AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 3:58 p.m. EDT

Horror sequel ‘Black Phone 2’ dials up a No. 1 opening

Universal Pictures says Sunday that “Black Phone 2” has topped the North American box office with an estimated $26.5 million in ticket sales. The film starring Ethan Hawke and Mason Thames opened in 3,411 theaters and received positive reviews four years after the original became a sleeper success. It's a much needed hit for Blumhouse after a string of dissapointments this year including “M3GAN 2.0.” The overall box office is up about 4% compared to last year, despite a slow October. “Black Phone 2” also earned $15.5 million internationally, bringing its worldwide total to $42 million against a $30 million budget.

Thieves steal crown jewels in 4 minutes from Louvre Museum

PARIS (AP) — Thieves have pulled off a daring heist at the Louvre, stealing priceless Napoleonic jewels. On Sunday, they used a basket lift to access the museum, smashed display cases, and fled with the treasures. The theft happened in the Galerie d’Apollon, where the French Crown Jewels are displayed. Officials say the operation took only four minutes and was carried out by professionals. The Louvre has faced criticism for understaffing and security issues. The museum closed for the rest of Sunday as investigators began their search for clues. The heist has sparked political debate in France.

Met Museum’s first Egypt show in over a decade brings ancient gods and goddesses to life

NEW YORK (AP) — It's been more than a decade since the last big ancient Egypt show at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Now comes “Divine Egypt.” The lavish show explores how ancient Egyptians depicted their gods. The show opened on Oct. 12. It features over 200 works, including statues and figurines, from the Met's collection and beyond. Curator Diana Craig Patch explains that the exhibition covers all periods of ancient Egyptian civilization, focusing on 25 main deities. Highlights include sculptures of Amun-Re, Horus, and Hathor, and galleries exploring creation myths and the afterlife. Patch hopes visitors will gain new insights into how Egyptians related to their deities.

David Attenborough, 99, breaks record as oldest Daytime Emmy winner. 'General Hospital' wins big

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Paul Telfer from "Days of Our Lives" and Nancy Lee Grahn from "General Hospital" have won lead acting honors at the Daytime Emmys. ABC's "General Hospital" claimed six major trophies Friday night, including best drama series. Ninety-nine-year-old Sir David Attenborough became the oldest Daytime Emmy winner for hosting Netflix’s “Secret Lives of Orangutans.” Jonathan Jackson and Susan Walters won supporting acting awards. Drew Barrymore earned her first win as a daytime talk series host. Lisa Yamada won the emerging talent category. Kardea Brown was honored as a culinary host, and journalist Deborah Norville received the career achievement award.

Police looking into whether Prince Andrew enlisted officer to dig up dirt on accuser Giuffre

LONDON (AP) — London police are investigating whether Prince Andrew asked a police officer to find damaging information on Virginia Giuffre, who accused him of sexual assault. Reports suggest Andrew sought to smear Giuffre in 2011 by trying to check her criminal record. This comes after Buckingham Palace announced Andrew would give up his Duke of York title following more revelations of his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Giuffre’s family wants King Charles III to strip Andrew of his prince title. The duke’s demise began in 2019 following a disastrous interview in which Andrew sought to counter media reports about his friendship with Epstein and denied allegations he had sex with a 17-year-old Giuffre.

Jason Momoa worked with a coach to speak Hawaiian authentically in 'Chief of War'

HONOLULU (AP) — Jason Momoa prepared for his role in “Chief of War” with a personal language coach who lived with him for nearly a year. The Apple TV series premiered in August. It is the first major TV production showcasing Hawaiian language and culture. Momoa is Native Hawaiian but didn't grow up speaking Hawaiian. He and other actors worked with coaches to master their lines. Experts say the series is a successful contribution to the language's revival. While the first episodes are mostly in Hawaiian, the language is spoken less as the series progresses. Fans are eagerly awaiting news of a second season.

The next major film studios could be in Nevada if some unions have their way

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Trade unions in Nevada want the state to offer tax incentives to major film studios to bring more movie making to the Vegas area. They are pushing for lawmakers to pass a $95 million tax credit proposal as part of a planned special session. Major studios like Sony Pictures and Warner Bros. say they will build a production studio in the Vegas suburbs if the incentives are available. Nevada unions say it would bring badly needed jobs and attract more tourists to the state. Still, Nevada would have to compete with California and cities like Atlanta that already offer robust financial perks to movie studios.

A Jewish film festival in Sweden has been postponed. Organizers say cinemas won't screen the films

STOCKHOLM (AP) — The organizers of the Jewish International Film Festival say they were forced to postpone the event because cinemas in Malmö, Sweden, would not screen the films. The organizers say some of the cinemas cited safety and security concerns. This year’s festival was supposed to celebrate 250 years of Jewish life in Sweden and was scheduled to run Nov. 29 through Dec. 2. The organizers say they were “stonewalled by all commercial and art-house cinemas in the city.” The film festival was founded last year. Cinema chain Filmstaden says its decision against screening the films was made last spring.

From Spice Girl to fashion mogul, Victoria Beckham grabs the chance to tell her own tale

NEW YORK (AP) — Sounds hard to believe, but a young Victoria Beckham was put in the back row at theater school for being too heavy. The designer shares this nugget in a new documentary, “Victoria Beckham,” which explores her rise in the fashion world. The three-part Netflix series traces Beckham's journey from shy teen to Spice Girl to design mogul, culminating in a grand 2024 Paris runway show. Beckham presents her story only two years after her soccer legend husband David presented his own in “Beckham,” also produced by his production company. Victoria Beckham tells The Associated Press she grabbed the chance to tell her tale on her own terms.