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A coastal flood advisory and a rip current statement in effect for 9 regions in the area

ANDRA DAY


Chanel lures stars with cruise fashion show in Los Angeles

With stars like Margot Robbie and Lil Nas X in front row seats, the sporty designs of Virginie Viard shined bright during last night's Chanel show in Los Angeles.

New this week: Harry Styles, 'Angelyne' and 'The Valet'

This weekโ€™s new entertainment releases include Harry Styles' third solo album, a reboot of โ€œChip โ€™n Dale: Rescue Rangersโ€ that has attracted some top โ€œSaturday Night Liveโ€ alums, and Emmy Rossum stars in a series about media personality Angelyne.

Jennifer Hudson wins top honor at 53rd NAACP Image Awards

Jennifer Hudson was named entertainer of the year at the 53rd annual NAACP Image Awards that highlighted works by entertainers and writers of color.

These movies, shows and documentaries should be required viewing for Black History Month

As we all know, February is Black History Month, so itโ€™s a great time to brush up on Black history and educate yourself.

โ€˜Harder They Fall,โ€™ 'Insecure,' H.E.R. nab NAACP awards noms

Netflix could be a dominant force at next monthโ€™s 53rd NAACP Image Awards.

New this week: 'Don't Look Up,' new 'Matrix' and 'Sing 2'

This weekโ€™s new entertainment releases include fresh music from U2 as part of the soundtrack for the animated โ€œSing 2,โ€ a marathon of holiday films on TCM and the end-of-the-world comedy โ€œDonโ€™t Look Up.โ€.

Oscars invite Steven Yeun, Issa Rae, others to join Academy

Oscars invite Steven Yeun, Issa Rae, others to join Academy

Steven Yeun, Nathan Lane, Issa Rae, Robert Pattinson, Janet Jackson, Leslie Odom Jr. and Laverne Cox are among the artists being invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Cardi B, Queen Latifah, Lil Nas X shine at BET Awards

Cardi B, Queen Latifah, Lil Nas X shine at BET Awards

Cardi Bโ€™s โ€œWAPโ€ had new meaning at the BET Awards: winning and pregnant.

New this week: Whales, 'LFG,' 'Mysterious Benedict Society'

New this week: Whales, 'LFG,' 'Mysterious Benedict Society'

This weekโ€™s new entertainment releases includes Conan Oโ€™Brien closing out his TBS late-night show and the new soccer documentary โ€œLFG,โ€ a revealing look at the U.S. Womenโ€™s National Soccer Teamโ€™s battle for equal pay.

Megan Thee Stallion, DaBaby top BET Award nominations

Megan Thee Stallion, DaBaby top BET Award nominations

Megan Thee Stallion and DaBaby are the prom queen and king of the 2021 BET Awards.

Webby Awards go to Fauci, Oprah, DuVernay and Pharrell

Webby Awards go to Fauci, Oprah, DuVernay and Pharrell

Dr. Anthony Fauci, Oprah Winfrey, Ava DuVernay, Riz Ahmed, Dua Lipa, Andra Day and Dwayne โ€œThe Rockโ€ Johnson all won honors Tuesday at the Webby Awards, which recognize the best internet content and creators.

Academy Awards television audience plummets to 9.85 million

Academy Awards television audience plummets to 9.85 million

The Nielsen company says its preliminary estimate shows the Oscars audience on ABC dipped to slightly under 10 million viewers.

Glenn Close knows all about 'Da Butt' in Oscars' game

Glenn Close knows all about 'Da Butt' in Oscars' game

The premise was simple at the Oscars.

Frances McDormand a double Oscar winner for 'Nomadland'

Frances McDormand a double Oscar winner for 'Nomadland'

Frances McDormand has two more Oscars.

The Oscars bring back red carpet glam in whites, reds, gold

The Oscars bring back red carpet glam in whites, reds, gold

Red carpet glam was back Sunday at the Oscars with lots of award-worthy gold, bright white and red looks.

Oscar predictions: Can anything beat 'Nomadland'?

Oscar predictions: Can anything beat 'Nomadland'?

Ahead of Sundayโ€™s 93rd Academy Awards, Associated Press Film Writers Jake Coyle and Lindsey Bahr share their predictions for a ceremony that may see historic wins in multiple categories.

Goldberg, Zendaya to be honored at Essence Hollywood awards

Goldberg, Zendaya to be honored at Essence Hollywood awards

This combination photo shows actress Michaela Coel, from left, Andra Day, Cynthia Erivo, Whoopi Goldberg and Zendaya. Essence announced on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, that the actresses are among the honorees at this year's Essence Black Women in Hollywood event. (AP Photo)LOS ANGELES โ€“ Whoopi Goldberg, Andra Day and Zendaya will be among the honorees at this year's Essence Black Women in Hollywood event, which will be livestreamed during Oscars week for the first time this year. Essence on Tuesday announced the honorees for the 14th annual ceremony on April 22. In addition to the Emmy-, Grammy-, Oscar- and Tony-winner Goldberg and โ€œEuphoriaโ€ star Zendaya, they include actor, singer and songwriter Cynthia Erivo and actor Michaela Coel.

A by-the-numbers look at a year of Oscar diversity, firsts

A by-the-numbers look at a year of Oscar diversity, firsts

10 โ€” Nominations for โ€œMank," the most of any film this year, with nods for best picture, best director for Fincher, best actor for Gary Oldman and best supporting actress for Seyfried. In the best supporting actor category, Heath Ledger and Ralph Richardson were nominated, with Ledger winning for โ€œThe Dark Knightโ€ in 2009. 5 โ€” African nations that have received nominations for best international feature, now that Tunisia has its first nominee, โ€œThe Man Who Sold His Skin." 4 โ€” Nominations received by โ€œNomadlandโ€ director Chloรฉ Zhao, a record for a woman in a record year for women. 1 โ€” Man nominated for both best actor and best original song.

After top Grammy win, singer H.E.R. is heading to the Oscars

After top Grammy win, singer H.E.R. is heading to the Oscars

(Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)NEW YORK โ€“ A night after winning the top Grammy Award for songwriting, R&B singer H.E.R. Leslie Odom Jr. will also compete for best original song with โ€œSpeak Nowโ€ from โ€œOne Night in Miami...," which he wrote with Sam Ashworth. AdSongs by John Legend, Mary J. Blige, Janelle Monae and Robert Glasper were shortlisted for best original song but didn't make the final cut. The duo of Reznor and Ross have won a number of awards for their scoring work, including an Oscar, Grammy, Emmy and Golden Globe. Terence Blanchard (โ€œDa 5 Bloods"), Emile Mosseri (โ€œMinari") and James Newton Howard (โ€œNews of the World") round out the best original score nominees.

Santa Barbara Film Festival unveils its 2021 lineup

Santa Barbara Film Festival unveils its 2021 lineup

Bill Murray poses for a portrait at the 2012 Toronto Film Festival in Toronto on Sepy.9, 2012, left, and Carey Mulligan poses for a portrait during the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah on Jan. 25, 2020. Murray will receive the Maltin Modern Master Award and Mulligan will receive the Cinema Vanguard Award during this year's Santa Barbara International Film Festival. (Photos by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, left, and Taylor Jewell/Invision/AP)The Santa Barbara International Film Festival is always starry a celebration of up and coming filmmakers and Oscar hopefuls, but this year the programmers have also decided to make it more accessible. Virtuoso Award recipients include Riz Ahmed, Maria Bakalova, Kinglsey Ben-Adir, Andra Day, Sidney Flanigan, Vanessa Kirby, Tahar Rahim and Zendaya. AdThe Santa Barbara International Film Festival regularly attracts more than 100,000 attendees annually.

'Nomadland,' 'Rocks' lead more diverse BAFTA nominations

'Nomadland,' 'Rocks' lead more diverse BAFTA nominations

This image released by Altitude shows, from left, Kosar Ali, Ruby Stokes and Bukky Bakray in a scene from "Rocks." Much like previous Academy Awards controversies, last year's nominations by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts were denounced for their all-male directing nominees and all-white acting nominees, a backlash that spawned a #BaftasSoWhite hashtag. The British academy responded with a seven-month review. Also nominated are Lee Isaac Chung for the family drama โ€œMinariโ€ and Thomas Vinterberg for the Danish dark comedy โ€œAnother Round.โ€More films were nominated, too. ___AP's Hilary Fox contributed to this report from London___Follow AP Film Writer Jake Coyle on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/jakecoyleAP

Still divisive, Dr. Luke resurges at Grammys โ€” as Tyson Trax

Still divisive, Dr. Luke resurges at Grammys โ€” as Tyson Trax

Dr. Luke appeared as Tyson Trax on the Grammy ballot for Doja Cat's Say So," which he produced and co-wrote. But not all of the academy members may have been aware they were voting for Dr. Luke when they completed their ballots this year. Adโ€œI didnโ€™t know that Tyson Trax was Dr. Luke. AdTogether, Martin and Dr. Luke crafted hits for Kelly Clarkson, Katy Perry, Pink and Kesha, who he signed in 2005. Eventually Dr. Luke stepped into the forefront, helming successes for Miley Cyrus, Pitbull, Nicki Minaj and Flo Rida, logging 17 No.

Clooney, 'Billie Holiday' among AARP movie award honorees

Clooney, 'Billie Holiday' among AARP movie award honorees

This image released by Paramount Pictures shows Andra Day in "The United States vs Billie Holiday." (Takashi Seida/Paramount Pictures via AP)โ€œThe United States vs. Billie Holiday,โ€ โ€œMinari,โ€ โ€œDa 5 Bloodsโ€ and โ€œOne Night in Miamiโ€ are among the films AARP is honoring at its annual Movies for Grownups Awards, the nonprofit organization said Thursday. Director Lee Danielsโ€™ โ€œThe United States vs. Billie Holiday,โ€ starring Andra Day as the jazz singer, was named best picture, while the Korean American family drama โ€œMinariโ€ got best intergenerational film. โ€œWe focus on films made by and for grownups,โ€ said Tim Appelo, the film and television critic for AARP. Catherine Oโ€™Hara took best actress for โ€œSchittโ€™s Creek,โ€ Mark Ruffalo got best actor for โ€œI Know This Much is Trueโ€ and โ€œThis Is Usโ€ was named best series.

George Floyd kin joins protest anthem album project

George Floyd kin joins protest anthem album project

Terrence Floyd, brother of George Floyd, plays the drums with other artists during a recording session for an album of protest songs with the Rev. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)NEW YORK โ€“ Before a late night rehearsal in December, Terrence Floyd couldnโ€™t remember the last time he squatted on a drum throne, sticks in hand and ready to perform. Surely, he said, it had not happened since his brother, George Floyd, died at the hands of police in Minneapolis last May, sparking a global reckoning over systemic racism and police brutality. Kevin McCall, a civil rights activist who said he believes an album of street-inspired protest anthems does not yet exist. AdSome historians cite Billie Holidayโ€™s musical rendition of the Abel Meeropol poem, โ€œStrange Fruit,โ€ in 1939 as one of the sparks of the civil rights movement.

With loved ones and pets, Globes winners embrace cozier show

With loved ones and pets, Globes winners embrace cozier show

Instead, most of Sunday nightโ€™s winners accepted from their own homes or hotel rooms in laidback settings unheard of for Hollywood's biggest awards shows. Friends watching on television downstairs raised a delayed shout when she was announced as the winner for supporting actress in a motion picture drama. โ€œIt was really fun,โ€ said Aaron Sorkin, winner for motion picture screenplay. Their daughters, Sunday and Faith, both wore white dresses while making a rare appearance. Known for her singing career, Day became the second Black woman to win for actress in a motion picture drama in her acting debut.

Fonda says Hollywood needs more diversity after Globes honor

Fonda says Hollywood needs more diversity after Globes honor

In this video grab issued Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, by NBC, Jane Fonda accepts the Cecil B. deMille Award at the Golden Globe Awards. (NBC via AP)LOS ANGELES โ€“ Just like in her career, Jane Fonda used the Golden Globesโ€™ platform to speak on deeper issues calling for greater diversity in Hollywood while praising the โ€œcommunity of storytellersโ€ as she accepted the Cecil B. DeMille Award. While wearing an all-white suit, Fonda raised the Globesโ€™ highest honor above her head Sunday before commending storytellers for their vital role in troubled times. She is the daughter of Oscar winner Henry Fonda, who died in 1982, and sister of Peter Fonda, who died in 2019. She launched IndieCollectโ€™s Jane Fonda Fund for Women Directors, an organization aimed to support the restoration of films helmed by women from around the world.

New this week: Billie Eilish, Billie Holiday and Superman

New this week: Billie Eilish, Billie Holiday and Superman

This combination photo shows promotional art for Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry, a documentary debuting Friday on Apple TV+, from left, The United States vs. Billie Holiday," premiering Friday on Hulu and Superman & Lois," a new series premiering Tuesday on The CW. (AppleTV+/Hulu/The CW via AP)Hereโ€™s a collection curated by The Associated Pressโ€™ entertainment journalists of whatโ€™s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. Adโ€” Based on Johann Hariโ€™s 2015 book, โ€œChasing the Scream: The First and Last Days of the War on Drugs,โ€ Lee Daniels' โ€œThe United States vs. Billie Holidayโ€ chronicles the legendary jazz singer's addiction and activism. Andra Day, who's nominated for a Golden Globe, plays Holiday in the biopic, which premieres Friday on Hulu. ET at the Amazon Music Twitch channel and will feature music from the groupโ€™s new album, โ€œLife Rolls On,โ€ released on Feb. 12.

New this week: 'Nomadland,' 'Kenan' and Andra Day music

New this week: 'Nomadland,' 'Kenan' and Andra Day music

This image released by NBC shows, from left, Dani Lane as Aubrey, Kenan Thompson as Kenan, and Dannah Lane as Birdie in a scene from the comedy series, "Kenan," premiering on Feb. 16. (Casey Durkin/NBC via AP)Hereโ€™s a collection curated by The Associated Pressโ€™ entertainment journalists of whatโ€™s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. The album has 13 tracks including โ€œTigress & Tweed,โ€ an original Day wrote with veteran singer-producer Raphael Saadiq. Adโ€” โ€œSaturday Night Liveโ€ cast member Kenan Thompson, who two decades ago co-starred in โ€œKenan and Kel,โ€ is headlining his own sitcom. It details the African American churchโ€™s history, from enslavement to emancipation, Jim Crow, and the Civil Rights movement to today.

Kate Hudson in, Spike Lee out and more Golden Globe chaos

Kate Hudson in, Spike Lee out and more Golden Globe chaos

From the Kate Hudson movie that no one has heard of to the very awkward shut out of Spike Lee, hereโ€™s a look at some of the biggest surprises of the morning. Youโ€™d be hard pressed to find someone who wasnโ€™t surprised to hear Kate Hudsonโ€™s name announced among the best actress nominees. Leeโ€™s acclaimed Vietnam drama โ€œDa 5 Bloodsโ€ was expected to be a shoo-in for any number of categories: Best picture, best director, best actor for Delroy Lindo or supporting actor for Chadwick Boseman, who died last year. The Globe nominations also tested our understanding of what constitutes a film with some interesting categorizations and nominations, putting Steve McQueenโ€™s โ€œSmall Axeโ€ anthology film series in a television category. The filmed โ€œHamiltonโ€ performance on Disney+, meanwhile, was eligible in the film categories and picked up two nominations.

Odom Jr., H.E.R., Andra Day score Golden Globe music nods

Odom Jr., H.E.R., Andra Day score Golden Globe music nods

This combination photo shows Leslie Odom Jr. posing for a portrait on Nov. 8, 2019 in New York, from left, H.E.R. On Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021, Leslie Odom Jr., H.E.R. and Andra Day were announced along with Celeste and Diane Warren as the Golden Globe nominees for best original song. Day and Odom Jr. follow the footsteps of Mary J. Blige, Lady Gaga and Cynthia Erivo, who all recently scored acting and music nods in a single year. However, the tracks can compete for best original song at the Oscars.

Al Pacino, Tina Fey to appear in 'Heroes of New York' lineup

Al Pacino, Tina Fey to appear in 'Heroes of New York' lineup

NEW YORK โ€“ Al Pacino, Tina Fey and Eli Manning will join a star-studded lineup to celebrate the selfless acts of New Yorkers. Robin Hood and iHeartRadio announced a collaboration Thursday to present โ€œHeroes of New York,โ€ which will air Dec. 1 on television and radio stations in New York. The show will feature musical performances from Mariah Carey, Tony Bennett and Andra Day. Carey will perform a medley, Bennett will sing โ€œSmileโ€ and Day will perform โ€œSilent Night.โ€Other special guests include Jon Stewart, Kevin Bacon, Mariano Rivera, Michael Strahan, Ryan Seacrest and Tracy Morgan. In May, the New York-based poverty fighting organization, Robin Hood, and iHeartMedia held the โ€œRise Up New York!โ€ telethon.

'Speak up!' โ€” 'Sesame Street' tackles racism in TV special

'Speak up!' โ€” 'Sesame Street' tackles racism in TV special

NEW YORK โ€“ โ€œSesame Street" has always pressed for inclusion. Sesame Workshop โ€” the nonprofit, educational organization behind โ€œSesame Streetโ€ โ€” will later this month air the half-hour anti-racist special "The Power of Weโ€ and hopes families will watch together. The special defines racism for younger viewers and shows how it can be hurtful. โ€œSesame Street,โ€ which last year celebrated its 50th anniversary, has a history of explaining the world to children, tackling everything from foster care to substance abuse. The latest special comes on the heels of โ€œSesame Streetโ€ contributing to โ€œComing Together: Standing Up To Racism,โ€ a CNN town hall special in June hosted by Van Jones and Erica Hill.

Winfrey, Pitt part of Grammys special for essential workers

Winfrey, Pitt part of Grammys special for essential workers

FILE - This May 28, 2019 file photo shows Singer Harry Connick Jr. with his daughter Georgia at a special screening of "Pavarotti" in New York. The Grammys is putting together an event featuring Brad Pitt, Oprah Winfrey, Herbie Hancock and Harry Connick, Jr. to honor essential workers across America. It will follow host Connick Jr. and his filmmaker-daughter Georgia on road trip celebrating and thanking essential workers during the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK The Grammys is putting together an event featuring Brad Pitt, Oprah Winfrey, Herbie Hancock and Harry Connick, Jr. to honor essential workers across America. Winfrey, Pitt, Sandra Bullock, Queen Latifah, Rene Zellweger and Drew Brees will also deliver special messages to workers.

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