Entertainment News Roundup: Kim-Kanye West, MeToo movement, Netflix subscriber

The additions brought Netflix's customer base to 137 million worldwide and shares of the video streaming pioneer jumped 14 per cent to $394.25 in after-hours trading.

Following is a summary of current entertainment news briefs.

Kanye gives Ugandan leader sneakers, gets African name

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian gave Uganda's leader a pair of the rapper's sneakers on Monday and he gave them both "Ugandan" names, at a meeting aimed at promoting tourism in East Africa. Days after a rambunctious meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House, a more subdued West presented Yoweri Museveni with a pair of white sports shoes made by his own company that he and Kardashian then signed with a marker pen.

Ask WW1 questions before it's too late, director Peter Jackson says

Director Peter Jackson premiered his World War One documentary "They Shall Not Grow Old" on Tuesday, urging those whose family fought in the conflict to talk to their elderly relatives with knowledge of it before it is too late. The Oscar-winner, known for "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit" movies, presented his edit of footage from the "Great War" at the BFI London Film Festival, where he was joined by Britain's Prince William on the red carpet.

After 'Night Manager' hit, Le Carre's 'Little Drummer Girl' heads to TV

John le Carre fans will see a new adaptation of one of his spy novels when "The Little Drummer Girl" hits TV screens this month but the British author said there was huge pressure in making the series after the success of hit show "The Night Manager". Le Carre's 1983 book, previously made into a film starring Diane Keaton, is set in the 1970s and follows British actress Charlie as she is recruited by an Israeli spymaster to track down a Palestinian militant.

Actress who helped trigger India's #MeToo movement 'inspired by God'

The Bollywood actress who helped trigger the #MeToo movement in India challenging sexual harassment and abuse sees it as part of her religious education after an experience 10 years ago she said effectively ended her career. "I feel God used me to start something which had to happen," Tanushree Dutta told Reuters. "All these women had this buried deep in their hearts out of shame."

EU regulators ask Sony's rivals and users how it might use power after EMI deal

EU antitrust regulators reviewing Sony Corp's $2.3 billion bid for EMI are asking rivals and users whether they think the Japanese group would use its greater market power to win better terms in digital media deals. Announced in May, the move would make Sony the world's largest music publisher, with rights to 2.1 million songs from artists such as Drake, Sam Smith, Pharrell Williams and Sia.

Meghan and Harry arrive in Australia for first overseas tour

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle landed in Australia on Monday a day before the official start of their first overseas tour as a married couple. It is the second tour of Australia by the younger generation of royals, after Prince William, Kate and their eldest son, George, visited in 2014.

Richard Branson recalls rock 'n roll days as gets Hollywood star

Billionaire entrepreneur Richard Branson on Tuesday recalled an era of sex, drugs, and rock'n roll as he added a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame to his list of accomplishments. Branson, 68, the maverick British businessman behind Virgin Group ventures into airlines, record stores and space travel, unveiled his star with the help of singers Lance Bass and Ben Harper - two of the many musicians he signed to his Virgin Records label.

Nicole Kidman radically transforms for drama 'Destroyer'

Hollywood star Nicole Kidman undergoes a dramatic makeover for new drama "Destroyer", playing a tired-looking and worn out police detective with a painful history. The Oscar winner swaps her blonde locks for a short bob and rugged style to play Erin Bell, a detective whose past continues to haunt her years after infiltrating a criminal gang undercover in an operation with devastating consequences.

Netflix subscriber growth beats estimates, shares surge

Netflix Inc added about 7 million streaming customers in the latest quarter, 1.8 million more than Wall Street expected, as it debuted a record amount of original programming, including new seasons of popular shows "Orange is the New Black" and "BoJack Horseman." The additions brought Netflix's customer base to 137 million worldwide and shares of the video streaming pioneer jumped 14 per cent to $394.25 in after-hours trading.

(With inputs from Reuters)

(With inputs from agencies.)