Rolling Stones new album launched โHackney Diamondsโ; In the hookup-filled fall TV season, reruns and reality shows dominate the strike-struck lineup and beyond. Hey there! Although there werenโt as many big-name celebrities on the red carpet due to the Hollywood actorโs strike, there are still plenty of exciting films to look forward to at the festival! Over the course of 11 days, you can catch around 50 different movies, including โDumb Moneyโ by Craig Gillespie, โLeeโ starring Kate Winslet, and โNext Goal Winsโ by Taika Waititi.
In other news, itโs been reported that โThat โ70s Showโ actor Danny Masterson has been sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for raping two women. The women have also come forward to say that the Church of Scientology tried to protect Masterson and intimidate them into staying silent. Itโs a sad situation, but we hope justice has been served.
Following is a summary of current entertainment news briefs.
Rolling Stones launch new album โHackney Diamondsโ
Hey there! The Rolling Stones just made a super exciting announcement! Theyโre releasing their first album of original music in 18 years, called โHackney Diamondsโ. Even more special, itโs their first album since the passing of their drummer Charlie Watts, who played on two of the tracks. Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Ronnie Wood โ the three surviving members of the band โ took to the stage at the Hackney Empire in London to chat about the album and even premiered the music video for their single โAngryโ, which stars the talented actress Sydney Sweeney. How cool is that?!
The fall TV season, impacted by strikes, is now packed with familiar reruns and engaging reality shows for viewers to enjoy
Hey there! Itโs that time of year again โ the fall TV season is starting up! Unfortunately, due to a recent strike, some of our favorite shows wonโt be returning just yet. But donโt worry, thereโs still plenty to watch! One show thatโs got everyone talking is ABCโs โThe Golden Bachelor.โ Itโs a reality dating show where a charming 72-year-old widower from the Midwest is looking for love among 22 lovely ladies aged 60 to 75. Itโs just one of the many unscripted series that will be airing during prime time. So grab some popcorn and get ready for some fun!
Hey there! Did you hear that Japanese broadcasters apologized for not speaking up about J-pop agency sex abuse? Itโs a big deal!
On Thursday, Japanโs preeminent talent agency, Johnny & Associates, issued an apology for the sexual abuses perpetrated by its deceased founder, Johnny Kitagawa, spanning several decades. In response, local broadcasters expressed rare contrition for their failure to report on the allegations for an extended period. The aforementioned abuses were initially reported by the local tabloid Shukan Bunshun in 1999, and Kitagawa subsequently filed a lawsuit against the publication. However, prominent media outlets refrained from covering the lawsuit or pursuing the story.
The Toronto Film Festival commences with the screening of Miyazakiโs โThe Boy and the Heronโ, featuring a limited number of celebrities.
The Toronto International Film Festival commenced on Thursday with the screening of โThe Boy and the Heron,โ a renowned animated feature directed by Hayao Miyazaki. This marks the first time an animated film has been selected for the coveted opening spot. Despite the absence of prominent Hollywood actors on the red carpet due to the ongoing strike, attendees can anticipate a diverse selection of approximately 50 films to be showcased over the course of 11 days. Notable titles include Craig Gillespieโs โDumb Money,โ โLeeโ featuring Kate Winslet, and Taika Waititiโs โNext Goal Wins.โ
The actor from โThat 70โs Showโ, Masterson, has been sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for committing rapes.
Danny Masterson, an actor known for his role in โThat โ70s Show,โ has been sentenced to 30 years to life imprisonment for the rape of two women. These women have come forward to reveal that the Church of Scientology attempted to shield Masterson from prosecution and coerce them into silence. Masterson, a 47-year-old actor and prominent member of the Church of Scientology, appeared in the popular television series for eight seasons until 2006. He was found guilty in May of this year in a second trial, while a third charge of rape resulted in a hung jury.
The Mercury Prize has been awarded to the Jazz quintet Ezra Collective
Yo, check it out! Ezra Collective just won the Mercury Prize for their album โWhere Iโm Meant to Beโ. Can you believe it? Theyโre the first jazz group ever to snag this British music award. The band is from London and has five members: Femi Koleoso on drums, TJ Koleoso on bass, Joe Armon-Jones on keys, James Mollison on sax, and Ife Ogunjobi on trumpet. They beat out some tough competition, like Arctic Monkeys, Loyle Carner, and Raye, and took home a sweet cash prize of 25,000 quid ($31,177). Way to go, Ezra Collective!
Shares of the company owning Beatles copyrights skyrocketed following a lucrative buyout offer
The shares of Round Hill Music Royalty Fund, which possesses the copyrights to the works of prominent artists like the Beatles, experienced a significant surge of up to 67% on Friday, following a buyout proposal of $496 million from Alchemy Copyrights. As of 0753 GMT, the shares of Round Hill Music had escalated by 64% to $1.125, having reached an all-time high of $1.15 earlier.
A comedy musical called โDicksโ brings laughter to the Toronto film festival
At the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), which was anticipated to have a dearth of celebrity presence, Bowen Yangโs appearance at the world premiere of โDicks: The Musicalโ generated a buzz among the burgeoning audience. Yang, renowned for his performance on โSaturday Night Live,โ expressed his gratitude for being present on the red carpet amidst the ongoing Hollywood labor disputes concerning compensation and the implementation of artificial intelligence.
Wondering what to catch at TIFF 2023, the Toronto Film Festival?
Yo, guess what? The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is back for its 48th edition, and theyโre bringing in movies from all over the world to premiere in Canada. TIFF has been a big deal in the past, โcause itโs usually a good indicator of which movies are gonna win Academy Awards. But this year, things might be a little different. There are two Hollywood strikes going on right now that have totally messed up production, and it might mean that fewer big-name stars show up to the festival. Bummer, right?
The Italian director emphasizes that migrants are more than just statistics in their Venice film
Amidst the recent surge in migrant arrivals in Italy, director Matteo Garrone has presented a film at the Venice Film Festival that portrays the treacherous journey from Africa to Europe through the perspective of two inexperienced yet determined Senegalese teenagers. Garrone expressed to Reuters that โIn recent years, we have become accustomed to viewing these individuals as mere statistics, neglecting the fact that behind these figures lie individuals, families, aspirations, and spirits.โ This statement was made following the debut of his film, โMe Captainโ.
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