Grammy Awards host Trevor Noah on why to tune in, being nominated and his post ‘Daily Show’ life

Grammy Awards host Trevor Noah on why to tune in, being nominated and his post ‘Daily Show’ life

NEW YORK — NEW YORK (AP) — Trevor Noah is ready to face one of the toughest audiences of his career — the millions watching as he once again hosts the Grammy Awards. “It is easily the most nerve-wracking thing that I do, but I love it every single time,” Noah tells The Associated Press … Read more

‘Saltburn’ actor Barry Keoghan named Hasty Pudding’s Man of the Year

‘Saltburn’ actor Barry Keoghan named Hasty Pudding’s Man of the Year

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Harvard University’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals has named Barry Keoghan, best known for his roles in “Dunkirk,” “The Killing of a Sacred Deer,” “Eternals,” and “The Banshees of Inisherin,” as the recipient of its 2024 Man of the Year Award. Keoghan recently starred in the comedy psychological thriller “Saltburn” and can be seen … Read more

Norman Jewison, acclaimed director of ‘In the Heat of the Night’ and ‘Moonstruck,’ dead at 97

Norman Jewison, acclaimed director of ‘In the Heat of the Night’ and ‘Moonstruck,’ dead at 97

NEW YORK — Norman Jewison, the acclaimed and versatile Canadian-born director whose Hollywood films ranged from Doris Day comedies and “Moonstruck” to such social dramas as the Oscar-winning “In the Heat of the Night,” has died at age 97. Jewison, a three-time Oscar nominee who in 1999 received an Academy Award for lifetime achievement, died … Read more

‘Oppenheimer’ and ‘Poor Things’ lead the race for Britain’s BAFTA film awards

‘Oppenheimer’ and ‘Poor Things’ lead the race for Britain’s BAFTA film awards

LONDON — Atom-bomb epic “Oppenheimer” leads the race for the British Academy Film Awards, with nominations in 13 categories including best film — eight more than its box-office rival, “Barbie.” Gothic fantasia “Poor Things” received 11 nominations on the list announced Thursday, while historical epic “Killers of the Flower Moon” and Holocaust drama “ The … Read more

Free ‘Buzz Books’ e-compilation offers excerpts from dozen of upcoming works

Free ‘Buzz Books’ e-compilation offers excerpts from dozen of upcoming works

NEW YORK — New fiction from Christina Dodd and Allie Condie and the latest young adult work from Tracey Baptiste will be excerpted in a free e-compilation that also features dozens of other works scheduled to come out over the new several months. “Buzz Books 2024: Spring/Summer” was released Tuesday by the industry newsletter Publishers … Read more

Emmy Moments: ‘Succession’ succeeds, ‘The Bear’ eats it up, and a show wraps on time, thanks to Mom

Emmy Moments: ‘Succession’ succeeds, ‘The Bear’ eats it up, and a show wraps on time, thanks to Mom

So it be, so it is, as Cousin Greg would say: “Succession” had a fittingly successful sendoff at the Emmys, the addictive saga of the roiling Roy family dynasty winning best drama for a third time and five more awards, including three top acting prizes. But “Succession” was not the only show to make a … Read more

Emmys finally arrive for a changed Hollywood, as ‘Succession’ and ‘Last of Us’ vie for top awards

Emmys finally arrive for a changed Hollywood, as ‘Succession’ and ‘Last of Us’ vie for top awards

LOS ANGELES — The time has finally come for a most unusual Emmys. The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards are arriving four months past their due date on Monday night at the Peacock Theater, coming after a year of historic Hollywood turbulence in an industry whose upheavals are evident everywhere. Strikes by both actors and writers, … Read more

What to stream this week: Jason Momoa roaming, Green Day rocking and ‘Fast X’ exploding

What to stream this week: Jason Momoa roaming, Green Day rocking and ‘Fast X’ exploding

Jason Momoa hosting a new travel docuseries for Max called “On the Roam” and the Finnish romantic comedy “Fallen Leaves” are some of the new television, movies, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists are Mandy Patinkin … Read more

Moon landing, Beatles, MLK speech are among TV’s 75 biggest moments, released before 75th Emmys

Moon landing, Beatles, MLK speech are among TV’s 75 biggest moments, released before 75th Emmys

LOS ANGELES — The moon landing, the Beatles’ first appearance on American TV and the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech are among the 75 Most Impactful Television Moments as ranked by the Television Academy before Monday’s 75th edition of the Emmy Awards. Academy members from the television industry collaborated with … Read more

‘The Curse’ embraces cringe and absurdism. Emma Stone wanted in before she even knew what it was

‘The Curse’ embraces cringe and absurdism. Emma Stone wanted in before she even knew what it was

LOS ANGELES — LOS ANGELES (AP) — “We’re certified Fresh!!!!! Don’t miss out!” filmmaker and actor Benny Safdie posted online in December, referencing his latest project with Emma Stone and comedian Nathan Fielder. Attached to the ostensibly straightforward celebratory post was a photo of the Rotten Tomatoes score for “The Curse” — an impressive 94% … Read more