AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 12:39 p.m. EDT

Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show is not being reconsidered, NFL commissioner says

NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL is not considering dropping Bad Bunny as its Super Bowl halftime headline performer. Commissioner Roger Goodell made that clear Wednesday at the league’s annual fall owners meeting. Goodell said the league is accustomed to getting blowback for its entertainment choices given the size and breadth of its fan base. The Puerto Rican artist has been vocal in his opposition to U.S. President Donald Trump and his policies. He decided to do a 31-day residency in Puerto Rico, avoiding stops in the U.S. as a form of protest. Trump on a conservative TV news network called the NFL's decision crazy and ridiculous.

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.

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.

Louvre director acknowledges failure after jewel heist and says she offered to resign

PARIS (AP) — The director of the Louvre Museum has acknowledged a ″terrible failure″ at the Paris monument after a stunning daylight crown jewel heist. She says  she offered to resign but it was refused. In testimony to the French Senate on Wednesday, Louvre director Laurence des Cars said the museum had a damaging shortage of security cameras outside the monument and other ″weaknesses″ exposed by Sunday’s theft. Under heavy pressure over a theft that stained France’s global image, she testified to a Senate committee that she submitted her resignation but the culture minister refused to accept it.

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.

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.”