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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences released shortlists for 12 categories, including for best song, score, international and documentary film, cinematography and this year’s new prize, casting.

‘Sinners,’ ‘Wicked: For Good,’ ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ advance in Oscars shortlists

Ryan Coogler’s bluesy vampire thriller “Sinners,” the big screen musical “Wicked: For Good” and the Netflix phenomenon “KPop Demon Hunters” are all a step closer to an Oscar nomination.

Howard Stern will spend another three years on SiriusXM.

Howard Stern’s new SiriusXM deal: How he plans to ‘have it all’

Howard Stern will spend another three years on SiriusXM, telling listeners Tuesday that he’s “figured out a way to have it all.”

Cam (Tyriq Withers), left, shows off for Isaiah (Marlon Wayans) in “Him.”

What to stream: ‘Emily in Paris,’ iHeartRadio Jingle Ball, ‘Him,’ Peter Criss and Riz Ahmed

Marlon Wayans starring in the Jordan Peele-produced football thriller “Him” and iHeartRadio Z100’s Jingle Ball 2025 featuring Conan Gray, Ed Sheeran, Jelly Roll and Olivia Dean are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

Texas songwriter Joe Ely dies at age 78

Joe Ely, the influential Texas-born singer-songwriter whose blend of honky-tonk, rock and roadhouse blues made him a favorite among other musicians and led to collaborations with Bruce Springsteen and the Clash, has died. He was 78.

The Little Paolo cocktail balances soft blanc vermouth — deepened with a mushroom infusion that adds an earthy savoriness — with bittersweet Averna and smoky mezcal.

This smoky cocktail channels the Negroni with a surprising ingredient

“What should you drink at the beach once summer breezes turn into crisp autumn winds?” The answer: Mushrooms. Hey. Wait. Where are you going?

Bad Bunny’s “Debí Tirar Más Fotos” is one of the top albums of the year, according to The Associated Press.

AP’s top albums of 2025: Bad Bunny, Rosalía, Hayley Williams, Dijon, Addison Rae and more

And now, The Associated Press presents the 10 best albums of the year.

Explore all that Christmas at Cantigny has to offer in its third season in Wheaton.

Holiday light shows dazzle across the suburbs

If you haven’t seen one of the many light shows happening across the suburbs this season, now is the time. Here are the shows currently on display.