Entertainment News Roundup: Kevin Spacey charged with indecent assault; 'Aquaman' debuts at No.1 with USD 72 mln at Box office

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Box Office: 'Aquaman' debuts at No. 1 with $72 million, 'Mary Poppins Returns' beats 'Bumblebee'

Jason Momoa's "Aquaman" is the King of the Seven Seas -- and now the box office. The DC adventure dominated in North America with a splashy $72 million debut, including previews. That's a hefty start during a month that, aside from "Star Wars" movies, tends to field smaller opening weekends that pick up steam as audiences have off from work and school between Christmas and New Years. As expected, "Aquaman" easily fended off fellow newcomers "Mary Poppins Returns" and "Bumblebee." Those two titles were in a close race for No. 2, though Sunday estimates show "Mary Poppins Returns" narrowly defeating "Bumblebee."

Actor Kevin Spacey charged with indecent assault in Massachusetts

Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey has been charged in connection with an allegation that he sexually abused an 18-year-old boy at a Nantucket, Massachusetts, bar more than two years ago, the local district attorney said on Monday. Spacey is scheduled to be arraigned at Nantucket District Court on Jan. 7 on a single charge of indecent assault and battery on a person who is at least 14 years old, according to court documents and a statement issued by Cape and Islands District Attorney Michael O'Keefe.

(With inputs from Reuters)