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BEIJING, Feb 8 (Reuters) – In China, humanoid robots are serving as Lunar New Year entertainment, with their manufacturers pitching their song-and-dance skills to the general public as well as potential customers, investors and government officials. On Sunday, Shanghai-based robotics start-up Agibot live-streamed an almost hour-long variety show featuring its robots dancing, performing acrobatics and magic, lip-syncing ballads and performing in comedy sketches. Other Agibot humanoid robots waved from an audience section. An estimated 1.4 million people watched on the Chinese streaming platform Douyin. Agibot, which called the promotional stunt "the world's first robot-powered gala," did not have an immediate estimate for total viewership. The show ran a week ahead of China's annual Spring Festival gala to be aired by state television, an event that has become an important – if unlikely – venue for Chinese robot makers to show off their success. A squad of 16 full-size humanoids from Unitree joined human dancers in performing at China Central Television's 2025 gala, drawing stunned accolades from millions of viewers. Less than three weeks later, Unitree's founder was invited to a high-profile symposium chaired by Chinese President Xi Jinping. The Hangzhou-based robotics firm has since been preparing for a potential initial public offering. This year's CCTV gala will include participation by four humanoid robot startups, Unitree, Galbot, Noetix and MagicLab, the companies and broadcaster have said. Agibot's gala employed over 200 robots. It was streamed on social media platforms RedNote, Sina Weibo, TikTok and its Chinese version Douyin. Chinese-language television networks HTTV and iCiTi TV also broadcast the performance. "When robots begin to understand Lunar New Year and begin to have a sense of humour, the human-computer interaction may come faster than we think," Ma Hongyun, a photographer and writer with 4.8 million followers on Weibo, said in a post. Agibot, which says its humanoid robots are designed for a range of applications, including in education, entertainment and factories, plans to launch an initial public offering in Hong Kong, Reuters has reported. State-run Securities Times said Agibot had opted out of the CCTV gala in order to focus spending on research and development. The company did not respond to a request for comment. The company demonstrated two of its robots to Xi during a visit in April last year. U.S. billionaire Elon Musk, who has pivoted automaker Tesla toward a focus on artificial intelligence and the Optimus humanoid robot, has said the only competitive threat he faces in robotics is from Chinese firms. Like those rivals, Musk has also used stunts to promote Optimus, rolling out human-directed robots as bartenders at an event in 2024. (Reporting by Qiaoyi Li and Kevin Krolicki; Editing by Jamie Freed)

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(Changes Lady Gaga name song) By Angelica Medina SANTA CLARA, California, Feb 8 (Reuters) – Bad Bunny transformed Levi's Stadium into a vibrant homage to Puerto Rico during Sunday's Super Bowl halftime show, delivering a high-energy journey through the island's culture complete with a surprise appearance by Lady Gaga and a tribute from reggaeton pioneer Daddy Yankee. The halftime spectacular marked a historic moment for Latin music on America's biggest stage, following last year's record-breaking Kendrick Lamar performance that drew more than 130 million viewers, with Bad Bunny using the platform to celebrate his heritage while cementing reggaeton's place in mainstream American culture. The choice of Bad Bunny, whose full name is Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, to feature in the halftime show drew a rebuke from President Donald Trump and other conservatives over the entertainer's outspoken criticism of U.S. immigration policy. On Sunday, Trump said on social media that the Super Bowl halftime show fronted by the singer was "absolutely terrible." Clad in a white suit, the 31-year-old superstar opened with "Tití Me Preguntó" while walking through carefully crafted vignettes of Puerto Rican life – farmers in traditional pava hats, domino players, and boxers. The performance hit its stride at a secondary stage dubbed "La Casita" (the little house), where he sang "Yo Perreo Sola," "Safaera" and "Party" as celebrities including Pedro Pascal, Karol G, Cardi B and Jessica Alba were spotted dancing in the crowd. In one of the show's most theatrical moments, Bad Bunny crashed through the ceiling of "La Casita" while performing "Voy a Llevarte Pa' PR," then moved to a white truck where dancers grooved to a medley honoring reggaeton's roots – Daddy Yankee's "Gasolina," Don Omar's "Dale Don Dale" and his own hit "EoO." "If I'm here at the Super Bowl 60 it is because I've never stopped believing in myself," he declared as violins swelled into "Monaco." A staged wedding featuring the iconic La Rana Concho that was shown on the stadium screens set the scene for Lady Gaga's surprise entrance, with the pop superstar singing a salsa version of "Die With A Smile" before dancing with him "BAILE INoLVIDABLE".  He then transitioned to "NUEVAYol" as a child and his family were shown watching the Grammy Awards ceremony at which he won Album of the Year – the first time the award was given to a Spanish-language album. Ricky Martin emerged for "LO QUE LE PASÓ A HAWAii" as Bad Bunny hoisted the Puerto Rican flag and performed "El Apagón," with the stadium erupting in light before he delivered "CAFé CON RON" and yelled, "God bless America!" as he named all the countries on the continent while a parade of flags was held. "The only thing more powerful than hate is love," was shown in the stadium, as he told the audience closing with "DtMF," the title track from his Grammy-winning album "Debí Tirar Más Fotos." The Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 29-13. (Reporting by Angelica Medina in Santa Clara; Editing by Peter Rutherford and Thomas Derpinghaus)

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By Angelica Medina SANTA CLARA, California, Feb 8 (Reuters) – Bad Bunny transformed Levi's Stadium into a vibrant homage to Puerto Rico during Sunday's Super Bowl halftime show, delivering a high-energy journey through the island's culture complete with a surprise appearance by Lady Gaga and a tribute from reggaeton pioneer Daddy Yankee. The halftime spectacular marked a historic moment for Latin music on America's biggest stage, following last year's record-breaking Kendrick Lamar performance that drew more than 130 million viewers, with Bad Bunny using the platform to celebrate his heritage while cementing reggaeton's place in mainstream American culture. The choice of Bad Bunny, whose full name is Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, to feature in the halftime show drew a rebuke from President Donald Trump and other conservatives over the entertainer's outspoken criticism of U.S. immigration policy.  On Sunday, Trump said on social media that the Super Bowl halftime show fronted by the singer was "absolutely terrible." Clad in a white suit, the 31-year-old superstar opened with "Tití Me Preguntó" while walking through carefully crafted vignettes of Puerto Rican life – farmers in traditional pava hats, domino players, and boxers. The performance hit its stride at a secondary stage dubbed "La Casita" (the little house), where he sang "Yo Perreo Sola," "Safaera" and "Party" as celebrities including Pedro Pascal, Karol G, Cardi B and Jessica Alba were spotted dancing in the crowd. In one of the show's most theatrical moments, Bad Bunny crashed through the ceiling of "La Casita" while performing "Voy a Llevarte Pa' PR," then moved to a white truck where dancers grooved to a medley honoring reggaeton's roots – Daddy Yankee's "Gasolina," Don Omar's "Dale Don Dale" and his own hit "EoO." "If I'm here at the Super Bowl 60 it is because I've never stopped believing in myself," he declared as violins swelled into "Monaco." A staged wedding featuring the iconic La Rana Concho that was shown on the stadium screens set the scene for Lady Gaga's surprise entrance, with the pop superstar singing a salsa version of "If Tomorrow Never Comes" before dancing with him "BAILE INoLVIDABLE".  He then transitioned to "NUEVAYol" as a child and his family were shown watching the Grammy Awards ceremony at which he won Album of the Year – the first time the award was given to a Spanish-language album. Ricky Martin emerged for "LO QUE LE PASÓ A HAWAii" as Bad Bunny hoisted the Puerto Rican flag and performed "El Apagón," with the stadium erupting in light before he delivered "CAFé CON RON" and yelled, "God bless America!" as he named all the countries on the continent while a parade of flags was held. "The only thing more powerful than hate is love," was shown in the stadium, as he told the audience closing with "DtMF," the title track from his Grammy-winning album "Debí Tirar Más Fotos." The Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 29-13. (Reporting by Angelica Medina in Santa Clara; Editing by Peter Rutherford and Thomas Derpinghaus)

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By Angelica Medina SANTA CLARA, California, Feb 8 (Reuters) – Bad Bunny transformed Levi's Stadium into a vibrant homage to Puerto Rico during Sunday's Super Bowl halftime show, delivering a high-energy journey through the island's culture complete with a surprise appearance by Lady Gaga and a tribute from reggaeton pioneer Daddy Yankee. Clad in a white suit, Bad Bunny opened with "Tití Me Preguntó" while walking through vignettes of Puerto Rican life – farmers in traditional pava hats, domino players, and boxers – before launching into "Voy a Llevarte Pa PR." The performance hit its stride at a secondary stage dubbed "La Casita," where he sang "Safaera", before blazing through Daddy Yankee's "Gasolina" and his own hits "EoO". A staged wedding featuring the iconic La Rana Concho that appeared on the stadium screens set the scene for Lady Gaga's surprise entrance, with the pop superstar joining him for "Baile Inolvidable" before transitioning to "New York" in what appeared to be a nod to his recent Grammy win. Ricky Martin emerged for "Lo Que Le Pasó a Hawai" as Bad Bunny hoisted the Puerto Rican flag and performed "El Apagón," the stadium erupting in light before he delivered "Café Con Ron." "The only thing more powerful than hate is love," was shown in the stadium, closing with the title track from his Grammy-winning album "Debí Tirar Más Fotos." The halftime spectacular marked a historic moment for Latin music on America's biggest stage, following last year's record-breaking Kendrick Lamar performance that drew more than 130 million viewers, with Bad Bunny using the platform to celebrate his heritage while cementing reggaeton's place in mainstream American culture. The choice of Bad Bunny, whose full name is Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, to feature in the halftime show drew a rebuke from U.S. President Donald Trump and other conservatives over the entertainer's outspoken criticism of U.S. immigration policy. Seattle were leading New England 9-0 at halftime. (Reporting by Angelica Medina in Santa Clara; Editing by Peter Rutherford)

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By Angelica Medina SANTA CLARA, California, Feb 8 (Reuters) – Bad Bunny transformed Levi's Stadium into a vibrant homage to Puerto Rico during Sunday's Super Bowl halftime show, delivering a high-energy journey through the island's culture complete with a surprise appearance by Lady Gaga and a tribute from reggaeton pioneer Daddy Yankee. Clad in a white suit, Bad Bunny opened with "Tití Me Preguntó" while walking through vignettes of Puerto Rican life – farmers in traditional pava hats, domino players, and boxers – before launching into "Voy a Llevarte Pa PR." The performance hit its stride at a secondary stage dubbed "La Casita," where he sang "Safaera", before blazing through Daddy Yankee's "Gasolina" and his own hits "EoO". A staged wedding featuring the iconic La Rana Concho that appeared on the stadium screens set the scene for Lady Gaga's surprise entrance, with the pop superstar joining him for "Baile Inolvidable" before transitioning to "New York" in what appeared to be a nod to his recent Grammy win. Ricky Martin emerged for "Lo Que Le Pasó a Hawai" as Bad Bunny hoisted the Puerto Rican flag and performed "El Apagón," the stadium erupting in light before he delivered "Café Con Ron." "The only thing more powerful than hate is love," was shown in the stadium, closing with the title track from his Grammy-winning album "Debí Tirar Más Fotos." The halftime spectacular marked a historic moment for Latin music on America's biggest stage, following last year's record-breaking Kendrick Lamar performance that drew more than 130 million viewers, with Bad Bunny using the platform to celebrate his heritage while cementing reggaeton's place in mainstream American culture. The choice of Bad Bunny, whose full name is Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, to feature in the halftime show drew a rebuke from U.S. President Donald Trump and other conservatives over the entertainer's outspoken criticism of U.S. immigration policy. Seattle were leading New England 9-0 at halftime. (Reporting by Angelica Medina in Santa Clara; Editing by Peter Rutherford)

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By Angelica Medina SANTA CLARA, California, Feb 8 (Reuters) – Bad Bunny transformed Levi's Stadium into a vibrant homage to Puerto Rico during Sunday's Super Bowl halftime show, delivering a high-energy journey through the island's culture complete with a surprise appearance by Lady Gaga and a tribute from reggaeton pioneer Daddy Yankee. Clad in a white suit, Bad Bunny opened with "Tití Me Preguntó" while walking through vignettes of Puerto Rican life – farmers in traditional pava hats, domino players, and boxers – before launching into "Voy a Llevarte Pa PR." The performance hit its stride at a secondary stage dubbed "La Casita," where he sang "Safaera", before blazing through Daddy Yankee's "Gasolina" and his own hits "EoO". A staged wedding featuring the iconic La Rana Concho that appeared on the stadium screens set the scene for Lady Gaga's surprise entrance, with the pop superstar joining him for "Baile Inolvidable" before transitioning to "New York" in what appeared to be a nod to his recent Grammy win. Ricky Martin emerged for "Lo Que Le Pasó a Hawai" as Bad Bunny hoisted the Puerto Rican flag and performed "El Apagón," the stadium erupting in light before he delivered "Café Con Ron." "The only thing more powerful than hate is love," was shown in the stadium, closing with the title track from his Grammy-winning album "Debí Tirar Más Fotos." The halftime spectacular marked a historic moment for Latin music on America's biggest stage, following last year's record-breaking Kendrick Lamar performance that drew more than 130 million viewers, with Bad Bunny using the platform to celebrate his heritage while cementing reggaeton's place in mainstream American culture. The choice of Bad Bunny, whose full name is Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, to feature in the halftime show drew a rebuke from U.S. President Donald Trump and other conservatives over the entertainer's outspoken criticism of U.S. immigration policy. Seattle were leading New England 9-0 at halftime. (Reporting by Angelica Medina in Santa Clara; Editing by Peter Rutherford)

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By Jack Queen NEW YORK, Feb 7 (Reuters) – Brad Arnold, a founder and lead singer of American rock band 3 Doors Down, died on Saturday, nine months after disclosing that he had kidney cancer, the group said. He was 47.  Arnold said in a May 2025 social media video that he had been diagnosed with advanced-stage clear cell renal carcinoma that had spread to one of his lungs. 3 Doors Down canceled their planned 2025 summer tour because of his illness.  3 Doors Down, formed in 1996 in Escatawpa, Mississippi, rose to popularity in 2000 with the Arnold-penned single "Kryptonite," which peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100. Other hits included "When I'm Gone" and "Here Without You," both top-five singles on the Billboard Hot 100. The band has been described as post-grunge, alternative rock and hard rock.  "As a founding member, vocalist and original drummer of 3 Doors Down, Brad helped redefine mainstream rock music, blending post-grunge accessibility with emotionally direct songwriting and lyrical themes that resonated with everyday listeners," the band said in a statement posted on its official Instagram account. Arnold died peacefully surrounded by loved ones including his wife Jennifer, according to the statement. The statement did not state where Arnold died. "Above all, he was a devoted husband to Jennifer, and his kindness, humor and generosity touched everyone fortunate enough to know him," the band's statement said. "Those closest to him will remember not only his talent, but his warmth, humility, faith and deep love for his family and friends." (Reporting by Jack Queen in New York; Editing by Sergio Non and Will Dunham)

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By Steve Gorman Feb 6 (Reuters) – Actor Timothy Busfield, known for his U.S. prime-time roles on "The West Wing" and "Thirtysomething," was indicted on child sex offense charges on Friday, accused of groping a young boy on the set of a television show he was directing and producing. The four-count indictment, returned by a grand jury in New Mexico, came a little more than two weeks after a state court judge found the evidence previously lodged against Busfield by prosecutors to be "neutral" and ordered him freed from pre-trial detention. Busfield, 68, who surrendered to authorities last month in Albuquerque when he was first charged in a criminal complaint, has steadfastly professed his innocence, calling the allegations against him "lies." Prosecutors alleged in an affidavit accompanying the original complaint that Busfield had improperly touched two young cast members – twin boys – while directing the Fox TV drama "The Cleaning Lady." The show was filmed in Albuquerque, New Mexico's largest city. The twins, now 11, reported that the alleged contact had occurred over a two-year period, when they were aged 7 and 8, during breaks in production, prosecutors said in the complaint. According to the affidavit, one of the boys reported multiple instances of Busfield touching his "private areas" over his clothes. His brother also reported being touched by Busfield, but was less specific, the affidavit said. The grand jury indictment, which supersedes the complaint, contains four counts of criminal sexual contact with a child, a third-degree felony in New Mexico, and is based on allegations that Busfield groped only one of the brothers. The indictment also contains no general charge of child abuse, as the complaint did, though the complaint carried just two counts of criminal sexual contact, rather than four. Busfield, who was an executive producer of the show and began directing episodes around the end of season two in 2022, said in a videotaped statement he released prior to his arrest last month, "I did not do anything to those little boys." In court last month, defense attorney Christopher Dodd described the boys' mother and father in court as "scam artists" who were out to exact "revenge" on Busfield after their sons were replaced in the cast of "The Cleaning Lady." Dodd also asserted that both boys had denied they were sexually abused by Busfield when they were first questioned by a law enforcement officer. An arraignment, in which the actor would enter a plea to the charges, was set for Feb. 16, according to Dodd. Busfield is best known for his prime-time television roles as a White House reporter on the NBC political drama "The West Wing," which ran from 1999 to 2006, and as an advertising agency executive on the 1980s ABC ensemble series "Thirtysomething." He also appeared in the 1989 baseball fantasy film "Field of Dreams." He is married to Melissa Gilbert, an actor and former president of the Screen Actors Guild. (Reporting and writing by Steve Gorman in Los Angeles; Additional reporting by Jonathan Allen in New York; Editing by Paul Simao and Raju Gopalakrishnan)

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VEGA BAJA, Puerto Rico, Feb 6 (Reuters) – In the small coastal Puerto Rican town of Vega Baja, the global megastar who is about to command the world's biggest stage on Sunday is still just known as "Benito." Bad Bunny – whose given name is Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio – will make history when he headlines the Super Bowl LX halftime show in Santa Clara, California, bringing Spanish language and reggaeton rhythms to the annual American football spectacle. In Vega Baja, where street art depicting the superstar dots the landscape, locals remember the quiet kid who bagged groceries and served as an altar boy. At the Santisima Trinidad church in the Almirante Sur neighborhood, minister Jorge Rodriguez recalls young Benito attending mass with his mother. "He always came with his mom. For a while he served as an altar boy," Rodriguez said. "He was always very quiet, and he was always attentive to everything going on, with this drive to do things well and make them nice." At Juan Quirindongo Morell high school, janitor Nidia Vazquez remembers a responsible student. "He liked to write a lot. I think that even back then he was already writing to become what he is now," she said. After graduating in 2012, Bad Bunny worked at the local Econo Plaza supermarket, starting as a bagger before becoming a cashier. Four years later, he shot to international fame, going on to sell over 100 million records worldwide. Yet he hasn't forgotten home. Indeed, his latest, Grammy-winning, album is called "Debí Tirar Más Fotos" (I should have taken more photos) and is a celebration of his roots. Community leader and personal friend Edwin Marrero Santiago, sporting a "Mi barrio se levanta" (My neighborhood rises up) shirt, described Bad Bunny's charitable work, including rebuilding houses after Hurricane Maria. "For a kid from here in the neighborhood, raised here in this same community where I grew up… to see him succeed today on a worldwide level is without a doubt a pride," Marrero Santiago said. The community leader beamed about Bad Bunny's commitment to performing in Spanish at the Super Bowl. "That he truly carries the flag for our language, and not just Spanish, but the distinctive Spanish that we Puerto Ricans have… I am sure it is going to be something spectacular." (Reporting by Ricardo Ortiz, Paul Vieira, and Andrea Rodriguez. Writing by Angelica Medina; Editing by Rosalba O'Brien)

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VEGA BAJA, Puerto Rico, Feb 6 (Reuters) – In the small coastal Puerto Rican town of Vega Baja, the global megastar who is about to command the world's biggest stage on Sunday is still just known as "Benito." Bad Bunny – whose given name is Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio – will make history when he headlines the Super Bowl LX halftime show in Santa Clara, California, bringing Spanish language and reggaeton rhythms to the annual American football spectacle. In Vega Baja, where street art depicting the superstar dots the landscape, locals remember the quiet kid who bagged groceries and served as an altar boy. At the Santisima Trinidad church in the Almirante Sur neighborhood, minister Jorge Rodriguez recalls young Benito attending mass with his mother. "He always came with his mom. For a while he served as an altar boy," Rodriguez said. "He was always very quiet, and he was always attentive to everything going on, with this drive to do things well and make them nice." At Juan Quirindongo Morell high school, janitor Nidia Vazquez remembers a responsible student. "He liked to write a lot. I think that even back then he was already writing to become what he is now," she said. After graduating in 2012, Bad Bunny worked at the local Econo Plaza supermarket, starting as a bagger before becoming a cashier. Four years later, he shot to international fame, going on to sell over 100 million records worldwide. Yet he hasn't forgotten home. Indeed, his latest, Grammy-winning, album is called "Debí Tirar Más Fotos" (I should have taken more photos) and is a celebration of his roots. Community leader and personal friend Edwin Marrero Santiago, sporting a "Mi barrio se levanta" (My neighborhood rises up) shirt, described Bad Bunny's charitable work, including rebuilding houses after Hurricane Maria. "For a kid from here in the neighborhood, raised here in this same community where I grew up… to see him succeed today on a worldwide level is without a doubt a pride," Marrero Santiago said. The community leader beamed about Bad Bunny's commitment to performing in Spanish at the Super Bowl. "That he truly carries the flag for our language, and not just Spanish, but the distinctive Spanish that we Puerto Ricans have… I am sure it is going to be something spectacular." (Reporting by Ricardo Ortiz, Paul Vieira, and Andrea Rodriguez. Writing by Angelica Medina; Editing by Rosalba O'Brien)

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