AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 2:25 p.m. EDT

In CBS role, Bari Weiss goes from critic of mainstream news to one of its gatekeepers

NEW YORK (AP) — Bari Weiss has been unflinchingly critical of mainstream news outlets. Now, she's set to run one. The 41-year-old founder of The Free Press site was named this week as CBS News' editor-in-chief. That Weiss has risen to take the helm of the type of traditional news source she has so often maligned is as confounding to some as the fact that nearly all her experience is in expressing opinions and none of it is in TV news. Weiss calls herself a centrist, but most often rankles those on the left.

In ‘A House of Dynamite,' Kathryn Bigelow explores 18 minutes that decide the fate of civilization

VENICE, Italy (AP) — Kathryn Bigelow's new film, "A House of Dynamite," explores the chilling reality of nuclear annihilation. The film delves into the crucial 18-minute window U.S. leaders have in the face of an imminent nuclear strike. Releasing in theaters Friday and streaming on Netflix on Oct. 24, it takes viewers inside the White House Situation Room and U.S. Strategic Command. Bigelow, known for her work on military and geopolitical themes, collaborated with journalist Noah Oppenheim to create a story from multiple perspectives. The film aims to humanize the abstract and terrifying scenario, emphasizing the importance of non-proliferation.

Music Review: Khalid bounces back with complex look at love in 'After Sun Goes Down'

Khalid has released a new album, “After the Sun Goes Down,” showing a vibrant shift from his previous work. The 17-track collection, out Friday, explores love in its many forms, from lusty to defiant. Khalid embraces his identity, bringing a fresh directness to his music, says Associated Press critic Mark Kennedy. Tracks like “Momentary Lovers” and “Medicine” highlight his confident and passionate style. Collaborations with Tove Lo and Julia Michaels add depth, while producers like Darkchild and Ilya enhance the sound. Khalid's love of car culture remains, but his new openness makes falling for his music hard to resist.

Elton John, Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat, Questlove, Twenty One Pilots and Raye to present at Rock Hall

NEW YORK (AP) — A star-studded lineup of music icons is set to present at this year's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Elton John, Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat and others will be part of the event. The induction ceremony will include Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, Soundgarden, The White Stripes and more, and will take place in Los Angeles on Nov. 8, streaming live on Disney+. Additional presenters include Beck, Brandi Carlile, and David Letterman. Salt-N-Pepa and Warren Zevon will receive the Musical Influence Award. Thom Bell, Nicky Hopkins and Carol Kaye also are being inducted.

Mary J. Blige is releasing film of her Madison Square Garden show in theaters

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mary J. Blige is bringing her iconic stage presence to the big screen with her first concert film, "Mary J. Blige: For My Fans, Live From Madison Square Garden." The Grammy and Emmy-winning artist announced Wednesday that the film will be released exclusively in theaters on Nov. 5 and 8. It captures her sold-out performance at Madison Square Garden in April during her For My Fans tour. The film features performances from her three-decade career, including hits like “Be Without You” and “Family Affair.” It also includes behind-the-scenes footage and surprise guest appearances.

Movie Review: Rose Byrne goes deep and dark as an overburdened mom in ‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You’

Rose Byrne is one of our most effortlessly appealing actors. But she has rarely gone as deep or as dark as she does as an overburdened mom in Mary Bronstein's bruising “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You.” Byrne plays Linda, whose daughter relies on a feeding tube. Writer-director Bronstein makes bold and smart creative decisions here, writes AP critic Jocelyn Noveck in her review, relying on extreme close-up shots of Byrne's face but, crucially, not showing the face of her child. Conan O’Brien makes his dramatic debut as an unhelpful therapist, and A$AP Rocky lends an easy charisma as a motel worker. “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You” opens Friday in theaters.

Judge tosses summons for former 'The Bear' writer who was handcuffed in NYC train seating dispute

NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City judge has dismissed a civil summons against Alex O’Keefe, a former writer for FX’s “The Bear.” O’Keefe was removed from a commuter train last month after a seating dispute. He accused transit officers of racial targeting after a passenger complained about how he was sitting. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority said police intervened because O’Keefe had spread his legs across an adjacent seat, violating train rules. He was handcuffed and released with a summons for disorderly conduct. The summons was dismissed Tuesday. O’Keefe called the case “absurd” and said he would continue advocating for fellow commuters.

Movie Review: Bigelow's 'A House of Dynamite' lights a fuse that doesn't quite ignite

In “A House on Dynamite,” director Kathryn Bigelow takes a bracingly contemporary, precisely granular approach to envisioning the very sudden emergence of a nuclear weapon heading toward the U.S. mainland. With riveting efficiency, Bigelow constructs a taut, real-time thriller that opens explosively but dissipates with each progressive iteration, writes Associated Press Film Writer Jake Coyle. In Noah Oppenheim's script, “Rashomon” meets “Dr. Strangelove,” three times rewinding and replaying the frantic 20 minutes following the mysterious launch of a missile headed straight for Chicago. “A House of Dynamite” opens in limited theaters Friday before streaming Oct. 24 on Netflix.

‘Roofman' tells a stranger-than-fiction story with rigorous accuracy and a whole lot of toys

TORONTO (AP) — Filmmaker Derek Cianfrance goes to extreme lengths to make immersive environments for his actors. In the case of “Roofman,” that meant shipping in a whole lot of toys. “Roofman” tells a stranger-than-fiction story with rigorous fidelity. Channing Tatum stars as Jeffrey Manchester, a U.S. Army veteran who robbed dozens of McDonald’s by sawing through roofs. Manchester was caught in North Carolina in 2000 and was later sentenced to 45 years in prison. Manchester escaped in 2004. He hid out in a Charlotte Toys “R” Us and clandestinely lived there for months. “Roofman” is filled with the real people involved in Manchester's story, as well as a vacant Toys “R” Us restocked with retro toys.