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NEW YORK (AP) — Sean Baker’s interest in the lives of sex workers began with his 2012 drama “Starlet.” For that film, set around the adult film world of San Fernando Valley, Baker spent time listening to the stories of sex workers.

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Last year, Mexican American singer Becky G released her first album of regional Mexican music, “Esquinas.

Quebecois filmmaker Denis Villeneuve has received one of France’s highest cultural honours for his contributions to cinema.

PARIS (AP) — As Notre Dame gears up to reopen its doors in December, Paris is on the verge of a remarkable eco-revival, bringing nature back to the forefront of the City of Light.

NEW YORK (AP) — When Elton John was on tour in America in the 1970s, there was someone on TV who caught his eye.

CAIRO (AP) — The Grand Egyptian Museum will partially open its main galleries on Wednesday, including 12 halls that exhibit aspects of ancient Egypt, as part of a trial run, officials said Tuesday.

Top Paid Books (US Bestseller List): 1. From Here to the Great Unknown: Oprah’s Book Club by Lisa Marie Presley & Riley Keough (Random House Publishing Group) 2. Identity Unknown by Patricia Cornwell (Grand Central Publishing) 3.

Top New Shows (US): 1. Kill List , Wondery 2. Candyman: The True Story Behind The Bathroom Mirror Murder , 48 Hours 3. Murder & The Menendez Brothers ' Court TV Podcast , Court TV Podcast 4. The Man in the Black Mask , Dateline NBC 5.

Top Movie Purchases and Rentals (US): 1. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice 2. Deadpool & Wolverine 3. Twisters 4. Despicable Me 4 5. It Ends With Us 6. Speak No Evil 7. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice 2 - Film Collection 8. Long Legs 9. Trap 10.

NEW YORK (AP) — Al Roker remembers the moment when it became clear to him that his oldest daughter was an honest-to-goodness chef.