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This Is Paris gives rare insight into the real Paris Hilton as she opens up about alleged abuse, fame and her $1bn goal.  Paris Hilton has released a new documentary – This Is Paris – to show the world the woman behind the famous “character” she created. The new documentary details deeply personal allegations of abuse at a residential behavioural school she was sent to as a teenager.  Speaking to Sky News – in her only UK interview to promote the doc – Paris discusses the real her, her goal to make $1bn and why a “weight has been lifted”…

Actor Kevin Spacey sued over alleged abuse of two men in 1980 – when they were 14 Actor Kevin Spacey is being sued by two men who say he sexually assaulted them whilst they were young teenagers in the 1980s.  One of the accusers is actor Anthony Rapp, best known for the TV series Star Trek: Discovery. Rapp first made allegations against Spacey in October 2017. The second accuser is anonymous in the case. Both men say they were 14 when Spacey allegedly assaulted them, they are suing him for unspecified damages, claiming to have suffered psychological damage.  In Rapp’s…

Ellen to address ‘it’ as the show prepares to return, a full rundown of the controversies Ellen DeGeneres – known for her ‘Be Kind’ mantra – has faced controversy over the past few months after rumours exploded into major headlines and led to some serious allegations and press for the show. Here’s a break down of the controversy timeline.  April 16, 2020: Treatment of Union Workers During Shutdowns A report in Variety revealed the frustration over treatment of crew members during the pandemic shutdowns. According to their investigation, the “core” stage crew – of over 30 people – ere angry…

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT NEWS …………………….. Ellen DeGeneres vows to ‘talk about” show controversy on season premiere   E! says  Ellen DeGeneres is ready to address the ongoing controversy surrounding her syndicated talk show. The host said via a press release, “I can’t wait to get back to work and back to our studio. And, yes, we’re gonna talk about it.” The “it” in her statement is presumably a reference to the accusations of workplace misconduct on the Ellen set and the ensuing internal investigation conducted by an outside firm hired by Warner Bros.  Read the full story on E!  …………………….. The…

Netflix’s new series Bad Boy Billionaires on hold following court order Netflix’s new show – Bad Boy Billionaires: India – has been put on hold following a court order. The new series explores the lives of four Indian tycoons who are allegedly involved in white-collar crime. Two of the four men now live in London.  All four of the men are some of India’s richest businessmen and all four face claims of fraud.  The investigative docuseries, as Netflix describes it, looks at the “greed, fraud and corruption that built up – and ultimately brought down – India’s most infamous tycoons.”…

After redefining a genre, Christopher Nolan says he’s DC directing days are over Christopher Nolan has said his days directing DC comic book movies are most likely over.  Nolan’s revamping of comic book films revolutionised the genre in 2005 with Batman begins, by grounding Batman in reality, Nolan ushered in the modern age of superhero movies.  The Dark Knight – the second film in Nolan’s trilogy – is widely considered to be one of the best comic book movies of all time. It was less of a comic book film and more of a crime drama, that would go on…

Saturday, 5 September Arts & Entertainment BRIEF – ME! – ARTS & ENT NEWS BRIEFING All the latest news from the world of Film, TV, Music and entertainment. Louis Theroux regrets how he addressed transgender inmate while filming prison doc Rapper Silento charged with felony assualt following reports of Hacket attack Britney Spears conservatorship -Star fights to make family secrets public Warner Bros. responds to The Batman’s Covid-19 shutdown Strictly 2020 – Popstar HRVY joins the line-upPrevious Next The headlines Britney Spears conservatorship: Star fights to make family secrets public. Harry and Meghan sign Netflix deal to produce movies. Strictly 2020:…

Boycott Mulan? Hong Kong protesters outraged over star’s public support for police  Star of Disney’s live-action Mulan remake, Liu Yifei, waded into the Hong Kong protest controversy on Thursday, sharing her public support for the city’s police, who anti-government protesters say are using excessive force.  The Chinese- born, American citizen posted on Weibo: “I support the Hong Kong police, You can all attack me now. What a shame for Hong Kong.”  #BoycottMulan starting trending on Twitter immediately and within a few hours, the hashtag was trending in Hong Kong and the United States. Twitter has slammed the actress and accused…

Harry and Meghan to produce Netflix movies and documentaries Harry and Meghan have signed a deal with Netflix to create documentaries, feature films and other shows. It comes after the couple stepped down as senior royals earlier this year.  The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be producing films and series for the streaming platform, including scripted series, docu-series, documentaries, features and children’s programming.  ‘Understand the power of the human spirit’ In a statement, they said: “Our lives, both independent of each other and as a couple, have allowed us to understand the power of the human spirit: of courage,…

Disney ends 20th Century Fox brand Walt Disney has ended one of the best-known names in entertainment, 20th Century Fox.  Disney has rebranded the TV studio as 20th Television.  The move follows a rebranding in January of the 85-year-old company 20th Century Fox as 20th Century Studios.  Last year Disney completed a $71.3bn deal to buy the bulk of Rupert Murdock’s Fox media assets.  Disney has also renamed its other TV studios – including changing ABC Studios and ABC Signature Studios to ABC Signature while Fox 21 Television Studios will become Touchstone Television.  “Our new studio names and logos mark…

UK cinemas ‘disappointed’ Mulan will get an online release (at a cost of $29.99) Disney’s decision to give its Mulan remake an online streaming release has been strongly criticised by the body representing British cinemas.  The live-action reboot had been due in cinemas, but the company has now decided it will be released on its streaming site Disney+ in the US.  The UK Cinema Association said it understands the same will happen in the UK, describing it as “hugely disappointing.”  “For many, this will seem a step backwards rather than forward,” said Chief executive Phil Clapp.  Whilst cinemas have been…

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…