Actor Melissa Gilbert among witnesses at New Mexico detention hearing for husband Timothy Busfield
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Actor Melissa Gilbert could speak Tuesday at a New Mexico detention hearing for her husband, Emmy Award-winning actor Timothy Busfield, who faces child sex abuse charges. The charges against Busfield, who is known for appearances in “The West Wing,” “Field of Dreams” and “Thirtysomething,” stem from allegations that he inappropriately touched a minor on a TV series set where he was the director. Gilbert, who played Laura Ingalls in the “Little House on the Prairie” TV series, is on the list of potential witness submitted ahead of the hearing. On Monday, Busfield’s attorneys submitted brief recordings of initial police interviews in which two brothers denied that Busfield touched them inappropriately.
Channing Tatum to bring his dancing, ab-heavy 'Magic Mike Live' to New York City
NEW YORK (AP) — Channing Tatum is bringing “Magic Mike Live” to New York City, promising to “turn up the gas” on the popular show. The stage spinoff of the film franchise will open at the Copacabana nightclub. Tatum tells The Associated Press that the show flips the traditional male revue, putting women in the audience first. It features 13 men, a female MC, songs, dancing, and audience participation. The creators say the venue is a mix of a nightclub and theatrical space. Tatum aims to move away from the old version of male entertaining, which he calls misogynistic and degrading.
What to know about the 2026 Grammys, where Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga go head-to-head
NEW YORK (AP) — The 2026 Grammy Awards will take place Feb. 1 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. This year marks a return to normalcy after the 2025 award show was altered to focus on supporting relief efforts following the devastating Los Angeles-area wildfires. 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. Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers will be able to stream the Grammy Awards live as well. A premiere ceremony will take place at 12:30 p.m. Pacific at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. It can be streamed at the Recording Academy’s YouTube channel and on live.GRAMMY.com.
Music Review: Megadeth is going out on top with ferocious self-titled final album
Megadeth is going out on their own thunderous terms. The Grammy-winning thrash metal pioneers will release their self-titled 17th and final studio album on Friday. It marks more than 40 years of guitar-shredding. The album kicks off with “Tipping Point,” a furious first single featuring classic Megadeth elements like blistering guitar solos and crunchy riffs. The Associated Press’ Dennis Waszak Jr. writes in his review that the album is a fittingly loud farewell, sending the band out on top. The album includes a reimagined version of Metallica’s “Ride The Lightning.” Founder, frontman and the only constant member of Megadeth Dave Mustaine says he added the song to pay respects to his career's beginnings.
Valentino, designer whose gowns made royals and movie stars feel beautiful, dies at 93
MILAN (AP) — Valentino Garavani, the iconic Italian designer known for his glamorous gowns and signature “Valentino red,” has died at 93. His foundation said he died Monday at his Rome residence. Valentino's designs were beloved by royals, first ladies, and movie stars, including Jackie Kennedy Onassis and Julia Roberts. His creations were a staple on the red carpet for nearly 50 years, from the 1960s until his retirement in 2008. His body will repose in Rome on Wednesday and Thursday, with a funeral on Friday. Valentino's timeless elegance and understanding of beauty made him a fashion legend.
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Naomi Osaka makes grand entrance and big fashion statement at Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Naomi Osaka has made a fashion statement and quite an entrance to the Australian Open. Osaka was wearing a wide-brim hat, veil and holding a white parasol as she walked onto Rod Laver Arena for her first-round match. The No. 16 seed then won a tough three-setter against Antonia Ruzic in 2 hours and 22 minutes. Osaka has won two of her four Grand Slam titles at the Australian Open. She said the symbolic butterfly on her hat and the umbrella was a reference to her title run at the Australian Open in 2021.
Netflix intensifies bid for Warner Bros making its $72 billion offer all cash
Netflix is now offering to buy Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming business in an all-cash deal. This move aims to win over Warner's shareholders for a $72 billion merger and counter a bid from Paramount. On Tuesday, Netflix and Warner announced a revised transaction to simplify the structure and speed up a shareholder vote. The all-cash offer is valued at $27.75 per Warner share. Warner's leadership supports the merger with Netflix. Meanwhile, Paramount has made a $77.9 billion offer and plans a proxy fight. The sale could face antitrust scrutiny and political influence.
Giorgio Armani launches new era with iridescent colors and a star-studded front row
MILAN (AP) — Ricky Martin and Hudson Williams joined a star-studded front row Monday for Giorgio Armani's menswear runway collection. This marks the first show under the sole creative direction of Leo Dell’Orco following Armani's death. The collection maintains Armani’s heritage of soft tailoring but introduces new sharpness and modernity. From the first look, the collection embraced a fresh color story, with a deep green top pulling together a textured jacket and gray trousers. Iridescent jewel tones continued with soothing purples and blues. Dell’Orco, Armani’s longtime collaborator, took a bow to long applause after the show.
Lili Taylor, Keith McNally and Andrew Ross Sorkin are among Gotham Book Prize finalists
NEW YORK (AP) — A book of essays by actor Lili Taylor, a memoir by restaurateur Keith McNally, and a bestseller from Andrew Ross Sorkin about the 1929 stock market crash are among the 11 finalists for a $50,000 literary prize. The Gotham Book Prize, launched in 2020 by Bradley Tusk and Howard Wolfson, honors fiction and nonfiction about New York City. Each nominated book explores a different facet of New York, from Taylor's love for quiet moments in “Find the Birds” to the dining life in McNally's “I Regret Almost Everything.” The winner will be announced in the spring.
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