The biggest names in soccer were back at Paris' Theatre du Chatelet for the 2025 Ballon d'Or ceremony on Monday. A handful of awards will be handed out, headlined by the men's and women's Ballon d'Or for best player of the 2024-25 season. Other men's and women's accolades include the Kopa Trophy (best young player), Yashin Trophy (best goalkeeper), Gerd Muller Trophy (top scorer in club/national team) and Johan Cruyff trophy (best coach in club/national team).
The 2025 Kennedy Center Honors recipients include George Strait, KISS, Sylvester Stallone, Michael Crawford, and Gloria Gaynor. An additional individual, Tom Cruise, declined to accept the honor due to scheduling conflicts.
The 2025 Street Photography Awards by The Independent Photographer once again spotlight the vivid emotion and artistry found in everyday urban life. This year's winners present a rich tapestry of scenes from bustling city chaos to quiet, tender moments, captured with impeccable timing and emotional resonance.