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David Bowie's archive opens to the public. Fans can see and touch 1000s of his items

LONDON (AP) — David Bowie's archive opens to the public this week, revealing a treasure trove of unrealized projects and personal items. Acquired by London's Victoria and Albert Museum, the 90,000-item collection includes ideas for a film titled "Young Americans" and a stage musical called "The Spectator." The archive, part of the V&A East Storehouse, offers fans and researchers access to stage outfits, instruments, letters, and more. Visitors can book free appointments to explore the collection, which showcases Bowie’s enduring impact on popular culture. Curator Madeleine Haddon says the archive reveals that Bowie was a multifaceted artist, and "music was (just) one angle into the worlds he wanted to build.”

Dick Van Dyke turns 100 in December. Fans can celebrate at the movies

Movie theaters nationwide are celebrating Dick Van Dyke’s 100th birthday in December with a new documentary. Fathom Entertainment says Wednesday that “Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration” will be in theaters over his birthday weekend, Dec. 13 and 14. Van Dyke expressed his surprise and gratitude for the film. The documentary, in the making for over three decades, features clips from his classic films and TV shows, along with new interviews. It also includes a visit to his hometown of Danville, Illinois. Tickets for the special two-day theatrical event go on sale Oct. 31.

The newest Bachelorette is 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' star Taylor Frankie Paul

There’s a new Bachelorette in town, and we’ve met her before. “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star Taylor Frankie Paul will be the lead on Season 22 of “The Bachelorette.” She broke the news herself Wednesday on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast. ABC confirmed the season would air next year. Paul became known as an influencer in the #MomTok community. She told “Call Her Daddy” host Alex Cooper she at first wondered if she could manage the show as a single mom. She's also returning to the third season of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” on Hulu in November. Hulu and ABC are both owned by Disney.

Harris says leaving reelection decision to Biden was 'recklessness,' but she defends his abilities

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ex-Vice President Kamala Harris says it was reckless for Democrats to let President Joe Biden decide whether to seek reelection last year. But in an excerpt of Harris' new book she defends Biden's ability to do the job. In an excerpt of “107 Days” published Wednesday in The Atlantic, Harris writes it was “recklessness” that she and others left the decision about Biden continuing his campaign up to him and first lady Jill Biden. It's the first time Harris has been publicly critical of Biden’s decision to run again. Biden eventually dropped out after a disastrous debate performance and was replaced by Harris, who lost to Republican Donald Trump. Biden’s office hasn't commented.

Dan Brown on his new book, 'The Secret of Secrets,' and how he manages the writing process

NEW YORK (AP) — Dan Brown's latest thriller, “The Secret of Secrets,” has been published this week. Known for “The Da Vinci Code” and “Angels & Demons,” Brown, in his new book, explores themes of consciousness and what happens after we die, inspired by his personal reflections following his mother’s death. Brown once again combines suspense, codes, and secret societies. This time, protagonist Robert Langdon is in Prague, racing to uncover the key to ultimate wisdom. Brown explains that writing a thriller requires a detailed plan to keep the complex plots organized. He writes daily and uses a wall of notes and diagrams to track the story. Brown says his views on mortality have evolved, influenced by conversations with philosophers and scientists.

Jimmy Kimmel says he's not defending democracy. But he's standing up for fellow Emmy nominee Colbert

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jimmy Kimmel says he doesn’t see himself as a defender of democracy. Backstage at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards this weekend, he said he's just a guy who pokes the president. Kimmel had just won his fourth Primetime Emmy for hosting “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” He also supports Stephen Colbert, whose “Late Show” is being canceled. Kimmel put up a billboard endorsing Colbert in their Emmy race and the hosts will find out Sunday who won. Kimmel has hosted “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” for 22 years but hasn’t won an Emmy for it. He’s keeping plans for the show’s future vague.

Charlie Sheen was once a leading man in Hollywood. His new book reveals how it unraveled

Charlie Sheen was once Hollywood’s leading man, starring in culture-shaping films like “Wall Street” and “Platoon.” His new memoir, “The Book of Sheen,” details decades of drug abuse that lay underneath the glory, from worried family interventions to countless drug-fueled escapades and three failed marriages. Galley Books released the memoir Tuesday. It reveals the story behind Sheen’s rise, fall and eventual sobriety in 2017. Sheen said in a book event Monday that he couldn’t have “committed to this and delivered the type of focus and passion and discipline that it required unless I also had the distance.

Will anything stop 'The Studio' and 'Severance' at the Emmys? AP writers make their predictions

Sunday’s 77th Primetime Emmy Awards arrive with clear favorites but few sure things. Associated Press Writers Alicia Rancilio and Andrew Dalton have made their predictions on which of TV's best will take home the trophies. Their picks are largely in sync. Both think “Severance” will win best drama, “The Studio” will take best comedy, and “Adolescence” will triumph among limited series. But they differ deeper into the acting categories. Dalton thinks Carrie Coon will win best supporting actress in a drama, while Rancilio thinks her “White Lotus” cast mate Parker Posey will take the trophy. The Emmys air Sunday at 8 p.m. Easteron on CBS.

In Chloé Zhao’s ‘Hamnet,’ something emotional this way comes

TORONTO (AP) — On the festival circuit this fall, no film has spawned more of an outpouring of emotion than Chloé Zhao's “Hamnet,” a speculative drama about William Shakespeare, his wife, Agnes, and the death of their 11-year-old son. At the Telluride and Toronto film festivals, Zhao’s adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s acclaimed 2020 novel has left a trail of weeping moviegoers, moved to tears by its tale of love, grief and art. The fall festivals bring all sorts of harbingers for the movie season to come, but one of the clearest portents this year is that “Hamnet” will wreck you. “Hamnet” arrives in theaters on Nov. 27.