Kamala Harris will release '107 Days,' a behind-the-scenes look at her historic presidential run

NEW YORK (AP) — Former Vice President Kamala Harris has announced a new memoir called "107 Days," detailing her historic Democratic presidential run last year. The book will be published Sept. 23 by Simon & Schuster. Harris shared in a video announcement Thursday the book offers a behind-the-scenes account of her campaign, the shortest presidential campaign in modern history at just 107 days. New York-based Simon & Schuster declines to provide specifics on the content but assures Harris addresses key topics. Harris would've been the first woman and first woman of color to become president but lost to Republican Donald Trump last November. Harris says she believes there’s value in sharing "what it will take to move forward.”

Judge dismisses lawsuit filed by Alec Baldwin for malicious prosecution in fatal 'Rust' set shooting

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A New Mexico judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by actor Alec Baldwin for malicious prosecution in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the Western movie “Rust.” The judge in a ruling made public Wednesday dismissed the case without prejudice for lack of any significant action with the claim. Baldwin's attorneys say settlement discussions have been ongoing and that they have been waiting to prosecute the case pending the outcome of those talks. Baldwin had alleged defamation, saying that prosecutors and investigators intentionally mishandled evidence. A judge last summer dismissed a charge of involuntary manslaughter against Baldwin in the 2021 death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

From 'Crossfire' to 'CeaseFire': C-SPAN executive launches program that promotes common ground

For many years when he worked at CNN, Sam Feist was a producer for “Crossfire,” which highlighted often loud political differents. Now that he is CEO of C-SPAN, Feist is looking for a different approach. The network will soon debut a new show, “CeaseFire,” that promotes conversations between political opposites trying to reach common ground. Feist has selected Dasha Burns of “Politico” to host the new program, which is debuting this fall. “Crossfire” arguably led American politicians into a more polarized place, now obvious in its politics. Feists hopes that “CeaseFire” can show Americans ways that its leaders can work together.

FACT FOCUS: No, Oprah Winfrey didn't block access to a private road amid tsunami warning evacuations

Oprah Winfrey's representative and the president of Haleakala Ranch confirmed that a private road on Maui is owned by the ranch and not Winfrey. An 8.8 magnitude earthquake off a Russian peninsula prompted evacuation orders in Hawaii and elsewhere on Tuesday. False social media claims spread that Winfrey didn’t immediately allow public use of a private road during the evacuations for residents to flee, and later relented due to public pressure. Hawaii residents were advised late Wednesday to return to their homes but remain vigilant and stay out of the water.

On 'Bite Me,' Reneé Rapp punches back

NEW YORK (AP) — Reneé Rapp's second album, “Bite Me,” gave the 25-year-old multi-hyphenate an outlet to work through the whirlwind that has been her career so far. She toured her first album, “Snow Angel,” left HBO's “The Sex Lives of College Girls” and played Regina in the 2024 musical remake of “Mean Girls.” Rapp told The Associated Press that she approached the project with intention. She said that process was grueling, but also fun. She hopes the result empowers fans, too. The album is out Friday. She'll launch a tour in September.

'Downton Abbey' star Elizabeth McGovern brings Ava Gardner's tumultuous life to the stage

NEW YORK (AP) — Elizabeth McGovern, known for her role in "Downton Abbey," has written a play about Ava Gardner. The play, titled "Ava: The Secret Conversations," explores Gardner's relationship with journalist Peter Evans, who was tasked with ghostwriting her memoir. The production, directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel, features McGovern as Gardner and Aaron Costa Ganis as Evans. It begins performances off-Broadway in New York City this week. McGovern, who also sings with the band Sadie & The Hotheads, says writing songs helped her gain the confidence to write the play. She finds theater a refreshing escape from technology.

Movie Review: Liam Neeson tries to fill Leslie Nielsen's gumshoes in a new 'Naked Gun'

Leslie Nielsen for the part of Lt. Frank Drebin deserves a special place in the annals of brilliant casting choices. But why, exactly, Nielsen was so perfect for 1988’s “The Naked Gun” is natural to ponder during Akiva Schaffer’s spirited but just off-the-mark reboot, starring Liam Neeson, writes Associated Press Film Writer Jake Coyle in his review. In this sometimes witty ode to the Zucker-Abrahams-Zucker style of satire, the role never feels quite right for him, despite the phonetic connections. Like most reboots, particularly comedy ones, the best thing about the new “Naked Gun” is that it might send you back to the original.

American Eagle's 'good jeans' ads with Sydney Sweeney spark a debate on race and beauty standards

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. fashion retailer American Eagle Outfitters wanted to make a splash with its new advertising campaign starring 27-year-old actor Sydney Sweeney. It has. The question is whether some of the public reactions the fall denim campaign produced is what American Eagle intended. Titled “Sydney Sweeney has great jeans,” the campaign has sparked a debate about race, Western beauty standards, and the backlash to “woke” American culture. Most of the negative reception focused on videos that used the word “genes” instead of “jeans” when discussing the blonde-haired, blue-eyed actor. Some critics saw the wordplay as a nod to eugenics, a discredited theory that held humanity could be improved through selective breeding for certain traits.

In 'Sinners' and his music, Buddy Guy is keeping the blues alive. It hasn't been easy

NEW YORK (AP) — Blues legend Buddy Guy will release a new album on Wednesday, his 89th birthday. Titled “Ain’t Done with the Blues,” it features Peter Frampton and the Eagles' Joe Walsh. The album arrives a few months after Guy made an appearance in Ryan Cooglers' critically acclaimed vampire thriller “Sinners.” Guy told The Associated Press that he is dedicated to keeping the blues alive. That's why he acted in the movie and why he's continuing to release new music. He hopes younger people discover the blues and keep the American music at the forefront of conversation.

Fans toast Grateful Dead’s 60th with concerts at San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Tens of thousands of Deadheads are pouring into San Francisco for three days of Dead & Company concerts in honor of the Grateful Dead's 60th anniversary. Fans say it's appropriate that the jam band nearly synonymous with psychedelic San Francisco celebrate in their city of origin, and in Golden Gate Park. Members lived in a dirt-cheap Victorian in the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood and became a significant part of the Summer of Love. San Francisco has planned a long weekend of events, including renaming a street for city native and guitarist Jerry Garcia, who died in 1995.