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In 'My Father's Shadow,' family memory and Nigerian history are resurectected

The British Nigerian director Akinola Davies Jr. and his brother Wale were both toddlers when their father died. As adults, they could hardly remember him. Then Wale had an idea for movie. What if, by some movie miracle, they had gotten to spend  a day with their dad? In “My Father’s Shadow,” the Davies brothers pay tribute to him in a shattering father-son tale set across such a day in Nigeria. The film, Akinola’s directing debut, has gone on to become one of the most acclaimed films of the past year, making history at the Cannes Film Festival and winning awards around the world.

Oscar hopefuls including Jessie Buckley and Timothée Chalamet gather for luncheon and class picture

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Nearly all of this year's Oscar nominees gathered Tuesday for the Academy Award nominees luncheon. This event celebrates the nominees and serves as a group portrait session and an orientation for next month's ceremony. Attendees included Jessie Buckley, Timothée Chalamet, and Teyana Taylor. The luncheon is an egalitarian affair where big names mix with newcomers. Academy President Lynette Howell Taylor advised the nominees on acceptance speeches. She urged winners to be prepared and keep speeches to 45 seconds. The annual roll call summoned all the nominees to the stage for their class photo. It began with Delroy Lindo and ended with Taylor.

Ralph Lauren's fall 2026 collection a mix of romantic adventure with metallic flair

NEW YORK (AP) — Ralph Lauren evoked fresh takes on timeless designs during his Fall 2026 runway show. The 86-year-old designer revealed his latest collection at the Clock Tower building in Manhattan on Tuesday with guests including Anne Hathaway, singer Lana Del Rey and actor Lili Reinhart in attendance. He took his guests on an adventure into the English countryside with his fall collection. It was filled with earth toned looks accessorized with shimmery metallic detailing from silver belt chains to dazzling brooches. Lauren said in his show notes that he loves the adventure of fashion, describing his muse as a modernist with a nod to history.

Bernini and the pope who promoted him celebrated as Vatican marks 400 years of St. Peter's Basilica

ROME (AP) — A new exhibition in Rome is celebrating one of the most important patron-artist relationships in European history. It's one that propelled a young prodigy named Gian Lorenzo Bernini into a towering figure of Baroque art and architecture.“Bernini and the Barberini,” which opens Thursday, explores the complex relationship between Bernini and Pope Urban VIII, who ruled from 1623-1644. Urban is credited with discovering Bernini and, with him, embarking on a project to make Rome the artistic center of Christian civilization. Urban is being celebrated in a host of Vatican initiatives this year, since he consecrated the new St. Peter’s Basilica in 1626. Urban also put the finishing touches on its interior, including with Bernini’s famous baldacchino canopy over the tomb of the saint.

Super Bowl averages 124.9M viewers in US, Bad Bunny's halftime 128.2 million, both short of records

Seattle's Super Bowl victory over New England on Sunday night didn't break viewership records. The game averaged 124.9 million viewers across NBC, Peacock, Telemundo, NBC Sports Digital, and NFL+, according to Nielsen. This is less than the 127.7 million who watched Philadelphia beat Kansas City last year. Bad Bunny's halftime show also fell short of records. It averaged 128.2 million viewers, making it the fourth-most watched halftime show. Kendrick Lamar, Michael Jackson, and Usher hold the top three spots. Global viewership numbers for the halftime show are expected next week.

New revelations from Epstein files take a toll across Europe

GENEVA (AP) — The fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein saga is rippling through Europe. Politicians, diplomats, officials and royals have seen reputations tarnished, investigations launched and jobs lost. It comes after a trove of more than 3 million pages of Epstein-related documents revealed their ties to the U.S. financier and convicted sex offender who died behind bars in 2019. Some experts note that the reckoning in Europe’s parliamentary democracies has been swifter and more severe for now than in the United States where Epstein built his empire and hobnobbed with many American elites.

Movie Review: A deeply affecting day with dad, amid Nigerian unrest, in ‘My Father’s Shadow’

Sopé Dìrísù plays father to two young boys in “My Father's Shadow,” which is opening in theaters Friday. The debut feature from filmmaker Akinola Davies Jr. is semi-autobiographical. He and his brother lost their father at a young age and set out to capture memory and grief in a day spent together. In her review for The Associated Press, film writer Lindsey Bahr writes that “My Father’s Shadow” is a gem, a deeply felt memory piece and vibrant portrait of Nigeria in 1993. “My Father's Shadow” is being released by Mubi. It has not been rated.

'God bless América': Why Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show resonated far beyond the US

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance resonated deeply with Latino audiences. By saying “God bless America” and naming countries across the Americas, he highlighted the broader meaning of “América” in Spanish, which often refers to the entire continent. This moment drew cheers in places like Mexico City, where fans felt pride and recognition. Many saw it as a statement of inclusion and cultural visibility. Bad Bunny performed in Spanish, embracing his identity without adapting to English-speaking audiences. U.S. President Donald Trump called the show “an affront to the Greatness of America.”