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Sonny Rollins, saxophonist and restless genius of jazz, dead at 95

NEW YORK (AP) — Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95. His spokesperson confirmed he passed away at his home in Woodstock, New York. Rollins was a revered figure in jazz, celebrated for his improvisational skills and influence alongside greats like John Coltrane and Charlie Parker. Despite his success, he often took breaks to explore new styles, always considering himself "a work in progress." Rollins won multiple Grammy Awards and continued to perform into his 80s until health issues forced his retirement. He leaves behind a legacy of innovation and inspiration.

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.

Jim Henson's Creature Shop opens for tours. Here's what's inside the once-hidden puppet studio

NEW YORK (AP) — A puppet-making workshop founded by the legendary creator of the Muppets is drawing back its curtain. Jim Henson’s Creature Shop has opened its doors to public tours. The guided walk-throughs began in February and take place on Saturdays. For $150, the tours give fans a chance to meet a puppet builder and see a puppetry demonstration. They also get to take photos and videos with beloved characters from “Fraggle Rock,” “The Muppet Show,” “Sesame Street” and other Henson creations. Henson, who died in 1990, founded the workshop in the 1960s. It has moved to various locations and is currently in Queens.

Scripps National Spelling Bee guide: How to watch, who the notable spellers are, rules and prizes

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Scripps National Spelling Bee runs from Tuesday through Thursday this week. The bee began in 1925, with this year marking its 98th edition. After a long run at a convention center in suburban Maryland, the bee returns to the nation's capital this year at Constitution Hall near the White House. Mina Kimes of ESPN has joined the broadcast as its host. The bee airs on ION and other channels owned by the Cincinnati-based media company Scripps. The champion of the bee receives more than $50,000 in cash and prizes. Thirty of the past 36 champions have come from families of Indian heritage.

What to Stream: Paul McCartney, John Travolta, Tina Fey, Latto and Nicolas Cage as Spider-Man

Paul McCartney reflecting on the “Days We Left Behind” with his 18th studio album and John Travolta writing, directing and narrating an ode to the glamorous days of 1960s air travel are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time for the week of May 25 as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists: Netflix drops Season 2 of Netflix’s “Four Seasons” starring Tina Fey, the Atlanta rapper Latto returns with “Big Mama” and Nicolas Cage stars in a new live-action series inspired by Spider-Man.

Box Office: ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ tops charts and ‘Obsession’ grows in second weekend

Studio estimates on Sunday say “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu,” has made $82 million in ticket sales in the U.S. and Canada over the weekend. A continuation of the Disney+ series, the movie exceeded opening weekend expectations but remains on the low end of Disney-era Star Wars releases. Second place went to “Obsession,” which defied box office norms and made more in its second weekend than its first. The mix of movies this year didn’t hold a candle to last year’s record Memorial Day weekend. The overall four-day frame will net out around $211 million, down about 36% from last year’s $330 million.

Celebrity birthdays for the week of May 31-June 6 includes Brooke Shields and Noah Wyle

Celebrities having birthdays during the week of May 31-June 6 include actor Brooke Shields, singer Brandi Carlile and comedian Amy Schumer. Comedian-actor Wayne Brady turns 54, TV personality Andy Cohen hits 58 and drummer Fabrizio Moretti of The Strokes welcomes 46. Other celebrities with big days include TV journalist Anderson Cooper, “Saturday Night Live” comedian Horatio Sanz and actor Angelina Jolie. Others celebrating include “The Pitt” actor Noah Wyle, actor-singer Mark Wahlberg and Freddy Krueger actor Robert Englund. Playwright-actor Harvey Fierstein turns 74, financial expert Suze Orman reaches 75 and drummer Nicko McBrain of Iron Maiden celebrates 74.

Life of A Basketball Fan: Taylor Swift attends Cavs-Knicks in Cleveland with fiance Travis Kelce

CLEVELAND (AP) — Turns out, Taylor Swift likes basketball, too. The global music superstar sat courtside at Game 3 of the Eastern Conference along with fiance — and Cleveland native — Travis Kelce as the Cavaliers hosted the New York Knicks. Swift and Kelce, who recently signed a 3-year, $54 million contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, took their seats in Rocket Arena shortly before the opening tip. Their appearance caused a stir as fans reacted to seeing the power couple together. Swift became a staple at Chiefs home games when she began dating Kelce a few years ago. She also accompanied him to Game 1 of the ALCS at Yankee Stadium in 2024.

Norway-set drama about political polarization ‘Fjord’ wins Palme d’Or at Cannes

Cristian Mungiu’s Norway-set drama about political polarization “Fjord” has won the Palme d’Or. The Cannes Film Festival’s top honor on Saturday went for the second time to the Romanian director of “4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days.” This year’s edition of the festival saw few films breakout but “Fjord” found wide admiration for its engrossing tale of what Mungiu called “left-wing fundamentalism.” The film stars Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve as Romanian Evangelicals who move to Norway, but soon after have their children taken from them by child services for spanking them.