Gregory Allen Howard, who wrote ‘Remember the Titans,’ dies
January 30, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Screenwriter Gregory Allen Howard, who skillfully adapted stories of historical Black figures in “Remember the Titans” starring Denzel Washington, “Ali” with Will Smith and “Harriet” with Cynthia Erivo, has died.
Sundance Film Festival unveils lineup for 2023 edition
December 7, 2022 GMTDocumentaries about Brooke Shields, Judy Blume and Michael J. Fox, films from veteran directors like Nicole Holofcener, an adaptation of the viral New Yorker story “Cat Person” and the feature directorial debut of actors Alice Englert and Randall Park are among the world premieres set for the Sundance Film Festival in January.
Review: Jiminy Cricket! A live-action ‘Pinocchio’
September 8, 2022 GMTAfter a string of live-action remakes, from "Beauty and the Beast" to “The Lion King," the Walt Disney Co. has finally gotten around to “ Pinocchio.” Along the way, there have been some nice performances, enormous heaps of CGI and, lest anyone forget, one very blue Will Smith.
New this week: John Legend, ‘Serpent Queen’ and ‘Pinocchio’
September 5, 2022 GMTHere’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.
MOVIES
— A race between two “Pinocchio” films begins with Robert Zemeckis' adaptation ahead of Guillermo del Toro's by a nose.
Aguilera, Hanks, De Niro and more light up Cannes amfAR gala
May 27, 2022 GMTANTIBES, France (AP) — Robert De Niro was the honored guest at the 28th annual amfAR Gala Cannes, where one lucky guest won an auction to have lunch with the actor and a piece of his family history.
Cynthia Erivo is vulnerable, yet powerful on ‘Ch. 1 Vs. 1’
September 29, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — While the height of the COVID-19 pandemic brought much of the world to a standstill, it also spread a blanket of loneliness in its path by isolating family members and friends. And despite international fame and accolades, Cynthia Erivo was not exempt.
Review: Aretha Franklin bio ‘Respect’ maybe too respectful
August 9, 2021 GMTThe tag line for the latest biopic about an American icon reads: “Find out what it means.” Good luck with that.
After more than two hours of the new messy Aretha Franklin biopic “Respect,” it’s not clear what it means, wasting a lot of superb screen talent in the slapdash process.
Santana, LL Cool J, Manilow join Central Park concert lineup
July 27, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Carlos Santana, LL Cool J and Barry Manilow are among the performers who will join previously announced headliners Paul Simon, Bruce Springsteen and Jennifer Hudson at next month's Central Park concert to celebrate New York City's recovery from COVID-19, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday.
Erivo on near-EGOT status: ‘I’m just going to keep working’
March 11, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — “The Color Purple” turned into Grammy, Tony and Emmy gold for Cynthia Erivo.
The performer’s brilliant performance in the Broadway revival won her the 2016 Tony for best actress in a musical...
With much respect, Cynthia Erivo takes on Queen of Soul
March 1, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The Tony Awards could bring Cynthia Erivo another Emmy.
Nigerian boy gains fame with dance video as stars pay homage
August 21, 2020 GMTLAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — When Anthony Mmesoma Madu was videoed practicing ballet barefoot in the drizzling rain in Nigeria earlier this year, the 11-year-old thought the footage would be used for a common film study session...
Awkwafina, Zendaya among 819 invited to join film academy
June 30, 2020 GMTCynthia Erivo, John David Washington, Eva Longoria, Zendaya and Awkwafina are among the 819 people who have been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences...
PBS Memorial Day concert shifts to TV event because of virus
April 30, 2020 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The coronavirus has wiped out plans to bring tens of thousand of people to the U.S. Capitol for the annual Memorial Day weekend concert shown on PBS, but organizers are pressing ahead went a revamped event.
A breakdown of the gowns, bling and beauty from the Oscars
February 10, 2020 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The Oscars closed the awards season in style, with statement necklaces and classic gowns, traditional tuxedos and some young rule-breakers...
Kidman, Nyong’o, Peele and more describe 1st Oscar moments
February 6, 2020 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — It happens in an instant: The envelope is opened, a name is called and the Oscar winner's life and career are changed forever...
Issa Rae: Movie academy ‘needs to do better’ on diversity
January 15, 2020 GMTPASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Issa Rae's quick comment after five men were announced as Oscar nominees for best director was spur of the moment, but for many captured the lack of diversity among this year's nominees...
DirectorsSoMale: Oscar noms slammed for lack of diversity
January 14, 2020 GMTActress Issa Rae was ready with her quip, as if she had predicted the Oscar nominations that were announced Monday...
Beyoncé snubbed at Oscars; Elton John, Randy Newman get nods
January 13, 2020 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Beyoncé’s “Spirit” from “The Lion King” didn’t roar loud enough for the Academy Awards: The song didn’t earn a nomination for best original song, though Randy Newman, Elton John and the husband-wife duo Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez have a chance at winning another Oscar for songwriting...
Here we go again: #DirectorsSoMale at the Oscars
January 13, 2020 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Once again, it was #DirectorsSoMale at the Oscars.
"Congratulations to those men," said presenter Issa Rae pointedly, after the announcement of an all-male directors slate...
The list of nominees for the 92nd Academy Awards
January 13, 2020 GMTThe list of nominees for the 92nd Academy Awards:
Best picture: “Ford v. Ferrari”; “The Irishman”; “Jojo Rabbit”; “Joker”; “Little Women”; “Marriage Story”; “1917”; Once Upon a Time ...
‘Joker’ leads Oscar noms; ‘1917,’ ‘Irishman’ close behind
January 12, 2020 GMTFemale filmmakers were shut out, “Parasite” made history and “Joker” edged out “The Irishman," “1917” and “Once Upon a Time ...
A mix of risk-takers and classic Hollywood at Golden Globes
January 6, 2020 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Charlize Theron, Kerry Washington and Gugu Mbatha-Raw led the fashion risk-takers at the Golden Globes, while Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon and Cynthia Erivo topped the lists of many for more classic looks on one of the biggest red carpets of the awards season...
Complete list of nominees for 26th SAG Awards
December 11, 2019 GMTWEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (AP) — A list of the nominees for the 26th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, announced Wednesday in West Hollywood, California:...
Complete list of the Golden Globe nominations
December 9, 2019 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Nominations for the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards:
Best motion picture, drama: “The Irishman”; “Marriage Story”; “1917”; “Joker”; “The Two Popes...
Cynthia Erivo on becoming Harriet Tubman
October 31, 2019 GMTTORONTO (AP) — British actress Cynthia Erivo is relatively small in stature. In person, she is earnest and genial...
Gerwig talks ‘Little Women’ for academy’s women initiative
October 2, 2019 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — With a new awards season underway, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences hosted a luncheon Wednesday supporting female filmmakers and celebrating the women behind Greta Gerwig’s upcoming “Little Women...
‘Harriet,’ the first film about Tubman, premieres in Toronto
September 11, 2019 GMTTORONTO (AP) — Hard as it may be to believe, "Harriet" is the first feature film about Harriet Tubman...
Cynthia Erivo: Jeff Bridges has same aura as The Dude
January 5, 2019 GMTCynthia Erivo says Jeff Bridges has the same "laid-back aura" as his legendary 'The Big Lebowski' character The Dude.
The 31-year-old actress got to know the 69-year-old star while appearing opposite him in 2018 neo-noir thriller 'Bad Times at the El Royale', and she believes there are several similarities between the legendary Hollywood actor and his avid bowler alter-ego Jeffrey "The Dude" Lebowski, who he portrayed in the 1998 classic crime comedy movie.