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Cleto Escobedo III, Jimmy Kimmel's bandleader and childhood friend, dies at 59

Jimmy Kimmel is mourning the death of his longtime friend and bandleader, Cleto Escobedo III. Escobedo was 59. Kimmel announced the news Tuesday on Instagram and expressed deep heartbreak. The two met as children in Las Vegas and grew up across the street from each other. Escobedo became a professional saxophonist, touring with Earth, Wind and Fire and Paula Abdul. When ABC's “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” began in 2003, Kimmel chose Escobedo to lead the house band. Kimmel said they had unmatched chemistry. Escobedo is survived by his wife Lori and their two children. Kimmel asked for prayers for Escobedo’s family.

There's a Gary Cole for every TV fan. Now, he's leading an 'NCIS' Veterans Day special

TV star Gary Cole is used to being recognized for appearing in “The West Wing,” “Veep” or “Office Space.” These days he gets stopped in the street for starring in “NCIS,” the long-running and successful procedural show set in a naval investigative office. To mark Veterans Day on Tuesday, there’s a special crossover episode with a mystery starting on “NCIS: Origins” that reappears in the main “NCIS” show. Cole has met service members since featuring on the series and spent time on an aircraft carrier. He also says that most real NCIS agents are at least 15 years younger than him.

Movie Review: ‘Now You See Me: Now You Don’t’ brings back the magic with new faces and tricks

The third “Now You See Me” movie, titled “Now You See Me: Now You Don’t,” brings back the magic with a global twist. Directed by Ruben Fleischer, this sequel reunites the original Four Horsemen and introduces a new generation of magicians. The film kicks off with a clever heist targeting crypto bros and expands to locations like Belgium and South Africa. The plot centers on stealing the Heart Diamond from a villainous character played by Rosamund Pike. The movie embraces physical magic tricks over CGI, offering a refreshing return to old-school illusions. It’s a crowd-pleaser with a fourth installment already in the works.

Sally Kirkland, stage and screen star who earned an Oscar nomination in 'Anna,' dies at age 84

NEW YORK (AP) — Sally Kirkland, a former model turned actor, has died at age 84. Known for her roles in "The Sting" and the Oscar-nominated "Anna," Kirkland died on Tuesday. Her friends set up a GoFundMe for her medical care after she suffered multiple fractures and infections. Kirkland's career spanned films like "The Way We Were" and "JFK," and TV shows like "Criminal Minds" and "Roseanne." She studied acting with renowned mentors and appeared in Shakespearean plays. Kirkland was also active in New Age groups and volunteered for various causes, including AIDS and cancer support.

Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley died from injuries suffered in fall

MORRISTOWN, N.J. (AP) — Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the glam rock band Kiss, died from blunt force injuries to the head that he suffered in a fall earlier this year. That is according to an autopsy conducted by the Morris County Medical Examiner’s Office in New Jersey. Frehley's agent has said he died peacefully on Oct. 16 surrounded by family in Morristown, New Jersey, following a recent fall. The autopsy determined his death was an accident. Kiss was known for theatrical stage shows with fireworks, smoking instruments and fake blood. Band members famously wore body armor, platform boots, wigs and their signature black-and-white face paint.

In Trump-dominated media world, editing video takes on new significance — as BBC uproar shows

The job of videotape editors was once one of the least-noticed in the media world. Not anymore. The seemingly mundane task of editing interviews or speeches for broadcast was at the center of this week's resignation of two prominent BBC executives. Editing was also central to the lawsuit over the “60 Minutes” interview with Kamala Harris, settled this summer for $16 million, and a change in CBS News' policy on how “Face the Nation” airs interviews. Another common denominator in each of these cases was President Donald Trump. Increasingly, how news broadcasts choose to use video has become part of political battles.

UK government defends the BBC as critics circle and Trump threatens to sue

LONDON (AP) — The British government has rallied to the defense of the BBC as it faces a dispute with U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump is threatening to sue the broadcaster over how it edited a speech he made after losing the 2020 election. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy  said the national broadcaster faces “challenges, some of its own making" but is a trusted source of news and “absolutely essential to this country.” Critics want changes to the BBC, while supporters urge the government to protect it from political interference. The BBC has apologized for misleading editing in a documentary. Trump’s lawyer is demanding a retraction, apology, and compensation. The BBC has not yet formally responded to these demands.

San Francisco Opera’s ‘The Monkey King’ ready to premiere with magical Kung Fu and puppetry

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Monkey King, a beloved figure in Chinese mythology, is now the star of an opera. With music by Huang Ruo and a libretto by David Henry Hwang, “The Monkey King” premieres at the San Francisco Opera on Friday. The story is adapted from “Journey to the West,” focusing on the Monkey King's birth, exploits, and eventual redemption. The production features a mix of singing, dance, and puppetry to bring the fantastical tale to life. The Monkey character is rendered in three different ways in the production, as a singer, dancer and a puppet. The opera plays through the end of November, and its creators hope to expand the story into a series.

Oprah Winfrey picks Ann Packer's 'Some Bright Nowhere' for book club

NEW YORK (AP) — Ann Packer's novel “Some Bright Nowhere” is Oprah Winfrey's latest book club pick. Published on Tuesday, the book tells the story of a long-married couple facing questions when the wife becomes terminally ill. She makes a dying wish for two close friends to care for her instead of her husband. Winfrey says the novel will make readers think about marriage, friendships, and how to spend one's last days. Packer, known for “The Dive from Clausen's Pier,” learned of the selection through an unexpected call. Winfrey and Packer discussed the book at a Starbucks in New York City.