Reuters Entertainment News Summary

Reuters Entertainment News Summary

Following is a summary of current entertainment news briefs. 'Intimate Audrey': Hepburn exhibition opens in Brussels

From personal pictures and dresses to film props and awards, an exhibition offering an intimate look at the life of late actress Audrey Hepburn has opened in Brussels, marking the 90th anniversary of the Hollywood star's birth in the Belgian city. Put together by her son Sean Hepburn Ferrer, "Intimate Audrey" features hundreds of private and professional photos - originals and reprints - as well as some movie memorabilia, such as the scooter used in the 1953 classic "Roman Holiday" for which Hepburn won a best actress Oscar. 'Twilight' rises again, this time as a concert tour

"Twilight" is coming back from the dead with a live concert that will tour the world. Movie studio Lionsgate on Thursday announced that the vampire book and movie romance that had millions of hearts swooning is being adapted for an international live to film event. In Tel Aviv, Eurovision songfest braces for pro-Palestinian boycott protests

As 'Eurovision Song Contest 2019' banners go up across Tel Aviv, behind the glitz of the songfest is the latest manifestation of a bitter row between Israel and an international pro-Palestinian boycott movement. When Israel was selected last year to host the 2019 Eurovision finals, the high-profile, 42-nation event was identified by the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) campaign as a target for its campaign to pressure governments, companies, performers and academics to isolate Israel. Grime star Stormzy scores first UK no.1 single with 'Vossi Bop'

Grime artist Stormzy scored his first No. 1 in the UK singles charts on Friday, beating U.S. songstress Taylor Swift to the top spot. "Vossi Bop", which features a cameo appearance from actor Idris Elba in its music video, is the London-born rapper's first single since 2017's "Gang Signs & Prayer", which topped the UK album charts. Joe Jonas marries 'Game of Thrones' actress Sophie Turner

Singer Joe Jonas married "Game of Thrones" actress Sophie Turner in a surprise wedding on Wednesday night, with pictures shared on social media showing the couple tying the knot in front of an Elvis Presley impersonator in Las Vegas. The couple wed just hours after Jonas, part of the Jonas Brothers band, performed with his siblings at the Billboard Music Awards in the city. Henry VIII's first wife, Catherine of Aragon, in spotlight in new show

English Tudor king Henry VIII and his six wives are a staple tale of costume dramas - now a new television series is turning viewers' attention to the story of the first, Catherine of Aragon. "The Spanish Princess", a British-American production based on two books by Philippa Gregory, stars "Game of Thrones" actress Charlotte Hope in the title role and Stephanie Levi-John as her black lady-in-waiting, Lina de Cardonnes. Peter Mayhew, actor who played Chewbacca in 'Star Wars' movies, dies

British-born actor Peter Mayhew, who played Chewbacca the Wookiee, the loyal, furry companion of space buccaneer Han Solo in five of the "Star Wars" movies, has died at age 74, his family said on Thursday. Mayhew, whose face was never seen in the "Star Wars" films - his entire body was always clothed in his Wookiee costume - died at his north Texas home on Tuesday, according to the family's statement on Twitter. No cause of death was given. Tarantino's ode to Hollywood makes it last minute to Cannes festival

Quentin Tarantino fans will get their latest fix at the Cannes Film Festival next month after all, after the director rushed to finish editing on "Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood" in time to present it in competition, organizers said on Thursday. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie, the film had long been tipped as one of the highlights of this year's cinema showcase on the French Riviera, but did not make the cut when the initial line-up was unveiled in April.

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