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Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show: Here's some things to expect and what they mean

NEW YORK (AP) — Bad Bunny will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show Sunday, fresh off his album of the year Grammy win for “Debí Tirar Más Fotos.” The performance is expected to be a historic moment for Latino culture. A trailer released in January hints at a lively show featuring his single “Baile Inolvidable.” The performance may include symbols like Puerto Rico's many flags, trees, clothing and traditional instruments. Bad Bunny's music is in Spanish, so his set will likely follow suit. While special guests are possible, the focus is on his international appeal and cultural pride. Political elements may also appear given his history of activism and amid growing anti-immigrant raids.

Super Bowl ads try to overcome tough times with health, caring and the usual laughs

At a difficult time for America, Super Bowl advertisers are asking viewers to take care of themselves and others — and maybe even crack a smile. Ring shows how neighbors can use their doorbell cameras to find lost pets. A Budweiser Clydesdale protects a bald eagle chick from the rain. Novartis touts a blood test that can detect prostate cancer. Toyota reminds viewers to wear their seatbelts. Two ads feature songs from Mister Rogers. Health care is a big theme, with Novo Nordisk and Ro promoting GLP-1s. And tech companies like Meta, Anthropic and Amazon are all in on AI.

'Melania' falls steeply and 'Send Help' holds steady at No. 1 on a quiet weekend in theaters

NEW YORK (AP) — Hollywood is largely ceding attention to football this weekend. The survival thriller “Send Help” repeated as the weekend's No. 1 film at the box office and the Melania Trump documentary “Melania” fell sharply in its second weekend. Super Bowl weekend is typically one of the year's lowest for movie attendance. The Sam Raimi-directed survivalist thriller “Send Help” lead the weekend box office with $10 million in ticket sales. Amazon MGM's “Melania” added 300 theaters in its second weekend of release, but dropped 67% to just $2.4 million in sales. The rapid downturn means the Brett Ratner-directed documentary is likely heading toward flop territory given its high price tag.

Cardi B praises Bad Bunny's upcoming Super Bowl halftime moment, opens up about tour and new music

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Bad Bunny is set to headline the Super Bowl halftime show and Cardi B says she is proud of his cultural impact and activism. She has praised him for standing against ICE and highlighted their collaboration on the hit "I Like It." Bad Bunny will perform at the Super Bowl on Sunday, one week after winning album of the year at the 2026 Grammys. Cardi B is preparing for her first headlining tour in six years following the release of her album “Am I the Drama.” She expresses excitement about the possibility of joining him on stage.

Paul Thomas Anderson wins at 78th Directors Guild Awards for 'One Battle After Another'

NEW YORK (AP) — Paul Thomas Anderson won the top prize at the 78th Directors Guild Awards, putting the “One Battle After Another” filmmaker on course to potentially win his first Oscar. The DGA Awards, held Saturday night at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, is among the most reliable Academy Awards precursors. In the last 10 years, nine DGA winners have gone on to win best director at the Oscars. In the guild’s nearly eight-decade history, only eight times has the guild not predicted the Oscar winner. The award adds to a virtual awards-season sweep for “One Battle After Another,” the best-picture front-runner.

Russian skater Petr Gumennik becomes latest Olympian to change music due to copyright issues

MILAN (AP) — Russian figure skater Petr Gumennik has been forced to change his short program music just two days before the men's competition at the Milan Cortina Olympics. He had been using music from “Perfume: The Story of a Murderer” but discovered he lacked the proper permissions. With limited time, he couldn't get clearance for his previous season's music from “Dune” and switched to “Waltz 1805” by Edgar Hakobyan. The men's competition begins Tuesday. Copyright issues have become a significant problem in figure skating after the International Skating Union relaxed its rules in 2014, allowing more modern music. Several problems have occurred in the first week of the Milan Cortina Olympics.

E-40 and Too $hort's NFL Honors show underscores Bay Area's music presence during Super Bowl week

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — E-40 and Too $hort brought Bay Area hip-hop to the NFL Honors, highlighting the region's unique sound and culture. Their performances, featuring hits like “Choices” and “Blow the Whistle,” energized the event. This celebration of Bay Area music extended throughout Super Bowl week, with artists like Kehlani and LaRussell showcasing their talents. The Bay Area's independent music scene, known for its DIY ethos, was also spotlighted by Empire, a major independent label. E-40 emphasized the importance of collaboration and innovation, while Too $hort hoped visitors would appreciate the Bay Area's rich musical legacy.

Washington Post publisher Will Lewis says he's stepping down, days after big layoffs at the paper

Washington Post publisher Will Lewis says he’s stepping down, three days after the troubled newspaper said that it was laying off one-third of its staff. Lewis sent an email Saturday to the Post’s staff, saying that “difficult decisions have been taken in order to ensure the sustainable future of The Post.” Lewis and the newspaper’s billionaire owner Jeff Bezos, did not participate in a meeting with staff announcing the layoffs this week. The Post’s chief financial officer, Jeff D’Onofrio, was named acting publisher and CEO. The British-born Lewis was a former top executive at The Wall Street Journal before taking over at The Post in January 2024. His tenure has been rocky from the start, marked by layoffs and a failed reorganization plan.

Brad Arnold, lead singer of Grammy-nominated rock band 3 Doors Down, dies at 47

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Brad Arnold, the lead singer of the Grammy-nominated rock band 3 Doors Down, has died. He was 47. Arnold's death comes months after he announced that he had been diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney cancer. The band says in a statement that Arnold died Saturday “surrounded by loved ones, in his sleep.” 3 Doors Down formed in Mississippi in 1995 and four years later received a Grammy nomination for the breakout hit “Kryptonite.” The band says Arnold wrote the song in math class when he was 15 years old. The group's debut album, “The Better Life,” sold over 6 million copies.