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, has 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.
Al Pacino, Francis Ford Coppola and others pay tribute to Robert Duvall, who died at age 95
Fellow actors, colleagues and others are offering remembrances following the death of Robert Duvall. The Oscar-winning actor died Sunday at age 95. His classic roles included the intrepid consigliere of the first two “Godfather” movies and an aging country music singer in “Tender Mercies." Adam Sandler called Duvall funny and strong and one of the great actors. Jamie Lee Curtis called him “the greatest consigliere the screen has ever seen.”
Oscar-winning filmmaker Frederick Wiseman dies, leaving legacy of American institutions
NEW YORK (AP) — Oscar-winning documentary maker Frederick Wiseman is dead at age 96. Wiseman, whose in-depth, revelatory movies made him one of the world’s most admired directors, died Monday. During a decades-long career, Wiseman turned out more than 35 documentaries, some several hours long. Starting with “High School” and the scandalous “Titicut Follies,” he patented a seamless, affecting style, using a tiny crew so unobtrusive that his subjects often seemed unaware they were on camera. The results on film led to acclaim, amusement, head-shaking, finger-pointing and in the case of “Titicut Follies,” prolonged legal action.
Stephen Colbert says network lawyers pulled James Talarico interview over FCC equal time fears
Stephen Colbert says his interview with Texas Democrat James Talarico was pulled from Monday's broadcast over fears it would violate “equal time” guidance from the Federal Communications Commission under the Trump administration. Colbert says the network also told him not to mention the change. On Monday night, he explained the issue on air and pointed viewers online instead, where the full interview was posted on YouTube. Talarico also posted a clip, calling it the “interview Donald Trump didn't want you to see.” The FCC guidance warns talk shows to treat candidates like other broadcast programs. Colbert says the rule does not apply to streaming. The full interview was posted on YouTube. Neither CBS nor the FCC commented Tuesday.
The hottest show in hockey, 'Heated Rivalry,' is embraced by fans and players at Winter Olympics
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Warner Bros reopens takeover talks with Paramount after receiving a waiver from Netflix
NEW YORK (AP) — Warner Bros. Discovery is briefly reopening takeover talks with Skydance-owned Paramount to hear the company’s “best and final” offer, while the Hollywood giant continues to back the studio and streaming deal it struck with Netflix. In a Tuesday regulatory filing, Warner said that Netflix had granted it a waiver to open discussions with Paramount for seven days. Paramount now has until Feb. 23 to negotiate a possible transaction. But in the meantime, Warner’s board is still recommending shareholders support of its proposed merger with Netflix. A special meeting is now scheduled for Friday, March 20 to hold a vote on that deal.
Samba schools honor Black Brazilian female authors during their Carnival parades
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Rio de Janeiro's Carnival is using samba parades to spotlight Black Brazilian women writers who rarely get public recognition. The samba school Imperio Serrano on Saturday honored 79-year-old author Conceição Evaristo with a float at the Sambodrome. Two days earlier, Unidos da Tijuca dedicated its parade to the late diarist Carolina Maria de Jesus. Both writers came from poor backgrounds and write about hunger, racism and survival. Evaristo says the parade values knowledge born in Black communities. Supporters say de Jesus still speaks to Brazil’s struggles with education and equality. Scholars add that bias still shapes Brazil’s literary institutions.
Anderson Cooper says he's exiting from '60 Minutes,' but staying with CNN
Anderson Cooper says he will leave CBS' “60 Minutes," where he has reported for two decades in a unique job-share agreement with CNN, where he hosts a weeknight news program. Cooper said in a statement Monday that he wanted to spend more time with his young children “while they still want to spend time with me.” He's expected to finish out the broadcast season with “60 Minutes,” which ends in May. It's another sign of turmoil at the prestigious broadcast, which was the subject of a lawsuit by President Donald Trump that was settled out of court last summer. CBS' new editor-in-chief, Bari Weiss, stopped a “60 Minutes” story on Trump's immigration policies from airing for a month because she didn't think enough had been done to get administration comment.
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.
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