Entertainment

Celebrity Wins on 'Millionaire' and Grammy Controversy

Updated 2026-07-30 00:40 UTC 2 sources Neutral

Ben Affleck won $1 million on ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire’ one year after Matt Damon did the same. Meanwhile, the Recording Academy’s CEO defended the new Best Asian Pop Music category following BTS's withdrawal from the 69th Grammy Awards.

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Variety

Ben Affleck Wins $1 Million Prize on ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,’ One Year After Matt Damon Did the Same

SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for Season 5, Episode 2 of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,” which aired on ABC at 8 p.m. ET. Ben Affleck has joined the pantheon of celebrity winners of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,” taking home the top prize with a little (or a

2026-07-30 00:25 UTC

Deadline

Grammy CEO “Saddened” By BTS Withdrawal, Defends Asian Pop Category: “It’s Never To Divide”

After BTS sent shockwaves through the music industry with their withdrawal from the 69th Grammy Awards, the Recording Academy’s CEO has responded. On Wednesday, shortly after the K-pop removed themselves from consideration in apparent protest over the newly added Best Asian Pop Music Performan

2026-07-30 00:35 UTC