National Entertainment

Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.

MOSCOW — Pytor Verzilov, a Russian political activist and member of the Pussy Riot protest group, has been sentenced to 15 days in jail for swearing in public.

TORONTO — Like other TV networks Citytv is facing a severe shortage of fresh content due to COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns, but among the key new titles it did manage to snag for its fall and winter lineup is a comedy series based on the childhood of Dw

Celebrity birthdays for the week of June 28-July 4 June 28: Comedian-director Mel Brooks is 94. Comedian John Byner is 83. Bassist Dave Knights of Procol Harum is 75. Actor Bruce Davison (“X-Men”) is 74. Actress Kathy Bates is 72.

LOS ANGELES — The Golden Globes is refusing to let the pandemic get in the way of its party. The ceremony will be held Feb.

Jessie Ware, “What’s Your Pleasure?" (PMR/Friends Keep Secrets/Interscope) What is your pleasure? If it’s nostalgia and bopping tunes, then Jessie Ware’s fourth studio album delivers on every level.

MADRID — The career of Viggo Mortensen, Aragorn in the popular trilogy “Lord of the Rings” and a protagonist in the Academy Award-winning “Green Book,” will be honoured at this year’s San Sebastian Film Festival.

NEW YORK — For country star Brad Paisley, who has spent the last two decades performing live concerts for feverish fans, the thought of touring being taken away never crossed his mind.

No red carpet, no nattily dressed athletes, no house band or monologue poking fun at the past year's top athletes and moments. This was a different version of The ESPYS.

NEW YORK — Great songs have been inspired by all kinds of things — like love, dreams and heartache. Now comes an unlikely one inspired by a hot dog.