Barry Jenkins to direct 'Lion King' follow-up
The Walt Disney Co. will make a follow-up to the 2019 live-action "The Lion King," with Barry Jenkins, the director of the Oscar-winning "Moonlight" and the James Baldwin adaptation "If Beale Street Could Talk," set to direct.
Judge says new royal book can be used in Meghan privacy case
The publisher of Britain's Mail on Sunday newspaper can use the contents of a recent behind-the scenes book about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in its legal defense for an invasion of privacy lawsuit brought by the duchess, a judge ruled Tuesday.
Gabrielle Union, NBC settle dispute over racism allegations
Gabrielle Union and NBC said Tuesday that they have settled their differences in their dispute over her firing as a judge on "America's Got Talent," which she said was retaliation for her complaints that the show tolerated racism on the set.
Celebrities
Joe Montana, wife block attempted kidnapping of grandchild
Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana and his wife confronted a home intruder who attempted to kidnap their 9-month-old grandchild over the weekend, law enforcement officials confirmed on Sunday.
Music
'I Am Woman' singer Helen Reddy, '70s hitmaker, dies at 78
Helen Reddy, who shot to stardom in the 1970s with her rousing feminist anthem "I Am Woman" and recorded a string of other hits, has died. She was 78.
Movies
'Borat' sequel to be released by Amazon before election
Borat is back. Sacha Baron Cohen has filmed a sequel to his 2006 film "Borat! Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan" that Amazon plans to release before the election.
Celebrities
Rapper NBA YoungBoy among 16 arrested in Louisiana's capital
Rap artist NBA YoungBoy is among 16 people arrested Monday on drug and firearm charges in Louisiana's capital city.
Music
Billboard Awards: Alicia Keys, Bad Bunny, Malone to perform
Alicia Keys, Bad Bunny, Luke Combs and leading nominee Post Malone will perform at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards.
Music
Reggaeton redemption: Balvin, Bunny top Latin Grammy nods
At last year's Latin Grammy Awards, popular reggaeton and Latin trap musicians such as J Balvin, Bad Bunny and Ozuna were dismissed in the show's top categories. This year, they dominate.
Celebrities
Rapper Lil Yachty arrested for driving 150 mph in Ferrari
Georgia State Patrol arrested rapper Lil Yachty this month after he was allegedly caught driving more than 150 mph (241 kph) on an Atlanta highway.
Movies
Filmmaker Ava DuVernay, her company honored by MacDowell
Filmmaker Ava DuVernay will be honored next month by MacDowell, which is presenting its inaugural Marian MacDowell Arts Advocacy Award to her media company and arts collective ARRAY.
Celebrities
Steve Harvey talks show revival on Facebook Watch, NBC split
Having his daytime talk show canceled by NBC last year hasn't stopped Steve Harvey.
Music
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Oct. 4-10
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Oct. 4-10:Oct. 4: Country singer Leroy Van Dyke is 91. Actor Felicia Farr ("The Player," "Kotch") is 88. Author…
Celebrities
The Latest: Mexico virus data may not be available for years
Mexico's top coronavirus official said Sunday that definitive data on the country's death toll from COVID-19 won't be available for "a couple of years."
Celebrities
3 Bollywood stars questioned in drug investigation
Three Bollywood actors, including top star Deepika Padukone, were questioned by India's narcotics agency on Saturday as part of an investigation into the movie industry's alleged links with drug peddlers and cartels, officials said.
Celebrities
Billie Lourd introduces newborn son in surprise announcement
Actress Billie Lourd has announced the birth of her son.
Celebrities
Giant rat wins animal hero award for sniffing out landmines
A rat has for the first time won a British charity's top civilian award for animal bravery, receiving the honor for searching out unexploded landmines in Cambodia.
Celebrities
Princess Eugenie, Jack Brooksbank expecting first child
Princess Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, are expecting a child next year, Buckingham Palace said Friday.
Music
Q&A: Underwood on holiday album and her little drummer boy
The Grammy Award for cutest collaboration of the year goes to Carrie Underwood and her 5-year-old son Isaiah.
Celebrities
Queen Elizabeth II to trim costs as COVID-19 hits income
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and her family are facing a 35 million pound ($45 million) hit from the coronavirus pandemic, partly due to a shortage of tourists, the monarch's money-manager said Friday.
Megan Thee Stallion says person who shot her was Tory Lanez
More than a month after she was shot in the feet after a party in the Hollywood Hills, Megan Thee Stallion said for the first time Thursday night that fellow hip-hop star Tory Lanez was the person who pulled the trigger.
Music
Demi Lovato, Max Ehrich call off engagement after 2 months
Singer-actors Demi Lovato and Max Ehrich have called off their engagement after two months.
Celebrities
Evel Knievel's son suing Disney over 'Toy Story 4' character
Evel Knievel's son is on a collision course with the Walt Disney Co. and Pixar over a movie daredevil character named Duke Caboom.
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