"AP Reveals Top 5 Breakthrough Entertainers of 2023"

The Associated Press has named Kris Bowers, Reneé Rapp, Charles Melton, Lily Gladstone, and Ayo Edebiri as the Breakthrough Entertainers of 2023. Gladstone and Melton received Golden Globe nominations and are generating Oscar buzz for their performances in "Killers of the Flower Moon" and "May December" respectively. Edebiri earned Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for her roles in "The Bear" and "Bottoms," while Rapp transitioned from acting to music, releasing her debut album "Snow Angel." Bowers, a composer and pianist, has worked on various projects including "Origin" and "The Color Purple."