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Natalie Portman, Seth Rogen, Jenna Ortega arrive for Sundance Film Festival premieres

PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — The Sundance Film Festival features the world premieres of two comedies on Saturday. Olivia Wilde's “The Invite” debuts at the Eccles Theater in Park City, Utah. It marks her third directorial effort and is a return to her comedic roots. The film, written by Will McCormack and Rashida Jones, stars Wilde and Seth Rogen as a couple hosting a revealing dinner with their neighbors, played by Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton. Following “The Invite” is Cathy Yan’s “The Gallerist,” starring Natalie Portman as a gallerist involved in a bizarre plot at Art Basel. Both films are seeking distribution at the festival.

American rock climber Alex Honnold begins his ascent of the Taipei 101 skyscraper

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — American rock climber Alex Honnold has begun his ascent of the Taipei 101 skyscraper without any ropes. Cheers erupted from a gathered crowd Sunday as he started climbing the tower. He used the horizontal metal beams to pull himself up with his bare hands. The onlookers cheered again when he paused at one point and turned around to face them. He wore a red short-sleeve shirt that stood out as he made the climb. Honnold's free solo climb of the iconic building in Taiwan's capital was being broadcast live on Netflix. The ascent was delayed for 24 hours due to rain.

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.

In operatic dispute, Met Opera director and designers order names stripped from 'Carmen'

NEW YORK (AP) — The production team of Bizet’s “Carmen” at the Metropolitan Opera demanded their names be removed from programs due to a restaging decision. Director Carrie Cracknell’s version, which opened on Dec. 31, 2023, moved the setting to a modern American town. The revival included a Jaguar convertible and three pickup trucks that moved. A restaging decision removed the Jaguar, added a motorcycle and used one stationary pickup. Set designer Michael Levine expressed frustration, saying it altered the original artistic intent. The Met cited financial reasons for the changes. The company plans to bring back Richard Eyre’s retired 2009 staging in the future.

Alex Honnold's climb of Taipei 101 skyscraper delayed by 24 hours

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Organizers are delaying professional rock climber Alex Honnold’s ropeless ascent of the Taipei 101 skyscraper for 24 hours due to weather. Netflix said Friday in announcing the delay that safety was their priority. Honnold’s free solo climb of the iconic building in Taiwan’s capital city was supposed to broadcast live on Netflix on Saturday local time, or Friday evening for viewers in the U.S. It will now air Saturday evening in the U.S. Fans in Taipei expressed understanding of the decision to postpone, saying Honnold's safety comes first. About 100 people had gathered to watch his attempt.

King Charles III believes ‘harmony’ can help save the planet. His documentary explains how

LONDON (AP) — King Charles III has teamed up with Amazon Prime to make a film about his vision for saving the planet, 16 years after he wrote a book on the subject. The documentary delves into Charles’ concept of “harmony,” the idea that restoring the balance between the human and natural worlds is crucial to combatting global warming and many other major problems facing humanity. The king also confronts his critics, who have lampooned him as a dilettante flitting aimlessly from one cause to another with no rhyme or reason. “Finding Harmony: A King’s Vision,” will be available on Amazon from Feb. 6. The narrator is Kate Winslet.