The Cricket's Daily 3: 'Moonlight,' 'American Honey' top the Independent Spirit nominations

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Here's what's happening in pop culture:

• The coming-of-age drama "Moonlight" and the seductive road trip "American Honey" lead the nominees for this year's Independent Spirit Awards, with six each. [The Hollywood Reporter]

• Olympic gymnast Laurie Hernandez, with her pro partner Val Chmerkovskiy, has taken home the mirrorball trophy as winner of season 23 of "Dancing With the Stars." [USA Today]

• The new "Star Trek Discovery" has its first confirmed cast member: "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" star Michelle Yeoh. [ComingSoon.net]