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Singer Randy Parton, Dolly Parton's brother, dies at 67

Singer Randy Parton, Dolly Parton's brother, dies at 67

NASHVILLE — Country star Dolly Parton said her brother Randy Parton, who sang and performed with her, as well as at her Dollywood theme park, has died. He was 67.
Natiruts, Marley, Aparicio sing for unity of the Americas

Natiruts, Marley, Aparicio sing for unity of the Americas

NEW YORK — With a trilingual song that calls for the people of the Americas to unite in a more fair and loving world, Brazilian reggae band Natiruts, Jamaican musician Ziggy Marley and Mexican actress Yalitza Aparicio hope to make the whole continent
Comfort TV viewing gives ratings boost to football, dramas

Comfort TV viewing gives ratings boost to football, dramas

LOS ANGELES — An unprecedented impeachment hearing failed to keep TV viewers from settling back into familiar, escapist habits last week.
Peter Nygard to remain behind bars after Winnipeg judge criticizes release plan

Peter Nygard to remain behind bars after Winnipeg judge criticizes release plan

WINNIPEG — A Canadian fashion mogul facing charges for sex trafficking and racketeering in the United States will remain behind bars after a judge expressed concerns over the plans for his release on bail.
Judge: Maxwell's sex relationships with adults can be secret

Judge: Maxwell's sex relationships with adults can be secret

NEW YORK — Testimony by Jeffrey Epstein’s ex-girlfriend about her sexual experiences with consenting adults can remain secret when a transcript is released next week, a judge said Tuesday. The ruling by U.S. District Judge Loretta A.
NJ high court overturns conviction over 'Shining' reference

NJ high court overturns conviction over 'Shining' reference

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Supreme court has overturned a man's bank robbery conviction because of a prosecutor's reference to a classic horror movie.
Screen Actors Guild may discipline, expel Donald Trump

Screen Actors Guild may discipline, expel Donald Trump

NEW YORK — After leaving the White House, President Donald Trump may lose his SAG card, too.
Teen whom Biden befriended as fellow stutterer has book deal

Teen whom Biden befriended as fellow stutterer has book deal

NEW YORK — Brayden Harrington, the teenager whom President-elect Joe Biden befriended as a fellow stutterer — and will be part of a primetime inaugural special — has a book coming out this summer.
Netflix and Chat: How streaming watch parties are boosting new viewing platforms

Netflix and Chat: How streaming watch parties are boosting new viewing platforms

TORONTO — Few things have lifted Rojhan Paydar’s spirits during the COVID-19 pandemic quite like a Netflix watch party. Isolated inside her home, the Toronto resident is too often short on social opportunities and long on streaming options.
New this week: 'The White Tiger,' Salt-N-Pepa movie & Rhye

New this week: 'The White Tiger,' Salt-N-Pepa movie & Rhye

Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.