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In Mexico, traditionally women didn’t inherit chinampas, island farms first built by the Aztecs thousands of years ago. Today, more women are buying them and doing sustainable farming to preserve this unique ecosystem. (AP Video by Monica Wise. Produced by Lucía Torres and Teresa de Miguel)

Ten years after Prince’s death, his first wife Mayte Jannell Garcia has relaunched the Live 4 Love charity that she and the pop star first established after the 1996 death of their infant child. The performer and teacher sat down with AP entertainment editor Ryan Pearson in Hollywood before her Glam Slam fundraising event to discuss keeping his legacy alive, spirituality, the songs he wrote for and about her, and plans for two films: a documentary about Prince’s philanthropy and a feature adaptation of her 2017 memoir. She also looks back at Prince’s rivalry with Michael Jackson and shares her thoughts on the Ezra Edelman docuseries project about the pop star that was shelved by Netflix after complaints from Prince’s estate.

David Byrne sits down with Associated Press entertainment journalist Liam McEwan backstage at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival to discuss the surge of younger fans discovering his work, his creative process, and the unpredictability of hits like “Burning Down the House.” The 73-year-old former Talking Heads frontman reflects on a recently-abandoned music project, failing at watercolor painting — and feeling “incredibly lucky” to keep doing what he loves.

Jafar Panahi still plans to return home after the Oscars on March 15. The Iranian filmmaker heads to the Academy Awards with two nominations for “It Was Just An Accident,” in the international film and screenplay categories. He sat down with Associated Press entertainment journalist Leslie Ambriz in early February, before the Iran war began, to talk about the intersection of art and politics, his belief in the Iranian people, and how his film starring Vahid Mobasseri was informed by his time in prison.

Tony Kanal is looking back at No Doubt’s journey from Orange County to Las Vegas — and what fans can expect from the band’s upcoming residency at Sphere. Kanal sat down with Associated Press entertainment journalist Liam McEwan to discuss the band’s early gigs, rehearsal process and rapid rise to fame. He also opens up about their musical evolution across landmark albums like “Tragic Kingdom” and “Rock Steady,” as well as the emotions surrounding their 2024 Coachella reunion and what it meant to reunite on such a massive stage. The Sphere residency begins in May.

Cherien Dabis’ “All That’s Left of You” follows one Palestinian family over the course of three generations — beginning in 1948 and ending in the present day. The Palestinian American actor, writer and director’s epic, executive produced by Javier Bardem and Mark Ruffalo, is Jordan’s submission to the Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film. It’s set for U.S. theatrical release in January. Dabis sat down with AP entertainment journalist Leslie Ambriz to talk about the difficult production, Sundance acclaim and the deeply personal real-world stories behind the film.

After taking home 22 trophies at the Emmy Awards in September and scoring a summer box office hit with Brad Pitt’s “F1" — streaming Dec. 12 — the leaders at Apple TV are taking a victory lap. The streaming service rebranded by dropping the “plus” at the end of its name and next year will become the U.S. broadcast partner of Formula 1 racing. AP entertainment editor Ryan Pearson sat down with the Apple executives Eddy Cue, Zack Van Amburg and Jamie Erlicht to discuss the studio’s growth and ambitions, a sudden pullback from releasing Jessica Chastain’s “Savant” series, the toys and games IP race, and synergy between the technology giant’s TV and music divisions.

But for a competition whose motto is “United by Music,” this year’s edition has been overshadowed by discord and controversy. Ireland, Slovenia, Spain, the Netherlands and Iceland have all withdrawn from the contest in a dispute over the continued participation of Israel, citing the war in Gaza as well as attempts by the Israeli government to encourage mass voting for its entry.

In this year's finals, Israeli singer Noam Bettan performed the romantic breakup song "Michelle" in French, Hebrew and English. Unlike in the semifinal, when the artist sang over chants of "stop the genocide," Bettan was not booed — at least audibly. The artist told The Times of Israel last month he had been practicing performing in front of hecklers.

After a week's buildup, acts from 25 countries will take to the stage at the Wiener Stadthalle arena in Vienna to battle for the continent's pop crown. Millions of viewers around the world will cast judgment on a fiery Finnish violinist, a Moldovan folk rapper, a Serbian metal band and many more at Eurovision's 70th anniversary event.

Moldova: Satoshi, “Viva, Moldova!” What is there to say about Moldova’s Eurovision entry? Rapper Satoshi performs the cheekily patriotic “Viva, Moldova!” with his full heart, in several languages, in a chorus so addictive it almost recalls the anthemic work of anthemic Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap. Atop relentless flute, breakbeats, electronic production that doesn’t quit, it’s impossible not to root for them. Or, at the very least, to leave without “Welcome to Moldova!” stuck in your head.

Australia: Delta Goodrem, “Eclipse” One of the most internationally recognizable performers of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest is Australia’s Delta Goodrem. She was a judge on Australia’s hit TV talent show “The Voice,” a former star of Australian soap “Neighbours,” and an artist mentored by Olivia Newton-John who once wrote a track called “Eyes on Me” for Celine Dion. (Dion, some might recall, won Eurovision representing Switzerland in 1988.) Goodrem’s full-throated singing style reaches new heights on her power ballad “Eclipse.” With stacked harmonies, virtuosic piano riffing and strong synth-y coda with a note that doesn’t quit, it’s a classic “Eurovision”-type tune. A wise choice from the woman from Down Under -- and one that certainly resonated on Saturday night.