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India’s top crime agency to investigate Bollywood star’s death  India’s top crime agency will be taking over the investigation into the death of movie star Sushant Singh Rajput, whose suicide has shaken Bollywood.  The star, 34, was found dead in June in his apartment in Mumbai after police said he took his own life, a debate started over mental health in the multi-billion-dollar industry.  His former girlfriend petitioned the Supreme Court Wednesday after Rajput’s family disputed reports he had suffered from depression and accused her of stealing his money and harassing him.  She has strongly denied the allegations and asked…

Portia de Rossi supports wife Ellen DeGeneres following toxic workplace allegations  Ellen DeGeneres’s wife Portia de Rossi has spoken out in support of the TV star, posting on Instagram “I stand by Ellen” following reports of a toxic workplace environment on the set of her show.  DeGeneres has issued an apology in a memo to workers, while distributor Warner Bros said it would be making staffing changes after an internal investigation found “deficiencies related to the show’s day-to-day management.”  Amid calls for the 62-year-old presenter to step down, De Rossi, 47, has now shared a message of support for her…

Grime artist Wiley dropped by management after vile antisemitic Twitter rant Grime artist Wiley has been dropped by his management after he went on a 10-hour anti-Semitic rant on his social media accounts.  Wiley’s Twitter account has been temporarily locked while Instagram said it had deleted some of his content, after a long series of posts on both platforms on Friday and Saturday.  The social media giants are facing calls to close his accounts.  The Met Police are looking at “relevant material” due to accusations the artist was inciting racial hatred.  Metropolitan Police officers in Tower Hamlets said in a…

Loss and grief of a modern-day idol After following the life and career of someone famous, how do you grieve and adapt when they die? This year has seen its fair share of untimely and tragic celebrity deaths, from Kobe Bryant and Caroline Flack at the beginning of the year to the recent death of Naya Rivera. But how do fan accounts, who chart every move and career decision, mourn the loss of their idols?  Back in the 90s, Kurt Cobain and River Phoenix had a legion of young fans around the world. Before the social media age, fans got…

Glee star Naya Rivera’s body found on 7th anniversary of co-star Corey Monteith’s death A body found in a lake in California has been identified as missing Glee star Naya Rivera, police say.  Rivera, 33, went missing on Wednesday after going boating with her four-year-old son at Lake Piru. He was found alone, sleeping on the boat.  https://twitter.com/andrewwshim/status/1282932127093231616 Divers and teams found the body earlier on Monday, her body was discovered on the seventh anniversary of co-star Corey Monteith’s death.  Sheriff Bill Ayub said there was no indication of foul play or that she took her own life.  Rivera’s son…

Justin Bieber files a $20 million lawsuit Justin Bieber has filed a $20 million lawsuit against two women who accused him of sexual assault, TMZ reports. Last week, Twitter user ‘Danielle’ tweeted a statement detailing an alleged incident of sexual assault that occurred in 2014. Her Twitter account has since been removed.  A second woman, identified as Kadi, tweeted her own account of alleged sexual assault by Bieber. She claims the incident occurred in 2015 in New York. Justin Bieber accused of 2014 and 2015 sexual assault ‘Seeking attention and fame’ Bieber has strongly denied Danielle’s claims. He has provided…

Justin Bieber strongly denies 2014 sexual assault allegation.   A woman identified as Danielle tweeted a lengthy statement yesterday detailing an alleged incident that occurred in March 2015 in Austin, Texas. Her account has since been removed. A second woman identified as Kadi alleged via her Twitter account an incident with Bieber in May 2015 in NYC. Justin Bieber has not yet addressed Kadi’s allegations.  Danielle’s allegations  In her statement, Danielle said she attended a small event in Austin hosted by Bieber’s manager Scooter Braun on March 9 2014. “My friends and I were enjoying ourselves the entire night,” Danielle wrote,…

Bollywood’s Gulabo Sitabo released online Bollywood’s star-studded new film Gulabo Sitabo has been released online due to lockdown. Gulabo Sitabo is a light-hearted comedy starring Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan and rising star Ayushmann Khurrana. The film is based in modern-day Lucknow, the north Indian city once known for its aristocrats and massive mansions. Bachchan plays bad-tempered Mirza looking after his wife’s crumbling mansion. Khurrana plays cantankerous tenant Bankey.  ‘A gentle satire on greed’ Gulabo Sitabo is a gentle satire on greed and longing for a better life. The quarrels between the landlord and tenant resemble a local folk art form…

Barbra Streisand buy Disney stock for Floyd’s daughter American singer Barbra Streisand has invested in Disney stock for George Floyd’s six-year-old daughter.  Gianna Floyd posted on Instagram the news of her new shares and thanking the singer.  “Thank you Barbra Streisand for my package, I am now a Disney Stockholder thanks to you,” she wrote.  https://www.instagram.com/p/CBYSZ4pnqeP/?utm_source=ig_embed Shares in Disney are currently valued at around $115. It is not clear how many shares Streisand purchased for Gianna, whose father died in police custody last month after a white officer knelt on his neck for almost nine minutes.  His death has sparked…

Bar Refaeli tax evasion case The long-standing Bar Refaeli tax evasion case has reached a conclusion. The Israeli supermodel will be doing nine months of community service. And her mother is set to be jailed after signing a plea bargain agreement to settle the case. The deal over the case is built around the supermodel’s worldwide income and alleged attempts to downplay her ties to Israel. Her mother, Zipi, who acted as her agent, will be sent to prison for 16 months. In addition, they have been ordered to pay a £790,000 fine on top of millions of back taxes. …

Irrfan Khan dies Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan has died at the age of 53. The actor became internationally recognised through his roles in Slumdog Millionaire and Jurassic World.  In 2018, the actor said on Twitter that he had been diagnosed with an endocrine tumour – a rare illness affecting cells that release hormones into the bloodstream.  Two months after his public announcement he wrote an open letter about his experience with the cancer treatment. In the open letter, the actor reflected on the “intensity” of his pain and the “uncertainty” of life.  His words drew a massive outpouring of support…

Daniel Radcliffe praises his parents, talks substance abuse and says staying in London kept him grounded during childhood fame. Daniel Radcliffe hit the big screen at the tender age of 11 in the title role in the Harry Potter film series.  There was, of course, a risk of the child actor going off-the-rails. But Radcliffe says staying in the UK and his supportive parents helped him stay grounded after he became famous.  Radcliffe says he understands why other child actors have had substance issues in the years following their youthful stardom.  Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs, Radcliffe…

A Van Gogh painting has been stolen from a Dutch museum.  Police said on Monday there had been a break-in at the Singer Laren Museum at 03:18 local time.  Van Gogh’s Spring Garden painting which was on loan from the Groninger Museum was stolen, the museum has announced.  https://twitter.com/JadeElliottTV/status/1244621302826070017 The Singer Laren Museum is currently closed due to the coronavirus outbreak. The museum’s director Jan Rudolph de Lorm told reporters he was “incredibly pissed off” over the theft.  It was the only painting stolen and it is unknown what the value of the painting is.  ………………………………. [WPSM_AC id=34038] FOLLOW US…

BRIEF – ME! – ENTERTAINMENT NEWS BRIEFING Entertainment Briefing, Catch up with this week’s top stories from the world of art, music, film and TV. In music, Liam Gallagher confirms Oasis gig to raise funds for the NHS and says it will go ahead with or without brother Noel Gallagher. Sir Elton John is also offering up a charity gig – the legendary singer will host a ‘live from the living room’ gig with Billie Eilish and Mariah Carey confirmed to take part.   Film and TV, British TV dramas have offered up medical equipment to the NHS as the world continues…

Medical shows donate equipment Medical shows Casualty and Holby City will donate equipment and other kits to the NHS.  Producers are in discussion with local NHS services to give personal protective equipment [PPE] “and other useful medical items to assist them.”  The donations come as both shows have suspended production. And the UK continues its fight against Covid-19.  Challenges with supply The health secretary has said there have been “challenges” with the supply of PPE to NHS staff in England. NHS staff had warned the government they were at risk.  Executive producer Simon Harper said: “Casualty and Holby City are…

BRIEF – ME! – ENTERTAINMENT NEWS BRIEFING Entertainment Briefing, Catch up with this week’s top stories from the world of art, music, film and TV. In music, Glastonbury has been cancelled in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Singer Duffy returns with a new song after almost a decade away from the industry.  Film and TV, Netflix is set to cut the streaming quality for Europe for 30 days to ease the strain on internet providers. Find out what Hollywood film studios are planning to do with their postponed film releases.  Celebrity and other news, we take a look at…

Netflix cuts streaming quality in Europe Netflix will reduce its video quality in Europe for the next 30 days, to reduce the strain on internet service providers.  Since large parts of Europe has been asked to self-isolate, Netflix has seen the demand for streaming increase.  They will lower the picture quality which will reduce Netflix data consumption by 25%. But they said viewers will still have good picture quality. The change appears to include the UK, although it has not yet been confirmed.  https://twitter.com/FergalBowers/status/1240757233702576128 Video quality Netflix will cut its streaming bitrates, which influence how clear and smooth videos look when…

No, Oprah was not arrested for sex trafficking. Barely a few days into global lockdown and everyone appears to have lost their minds. The bizarre – and completely untrue – posts about Winfrey appeared late Tuesday night on Twitter.  Blame it on Coronavirus-isolation cabin fever but the internet is keeping itself entertained by the rumour. The media mogul took to Twitter on Tuesday, saying the rumour was “an awful FAKE thing” and “NOT TRUE”.  https://twitter.com/Oprah/status/1240150930840051712 Trending  The conspiracy theory about Oprah being raided and arrested for sex trafficking sprung up from nowhere. And quickly became a worldwide trend.  The original claim…

BRIEF – ME! – ENTERTAINMENT NEWS BRIEFING Entertainment Briefing, Catch up with this week’s top stories from the world of art, music, film and TV. In music, Niall Horan talks about his new album, his One Direction days and advice from Elton. Kendrick Lamar has been announced as Glastonbury’s third headliner for its 50th-anniversary show.  Film and TV, Corey Feldman’s documentary exposes Hollywood paedophilia. And accuses actor Charlie Sheen of rape.  British Bake Off fans have a new host! Comedian Matt Lucas announced join Noel Fielding.  Celebrity and other news, Tom Hanks and wife Rita both have coronavirus and are…

The former King of Hollywood, film producer Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to 23 years in prison for rape and sexual assault.  Weinstein was found guilty in a New York trial last month and the 67-year-old appeared in court on Wednesday in a wheelchair.  https://twitter.com/ThePubliusUSA/status/1237769446883840006 Weinstein gets 23 years behind bars His lawyers had appealed for leniency, wanting the minimum sentence of five years, claiming it to be a “life sentence” for Weinstein.  But prosecutors argued Weinstein should be given the maximum sentence given his “lifetime of abuse” towards women and “lack of remorse” for his actions.  On Wednesday, Weinstein…

Corey Feldman’s film on Hollywood paedophilia accuses Charlie Sheen of rape In his new documentary (My) Truth: The Rape of Two Coreys, Corey Feldmans film named those, he says, sexually assaulted him and friend Corey Haim when they were child stars.  Among the names, Feldman alleged Haim had told him, actor, Charlie Sheen raped him while making the 1986 Steven Spielberg film’s ‘Lucas Productions’.  Charlie Sheen has in the past denied ever engaging in improper behaviour with Haim.  “This wasn’t like a one-time thing he said in passing. It wasn’t like ‘Oh, by the way, this happened.’ He went into…

BRIEF – ME! – ENTERTAINMENT NEWS BRIEFING Entertainment Briefing, Catch up with this week’s top stories from the world of art, music, film and TV. In music, a biopic about the late singer Amy Winehouse has been confirmed by her father. He says it will tell the true story of the icons life. Isobel Waller-Bridge has released a new album, the musician first found fame providing the music for her sister’s hit show Fleabag.   Film and TV, the new James Bond film’s delayed release date will cost MGM studios $30 million. The latest Bond film was set to be released…

Former Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein has been moved from hospital to an infirmary unit at Rikers Island jail in New York City.  Weinstein was found guilty last month of one count of carrying out a criminal sex act on a woman in 2006 and one count of third-degree rape for a 2013 attack on another woman.  But due to concerns about his blood pressure and heart palpitations, Weinstein was transferred from the court to a hospital instead of jail. Weinstein’s spokesman Juda Engelmayer said the 67-year-old had a “successful” heart procedure but gave no further details.  According to his…

Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s sister Isobel has released a new single, which she has described as “intimate.” Isobel is a classical composer who came into the public eye after writing the music for her sister’s hit show Fleabag.  She has also written the scores for other films and shows including Emma, Black Mirror and Vanity Fair.  New single Isobel has said her new single – September – is her “most personal project” and has called it a “hello” to her new record label Mercury KX.  The track won’t be on her second album, which the 35-year-old is currently recording, but will appear…

Mohammad Rasoulof’s film about capital punishment has won the top prize at the Berlin International Film Festival.  The Iranian director was banned from directing in 2017. He produced There Is No Evil, his sixth film, in secret.  But the director is unable to travel outside of Iran because of charges relating to his earlier films.  Mr Rasoulf’s daughter Baran – who stars in the film, received the Golden Bear on his behalf. https://twitter.com/AraiDariush/status/1234105524850954240 Iran film – There Is No Evil At the Berlin film festival, Jury president Jeremy Irons said the film showed “the web an authoritarian regime weaves among…