Jon Hamm comes full circle, hosting NFL Honors 15 years after attending inaugural ceremony
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jon Hamm is set to host the NFL Honors as they mark their 15th anniversary at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco. Hamm first attended the awards show when it was a new addition to Super Bowl week. He says the event has grown into something meaningful for players, especially those not tied to postseason success. Hamm highlights the importance of recognizing individual achievements. He brings extensive hosting experience and aims to celebrate the players and their season. Hamm describes the event as an appetizer to Super Bowl week, emphasizing its cultural significance. The NFL Honors air Thursday night.
LaMonte McLemore, singer and founding member of The 5th Dimension, dies at 90
Singer LaMonte McLemore has died at age 90. He was a founding member of The 5th Dimension, known for their smooth pop and soul hits in the 1960s and '70s. McLemore died Tuesday at his home in Las Vegas, surrounded by family. The 5th Dimension won six Grammy Awards, including record of the year twice for “Up, Up and Away” and “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In.” McLemore also had a career as a sports and celebrity photographer. He served in the U.S. Navy and played baseball in the Los Angeles Dodgers' farm system before dedicating himself to music and photography.
Bad Bunny to discuss Super Bowl halftime performance fresh off big Grammy win
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Bad Bunny is expected to perform solely in Spanish during the Super Bowl halftime show, highlighting Latin identity at America’s most-watched event. On Thursday, the Grammy winner might reveal more details during an interview in San Francisco. The interview will be broadcast on Apple Music and social media. Bad Bunny recently won Album of the Year at the Grammys, marking the first time an all Spanish-language album took the top prize. The Super Bowl will be held Sunday at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara. The Seattle Seahawks will face the New England Patriots.
How Super Bowl halftime moments became flashpoints from the 'wardrobe malfunction' to caged kids
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Super Bowl halftime show, lasting about 13 minutes, has sparked decades of conversation. Iconic moments include Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake's “wardrobe malfunction” and Beyoncé's “Formation” performance, which highlighted Black history and identity. These moments aren't just flashpoints; they amplify visibility and invite interpretation. As Bad Bunny prepares to perform, the focus is on Latin identity and potential social commentary. Past shows have tested NFL boundaries, like Jennifer Lopez's immigration critique and Eminem's tribute to Colin Kaepernick.
Pieter Mulier named creative director of Versace
MILAN (AP) — Pieter Mulier has been named the new creative director of Versace starting July 1, the Prada Group announced on Thursday. Mulier is currently the creative director of Alaïa and was previously the right-hand man of Raf Simons at Calvin Klein, Jil Sander, and Dior. In his new role, Mulier will report to Versace executive chairman Lorenzo Bertelli. Bertelli said he believes Mulier can unlock Versace’s full potential. Mulier was honored last fall by Naomi Campbell at the Council of Fashion Designers of America Awards for his work at Alaïa, where he took the creative helm in 2021.
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Movie Review: Caleb Landry Jones is a lovesick vampire with a fabulous wig in Besson’s ‘Dracula’
Move over, Emily! Dracula's in Paris, too. He also has a fabulous white wig, looking stylish even though he's over 400 years old. Caleb Landry Jones stars as a craggily handsome, lovesick count in Luc Besson's whimsical reimagining of the oft-told tale. There’s a lot that’s familiar in this version, writes Associated Press critic Jocelyn Noveck in her review, but there's enough variety, panache and bravado to raise it up a notch. The film centers on Dracula's eternal search for his reincarnated bride, played by Zoë Bleu. Christoph Waltz is a determined vampire hunter, expertly playing the type of role he's done before. In theaters Friday.
Fans race to learn Spanish before Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show
Bad Bunny's highly anticipated Super Bowl halftime show is set entirely in Spanish. That has sparked interest in learning the language to understand the hugely popular Puerto Rican singer's lyrics. This performance marks a significant moment for Latino culture, showcasing the growing influence of Latin music in the U.S. His performance is seen as a celebration of diversity amid the Trump administration's anti-immigrant actions. The event is expected to create conversations about Latino representation on a global stage. The NFL's decision to pick Bad Bunny has angered conservatives. Some have called the choice anti-American even though Puerto Rico-born citizens are also U.S. citizens.
Veteran Olympics broadcaster Mary Carillo to replace Savannah Guthrie as co-host
NBC says that veteran Olympics broadcaster Mary Carillo will replace Savannah Guthrie as co-host of opening ceremonies for the Winter Games in Italy. Guthrie is staying in the United States as authorities in Arizona continue to search for her mother Nancy, who disappeared from her home last weekend in what investigators believe was a forced abduction. The mystery over Nancy Guthrie has cast a pall over what was expected to be the biggest week of the year for NBC, which is telecasting the Super Bowl along with the Olympics. Both events are among the few reliable draws for broadcast television in the current era.
The former Prince Andrew moves to King Charles III's private estate after Epstein document uproar
LONDON (AP) — The former Prince Andrew has moved out of his longtime home on crown-owned land near Windsor Castle earlier than expected, after the latest release of documents from the U.S. investigation of Jeffrey Epstein revived questions about his friendship with the convicted sex offender. The 65-year-old brother of King Charles III is now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. He left the Royal Lodge in Windsor on Monday and now lives on the king’s Sandringham estate. That's according to a person familiar with the matter. The move to Sandringham was announced in October when Charles stripped him of his royal titles amid revelations about links to Epstein.
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