AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 8:16 p.m. EDT

Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ bounds to No. 1 as Warner Bros.' ‘The Bride!’ is on life support

Disney and Pixar’s new film “Hoppers” is leading the North American box office with a strong debut, while Warner Bros.’ “The Bride!” is stumbling. Studio estimates on Sunday show “Hoppers” made $46 million in its first weekend domestically and $88 million globally after adding in international receipts. In the same weekend, “The Bride!” opened with about $7.3 million in North America and a total of $13.6 million globally, despite a big production budget. “Hoppers” is a boost for original Pixar movies after “Elio” failed to connect with audiences. Reviews and audience scores also favor “Hoppers.” Meanwhile “The Bride!” is collecting mixed reactions from audiences and critics.

'Country' Joe McDonald, '60s rock star, proud protest counterculture icon, dies at 84

NEW YORK (AP) — “Country” Joe McDonald, a hippie rock star of the 1960s whose “I-Feel-Like-I’m-Fixin’-To-Die Rag” was a four-lettered rebuke to the Vietnam War that became an anthem for protesters and a highlight of the Woodstock music festival, died Sunday at 84. His death from complications of Parkinson’s disease was reported by his wife of 43 years, Kathy McDonald. The performer was a longtime presence in the Bay Area music scene, where peers included the Grateful Dead, the Jefferson Airplane and his onetime girlfriend, Janis Joplin. He wrote or co-wrote hundreds of songs, from psychedelic jams to soul-influenced rockers, and released dozens of albums.

Federal judge rules Trump administration's actions to dismantle Voice of America are illegal

A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration's actions to dismantle the Voice of America over the past year are illegal. U.S. District Court Judge Royce C. Lamberth said that Kari Lake, President Donald Trump's choice to lead the federal agency overseeing Voice of America, did not have authority under the law to take her actions. He ruled Saturday on a lawsuit filed by three journalists laid off by Lake, the former Arizona broadcaster-turned-politician who has been overseeing the U.S. Agency for Global Media. Lake called it a bogus ruling by an activist judge that will be appealed. The journalists say they feel vindicated.

Woman sues author Amy Griffin, saying her memoir 'The Tell' stole stories of sexual abuse

A woman has sued memoir author Amy Griffin, saying Griffin stole descriptions of childhood sexual abuse from incidents in her life. The woman who goes by Jane Doe in the lawsuit filed it in a Los Angeles court Wednesday. Griffin’s memoir, “The Tell,” says therapy with the psychedelic drug MDMA brought back memories of abuse by a teacher in Texas. Jane Doe says key scenes match her assaults by a different teacher and that Griffin had reason to know. Griffin’s lawyer calls the claims absurd and meritless. The New York Times stands by reporting that questioned the memoir.

Daryl Hannah issues scathing response to portrayal of her on TV series about Kennedy and Bessette

Daryl Hannah has issued a scathing response to the new TV series about John F. Kennedy Jr. and wife Carolyn Bessette. The actor says the way she’s been portrayed in the new FX and Hulu show is false, damaging and misogynistic. “How Can ‘Love Story’ Get Away With This?” was the headline of her guest essay in the New York Times. “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette” is a romantic look at the famously stylish couple, who died in 1999. Hannah dated Kennedy before he met and married Bessette. She says her character on the show “is not even a remotely accurate representation of my life.”

J Balvin remade Van Halen's 'Jump' as Coca-Cola's World Cup anthem. He says it was 'a puzzle'

NEW YORK (AP) — In need of a global superstar for a sports anthem? Colombian singer J Balvin is the man for the job. He’s one-fourth of Coca-Cola’s anthem for FIFA World Cup 2026. It is a reimagination of Van Halen’s “Jump” that also features drummer Travis Barker, R&B singer Amber Mark and guitarist Steve Vai. Joshua Burke is the head of global music and culture marketing at The Coca-Cola Company and approached Balvin with the idea. The singer says he initially felt trepidation. But after adding a new, Spanish-language rap verse and changing the original, he was on board. He says he hopes listeners connect to the energy of the song and consider it a real fútbol anthem.

Music Review: Harry Styles’ ‘Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally’ swings, sweats and surprises

Harry Styles has released his fourth solo full-length album, titled “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.” It follows 2022’s critically acclaimed synth pop “Harry’s House,” which won album of the year at the 2023 Grammy Awards. It is a remarkably consistent album dead-set on evoking mood without sacrificing music, while referencing dance-punk bands like LCD Soundsystem as well as Berlin nightclub culture. That is not a simple goal for a performer whose live show has been likened to a true communal experience, The Associated Press Music Writer Maria Sherman argues in her review. She says spirited experimentation carries throughout the album, in particular, in its stellar back half.

Kennedy Center exodus continues as National Symphony director Jean Davidson heads to the Wallis

NEW YORK (AP) — National Symphony Orchestra director Jean Davidson has left the Kennedy Center to lead the Wallis Annenberg Center in Los Angeles, as turmoil grows under President Donald Trump’s control. On Friday, the Wallis named her executive director and CEO. Davidson joined the Kennedy Center in 2023 and previously led Los Angeles Master Chorale. She told the Los Angeles Times it became harder to stay because of outside forces. Trump has pushed the center as a target in his fight against what he calls woke culture. Many artists have canceled performances at the Kennedy Center.

Spanish soccer team desperately seeking Madonna and her 36-year-old shirt

MADRID (AP) — A Spanish soccer team is asking Madonna for help in finding the club shirt she wore on stage during a concert in 1990. Celta Vigo penned an open letter to the pop star desperately seeking information about the true blue shirt she wore on the Blonde Ambition tour. The club played Madonna songs before its 2-1 home league defeat by Real Madrid. It also placed a picture of her in the cherished No. 5 shirt in the center of the field before kickoff. The club president has asked the 67-year-old material girl if she would respond to his open letter to her with any information.