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The 10 best performances at the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest

NEW YORK (AP) — The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest final in Vienna has showcased acts from 25 countries. But not all songs are created equal. The 10 best on Saturday night included Romania's entry, “Choke Me,” by Alexandra Căpitănescu, which channeled a nu-metal Lady Gaga. Italy's Sal Da Vinci delivered a vintage charm with “Per Sempre Sì.” Cyprus' Antigoni brought a summery feel with “Jalla.” Finland's “Liekinheitin” electrified with a pop and classical mashup. Moldova's “Viva, Moldova!” was cheekily patriotic. Bulgaria's Dara impressed with “Bangaranga.” Serbia's “Kraj Mene” added pop metal intensity. Australia's Delta Goodrem soared with “Eclipse.” Albania's “Nân” was dramatic. Belgium's Essyla delivered a cool performance with “Dancing on the Ice.”

Cannes and the Hôtel Martinez await a 'White Lotus' close-up

CANNES, France (AP) — As many actors are appearing at the Cannes Film Festival this week, the best role in town might be a little further down the Croisette. Season 4 of “The White Lotus” will be set around the Cannes Film Festival, bringing one the most acclaimed TV series into the heart of cinema’s French Riviera playground. The Hôtel Martinez is one of the iconic luxury hotels that line the beach in Cannes. It will be renamed the White Lotus Cannes and be a central location in Mike White’s HBO series. Shooting has begun along the Riviera. But four days into the Cannes Film Festival, “The White Lotus” production has yet to materialize in Cannes.

Steven Soderbergh used AI in a documentary about John Lennon. And he wants to talk about it

CANNES, France (AP) — The day John Lennon was shot in 1980, he and Yoko Ono gave an interview to a San Francisco radio crew from their home in New York’s Dakota Apartments. In “John Lennon: The Last Interview,” Steven Soderbergh turns those surviving tapes into a new documentary that debuted Saturday at the Cannes Film Festival. But his decision to fill in some visuals using Meta's AI software has prompted an outcry. One of America’s leading filmmakers was using AI? In a film about a Beatle, no less? Soderbergh has placed himself at the forefront of an industrywide debate about the uses of AI in moviemaking. But for him, it’s a conversation he’s eager to have.

Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome to a Eurovision Song Contest that embraces linguistic diversity

VIENNA (AP) — English has long dominated pop music, but it no longer reigns supreme at the Eurovision Song Contest. This year, 25 languages are being sung onstage, from Albanian to Ukrainian. Performers increasingly want to share their mother tongues with the world. Finnish singer Pete Parkkonen says it’s easier to express feelings in native languages. That led to a string of English-language winners. But in recent years the number of non-English songs has been growing. Eurovision is now a showcase of cultural diversity, with fans embracing multilingual performances. The final of the 70th Eurovision competition takes place Saturday in Vienna.

What to know about Harvey Weinstein's cases after his recent mistrial

NEW YORK (AP) — A New York has declared a mistrial in Harvey Weinstein’s rape case from the #MeToo-era that has gone to trial three times so far after a jury was unable to come to a unanimous decision. The trial that concluded Friday without a verdict centered on whether Weinstein raped Jessica Mann, a hairstylist and actor, in 2013 during a relationship between the then-married Weinstein and the decades-younger Mann. Weinstein’s lawyers argued that the encounter was consensual, while Mann described a hotel-room encounter when he forced himself upon her. Weinstein was initially convicted in 2020, but an appeals court overturned that verdict.

Shakira and Burna Boy release official 2026 FIFA World Cup Anthem, 'Dai Dai'

NEW YORK (AP) — Colombian superstar Shakira and Afrobeats icon Burna Boy have released the official 2026 FIFA World Cup anthem. It is titled “Dai Dai.” It’s a mesh of their musical landscapes. Afrobeats and Latin rhythms are prevalent in this undeniably global pop song. In one verse, they name a number of the world’s most famous soccer players and countries competing in this years’ World Cup. But lyrically, the song is about believing in yourself. The FIFA tournament will kick off on June 11 with Mexico taking on South Africa at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. The final is scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium just outside New York City.

New Wings exhibit traces Paul McCartney’s reinvention as husband, father and bandleader

CLEVELAND, Ohio (AP) — A new exhibit at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland features the largest public display ever assembled of Paul McCartney’s personal artifacts. “Paul McCartney and Wings” examines the musician’s life after The Beatles through instruments, handwritten notes and photographs by his late wife, Linda McCartney. Curators say the exhibit highlights how Wings reflected McCartney’s reinvention as a husband and father while helping define the sound and spectacle of 1970s arena rock. Most of the artifacts come from McCartney’s personal collection.

A Latino grocery store in Delaware turns its produce aisle into a music stage

NEW CASTLE, Del. (AP) — A family-owned Latino grocery store in Delaware is attracting online audiences and bands from far away with monthly concerts from diverse artists and genres. Jose Luis Aguilar Garcia started the concert series at Fiesta Fresh Market after he was inspired by NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts. Tens of thousands tune in online to watch artists perform on a colorful and unassuming stage far away from the massive music industry hubs typically associated with artistic opportunity and exposure. Garcia says he hopes the series highlights the persistence of joy and creativity in Latino communities at a time when they’re being targeted by immigration crackdowns.

John Travolta surprised with honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival

CANNES, France (AP) — John Travolta was surprised with an honorary Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival premiere of his directorial debut. The festival’s artistic director brought out the award for Travolta on Friday just before the screening of his “Propeller One-Way Night Coach.” A visibly moved Travolta clutched his chest while being presented the trophy. Clad in a white beret, Travolta walked the Cannes red carpet with his 26-year-old daughter Ella Bleu Travolta. The actor wrote, directed and co-produced “Propeller One-Way Night Coach,” based on his own 1997 children’s novel.