Disney’s ‘Descendants’ proves to be a big hit

Disney’s ‘Descendants’ proves to be a big hit

NEW YORK

The teenage progeny of some of Disney’s favorite villains proved to be a winning idea for a film, as the Disney Channel’s “Descendants” easily became the most-watched cable movie of the year.

The Nielsen company said 6.6 million people watched the movie in its Friday night premiere.

For the week of July 27-Aug. 2, the top 10 shows, their networks and viewerships: “America’s Got Talent,” NBC, 10.33 million; “60 Minutes,” CBS, 8.46 million; “The Bachelorette,” ABC, 8.13 million; “NCIS,” CBS, 8.01 million; “The Bachelorette: After the Rose,” ABC, 7.94 million; “Best of America’s Got Talent,” NBC, 7.85 million; “The Big Bang Theory,” CBS, 7.16 million; “Zoo,” CBS, 7.09 million; Movie: “Descendants,” Disney, 6.55 million; “Big Brother” (Thursday), CBS, 6.38 million.

Singers Malik, Edwards call off engagement

NEW YORK

Former One Direction member Zayn Malik and singer Perrie Edwards have called off their engagement.

A representative for Malik confirmed Tuesday the couple had ended their engagement. No other details were provided.

Both Malik and Edwards are 22. The singers became engaged in 2013.

Malik left One Direction earlier this year to launch a solo career.

Associated Press