Arts & Entertainment

Reports say smoke was seen rising in southern Tehran following a reported Israeli attack; the provided source offers limited detail and does not include independent confirmation.

Lakshmipriya Devi won a BAFTA for Best Children's and Family Film for her Manipuri-language film Boong, which draws on childhood memories and has become linked to displacement in Manipur following unrest in 2023.

A Calabasas teacher, Travis Takeshi Shojinaga, was charged with molesting multiple students and possessing child sexual abuse material; he pleaded not guilty and is being held on $1 million bail.

Fans across New York City gathered for Pokémon Day as the franchise reached its 30th anniversary, with events to buy, trade and bid on original items; Trainer Court, a local shop that began online, hosted activities and is giving away merchandise after receiving community support following a January robbery.

Several prominent KTLA on-air staff were laid off, and employees describe a shaken newsroom while management has provided only limited public details.

The Atlanta Hawks will hold 'Magic City Monday' on March 16 during a game against the Orlando Magic, featuring Magic City Kitchen lemon pepper wings and a halftime performance by T.I., the team said.

At the Marshals premiere, Luke Grimes said he and his wife moved to Montana because it began to feel like home, and he will reprise his role as Kayce Dutton in the Yellowstone spinoff that premieres March 1, 2026.

Dolly Parton announced East Tennessee Children's Hospital will be renamed Dolly Parton Children's Hospital, and the hospital's CEO said her support strengthens its paediatric mission.

A three-layer time capsule being assembled for America250 will be buried July 4 near Independence Hall and remain sealed until 2276; New Yorkers proposed items such as subway tokens, a Statue of Liberty figurine, and classic hot-dog-stand coffee cups for the state's allotted box.

The U.S. women's hockey team has privately accepted rapper Flavor Flav's invitation to a Las Vegas celebration this July, and no White House date has been set to mark their Olympic win.

Megan Thee Stallion will make her Broadway debut as the Zidler in Moulin Rouge! The Musical from March 24 to May 17, and the article reports she is the first woman to play the role in any production; tickets were listed with a starting price of $67.99 at publication.

King Charles visited his former nanny, Mabel Anderson, to mark her 100th birthday and shared tea at her home; the visit occurred shortly after his brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested and police are continuing to investigate.

Ca$ino, Baby Keem's second studio album, confronts his Las Vegas upbringing and family struggles with gambling while mixing trap and West Coast sounds with more personal themes.

The White House Correspondents' Dinner has chosen mentalist Oz Pearlman to serve as the 2026 host, shifting from the event's usual practice of naming a comedian. The White House Correspondents Association said Pearlman will offer an interactive, magic-focused evening.

David Ellison emailed staff after Paramount roughly met fourth-quarter estimates, saying the company will prioritize investments in technology and data to strengthen its direct-to-consumer streaming offering.

New episodes of Ryan Murphy’s Love Story about John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette air Thursdays on FX and stream on Hulu; the next episode is set for Feb. 26 on FX and Feb. 27 on Hulu.

At her Milan show, Maria Grazia Chiuri presented a practical, mostly black collection that included real fur pieces sourced from Fendi’s archives and announced a service to help clients upcycle inherited furs while anti‑fur protesters gathered outside.

During an Istanbul amateur final, a cleared ball struck a seagull and the visiting team's captain performed CPR to revive the bird before handing it to medical staff.

Law enforcement in Arizona are preparing to turn Nancy Guthrie’s home back over to her family, and officials say the investigation into her disappearance remains active.

Suno and Udio say they want closer relationships and licensing talks with labels and artists after earlier disputes over copyright; many musicians remain skeptical and have mounted campaigns calling for transparency and payment.

Luke Combs told The New York Times Popcast on Feb. 24 that he is avoiding GLP‑1 weight‑loss medications because he prefers to pursue weight loss without that medical shortcut and finds the idea unsettling; he also cites his wife and children as motivation to focus on long-term health.

Detroit Medical Center will present free musical and dance performances beginning at 11 a.m. on Feb. 25 to mark the final days of Black History Month.

Sharon Osbourne said Ozzy knew he was nearing the end before returning for a final Black Sabbath farewell concert in July; he died on July 22 at age 76.

Lindsey Vonn has been released from the hospital after suffering a complex tibia fracture in an Olympic downhill race and will begin rehabilitation, with bone healing expected to take about a year.

Robert Carradine, 71, has died; his brother told USA TODAY that Carradine died by suicide and had struggled with bipolar disorder. Jamie Lee Curtis posted an Instagram tribute calling him her "first love" and recalled their time together in the late 1970s.

A state investigator testified that Colin Gray said his 14-year-old son had grown aggressive and needed mental health counseling before the Sept. 4, 2024 attack at Apalachee High School; Colin Gray has pleaded not guilty to charges related to the incident.

Savannah Guthrie said her family is offering up to $1 million for information leading to the return of her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie; authorities say Nancy was abducted from her Arizona home more than three weeks ago.

Former Prince Andrew was arrested and later released, and experts say Prince William and Kate Middleton are concerned about the possible effects on King Charles III's health.

Chris Hemsworth said moving his family from Los Angeles back to a large farm in Australia was the "greatest decision" he has made, and described returning home as feeling like a holiday.

Marla Gibbs, 94, writes in her memoir that she suffered a brain aneurysm and stroke in 2006, underwent a long recovery with rehab and emotional challenges, and later returned to acting.