Harris says leaving reelection decision to Biden was 'recklessness,' but she defends his abilities

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ex-Vice President Kamala Harris says it was reckless for Democrats to let President Joe Biden decide whether to seek reelection last year. But in an excerpt of Harris' new book she defends Biden's ability to do the job. In an excerpt of “107 Days” published Wednesday in The Atlantic, Harris writes it was “recklessness” that she and others left the decision about Biden continuing his campaign up to him and first lady Jill Biden. It's the first time Harris has been publicly critical of Biden’s decision to run again. Biden eventually dropped out after a disastrous debate performance and was replaced by Harris, who lost to Republican Donald Trump. Biden’s office hasn't commented.

Charlie Sheen was once a leading man in Hollywood. His new book reveals how it unraveled

Charlie Sheen was once Hollywood’s leading man, starring in culture-shaping films like “Wall Street” and “Platoon.” His new memoir, “The Book of Sheen,” details decades of drug abuse that lay underneath the glory, from worried family interventions to countless drug-fueled escapades and three failed marriages. Galley Books released the memoir Tuesday. It reveals the story behind Sheen’s rise, fall and eventual sobriety in 2017. Sheen said in a book event Monday that he couldn’t have “committed to this and delivered the type of focus and passion and discipline that it required unless I also had the distance.

Will anything stop 'The Studio' and 'Severance' at the Emmys? AP writers make their predictions

Sunday’s 77th Primetime Emmy Awards arrive with clear favorites but few sure things. Associated Press Writers Alicia Rancilio and Andrew Dalton have made their predictions on which of TV's best will take home the trophies. Their picks are largely in sync. Both think “Severance” will win best drama, “The Studio” will take best comedy, and “Adolescence” will triumph among limited series. But they differ deeper into the acting categories. Dalton thinks Carrie Coon will win best supporting actress in a drama, while Rancilio thinks her “White Lotus” cast mate Parker Posey will take the trophy. The Emmys air Sunday at 8 p.m. Easteron on CBS.

In Chloé Zhao’s ‘Hamnet,’ something emotional this way comes

TORONTO (AP) — On the festival circuit this fall, no film has spawned more of an outpouring of emotion than Chloé Zhao's “Hamnet,” a speculative drama about William Shakespeare, his wife, Agnes, and the death of their 11-year-old son. At the Telluride and Toronto film festivals, Zhao’s adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s acclaimed 2020 novel has left a trail of weeping moviegoers, moved to tears by its tale of love, grief and art. The fall festivals bring all sorts of harbingers for the movie season to come, but one of the clearest portents this year is that “Hamnet” will wreck you. “Hamnet” arrives in theaters on Nov. 27.

Katseye’s Gap ad hit 400M views in 3 days. What happened next?

Global girl group Katseye has quickly risen to fame. The multinational group debuted last year and consists of members from diverse backgrounds. In just a year, they've performed at Lollapalooza, released an EP that peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard 200, and won an MTV Video Music Award. Their Gap campaign ad went viral. The group is set to embark on their first tour in November. It's already sold out. Members express gratitude for their rapid success and aim to continue breaking barriers. They also hinted at getting “raw” in the future.

Music Review: King Princess scoffs at heartbreak on 'Girl Violence'

LOS ANGELES (AP) — King Princess showcases a return to their playful and irreverent style in “Girl Violence.” Their third album contrasts with their previous record, “Hold On Baby,” by embracing a more upbeat tone despite themes of heartbreak and longing. Sonic and lyrical contrast exists throughout “Girl Violence,” writes The Associated Press' Krysta Fauria. Songs like “Jaime” and “Girls” combine tenderness with taunts and declarations of violence. The album's upbeat energy is evident in tracks like “Cry Cry Cry,” featuring punchy drums and bright guitar. King Princess' recorded pop songs are generally more restrained than when she plays live, but the musician occasionally betrays their virtuosic skill.

Oprah Winfrey selects Elizabeth Gilbert's new memoir for her book club

NEW YORK (AP) — Oprah Winfrey's new book club pick is Elizabeth Gilbert's memoir, “All the Way to the River.” In the book, published this week, Gilbert shares a consuming love affair with a self-destructive, terminally ill woman named Rayya. Gilbert left her husband for Rayya. She continues her history of transformation since her million-selling phenomenon, “Eat, Pray, Love.” Winfrey praised the memoir as powerful and healing. Last week, New York magazine published an excerpt. And The New Yorker reviewed it, sparking online discussion. Gilbert expressed surprise and honor at receiving Winfrey's endorsement, calling it an extraordinary moment.

Pledge to boycott Israeli film institutions draws signatures of top Hollywood actors and directors

NEW YORK (AP) — Some prominent Hollywood figures have signed onto a pledge to boycott certain Israeli film institutions. The group Film Workers for Palestine posted an open letter calling for a boycott of institutions that it says are “implicated in genocide and apartheid against the Palestinian people.” It includes signatures from Emma Stone, Ayo Edebiri, Ava DuVernay, Olivia Colman, Yorgos Lanthimos, Riz Ahmed, Rob Delaney, Javier Bardem, Tilda Swinton, and Cynthia Nixon among many others. The group says it has collected more than 3,000 signatures. It has not called for a boycott on all Israeli film institutions, and says it is targeting only institutions and not Israeli individuals.

CBS News' new ombudsman has background and duties that differ from the job's traditional definition

NEW YORK (AP) — CBS News has appointed an ombudsman to investigate consumer complaints, although Kenneth Weinstein's background and duties are different from the way the job has traditionally been defined in journalism. Weinstein is a former think tank president who was appointed ambassador to Japan by President Donald Trump in 2020 but not confirmed. He has little background in journalism. Weinstein is a former chairman of the precursor to the U.S. Agency for Global Media, which oversees government-run media organizations that Trump has sought to dismantle. CBS News parent Paramount agreed this summer to appoint an ombudsman to examine complaints of political bias, days before the FCC approved the company's merger with Skydance.

Star Trek plans packed lineup for the franchise's 60th anniversary, with Lego sets and YouTube show

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Not many franchises have fueled society’s timeless fascination with the boundless possibilities of a utopian future like “Star Trek.” Come next year, the sprawling franchise will add more shows, Lego sets and even a Rose Parade Float in a yearlong celebration of its 60th anniversary. The franchise announced a hefty lineup of “fan-centric” celebrations on its 59th anniversary Monday, in anticipation of their six-decade run coming this time next year, with more to be announced at a later date. The sci-fi franchise began with the TV show created by Gene Roddenberry in 1966 and has since sprawled into a multi-billion dollar cultural phenomenon.