Reuters Entertainment News Summary


Reuters | Updated: 05-04-2019 10:28 IST | Created: 05-04-2019 10:28 IST
Reuters Entertainment News Summary

Following is a summary of current entertainment news briefs. Accused killer of rapper Nipsey Hussle pleads not guilty in Los Angeles

A Los Angeles man pleaded not guilty on Thursday to charges that he killed Grammy-nominated rapper Nipsey Hussle and was ordered held on $5 million bail. Eric Ronald Holder, 29, entered his pleas to murder and attempted murder charges through his attorney during a brief hearing in Los Angeles Superior Court. Celine Dion announces 'Courage' world tour and new album

Pop singer Celine Dion on Wednesday announced a world tour and a new album called "Courage" that she said was inspired by life after the death of her husband. Dion, 51, gave the news at a live performance show in Los Angeles that was broadcast on Facebook Live and watched by more than 11,000 fans around the world. UK royals attend Netflix 'Our Planet' premiere

Britain's Prince Charles and his two sons William and Harry attended the world premiere of the Netflix television series "Our Planet" on Thursday to underline the royal family's support for action against climate change. British naturalist David Attenborough, 92, who narrates the series, hosted the event at London's Natural History Museum. Adidas seals partnership with singer Beyonce

Adidas has teamed up with singer Beyonce and will relaunch her Ivy Park brand, as it aims to attract more female consumers after rival Puma's deal with Rihanna helped boost sales. Adidas, which also has a partnership with Kanye West, said on Thursday it will work with Beyonce on creating performance and lifestyle products, including signature footwear and clothing. Britney Spears takes some 'me time' after dad's second surgery

Pop star Britney Spears said on Wednesday she was taking a little "me time" after a report she checked herself into a mental health facility to help cope with her father's illness. Spears, 37, announced in January that she was pulling out of all her concerts and work commitments to be with her family after her father Jamie came close to death in November after suffering a ruptured colon. The Weeknd sued by British songwriters over 'A Lonely Night'

Canadian singer The Weeknd has been sued by three British songwriters over allegations he copied their work to produce his hit "A Lonely Night," according to U.S. court documents. Songwriters William Smith, Brian Clover and Scott McCulloch sued the Weeknd, Universal Music Group Inc and others in a Los Angeles federal court. The song in question appears on The Weeknd's Grammy-award winning album "Starboy." Germany's new Bauhaus museum set for interactive opening

The new Bauhaus museum opens its doors to the public for the first time in the east German city of Weimar on Saturday after three years of construction, giving admirers of the world-famous "form follows function" aesthetic a new place of pilgrimage. An inauguration weekend, with free entry and various concerts and spectacles, will mark the peak of a year during which hundreds of events across Germany are commemorating the 100th birthday of the Bauhaus movement, associated with clean and functional design. Souvenirs and secrets as 'Game of Thrones' cast walk last red carpet

The cast and creators of "Game of Thrones" walked their last red carpet together on Wednesday, recalling memories of their years working on the international hit television series. Dozens of actors, many of whom were unknown before the medieval fantasy series began in 2011, flew to New York ahead of the eighth and final season of the show, which arrives on HBO on April 14. Sara Bareilles: 'I wrote love songs about the Obamas'

Singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles has turned her angst over the 2016 U.S. elections into art, writing love songs about former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle. Her new album, "Amidst the Chaos," reflects both her dismay at the election of President Donald Trump and her support of social movements like female empowerment. Chicago will sue actor Jussie Smollett after he refuses to pay for police overtime

Chicago will sue actor Jussie Smollett for the costs of police overtime spent investigating his claims that he was the victim of a hate crime, which prosecutors say were false, a city official said on Thursday. The lawsuit was being prepared after Smollett, 36, refused a demand by the city for $130,000, said Bill McCaffrey, a spokesman for the city's Department of Law.

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