Disney teams up with Allure Bridals to create Princess Wedding dresses Have you always wanted to look like a Disney princess on your wedding day? If so, you’re in luck. Disney is set to launch its iconic princess dresses into real wedding dresses. Disney has teamed up with bridal boutique Allure Bridals for a new wedding gown range. The dresses will be replicas of many of the famous Disney character dresses. The 16 styles available in the Disney collection are inspired by Ariel, Aurora, Belle, Jasmine, Cinderella, Pocahontas, Rapunzel, Tiana, and Snow White. The set includes ball gowns, mermaid trains…
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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, Billie Eilish has released her theme song for the upcoming James Bond. Eilish is the youngest artist to sing for the franchise. Film and TV, Robert Pattinson’s bat-suit has officially been revealed – and gives a glimpse into the tone of the new film. DUCKS DUCKS DUCKS … QUACK QUACK QAUCK … Estevez has officially returned to coach the new Mighty Ducks. Celebrity and other news, former Nanny McPhee star has died at…
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s daughter will be continuing her family’s legacy by stepping into the ring. Simon Johnson, 18, has officially started training with WWW – just like her father, grandfather and great-grandfather. She will be the first fourth-generation superstar in WWE history. “It means the world to me,” Simone said in a statement. “To know that my family has such a personal connection to wrestling is really special to me and I feel grateful to have the opportunity, not only to wrestle but to carry on that legacy.” https://twitter.com/SimoneGJohnson/status/1226974898129600513?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1226974898129600513&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bbc.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fnewsbeat-51471305 Simone has already started training alongside other future wrestlers at…
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, Louis Tomlinson has opened up about his new LP -Walls. The album features a writing credit from Noel Gallagher but Louis not sure if Noel’s even listened to his track. Pop Star Kesha has been ordered to pay Dr Luke $375,000 as the defamation case continues. Kesha told lady Gaga that Dr Luke had raped Katy Perry. Film and TV, on set pictures, have given us a look into Keanu Reeves’ return as…
Prince Charles has appointed pop star Katy Perry as an ambassador of the British Asian Trust charity. Perry’s new role was announced at the charity’s annual dinner in London Tuesday. Her appointment comes after she met the prince in Mumbai last year and learned about the British Asian Trust’s work. The trust was founded by Prince Charles and is an international development charity that tackles poverty and inequality in South Asia. The American singer will support the charity’s work to reduce child trafficking and abuse in India. “India has long held a special place in my heart, and on my…
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, reviews are in for Taylor Swift’s eye-opening Netflix documentary. Selena Gomez has opened up about the emotional abuse she suffered from ex-partner Justin Bieber. Film and TV, the CEO of Time’s Up UK has said the BAFTA’s is at risk of losing credibility because of its lack of diversity. The actor who voiced Peppa Pig has decided to step down from the role. Celebrity and other news, Yvonne Ridley reviews ‘Becoming Eve’. And…
A YouTube star admitted to faking his girlfriend’s death and holding a seance to try to contact her spirit, in an attempt to boost his number of subscribers. Jason Ethier, better known as ImJayStation, said last week that his girlfriend, fellow YouTuber Alexia Marano, had been killed by a drunk driver. In the days after, he posted a video at what he said was a memorial space for his girlfriend. Another video soon followed in which he tried to contact her spirit. In his latest video, the Canadian YouTuber said Marano is alive and well, but she has ended their…
For decades Kobe Bryant defined the NBA. Now the world mourns his tragic and untimely death. He was “one of the most extraordinary players” in the history of basketball who “inspired people around the world” to play the game. Bryant had a 20-year career with the LA Lakers, was a five-time NBA champion and was named an NBA All-Star 18 times. The legendary basketball player retired in 2016 – and the LA Lakers retired both his jersey numbers – 8 and 24 in September 2017. “The NBA family is devastated by the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant and his daughter,…
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, pop star Taylor Swift has opened up about her eating disorder and media pressure in a new Netflix documentary. Rapper Juice WRLD’s cause of death has been revealed. Rock Star Ozzy Osbourne says he has Parkinson’s disease and opened up about his terrible year. Film and TV, Jordan Belfort is suing the film studio which made The Wolf of Wall Street – the story of his time on Wall Street – for $300…
A new Netflix documentary – Miss Americana – which follows pop star Taylor Swift during a turbulent year in her life, reveals the musician’s struggle to overcome an eating disorder. Swift opened up saying photographs and comments about her appearance had triggered the condition. During her 2015 world tour, under-eating left her feeling “like I was going to pass out at the end of a show, or in the middle of it,” Swift said. “It’s only happened a few times and I’m not in any way proud of it,” she added. Taylor said she struggled with the condition for several…
A new Hunger Games novel to be published in May will tell the back story of the villain, President Snow. Suzanne Collins’s book series is a saga of rebellion and resistance in Panem, a dystopian version of America. The popular series has been turned into a successful film franchise, launching the career of Jennifer Lawerence as heroine Katniss. The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes will tell the story of a young Snow, set 64 years before the events of The Hunger Games and details the “Dark Days” that led to the failed rebellion in Panem. “Your new Hero” A first…
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, Eminem’s surprise new album has dropped – some fans are outraged at the rapper’s ‘mocking’ of the Manchester bombing. Mac Miller’s final studio album – Circles – has been released, two years after his death. The album is still pushing Hip Hop’s boundaries. Film and TV, Gwyneth Paltrow has forgotten she was in Spider-Man…Again! The film star explains why she keeps forgetting her MCU roles. And Netflix has released a new docuseries on…
Oscars nominations overwhelmingly white and male – AGAIN This year’s Oscar nominations have been announced, and its a familiar sight. Once again leading the pack is white men. Joker, starring Joaquin Phoenix, is up for 11 awards. The controversial film is followed by The Irishman, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and 1917 which all have 10 nods each. However, the prestigious Academy Awards are facing criticism once again for the lack of diversity. Only one black person made it into the acting category and one non-white director was chosen for the director’s category. Once again, no women were nominated…
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, Selena Gomez has returned to music with her latest album RARE – her first great pop album. Justin Biever reveals he has Lyme disease and opens up about speculation he was on drugs. Film and TV, Nicholas Hoult has been cast in the upcoming Mission: Impossible film – though his role hasn’t be confirmed, speculation is he’s playing a villain. The magic lives on in NYC! The Big Apple will get it’s first…
Justin Bieber has confirmed he has been diagnosed with Lyme disease. He has opened up, via Instagram, about a ‘rough couple of years’ and revealed he was also suffering from a chronic viral infection. Bieber said he was aware of speculation that he had a drug problem after pictures emerged of him looking unwell with blotches on his skin. What did Justin say? On Instagram, Bieber said people had suggested he looked like he was “on meth” but “they failed to realise I’ve been recently diagnosed with Lyme disease, not only that but I had a serious case of chronic…
Ricky Gervais returned to host the 77th Golden Globe Awards for the fifth (and final) time on Sunday night, and as predicted it was brutally honest. “If you win an award tonight, don’t use it as a platform to make a political speech.” “You’re in no position to lecture the public about anything,” he told the audience during his opening monologue. “You know nothing about the real world. Most of you spent less time in school than Greta Thunberg.” Ricky reclaims his throne When Gervais first hosted the award show in 2010, his cutting comments and clever sarcastic style became…
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, Justin Bieber drops his new single -Yummy – from his upcoming fifth studio album. Mariah Carey’s Twitter got hacked with around 50 racists and crude messages being sent out. Film and TV, Sherlock Holmes 3 has cast Peaky Blinders star, Paul Anderson. A Pakistani movie filmed by a Scot is coming to the big screen soon. Celebrity, Hollywood stars prepare themselves for the return of Ricky Gervais hosting the Golden Globes this Sunday!…
Justin Bieber has big plans for 2020. The new decade looks busy for the 25-year-old singer, who dropped his new single “Yummy” today. “Yummy” is likely the lead single of his upcoming fifth studio album. And this year will see him return with a 10-part YouTube docuseries and tour. Yummy The single demonstrates the pop stars diversion from pop into an R&B sound but doesn’t do much else. It’s a classic R&B number that’s unlikely to struggle to get to the top of the charts. But lyrically, Biebs won’t be winning any awards. “Yummy” achieves exactly what it’s supposed to…
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, Justin Bieber will release new music early next year, five years on from his last studio album. Legendary songwriter Allee Willis has died at the age of 72. Film and TV, Cats has been pulled from considerations after massive box-office flop. Canadian broadcaster CBC is facing backlash after cutting President Trump’s scene in 90s film classic Home Alone 2. Celebrity, George Micheal’s sister was found dead on Christmas Day – the third anniversary…
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, Selena Gomez is set to host BBC Radio 1 on Christmas day! Rapper Tekashi 69 has been sentenced to two years after testifying against his former gang. And singer Camila Cabello has apologised after racist posts resurfaced online. Film and TV, we look at the rise of the Kardashians and the decade they’ve dominated. The first reviews are in for Cats and Star Wars. Celebrity, an eight-year-old boy has become the highest-paid YouTuber…
The decade the Kardashians took over our lives How the Kardashian clan became A-list stars is more complicated than you’ll remember. We take a look at the rise of the family and how they took over the decade. It’s easy to forget that 10 years ago KUWTK was only a few seasons old and no one could predict the type of stars the family would become. Back in 2010, the family were the latest reality TV “stars” in an already overcrowded pot with the world expecting them to soon fizzle out and fade away, much like Kim’s former boss Paris…
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, Sir Paul McCartney has a secret Christmas album he plays every year for family and friends. The art world has been impressed by a banana taped to a wall, the art sold for £90,000. And disgraced movie producer Harvey Weinstein has been seen using a zimmerframe as he stuck a $25m deal with his accusers. Film and TV, we look at the rise of the Kardashians and the decade they’ve dominated. The Matrix…
Dame Helen Mirren treated fundraisers camping in London’s Trafalgar Square to a bedtime story. The actress was among several high-profile names supporting the World’s Big Sleep Out event – with actor Will Smith doing the honours in New York’s Times Square. The global bid to tackle homelessness saw supporters brave the cold in a drive to raise $50m for homelessness charities. An estimated 60,000 people participated in this year’s event. The sleepouts took place across the globe, in cities including LA, NYC, Chicago, Dublin, Edinburgh and Cardiff. In Edinburgh, Brian Cox opened the sleep out, saying the time had come…
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, singer R.Kelly is facing a bribery charge over 1994 marriage to American singer Aaliyah. The K-pop world has been rocked by another sudden death of one of its young stars. We look into the dark underbelly of K-pop and the people who pay the price for fame. We look at this year’s biggest film flops and why 2019 has been the year of apologies. Star Wars actor says UK black talent is underrepresented…
John Boyega says he’s met Americans who didn’t know black people lived in London. The 27-year-old, who grew up in Peckham by British-Nigerian parents, believes such attitudes are fuelled by the under-representation of black UK talent. Whilst promoting his first film, Attack The Block he told the Radio Times: “I’m black British and I’m from London.” “And that in itself is something that the world doesn’t know about yet. I met American people – civilians of a first-world country- who were confused that there were black people in London,” he continued. Boyega went on to describe why representation in popular…