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Prince’s Puffy ‘Purple Rain’ Shirt and Other Pieces from Late Singer’s Wardrobe Go Up for Auction 

Prince performs at the Forum, Feb. 18, 1985, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP)
Prince performs at the Forum, Feb. 18, 1985, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP)
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Prince’s Puffy ‘Purple Rain’ Shirt and Other Pieces from Late Singer’s Wardrobe Go Up for Auction 

Prince performs at the Forum, Feb. 18, 1985, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP)
Prince performs at the Forum, Feb. 18, 1985, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP)

Fans of Prince, who was known nearly as much for his extravagant wardrobe as for his chart-topping hits, will have a chance to bid on some of the late musician's sartorial splendor in an online auction this week.

The collection, including more than 200 lots up for sale, was assembled by a French collector who initially hoped to open a museum celebrating the musician but later scrapped the plan, according to RR Auction of Boston, which is overseeing the sale.

The collector had reached out to individuals who worked closely with Prince to gather the items, believing that the trendsetting artist, who died in 2016, was not only a musical virtuoso but also a fashion icon, according to the auction house.

One of the highlights of the auction is a white ruffled shirt worn by Prince during his 1985 American Music Awards performance of the song “Purple Rain.”

The auction house estimated its value at $15,000.

The auction traces Prince’s evolution in music and fashion from his “Purple Rain” era through to his death, according to Bobby Livingston of RR Auction.

“What this auction really does is it shows the influence and legacy of Prince with his fashion choices and how it relates today, when you see all these artists on tour, you know, different costumes, different outfits, reinventing themselves for each tour,” he said.

Also up for auction is the outfit Prince wore from “Under the Cherry Moon,” a 1986 film starring Prince that also marked his debut as a director. The auction house placed an estimated value on the outfit of $45,000.

Other items up for bid include a pair of high-heeled blue boots from the Act I Tour valued at $20,000; a custom-made gold stage outfit with love symbols estimated at $10,000 and a blue Schecter “Cloud” Guitar played by Prince, valued at $4,000; and a chain hat.

In addition to fashion, this auction includes original Polaroid photographs, master tapes of hit albums, and official documentation about his films and music videos.

Bidding for the auction closes Thursday.

Earlier this year, Prince's home state of Minnesota honored him by renaming a stretch of highway after him that runs past his Paisley Park home. The ink the governor signed the renaming bill in was purple — Prince's signature color.

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UK to Regulate Netflix and Other Streamers in Line with Broadcasters 

The Netflix logo is displayed during an event in Mumbai, India, February 3, 2026. (Reuters)
The Netflix logo is displayed during an event in Mumbai, India, February 3, 2026. (Reuters)
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UK to Regulate Netflix and Other Streamers in Line with Broadcasters 

The Netflix logo is displayed during an event in Mumbai, India, February 3, 2026. (Reuters)
The Netflix logo is displayed during an event in Mumbai, India, February 3, 2026. (Reuters)

‌Britain said on Tuesday Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ and other streamers would be required to follow the same rules on content and accessibility as traditional broadcasters like the BBC.

Two-thirds of households subscribe to at ‌least one ‌major streamer, with 85% ‌of ⁠people using an ⁠on-demand service each month, compared to 67% who watch live TV, the government said.

Bringing the services into the scope ⁠of regulator Ofcom's broadcasting ‌code would ‌protect audiences from harmful content, and ‌ensure the provision ‌of accessibility services like subtitles, it said.

Streaming services with more than 500,000 UK users will ‌have to adhere to the new standards, which ⁠include ⁠ensuring news is reported accurately and impartially and audiences are protected against harmful or offensive material.

Ofcom will have powers to investigate and take action where they consider there has been a breach of the code, it said.

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‘One Battle’ Triumphs at BAFTAs That Honor British Talent 

Director Paul Thomas Anderson poses in the press room after winning the awards for Best Film, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Director for "One Battle After Another" during the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026 at the Royal Festival Hall in London, Britain, 22 February 2026. (EPA)
Director Paul Thomas Anderson poses in the press room after winning the awards for Best Film, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Director for "One Battle After Another" during the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026 at the Royal Festival Hall in London, Britain, 22 February 2026. (EPA)
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‘One Battle’ Triumphs at BAFTAs That Honor British Talent 

Director Paul Thomas Anderson poses in the press room after winning the awards for Best Film, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Director for "One Battle After Another" during the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026 at the Royal Festival Hall in London, Britain, 22 February 2026. (EPA)
Director Paul Thomas Anderson poses in the press room after winning the awards for Best Film, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Director for "One Battle After Another" during the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026 at the Royal Festival Hall in London, Britain, 22 February 2026. (EPA)

Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another" continued its awards season streak by winning the top prize at the BAFTAs on Sunday, with the British awards also recognizing homegrown talent across categories.

Following in the footsteps of Hollywood ceremonies last month, the BAFTAs gave the best film award to the offbeat thriller "One Battle After Another".

Paul Thomas Anderson won the best director award for the political thriller, which has struck a chord with its portrayal of a deeply polarized United States -- and also won the most prizes of the night with a tally of six.

"Unfortunately, the title makes sense," Anderson told reporters after the ceremony. "It just does start to seem like one battle after another these days. But stay hopeful."

Chalamet's ping-pong drama "Marty Supreme" left the night with no awards -- having been nominated in 11 categories -- but Guillermo del Toro's "Frankenstein" walked off with three wins in the technical categories.

Vampire period film "Sinners" left the night with three awards, including for best score and best original screenplay.

The BAFTA ceremony, often seen as a weather vane for the Oscars in three weeks time, recognized British and Irish talent in some of the top categories.

- Aramayo, local hero -

Loud cheers erupted in London's Southbank Centre when British actor Robert Aramayo triumphed over established stars Timothee Chalamet and Leonardo DiCaprio to snag the best actor honor.

Aramayo, the underdog in the category, won for his portrayal of a man with Tourette syndrome in "I Swear", inspired by the real life story of Scot John Davidson whose life was irrevocably changed by the condition.

"I honestly cannot believe I won this award. I really, really cannot," said a tearful Aramayo, who had already won in the rising star category.

"I'm just really happy that 'I Swear' has shown a spotlight on something that is really, really misunderstood," he added.

Ireland's Jessie Buckley continued her winning streak for her heart-wrenching portrayal of Shakespeare's wife Agnes in "Hamnet", scooping the best actress award, beating off strong competition from stars including Kate Hudson and Emma Stone

"This really does belong to the women past, present and future that have taught me and continue to teach me how to do it differently," said Buckley, who made history as the first Irish actress to win a BAFTA in the category.

- Royals in attendance -

Unlike France's Cesar Awards or Spain's Goya Awards, which champion national cinema, the BAFTAs are open to all nationalities. As a consequence, the awards have previously faced some criticism for the American-dominated roster.

This year, however, local talent got wide recognition.

"Hamnet" won outstanding British film, and Nigerian-British actress Wunmi Mosaku won best supporting actress for her role in "Sinners".

Adapted from a novel by Maggie O'Farrell, "Hamnet" follows William Shakespeare and his wife Agnes as they navigate the loss of their son in plague-ravaged Elizabethan England.

"Sentimental Value" won in the foreign language film category, becoming the first Norwegian film to win at the BAFTAs, according to director Joachim Trier.

The intimate drama follows the relationship between two daughters and their estranged father, as he struggles to reconnect with them while making a film in their now hollowed-out family home.

"We felt ready to try to talk about family life, intergenerational trauma and all those things we don't know how to talk about," Danish-Norwegian filmmaker Trier told reporters.

Hollywood and British royalty were in attendance, including BAFTA president Prince William, his wife Princess Catherine, and A-listers DiCaprio, Chalamet and Cillian Murphy.

William, the eldest son of King Charles III, was the latest royal to go about business-as-usual at the end of a dramatic week that saw his uncle and ex-prince Andrew arrested.

The Prince of Wales said he was not calm "at the moment" when asked about whether he had watched "Hamnet", according to the PA news agency.

"I need to be in quite a calm state and I'm not at the moment," William told Elaine Bedell, chief executive of the Southbank Centre.

But even the heir-to-the-throne smiled wide as Paddington Bear came onto the stage to present the award for best children and family film.

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'GOAT' Battles to Top of N. America Box Office

'GOAT' Battles to Top of N. America Box Office
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'GOAT' Battles to Top of N. America Box Office

'GOAT' Battles to Top of N. America Box Office

Sony animated film "GOAT," produced by NBA superstar Stephen Curry, glided into the number one spot at the North American box office, taking in $17 million, industry estimates showed Sunday.

The film, the story of an undersized goat who wants to join a basketball-like "roarball" team, features Curry in a voice role.

Caleb McLaughlin and David Harbour ("Stranger Things"), Gabrielle Union and country star Jelly Roll also star in the family-friendly movie.

"GOAT" moved ahead of steamy literary adaptation "Wuthering Heights," which earned $14.2 million in its second week of release, according to Exhibitor Relations.

The Warner Bros film, starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi as the doomed lovers Cathy and Heathcliff from Emily Bronte's classic novel, features original songs from Charli XCX.

Debuting in third place with $8 million was Lionsgate's "I Can Only Imagine 2," a sequel about the singer who wrote and performed the number one Christian single of all time, AFP reported.

In fourth place was Amazon MGM's heist thriller "Crime 101," starring Chris Hemsworth, Halle Berry and Mark Ruffalo, with $5.8 million.

And in fifth place was horror flick "Send Help" from 20th Century, starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien as a woman and her boss trying to survive on a deserted island after a plane crash.

It earned $4.5 million.

"It's a quiet weekend for new releases. The market is full right now, and a number of pictures are having good runs," said analyst David A. Gross of Franchise Entertainment Research.