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Actor Rose Byrne named Harvard's Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Harvard University’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals has named “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You,” star Rose Byrne as its 2026 Woman of the Year. Byrne has starred in “Bridesmaids,” “Neighbors,” “Insidious,” and “Damages." The Pudding is the oldest theatrical organization in the nation and one of the oldest in the world. Since 1951, it has bestowed the award annually on women including actors Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, Scarlett Johansson and Annette Bening. Byrne will receive her Pudding Pot award at the Woman of the Year festivities which happen Feb. 13.

Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, K-pop and more: AP predicts who will win at the 2026 Grammys

Kendrick Lamar leads the 2026 Grammys nominee pack, but Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny and others are vying for their moment in the spotlight. But who will take home trophies on Sunday? Associated Press Music Writer Maria Sherman and Entertainment Writer Jonathan Landrum Jr. break down the close races for Grammy glory. They predict victories for Lamar, Lady Gaga, Rosé and Bruno Mars. They also expect close genre races across country, Latin and pop. The 68th Grammy Awards will be held Feb. 1 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and air on CBS and stream on Paramount+.

Bruce Springsteen sings out against Trump in 'Streets of Minneapolis'

Bruce Springsteen has released a new song, “Streets of Minneapolis,” criticizing President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement. The song describes Minneapolis as “a city aflame” under “King Trump’s private army.” Springsteen says he wrote and recorded it over the weekend. It follows protest singer Billy Bragg's own “City of Heroes,” released Monday. Springsteen dedicates the song to the people of Minneapolis and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. Springsteen has long been critical of Trump, calling his administration corrupt and incompetent. A White House spokesperson said the administration wasn't focused on “random songs with irrelevant opinions and inaccurate information.”

Gay ice hockey drama 'Heated Rivalry' becomes a surprise hit in Russia despite anti-LGBTQ+ laws

LONDON (AP) — The TV drama "Heated Rivalry" has become a global sensation, captivating audiences with its portrayal of a secret gay relationship between Canadian and Russian hockey players. The show, based on a novel by Rachel Reid, has gained unexpected popularity in Russia, despite the country's anti-LGBTQ+ laws. Journalist Mikhail Zygar believes the show's success is inspiring and could shift perceptions among Russians. While Western sanctions limit access to such content, Russians are finding ways to watch it illegally. The show's popularity is seen as a form of resistance against the oppressive regime.

Valentino opens post-Garavani couture with somber note, then high drama

PARIS (AP) — Valentino’s first couture show since founder Valentino Garavani’s funeral in Rome opened under a somber shadow — then snapped it off with a jolt of pure theater. VIP guests including Sir Elton John were guided through near-darkness to their “seats”: simple stools set against circular pods, each punctured by a small, kinky-feeling viewing window. When the show began, classical music was cut by the sharp punctuation of barking dogs, the blinds lifted. Inside the hubs, models appeared like mannequins behind glass — private viewing holes turned into a couture peep show.

Four big questions ahead of the 2026 Grammy Awards show

LOS ANGELES (AP) — What can viewers expect from the 2026 Grammys? Recording Academy CEO and President Harvey Mason jr. and executive producers Raj Kapoor and Ben Winston say Sunday will be a night of celebrating music with tons of performances. The 2025 Grammy Awards had to be completely reimagined following the devastating Los Angeles-area wildfires. This year, they're able to focus on maximizing performances and spotlighting potential history-making moments. Expect up to 19 performances. There are also new categories, like best album cover. The awards will air live on CBS and stream on Paramount+.

King Charles III's documentary sets out his philosophy for saving the planet

WINDSOR, England (AP) — King Charles III is clearly thinking about his legacy. In his new film, “Finding Harmony: A King’s Vision,” Charles delivers a simple message — that humanity needs to restore the balance between man and nature if it is going to solve global warming and many of the other problems facing the world. Helping spread that gospel, he hopes, will be his legacy. “Maybe, by the time I shuffle off this mortal coil, there might be a little more awareness … of the need to bring things back together again,’’ he says.

Movie Review: In the Oscar-nominated 'Arco,' an apocalypse kids can get behind

Ugo Bienvenu’s Oscar-nominated “Arco” is a charming and dreamy sci-fi animated movie where environmental catastrophe and cartoony fun collide. Like “WALL-E,” there are heroic robots in “Arco.” But it’s the film’s plucky young protagonists that give Bienvenu’s future-set film its heart, writes AP Film Writer Jake Coyle in his review. “Arco” is the unusual movie to exist in two future times, never our present. And it can take a moment to acclimate to both its jumbled timeline and the sheer amount of rainbows. But the French comic-book artist making his directorial debut richly imagines a 2075 future of recognizable extremes.

Trump facing growing cultural revolt against immigration crackdown

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump is facing a growing cultural revolt against his immigration crackdown. The backlash has extended beyond the partisans and activists. It's beginning to break out across the business, sports and entertainment worlds as well. Bruce Springsteen released a new song Wednesday that slammed “Trump’s federal thugs.” OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told employees that Immigration and Customs Enforcement has gone too far. And lifestyle icon Martha Stewart lamented that “we can be attacked and even killed by federal troops.” The growing opposition threatens to undermine Trump's signature domestic priority, the Republican Party’s grip on power and the president’s political strength — in the short term at least.