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Mariah Carey's Olympic act prompts questions about possible lip-syncing and a curious teleprompter

MILAN (AP) — Pop star Mariah Carey’s performance at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics opening ceremony was the talk of the town but raised a few questions. The American singer’s rendition of Italian classic “Nel Blu Dipinto di Blu” or “Volare” was a showstopping highlight in Friday's spectacle that kicked off the Games. She received many rave reviews. But her performance also prompted a good deal of criticism online. Commenters were confused why an Italian singer wasn’t given the honor. Some noted a large teleprompter with a phonetic breakdown of the song’s Italian lyrics. Others wondered if she was lip-syncing.

Reporting on itself: 'Today' keeps it low-key in covering search for Savannah Guthrie's mother

It's frequently a challenge for a news organization to cover a story that involves itself, or one of its employees. That was felt by the ‘Today’ show this week with the disappearance of co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother. It's an even more acute challenge for a news outlet built upon the idea that its personalities — and the people who watch them — are part of one big family. For each day this past week, ‘Today’ has led each broadcast reporting on 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, reported missing from her Arizona home last weekend and feared to be a victim of abduction.

Actor Timothy Busfield indicted in New Mexico on 4 counts of sexual contact with a child

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A New Mexico grand jury has indicted actor Timothy Busfield on four counts of criminal sexual contact with a child. The indictment was filed Friday in state District Court after an announcement by a district attorney on social media. Authorities had issued an arrest warrant for Busfield over allegations of misconduct tied to when he was working as a director on the set of the TV series “The Cleaning Lady.” Busfield has denied the allegations. He turned himself in to authorities and was released from jail. An attorney for Busfield says there are weaknesses in the state's evidence and that Busfield will fight the charge.

Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show: Here's some things to expect and what they mean

NEW YORK (AP) — Bad Bunny will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show Sunday, fresh off his album of the year Grammy win for “Debí Tirar Más Fotos.” The performance is expected to be a historic moment for Latino culture. A trailer released in January hints at a lively show featuring his single “Baile Inolvidable.” The performance may include symbols like Puerto Rico's many flags, trees, clothing and traditional instruments. Bad Bunny's music is in Spanish, so his set will likely follow suit. While special guests are possible, the focus is on his international appeal and cultural pride. Political elements may also appear given his history of activism and amid growing anti-immigrant raids.

Trump praises Nexstar-Tegna broadcast television deal he once opposed

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Saturday endorsed Nexstar Media Group’s $6.2 billion purchase of broadcast rival Tegna, an apparent reversal from earlier criticism of the deal. In November, Trump had criticized the purchase. The companies operate independently of the large broadcast networks such as ABC and NBC. In September, Nexstar, along with the right-leaning Sinclair Broadcast Group, suspended Jimmy Kimmel’s ABC late-night talk show for about a week after Kimmel’s comments on the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Body believed to be Lil Jon's son D.J. Young is found in pond near Atlanta

MILTON, Ga. (AP) — Police have found a body believed to be Nathan Smith, the son of rapper Lil Jon, in a pond north of Atlanta. Smith, known as D.J. Young Slade, left his home in Milton under unusual circumstances early Tuesday. Lil Jon says in a statement that he and Smith's mother are devastated by the loss of their kind and caring son. Police say he ran out of his house without a phone and may have been disoriented. After an extensive search, divers located the body on Friday. Authorities say there is no indication of foul play, but the investigation remains open.

The new season of 'Cross' is about corrupt billionaires. Aldis Hodge sees some parallels

LONDON (AP) — Aldis Hodge thinks there are parallels between the new season of “Cross” and the stories about Jeffrey Epstein. In Season 2 out Feb. 11, Hodge’s detective is looking for a violent vigilante. This mysterious person is dispensing their own justice by hunting down corrupt and abusive billionaires. Hodge says the timing has been “crazy” in that the show wrapped filming two years ago, but it’s coming out during many headlines about the Epstein files. He hopes it’ll inspire people to stop turning a blind eye to similar situations.

Keke Palmer is a fish out of water in horror-comedy series based on cult movie 'The ’Burbs'

NEW YORK (AP) — The new Peacock series “The 'Burbs” brings humor and suspense to suburbia. It is inspired by the 1989 Tom Hanks movie and follows a new mom, played by Keke Palmer, navigating life in a quirky neighborhood while investigating a murder. Creator Celeste Hughey says the show blends comedy, drama, mystery, and horror. It also tackles issues like microaggressions and racial profiling with humor. The cast includes Jack Whitehall and a group of eccentric neighbors. The series pays homage to the original film with nods and cameos, while the music features tracks from Bill Withers to Big Pun. All eight episodes drop Friday.

This year’s Super Bowl commercials feature AI, weight-loss drugs and celebrities galore

NEW YORK (AP) — As Super Bowl Sunday approaches, the battle off the field for advertisers to win over 120 million-plus viewers will be just as heated as the rivalry on the field. Dozens of advertisers are pulling out all the stops for Super Bowl 60. They are hoping that audiences tuning in will remember their brand names as they stuff their ads with celebrities ranging from Kendall Jenner (Fanatics Sportsbook) to George Clooney (Grubhub), and tried-and-true ad icons like the Budweiser Clydesdales. This year’s trends include health and telehealth companies advertising weight loss drugs and advertisers showcasing AI.