Movie Review: 'The Drama' squanders Robert Pattinson and Zendaya on a grim, poorly thought set-up
Kristoffer Borgli’s film “The Drama” follows a soon-to-marry couple whose relationship falls apart after a drinking game reveals a shocking secret. The Associated Press' Mark Kennedy says in his review that the movie wastes the star power of Robert Pattinson and Zendaya. After Zendaya's character admits she once planned a school attack as a bullied teen, her would-be husband spirals and grows paranoid. He doubts their future marriage and even struggles with intimacy. Kennedy says the film sells itself as a sexy rom-com, but it turns grim and chaotic and adding a school shooting plot is tone deaf. The R-rated movie opens in theater Friday.
JD Vance has a new book about his religious faith, 'Communion,' coming out later this spring
Vice President JD Vance has a new book about his religious faith and adult conversion to Catholicism. HarperCollins Publishers tells The Associated Press the book is called “Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith” and comes out June 16. Vance says the book explains how he lost his faith and regained it. Vance has said he evolved from Christianity to atheism to Catholicism, linking the change to finding purpose. The publisher says Vance wrote the book himself starting in 2019 and included material on his time in politics. The “Hillbilly Elegy” author was elected to the Senate as a Republican from Ohio in 2022 and became Donald Trump's running mate two years later.
Cardi B and Steph Curry earn Webby Award nominations, along with Sydney Sweeney's bathwater
NEW YORK (AP) — This year’s Webby Award nominations highlight the internet’s wildest hits, from celebrity campaigns to strange viral products. On Tuesday, the academy announced nominees from more than 13,000 entries across 70 countries. Several stars earn nods, including Cardi B, Stephen Curry, Dwayne Johnson and Justin Bieber. Kendall Jenner’s Fanatics Sportsbook ad competes with Sydney Sweeney’s bathwater soap stunt. Duolingo’s fake mascot death also landed nominations. The academy picks most winners, while fans vote for the People’s Voice Award. Voting stays open until April 16. Winners will be announced April 21 and the awards ceremony is on May 11.
Eurovision Song Contest is expanding with an Asian edition later this year
BANGKOK (AP) — The Eurovision music spectacle is expanding to Asia. Organizers said artists from at least 10 countries are confirmed for the Asian edition of the singing competition to be held in Bangkok later this year. Eurovision’s director said the expansion marks the contest’s 70th anniversary. Artists from Thailand, South Korea, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Cambodia, Laos, Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan have confirmed their participation so far. The finale will be in November. The main gala with mostly European participants will be held in Vienna in May. It is being boycotted by five countries due to discord over Israel's participation.
Bruce Springsteen brings 'Streets of Minneapolis' home to launch a political US tour
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Bruce Springsteen returns Tuesday to the “Streets of Minneapolis.” After honoring its residents in song for their courage in standing up against the federal immigration crackdown, he’s using the city to launch his latest U.S. tour. The New Jersey rocker released “Streets of Minneapolis” amid the nationwide outpouring over the shooting deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal officers. His tour will next head to other cities that were sites of immigration crackdowns. It ends May 27 in Washington, D.C., where he says he’ll have a few choice words for the White House.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Lisa Davidsen has been starring as Isolde in the Metropolitan Opera's production of Wagner's “Tristan und Isolde.” At the same time, she's a mother of infant twins. Davidsen says the balance made her nervous at first. But focusing on the role made her realize she could do it while bringing the babies along. The 39-year-old Davidsen says she'll sing in operas she's already committed to but will be more sparing in taking on new roles. Her Isolde has won rave reviews. The last performance in the Met production is April 4.
Celine Dion announces first concerts since stiff-person syndrome diagnosis with Paris residency
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Celine Dion will return to the stage this fall with her first series of concerts since revealing her diagnosis with stiff-person syndrome, announcing a five-week limited engagement in Paris. The Grammy-winning star said Monday that she will perform 10 shows at Paris La Défense Arena from Sept. 12 through Oct. 14. It will mark a major milestone for Dion, who has spent years away from touring due to the rare neurological disorder she disclosed in 2022. In an emotional video message delivered from beneath the Eiffel Tower on her 58th birthday, Dion thanked fans for their support during her health challenges and said she feels “strong” and “excited” to return to the stage.
Army reviewing after helicopters hovered alongside Kid Rock's swimming pool as he saluted
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Army has launched an administrative review after two AH-64 Apache helicopters on a training run maneuvered near the hillside home of Kid Rock. The entertainer who is an outspoken supporter of President Donald Trump posted videos on social media. Each shows a helicopter hovering alongside his swimming pool while he claps, salutes and raises his fist in the air. The Nashville skyline can be seen in the background. A spokesman for the 101st Airborne at nearby Fort Campbell says they're reviewing the maneuvers and will take “appropriate action” if violations are found.
As 'The Book of Mormon' on Broadway celebrates its 15th anniversary, meet the last original actor
NEW YORK (AP) — John Eric Parker still performs in “The Book of Mormon” — the only original Broadway cast member still there after 15 years. He says the role gives him real joy, and he stays because the work still feels fresh. He also says he makes time for younger cast members who ask for help. He also worked on “Memphis,” and so, he landed two Tony-winning musicals back to back. He says the show keeps changing as the world changes around it. He says not having to hustle for the next job has freed him to give back, like being on the board of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
Zendaya teases bridal-themed fashion with something old, new, borrowed ... and soon, blue?
Zendaya has a few more days to wear something blue. The actor, promoting “The Drama” with co-star Robert Pattinson, has worn something old, something new and something borrowed. It all fits in with the wedding theme of “The Drama,” an edgy comedy opening Friday about a Boston couple whose nuptials are thrown into chaos by a dark revelation. Of course, it also dovetails with the bridal theme of Zendaya’s own life. There has been unconfirmed speculation flying — fed in part by rings she’s been wearing — that the superstar is already married to Tom Holland.
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