Entertainment briefs 10/5/16

Stiller: Prostate cancer test saved his life

NEW YORK -- Ben Stiller revealed he battled prostate cancer in 2014, and he credits the test that diagnosed the cancer with saving his life. In an essay posted Tuesday on the website Medium, Stiller recounted his experience with prostate cancer. Learning he had it Stiller compared to "a classic Walter White moment, except I was me, and no one was filming anything at all." Stiller now is cancer-free, and he believes that never would have happened without a PSA, or prostate-specific antigen test. Stiller said he wanted to tell his story in support of the much-debated test.

Dolly Parton to get CMA lifetime honor

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Country star Dolly Parton will receive the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award at the upcoming 50th annual Country Music Association Awards. Parton will receive the award Nov. 2 in Nashville, the CMA said Tuesday. The show will air on ABC. Parton, who wrote "I Will Always Love You" and "9 to 5," is a nine-time CMA winner, including entertainer of the year. Nelson was the first recipient of the award, presented in 2012. It honors an artist who has achieved national and international fame through performances, philanthropy, humanitarian efforts and record sales. Previous recipients include Kenny Rogers and Johnny Cash.

Cowell to judge 'Got Talent' through 2019

LOS ANGELES -- Simon Cowell will serve as a judge on "America's Got Talent" through 2019. NBC said Tuesday that Cowell has signed on as part of the talent show's judging panel for three more seasons. Cowell was a judge on the hit summertime series for the first time this year. He knew the ropes: He was among the original "American Idol" judges. When "America's Got Talent" returns to the air, Cowell will be joined by judges Mel B, Heidi Klum and Howie Mandel, NBC said.

-- From wire reports