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Morgan Wallen denied throwing chair off bar roof to police in 2024, footage shows

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Police video obtained by The Associated Press shows country music star Morgan Wallen denied throwing a chair off a Nashville bar roof before and after his 2024 arrest. Two weeks later, he accepted responsibility on social media, and later pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor counts of reckless endangerment. The Metro Nashville Police Department released footage of Wallen’s arrest, which shows officers reacting to a broken chair near their cruiser. Witnesses claimed Wallen threw the chair, and police cited video evidence. The video shows Wallen on the phone with bar proprietor and fellow country star Eric Church. He also sings along to a Thomas Rhett song in a police cruiser.

'AI actor' Tilly Norwood stirs outrage in Hollywood

NEW YORK (AP) — Like thousands of actors, Tilly Norwood is looking for a Hollywood agent. But unlike most young performers aspiring to make it in the film industry, Tilly Norwood is an entirely artificial intelligence-made character. Norwood, dubbed Hollywood’s first “AI actor,” is the product of a company named Xicoia, which bills itself as the world’s first artificial intelligence talent studio. Since the Dutch producer and comedian Eline Van der Velden launched the digital character’s prospective career, Tilly Norwood has been all the talk in Hollywood. But not in a good way. Guilds, actors and filmmakers have met the Xicoia product with an immediate wave of backlash, protesting that AI should not have a starring role in the acting profession.

Taylor Swift's 'The Life of a Showgirl' is almost here. Here's what to know

NEW YORK (AP) — Lights, camera, action. Taylor Swift’s 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” arrives Friday. Are you ready for it? Swift announced her latest era back in August, when she began teasing the release. It will be available to stream on all major platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music. There are also a number of variants, including vinyl, CD and cassette offerings. There is even an iTunes digital download featuring a new cover image and a nearly three-minute exclusive video from Taylor herself detailing inspirations behind the album.

Apple TV+ extends its deal to be the exclusive streaming home for 'Peanuts' until 2030

NEW YORK (AP) — Apple TV+ has announced a five-year extension to remain the exclusive streaming home for “Peanuts.” This deal will last until 2030 and includes the classic “Peanuts” library, along with new original series and specials. Apple TV+ first obtained these rights in 2020, including the beloved “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” As part of a holiday tradition, Apple TV+ will offer non-subscribers free streaming of favorites like “It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.” The platform's “Peanuts” library continues to grow, featuring shows like “Snoopy in Space” and “The Snoopy Show.”

After accomplishments in politics, media, former CNN chief Tom Johnson makes mental health his cause

NEW YORK (AP) — After a career as a presidential aide, publisher of two newspapers and CNN president, Tom Johnson has plenty of stories to swap. But Johnson says his primary purpose in writing the memoir “Driven” is to make sure that people know that depression is a treatable illness. It's something Johnson has been through himself, sinking so low in his final years as publisher of the Los Angeles Times he considered suicide, and made sure there were no guns in his house. In his professional life, Johnson has worked for two of the most influential and complex individuals in public life — President Lyndon Johnson and CNN founder Ted Turner.

Anderson’s Dior womenswear debut is a montage of ideas, but not a 'New Look'

PARIS (AP) — Jonathan Anderson has unveiled his first Dior womenswear collection at Paris Fashion Week, drawing a huge crowd of celebrities and designers. Anderson, known for transforming Loewe, is the first to oversee both men’s and women’s lines at Dior. The show featured a giant inverted pyramid and a montage of Dior imagery, emphasizing the brand's heritage. Anderson's designs included loose silhouettes and unique forms, like the "double balloon" under skirts. While there wasn't a revolutionary "New Look," the collection showcased Dior's craftsmanship. Anderson's debut marks a significant moment in a season of firsts for the fashion industry.

A postman, his family, and a chair: Van Gogh museum's surprising reunion exhibition

AMSTERDAM (AP) — The Van Gogh Museum has organized an exhibition this fall shining the spotlight on a postman and his family who modeled for Vincent van Gogh. The show, titled “Van Gogh and the Roulins. Together Again at Last," features paintings of Joseph Roulin, his wife, and children. It includes works from museums worldwide and an armchair from Van Gogh's studio in Arles. The exhibition is in Amsterdam after a run in Boston. The museum discovered the actual chair from the portrait in its collection and is displaying it for the first time. The exhibition highlights Van Gogh's creative burst during his time in Arles.

Tyrese Gibson failed to turn himself in following arrest warrant for cruelty to animals, police say

Georgia police say Tyrese Gibson failed to turn himself in late last week after an arrest warrant was issued for cruelty to animals. The warrant was issued for the “Fast & Furious” actor after his four Cane Corso dogs mauled and killed a neighbor’s dog in Georgia. Police Captain Nicole Dwyer said Tuesday the incident is part of an “ongoing issue" and they want the dogs in custody for the community's safety. Gibson’s attorney says the actor is cooperating fully with authorities and chose to “rehome his dog to a safe and loving environment.”

Nicole Kidman files for divorce from Keith Urban after 19 years of marriage

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nicole Kidman has filed to divorce Keith Urban after 19 years of marriage. The Oscar-winning actor petitioned in a court in Nashville, Tennessee, to end her marriage to the Grammy-winning country singer. The entertainers who were both raised in Australia. They met in Los Angeles in 2005 and married in Sydney in 2006. They have two teenage daughters together. This was Urban’s first marriage and Kidman’s second, following her marriage to Tom Cruise from 1990 to 2001. Kidman has two older children with Cruise. Kidman is known for films like “The Hours” and TV series like “Big Little Lies.” Urban has been a major country star since the 1990s.