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BET Awards: Druski to make history as youngest host as show honors Lauryn Hill and Teyana Taylor

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Druski will make history as the youngest host of the BET Awards on Sunday. Lauryn Hill and Teyana Taylor will be honored, with performances from Cardi B, Doechii, Jill Scott, Queen Latifah and Tems. Druski, a 31-year-old comedian, surpasses Kevin Hart, who hosted in 2011. The event will be live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Cardi B leads with six nominations, while Kendrick Lamar and Mariah the Scientist have five each. Lauryn Hill will receive the Living Legend Icon Award, and Teyana Taylor will be honored as Icon of the Year.

Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce getting married at Madison Square Garden? What we know

Reports are swirling about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce possibly getting married at New York's Madison Square Garden. Nothing has been publicly confirmed by the couple, but the New York Times reports they are planning a small gathering there July 2 followed by a larger event July 3. The Associated Press has been unable to independently confirm those details. Public records show the city issued permits for loading and unloading theatrical materials at the arena during that time period. A company that does red carpet events also applied for a permit to set up a canopy outside. Some believe it might be a smoke screen to distract from their real plans.

Happy birthday, 2000 Year Old Man. Mel Brooks is turning 100

NEW YORK (AP) — The 2000 Year Old Man is turning 100. Mel Brooks on Sunday will celebrate his centennial birthday. The comedian and filmmaker has been awaiting the milestone. Earlier this year, Judd Apatow titled his retrospective documentary on him: “Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!” Brooks was born Melvin Kaminsky in Brooklyn, New York, on June 28, 1926. After serving in the Army during World War II and performing in the Borscht Belt, Sid Caesar hired him as a writer. On his “Show of Shows,” Brooks met Carl Reiner, who’d remain a lifelong friend and with whom he created the 2000 Year Old Man sketches.

Inside country legend Alan Jackson's triumphant finale concert

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country music legend Alan Jackson has ended his touring career. On Saturday night, he performed his final show at Nashville's Nissan Stadium. The event, titled “Last Call: One More for the Road — The Finale,” featured performances by top country stars like Carrie Underwood and Luke Combs. Jackson, who has sold over 60 million records, has been battling a degenerative nerve condition. Despite this, he delivered a memorable performance, sharing stories and hits. Although he's retiring from touring, Jackson recently released a new song and plans to continue making music. An NBC concert special will air later this year.

Harvey Weinstein’s California rape conviction upheld, but court says he must be resentenced

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California appeals court has upheld Harvey Weinstein's 2022 rape and sexual assault conviction. However, the court ordered his trial judge to resentence him. The decision came from a three-judge panel on Friday. This follows New York prosecutors dropping a separate case on Thursday after the accuser declined to testify again. Weinstein remains convicted of another sexual felony in New York and is still in prison. In California, Weinstein was convicted in December 2022 of rape and sexual assault against an Italian model and actor. Weinstein was sentenced to 16 years in prison.

Grammy and Latin Grammy winner Carín León set for a big match at Inter Miami's stadium

MIAMI (AP) — Carín León sees the World Cup as something that pulls different cultures together. He wants his music to be viewed the same way. León is a huge World Cup fan, a huge Real Madrid fan and someone who can’t believe he got to meet Inter Miami co-owner and soccer icon David Beckham. And on Sunday, the Mexican singer-songwriter will become the first person to headline a concert at Inter Miami’s newly opened stadium that just happens to be Lionel Messi’s home field.

Hollywood gets into the microdrama race as mobile-first storytelling draws stars and major studios

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mobile-first serialized storytelling is rapidly becoming one of entertainment's fastest-growing businesses. Emmy-nominated actor and producer Issa Rae saw the opportunity years ago after studying China's booming microdrama business. Rae's Hoorae Media has produced the TikTok-backed series “Screen Time,” which drew nearly 75 million views during its first week. Celebrities including Kim Kardashian and Taye Diggs are exploring digital-first storytelling, while media companies are investing in vertical entertainment. Peacock recently launched a dedicated microdrama hub. Fox Entertainment invested in microdrama producer Holywater and committed to producing hundreds of vertical titles. TelevisaUnivision is also producing serialized short-form dramas.

Ann Blyth, teen star of 'Mildred Pierce,' dead at 98

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ann Blyth, an Oscar nominee at 17 as Joan Crawford’s wayward daughter in “Mildred Pierce” who later sang opposite Mario Lanza and Howard Keel in MGM musicals of the 1950s, has died at age 98. Blyth was one of the last surviving performers from the old Hollywood studio system. The versatile star appeared in youth movies as well as dramas such as “Another Part of the Forest.” As an adult she played opposite such leading men as Tyrone Power, Gregory Peck and Robert Mitchum.

Cody Johnson's country music is only getting bigger. On 'Banks of the Trinity,' he'll take you home

NEW YORK (AP) — Texas born and bred country star Cody Johnson is seeing a surge in new fans after two decades in the industry. Johnson released his debut album 20 years ago, and his career has recently hit new heights. He was named entertainer of the year at the 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards. On Friday, he released his new album, “Banks of the Trinity.” After a health scare last fall, he took time off, which led to a rejuvenated approach in the studio. The result is an album that spans Motown, bluegrass, rock, progressive country and so much more.