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This week’s new entertainment releases include fresh albums from Lana Del Rey and Ellie Goulding, the landing of “Top Gun: Maverick” on Paramount+ and a TV show centered on an FBI agent who gets pulled into danger and secret missions aboard “The Night Agent” streams on Netflix.

Taylor Swift has said “Midnights” was inspired by certain key sleepless nights, something many of her fans undoubtedly experienced as the singer-songwriter dropped seven bonus tracks and a music video just hours after the album’s release Friday.

This week’s new entertainment releases include albums from Babyface, Arctic Monkeys and a Taylor Swift original, a documentary about the last known ship to bring African captives to the American South for enslavement and “Doc Martin” gets a proper farewell on Acorn TV.

They flipped a double-bird on live TV. They insulted BTS fans (the nerve). They overreacted to “guilt-free” snacks. Just some of the things famous people wound up saying sorry for this year.

In her new album, big themes—trauma, gender, social collapse—are just details of her inner life.

Lorde heads to the beach. Lana Del Rey sings of peace. Billie Eilish is happier than ever. But it doesn’t quite sound like a celebration.

This week’s new entertainment releases include documentaries about celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck and another on a landmark 1969 Harlem concert series known as “Black Woodstock” that featured Nina Simone, Stevie Wonder, Sly and the Family Stone.

Apple showed massive growth in Mac and iPad sales in its latest quarterly earnings report on Wednesday.

Heres a collection curated by The Associated Press entertainment journalists of whats arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. In her review, AP Film Writer Lindsey Bahr called it essential to Miranda disciples. After the film's June debut was postponed in solidarity with Black Lives Matter protests, it lands on Hulu on Friday. AP Film Writer Jake CoyleMUSIC The Chicks: After changing their name and recording their first album in 14 years, Grammy-winning country trio The Chicks will release their new album, Gaslighter, on Friday. AP Music Editor Mesfin FekaduTELEVISIONThe documentary Showbiz Kids promises a candid look at the high risk, high reward careers of child actors, with perspective from those who have been there.

Lana Del Rey is calling out her critics. Del Rey notes that one particularly frustrating narrative from critics of her music is the idea that she "glamorizes abuse" when singing about her relationships. In addition to an album, Del Rey is working on two books of poetry, in which she says she'll be "detailing some of my feelings." As for her personal life, Del Rey was romantically linked to Sean "Sticks" Larkin, a police officer and star of Live PD. RELATED CONTENT:Lana Del Rey and Sean 'Sticks' Larkin Split After 6 Months of DatingLana Del Rey Says She's 'Totally Lost' Her Singing Voice, Cancels European TourLana Del Rey Steps Out With Boyfriend Sean 'Sticks' Larkin at GRAMMYs 2020

Music’s biggest night is just around the corner, and fans everywhere are putting their bets on who will win the top prizes at this year’s Grammy awards. It wasn’t a commercial success, but neither was last year’s winner, Kacey Musgraves’ “Golden Hour.” Look for Vampire Weekend or Ariana Grande spoil Del Rey’s chances of winning. Taylor Swift was shut out of the bigger categories besides song of the year, so this could be her once chance to win a Grammy for the night. If the Grammy isn’t going to Beyoncé, chances are it’s going to Ariana Grande or Lizzo. Make sure you vote in the polls and let us know your thoughts on this year’s Grammy awards in the comments below.

Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading:Apple Shares of Apple rose 2.6% after the company reported better-than-expected fourth quarter earnings and revenue. Facebook Facebook shares rose nearly 1.8% after the social media giant posted quarterly earnings and revenue that topped analyst expectations. Altria Shares of the tobacco producer fell 2.5% after reporting third quarter earnings Thursday morning. Still, the firm beat analysts' estimates by 4 cents and topped revenue forecasts, according to Refinitiv. The company's adjusted earnings came in 9 cents above analysts' estimates, according to Refinitiv, although revenue was just shy of forecasts.

Olivia DeJonge has been cast to portray Priscilla Presley in the upcoming Elvis Presley biopic from Baz Luhrmann. Austin Butler has already been cast as Elvis and Tom Hanks will be playing Elvis' manager, Colonel Tom Parker. The film will explore Elvis' iconic career, focusing on the relationship between Elvis and Parker. Luhrmann said of the casting in a statement, Olivia is capable of manifesting the complex depth and presence that has made Priscilla Presley an icon in her own right. And when asked by The Blastwhat she thought of Del Rey potentially taking on the role, the real-life Priscilla Presley recently replied, "I like Lana."

President Trump wants China to investigate the Bidens too. Subscribe to the Los Angeles Times. (Andrew H. Arnott / Los Angeles Times Archive / UCLA)CALIFORNIA San Francisco Dist. George Gascon has announced his resignation, an almost certain signal that he will challenge Jackie Lacey to become Los Angeles top prosecutor. Los Angeles International Airport will soon ban ride-hailing companies from picking up passengers outside its terminals.

The internet can't seem to get enough of Lana Del Rey's new boyfriend, Sgt. Sean "Sticks" Larkin. Here's everything you need to know about the lucky new guy dating Del Rey. Watch the video below for more on Del Rey. RELATED CONTENT:Lana Del Rey Is Dating 'Live PD' Star and Real-Life Cop Sean 'Sticks' LarkinWatch Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus & Lana Del Rey as Charlies Angels in New 'Dont Call Me Angel' VideoGuillermo Del Toro Breaks Down His Friendship With Lana Del Rey (Exclusive)

Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus and Lana Del Rey are joining forces for a fierce new song on the upcoming Charlie's Angels soundtrack -- and the music video is dropping on Friday. Grande, Cyrus and Del Rey strut in sexy black ensembles and thigh-high boots in the clip, with each sporting black angel wings. '"Dont call me angel song & video sep 13 @charliesangels @mileycyrus @lanadelrey directed by @hannahluxdavis," Grande captioned the first look. Charlie's Angels is in theaters on Nov. 15. RELATED CONTENT:Lucy Liu Shares What She Thinks of 'Charlie's Angels' Reboot (Exclusive)Watch Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott in First Look at 'Charlie's Angels' TrailerKelly Rowland on Whether Destiny's Child Will Make a New Song for 'Charlie's Angels' Reboot (Exclusive)