Natalie Portman, Seth Rogen, Jenna Ortega arrive for Sundance Film Festival premieres
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Robert Redford remembered for his mentorship of new filmmakers at Sundance gala
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Filmmakers whose careers were shaped by Robert Redford and the Sundance Institute he founded are honoring his legacy at the first Sundance Film Festival since his death. The 2026 festival is a love letter to the haven Redford established in Utah decades ago for stories that didn’t fit into the mainstream. His daughter said it was his Sundance Institute lab programs for writers and directors that brought him the most pride. Several program alumni and others who Redford mentored shared stories on stage Friday night at a star-studded gala honoring his legacy.
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+.
Dave Franco and O’Shea Jackson Jr. lead road movie gone wrong, bringing comedy to Sundance
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — The Sundance Film Festival is showcasing more comedies this year, including Macon Blair's new film. The movie stars Dave Franco and O’Shea Jackson Jr. as two down-on-their-luck guys hired to transport a troubled teen, played by Mason Thames, to a treatment facility. It premiered Friday night in Park City, Utah, and is seeking distribution. Blair and Alex Orr began working on the story over a decade ago. Franco joined as a producer and helped finalize the project. Blair hopes the film finds a distributor open to a theatrical release.
Inside Super Bowl week's concerts, parties and celebrity scene heading into big game
Super Bowl week unfolds in the Bay Area with a mix of sports, music, and celebrity events. The week kicks off with leadership and media events, including the Sports Power Brunch on February 4. On February 5, Bad Bunny and other performers take the stage at the NFL media event, followed by the NFL Honors. February 6 features concerts by Shaquille O’Neal, Post Malone, and Kehlani. On February 7, Dave Chappelle's comedy show highlight the day. Game day on February 8 includes fan experiences like Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Tailgate near Levi’s Stadium.
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King Charles III believes ‘harmony’ can help save the planet. His documentary explains how
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