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Jon Hamm on hosting NFL Honors and 'fellow Pisces' Bad Bunny's moment: 'I applaud him as an artist'

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jon Hamm is set to host the NFL Honors as they mark their 15th anniversary at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco. Hamm first attended the awards show when it was a new addition to Super Bowl week. He says the event has grown into something meaningful for players, especially those not tied to postseason success. Hamm highlights the importance of recognizing individual achievements. He brings extensive hosting experience and aims to celebrate the players and their season. Hamm describes the event as an appetizer to Super Bowl week, emphasizing its cultural significance. The NFL Honors air Thursday night.

LaMonte McLemore, singer and founding member of The 5th Dimension, dies at 90

Singer LaMonte McLemore has died at age 90. He was a founding member of The 5th Dimension, known for their smooth pop and soul hits in the 1960s and '70s. McLemore died Tuesday at his home in Las Vegas, surrounded by family. The 5th Dimension won six Grammy Awards, including record of the year twice for “Up, Up and Away” and “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In.” McLemore also had a career as a sports and celebrity photographer. He served in the U.S. Navy and played baseball in the Los Angeles Dodgers' farm system before dedicating himself to music and photography.

Malcolm Gladwell's 'The American Way of Killing' to be released in September

NEW YORK (AP) — Malcolm Gladwell's next book, “The American Way of Killing,” focuses on gun violence in the U.S. Little, Brown and Company announced the release for Sept. 29. The book argues for examining unexpected places to understand lethal violence in America. Gladwell explores the issue through various stories, including a young gunshot victim in Washington D.C., a 17th-century English knight and a professor in Alabama with a secret. Gladwell, 62, is a New Yorker staff writer and host of the podcast Revisionist History. His previous bestsellers include “The Tipping Point,” “Blink,” and “Outliers.”

Renée Fleming, Béla Fleck to perform together at Carnegie Hall after dropping out of Kennedy Center

NEW YORK (AP) — Renée Fleming and Béla Fleck will perform a joint concert at Carnegie Hall in the 2026-27 season. They plan to present Appalachian folk music on Dec. 3. This announcement follows their withdrawal from Kennedy Center appearances after leadership changes under the Trump administration. They will also perform on May 23 at the Spoleto Festival in South Carolina. Carnegie Hall's season includes its first complete performance of Wagner’s Ring Cycle and a Philip Glass symphony withdrawn from the Kennedy Center. The season opens Oct. 8 with the Berlin Philharmonic. Yannick Nézet-Séguin will conduct all nine of Mahler’s completed symphonies.

How Super Bowl halftime moments became flashpoints from the 'wardrobe malfunction' to caged kids

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Super Bowl halftime show, lasting about 13 minutes, has sparked decades of conversation. Iconic moments include Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake's “wardrobe malfunction” and Beyoncé's “Formation” performance, which highlighted Black history and identity. These moments aren't just flashpoints; they amplify visibility and invite interpretation. As Bad Bunny prepares to perform, the focus is on Latin identity and potential social commentary. Past shows have tested NFL boundaries, like Jennifer Lopez's immigration critique and Eminem's tribute to Colin Kaepernick.

Pieter Mulier named creative director of Versace

MILAN (AP) — Belgian fashion designer Pieter Mulier has been named the new creative director of Versace. The announcement came Thursday from the Prada Group, which owns Versace. Mulier is currently the creative director at Alaïa and has worked closely with Raf Simons at Calvin Klein, Jil Sander, and Dior. Starting July 1, he will report to Versace executive chairman Lorenzo Bertelli. Bertelli said he believes Mulier can unlock Versace’s full potential. Mulier takes over from Dario Vitale, who left in December. Mulier was honored last fall by Naomi Campbell for his work at Alaïa.

Not just pups this time: 'Puppy Bowl' embraces older dogs

NEW YORK (AP) — The Puppy Bowl this year isn't just about puppies. Older dogs are getting attention with a halftime showdown between Team Oldies and Team Goldies. This aims to remind viewers that senior dogs also need adoption and love. The event airs Sunday, featuring 150 dogs from 72 shelters. The Puppy Bowl debuted in 2005 as counter-programming to the Super Bowl. It encourages animal adoption and has become a favorite for viewers. Adoption rates spiked during the pandemic but have recently dipped. The event highlights the benefits of adopting older dogs, who often bring calm and are already trained.

Movie Review: Caleb Landry Jones is a lovesick vampire with a fabulous wig in Besson’s ‘Dracula’

Move over, Emily! Dracula's in Paris, too. He also has a fabulous white wig, looking stylish even though he's over 400 years old. Caleb Landry Jones stars as a craggily handsome, lovesick count in Luc Besson's whimsical reimagining of the oft-told tale. There’s a lot that’s familiar in this version, writes Associated Press critic Jocelyn Noveck in her review, but there's enough variety, panache and bravado to raise it up a notch. The film centers on Dracula's eternal search for his reincarnated bride, played by Zoë Bleu. Christoph Waltz is a determined vampire hunter, expertly playing the type of role he's done before. In theaters Friday.

Fans race to learn Spanish before Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show

Bad Bunny's highly anticipated Super Bowl halftime show is set entirely in Spanish. That has sparked interest in learning the language to understand the hugely popular Puerto Rican singer's lyrics. This performance marks a significant moment for Latino culture, showcasing the growing influence of Latin music in the U.S. His performance is seen as a celebration of diversity amid the Trump administration's anti-immigrant actions. The event is expected to create conversations about Latino representation on a global stage. The NFL's decision to pick Bad Bunny has angered conservatives. Some have called the choice anti-American even though Puerto Rico-born citizens are also U.S. citizens.