Robert Duvall, Oscar-winning actor and 'Godfather' mainstay, dead at 95
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor whose classic roles included the wily confidant of the first two “Godfather” movies, had died at age 95. He first gained notice for a small part as the reclusive neighbor in “To Kill a Mockingbird.” He won an Academy Award as best actor for portraying the over-the-hill country music singer in the 1983 film “Tender Mercies.” He also won four Golden Globes, including one for playing the philosophical cattle-drive boss in the 1989 miniseries “Lonesome Dove,” a role he often cited as his favorite.
Logan Paul’s Pikachu Illustrator Pokémon card sells for record $16.5M at auction
NEW YORK (AP) — Logan Paul set a new world record by selling a rare Pokémon trading card for a staggering $16.5 million. On Monday, the Pikachu Illustrator card sold at Goldin Auctions after 41 days of bidding. Guinness World Records confirmed it as the highest auction price for any trading card. Paul bought the same card in 2021 for $5.275 million, a record then. He added a diamond necklace and a custom case and wore it at WrestleMania 38 in 2022. The card comes from a 1998 contest, and only a few dozen exist.
Producer of hit Israeli TV series 'Tehran' dies suddenly in Greece
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Israeli producer Dana Eden, best known for co-creating the Emmy-winning drama “Tehran,” has died suddenly in Greece. Israeli broadcaster KAN reported Eden's death on Monday. It said Eden was in Greece filming the show’s fourth season. A Greek police official said staff found her dead in a hotel in Athens. The official said early signs point to suicide and police see no foul play. KAN did not give a cause of death. Eden’s company rejected online rumors of murder. Israel’s culture minister praised her influence and international impact.
Rap to rev up, soul to calm down: Freestyle skiers pick their soundtracks at the Winter Olympics
LIVIGNO, Italy (AP) — The Olympic big air jump in freestyle skiing and snowboarding causes hearts to thump and nerves to fray. But there are some athletes at these Winter Games who still need a little more adrenaline pumping before they launch themselves down its icy ramp and leap into the air to perform their spins and flips. So they listen to music while competing to give them that extra oomph. Others say having their own live soundtrack helps them concentrate or even chill out while both waiting to compete and executing their routines.
Powered by women, ‘Wuthering Heights’ digs up $34.8 million at the box office for a No. 1 debut
Emerald Fennell’s new “Wuthering Heights” has opened in first place at the North American box office. Studio estimates on Sunday say it made $34.8 million in its first three days. The total could climb to about $40 million by the end of Monday’s holiday. PostTrak says 76% of ticket buyers for the Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi film were women. Second place went to the animated basketball film “Goat,” which earned $26 million. “Crime 101” made an estimated $15.1 million in its first three days. Further down the charts was the sci-fi comedy “Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die,” which made $3.6 million.
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Clint Bentley’s Netflix film “Train Dreams” has taken the top prize at the Film Independent Spirit Awards, as Netflix’s “Adolescence” swept the TV categories. On Sunday in Los Angeles, Bentley also won best director. Rose Byrne won the lead acting prize for “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You.” Organizers are keeping acting awards gender neutral. “The Secret Agent” won international feature. “The Perfect Neighbor” won documentary. “Sorry, Baby” earned a screenplay win, and Naomi Ackie took the supporting acting prize. The show was held at the Hollywood Palladium for the first time since 1994, as its longtime beachside perch in Santa Monica is undergoing renovations.
Taylor Swift concert attack plot leads to terrorism charges against 21-year-old man
VIENNA (AP) — Austrian prosecutors are charging a 21-year-old man who they say planned to attack Taylor Swift’s Vienna concerts. Vienna prosecutors say he backed the Islamic State group online and shared its propaganda. Prosecutors say he studied bomb-making instructions and made a small amount of an explosive used by IS. They also say he tried several times to buy weapons abroad and bring them into Austria. Authorities canceled three Taylor Swift shows in Vienna in August 2024 after they said they stopped the plot. The suspect is in custody and faces trial near Vienna.
What to Stream: Emma Thompson, Jennifer Garner, 'The Night Agent,' Dove Cameron and Hilary Duff
The Emma Thompson-led thriller “Dead of Winter” and Hilary Duff’s first full-length album in 11 years are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time for the week of Feb. 16 as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists: A new season of “The Night Agent” lands on Netflix, Dove Cameron and Avan Jogia star in the new series “56 Days” for Prime Video and Harris Dickinson’s brilliant directorial debut, “Urchin,” lands on Hulu.
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Feb. 22-28 includes Dakota Fanning and Drew Barrymore
Celebrities having birthdays during the week of Feb. 22-28 include actor Dakota Fanning, singer James Blunt and comedian Chelsea Handler. Actor Drew Barrymore turns 51, actor Emily Blunt hits 43 and “Harry Potter” film actors James and Oliver Phelps reach 40. Other celebs with big days during the week include singer Chilli of TLC, country singer Jason Aldean and actor Daniel Kaluuya from ″Get Out.” Singer Josh Groban turns 45, actor Billy Zane welcomes 60 and singer Erykah Badu reaches 55. Others celebrating are actor Tea Leoni, singer Corinne Bailey Rae and writer-director Mike Figgis.
How many feet are in 500 miles? Nobody knows, at least Nate Bargatze doesn't at the Daytona 500
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Comedian Nate Bargatze served as the grand marshal for the Daytona 500. His “Big Dumb Eyes World Tour” set a record for biggest one-year gross by a comedy performer in history and has broken more than 40 arena attendance records. Bargatze played it straight Sunday as he gave the command for drivers to start their engines at the Daytona 500. He had considered squeezing a joke or two into the command. He said it was a dream to be asked to participate in Daytona.
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