Entertainment News Roundup: Motor racing-F1 movie continues filming in Hungary despite actors' strike; Singer Shakira faces new probe over alleged tax fraud in Spain and more

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Motor racing-F1 movie continues filming in Hungary despite actors' strike

Filming for the as-yet untitled Formula One movie starring Brad Pitt is continuing at this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix despite a Hollywood actors' strike. The actors joined film and television writers on U.S. picket lines for the first time in 63 years last week as they demanded higher streaming-era pay and curbs on the use of artificial intelligence.

Singer Shakira faces new probe over alleged tax fraud in Spain

Colombian singer Shakira, dubbed the Queen of Latin pop, is to be investigated for alleged fraud on income and wealth tax in 2018, a Spanish court said on Thursday. The "Hips Don't Lie" singer, who has sold millions of records worldwide, already faces legal proceedings in Spain and is expected to stand trial late in 2023 in another case relating to over 14.5 million euros ($14.31 million) in back taxes owed between 2012 and 2014.

Fans flock to Hong Kong to mark 50th anniversary of Bruce Lee's death

Fans from Hong Kong and around the world gathered at the feet of a Bruce Lee statue on Thursday to pay tribute to the late kung fu legend on the 50th anniversary of his untimely death. Standing in front of the life-size bronze statue with Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour behind them, a stream of fans snapped pictures, bowed and laid down flowers.

Los Angeles movie fans hit the multiplexes for 'Barbenheimer'

Film fans headed to cinemas in Los Angeles for early screenings of "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer," a doubleheader being billed as "Barbenheimer". At the TCL Chinese Theater on Hollywood Boulevard, some movie-goers were fully getting into the global "Barbenheimer" craze, with plans to see both films on the same day.

Legendary American singer Tony Bennett dies at age 96 - AP

Tony Bennett, the smooth American singer who had an enduring hit with "I Left My Heart in San Francisco" and remained perpetually cool enough to win over younger generations of fans well into the 21st century, has died at the age of 96, the Associated Press reported Friday. No less than Frank Sinatra called the former singing waiter "the best singer in the business" after he became a star in the 1950s. Bennett went on to win 20 Grammy awards, including a lifetime achievement award.

Everything's pink: How Barbiecore fashion has fueled a movie's buzz

Head to any clothing store this summer and you are likely to be hit with an explosion of pink. Barbiecore outfits, focused on the doll's signature color, are dominating the fashion scene for a second straight year, helped by Mattel Inc's all-out marketing blitz to build buzz for the "Barbie" movie that debuts in theaters on Friday.

Factbox-Quotes by and about singer Tony Bennett

Quotes by and about singer Tony Bennett, who has died at the age of 96: BENNETT ON BENNETT

India's biggest cinema operator banks on "Barbenheimer" after Bollywood flops

India's biggest cinema operator PVR Inox is banking on Hollywood's "Oppenheimer", "Barbie" and unlimited popcorn to pack theatres after a string of Bollywood flops kept away those patrons who still favour going to the movies over streaming services. Hoping to cash in on the global "Barbenheimer" craze, PVR Inox set up countdown timers for the first time at several locations and started screening "Oppenheimer" at midnight on Friday, the day of its U.S. release date.

Factbox-Six facts about singer Tony Bennett

Six facts about singer Tony Bennett, who has died at the age of 96: * Bennett's long-time pianist, Ralph Sharon, suggested he work "I Left My Heart in San Francisco" into the repertoire. Sharon had found the sheet music for the song, written by George Cory and Douglas Cross, in a drawer as he was packing for a trip.

(With inputs from agencies.)