AP Entertainment Digest for Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020

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THURSDAY, Dec. 3

UPDATES with TV-Q&A-JENNA LYONS, TIGER KING-CAT BITE, FILM-WARNER BROS-HBO MAX, G HERBO-FRAUD CHARGE, TV-THE CLINTONS-PRODUCTION COMPANY, CASANOVA-RACKETEERING INDICTMENT, TV-MTV-DIVERSITY FUNDING, YOUTUBE PANELS-RACIAL JUSTICE

FILM-WARNER BROS-HBO MAX -- In the most seismic shift by a Hollywood studio yet during the pandemic, Warner Bros. Pictures on Thursday announced that all of its 2021 film slate — including a new “Matrix” movie, “Godzilla vs. Kong” and the Lin-Manuel Miranda adaptation “In the Heights” — will stream on HBO Max at the same time they play in theaters. By Film Writer Jake Coyle. SENT: 500 words, photos.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-THEATER-GREEN SHOOTS — Streaming one-man shows, outdoor musicals, radio plays and drive-in sing-alongs are some of the ways theater makers are defying COVID-19 by refusing to let it stop their art, often creating new hybrid forms. By AP Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. SENT: 1,200 words, photos. Also moved VIRUS OUTBREAK-THEATER-GREEN SHOOTS-ABRIDGED.

TV-HOLIDAY SHOWS — Bring on the sentimental holiday romcoms, the chorus of Christmas music specials and the nostalgia of last century’s animated charmers: Mariah Carey, Dolly Parton and the Grinch will help light up TV holiday musical specials, movies and more. By TV Writer Lynn Elber. SENT: 847 words, photos.

TV-THE CLINTONS-PRODUCTION COMPANY — Hillary Rodham Clinton and her daughter, Chelsea, are forming a film production company that they say will tell the stories of people whose voices are often overlooked. Their first project will be a documentary series called “Gutsy Women” that has been picked up by Apple TV+. SENT: 260 words, photo.

MUSIC-APPLE MUSIC-END OF YEAR — Roddy Ricch is the king of Apple Music: The rapper has the music platform’s most-streamed song and album of the year. Apple announced Thursday that Ricch achieved the feat with his hit “The Box” and his debut album, “Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial.” SENT: 224 words, photo.

GTV-Q&A-JENNA LYONS — Former J. Crew president and creative director Jenna Lyons took the brand from a floundering preppie catalog to a more upscale but accessible style hub. Now she’s reinvented herself as a style guru and reality TV star. Her new HBO Max show, “Stylish with Jenna Lyons,” launches this week. By Brooke Lefferts. SENT: 800 words, photo, video.

TIGER KING-CAT BITE — Officials say a volunteer was bitten and seriously injured by a tiger at Carole Baskin’s Big Cat Rescue sanctuary near Tampa, Florida. Baskin identified the volunteer as 69-year-old Candy Couser, who was feeding the tiger. The sanctuary was made famous though the Netflix series “Tiger King.” By Curt Anderson and Freida Frisaro. SENT: 503 words, photos.

YOUTUBE PANELS-RACIAL JUSTICE — Mark Cuban, Anthony Anderson and Skylar Diggins-Smith will take part in a series of panel discussions on YouTube that are focused on racial justice. The video-sharing platform announced the lineup on Thursday for “Bear Witness, Take Action 2.” By Entertainment Writer Jonathan Landrum Jr. SENT: 305 words, photos.

G HERBO-FRAUD CHARGE — Chicago rapper G Herbo, his promoter and several associates have been charged with a scheme to use stolen credit card information to pay for trips on private jets, exotic car rentals, luxury vacation rentals and designer puppies from Michigan. By Alanna Durkin Richer. SENT: 438 words.

CASANOVA-RACKETEERING INDICTMENT — New York City rapper Casanova has surrendered to law enforcement following his indictment in a gang-related racketeering case. Federal authorities said Thursday the rapper whose legal name is Caswell Senior turned himself in on charges of firearms possession, drug distribution and racketeering. SENT: 168 words, photo.

TV-MTV-DIVERSITY FUNDING — MTV Entertainment Group says it’s making a $250 million commitment to spur reality production over the next three years by companies owned and operated by women and people of color. ViacomCBS’ MTV Entertainment includes MTV and VH1. SENT: 176 words.

INDIA MOVIE SUPERSTAR POLITICS — Indian movie superstar Rajinikanth said Thursday he plans to launch his own political party in southern India in January, ending years of speculation by millions of his fans on his political future. By Ashok Sharma. SENT: 300 words, photo.

NEW ZEALAND-SCOTT PARKER — New Zealand authorities have approved tech billionaire Sean Parker’s purchase of a one-third stake in film director Peter Jackson’s visual effects studio. By Nick Perry. SENT: 280 words, photos.

BOOKS-MCRAVEN — The retired U.S. Navy admiral who directed the raid that killed Osama bin Laden has a new book coming out. SENT: 140 words, photos.

BOOKS-BOBBITT PRIZE — Poets Terrance Hayes and Natasha Trethewey are receiving honors from the Library of Congress. SENT: 120 words.

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FILM REVIEW-I’M YOUR WOMAN. By Film Writer Jake Coyle. SENT Wednesday: 544 words, film stills.

FILM REVIEW-BLACK BEAR. By Film Writer Lindsey Bahr. SENT Wednesday: 644 words, film stills.

MUSIC REVIEW-SHAWN MENDES. Reviewed by AP Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. SENT Wednesday: 360 words, album cover.

MUSIC REVIEW-ENHYPEN— Reviewed by Cristina Jaleru. SENT Wednesday: 310 words, album cover.

BOOK REVIEW-EDDIE’S BOY by Thomas Perry. Reviewed by Bruce DeSilva. SENT Tuesday: 321 words, cover image.