Awards

At the Falstaff gala in Malmö on Monday evening, Skånska Vyn in Brantevik was named Sweden's restaurant of the year for the second year in a row. The restaurant shares first place among Sweden's best with Aira and Ekstedts in Stockholm. A Malmö restaurant, Ruths, won the casual restaurant of the year category.

March 21, 2026 Reported by AI

Nestlé Pure Life has been named the 2025 Product of the Year by Leadership Newspaper.

The annual Essence Black Women in Hollywood luncheon took place at The Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles, honoring women shaping film, television, and culture. Attendees included stars like Zendaya and Kerry Washington, with tributes and performances highlighting mentorship and legacy. The event underscored the supportive spirit among Black women in entertainment.

March 13, 2026 Reported by AI

Updating earlier predictions for the 2026 Academy Awards on Sunday in Los Angeles, analysts see tight races in best picture ('Sinners' vs. 'One Battle After Another') and acting categories. New creative directors at luxury houses like Chanel and Dior view the event as a platform for custom red carpet looks, shifting from last year's archival focus.

The Michelin Guide Portugal 2026 was unveiled at the Savoy Palace Hotel in Funchal, Madeira, recognizing 210 restaurants across the country. Fifty Seconds in Lisbon earned its second star, joining eight other two-star establishments, while ten restaurants received their first star. Porto emerged as a highlight with four new one-star additions, underscoring the city's rising gastronomic prominence.

March 11, 2026 Reported by AI

Narrunga poet Natalie Harkin has been longlisted for the 2026 Stella Prize for her book Apron-Sorrow / Sovereign-Tea, which explores the history of Aboriginal women in domestic servitude in South Australia. The prize recognizes new work by Australian women and non-binary writers across genres. The longlist was announced on March 11, 2026, from 212 entries.