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FILE - Actor Paul Hogan stands on the set of "Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles" on the Gold Coast, Australia Tuesday Aug. 29, 2000. (AP Photo/Steve Holland, File)
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Burt, the huge Australian crocodile who had a cameo in ‘Crocodile Dundee,’ dies at 90

Read full article: Burt, the huge Australian crocodile who had a cameo in ‘Crocodile Dundee,’ dies at 90

The Crocosaurus Cove reptile aquarium in Darwin, Australia, says the huge crocodile that rose to fame with a cameo in the movie “Crocodile Dundee” has died.

Marianne Jean-Baptiste, a cast member in the film "Hard Truths," poses for a portrait during the Toronto International Film Festival, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Toronto. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Marianne Jean-Baptiste tests our limits of empathy in 'Hard Truths'

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Of all the movie protagonists you might have seen this year, none is quite like Marianne Jean-Baptiste’s Pansy in Mike Leigh’s “Hard Truths.”.

Lee Jung-jae poses for a portrait to promote the second season of "Squid Game" on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP)
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'Squid Game' returns looking for win with season 2

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The first season of “Squid Game” was Netflix's most-watched series and went on to win a variety of accolades including the Emmy Award for lead actor in a drama series for Lee Jung-jae and a directing award for Hwang Dong-hyuk.

This image released by Paramount Pictures and Sega of America shows the character Sonic, voiced by Ben Schwartz, in a scene from "Sonic the Hedgehog 3." (Paramount Pictures and Sega of America, Inc. via AP)
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'Sonic 3' bests 'Mufasa: The Lion King' at the box office

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In the holiday season battle of big-budget family movies, Paramount Pictures’ “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” sped past the Walt Disney Co.’s “Mufasa: The Lion King” to take the top spot at the box office.

FILE - Television producer Mark Burnett, left, looks on as President Donald Trump arrives for the National Prayer Breakfast, Feb. 2, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)
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Trump taps 'Apprentice' producer, Mark Burnett, as special envoy to the United Kingdom

Read full article: Trump taps 'Apprentice' producer, Mark Burnett, as special envoy to the United Kingdom

Mark Burnett, the power producer who helped reintroduce Donald Trump to a national television audience with “The Apprentice,” is being tapped by the president-elect as special envoy to the United Kingdom in his upcoming administration.

FILE - Blake Lively poses for photographers upon arrival at the UK Gala Screening for the film 'It 'Ends With Us' on Thursday, Aug, 8, 2024 in London. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP, File)
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Blake Lively accuses 'It Ends With Us' director Justin Baldoni of harassment and smear campaign

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Blake Lively has accused her “It Ends With Us” director and co-star Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment on the set of the movie and a subsequent effort to “destroy” her reputation in a legal complaint.

FILE - Kehlani performs at All Points East festival on Aug. 18, 2023, in London. (Alberto Pezzali/Invision/AP, File)

Kehlani shares how taking risks earned Grammy noms while balancing mental health during activism

Read full article: Kehlani shares how taking risks earned Grammy noms while balancing mental health during activism

While recording “Crash,” Kehlani faced a career-defining decision: Stick with the familiar R&B sound that helped build their name, or risk it all to showcase their full artistic range.

SZA performs at day one of the Astroworld Music Festival in Houston on Nov. 5, 2021. Chappell Roan performs on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, in London and Peso Pluma performs during the Governors Ball Music Festival on Sunday, June 9, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo)

The best and biggest concerts of 2024: Olivia Rodrigo, Missy Elliott, George Strait and more

Read full article: The best and biggest concerts of 2024: Olivia Rodrigo, Missy Elliott, George Strait and more

As The Associated Press’ music writer, Maria Sherman has seen more than 80 concerts in 2024.

FILE - Australia's Rachael Gunn, known as B-Girl Raygun, competes during the Round Robin Battle at the breaking competition at La Concorde Urban Park at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin, File)

'Raygun: The Musical' won't use the name of the notorious Australian breaker

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Australian breaker Rachael “Raygun” Gunn has tried to be a good sport about the jokes and criticism that poured in from around the globe after her controversial performance at the Paris Olympics.

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Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, the British YouTuber and rapper known as Yung Filly, arrives at the Perth Magistrates Court in Perth, Australia, Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. (Richard Wainwright/AAP Image via AP)

British YouTuber and rapper Yung Filly admits to reckless driving in Australia while awaiting trial

Read full article: British YouTuber and rapper Yung Filly admits to reckless driving in Australia while awaiting trial

A British YouTuber and rapper known as Yung Filly has admitted in an Australian court to reckless driving while he was awaiting trial on charges of raping a woman three months ago.

Christa McAuliffe, NASA's first teacher in space, rides with her children Caroline and Scott past the Statehouse during a parade, Saturday, July 21, 1985 in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Jim Cole, File)

New documentary focuses on Christa McAuliffe’s impact as a teacher in New Hampshire

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A new documentary about teacher Christa McAuliffe focuses more on how she still inspires others and less on her fate aboard the space shuttle Challenger.

China's President Xi Jinping, right, speaks upon his arrival at the airport in Macao, China, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, ahead of celebrations marking the 25th anniversary of the casino citys return to Chinese rule. (Eduardo Leal/Pool Photo via AP)

Macao's casino boom brings wealth but at a cost, 25 years since China's takeover

Read full article: Macao's casino boom brings wealth but at a cost, 25 years since China's takeover

Macao has grown from a monopoly-driven gambling enclave into the world's biggest gaming hub, packed with Chinese tourists, since Beijing took control of the former Portuguese colony 25 years ago.

Saoirse Ronan, left, and Timothee Chalamet pose for photographers upon arrival at the photo call for an 'In Conversation' event at the BFI Southbank, on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in London. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Timothée Chalamet and Saoirse Ronan chat fame and friendship

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Timothée Chalamet and Saoirse Ronan may be juggling multiple releases and busy schedules, but the bright young stars managed to reunite in London for a conversation at the British Film Institute.

FILE - Rap moguls Sean "Diddy" Combs, left, and Jay-Z attend the NBA All-Star basketball game, Feb. 15, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)

Jay-Z's lawyers challenge rapper's inclusion in rape lawsuit after accuser's TV interview

Read full article: Jay-Z's lawyers challenge rapper's inclusion in rape lawsuit after accuser's TV interview

Jay-Z’s lawyers are asking a judge to speedily extract the rapper from a lawsuit in which a woman alleges she was sexually assaulted by Jay-Z and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs when she was 13.

This image taken from vide provided by CNN shows a man who was freed after reporter Clarissa Ward and a Syrian rebel guard discovered him locked in a Damascus prison. It was featured in a story that ran in early December 2024, but CNN has since discovered that the prisoner had lied about his identity. (CNN via AP)

CNN says its report on a freed Syrian prisoner is not what it initially believed

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A report by CNN's Clarissa Ward about a freed Syrian prisoner provided some dramatic scenes, but the network has since found that it apparently wasn't all that it appeared.

FILE - Indian author Kiran Desai speaks outside the New York Public Library on Aug. 19, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura, File)

Kiran Desai to publish first novel since 'The Inheritance of Loss' came out nearly 20 years ago

Read full article: Kiran Desai to publish first novel since 'The Inheritance of Loss' came out nearly 20 years ago

A new novel from Kiran Desai, her first fiction since the Booker Prize-winning “The Inheritance of Loss” came out nearly 20 years ago, will be published next fall.

Andrew Tate, left, listens to his brother Tristan, right, at the Court of Appeals building in Bucharest, Romania, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)

Andrew Tate can have over $3 million seized from him in tax dispute, British court says

Read full article: Andrew Tate can have over $3 million seized from him in tax dispute, British court says

A British court says police can seize more than 2.6 million pounds ($3.3 million) in unpaid taxes from influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan.

FILE - This combo image shows Tory Lanez performing at the Festival d'ete de Quebec, July 11, 2018, in Quebec City, Canada, left, and Megan Thee Stallion at the premiere of "P-Valley," June 2, 2022, in Los Angeles. (Photos by Amy Harris, left, Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)

Megan Thee Stallion seeks restraining order, says imprisoned Tory Lanez continues to harass her

Read full article: Megan Thee Stallion seeks restraining order, says imprisoned Tory Lanez continues to harass her

Hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion has asked a court to issue a restraining order against rapper Tory Lanez.

FILE - James Kennedy arrives at the season 11 premiere of "Vanderpump Rules," Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, at The Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

'Vanderpump Rules' star James Kennedy says he's committed to change after domestic violence arrest

Read full article: 'Vanderpump Rules' star James Kennedy says he's committed to change after domestic violence arrest

“Vanderpump Rules” star James Kennedy says he is determined to make meaningful changes after an arrest on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic violence.

This combination of photos show promotional art for music documentaries, from left, "Olivia Rodrigo: Guts World Tour," "Megan Thee Stallion: In Her Words," "The Greatest Night in Pop," and "The Beach Boys." ( Netflix/Prime/Netflix/Disney+ via AP)

AP's top music documentaries of 2024: Taylor Swift, ABBA, the Boss and more — and where to watch

Read full article: AP's top music documentaries of 2024: Taylor Swift, ABBA, the Boss and more — and where to watch

Here are some of The Associated Press’ favorite music documentaries of the year — in no particular order — along with where to find them.

Tom Cruise poses with the Navy Distinguished Public Service Award received from The United States Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro, at the Longcross South Studios, in Runnymede, Surrey, England, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Tom Cruise gets a top U.S Navy honor for boosting the military with his screen roles

Read full article: Tom Cruise gets a top U.S Navy honor for boosting the military with his screen roles

The world’s most famous fictional Top Gun is now a decorated naval hero.

FILE - Carlos Watson leaves Brooklyn federal court after testifying in his own defense in New York, Monday, July 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah, File)

Former TV host Carlos Watson gets nearly 10 years in prison in case about failed startup Ozy Media

Read full article: Former TV host Carlos Watson gets nearly 10 years in prison in case about failed startup Ozy Media

Former talk show host Carlos Watson has been sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison in the federal financial conspiracy case surrounding his once-buzzy Ozy Media.