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December 22

'Sonic 3' bests 'Mufasa: The Lion King' at the box office

"Sonic 3" nearly doubled the haul for "Mufasa."
December 22
This image released by Disney shows characters Afia, voiced by Anika Noni Rose, left, Mufasa, voiced by Braelyn Rankins, center, and Masego, voiced by Keith David, in a scene from "Mufasa: The Lion King." (Disney via AP)
December 20

The best and biggest concerts of 2024: Olivia Rodrigo, Missy Elliott, George Strait and more

As The Associated Press’ music writer, Maria Sherman has seen more than 80 concerts in 2024
December 20
Busta Rhymes performs during the 39th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Cleveland on Oct. 19, 2024, left, Missy Elliott performs at the 2019 Essence Festival in New Orleans on July 5, 2019, center, and Ciara appears at the Black Music Collective in Los Angeles on Feb. 2, 2023. (AP Photo)
December 19
FILE - Questlove attends the WSJ. Magazine Innovators Awards on Oct. 29, 2024, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
December 19

Meet Amy Allen, the songwriter behind the music stuck in your head

Amy Allen might not yet be a household name, but her work lives in your brain rent free
December 19
Amy Allen poses for a portrait in Los Angeles on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
December 19

The Black Crowes enjoy Grammy Awards love again several decades after first nomination

The first time Chris and Rich Robinson were at the Grammy Awards, it was 1991
December 19
Chris Robinson of The Black Crowes poses for a portrait in Los Angeles on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)
December 19

The best Christmas movies for every mood

'Tis the season for spirited and winless debates about what the best Christmas movie is
December 19
This image released by Janus Films shows Nino Castelnuovo, left, and Catherine Deneuve in a scene from the 1964 French film "The Umbrellas of Cherbourg." (Janus Films via AP)
December 19

For airports, background music is no longer an afterthought

Background music is no longer an afterthought at many airports
December 19
CORRECTS SPELLING OF SINGERS LAST NAME TO MCCOMMON - Roz McCommon performs amid travelers at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on November 26, 2024, in SeaTac, Wash. (AP Photo/Manuel Valdes)
December 19

British YouTuber and rapper Yung Filly admits to reckless driving in Australia while awaiting trial

A British YouTuber and rapper known as Yung Filly has admitted in an Australian court to reckless driving while he was awaiting trial on charges of raping a woman three months ago
December 19
Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, the British YouTuber and rapper known as Yung Filly, arrives at the Perth Magistrates Court in Perth, Australia, Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. (Richard Wainwright/AAP Image via AP)
December 19

Now caretaker of his dad's work, Sean Ono Lennon seeks to innovate, not merely repeat

Now caretaker of his dad's work, Sean Ono Lennon is on a remarkable run
December 19
FILE - Sean Lennon appears at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills, Calif., on March 10, 2024. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
December 18

Timothée Chalamet and Saoirse Ronan chat fame and friendship

Timothée Chalamet and Saoirse Ronan may be juggling multiple releases and busy schedules, but the bright young stars managed to reunite in London for a conversation at the British Film Institute
December 18
Timothee Chalamet poses for photographers upon arrival at the photo call for an 'In Conversation' event at the BFI Southbank, on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in London. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)
December 18

Jay-Z's lawyers challenge rapper's inclusion in rape lawsuit after accuser's TV interview

Jay-Z’s lawyers are asking a judge to speedily extract the rapper from a lawsuit in which a woman alleges she was sexually assaulted by Jay-Z and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs when she was 13
December 18
FILE - Sean "Diddy" Combs arrives at the LA Premiere of "The Four: Battle For Stardom" at the CBS Radford Studio Center, May 30, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP, File)
December 18

Fashion influencer Matilda Djerf apologizes following report she created a toxic workplace

A popular social media influencer has issued an apology after a Swedish tabloid published a report saying she created a work environment filled with fear and psychological pressure at her fashion brand
December 18
December 18

Jacob Elordi thinks Paul Schrader's cinema language in 'Oh, Canada' doesn't take long to learn

Jacob Elordi is suddenly everywhere in Hollywood, so much so that he thinks he must be dreaming
December 18
This image released by Kino Lorber shows filmmaker Paul Schrader, left, with actor Jacob Elordi on the set of "Oh, Canada." (Jeong Park/Kino Lorber via AP)
December 18

Movie Review: Like architecture itself, 'The Brutalist' is an epic exercise in ambition and grandeur

Don’t go looking in Wikipedia for architect Lázló Tóth
December 18
This image released by A24 shows Alessandro Nivola, left, and Adrien Brody in a scene from "The Brutalist." (Lol Crawley/A24 via AP)
December 18

Jacob Collier enlisted 100,000 concertgoers on his way to more Grammy nods

Six-time Grammy winner Jacob Collier took an unexpected approach to the final installment of his four-part “Djesse” album series
December 18
Jacob Collier poses for a portrait on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in London. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)
December 18

Mariah Carey's ‘Christmas Time’ comes to an end: See pictures from the holiday tour

Mariah Carey is the Queen of Christmas for a reason — and not just because “All I Want for Christmas Is You" tops the charts seasonally. Carey has turned the song into an event, regularly hosting Christmas concerts to celebrate her undisputed smash and long career as a holiday icon. This year, she embarked on the “Christmas Time” tour, a variety show that kicked off on Nov. 6 in Highland, California, hitting many major North American cities, before concluding on Tuesday night at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. It came to an end in front of a crowd donning shimmery Santa hats and red sequin party dresses. Carey descended onto the stage in a snowflake-shaped throne, leading the audience into a few church staples: “Silent Night” and “O Holy Night” among them. Her children, twins Roc and Roe, joined in on the fun. At one point, Carey detoured into a medley of her biggest hits: “Emotions,” “Hero," “Fantasy,” and “We Belong Together” among them. The latter moment came with an unexpected...
December 18
FILE - Mariah Carey performs during the Mariah Carey's Christmas Time tour on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Photo by Paul R. Giunta/Invision/AP, file)
December 18

Movie Review: With 'The Room Next Door,' Pedro Almodóvar makes a lively movie about death

Films that are straightforwardly about death are rare, but movies that are about both death and sex are rarer, still
December 18
This image released by Sony Pictures Classics shows Julianne Moore, right, and Tilda Swinton in a scene from "The Room Next Door." (Sony Pictures Classics via AP)
December 18
FILE - Andre Benjamin, also known as Andre 3000, arrives at the 30th Film Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, Calif., on Feb. 21, 2015. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
December 18

Kiran Desai to publish first novel since 'The Inheritance of Loss' came out nearly 20 years ago

A new novel from Kiran Desai, her first fiction since the Booker Prize-winning “The Inheritance of Loss” came out nearly 20 years ago, will be published next fall
December 18
FILE - Indian author Kiran Desai speaks outside the New York Public Library on Aug. 19, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura, File)
December 18

Andrew Tate can have over $3 million seized from him in tax dispute, British court says

A British court says police can seize more than 2.6 million pounds ($3.3 million) in unpaid taxes from influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan
December 18
FILE - Andrew Tate, left, and his brother Tristan, right, wait at the Court of Appeals building in Bucharest, Romania, on Oct. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda, File)
December 18

A British court says police can seize more than $2.5 million from influencer Andrew Tate in tax dispute

A British court says police can seize more than $2.5 million from influencer Andrew Tate in tax dispute
December 18
December 17

Megan Thee Stallion seeks restraining order, says imprisoned Tory Lanez continues to harass her

Hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion has asked a court to issue a restraining order against rapper Tory Lanez
December 17
FILE - This combo image shows Tory Lanez performing at the Festival d'ete de Quebec, July 11, 2018, in Quebec City, Canada, left, and Megan Thee Stallion at the premiere of "P-Valley," June 2, 2022, in Los Angeles. (Photos by Amy Harris, left, Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)
December 17

'Vanderpump Rules' star James Kennedy says he's committed to change after domestic violence arrest

“Vanderpump Rules” star James Kennedy says he is determined to make meaningful changes after an arrest on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic violence
December 17
FILE - James Kennedy arrives at the season 11 premiere of "Vanderpump Rules," Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, at The Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
December 17

'Emilia Pérez' and 'Wicked' advance in Oscars shortlists

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has unveiled shortlists in 10 categories, including for documentary, international feature and best song and score
December 17
This image released by Netflix shows Karla Sofía Gascón, left, and Zoe Saldaña in a scene from "Emilia Pérez." (Shanna Besson/Netflix via AP)
December 17

Apple TV app - Top Movies

Apple TV app (Movies) charts for week ending Dec. 16
December 17
December 17

Apple Podcasts – Top New Shows

Apple Podcasts charts for week ending Dec. 16
December 17
December 17

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Apple Books charts for week ending Dec. 16
December 17
December 17

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The top 10 audiobooks on Audible
December 17
December 17

Pharrell Williams is named a UNESCO goodwill ambassador

Pop star and fashion designer Pharrell Williams has been named UNESCO’s goodwill ambassador for artistic education and entrepreneurship on Tuesday in Paris
December 17
Pharrell Williams gestures as speaks after he was named UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for for Arts, Education and Entrepreneurship at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)
December 17

Movie Review: Barry Jenkins brings fresh energy, originality to the ‘Lion King’ prequel ‘Mufasa’

“Mufasa: The Lion King,” in theaters Thursday, takes audiences back to Mufasa's days as a cub and explains how he and Scar came to be brothers
December 17
This image released by Disney shows promotional art for "Mufasa: The Lion King." (Disney via AP)
December 17

Event promoters, hotels and lodging sites soon will have to disclose extra fees up front

The Federal Trade Commission says it will soon require hotels, vacation rental platforms and live event promoters to disclose any fees up front when they list prices
December 17
FILE - The Federal Trade Commission building is seen in Washington on Dec. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)
December 17

Conor McGregor says he's in negotiations with Logan Paul for boxing exhibition in India

Conor McGregor says he’s in negotiations to fight Logan Paul in a boxing exhibition in India
December 17
Mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor outside the High Court in Dublin, Ireland, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. (Brian Lawless/PA via AP)
December 17

A mix of merriment, music and mayhem makes panto a beloved British holiday tradition

Panto is as much a part of Christmas in Britain as turkey, tinsel and mince pies
December 17
Clive Rowe as Dame Sarah the Cook poses on stage during a photocall for Hackney Empire's 25th pantomime, Dick Whittington and His Cat, in London, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Thomas Krych)
December 17

'Bluey' is bound for the big screen with a feature film coming in 2027

“Bluey” is heading to the big screen
December 17
Handlers guide the Bluey balloon down Sixth Avenue during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
December 17

AP's top music documentaries of 2024: Taylor Swift, ABBA, the Boss and more — and where to watch

Here are some of The Associated Press’ favorite music documentaries of the year — in no particular order — along with where to find them
December 17
This image released by Max shows "Stax: Soulsville U.S.A." (Max via AP)
December 17
FILE - Puerto Rican singer Young Miko performs during the Coca-Cola Flow Fest in Mexico City on Nov. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Berenice Bautista, File)
December 17

Tom Cruise gets a top U.S Navy honor for boosting the military with his screen roles

The world’s most famous fictional Top Gun is now a decorated naval hero
December 17
Tom Cruise, right, receives a Navy Distinguished Public Service Award from The United States Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro presents at the Longcross South Studios, in Runnymede, Surrey, England, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
December 17

How the Roxies are made: Behind the iconic role in Broadway's megahit 'Chicago'

The Broadway revival of “Chicago” has lasted for decades, in part thanks to casting celebrities in the top spots of a show about the venality of celebrity
December 17
AP Illustration / Annie Ng
December 17

'Dirty Dancing,' 'Beverly Hills Cop,' 'Up in Smoke' among movies entering the National Film Registry

Nobody puts baby in a corner, but they’re putting her in the National Film Registry
December 17
This image released by the Library of Congress shows Jennifer Grey, left, and Patrick Swayze in a scene from the 1987 film "Dirty Dancing." (Lionsgate/Library of Congress via AP)
December 17
December 17

Barry Jenkins on why he made 'Mufasa' and how it changed him as a filmmaker

Over the four years he’s spent working on “Mufasa: The Lion King,” Barry Jenkins estimates that he’s been asked why he wanted to make it at least 400 times
December 17
This image released by Disney shows characters Afia, voiced by Anika Noni Rose, left, Mufasa, voiced by Braelyn Rankins, center, and Masego, voiced by Keith David, in a scene from "Mufasa: The Lion King." (Disney via AP)
December 16

Jay-Z's lawyer says accuser's rape claim is 'provably, demonstrably false'

An attorney defending Jay-Z against a rape allegation says the unnamed accuser's account is “provably, demonstrably false.”
December 16
FILE - Sean "Diddy" Combs arrives at the LA Premiere of "The Four: Battle For Stardom" at the CBS Radford Studio Center on May 30, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP, File)
December 16

Former TV host Carlos Watson gets nearly 10 years in prison in case about failed startup Ozy Media

Former talk show host Carlos Watson has been sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison in the federal financial conspiracy case surrounding his once-buzzy Ozy Media
December 16
FILE - Carlos Watson leaves Brooklyn federal court after testifying in his own defense in New York, Monday, July 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah, File)
December 16

Former TV host Carlos Watson is sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison in a case about his failed startup Ozy Media

Former TV host Carlos Watson is sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison in a case about his failed startup Ozy Media
December 16
December 16

Kristen Bell set to return as host of Screen Actors Guild Awards next year

Kristen Bell will return as host of next year’s Screen Actors Guild Awards, streaming live on Netflix for a second consecutive year
December 16
FILE - Kristen Bell appears at the 2019 D23 Expo in Anaheim, Calif., on Aug. 24, 2019. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)
December 16

Book Review: 'The Rivals' is Jane Pek’s fine new mystery novel of online dating, love and death

”The Rivals” is Jane Pek’s latest mystery novel featuring the online dating detective Claudia Lin
December 16
This cover image released by Knopf shows "The Rivals" by Jane Pek. (Knopf via AP)
December 16

Rock pioneer Brenda Lee shines in new documentary. 'I just wanted to sing'

Come and take a trip to the giddy birth of rock ‘n’ roll through the eyes of one of its pioneers — Brenda Lee
December 16
This combination of images shows singer Brenda Lee at the 57th Annual CMA Awards on Nov. 8, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn., and Brenda Lee at fourteen, in London on April 5, 1959. (AP Photo)
December 16

10 winners of the 'I Love My Librarian Award' are celebrated for their community work

At Wisconsin’s Mukwonago Community Library, director Abby Armour isn’t only committed to providing books and other media for local residents
December 16
December 16

These three new sports dramas punch above their weight

The sports movie, like any genre, can easily fall victim to overly familiar story beats
December 16
This image released by Amazon/MGM shows Michael Pena in a scene from "Unstoppable." (Ana Carballosa/Amazon/MGM via AP)
December 16

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Dec. 22-28

Celebrities having birthdays during the week of Dec. 22-28 include actor Timothée Chalamet, comedian Seth Meyers and guitarist David Knopfler of Dire Straits
December 16
FILE - Timothee Chalamet arrives at the world premiere of the film "Dune: Part Two" in London on Feb. 15, 2024. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP, File)