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New York City and Dr. Phil’s son resolve dispute over NYPD reality show

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City has ended its legal fight with producer Jordan McGraw, the son of TV’s “Dr. Phil” McGraw. The settlement reached Friday clears the way for a reality show he’s making about the New York Police Department. The agreement says the city will retain editorial control over the show after accusing Jordan McGraw and his production company, McGraw Media, of trying to wrest it away. The show is hosted by “Dr. Phil” and titled “Behind the Badge." The agreement also says McGraw Media will provide cuts of episodes to the NYPD and will incorporate its edits. A message seeking comment was left for a lawyer for Jordan McGraw and McGraw Media.

Moroccan court jails rapper who has criticized ties with Israel and corruption

RABAT, Morocco (AP) — A Moroccan court has sentenced a rapper known for his criticism of the country’s ties with Israel and government corruption to eight months in prison. It is the latest in a string of penalties against young musical artists in the North African kingdom. The court this week found the 23-year-old rapper, Souhaib Qabli, guilty of insulting a constitutional body, his lawyer told The Associated Press. Rights groups have described the case as a political measure aimed at curbing freedoms. Morocco’s constitution generally guarantees freedom of expression, but certain types of speech can still trigger criminal charges. Qabli is appealing the ruling.

Savannah Guthrie to return to 'Today' show on April 6 after mother's disappearance

Savannah Guthrie will return to NBC's “Today” show on April 6. The longtime morning show co-anchor has been absent since her mother's disappearance nearly two months ago. Guthrie says in an interview that aired Friday that experiencing joy will be her protest. Guthrie talked with Hoda Kotb, who has been filling in for her in emotional interviews released this week. Guthrie says she's not sure she's up for it but wants to try because NBC, too, is her family. Authorities believe Guthrie's mother, Nancy, was kidnapped, abducted or otherwise taken against her will from her Arizona home.

Music Review: Charlie Puth shows off his bag of musical tricks on 'Whatever's Clever!'

A choir and an orchestra back up Charlie Puth on his fourth album, “Whatever's Clever!” It sees the artist consider change. Puth and his co-producer BloodPop pull from a Mary Poppins bag of musical tricks to create complex tracks, writes The Associated Press' Elise Ryan. A number of features add intrigue to the tracks. Musically, the outcome is fun. The influences, ranging from yacht rock to jazz and R&B, divert from Puth’s previous pop. But Puth and BloodPop play it safe lyrically. “Whatever's Clever!” releases Friday.

Fetty Wap has a lot to say on 'Zavier.’ It’s his first album since being released from prison

NEW YORK (AP) — Melodic rapper Fetty Wap was released from federal prison to home confinement in January after serving just over half a six-year sentence for his role in a drug trafficking scheme. On Friday, he releases a new album titled “Zavier.” The artist born Willie Maxwell II tells The Associated Press that the album features a lot of different sounds. Collaborators include Tink, Wiz Khalifa, Max B and Fetty Wap's sisters. Fetty Wap says he didn't want to make an album about his incarceration, but he didn't want to avoid it either. He hopes “Zavier” gives his audience a feeling of “good energy” and “positivity.”

Musician who canceled Kennedy Center holiday performance asks for suit to be dismissed

WASHINGTON (AP) — Musician Chuck Redd is asking a judge to throw out the Kennedy Center’s lawsuit over his canceled Christmas Eve show, saying he never had to perform. In a motion filed Friday in D.C. Superior Court, his lawyers argue he was under no contractual obligation to perform. They also call the case an effort to intimidate artists who speak out. Redd has led the venue’s holiday Jazz Jams since 2006. He canceled last year after the board voted to add President Donald Trump’s name to the facility.

‘Stand by Me’ stars reflect on the movie, Rob Reiner and its return to theaters 40 years later

Rob Reiner's beloved coming-of-age film “Stand by Me” is coming back to theaters for one week. The 40th anniversary has reunited stars Jerry O’Connell, Corey Feldman and Wil Wheaton who are eager to remember and honor their director, who died in December. They say the timing of the anniversary has given them a shared place to grieve and remember. It also makes them think about their late co-star River Phoenix. They say the film still connects across generation for its simplicity and authenticity. Audiences at screenings range in age from kids to grandparents. The return to theaters starts Friday.

The Oscars are leaving Hollywood

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Oscars are leaving Hollywood. In 2029, the ceremony will move from its longtime home at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood to downtown Los Angeles and the Peacock Theater 9 miles away. That's the same year the telecast shifts from ABC to YouTube. It’s a surprising move given that the Dolby was developed by the Academy of Motion Pictures of Arts and Sciences itself expressly as a home for the Oscars, which have been held there since 2002. The Academy announced Thursday that it has reached a 10-year agreement with AEG, which operates the L.A. Live complex where the Peacock Theater sits.

Bill Maher will win the Kennedy Center's Mark Twain humor prize following White House denial

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Kennedy Center says Bill Maher will win the prestigious Mark Twain humor prize. The center made the announcement Thursday, less than a week after the White House forcefully denied the award would go to the comedian, who has had a hot-and-cold relationship with President Donald Trump. A Trump administration official says the situation changed after further conversations between the Kennedy Center and event organizers. Maher says he just had the award explained to him and it’s like an Emmy, except he wins. The Kennedy Center has presented the award since 1998 to recognize those who've made significant contributions to humor and commentary. Conan O’Brien won last year.