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Sunday, February 1

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Below are the latest entertainment news stories.

Russian fans of “Heated Rivalry” could end up in prison if they publicly declare their love for the show, but that hasn’t stopped the gay romance about two hockey players from becoming a word-of-mouth hit — and some are subtly displaying their affection.

The show centers on the relationship between Russian Ilya Rozanov, played by Connor Storrie, and Canadian Shane Hollander, played by Hudson Williams, who are rivals on the ice but lovers off of it. The two actors have been named official torchbearers for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics next month.

The show has grabbed attention for its steamy sex scenes but garnered praise for its depiction of LGBTQ relationships — something that is strictly off-limits in the deeply conservative country.

The 68th annual Grammy Awards will take place Sunday with a dramatically different tone than last year.

The 2025 award show was completely reimagined and refocused to relief efforts following the devastating Los Angeles-area wildfires. In 2026, focus has been placed once again on the music, where Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny and more will go head-to-head.

Comedian Trevor Noah will host for a sixth and final year and history could be made when some of the biggest names in music gather. Here’s some key things to know ahead of Sunday’s show at the Crypto.com Arena.

ESPN’s purchase of NFL Network and other league digital assets has been finalized after government regulators approved the transaction.

The league and ESPN officially announced the closing of the deal Saturday night after the Justice Department and other non-US antitrust authorities completed their reviews.

ESPN acquired NFL Network, NFL Fantasy and the rights to distribute the RedZone channel to cable and satellite operators and the league will get a 10% equity stake in ESPN.

A crowd is waiting to see you run a labyrinthine obstacle course you have never done before. You have to complete it with enough focus to avoid wrong turns, enough precision to ensure your foot touches certain spots and enough speed to beat dozens of rivals.

Also: You are a dog.

Specifically, you are one of the canine aces in Saturday’s Westminster Kennel Club agility competition, a recent addition that kicks off the storied club’s milestone 150th dog show.

Valentine’s Day has long been marketed as a celebration of forever love, complete with roses, candlelit dinners and jewelry meant to last a lifetime. But JCPenney is taking a more honest and timely approach this year, one that acknowledges that relationships change, tastes evolve, and sometimes the jewelry tied to old memories no longer fits the life you are living now.

On Feb. 14, the retailer is hosting The JCPenney Ex-Change, a one-day event that invites shoppers to bring in a once-loved piece of jewelry and trade it in for something new, no explanations required. In return, participants will receive a ½-carat lab-grown diamond necklace set in 14k yellow gold over silver. The exchange is flat, with no additional cost and no questions asked, offering what the brand describes as a guilt-free way to move on.

The idea taps into a familiar feeling. Many people have jewelry tucked away in drawers that carries more emotional weight than sparkle, whether it is a ring from a past relationship, a necklace tied to a former version of themselves or a gift that simply no longer feels right. JCPenney’s message this Valentine’s Day is that it is okay to let go and that doing so can feel empowering rather than awkward.

Grady Demond Wilson, the actor best known for playing Lamont Sanford on the popular 1970s NBC series “Sanford and Son,  has died. He was 79. 

His son, Christopher Wilson, said that his father had been diagnosed with prostate cancer. He died on Friday in his California home near the Coachella Valley.

Wilson rose to national prominence on “Sanford and Son,” where his performance alongside comedian Redd Foxx helped define the show’s signature father‑son dynamic. The sitcom became one of NBC’s biggest successes of the 1970s and a breakthrough moment for Black representation in primetime television.