AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 3:48 p.m. EDT

Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons make the case for the wild ride that is ‘Bugonia’

Jesse Plemons urges movie lovers to pause Netflix and watch “Bugonia” in theaters. The film directed by Yorgos Lanthimos features Plemons as a conspiracy theorist who kidnaps Emma Stone's pharma CEO, believing her to be an alien. Despite its seemingly small scope, the film feels grand with its booming score and raw performances. “Bugonia” premiered at the Venice Film Festival and arrives in select theaters this weekend. The film is based on the 2003 Korean movie “Save the Green Planet!” and was adapted by screenwriter Will Tracy. Stone also produced and worked hard to preserve the integrity of the project.

Jon Bon Jovi talks first tour since vocal cord surgery, new album and Bruce Springsteen

LONDON (AP) — Bon Jovi will embark on their first tour in four years in 2026. It's more than just a victory lap. In 2022, singer Jon Bon Jovi learned one of his vocal cords was atrophying. It caused him to undergo surgery and a lot of rehab. At Wembley Stadium on Friday, the rock frontman discussed the band's new tour and how band members supported him during what he called his “darkest hours.” He also said he was overwhelmed with gratitude for the artists who collaborated with Bon Jovi on their latest album, “Forever (Legendary Edition).” It is out Friday and also features Bruce Springsteen.

Miguel's 'CAOS,' fueled by anger and angst, is his first studio album in nearly a decade

NEW YORK (AP) — R&B superstar Miguel is back with his latest album, “CAOS,” out now after a nearly decadelong hiatus, calling it his most “angry” project to date. It's his first studio album since 2017’s “War & Leisure.” The Grammy winner says global events like the coronavirus pandemic and international wars, along with personal conflicts like his divorce and industry comparisons contributed to his break. The “Adorn” and “Sure Thing” artist writes on all 12 songs on the “CAOS” project, with the album’s lone feature awarded to the legendary George Clinton of Parliament-Funkadelic. The album also features original Spanish-language songs from the artist whose mother is Black and father is Mexican, embracing his mixed heritage and culture more directly.

Bestselling author Jodi Picoult pushes back after her musical is canceled by Indiana high school

NEW YORK (AP) — Jodi Picoult faces bans on both her books and a musical based on her novel “Between the Lines.” The superintendent of Mississinewa High School in Indiana canceled the musical last week, citing concerns over “sexual innuendo” and alcohol references. Picoult, whose works often tackle difficult issues, says censorship is problematic when one parent decides what's appropriate for others' children. The same school has performed “Grease,” which contains similar themes. The musical, featuring a nonbinary character, had already been edited for conservative audiences. Picoult's books have faced bans, with “Nineteen Minutes” banned 16 times this year.

A new Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley want to tell you a story

LONDON (AP) — There’s a new Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, and they want to tell you a story. Young British actors Frankie Treadaway, Arabella Stanton and Max Lester are voicing the famous wizard characters for Audible, where all the parts are played by different actors instead of one narrator. Speaking to The Associated Press in the recording studio while laying down final takes, they say they enjoy voice acting and being in the world of Harry Potter. But one of their favorite things is having a snack cupboard and fridge filled of chocolate to keep them going. The audiobook of “Harry Potter and the Sorceror's Stone” releases Nov. 4.

Broadway musicians reach tentative labor deal, averting a strike

NEW YORK (AP) — The union representing Broadway’s musicians reached a tentative labor agreement with commercial producers, averting a potentially crippling strike that would have silenced nearly two dozen musicals. The American Federation of Musicians Local 802 had threatened to strike if they didn’t have a new contract by Thursday morning, after going into mediation Wednesday. The union represents 1,200 musicians. The 23 shows that could have gone silent ranged from megahits like “Hamilton” and “The Lion King” to newcomers like “Queen of Versailles” and “Chess.” It was the second Broadway labor deal in less than a week, after producers reached a deal with the 51,000-member Actors’ Equity Association.

Taylor Swift, LL Cool J, Kenny Loggins and David Byrne are among Songwriters Hall of Fame nominees

NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift, Kenny Loggins, LL Cool J, Pink, Sarah McLachlan and Talking Heads’ David Byrne are among the impressive list of nominees for the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame class. It is an eclectic mix of pop, hip-hop, folk and rock innovators. Charlotte Caffey, Kathy Valentine and Jane M. Wiedlin of The Go-Go’s, Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings of The Guess Who, Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell of America are also nominated. Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of the glam rock band Kiss are also on the list of nominees. Eligible voting members have until midnight Eastern on Dec. 4 to turn in ballots.

The new Children's Booker Prize aims to reward quality fiction for kids

LONDON (AP) — The Booker Prize Foundation has announced the creation of the Children's Booker Prize. This new award will join the existing prizes for English-language and translated fiction. The children's award will offer a prize of 50,000 pounds, or $67,000, and will open for submissions early next year. The inaugural award is set for 2027. A jury of children and adults, led by writer Frank Cottrell-Boyce, will select the winner. The prize, funded by the AKO Foundation, will be open to fiction for children aged 8 to 12, written in English or translated, and published in the U.K. or Ireland.