Ancient Rome meets modern technology as tourists visit an ancient home via livestream tours
ROME (AP) — One of the best-preserved ancient Roman homes on the Palatine Hill is opening to the public for the first time. But it's happening via a livestreamed tour of its hard-to-reach underground frescoes and mosaics. The House of the Griffins was first discovered during the excavations in the early 20th century of the Palatine Hill. The hill is located just off the Colosseum. It was known for temples and homes of leading citizens during Rome’s Republican era. It became the aristocratic quarter during the Roman Empire that followed when new palaces were built on top of the older homes. The livestreamed tours will be held weekly starting on March 3.
From Olympics to Tom Brady, Fanatics expands into entertainment with new studio
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fanatics, the sports merchandising giant best known for jerseys and collectibles, is moving deeper into entertainment by launching a studio that will produce films, documentaries, live events and digital series tied to sports and culture. The company announced Tuesday the launch of Fanatics Studios, a new content arm that debuts with projects that include producing the official Olympic film for the LA28 Games, a multipart documentary following seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady and joining ESPN as a producer of the 2026 ESPY Awards. Other partnerships will include ESPN, WWE, MLB and Fox Sports.
The BBC seeks to dismiss Trump's $10B defamation lawsuit in a Florida court
LONDON (AP) — The BBC will ask a judge to dismiss U.S. President Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the broadcaster. Trump filed the lawsuit in December, claiming defamation and unfair trade practices over a documentary that edited a speech he made on Jan. 6, 2021, before his supporters stormed the Capitol in Washington. The BBC apologized for the edit but denies defamation. Papers filed Monday in Florida say the BBC will argue the court lacks jurisdiction and that Trump failed to state a claim. The broadcaster's lawyers will also argue the documentary wasn't available to watch in the U.S. If the case continues, a trial is proposed for 2027.
Timothée Chalamet has surprising wish for a perfect 2026 following Golden Globe win
PARIS (AP) — Timothée Chalamet has won his first Golden Globe, calling it a good start to the year. However, he says 2026 would be perfect if his favorite soccer team, Saint-Etienne, is promoted back to Ligue 1. The team that was once a powerhouse in French soccer was relegated to the second tier last season. Chalamet inherited his love for the club from his father and often speaks passionately about it. After 18 rounds this season, Saint-Etienne sits fourth in Ligue 2, just one point behind second place. Chalamet is also a top contender for his first Oscar.
Adelaide Writers Week canceled as 180 speakers withdraw after the exclusion of a Palestinian writer
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Organizers of Australia’s largest free literary festival have canceled the weeklong event after most writers withdrew over the removal of an Australian Palestinian writer. The board of the Adelaide Festival disinvited Dr. Randa Abdel-Fattah, citing cultural sensitivities after an antisemitic mass shooting in Sydney in December. They said her writings had no connection to the tragedy. By Tuesday, most speakers, including Zadie Smith and Jacinda Ardern, had withdrawn. The festival director also resigned. The board apologized for how the decision was represented, but Abdel-Fattah called it “anti-Palestinian racism.” The controversy is unfolding amid a national debate on speech limits.
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Inside the Golden Globes: The reunions and moments the telecast didn't show
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Celebrities embrace black and old Hollywood glamour for Golden Globes red carpet
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