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American playwright Jeremy O. Harris arrested in Okinawa on suspicion of drug smuggling

TOKYO (AP) — Prominent American playwright and actor Jeremy O. Harris, known for his Tony-nominated “Slave Play,” has been arrested in Japan on suspicion of smuggling a psychedelic drug known as ecstasy, officials said Saturday. Harris was arrested at Naha Airport on Japan’s southern island of Okinawa on Nov. 16 for alleged violation of customs law when customs officials found 0.78 grams of the crystalized drug, also known as MDMA, in a container in the tote bag he was carrying, according to a Okinawa Regional Customs spokesperson.

What Netflix's acquisition of Warner Bros. means for the movies

Netflix’s deal to acquire Warner Bros. is shaking up the entertainment industry. Warner Bros., one of Hollywood’s oldest studios, is part of the “big five” and plays a key role in theatrical releases. The studio currently has three of the top five earning films domestically. There are many questions about how Netflix’s ownership might change things, including antitrust scrutiny and the future of theatrical releases. Netflix says it plans to support theater releases but may shorten exclusive windows. The impact on movie theaters and filmmakers is uncertain, with concerns about the global exhibition business and reactions from top directors.

George Clooney reflects on fame, failure and a life in movies with 'Jay Kelly'

George Clooney plays a movie star with regrets in “Jay Kelly.” The film, streaming Friday on Netflix, is fiction, co-written and directed by Noah Baumbach, who assembled a starry cast including Adam Sandler, Laura Dern and Billy Crudup to tell a story about Hollywood, fame and parenthood. Clooney and the others were all eager to sign on before they'd even read the script. The making of the film had everyone reflecting on their own lives in the business and the personalities involved. Sandler shadowed his agent to prepare to play Jay Kelly's manager, and Dern did the same with her publicist.

Darlene Love reflects on her enduring holiday classic, 'Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)'

Darlene Love can't escape her holiday classic, “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home).” She hears it everywhere, from the post office to the grocery store. Released in 1963, the song is as iconic as Bing Crosby's “White Christmas.” Love performed it for years on David Letterman's show and continues to sing it on other platforms. Her career began when Phil Spector signed her in 1962. Love fondly recalls their sessions, despite a complicated relationship with Spector. She also shares a long friendship with Cher, who sang backing vocals on “Christmas.” Love believes the song endures because its lyrics resonate universally.

Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine gets 3 months in prison for violating probation in gang case

NEW YORK (AP) — Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been sentenced to three more months in prison for violating his supervised release terms in a New York gang case. The artist, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez, admitted to the violations during a hearing in Manhattan, including possessing drugs at his Miami home and punching a man who taunted him at a Florida mall. Hernandez pleaded guilty in 2018 to involvement with the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods and received a lenient two-year sentence because of his cooperation with authorities in the racketeering case. He also got a 45-day sentence last year for violating supervised release conditions.

Frank Gehry, the most celebrated architect of his time, dies at 96

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Groundbreaking architect Frank Gehry who was behind the acclaimed Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain, and Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles has died. He was 96. The chief of staff at Gehry Partners LLP confirms he died Friday in his home in Santa Monica after a brief respiratory illness. Gehry grew up in Ontario and spent the early years of his career struggling professionally. His later works were often notable for striking curves and other touches. Gehry received architecture’s top honor, the Pritzker Prize, in 1989.

The best movies of 2025, ranked by AP film writers

The bean counters might say otherwise, but 2025 was a good year for movies. That's the conclusion of The Associated Press' film writers, Lindsey Bahr and Jake Coyle, who have ranked their top films of the year. Both place Paul Thomas Anderson's “One Battle After Another” at the top of their lists. And both also include “Marty Supreme,” “It Was Just an Accident” and “Sinners.” Bahr's includes “If I Had Legs I'd Kick You,” “Sentimental Value” and “The Naked Gun.” Coyle's list includes “No Other Choice,” the third “Knives Out” movie, “Blue Moon” and the documentary “Afternoons of Solitude.”

Pope Leo XIV's first full-length US book, 'Peace Be with You,' to be released in February

NEW YORK (AP) — Pope Leo XIV's first full-length U.S. book is set to release next winter. HarperOne announced Wednesday that it has acquired the rights to “Peace Be with You! My Words to the Church and to the World,” scheduled for release on Feb. 26. The book includes sermons and addresses that Leo has given since his election in May. HarperOne describes it as a vision for peace, unity and reconciliation in a fractured world. The title refers to his first public remarks as pope when he appeared on the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica.

Notable early reaction to Netflix's deal to acquire Warner Bros.

NEW YORK (AP) — Netflix's $72 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros. studio has sparked reactions from the worlds of entertainment, politics and business. Michael O’Leary, CEO of Cinema United, warns that Netflix's model could harm theaters and communities. U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren calls the deal an “anti-monopoly nightmare,” fearing higher prices and fewer choices. Former WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar believes it will reduce competition. And the Producers Guild of America said Friday that a key test for Netflix to pass is whether the deal “promotes opportunities for workers and artists, empowers consumers with choices, and upholds freedom of speech.”