AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 12:13 p.m. EDT

Brad Paisley says he's 'Mr. More Baseball' after performing at another World Series marathon game

Country superstar Brad Paisley has made history. And Monday night, it wasn’t for platinum records. The singer performed the national anthem during a landmark World Series game. The Los Angeles Dodgers finished an 18-inning Game 3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays nearly seven hours after Paisley sang. Paisley has performed the anthem ahead of four World Series games that went to extra innings, including two 18-inning games that are tied for the longest in Fall Classic history. In an interview with The Associated Press, Paisley said to call him “Mr. More Baseball.”

Janelle Monáe embraces HalloQueen role, creating an empire where art and freedom collide in October

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Janelle Monáe has transformed Halloween into a creative empire with her HalloQueen events. The artist blends play, performance and purpose in a monthlong celebration. This week, the festivities include Vampire Beach at the Santa Monica Pier and the annual Wondaween party. Monáe's love for Halloween began with dressing up and has grown into a movement of self-expression. The events, like the DJ set at Cinespia, capture the essence of Monáe’s artistic universe. Monáe hopes to expand HalloQueen to other cities, keeping the spirit alive year-round. Monáe’s creative foundation began with the Wondaland collective, co-founded with Nate “Rocket” Wonder and Chuck Lightning in Atlanta. That community of musicians, writers and filmmakers evolved into a multidisciplinary hub for world-building.

A new 'Blue Food' cookbook champions fish and other seafood for any meal

NEW YORK (AP) — A new cookbook by Andrew Zimmern and Barton Seaver is promoting more seafood in our diets. The two chefs have collaborated on "The Blue Food Cookbook," which offers recipes and information on how to make fish and other seafood more accessible. The book says to be flexible in choosing fish. And it highlights the benefits of sustainable seafood. Zimmern and Seaver aim to dispel confusion about seafood choices. Their cookbook includes diverse recipes, from caviar to tuna casserole, and offers tips on cooking and buying fish. They advocate for seafood as a way to benefit both health and the environment.

A recipe for Fish Stick Panzanella from 'The Blue Food Cookbook' elevates a frozen staple

Fish sticks can be elevated with a touch of class by pairing them with fresh ingredients like heirloom tomatoes. A recipe from “The Blue Food Cookbook" transforms the classic fish stick into a dish inspired by panzanella, a rustic Italian salad. Instead of bread, crunchy fish sticks take center stage. To make this “Blue Food Cookbook” dish, prepare the fish sticks until extra crispy. Whisk together mustard, olive oil, vinegar and salt for a vinaigrette. Toss tomatoes, onion, fennel and arugula with the vinaigrette. Serve with warm, broken-up fish stick pieces and a sprinkle of pepper.

Paris police acknowledge major gaps in Louvre’s defenses after jewel theft

PARIS (AP) — Paris police have acknowledged major gaps in the Louvre’s defenses on Wednesday — turning this month’s dazzling daylight theft into a national reckoning over how France protects its treasures. Testifying in the Senate, Paris Police Chief Patrice Faure has said aging systems and slow-moving fixes left weak seams in the world’s most-visited museum. “A technological step has not been taken,” he has told lawmakers, noting parts of the video network are still analog and slow to share images. The long-promised rebuild — an $93 million project requiring roughly 37 miles of new cabling — “will not be finished before 2029–2030,” he has said.

What NFL fans think about the league's efforts to reduce injuries, according to a new poll

Many NFL teams have lost star players to season-ending injuries this season, or played without them for significant stretches — but a new poll finds that most football fans want more games, even if it means more risk. A new Quinnipiac poll found about half of NFL fans say the league is doing enough to protect players from serious injuries. Most fans, 60%, support expanding the season, including many who say the move for players — which would include a salary increase — is worth the increased risk of injury. The NFL is nearing the midpoint of a season marked by high-profile injuries that have knocked several key players out of action the rest of the way. The poll suggests that for the most part, blame isn’t landing on the league.

A newly discovered Dr. Seuss manuscript will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary

NEW YORK (AP) — A newly discovered Dr. Seuss manuscript featuring the Cat in the Hat will be published next year. The book, titled “Sing the 50 United States,” celebrates the United States and is set for release just in time for America’s 250th anniversary. This is the first full manuscript by Dr. Seuss, born Theodor Geisel, to be found since 2015. The manuscript was discovered earlier this year at the Geisel Library in California. New illustrations in the style of Dr. Seuss were created by artist Tom Brannon. Random House Children’s Books plans to publish the book on June 2, 2026.

Nigeria's Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka says US visa was revoked after Trump criticism

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Nobel Prize-winning author Wole Soyinka says his non-resident visa to enter the United States has been rejected. On Tuesday, he mentioned that he was told to reapply if he wished to enter again. Soyinka, who became the first African to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1986, believes this issue is related to U.S. immigration policies, rather than him personally, and because he recently referred to Donald Trump as a “white version of Idi Amin,” a reference to the dictator who ruled Uganda from 1971 until 1979.

Kelsey Grammer, 70, announces the birth of his 8th child: 'Isn't that lovely?'

Actor Kelsey Grammer and his wife Kayte Walsh have a new son named Christopher. The 70-year-old “Frasier” star announced his baby news on Monday’s edition of the “Pod Meets World” podcast. Christopher is Walsh and Grammer's fourth child. The actor also has four older children. Grammer was on the podcast to discuss his recent book, “Karen: A Brother Remembers,” about the murder of his sister when she was 18.