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Paul McCartney helps Stephen Colbert say goodbye to 'The Late Show' in ambitious final show

NEW YORK (AP) — Stephen Colbert has wrapped up his final broadcast of CBS' “The Late Show” with a memorable night. Paul McCartney joined him on stage for a lively performance of “Hello, Goodbye.” Colbert expressed gratitude for the joy of creating over 1,800 episodes. Thursday night's show was filled with surprises, including appearances by Bryan Cranston, Paul Rudd and Tim Meadows. Colbert also joined Elvis Costello and others for a performance of “Jump Up.” The night ended with McCartney turning off the building's power. Colbert's goodbye was ambitious, running 17 minutes over, and marked the end of an era in late-night TV.

Matthew Perry's family trusted his assistant to help keep him sober. He instead helped him overdose

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Matthew Perry's assistant is set to become the last defendant sentenced in the investigation of the drug death of the “Friends” star. Perry's family wrote letters to the judge saying they had known Kenneth Iwamasa for decades. They were pleased when the actor hired him because they trusted him to help Perry's sobriety. But instead, Iwamasa helped Perry get and inject the ketamine that would lead to his death in 2023. Iwamasa eventually pleaded guilty and become the most important witness in the case that led to five indictments. His lawyers say he wasn't in a position to say no to Perry. He'll be sentenced Wednesday.

Highlights and memorable moments from the red carpet fashion at Cannes 2026

London (AP) — The Cannes Film Festival is wrapping up its twelve days of premieres and high fashion. The red carpet at Cannes is a renowned fashion showcase, lasting over a week unlike other events such as the Oscars. This gives celebrities and stylists ample time to present luxurious looks. Voluminous gowns made a statement, with Cate Blanchett and Sharon Stone opting for structural elegance. However, some outfits proved challenging for movement. Demi Moore, a jury member, showcased a variety of styles, including a lavender Gucci and a hot-pink Matières Fécales gown. Other standout looks included Colman Domingo in Valentino and Dita von Teese in Tamara Ralph Couture.

The game's afoot as armchair detectives mark Sherlock Holmes Day

SCHATTENHALB, Switzerland (AP) — From 221B Baker Street in central London to a cliffside waterfall in the Swiss Alps, generations of armchair detectives are celebrating International Sherlock Holmes Day. Fans on Friday honored Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s birthday to pay tribute to the stories about the world's most famous detective that continue to shape popular culture. The stories have since been adapted for the stage, screen and comic books. The celebrations began earlier this month when enthusiasts from the Sherlock Holmes Society of London traveled to Switzerland’s Reichenbach Falls for a reenactment of one of fiction’s most famous death scenes.

Bruce Dern takes a bow at the Cannes Film Festival with a new documentary on his life

CANNES, France (AP) — Bruce Dern had to play the long game. Acting has always been an endurance sport for the 89-year-old actor and avid marathon runner. Dern came to the Cannes Film Festival this week to take a well-deserved bow. “Dernsie: The Amazing Life of Bruce Dern” is a documentary about his long-distance career. It premiered on Thursday at the festival. Cannes like most things for Dern holds plenty of stories. He said that he first came here with Alfred Hitchcock for “Marnie.” He won best actor in Cannes in 2013 for one of his few leading performances in Alexander Payne’s “Nebraska.” Dern turns 90 next month and he still has no plans to stop.

A round of a-paws for ‘La Perra,’ winner of the Palm Dog award at Cannes

CANNES, France (AP) — Yuri the dog from the Chilean movie “La Perra” has won the coveted Palm Dog award in Cannes. The prize was given Friday, a day before the festival’s official awards ceremony. Director Dominga Sotomayor collected the dog collar prize with a stand-in look-alike pooch. Lola, the border terrier cross who appears in the British movie “I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning,” took the Grand Jury prize. The Palm Dog Award was founded in 2001 by film journalist Toby Rose with a mission to give equal celebration to canines at Cannes as their human co-stars.

Maika Monroe, much more than 'Scream Queen,' returns to Cannes

CANNES, France (AP) — After years spent fleeing serial killers and worse, Maika Monroe is on the offensive. In the Cannes Film Festival entry “Victorian Psycho,” she plays a deranged governess. The film premiered Thursday in Cannes’ Un Certain Regard section. On the surface, the movie appears to extend Monroe’s reputation as the preeminent “Scream Queen” of her generation. Bodies get bloody in “Victorian Psycho,” too, but Monroe’s deranged protagonist is archly hysterical. In the gleefully morbid gothic thriller, she finally turns the tables.

Cannes' amfAR Gala raises millions for AIDS research with sales of artwork, jewelry and lavish goods

ANTIBES, France (AP) — The Cannes Film Festival's amfAR Gala has dazzled attendees with performances by Robbie Williams, Zara Larsson, and Lizzo. Lizzo teased her new album, emphasizing fun and dance. Hosted by Geena Davis, the gala featured an auction with standout items like Andy Warhol screen prints of Marilyn Monroe going for more than $3 million. Actor William Abadie auctioned a walk-on role in “Emily in Paris.” Since 1985, amfAR has raised nearly $950 million for AIDS research. The gala ended with an energetic performance by Zara Larsson and an after-party by the pool.

Ex-girlfriend of boy band member charged with trying to hire a hitman to kill him

Prosecutors say the former girlfriend of a member of the boy band Why Don’t We has been charged with trying to hire a hitman on the dark web to kill him as part of a custody dispute over their now 7-year-old daughter. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office says Gabriela Gonzalez, a 24-year-old with a large social media following, was charged Tuesday with one count of attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder and solicitation of murder in the alleged plot to kill Jack Avery. Her father and boyfriend at the time face the same charges. Her attorney didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.