LONDON (AP) — British singer-songerwriter Ed Sheeran has announced the birth of his second daughter, saying he and his wife, Cherry Seaborn were “over the moon’’ at the arrival. 

The 31-year-old Grammy award-winner posted a picture of baby socks on his Instagram site. 

“We are both so in love with her,” Sheeran said in the post, without giving the child’s name. 

The couple welcomed their first daughter, Lyra Antarctica Seaborn Sheeran, in August 2020. 

Despite being in the spotlight for his music, Sheeran has remained private about his relationship with Seaborn.

LONDON (AP) — British singer-songerwriter Ed Sheeran has announced the birth of his second daughter, saying he and his wife, Cherry Seaborn were “over the moon’’ at the arrival. The 31-year-old Grammy award-winner posted a picture of baby socks on his Instagram site. “We are both so in love with her,” Sheeran said in the post, without giving the child’s name. The couple welcomed their first daughter, Lyra Antarctica Seaborn Sheeran, in August 2020. Despite being in the spotlight for his music, Sheeran has remained private about his relationship with Seaborn.

Ed Sheeran announces birth of second daughter

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Authorities say a man charged in an on-stage attack of comedian Dave Chappelle has now also been charged with the attempted murder of a roommate months earlier. 

Isaiah Lee pleaded not guilty in the December stabbing at a Los Angeles transitional living facility. 

Prosecutors say the publicity that followed the Chappelle incident helped lead to the 23-year-old Lee’s identification and arrest in the previous attack. 

Lee was arrested May 3 after allegedly rushing the stage and tackling Chappelle during his stand-up set at the Hollywood Bowl. 

Lee pleaded not guilty to four misdemeanor counts stemming from that attack.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Authorities say a man charged in an on-stage attack of comedian Dave Chappelle has now also been charged with the attempted murder of a roommate months earlier. Isaiah Lee pleaded not guilty in the December stabbing at a Los Angeles transitional living facility. Prosecutors say the publicity that followed the Chappelle incident helped lead to the 23-year-old Lee’s identification and arrest in the previous attack. Lee was arrested May 3 after allegedly rushing the stage and tackling Chappelle during his stand-up set at the Hollywood Bowl. Lee pleaded not guilty to four misdemeanor counts stemming from that attack.

Alleged Chappelle tackler also charged in roommate stabbing

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ellen DeGeneres is proud of what she's accomplished in nearly two decades as a daytime TV host, but she's ready to say goodbye.

 “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” will air its last original episodes next week, Monday through Thursday. 

Among the guests: Jennifer Lawrence, Mila Kunis and Bruno Mars, with Jennifer Aniston, Billie Eilish and Pink on the Thursday, May 26, finale. 

DeGeneres says her approach to the show was to give the audience something fun and occasionally serious. 

She also acknowledges that who she is counted too: a TV host who is part of the LGBTQ community and was accepted by viewers.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ellen DeGeneres is proud of what she's accomplished in nearly two decades as a daytime TV host, but she's ready to say goodbye. “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” will air its last original episodes next week, Monday through Thursday. Among the guests: Jennifer Lawrence, Mila Kunis and Bruno Mars, with Jennifer Aniston, Billie Eilish and Pink on the Thursday, May 26, finale. DeGeneres says her approach to the show was to give the audience something fun and occasionally serious. She also acknowledges that who she is counted too: a TV host who is part of the LGBTQ community and was accepted by viewers.

Ellen DeGeneres: proud of what she, daytime TV show achieved

Rosmarie Trapp, whose Austrian family the von Trapps was made famous in the musical and beloved movie “The Sound of Music,” has died. Trapp Family Lodge says she died Friday at the age of 93 at a nursing home in Morrisville, Vermont. 

Rosmarie was the first daughter of Austrian naval Capt. Georg von Trapp and Maria von Trapp and a younger half-sibling of the older von Trapp children portrayed on stage and in the movie. 

The family escaped from Nazi-occupied Austria in 1938 and performed singing tours throughout Europe and America. 

They settled in Vermont in the early 1940s and opened a ski lodge in Stowe.

Rosmarie Trapp, whose Austrian family the von Trapps was made famous in the musical and beloved movie “The Sound of Music,” has died. Trapp Family Lodge says she died Friday at the age of 93 at a nursing home in Morrisville, Vermont. Rosmarie was the first daughter of Austrian naval Capt. Georg von Trapp and Maria von Trapp and a younger half-sibling of the older von Trapp children portrayed on stage and in the movie. The family escaped from Nazi-occupied Austria in 1938 and performed singing tours throughout Europe and America. They settled in Vermont in the early 1940s and opened a ski lodge in Stowe.

Rosmarie Trapp, whose family inspired 'Sound of Music,' dies

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country stars Faith Hill, Trisha Yearwood, Brandi Carlile, Little Big Town, Martina McBride and Ashley McBryde will join Wynonna Judd on tour this fall after the sudden death of her mother and musical partner, Naomi Judd.

The mother-daughter duo's final tour together was scheduled to start in September. But&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/naomi-judd-dead-29302bc273e57c174ea9ecbea606f668">Judd died April 30 at age 76</a>, one day before&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/entertainment-travel-arts-and-country-music-nashville-1682427e32f2893194ef3707115fb56c">they were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame</a>. Wynonna Judd&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/entertainment-music-country-nashville-28c4ce0f989a4ceb3276fac8a570c434">announced at a public memorial</a>&nbsp;that she wanted to continue with the tour.

A final stop of the tour has been added in their home state of Kentucky with a show in Lexington at Rupp Arena on Oct. 29 with Hill as the special guest.

“I am humbled, once again, by the loyalty of the fans who have been with us for 38+ years, who continue to show up for me when I need them the most," Wynonna Judd said in a statement Thursday.

McBride will open the show on select nights.

The Grammy-winning Judds scored 14 No. 1 songs in a career that spanned three decades. The red-headed duo combined the traditional Appalachian sounds of bluegrass with polished pop stylings, scoring hit after hit in the 1980s. The Judds’ hits included “Love Can Build a Bridge” in 1990,“Mama He’s Crazy” in 1984, “Why Not Me” in 1984,“Turn It Loose” in 1988, “Girls Night Out” in 1985, “Rockin’ With the Rhythm of the Rain” in 1986 and “Grandpa” in 1986.

In a statement provided to The Associated Press, the family said they lost Naomi Judd to “the disease of mental illness.”

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country stars Faith Hill, Trisha Yearwood, Brandi Carlile, Little Big Town, Martina McBride and Ashley McBryde will join Wynonna Judd on tour this fall after the sudden death of her mother and musical partner, Naomi Judd.The mother-daughter duo's final tour together was scheduled to start in September. But&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/naomi-judd-dead-29302bc273e57c174ea9ecbea606f668">Judd died April 30 at age 76</a>, one day before&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/entertainment-travel-arts-and-country-music-nashville-1682427e32f2893194ef3707115fb56c">they were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame</a>. Wynonna Judd&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/entertainment-music-country-nashville-28c4ce0f989a4ceb3276fac8a570c434">announced at a public memorial</a>&nbsp;that she wanted to continue with the tour.A final stop of the tour has been added in their home state of Kentucky with a show in Lexington at Rupp Arena on Oct. 29 with Hill as the special guest.“I am humbled, once again, by the loyalty of the fans who have been with us for 38+ years, who continue to show up for me when I need them the most," Wynonna Judd said in a statement Thursday.McBride will open the show on select nights.The Grammy-winning Judds scored 14 No. 1 songs in a career that spanned three decades. The red-headed duo combined the traditional Appalachian sounds of bluegrass with polished pop stylings, scoring hit after hit in the 1980s. The Judds’ hits included “Love Can Build a Bridge” in 1990,“Mama He’s Crazy” in 1984, “Why Not Me” in 1984,“Turn It Loose” in 1988, “Girls Night Out” in 1985, “Rockin’ With the Rhythm of the Rain” in 1986 and “Grandpa” in 1986.In a statement provided to The Associated Press, the family said they lost Naomi Judd to “the disease of mental illness.”

Female country stars to join Wynonna Judd on tour this fall

CANNES, France (AP) — Rob Reiner is getting the band back together.

 Reiner is at the Cannes Film Festival for anniversary screening on the beach of “This Is Spinal Tap” and to drum up excitement for the just-announced sequel that will also see Michael McKean, Harry Shearer, and Christopher Guest reprise their roles as band members David St. Hubbins, Derek Smalls and Nigel Tufnel. 

In an interview, Reiner acknowledges “the bar is high" for a “Spinal Tap” nearly 40 years after the original. But he's hoping the comedy cult classic, like the band's amps, goes up to 11.

CANNES, France (AP) — Rob Reiner is getting the band back together. Reiner is at the Cannes Film Festival for anniversary screening on the beach of “This Is Spinal Tap” and to drum up excitement for the just-announced sequel that will also see Michael McKean, Harry Shearer, and Christopher Guest reprise their roles as band members David St. Hubbins, Derek Smalls and Nigel Tufnel. In an interview, Reiner acknowledges “the bar is high" for a “Spinal Tap” nearly 40 years after the original. But he's hoping the comedy cult classic, like the band's amps, goes up to 11.

With sequel plans, Rob Reiner turns 'Spinal Tap' up to 11

CANNES, France (AP) — Tom Cruise mania descended Wednesday in Cannes where the actor made a whirlwind appearance at the French film festival to screen “Top Gun: Maverick,” exalt the big screen and sit for a rare interview. 

Cruise brought a palpable buzz to the Croisette, where throngs gathered around the Palais des Festivals to get a glimpse of the 59-year-old star. 

Cruise hadn’t been to the festival in three decades. 

He told festivalgoers “I make movies for the big screen.” And as to why he does his own stunts, Cruise replied, “Nobody asked Gene Kelly why he danced.”

CANNES, France (AP) — Tom Cruise mania descended Wednesday in Cannes where the actor made a whirlwind appearance at the French film festival to screen “Top Gun: Maverick,” exalt the big screen and sit for a rare interview. Cruise brought a palpable buzz to the Croisette, where throngs gathered around the Palais des Festivals to get a glimpse of the 59-year-old star. Cruise hadn’t been to the festival in three decades. He told festivalgoers “I make movies for the big screen.” And as to why he does his own stunts, Cruise replied, “Nobody asked Gene Kelly why he danced.”

Tom Cruise and 'Top Gun: Maverick' touch down in Cannes

WASHINGTON (AP) — Selena Gomez joined first lady Jill Biden and U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy at the White House on Wednesday for a conversation about youth mental health. 

The singer/actor has been public about her own struggles. 

In 2020, Gomez revealed that she had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Gomez, Biden and Murthy held a conversation with a group of young people who shared how they had improved their own mental health. 

The strategies they shared ranged from finding a therapist to using baking as a way to encourage conversation with others.

 Biden praised the courage she said it took for them to come forward.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Selena Gomez joined first lady Jill Biden and U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy at the White House on Wednesday for a conversation about youth mental health. The singer/actor has been public about her own struggles. In 2020, Gomez revealed that she had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Gomez, Biden and Murthy held a conversation with a group of young people who shared how they had improved their own mental health. The strategies they shared ranged from finding a therapist to using baking as a way to encourage conversation with others. Biden praised the courage she said it took for them to come forward.

Jill Biden, Selena Gomez lead talk on youth mental health

Sir Elton John is preparing to say goodbye in fabulous splendor, with the help of a documentary crew and the Walt Disney Co. Disney Original Documentary and Disney+ said Wednesday that the film, entitled “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road: The Final Elton John Performances and the Years that Made his Legend,” will serve as the definitive and official feature on John’s life and career. 

Including unseen archival footage, new interviews and a present day look at him and his family, it’ll culminate with his final North American show at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles this November. 

R.J. Cutler and John's husband David Furnish will co-direct. No release date was announced.

Sir Elton John is preparing to say goodbye in fabulous splendor, with the help of a documentary crew and the Walt Disney Co. Disney Original Documentary and Disney+ said Wednesday that the film, entitled “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road: The Final Elton John Performances and the Years that Made his Legend,” will serve as the definitive and official feature on John’s life and career. Including unseen archival footage, new interviews and a present day look at him and his family, it’ll culminate with his final North American show at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles this November. R.J. Cutler and John's husband David Furnish will co-direct. No release date was announced.

Elton John doc ‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road’ lands at Disney

LOS ANGELES (AP) — After lots of TV audience tears, NBC's family drama “This Is Us” is ending its run. 

The show's creator says he wanted to stick to his decision to end the show after six seasons. 

The series remains popular, but Dan Fogelman says it's the right time creatively to wrap. 

“This Is Us” follows Jack and Rebecca Pearson and their extended family over four decades, jumping back and forth in time. 

The show's creator says that with story lines largely resolved, the finale is a chance to “sit with this family" on a meditative day. 

The last episode of “This Is Us” airs May 24.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — After lots of TV audience tears, NBC's family drama “This Is Us” is ending its run. The show's creator says he wanted to stick to his decision to end the show after six seasons. The series remains popular, but Dan Fogelman says it's the right time creatively to wrap. “This Is Us” follows Jack and Rebecca Pearson and their extended family over four decades, jumping back and forth in time. The show's creator says that with story lines largely resolved, the finale is a chance to “sit with this family" on a meditative day. The last episode of “This Is Us” airs May 24.

'This Is Us' to end with a 'meditative day,' creator reveals

NEW YORK (AP) — During a week in mid-May, broadcast television networks traditionally unveil their fall plans in flashy presentations before advertisers in New York. 

Fox is no different, but this year the network is trying something new by announcing some programs but not its schedule. 

NBC, which had its first large-scale programming announcement in three years because of the COVID break, emphasized its place in the larger media conglomerate with the Peacock streaming service and cable networks. 

Fox says the absence of its schedule is an effort to try something new and give equal weight to its Tubi streaming service. 

Fixed schedules are slowly becoming obsolete as viewers decide what to watch and when.

NEW YORK (AP) — During a week in mid-May, broadcast television networks traditionally unveil their fall plans in flashy presentations before advertisers in New York. Fox is no different, but this year the network is trying something new by announcing some programs but not its schedule. NBC, which had its first large-scale programming announcement in three years because of the COVID break, emphasized its place in the larger media conglomerate with the Peacock streaming service and cable networks. Fox says the absence of its schedule is an effort to try something new and give equal weight to its Tubi streaming service. Fixed schedules are slowly becoming obsolete as viewers decide what to watch and when.

NBC, Fox offer fall television plans, to a point amid change

(AP)--Joe Buck and Troy Aikman have met their ESPN co-workers for the first time as they prepare to take over in the “Monday Night Football” booth. 

Both said Monday they are excited about the challenge of doing something new after 20 seasons together at Fox. 

Aikman had considered a deal with Amazon to call Thursday night games while reducing his schedule at Fox. 

But the logistics of that arrangement became difficult, and ESPN began talking to him about moving to Monday nights. 

Once Aikman was on board, ESPN snagged Buck from Fox, where he had a year left on his contract. Buck says the parting was amicable.

(AP)--Joe Buck and Troy Aikman have met their ESPN co-workers for the first time as they prepare to take over in the “Monday Night Football” booth. Both said Monday they are excited about the challenge of doing something new after 20 seasons together at Fox. Aikman had considered a deal with Amazon to call Thursday night games while reducing his schedule at Fox. But the logistics of that arrangement became difficult, and ESPN began talking to him about moving to Monday nights. Once Aikman was on board, ESPN snagged Buck from Fox, where he had a year left on his contract. Buck says the parting was amicable.

Buck, Aikman excited about 'starting over' with ESPN

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A man who stars on a TV show called “The Bear Whisperer” has been accused of illegally killing a black bear in Alaska’s Kenai Fjords National Park and lying about where it was killed. 

The U.S. Attorney’s Office says it has filed misdemeanor charges against Harvey Neil Anthony and Nature Productions Inc. 

The Anchorage Daily News reports Anthony goes by the name of Blaine Anthony in the television series he also produces. 

An online court records system did not show an attorney for Anthony.

 The Associated Press sent an email seeking comment to Nature Productions Inc. on Thursday. 

A virtual arraignment hearing in the case is scheduled for next month.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A man who stars on a TV show called “The Bear Whisperer” has been accused of illegally killing a black bear in Alaska’s Kenai Fjords National Park and lying about where it was killed. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says it has filed misdemeanor charges against Harvey Neil Anthony and Nature Productions Inc. The Anchorage Daily News reports Anthony goes by the name of Blaine Anthony in the television series he also produces. An online court records system did not show an attorney for Anthony. The Associated Press sent an email seeking comment to Nature Productions Inc. on Thursday. A virtual arraignment hearing in the case is scheduled for next month.

Star of 'The Bear Whisperer' accused of illegal bear kill

Hollywood's summer movie season kicks off Friday with the release of Disney and Marvel's “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness."

 Other big May releases include “Downton Abbey: A New Era," “Men” and “Top Gun: Maverick.” 

In June, theatergoers can expect “Jurassic World Dominion,” “Lightyear” and “Elvis.”

 July holds “Minions: The Rise of Gru,” “Thor: Love and Thunder," “Where the Crawdads Sing,” “Bullet Train” and “Nope.” 

And in August, there's “Easter Sunday,” “Beast” and “Bodies Bodies Bodies.” 

Netflix also has a robust lineup of starry films coming to streaming devices, including “The Gray Man," “Spiderhead” and “Persuasion.”

Hollywood's summer movie season kicks off Friday with the release of Disney and Marvel's “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness." Other big May releases include “Downton Abbey: A New Era," “Men” and “Top Gun: Maverick.” In June, theatergoers can expect “Jurassic World Dominion,” “Lightyear” and “Elvis.” July holds “Minions: The Rise of Gru,” “Thor: Love and Thunder," “Where the Crawdads Sing,” “Bullet Train” and “Nope.” And in August, there's “Easter Sunday,” “Beast” and “Bodies Bodies Bodies.” Netflix also has a robust lineup of starry films coming to streaming devices, including “The Gray Man," “Spiderhead” and “Persuasion.”

Summer Movie Calendar: From 'Top Gun 2' to 'Thor 4' and more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP) — Ashley Judd encouraged people to seek help for their mental health after the loss of her mother, country star Naomi Judd. 

In an interview on “Good Morning America,” the movie star said she wanted to address her mother's struggle with depression and talked about resources such as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. 

Naomi Judd died at the age of 76, a day before she was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame with her duo partner and daughter Wynonna Judd. Ashley Judd said her mother shot herself. 

She said she cherishes every moment they had together. She also says she hopes people make the distinction between their loved ones and the mental health issues they face.

NASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP) — Ashley Judd encouraged people to seek help for their mental health after the loss of her mother, country star Naomi Judd. In an interview on “Good Morning America,” the movie star said she wanted to address her mother's struggle with depression and talked about resources such as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Naomi Judd died at the age of 76, a day before she was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame with her duo partner and daughter Wynonna Judd. Ashley Judd said her mother shot herself. She said she cherishes every moment they had together. She also says she hopes people make the distinction between their loved ones and the mental health issues they face.

Ashley Judd talks about mental health after mother's death

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A film production company is contesting sanctions by New Mexico officials for alleged workplace safety violations on the set of “Rust,” where actor and producer Alec Baldwin fatally shot a cinematographer in October. 

In a filing made public Wednesday, Rust Movie Productions is challenging a $137,000 fine against the company by state occupational safety regulators who say production managers failed to follow standard industry protocols for firearms safety. 

Rust Movie Productions says misfires prior to the fatal shooting did not violate safety protocols and corrective action was taken. 

In October 2021, Baldwin was pointing a gun at cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during setup for filming when the firearm discharged.

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A film production company is contesting sanctions by New Mexico officials for alleged workplace safety violations on the set of “Rust,” where actor and producer Alec Baldwin fatally shot a cinematographer in October. In a filing made public Wednesday, Rust Movie Productions is challenging a $137,000 fine against the company by state occupational safety regulators who say production managers failed to follow standard industry protocols for firearms safety. Rust Movie Productions says misfires prior to the fatal shooting did not violate safety protocols and corrective action was taken. In October 2021, Baldwin was pointing a gun at cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during setup for filming when the firearm discharged.

Film producers defend safety in Alec Baldwin shooting

NEW YORK (AP) — Robert Jones Jr.‘s historical novel “The Prophets” and Anthony Veasna So’s posthumous debut story collection “Afterparties” are among the winners of the 34th annual Triangle Awards, given for outstanding LGBTQ literature. 

So, who died suddenly in 2020 at age 28, became the first posthumous winner of the honor for best LGBTQ fiction. Jones’ novel, which imagines a love affair between two enslaved Black men, was named the outstanding debut fiction book.

Other winners include Ari Banias’ “A Symmetry” for best trans and gender-variant literature, Cheryl Boyce Taylor’s “Mama Phife Represents” for best lesbian poetry and John Keene’s “Punks” for best gay poetry.

NEW YORK (AP) — Robert Jones Jr.‘s historical novel “The Prophets” and Anthony Veasna So’s posthumous debut story collection “Afterparties” are among the winners of the 34th annual Triangle Awards, given for outstanding LGBTQ literature. So, who died suddenly in 2020 at age 28, became the first posthumous winner of the honor for best LGBTQ fiction. Jones’ novel, which imagines a love affair between two enslaved Black men, was named the outstanding debut fiction book.Other winners include Ari Banias’ “A Symmetry” for best trans and gender-variant literature, Cheryl Boyce Taylor’s “Mama Phife Represents” for best lesbian poetry and John Keene’s “Punks” for best gay poetry.

Anthony Veasna So wins posthumous award for LGBTQ fiction

TOKYO (AP) — Katsumoto Saotome, a Japanese writer who gathered the accounts of survivors of the U.S. firebombing of Tokyo in World War II to raise awareness of the massive civilian deaths and the importance of peace, has died. 

A native of Tokyo, Saotome was 12 when he narrowly survived the firebombing of the city on March 10, 1945, that turned its densely populated downtown area into an inferno. 

More than 105,000 people are estimated to have died and a million made homeless in a single night, but the devastation has been largely eclipsed in history by the U.S. atomic bombings of two Japanese cities several months later. Saotome wrote books and opened a museum about the firebombing.

TOKYO (AP) — Katsumoto Saotome, a Japanese writer who gathered the accounts of survivors of the U.S. firebombing of Tokyo in World War II to raise awareness of the massive civilian deaths and the importance of peace, has died. He was 90. A native of Tokyo, Saotome was 12 when he narrowly survived the firebombing of the city on March 10, 1945, that turned its densely populated downtown area into an inferno. More than 105,000 people are estimated to have died and a million made homeless in a single night, but the devastation has been largely eclipsed in history by the U.S. atomic bombings of two Japanese cities several months later. Saotome wrote books and opened a museum about the firebombing.

Japanese writer who documented WWII Tokyo firebombing dies

There once was a Martian named Zed With antennae all over his head He sent out a lot Of di-di-dash-dot But nobody knows what he said.

National Limerick DayThere once was a Martian named Zed With antennae all over his head He sent out a lot Of di-di-dash-dot But nobody knows what he said.

KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 5/12/22

NEW YORK (AP) — Actor and activist James Cromwell glued his hand to a midtown Manhattan Starbucks counter to protest the coffee chain’s extra charge for plant-based milk. 

The 82-year-old Oscar nominee known for his role on “Succession” joined a protest Tuesday organized by the animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.

 Cromwell sat on the Starbucks counter wearing a “Free the Animals” T-shirt and read a statement denouncing the surcharge for vegan milk alternatives. 

A Starbucks spokesperson said the chain respects customers’ right to voice their opinions so long as it does not disrupt store operations.

NEW YORK (AP) — Actor and activist James Cromwell glued his hand to a midtown Manhattan Starbucks counter to protest the coffee chain’s extra charge for plant-based milk. The 82-year-old Oscar nominee known for his role on “Succession” joined a protest Tuesday organized by the animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. Cromwell sat on the Starbucks counter wearing a “Free the Animals” T-shirt and read a statement denouncing the surcharge for vegan milk alternatives. He then glued his hand to the counter. A Starbucks spokesperson said the chain respects customers’ right to voice their opinions so long as it does not disrupt store operations.

'Succession' star glues hand to Starbucks counter in protest

Several gowns Marilyn Monroe donned for “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” and “There’s No Business Like Show Business” are going up for auction this summer along with 1,400 other pieces of Hollywood history. 

Turner Classic Movies and Julien’s Auctions are teaming up to auction off items like Captain America’s shield from “Captain America: The First Avenger,” a two-piece Givenchy ensemble worn by Audrey Hepburn in “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” and Jules Winnfield’s wallet from “Pulp Fiction.” 

The hammer used by Chris Hemsworth in “Thor: The Dark World'' is also included. 

The organizations said Tuesday that the auction will run July 15 through July 17 at Julien’s Actions in Beverly Hills and online at juliensauctions.com.

Several gowns Marilyn Monroe donned for “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” and “There’s No Business Like Show Business” are going up for auction this summer along with 1,400 other pieces of Hollywood history. Turner Classic Movies and Julien’s Auctions are teaming up to auction off items like Captain America’s shield from “Captain America: The First Avenger,” a two-piece Givenchy ensemble worn by Audrey Hepburn in “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” and Jules Winnfield’s wallet from “Pulp Fiction.” The hammer used by Chris Hemsworth in “Thor: The Dark World'' is also included. The organizations said Tuesday that the auction will run July 15 through July 17 at Julien’s Actions in Beverly Hills and online at juliensauctions.com.

For auction: Marilyn’s clothes, Thor's hammer, Cap’s shield

NEW YORK (AP) — The long-rumored memoir by Bono, U2′s frontman, is coming out this fall. Alfred A. 

Knopf announced Tuesday that the book, first signed up in 2015 but not officially disclosed at the time, will be called “Surrender.” Reports that the signer-activist had a deal date back to at least 2019. 

The book’s subtitle is “40 Songs, One Story,” a reference to the structure of “Surrender”: 40 chapters, each named for a U2 song. 

The band’s many hits include “With Or Without You,” “Sunday Bloody Sunday” and “Where the Streets Have No Name.”

NEW YORK (AP) — The long-rumored memoir by Bono, U2′s frontman, is coming out this fall. Alfred A. Knopf announced Tuesday that the book, first signed up in 2015 but not officially disclosed at the time, will be called “Surrender.” Reports that the signer-activist had a deal date back to at least 2019. The book’s subtitle is “40 Songs, One Story,” a reference to the structure of “Surrender”: 40 chapters, each named for a U2 song. The band’s many hits include “With Or Without You,” “Sunday Bloody Sunday” and “Where the Streets Have No Name.”

Bono memoir 'Surrender' to be released in November

NEW YORK (AP) — Tom Brady will join Fox Sports as a football announcer when his playing career ends. 

That announcement was made Tuesday by Fox Corp. CEO Lachlan Murdoch on an investor call. Brady had announced his retirement at the end of last season, but later renounced it and said he was going to play at least another season as the Tampa Bay Bucs quarterback. 

Signing the seven-time Super Bowl champion was a coup for Fox after its top football announcing team, Joe Buck and Troy Aikman, recently left for ESPN. 

Murdoch says it's up to Brady when he decides to retire.

NEW YORK (AP) — Tom Brady will join Fox Sports as a football announcer when his playing career ends. That announcement was made Tuesday by Fox Corp. CEO Lachlan Murdoch on an investor call. Brady had announced his retirement at the end of last season, but later renounced it and said he was going to play at least another season as the Tampa Bay Bucs quarterback. Signing the seven-time Super Bowl champion was a coup for Fox after its top football announcing team, Joe Buck and Troy Aikman, recently left for ESPN. Murdoch says it's up to Brady when he decides to retire.

Tom Brady to join Fox Sports when playing career ends

NEW YORK (AP) — Henry Winkler is busy as ever these days, but the actor is still making time to write a memoir. 

Celadon Books announced Wednesday that it has a deal with Winkler to tell his life story. 

The memoir, currently untitled, is scheduled for 2024. Winkler, 76, became famous in the 1970s as “The Fonz” on the sitcom “Happy Days” and has worked steadily ever since. 

His hundreds of TV and movie credits include “Arrested Development,” Parks and Recreation” and an Emmy-winning role on the HBO series “Barry.”

NEW YORK (AP) — Henry Winkler is busy as ever these days, but the actor is still making time to write a memoir. Celadon Books announced Wednesday that it has a deal with Winkler to tell his life story. The memoir, currently untitled, is scheduled for 2024. Winkler, 76, became famous in the 1970s as “The Fonz” on the sitcom “Happy Days” and has worked steadily ever since. His hundreds of TV and movie credits include “Arrested Development,” Parks and Recreation” and an Emmy-winning role on the HBO series “Barry.”

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