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Movie Review: A fierce Sydney Sweeney pulls no punches in harrowing boxing biopic 'Christy'

Sydney Sweeney digs deep, bulks up and transforms her appearance radically in "Christy," the story of trailblazing boxer Christy Martin. A sports biopic that morphs into a harrowing abuse drama, the movie may feel tonally rough, but succeeds largely due to Sweeney's fiercely committed performance, Associated Press critic Jocelyn Noveck writes in her review. The film explores Martin's journey from a hot-tempered teen in West Virginia struggling to be accepted as a gay woman, to a trailblazer in women's sports. Director David Michôd excels at depicting the tense and heady atmosphere inside the ring. Opens Friday in theaters.

High-kicking Radio City Rockettes mark 100 years with Christmas Spectacular

NEW YORK (AP) — A high-kicking staple of the New York City holiday season is marking a century of wowing crowds: the iconic Radio City Rockettes are turning 100. The famed dance troupe is opening its annual Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan starting Nov. 6. The show dates to 1933 but the troupe itself traces its roots to the founding of the “Missouri Rockets” in St. Louis in 1925. The dance troupe was eventually moved to New York’s Radio City Music Hall. Over the decades, they’ve become a cultural touchstone in New York and nationally.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony is this weekend. Who's getting in, and who's honoring them?

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chappell Roan will induct Cyndi Lauper, and Donald Glover will induct Outkast at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony on Saturday. Elton John will perform a tribute to the late Brian Wilson. The event will be held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles and streamed live on Disney+. Inductees include Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Soundgarden, Joe Cocker, Salt-N-Pepa, The White Stripes, and Warren Zevon. The ceremony often features performances and tributes, with guests like Missy Elliott, Beck, and Brandi Carlile expected to participate. Fans are curious about potential reunions and special performances.

Bizarrap, Daddy Yankee to headline halftime show at NFL's first-ever game in Spain

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The NFL's first game in Spain will feature a Latin music showcase with Bizarrap and Daddy Yankee performing at halftime. The league on Thursday announced the halftime performance for when the Washington Commanders face the Miami Dolphins on Nov. 16 at Madrid’s Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. This marks Daddy Yankee’s return to the stage after retirement and his first live performance with Bizarrap. They will debut a new collaboration during the show. The event is part of the NFL's effort to spotlight Latin artists and expand its global cultural footprint. Pregame performances will include national anthems by the Madrid Marine Infantry Group Band and vocalist Karina Pasian.

LGBTQ+ representation on primetime TV grows thanks to shows like 'Abbott Elementary' and 'Hacks'

NEW YORK (AP) — A new study by GLAAD shows a 4% increase in LGBTQ characters on primetime TV, thanks to shows like “Abbott Elementary” and “The Last of Us.” This year’s “Where We Are on TV” study counted 489 LGBTQ characters, up by 21 from last year. However, the number remains below the 2021-2022 record of 637. GLAAD warns that cancellations might soon decrease these numbers. The report also notes a slight increase in transgender characters, now at 33. GLAAD aims for 20% LGBTQ representation on all platforms by 2025, with half being people of color.

Peacock's 'All Her Fault' is a thriller about a missing kid that explores pressures on modern moms

NEW YORK (AP) — Peacock's new series “All Her Fault” explores the nightmare of a missing child while satirizing modern marriage. The show, adapted from Andrea Mara's novel, stars Sarah Snook as Marissa Irvine, a mother desperate to find her son. Creator Megan Gallagher says the series reflects her own struggles with balancing work and family. The show highlights how women often juggle careers and household duties, facing blame when things go wrong. Dakota Fanning co-stars as a supportive friend. The series also examines gender roles, with husbands often oblivious to household pressures. All eight episodes release Thursday.

Grammy Museum announces Selena exhibit with items displayed outside of Texas for the first time

NEW YORK (AP) — Thirty years after the death of Tejano music legend Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, the Grammy Museum has announced it is launching a special pop-up exhibit celebrating the Latin music icon. “Selena: From Texas to the World” runs from Jan. 15 to March 16 at the museum in Los Angeles. The exhibit was curated in collaboration with Suzette Quintanilla, Selena's sister, and will display personal artifacts from the Selena Museum in Corpus Christi, Texas. This will mark the first time these items have been shown outside of Texas. Known as Selena, the singer blended Tejano, pop, cumbia and other musical styles. She was 23 when she was killed by her fan club’s president in 1995.

Slime, Battleship and Trivial Pursuit join the Toy Hall of Fame

The gooey, sticky and often-homemade plaything slime was enshrined into the National Toy Hall of Fame on Thursday along with perennial bestselling games Battleship and Trivial Pursuit. The Hall of Fame in Rochester, New York, honors toys that inspire creative play across generations. Battleship and Trivial Pursuit have each sold over 100 million copies. Slime has been sold commercially since 1976 but is also a popular DIY project. The National Toy Hall of Fame is located inside The Strong National Museum of Play.