Person dead at Minnesota home of singer Prince, identity unreleased: sheriff’s official
(Reuters) – A person was found unresponsive on Thursday at the Minnesota home of the singer Prince and was later declared dead, but the identify of the person was not released, said Carver County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Jason Kamerud.
Snoopy Museum seeks to entice comic fans old and new in Japan
TOKYO (Reuters) – A Snoopy Museum dedicated to the artwork of Charles M. Schulz, the creator of the Peanuts comic strip, is opening its doors in Japan.
UK Supreme Court urged to uphold press ban on celebrity threesome story
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s Supreme Court was urged on Thursday to maintain a ban on the English press naming a celebrity who was involved in an extra-marital threesome, even though the details are easy to find online.
‘Captain America’ cast visit Singapore
Cast members from the multi-million dollar movie “Captain America: Civil War” made a stop in Singapore to promote the latest addition to the Marvel cinematic universe on Thursday.
Matt Damon returns to ‘Bourne’ series
A new action-packed trailer for “Jason Bourne” has arrived with Oscar-winner Matt Damon returning to the franchise as the super spy.
Former professional wrestler and entertainer Chyna dead at 45
(Reuters) – Former professional wrestler and reality television personality Chyna was found dead in her Los Angeles-area home on Wednesday, police said. She was 45 years old.
Adele tops young musicians’ Rich List after success of ’25’ album
LONDON (Reuters) – Adele’s best-selling album “25” added 30 million pounds ($43 million) to the London-born singer’s fortune, putting her top of the Sunday Times newspaper’s Young Musicians 2016 rich list for performers under 30.
Canada Netflix users complain as access to U.S. service blocked
TORONTO (Reuters) – Some Canadian Netflix Inc users cried foul on Wednesday after the video-streaming giant appeared to have made good on its pledge to block access for customers using unauthorized services to view more varied American content.
Press ban in tatters as UK celebrity threesome story spreads online
LONDON (Reuters) – If you are rich and famous, how can you stop embarrassing stories about your private life from becoming public?
Jennifer Aniston named People’s ‘most beautiful’ woman
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Jennifer Aniston was named People magazine’s most beautiful woman of 2016 on Wednesday, 12 years after she first won the honor.
Trailer released for ‘Magnificent Seven’ remake
Hollywood stars Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt and Ethan Hawke saddle up in a new trailer for “The Magnificent Seven”, a remake of the 1960 classic by John Sturges.
Shirley Temple’s rare blue diamond ring fails to sell at auction
(Reuters) – A 9.54-carat rare blue diamond ring once belonging to the late Shirley Temple, one of Hollywood’s most famous child actors, failed to sell at a New York auction on Tuesday, where it had been estimated to fetch between $25 million and $35 million.
Bolshoi Theatre does a modern take on ‘Don Pasquale’ opera
MOSCOW – Russia’s Bolshoi Theatre is bringing Italian composer Gaetano Donizetti’s comic opera “Don Pasquale,” which premiered in Paris in 1843, into modern times with a new production.
Star Wars cast design their own BB-8s
LONDON, UK – – The cast of Star Wars: The Force Awakens a wide range of British artists showcased a collection of droids inspired by BB-8 in London in fundraising auction and exhibition in London on Monday (April 18).
AC/DC frontman says ‘crushed’ over hearing loss, but not retired
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Brian Johnson, lead singer of veteran Australian rock group AC/DC, said on Tuesday he was “personally crushed” to give up touring due to his hearing loss, but vowed that he was not retiring and will continue to record with the band in the studio.
‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ actress Doris Roberts dies
LOS ANGELES – – The Hollywood community is mourning the loss of veteran actress Doris Roberts, who died on overnight on Sunday at the age of 90.
Cosby’s wife due to give second deposition in defamation lawsuit
BOSTON (Reuters) – Bill Cosby’s wife of 52 years is due on Tuesday to sit for a second day of questioning in Boston by lawyers for seven women who have accused the comedian of sexual assault and have sued him for defamation for denying their claims.
May the royal force be with you: British princes get ‘Star Wars’ peek
LONDON (Reuters) – Battling with light sabers and sitting in an A-wing fighter, Britain’s royal princes got a taste of the “Star Wars” universe on Tuesday when they visited the set of latest episode in the sci-fi saga.
Abu Dhabi to build $1 billion Warner Bros. theme park
LONDON (Reuters) – An Abu Dhabi firm will build a $1 billion theme park with U.S. entertainment company Warner Bros. in the emirate, Miral Asset Management said on Tuesday, competing for tourist dollars with neighboring Dubai.
Usher among U.S. artists visiting Cuba
HAVANA, Cuba – – A U.S. delegation of cultural leaders and artists, including Usher and Kal Penn, arrived in Havana, Cuba on Monday (April 18), as part of a four-day artistic exchange.
When Elvis met Nixon, and inspired a U.S. comedy movie
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The most requested photo in the U.S. National Archives is not the first moon landing or the burning twin towers after the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
Beyonce teases fan with trailer for ‘Lemonade’
Beyonce is cementing her status as the queen of surprise releases after teasing fans with a minute-long trailer for “Lemonade” over the weekend, promoting an event premiering on Saturday on cable network HBO.
Pearl Jam, Boston cancel North Carolina shows over transgender law
(Reuters) – U.S. rock bands Pearl Jam and Boston have canceled shows in North Carolina over a new state law they call discriminatory against transgender people, the groups said on Monday.
Chicago eyes $1.5 billion bonds for ‘Star Wars’ filmmaker Lucas’ museum
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Bonds valued at up to $1.5 billion would be issued under Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s proposal to bring a museum, proposed by “Star Wars” filmmaker George Lucas, to Chicago, the city said on Monday.
The Lumineers topple Kanye West’s reign on U.S. Billboard chart
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Folk rockers The Lumineers knocked Kanye West off the top spot on the weekly U.S. Billboard 200 album chart on Monday.
Fan sues Kanye West, Jay Z’s Tidal over ‘Pablo’ album
(Reuters) – A Kanye West fan sued the rapper and a company owned by Jay Z on Monday, saying they tricked people into subscribing to the music streaming service Tidal by fraudulently claiming it was the only way to buy West’s album “The Life of Pablo.”
Chaplin’s World museum opens its doors in Switzerland
CORSIER-SUR-VEVEY, Switzerland (Reuters) – After 15 years of planning, Chaplin’s World, an interactive museum showcasing the life and works of Charlie Chaplin, has opened in the Swiss village of Corsier-sur-Vevey on Lake Geneva.
Beijing rolls out red carpet for international film festival
BEIJING (Reuters) – The sixth annual Beijing International Film Festival (BIFF) kicked off in China’s capital on Saturday with celebrities stealing the spotlight on the red carpet.
Johnny Depp’s wife cops good behavior bond as Australia ends ‘war on terrier’
SYDNEY (Reuters) – An Australian court let off the actress wife of Hollywood star Johnny Depp with a good behavior bond on Monday after she pleaded guilty to falsifying travel documents to sneak two pet dogs into the country.
Tracy Morgan performs for medical staff who treated him: People
(Reuters) – Actor-comedian Tracy Morgan performed a show near the site of a New Jersey car crash two years ago in which he was nearly killed for an audience that included medical staff who treated him, People magazine said on Sunday.
Pulitzer Prizes mark 100th year with Monday’s awards
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The Pulitzer Prizes, established in 1917 with a bequest from trail-blazing publisher Joseph Pulitzer, are marking their 100th year on Monday with the announcement of the winners of what are regarded as the most prestigious awards in American journalism.
Box Office: ‘Jungle Book’ opens to smashing $103.6 million
LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – “The Jungle Book” dominated the weekend box office, grossing a massive $103.6 million, and extending the Walt Disney Company’s success in making live action versions of its classic animated features.
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