‘Happy Gilmore’ became a cult comedy. 29 years later, Adam Sandler is swinging again
NEW YORK (AP) — Adam Sandler’s “Happy Gilmore” became one of the most beloved comedies of the ’90s and codified the hockey-style swing as a mainstay on golf courses. “A hop, skip and a hit,” as Sandler says. “Happy Gilmore” made comic heroes of Bob Barker, Christopher McDonald and Carl Weathers, and turned lines like “Are you too good for your home?” plausible things to ask golf balls. Now, nearly three decades later, and after years of batting away pleas for a sequel, Sandler has finally put Happy’s Bruins jersey back on. “Happy Gilmore 2” debuts Friday on Netflix and is arguably the most anticipated streaming release of the summer.
‘Buckingham Nicks’ was a record store holy grail for decades. It’s finally getting reissued
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Warner Music Group has announced that it’s reissuing the lone album recorded by Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham when they were just a duo. The couple later joined Fleetwood Mac for its most successful lineup. “Buckingham Nicks” bombed when it came out in 1973. But its cult status only grew over the decades. The album cover shows Nicks and Buckingham posing nude like a Laurel Canyon Adam and Eve. Their relationship famously ended later that decade. Record store owners say the album holds a special status, with a copy often selling immediately. It’ll be available for the first time on CD and streaming Sept. 19, along with new vinyl of course.
Hungary bans Irish rap group Kneecap from entering ahead of festival performance
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Members of the Irish-language rap group Kneecap have been banned from entering Hungary ahead of their scheduled performance at the popular Sziget Festival. Authorities argue their presence poses a national security risk. The Belfast trio has faced criticism for lyrics that appear to glorify militant groups like Hamas and Hezbollah. Hungary’s immigration authority announced the ban on Thursday, citing antisemitic hate speech. Festival representatives called the decision unnecessary and regrettable, emphasizing the importance of artistic freedom. Kneecap accuses critics of trying to silence their support for the Palestinian cause.
Banksy work ‘The Migrant Child’ removed from Venetian palazzo for restoration and future display
MILAN (AP) — Art restorers have removed a deteriorating piece of graffiti by the street artist Banksy titled “The Migrant Child” from the side of a building overlooking a Venetian canal. It’s a project to preserve the work for future public display. The removal and restoration is being financed by the Venice-based Banca Ifis carried out in consultation with people close to the secretive British street artist. The artwork depicting a shipwrecked child holding a pink smoke bomb and wearing a lifejacket appeared along Rio di San Pantalon in Venice in May 2019. It was acknowledged by Banksy. The artwork is marked on online maps and it has become a tourist destination. But six years of neglect had caused deterioration to about a third of the work.
CBS News names ’60 Minutes’ veteran Tanya Simon as broadcast’s new top producer
CBS News has named “60 Minutes” veteran Tanya Simon as the broadcast’s fourth executive producer. Simon, daughter of the late “60 Minutes” correspondent Bob Simon, has been with the show for 25 years and been running it on an interim basis since predecessor Bill Owens quit in April. It was a closely-watched appointment, given turmoil at the show because of parent company Paramount Global’s $16 million settlement of President Donald Trump’s lawsuit over editing of a Kamala Harris interview. Owens opposed the settlement, and quit saying he felt he no longer had the necessary independence to run things. “60 Minutes” correspondents had urged Simon’s appointment.
Music Review: 5 Seconds of Summer’s Michael Clifford goes solo on ambitious, pop-punk ‘SIDEQUEST’
Australian pop-punk boy band 5 Seconds of Summer charmed audiences across the globe with their throwback sound in the mid-2010s. Then they evolved into a full-on arena pop-rock act. Michael Clifford, its lead guitarist, was a central reason why. On Friday, he will release his debut solo album, the aptly titled ‘SIDEQUEST.’ It is a tight 10-track release that explores self-doubt, fame and romance, writes The Associated Press’ Rachel Hunt in her review. She says his album feels truer to the band’s earliest material than their most recent. But he doesn’t just rehash the past. Rather, the colorful-haired musician adds his own twist on “SIDEQUEST.”
After much speculation, Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham announce ‘Buckingham Nicks’ reissue
NEW YORK (AP) — Fleetwood Mac’s Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham have announced the reissue of 1973’s “Buckingham Nicks.” It is their only full-length album as a duo and had not been available on CD or streaming platforms. The remastered version arrives Sept. 19 via Rhino Records’ high-fidelity series and was sourced from the original analog master tapes. It will also receive a CD and digital release for the first time. The news arrives after nearly a week of online speculation and Instagram posts. The opening track, “Crying in the Night,” was available to stream Wednesday. The album paved the way for the young duo to join Fleetwood Mac.
Golden Earring co-founder George Kooymans dies at 77
NEW YORK (AP) — George Kooymans, guitarist and co-founder of the Dutch band Golden Earring, has died at 77. His family and bandmates announced this week that he died from complications of ALS, which he was diagnosed with in 2020. Kooymans co-wrote the classic “Radar Love” and wrote “Twilight Zone.” He helped found Golden Earring in the early 1960s and was part of the band’s best-known lineup. The band had over 20 top 10 singles in the Netherlands and gained international fame with “Radar Love” in 1973. Golden Earring continued to tour and record into the 1990s and beyond.
Comic-Con 2025 set to kick off in a year that some major superheroes are sitting out
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (AP) — Comic-Con International kicks off Thursday, drawing tens of thousands of fans, many in costume. The four-day pop culture event will spotlight updates on the new “Predator” movie and “Alien: Earth” series. George Lucas will make a special appearance Sunday to discuss his new Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. However, Marvel and DC aren’t expected to reveal major movie news this year. Fans can still enjoy attractions tied to Marvel’s “Fantastic Four: First Steps.” In addition to celebrity panels, the convention features exclusive merchandise and exhibits from brands like Star Wars and Lego. An estimated 135,000 attendees are expected to attend.
Will Crutchfield’s Teatro Nuovo revives Verdi’s ‘Macbeth’ with period instruments
NEW YORK (AP) — Verdi can be played on original instruments, too. Teatro Nuovo presented Verdi’s “Macbeth” using 19th-century period instruments in the composer’s original 1847 version. Will Crutchfield, the company’s head, notes that Verdi’s early work aligns with the Bel Canto tradition of Bellini, Donizetti and Rossini. Strings use gut instead of metal and horns don’t have valves, providing a sound the composer would have been more familiar with than that from modern instruments. Last weekend, Teatro Nuovo presented “Macbeth” and Bellini’s “La Sonnambula” at Montclair State’s Kasser Theater in New Jersey. They repeated the performances this week at New York City Center; “La Sonnambula” will be performed Thursday. The cast and orchestra spent weeks preparing for these unique performances
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