David Lynch, visionary filmmaker behind 'Twin Peaks' and 'Mulholland Drive,' dies at 78
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- David Lynch has died at 78. The filmmaker was celebrated for his uniquely dark vision in such movies as "Blue Velvet" and "Mulholland Drive" and the TV series "Twin Peaks." His family announced the death in a Facebook post on Thursday. The cause of death and location was not immediately available, but Lynch had been public about the effect emphysema had had on his life. Lynch was a onetime artist who broke through in the 1970s with the surreal "Eraserhead" and rarely failed to startle and inspire audiences and peers in the following decades.
Justin Baldoni sues Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds for $400M in new step in 'It Ends With Us' fight
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- "It Ends With Us" actor and director Justin Baldoni has sued his co-star Blake Lively and her husband, "Deadpool" actor Ryan Reynolds, for defamation. Baldoni's suit seeks at least $400 million for damages that include lost future income. The lawsuit filed in federal court in New York on Thursday is the latest step in legal fallout from the dark romantic drama. It comes about two weeks after Lively sued Baldoni and several others tied to the romantic drama on Tuesday, alleging harassment and a coordinated campaign to attack her reputation for coming forward about her treatment on the set. That lawsuit came the same day that Baldoni sued the New York Times for libel, alleging the paper worked with Lively to smear him.
From 'The Brutalist' to 'Wicked,' where to watch this year's top awards movies
The 2025 movie awards season is in full swing but figuring out where to watch everything can be overwhelming. Take "The Brutalist," a film that's been dominating conversations since it premiered at the Venice Film Festival in September. You might be eager to see what all the fuss is about with Brady Corbet's 215-minute post-war saga, but options have been limited over the past few weeks. The Associated Press has pulled together a guide for what you need to know about this season's big contenders, and where to watch them. Several films like "Challengers," "Conclave" and "Emilia Pérez" are available on streaming services.
Conan O'Brien will receive the Mark Twain Prize for lifetime achievement in comedy
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Comedian and host Conan O'Brien is the newest recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for lifetime achievement in comedy. The 61-year-old named Thursday has carved out an improbable decadeslong career arc from goofy television interloper to comedic elder statesman. Along the way O'Brien survived one of the most public failures in the history of television on "The Tonight Show," only to launch a sustained next act. O'Brien will be honored March 23 in a special ceremony in Washington at which he'll receive a bronze bust of Twain. Recipients are honored with a night of testimonials and video tributes, often featuring previous award winners. The ceremony will stream on Netflix.
'September 5' revisits the seminal Munich Olympics attack broadcast, with questions for today
NEW YORK (AP) -- Nearly all of the new film "September 5" takes place in the darkened, smokey control room from which ABC Sports broadcast the hostage crisis of the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich. Inside the control room are the sports producers who were thrown into covering one of the first breaking news events televised worldwide. The Golden Globe-nominated film, starring John Magaro, suggests it was a pivotal moment in media. Inside the control room, a handful of producers reckon in real time with questions that still pervade today's journalism: What's appropriate to show? Are we informing or sensationalizing? Do we have our facts straight? "September 5" opens in theaters Friday.
'Anora,' 'Dune: Part Two' and 'September 5' among nominees for Producers Guild's top award
NEW YORK (AP) -- The science-fiction sequel "Dune: Part Two," the doomed fairy tale "Anora" and the Munich Olympics drama "September 5" are among the 10 films nominated by the Producers Guild for its top award, the Darryl F. Zanuck Award. The guild announced its nominees Thursday after delaying due to the Los Angeles wildfires. The group also extended its voting period to allow members affected by the fires more time to vote. The 10 films nominated are: "Anora," "The Brutalist," "A Complete Unknown," "Conclave," "Dune: Part Two," "Emilia Pérez," "A Real Pain," "September 5," "The Substance" and "Wicked."
Indian Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan is stabbed by an intruder at his home in Mumbai
MUMBAI, India (AP) -- Indian Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan has been stabbed in a scuffle with an intruder at his home and has undergone surgery at a hospital. The 54-year-old actor was attacked at his home in Mumbai, where he lives with his movie star wife Kareena Kapoor and two sons. Indian media cited a doctor at the hospital as saying that two of the six wounds were deep, with one near his spine. They say the intruder barged into the house at about 2:30 a.m. and fled after stabbing Khan. A female employee at Khan's home was also injured and is being treated. Khan has been featured in about 70 films and television series.
Music Review: Mac Miller's lost album 'Balloonerism' is airy and experimental
To coincide with what would have been Mac Miller's 33rd birthday, his estate has given us all a present, an unreleased album by the late hip-hop star. "Balloonerism" was shelved around 2014 in favor of the album "Watching Movies With the Sound Off" and the mixtape "Faces." Associated Press critic Mark Kennedy says just having Miller back in our ears is a reason to celebrate. "Balloonerism" is an airy, experimental album that leans into neo-soul and jazz, often sounding dreamy and drug addled. Kennedy says it's more scattered, more sprawling, than the music he officially released at the time. The album is out Friday.
The 2025 Grammys will proceed with wildfire relief changes. Here's what to expect
NEW YORK (AP) -- The 67th annual Grammy Awards will still take place Sunday, Feb. 2, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The Recording Academy has refocused its aim to support relief efforts following the devastating Los Angeles-area wildfires. The main show will air live on CBS and Paramount+ beginning at 8 p.m. Eastern. Paramount+ with Showtime subscribers can also watch live. The Associated Press will stream a three-hour red carpet show with interviews and fashion footage. It will be streamed on YouTube and APNews.com. On Wednesday, the Recording Academy announced it had condensed its multitude of pre-Grammy week plans to just four events, each featuring a fundraising element. Beyoncé leads the Grammy nods with 11.
Drake sues Universal Music for defamation related to Kendrick Lamar diss track 'Not Like Us'
The leading hip-hop superstar beef has been cranked up another notch, with Drake suing Universal Music Group for defamation over rival Kendrick Lamar's diss track "Not Like Us." The lawsuit filed Wednesday in federal court in New York alleges UMG published and promoted the track, even though it included false pedophilia allegations against Drake and suggested listeners should resort to vigilante justice. Lamar is not named in the suit. Universal Music Group, the parent record label for both artists, denies the allegations. The lawsuit claims the track led to violence at Drake's home in Toronto, tarnished his reputation and decreased the value of his brand.