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Directed by Antoine Fuqua and distributed by Lionsgate, the film chronicles the legendary artist's rise from a child star to one of the world's most famous pop icons.

From Barron's • May 3, 2026

The winner of eight Latin Grammy Awards made her Coachella debut in 2022 with a performance that paid tribute to Latin music icons such as Selena, Celia Cruz, and Daddy Yankee.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

The Dodgers have won 12 Cy Young awards, the most of any major league team, with franchise icons including Sandy Koufax, Don Drysdale, Fernando Valenzuela, Orel Hershiser and Clayton Kershaw bringing home the hardware.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

He is the most decorated manager of all time at the club and supporter Javier del Amo describes him as "one of the biggest icons in our history".

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

“He was letting you break your icons one by one. He was letting you reduce him to the status of a human being.”

From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee