AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 11:20 a.m. EDT

Ted Turner's vision of news as global and continuous changed both the industry and society itself

NEW YORK (AP) — Ted Turner’s death comes at a fraught time for cable news, which has struggled to retain viewership in an era of countless media choices and abundant streaming video. But people in the news industry left little doubt of Turner's impact. One called the discussion of it hyperbole-proof and another said he saw TV news as a global entity long before many of his contemporaries. The United States' first Gulf War against Iraq was a particular inflection point that showed both the capability of and the consumer interest in around-the-clock news.

How a court case and their loyal fans helped to shape Kneecap’s second record, 'Fenian'

LONDON (AP) — Kneecap, the Irish hip-hop group, recorded their second album, “Fenian,” while dealing with a legal battle. Member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, known as Mo Chara, faced terror-related charges for allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag during a London concert. The case was dismissed, and the experience inspired tracks on the album. Fans supported the band during court appearances, chanting “Free Mo Chara,” which is sampled in their song “Carnival.” The band discusses the album's creation, their energetic live shows, and plans to tour the U.S. They clarify they were never denied visas, just delayed due to the court case.

Man arrested on suspicion of weapon possession after report former Prince Andrew was threatened

LONDON (AP) — Police in England say a man has been arrested for possessing an offensive weapon near the home of the former Prince Andrew. Norfolk Police said Thursday that the arrest came Wednesday after a man was reported “behaving in an intimidating manner” near the home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. The suspect is being held for questioning at a nearby police station. The 66-year-old Mountbatten-Windsor moved to King Charles III's private estate in Norfolk after he was evicted from his longtime home near Windsor Castle earlier this year. Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested and held for hours by British police in February on suspicion of misconduct in public office in a case related to his links to Jeffrey Epstein.

Ten years later, the cult of ‘The Nice Guys’ keeps growing

NEW YORK (AP) — When “The Nice Guys” debuted 10 years ago, the writing was on the wall for the big-screen comedy. It came out sandwiched between “Captain America: Civil War” and “X-Men: Apocalypse.” It opened against “Angry Birds.” Ryan Gosling has lamented “Angry Birds” “just destroyed us.” And yet, on its upcoming 10th anniversary this month, “The Nice Guys” has established itself as one of the most beloved comedies of the last decade in which Hollywood studios largely left the genre for dead. A 1970s-set comic noir directed and co-written by Shane Black, “The Nice” Guys” paired Gosling and Russell Crowe as private eyes in a Los Angeles crime caper that still keeps getting better.

Ashley McBryde fell off the horse and went into the 'Wild.' Her new album is her most personal yet

NEW YORK (AP) — Country star Ashley McBryde's new album, “Wild,” arrives Friday. It's her most personal album to date. A few years ago, a fall off a horse resulted in a concussion and stitches, threatening her ability to perform. The experience pushed McBryde to record songs she feared might never be heard. It all led to “Wild,” her most rock ‘n’ roll release to date. Getting sober in 2023 has also added depth to her music, with tracks exploring past struggles. She hopes “Wild” inspires listeners to embrace their dreams and take chances.

Movie Review: In 'The Sheep Detectives,' the private eyes have wool over their eyes

Like “Shaun the Sheep,” “The Sheep Detectives” takes place in the verdant English countryside and concerns barnyard animals with higher-than-usual IQs. After being weaned on detective stories, a flock of sheep turn investigators. If such an ewe-dunit premise has you expecting a lightly funny caper, “The Sheep Detectives” is too gentle and strenuously poignant to turn its silly tale into all that much fun, writes AP Film Writer Jake Coyle in his review. An undeniable tenant of sheep detective movies is that they ought to be funny. There are undoubtedly a few decent gags here, but “The Sheep Detectives” is too mild to stand out from the herd of mysteries, even as a strictly family-friendly variety.

In a low period for comedy films, these were the best of the last decade

NEW YORK (AP) — The last decade has not been good for big-screen comedies. Hollywood studios nearly stopped making them. Horror became the in vogue genre. Laughs were out. Good comedies have kept being made, of course, it’s just has taken a little more effort to find them. To mark the 10th anniversary of 2016's “The Nice Guys,” AP Film Writer Jake Coyle has compiled his favorite comedies of the last 10 years. His list includes a few little-seen gems like “Confess, Fletch” and “The Death of Stalin.” Greta Gerwig's “Barbie” tops his list.

‘The Sheep Detectives’ is the starry, family-friendly whodunit you didn’t know you needed

“The Sheep Detectives” is not your average talking animal movie. This family-friendly film, featuring voices like Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Patrick Stewart, follows a flock solving a murder mystery. Opening Friday, Hugh Jackman stars as a shepherd whose animals secretly understand his murder mystery bedtime stories. When he dies mysteriously, the sheep use their knowledge to help solve the case. Screenwriter Craig Mazin describes the film as more than just silly fun, with themes for families to discuss. In the almost 20-year journey to adapt Leonie Swann’s novel “Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Story,” Mazin says they aimed high.

Marianne Boruch wins $100,000 Jackson Poetry Prize as judges hail human genius in AI age

NEW YORK (AP) — Marianne Boruch has received the Jackson Poetry Prize for “exceptional talent.” The $100,000 award recognizes her insights into the natural world and our inner lives. Judges praised her collections, including “Bestiary Dark” and “The Anti-Grief,” as affirmations of human genius amid the rise of AI. The prize is overseen by Poets & Writers, who released the citation on Wednesday. Boruch, 75, lives in West Lafayette, Indiana, and taught at Purdue University, where she founded the MFA creative writing program. Previous winners include former U.S. poet laureate Joy Harjo and current laureate Arthur Sze.