AP Entertainment Digest for Thursday

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THURSDAY, FEB. 6

UPDATES with TV-CBS-GAYLE KING and MUSIC REVIEW-JOHN MORELAND.

OSCARS-FIRST MOMENTS — Dozens of people will become Oscar winners this Sunday, and there are likely to be a few first timers. Those who have stepped on stage and looked out at an audience of the biggest names in cinema — including Nicole Kidman, Jordan Peele, Alan Arkin and Lupita Nyong’o — recount those first fateful moments after hearing their name called. By Mike Cidoni Lennox. SENT: 850 words, photos, video.

OSCARS-FEMALE-NOMINEES — The mood at Diane von Furstenberg’s lunch honoring this year’s female Oscar contenders could have been downbeat, given the shutout of women directors for Sunday’s awards. Instead, it was celebratory and defiant. By AP Television Writer Lynn Elber. SENT: 830 words, photos.

TV-CBS-GAYLE KING — In the wake of a social media backlash, CBS' Gayle King says she is embarrassed and angry with how the network promoted part of her interview with WNBA star Lisa Leslie that concerned the late Kobe Bryant. By AP Media Writer David Bauder. SENT: 200 words, photo.

TV-KEEGAN-MICHAEL KEY — Keegan-Michael Key is transitioning out of over-the-top comedies to focus more on dramatic films, and for him, it’s no laughing matter. By Gary Gerard Hamilton. SENT: 750 words, photos.

SEXUAL MISCONDUCT-WEINSTEIN — Prosecutors in Harvey Weinstein’s rape trial rested their case Thursday after more than two weeks of testimony punctuated by harrowing accounts from six women who say he ignored pleas of “no, no, no” and excused his behavior as a Hollywood norm. By Michael R. Sisak and Tom Hays. SENT: 780 words, photos.

ESSENCE BLACK WOMEN IN HOLLYWOOD AWARDS — Niecy Nash, Melina Matsoukas, Lashana Lynch and the cast of "Pose" will be honored at the Essence Black Women in Hollywood awards. By AP Entertainment Writer Nekesa Mumbi Moody. UPCOMING: 800 words, photos. Video edit expected by 2300 GMT.

ROLLING STONES-TOUR — The Rolling Stones are returning to some North American cities where they haven't played in years. SENT: 172 words, photo.

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REVIEWS:

FILM REVIEW-BIRDS OF PREY. Reviewed by AP National Writer Jocelyn Noveck. SENT Wednesday: 700 words, film stills.

MUSIC REVIEW-SON LITTLE. Reviewed by Pablo Gorondi. SENT Monday: 335 words, photos.

MUSIC REVIEW-GREEN DAY. Reviewed by AP Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. SENT Tuesday: 450 words, photo.

MUSIC REVIEW-STONE TEMPLE PILOTS. Reviewed by AP Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. SENT: Thursday: 350 words, photo.

MUSIC REVIEW-JOHN MORELAND. Reviewed by Scott Stroud. SENT Thursday: 280 words, photo.

BOOK REVIEW-THE BOMB BY FRED KAPLAN. Reviewed by Jeff Rowe. SENT Monday: 545 words, photo.

BOOK REVIEW-GOLDEN IN DEATH BY J.D. ROBB. Reviewed by Sophia Rosenbaum. SENT Tuesday: 425 words, photos.

BOOK REVIEW-THE GOOD KILLER BY HARRY DOLAN. Reviewed by Oline H. Cogdill. SENT Tuesday: 390 words, photos.

BOOK REVIEW-A COLD TRAIL BY ROBERT DUGONI. Reviewed by Jeff Ayers. SENT Tuesday: 340 words, photo.

BOOK REVIEW-OLYMPIC PRIDE BY DEBORAH RILEY, BLAIR UNDERWOOD AND TRAVIS THRASHER. Reviewed by Jeff Rowe. SENT Tuesday: 310 words, photos.