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NEW YORK (AP) — Waves of pink-clad moviegoers passed under cardboard palm trees on the frenzied first day of “Barbenheimer.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The combined strike by Hollywood actors and screenwriters entered its second week with no swift end in sight, and union leaders and star strikers, including a bevy of comedians attempted to boost morale Friday as the novelty of pic

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas; Gov. Jay Inslee, D-Wash.; Palm Springs, Calif., Mayor Grace Elena Garner. __ NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Preempted by coverage of the British Open.

Reaction to the death of Tony Bennett at age 96: “So sad to hear of Tony’s passing. Without doubt the classiest singer, man, and performer you will ever see. He’s irreplaceable. I loved and adored him. Condolences to Susan, Danny and the family.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Artificial intelligence has surged to the forefront of Hollywood’s labor fights .

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Prosecutors want the rapper Quando Rondo sent back to jail after he crashed a car while free on bond pending trial on gang and drug charges.

NEW YORK (AP) — Luca Guadagnino's “Challengers,” starring Zendaya, has been pulled from the Venice Film Festival, where it was to be the opening night film , due to the actors strike .

NEW YORK (AP) — Hip-hop’s top dog is readying a new album, and it could be here sooner than you think.

NEW YORK (AP) — Tony Bennett, the eminent stylist whose devotion to classic American songs and knack for creating new standards graced a decadeslong career that brought him admirers from Frank Sinatra to Lady Gaga, died Friday. He was 96.

Molly Gordon is having a good summer, professionally speaking. Her directorial debut “ Theater Camp ,” which she made with some of her best friends, is in theaters.