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Marisa Abela posa para un retrato en el pub Dublin Castle durante la promoción de la película "Back to Black" el viernes 22 de marzo de 2024 en Londres. (Foto Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)

Marisa Abela cuenta como se convirtio en Amy Winehouse para “Back to Black”

May 16, 2024 at 5:13 p.m.

LONDRES — No tiene sentido pedirle a Marisa Abela que cante canciones de Amy Winehouse en un karaoke. Sus amigos ya lo han intentado y han fracasado.Pero puedes verla cantar -y convertirse-...

Marisa Abela poses for portraits photographs at the Dublin Castle pub during promotion of the film "Back to Black" on Friday, March 22, 2024 in London. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)

Chasing Amy: How Marisa Abela became Amy Winehouse for ‘Back to Black’

May 16, 2024 at 2:21 p.m.

LONDON — There’s no point asking Marisa Abela to sing Amy Winehouse songs at karaoke. Her friends have already tried and failed.But you can see her sing — and become — Winehouse...

El cantante suizo no binario Nemo interpreta la canción "The Code" durante el ensayo general de la segunda semifinal del Festival de la Canción de Eurovisión, en Malmo, Suecia, el miércoles 8 de mayo de 2024. (Foto AP/Martin Meissner)

El cantante no binario Nemo es uno de los favoritos para ganar Eurovision

May 8, 2024 at 7:24 p.m.

LONDRES — No importa si Nemo gana el Festival de la Canción de Eurovisión este fin de semana —lo que lo convertiría en el/la primer concursante no binario en llevarse a casa...

Nemo of Switzerland performs the song The Code during the dress rehearsal for the second semi-final at the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden, Wednesday, May 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Nemo, among the favorites at Eurovision, is finding acceptance onstage and off

May 8, 2024 at 6:15 p.m.

LONDON — No matter whether Nemo wins the Eurovision Song Contest this weekend — which would make them the first nonbinary contestant to take home the crystal microphone — the singer is...

This image release by Hulu shows Arthur Hughes in a scene from "Shardlake." (Martin Mlaka/Disney+/Hulu via AP)

‘Shardlake’ is a Tudor-era mystery series. It’s also a win for disabled characters, its star says

April 30, 2024 at 1:36 p.m.

LONDON — Matthew Shardlake steps out of the pages of the late C.J. Sansom's popular historical mystery novels and into a new show, bringing with him disability representation.“We don’t see a lot...

En esta imagen proporcionada por Starz, Julianne Moore, izquierda, y Nicholas Galitzine en una escena de "Mary & George". (Sky UK/Starz vía AP)

Julianne Moore y Nicholas Galitzine buscan seducir a un rey en “Mary & George”

April 1, 2024 at 6:02 p.m.

LONDRES — Hace cientos de años, Mary Villiers, supo cómo utilizar a su hijo para obtener riqueza, poder y prestigio.En “Mary & George”, Julianne Moore interpreta a una madre que se aprovechó...

This image released by Starz shows Julianne Moore, left, and Nicholas Galitzine in a scene from "Mary & George." (Sky UK/Starz via AP)

Q&A: Julianne Moore and Nicholas Galitzine set out to seduce a king in ‘Mary & George’

April 1, 2024 at 1:52 p.m.

LONDON — One of the original momagers, Mary Villiers knew how to use her son to get wealth, power and prestige.In “Mary & George,” Julianne Moore plays the white ruff-wearing, pushy mom...

En esta imagen proporcionada por HBO, Kate Winslet en una escena de "The Regime". (HBO vía AP)

“Regime” con Kate Winslet no es una dictadura, al menos no tras la camara

February 29, 2024 at 5:48 p.m.

LONDRES — Kate Winslet dirige las cosas, dentro y fuera del set de su nueva serie, “The Regime”.En la producción de HBO que se estrena el domingo, interpreta a Elena Vernham, también...

This image released by HBO shows Kate Winslet in a scene from "The Regime." (HBO via AP)

Kate Winslet’s ‘Regime’ is not a dictatorship – behind the scenes, at least

March 1, 2024 at 9:46 p.m.

LONDON — Kate Winslet is running things — on and off the set of her new TV show, “The Regime.”In the HBO show that premiered March 3, she plays Elena Vernham —...

A British Academy Film Awards mask is polished as part of the process to create BAFTA masks at FSE Foundry in Braintree, Essex on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024. (Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

One actor won’t be nervous at the BAFTA Film Awards. That’s David Tennant, the host

February 14, 2024 at 3:48 p.m.

LONDON — One actor won’t be nervous as the camera comes in for a close-up at the British Academy Film Awards.David Tennant is hosting Sunday’s ceremony in London and says it’s more...

This image released by Netflix shows Ambika Mod, left, and Leo Woodall in a scene from the mini-series "One Day." (Netflix via AP)

There was no meet cute for ‘One Day’ stars Leo Woodall and Ambika Mod

February 7, 2024 at 2:01 p.m.

LONDON — There was no meet cute for Ambika Mod and Leo Woodall.The British actors star as Emma Morley and Dexter Mayhew, two students who meet by chance in 1988, on the...

Sir Philip Pullman speaks at the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford University, England, Thursday Nov. 9, 2023. Fans of Philip Pullman have been waiting almost five years for the final instalment in the author’s sextet of books about his intrepid heroine Lyra and her adventures in multiple worlds. They won’t have to wait too much longer. Pullman says he has written 500 pages of a 540-page novel to conclude the “Book of Dust” trilogy, and it should be published next year. He he still doesn’t have a title. (Andrew Matthews/PA via AP)

Philip Pullman is honored in Oxford, and tells fans when to expect his long-awaited next book

November 10, 2023 at 9:47 a.m.

OXFORD, England — Fans of Philip Pullman have been waiting almost five years for the final instalment in the author’s sextet of books about his intrepid heroine Lyra and her adventures in...

Loreen of Sweden performs during a dress rehearsal for the first semifinal at the Eurovision Song Contest at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, England, Monday, May 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Sweden’s Loreen could win Eurovision – for the second time

May 11, 2023 at 6:17 p.m.

LONDON — Loreen’s favorite moment of Eurovision comes as she's rolled onstage, lying flat between two horizontal screens and sporting spiky jeweled nails, waiting for the music to start.It’s a moment of...

Ukrainian singer Jamala poses for a portrait prior to her concert at the National Opera in central Kyiv on Friday, May 5, 2023. Jamala won the Eurovision Song Contest in 2016 with a song about the deportation of Crimean Tatars. Fast forward to this Eurovision week and she's launching a new album, filled with more stories about her ancestors. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

Ukrainian singer Jamala to perform new album for Eurovision

May 10, 2023 at 3:03 p.m.

LONDON — Jamala and the orchestra were supposed be onstage, but they were sheltering in a basement.Warnings of shelling and missile attacks had them below ground at the Kyiv Opera House instead...

FILE - Sam Ryder from United Kingdom singing Space Man performs during the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest at Palaolimpico arena, in Turin, Italy, on May 14, 2022. There’s nothing like nearly winning to wake people up. And the U.K.’s second-place position at last year’s Eurovision Song Contest has helped kickstart widespread enthusiasm for 2023’s edition this month. Sam Ryder’s “SPACE MAN” restored the nation’s interest last year with his smiling enthusiasm, soaring vocals and great song despite coming on the heels of James Newman in 2021, who received the dreaded “nul points,” and 2019’s Michael Rice, who also came in last. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno, File)

Set to host, UK taking Eurovision very seriously this year

May 8, 2023 at 8:15 a.m.

LONDON — There’s nothing like nearly winning to wake people up. And the U.K.’s second-place position at last year’s Eurovision Song Contest has helped kickstart widespread enthusiasm for 2023’s edition — taking...

Scottish film composer Patrick Doyle poses for a portrait in London, Thursday, April 20, 2023. Doyle has been commissioned to write the music for King Charles’ Coronation March which will debut, in front of the world, at the royal event at Westminster Abbey on Saturday, May 6. (Photo by David Cliff/Invision/AP)

Oscar-nominated composer writes march for Charles’ big day

April 24, 2023 at 4:54 p.m.

LONDON — Patrick Doyle woke up in the middle of the night hearing trumpets. The film composer had been commissioned to write the music for King Charles’ Coronation March, so he quickly...

Kim Raver poses for a portrait on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in Los Angeles to promote her series "Grey's Anatomy." Raver, who portrays surgeon Teddy Altman, has directed “Training Day,” an episode that focuses on reproductive rights. It airs on Thursday. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)

Kim Raver on how ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ puts women at center

March 22, 2023 at 4:04 p.m.

“Grey’s Anatomy” has long championed women’s rights and female leadership on and offscreen — not only does the long-running hospital drama cover contentious topics like abortion, but it also offers...

Mae Muller, representing the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest poses for a photographer, in London Tuesday, March 14, 2023. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)

Mae Muller wrote a song, now represents UK at Eurovision

March 20, 2023 at 3:52 p.m.

LONDON — Mae Muller wrote a song. Only a few days later, Eurovision came calling.“I Wrote a Song” is representing the U.K. at the Eurovision Song Contest, whose semifinals start in 50...

ARCHIVO - Richard E Grant posa a su llegada a la fiesta tras los Premios de Cine BAFTA en Londres el 2 de febrero de 2020. Grant regresará como maestro de ceremonias del los BAFTA el 19 de febrero de 2023. (Foto Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP, archivo)

Richard E. Grant trae de vuelta el entusiasmo a los BAFTA

February 13, 2023 at 10:49 p.m.

LONDRES — No hay un portavoz más grande de la temporada de premios que Richard E. Grant.Le trae alegría a la alfombra roja, se toma selfies con estrellas y publica felicitaciones para...

FILE - Richard E Grant poses for photographers upon arrival at the BAFTA Film Awards after party in London on Feb. 2, 2020. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP, File)

Richard E. Grant brings enthusiasm as BAFTA Film Awards host

February 13, 2023 at 3:29 p.m.

LONDON — There is no bigger cheerleader of awards season than Richard E. Grant.He brings joy to the red carpet, snapping selfies with stars and posting congratulations to nominees on social media.Now...

FILE - Lucien Laviscount attends a screening of "Emily in Paris" during PaleyFest on Sunday, April 10, 2022, at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles. During interviews in recent weeks, The Associated Press asked celebrities promoting their own projects in Europe what they planned to watch this winter season. Laviscount, who plays Emily's love interest Alfie in "Emily in Paris", chases said he was into “anything inspiration, inspiring stuff.” (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)

The TV shows, movies on celebrities’ own winter watchlists

December 30, 2022 at 12:15 a.m.

LONDON — The weather outside may be frightful, but the myriad viewing options inside can be nothing short of delightful. During interviews in recent weeks, The Associated Press asked celebrities promoting their...

The TV shows, movies on celebrities’ own winter watchlists

December 29, 2022 at 5:58 p.m.

Lily Collins arrives the World Premiere of the Netflix Series "Emily in Paris" season 3, at the Theatre des Champs Elysees, in Paris, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)

Voila! ‘Emily In Paris’ returns, with surprises in store

December 21, 2022 at 2:27 p.m.

PARIS — “Emily in Paris” fans will get a few surprises in their Christmas stockings, when the third season of the hit show arrives on Netflix this Wednesday.Even the cast were shocked...

Daryl McCormack poses for a portrait on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022 in London. McCormack has been named one of The Associated Press' Breakthrough Entertainers of 2022. (Photo by David Cliff/Invision/AP)

AP Breakthrough Entertainer: Daryl McCormack’s grand year

December 16, 2022 at 10:05 p.m.

LONDON — Daryl McCormack is the zen master.It’s not a new acting role or a level of spiritual enlightenment, it’s a nickname he got on set for being extremely laidback.The Irish actor...

This image released by ITVX/Sundance Now shows David Tennant as Alexander Litvinenko in a scene from the series "Litvinenko." (ITVX/Sundance Now via AP)

David Tennant says series on Litvinenko poisoning is timely

December 6, 2022 at 5:43 p.m.

LONDON — David Tennant re seeing in the news the image of Alexander Litvinenko lying in a hospital bed.It’s a photograph the actor has re-created — with from makeup artists, prosthetic...

Anthony Welsh and Jessica Brown Findlay, are interviewed on Oct. 20, 2022 in London. “The Flatshare” stars Jessica Brown Findlay and Anthony Welsh got to do all their own stunts in their new rom-com TV series. (AP Photo)

‘The Flatshare’ stars did their own stunts: writing Post-its

November 25, 2022 at 6:06 p.m.

LONDON — “The Flatshare” stars Jessica Brown Findlay and Anthony Welsh got to do all their own stunts in their new rom-com TV series.The stunts in question? Writing Post-it notes, which sometimes...

This image released by Rambert Dance shows Conor Kerrigan, left, with fight director Adrian Palmer during a rehearsal for the dance production "Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby," in London, England. The production, based on the popular series "Peaky Blinders," a 1920's gangster drama set in Birmingham, England. (Johan Persson/Rambert Dance via AP)

TV hit ‘Peaky Blinders’ expands story through dance show

September 26, 2022 at 5:07 p.m.

LONDON — Steven Knight looks astounded, almost lost for words. He’s just watched contemporary dance company Rambert run through scenes from the first act of their “Peaky Blinders” production, based on the...

En esta imagen difundida por Paramount Pictures, Aamir Khan en una escena de "Laal Singh Chaddha". (Paramount vía AP)

Corre, Laal, corre! Aamir Khan es el “Forrest Gump” indio

August 10, 2022 at 7:54 p.m.

El actor indio Aamir Khan disfrutó tanto de “Forrest Gump” que protagonizará una nueva versión en hindi.La película original de 1994 recibió seis premios Oscar, incluyendo a mejor película y...

This image released by Paramount Pictures shows Aamir Khan in a scene from "Laal Singh Chaddha." (Paramount via AP)

Run, Laal, run: Aamir Khan stars in Indian ‘Forrest Gump’

August 10, 2022 at 7:03 p.m.

Indian actor Aamir Khan enjoyed “Forrest Gump” so much that he’s starring in a Hindi remake.Released in 1994, the original film went on to sweep the Oscars, taking six trophies...

Kate Mulgrew, izquierda, y Sonequa Martin-Green posan a su llegada al lanzamiento del servicio de streaming Paramount+ en Londres el 20 de junio de 2022. (Foto Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP)

Sonequa Martin-Green y Kate Mulgrew unidas por “Star Trek”

July 1, 2022 at 4:25 p.m.

LONDRES — Tras años luz en el espacio, las actrices Sonequa Martin-Green y Kate Mulgrew se reúnen en la Tierra para compartir historias de “Star Trek”.Martin-Green, como Michael Burnham, está a cargo...

Kate Mulgrew, left, and Sonequa Martin-Green pose for photographers upon arrival at the UK launch of the streaming site Paramount +, in London, Monday, June 20, 2022. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP)

Sonequa Martin-Green, Kate Mulgrew share ‘Star Trek’ stories

June 30, 2022 at 5:42 p.m.

LONDON — After light years in space, actors Sonequa Martin-Green and Kate Mulgrew are meeting up on Earth to compare “Star Trek” stories.Martin-Green, as Michael Burnham, is at the helm of “Star...

En esta imagen difundida por Focus Features, Hugh Bonneville, Elizabeth McGovern y Laura Carmichael, de izquierda a derecha, en una escena de "Downton Abbey: A New Era". (Ben Blackall/Focus Features vía AP)

Algo viejo, algo nuevo: el vestuario de ‘Downton Abbey’

May 19, 2022 at 7:53 p.m.

LONDRES — Algo viejo, algo nuevo, algo prestado y algo azul: todos estos elementos forman parte del vestuario de “Downton Abbey: A New Era” ("Downton Abbey: Una nueva era").Si bien esa frase...

This image released by Focus Features shows Hugh Bonneville, from left, Elizabeth McGovern and Laura Carmichael in a scene from "Downton Abbey: A New Era." (Ben Blackall/Focus Features via AP)

Something old, something new – the costumes of Downton Abbey

May 19, 2022 at 5:03 p.m.

LONDON — Something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue — all these elements went into the costuming of “Downton Abbey: A New Era.”While that phrase is usually applied to good...

This image released by Acorn TV shows Jane Seymour as Harry 'Harriet" Wild from the series "Harry Wild," streaming now on Acorn TV. (Bernard Walsh/Zoe Productions DAC/Acorn TV via AP)

Jane Seymour is on the case in TV whodunit ‘Harry Wild’

April 6, 2022 at 7:34 p.m.

LONDON — Jane Seymour had fun working on her latest project, the light-hearted whodunit series “Harry Wild,” with some exceptions.She plays a newly retired English professor in Dublin with time on her...

La actriz australiana Rebel Wilson posa entre los asientos del Royal Albert Hall en Londres, donde se prepara para conducir la ceremonia de los premios BAFTA del cine británico el domingo, el martes 8 de marzo de 2022. (Foto por Joel C Ryan /Invisión/AP)

Rebel Wilson se prepara para conducir los premios BAFTA

March 9, 2022 at 5:41 p.m.

LONDRES — En 2020, Rebel Wilson viajó desde su natal Australia para presentar el premio al mejor director en los BAFTA del cine británico.Su discurso humorístico, en el que hizo referencia a...

Rebel Wilson poses for photographers amongst the seating plan ahead of the British Academy Film Awards on that take place on Sunday, Mar. 13, at the Royal Albert Hall in central London, Tuesday, Mar. 8, 2022. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP)

Rebel Wilson gets ready to host the BAFTA Film Awards

March 9, 2022 at 6:49 p.m.

London — In 2020, Rebel Wilson flew from Australia to present the best director trophy at the BAFTA Film Awards.Her humorous speech, which referenced a lack of women nominated in the category...

ARCHIVO – El presidente ucraniano Volodymyr Zelenskyy en una charla con periodistas en Kiev, Ucrania el 10 de octubre de 2019. (Foto AP/Efrem Lukatsky, archivo)

Serie protagonizada por Zelenskyy aumenta popularidad

March 2, 2022 at 10:53 p.m.

LONDRES — Diversos países están comprando los derechos de la serie de comedia “Sluga naroda” (“Servant of the People”) protagonizada por el presidente ucraniano Volodymyr Zelenskyy en el papel del presidente de...

FILE - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy attends a talk with journalists in Kyiv, Ukraine on Oct. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky, File)

Comedy series starring Zelenskyy gets boost in popularity

March 3, 2022 at 6:16 p.m.

LONDON — Countries are snapping up the rights to “Servant of the People” — a comedy series starring the Ukrainian President, as the Ukrainian President.Back in 2015, former actor and comedian Volodymyr...

British musician and painter Ronnie Wood poses for photographers with a paintbrush after g his name, at a photo call to unveil his new artwork entitled 'Abstract Performance' at Wood Lane, west London on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP)

Ronnie Wood unveils Rolling Stones artwork, talks tour hopes

February 1, 2022 at 7:41 p.m.

LONDON — Ronnie Wood had to use stairs to sign his name on his latest work of art — a giant abstract painting of the Rolling Stones.Unveiled on the corner of the...

Tom Holland posa para promocionar la película "Spider-Man: No Way Home" el 5 de diciembre de 2021 en Londres. (Foto por Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP)

El proximo paso de Tom Holland: interpretar a Fred Astaire

December 6, 2021 at 11:41 p.m.

LONDRES — Tom Holland cambiará su traje del Hombre Araña por un par de zapatos de claqué. El astro de “Spider-Man” dijo a The Associated Press que planea interpretar a Fred Astaire...

Tom Holland poses for photographers at the photo call for the film 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' in London Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP)

Tom Holland’s next dance: Playing Fred Astaire

December 6, 2021 at 3:49 a.m.

LONDON — Tom Holland is trading in his Spidey suit for some tap shoes. The “Spider-Man” star told The Associated Press Sunday that he plans to play Fred Astaire in an ...

Gabrielle Union attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the "In America: A Lexicon of Fashion" exhibition on Monday, Sept. 13, 2021, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Gabrielle Union on using ‘radical honesty’ to tell her story

September 17, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.

LONDON — Gabrielle Union’s using “radical honesty” in her new book, which combines lively lighthearted stories with chapters dealing with her recovery from sexual assault, racist encounters and mental health struggles.The actor...

En esta imagen difundida por Netflix, Lauren German y Tom Ellis en una escena de "Lucifer". La temporada final de la serie se estrena el viernes en Netflix. ( John P. Fleenor/Netflix vía AP)

Estrellas de ‘Lucifer’ prometen un buen final

September 8, 2021 at 7:56 p.m.

LONDRES — Después de seis años, los protagonistas de “Lucifer” Tom Ellis y Lauren German dicen adiós a sus papeles de demonio y detective.El dúo ha estado resolviendo crímenes en la serie...

This image released by Netflix shows Lauren German, left, and Tom Ellis in a scene from "Lucifer." The final season of the popular supernatural series is streaming on Netflix. ( John P. Fleenor/Netflix via AP)

‘Lucifer’ star promises ‘good-slash-great’ series finale

September 8, 2021 at 5:33 p.m.

LONDON — After six years, “Lucifer” stars Tom Ellis and Lauren German are kissing goodbye to their devil-and-detective double act.They’ve been solving crimes together on the show that started on Fox, got...

En esta imagen difundida por Netflix, Sandra Oh, Nana Mensah y Holland Taylor, de izquierda a derecha, en una escena de "The Chair". (Eliza Morse/Netflix vía AP)

Con “The Chair”, Sandra Oh se toma descanso de “Killing Eve”

August 19, 2021 at 7:45 p.m.

LONDRES — Sandra Oh ha estado bailando con la muerte y con la asesina en serie Villanelle en “Killing Eve” desde 2018, así que reír un poco iba a venirle bien.Esa fue...

This image released by Netflix shows Sandra Oh, from left, Nana Mensah and Holland Taylor in a scene from "The Chair." (Eliza Morse/Netflix via AP)

Sandra Oh takes ‘Killing Eve’ break with dramedy ‘The Chair’

August 20, 2021 at 12:59 a.m.

LONDON — Sandra Oh has been dancing with death and serial killer Villanelle on “Killing Eve” since 2018, so she could do with a laugh.That's one of the reasons the Canadian-American actor...

In this image made from video provided by Focus Features, Amir El-Masry stars as "Omar" in director Ben Sharrock's “Limbo”, a film about refugees waiting on a remote Scottish island for residency. The film is based on writer Ben Sharrock’s own experience of studying and living in Arab countries, visiting refugee camps and rooted in the fact that asylum seekers are often sent to remote areas of northern European countries while they wait to hear their fate. (Saskia Coulson/Focus Features via AP)

On a Scottish isle, ‘Limbo’ breaks the refugee movie mold

April 30, 2021 at 9:21 a.m.

LONDON — Egyptian actor Amir El-Masry was reluctant to read the script of “Limbo.”He was concerned the film, about refugees waiting on a remote Scottish island for residency, would involve established tropes...

Chandra Wilson, right, appears with Ellen Pompeo in a scene from "Grey's Anatomy." Season 17 airs Thursdays on ABC. (ABC via AP)

As ‘Grey’s’ returns, Wilson says it has connected viewers

March 12, 2021 at 12:07 a.m.

LONDON — Unlike lead character Meredith, “Grey’s Anatomy” is not fighting for its life.It is the most-watched entertainment series for the season to date among young adults on Thursday night and resumes...

Dr. Daniela Lamas, a writer for the medical television drama "The Resident," poses outside the Brigham and Women's Hospital, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Boston. The series kicks off its fourth season Tuesday with a pandemic storyline. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Amid roiling pandemic, ‘The Resident’ confronts virus’ toll

January 12, 2021 at 2:51 p.m.

LONDON — The coronavirus pandemic has forced television hospital shows to confront a key question — could the biggest medical crisis in recent decades be ignored in favor of escapism for viewers?Medical...

This image released by Discovery shows David Attenborough who narrates a new TV show called “A Perfect Planet,” which celebrates the harmony of the natural world and warns of human disruption to this delicate ecosystem. “A Perfect Planet” launches the new service discovery+ on Jan. 4 and is showing on the U.K.’s BBC One and Canada’s BBC Earth on Jan. 3. (Silverback Films 2020/BBC/Discovery via AP)

From his home, Attenborough shows viewers ‘A Perfect Planet’

December 21, 2020 at 5:31 p.m.

LONDON — Sir David Attenborough is a globetrotter, discovering far-flung lands and exotic species for TV audiences since the 1950s. The pandemic may have kept him at home for much of 2020,...

Harry Styles investing in new music venue in Manchester

October 26, 2020 at 6:30 a.m.

LONDON — While most music stars are rescheduling tour dates to 2021, Harry Styles is looking farther ahead and making plans to headline his own arena — one he’s putting his money...

This image released by Etsy shows Tan during a portrait session on Aug. 24, 2020 in Los Angeles for his Etsy collection, launching Monday, Sept. 14. ( Jack Strutz /Etsy via AP)

Homebound doesn’t mean idle for ‘Queer Eye’ star Tan

September 14, 2020 at 4:20 p.m.

LOS ANGELES — Tan ’s first day back at work after quarantine was a photoshoot.No one came near him.He was shooting photos for a new Etsy gig and while the style expert...

This image released by National Geographic shows circular Phumdis floating atop Laktak Lake, the largest freshwater lake in northeast India, from the two-part special "India From Above," narrated by actor Dev Patel. (Abhik Wadhwa/National Geographic via AP)

Dev Patel celebrates India from his Los Angeles front yard

August 14, 2020 at 1:27 p.m.

LONDON — Quarantine brought opportunities to Dev Patel’s front yard.From a safe distance, the British actor was able to enjoy both his birthday and his relationship with India without leaving his L.A....

In this image released by Amazon, racers compete in the 2019 Eco-Challenge adventure race in Fiji. The competition’s new 10-episode season, hosted by Bear Grylls and with 66 teams from 30 countries, will debut Aug. 14 on Amazon Prime Video. (Corey Rich/Amazon via AP)

‘World’s Toughest Race’ in Fiji to debut Aug. 14 on Amazon

June 24, 2020 at 1:00 p.m.

LONDON — Bear Grylls said he was brought to tears by the determination of competitors on “World’s Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji” as they raced through jungles and over mountains to the point...

In this photo made available Wednesday June 10, 2020 by ITV/Emmerdale, reduced production staff film a scene on the set of the television show 'Emmerdale' in Leeds, England. After weeks of shutdown, British soap opera “Emmerdale” is back in production, leading the industry when it comes to filming drama during social distancing. New health and safety methods were tested during a series of special lockdown episodes that showed the fictional family dramas of the rural Yorkshire village played out during the pandemic. (ITV/Emmerdale via AP)

British soap ‘Emmerdale’ leads in getting back to the set

June 10, 2020 at 4:04 p.m.

LONDON — After weeks of shutdown, British soap opera “Emmerdale” is back in production, leading the way when it comes to resuming regular filming during the coronavirus era. New health and safety...

This undated photograph provided by FX Networks shows actor Andy Serkis in character as the Spirit of Christmas Past in the movie ‘A Christmas Carol.’ Actor Andy Serkis says the FX Original version of the classic Dickens tale is plugged into the modern zeitgeist. Serkis plays the ghost of Christmas Past and Guy Pearce plays a tormented Scrooge. (Robert Viglasky/FX Networks via AP)

Andy Serkis on why the world needs a new `Christmas Carol’

December 18, 2019 at 4:41 p.m.

LONDON — Wearing a tall black hat, a heavy mottled fur coat covered in trinkets, a long beard and plenty of hair, Andy Serkis received a round of applause from the crew...

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