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Helen Mirren will receive the Golden Globes' Cecil B. DeMille award

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Helen Mirren's latest role is Golden Globe lifetime achievement honoree. The Golden Globes said Wednesday the 80-year-old actor is the 2026 Cecil B. DeMille Award recipient. Mirren won an Oscar for “The Queen,” her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II, and has won three acting Golden Globes. In a career that spans six decades she has played multiple queens, a prime minister, “Barbie” narrator and many other roles. Her award will be presented Jan. 8 on a special, “Golden Eve,” to air on CBS and stream on Paramount+. The main Globes ceremony is Jan. 11.

Designer Olivier Rousteing leaves Balmain after 14 years fusing couture craft with pop-era bravado

PARIS (AP) — Designer Olivier Rousteing is stepping down as creative director of the Balmain fashion house after 14 hugely visible years. During his tenure, he fused the rigor of Parisian tailoring with a digital-age sense of celebrity. He transformed Balmain into a headline-generating brand with a vision built on sequins, power shoulders and social media muscle, reframing French luxury for a generation raised on Instagram. Rousteing, 40, did not say what his next step would be. Balmain confirmed Rousteing's departure and said a new creative direction would be announced “in due course.”

NBC's 'Stumble' is a mockumentary about a cheer team with plenty of tumbling runs and heart

NEW YORK (AP) — NBC's new comedy series “Stumble” offers a humorous look at the competitive world of cheerleading. Created by Jeff and Liz Astrof, the show is a mockumentary about a group of recruits building a cheer team at a junior college in Oklahoma. Jenn Lyon stars as a coach aiming to become the winningest in college cheer history. The team includes a diverse mix of characters, from a football star to a felon with an ankle monitor. Inspired by the Netflix docuseries “Cheer,” “Stumble” debuts Friday on NBC and streams on Peacock the next day.

New film 'Nuremberg' highlights psychiatrist who analyzed Hermann Göring

NEW YORK (AP) — A new film, “Nuremberg,” starring Russell Crowe and Rami Malek, explores the interactions between Nazi leader Hermann Göring and army psychiatrist Dr. Douglas M. Kelley. Kelley's task was to assess whether Göring and other Nazis were fit to stand trial for war crimes. Directed by James Vanderbilt, the movie is based on Jack El-Hai's 2013 book, “The Nazi and the Psychiatrist.” Kelley found Göring to be clever and charming, yet unremorseful. The film highlights Kelley's belief that dangerous ideologies could resurface, a message he felt was relevant upon returning to the U.S. after World War II.

How Grammy voting works: Everything you need to know

NEW YORK (AP) — The Recording Academy will announce the 2026 Grammy Award nominees on Friday. It’s a good reason to examine how Grammy voting works. First, members of the Recording Academy and record labels submit artists in certain categories. Those are then vetted for eligibility, then voting members help determine who the final nominations will be. There’s currently 95 Grammy Awards, but voters have to be selective about the genre fields they vote in. The entire membership votes on six prizes, including album, song and record of the year and best new artist. Once the nominees are determined and announced in November, a period of final round voting takes place. Winners are announced live at the award show in February.

Bad Company, one of rock's supergroups, pushes the doors open at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

NEW YORK (AP) — Bad Company singer-songwriter Paul Rodgers treasures one of his last phone calls with guitarist Mick Ralphs. He shared the news that they had been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Rodgers and drummer Simon Kirke are the last surviving original members of the British supergroup. They will be part of the celebrations on Saturday. Bad Company, formed in 1973, crafted hits like “Feel Like Makin’ Love” and “Can’t Get Enough.” The induction comes weeks after a tribute album release. Rodgers feels honored to join legends like Otis Redding in the Hall of Fame.

Salman Rushdie's new book is his first fiction since a brutal attack. He tells us why

NEW YORK (AP) — Salman Rushdie's new book, “The Eleventh Hour,” marks a creative reset for the author. It's his first fiction work since being attacked on a New York stage in 2022. The book includes two short stories and three novellas, exploring themes of age, mortality, and memory. Rushdie's recovery has been both physical and creative, with fiction being the last step. He describes the process as a door opening in his mind. Despite the attack, Rushdie has reemerged in public life. Speaking to the AP, he also reflects on the enduring impact of his work.

Movie Review: Russell Crowe and Rami Malek face off in the Nazi trial drama ‘Nuremberg’

Rami Malek plays a psychiatrist trying to figure out Nazi leader Hermann Goering in the new film “Nuremberg.” Written and directed by James Vanderbilt, “Nuremberg,” in theaters Friday, tells this lesser known story in the lead-up to the war trial. With its high profile cast, including Michael Shannon and Richard E. Grant, this classically filmed historical drama is stately and sober and what we might once have called “Oscar-bait,” writes Lindsey Bahr in her review for The Associated Press. She adds that while it is an interesting chapter to highlight, the film can't quite reconcile its form with its sobering message. “Nuremberg” is rated PG-13.

Kristen Stewart urges solidarity and honesty in emotional keynote at Academy Women's Luncheon

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kristen Stewart has delivered a powerful speech at the Academy Women’s Luncheon, urging women in film to reject tokenism and create their own opportunities. Speaking Tuesday, Stewart highlighted gender inequity in Hollywood, emphasizing the need for women to voice hard truths. She praised Lidia Yuknavitch’s memoir for inspiring her and called for women to be proud and proactive. The event, held at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, celebrated the Academy Gold Fellowship for Women, supporting emerging filmmakers. Oscar-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter presented the awards, emphasizing the importance of mentorship. The afternoon was filled with solidarity and sisterhood.