In 2007, Amazon started spending to build a TV and film portfolio, and Mr. Bezos, its founder, became a powerful presence on the red carpet. Eventually, he and the Hollywood insider Lauren Sanchez, pictured with him above, began an affair that splashed over The National Enquirer.

Now, he has effectively ceded control of his narrative to two feuding figures who are prolonging the scandal’s news value: his A-list security consultant and Ms. Sanchez’s fame-hungry brother-manager.

Here’s what else is happening

U.S.-China trade talks: An agreement that would roll back tariffs on both sides may do little to achieve the substantive changes to China’s economy that the Trump administration initially sought, according to people with knowledge of the talks.

Awaiting a return to Caracas: Juan Guaidó plans to re-enter Venezuela today after leaving more than a week ago to rally support for his efforts to oust President Nicolás Maduro. Mr. Guaidó risks being arrested, but his absence has sapped the momentum of his opposition movement.

Trump at CPAC: President Trump said on Saturday that he planned to issue an executive order that would help guarantee free speech at colleges and universities. He made the remarks at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference, and we fact-checked his speech.

The 2020 election: John Hickenlooper, the former governor of Colorado known for being socially progressive and pro-business, today became the latest Democrat to launch a presidential campaign.

No charges in Sacramento shooting: Two police officers who shot and killed an unarmed black man in his grandmother’s backyard last year will not face criminal prosecution. The death of Stephon Clark touched off waves of protests.