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Armani's last collection shown in solemn runway show with Richard Gere, Lauren Hutton in 1st row

MILAN (AP) — Giorgio Armani's final collection, marking the 50th anniversary of his signature line, was shown Sunday night in a solemn runway show in the courtyard of a museum showing his retrospective exhibition. The black-tie event drew Hollywood stars like Richard Gere, Lauren Hutton, Glenn Close and Spike Lee. Gere reminisced about the iconic Armani suits he wore in "American Gigolo," which helped shape his character. Armani died Sept. 4, just weeks before Milan Fashion Week and a series of events already planned to celebrate his 50th anniversary.

'One Battle After Another' opens with $22.4 million

NEW YORK (AP) — “One Battle After Another,” Paul Thomas Anderson’s widely acclaimed American epic of rebellion and resistance, opened with $22.4 million in ticket sales from North American theaters over the weekend. Anderson’s ultracontemporary opus signifies a major gamble by Warner Bros. With “One Battle After Another,” the studio is making a $130 million-plus bet that audiences would come out for 170-minute-long powerhouse drama from one of cinema’s most celebrated auteurs the way they usually only turn up for a franchise or superhero movie.

What to Stream: Taylor Swift, Matthew McConaughey, Jacinda Ardern, Glen Powell and Ghost of Yotei

Taylor Swift’s highly anticipated 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” and Matthew McConaughey playing the real-life bus driver who saved elementary school students during California’s deadliest wildfire are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time for the week of Sept. 29 as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists are the classic children’s story “Charlotte’s Web” turned into an animated series for HBO Max, the documentary “Prime Minister” chronicling the five-year tenure of former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern and some katana-swinging mayhem with the video game Ghost of Yotei.

Tyla and Liza Koshy help remind the Global Citizen Festival audience of their collective power

NEW YORK (AP) — Global Citizen surpassed its fundraising goals at its annual music festival in New York’s Central Park. Headlined by Shakira and Cardi B, the event focused on Amazon rainforest protection, African energy access, and community education. More than 60,000 attendees heard from celebrities and diplomats. The festival secured commitments to provide clean energy for 4.6 million African homes. The European Union pledged over $638 million for climate-friendly energy. Global Citizen also announced over $280 million toward Amazon protection. The event emphasized global responsibility and the power of collective action to drive change.

Selena Gomez marries Benny Blanco: 'My wife in real life'

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — Selena Gomez has married music producer and songwriter Benny Blanco. She announced the news in an Instagram post showing the couple kissing and embracing on a lawn. Blanco called her “My wife in real life” in a response to the post Saturday by the Grammy- and Emmy-nominated performer. Gomez wore a white halter bridal dress with floral flourishes. Blanco wore a tuxedo and bow tie. Both were custom-made by Ralph Lauren. Blanco and Gomez met about a decade ago and got engaged at the end of last year.

Liberatore puts models on emergency escape, drawing attention to global chaos

MILAN (AP) — Francesca Liberatore wanted to address global turmoil during her Milan Fashion Week runway show but not through the collection. So instead she did it through the staging and the soundtrack. Models on Sunday descended an emergency escape staircase, symbolizing a route away from human suffering. And the Milan designer expressed concern about global affairs through a soundtrack featuring Tears for Fears songs including “Mad World,” sung by the Italian singer Elisa. Models carried black roses, a tribute to the late Giorgio Armani, who helped put Milan on the fashion map. Liberatore and Armani have long anchored the last day of Milan Fashion Week.

Statue of rock n' roll queen Tina Turner unveiled in Tennessee community where she grew up

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A 10-foot statue of rock n’ roll queen Tina Turner has been unveiled in the rural Tennessee community where she grew up, before she became a singer and electrifying stage performer and one the world’s most recognizable and popular entertainers. The statue was revealed during a Saturday ceremony in Brownsville, located about an hour drive east of Memphis. The city of about 9,000 people is near Nutbush, the community where Turner went to school as a child. Turner, 83, died May 24, 2023, after a long illness in her home in Küsnacht near Zurich. Her Grammy-winning singing career included the hit songs “Nutbush City Limits,” “Proud Mary,” “Private Dancer,” and “What's Love Got To Do With It.”

The devil wears Dolce & Gabbana in Milan as Meryl Streep is filmed at runway show for movie sequel

MILAN (AP) — Meryl Streep has been filmed live at a Dolce & Gabbana runway show in Milan in her role as Miranda Priestly for “The Devil Wears Prada” sequel. Streep sat in the front row in character on Saturday. She wore Priestly's signature sunglasses and a Dolce & Gabbana vinyl trenchcoat. Stanley Tucci who plays her art director joined her. The scene was filmed for the sequel which has been shooting in Milan. The Dolce & Gabbana Spring-Summer 2026 collection featured nightwear-inspired looks. Anna Wintour who inspired the original film sat across from Streep. The sequel is set for release next spring.

Stella Jean's Milan runway features artisans from Bhutan and an appeal to preserve craftsmanship

MILAN (AP) — Italian-Haitian designer Stella Jean returns to the Milan runway after a three-year break with a collection crafted with Bhutanese artisans. She calls for political support for artisans who give luxury fashion its unique edge. Jean, known for blending Italian tailoring with global textiles, warns that Italian craftsmanship is dying out. She urges lawmakers to offer tax breaks on fine craftsmanship, similar to those for artworks, to encourage investment in these time-intensive pieces. Jean's collection features traditional handwoven jackets and embroidered skirts. Her front-row guests include the artisans she collaborated with, dressed in traditional attire.