Entertainment News Roundup: Leonardo DiCaprio urges government action on Amazon fires 'tragedy'; Actress Lori Loughlin faces hearing in U.S. college cheating scandal

Following is a summary of current entertainment news briefs.

Harvey Weinstein pleads not guilty, rape trial delayed to January

Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein pleaded not guilty on Monday to a new indictment as his upcoming criminal trial was pushed back to January, in a case where prosecutors have accused him of rape and predatory sexual assault. Weinstein, 67, entered his plea in a New York state court in Manhattan, where his trial was delayed by four months, to Jan. 6, 2020. He had faced a Sept. 9 trial date.

Ewan McGregor to return as Obi-Wan in new 'Star Wars' streaming TV series

Ewan McGregor will reprise his "Star Wars" role as Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi in a series for the upcoming Disney+ streaming service, the actor announced to fans of the beloved movie franchise on Friday. McGregor surprised the crowd at Walt Disney Co's D23 Expo fan convention, walking on stage to loud cheers and applause. The Scottish actor said he was relieved that he could finally reveal he would return to the role.

Leonardo DiCaprio urges government action on Amazon fires 'tragedy'

A crisis over burning forest in the Amazon is "incredibly tragic", actor Leonardo DiCaprio said on Monday, urging governments to do more, amid growing international outrage over the damage to the world's largest tropical rain forest. A record number of fires is ravaging the rain forest, sparking concern because of the Amazon's importance to the global environment. The rain forest is said to produce a fifth of the world's oxygen.

Swedish prosecutor will not push for tougher A$AP Rocky sentence

A Swedish prosecutor said on Tuesday he would not push for tougher punishment for U.S. rapper A$AP Rocky who got a suspended sentence for his role in a brawl in Stockholm. A$AP Rocky, real name Rakim Mayers, and two of his entourage were convicted on Aug. 14 of kicking and beating a 19-year-old man after an argument.

Actress Lori Loughlin faces hearing in U.S. college cheating scandal

Actress Lori Loughlin is due in court on Tuesday for a hearing on whether the lawyers defending her against charges that she participated in a large college admissions scam have a conflict and must be disqualified. Federal prosecutors in Boston have accused the "Full House" star and her fashion designer husband Mossimo Giannulli of arranging to pay bribes to get her two daughters admitted to the University of Southern California (USC) as purported crew recruits.

No dirty jokes please: Comics find a new stage inside LA car wash

Los Angeles comedian Kurt Braunohler has performed stand-up sets in cargo trucks, school buses, and even gondolas, but his latest venture scales things down even further: a four-minute comedy show inside your car as it goes through a car wash. In a city known for its car culture and notorious traffic, Braunohler said a show inside people's vehicles was the "most L.A. set-up" he could imagine.

Hollywood legend Olivia de Havilland's Dior outfits up for auction

A collection of 27 outfits worn by Hollywood legend Olivia de Havilland is going up for auction next month, some of which she wore on-screen during her acting career more than 50 years ago. The Sept. 17 online auction at Chicago-based Hindman also includes haute couture designs by Christian Dior that de Havilland, who turned 103 in July, wore at movie premieres and galas between 1954-1989.

Swift, Cardi B, and Missy Elliott bring girl power to Video Music Awards show

Taylor Swift won video of the year and Ariana Grande was voted artist of the year in a girl-powered MTV Video Music Awards (VMA) show on Monday, while rapper Cardi B won best hip-hop video and newcomer Lizzo celebrated large women. Alternative pop singer Billie Eilish, 17, beat Lizzo to be named both best new artist and best breakthrough or PUSH artist in the fan-voted awards show.

Box Office: 'Angel Has Fallen' Rises to No. 1

With $21 million debuts "Angel Has Fallen," the third chapter in Lionsgate and Millennium's action franchise starring Gerard Butler, had a stronger opening weekend than expected, collecting $21.25 million during its first three days of release. Those ticket sales were enough to top domestic box office charts, bumping last weekend's champ, Universal's comedy "Good Boys," to second place. Starring Jacob Tremblay, "Good Boys" generated $11.75 million in its sophomore outing, boosting its domestic total to $41.4 million.

A Minute With Keira Knightley as a whistleblower in 'Official Secrets'

Actress Keira Knightley turns to the 2003 Iraq War for her latest film "Official Secrets", in which she portrays a British government employee who was fired for leaking a secret U.S. memo in the run-up to the conflict. The 34-year old plays Katharine Gun, a former translator at Britain's global spy center who was charged with breaking the Official Secrets Act for leaking a U.S. memo seeking London's help in spying on the United Nations.

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