Hungarian writer László Krasznahorkai wins the Nobel Prize in literature
STOCKHOLM (AP) — Hungarian writer László Krasznahorkai has won the Nobel Prize in literature for what the Nobel committee called his compelling and visionary work. His novels, known for their philosophical and darkly humorous style, often unfold in single sentences. Some of his works, like “Satantango” and “The Melancholy of Resistance,” have been adapted into films. Krasznahorkai, 71, has received numerous awards, including the 2015 Man Booker International Prize and the 2019 National Book Award for Translated Literature. He is the first Hungarian winner since 2002, joining a prestigious list of laureates like Ernest Hemingway and Toni Morrison.
Kirkus Prize winners include a novel on identity, a history of Iran and an ode to belly buttons
NEW YORK (AP) — Kirkus Prize judges have announced their winners for this year, awarding $50,000 in each of three categories. Lucas Schaefer's novel "The Slip," about a man's search for his missing nephew, won for fiction. Scott Anderson's "King of Kings," which explores the Iranian Revolution, took the nonfiction prize. Thao Lam's picture book "Everybelly," celebrating belly buttons, won for young readers' literature. The prizes, established in 2014, are overseen by Kirkus Reviews. Editor-in-chief Tom Beer praised the winners for their messages on community, self-transformation, and history. Finalists included works by Angela Flournoy, Nicholas Boggs and Arundhati Roy.
Bad Bunny's music streams soar since 2026 Super Bowl halftime show news
NEW YORK (AP) — Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny’s music catalog has seen a jump in streams since his 2026 Super Bowl halftime performance was announced last week. That's according to the industry data and analytics company Luminate. They found that Latin music is primarily consumed via streaming. And Bad Bunny saw a 26% increase in on-demand streams in the United States when comparing the week before the announcement to the week that followed. That’s a bump of nearly 50 million streams. He earned 173 million streams from Sept. 19 to 27. After the announcement, it jumped to 218.5 million streams from Sept. 28 to Oct. 6.
Dolly Parton responds to concerns about her health: 'I'm not dying'
NEW YORK (AP) — Dolly Parton says not to worry, she “ain't dead yet." That's what the country superstar shared in a video on social media Wednesday following public speculation about her health. Late last month Parton postponed her first Las Vegas residency in 32 years, citing “health challenges.” She was scheduled to perform six shows in December. Her dates have been moved to next year, in Sept. 2026. She did not provide additional details. On Tuesday, a Facebook posted shared by her sister Freida Parton escalated concerns around Parton’s health when she wrote that she had been “up all night praying for my sister, Dolly.” Dolly Parton has clarified that her doctors say she is dealing with nothing major.
Movie Review: 'After the Hunt' is less hot-button farce than tragedy
In Luca Guadagnino's “After the Hunt” Yale academics go at each other on everything from Foucault to feminism in a psychological battle set across a #MeToo minefield. That, at least, is the promise of “After the Hunt.” But Guadagnino’s dour and languid film only fitfully coheres as the conversation piece it aspires to be, writes Associated Press Film Writer Jake Coyle in his review. Its plot turns can be rash and implausible, and the movie increasingly feels like ideas and set pieces strung tenuously together. It offers Julia Roberts one of her most complicated roles, but saps her of her charisma.
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VENICE, Italy (AP) — Kathryn Bigelow's new film, "A House of Dynamite," explores the chilling reality of nuclear annihilation. The film delves into the crucial 18-minute window U.S. leaders have in the face of an imminent nuclear strike. Releasing in theaters Friday and streaming on Netflix on Oct. 24, it takes viewers inside the White House Situation Room and U.S. Strategic Command. Bigelow, known for her work on military and geopolitical themes, collaborated with journalist Noah Oppenheim to create a story from multiple perspectives. The film aims to humanize the abstract and terrifying scenario, emphasizing the importance of non-proliferation.
Katy Perry goes unnoticed by Scotland's soccer coach as his team shares a hotel with pop star
GLASGOW (AP) — Sharing a Glasgow hotel with pop star Katy Perry hasn’t been much of a distraction for Scotland coach Steve Clarke as he prepares his team for two crucial World Cup qualifiers this week. Clarke admits he didn't know Perry was there and isn't familiar with her music. He jokes that he wouldn't recognize her if they met, “and she wouldn't recognize me.” Clarke aims to lead Scotland to its first World Cup since 1998. After two games, Scotland is second in its group behind Denmark. The team faces Greece on Thursday, when Clarke will tie a Scotland record for most games as coach.
In CBS role, Bari Weiss goes from critic of mainstream news to one of its gatekeepers
NEW YORK (AP) — Bari Weiss has been unflinchingly critical of mainstream news outlets. Now, she's set to run one. The 41-year-old founder of The Free Press site was named this week as CBS News' editor-in-chief. That Weiss has risen to take the helm of the type of traditional news source she has so often maligned is as confounding to some as the fact that nearly all her experience is in expressing opinions and none of it is in TV news. Weiss calls herself a centrist, but most often rankles those on the left.
Movie Review: Tonatiuh dances away with ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’
Filmmaker Bill Condon takes on “Kiss of the Spider Woman” in a new adaptation of the Tony-winning Broadway musical. In theaters Friday, the film stars Jennifer Lopez as the fictional screen siren Ingrid Luna, whose fictional film is the thing that bonds two polar opposite cellmates in 1983 Argentina. One is played by Diego Luna, and the other newcomer Tonatiuh. In her review for The Associated Press, film writer Lindsey Bahr writes that while the MGM styled movie within a movie sequences are dazzling, Tonatiuh steals the show from the confines of a dreary prison cell. “Kiss of the Spider Woman” is rated R.
Music Review: Khalid bounces back with complex look at love in 'After Sun Goes Down'
Khalid has released a new album, “After the Sun Goes Down,” showing a vibrant shift from his previous work. The 17-track collection, out Friday, explores love in its many forms, from lusty to defiant. Khalid embraces his identity, bringing a fresh directness to his music, says Associated Press critic Mark Kennedy. Tracks like “Momentary Lovers” and “Medicine” highlight his confident and passionate style. Collaborations with Tove Lo and Julia Michaels add depth, while producers like Darkchild and Ilya enhance the sound. Khalid's love of car culture remains, but his new openness makes falling for his music hard to resist.
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