AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 9:52 a.m. EDT

Movie Review: Billie Eilish and James Cameron make concert movie magic with 'Hit Me Hard and Soft'

NEW YORK (AP) — Billie Eilish's new concert film, “Billie Eilish — Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D),” offers an immersive 3D experience. Co-directed by Eilish and James Cameron, the film captures her performance at Manchester's Co-Op Live arena. Releasing Friday, it highlights Eilish's innovative approach to concert films, blending audience interaction and behind-the-scenes insights. The film showcases her minimalist set and energetic performances, offering fans a unique perspective. It also explores Eilish's desire to connect with her audience, making it a compelling watch for fans and newcomers alike.

Shakira teases new song for the FIFA World Cup 2026 with Afrobeats star Burna Boy called 'Dai Dai'

NEW YORK (AP) — Shakira is back. The Colombian singer shared a minute-long teaser clip of a new song on social media Thursday. She wrote in the caption the song will be named “Dai Dai" and called it the FIFA World Cup official song for 2026 to be released May 14. She also included a mention of Afrobeats star Burna Boy. In the video short, Shakira appears on a soccer field joined by dancers. This is not new for Shakira. Her song “Waka Waka (This Time For Africa)” was the official song of the 2010 World Cup held in South Africa.

Man pleads not guilty to charge of threatening behavior toward ex-Prince Andrew

LONDON (AP) — A man has pleaded not guilty to using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behavior toward the former Prince Andrew near his home at King Charles III’s Sandringham Estate. Alex Jenkinson, 39, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday following accusations of threatening behavior toward Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor near the former royal's home earlier this week. The denial came after reports that Mountbatten-Windsor was threatened by a masked man while walking dogs near his home. Andrew moved to the Sandringham Estate after being evicted from his longtime home near Windsor Castle. He was stripped of his titles following scandals, including his association with Jeffrey Epstein.

‘The Sheep Detectives’ is the starry, family-friendly whodunit you didn’t know you needed

“The Sheep Detectives” is not your average talking animal movie. This family-friendly film, featuring voices like Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Patrick Stewart, follows a flock solving a murder mystery. Opening Friday, Hugh Jackman stars as a shepherd whose animals secretly understand his murder mystery bedtime stories. When he dies mysteriously, the sheep use their knowledge to help solve the case. Screenwriter Craig Mazin describes the film as more than just silly fun, with themes for families to discuss. In the almost 20-year journey to adapt Leonie Swann’s novel “Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Story,” Mazin says they aimed high.

Music Review: On Muna's ‘Dancing On The Wall,' desire and dread meet on the dance floor

Los Angeles-based synth pop band Muna, composed of Katie Gavin, Naomi McPherson and Josette Maskin, returns with their fourth album. It is titled “Dancing On The Wall.” The album explores the emotional highs and lows of dating and desire against the backdrop of today’s political climate. But Muna’s songs remain danceable, queer, and unapologetically Los Angeles, as The Associated Press' Elise Ryan writes in her review. The album navigates a complex mix of emotions and fears, expertly captured in their signature sound. Gone is the weightless freedom of their breakthrough single “Silk Chiffon.” But the dance floor still calls.

Daniel Dae Kim explores booming South Korean pop, film, cosmetics and food influences for CNN series

NEW YORK (AP) — Daniel Dae Kim explores Korean culture in a new CNN series, “K-Everything: The Global Rise of Korean Culture.” The show debuts Saturday on CNN and HBO Max. Kim dives into K-beauty, K-pop, K-food, and K-film, sharing his personal journey as a Korean-American. He meets celebrities like Psy and BigBang's Taeyang and explores cultural phenomena like kimchi festivals and beauty standards. Kim hopes the series will help non-Koreans better understand Korean culture and address anti-Asian racism. He aims to be a trusted guide, inspired by Anthony Bourdain, and bring a global audience closer to Korean culture.

Movie Review: Sally Field, Lewis Pullman and an octopus in ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’

Sally Field and Lewis Pullman star in the Netflix adaptation of Shelby Van Pelt's “Remarkably Bright Creatures,” streaming Friday. Field plays a 70-year-old widow who only confides in the old octopus at the aquarium where she cleans at night. Pullman plays a newcomer to the small Pacific Northwest town who strikes up an unlikely friendship with Field. The octopus, voiced by Alfred Molina, narrates. In her review for The Associated Press, film writer Lindsey Bahr writes that it's a stronger literary adaptation than filmmaker Olivia Newman's prior attempt and that its emotional impact may sneak up on you. It's rated. R.

Blake Lively's lawyers fuel feud with claim of victory after 'It Ends With Us' settlement

NEW YORK (AP) — The bitter public feud between actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni may outlive their court fight after all. On Monday they announced a settlement of the lawsuit brought by Lively over the 2024 film “It Ends With Us.” But on Thursday her lawyers put out a statement calling the deal a “resounding victory” for Lively. Baldoni attorney Bryan Freedman countered that his camp considers it “a win and total victory.” In his words: “In our view, they settled because they knew they were going to lose in court.” The statement came as the settlement was entered into the record in Manhattan federal court Thursday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Ted Turner's vision of news as global and continuous changed both the industry and society itself

NEW YORK (AP) — Ted Turner’s death comes at a fraught time for cable news, which has struggled to retain viewership in an era of countless media choices and abundant streaming video. But people in the news industry left little doubt of Turner's impact. One called the discussion of it hyperbole-proof and another said he saw TV news as a global entity long before many of his contemporaries. The United States' first Gulf War against Iraq was a particular inflection point that showed both the capability of and the consumer interest in around-the-clock news.