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Jutta Leerdam won the women's 1,000-meter speedskating gold at the Winter Olympics, setting a new Olympic record of 1:12.31; it is her first Olympic gold and her second Olympic medal overall.

Several Olympic medals at the Milan Cortina Winter Games detached from their ribbons during opening-weekend celebrations, and organizers said they are investigating and working on a solution.

Brad Arnold, lead singer and cofounder of 3 Doors Down, has died at 47; the band said he died peacefully after an earlier diagnosis of advanced-stage clear cell renal carcinoma that had spread to his lungs.

El Al announced it will add direct flights to several European and Asian destinations, including Hanoi, Manila, Seoul, Sardinia, Sicily, Switzerland and Croatia at three times weekly, and is reintroducing flights to Copenhagen for the first time since 2001; the airline said the routes aim to serve business travelers and strengthen economic ties.

Hailee Steinfeld wrote in her Beau Society newsletter that acting still scares her and described how the craft pushes her limits. She also said she has no immediate plans to make music and that her workouts have slowed while she is pregnant.

As Bad Bunny prepares to headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, the article highlights several of his notable Spanish and English lyrics and notes themes including nostalgia, diaspora ties, gentrification and reflections on Hurricane Maria.

Bad Bunny's Levi's Stadium halftime set at Super Bowl LX included main musical guests Ricky Martin and Lady Gaga and featured additional appearances by Pedro Pascal, Cardi B, Karol G, Jessica Alba, and Alix Earle.

Turning Point USA will stream an "All-American Halftime Show" at about 8 p.m. ET on Feb. 8, featuring Kid Rock, Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice and Gabby Barrett as an alternative to the official halftime show headlined by Bad Bunny.

Officials say an 8-year-old was found unresponsive and preliminary findings are consistent with long-term malnourishment and physical abuse; the child's mother and her boyfriend have been charged and a petition to detain them was filed ahead of a detention hearing on Monday.

This year’s Super Bowl commercials mix messages about health and community with comic spots and celebrity appearances, while several ads use AI tools; they arrive amid reported national unease and lower consumer confidence.

Bad Bunny will perform a primarily Spanish halftime set at the Super Bowl in Levi's Stadium, a decision that has drawn criticism from MAGA-aligned figures and praise from others; the selection has highlighted debates about language, identity and immigration policy.

Puppy Bowl 2026 matches Team Ruff against Team Fluff and features a record 150 dogs plus a new senior-dog exhibition; the broadcast includes adoption segments and is anchored by Steve Levy and Taylor Rooks.

A week after rupturing her ACL, Lindsey Vonn plans to compete in her final Olympic downhill and completed two official training runs, finishing 11th and third.

Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, will headline the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show on February 8 and has released six studio albums, including Grammy-winning Debí Tirar Más Fotos.

Ryan Coogler thanked the Directors Guild of America for its healthcare support during his awards speech and referenced domestic "carnage" affecting communities, comments delivered as DGA negotiations approach.

At a Fanatics party before Super Bowl LX, Guy Fieri and Kevin Costner spoke about their work supporting veterans and first responders; Fieri described his foundation’s motto as “serving those who serve us” and said they feed responders after disasters and recognize veterans nationwide.

At the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, Adam Sandler said he was at peace with not receiving an Oscar nomination for 'Jay Kelly' while accepting the Maltin Modern Master Award, and he lampooned the snub during his acceptance speech.

A recent restoration in the basilica of San Lorenzo in Lucina revealed a fresco face that many said resembled Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni; the Diocese of Rome says the change was unauthorized and has opened an inquiry and ordered the face altered.

Queen of Chess, directed by Rory Kennedy and now streaming on Netflix, traces Judit Polgár's rise from a child prodigy to a record-setting grandmaster and features interviews with her family.

The article highlights live coverage of early events at the 2026 Winter Olympics, noting the first medal competition is the men’s downhill at 5:30 a.m. ET, and it reports U.S. women's hockey play plus Ilia Malinin’s first skate at these Games.

Amanda Seyfried told The Independent at the London premiere of The Testament of Ann Lee that performing in the film helped her 'find her voice' in a way she said went beyond her experience after childbirth.

Bad Bunny will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show on Feb. 8, and he told Access Hollywood he is focusing on feeling and storytelling for the 30‑minute set.

Disneyland Paris will transform Walt Disney Studios Park into Disney Adventure World on March 29, 2026, and open World of Frozen, while a range of attractions, restaurants and hotels are scheduled for phased upgrades through 2026.

The Milan Cortina 2026 opening ceremony at San Siro highlighted Italian music, fashion and regional culture across four host sites, featuring performances by Andrea Bocelli, Laura Pausini, Mariah Carey and rapper Ghali.

Savannah Guthrie and her siblings posted a social media video urging anyone holding their mother, Nancy Guthrie, to make contact; CBS experts said the message appears aimed at establishing communication while investigators, including the FBI, continue working the case.

A New Mexico grand jury indicted actor Timothy Busfield on four counts of criminal sexual contact of a child, and prosecutors said the case is expected to move forward to trial.

The Winter Olympics 2026 Opening Ceremony is taking place at Milan's San Siro stadium and includes performances by Mariah Carey and Andrea Bocelli.

The Milano-Cortina Opening Ceremony is set for Feb. 6 at 1:40 p.m. ET and will last about two hours. Peacock will carry the event and several live TV streaming services such as DIRECTV and Sling TV are mentioned as viewing options.

Pima County officials say 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie was reported missing from her home outside Tucson and the FBI is assisting an ongoing search; Hoda Kotb told 'TODAY' she is heartbroken and described a wide outpouring of support.

The 2026 Winter Olympics opened with a ceremony in the Milano Cortina host region featuring performances by Mariah Carey, Laura Pausini, Andrea Bocelli and Sabrina Impacciatore. The Games are co-hosted by Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, with ice events in Milan and other competitions staged across Cortina and the Valtellina and Fiemme valleys.