Rob Reiner's son returns to court, may enter plea in the killing of his parents

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rob Reiner's son Nick Reiner is set to enter a plea in the killings of his parents after weeks of legal drama and delays. Prosecutors bring him back to a downtown Los Angeles courtroom Monday for arraignment on two first-degree murder counts. He now has public defender Kimberly Greene after private lawyer Alan Jackson quit in January. Jackson said ethics stop him from sharing why. He also declared Reiner is not guilty of murder under California law. Police arrested Reiner hours after actor-director Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner were found dead on Dec. 14. The medical examiner cites multiple sharp force injuries.

'One Battle After Another' wins 6 prizes including best picture at Britain’s BAFTA film awards

LONDON (AP) — Politically charged action thriller “One Battle After Another” has won six prizes including best picture at Britain’s BAFTA film awards. Vampire saga “Sinners” and gothic horror story “Frankenstein” each won three prizes. Paul Thomas Anderson was named best director for “One Battle After Another.” Jessie Buckley won the best actress prize for “Hamnet,” while Robert Aaramayo took the best actor prize for the British indie film “I Swear,” beating stars including Leonardo DiCaprio and Timothée Chalamet. The British awards offer clues about who may win at the Academy Awards in Hollywood next month.

Syria's TV dramas are testing Ramadan series' boundaries after Assad's fall

ALEPPO, Syria (AP) — Syria's well-known TV dramas are returning to Ramadan screens as the industry tries to rebuild after years of war and the fall of the Assad dynasty. Families across the region gather in the evening after iftar to watch new series. Creatives who split after the beginning of Syria's civil war in 2011 are working together again. One major production focuses on a novel once banned because of its focus on dark moments in the country's history. But the team has faced some backlash over casting and new censorship pressures. Returned stars are helping to rebuild film institutions with almost no resources.

It's a quiet box office weekend as 'GOAT' edges 'Wuthering Heights'

Sony Pictures Animation’s film “GOAT”  is leading a quiet weekend at the North American box office, beating “Wuthering Heights” in a second-weekend showdown. Sunday's studio estimates show “GOAT” earning $17 million, while “Wuthering Heights” took in $14.2 million. “GOAT” dropped only 38% in its second weekend, which Sony credited to strong word-of-mouth. The Stephen Curry-produced film has passed $58 million domestically. The “Wuthering Heights” box office results fell 57% to settle at $60 million in North America. New releases like “I Can Only Imagine 2,” “How to Make a Killing” and “Psycho Killer” debuted with less than $10 million. Baz Luhrmann’s immersive documentary “EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert" earned $3.3 million. from only 325 IMAX locations.

Willie Colón, architect of urban salsa music, dies at 75

Willie Colón, a key creator of urban salsa and a longtime social activist, has died. He was 75. His family and manager confirmed his death in social media posts Saturday. Colón was a trombonist, composer, arranger and singer. He recorded more than 40 albums that have sold tens of millions worldwide. He collaborated with a wide range of artists, including the Fania All Stars, David Byrne and Celia Cruz. He blended jazz and rock with classic Latin rhythms. His album “Siembra” with Rubén Blades became a genre landmark. Colón also worked in civil rights groups and city government. He later acted in films and TV shows.

Winners of the 2026 British Academy Film Awards, or BAFTAs

LONDON (AP) — “One Battle After Another” was named best picture at Britain's BAFTA film awards. It also took prizes for direction, adapted screenplay, cinematography and editing, and a supporting actor award for Sean Penn. Vampire epic “Sinners” won three prizes Sunday including original screenplay, musical score and supporting actress for Wunmi Mosaku. The lead acting prizes went to Jessie Buckley for “Hamnet” and Robert Aramayo for “I swear.” “Frankenstein” won three trophies, while “Hamnet” also took the trophy for best British film and “Sentimental Value” was named best film not in English. Aramayo was named the BAFTA rising star.

Bad Bunny positioned to consolidate his popularity in Brazil with first-ever performances

SAO PAULO (AP) — Bad Bunny’s huge global rise is finally breaking through in Brazil, a market that overwhelmingly favors national artists. On Friday and Saturday, he plays his first-ever Brazilian shows in Sao Paulo. The concerts sold out fast, so he added a second date. Fans lined up on Thursday night and brought umbrellas for the heat. Spotify data shows Brazilians mostly stream Brazilian stars, but Bad Bunny’s new album sparked a surge. His Super Bowl halftime moment boosted streams even more. DJs say people now sing along and request his songs at all kinds of parties.

Netflix releases a posthumous interview with Eric Dane after his death from ALS

Eric Dane shared his thoughts about his life and a final message for his daughters in a new episode of a Netflix series called “Famous Last Words.” The actor died on Thursday, less than one year after he announced an ALS diagnosis. “Famous Last Words” is adapted from a Danish show where a person is interviewed in secret and the footage is not released until after their death. The Netflix version is hosted by Brad Falchuk. This is the second episode of “Famous Last Words.” The first was with primatologist Jane Goodall who died in October. That interview is also available on Netflix.

Former 'Jersey Shore' star Snooki says she has cervical cancer

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi says she has stage one cervical cancer, and she is urging fans to get screened. On Friday, Polizzi shares the diagnosis in a TikTok video recorded in her car between medical appointments. She says a biopsy found the cancer. She says it's not the news she was hoping for, but it's also not the worst news. She says doctors caught it early, and she feels grateful for that. Polizzi tells followers to keep up with Pap smears. Polizzi rose to fame on MTV’s reality show “Jersey Shore” and later spinoffs. She is 38 and has three children.