AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 3:06 p.m. EDT

Bruce Springsteen calls out the White House and announces a protest festival

WASHINGTON (AP) — Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters, Dave Matthews, Brittany Howard and Joan Baez will headline a protest festival near Washington, D.C., shortly before the midterm elections. Former Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello and Springsteen announced the festival Wednesday at a Springsteen concert. The Power to the People festival is set for Oct. 3 at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Maryland. It focuses on "freedom, justice, equality, and rock ‘n’ roll." Proceeds will benefit VoteRiders and HeadCount. Morello says the idea is to celebrate activism, creativity and hope. Springsteen has been vocal against President Donald Trump, who has criticized him in return. On Wednesday, Springsteen encouraged the audience to “fight for the America that we love.”

Joshua Henry recalls Met Gala jitters as 'Ragtime' acclaim builds toward Tony Awards

NEW YORK (AP) — Joshua Henry, star of "Ragtime," reflects on his Tony nomination and his Met Gala performance of “I Wanna Dance With Somebody.” He admits he was more nervous than ever, worried about falling down the famous staircase. Despite the nerves, Henry remains a standout on Broadway, earning acclaim for his role as Coalhouse Walker Jr. in “Ragtime.” With the Tony Awards approaching, the four-time nominee credits his family for grounding him and shaping his perspective on success for the past 20 years. He praises the show’s emotional connection, which continues to draw audiences despite a challenging theater season. The Tony Awards ceremony is June 7.

In ‘Pressure,’ the story of the meteorologist who helped save D-Day

The film “Pressure” explores the tense 72 hours before D-Day, highlighting the crucial role of Scottish meteorologist Capt. James Stagg. He advised Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower and Allied leadership to delay the invasion due to bad weather. This decision changed the course of the war. Brendan Fraser plays Eisenhower, diving deep into research to portray the general's humanity. Andrew Scott plays Stagg, focusing on the character's integrity. Director Anthony Maras uses colorized archival footage to present a fresh perspective on D-Day. The film emphasizes leadership and the importance of listening to expert advice, resonating with today's challenges.

'Shoot me up with a big one': A timeline of the last days of Matthew Perry

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The prosecution of five people in the drug death of actor Matthew Perry ended Wednesday with the sentencing of the personal assistant of the “Friends” star. Sixty-year-old Kenneth Iwamasa was at Perry's side in the final weeks of his life. Perry had been taking ketamine legally through his doctor, but about a month before his death began illegally seeking more. He found a doctor willing to provide it off the books, and a street dealer who gave him even more. On the last day of his life, Perry received about half a dozen injections. Iwamasa found him dead in the Jacuzzi of the home they shared.

Court finds man guilty in plot to attack Taylor Swift concert in Austria

WIENER NEUSTADT, Austria (AP) — An Austrian court has convicted a man of planning to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna nearly two years ago. The Austria Press Agency reports that the state court in Wiener Neustadt found the 21-year-old defendant, an Austrian citizen known only as Beran A. in line with Austrian privacy rules, guilty on charges including those related to the concert.

Conan O’Brien speaks at Harvard commencement as Trump tightens pressure on the school

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Harvard graduates heard from comedian and television host Conan O’Brien at their commencement. The appearance Thursday of O'Brien, a Harvard alum, came during one of the most fraught periods in the Ivy League school's recent history, as it faces mounting legal and financial pressure from President Donald Trump. The administration sued Harvard in March, accusing its leadership of failing to address antisemitism on campus and creating grounds for the government to freeze existing grants and seek repayment for grants already paid. That came months after a judge sided with Harvard in another lawsuit and ordered the administration to reverse billions of dollars in cuts.

Independent bookstores are multiplying, although many people still think they're dying out

NEW YORK (AP) — Allison Hill, CEO of the American Booksellers Association, often hears people express sympathy for her role, assuming bookstores are disappearing. However, independent bookstores are actually thriving. Membership in the association grew by 540 over the past year, reaching 3,417 stores. This is nearly double from a decade ago. The growth includes various types of stores, from traditional to mobile and pop-up shops. Hill notes that people are seeking realignment with their values, driving this resurgence. Despite challenges like high costs and budget cuts, the independent bookstore scene remains vibrant, though Hill describes it as “precarious.”

The Chicks announce intimate 'Taking the Long Way' 20th Anniversary Tour. 'This is our lives'

NEW YORK (AP) — The Chicks are taking their 2006 album “Taking the Long Way” on tour this fall. The Texas trio of Emily Strayer, Martie Maguire and Natalie Maines will perform in intimate theaters across the U.S. They will play the album in full. The record marked a major comeback after the country music industry turned its back on them in 2003. During a London show, Natalie Maines criticized then-President George W. Bush, leading to backlash. The album, featuring the hit “Not Ready to Make Nice,” won five Grammy Awards. The tour starts Sept. 30 in Detroit and ends Nov. 2 in Los Angeles. Tickets go on sale June 4.

As the United States turns 250, Americans still can't get enough of French luxury

NEW YORK (AP) — A new exhibit called “Hidden Treasures” shines a light on the 250 year cultural dialogue between France and the U.S. through the lens of French luxury goods. The Comité Colbert, which represents top French luxury brands, opened the exhibit on May 26. It features artifacts from 65 French luxury houses. Each item is displayed as a cabinet of curiosities inside a shipping container to represent the trans-Atlantic trade between the two countries. Several CEOs arrived in New York for a week of events and to visit the exhibit on display from May 26 through May 31 at The Shed in New York. The French luxury sector continues to invest in its U.S. market with new store openings ahead.