Hollywood stars gather for an all-winners celebration at the American Film Institute Awards
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — The American Film Institute Awards has gathered its 2026 honorees for a special luncheon in Beverly Hills. The Friday event honored creative teams both in front of and behind the camera. There were no acceptance speeches or suspenseful moments, just thoughtful tributes and clips showcasing the year's work. AFI President Bob Gazzale emphasized shared recognition. The luncheon also featured AFI’s signature March of Time video montage, a sweeping look at cinematic and television milestones from decades past. It put this year’s honorees within the evolving history of the medium. Carol Burnett closed the ceremony, celebrating the power of creative collaboration.
Actor Timothy Busfield accused of child sex abuse in New Mexico
Authorities in New Mexico have issued an arrest warrant for director and Emmy Award-winning actor Timothy Busfield to face a child sex abuse charge. An investigator with the Albuquerque Police Department said in a criminal complaint Friday that the child reported that Busfield touched him inappropriately. The acts allegedly occurred on the set of “The Cleaning Lady,” a TV series Busfield directed and acted in. The complaint says the child’s mother told Child Protective Services the abuse occurred between November 2022 and spring 2024. Busfield’s attorney and agent did not immediately respond to email messages seeking comment late Friday.
Laura Dave's sequel to 'The Last Thing He Told Me' reveals all
Laura Dave has released a sequel to “The Last Thing He Told Me.” Fans of the book, which spent 65 weeks on the New York Times Best Sellers list, can also look forward to a second season of the TV adaptation on Apple TV next month. Dave explains that the sequel, “The First Time I Saw Him,” picks up after the events of “The Last Thing He Told Me” and fleshes out details from the past. The new book focuses on themes of forgiveness and second chances. Dave, who co-created the TV series with her husband, is also working on a screenplay for Netflix for her novel “The Night We Lost Him.”
Producers Guild nominees include ‘One Battle After Another,’ ‘Sinners’ and ‘Weapons’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Producers Guild of America has announced 10 nominees for their top prize Friday. This includes awards season front-runners “One Battle After Another,” “Sinners,” “Marty Supreme,” “Frankenstein” and “Hamnet.” “F1” and “Weapons” also made the list, as did “Sentimental Value,” “Bugonia” and “Train Dreams” Notably missing are “Avatar: Fire and Ash” and “Wicked: For Good.” The nominees align closely with recent actors and directors guild selections and the winner has 17 out of past 22 times gone on to win best picture at the Oscars. The 37th Annual Producers Guild Awards will take place on Feb. 28 in Los Angeles.
Judge dismisses Salt-N-Pepa's lawsuit to reclaim master recordings from Universal Music Group
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed Salt-N-Pepa's lawsuit to reclaim ownership of their master recordings from Universal Music Group. On Thursday, U.S. District Judge Denise Cote sided with the recording giant, stating the group never owned the copyrights to their sound recordings. UMG argued the recordings were “works made for hire,” preventing rights reclamation. Salt-N-Pepa claimed their agreements indicated otherwise. The duo, Cheryl “Salt” James and Sandra “Pepa” Denton, became Salt-N-Pepa in 1985. They signed with Next Plateau Records, now under Universal’s Republic label. The judge found no evidence they granted the label copyright that can be reclaimed.
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K-pop might win at the Grammys for the first time
NEW YORK (AP) — K-pop is an inextricable force in global pop culture. It has also long been undercelebrated at institutions like the Grammys. That could change at the 2026 Grammy Awards ceremony next month. K-pop artists have earned nominations in three of the big four categories for the first time. Experts say it may be a historic moment for K-pop, but this year's nominees are better described as K-pop-adjacent. Up for awards are Katseye, HUNTR/X’s “Golden” from the “KPop Demon Hunters” soundtrack and Rosé and Bruno Mars' “APT.” The artists perform mostly in English, and the songs feature universally accessible and beloved pop hooks.
David Bowie's childhood home in London is set to open to the public next year
LONDON (AP) — David Bowie’s childhood home could soon become a tourist attraction. The Heritage of London Trust says it plans to restore the 19th-century cottage to its 1960s decor and open it to the public next year. Bowie lived in the house in the south London suburb of Bromley from 1955 to 1967. The tiny bedroom is where he evolved from a suburban schoolboy to a genre-bending musician. The house project is backed by Bowie’s estate. It has received a charity grant and is seeking public donations. The trust said Thursday that it aims to open the house in late 2027 for public visits and creative workshops for children. The news comes a decade after Bowie died on Jan. 10, 2016, at age 69.
Sarah Jessica Parker gets Golden Globes' Carol Burnett Award and Helen Mirren gets DeMille prize
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Helen Mirren has received the Cecil B. DeMille award for career achievement from the Golden Globes, and Sarah Jessica Parker got the Carol Burnett Award for a life in television. The prizes were presented at a new event called Golden Eve that aired on CBS on Thursday night ahead of Sunday’s Golden Globe Awards. Mirren got her DeMille Award from fellow winner and frequent co-star Harrison Ford at the Beverly Hilton hotel. Parker’s husband of nearly 30 years Matthew Broderick presented her with the Burnett Award. The 92-year-old Burnett, who was in the audience, told Parker “welcome to the club.”
Rare copy of the comic book that introduced the world to Superman sells for $15 million
A rare copy of the comic book that introduced the world to Superman and also was once stolen from the home of actor Nicolas Cage has been sold for a record $15 million. The private deal for “Action Comics No. 1” was announced Friday. It eclipses the previous record set last November when a copy of “Superman No. 1″ was sold at auction for $9.12 million. The Action Comics sale was negotiated by Manhattan-based Metropolis Collectibles/Comic Connect, which said the comic book’s owner and the buyer wished to remain anonymous. The comic sold for 10 cents when it came out in 1938 and marks the beginning of the superhero genre.
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