Robert Redford embodied an American ideal, and often lived the part, too
NEW YORK (AP) — Born during the Great Depression with sun-kissed California looks, Robert Redford never failed to epitomize something quintessential and hopeful about the American character. Redford left a movie trail etched into land. The actor who died Tuesday seemed to reside as much across the American landscape as he did on movie screens. He was in the Rocky Mountains of “Jeremiah Johnson,” the Wyoming grasslands of “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” the Washington alleyways of “All the President’s Men” and the Montana streams of “A River Runs Through It.” The movie-star paragon was savvy with how he used his all-American image. But it was one of Redford’s greatest feats that he remained innately connected to some aspirational American ideal.
11 of Robert Redford’s most memorable performances and where to watch them
Robert Redford's career spans generations, making every film notable. He's iconic both in front of and behind the camera. Some of his memorable performances include “Barefoot in the Park” with Jane Fonda, where they play a mismatched newlywed couple. In “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” Redford met Paul Newman and started a lifelong friendship. “The Sting” reunited them in a caper film that won best picture. A Redford passion project, “Downhill Racer,” taught him hard lessons about Hollywood. His role in “All the President's Men” was inspired by his fascination with the Watergate saga. Redford's enduring appeal is evident in “The Old Man & the Gun,” a testament to his charisma.
Robert Redford, Oscar-winning director, actor and indie patriarch, dies at 89
Robert Redford has died at 89. The Hollywood golden boy who became an Oscar-winning director, liberal activist and godfather for independent cinema died in Utah on Tuesday. His publicist didn't immediately provide a cause of death. After rising to stardom in the 1960s, Redford was one of the biggest stars of the ’70s with such films as “The Candidate,” “All the President’s Men” and “The Way We Were.” Redford played the wily outlaw opposite Paul Newman in 1969’s “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” a box-office smash from which Redford’s Sundance Institute and festival got its name.
John Lithgow to return to Broadway in a Roald Dahl play that's not for kids
NEW YORK (AP) — John Lithgow is returning to Broadway in a play that might change how we read bedtime stories to our children. The two-time Tony Award-winner will star as Roald Dahl in “Giant,” which explores accusations of antisemitism against the beloved writer. The play, by director-turned-playwright Mark Rosenblatt, won the Olivier Award earlier this year for best new play in London. Set over a single afternoon in 1983, “Giant” presents Dahl facing outcry after making antisemitic comments. Jewish representatives from Dahl’s publishers visit his home to chart a course. Lithgow is also set to play Albus Dumbledore in HBO’s “Harry Potter” TV series.
Fonda, DiCaprio, Streisand and more mourn the death of Robert Redford
Hollywood figures and fans of movies mourned the death of Robert Redford, expressing affection and admiration for the Oscar-winning director, liberal activist and godfather for independent cinema. Actor Coleman Domingo says Redford had an “everlasting impact” on movies and director Ron Howard calls his Sundance Film Festival a “game changer.” “Reservation Dogs” director Sterlin Harjo says Redford empowered filmmakers. Both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump say they admired his work. Redford died Tuesday at his home in Utah. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox commended the actor and activist for making “Utah a home for storytelling and creativity.”
Coachella 2026: Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber and Karol G to headline
NEW YORK (AP) — It’s that time of year again. The 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival lineup is here. Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber and Karol G will headline in April 2026. Also on the lineup: Addison Rae, David Byrne, Iggy Pop, The XX, The Strokes, Young Thug, Sexyy Redd, Teddy Swims, Moby, Kaskade, Major Lazer, FKA Twigs, PinkPantheress, BIG BANG and many more. Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival returns to the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, for two weekends: April 10-12 and April 17-19. Presale tickets will be available at 11 a.m. Pacific/2 p.m. Eastern.
Many sports fans are unhappy with how much it costs to watch their games, an AP-NORC poll finds
WASHINGTON (AP) — A new poll finds sports fans are likelier to use a combination of streaming services and traditional TV options to access their favorite teams. The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll shows this complicated and often expensive patchwork is common for many sports fans and leaves them beholden to multiple platforms and subscriptions if they want to keep up with their teams. About 4 in 10 people who follow sports “extremely” or “very” closely use both cable and satellite TV and a sports streaming platform. That's compared with about 2 in 10 people who follow sports “somewhat” closely.
Spain threatens Eurovision boycott if Israel competes
MADRID (AP) — Spain has joined the group of countries threatening not to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest unless Israel is excluded from the competition over the war in the Gaza Strip. The Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia have already taken the same stance. Spain’s addition to the list puts more pressure on both Israel and the European Broadcasting Union, which organizes the popular contest. Russia was banned from Eurovision after its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Israel has continued to compete the past two years despite disputes over its participation.
Tory Burch takes her latest collection to the bank for New York Fashion Week show
NEW YORK (AP) — Tory Burch delivered a spectacular venue, a relaxed approach to American sportswear, and a message of female empowerment in her Spring/Summer 2026 collection at New York Fashion Week. Monday's presentation was at an old bank in Brooklyn, which looked more like a giant church than a former financial institution. Models passed bank tables as they strutted the runway in Burch’s muted tones of brown, blue, cream and gray. The most notable design was the low waists on pants and skirts. More casual looks included fitted silk knit shirts with pointed collars paired with wool pants.
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