‘Gran Turismo’ takes weekend box office crown over ‘Barbie’ after all
- by Associated Press
The box office results are in and Sony’s racing movie “Gran Turismo” won the weekend over “Barbie,” after all.
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Shakira to Receive Video Vanguard Award & Perform at 2023 MTV Video Music Awards
- by Republica
Shakira will make history at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 12, becoming the first South American artist to receive the Video Vanguard Award. The Colombian-born superstar will become the second Latina artist to receive that marquee award. Jennifer Lopez, who was born in the Bronx to Puerto Rican parents, received the honor five years ago, according to the report by Billboard.
Adele reveals she collapsed backstage during her Las Vegas residency after suffering a sciatica attack: 'They picked my whole body up off the floor'
- by Agencies
Adele revealed that she collapsed backstage during her Las Vegas residency, due to a sciatica attack, according to The Sun.
‘Dune: Part Two’ release postponed to 2024 as actors strike lingers
- by Associated Press
NEW YORK, Aug 25: The release of “Dune: Part Two,” one of the fall’s most anticipated films, has been postponed from November until next year, Warner Bros. confirmed Thursday.
Kerry Washington, Martin Sheen shout for solidarity between Hollywood strikers and other workers
- by Associated Press
LOS ANGELES, Aug 23: Kerry Washington and Martin Sheen, a pair of fictional former politicos, turned Hollywood’s strikes into a rousing campaign rally Tuesday with speeches celebrating unity across the industry and with labor at large.
Michael Jackson sexual abuse lawsuits revived by appeals court
- by Associated Press
LOS ANGELES, Aug 19: A California appeals court on Friday revived lawsuits from two men who allege Michael Jackson sexually abused them for years when they were boys.
Sam Asghari seeks divorce from Britney Spears 14 months after wedding
- by Reuters
LOS ANGELES, Aug 18: Sam Asghari, the husband of pop superstar Britney Spears, is seeking to divorce the singer he married last year after she was released from a legal conservatorship.
Migos’ Quavo releases ‘Rocket Power,’ his first solo album since Takeoff’s death
- by Republica
LOS ANGELES (AP), Aug 18: Migos rapper Quavo has released his second solo album, “Rocket Power,” which includes two tracks with his late bandmate Takeoff.
Oprah, Meryl Streep, Michael B. Jordan to be honored at Academy Museum Gala
- by Associated Press
LOS ANGELES, Aug 16:The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures will pay tribute to Meryl Streep, Oprah Winfrey, Michael B. Jordan and Sofia Coppola in its annual fundraising gala on Oct. 14, the museum announced Tuesday.
Sony Pictures Quarterly Profit Drops to $115M
- by Agencies
Sony Corp. reported its latest financial results in Tokyo on Wednesday, with revenue at the pictures division down slightly to $2.3 billion, according to the report by The Hollywood Report.
Jay-Z’s Made In America fest canceled due to ‘severe circumstances outside of production control’
- by Associated Press
Jay-Z ‘s annual Made in America festival, scheduled for next month in Philadelphia, has been canceled.
Rapper Tory Lanez sentenced to 10 years in prison for shooting Megan Thee Stallion
- by Reuters
Canadian rapper Tory Lanez was sentenced on Tuesday to 10 years in prison, more than seven months after he was convicted of shooting fellow musical artist Megan Thee Stallion during an argument in 2020.
K-pop star Suga becomes 3rd BTS member to begin military service in South Korea
- by Associated Press
LOS ANGELES, Aug 8:Following his debut solo tour earlier this year, Suga, the K-pop superstar rapper/singer/songwriter, has become the third member of BTS to begin South Korea’s compulsory military service.
Warner Bros movie 'Barbie' ticket sales top $1 billion
- by Reuters
NEW YORK, Aug 7:The blockbuster film "Barbie" has topped $1 billion in box office ticket sales worldwide since its July 21 debut, Warner Bros. Pictures, a unit of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD.O), announced on Sunday.
Tory Lanez to be sentenced for shooting Megan Thee Stallion
- by Associated Press
LOS ANGELES, Aug 7: Rapper Tory Lanez could get a long prison term at his expected sentencing Monday after felony convictions for shooting and wounding hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion in the feet.
Striking writers, studios to meet this week to discuss restarting negotiations
- by Associated Press
LOS ANGELES, August 2: Union leaders told striking Hollywood writers Tuesday night that they plan to meet with representatives for studios to discuss restarting negotiations after the first official communication between the two sides since the strike began three months ago.
Lizzo Hit With Lawsuit From Dancers Over Hostile Work Environment Claims
- by Agencies
A trio of former tour dancers for Lizzo are taking the artist to court for allegedly subjecting them to a hostile work environment that included instances sexual harassment, according to the report by The Hollywood Reporter.
Politicians urge Taylor Swift to postpone LA concerts in solidarity with striking hotel workers
- by Associated Press
LOS ANGELES, August 2: California’s lieutenant governor and other elected officials on Tuesday urged Taylor Swift to postpone her Los Angeles concerts as a way to stand in solidarity with striking hotel workers.
Angus Cloud, star of TV show 'Euphoria,' dead at 25
- by Reuters
July 31: Angus Cloud, cast member of the HBO teen drama series "Euphoria," died on Monday at age 25 just days after the death of his father, his family said in a statement.
The ‘Barbie’ bonanza continues at the box office, ‘Oppenheimer’ holds the No. 2 spot
- by Associated Press
NEW YORK, July 31: A week later, the “Barbenheimer” boom has not abated.