AP Entertainment Digest for Monday, June 8
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MONDAY, June 8
UPDATES with AS-BTS-PROTEST, BRITAIN-PRINCE ANDREW-EPSTEIN
TV-NETFLIX-BLACK WORLD — The entertainment industry’s long-held insistence that black-focused films and TV series aren’t popular exports is being challenged by potent African American creators and their international success. Netflix numbers shared with The Associated Press show that black-led series like “When They See Us” and “American Son” had more than 40% of their audience come from overseas viewers. By TV Writer Lynn Elber, SENT: 1,055 words, photos. With TV-NETFLIX-BLACK WORLD-ABRIDGED. SENT: 852 words.
AMERICA PROTESTS—NEW SONGS — In response to the killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Abrery and Breonna Taylor, dozens of artists have voiced their heavy thoughts and feelings in song, including Trey Songz, Meek Mill, LL Cool J, T.I., Kane Brown, Ty Dolla $ign, Mickey Guyton and Leon Bridges. By Music Writer Mesfin Fekadu. SENT: 958 words, photos
AS-BTS-PROTEST — American protesters who have taken to the streets over the death of George Floyd in Minnesota have found an unlikely ally. K-pop fans are showing support by raising funds for Black Lives Matter. By Juwon Park. SENT: 616 words, photo.
FILM-BEST OF THE PANDEMIC — Believe it or not, there have been a lot of movies released since theaters closed – and many of them are quite good. AP Film Writers Lindsey Bahr and Jake Coyle run down their top 10 films of the pandemic, from the abortion drama “Never Rarely Sometimes Always” to one of Brian Dennehy’s last movies, “Driveways.” SENT: 863, photos.
BRITAIN-PRINCE ANDREW-EPSTEIN — Attorneys representing Britain’s Prince Andrew say they’ve been assured by the U.S. Department of Justice that he is not a target in the investigation of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. By Danica Kirka. SENT: 429 words.
THE STREAM — This week’s new entertainment releases include the Spike Lee film “Da 5 Bloods,” about a group of Vietnam War veterans, on Netflix and the big budget “Artemis Fowl,” which bypasses a theatrical release to air on Disney Plus on Friday. Netflix has the docuseries “Lenox Hill” which follows doctors in a New York City hospital. SENT: 652 words, photos.
CELEB BIRTHDAYS — Celebrity birthdays for the week of June 14-20. SENT: 1,500 words.
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REVIEWS
FILM REVIEW-DA 5 BLOODS. By National Writer Jocelyn Noveck. Upcoming: 700 words by 6 p.m. Wednesday, film stills.
FILM REVIEW-KING OF STATEN ISLAND. By Film Writer Lindsey Bahr. Upcoming: 700 words by 6 p.m. Wednesday, film stills.
FILM REVIEW-ARTEMIS FOWL. By Film Writer Jake Coyle. Upcoming: 700 words by 6 p.m. Wednesday, film stills.
MUSIC REVIEW-GONE WEST. Reviewed by AP Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. UPCOMING Tuesday: 350 words, album cover.
BOOK REVIEW-THIN GIRLS BY DIANA CLARK. Reviewed by Molly Sprayregen. SENT Monday: 224 words, cover image.