In another shake-up at DC Studios, Gunn and Safran are out as Skydance appoints Marvel vet Latcham

NEW YORK (AP) — Superman, Batman and the rest of the DC heroes are getting a new boss, yet again. James Gunn and Peter Safran are stepping down as co-chief executives of DC Studios after they initially survived Skydance’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. Skydance announced the change on Monday. The duo's four-year tenure at DC included the release of “Superman” last year. Jeremy Latcham, a veteran of Marvel Studios, will take over as president and chief creative officer on Dec. 1. Gunn and Safran's projects, like “Man of Tomorrow,” will continue, but their long-term plans will no longer come to fruition.

At a UN celebration for Ted Turner, memories of a man who saw the power of global cooperation

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Media mogul Ted Turner’s daughter recalled at a celebration of her late father’s life that he was inspired to give $1 billion to the United Nations after hearing about a washerwoman in Mississippi who gave her life savings of $150,000 for scholarships so young people could go to college — as she was never able to do. Laura Turner Seydel recounted him saying, “Well, I would have to do something really important and big and significant” to match that. A month later, in September 1997, he announced the U.N. gift — the largest individual donation in history at that time. Seydel urged the audience Monday to follow his example. “Please use your ideas, resources and ambitions to back the institutions that hold the world together,” she urged.

Judge dismisses case from Dolly Parton's manager alleging her nephew threatened her estate

A Tennessee judge has dismissed a case involving Dolly Parton’s longtime manager and her nephew. The manager, Danny Nozell, initially sought an injunction against Bryan Seaver, Parton's nephew and head of security, alleging he threatened her estate and its employees. Nozell requested the dismissal after reaching an agreement with Seaver. The order allows the case to be filed again if needed. Seaver's lawyers state he deeply cares about Parton’s legacy. The dismissal ends a public rift that began while Parton was ill and continued after her death in August. Details about the agreement remain undisclosed.

'The End of Everything’ by M. John Harrison wins the 2026 Booker Prize for fiction

LONDON (AP) — British science fiction writer M. John Harrison has won the prestigious Booker Prize for his novel "The End of Everything." The book, set on England’s Channel coast in the near future, explores themes of catastrophe and apocalypse. It centers on a beachcomber who discovers a mysterious artifact after society is shattered by an unspecified calamity. The judges praised the novel for its ambition and expert writing, noting its reflection of current political anxieties. Harrison, 81, is the oldest winner of the Booker Prize, which is open to English-language novels published in the U.K. and Ireland.

Russell Brand is sentenced to 10 1/2 years in British prison for rape and sexual assault

LONDON (AP) — Russell Brand has been sentenced to 10 and a half years in prison for raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others. The assaults occurred during a time when his comedy career was taking off. A jury found him guilty of attacking four of six accusers, with allegations dating back to 2004. Prosecutors said Brand abused his fame to access women. Brand maintained his innocence, claiming all encounters were consensual. His accusers spoke about the lasting impact of his actions. Brand, known for his outrageous routines and battles with addiction, has recently focused on online content and religious discussions.

'Grand Theft Auto VI' is almost here. What to know about the characters, music and billions at stake

LOS ANGELES (AP) — ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ is set to release on Nov. 19, marking a return to the neon-lit streets of Vice City. The game follows protagonists Lucia Caminos and Jason Duval as they navigate a criminal conspiracy. The franchise is known for its open-world gaming and controversial themes and has sold over 470 million units worldwide. This installment promises a larger setting and focuses on the relationship between its main characters. Music remains a key feature, with an original score by Justice and collaborations with artists like Tame Impala and SZA. Fans eagerly await its release.

Karen Attiah says she won't rejoin The Washington Post, which fired her over Charlie Kirk comments

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Washington Post opinion writer Karen Attiah has decided not to return to her old job. Attiah won reinstatement to the Washington Post this summer after the newspaper fired her over social media posts following the 2025 killing of Charlie Kirk. Attiah, who was the only Black full-time member of the Post’s opinion desk when she was fired, wrote Sunday on her Substack that she reached a settlement with the Post and plans to move forward with her life and career. In the email firing her, the Post told Attiah that her public comments violated the paper's social media policies. An arbitrator later ruled the Post didn't have sufficient cause to fire her.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony is this weekend. Who's getting in, and who's honoring them?

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Billy Idol, Oasis, Wu-Tang Clan, Phil Collins, Sade, Iron Maiden, Queen Latifah, Joy Division/New Order, and the late Luther Vandross are set to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday. The ceremony will take place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The event promises surprises, with few details revealed yet about performances or tributes. After two years of livestreaming, the ceremony will return to being aired later on ABC and Disney+. Other honorees include MC Lyte, Celia Cruz, Fela Kuti, and Gram Parsons, along with producers Rick Rubin and others.

What to Stream: U2, 'Misty Green,' 'The Chosen' and Randy Travis

U2's new album and a Proud Family Christmas special are among the new streaming releases this week. Chris Rock returns to directing with "Misty Green" on Netflix, featuring Rosalind Eleazar as a fading Hollywood actor. Apple TV's "Being Heumann" tells the story of disability rights pioneer Judy Heumann. U2 releases "Carnaval De Luz," their first album in nearly a decade, featuring the last vocal tracks recorded by Dolly Parton. Randy Travis drops "Same Old Way," his first album of original music in 18 years. Chris Harrison is back to matchmaking with Fox Nation’s first original dating show called “Chris Harrison’s The Vow," which centers on faith and shared values.