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Tessa Thompson finds her own 'Hedda'

TORONTO (AP) — In Nia DaCosta’s “Hedda,” Tessa Thompson’s titular socialite sows chaos. She manipulates. She cuts people to the bone with a quip. She pours more drinks. Henrik Ibsen's classic heroine is a blistering tour de force for Thompson. In the two-decade career of the 42-year-old Los Angeles native, no role has given Thompson a more complicated, contradiction-rife character into which to bring all her charisma, all her boldness, all her capacity to stir things up. For much of her life, Thompson has favored ensembles, from Marvel to “Creed,” and her roles — empathetic, thoughtful, kind — have hewed closer to her own modest personality. But in “Hedda,” Thompson is brash and brutal.

Misty Copeland will take to the ballet stage one last time, before hanging up her pointe shoes

NEW YORK (AP) — Misty Copeland is taking one last passionate spin on the ballet stage before saying goodbye. American Ballet Theatre will fete Copeland on Wednesday evening with a grand farewell gala, including speeches and performances. The 43-year-old ballerina was the first and only Black female principal dancer in the company's 75-year history, and helped bring diverse audiences to the ABT stage. Copeland told The Associated Press in a June interview that she felt it was time to “move to a different stage” and work toward diversity in the dance world through her Misty Copeland Foundation and also her books for young readers.

Who's who of French artists in focus as a major private art collection goes on show in Berlin

BERLIN (AP) — A major German private art collection accumulated over four generations is going on large-scale show for the first time in Berlin. It's a who’s who of French art of the 19th and 20th century at its core. The Scharf Collection has its roots in a collection started over a century ago by Otto Gerstenberg who led a Berlin life insurance company. It's now in the hands of Gerstenberg’s great-grandson and his wife who have expanded it further into contemporary art. The roughly 150 works going on show this week at Berlin’s Alte Nationalgalerie range in time from the early 19th century with plates from Spanish master Francisco de Goya to modern abstract works.

Pandemonium at pop star Rosalía's flash mob prompts criticism from Madrid's mayor

MADRID (AP) — Rosalía’s surprise unveiling of the cover her new album has drawn criticism from Madrid’s mayor after thousands of fans of the pop star gathered in a flash mob in Spain’s capital on Monday. Madrid mayor José Luis Martínez-Almeida said Wednesday that Rosalía had jeopardized the safety of her fans and bystanders. Late on Monday, the Barcelona-born singer gave just over an hour’s notice to her followers on social media that she would be in downtown Madrid to promote the launch of her new album. Thousands of people quickly flocked in time to see her make a brief appearance while the cover of “Lux” was shown on a large screen.

‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You’ explores a mother’s existential crisis

Mary Bronstein has returned to filmmaking with “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You,” a film exploring a mother’s existential crisis. Known for her 2008 cult classic “Yeast,” Bronstein stepped away from the industry but found inspiration during a challenging period in San Diego. Living in a motel while caring for her daughter, she began writing the script in the motel bathroom. The film, featuring Rose Byrne and Conan O’Brien, reflects Bronstein's unique vision and determination. Despite past setbacks, her work is gaining renewed interest, and she's already considering future projects.

Movie Review: Jeremy Allen White is a tortured Boss in 'Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere'

The first authorized biopic of Bruce Springsteen's life, “Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere,” delves into the making of his 1982 album “Nebraska.” Directed by Scott Cooper, the film explores Springsteen's inner turmoil during the album's creation. Jeremy Allen White portrays a tortured Springsteen pushing himself into a place he knows is not commercial. The movie highlights “Nebraska” as a raw masterpiece, filled with themes of poverty and hopelessness. It also examines Springsteen's relationships and mental health journey. The film is based on a book by Warren Zanes and is a meditation on creativity versus commerciality. It opens in theaters on Friday.

The Louvre reopens 3 days after one of the biggest museum heists of the century

PARIS (AP) — The Louvre has reopened just three days after a daring heist shocked the world. Thieves made off with eight pieces from France’s Crown Jewels, valued at over $100 million. The theft has put President Emmanuel Macron and Louvre chief Laurence des Cars under scrutiny. Authorities say the thieves spent less than four minutes inside the museum on Sunday morning. The jewels remain missing, and the thieves are still at large. The heist has raised questions about the museum’s security, especially after recent staff strikes warned of understaffing. The Louvre has declined to detail any reinforced protocols.

M. Night Shyamalan's latest plot twist? Teaming with Nicholas Sparks on a novel and upcoming film

M. Night Shyamalan, known for dark films like “The Sixth Sense,” has teamed up with Nicholas Sparks for a new project. After finishing three intense movies, Shyamalan wanted a change. He found it in “Remain,” a supernatural romance he co-authored with Sparks. The collaboration is unique because Shyamalan wrote the screenplay first, and Sparks adapted it into a novel. A film starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Phoebe Dynevor has already wrapped production. Sparks and Shyamalan previously crossed paths years ago when Shyamalan was considered to adapt Sparks' “The Notebook.” The job went to someone else, but Shyamalan says Sparks’ work “always represented something magical to me.”

Loggins demands removal of Trump's AI-generated video using ‘Danger Zone’

NEW YORK (AP) — Kenny Loggins is objecting to the use of his music in a social media post featuring an artificial intelligence-generated video of President Donald Trump. The video was posted on Trump's Truth Social platform and shows the Republican president dumping excrement from a fighter jet on the “No Kings” protests. The video uses Loggins' song “Danger Zone” from the 1986 Tom Cruise movie “Top Gun.” Loggins says he was not asked for permission and wants the video removed. As of Tuesday morning, the video remained on Truth Social. The White House has responded to a request for comment with a still from “Top Gun” with the caption “I FEEL THE NEED FOR SPEED," paraphrasing a line from the movie.