AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 4:16 p.m. EST

‘Melania,’ panned by some film critics, opens with strong ticket sales for a documentary

NEW YORK (AP) — Promoted by President Donald Trump as “a must watch,” the Melania Trump documentary “Melania” debuted with a better-than-expected $7 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. The release of “Melania” was unlike any seen before. Amazon MGM Studios paid $40 million for the rights, plus some $35 million to market it, making it the most expensive documentary ever. While the result would be a flop for most films with such high costs, “Melania” was a success by documentary standards. It’s the best opening weekend for a documentary, outside of concert films, in 14 years. The Sam Raimi-directed survival thriller “Send Help” was No. 1 with $20 million.

The Grammys red carpet is open. Music stars tend to go bold with their fashion

The Grammys are a night of bold fashion statements where artists break the traditional red carpet rules. Celebrities will mix costume and contemporary styles with sexy, dramatic, and eccentric looks for music's biggest night. Stars toned down their attire last year due to the Los Angeles wildfires. On Sunday, artists will likely return to pushing the envelope so, daring looks are expected. The Associated Press will stream a four-hour red carpet show with interviews and fashion footage. It will be streamed on YouTube and APNews.com.

Oscar-nominated screenwriter of Iranian drama 'It Was Just an Accident' arrested in Tehran

One of the Oscar-nominated screenwriters of the Iranian drama “It Was Just an Accident” has been arrested in Tehran just weeks before the Academy Awards. Representatives for the film on Sunday said that Mehdi Mahmoudian was arrested Saturday. No details on the charges against Mahmoudian were available. But his arrest came just days after Mahmoudian and 16 others signed a statement condemning Islamic Republic leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the regime’s violent crackdown on demonstrators. Two other signatories, Vida Rabbani and Abdullah Momeni, were also arrested. Jafar Panahi, the prize-winning director of “It Was Just an Accident,” issued a statement Sunday decrying his co-writer’s arrest.

Demond Wilson, who played Lamont on 'Sanford and Son,' dies at 79

Demond Wilson, the actor who played the son on the seminal 1970s sitcom “Sanford and Son,” has died. He was 79. Wilson's Lamont character was the subject of endless insults from Redd Foxx's Fred Sanford in an early sitcom that focused on Black characters. The Vietnam War veteran was born in Georgia and grew up in Harlem. He had starring roles in a few more short-lived shows and returned to acting occasionally. Starting in the mid-1980s, he focused on his role as a minister and had mostly disdain for Hollywood.

Updating list of Grammy Awards winners

LOS ANGELES (AP) — FKA twigs, Natalia Lafourcade, and the “Wicked” duo of Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are among the early winners at the 68th annual Grammy Awards. The Grammys save the biggest categories for its telecast, which begins at 8 p.m. Eastern on CBS. Eighty-six awards are handed out during the Premiere Ceremony Sunday afternoon. Darren Criss is hosting the premiere ceremony, which features performances and awards presentations. Some of the winners include FKA twigs for best dance/electronic album, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande for best pop duo/group performance, and Natalia Lafourcade for best Latin pop album.

Chaka Khan, Cher, Whitney Houston, Fela Kuti get Grammys Life Achievement Awards

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chaka Khan, Cher, Carlos Santana, Paul Simon, Fela Kuti, and Whitney Houston have received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Recording Academy at the Grammys Special Merit Awards. Chaka Khan was the only recipient present at the ceremony Saturday in Los Angeles. She reflected on her career and thanked her collaborators. Family members accepted awards for Kuti and Houston. Cher and Santana spoke via video. Bernie Taupin, Elton John's lyricist, praised Simon and received the Trustees Award. Eddie Palmieri, Sylvia Rhone, and John Chowning were also honored. Jennifer Jimenez won the Music Educator Award, and Raye's “Ice Cream Man” received the Song for Social Change Award.

HUNTR/X, Art Garfunkel, Clipse and more light up pre-Grammy gala hosted by Clive Davis

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Music mogul Clive Davis held his annual, star-studded pre-Grammys gala at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, California. The event Saturday was the 51st anniversary of the fundraiser. Republic Records founders, CEO Monte Lipman and COO Avery Lipman, were honored with the 2026 Grammy Salute to Industry Icons Award. Performers included HUNTR/X from “Kpop Demon Hunters,” Olivia Dean, sombr, Alex Warren, MGK, Jelly Roll, Clipse, John Legend, Art Garfunkel and others. It was a celebration of music past and present, like when Jennifer Hudson paid homage to the late Roberta Flack with “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face.” Dan + Shay did the same for Art Garfunkel.

In Minneapolis, all-encompassing immigration story tests a newsroom in midst of digital transition

With the eyes of a nation upon it, the Minnesota immigration enforcement effort has tested a local newsroom in the midst of a digital transformation — and it hasn't left the local journalists overmatched. The Minnesota Star Tribune has produced some memorable stories and images over the past month. While a two-decade downturn has hollowed out many strong regional newspapers, the Star Tribune is part of a robust journalism tradition and has invested in its product, helping to make it ready for the moment. The news has compelled changes in how it does business, with the Star Tribune website's live blog taking center stage.

Catherine O’Hara was the best part of any scene

Catherine O’Hara was never afraid to go big. Known for roles in “Schitt’s Creek,” “Beetlejuice,” and “Home Alone,” she made her lines and characters memorable. No matter how absurd or how preposterous or even cliché on the page, there was always a beating heart underneath the silliness, a compassion that shone through. And her ability to reinvent herself made her beloved by multiple generations. Before her death at 71, she was still breaking new ground in “The Studio.” Kevin Nealon said it simply: “She changed how so many of us understand comedy and humanity.”