A chaotic Golden Globes night had a bit of everything: The silly, the serious, and Taylor Swift, too
The Golden Globes had a bit of everything: Silliness, seriousness, history, a few good jokes and many bad ones, loads of stars โ and Taylor Swift, who didnโt ascend the podium but still made her presence known as perhaps only Swift can.
Emmy surprises: โSquid Game,โ Dave Chappelle, โThis Is Usโ
The Emmy Award nominations announced Tuesday included some snubs and surprises, like โThis Is Usโ and โblack-ishโ walking away forever limply and Nathan Lane making history as the most-nominated best comedy guest actor in Emmy history.
New this week: 'Only Murders in the Building,' 'More Power'
This weekโs new entertainment releases include a new album from Imagine Dragons, the reuniting of โHome Improvementโ sitcom buddies Tim Allen and Richard Karn for โMore Powerโ and the return of Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez as unlikely crime-solving New York City neighbors in Huluโs โOnly Murders in the Building.โ.
New this week: 'Cherry,' 'Bloodlands' & Kids' Choice Awards
This combination photo shows key art for the Acorn TV series "Bloodlands," premiering March 15, left, key art for the Apple TV+ film "Cherry," center, and key art for Nickelodeons "Kids Choice Awards," hosted by Kenan Thompson and airing on March 13. (Acorn TV/Apple TV+/Nickelodeon via AP)Hereโs a collection curated by The Associated Pressโ entertainment journalists of whatโs arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. AdโAP Film Writer Jake CoyleMUSICโ The 2021 Grammys will hand out 84 awards Sunday, but whatโs more exciting? Other performers include Chris Martin, John Mayer, Doja Cat, Maren Morris, DaBaby, HAIM, Lil Baby, Brandi Carlile, Roddy Ricch, Brittany Howard, Miranda Lambert, Mickey Guyton and Black Pumas. Adโ Grown-ups donโt have a lock on awards shows, as Nickelodeonโs Kidsโ Choice Awards proves once again.
Tributes, performances galore at 'Premio Lo Nuestro' awards
Edwin Cazares, left, of Grupo Firme, and Chesca perform at Premio Lo Nuestro at American Airlines Arena on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Jim Rassol)MIAMI โ Bad Bunny topped Univision's โPremio Lo Nuestroโ awards with seven wins on a night that included a tribute to late Mexican singer-composer Armando Mazanero and performances by some of the biggest names in Latin music. Among the winners at Thursday's show were pop singer Camilo and the Mexican band Grupo Firme, which took home five awards apiece. Bad Bunnyโs awards included the nightโs top honor, artist of the year, as well as album of the year and best urban artist of the year. A total of 147 artists were nominated in 34 categories honoring various musical styles, including pop, urban, tropical and regional Mexican.
Ludacris is cooking in the kitchen on new streaming show
The rapper-actor stars in Luda Can't Cook," a one-hour special that debuts Feb. 25 on the discovery+ plus streaming service. He just canโt cook, and no, opening cans and slapping together bologna or grilled cheese sandwiches doesnโt count. โWe donโt want to take 30 minutes to an hour to cook.โHeโs finally upping his skills in the kitchen in โLuda Canโt Cook,โ a one-hour special that debuts Feb. 25 on the discovery+ plus streaming service. โShe does all the cooking, which is part of the reason I canโt cook,โ he said. โThe whole Luda canโt cook is only 99% true,โ he said.
Billboard: Interscope Geffen A&M named No. 1 label of 2020
Interscope Geffen A&M (IGA), the home to Eilish, Lady Gaga and Lamar, has been named the No. (AP Photo)NEW YORK โ Interscope Geffen A&M โ the home to Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga โ has been named the No. Billboard announced Thursday that the label, which is also known as IGA, tops its year-end chart for the first time since 2013. IGA is also the top Billboard 200 label with 68 albums released during the tracking period, 25 of which hit the Top 10. Warner Music Groupโs Atlantic Records was 2019โs top Billboard 200 label.
APโs song of the year: Keedron Bryantโs โI Just Wanna Liveโ
This cover image released by Warner Records shows "I Just Wanna Live," by Keedron Bryant. Bryant's song was named one of the top 10 of the year by the Associated Press. Keedron Bryant, โI Just Wanna Live": During times of turmoil and unrest, people respond differently. She asked her son, then 12-year-old Keedron Bryant, to sing the song and the rest is for the history books. The song not only helped Keedron Bryant land a record deal, it helped heal the world at a time when music is a language that unites us all.
People magazine reveals its โ2020 People of the Yearโ
LOS ANGELES โ People magazine has named George Clooney, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Selena Gomez and Regina King as the โ2020 People of the Year.โThe magazine revealed its list Wednesday morning as part of a year-end double issue with four covers. The four will be celebrated for their positive impact in the world during a challenging 2020. Clooney, Fauci, Gomez and King will be separately featured on the magazine covers of the issue, which is out Friday. The actor also called for support of marginalized communities during the pandemic and end police brutality of unarmed Black people. Her directorial debut, โOne Night in Miami,โ has also been talked about as a possible Oscar contender.
Linda Ronstadt looks back at her most cherished moments
FILE - In this Sept. 17, 2013 file photo, American musician Linda Ronstadt poses in New York to promote the release of her memoir "Simple Dreams." (Photo by Amy Sussman/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK โ Growing up close to U.S. border in Tucson, Arizona, Linda Ronstadt was exposed to the music and culture of Mexico from an early age. โI heard Mexican radio my whole life,โ the American singer told The Associated Press in a recent phone interview. They shouldnโt just treat them like theyโre pieces of furniture.โLooking back on her most cherished moments of her career, the singer said โthe most funโ she had was back in 1998 and 1999 touring with her Mexican music. Among other accolades, Ronstadt was honored by the Kennedy Center last year and has received three American Music Awards, two ACM Awards and an Emmy.
11 Houstonians and Texans who made it on TIME Magazineโs 100 most influential people through the years
HOUSTON โ This yearโs list of TIMEโs 100 Most Influential People came out and features several of the most prominent Texans we know and love. Here is a list of Houstonians and Texans who made it in TIMEโs 100 Most Influential People in recent years. Take a look:See the full 2020 list here. FILE - In this Aug. 26, 2019 file photo, Megan Thee Stallion arrives at the MTV Video Music Awards in Newark, N.J.. J.J. Watt #99 of the Houston Texans during pregame warm ups before the Houston Texans play the Tennessee Titans at NRG Stadium on December 29, 2019 in Houston, Texas.
New this week: Mariah Carey, Gloria Steinem & 'South Park'
Hereโs a collection curated by The Associated Pressโ entertainment journalists of whatโs arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. MOVIESโ "The Glorias ": Julie Taymor's film, based on Gloria Steinem's 2015 book โMy Life on the Road,โ is a biopic with verve and flair. Johnson's latest, premiering Wednesday on Netflix, is a playful eulogy to her father as she slowly loses him to Alzheimerโs. โ AP Music Editor Mesfin FekaduTELEVISIONโ If laughter is good medicine, then itโs โSouth Parkโ to the rescue. Meanwhile, Randy deals with his alleged role in the viral outbreak that has the town of South Park on defense.
North America box office remains muted as โTenetโ tops again
Moviegoing audiences in North America are not rushing back to the theater just yet. In the second major weekend for U.S. and Canadian movie theaters, Christopher Nolanโs โTenetโ earned only $6.7 million from 2,910 locations, according to studio estimates Sunday. Although it is enough to top the charts, it also isnโt enough to jumpstart the struggling domestic exhibition industry. The weekendโs only major new opener was Sonyโs PG-13 rom-com โThe Broken Hearts Gallery,โ which earned an estimated $1.1 million from 2,204 North American locations. Other still-closed markets include North Carolina, Michigan, New Mexico and the cities of Seattle and Portland.
Grammy Museum to launch online streaming service
FILE - Barbara Streisand performs at the 53rd annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Feb. 13, 2011. The Grammy Museum is launching its own online streaming service featuring performances and interviews from A-list musicians, as well as material from the museums archive. The Grammy Museum is launching its own online streaming service featuring performances and interviews from A-list musicians, as well as material from the museums archive. Without the GRAMMY Museum, we wouldnt have gotten to experience or learn about so many important artists before us, FINNEAS said in a statement. We are proud to be part of this series.The Grammy Museum is a nonprofit organization through The Recording Academy, which annually produces the Grammy Awards.
Selena Gomez cooks up summer series for upcoming HBO Max
LOS ANGELES โ Selena Gomez will put her quarantine cooking skills on display in a 10-episode series for the upcoming streaming service HBO Max. The actress and singer, who said sheโs been spending more time in the kitchen during the coronavirus pandemic, also is an executive producer for the untitled project, HBO Max said Tuesday. โIโve always been very vocal about my love of food. Food charities will be highlighted by the show, HBO Max said. WarnerMediaโs new streaming service is scheduled to debut May 27, with Gomezโs series set to air this summer.
Selena is one of the greatest Latino icons. Her legacy has no comparison 25 years after her death
Selena Quintanilla Perez was poised to become a superstar across America when her sudden death rocked millions of people. Songs from 1995 crossover album, "Dreaming of You," which was released unfinished after her Selena's death, continue making it to stages around the country. Selena Quintanilla performs for the crowd during a dance following the Feria de las Flores queen's contest at Memorial Coliseum Aug. 12, 1989, in Corpus Christi, Texas. Hundreds of fans who idolize Selena's signature bold lips rushed to MAC Cosmetics stores for a limited-edition makeup collection inspired by the singer was released in 2016. The company created the collection after 38,000 fans signed a petition asking it to do so.
More celebs join Michelle Obama's voter outreach drive
NEW YORK, NY โ Election Day is over, but Michelle Obama is still trying to get out the vote. Obama is already a co-chair, along with Lin-Manuel Miranda, Faith Hill, Tom Hanks and wife Rita Wilson, and basketball star Chris Paul. When We Vote, a nonprofit, describes itself as a nonpartisan group dedicated to increasing voter participation. The announcement Thursday marks a year until the 2020 elections, which includes the presidential race. ___This story has been corrected to delete incorrect reference that the 2020 general elections are happening a year to the date of Thursday.