New this week: Spike Lee flick, 'Artemis Fowl,' Norah Jones
This image released by Netflix shows, from left, Isiah Whitlock Jr., Norm Lewis, Clarke Peters, Delroy Lindo and Jonathan Majors in a scene from the Spike Lee film "Da 5 Bloods." (David Lee/Netflix via AP)Heres a collection curated by The Associated Press entertainment journalists of whats arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. MOVIESDa 5 Bloods: Its always the right time for a Spike Lee joint and thankfully Netflix has his latest ready to debut Friday. AP Music Editor Mesfin FekaduTELEVISIONGabrielle Union, engaged in a battle with NBC over her firing from Americas Got Talent, is firmly in control on L.A.s Finest, the drama she produces and stars in with Jessica Alba. Also back are closeted man of the cloth Leonard (Al Weaver) and Tessa-Peake Jones as an indispensable if stern housekeeper.
Worst romantic comedies ever made
For a man, asking for a list of the "worst romantic comedies of all time" would generally elicit the response: "All of them." Romantic comedies can be tough to pull off. Too many romantic comedies fall flat on their faces because current "it" actors are shoehorned into a lame story and given horrific dialogue. In fact, if you were to ask random passersby for an unsolicited list of recent awful movies, 2003's "Gigli" would top that list. 3: "Good Luck, Chuck"There's a reason Dane Cook is so despised -- he's an awful, awful actor and comedian.