AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 4:45 p.m. EDT

'AI actor' Tilly Norwood stirs outrage in Hollywood

NEW YORK (AP) — Like thousands of actors, Tilly Norwood is looking for a Hollywood agent. But unlike most young performers aspiring to make it in the film industry, Tilly Norwood is an entirely artificial intelligence-made character. Norwood, dubbed Hollywood’s first “AI actor,” is the product of a company named Xicoia, which bills itself as the world’s first artificial intelligence talent studio. Since the Dutch producer and comedian Eline Van der Velden launched the digital character’s prospective career, Tilly Norwood has been all the talk in Hollywood. But not in a good way. Guilds, actors and filmmakers have met the Xicoia product with an immediate wave of backlash, protesting that AI should not have a starring role in the acting profession.

Why Bad Bunny's Super Bowl show will be a landmark moment for Puerto Rico

NEW YORK (AP) — Bad Bunny captivated audiences with his residency in Puerto Rico, inspiring patriotism and drawing half a million people to the island this summer. Bad Bunny's performances highlighted Puerto Rico's natural beauty and cultural history, featuring his hits and folkloric styles. Now, the artist known for his political activism is set to perform at the 2026 Super Bowl, marking a significant moment for Latino culture. His performance will be in Spanish, further proving that connecting with a U.S. and international audience does not require singing in English. Audiences should expect that Puerto Rican culture and pride will be on display during the show, which could range from 12-15 minutes.

Schwarzenegger downplays Trump and backs Vatican initiative to 'terminate' global warming

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Arnold Schwarzenegger is throwing his weight behind the Vatican’s environmental initiative. He's downplaying the Trump administration's climate skepticism. He says individual choice, local policies and the moral leadership of the Catholic Church are far more important than national politics in the environmental campaign. Schwarzenegger was at the Vatican to headline a three-day climate conference marking the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis’ landmark 2015 environmental encyclical, Laudato Si (Praised Be). The document cast saving God’s creation as an urgent moral imperative. It launched a broad, grassroots movement that Pope Leo XIV has fully embraced and made his own.

Dolly Parton postpones Las Vegas residency, cites 'health challenges'

NEW YORK (AP) — Dolly Parton has postponed her first Las Vegas residency in 32 years. In a statement shared to her social media accounts on Sunday night, Parton cited “health challenges" as the reason for the delay. She was scheduled to perform six shows at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace for “Dolly: Live in Las Vegas” between Dec. 4 and Dec. 13. That overlapped with the National Finals Rodeo. Her dates have been moved to next year, to Sept. 2026. Tickets are valid for the new dates and refunds will be available. Earlier this month, Parton was unable to attend the announcement of the new Night Flight Expedition ride at her Dollywood theme park following kidney stones.

Helen Mirren opens Stella McCartney’s activist, cruelty-free Paris runway

PARIS (AP) — Helen Mirren opens Stella McCartney’s Paris Fashion Week show with a spoken rendition of The Beatles’ “Come Together.” The Tuesday night collection focuses on humanity, animals and Mother Earth. McCartney claims her most sustainable offering yet, with 98% sustainable and 100% cruelty-free materials. Innovations include FEVVERS, a plant-based feather alternative, and PURE.TECH, a fabric that absorbs air pollutants. The show features deconstructed tailoring, vibrant colors and upcycled elements. McCartney blends eco-lux innovation with ’80s power dressing and activist theater. Her unique ability to merge spectacle with conscience challenges the fashion industry to heal the planet.

Judge suspends Trump administration's plan to eliminate hundreds of Voice of America jobs

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge has agreed to temporarily suspend the Trump administration’s plan to eliminate hundreds of jobs at the agency that oversees Voice of America. U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth in Washington, D.C., ruled Monday that the U.S. Agency for Global Media cannot implement a reduction in force eliminating 532 jobs for full-time government employees on Tuesday. Those employees represent the vast majority of its remaining staff. Voice of America is a government-funded broadcaster founded to counter Nazi propaganda during World War II.

Beloved 'Reading Rainbow' returns after nearly 20 years with new host Mychal Threets

The beloved children’s series “Reading Rainbow” returns after nearly 20 years, now on the KidZuko YouTube channel. The first of four episodes, hosted by librarian and literacy advocate Mychal Threets, will be released Saturday at 10 a.m. Eastern. The other episodes will air on subsequent Saturday mornings. Celebrities like Adam DeVine, John Legend and Chrissy Teigen will make appearances. Threets announced the reboot on social media. He steps into the role originally held by LeVar Burton. The original show, which aired from 1983 to 2006, inspired children to love reading and won numerous awards. The reboot is co-produced by Buffalo Toronto Public Media.

A new policy on access at the Pentagon has journalists and the Trump administration at odds

New rules that limit the access of journalists in the Pentagon and appear to condition entry into the building on agreement to restrictions have led to a standoff between the press and the Trump administration's defense department. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's team characterizes it as an effort to protect national security, but journalists see it as an effort to exert control and avoid embarrassing stories. The new policy says defense department information "must be approved for public release by appropriate officials, even if unclassified. Classified material faces even tighter restrictions. The department wants journalists to sign a letter agreeing to, or acknowledging, the new rules, but there is resistance.

How to shop secondhand clothing sustainably and look cool doing it

More online platforms are giving secondhand shopping a digital upgrade, rolling out features like livestream shopping and AI-powered search to make thrifting faster and more exciting. And while secondhand over new is often the more sustainable option, experts say it’s not a license to overconsume. Experts say buying more than you need still fuels waste, and shopping online can add emissions from servers and shipping, thrifted or not. Experts on fashion, sustainability and secondhand shopping say consumers can still find quality pieces that last while looking cool, too.