AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 10:01 a.m. EDT

Schwarzenegger downplays Trump and backs Vatican initiative to 'terminate' global warming

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Arnold Schwarzenegger is throwing his weight behind the Vatican’s environmental initiative. He's downplaying the Trump administration's climate skepticism. He says individual choice, local policies and the moral leadership of the Catholic Church are far more important than national politics in the environmental campaign. Schwarzenegger was at the Vatican to headline a three-day climate conference marking the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis’ landmark 2015 environmental encyclical, Laudato Si (Praised Be). The document cast saving God’s creation as an urgent moral imperative. It launched a broad, grassroots movement that Pope Leo XIV has fully embraced and made his own.

Dolly Parton postpones Las Vegas residency, cites 'health challenges'

NEW YORK (AP) — Dolly Parton has postponed her first Las Vegas residency in 32 years. In a statement shared to her social media accounts on Sunday night, Parton cited “health challenges" as the reason for the delay. She was scheduled to perform six shows at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace for “Dolly: Live in Las Vegas” between Dec. 4 and Dec. 13. That overlapped with the National Finals Rodeo. Her dates have been moved to next year, to Sept. 2026. Tickets are valid for the new dates and refunds will be available. Earlier this month, Parton was unable to attend the announcement of the new Night Flight Expedition ride at her Dollywood theme park following kidney stones.

Judge suspends Trump administration's plan to eliminate hundreds of Voice of America jobs

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge has agreed to temporarily suspend the Trump administration’s plan to eliminate hundreds of jobs at the agency that oversees Voice of America. U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth in Washington, D.C., ruled Monday that the U.S. Agency for Global Media cannot implement a reduction in force eliminating 532 jobs for full-time government employees on Tuesday. Those employees represent the vast majority of its remaining staff. Voice of America is a government-funded broadcaster founded to counter Nazi propaganda during World War II.

A new policy on access at the Pentagon has journalists and the Trump administration at odds

New rules that limit the access of journalists in the Pentagon and appear to condition entry into the building on agreement to restrictions have led to a standoff between the press and the Trump administration's defense department. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's team characterizes it as an effort to protect national security, but journalists see it as an effort to exert control and avoid embarrassing stories. The new policy says defense department information "must be approved for public release by appropriate officials, even if unclassified. Classified material faces even tighter restrictions. The department wants journalists to sign a letter agreeing to, or acknowledging, the new rules, but there is resistance.

How to shop secondhand clothing sustainably and look cool doing it

More online platforms are giving secondhand shopping a digital upgrade, rolling out features like livestream shopping and AI-powered search to make thrifting faster and more exciting. And while secondhand over new is often the more sustainable option, experts say it’s not a license to overconsume. Experts say buying more than you need still fuels waste, and shopping online can add emissions from servers and shipping, thrifted or not. Experts on fashion, sustainability and secondhand shopping say consumers can still find quality pieces that last while looking cool, too.

Saint Laurent blooms with oversized drama, ’80s power and Madonna in Paris show

PARIS (AP) — Anthony Vaccarello has brought drama to Saint Laurent's show at Paris Fashion Week. On Monday night, he used gigantic white flowers as a cinematic backdrop, contrasting with bold and extravagant clothing. Floor-sweeping gowns with frills evoked 1970s archival pieces and petals at twilight. The designer's love for oversized elements reached new heights, with giant bow collars and exaggerated power shoulders reminiscent of the early ’80s. Sheeny trench coats clung lean and skeletal. Vaccarello mined Saint Laurent’s heritage but stripped it of nostalgia, letting the silhouette itself speak. It was pure theater, showcasing style as discourse.

Bad Bunny tapped for Super Bowl halftime, spotlighting Latin pride and his clashes with Trump

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bad Bunny has been chosen to headline the Super Bowl halftime show, marking a significant moment for Latin identity on a major stage. The Puerto Rican superstar's selection highlights his global influence and the NFL's effort to diversify its audience. The halftime show is a collaboration between the NFL, Roc Nation, and Apple Music. While artists don't get paid, they gain massive exposure. The NFL has a history of managing performances tightly, but some artists have defied these constraints. Bad Bunny's performance could carry deep cultural meaning, blending his music with social and political commentary.

Prosecutors seek over 11 years in prison for Sean 'Diddy' Combs

NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors are urging a New York federal judge to send music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs to prison for over 11 years. They filed their sentencing recommendation early Tuesday, along with letters from some of his accusers describing how his violence and demands had impacted their lives. The 55-year-old Combs has remained jailed since his July conviction on prostitution-related charges for arranging male sex workers to travel to hotels or residences where he directed them to have sex with his girlfriends. The elaborate dayslong, drug-fueled sexual events were often filmed by Combs. Defense attorneys have asked that he be sentenced to no more than 14 months. Sentencing is set for Friday.

Demon-hunting HUNTR/X to debut live performance on 'The Tonight Show' next week

NEW YORK (AP) — The singing trio behind HUNTR/X from “KPop Demon Hunters” will appear live on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” next week. Their appearance Oct. 7 will be the first time Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami have performed together as themselves. The runaway summer hit film about demon-hunting K-pop stars is animated. NBC announced Monday that the performance will air on Oct. 7 and will stream on Peacock the next day. The Sony Pictures/Netflix film gave Netflix its first No. 1 box-office title in its 18-year history. The film's soundtrack topped the charts. The trio will also join Fallon for interviews. Jennifer Lopez is also a guest.