Ken Burns and Lin-Manuel Miranda offer history lesson to NYC students at Trinity Church
NEW YORK (AP) — Hundreds of New York City high school students gathered at Trinity Church in Lower Manhattan for a lesson led by filmmaker Ken Burns and “Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda. The event Wednesday was tied to Burns' new documentary, “The American Revolution,” which premieres Sunday on PBS. Burns emphasizes the importance of telling stories from all perspectives, not just from the top down. The documentary features an impressive cast of narrators and historians. Burns and Miranda, who have been friends for about 10 years, share a mission to educate through storytelling, aiming to broaden historical narratives.
How the funny and feminist fashion in 'Palm Royale' further the storytelling
NEW YORK (AP) — “Palm Royale” made a splash in its first season with a starry cast, high production values, and its ubiquitous grasshopper cocktail. The Apple TV comedy stars Kristen Wiig as Maxine, who tries to break into 1969 Palm Beach high society while bumping heads with co-stars Carol Burnett, Allison Janney, Leslie Bibb and Laura Dern. But also starring are the brightly colored and graphic print vintage designer looks that help the actors get into character. Costume designer Alix Friedberg says 50-60% of the “thousands” of costumes in Season 2 are original, with incredible attention to detail.
Bad Bunny wins album of the year at the 2025 Latin Grammys, capping an electric night
The 2025 Latin Grammy Awards were all about Bad Bunny. The Puerto Rican superstar won the first award of the night. He also won the night's top honor, album of the year. He ended his speech with “Puerto Rico, I love you, thank you.” Song of the year went to Karol G for “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido.” Alejandro Sanz took home record of the year for “¿Y Ahora Qué?” The 2025 Person of the Year Raphael warmed the crowd with an emotive medley. The three-hour ceremony was held at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena. It aired live on Univision.
In documentary, the late poet Andrea Gibson shared their terminal cancer journey to help others
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Andrea Gibson, a celebrated poet and performance artist, never expected a documentary about their life with terminal cancer to be funny. Gibson, who died in July at 49, was able to see “Come See Me in the Good Light,” a film capturing their life with their wife, Megan Falley. Filmmaker Ryan White says the film, now streaming on Apple TV, balances humor and deep emotion. The project began with a suggestion from comedian Tig Notaro. Despite the heavy subject, the film focuses on living, not dying. Falley continues to tour with the film, sharing their love story and Gibson's legacy.
Desert raves and apocalyptic doom collide in 'Sirāt,' one of the year's most talked about films
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TORONTO (AP) — Since its prize-winning debut at the Cannes Film Festival, “Sirāt” has been one the year’s most talked about films. A primal beat sounds through Oliver Laxe's film, which morphs into a existential journey through approaching apocalypse. “Sirāt” means “path” or “way” in Arabic and the film is uncommonly blunt about what the future holds for its characters, and us. The Neon release has already been a box-office hit in Spain and in France, drawing comparisons to both “The Wages of Fear” and “Mad Max.” Not everyone has gone along with the intense odyssey of “Sirāt,” but it has, undeniably, struck a nerve.
Nicolas Cage's 'The Carpenter's Son' turns an apocryphal text about Jesus' youth into a horror film
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Filmmaker Lotfy Nathan has turned the apocryphal Infancy Gospel of Thomas into a supernatural thriller called “The Carpenter’s Son,” starring Nicolas Cage. The film hitting theaters Friday explores stories about Jesus' childhood that didn't make it into the New Testament. These tales were popular among early Christians and depict a young Jesus with supernatural powers but lacking a moral compass. Nathan was raised Coptic Orthodox and was inspired by the novelty of this untold origin story. While the film draws from the ancient text, Nathan added elements to create a compelling narrative. Cage sees the film as more of a family drama than horror.
Bill Murray, Elle Fanning and Elvis Costello celebrate Sofia Coppola at MoMA benefit
NEW YORK (AP) — Sofia Coppola has been honored at the Museum of Modern Art Film Benefit in New York for her filmmaking achievements. Surrounded by family and friends, including Bill Murray and Elle Fanning, Coppola reflected on her journey. She shared advice from Angelica Huston about focusing on those who appreciate you. Coppola discussed starting her career amid skepticism. Fanning and Josh Hartnett praised Coppola for her artistic vision and support. Coppola thanked her family and collaborators, emphasizing the need for more women in film. The event concluded with a performance by Elvis Costello.
Sarah Jessica Parker to be honored with Carol Burnett Award at the Golden Globes
NEW YORK (AP) — Sarah Jessica Parker has been named the winner of the Carol Burnett Award for 2026 for her outstanding contributions to television. The Golden Globes announced the honor, highlighting her impact on popular culture. The award will be presented during the new prime-time special, “Golden Eve,” airing Jan. 8 on CBS. Parker is best known for her role as Carrie Bradshaw in HBO’s “Sex and the City.” The Carol Burnett Award, inaugurated in 2019, recognizes significant contributions to television. Past recipients include Ted Danson and Ellen DeGeneres. The main Golden Globes ceremony will be on Jan. 11.
From gowns to pantsuits, Michelle Obama explains her iconic fashion picks in a new book, 'The Look'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Michelle Obama says that on any day during the eight years she was first lady of the United States, she could go from giving a speech to meeting with a foreign counterpart to digging in her vegetable garden with schoolchildren. She says her clothes had to be ready for the variety. But she also never wanted her clothes to be off-putting to others. The former first lady who went on to be admired for her fashion sense chronicles her style journey in her latest book, “The Look.” She spoke about it during a moderated conversation Wednesday night in Washington.
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