ABC suspends Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show indefinitely over his remarks about Charlie Kirk’s death
NEW YORK (AP) — ABC has suspended Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show indefinitely following comments he made about Charlie Kirk’s killing. The network’s decision came Nexstar announced its ABC affiliates would preempt “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” indefinitely over his comments. A spokesperson for Kimmel did not immediately return a call for comment. Kimmel, like CBS late-night host Stephen Colbert, has consistently been critical of President Donald Trump and many of his policies on his ABC show. CBS said this past summer that it was canceling Colbert’s show at the end of this season for financial reasons, although some critics have wondered if his stance on Trump played a role.
Sarah McLachlan talks Lilith Fair, her first new album in 11 years and yes, that ASPCA commercial
NEW YORK (AP) — Sarah McLachlan thought her forthcoming album, “Better Broken,” would be her last. At least, for a while. The 11-track collection is her first new full-length in 11 years. It arrives ahead of a tour and a new documentary on the super influential, all-women music festival Lilith Fair that she founded in the ’90s. Speaking with The Associated Press, McLachlan says she believes music is a medicine and hopes her new work heals listeners in some small way. McLachlan says the legacy of Lilith Fair is that it helped dispel some sexist notions in the music industry. She also says she does not regret using her song “Angel” in a famous ASPCA commercial.
From 'Faust' to 'Him': Why Hollywood can't quit the devil's deal
LOS ANGELES (AP) — F.W. Murnau’s 1926 film “Faust” is hailed as one of the greatest silent films ever made. Its core plot element of a deal with the devil has become a lasting cinematic trope. A new Jordan Peele-produced horror film, “Him” is the latest example and hits theaters Friday. It tells the story of a football player who must decide what he’s willing to sacrifice. The Faustian theme spans genres, from horror to comedy to neo-noir dramas. The enduring appeal lies in its exploration of desires like youth and power and can be adapted to fit any culture's priorities, making it a timeless Hollywood narrative.
Israel’s culture minister cuts funding for prestigious film awards, saying winner defames soldiers
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s culture minister has cut funding for the country’s top film awards ceremony, criticizing this year’s best feature winner. Miki Zohar announced the decision after “The Sea” won the Ophir Award on Tuesday. The film tells the story of a 12-year-old Palestinian boy sneaking into Israel to see the sea for the first time. Zohar, a member of Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Likud party, said the film has a pro-Palestinian perspective and negatively portrays Israeli soldiers. He stated that Israeli taxpayers should not fund a ceremony that disrespects soldiers. The film will be Israel's nominee for the Oscars.
Movie Review: Matthew McConaughey steers a white-knuckle wildfire drama in ‘The Lost Bus’
Matthew McConaughey plays a bus driver who transported 22 kids to safety during the 2018 Camp Fire in Paradise, Calif. in the new film “The Lost Bus.” America Ferrera plays the teacher who accompanies the kids on their harrowing five hour journey. In her review for The Associated Press, Film Writer Lindsey Bahr writes that Paul Greengrass directs the ripped-from-the-headlines story like a classic Hollywood disaster movie. It toes the line between exploitative spectacle and melodrama. “The Lost Bus” opens in select theaters Friday before streaming on Apple TV+ on Oct. 3. It's rated R for language.
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Music Review: 'Buckingham Nicks' is an engaging blueprint for the classics to come
NEW YORK (AP) — The long-awaited digital reissue of “Buckingham Nicks” offers two perspectives on the 1973 pre-Fleetwood Mac album by Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks. For newcomers, the Friday release is a taste of vintage Los Angeles singer-songwriter pop with folkish stylings and well-crafted melodies. Songs like “Crying in the Night” and “Races Are Run” stand out. For longtime fans, it’s a treasure trove of clues and portents, hinting at future Fleetwood Mac hits. The Associated Press' Hillel Italie writes that the reissue enhances the sound quality, bringing a welcome clarity, but it lacks the anchor that Mick Fleetwood and John McVie later provided.
Anthony Roth Costanzo, who introduced $11 tickets, brings opera with a difference to Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Anthony Roth Costanzo, who introduced $11 tickets to Opera Philadelphia, aims to surprise audiences again with the company’s new season as it celebrates its 50th anniversary. Things kick off with Rossini’s “Il viaggio a Reims,” set in an art gallery where portraits come alive. Upcoming performances include a multimedia piece by Sarah Ruhl and a world premiere with a libretto by Michael R. Jackson. Costanzo’s “pick your price” policy helped the company raise $7 million, retiring debt and selling out the 2024-25 season. The initiative attracted many first-time attendees and new donors, boosting the company’s financial outlook.
France selects the Iranian drama 'It Was Just An Accident' as its Oscar submission
NEW YORK (AP) — France announced Wednesday that it has selected the Iranian director Jafar Panahi’s Palme d’Or-winning drama “It Was Just An Accident” as its submission to the Academy Awards. The selection gives an Oscar pathway to a film that Iran was certain not to select, itself. Panahi, who has spent much of the last 15 years either under house arrest, banned from travel or incarcerated, made “It Was Just An Accident,” like his previous films, in his native Iran without government permission. “It Was Just An Accident” is Panahi’s first film since he was released from jail two years ago, following a hunger strike. It won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in May.
Movie Review: 'One Battle After Another' is an American masterpiece
In Paul Thomas Anderson’s gloriously messy, madcap roller coaster ride through modern America, objects in the rear view may go out of sight, but they don’t disappear. Political struggles never die in “One Battle After Another,” they just repeat. Or maybe they grow older and become paranoid, pot-smoking, pajama-wearers like Leonardo DiCaprio's Bob Ferguson, a washed-up revolutionary living off the grid with his daughter. The cycles of oppression and resistance are palpably felt in Anderson’s film, a decades-spanning odyssey where gun violence, white power and immigrant deportations recur in an ongoing dance, both farcical and tragic, writes Associated Press Film Writer Jake Coyle in his review.
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