Author: AP, AP

President Donald Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen arrived at the courthouse in Manhattan Wednesday, where he is scheduled to be sentenced for evading taxes, lying to Congress, bank fraud and campaign finance violations. (Dec. 12)

Actress Emily Blunt says playing iconic character Mary Poppins in “Mary Poppins Returns” is a “hard thing for me to compute.” (Dec. 12)

Actor Lin-Manuel Miranda calls his casting in director Rob Marshall’s eagerly awaited musical sequel “Mary Poppins Returns” a dream come true. (Dec. 12)

The esports industry is expected to eclipse $1 billion soon, yet the U.S. amateur system is almost entirely unorganized. Super League Gaming is hoping to fill that void, with a little league for esports that welcomes gamers as young as 6. (Dec. 12)

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Country star Kane Brown wasn’t sure he was going to make it, but there was one thing he was certain about: He was never going to give up. (Dec. 12)

Natasha Rothwell claims she is shy in real life, but her scene-stealing supporting roles in HBO’s “Insecure” and the film “Love, Simon” have proven otherwise. (Dec. 12)

Rapper Ty Dolla $ign indicted on felony drug charges; Bill Cosby lawyers detail 11 alleged trial errors as they appeal; Michelle Obama surprises Detroit students at Motown Museum. (Dec. 12)

Here’s the latest for Wednesday December 12th: British PM May faces no confidence vote; Former Trump lawyer Cohen to be sentenced; Manhunt after France shooting; Chinese executive arrested in Canada out on bail.

The voice of new animated Spider-Man from “Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse”, Shameik Moore, puts forth some scenarios for a live action film, while his co-star Jake Johnson explains why the film is socially important. (Dec. 12)

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At the Los Angeles premiere of his new film “Vice,” Christian Bale says that former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney has a thick enough skin to watch a film about himself, while co-star Amy Adams discusses the movie’s Golden Globe nominations. (Dec. 12)