Kennedy Center exodus continues as National Symphony director Jean Davidson heads to the Wallis
Read full article: Kennedy Center exodus continues as National Symphony director Jean Davidson heads to the WallisNational Symphony Orchestra director Jean Davidson has left the Kennedy Center to lead the Wallis Annenberg Center in Los Angeles, as turmoil grows under President Donald Trump’s control.
Before his return to the Oscars, Yorgos Lanthimos finds a still moment in Athens
Read full article: Before his return to the Oscars, Yorgos Lanthimos finds a still moment in AthensGreek filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos has opened a photography exhibition in Athens days before he is due to attend the Academy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles.
Judge weighs New York Times bid to block policy limiting journalists' access to Pentagon
Read full article: Judge weighs New York Times bid to block policy limiting journalists' access to PentagonThe New York Times is urging a federal judge to block a Pentagon policy that has limited access to the building for journalists from many mainstream news outlets.
In Paris fashion, skin is in and celebrities rule the runways
Read full article: In Paris fashion, skin is in and celebrities rule the runwaysParis Fashion Week is delivering a forceful reminder of why it remains a capital of fashion, with blockbuster celebrity front rows, boundary-pushing design and collections that are tackling big ideas about power, craft and the female body.
Is 'Tristan' the hardest opera to stage? This director thinks so, and signed on at the Met
Read full article: Is 'Tristan' the hardest opera to stage? This director thinks so, and signed on at the MetOpera director Yuval Sharon has said that Wagner’s “Tristan und Isolde” is the hardest work in the traditional repertoire to stage.
Hegseth's comments are a reminder that government isn't always eager to show the human cost to war
Read full article: Hegseth's comments are a reminder that government isn't always eager to show the human cost to warDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth has drawn negative attention for his comment that the press has emphasized casualties in the Iran war because it wants to make President Donald Trump look bad.
A Lagos rave rewrites the rules of nightlife, drawing young Nigerians priced out of club culture
Read full article: A Lagos rave rewrites the rules of nightlife, drawing young Nigerians priced out of club cultureNightlife in Nigeria's economic capital Lagos can be very expensive with its table culture where revellers are divided into a multitier system and compelled to buy very expensive drinks.
B2K and Bow Wow's Boys 4 Life Tour is powered by forgiveness and accountability
Read full article: B2K and Bow Wow's Boys 4 Life Tour is powered by forgiveness and accountabilityThe platinum-selling R&B group B2K has reunited for the upcoming Boys 4 Life Tour, and they’re co-headlining with fellow 2000s superstar, Bow Wow.
Oprah and Gayle King hobnob at Chloe's boho blouse-focused Paris fashion show
Read full article: Oprah and Gayle King hobnob at Chloe's boho blouse-focused Paris fashion showOprah Winfrey and her longtime friend Gayle King are among celebrities on the front row at Chloé fashion show at Paris Fashion Week.
Who will win at the Oscars? AP’s film writers make their predictions
Read full article: Who will win at the Oscars? AP’s film writers make their predictionsThe Oscar race has tightened after surprise wins at the Actor Awards, and Associated Press film writers Lindsey Bahr and Jake Coyle say the top prizes now look less settled.
Savannah Guthrie makes offscreen visit to 'Today' show, first since her mother went missing
Read full article: Savannah Guthrie makes offscreen visit to 'Today' show, first since her mother went missingSavannah Guthrie made an off-camera appearance at offices of NBC's “Today” show, her first time back since her mother Nancy went missing from her Arizona home.
Britney Spears arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs
Read full article: Britney Spears arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugsBritney Spears has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol near her Southern California home.
VistaVision, a vintage format left for dead, is revived in 'One Battle After Another' and more
Read full article: VistaVision, a vintage format left for dead, is revived in 'One Battle After Another' and moreVistaVision, the large-scale film format used largely in the 1950s, is enjoying a big-screen revival.
Denmark is set to explore if gastronomy can be recognized as an art form
Read full article: Denmark is set to explore if gastronomy can be recognized as an art formDenmark is debating whether top-level cooking counts as art, and the country’s most theatrical restaurants sit at the center of it.
'Brady Bunch' house, used in exterior shots for the popular sitcom, gets LA landmark status
Read full article: 'Brady Bunch' house, used in exterior shots for the popular sitcom, gets LA landmark statusThe LA city council has voted unanimously to designate the the so-called “Brady Bunch” house in the San Fernando Valley as a historic-cultural monument.
Cracks appear in Trump's MAGA base as leading figures criticize the Iran war
Read full article: Cracks appear in Trump's MAGA base as leading figures criticize the Iran warSome of the sharpest criticism President Donald Trump has faced in the early days of the Iran war has come from once-loyal media figures more accustomed to singing his praises.
Trial that could lead to the breakup of Ticketmaster's parent company gets underway
Read full article: Trial that could lead to the breakup of Ticketmaster's parent company gets underwayA Justice Department lawyer has told a New York jury at the start of an antitrust trial that the concert ticket industry is broken because Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation Entertainment have monopolized the market, driving up prices for consumers.
Robert De Niro delivers Lincoln’s civility warning at a Carnegie Hall benefit
Read full article: Robert De Niro delivers Lincoln’s civility warning at a Carnegie Hall benefitRobert De Niro was a featured guest Tuesday night at Carnegie Hall, where he recited Abraham Lincoln’s warning against mob violence.
🍀 Things to do in March: St. Patrick’s Day Festival, Monster Jam, Carlos Santana
Read full article: 🍀 Things to do in March: St. Patrick’s Day Festival, Monster Jam, Carlos SantanaLooking for something fun to do this March? The Alamo City offers an exciting lineup of events this month, from St. Patrick’s parades to live music.
Justin Timberlake sues to block release of police video from 2024 drunken driving arrest in New York
Read full article: Justin Timberlake sues to block release of police video from 2024 drunken driving arrest in New YorkJustin Timberlake is suing to block the release of police body camera footage from his drunken driving arrest in New York’s Hamptons in 2024.
Trump takes unconventional approach to communicating to the public about war in Iran
Read full article: Trump takes unconventional approach to communicating to the public about war in IranThe Trump administration took more than 48 hours to make any live, public communication with the American people about why it had decided to go to war with Iran.
US Olympic gold medalists Hilary Knight and Quinn and Jack Hughes appear on 'Tonight Show'
Read full article: US Olympic gold medalists Hilary Knight and Quinn and Jack Hughes appear on 'Tonight Show'Jimmy Fallon made fun of Jack Hughes for getting a tooth knocked out before scoring his Olympic-final overtime goal and praised Hilary Knight for winning at her fifth Games as the U.S. gold medal-winning hockey players made another late-night television appearance.
How Love Rocks became a NYC tradition and a major God's Love We Deliver fundraiser in 10 years
Read full article: How Love Rocks became a NYC tradition and a major God's Love We Deliver fundraiser in 10 yearsLove Rocks NYC brings major music stars together to raise money for God’s Love We Deliver as many nonprofits worry about increased food insecurity.
Triceratops skeleton 'Trey' to hit the auction block as dinosaur market soars
Read full article: Triceratops skeleton 'Trey' to hit the auction block as dinosaur market soarsA triceratops skeleton that once greeted visitors at a Wyoming museum is heading to an online auction as dinosaur prices keep soaring.
Fresh starts at Gucci, Fendi and Marni set the tone at Milan Fashion Week: 5 trends and buzzwords
Read full article: Fresh starts at Gucci, Fendi and Marni set the tone at Milan Fashion Week: 5 trends and buzzwordsMilan Fashion Week has kicked off a season of fresh starts, with new creative directors and a clear push toward practical glamour.
Silvana Armani honors a fashion dynasty with fluid, essential collection during Milan Fashion Week
Read full article: Silvana Armani honors a fashion dynasty with fluid, essential collection during Milan Fashion WeekSilvana Armani has presented her first signature Giorgio Armani collection without the iconic designer's input to close Milan Fashion Week.
'Sinners' takes top prize at the Actor Awards, setting up an Oscar showdown
Read full article: 'Sinners' takes top prize at the Actor Awards, setting up an Oscar showdownAfter a near awards-season sweep by “One Battle After Another,” “Sinners” won best ensemble at the Screen Actors Guild’s 32nd Actor Awards on Sunday, setting up a potential nail-biter finale in two weeks at the Academy Awards.
Rom-coms are having a moment, from 'Heated Rivalry' to 'Nobody Wants This' and even Broadway
Read full article: Rom-coms are having a moment, from 'Heated Rivalry' to 'Nobody Wants This' and even BroadwayA fresh wave of romantic comedies is heating up winter screens and Broadway, and creators say audiences still crave love stories.
30 years after Pokémon's release, fans are still trying to catch 'em all
Read full article: 30 years after Pokémon's release, fans are still trying to catch 'em allIn the years Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green were released in 1996 for Nintendo Game Boy in Japan, marking the debut of Pokémon, the franchise has taken over the globe with its animated shows, mobile games and highly coveted trading cards.
Growing more complex by the day: How should journalists govern use of AI in their products?
Read full article: Growing more complex by the day: How should journalists govern use of AI in their products?Journalists at the investigative outlet ProPublica have pledged to strike if negotiations for a contract don't take a turn — in what is believed would be the first such job action in the news industry where a dispute over how to deal with artificial intelligence is the chief sticking point.
Penguin Press founder Ann Godoff, a powerhouse editor of bestsellers and prize winners, dies at 76
Read full article: Penguin Press founder Ann Godoff, a powerhouse editor of bestsellers and prize winners, dies at 76Publisher Ann Godoff, who helped shape modern American book culture and launched many bestsellers, has died at age 76.
Judge scolds Shia LaBeouf and orders him to rehab after Mardi Gras arrest
Read full article: Judge scolds Shia LaBeouf and orders him to rehab after Mardi Gras arrestA New Orleans judge has ordered actor Shia LaBeouf to return to drug and alcohol rehabilitation and set a $100,000 bond after the film star was charged with two counts of battery.
A children's hospital is renamed for Dolly Parton and hopes to transform pediatric care in Tennessee
Read full article: A children's hospital is renamed for Dolly Parton and hopes to transform pediatric care in TennesseeThe East Tennessee Children's Hospital is now known as Dolly Parton Children's Hospital.
Sandra Cisneros long wanted an invite to the American Academy of Arts and Letters. Now, she's in
Read full article: Sandra Cisneros long wanted an invite to the American Academy of Arts and Letters. Now, she's inSandra Cisneros joins the American Academy of Arts and Letters, and she says the honor feels like a long-awaited invitation.
🎀 Things to do this weekend: San Antonio Home + Garden Show, Crawfish Festival, Hello Kitty Cafe Truck
Read full article: 🎀 Things to do this weekend: San Antonio Home + Garden Show, Crawfish Festival, Hello Kitty Cafe TruckIf you don’t have any plans, there’s plenty to check out on the final weekend of February.
AI song generator startups Suno and Udio angered the music industry. Now they're hoping to join it
Read full article: AI song generator startups Suno and Udio angered the music industry. Now they're hoping to join itAI music platforms Suno and Udio were sued by major record labels in 2024 for allegedly exploiting the recorded works of professional musicians.
New York sues Counter-Strike game developer saying 'loot boxes' promote gambling
Read full article: New York sues Counter-Strike game developer saying 'loot boxes' promote gamblingNew York’s attorney general is suing video game developer Valve, claiming the “loot boxes” found in Counter-Strike and other popular video game franchises illegally promote gambling.
Harvey Weinstein hires Luigi Mangione and Sean 'Diddy' Combs’ lawyers as his 3rd NY trial looms
Read full article: Harvey Weinstein hires Luigi Mangione and Sean 'Diddy' Combs’ lawyers as his 3rd NY trial loomsHarvey Weinstein has hired Luigi Mangione and Sean “Diddy” Combs’ lawyers to represent him at his third New York rape trial, recasting his legal team after declining to end the matter with a guilty plea.
Daniela Petroff, AP's longtime fashion and Vatican reporter, dies at 80
Read full article: Daniela Petroff, AP's longtime fashion and Vatican reporter, dies at 80Daniela Petroff, who helped shape The Associated Press’ fashion and Vatican coverage for nearly four decades with style, authority and wit, has died in Rome.
Phil Collins, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira get Rock Hall nominations
Read full article: Phil Collins, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira get Rock Hall nominationsThe Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, and it mixes pop, rap, metal, R&B and more.
Braves announce BravesVision will be the new local TV home for more than 140 games in 2026 season
Read full article: Braves announce BravesVision will be the new local TV home for more than 140 games in 2026 seasonThe Atlanta Braves have announced BravesVision as their local television home, beginning with the 2026 season.
UK lawmakers approve release of confidential documents on former Prince Andrew
Read full article: UK lawmakers approve release of confidential documents on former Prince AndrewBritain’s House of Commons has approved the release of confidential papers related to former Prince Andrew’s appointment as a trade envoy.
Taylor Sheridan has never been to prison. His new book still maps how to survive it
Read full article: Taylor Sheridan has never been to prison. His new book still maps how to survive itTaylor Sheridan has a new book coming out, and it tackles prison survival even though he has never been behind bars.
Milan Cortina Olympics were most-watched Winter Games since 2014 with 96% more viewers than Beijing
Read full article: Milan Cortina Olympics were most-watched Winter Games since 2014 with 96% more viewers than BeijingThe Milan Cortina Olympics averaged 23.5 million viewers in the United States, making it the most-watched Winter Games since 2014 with a 96% larger audience than the Beijing Games four years ago.
Isaac Hayes estate settles lawsuit accusing Trump of unauthorized song use
Read full article: Isaac Hayes estate settles lawsuit accusing Trump of unauthorized song usePresident Donald Trump has settled a lawsuit with singer Isaac Hayes Jr.’s estate over the campaign’s use of the song “Hold On, I’m Coming” without permission.
Medical influencer Attia resigns post at CBS News after name included in multiple Epstein files
Read full article: Medical influencer Attia resigns post at CBS News after name included in multiple Epstein filesThe longevity expert Dr. Peter Attia has resigned from a contributor's role at CBS News after his name surfaced in hundreds of documents released as part of the Epstein files.
‘Scrubs’ revival brings back the old goofy gang, but now they're, gulp, in charge
Read full article: ‘Scrubs’ revival brings back the old goofy gang, but now they're, gulp, in chargeThe “Scrubs” revival brings back Dr. John Dorian and Dr. Christopher Turk, picking up 17 years after the original series ended.
BAFTA and BBC apologize for racial slur during awards show
Read full article: BAFTA and BBC apologize for racial slur during awards showThe British Academy Film Awards and BBC have apologized Monday for a racial slur that was broadcast during Sunday’s show while two stars of the film “Sinners” were onstage.
He is known as the French Banksy. Now artist JR plans to turn a Paris bridge into a massive cave
Read full article: He is known as the French Banksy. Now artist JR plans to turn a Paris bridge into a massive caveFrench artist JR, popular for his large-scale projects from photographs to graffiti and street art, wants Parisians to do something unusual: stop for an immersive experience on the city’s oldest bridge, Pont Neuf.
It's a quiet box office weekend as 'GOAT' edges 'Wuthering Heights'
Read full article: It's a quiet box office weekend as 'GOAT' edges 'Wuthering Heights'Sony Pictures Animation’s film “GOAT” is leading a quiet weekend at the North American box office, beating “Wuthering Heights” in a second-weekend showdown.
'One Battle After Another' wins 6 prizes including best picture at Britain’s BAFTA film awards
Read full article: 'One Battle After Another' wins 6 prizes including best picture at Britain’s BAFTA film awardsPolitically charged action thriller “One Battle After Another” has won six prizes including best picture at Britain’s BAFTA film awards.
In war-weary Kyiv, wounded Ukrainian veterans turn epic poetry into living testimony
Read full article: In war-weary Kyiv, wounded Ukrainian veterans turn epic poetry into living testimonyWar veterans with severe injuries from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have taken the stage in Kyiv in an adaptation of Ivan Kotliarevskyi’s “Eneida.”.
Bad Bunny positioned to consolidate his popularity in Brazil with first-ever performances
Read full article: Bad Bunny positioned to consolidate his popularity in Brazil with first-ever performancesBad Bunny’s huge global rise is finally breaking through in Brazil, a market that overwhelmingly favors national artists.
Netflix releases a posthumous interview with Eric Dane after his death from ALS
Read full article: Netflix releases a posthumous interview with Eric Dane after his death from ALSEric Dane shared his thoughts about his life and a final message for his daughters in a new episode of a Netflix series called “Famous Last Words.”.
What to Stream: Blackpink and Bruno, Paul McCartney doc, 'Survivor' at 50 and Resident Evil Requiem
Read full article: What to Stream: Blackpink and Bruno, Paul McCartney doc, 'Survivor' at 50 and Resident Evil RequiemBoth the K-pop girl group Blackpink and the funky pop star Bruno Mars returning with new music and a documentary about Paul McCartney after the Beatles are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
Police search former Prince Andrew's home a day after his arrest
Read full article: Police search former Prince Andrew's home a day after his arrestPolice have searched the former home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, a day after the former prince was held in custody on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Tejano star Ramón Ayala’s son faces $25M sexual assault lawsuit
Read full article: Tejano star Ramón Ayala’s son faces $25M sexual assault lawsuitGrammy award-winning Tejano artist Ramón Ayala Jr. is accused of repeated sexual assault and harassment in a new lawsuit filed by a member of the band’s support staff.
Correction: Shia LaBeouf-Arrest story
Read full article: Correction: Shia LaBeouf-Arrest storyIn a story published February 19, 2026, about an arrest of actor Shia LaBeouf, The Associated Press erroneously reported that LaBeouf had been arrested in New York in 2017 for public drunkenness and disorderly conduct.
FCC chairman says the agency is investigating ABC's 'The View' over equal time rule
Read full article: FCC chairman says the agency is investigating ABC's 'The View' over equal time ruleThe Federal Communications Commission is investigating ABC’s “The View” over possible violations of the requirement that broadcast stations give equal time to political candidates when they appear on-air.
🦁 Things to do this weekend: ‘My Fair Lady’ musical, Locals Day at San Antonio Zoo, National Margarita Day
Read full article: 🦁 Things to do this weekend: ‘My Fair Lady’ musical, Locals Day at San Antonio Zoo, National Margarita DayIf you don’t have any plans, several exciting events and activities are happening around the Alamo City this weekend.
Correction: Britain-Epstein-Andrew-Profile story
Read full article: Correction: Britain-Epstein-Andrew-Profile storyIIn a story published Feb. 19, 2026 about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former Prince Andrew, The Associated Press erroneously reported that his house was sold in 2007 for 20% over the 15 million pound asking price.
Former Prince Andrew arrested and held for hours on suspicion of misconduct over ties to Epstein
Read full article: Former Prince Andrew arrested and held for hours on suspicion of misconduct over ties to EpsteinThe former Prince Andrew was arrested and held for hours by British police on suspicion of misconduct in public office related to his links to Jeffrey Epstein.