Braylon Mullins sank a desperation three-pointer with 0.4 seconds left to give Connecticut an astonishing 73-72 victory over top-seeded Duke on Sunday, earning the Huskies a spot in the Final Four after they rallied from a 19-point first-half deficit.
The Blue Devils led by three before UConn’s Silas Demary Jr. made one of two free throws with 10 seconds left. With Duke playing keep-away to prevent the Huskies from fouling, Cayden Boozer’s pass near midcourt was deflected, and after UConn came up with the ball, Demary made a shot from well behind the three-point line.
It’s the second straight season to end in a huge collapse for Duke, which was the top overall seed in this year’s tournament. The Blue Devils led by six with 1:14 remaining before falling to Houston in last year’s national semifinals.
UConn missed 18 of its first 19 attempts from three-point range and finished five for 23. The fifth will be remembered in Connecticut for generations.
llinois will face UConn and Michigan will take on Arizona next Saturday, with the winners squaring off two nights later for the national title.
The Arizona-Michigan game is a matchup of top seeds. UConn is seeded second and will play No. 3 seed Illinois.
Arizona is the early favorite to take the title next Monday night in Indianapolis, listed at 19-10 odds by BetMGM Sportsbook, followed closely by the Wolverines — coming off a 95-62 drubbing of Tennessee on Sunday — at 2-1.
KYLIE Jenner has stunned in a body-hugging sparkly red gown ahead of the Oscars to support her boyfriend and nominee, Timothee Chalamet.
The beauty mogul will join Timothee, who is up for Best Actor for his performance in the sports drama Marty Supreme, at the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday.
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Kylie Jenner showed off the body-hugging red gown she’s wearing to the 98th annual Oscars ceremony on Sunday, March 15Credit: Instagram/kyliejennerKylie posted a video of her look on Instagram shortly before the showCredit: Instagram/kyliejennerThe reality star hinted that her look channeled the sexy cartoon character, Jessica Rabbit
Kylie, 28, teased her outfit in an Instagram video, in which she donned a low-cut Schiaparelli dress that showcased her cleavage and curvy figure.
The ensemble featured a cut-out of a lock beneath her breasts, and she paired it with a diamond necklace and earrings.
She wore her brunette hair in loose waves and a full face of makeup for the A-list event.
Kylie hinted in her caption that her look channeled the sexy cartoon character, Jessica Rabbit.
Several celebrities in the Kardashian-Jenner inner circle gushed over Kylie’s appearance in the comments.
“My heart skipped a beat,” Kylie’s sister, Khloe Kardashian, wrote.
“OMG YES,” the reality star’s BFF Stassi Karanikolaou said.
“Everything,” Lauren Sanchez Bezos added alongside a red heart emoji.
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Kylie has been by Timothee’s side – amid fierce backlash over his claims that no one cares about the ballet or opera – throughout the 2026 awards season, as he was a heavy favorite following his Golden Globes win against standouts Michael B. Jordan, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Ethan Hawke.
He even gave a shoutout to the Kylie Cosmetics founder in his acceptance speech for Best Actor at the January 11 ceremony, saying, “For my parents, for my partner, I love you. Thank you so much.”
Days earlier, Timothee, 30, again called out The Kardashians star, who shares daughter Stormi, 8, and son Aire, 4, with her ex, Travis Scott, while accepting the Critics’ Choice Award for Best Actor at the January 4 show.
“Lastly, I would like to say thank you to my partner of three years,” the Call Me by Your Name star said onstage.
“Thank you for our foundation. I love you. I couldn’t do this without you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart,” he concluded.
Kylie looked visibly touched by the sentiment, smiling and mouthing “I love you” back to him.
Biggest Oscar Nominees of 2026 Academy Awards
Everyone in Hollywood hopes to snag a nod on the industry’s biggest night but only few get that honor. Here are the nominees from the major categories of the 2026 Academy Awards:
Best Picture
Bugonia
F1
Frankenstein
Hamnet
Marty Supreme
One Battle After Another
The Secret Agent
Sentimental Value
Sinners
Train Dreams
Best Director
Chloé Zhao — Hamnet
Josh Safdie — Marty Supreme
Paul Thomas Anderson — One Battle After Another
Joachim Trier — Sentimental Value
Ryan Coogler — Sinners
Best Actor (Leading Role)
Timothée Chalamet — Marty Supreme
Leonardo DiCaprio — One Battle After Another
Ethan Hawke — Blue Moon
Michael B. Jordan — Sinners
Wagner Moura — The Secret Agent
Best Actress (Leading Role)
Jessie Buckley — Hamnet
Rose Byrne — If I Had Legs I’d Kick You
Renate Reinsve — Sentimental Value
Emma Stone — Bugonia
Kate Hudson — Song Sung Blue
Best Supporting Actor
Benicio Del Toro — One Battle After Another
Jacob Elordi — Frankenstein
Delroy Lindo — Sinners
Sean Penn — One Battle After Another
Stellan Skarsgård — Sentimental Value
Best Supporting Actress
Teyana Taylor — One Battle After Another
Wunmi Mosaku — Sinners
Amy Madigan — Weapons
Elle Fanning — Sentimental Value
Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas — Sentimental Value
Best Original Screenplay
Bugonia — Yorgos Lanthimos & Will Tracy
Marty Supreme — Josh Safdie & Ronald Bronstein
One Battle After Another — Paul Thomas Anderson
Sentimental Value — Joachim Trier & Eskil Vogt
Sinners — Ryan Coogler
Best Adapted Screenplay
Blue Moon — Richard Linklater & Glen Powell
Frankenstein — Guillermo del Toro
Hamnet — Chloé Zhao
The Secret Agent — Kleber Mendonça Filho
Train Dreams — Clint Bentley & Greg Kwedar
Best Animated Feature
Arco
KPop Demon Hunters
The Magnificent Life of Marcel Pagnol
Zootopia 2
The Night Gardener
Best International Feature Film
The Secret Agent — Brazil
Sentimental Value — Norway
It Was Just an Accident — Iran
Universal Language — Canada
Sujo — Mexico
Best Documentary Feature
The Alabama Solution
Come See Me in the Good Light
Four Daughters
No Other Land
The Perfect Neighbor
In December, Kylie showed support for Timothee on the red carpet of the film’s LA premiere, where they sported matching orange ensembles.
The mom of two rocked a dangerously low-cut, skintight dress with cut-outs along the midsection.
She paired the look with high heels, a chunky gold necklace, orange nails, and her long black hair flowing straight down.
Timothee wore pants, a button-down shirt, a jacket, and boots, accessorized with a black cross-body bag shaped like a ping pong paddle, as a nod to the film.
It was their first major public appearance together since rumors began that their relationship was on the rocks.
In October, fans believed there was trouble in paradise after they appeared to show a lack of affection toward one another while watching a New York Yankees game, with many accusing Kylie of “looking bored.”
Weeks earlier, Timothee was a no-show at Kylie’s mom, Kris Jenner’s, elaborate 70th birthday bash, fueling chatter that they were ready to call it quits.
In November, a source exclusively revealed to The U.S. Sun that the couple were at odds over Timothee’s desire to keep their romance private, while Kylie wanted to share their love with the world.
The insider also claimed that Kylie had been “pressuring” Timothee about “cementing their relationship,” but the Wonka star wanted to focus on “fixing their issues.”
Kylie and Timothee first began dating in April 2023, although they didn’t make their public debut until they were spotted at a Beyoncé concert later that September.
They managed to keep their romance out of the public eye until they made their red carpet debut as a couple in May 2025 at the 70th David Di Donatello Awards in Rome.
Kylie had parted ways with her baby daddy, Travis, shortly before getting together with Timothee, and had previously been in a years-long relationship with rapper Tyga.
Timothee dated Johnny Depp’s daughter, Lily-Rose Depp, whom he met on the set of the Netflix film The King, from 2018 to 2020.
Kylie is supporting her boyfriend, Timothee Chalamet, who is nominated, at the awards showCredit: GettyRumors previously circulated that the pair were having trouble in their relationshipCredit: GettyThe duo had primarily kept their relationship out of the public eye, which sources exclusively told The U.S. Sun was Timothee’s requestCredit: Getty
JENNIFER Lopez hails the courage of actress pal Kerry Washington at a charity gala.
The singer and actress, 56, wore a blazer over a lace slip dress at the event in Los Angeles for Women’s Cancer Research Fund.
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J-Lo dressed up in a blazer to celebrate her pal Kerry WashingtonCredit: GettyJenny with Anastasia Soare and Kerry Washington, whom J-Lo was celebratingCredit: GettyThe singer was also joined by Sofia VergaraCredit: Reuters
She presented the Courage Award to Kerry, 49, a cancer advocate after her mum was diagnosed with the disease.
J Lo, who was also joined by Sofia Vergara, 53, at the event, said on stage: “Kerry, you remind us that together, through sciences, support of survivors, and the relentless pursuit of answers, that real change is possible.”
But it was understood at the time to be only a one-album deal and they called it a day following disappointing sales.
A music insider said at the time: “Jennifer is obviously massively successful and talented but it’s been hard for her to find a label who she’s on the same page with.
“After her last album came out, it was decided she wouldn’t continue with BMG as it wasn’t the success she wanted.
“It only went to No 55 in the UK. But her team want to push her forward with this new music.
“She has spent a lot of time in the studio this year.”
NAOMI WATTS watched on proudly as her daughter showcased her model behaviour at Paris Fashion Week.
Rising fashion star Kai Schreiber – who came out as transgender last year – stole the spotlight as she towered over her Hollywood star mum at the Balenciaga show on Saturday.
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Naomi Watts supported daughter Kai Schreiber at Paris Fashion WeekCredit: GettyThe duo wore matching black ensemblesCredit: Getty
Wearing a sharp tailored two-piece teamed smokey eye make-up, 17-year-old Kai made an impact with her striking look.
Proud mum Naomi, 57, wore a matching black ensemble as she supported her daughter, who has been feted as a future top model.
Also on the runway was Rebel Yell punk star Billy Idol, 70, who had on a tasseled black leather poncho.
US model Paris Jackson, 27 — daughter of late pop star Michael — was also spotted in black outside her hotel.
Kai made her fashion runway debut atParis Fashion Weeklast year by walking for Valentino.
Kai’s parents have both conquered Hollywood and are known for TV and film.
Naomi and Liev – who also have son called Sasha, 17 – were together for 11 years before they amicably split in 2016.
Liev has since married Taylor Neisen, while Naomi went on to wed Billy Crudup.
Naomi often shares how proud she is of her daughter, in sweet posts on Instagram.
When the teenager turned 16, her mum penned a heartfelt message to her.
“Darling Kai. Happy sweet sixteen. Your sweetness is pure and I’m the luckiest mommy in the world and that world is SO lucky that you are here!” the proud mum wrote.
“You blow me away with your wild spirit, strength and yes your soft sweetness too. You even let me post a baby picture!
“I thank my lucky stars I get to be your mom [sic]. I Love you to the moon.”
Paris Jackson was also spotted in black outside her hotelCredit: SplashBilly Idol walked the runway in a tasseled black leather poncho.Credit: Getty
LIZ Hurley has barely aged a day in 27 years – and strutted out in a gown from 1999 to prove it.
The star gave fans a blast from the past during her latest trip to India for an event, bringing out a plunging black dress with a thigh high split.
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Liz still looks incredible as she brought back one of her favourite dresses from nearly 30 years agoCredit: InstagramLiz wore the outfit to the Met Gala back in 1999 – which celebrated Rock StyleCredit: Getty
Initially worn to the 1999 Met Gala in New York City, which celebrated ‘Rock Style’ that year, Elizabeth’s dating look was given a pop of colour with a bejeweled red and pink embellishment across the stomach, resembling a bursting firework.
She wrote alongside the comparison pic: “Viva Versace! For this weekend’s adventure in India, I dug into my archives and unearthed one of my favourite pieces, which I last wore to the Met Gala in 1999 😳
“27 years may have passed, but some loves never fade.”
The look got the seal of approval from Donatella Versace, who commented emojis of a kissing face, a bang, and stars.
Boyfriend Billy Ray Cyrus also approved, posting a string of hearts to her.
Her son, Damian Hurley, commented: “Hell yeaaaaaa ❤️”
While other fans also praised her incredible look and how after 27 years, she still knows how to show off her style.
“Elizabeth Jane time stopped for you still as gorgeous as always” wrote one.
“GORGEOUS!!!!!! And timeless! 🔥” noted another.
While a third wrote: “that’s insane… you look incredible 🙌”
Elizabeth is never one to shy away from a killer look and a jetset lifestyle, and has vowed to not stop taking bikini pictures anytime soon.
Last year, she credited stretching as the secret to taking flattering pics.
“If in doubt, arms up or lie down ♥️ (and remember your sun block),” she joked.
Kicking off the year in style, Liz posed with a gun slipped into her bikini bottoms as she rung in 2026 at a wild party with her boyfriend Billy Ray Cyrus.
The star made sure to show off the thigh high split as she left the Gala in 1999Credit: GettyBoyfriend Billy Cyrus was among those approving of the lookCredit: InstagramElizabeth rarely misses an opportunity to show off her glam styleCredit: Getty
HOLLYWOOD star Nicole Kidman hits the spot in a leopard-print coat — as she prepares to hunt baddies in a crime drama.
The Aussie-American actress, 58, was in New York to promote her upcoming Amazon Prime Video series Scarpetta, in which she plays a forensic pathologist.
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Hollywood star Nicole Kidman stepped out in a leopard-print coat in New YorkCredit: GettyThe Aussie-American actress, 58, was promoting her upcoming Amazon Prime Video series ScarpettaCredit: GettyThe star had some suitable reading material as she promoted her new crime showCredit: Getty
It is based on a book series by Patricia Cornwell and launches next Wednesday.
Meanwhile, Nicole and Keith Urban face the tough task of dividing their staggering £210million property portfolio as part of their divorce settlement.
The former couple’s marriage is now officially over after the superstar pair finalised their split, and they’ve come to an agreement on how their collection of multi-million pound homes will be divvied up.
According to documents, both Nicole and Keith will retain ownership of the properties already in their possession and the rest will be split to their mutual satisfaction.
It is believed the majority of the exes’ properties were all jointly purchased following their wedding in 2006.
The most recent purchase came in 2023 in the form of a £5.7m three-bed apartment in Sydney‘s exclusive Landmark Latitude complex – their sixth property in the same high rise.
They have another £13.3m wrapped up in the complex.
Nicole and Keith first bought into the apartment block in 2009, picking up a sizeable 420-square-metre pad overlooking Sydney’s famous harbour for a cool £4.45m.
A further £5.2m was splashed on a larger neighbouring apartment when that became available in 2012.
The couple bought into the 19th floor in 2011, paying £2m on a smaller space that Nicole used as a home office.
Nicole plays a forensic pathologist in the new crime dramaCredit: PA
