Entertainment News Roundup: Princess Eugenie marries; 'Beautiful Boy' tackles battle with drug addiction

Entertainment News Roundup: Princess Eugenie marries; 'Beautiful Boy' tackles battle with drug addiction
Hollywood stars joined Queen Elizabeth and her family for Britain's second major royal wedding this year, as the monarch's granddaughter Princess Eugenie married wine merchant Jack Brooksbank. (Image Credit: Twitter)

Following is a summary of current entertainment news briefs.

Going for gold: Sotheby's to hold the first sale dedicated to precious metal

From a sculpture of model Kate Moss to an elaborate elephant liqueur set, an array of items made with gold will go under the hammer next week in auction house Sotheby's first ever sale dedicated to the precious metal. From antiquities to contemporary pieces, "The Midas Touch" sale on Oct. 17 in London features jewellery, art, furniture - and even a Ferrari car.

Queen Elizabeth's granddaughter marries in Gatsbyesque splendour

Hollywood stars joined Queen Elizabeth and her family for Britain's second major royal wedding this year, as the monarch's granddaughter Princess Eugenie married wine merchant Jack Brooksbank. Eugenie, 28, daughter of the queen's third child, Prince Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, tied the knot with Brooksbank, 32, in a traditional ceremony at Windsor Castle's 15th Century St George's Chapel.

'Beautiful Boy' tackles family's battle with drug addiction

A family battling with drug addiction is the focus of new Steve Carell and Timothee Chalamet drama "Beautiful Boy" with the duo portraying a father and son struggling with the problem for years. Known for comedies like "Anchorman" and "The 40-Year-Old Virgin" as well as the darker "Foxcatcher", Carell plays real-life American writer David Sheff in the movie, which is based on the memoirs of Sheff and his son Nic.

Hugh Hefner's trademark black pyjamas to hit the auction block

Playboy founder Hugh Hefner's trademark black silk pyjamas and red smoking jacket are going up for sale as part of an auction of his belongings, including his complete set of Playboy magazines. Julien's Auctions said on Friday the sale would also include Hefner's white captain's hat, a custom 1974 Monopoly board game including a Playboy bunny playing piece, his Playboy bunny logo cufflinks, 2016 passport and his Bible.

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