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→ NewsSavannah Guthrie asks for proof of life as her mother remains missing.
Savannah Guthrie posted a tearful Instagram video asking for proof that her mother, Nancy Guthrie, is alive. Officials say Nancy has been missing since Sunday and investigators believe she was taken from her home.
Human trafficking crackdown nets more than 600 arrests
Authorities said a weeklong California operation resulted in 611 arrests and the rescue of 170 people, including 14 children, and officials announced that prosecutions and enforcement will continue through the year.
Nick Jonas recalls daughter Malti’s intense premature birth and resuscitation
On Jay Shetty's podcast, Nick Jonas said his daughter Malti was born at 1 pound, 11 ounces and was resuscitated in the neonatal intensive care unit.
Mark of Cain singer Josie Scott comes out as trans.
Josie Scott, vocalist and guitarist for Australian alternative rock band Mark of Cain, said in a Feb. 2 Facebook post that she identifies as a trans woman and that illness during the COVID pandemic prompted her to embrace her identity.
Disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mother prompts heartbroken response from Mike Tirico
Broadcaster Mike Tirico said he was "heartbroken" after Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie, was reported missing; Pima County authorities said they believe she may have been kidnapped or abducted and an investigation is ongoing.
Bad Bunny to headline Super Bowl halftime one week after historic Grammys win
Bad Bunny will perform the Super Bowl LX halftime show on Feb. 8, 2026, one week after winning three Grammys, including album of the year. Organizers have kept many performance details private, and the event is noted for its prominence for Spanish-language music and Puerto Rican culture.
The Day the Music Died: What happened to Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper
On Feb. 3, 1959, a small charter plane carrying Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson and pilot Roger Peterson crashed near Clear Lake, Iowa, killing all aboard; the loss influenced American popular music and was later memorialized in Don McLean's song "American Pie."
Savannah Guthrie's sister reportedly last saw their missing mom
Authorities say Annie Guthrie had dinner with her mother Nancy on Jan. 31 and is believed to be the last person to see her; Nancy, 84, was later reported missing and investigators are treating the case as an abduction. DNA recovered at the home has been sent to a Phoenix lab and test results are pending.
Mel Brooks appears on Bullseye as a new documentary debuts
HBO Max released Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man, and Bullseye revisits Brooks's 2013 interview in which he discussed his World War II service and collaborations with Gene Wilder.
Carter Faith says she was stressing about rent before joining Post Malone tour
Carter Faith announced she will join Post Malone and Jelly Roll on the 2026 Big Ass Stadium Tour, and she said she had recently been stressing about paying rent while making her own stage props.
Amy Sedaris pays tribute to Philip Seymour Hoffman on 12th anniversary of his death
Amy Sedaris posted a clip of Philip Seymour Hoffman on the 12th anniversary of his death, captioning it "Thinking of Phil today." The two were longtime friends and co-stars in the 2005 comedy Strangers with Candy.
Golden wins K-pop's first Grammy, prompting questions about a breakthrough.
'Golden,' from Netflix's Kpop Demon Hunters and performed by virtual band Huntr/x, won the Grammy for Best Song Written for Visual Media, the first Grammy win for Korean songwriters and producers. The result has been described as a milestone by some, while others and some scholars have questioned whether the English-language, animation-linked song fits traditional definitions of K-pop.
Nashville moments at the Grammys 2026 feature Reba and Jelly Roll
Nashville artists were prominent at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards: Jelly Roll won the inaugural Best Contemporary Country Album and Reba McEntire performed on the Grammy stage for the first time.
Tyler, The Creator wins first Best Album Cover at 2026 Grammys
Tyler, The Creator received the inaugural Grammy for Best Album Cover at the 2026 ceremony for Chromakopia, with the trophy credited to Tyler Okonma as the cover's art director.
Steven Spielberg Achieves EGOT with 2026 Grammy Win
Steven Spielberg completed an EGOT when he won a 2026 Grammy for Best Music Film for Music by John Williams, his first Grammy nomination; he is now one of 21 EGOT winners.
Joe Rogan says churchgoers are the nicest people he knows.
Joe Rogan said the people he worships with on Sundays are exceptionally kind and that his views on religion have shifted as he has grown older. He has been attending church consistently and has discussed studying Scripture with congregants in public interviews.
Bruce Springsteen Performs Anti-ICE Song in Minneapolis
Bruce Springsteen appeared as a special guest at Tom Morello's Minneapolis concert and performed a new protest song, "Streets of Minneapolis," which he said he had sent to Morello. The event was reported to benefit the families of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, who the article says were killed by immigration officers.
Gordon Ramsay says he cried over his daughter Holly's wedding gown and remembers advice he gave her
Gordon Ramsay said he cried when he realised the cost of daughter Holly's wedding gown and spoke on the Jennifer Hudson Show about calming her nerves, adding a joking note that his size 15 feet made dancing awkward.
Lou Holtz enters hospice care and son says he is still fighting
Lou Holtz was admitted to hospice care earlier in the week, and his son Skip Holtz said he is "still fighting the fight." The family has asked for privacy and says it is focusing on his comfort.
Luke Combs says family motivated his 30 lb weight loss.
Country singer Luke Combs has discussed losing 30 pounds as part of a longer effort to improve his health for his family, and he has cited a gluten sensitivity and concerns about long‑term wellbeing as factors in that process.
SNL marks its 1,000th episode with Alexander Skarsgård and his Oscar-nominated father
Alexander Skarsgård hosted Saturday Night Live's 1,000th episode, which included appearances by his father Stellan Skarsgård and musical performances by Cardi B.
Lily Collins honours father Phil Collins on 75th birthday amid health challenges
Lily Collins posted an Instagram tribute for her father Phil Collins as he turned 75, and recent interviews note his ongoing health challenges and recovery needs.
Amber Rose defends Charlie Kirk's widow amid online criticism
Amber Rose defended Erika Kirk on a Kick livestream, saying people grieve differently; Charlie Kirk was fatally shot on Sept. 10 and Erika has taken leadership at Turning Point USA.
Steph Curry wins Short Film Grand Jury Prize at Sundance.
Steph Curry and Ben Proudfoot won the Short Film Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival for "The Baddest Speechwriter of All," a short about Clarence B. Jones, a speechwriter for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Video shows Catherine O'Hara's emotional tribute to Macaulay Culkin
A video of Catherine O'Hara's Dec. 1, 2023 Hollywood Walk of Fame speech honoring Macaulay Culkin is being shared after her reported death at age 71; Culkin posted an Instagram tribute and Eugene Levy issued a statement.
Sundance's move to Boulder may reshape the indie film scene
This year's festival was the final Sundance in Park City after more than 40 years, and the Sundance Institute plans to relocate the festival to downtown Boulder in 2027 with financial incentives from local and state authorities.
Grammy-nominated Maryland father and 8-year-old daughter prepare for ceremony
Harold Simmons II (Fyütch) and his 8-year-old daughter Aura V were nominated for Best Children's Music Album for their collaboration "Harmony"; if they win, Aura V would become the youngest individually credited Grammy winner.
Texas man sentenced to 50 years for shooting that killed 12-year-old
Terry Rivera pleaded guilty to capital murder and was sentenced to 50 years for a March 2024 shooting that killed 12-year-old Carlos Fernandez in Cloverleaf, Texas.
Dan Levy pays tribute to 'Schitt's Creek' co-star Catherine O'Hara
Dan Levy honored his Schitt's Creek co-star Catherine O'Hara in an Instagram post after her death was confirmed by her manager to ABC News.
Jason Biggs says his wife's pregnancy was the wake-up call that led to sobriety
Jason Biggs has been sober since 2017 and said his wife's pregnancy prompted him to change; he described persistent obsessive thoughts and said asking for help helped him stay sober.
