All about Irish sexual abuse crisis, Tom Selleck's resignation, Cosby accusers

"Colette" is not your usual period drama. Beneath the corsets and petticoats lies a turn-of-the-20th- century real life tale of feminism and gender politics that is just as relevant today, the film makers say.

Female empowerment, 100 years ago, at heart of 'Colette'

"Colette" is not your usual period drama. Beneath the corsets and petticoats lies a turn-of-the-20th- century real life tale of feminism and gender politics that is just as relevant today, the film makers say.

#Colette takes the stage in select NY/LA theaters this Friday. Get tickets now: https://t.co/VQsYHJBDVW pic.twitter.com/0ZmxzjGMFm

— Colette (@ColetteMovie) September 18, 2018

U2's Bono and Pope discuss Irish sexual abuse crisis

Bono, frontman for Irish rock band U2, met Pope Francis on Wednesday and said afterward he is an extraordinary man who is sincere in his pain over a sexual abuse crisis in Ireland. Bono and the pope spoke for more than 30 minutes at a meeting to team up the rock star's ONE organization, a global campaign, and advocacy organization that aims to end extreme poverty, with a papal group named Scholas Occurrentes, which helps foster cooperation among schools worldwide.

TV actor Tom Selleck quits NRA board of directors

Actor Tom Selleck, star of such TV crime dramas as "Magnum, P.I." and "Blue Bloods" and an ardent gun collector, has resigned from the National Rifle Association's board of directors. “Tom Selleck has stepped down from the board of the NRA due to his work schedule," his publicist, Annett Wolf, said in a statement emailed to Reuters on Wednesday.

Judge bars parade of Cosby accusers at the sentencing hearing

A Pennsylvania judge on Thursday denied a request by prosecutors to allow additional women who have accused comedian Bill Cosby of sexual misconduct to tell their stories at his sentencing hearing on a sexual assault conviction. Cosby, 81, is due in Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas on Monday to be sentenced by Judge Steven O'Neill in the drugging and sexual assault of his one-time friend Andrea Constand, a former Temple University administrator, in 2004.

Prada plays with classic clothing cliches to create contemporary looks

Italian designer Miuccia Prada played with classic elements to conjure up a clash of "extreme conservatism and a dream of freedom" in her spring-summer 2019 womenswear collection showcased on Thursday. Prada mixed cashmere, polka-dots, chiffon and gold buttons for the outfits as well as reinventing satin headbands to "turn them into something different and fun".

Han Solo's Star Wars jacket fails to sell at film auction

A jacket was worn by Harrison Ford as Han Solo in the Star Wars film "The Empire Strikes Back" failed to sell at a London auction of movie memorabilia on Thursday, the sale's organizers said. The blue-grey jacket, which was found at a costume house and screen-matched, is the only significant costume piece from the original film trilogy to come to public auction.

Who the hell would want Han Solo's #StarWars jacket when you can have Luke Skywalker's pants? @HamillHimself pic.twitter.com/ETiMSzk2ON

— Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) August 3, 2018

Next James Bond film to be directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga

The next James Bond film will be directed by American Cary Joji Fukunaga, the man behind the first season of U.S. drama "True Detective" and the Netflix comedy "Maniac," the 007 producers said on Thursday. Fukunaga, 41, replaces British director Danny Boyle, who pulled out of the as yet untitled film last month due to "creative differences".

Judge allows Ashley Judd defamation lawsuit against Weinstein to proceed

A lawsuit by actress Ashley Judd in which she accused Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein of defaming her in 1998 after she refused what she said were sexual advances from him can proceed in federal court in Los Angeles, a judge ruled on Wednesday. In the civil lawsuit filed in April accused Weinstein of smearing her reputation by discouraging director Peter Jackson from casting her in his blockbuster movie franchise "The Lord of the Rings."

Cher turns back time with an album of ABBA cover versions

Making a cameo in the "Mamma Mia!" movie sequel gave Cher a taste for the music of ABBA. Now the singer and actor are releasing an album that will feature cover versions of the Swedish pop group's hits and going on tour to promote it.

China looks to restrict imported current affairs TV content

China is looking to tighten regulation of overseas-produced content, especially blocking current affairs shows from being shown in the country. Chinese regulators will restrict film, TV series and animation that will be aired on domestic television stations or online video platforms, a draft guidance by the National Radio and Television Administration showed on Thursday.

(With inputs from Reuters)