AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 7:23 p.m. EDT

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.

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.

In ‘A House of Dynamite,' Kathryn Bigelow explores 18 minutes that decide the fate of civilization

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.

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.

Elton John, Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat, Questlove, Twenty One Pilots and Raye to present at Rock Hall

NEW YORK (AP) — A star-studded lineup of music icons is set to present at this year's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Elton John, Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat and others will be part of the event. The induction ceremony will include Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, Soundgarden, The White Stripes and more, and will take place in Los Angeles on Nov. 8, streaming live on Disney+. Additional presenters include Beck, Brandi Carlile, and David Letterman. Salt-N-Pepa and Warren Zevon will receive the Musical Influence Award. Thom Bell, Nicky Hopkins and Carol Kaye also are being inducted.

Mary J. Blige is releasing film of her Madison Square Garden show in theaters

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mary J. Blige is bringing her iconic stage presence to the big screen with her first concert film, "Mary J. Blige: For My Fans, Live From Madison Square Garden." The Grammy and Emmy-winning artist announced Wednesday that the film will be released exclusively in theaters on Nov. 5 and 8. It captures her sold-out performance at Madison Square Garden in April during her For My Fans tour. The film features performances from her three-decade career, including hits like “Be Without You” and “Family Affair.” It also includes behind-the-scenes footage and surprise guest appearances.

Movie Review: Rose Byrne goes deep and dark as an overburdened mom in ‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You’

Rose Byrne is one of our most effortlessly appealing actors. But she has rarely gone as deep or as dark as she does as an overburdened mom in Mary Bronstein's bruising “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You.” Byrne plays Linda, whose daughter relies on a feeding tube. Writer-director Bronstein makes bold and smart creative decisions here, writes AP critic Jocelyn Noveck in her review, relying on extreme close-up shots of Byrne's face but, crucially, not showing the face of her child. Conan O’Brien makes his dramatic debut as an unhelpful therapist, and A$AP Rocky lends an easy charisma as a motel worker. “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You” opens Friday in theaters.

Judge tosses summons for former 'The Bear' writer who was handcuffed in NYC train seating dispute

NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City judge has dismissed a civil summons against Alex O’Keefe, a former writer for FX’s “The Bear.” O’Keefe was removed from a commuter train last month after a seating dispute. He accused transit officers of racial targeting after a passenger complained about how he was sitting. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority said police intervened because O’Keefe had spread his legs across an adjacent seat, violating train rules. He was handcuffed and released with a summons for disorderly conduct. The summons was dismissed Tuesday. O’Keefe called the case “absurd” and said he would continue advocating for fellow commuters.