The release will include 3 million pages, the department said, and comes more than a month after the deadline to release the material.
“He thought it was an ICE raid going on in the middle of the night.”
Paris Hilton has teased the possibility of new music with longtime friend Britney Spears, saying the pair have been talking about a potential collaboration while reconnecting over music and shared experiences.
Speaking to Attitude, the media personality and businesswoman said discussions are still in the early stages but confirmed that the idea has been floated more than once. “We were talking about doing some fun music. And I was just with her recently talking about music again,” Hilton said. “So, we’ll see what happens. We’ll see.”
Hilton, who is currently working on her third studio album, said collaborating with Spears would be a major full-circle moment. “That would literally be the most iconic thing ever,” she added. “That would be a dream come true.”
The comments come two decades after Hilton released her self-titled debut album Paris in 2006. She returned to pop music in 2024 with her sophomore record Infinite Icon, which marked a renewed creative chapter for the socialite-turned-singer.
Elsewhere in the interview, Hilton singled out Blackout as her favourite Spears album, praising the project for its unapologetic tone. “It was just her being her,” Hilton said. “And she is one of the strongest women I know. She’s the ultimate pop princess icon, with the biggest heart. That album is just so bada**.”
Hilton’s remarks follow recent conversations with Spears about what she described as their “shared trauma” during the height of early-2000s tabloid culture. During a recent appearance on the I’ve Never Said This Before podcast, Hilton said the two reflected on how they were treated at the peak of their fame. “Yeah. I was just with Britney a few weeks ago for her birthday in Mexico and we were just talking about how cruel and mean-spirited people were back then,” she said. “I feel like she is someone that can relate to that.”
“There are very few people you can relate to on that level on experiencing that,” Hilton added. “It has made us both so strong.”
While no collaboration has been formally announced, Hilton’s comments have already reignited fan speculation about a potential studio pairing between two of pop culture’s most enduring icons.
Hollywood is mourning the death of Catherine O’Hara, the beloved actress and comedian whose illustrious career spanned decades across television and film.
News of her passing at the age of 71 was confirmed on Friday by her manager, prompting an outpouring of tributes from filmmakers, actors, and collaborators across the entertainment industry.
O’Hara first rose to prominence as a cast member on SCTV before becoming a defining presence in films including Beetlejuice, Home Alone, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York and a series of Christopher Guest mockumentaries such as Best in Show and For Your Consideration. In the latter part of her career, she became a cultural icon for a new generation with her Emmy-winning performance as Moira Rose on Schitt’s Creek.
Director Martin Scorsese, who worked with O’Hara on his 1985 film After Hours, paid tribute in a statement following the news of her death. “Many people know her from Schitt’s Creek. For many others, it’s the Home Alone pictures or Beetlejuice or the Christopher Guest comedies,” Scorsese said. “For me, and for most of my friends, it’s SCTV. All I have to do is think about one of the characters she created, like Lola Heatherton or Dusty Towne, and I’m laughing. Catherine was a true comic genius, a true artist, and a wonderful human being. I was blessed to be able to work with her on After Hours, and I’m going to miss her presence and her artistry. We all are.”
Seth Rogen, who recently worked with O’Hara on Apple TV+’s The Studio, shared a lengthy tribute on Instagram reflecting on her influence on his career. “Really don’t know what to say… I told O’Hara when I first met her I thought she was the funniest person I’d ever had the pleasure of watching on screen,” Rogen wrote. “Home Alone was the movie that made me want to make movies. Getting to work with her was a true honour. She was hysterical, kind, intuitive, generous … she made me want to make our show good enough to be worthy of her presence in it. This is just devastating. We’re all lucky we got to live in a world with her in it.”
O’Hara’s death has been especially felt by the Schitt’s Creek cast and creative team. The series, which aired from 2015 to 2020, became one of television’s most celebrated comedies, culminating in a historic Emmy sweep in its final season.
Dan Levy, who co-created the series alongside his father Eugene Levy and starred opposite O’Hara throughout its six-season run, shared a tribute on Instagram Friday evening.
“What a gift to have gotten to dance in the warm glow of Catherine O’Hara’s brilliance for all those years,” Levy wrote. “Having spent over fifty years collaborating with my Dad, Catherine was extended family before she ever played my family. It’s hard to imagine a world without her in it. I will cherish every funny memory I was fortunate enough to make with her.”
Levy added that he was thinking of O’Hara’s husband, Bo Welch, and her sons, Luke and Matthew Welch.
Macaulay Culkin, who played O’Hara’s son in Home Alone and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, shared a deeply personal tribute honoring his on-screen mother. “Mama. I thought we had time,” Culkin wrote. “I wanted more. I wanted to sit in a chair next to you. I heard you. But I had so much more to say. I love you. I’ll see you later.”
Culkin and O’Hara remained close over the years, and she appeared alongside him at his Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony in 2023. O’Hara’s performance as Kate McCallister helped ground the emotional core of the Home Alone films, turning the holiday comedies into enduring classics.
Tributes also poured in from Michael Keaton, Pedro Pascal, Lily Tomlin, Melanie Lynskey, Christopher Guest and Amy Sedaris, with many praising O’Hara’s generosity, warmth and ability to elevate every project she touched.
O’Hara is survived by her husband, Bo Welch, and their sons, Matthew and Luke. As Hollywood continues to reflect on her legacy, she is being remembered not only as one of comedy’s greats, but as a rare presence whose artistry and humanity left an indelible mark on film and television.
Ricardo Arjona kicked off his Lo Que El Seco No Dijo U.S. tour on Friday (Jan. 30) with a sold-out show at the Allstate Arena in Chicago, marking the beginning of a 35+ date trek that will bring his music to the most iconic arenas in the country.
The Guatemalan singer-songwriter delighted fans by covering his four-decade career with a setlist that included classics like “Historia de Taxi,” “El Problema,” and “Mujeres,” as well as songs from his latest album, Seco, released in January 2025.
This tour represents the evolution of the concept born last year during his historic residency in Guatemala, featuring a theatrical setup and constant interaction with the audience, now expanded for major North American arenas, according to a press release.
Produced by Metamorfosis, Zamora Live, and Fénix Entertainment, Lo Que El Seco No Dijo marks Arjona’s return to the stage after his Blanco y Negro: Volver Tour of 2023, which grossed $27.3 million with the sale of 224,341 tickets, according to figures reported to Billboard Boxscore, placing it at No. 11 among the Top Latin Tours of that year.
The new North American trek will go on through spring, stopping at major cities like New York, Miami, and Los Angeles. It will conclude with three concerts at the iconic Coliseo de Puerto Rico José in San Juan on April 24-26. Arjona will then continue through Latin America, visiting Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and other countries in the region. (For more information, click click here).
Here’s the complete setlist from the inaugural Lo Que El Seco No Dijo show at the Allstate Arena in Chicago.
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Want to watch the 2026 Grammy Awards on CBS live this weekend without cable? DIRECTV is currently offering a limited-time offer for new subscribers, $5 off its MyNews Genre Pack. MyNews pack is now $34.99 for 2 months*.
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Warner Music Group (WMG) general counsel Paul Robinson was honored with the Recording Academy’s 2026 Entertainment Law Initiative (ELI) Service Award on Friday (Jan. 30).
Robinson, who has been the top lawyer at WMG since 2006, had initially been set to receive the award last year, before the 2025 annual ELI event was canceled due to the Los Angeles wildfires. He finally received his flowers during Friday’s luncheon at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in L.A.
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“Even though it’s taken an extra 12 months for me to join this distinguished club, I’m absolutely thrilled to become its 20th member,” Robinson said during his acceptance speech.
Robinson took the opportunity to share four key pieces of advice with young music lawyers in the room. Rule number one: “It’s not about you,” he said, noting, “Our only agenda should be our client’s agenda. We need to detach our egos from the process.”
The second rule, said Robinson, is that lawyers must “ceaselessly adapt and lean into the future.” He noted that the music business has dealt with massive tech disruption over the years, from CDs to streaming and now AI.
“In the immortal words of R.E.O. Speedwagon, ‘Roll with the changes,’” said Robinson, whose team at WMG is the first major to have negotiated licensing deals with both of the two biggest music AI companies, Suno and Udio.
Robinson’s third and fourth principles were that lawyers should always “communicate simply and concisely,” and “bring positivity to solving problems.” He added: “If humanly and legally possible, our advice must include some kind of yes.”
“Let’s face it: we are so fortunate doing what we do,” Robinson said. “We have genuinely inspiring and enviable jobs in the service of artists and songwriters and their music. Excellence in our profession is what ELI stands for. All of us in this room are standard-bearers.”
Robinson thanked the Recording Academy for the “incredible honor” of the ELI Award, as well as his family, colleagues and many mentors in the music business. One of those mentors actually presented Robinson with the award: Fred Wistow, WMG’s first general counsel.
In his remarks, Wistow described Robinson as “a man who cares more, knows more, works more and endures more than anyone else around.”
“People are proud to know him, and I certainly am,” said Wistow.
Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. also lauded Robinson during the event for his “commitment to the broader music community.”
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Jessica Simpson is back with a new spring collection at Walmart, marrying her love of boho styles with Texas charm.
When she’s not dropping new music a la Nashville Canyon, the “Reckoning” singer is dreaming up affordable and insanely chic pieces for her namesake line, ranging fit for all ages and all body types. The spring offerings were announced via Simpson’s Instagram on Jan. 23, accompanied by a carousel of photos of the singer modeling the collection. This time around, Simpson’s collection focuses on spring silhouettes ranging from everyday styles to more formal pieces one could wear to grab drinks or meet a certain suitor on a date.
The spring collection features everything from embroidered boot-cut denim and basic but stylish mini dresses to striped blouses and cozy crochet cardigans. Our favorite part about Simpson’s Walmart line is how inclusive it is. Most, if not all, pieces range from sizes XS to 5X. The fits of every style is flattering no matter your body type. Additionally, no style is over $60, great for those looking to express themselves on a budget.
Looking to shop Simpson’s collection? Below you’ll find some of our favorites. You can shop the full collection here.
Jessica Simpson Women’s Luella Smocked V-Neck Mini Dress
This mini dress is flowy and plain with subtle v-neck detailing and billowing sleeves. This silhouette is simple but can be utilized as an everyday basic for the office or a quick coffee run.
Jessica Simpson Women’s Carlotta Cardigan Sweater
The peplum top is back and better than ever with the rise of 2016 trends. This cardigan comes in a peachy hue and features a flared peplum hem along with a plunging neckline and flared sleeves. The boho style is light and can be used for layering.
Jessica Simpson Women’s Kairi Sweater Tank
This cropped tank is made of a sweater-like material. The style is lightweight and features an eye-catching lettuce hem and striped detailing that make this basic tank a stand-out.
Jessica Simpson Women’s Emmory Tiered Maxi Dress
Looking for something to wear for your next cocktail party? This maxi dress is formal enough but still extremely playful with the balloon sleeves and unique patchwork print.
Jessica Simpson Women’s and Women’s Plus Daisy Fitted Flare Jeans
This denim style from Simpson’s collection features a flared hem, similar to a boot cut. The jeans are light wash and are affixed with a head-turning embroidery, tapping into that boho style.
Jessica Simpson Women’s Hilaria Cotton Ruffle Top
This blouse, like the others in this collection, is cropped just below the navel for a flattering fit. The neckline is equipped with ruffle detailing and dainty strings that you can tie up. This is another semi formal option that could be great for work.
“It’s an awesome time to be creative and use AI. Don’t just use it to do what we did yesterday because it’s going to do it better than you. AI does not have imagination. It’s a regurgitation of imagination. And the way to beat it to be AI-proof is to throw your imagination on full f—king blast and not repeat what we did yesterday.”
So declared Will.i.am during an informative and illuminating panel discussion hosted on Wednesday (Jan. 28) by the Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC), Universal Music Group (UMG) and Billboard. The seven-time Grammy winner and soon-to-be professor, who will be teaching a new AI course at Arizona State University this spring, joined a mix of executives and creatives in dissecting the technology’s benefits and challenges at the event, which was held under the banner, “Artists & Music in the Age of AI.”
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The afternoon event, held at Will.i.am’s FYI campus in Los Angeles, was composed of two panels. The first, moderated by Blue Note Records president and musician Don Was, featured Stability AI’s Prem Akkaraju, Songwriters of North America executive and songwriter Erin McAnally, Splice’s Kakul Srivastava and Sound Labs executive and artist BT. Sitting with Will.i.am on the second panel were KLAY Vision’s Ary Attie, NVIDIA’s Shari Reich and Udio’s Andrew Sanchez.
The first panel’s moderator, UMG executive vp and chief digital officer Michael Nash, summed up the conversation’s consensus. “The hopeful thing is we’re having this discussion now,” he said. “It’s early days, and there is an opportunity for a collaboration to take place that’s going to align the future of AI- driven innovation with the interests of the artist community.”
During the event, BMAC co-founder and president/CEO Willie “Prophet” Stiggers said in part, “Innovation should expand opportunity, not erase it. We’re proud to partner with Universal Music Group on a groundbreaking convening that brings CEOs, artists and advocates into the same room. We also thank the technology companies … who showed up in true partnership by bringing creatives into the conversation. When creators are included in the decision-making, innovation becomes a force for progress, not disruption. A seat at the table for creators is not optional. It is essential.”
Later that evening, BMAC hosted its annual Music Maker Dinner in association with producer icons Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis at West Hollywood’s Sun Rose Room. Among the industry executives joining fellow BMAC co-founders Shawn Holiday, Caron Veazey and Damien Smith were ASCAP president Paul Williams, Def Jam Recordings CEO Tunji Balogun, Victoria Monet, Jon Batiste, Adam Blackstone, B2K, Flavor Flav, Amazon’s global head of music industry and culture collaborations Phylicia Fant and Interscope Geffen A&M’s president/head of urban A&R Nicole Wyskoarko.
Jonathan Azu, founder/CEO of artist management firm Culture Collective (Leon Thomas), received BMAC’s inaugural Music Maker Impact Award. And the winners of the 2026 BMAC x ASCAP x Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Music Maker Grant were announced: Ripton Powell from Atlanta and Sam Paulino from Burlington, Vt.
BMAC kicked off its Grammy Week observance with the Tuesday (Jan. 27) masterclass “Am I The Drama? How Cardi B Turned Authenticity into a Marketing Superpower.” Key members of Cardi B‘s team —including manager and Giant Music co-founder Holiday, day-to-day manager at Full Stop Management Courtney Worrell, Atlantic Records executive vp of sales & streaming Angelique Jones and Walmart head of experiential marketing & cultural engagement Allison Barrie Rand — spoke with moderator and cultural marketer Sierra Lever. BMAC partnered with CURATED by Live Nation in organizing the session about Cardi B, whose Little Miss Drama Tour begins Feb. 11.
4AMTapes’ AI-assisted reworking of Poeta Callejero’s “Bonita Bonita” is the first known AI-powered track to hit any of Billboard’s multimetric Latin songs charts. It debuts at No. 16 on the Hot Latin Pop Songs chart (dated Jan. 31), propelled primarily by streaming activity (390,000 official streams in the United States in the week ending Jan. 22, up 916%, according to Luminate).
Hot Latin Pop Songs, like its parent chart Hot Latin Songs, are both multimetric songs charts – where they blend streaming activity, radio airplay and sales data to rank its titles.
“Bonita Bonita” — which carries an “AI-generated content” label on Deezer (indicating the release is “detected as AI-generated” by the service) — made its Billboard chart debut in December when it spent one week on the Latin Digital Song Sales chart (dated Dec. 27) with nominal sales, before re-entering the same chart this week at No. 2 with about 500 sold.
“Bonita Bonita” follows such AI-assisted tracks that have reached other Billboard charts by acts including Xania Monet, Breaking Rust, Enlly Blue, Juno Skye and Cain Walker.
4AMTapes is the project of Dominican producer and musician Kenny Javier, who tells Billboard that he has released close to 100 AI-assisted songs since November, made with the help of the music generation platform Suno. Javier says 4AMTapes aims to “elevate the genre’s aesthetic, presenting its artists with elegance while maintaining playful and genuine lyrics.”
The original version of “Bonita Bonita” by Dominican reggaetón singer Poeta Callejero (real name Gerardo Gabriel Santana) was released in 2011 and was included on his 2014 album Hagan Sus Diligencias, Parte Uno. Neither the track or the album appeared on a Billboard chart.
Next for Kenny Javier and 4AMTapes is a new EP being worked on featuring four unreleased songs, composed by LR Ley Del Rap, another key figure in the Dominican urban music movement.
