Famed French flea market canceled for security reasons

Here is the latest Entertainment News from The Washington Post.

Famed French flea market canceled for security reasons
The famed Braderie de Lille, an annual flea market in the northern France city, has been canceled for security reasons, the latest festive gathering to be scratched because of fear of more attacks.

Rio Olympics opening ceremony highlights Brazil, environment
There’s nothing like the unique Brazilian vibe — and the opening ceremony for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro will see no shortage of samba, culture, diversity and history as the South American nation proudly showcases its traditions and environmental wonders.

X-ray uncovers hidden portrait beneath famed Degas painting
A powerful X-ray technique has unveiled a hidden portrait beneath a famed painting by French impressionist artist Edgar Degas, helping solve a mystery that has stumped the art world for decades.

Chinese director Zhang Yimou defends casting of Matt Damon
Acclaimed Chinese director Zhang Yimou has responded to criticism from an Asian-American actress over the casting of “white man” Matt Damon as his movie’s lead, saying the role was never conceived for a Chinese actor.

Kiefer Sutherland’s next act; ‘black-ish’ aims for everyone
A roundup of news from Thursday’s sessions of the Television Critics Association summer meeting, at which TV networks and streaming services are presenting details on upcoming programs.

Junior Marvin talks about keeping Bob Marley’s music and message alive
The guitarist is bringing his latest band to the Hamilton.

‘Big Lebowski’ actor David Huddleston dies at 85
David Huddleston, a character actor best known for portraying titular roles in “The Big Lebowski” and “Santa Claus: The Movie,” has died. He was 85.

‘Big Lebowski’ actor David Huddleston dies at 85
David Huddleston, the character actor best known for portraying titular roles in “The Big Lebowski” and “Santa Claus: The Movie,” has died. He was 85.

Robert Rosencrans, C-SPAN chairman, dies at 89
The first board chairman of C-SPAN who helped steer the public affairs network through its opening years and worked for the organization for almost four decades has died. Robert Rosencrans was 89.

In search of the Mozart effect
“Why You Love Music” shows that music as a commodity is alive and well.

In the galleries: This quilter doesn’t use fabric or thread for his patchwork
Eric Celarier recycles computer circuit boards to create Internet-age landscapes.

Steven Tyler brings his country show — and his take on Aerosmith — on the road
At his Warner Theater show, Tyler will play songs from his solo album and faves from his rock band.

PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS
Copyright 5/8/2016 Publishers Weekly. Week ending 7/31/2016, powered by Nielsen Bookscan 5/8/2016 The Nielsen Company.

USA TODAY BEST-SELLERS
1. “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One and Two” by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany (Scholastic)

WALL STREET JOURNAL-BEST SELLERS
Best-Selling Books Week Ended July 31st.

Kiefer Sutherland as an accidental president in his new show
If there’s a clear-cut hit on broadcast TV’s fall lineup, it’s likely to be ABC’s political thriller “Designated Survivor.”

New ABC chief: seeking diversity in ‘Bachelor’ franchise
Six months into the job as ABC Entertainment’s president, Channing Dungey said she’s clear about where she wants to see the “black-ish” and “Fresh Off the Boat” network go, including toward further diversity.

Singer of band Modest Mouse cited in Portland car crash
The lead singer of the alternative band Modest Mouse was cited for crashing into a city of Portland pickup truck after falling asleep at the wheel, police said.

Elliot Tiber, gay rights activist who helped make Woodstock possible, dies at 81
His Woodstock experience coincided with his coming of age as a gay man.

Jay McInerney’s ‘Bright, Precious Days’: Social satire or consumer porn?
The final installment of his glitzy New York trilogy borders on parody.

TV highlights: ‘David Cross: Making America Great Again’ premieres on Netflix
Friday, Aug. 5, 2016 | NBC airs the 2016 Rio Olympic Games Opening Ceremonies.

Lady Gaga, Travolta help celebrate Tony Bennett birthday
A star-studded guest list that included John Travolta, Bruce Willis and Lady Gaga helped celebrate Tony Bennett’s 90th birthday on Wednesday.

Style Invitational Week 1187: Just drop it, okay? A new neologism contest
Plus the winning ‘If xxxx were honest …’ entries of Week 1183.

‘Suicide Squad’ is perfect for 2016. Which means it’s absolutely terrible.
CRITIC’S NOTEBOOK | A manic, derivative performance by Jared Leto as the Joker only hints at the awfulness within.

Republican Caitlyn Jenner not ‘outwardly’ supporting Trump
Caitlyn Jenner says she backs the Republican party, but hasn’t “outwardly supported anybody” in the presidential race, including GOP nominee Donald Trump.

Early Leonardo drawing to be shown in artist’s native Vinci
Leonardo da Vinci’s earliest known drawing will go on display in the artist’s Tuscan hometown of Vinci in three years to mark the 500th anniversary of his death.

Breaking up the bundle? Dish relegates ESPN to an add-on
Dish Network is offering a new “skinny” bundle of about 50 cable channels that doesn’t include ESPN and some other sports channels, giving people who don’t care about sports a way to save money on TV without joining the ranks of “cord cutters.”

Margot Robbie on becoming Harley Quinn and ‘the most unpleasant thing I’ve ever done’
She also explains her character’s Brooklyn accent.

This couple will stop at nothing to keep their house and marriage afloat
‘Carousel Court,’ by Joe McGinniss Jr., takes an edgy, brutal look at the Great Recession.

Eastwood doesn’t endorse Trump, but praises him as anti-PC
Clint Eastwood has stopped short of endorsing Donald Trump, but in an interview in Esquire magazine he praised the Republican presidential candidate for being “on to something.”

A look back at other ‘Got Talent’ accidents
The sword swallower who was hit with a flaming arrow on “America’s Got Talent” wasn’t the first performer to suffer an injury on the variety competition series.

‘Suits’ gets seventh-season renewal from USA Network
The lawyers of “Suits” will be suiting up for another year at their troubled Manhattan corporate law firm.

Professional wrestler edges opponents in Michigan primary
Unofficial returns show professional wrestler “Rhyno” edging two other candidates in the Republican primary for a Michigan legislative seat.

‘Arthur’ network ‘disappointed’ in explicit memes
The network behind the animated series “Arthur” is disappointed that social media users are combining images from the long-running children’s show with explicit situations and language.

Clinton, Kaine to release book 2 months before election
Hillary Clinton and her running mate, Tim Kaine, are releasing a policy book two months before the election.

Einojuhani Rautavaara, acclaimed Finnish composer, dies at 87
He achieved international fame with his seventh symphony, “Angel of Light,” in 1994.