CONNIE SMITH

Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. MOVIES— What's your appetite for grandiose meta-musicals starring Adam Driver, Marion Cotillard and a puppet baby named Annette? In her review, AP Film Writer Lindsey Bahr called it "a movie best experienced rather than described." The film, which premiered in January at the Sundance Film Festival, debuts on HBO Wednesday and on HBO Max on Thursday. Meanwhile, Country Music Hall of Famer Connie Smith is back with her 54th album, “The Cry of the Heart,” out on Aug. 20, that shows why she remains one of the most lauded vocalists in country music.

This week’s new entertainment releases includes an album from Lorde called “Solar Power” and Hugh Jackman starring in the sci-fi thriller “Reminiscence.”.

Jacksons socially conscious album Rhythm Nation 1814, Armstrongs jazzy When the Saints Go Marching In and Nas debut release Illmatic are among 25 recordings being inducted to the National Recording Registry. (AP Photo)LOS ANGELES – Janet Jackson’s socially conscious album “Rhythm Nation 1814,” Louis Armstrong’s jazzy “When the Saints Go Marching In” and Nas’ debut release “Illmatic” are among 25 recordings being inducted to the National Recording Registry. The Library of Congress announced Wednesday that Labelle’s song “Lady Marmalade” and Kool & the Gang’s “Celebration” are some of the titles tapped for preservation this year. “The National Recording Registry will preserve our history through these vibrant recordings of music and voices that have reflected our humanity and shaped our culture from the past 143 years,” Hayden said in a statement. The library selects titles for preservation because of their cultural and historic importance to the American soundscape.

Liberty Middle School head custodian Connie Smith is one of 12 finalists from around the nation up for the top Academy of Cleaning Excellence Award. Liberty Middle School head custodian Connie Smith is known around Marion County schools for her hard work. James LaMotte, a School District area coordinator for custodial services, said Thursday that he discovered the competition when he was perusing Facebook. The Rock Star series breaks down the word custodian, outlining the nine personal traits that the Academy of Cleaning Excellence is looking for in the nominees. The Academy of Cleaning Excellence provides professional development education to the cleaning industry, through motivational sessions, eLearning and live classes throughout the United States.