George Clooney’s Italian job: Memorable moments from the Venice Film Festival and beyond

VENICE, Italy (AP) — George Clooney has a long history with Venice, from film premieres to his wedding. Twenty-seven years ago, he attended the Venice Film Festival with “Out of Sight.” Twenty years ago, he debuted “Good Night, and Good Luck,” earning his first best director nomination. Eleven years ago, he married Amal Alamuddin at the Aman Venice hotel. This year, he returns with Noah Baumbach’s comedic drama “Jay Kelly,” alongside Adam Sandler, which premieres on the Lido on Aug. 28. His friend Julia Roberts is also making her Venice debut a day later with “After the Hunt.”

Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre wrote a memoir. Months after her death, it's coming out

NEW YORK (AP) — A posthumous memoir by prominent Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Roberts Giuffre is set for release on Oct. 21. Titled “Nobody's Girl: A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice,” the book was completed before Giuffre died by suicide in April. Publisher Alfred A. Knopf described it Sunday as an unsparing account of her experiences with Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and others, including Britain's Prince Andrew. Giuffre had long alleged she was part of Epstein's sex-trafficking ring. The memoir aims to highlight systemic failures in addressing trafficking and seeks to foster discussions about these injustices. It's co-written by author-journalist Amy Wallace.

'KPop Demon Hunters' gives Netflix its first box-office win

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rival studios on Sunday estimated that the Netflix film, “KPop Demon Hunters” led all films in the box office this weekend with $16-18 million in ticket sales. The numbers were shared by three studios on the condition of anonymity because the streaming company has a policy of not reporting ticket sales. Following a dominating few weeks as one of the most popular Netflix releases ever, the streamer put the film into 1,750 theaters for sing-along screenings Saturday and Sunday. David A. Gross, who runs the movie consulting firm FranchiseRe, calls it “a completely unique two-day musical event.”

What to Stream: Sabrina Carpenter, Eminem's 'Stans,' Meghan bakes, 'Thunderbolts*' and 'KPopped'

Sabrina Carpenter’s seventh studio album, “Man’s Best Friend,” and Marvel’s “Thunderbolts*” starring Florence Pugh and Sebastian Stan are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time for the week of Aug. 25 as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists are some of the West’s biggest musicians getting the K-pop treatment in the TV series “KPopped,” video game maker Sega trying to revive the Shinobi franchise and Season 2 of “With Love, Meghan,” a lifestyle series from the Duchess of Sussex.

'Sopranos' star Jerry Adler, Broadway backstage vet turned late-in-life actor, dies at 96

NEW YORK (AP) — Actor Jerry Adler has died at 96. Adler started his career behind the scenes in theater and worked on more than 50 Broadway productions. He later transitioned to acting in his 60s, gaining fame for roles on “The Sopranos” and “The Good Wife.” A New York funeral home confirmed he died Saturday. Adler's acting career spanned more than 30 years, with appearances in shows like “Rescue Me” and “Mad About You.” He also returned to Broadway, onstage this time. He hailed from an entertainment family. His father worked in the theater industry and his cousin was famed acting teacher Stella Adler.

Fall is books' biggest season. Expect some long-awaited returns

NEW YORK (AP) — The upcoming literary season features long-awaited works from big names like Thomas Pynchon, Angela Flournoy and Kiran Desai. Salman Rushdie and Mona Awad are also releasing new books. Thrillers and romances are on the horizon, with new works from Dan Brown and Tessa Bailey. Celebrity memoirs include stories from Priscilla Presley, Lionel Richie, Patti Smith and Michael J. Fox. Political books are shifting focus from Donald Trump to broader topics such as the economy and democracy. Climate change literature is also prominent, with works by Bill McKibben and others.

Brewers pay tribute to longtime broadcaster Bob Uecker in star-studded pregame ceremony

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Bob Uecker’s Hall of Fame broadcasting career began only after the Milwaukee Brewers initially hired him as a scout. Former Brewers owner and MLB Commissioner Bud Selig relayed that story Sunday during a pregame ceremony celebrating the life of the man who spent 54 seasons broadcasting Brewers games. Uecker died Jan. 16 at the age of 90. The star-studded celebration was hosted by former NBC broadcast partner Bob Costas and featured Hall of Famers George Brett, Ted Simmons and Robin Yount as well as Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich.

Pennsylvania's Chautauqua is a summertime haven for lifelong learners

MOUNT GRETNA, Pa. (AP) — The central Pennsylvania town of Mount Gretna is a throwback to the period more than a century ago when the summertime get-togethers known as Chautauquas were practically a craze. They brought education, entertainment and a dose of religion to communities in the Northeast, across the Great Lakes, into Canada and beyond. These days the little mountain community that's a two-hour drive west from Philadelphia springs to life every June, July and August. Its year-round population of about 1,000 more than doubles and its picturesque front porches become filled with energetic cottagers who punctuate their days with cooking lessons, nature walks, yoga, professorial lectures, music and plays.

Daniel Dae Kim is still waiting for his rom-com moment. In the meantime, there's 'Butterfly'

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Daniel Dae Kim is known for roles in spy thrillers and sci-fi epics but he still hopes to play a romantic lead. His latest project is Amazon Prime's “Butterfly.” It features top Korean actors and explores a former U.S. intelligence operative's past. In a recent interview, Kim discussed cultural lessons from the Korea-U.S. co-production and his role as a bridge between cultures. He reflected on regrets like his 2007 DUI arrest and the evolving acceptance of Korean Americans. Kim also addressed the backlash against DEI initiatives in Hollywood, emphasizing that inclusion is a lifelong commitment, not a trend.

Little legs, big dreams: More than 100 teams compete in Lithuania's international Corgi race

VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — Thousands of people gathered over the weekend in Lithuania's capital Vilnius to watch teams of corgis compete in an international race. Some 120 teams of adorable Welsh corgis, widely known for their association with the British royal family, took part from countries including Poland, Latvia, Germany, Austria and Italy. The events included a solo sprint, a contest for the “mightiest voice,” costume challenges and a group race. A corgi named Amigo, wearing a factory-themed costume complete with two tiny chimneys and “Fur Factory” lettering, was named the proud winner of that contest.