellow late-night hosts, celebrities, and political figures, who have expressed their support for Colbert and criticized CBS's decision.