Taylor Swift will present at the Grammys. Here's more to know about Sunday's show

The 2025 Grammy Awards are right around the corner, which means it is time to get those viewing party plans in action. Allow us to help.
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FireAid delivered loads of surprises. Here are some of the best moments from the musical benefit

The FireAid benefit was fueled by some of music's best performers to raise money for Los Angeles-area wildfire relief efforts.
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Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade reveals 2023 kidney surgery to remove tumor later found to be cancerous

Hall of Fame player Dwyane Wade said doctors performed a December 2023 surgery on his kidney to remove a tumor later determined to be cancerous.
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FCC opens probe into whether NPR, PBS stations are breaking law by 'airing commercials'

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr has ordered an investigation into National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting Service over concerns about promoting sponsors, a probe that may influence the debate over taxpayer funding of public media.
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'Seinfeld: The Complete Series' review (4K Ultra HD)

Easily one of the greatest situation comedies in the history of the medium is now respectfully available in the ultra-high definition format in "Seinfeld: The Complete Series."
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Rihanna appears at trial of A$AP Rocky and outshines key testimony on alleged shooting

The man who alleges rapper A$AP Rocky fired a handgun at him in 2021 balked and bristled under cross-examination Wednesday and at one point shouted at the defendant, whose partner Rihanna watched in the audience.
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Unusual betting patterns surrounding play of Terry Rozier in 2023 game with Charlotte investigated

Unusual betting patterns surrounding the play of then-Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier in a game nearly two years ago are now under investigation by federal prosecutors, part of the same probe that led to the lifetime ban of Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter, the NBA confirmed Thursday.
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With leaked footage from the inside, Sundance doc shows horrifying conditions in Alabama prisons

Incarcerated men in the Alabama prison system risked their safety to feed shocking footage of their horrifying living conditions to a pair of documentary filmmakers. The result is "The Alabama Solution," which premiered this week at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.
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Raptors rout NBA-worst Wizards for their fifth straight win

Scottie Barnes scored 24 points and the Toronto Raptors beat NBA-worst Washington 106-82 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory and the Wizards' 15th loss in a row.
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Valentino's new designer showcases history and drama at couture debut in Paris

Alessandro Michele's Valentino couture debut was the most anticipated ticket of Paris Couture Week, and the designer didn't disappoint with a lavish spectacle at the Palais Brongniart, a fittingly historic backdrop for his past-meets-present storytelling.
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Caitlin Clark's foundation awards grants to 4 Iowa charities days before Hawkeyes retire her No. 22

Basketball star Caitlin Clark has awarded $22,000 grants through her foundation to four Iowa charities that she said inspired her during her time at the University of Iowa.
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St. John's builds huge early lead to beat Georgetown for its seventh straight win

Kadary Richmond and Zuby Ejiofor had 13 points apiece as No. 15 St. John's rolled to a 66-41 victory at Georgetown on Tuesday night, extending its winning streak to seven games.
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Youth movement: Three Wizards named to NBA Rising Stars teams

Three Washington Wizards are headed to New Orleans next month for the Rising Stars game at the NBA's All-Star weekend.
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Backlash erupts against Selena Gomez sobbing over Trump deportations in now-deleted video

Superstar Selena Gomez's tears over the deportation of illegal aliens are misplaced, as far as supporters of President Trump are concerned.
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Warriors to retire Andre Iguodala's No. 9 jersey

As Andre Iguodala moves around town in the Bay Area these days, he is regularly stopped by fans eager to praise him for how he carried himself while playing for the Golden State Warriors.
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FireAid, the massive benefit concert to help L.A. fire victims, came together quickly. Here's how

As the Los Angeles area continues its recovery from a series of debilitating wildfires, the benefit concert FireAid this week will raise millions for relief efforts.
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Chanel couture stuns with color, and Kylie Jenner, in final Paris show before Blazy's debut

Snaking traffic, screaming crowds, and a crush of photographers descended on the Grand Palais on Tuesday as Chanel unveiled its final collection before Matthieu Blazy's highly anticipated debut as creative director. Kylie Jenner led a constellation of stars, seated atop two giant interlocking C's raised like a bridge - perhaps a metaphor for the house's transition to its bold new chapter.
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Trump says Microsoft is among companies eyeing TikTok

President Donald Trump said Monday evening that Microsoft is among the U.S. companies looking to take control of TikTok to help the popular app avert an effective ban that could kick-in in April.
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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni get March 2026 trial date for her 'It Ends With Us' lawsuit

A New York judge set a March 2026 trial date on Monday and moved an initial conference from mid-February to next week as the public feud between Blake Lively and her "It Ends With Us" costar and director Justin Baldoni continued to grow and accelerate.
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Jimmy Butler suspended again by Miami Heat, this time after leaving shootaround

Jimmy Butler was back from suspension. Again.
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Beyonce, Kendrick, Sabrina and more: AP writers predict who will win at the 2025 Grammys

Beyonce leads the 2025 Grammys nominee pack, but Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar and Charli xcx are vying for their moment in the spotlight.
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'Kiss of the Spider Woman' musical with Jennifer Lopez dazzles at Sundance

A lavish, MGM-style musical is not typical Sundance Film Festival fare. But Sunday night Bill Condon brought such a creation -- well, part of one -- to Park City, Utah, with his adaptation of "Kiss of the Spider Woman," starring Jennifer Lopez.
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Mel Gibson's 'Flight Risk' is No. 1 at box office, 'The Brutalist' expands

Critics lambasted it and audiences didn't grade it much better. But despite the turbulence, Mel Gibson's "Flight Risk" managed to open No. 1 at the box office with a modest $12 million, according to studio estimates Sunday.
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Vanderbilt fined $500,000 by SEC for letting fans storm court

Vanderbilt was fined $500,000 by the Southeastern Conference on Sunday for allowing fans to storm the court Saturday after the Commodores' 74-69 victory over No. 9 Kentucky.
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South Koreans turn funeral wreaths and K-pop light sticks into political protest tools

South Koreans are repurposing flower wreaths and K-pop light sticks as political protest tools amid the nation's deepest political crisis in decades, sparked by President Yoon Suk Yeol's short-lived martial law declaration in December.
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Paul McCartney says he fears AI will rip off artists

Paul McCartney urged the British government not to make a change to copyright laws that he says could let artificial intelligence companies rip off artists.
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The ties between soccer and the NBA are real, and they're still growing

San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama stood outside in the rain on a cold Paris night. He wore a parka, a hooded sweatshirt, jeans and sneakers. And then he spent a few seconds showing off his skills.
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For documentaries at Sundance, Oscar nominations (and wins) often follow

The Sundance Film Festival welcomed back three Oscar-winning documentary filmmakers to help kick off the annual independent film showcase in Park City, Utah.
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Heidi Montag, Spencer Pratt sue city of Los Angeles after losing home in fires

Reality TV couple Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt are suing the city of Los Angeles after losing their Pacific Palisades home in the wildfires that have torn through Southern California in recent weeks.
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James extends NBA record with 21st straight All-Star Game selection

LeBron James is extending his All-Star records. And Giannis Antetokounmpo is the people's choice, again.
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Heat suspend Jimmy Butler again, this time 2 games for missing flight and 'insubordinate conduct'

Jimmy Butler was suspended by the Miami Heat for the second time in three weeks, a move that adds to the possibility he has already played his final game for the franchise.
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From 'The Brutalist' to 'Wicked,' where to watch this year's top awards movies

The 2025 movie awards season is in full swing but figuring out where to watch everything can be overwhelming. Are they streaming? For free? In theaters? Only in Los Angeles and New York?
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'Emilia Perez' leads Oscar nominations with 13

As fresh fires raced across the Los Angeles region, an embattled movie industry lined up behind the Netflix narco-musical about transgender identity "Emilia Perez" in Oscar nominations Thursday.
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Netflix raising its prices despite growth in subscribers and revenues

Streaming giant Netflix has raised the monthly prices for all of its subscription tiers, after a year in which the company made 52% more in operating income.
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LOVERRO: Unwanted in Philadelphia? Harris might do well to focus all his efforts in Washington

A plane pulling a banner above Lincoln Financial Field read, "Josh Harris. Go Away. XOXO. Philly Chinatown," a reaction to his plans to build a private arena for his NBA team in the city's Chinatown neighborhood.
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Rashida Jones, MSNBC's chief, quits

Rashida Jones is stepping down as president of MSNBC after four years with the network.
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A Huebner appreciation, and exploring the relationship between the board and the bottle

The tributes and appreciations are flowing in for German GM Robert Huebner, the cerebral four-time world championship candidate, Olympiad first-board gold medalist and one of the world's best players on either side of the Cold War divide in the 1970s and 1980s, who -- as we noted here last week -- died Jan. 5 after a long illness at the age of 76.
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Heidi Montag tops iTunes chart after losing house in Los Angeles wildfires

Reality television star Heidi Montag's 2010 album "Superficial" has hit No. 1 on iTunes' all-genre songs and albums charts - 15 years after its release and just after Montag and husband Spencer Pratt lost their home in the Palisades Fire.
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Edwards scores 41 points as Timberwolves beat struggling Wizards

Anthony Edwards scored 20 of his 41 points in the fourth quarter and the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a sloppy first half and beat the NBA-worst Washington Wizards 120-106 on Monday night.
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Company linked to Alex Jones doubles offer to buy Infowars after failed bankruptcy auction

A company linked to conspiracy theorist Alex Jones is now offering over $7 million to buy his Infowars platforms, more than double what it proposed when it lost to The Onion satirical news outlet in a bankruptcy auction that was later voided by a judge, a lawyer in the case said Monday.
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Texas man charged with stalking WNBA and Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark

Authorities in Indianapolis have charged a 55-year-old Texas man with felony stalking of Indiana Fever star and WNBA rookie of the year Caitlin Clark.
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Experts on childhood development, safety clash at the Supreme Court over Texas adult content law

Childhood development and safety experts have staked out opposing positions at the Supreme Court ahead of the justices hearing arguments this week over Texas' law requiring age verification for accessing online adult content.
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During the NFL playoffs, NBC offers a reminder: The NBA is coming back to its platforms next season

NBC offered up a reminder of sorts during the NFL playoffs on Sunday night: The NBA is on its way back to its platforms next season.
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Gilgeous-Alexander overcomes poor shooting performance to lead Thunder past Wizards

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 16 of his 27 points from the foul line to overcome his worst shooting performance of the season and help the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 136-95 rout of the Washington Wizards on Sunday night.
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76ers reportedly reverse course, won't build contentious $1.3 billion downtown arena

The Philadelphia 76ers have decided not to build a $1.3 billion downtown arena, a surprising move that comes just weeks after the team received approval for the controversial project from the city council.
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Reality TV star Chase Chrisley accused of slapping a Twin Peaks bar manager in Atlanta

Reality TV star Chase Chrisley is accused of slapping the manager of a popular sports bar in Atlanta after refusing to leave.
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McDaniel, Sellers pace No. 8 Maryland past Wisconsin

Bri McDaniel and Shyanne Sellers each had 21 points as eighth-ranked Maryland bounced back from its first loss with an 83-68 victory over Wisconsin on Saturday
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'Den of Thieves 2' opens at No. 1 as 'Better Man' flops

On a quiet weekend in movie theaters, while much of Hollywood's attention was on the wildfires that continue to rage in Los Angeles, Lionsgate's "Den of Thieves 2: Pantera" debuted atop the box office with $15.5 million, according to studio estimates Sunday.
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No. 19 Memphis extends winning streak to 4 games with 74-70 victory over East Carolina

PJ Haggerty scored eight of his 25 points in the final 2:34 and No. 19 Memphis held off East Carolina 74-70 on Saturday.
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NBA postpones Rockets vs. Hawks game due to winter storm

The game between the Houston Rockets and Atlanta Hawks scheduled for Saturday has been postponed because of a winter storm.
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'Indiana Jones and the Great Circle' review: A game worthy of the legendary archaeologist

The world's greatest extreme archeologist finally got a new adventure that he and his fans deserve in the first-person video game "Indiana Jones and the Great Circle."
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'A miracle.' James Woods posts on X that his house survived Los Angeles wildfires

Actor James Woods says his house in Pacific Palisades has survived the Los Angeles wildfire s that had devastated much of his neighborhood.
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Paolo Banchero returns to Magic lineup after missing 34 games with torn oblique

Paolo Banchero is not a patient person.
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Prime Video's use of AI, Next Gen Stats on NFL games is helping viewers understand the game better

The Los Angeles Rams defense appeared to be content to drop back in coverage and prevent San Francisco's Brock Purdy from completing a Hail Mary on the final play of their Thursday night game on Dec. 12.
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Ed Sheeran goes back to school to launch new music foundation

Ed Sheeran wants people to take music in schools seriously.
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The Los Angeles landmarks from film and TV damaged by wildfires

The high school where Brian De Palma brought Stephen King's "Carrie" to life, Will Rogers' ranch house and a motel owned by William Randolph Hearst are among some of the famous structures that have been damaged or destroyed by the California wildfires.
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NFL moves Vikings-Rams playoff game to Arizona after days of wildfires

The NFL moved the Los Angeles Rams' playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings out of Southern California on Thursday, the biggest of several changes to the sports calendar after days of devastating wildfires in the area.
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Stojakovic's 23 points pace California to win over Virginia, first-ever ACC victory

Andrej Stojakovic scored 23 points and DJ Campbell scored 11 points and Cal secured its first win in the ACC beating Virginia 75-61 on Wednesday night.
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Prince William praises Kate, wishes her a happy birthday

Prince William praised the strength of the Princess of Wales after a turbulent year, offering a 43rd birthday wish on social media on Thursday that described her as an incredible wife and mother.
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Cavaliers beat Thunder 129-122 to end OKC's 15-game winning streak in matchup of NBA's top teams

Jarrett Allen scored 25 points, Evan Mobley added 21 and the Cleveland Cavaliers ended Oklahoma City's 15-game winning streak by beating the Thunder 129-122 on Wednesday night in a marquee meeting between the NBA's top two teams.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson ruled out for rest against Portland a night after his return from injury

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has been ruled out for Wednesday night's game against the Portland Trail Blazers as he continues his comeback from a left hamstring strain.
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Blu-ray movie reviews: 'Conclave' and 'Saturday Night'

Two real cultural events - the selection of a pope and the start of a late-night comedy show - are each told through a pair of fictionalized films - "Conclave" and "Saturday Night" - new to the Blu-ray disc format.
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Celebrities among thousands evacuated amid Palisades fire

The Pacific Palisades fire has engulfed at least 2,920 acres in Los Angeles County, requiring thousands to evacuate, including several celebrities who live in the area.
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Stephen Curry, Warriors struggle again in 2nd straight embarrassing home loss

Coach Steve Kerr criticized his Golden State Warriors for being down and lacking "a competitive spirit" in their latest embarrassing loss.
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'Wicked' tops SAG Awards nominations where many big names are shut out

"Wicked" topped nominations to the 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards on Wednesday, landing a leading five nominations including best ensemble, and individual nods for Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey.
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CNN defamation trial comes at a rough time for legacy media -- and for the struggling network

At a particularly inopportune time for legacy media and CNN, the news outlet is on trial in Florida this week, accused of defaming a Navy veteran involved in rescuing endangered Afghans from that country when the U.S. ended its involvement there in 2021.
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Meta adds new board members, including UFC head Dana White

Facebook parent company Meta added new members to its board Monday: UFC CEO Dana White as well as Italian industrialist John Elkann and technology investor Charlie Songhurst.
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Green scores 22 of his 29 points in third quarter as Rockets down Wizards

Jalen Green scored 22 of his 29 points in the third quarter and the Houston Rockets routed the short-handed Washington Wizards 135-112 on Tuesday night.
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Ex-gang leader charged in Tupac Shakur killing files motion to dismiss case

An ex-gang leader is seeking to have all the charges against him dismissed in the 1990s killing of rap music icon Tupac Shakur.
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Unbeaten Tennessee strengthens grip on No. 1

Tennessee tightened its grip on No. 1 in the AP Top 25 on Monday following a pair of lopsided wins, including one over SEC rival Arkansas, that left the Volunteers as the only undefeated team in men's Division I college basketball.
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Complete list of Golden Globe winners

"Emilia Perez" won best musical or comedy motion picture at the 82nd Golden Globes.
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'Emilia Perez,' 'The Brutalist' win top honors at Golden Globes

"The Brutalist," Brady Corbet's 215-minute postwar epic, was crowned best drama film at the 82nd Golden Globes on Sunday, putting one of 2024's most ambitious films on course to be a major contender at the Academy Awards.
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Smikle scores 26 points as No. 8 Maryland holds off No. 23 Iowa's rally

Kaylene Smikle scored 26 points as No. 8 Maryland held off a late rally by No. 23 Iowa to win 74-66 on Sunday.
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TikTok creators left in limbo while awaiting decision on potential platform ban

Will TikTok be banned this month?
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Jay-Z granted one month to file for dismissal of rape lawsuit against him

A federal judge granted a request from rapper Jay-Z to file a motion to dismiss a lawsuit by an anonymous plaintiff accusing him and fellow rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs of rape.
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CJ McCollum's 50 points help Pelicans snap 11-game skid with a 132-120 win over Wizards

CJ McCollum highlighted a career high-tying 50 points with 10 3-pointers, and the New Orleans Pelicans snapped an 11-game losing streak with a 132-120 victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday night.
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Wayne Osmond, singer and guitarist for The Osmonds, is dead at 73

Wayne Osmond, a singer, guitarist and founding member of the million-selling family act The Osmonds, who were known for such 1970s teen hits as "One Bad Apple," "Yo-Yo" and "Down By the Lazy River," has died. He was 73.
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Another slow start by Bucks leaves Antetokounmpo in no mood to celebrate his latest record

Giannis Antetokounmpo didn't want to talk about the latest record the Milwaukee Bucks star added to his collection Thursday night.
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