Best of Grantland Pop Culture Podcast: Mario Batali, Jim O’Heir, ‘The Lego Movie,’ Dumb Starbucks, and ‘#IAMSORRY’

Brian Koppelman sits with Mario Batali, Prince Movies review ‘The Lego Movie,’ Hoodies visit Dumb Starbucks and the ‘#IAMSORRY’ art exhibit, plus an interview with Jim O’Heir.

Ron Howard Is in Talks to Direct a New ‘Jungle Book’

Also in the Afternoon Links: A teaser for the return of ‘Scandal,’ a very special upcoming ‘Simpsons’ episode, and an amazing ocean odyssey with Paula Deen and her hungry fans.

[SPOILER] Only Open This Post If You Have Already Watched the First Episode of ‘House of Cards’ Season 2 [/SPOILER]

We’re warning you.

Songs of the Week: Shlohmo & Jeremih, Karen O & Ezra Koenig, and More Loving Couples

In our Valentine’s Day edition, enjoy a collection of affectionate musical pairings from this week.

Video on Demand Report: Harrison Ford Returns to Space in ‘Ender’s Game’

Plus ‘The Best Man Holiday,’ ‘The Armstrong Lie,’ and more options for your home viewing pleasure this weekend.

Michael Keaton Just Gave ‘Beetlejuice 2’ a Huge, Tim Burton–y Cred Boost

“I always said that’s the one thing I’d like to do again, if I ever did anything again,” Keaton says. “Without giving too much away, [Tim Burton and I have] talked to each other and emailed each other, and if he’s in, it’s gonna be hard not to be in.”

Kevin Hart: Let Me Try to Explain

Kevin Hart is happening.

Regardless of how you feel about the man, you are feeling his moment. Even if you’re not familiar with his work, you still understand that he very much exists. There’s even a slight chance you can’t match his face or voice to his name. But you’ve seen the face. And you’ve heard the voice. And you know the name.

‘House of Cards’ Season 2: Frank Underwood Returns for Your Binge-Watching (and Backstabbing) Pleasure

Whether we’re invested in where he’s going, however, is debatable.

Divorce Court: Who Won Sean Penn and Robin Wright’s Breakup?

Thanks to new, flashy relationships and the return of ‘House of Cards’ today, there has never been a better time to assess who’s won this celebrity divorce.

Drake Apologizes for His PSH ‘Rolling Stone’ Comments, Nothing Else

“I apologize to anybody who took my initial comments out of context because in no way would I ever want to offend the Hoffman family or see myself as bigger than that moment.”

Grantland Reality TV Fantasy League: Ghostface Killah Is LaBeoufing ‘Couples Therapy’

This was a down week for reality TV, but Ghostface Killah and his golden eagle bracelet are keeping GRTFL afloat in goodness.

HBO Puts in a Series Order for The Rock’s Football Comedy, ‘Ballers’

Dwayne Johnson, the 17-time pretend-wrestling champion and top-grossing actor of 2013, is now going to star in ‘Ballers,’ a half-hour HBO show about football players in Miami.