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Which Python functions are used to show title, author, cover art and other info on the Now playing... screen?

for cover art, use the setArt() function:
https://codedocs.xyz/xbmc/xbmc/group__py...957264dbbe

for all the other info, use the setInfo() function:
https://codedocs.xyz/xbmc/xbmc/group__py...2888fb5f14

Thanks.
Although it is a function for a list item, these metadata will be transferred to Now playing?

yes, if the info is set for the listitem, it will also be available during playback