Celebrity birthdays for the week of Feb. 9-15
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Feb. 9-15: Feb. 9: Actor Janet Suzman is 86. Actor-turned-politician Sheila James Kuehl (“The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis”) is 84. Singer Carole King is 83. Singer Barbara Lewis is 82. Actor Joe Pesci is 82. Author Alice Walker (“The Color Purple”) is 81. Actor Mia Farrow is 80. Singer Joe Ely is 78. Actor Judith Light (“Ugly Betty,” ″Who’s the Boss”) is 76. Actor Charles Shaughnessy (“The Nanny”) is 70. Actor Ed Amatrudo (TV’s “Nashville”) is 69. Jazz saxophonist Steve Wilson is 64. Country singer Travis Tritt is 62. Actor Julie Warner (“Nip/Tuck,” ″Family Law”) is 60. Actor Sharon Case (“The Young and the Restless”) is 54. Actor Jason George (“Grey’s Anatomy”) is 53. Actor Amber Valletta (“Blood and Oil,” “Revenge”) is 51. Actor Charlie Day (“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”) is 49. Singer Chad Wolf of Carolina Liar is 49. Actor A.J. Buckley (“CSI: NY”) is 48. Guitarist Richard On of O.A.R. is 46. Actor Tom Hiddleston (“The Avengers”) is 44. Actor David Gallagher (“Seventh Heaven”) is 40. Actor Michael B. Jordan (“Black Panther,” “Creed”) is 38. Actor Rose Leslie (“Game of Thrones,” ″Downton Abbey”) is 38. Actor Camille Winbush (“The Bernie Mac Show”) is 35. Actor Jimmy Bennett (“No Ordinary Family”) is 29. Actor Evan Roe (“Madam Secretary”) is 25.
Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu, star of the popular drama ‘Meteor Garden,’ dies at age 48
Barbie Hsu, a Taiwanese actress who starred in the popular TV drama “Meteor Garden” that once swept Asia, died after contracting pneumonia triggered by the flu. She was 48. Hsu, better known as “Da S” which means “Big S,” caught the flu when she visited Japan with her family during the Lunar New Year, according to her younger sister, Dee Hsu, also a famed TV host. Dee Hsu said the pneumonia was a flu complication. “I am grateful that in this lifetime I was able to be her sister, taking care of each other and being companions. I will forever be thankful for her and miss her!” Dee Hsu said in a statement on Monday, with
‘Dog Man’ bites off $36 million, taking No. 1 at box office
DreamWorks Animation’s “Dog Man” fetched $36 million in ticket sales at the weekend box office, according to studio estimates Sunday, making it the biggest debut yet in 2025. It was a big opening for the Universal Pictures release adapted from the popular graphic novel series by author Dav Pilkey. The big-screen launch for the cartoon canine was produced for a modest $40 million, meaning it will easily coast through a profitable run. A
Darius Rucker shuts down reports he ditched the Carolinas for London
Darius Rucker is clarifying his recent move to London after his fans were left confused over the country star leaving the Carolinas. Over the weekend, the Hootie & the Blowfish singer took to Instagram to confirm that he had moved to the U.K., but it isn't permanent. "I’ve been a traveling musician all my life. I’m living in London while working on some new music and playing some shows," he wrote. "Always been on the bucket list — but don’t get it twisted y’all … nothing will ever replace the Carolinas and it is still home. Thanks for believing in me and supporting my music wherever we make it! Love y’all! — DR."
Babyface gets apology from the AP after Grammys red carpet interview
Disrespecting Babyface will not be tolerated by his fans. The “Whip Appeal” singer and 12-time Grammy-winning producer and composer is responsible for multiple hit songs and a frequent collaborator to some of the biggest stars in music. He is also the co-founder of the LaFace Records label with L.A. Reid, which helped launch the careers of artists such as Usher, Toni Braxton and TLC. But Sunday night, during an interview with the Associated Press on a livestream for the Grammys, there was an interaction that was criticized as disrespectful his career and significant contributions to music.
What to stream: Amy Schumer expecting, Kevin Costner celebrates a park and Pharrell is made of Lego
Amy Schumer leading the R-rated comedy “Kinda Pregnant” and “Yellowstone” star Kevin Costner narrating a docuseries about Yosemite National Park are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists: The estate of saxophonist John Coltrane offers an anniversary edition of his album “A Love Supreme,” Pharrell Williams’ life story is told using Lego pieces in the unconventional documentary “Piece by Piece” and Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh star in the romantic drama “We Live In Time,”
How to watch and stream the Grammy Awards ceremony, red carpet arrivals and interviews
The 67th annual Grammy Awards are set to recognize some of the most talented performers and biggest hits in pop music on Sunday, with different ways to watch the festivities. Beyoncé enters as the leading nominee for her acclaimed album, “Cowboy Carter.” Here is what you need to know about the awards show, including how to watch or str
Rapper JT reveals her favorite love song on the Grammys red carpet
Rapper JT shares her favorite love song on the Grammys red carpet.
Actor Chazz Palminteri shows up at the 2025 Grammys to support LA first responders
Actor Chazz Palminteri showed up to the 2025 Grammys to support not just a friend but also the L.A. first responders who recently battled wildfires.
Paris Hilton shimmers in gold dress at the 2025 Grammys
Paris Hilton arrives in style at the Grammys in a gold gown.