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Bruno Mars, Vampires & Tech Experts: January 2026 Heats Up!

Bruno Mars Named Record Store Day Ambassador for 2026, Set to Release Exclusive Compilation

Bruno Mars was named the Record Store Day Ambassador for 2026, according to Variety. The announcement, made Friday, included the release of a video where Mars extolled the virtues of record stores. As ambassador, Mars is set to release an exclusive compilation LP and host advance listening parties for his new album.

In other entertainment news, the late Nigerian Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti will posthumously receive a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, making him the first African to be honored with the award, according to BBC World. This recognition comes as the global music industry increasingly acknowledges African music, evidenced by the introduction of the Best African Performance category at the Grammys and the success of Afrobeats. The award is celebrated by his family and colleagues.

HBO Max is being recognized for its prestige TV and feature-length films, including biopics and documentaries, Variety reported. Paris-based Charades has boarded "Bloodsuckers," a family thriller from the producers of "Midsommar," set to be launched at the European Film Market, according to the same source. Kino Lorber acquired the North American rights to Arnaud Desplechin's "Two Pianos," and the Rendez-Vous With French Cinema Festival in New York has unveiled its 2026 lineup.

FX's "The Beauty," created by Ryan Murphy and Matthew Hodgson, was highlighted as a standout show in January 2026, according to Time. The series, described as a genre-hopping oddity, has been surprisingly successful, unlike some of Murphy's other recent projects.

Meanwhile, Victoria Song, a tech reporter specializing in wearables and emerging technologies, hosted an AMA session, offering insights into smart devices and AI companions, according to The Verge. The session aimed to demystify the latest tech trends and their potential impact on consumers, drawing from Song's extensive experience testing and evaluating new products.

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