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All Night Long: Lionel Richie recalls closing 1984 Olympics

All Night Long: Lionel Richie recalls closing 1984 Olympics

EDITORS — With the Tokyo Olympics postponed for a year because of the coronavirus pandemic, The Associated Press is looking back at the history of Summer Games.
Sara Bareilles to star in Peacock comedy about a girl group

Sara Bareilles to star in Peacock comedy about a girl group

NEW YORK — Sara Bareilles will be acting against type in her next role: She'll be playing a washed-up musician.
Antonio Banderas says he's tested positive for coronavirus

Antonio Banderas says he's tested positive for coronavirus

NEW YORK — Antonio Banderas says he's tested positive for COVID-19 and is celebrating his 60th birthday in quarantine. The Spanish actor announced his positive test in a post Monday on Instagram.
Jolie seeks removal of private judge in Pitt divorce case

Jolie seeks removal of private judge in Pitt divorce case

LOS ANGELES — Angelina Jolie has asked that the private judge overseeing her divorce from Brad Pitt be disqualified from the case. She points to insufficient disclosures of his business relationships with one of Pitt's attorneys.
Larry Wilmore, Amber Ruffin anchor weekly late-night shows

Larry Wilmore, Amber Ruffin anchor weekly late-night shows

LOS ANGELES — Peacock is launching a pair of weekly late-night comedy series with Larry Wilmore and Amber Ruffin to focus on current events.
Fire engulfs cooking show star Rachael Ray's home

Fire engulfs cooking show star Rachael Ray's home

ALBANY, N.Y. — A massive fire engulfed cooking show star Rachael Ray's New York home, authorities said. Firefighters responded to Ray's home in Lake Luzerne, New York, on Sunday evening, KRQE-TV reported.
New this week: Selena Gomez, Jason Sudeikis & Gloria Estefan

New this week: Selena Gomez, Jason Sudeikis & Gloria Estefan

Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.
Background performers worry they're being replaced by mannequins on film and TV sets

Background performers worry they're being replaced by mannequins on film and TV sets

TORONTO — Paula Spurr is used to being herded together with co-workers on the job. As a background performer in film and TV, the Burnaby, B.C.
Review: Bombings and a disappearance fuel Parker's new novel

Review: Bombings and a disappearance fuel Parker's new novel

“Then She Vanished,” by T. Jefferson Parker (Putnam) With each new book in T.
Simon Cowell has surgery for broken back after bike accident

Simon Cowell has surgery for broken back after bike accident

LOS ANGELES — Simon Cowell underwent surgery to repair a broken back, the result of an electric bicycle accident, and was recovering at a hospital, a spokesperson said Sunday.
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