'West Wing' actor Timothy Busfield due in court on child sex abuse charges in New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Emmy Award-winning actor Timothy Busfield is due to make an initial court appearance in New Mexico on Wednesday on child sex abuse charges. He turned himself in Tuesday after Albuquerque police issued an arrest warrant and criminal complaint that accused him of inappropriately touching a minor while on the set of the series “The Cleaning Lady. " Busfield denies the allegations. Prosecutors are seeking to keep Busfield in custody pending trial, noting that he did not immediately surrender. They also pointed to a history of alleged sexual misconduct over two decades. Busfield is known for appearances in “The West Wing,” “Field of Dreams” and “Thirtysomething,” the latter of which won him an Emmy.
Golden Globes draw 8.7M viewers, a nearly 7% dip from 2025
An audience of 8.7 million viewers watched the Golden Globes on Sunday, according to Nielsen. That's a decline of almost 7% from the year prior. Sunday’s telecast on CBS was hosted by Nikki Glaser and didn’t quite reach the viewership levels of the two previous Globes on CBS. In the network’s first year with the award show, the broadcast was watched by 9.4 million. Last year, 9.3 million tuned in. On Sunday night, many more were watching football. NBC’s telecast of the Chargers-Patriots playoff game averaged 28.9 million viewers, according to Nielsen. CBS is in the midst of a five-year deal to air the Golden Globes.
Julio Iglesias accused of sexual assault in Caribbean as Spanish prosecutors study the allegations
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spanish prosecutors are studying allegations that Grammy-winning singer Julio Iglesias sexually assaulted two former employees at his residences in the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas. The Spanish prosecutors’ office told The Associated Press on Wednesday that the allegations were related to media reports from earlier this week that alleged Iglesias had sexually and physically assaulted two women who worked in his Caribbean residences between January and October 2021. Iglesias has yet to speak publicly regarding the allegations. The 82-year-old Iglesias is one of the world’s most successful musical artists. Iglesias could potentially be taken in front of the Spain's National Court which can try alleged crimes by Spanish citizens while they are abroad.
Music streams hit 5 trillion in 2025. Christian, rock and Latin lead growth in the US
NEW YORK (AP) — The global music industry hit 5.1 trillion streams in 2025. That’s a new single-year record, up 9.6% from 2024. That’s according to a 2025 Year-End Report from Luminate. They are an industry data and analytics company that provides insight into changing behaviors across music listenership. In the U.S., on-demand audio streams hit 1.4 trillion. That’s a 4.6% increase from last year. But attention is on older music. Less than half all U.S. on-demand audio streams were from tracks released in the last five years. However, in the U.S., streams of Christian music, rock, Latin and AI performers are growing.
Italian influencer Chiara Ferragni cleared of aggravated fraud charges in Pandorogate trial
ROME (AP) — Italian influencer Chiara Ferragni has been cleared of aggravated fraud charges in the Pandorogate trial. Milan prosecutors accused her of misleading consumers in 2022 and 2023 by promoting overpriced pandoro cakes and Easter eggs. These products were supposed to support children's medical treatment. Ferragni apologized and donated over 2 million euros to related charities. The scandal damaged her social media popularity and business empire, and her marriage to rapper Fedez ended. Italy's antitrust authority fined her over 1 million euros. The government introduced a bill targeting influencers with unclear marketing promotions.
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Kim Gordon returns with defiant new solo album, 'Play Me': 'It does feel like an evolution'
NEW YORK (AP) — The avant-noise artist Kim Gordon debuted solo music 10 years ago. At that point, she was many decades into an established career as a revolutionary force in the alternative rock band Sonic Youth and the ’80s New York no wave scene. In the time since, she's released two solo albums. That includes 2024's “The Collective,” which earned Gordon her first Grammy nominations. She will release a third solo album titled “Play Me” on March 13. It is a beat-heavy provocation anchored with the unmistakable rasp of her deadpan intonations. Gordon's lyrical abstractions on the album highlight the absurdity of the current cultural and political moment. She takes aim at technocrats, music streaming and others across 12 tracks.
Royal Opera sees generation change as Jakub Hrůša and Speranza Scappucci come in
LONDON (AP) — The Royal Opera in London is embracing a new era with Jakub Hrůša as music director and Speranza Scappucci as principal guest conductor. Hrůša recently led new productions of Puccini’s “Tosca” and Janáček’s “The Makropulos Case.” Scappucci conducted a revival of Verdi’s “Les Vêpres Siciliennes.” Hrůša aims to bring discovery and Czech compositions to the company, while Scappucci focuses mostly on bel canto, Verdi, and Puccini. Both are committed to maintaining financial stability by balancing popular operas with new works. This leadership change offers a fresh perspective and programming opportunities for the Royal Opera.
Actor Michael Keaton is named Man of the Year by Harvard's Hasty Pudding Theatricals
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Actor Michael Keaton has been named 2026 Man of the Year by Harvard University’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals. The theater group announced Wednesday that Keaton will receive his Pudding Pot award at a celebratory roast Feb. 6. Afterward, Hasty Pudding Theatricals dates to 1844 and calls itself the third-oldest theater group in existence. It gives out the awards to people who have made lasting and impressive contributions to the world of entertainment. Keaton is known for his roles in “Batman,” “Birdman,” “Beetlejuice,” and “Spotlight.” Actor Jon Hamm won the award last year.
Fanatics debuts Fanatics Studios with Olympics, Tom Brady and ESPN at Intuit Dome
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Fanatics, known for sports merchandise, is diving into entertainment with Fanatics Studios. The launch event at Intuit Dome featured stars like Tom Brady and Hailey Bieber. Brady's documentary is among the first projects. Other collaborations include the Olympic film for LA28 and producing the 2026 ESPY Awards with ESPN. Fanatics Studios, a joint venture with OBB Media, aims to create sports and culture content. CEO Michael Ratner emphasizes storytelling, while ESPN's Burke Magnus highlights evolving sports narratives. The venture seeks to bring fans closer to the action through films, events, and digital series.
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