AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 10:30 a.m. EDT

Woman sues Universal Orlando over injuries from same roller coaster in which man died after ride

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A woman has sued Universal Orlando Resort, claiming she was injured on a roller coaster at its newest theme park. Sandi Streets filed the negligence lawsuit Wednesday in Orlando, a week after a man died from injuries on the same ride. Streets says she was invited to Universal's Epic Universe theme park before it officially opened in May. She claims the dual-launch coaster caused her head to shake violently, resulting in permanent injuries. The lawsuit states she has suffered disability and medical expenses. Universal has not responded to request for comment.

Paul Thomas Anderson's 'One Battle After Another' brings revolution to the (very) big screen

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paul Thomas Anderson has spent about 20 years writing “One Battle After Another.” Inspired by Thomas Pynchon's “Vineland,” the film explores themes like immigration, racism and systemic corruption. The story follows a revolutionary group called the French 75, who take justice into their own hands, with Leonardo DiCaprio and Teyana Taylor deeply involved in the revolution. It's Anderson's most expensive project to date, shot entirely in VistaVision. The film aims to provoke thought about social issues and political division. It hits theaters on Friday.

A British court throws out a terror-related charge against a member of the Irish rap group Kneecap

LONDON (AP) — A London court has thrown out a terror-related charge against a member of the Irish rap group Kneecap. Rapper Mo Chara, whose real name is Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, had been charged after waving a flag of the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, banned in Britain as a terrorist organization, during a London concert last year. But the chief magistrate sitting at Woolwich Crown Court said Friday the case should be thrown out following a technical error in the way the charge against the rapper was brought. Kneecap has faced criticism for political statements seeming to glorify militant groups including Hamas and Hezbollah.

Eurovision to decide whether Israel can take part in 2026 contest as calls mount for its exclusion

GENEVA (AP) — Eurovision Song Contest organizers say member countries will vote in November about whether Israel can participate in the musical extravaganza next year, as calls have mounted for the country to be excluded over the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. The board of the European Broadcasting Union has sent a letter to members saying the vote will take place online in early November. Countries including Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia and Spain have threatened not to participate unless Israel is excluded.

Q&A: Mariah Carey enters ‘the era of me’ with her first album in 7 years

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mariah Carey is releasing her 16th studio album, “Here for It All,” marking a new chapter in her career. This 11-track album out Friday showcases Carey's evolution as an artist and blends soulful records, R&B, ballads and pop. Fans have eagerly awaited this release, which includes chart-topping singles like “Type Dangerous” and “Sugar Sweet.” Collaborations with artists like Kehlani, Shenseea, The Clark Sisters and Anderson .Paak add to the album's appeal. Carey describes this as “the era of me,” emphasizing her personal growth and connection with fans. Her spirituality and faith are woven into the music and reflect her journey with the title track and “Jesus I Do.”

Neko Case's 'formidable' new album invites multiple musicians for a big sound

If Neko Case had one word to describe her first solo album in seven years, it would be “formidable.” The album, “Neon Grey Midnight Green,” features a large ensemble, including a 16-piece orchestra. Case wanted to remind listeners of the power of live music. Case has been busy with other projects, including publishing a memoir earlier this year and composing music for a stage adaptation of “Thelma & Louise.” Her new songs honor late musician friends and explore themes of love. The Vermont-based Case aims to create songs that listeners can relate to, regardless of their identity, making them feel included and comforted.

Streaming is overtaking theaters for movie watchers, an AP-NORC poll finds

WASHINGTON (AP) — A new poll finds Americans are more likely to watch recently released movies from the comfort of their own homes instead of heading out to a theater. The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll shows about three-quarters of U.S. adults say they watched a new movie on streaming instead of in the theater at least once in the past year, while about two-thirds say they’ve watched a movie in a theater. The results suggest American moviegoers are more likely to stream a film than see it in the theaters, a shifting tide that was accelerated during the coronavirus pandemic and its aftermath. Convenience and cost are both factors.

Judge plans speedy ruling on whether charges can be dropped against Sean 'Diddy' Combs

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge says he'll rule soon whether to toss out two prostitution-related charges that Sean “Diddy” Combs was convicted of in July. Judge Arun Subramanian listened Thursday to nearly 90 minutes of arguments by lawyers over whether the charges were properly brought against the Grammy-winning hip-hop producer. He seemed skeptical of the defense arguments. Combs is scheduled to be sentenced next week in Manhattan federal court. After Thursday's hearing, Combs blew kisses to his mother, three daughters and three sons, telling them that every hour was getting him closer to freedom. The 55-year-old has been jailed for nearly 13 months.

'Beast mode' to 'teraflop': 10 words from the Merriam-Webster dictionary update

NEW YORK (AP) — Merriam-Webster has announced a major update to its “Collegiate” dictionary, adding over 5,000 new words. The additions include “petrichor,” which describes the smell of rain on dry earth. There's also “teraflop,” a unit of computing speed. Others are “beast mode,” referring to intense effort, and “love language,” about expressing affection. There's also “rizz,” a slang for charisma, and “hard pass,” meaning a firm refusal. “Dad bod” describes a certain physique, and “side-eye” is a look of disapproval. “Farm-to-table” relates to locally sourced food, and “dumbphone” is a basic mobile phone.