AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 9:58 a.m. EDT

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear goes national with podcast, the hot format for aspiring politicians

NEW YORK (AP) — SiriusXM is giving a national boost to Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear's podcast, announcing it will begin distributing it and host Beshear for a regular call-in show on the satellite radio network. Beshear joins California Gov. Gavin Newsom as a potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidate who's also a podcast host. It's a reflection of the format's growing importance as a media tool for politicians, which President Donald Trump illustrated with his various podcast appearances during his 2024 Republican campaign. Hosting a show takes things one step further and may join or replace soft-focus biographies or wonky books as a way for aspiring politicians to increase their visibility.

Publisher agrees to changes in Virginia Giuffre's memoir after family objections

NEW YORK (AP) — The publisher of Virginia Giuffre's posthumous memoir, “Nobody’s Girl," has finalized a draft with her family after they raised concerns. Giuffre, an accuser of Jeffrey Epstein, died by suicide in April. Her family worried the book portrayed an overly positive view of her marriage, which ended before her death. Knopf, the publisher, says they worked with Giuffre's family to ensure her voice is heard. The book is set to be released on October 21. Giuffre had alleged she was part of Epstein's sex-trafficking ring and was exploited by powerful men, including Prince Andrew.

Patrick Hemingway, Ernest Hemingway's last surviving child, dies at 97

NEW YORK (AP) — Patrick Hemingway, the last surviving child of Ernest Hemingway who in emulation of his father lived for years in Africa and later oversaw numerous posthumous works by the Nobel laureate, has died. He was 97. As an executor of his father's estate, he approved reissues of such classics as "A Farewell to Arms" and "A Moveable Feast," featuring revised texts and additional commentary from Patrick Hemingway and others. While brother Gregory Hemingway had a deeply troubled relationship with his famous father, Patrick Hemingway spoke proudly of his heritage and welcomed the chance to bring up the family name.

'Ketamine Queen' pleads guilty to selling fatal dose to Matthew Perry

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A woman dubbed the “Ketamine Queen” has pleaded guilty to selling Matthew Perry the ketamine that killed him. Jasveen Sangha became the fifth and final defendant charged in the overdose death of the “Friends” star to plead guilty Wednesday after an agreement with federal prosecutors. The plea means the 42-year-old will avoid a trial that had been planned for later this month. Prosecutors cast Sangha as a prolific drug dealer who sought to sell especially to celebrities and other wealthy customers. According to court documents, she sold Perry 25 vials of ketamine four days before his death from an overdose of the drug.

American Eagle soars as teen clothing retailer embraces Sydney Sweeney frenzy

Shares of American Eagle Outfitters spiked 31% at the opening bell after the teen clothing retailer said the frenzy surrounding its Sydney Sweeney ad campaign drew new customers during its most recent quarter. American Eagle rolled out its new new ad campaign starring 27-year-old actor over the summer. The fall denim campaign sparked a debate about race, Western beauty standards, and the backlash to “woke” American politics and culture. Negative reactions centered  on ads that used the word “genes” instead of “jeans” when the blonde-haired, blue-eyed actor known for the HBO series “Euphoria” and “White Lotus.”

The 'Superman' sequel, 'Man of Tomorrow,' will arrive summer 2027

NEW YORK (AP) — Up, up and away! A “Superman” sequel is in the works. Writer-director James Gunn, who now presides over DC Studios with producer Peter Safran, shared on Instagram Wednesday afternoon that a new film will arrive in theaters July 9, 2027. It is titled “Man of Tomorrow.” “Superman,” released on July 11, has also been a commercial success. After eight weeks in theaters, “Superman” has earned approximately $352 million at the box office, according to ComScore. “Superman” is Gunn and Safran’s first release since they were handed the keys to DC’s superhero cinematic universe.

Movie Review: In 'The Baltimorons,' emergency dental work prompts an unlikely rom-com

There are all kinds of movies that are either endangered or practically extinct. The big-studio comedy. The original musical. But the sweet and shaggy regular-people movie — more a province of the 1970s, always one that required a little hunting down — is a particularly rare breed. “Baltimorons” is one of those little movies you might stumble across and are surprised that it hooks you. It does so despite — or more likely because — of its complete lack of flashiness or any self-evident attempt to “hook you.” Instead, it manages that simply with low-key charm and a warm, unpretentious humanity, writes AP Film Writer Jake Coyle in his review.

Welcome to wplace: A chaotic, collaborative digital canvas where users 'paint the world'

NEW YORK (AP) — A new online platform called wplace invites users to “paint the world” on a massive digital canvas. This ever-evolving map allows people to create art using a limited number of pixels over time. Many team up to produce larger and more elaborate images. Users have painted tributes to pop culture and symbols of local identity, as well messages of protest and global conflicts. Experts say this reflects an ongoing desire for collaboration and expression in digital spaces. However wplace also faces challenges with content moderation. Some have raised concerns about hate speech, as well as frustrations about others “griefing” their artwork.

Conservative news network Newsmax files antitrust lawsuit against Fox News

NEW YORK (AP) — The conservative news network Newsmax has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Fox News. It said Fox has sought to maintain its market dominance through intimidation and exclusionary business practices designed to stifle competition. The lawsuit says Fox has sought to block television distributors from carrying Newsmax or minimize its exposure, pressured guests not to appear on the rival network and hired private detectives to investigate Newsmax executives. The lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court in south Florida. Newsmax seeks a jury trial. Fox, in a statement, said “Newsmax cannot sue their way out of their own competitive failures in the marketplace to chase headlines simply because they can’t attract viewers.”