Musk abruptly cancels ‘The Don Lemon Show’ on X after he sits for the program’s first interview
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Billionaire Elon Musk abruptly canceled “The Don Lemon Show” on his social media network X after the former CNN anchor recorded an interview with the billionaire for its as-yet unaired first episode.
Japanese animation studio founder Miyazaki isn’t ready to retire just yet, after latest Oscar win
TOKYO — Ghibli, the Japanese studio that just won its second Oscar for feature animation for “The Boy and The Heron,” hasn’t said yet what it plans next.
‘Oppenheimer’ crowned best picture at an Academy Awards shadowed by war
LOS ANGELES — “Oppenheimer,” a solemn three-hour biopic that became an unlikely billion-dollar box-office sensation, was crowned best picture at a 96th Academy Awards that doubled as a coronation for Christopher Nolan.
‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ opens No. 1, while ‘Dune: Part Two’ stays strong
LOS ANGELES — As Universal Pictures prepared for a big night at the Academy Awards with “Oppenheimer,” the studio also celebrated the No. 1 debut of “Kung Fu Panda 4,” which collected $58.3 million in domestic theaters over the weekend, according to estimates Sunday.
Oscars producers promise cameos and surprises for Sunday’s (1 hour earlier) show
LOS ANGELES — With just a few days to go until the 96th Academy Awards on Sunday, the show’s producers are feeling good about what they’ve put together.
Best cameo? Best hat? Ahead of the Oscars, AP hands out its own awards
The Academy Awards honor many things in movies but not some of the most important. Ahead of Sunday’s Oscars, AP Film Writers Lindsey Bahr and Jake Coyle make selections for their own awards — some more offbeat than others.
Booth where Tony Soprano may – or may not – have been whacked sells for a cool $82K to mystery buyer
BLOOMFIELD, N.J. — The ice cream parlor booth where Tony Soprano may or may not have been whacked has sold for more than $82,000.
‘Dune: Part Two’ brings spice power to the box office with $81.5 million debut
Movie theaters were looking for a savior and “Dune: Part Two” is delivering on the promise. Armed with sandworms, big screen spectacle and the star power of Timothée Chalamet, Denis Villeneuve’s science fiction epic stormed the North American box office this weekend earning $81.5 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.
Cyndi Lauper inks deal with firm behind ABBA Voyage for new immersive performance project
STOCKHOLM — Legendary pop icon Cyndi Lauper, who rose to fame in the 1980s with hits such as “Time After Time” and “Girls Just Want To Have Fun,” has entered a partnership with the Swedish masterminds behind the immersive virtual concert ABBA Voyage.
Humorously morose comedian Richard Lewis, who recently starred on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm,’ dies at 76
NEW YORK — Richard Lewis, an acclaimed comedian known for exploring his neuroses in frantic, stream-of-consciousness diatribes while dressed in all-black, leading to his nickname “The Prince of Pain,” has died. He was 76.
Al Pacino and Michelle Pfeiffer will present at the Oscars (plus other things to know)
LOS ANGELES (AP) — After a winter barrage of award shows — the Emmys, the Golden Globes, the Grammys — the grandaddy of them all, the Academy Awards, are around the corner. The 96th Oscars may be a coronation for “Oppenheimer,” which comes in with a leading 13 nominations, though other films, including “Barbie,” “Killers of the Flower Moon” and “Poor Things” are in the mix.
‘One Love’ receives more love at the box office, claiming No. 1 spot for second straight week
LOS ANGELES — For a second straight week, biopic “Bob Marley: One Love” continues to exceed expectations by claiming the No. 1 spot at the box office, overcoming two debut films and Sony’s “Madame Web” that’s still producing subpar numbers.
Wendy Williams diagnosed with same form of dementia as Bruce Willis
LOS ANGELES — Former talk show host Wendy Williams has been diagnosed with the same form of dementia that actor Bruce Willis has, a statement released Thursday on behalf of her caretakers says.
Trial of ‘Rust’ armorer begins in fatal film rehearsal shooting by Alec Baldwin
SANTA FE, N.M. — Prosecutors delivered an opening statement Thursday at the first trial in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by actor Alec Baldwin on the set of the Western film “Rust,” describing a movie weapons supervisor as sloppy and negligent in handling guns and ammunition while skipping basic safety protocols.
Trial begins over ownership of handwritten lyrics to ‘Hotel California’
NEW YORK — Nearly half a century after “Hotel California” became a rock megahit, three men went on trial Wednesday in a criminal case about what became of a cache of hand-drafted lyrics to the song and other Eagles favorites.
Steely Dead hits the Big Island at 4 locations
The cover band Steely Dead — “a sonic fusion” of Steely Dan and the Grateful Dead — will be performing at four venues around the island beginning this week.
Aloha Theatre presents “9 to 5: The Musical”
Based on the quintessential 1980 movie of the same name, “9 to 5: The Musical” — with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton — tells the story of three female coworkers, pushed to the edge by their sexist and cruel boss, who take control of the office and make the changes they have always dreamed of.
George Santos sues late-night host Jimmy Kimmel for tricking him into making videos to ridicule him
NEW YORK (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. George Santos alleged in a lawsuit filed Saturday that late-night host Jimmy Kimmel deceived him into making videos on the Cameo app that were used to ridicule the disgraced New York Republican on the show.
‘Oppenheimer’ wins seven prizes, including best picture, at the British Academy Film Awards
LONDON — Atom bomb epic “Oppenheimer” won seven prizes, including best picture, director and actor, at the 77th British Academy Film Awards on Sunday, cementing its front-runner status for the Oscars next month.
Jennifer Lopez, Bad Bunny, Chris Hemsworth and Zendaya to chair 2024 Met Gala
NEW YORK (AP) — Jennifer Lopez, Bad Bunny, Chris Hemsworth and Zendaya will join Vogue’s Anna Wintour as co-chairs of this year’s Met Gala, the magazine and the Metropolitan Museum of Art revealed Thursday.