Arts & Entertainment

On Jan. 20 in Scotland, the Princess of Wales ran past her security team in heeled boots to accept flowers from a well-wisher and posed for a selfie, according to media reports.

Eileen Gu, a double-Olympic freestyle skiing champion who represented China in 2022, trained in Austria ahead of the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics and discussed her approach to competition, public life, and mental-health challenges.

Harry Styles will perform 50 shows across seven cities in 2026, including a six-night residency at Wembley Stadium in June and a 30-date run at Madison Square Garden as his only U.S. performances; the announcement precedes his fourth album, due March 6.

Harry Styles announced the Together Together world tour, which includes a 30-show residency at Madison Square Garden, and the article reports his fourth album is due March 6; his single "Aperture" is said to be released tonight at 6 p.m. EST.

Spotify is expanding its Prompted Playlist beta from New Zealand to Premium listeners in the U.S. and Canada; the feature generates playlists from user-written prompts combined with listening history and real-time music trends.

An article lists nine Disney park changes said to respond to guest feedback, including storyline updates for Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run and animatronic upgrades for Frozen Ever After.

Vanna White announced on Instagram that she and longtime partner John Donaldson were married in a private ceremony after more than a decade together.

Glen Matlock told BBC Radio 4's Today program he is surprised to see punk musicians who are pro-Trump, calling it "a bit weird," and he praised Irish hip-hop group Kneecap for pushing boundaries despite controversy.

ElevenLabs released "The Eleven Album" on Spotify featuring 13 artists, including Liza Minnelli, and says the project was made with contributors' permission using its AI music tools.

Netflix is a Joke will run May 4–10, 2026 in Los Angeles with more than 350 live events across nearly 50 venues, and tickets are scheduled to go on sale Jan. 23.

Closing arguments begin in the trial of former Uvalde schools officer Adrian Gonzales after nine days of testimony, with jury deliberations possible Wednesday afternoon.

Meghan Trainor announced on Instagram that she and husband Daryl Sabara welcomed a baby girl, Mikey Moon Trainor, via surrogate on Jan. 18, 2026.

Alan Chikin Chow and HYBE America are developing a scripted Netflix series about aspiring pop idol rejects who form a co-ed band; no title or release date has been announced.

Officials say a derailment and collision near Adamuz in Cordoba has left 40 people dead and dozens injured; the Rail Accident Investigation Commission is leading a probe and reported broken rail while crews prepare to remove derailed cars.

Valentino Garavani died on January 19 at age 93, and a social media statement outlined lying-in-state dates and a funeral in Rome; many friends, peers and public figures have posted tributes.

Italian couturier Valentino Garavani died at home in Rome at age 93, his foundation announced; his body will repose at the foundation's Rome headquarters before a funeral on Friday.

Sphere Entertainment and Maryland officials announced plans for a smaller, 6,000-seat Sphere at National Harbor that would include the same 16K-by-16K interior display and an exterior Exosphere; the project is subject to definitive agreements and government approvals.

Dolly Parton marks her 80th birthday and has written more than 3,000 songs; her Imagination Library has delivered over 200 million books to children worldwide.

A LinkedIn post requested a pre-release GTA 6 playtest for a family member reported to have months to live, and the developer later said Rockstar Games had contacted the family.

Country singer Dolly Parton turns 80 on January 19, 2026, and the feature presents eight photos tracing her career from the 1950s through the 2020s.

Meghan Markle posted a black-and-white video of herself dancing with Prince Harry and included a 2016 throwback photo from their Botswana trip; she credited their daughter Princess Lilibet with filming the recent clip.

Jim Cornelison sang the U.S. national anthem before the Chicago Bears–Los Angeles Rams Divisional Round at Soldier Field, with fans and players joining in; Cornelison has served as the Bears' anthem singer since 2010.

Gov. Gavin Newsom directed more than 200 California state parks to offer free vehicle day-use admission on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026; the waiver is funded by the California State Parks Foundation and applies to vehicle day-use fees only.

The article lists online places to view and listen to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s speeches, noting the official Martin Luther King, Jr. Center YouTube channel and several audio streaming services among the options.

Governor Bill Lee signed a proclamation naming January 19, 2026, Dolly Parton Day in Tennessee to honor her life and legacy, and Parton released a new recording whose net proceeds will benefit pediatric cancer research.

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon told Joe Rogan that cancel culture can leave people publicly condemned for long periods and make forgiveness difficult; they made the remarks while promoting their new film, The Rip.

At the New York premiere of FX's The Beauty, Ashton Kutcher said Hollywood reflects a range of appearances rather than imposing a single beauty ideal, and he described beauty expectations as driven by broader societal norms rather than studio mandates.

Claimants, including Prince Harry, allege Associated Newspapers unlawfully gathered private information, and a High Court trial is set to begin with Harry expected to testify this week.

Thousands gathered at San Francisco's Civic Center to celebrate Grateful Dead guitarist Bob Weir, who died last week at 78; Joan Baez and John Mayer spoke at the event.

Thousands of fans gathered at San Francisco's Civic Center for a public memorial honoring Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir, who died Jan. 10 at age 78; organizers estimated about 20,000 attendees.