AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 9:16 p.m. EST

Sydney Sweeney box-office hit 'The Housemaid' to get a sequel

NEW YORK (AP) — After just two and half weeks of release, the Sydney Sweeney box-office hit “The Housemaid” is getting a sequel. Lionsgate announced Tuesday that it will start production on “The Housemaid’s Secret” later this year. The film will be based on the second of Freida McFadden’s bestselling trilogy of books. “The Housemaid” has been a hit at the holiday box office, grossing more than $75 million and $133 million worldwide in 17 days. The film has handed Sweeney a major box-office victory after a disappointing result for her awards-hopeful “Christy” in November. That film grossed just $2 million worldwide.

Hungarian director Béla Tarr, known for his bleak and beautiful films, dies at 70

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Celebrated Hungarian filmmaker Béla Tarr, known for films like “Sátántangó” and “The Turin Horse,” has died at 70. The Hungarian Filmmakers’ Association confirmed his death on Tuesday. Tarr's career spanned decades, starting with “Family Nest” in 1979 and ending with “The Turin Horse” in 2011. His films, often darkly comic and beautifully shot, were noted for their slow pacing and praised for their stark imagery. Tarr frequently collaborated with author and Nobel Prize winner László Krasznahorkai. His unique style influenced art house cinema, impacting filmmakers like Gus van Sant and Jim Jarmusch. Tarr was also politically outspoken, criticizing nationalism and populism.

Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine reports to NYC lockup where Nicholas Maduro and Luigi Mangione await trial

NEW YORK (AP) — Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine is joining Venezuela’s president and the man charged with gunning down United Healthcare’s CEO in a notorious federal lockup in New York City. The embattled 29-year-old artist, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez, reported to the Metropolitan Detention Center in his native Brooklyn on Tuesday to serve out his latest stint behind bars. The facility is so troubled that some judges have refused to send people there. It currently houses Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing Brian Thompson, the leader of the country's biggest health insurer.

The Golden Globes are this week. Here's what to know about the first major show of awards season

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — The Golden Globes kick off Hollywood’s awards season on Sunday. This year’s 83rd edition of the show is hosted for the second year by comedian Nikki Glaser. It airs live at 8 p.m. Eastern on CBS and streams live on Paramount+. Acting nominees include Timothée Chalamet, Leonardo DiCaprio, Michael B. Jordan, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo and Emma Stone. “One Battle After Another” is the top nominee with nine and is an Oscar front-runner. “Sentimental Value,” “Sinners” and “Hamnet” are also nominated in top categories. Career achievement awards will go to Helen Mirren and Sarah Jessica Parker.

Lisette Oropesa shines in Met's 'I Puritani' and earns praise from Peter Gelb

NEW YORK (AP) — Lisette Oropesa impresses Metropolitan Opera's Peter Gelb with her talent and intellect. Gelb compares her to Beverly Sills, noting her quickness and connection with people. Oropesa, a 42-year-old soprano from Louisiana, stars in the Met’s new staging of Bellini’s “I Puritani.” Last week’s opening received rave reviews. Oropesa’s Met career began in 2005, and she has performed at major opera houses worldwide. She prepares for performances by staying silent for 12 hours. Oropesa overcame vocal issues due to acid reflux and supports young singers by donating to the Met National Council Auditions.

A new Grammy category honors album covers, and the artists that make them

NEW YORK (AP) — Five albums are nominated for best album cover at the 68th Grammy Awards. Previously included in the best album package category, it's the first time covers have their own category in over 50 years. The nominees are Bad Bunny's “Debí Tirar Más Fotos,” Tyler, the Creator's “Chromakopia,” Djo's “The Crux,” Perfume Genius's “Glory” and Wet Leg's “Moisturizer.” The new category was designed to recognize the impact of covers in the digital age, when listeners more often encounter the images and not the physical packaging. Artists say that the award brings visibility to the work that goes into artists' visual worlds.

Semyon Bychkov to succeed Gustavo Dudamel as Paris Opera music director

Semyon Bychkov will succeed Gustavo Dudamel as music director of the Paris Opera starting in August 2028. The 73-year-old Bychkov agreed to a four-year contract and will conduct two operas and six symphonic concerts per season. He told The Associated Press on Tuesday that he feels healthy after surgeries in 2024. Bychkov first conducted the Paris Opera in 2007. He will lead Ralph Fiennes' opera directing debut later this month. Bychkov's tenure will coincide with major renovations at the Paris Opera. Dudamel had announced his Paris departure three months after announcing he was leaving the Los Angeles Philharmonic for the New York Philharmonic in 2026-27.

South Korean movie star Ahn Sung-ki, dubbed 'The Nation's Actor,' dies at 74

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean film star Ahn Sung-ki, whose prolific career earned him the nickname “The Nation's Actor,” has died. He was 74 and had had blood cancer for years. His agency and a Seoul hospital announced his death Monday. Ahn debuted in “The Twilight Train” in 1957 and appeared in about 70 movies as a child actor. He left the film industry to live an ordinary life but returned when he couldn't find work with his university degree. The lead role in the coming-of-age tale “Good, Windy Days” was followed by a series of highly successful and critically acclaimed movies and he became arguably the country’s most popular actor in much of the 1980-90s.