Apple Replay is here. What's the No. 1 song on Apple Music’s 2025 songs chart?
NEW YORK (AP) — Rosé and Bruno Mars’ “APT.” has topped Apple Music’s global song chart in 2025. The giant music streamer released year-end lists Tuesday and provided listeners with data on their own most listened-to tunes. “APT.” is both artists’ first No. 1 on the year-end global songs chart. They’re followed by Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s “Luther,” in second. Mars makes another appearance, in third, for his collaboration with Lady Gaga, “Die With A Smile.” Also available Tuesday is Replay. That is Apple’s alternative to Spotify’s Wrapped playlist. It allows Apple Music subscribers to engage with their favorite music on the streaming service this year.
'One Battle After Another' and Jafar Panahi win big at Gotham Awards
NEW YORK (AP) — Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” was crowned best feature film and the dissident Iranian director Jafar Panahi won three awards Monday at the 35th annual Gotham Awards, a starry kickoff to the film industry’s awards season. The black-tie affair, held at Cipriani Wall Street in downtown Manhattan, is known for celebrating smaller films. That made “One Battle After Another,” a studio release that cost at least $130 million to make, unlike any previous winners at the Gothams. Panahi won best director, best screenplay and best international film for his revenge drama “It Was Just an Accident.” Earlier Monday, Panahi’s attorney, Mostafa Nili, said the director was sentenced to one year in prison and a two-year travel ban.
Movie Review: 'Wake Up Dead Man' mixes religion and mystery in poor 'Knives Out' film
Rian Johnson targets religion in his third “Knives Out” film, “Wake Up Dead Man.” The movie features returning Daniel Craig's detective Benoit Blanc and a new star-studded cast. The story revolves around a young Catholic priest, played by Josh O’Connor, who arrives at a troubled New York parish. The monsignor, played by Josh Brolin, is found dead, leading to a classic locked-door mystery. AP critic Mark Kennedy says the film mixes humor with cultural satire but struggles with pacing. The priest and detective team up, offering some of the movie's best moments. Overall, it’s a mixed bag with a satisfying conclusion. The PG-13 rated movie hits Netflix on Dec. 12.
Film producer Jason Blum and author-bookseller Ann Patchett to receive PEN America awards
NEW YORK (AP) — Oscar-nominated producer Jason Blum is set to receive the Business Visionary award from PEN America at its fundraising gala next spring. PEN America, a century-old free expression organization, announced Tuesday that it will also honor author-bookseller Ann Patchett with the PEN/Audible Literary Service Award. The gala is scheduled for May 14 at the American Museum of Natural History. Blum, founder of Blumhouse Productions, is recognized for transforming horror films into a cultural force. Patchett, known for such novels as “Bel Canto,” has been praised for her literary contributions and support of fellow authors through her bookstore, Parnassus Books.
'Zootopia 2' roars to record-setting global box office with $556M opening
“Zootopia 2" broke box office records with a massive Thanksgiving weekend opening. The Disney sequel earned $96 million in North America over the weekend and $156 million over the five-day Thanksgiving frame. Since its Wednesday opening, it has made $556 million globally, making it the highest international opening for an animated movie. “Wicked: For Good” also performed well, earning $62.8 million domestically over the weekend. The two sequels made Thanksgiving weekend a bright spot in an otherwise challenging year for theaters. “Zootopia 2" arrives nearly a decade after the original, featuring a bunny cop voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin and a scheming fox voiced by Jason Bateman.
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Super Bowl 2026: Pregame performers will include Charlie Puth, Brandi Carlile and Coco Jones
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Super Bowl pregame show will feature standout performers in Northern California. Charlie Puth will sing the national anthem, Brandi Carlile will perform “America the Beautiful,” and Coco Jones will sing “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” The performances will take place Feb. 8 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, before the NFL’s championship matchup and halftime show featuring Bad Bunny. The NFL announced this on Sunday. The pregame performances will air on NBC, Telemundo and Peacock. In a historic first, the halftime show will include a multilingual signing program featuring Puerto Rican Sign Language.
25 holiday TV offerings to watch ranging from comedies to rom-coms and cozy mysteries
The holiday season is packed with festive TV specials and movies. On Dec. 1, Derek Hough hosts “The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular” on ABC, featuring artists like Nicole Scherzinger and Gwen Stefani. Reba McEntire hosts NBC's “Christmas in Rockefeller Center” on Dec. 3, with the iconic tree lighting. The Duchess of Sussex shares holiday tips on Netflix's “With Love, Meghan.” Apple TV's “The First Snow of Fraggle Rock” offers a magical tale. Hallmark, OWN, and UPtv bring new holiday movies, while classics like “The Sound of Music” and “Home Alone” air throughout December. Football fans can catch NFL games on Christmas Day.
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Dec. 7-13 includes Teyana Taylor and Taylor Swift
Celebrities having birthdays during the week of Dec. 7-13 include actor-singer Teyana Taylor, actor-comedian Jamie Foxx and singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. Singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles turns 46, “Westworld” actor Jeffrey Wright hits 60 and drummer Tre Cool of Green Day welcomes 53. Other celebrities with big days include actor Judi Dench, actor John Malkovich and TV chef Bobby Flay. Actor-director Kenneth Branagh turns 65, actor Jennifer Connelly hits 55 and actor Regina Hall welcomes 55. Three celebs turn 50 — “The Big Bang Theory” actor Mayim Bialik, singer Nicole Appleton of All Saints and singer-guitarist Tom Delonge of Blink-182.
What to Stream: George Clooney, Tom Cruise, Zac Brown Band, Michelle Pfeiffer and Metroid Prime 4
George Clooney playing a dashing movie star with nagging midlife regrets in “Jay Kelly” and Zac Brown Band returning with fresh tunes are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time for the week of Dec. 1 as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists: the latest “Mission: Impossible” film, “The Final Reckoning,” begins streaming on Paramount+, Netflix has the American Western series “The Abandons” with women at the center of its story, and Nintendo’s Samus Aran returns with Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.
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