Opera in Meadows, JLo's Family Time, ABBA Honoured, and Adult Animation Buzz
Recent entertainment news highlights include opera picnics at Glyndebourne, Jennifer Lopez canceling her tour for family time, ABBA receiving a top Swedish honour, and Netflix's new adult animated series led by 'Rick and Morty' veterans Matt Roller and Dan Harmon.
Following is a summary of current entertainment news briefs.
Music lovers enjoy opera and picnics with the sheep at Glyndebourne
Nestled in the English countryside 50 miles (80 km) south of London, the Glyndebourne opera festival's setting is a world away from the city-centre opera houses which dominate the art form. "It's kind of us and the sheep out there," said Lauren Snouffer, a soprano from Austin, Texas who is performing for the first time at Glyndebourne in Mozart's "The Magic Flute" as Pamina.
Jennifer Lopez cancels 'This Is Me...Live' tour to be with family
Jennifer Lopez said on Friday that her "This Is Me... Live" Summer concert tour has been canceled so she can take time to be with her family. Representatives of Live Nation also announced on Friday that the "On the Floor" singer needs a break to be with "her children, family and close friends."
ABBA members reunite to receive top Swedish honour
The four members of iconic Swedish pop group ABBA reunited on Friday to receive one of the country's top honours, "the Royal Vasa Order", during a ceremony in the royal palace in Stockholm. Agnetha Faltskog, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson and Anni-Frid Lyngstad, who rarely make public appearances together and are now in their 70s, were handed their orders from King Carl XVI Gustaf "for very distinguished contributions within Swedish and international music life", according to the Royal Court.
'Rick and Morty' team lands Netflix adult animated series 'The Undervale'
Netflix said on Thursday it has ordered the adult animated series "The Undervale," with "Rick and Morty" veterans Matt Roller and Dan Harmon set to lead the project. Roller is the creator and showrunner, while Harmon is serving as one of the executive producers.
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