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Lainey Wilson poses with the awards for album of the year for “Bell Bottom Country”, female artist of the year, music event of the year for “Wait in the Truck”, and visual media of the year for “Wait in the Truck”, in the press room at the 58th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
Lainey Wilson poses with the awards for album of the year for “Bell Bottom Country”, female artist of the year, music event of the year for “Wait in the Truck”, and visual media of the year for “Wait in the Truck”, in the press room at the 58th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
A screenshot from the video game “The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom,” is shown in a handout. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Nintendo of America

Review: ‘The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’ builds on beloved predecessor

New release not the game-changer its predecessor was, but it doesn’t have to be

A screenshot from the video game “The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom,” is shown in a handout. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Nintendo of America
Robert De Niro performing stand up.

Robert De Niro, at 79, becomes a father for the 7th time

Robert De Niro has welcomed another child. The 79-year-old is now the…

Robert De Niro performing stand up.
Katy Perry performs during the concert at Windsor Castle in Windsor, England, Sunday, May 7, 2023, celebrating the coronation of King Charles III. It is one of several events over a three-day weekend of celebrations. (Leon Neal/Pool Photo via AP)

Lionel Richie, Katy Perry sing for royal coronation concert

A day after a gilded coronation ceremony watched by millions, King Charles…

Katy Perry performs during the concert at Windsor Castle in Windsor, England, Sunday, May 7, 2023, celebrating the coronation of King Charles III. It is one of several events over a three-day weekend of celebrations. (Leon Neal/Pool Photo via AP)
Deryck Whibley of Sum 41 performs during a concert in Quebec City on Friday, July 15, 2022. Canadian pop-punk band Sum 41 will split up following the release of their final album and a farewell world tour. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP

Pop-punk band Sum 41 to split up after finishing tour and final album, band says

Juno award-winning act announces it will wrap things up after 27 years

Deryck Whibley of Sum 41 performs during a concert in Quebec City on Friday, July 15, 2022. Canadian pop-punk band Sum 41 will split up following the release of their final album and a farewell world tour. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP
King Charles III and Queen Camilla wave from the Royal Box ahead of the concert at Windsor Castle in Windsor, England, Sunday, May 7, 2023, celebrating the coronation of King Charles III. It is one of several events over a three-day weekend of celebrations. (Yui Mok/Pool Photo via AP)

King Charles III makes virtual appearance on ‘American Idol’

Concert held day after coronation spectacle had the newly crowned monarch swaying to the music

King Charles III and Queen Camilla wave from the Royal Box ahead of the concert at Windsor Castle in Windsor, England, Sunday, May 7, 2023, celebrating the coronation of King Charles III. It is one of several events over a three-day weekend of celebrations. (Yui Mok/Pool Photo via AP)
Family members carry the casket of Gordon Lightfoot into St. Paul’s United Church, in his hometown of Orillia, Ont., Sunday, May 7, 2023. The folk singer-songwriter died May 1 at the age of 84. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Fred Thornhill

Tears, joy and tributes as fans pay respects to Gordon Lightfoot in his hometown

Line stretched down the street outside church in Orillia, Ont., where Lightfoot sang as a choir boy

Family members carry the casket of Gordon Lightfoot into St. Paul’s United Church, in his hometown of Orillia, Ont., Sunday, May 7, 2023. The folk singer-songwriter died May 1 at the age of 84. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Fred Thornhill
This combination of images shows cover art for “The Album,” by the Jonas Brothers, left, and “Resound NYC,” by Moby. (Republic Records/Deutsche Grammophon via AP)

New this week: Jonas Brothers, Muppets, Bennifer and ‘Air’

A look at some of the fresh content coming for your entertainment pleasure

This combination of images shows cover art for “The Album,” by the Jonas Brothers, left, and “Resound NYC,” by Moby. (Republic Records/Deutsche Grammophon via AP)
FILE - Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, carrying the orb and the scepter, enters Buckingham Palace after her Coronation ceremony in London's Westminster Abbey, June 2, 1953. The crowning of Charles and Camilla, the queen consort, will feature many of the elements of coronations past, the hymns, the prayers, the anointing with scented oils — all of which are designed to remind the world of the history, tradition and mystery embodied by the monarchy. (Pool via AP, File)

Showtime! UK readies pomp for King Charles III’s coronation

The crown has been resized. The troops are prepared for the biggest…

FILE - Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, carrying the orb and the scepter, enters Buckingham Palace after her Coronation ceremony in London's Westminster Abbey, June 2, 1953. The crowning of Charles and Camilla, the queen consort, will feature many of the elements of coronations past, the hymns, the prayers, the anointing with scented oils — all of which are designed to remind the world of the history, tradition and mystery embodied by the monarchy. (Pool via AP, File)
FILE - This April 7, 2011 file photo, shows Carrie Fisher at the 2011 NewNowNext Awards in Los Angeles. Fisher is receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, a May the Fourth tribute to one of the “Star Wars” franchise’s most beloved characters. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

This May the Fourth, Carrie Fisher gets Walk of Fame star

Princess Leia immortalized in Hollywood’s galaxy of stars

FILE - This April 7, 2011 file photo, shows Carrie Fisher at the 2011 NewNowNext Awards in Los Angeles. Fisher is receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, a May the Fourth tribute to one of the “Star Wars” franchise’s most beloved characters. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)
Screenshot from Netflix trailer for the film “The Mother” with Jennifer Lopez. (Netflix)

Advance screening of Netflix movie filmed in Smithers planned for town

Smithers Tourism offers chance to win tickets to invitation-only event

Screenshot from Netflix trailer for the film “The Mother” with Jennifer Lopez. (Netflix)
This image released by Universal Pictures shows Cillian Murphy in a scene from “Oppenheimer.” (Melinda Sue Gordon/Universal Pictures via AP)

In ‘Oppenheimer,’ Cillian Murphy finally takes the lead in a Christopher Nolan epic

Batman director taps an old friend to bring the father of the atom bomb to life

This image released by Universal Pictures shows Cillian Murphy in a scene from “Oppenheimer.” (Melinda Sue Gordon/Universal Pictures via AP)
Writers Guild of America West member Victor Duenas pickets with others at an entrance to Paramount Pictures, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Los Angeles. The first Hollywood strike in 15 years began Tuesday as the economic pressures of the streaming era prompted unionized TV and film writers to picket for better pay outside major studios, a work stoppage that already is leading most late-night shows to air reruns. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Writers strike looks to be a long fight, as Hollywood braces

Hollywood writers picketing to preserve pay and job security outside major studios…

Writers Guild of America West member Victor Duenas pickets with others at an entrance to Paramount Pictures, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Los Angeles. The first Hollywood strike in 15 years began Tuesday as the economic pressures of the streaming era prompted unionized TV and film writers to picket for better pay outside major studios, a work stoppage that already is leading most late-night shows to air reruns. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
This combination of photos shows Missy Elliott and George Michael, who are among this year’s 2023 inductees into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. (AP Photo)

Missy, Willie and George Michael among Rock Hall inductees

Class of 2023 includes The Spinners, Rage Against the Machine, DJ Kool Herc, Link Wray, Al Kooper

This combination of photos shows Missy Elliott and George Michael, who are among this year’s 2023 inductees into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. (AP Photo)
Rihanna attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the "Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty" exhibition on Monday, May 1, 2023, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Met Gala: Rihanna, Jared Leto as Choupette, Kim K. in pearls

Rihanna shut down the Met Gala carpet Monday encased in white camellias…

Rihanna attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the "Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty" exhibition on Monday, May 1, 2023, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Gordon Lightfoot and his wife attended the induction ceremonies into the Walk of Fame as guests, Friday June, 1, 2001, in Toronto, Ontario. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ J.P. Moczulski

Canada’s musical community weighs in on Gordon Lightfoot’s ‘genius’ and influence

Anne Murray, Tom Cochrane and Sharon Hampson among those paying tribute to late songwriter

Gordon Lightfoot and his wife attended the induction ceremonies into the Walk of Fame as guests, Friday June, 1, 2001, in Toronto, Ontario. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ J.P. Moczulski
FILE - A worker wheels equipment past the famous Hollywood sign as preparations continue on March 8, 2023, for the 95th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Television and movie writers declared late Monday, May 1, that they will launch an industrywide strike for the first time in 15 years, as Hollywood girded for a walkout with potentially widespread ramifications in a fight over fair pay in the streaming era. (AP Photo/J. David Ake, File)

Hollywood writers begin strike, late-night shows go dark

Dispute tied to streaming could affect TV and film productions depending on how long it lasts

FILE - A worker wheels equipment past the famous Hollywood sign as preparations continue on March 8, 2023, for the 95th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Television and movie writers declared late Monday, May 1, that they will launch an industrywide strike for the first time in 15 years, as Hollywood girded for a walkout with potentially widespread ramifications in a fight over fair pay in the streaming era. (AP Photo/J. David Ake, File)
American Idol judges Lionel Richie, from left, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan arrive at the 20th Anniversary Celebration of “American Idol” on Monday, April 18, 2022 in Los Angeles. The last Canadian singer standing in this season’s “American Idol” has been cut from the reality TV show after making it to the top 10.THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP

B.C. high-schooler cut from American Idol top 8, calls experience ‘an honour’

17-year-old Port Moody high-school student Tyson Venegas missed the round of 8

American Idol judges Lionel Richie, from left, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan arrive at the 20th Anniversary Celebration of “American Idol” on Monday, April 18, 2022 in Los Angeles. The last Canadian singer standing in this season’s “American Idol” has been cut from the reality TV show after making it to the top 10.THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP
Canadian musician Gordon Lightfoot poses for a photo in his Toronto home on April 25, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston

Legendary folk singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot dies at 84

Lightfoot died at a Toronto hospital on Monday evening

Canadian musician Gordon Lightfoot poses for a photo in his Toronto home on April 25, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston
This combination of photos shows album art for ”-” or “Subtract.” by Ed Sheeran. (Atlantic Records/Thirty Tigers-The Orchard via AP)

New this week: Ed Sheeran, Watergate and Pete Davidson

Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s…

This combination of photos shows album art for ”-” or “Subtract.” by Ed Sheeran. (Atlantic Records/Thirty Tigers-The Orchard via AP)