Tuesday, May 12

May 2026

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Webby Awards ceremony

The Webby Awards return to New York City, with host Ilana Glazer celebrating the best of the internet across podcasts, creators, social media, and more. Check out the winners here.

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Men Like Ours by Bindu Bansinath hits bookshelves

Bindu Bansinath’s debut novel Men Like Ours hits bookshelves. It follows an Indian-American family in New Jersey’s Little India after a local man turns up dead. Early reviews are calling it darkly funny and painfully specific — in the best way.

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Martin Short’s documentary drops on Netflix

Marty, Life Is Short releases on Netflix covering the five decade career of comedic legend Martin Short — from Father of the Bride to Only Murders in the Building. Queue some very famous cameos.

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Cannes Film Festival begins

The Cannes Film Festival is back with highly anticipated premieres like The Electric Kiss, an honorary Palme d’or for Barbara Streisand, and one very millennial throwback screening.

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Homer Simpson turns 70

Homer Simpson just turned 70 — at least according to a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it license shot from a 1993 episode of The Simpsons. Meanwhile, Adidas gave one legendary Homer GIF the slide treatment.

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET

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NWSL: Boston Legacy v. Orlando Pride

The Boston Legacy take on the Orlando Pride at home at 7 pm ET. Catch it on Victory+.

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