Rob Reiner and his wife found dead in Los Angeles home, AP source says<\/p>\n
LOS ANGELES (AP) \u2014 Director-actor Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were found dead Sunday at Reiner’s Los Angeles home, according to a law enforcement official. The official spoke anonymously to The Associated Press. The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a medical aid request around 3:30 p.m. and discovered a 78-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman deceased inside. Detectives are investigating the incident as an apparent homicide. Reiner, known for directing films like \u201cThis is Spinal Tap\u201d and \u201cA Few Good Men,\u201d was 78. He was married to Michele since 1989, and they have three children together.<\/p>\n
Rob Reiner, son of a comedy giant who became one in turn, dies at 78<\/p>\n
Rob Reiner, a renowned filmmaker known for classics like \u201cThe Princess Bride\u201d and \u201cWhen Harry Met Sally \u2026,\u201d has died at 78. He and his wife, Michele Singer, were found dead Sunday at their Los Angeles home. Authorities are investigating it as an apparent homicide. Reiner, son of comedy legend Carl Reiner, became a major Hollywood figure with hits like \u201cThis Is Spinal Tap.\u201d He co-founded Castle Rock Entertainment, producing successes like \u201cSeinfeld.\u201d Reiner was also a passionate liberal activist. His legacy includes a blend of comedy, drama, and advocacy, leaving a lasting impact on film and culture.<\/p>\n
Louvre workers vote to strike in another blow to the Paris museum<\/p>\n
PARIS (AP) \u2014 Workers at the Louvre Museum have voted to strike over working conditions and other complaints. The CFDT union said the vote took place Monday morning with 400 workers participating. The strike has closed the world\u2019s most-visited museum, turning away would-be visitors. A notice on the Louvre’s website advised that \u201cthe museum is closed for the moment.\u201d The strike follows talks last week between labor unions and government officials, which failed to address all concerns. The recent jewelry heist has intensified worries about security and staffing issues at the museum.<\/p>\n
Singer Cliff Richard says he has been treated for prostate cancer<\/p>\n
LONDON (AP) \u2014 British pop star Cliff Richard has been given the all-clear after treatment for prostate cancer. The 85-year-old singer joined calls for Britain to introduce a national screening program for the disease. Richard told \u201cGood Morning Britain\u201d that he was diagnosed a year ago after a health check for his insurance before a tour. He said the cancer was caught early and had not metastasized. Richard said the treatment was successful but expressed concern about the cancer returning. Several high-profile figures, including cyclist Chris Hoy and former Prime Minister David Cameron, have called for wider screening efforts.<\/p>\n
‘Zootopia 2’ reclaims No. 1 spot at box office, grosses $1B worldwide<\/p>\n
NEW YORK (AP) \u2014 \u201cZootopia 2\u201d has regained the No. 1 spot at the box office with $26.3 million in its third weekend of release. According to studio estimates Sunday, The Walt Disney Co. animated sequel became the year\u2019s second film to gross $1 billion worldwide. With \u201cAvatar: Fire and Ash\u201d arriving Friday, it was a relatively quiet weekend in theaters. There were no major new releases, leaving holdovers \u201cZootopia 2\u201d and \u201cFive Nights at Freddy\u2019s 2\u201d to duke it out for the top spot. The edge went to \u201cZootopia 2,\u201d which has quickly amassed $1.14 billion in ticket sales thanks to its enormous success in China. \u201cFive Nights at Freddy\u2019s 2\u201d collected $15.4 million, a drop of 70% from its above-expectations debut.<\/p>\n
Rob Reiner mourned by Barack Obama, Jerry O’Connell, James Woods and many others<\/p>\n
Many prominent people are paying tribute to Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, after they were killed in their Los Angeles home on Sunday. Barack Obama says Reiner had a deep belief in the goodness of people. Actor Josh Gad says they were two of the most kind and caring souls you could ever imagine. California Gov. Gavin Newsom called Reiner the big-hearted genius behind so many of the classic stories we love. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi both call the loss devastating. Paul Walter Hauser says Reiner’s film \u201cA Few Good Men\u201d is the reason he became an actor.<\/p>\n
Haruki Murakami honored with awards and a jazzy tribute in New York<\/p>\n
NEW YORK (AP) \u2014 Haruki Murakami recently received two honors in New York for his contributions to literature and cultural exchange. On Tuesday, the Center for Fiction awarded him its Lifetime of Excellence in Fiction Award. Two days later, the Japan Society celebrated him with a jazzy tribute called \u201cMurakami Mixtape\u201d and gave him its annual prize for fostering U.S.-Japan relations. Murakami is known for novels like \u201cKafka on the Shore\u201d and \u201cThe Wind-Up Bird Chronicle.\u201d His interests in music and culture were highlighted during the events. Murakami reflected on his experiences in New York and the evolving global presence of Japanese culture.<\/p>\n
Hallmark holiday movie fans are flocking to Connecticut’s quaint filming locations<\/p>\n
WETHERSFIELD, Conn. (AP) \u2014 Connecticut is working to become a destination for holiday movie fans, promoting its charming towns featured in films by Hallmark and Lifetime. The state has launched the nation’s first Christmas Movie Trail, a self-guided tour of locations where 22 films were made. It has sparked online buzz and boosted business for some attractions. Fans are visiting places like Wethersfield, where parts of “Christmas on Honeysuckle Lane” were shot. The holiday movie industry is booming, with 100 new films released annually. Connecticut’s marketing officer says the trail is also part of a rebranding effort to promote the state as a great place to live and work.<\/p>\n
AP Breakthrough Entertainer: Arden Cho seizes her golden moment after Hollywood heartbreak<\/p>\n
LOS ANGELES (AP) \u2014 Three years ago, Arden Cho was ready to walk away from acting. She\u2019d landed her first lead role in the Netflix series \u201cPartner Track\u201d only to see it canceled after one season. Now, Cho is one of The Associated Press’ Breakthrough Entertainers of 2025 after voicing the lead character Rumi in Netflix\u2019s animated summertime hit \u201cKPop Demon Hunters.\u201d It’s become the most-streamed movie on the platform and spawned inescapable earworms \u201cGolden\u201d and \u201cSoda Pop\u201d as its soundtrack dominated pop charts. Cho calls it her \u201cgolden moment.\u201d She has multiple film projects lined up for next year.<\/p>\n
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