AP Top Entertainment News at 12:41 a.m. EDT

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We bring you the latest AP Top Entertainment News at 12:41 a.m. EDT, straight from the entertainment world.

Starting with the big news of the night, singer Justin Bieber is set to make a comeback with a new album after a five-year hiatus. The pop star teased the release of his new single titled “Holy” on social media, which features Chance the Rapper. Bieber’s album, set to release on September 18, is highly anticipated by fans across the globe. Bieber has been working on the album for the past few years and says it’s his most personal work yet. The pop star’s last album, Purpose, was released in 2015 and fans have been eagerly waiting for his return ever since.

In other news, actor Nicholas Braun, famous for his role in the TV series “Succession,” has written a song about the coronavirus pandemic. The song titled “Antibodies (Do You Have the)” is a lighthearted take on the virus that has taken over the world. Braun says he wrote the song to give people hope and make them smile during these difficult times. The song, which was produced by Tom Musto, is available to stream on various platforms.

In movie news, director Christopher Nolan’s latest movie, Tenet, has opened to mixed reviews. The sci-fi thriller stars John David Washington and Robert Pattinson and has been highly anticipated by fans of Nolan’s work. However, the movie has faced several delays due to the coronavirus pandemic, and some critics say that it may not live up to the expectations set by Nolan’s previous works like Inception and The Dark Knight. Nevertheless, Tenet has been applauded for its visual effects and action sequences.

Next up, the popular TV show “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” is facing further backlash. Recently, several former employees of the show have come forward with allegations of workplace misconduct and harassment. Host Ellen DeGeneres has apologized for the incidents and says that steps are being taken to ensure a safer work environment. However, many fans of the show have taken to social media to express their disappointment in DeGeneres and the show. Some fans have even started a hashtag called #ReplaceEllen to voice their frustrations.

Moving on, singer-songwriter Cardi B and actress Candace Owens got into a social media feud after Owens criticized Cardi B’s appearance in an interview with Joe Biden. Owens, a conservative commentator, said that Biden using Cardi B as a way to reach black voters was insulting to the black community. Cardi B fired back saying that Owens was a “clout chaser” and “a bird.” The feud continued with Owens accusing Cardi B of only being famous for “twerking” and Cardi B accusing Owens of being a “racist conservative.”

In music news, the 2020 iHeartRadio Music Festival is set to take place virtually on September 18 and 19. The festival, which usually takes place in Las Vegas, has been adapted due to the coronavirus pandemic. The festival will feature performances by some of the biggest names in music, including BTS, Coldplay, and Kane Brown. The festival will be available to stream on various platforms.

Finally, in book news, former President Barack Obama is set to release the first volume of his memoirs on November 17. The book, titled “A Promised Land,” will cover Obama’s early political career and his first term as president of the United States. The book has been highly anticipated by Obama’s supporters and is expected to give readers an inside look at some of the most significant events in the country’s recent history.

In conclusion, these are the top entertainment news stories at 12:41 a.m. EDT. From Justin Bieber’s much-awaited return to the music scene to the virtual iHeartRadio Music Festival and the release of Obama’s memoirs, there is something for everyone in the entertainment world. While some stories have spread joy and laughter, others have opened up important conversations about workplace toxicity and racial issues. No matter the topic, one thing is for sure – the entertainment industry never fails to keep us entertained and engaged.