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Mel Gibson’s ‘Flight Risk’ is No. 1 at box office, ‘The Brutalist’ expands
Critics lambasted it and audiences didn’t grade it much better. But despite the turbulence, Mel Gibson’s “Flight Risk” managed to open No. 1 at the box office with a modest $12 million, according to studio estimates Sunday. On a quiet…
At Sundance, the hottest ticket in town was a Rose Byrne and Conan O’Brien psychological thriller
Rose Byrne plays a mother in the midst of a breakdown in the experiential psychological thriller “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You.” Anticipation was high for the A24 film, which will be released sometime this year. Its premiere Friday at the…
What does Mexico really think of ‘Emilia Pérez?’
MEXICO CITY (AP) — It may have been embraced by the Academy, but just a day after its debut in Mexico, the acclaimed “narco-musical” Emilia Pérez was already drawing rebukes for superficial portrayals of sensitive subjects.
The movie by…
‘Yes, Queen!’ Fans gather in Manhattan to cheer on author Rebecca Yarros
NEW YORK (AP) — To celebrate an upcoming milestone, Alyssa Math could think of nothing more fitting than front-row tickets to “Onyx Storm” author Rebecca Yarros' appearance at The Town Hall in Manhattan.
“I'm getting married next weekend,…
Oscars host Conan O’Brien, still displaced by wildfires, says the show is being planned…
Oscars host Conan O’Brien says he’s still unable to live in his home due to the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles and that the show’s organizers “want to be sensitive to what’s happened” to residents. The former “Tonight Show" host tells…
For documentaries at Sundance, Oscar nominations (and wins) often follow
The Sundance Film Festival welcomed back three Oscar-winning documentary filmmakers to help kick off the annual independent film showcase in Park City, Utah. Thursday night saw the return of Mstyslav Chernov, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and…
Rocker Marilyn Manson won’t be charged after long investigation of sexual assault allegations
Prosecutors say they won’t charge rocker Marilyn Manson after a years-long investigation into sexual assault and domestic violence allegations. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office said Friday to charge the 56-year-old. The…
Top 20 Global Concert Tours from Pollstar
The Top 20 Global Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows Worldwide. The list is based on data provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and…
Teddy Swims is elated about 2 babies: his upcoming child and ‘Part 2’ album
NEW YORK (AP) — Teddy Swims is busier than ever with two babies on the way: The child he’s expecting, and his new album, “I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2).” While he’s excited to talk new music, fatherhood is what elates him.
“I…
‘The Brutalist’ doesn’t work without Guy Pearce
Over the years, Guy Pearce has been good in most all things. But he’s been particularly good at playing characters with a refined disposition who harbor darker impulses underneath. That was true of his breakout performance in “L.A.…
Soprano Lise Davidsen pregnant with twins, cancels performances from mid-March through December
Soprano Lise Davidsen is pregnant with twins and is canceling her performances from mid-March through the end of the year.
“I’m very excited about their arrival, and my new life with them,” she said in a statement Friday. “I’d like to take…
A$AP Rocky’s lawyers cast the man he’s accused of shooting at as a jealous,…
Opening statements have begun at the trial of rapper A$AP Rocky, who is accused of firing a handgun at a former friend. A prosecutor on Friday showed the Los Angeles jury a series of videos that he said when taken together make it clear it…
Marlee Matlin, a trailblazer for deaf actors, opens up in a new documentary
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Marlee Matlin gives an unflinchingly honest account of her experiences as a deaf actor in the funny and revelatory documentary “Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore.” The film kicked off the 41st Sundance Film Festival…
Movie Review: Whatever you do this January, don’t book a seat for ‘Flight Risk’
“Flight Risk” sounds like the setup for a joke: What do you get when you put a U.S. Marshal, a fugitive and an unhinged pilot in a small plane? We don't know but get out your barf bag.
Mark Wahlberg,Michelle Dockery and Topher Grace star in…
Elton John, Diane Warren and more react to 2025 Oscar music nominations
The 2025 Oscar nominations are here. The music categories reflect a wide range of talent. The often-nominated Diane Warren is represented for a 16th time for “The Journey” from “The Six Triple Eight.” She's up against Elton John, two songs…
Mikey Madison, Zoe Saldaña, Jeremy Strong and others react to Oscar nominations
Mikey Madison of “Anora” watched the Oscar nominations from her hotel room bed, screaming along with her mother on FaceTime. She and many other newly minted nominees for the 97th Academy Awards expressed joy at being recognized, while also…
Movie Review: ‘The Colors Within’ is a gentle stunner
Kids movies so often bear little of the actual lived-in experience of growing up, but Yamada Naoko's luminous anime “The Colors Within” gently reverberates with the doubts and yearnings of young life.
Totsuko (voiced by Suzukawa Sayu) is a…
George Clinton, The Doobie Brothers, Mike Love and more get into Songwriters Hall of Fame
NEW YORK (AP) — George Clinton, The Doobie Brothers, Ashley Gorley, Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, The Beach Boys' Mike Love and Tony Macaulay make up the 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees — an inspiring mix of funk, rock, R&B,…
Taylor Swift and Morgan Wallen lead the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Award nominations
Taylor Swift and Morgan Wallen lead the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Award nominations with 10. They are followed closely by Kendrick Lamar, Sabrina Carpenter and Post Malone with nine. The iHeartRadio Music Awards honor the most played artists…
Is that really a best new artist? The long and complex tale of a controversial Grammy category
When is something old considered new? If you’re talking about the Grammy Awards, that’s often whoever lands in the best new artist category, easily the weirdest of the races. Take Sabrina Carpenter, who finds herself nominated for best new…
Beyoncé at the Grammys: A timeline of the most-awarded artist’s historic run
Give Beyoncé a record and she’ll break it. She leads the 2025 Grammy Award nominations with 11, which brings her career total to 99. She holds the record for most wins and most nominations at the award show. Her career at the Grammys began…
Remembering David Lynch’s musical legacy: 10 songs to go beyond the films
NEW YORK (AP) — The loss of singular talent and visionary filmmaker David Lynch is not only felt in the world of cinema, but music, where he had inextricable influence on multiple generations of artists.
Lynch, whose death was announced…
Music Review: Mac Miller’s lost album ‘Balloonerism’ is airy and experimental
To coincide with what would have been Mac Miller's 33rd birthday, his estate has given us all a present — an unreleased album by the late hip-hop star.
“Balloonerism” was shelved around 2014 in favor of the album “Watching Movies With the…
Sabrina Carpenter, Billie Eilish and Charli xcx are performing at the Grammys. Here’s what to know
The 67th annual Grammy Awards will still take place Sunday, Feb. 2, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The Recording Academy has refocused its aim to support relief efforts following the devastating Los Angeles-area wildfires. The main…
