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‘Vanderpump Rules’ star James Kennedy says he’s committed to change after domestic violence arrest

“Vanderpump Rules” star James Kennedy says he is determined to make meaningful changes after an arrest on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic violence.

‘Emilia Pérez’ and ‘Wicked’ advance in Oscars shortlists

AP’s top music documentaries of 2024: Taylor Swift, ABBA, the Boss and more — and where to watch

‘Dirty Dancing,’ ‘Beverly Hills Cop,’ ‘Up in Smoke’ among movies entering the National Film Registry

Kristen Bell set to return as host of Screen Actors Guild Awards next year

Paris Hilton, Nicole Richie are back together for ‘The Encore’

Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie, who helped usher in a new era of reality TV in the early 2000s, are back together two decades after “The Simple Life” debuted with a new three-episode special, “The Encore.” Hilton also discussed turning her memoir into a series with Dakota and Elle Fanning. (Dec. 12) (AP interview and production by Gary Gerard Hamilton)

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The TV industry had to find a ‘new normal’ in 2024

Cubans crowd movie theater to see premiere of One Hundred Years of Solitude Netflix series

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Celebrity birthdays for the week of Dec. 22-28

Celebrities having birthdays during the week of Dec. 22-28 include actor Timothée Chalamet, comedian Seth Meyers and guitarist David Knopfler of Dire Straits.

What to stream: MrBeast jumps to TV, Little Big Town’s holiday special and Squid Game: Unleashed

The griping Vatican-based movie thriller “Conclave” about picking a new pope and Stephanie Hsu starring in the dark comedy series “Laid” as a woman whose former lovers keep unexpectedly dying are some of this week’s new streaming entertainment releases.

‘Malcolm in the Middle’ to offer new episodes with Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek

Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek are reuniting for a new four-episode run of “Malcolm in the Middle” for Disney — 25 years after the beloved sitcom first launched.

Smokey Robinson and Halle Bailey to host ‘A Motown Christmas’ special honoring the label’s legacy

Smokey Robinson and Halle Bailey, bridging Motown’s old and new school, will host a a holiday special to honor the groundbreaking record label that changed the music landscape.

George Kresge Jr., who wowed talk show audiences as the The Amazing Kreskin, dies at age 89

George Joseph Kresge Jr., otherwise known to TV watchers as the mesmerizing entertainer and mentalist The Amazing Kreskin, has died at age 89.

AP Breakthrough Entertainer: Aaron Pierre ends his big year on a high note with ‘Mufasa’

Aaron Pierre is closing out his big year on a literal high note. After playing Malcolm X in the “Genius: MLK/X” series and starring in the Netflix action hit “Rebel Ridge,” the 30-year-old English actor showcases his vocal talents in “Mufasa: The Lion King.”

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

Nicholas Alexander Chavez starred in two Ryan Murphy shows this fall. He played Lyle Menendez in “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” for Netflix and a priest in FX’s “Grotesquerie.”

Matt Gaetz lands a talk show on OANN television

Former congressman Matt Gaetz, who withdrew last month as President-elect Trump’s nominee to be U.S. attorney general, has landed a job with the One America News Network.

Golden Globes 2025: Who’s nominated, hosting, ceremony honorees, what they’ll eat and more

The Golden Globes will return with some star appeal with a slew of big names from Zendaya, Timothée Chalamet, Angelina Jolie, Daniel Craig, Denzel Washington, Ariana Grande and more.

Missing Wyoming man with dementia spotted by wife on Salt Lake City TV dies after return home

A missing Wyoming man with dementia whose wife spotted him hundreds of miles away on the TV news has died soon after his return home.

10 new TV shows from 2024 that are worth watching before the new year

It could be argued that 2024 wasn’t the best year for TV.

Adam Pemble, AP journalist whose compassionate lens brought stories to life, dies at 52

Adam Pemble, an Associated Press journalist who covered some of the biggest global news of the past two decades, from earthquakes and conflicts to political summits and elections, has died.

Whoopi Goldberg plays the baddie onstage in ‘Annie’ this holiday season in New York

Whoopi Goldberg is about to break two ironclad rules of show business — never work with animals or children.

A missing Wyoming man with dementia is safe after being spotted on TV hundreds of miles away

A Wyoming man with dementia who wandered away from home and hitchhiked to Salt Lake City is safe after his wife spotted him on the TV news.

WWE is seeking a bigger stage and Netflix, pushing for more live events, is providing it

WWE will perform on a stage next month that could be vastly larger than its current home on cable television when it makes its “Raw” debut on Netflix.

From ‘Love Actually’ to ‘Black Doves’ with Ben Whishaw, Keira Knightley has your Christmas covered

Keira Knightley starred in one of the most popular Christmas films of the 21st century, the 2003 romantic comedy “Love Actually.”

How an Irish YouTuber turned a niche following into millions for charities with holiday livestreams

An Irish YouTuber hopes to raise millions of dollars for charity this holiday season — and is using a popular gaming technology to rally his fans around the cause.

2024 in pop culture: In a bruising year, we sought out fantasy, escapism — and cute little animals

Did you have a “Brat summer” this year? Were you “demure,” and were you “mindful”? Did you enter a celebrity look-alike contest?

Winfrey announces new book club pick and launches ‘The Oprah Podcast’

Oprah Winfrey has her next book club pick and a new platform to talk books and other topics of the day.

Australian actor Ian Smith, who played Harold Bishop in ‘Neighbours,’ retires due to cancer

Actor Ian Smith, who has played the character Harold Bishop in the iconic Australian soap opera “Neighbours” since 1987, has announced his retirement after being diagnosed with terminal cancer.

Ted Danson to be honored with Carol Burnett Award at the Golden Globes

The Golden Globes are raising a glass to former “Cheers” star Ted Danson by naming him the Carol Burnett Award honoree for 2025.

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Dec. 8-14

Celebrities having birthdays during the week of Dec. 8-14 include singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, gymnast-turned-actor Cathy Rigby and actor Regina Hall.

BBC under scrutiny as ‘MasterChef’ host Gregg Wallace apologizes over misconduct allegations

The British government’s culture secretary has held talks with the BBC as the broadcaster comes under growing scrutiny after one of its TV hosts drew an angry backlash for dismissing sexual misconduct allegations made against him.

What to stream: Sabrina Carpenter holiday special, ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ and Rosé goes solo

Sabrina Carpenter hosting a holiday variety music special on Netflix and Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw playing a spy and an assassin in the TV series “Black Doves” are some of this week’s new streaming entertainment releases.

Peacock will stream Madden NFL Cast between Texans and Chiefs on Dec. 21

NBC Sports and Peacock will present an alternate broadcast featuring elements of the EA Sports Madden 25 video game during a Dec. 21 matchup between the Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs.

Ex-TV host Charlie Rose settles sexual harassment lawsuit years after his #MeToo-era ouster

Former TV host Charlie Rose has resolved a sexual harassment lawsuit brought by three women in the wake of his #MeToo-era ouster from CBS News in 2017 and the cancellation of his long-running, eponymous PBS talk show.

Federal court dismisses defamation lawsuit against Fox News for Jan. 6 conspiracy theory

A federal judge has dismissed a defamation lawsuit against Fox News brought by a former Marine and Trump supporter who claimed he was made a scapegoat by the network after the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S.

‘Vanderpump Rules’ will return with an entirely new cast — except for Lisa Vanderpump

Hit Bravo reality show “Vanderpump Rules” is getting a new cast for its 12th season. Bravo announced Tuesday that show namesake Lisa Vanderpump is the only original cast member who will return, taking the show back to its original concept by following the employees of her West Hollywood restaurant S

10 options from Santa’s big bag of Christmas TV programming

Deck the Halls with Christmas-themed TV as broadcast networks, cable channels and streamers offer holiday fare ranging from romance to musicals and timeless classics.

Chuck Woolery, smooth-talking game show host of ‘Love Connection’ and ‘Scrabble,’ dies at 83

Chuck Woolery, the affable, smooth-talking game show host of “Wheel of Fortune,” “Love Connection” and “Scrabble” who later became a right-wing podcaster, skewering liberals and accusing the government of lying about COVID-19, has died.