Katseye, Addison Rae, Lola Young and more light up pre-Grammy Spotify showcase
LOS ANGELES (AP) — All of the 2026 Grammy Awards best new artists nominees have taken the stage at Spotify's annual pre-Grammy Party in Los Angeles. The event Thursday night was held at the Lot at Formosa in West Hollywood. The lineup included Leon Thomas, Olivia Dean, Katseye, Addison Rae, The Marías, sombr and Alex Warren. The event spotlighted up-and-coming talent across genres and backgrounds. Each act ran through three to four songs. They introduced themselves to an audience built of new listeners and dedicated fans in seemingly equal measure. The stage rotated to reveal another backline and leaving the audience closest to the stage to guess who would emerge next.
Sundance Film Festival to name 2026 award winners
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — The juries of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival will announce this year’s award winners Friday morning in Park City, Utah. Filmmakers Janicza Bravo, Nisha Ganatra and Azazel Jacobs are the jury for the U.S. Dramatic Competition. Titles include “Josephine,” starring Channing Tatum and Gemma Chan, and “Carousel,” with Chris Pine and Jenny Slate. Documentaries up for awards include “Closure” and “Who Killed Alex Odeh?” Festival director Eugene Hernandez praises the jury's depth and creativity. Sundance prizes sometimes lead to Oscar nominations and wins, as seen with past winners like “CODA” and “Summer of Soul.”
The Sundance Film Festival's big moments and breakout movies
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — The last Sundance Film Festival in Utah is drawing to a close this weekend. The Park City gathering has been a nostalgic farewell, as it moves to Boulder, Colorado in 2027. A Wednesday night screening of “Little Miss Sunshine” was especially emotional, with filmmakers and actors reuniting after 20 years. The festival has focused on discovery, with first-time feature filmmakers making up about 40% of the slate. Highlights included Olivia Wilde’s “The Invite,” which sparked a bidding war, and Adrian Chiarella’s “Leviticus,” acquired by Neon. The festival runs through Sunday.
Audrey Niffenegger to release long-awaited sequel to 'The Time Traveler's Wife'
NEW YORK (AP) — Audrey Niffenegger has completed the sequel to her bestseller “The Time Traveler's Wife.” Hanover Square Press announced Friday that “Life Out of Order” will be released on Oct. 27. The new book follows Alba DeTamble, the daughter of time traveler Henry DeTamble, who shares his Chrono-Displacement Disorder. Niffenegger began writing in 2012 and found the story evolving through the pandemic and societal changes. “The Time Traveler's Wife,” published in 2003, sold millions and was adapted into a film and an HBO series. Niffenegger has also written “Her Fearful Symmetry” and “Raven Girl.”
Journalist Don Lemon has been arrested after he covered a Minnesota church protest
WASHINGTON (AP) — Journalist Don Lemon and three other people have been arrested in connection with an anti-immigration enforcement protest that disrupted a service at a Minnesota church. The Jan. 18 protest at Cities Church in St. Paul increased tensions between residents and federal officials. It is unclear what charge or charges Lemon and the others are facing. The arrest came after a magistrate judge last week rejected prosecutors’ initial bid to charge the journalist. Lemon was arrested by federal agents in Los Angeles, where had been covering the Grammy Awards. Lemon's lawyer said "The First Amendment exists to protect journalists whose role it is to shine light on the truth and hold those in power accountable.”
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Melania Trump's documentary premieres at the Kennedy Center ahead of global release
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The Westminster dog show is turning 150. Here's what has — and hasn't — changed over time
NEW YORK (AP) — The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is celebrating a milestone. The 150th annual show opens Saturday and culminates with the best in show prize Tuesday night New York's Madison Square Garden. What's now the most famous dog show in the United States began when some 19th-century New York gentleman hunters organized an event to compare their dogs. That first show, in 1877, was no small thing, featuring about 1,200 dogs of dozens of breeds. This year’s show boasts 2,500 dogs, representing as many as 212 breeds and 10 “varieties.” Club President Donald Sturz says the trappings have changed over time, but the love of dogs remains the heart of the show.
Inside Super Bowl week's concerts, parties and celebrity scene heading into big game
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What to know about the 2026 Grammys
NEW YORK (AP) — This year's Grammys mark a return to normalcy after the 2025 award show was altered to focus on supporting wildfire relief efforts. Recording Academy CEO and President Harvey Mason jr. says viewers can expect history-making moments. The main show will air live on CBS beginning at 8 p.m. Eastern Sunday. Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers will be able to stream live as well. All eight best new artist nominees will perform. The in memoriam segment will feature multiple performers and special tributes to D'Angelo, Roberta Flack and Ozzy Osbourne. Doechii and Harry Styles are the first confirmed presenters.
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