AP Entertainment Digest for Tuesday, May 12 2020

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Updates to change slug of Jordan story to LAST DANCE-JORDAN AD, ADDS BROADWAY-REOPEN, BOOK REVIEW-LOU GEHRIG, deletes BOOK REVIEW-THINGS YOU WOULD KNOW.

TUESDAY, May 12:

TOYS FOR LOST FILMS — Movie-related products are still hitting the market despite delays for new and upcoming films. Toy production and gaming companies are staying on schedule, releasing a variety of products in hopes of weathering through the nationwide lock down from the coronavirus pandemic. By Entertainment Writer Jonathan Landrum Jr. SENT. 750 words, photos.

FRANCE-CANNES — The Riviera resort of Cannes would normally be abuzz with cinema glitterati on the opening night of the annual film festival, but this is the time of coronavirus and the event is cancelled. AP takes a look at how the French city is reacting. By Thomas Adamson and Daniel Cole. SENT. 500 words, with photos, video.

LAST DANCE-JORDAN AD— Michael Jordan starred in many memorable commercials throughout the 1990s for brands such as McDonald’s and Nike, but his most famous may be Gatorade’s “Be Like Mike” commercial. Bernie Pitzel, who came up with the song “Be Like Mike,″ says his goal in advertising was to ”create a little sliver of pop culture.” By Gary Gerard Hamilton. SENT. 600 words, with photo, video.

TV-THE GOLDBERGS-FASHION — The character Beverly Goldberg on ABC’s hit comedy series “The Goldbergs” can elicit laughter before she even speaks. That’s thanks to the over-the-top outfits that are a love letter to the creator’s mother and to 1980s fashion. By Brooke Lefferts. SENT. 600 words, with photos, video.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-OPRAH WINFREY — Oprah Winfrey, who visited arenas last year on a wellness tour, is bringing the idea to living rooms while people are homebound due to the coronavirus pandemic. By Entertainment Writer Mesfin Fekadu. SENT. 230 words, with photos.

RISE UP-NEW YORK — Tina Fey shed tears after announcing that more than $115 million was raised toward supporting New Yorkers impacted by COVID-19 during a virtual telethon. SENT. 403 words, photos.

NIELSENS — Coverage of the top prime-time programs from the week of May 4-10. By AP Media Writer David Bauder. UPCOMING: 450 words, photo if available.

BROADWAY REOPEN -- The shutdown on Broadway has been extended again — until at least early September. Although an exact date for performances to resume has yet to be determined, Broadway producers are now offering refunds and exchanges for tickets purchased for shows through Sept. 6. By Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. SENT: 160 words, photo.

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FILM REVIEW-HAVE A GOOD TRIP. By Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. Upcoming: 700 words by 6 p.m. Monday, film stills.

FILM REVIEW-SCOOB. By Film Writer Jake Coyle. Upcoming: 700 words by 6 p.m. Wednesday, film stills.

FILM REVIEW-CAPONE. By Film Writer Lindsey Bahr. Upcoming: 700 words by 6 p.m. Wednesday, film stills.

MUSIC REVIEW-GRETCHEN PETERS. By Pablo Gorondi. Upcoming: Tuesday.

MUSIC REVIEW-MARSHALL CHAPMAN. By Steven Wine. Upcoming; Tuesday.

MUSIC REVIEW-SPECIAL CONSENSUS. By Steven Wine. Upcoming: Wednesday.

MUSIC REVIEW-WILLIE NILE. By Pablo Gorondi. UPCOMING: Wednesday.

MUSIC REVIEW-SPARKS. By Pablo Gorondi. Upcoming: Thursday.

MUSIC REVIEW-MOSES SUMNEY. By Ragan Clark. Upcoming: Thursday.

BOOK REVIEW-LOU GEHRIG BY ALAN D GAFF. Reviewed by Jeff Rowe. UPCOMING Tuesday: 470 words, cover image.