Entertainment

KEY POINTS  LOS ANGELES — Fox’s “The Masked Singer” celebrated America’s 250th birthday with a patriotic themed episode that blended pop spectacle.   Historical symbolism and competition stakes, culminating in the debut of the final Season 14 wildcard and the unmasking of a reality television figure, the network said Thursday. Titled “Red, White and Clue: Celebration … Read more

KEY POINTS  LOS ANGELES — Actor Channing Tatum, 45, underwent surgery this week to repair a separated shoulder, posting updates on social media that confirmed the procedure and described his recovery as challenging.  The injury, which has not been linked to a specific incident on a film set, comes as Tatum prepares to reprise his … Read more

KEY POINTS  TUCSON, Ariz. — Law enforcement in Arizona is intensifying its search for 84 year old Nancy Guthrie, mother of “Today” show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, following reports of a possible ransom demand in cryptocurrency.  Authorities are treating her disappearance as a potential abduction, with the FBI assisting local investigators in what officials describe as … Read more

KEY POINTS  Walt Disney Co. on Monday named theme parks chief Josh D’Amaro as its next chief executive, elevating a longtime insider to lead the entertainment giant as it recalibrates its streaming strategy and expands its experiences business. D’Amaro, fifty four, will succeed Bob Iger on March eighteen, the company said. The appointment places Disney … Read more

KEY POINTS  SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Country singer Gabby Barrett will join Kid Rock and fellow country artists Brantley Gilbert and Lee Brice for Turning Point USA’s All American Halftime Show, scheduled for Feb. 8, 2026, organizers confirmed Monday.  The alternative broadcast will run alongside the NFL’s official Super Bowl LX halftime show, which will … Read more

KEY POINTS  PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. — Punxsutawney Phil, the famed groundhog of western Pennsylvania, emerged from his burrow Monday morning and saw his shadow, signaling six more weeks of winter, organizers said.  The event drew thousands of visitors before dawn to Gobbler’s Knob, the site of the 140th official celebration of the holiday that has become … Read more

KEY POINTS  Punxsutawney Phil, the groundhog weather icon, emerged from his burrow Monday morning and saw his shadow, signaling six more weeks of winter, according to the century old tradition observed each Groundhog Day.  The event drew crowds and national media attention, even as meteorologists caution that Phil’s predictions have limited reliability. The annual Groundhog … Read more

KEY POINTS  Major corporations across technology, media, finance and manufacturing are reshaping strategies in early 2026 as profit pressures, artificial intelligence investment and geopolitical friction redefine growth, according to company disclosures and interviews. From Walt Disney Co.’s surging streaming profits to Oracle Corp.’s plan to raise up to $50 billion, the global corporate shake up … Read more

KEY POINTS  Olivia Dean won best new artist at the 68th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday in Los Angeles, capping a night defined by first time winners, genre spanning performances and pointed remarks on immigration as the Recording Academy honored music released over the past year at Crypto.com Arena. The 68th Grammy Awards unfolded as … Read more

KEY POINTS  LOS ANGELES — Legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg officially joined the elite EGOT club on Sunday, Feb. 1, after winning his first Grammy for producing Music by John Williams, completing the rare sweep of Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony awards.  The Grammy, awarded during the non televised portion of the 2026 ceremony, recognized the … Read more