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The Chicks announce intimate 'Taking the Long Way' 20th Anniversary Tour. 'This is our lives'

NEW YORK (AP) — The Chicks are taking their 2006 album “Taking the Long Way” on tour this fall. The Texas trio of Emily Strayer, Martie Maguire and Natalie Maines will perform in intimate theaters across the U.S. They will play the album in full. The record marked a major comeback after the country music industry turned its back on them in 2003. During a London show, Natalie Maines criticized then-President George W. Bush, leading to backlash. The album, featuring the hit “Not Ready to Make Nice,” won five Grammy Awards. The tour starts Sept. 30 in Detroit and ends Nov. 2 in Los Angeles. Tickets go on sale June 4.

Movie Review: 'Backrooms' goes from internet meme to the big screen

What evil lurks in the drabbest of interiors? The meme-rooted “Backrooms” is the latest movie to pull its mounting horrors out of liminal spaces. It's based on a meme that began as an anonymous 4chan post. But “Backrooms” struggles to retrofit a compelling story to match its disquietingly banal imagery, writes Associated Press Film Writer Jake Coyle. Directed by 20-year-old YouTuber-turned-filmmaker Kane Parsons, the movie is a fitfully unsettling nightmare that never convincingly builds beyond its creepy, dated-decor premise. A24 releases “Backrooms” in theaters on Friday.

Venue gets mixed reviews as National Spelling Bee returns to DC ahead of White House UFC event

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Scripps National Spelling Bee has moved from suburban Maryland to downtown Washington, and not all spellers and their families appreciate the change. The Bee is being held at Constitution Hall, a nearly century-old concert venue just blocks from the White House and the Washington Monument. Spellers are dealing with logistical hurdles including crowded hallways, limited dining options and shuttle bus rides. The quickest route between the venue and the hotel where spellers are staying would be to walk across the Ellipse south of the White House. But that's been fenced off for a UFC event on President Donald Trump's 80th birthday.

Sonny Rollins, saxophonist and restless genius of jazz, dead at 95

NEW YORK (AP) — Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95. His spokesperson confirmed he passed away at his home in Woodstock, New York. Rollins was a revered figure in jazz, celebrated for his improvisational skills and influence alongside greats like John Coltrane and Charlie Parker. Despite his success, he often took breaks to explore new styles, always considering himself "a work in progress." Rollins won multiple Grammy Awards and continued to perform into his 80s until health issues forced his retirement. He leaves behind a legacy of innovation and inspiration.

Newspaper publisher and former AP board chairman Donald Newhouse dies at 96

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald E. Newhouse has died at 96. He was president of one of the largest family-controlled publishing companies in the nation and a former board chairman of The Associated Press. His family says he died at his home in New Jersey. During his career, Newhouse served as president of The Star-Ledger in Newark, New Jersey, and head of Advance Publications’ newspaper group. Newhouse, who lived in New York, spent nearly 50 years overseeing the 35 newspapers of Advance Publications, the media business started by his late father, Samuel Irving Newhouse Sr., in 1922.

In ‘Pressure,’ the story of the meteorologist who helped save D-Day

The film “Pressure” explores the tense 72 hours before D-Day, highlighting the crucial role of Scottish meteorologist Capt. James Stagg. He advised Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower and Allied leadership to delay the invasion due to bad weather. This decision changed the course of the war. Brendan Fraser plays Eisenhower, diving deep into research to portray the general's humanity. Andrew Scott plays Stagg, focusing on the character's integrity. Director Anthony Maras uses colorized archival footage to present a fresh perspective on D-Day. The film emphasizes leadership and the importance of listening to expert advice, resonating with today's challenges.

China executes man for poisoning gaming tycoon linked to Netflix's '3 Body Problem'

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Chinese authorities have executed a man for poisoning his former associate, a billionaire gaming tycoon linked to the Netflix production of “The Three-Body Problem.” Xu Yao was previously found guilty of poisoning Lin Qi, the founder of the Shanghai-based Yoozoo Games, which holds the film adaptation rights for the blockbuster trilogy known for the title of its first book, “The Three-Body Problem.” Xu, the former head of a subsidiary of Yoozoo Games, poisoned Lin in 2020 over being sidelined by the founder shortly after Xu helped his superior land the Netflix deal. Xu was convicted in 2024. A Shanghai business magazine and other outlets reported he was executed May 21.

Daniel Harding, British conductor and pilot, to follow Dudamel as LA Philharmonic music director

The Los Angeles Philharmonic has hired British conductor Daniel Harding as its next music director. Harding, who is also an Air France pilot, will begin a six-year contract starting with the 2027-28 season. Known for his work with European orchestras, this marks his first appointment by an American orchestra. Harding will conduct eight weeks in his first season, expanding to 12 weeks annually. He is also the music director of Italy's Orchestra dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia. Harding's dual career as a conductor and pilot offers him a unique perspective, which he finds fulfilling and complementary.

What to Stream: Paul McCartney, John Travolta, Tina Fey, Latto and Nicolas Cage as Spider-Man

Paul McCartney reflecting on the “Days We Left Behind” with his 18th studio album and John Travolta writing, directing and narrating an ode to the glamorous days of 1960s air travel 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 May 25 as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists: Netflix drops Season 2 of Netflix’s “Four Seasons” starring Tina Fey, the Atlanta rapper Latto returns with “Big Mama” and Nicolas Cage stars in a new live-action series inspired by Spider-Man.