BAFTA, BBC apologize for racial slur during awards show
The British Academy Film Awards and BBC apologized for a racial slur that was broadcast during Sunday’s show while two stars of the film “Sinners” were onstage.
Youth Service Corps
The Youth Service Corps hires Youth to address critical needs in key priority areas, including education, food insecurity and public service. Participants earn at least minimum wage and receive essential wraparound supports, such as case management.
Willie Colón, architect of urban salsa music, dies at 75
Colón, who was nominated for 10 Grammys and one Latin Grammy, made famous songs such as “El gran varón,” “Sin poderte hablar,” “Casanova,” “Amor verdad” and “Oh, qué será.”
Pacific Symphony Celebrates Year of the Horse at Lunar New Year Concert February 21
Pacific Symphony invites audiences to welcome the Year of the Horse this Lunar New Year with a vibrant evening of music and dance on Saturday, Feb. 21 at 8 p.m. The orchestra’s annual celebration returns to the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall with a dynamic program that blends Eastern Read More
Former ‘Jersey Shore’ star Snooki says she has cervical cancer
“So 2026 is not panning out how I wanted it to,” she said.
Celebrate Southern California History at the Annual OC Archives Bazaar
Friday, February 20, 2026 Arts in Irvine invites the public to the annual OC Archives Bazaar: Beyond the Archive, a one-day exploration of Southern California’s vibrant cultural heritage. This free event, held Saturday, March 14, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., at the Great Park, offers a unique opportunity to experience history as Read More
Eric Dane’s heartfelt words to his daughters revealed in posthumous interview
Actor Eric Dane’s final words are being revealed in an interview he agreed to be aired only after he passed. Prior to his death, he sat down with Brad Falchuk for the Netflix documentary series “Famous Last Words.” The premise is a notable figure sits down for an in-depth conversation Read More
AMC Theatres refuses to screen AI film that sparked online backlash
An AI film festival promised the winner a two-week run in theaters, but some theater chains are refusing to put it on the big screen. The winner, Igor Alferov’s “Thanksgiving Day,” is an intergalactic tale about a bear and platypus that was created using AI tools like Gemini 3.1 and Read More