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Still rockin': As a singer turns 80, the Christmas song she sang as a teen is a holiday staple

NEW YORK (AP) — Her memories of recording “Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree” are a little hazy. She remembers the producer placing decorations around the studio and blasting the air conditioner on a warm Nashville day to create a holiday spirit.

Dec 11, 2024 10:44 AM Read more >

Oscar winner Mstyslav Chernov returns to Sundance with a new doc about war in Ukraine

Oscar-winning documentarian and Associated Press journalist Mstyslav Chernov has a new film that delves further into the Russia-Ukraine war .

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The Sundance Film Festival unveils its lineup including Jennifer Lopez, Questlove and more

Next year's Sundance Film Festival will feature Jennifer Lopez singing and dancing in Bill Condon’s “Kiss of the Spider Woman,” Questlove exploring the legacy of Sly & The Family Stone and Associated Press journalist Mstyslav Chernov's latest doc

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Oscar-winner Mstyslav Chernov returns to Sundance with a new doc about war in Ukraine

Oscar-winning documentarian and Associated Press journalist Mstyslav Chernov has a new film that delves further into the Russia-Ukraine war .

Dec 11, 2024 9:06 AM Read more >

The Sundance Film Festival unveils its lineup including Jennifer Lopez, Questlove and more

Next year's Sundance Film Festival will feature Jennifer Lopez singing and dancing in Bill Condon’s “Kiss of the Spider Woman,” Questlove exploring the legacy of Sly & The Family Stone and Associated Press journalist Mstyslav Chernov's latest doc

Dec 11, 2024 9:04 AM Read more >

The Associated Press names its Breakthrough Entertainers of 2024

If there was one thing that united us during a polarized 2024, it was likely the solar eclipse, a reminder of the awesome forces in our galaxy as one star disappeared, albeit briefly.

Dec 11, 2024 8:29 AM Read more >

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Nonfiction 1. Main Street Millionaire by Codie Sanchez, narrated by the author (Penguin Audio) 2. Atomic Habits by James Clear, narrated by the author (Penguin Audio) 3.

Dec 11, 2024 8:05 AM Read more >

Get to know The Associated Press' Breakthrough Entertainers of 2024

Adria Arjona AGE: 32 HOMETOWN: Mexico City — though she was born in Puerto Rico and later moved to Miami FIRST ROLE: Brief roles in “Unforgettable” and “Person of Interest” before “True Detective” YOU MIGHT KNOW HER FROM: “Andor.

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AP Breakthrough Entertainer: Nicholas Alexander Chavez feels best between 'action' and 'cut'

It's not an exaggeration to say Nicholas Alexander Chavez had a very good year. Now a member of Ryan Murphy's unofficial acting troupe, he starred in two of the creator's new series.

Dec 11, 2024 6:53 AM Read more >

AP Breakthrough Entertainer: Myha’la doesn't take being #1 on the call sheet for granted

NEW YORK (AP) — Myha’la is best known for playing a steely, manipulative investment banker on HBO's “Industry,” so the thought of her breaking into song seems antithetical.

Dec 11, 2024 6:26 AM Read more >