Entertainment News Roundup: Warner Bros Discovery teams up with Tom Cruise for films deal; Golden Globes viewership on CBS jumps 50% from last year and more

"Oppenheimer," about the making of the atomic bomb, landed five honors, including the coveted best movie drama prize and acting awards for stars Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr. Golden Globes viewership on CBS jumps 50% from last year Viewership for Sunday's star-studded Golden Globe awards rose 50% from last year, averaging 9.4 million live viewers on U.S. broadcaster CBS, according to Nielsen ratings data released on Monday.

Following is a summary of current entertainment news briefs.

Warner Bros Discovery teams up with Tom Cruise for films deal

Warner Bros Discovery said on Tuesday it will partner with Tom Cruise to develop and produce original and franchise theatrical films this year, as the media company looks to revive productions after the Hollywood strike hampered schedules. Tom Cruise has starred in films like "Edge of Tomorrow", "Rock of Ages" and "The Last Samurai" for Warner Bros.

'Oppenheimer' triumphs at Golden Globes as Hollywood parties again

Historical drama "Oppenheimer" dominated the Golden Globe awards on Sunday, and gothic comedy "Poor Things" upset summer blockbuster "Barbie," as Hollywood threw its biggest party since labor disputes shut down much of show business last year. "Oppenheimer," about the making of the atomic bomb, landed five honors, including the coveted best movie drama prize and acting awards for stars Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr.

Golden Globes viewership on CBS jumps 50% from last year

Viewership for Sunday's star-studded Golden Globe awards rose 50% from last year, averaging 9.4 million live viewers on U.S. broadcaster CBS, according to Nielsen ratings data released on Monday. A year ago, the Globes attracted 6.3 million viewers to the ceremony on Comcast Corp's NBC. The show switched networks after organizers made reforms to address a diversity and ethics scandal and the awards were sold to new owners.

Factbox-Full list of winners at 2024 Golden Globe awards

The following is the full list of winners at the 2024 Golden Globe awards on Sunday. FILM

Musk's X inks content deals with former CNN host Lemon, Tulsi Gabbard

Social media company X on Tuesday announced three new content deals with former CNN anchor Don Lemon, former U.S. congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard and sports radio host Jim Rome, part of an effort to grow video content on the site. The Elon Musk-owned platform, formerly Twitter, has struggled to retain advertisers amid of series of controversies ever since the billionaire bought the company in 2022, and is betting brands could return alongside the three personalities.

'Succession' and 'The Bear' win top TV honors at Golden Globes

Media dynasty drama "Succession" and dramedies "The Bear" and "Beef" took top television honors at the Golden Globes on Sunday. "Succession," which broke the record for most Golden Globe TV award nominations for its fourth and final season, took home the best drama award, along with three wins for cast members.

Sinead O'Connor died of natural causes, London coroner says

Irish singer Sinead O'Connor, who was found unresponsive at an address in London in July last year, died of natural causes, the coroner said on Tuesday. O'Connor, known for her stirring voice, outspoken views and 1990 chart-topping hit "Nothing Compares 2 U", was pronounced dead at the scene. Police had said her death, at the age of 56, was not being treated as suspicious.

'The Crown' costumes and props head for auction after royal drama wraps

From a replica of Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation gown to a reproduction of the Gold State Coach, costumes, props and sets from the award-winning royal drama "The Crown" will be on show in London this week before going under the hammer at auction. More than 450 items from the Netflix show, which focused on the reign of Britain's late monarch Elizabeth, will be on public display at Bonhams from Thursday ahead of its "The Crown Auction" on Feb. 7.

Actor Jonathan Majors, after conviction, says he was reckless in relationship

Actor Jonathan Majors, who was dropped by Disney's Marvel after being found guilty last month of attacking his ex-girlfriend, said in an interview on Monday that he was responsible for problems with the relationship but not for her injuries. In his first televised remarks since a New York jury found him guilty in December, Majors told ABC News he should have never been in the car with his then-girlfriend. Prosecutors alleged Majors assaulted her in a hired car in March, leaving her with a broken finger and other injuries.

Actor Idris Elba leads knife crime campaign with symbolic display

Actor Idris Elba on Monday used his star power to launch a new campaign to combat knife crime in Britain, which has surged in recent years with many of the victims being teenage boys. Elba, known for roles in the television series "The Wire" and "Luther", is demanding an immediate ban on machetes and so-called "zombie knives" - bladed weapons originally inspired by zombie films.