Entertainment News Roundup: Musk's X inks content deals with former CNN host Lemon, Tulsi Gabbard; 'Oppenheimer' triumphs at Golden Globes as Hollywood parties again and more

Following is a summary of current entertainment news briefs.

Tom Cruise and Warner Bros Discovery teams up for films deal

Warner Bros Discovery said on Tuesday it had struck a deal with Tom Cruise, one of Hollywood's most bankable actors, to develop and produce original and franchise theatrical films in 2024. The film partnership with Cruise marks a coup for Warner Bros Motion Picture Group's co-chairs, Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy, and fulfills CEO David Zaslav's oft-stated desire to work with top talent behind the camera and in front of the camera.

'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.

Baby Yoda heads to big screen in new 'Star Wars' movie

Baby Yoda's next adventure will take the young alien, seen only on a hit "Star Wars" streaming series, to movie theaters. The first feature film inspired by "The Mandalorian" series will start production this year, Walt Disney's Lucasfilm said on Tuesday. The title character, a helmeted bounty hunter, and his companion, known as Baby Yoda or Grogu, debuted on the Disney+ streaming service in 2019.

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.

Anthony Hopkins debates weighty topics in 'Freud's Last Session'

Oscar-winning British actor Anthony Hopkins steps into the role of psychologist Sigmund Freud in a new film that features a fictional debate with author C.S. Lewis. "Freud's Last Session," now playing in theaters, shows the pair discussing hefty topics such as the existence of God and the future of mankind just as World War II is about to begin. Actor Matthew Goode plays Lewis.

'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.

Jodie Comer finds maternal instinct, validation with 'The End We Start From'

Jodie Comer's new drama "The End We Start From" is an exploration of motherhood amid a climate crisis. In the film the British actress plays "Woman", a first-time mother who goes into labour while watching London become submerged by rain and flood waters. The environmental disaster forces Woman, her partner, "R" (Joel Fry), and their newborn to flee the capital in search of shelter as Britain starts descending into chaos around them.

(With inputs from agencies.)