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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, 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…

BRIEF – ME! – ENTERTAINMENT NEWS BRIEFING Entertainment Briefing, Catch up with this week’s top stories from the world of art, music, film and TV.  K-pop stars Jung Joon-young and Choi Jong-hoon have been sentenced in a South Korean court for rape. A former X Factor star’s death has been revealed. Ariel Burdett was found dead in her home with a stab wound in the neck. A drunken Kid Rock went on a rant about Oprah and other TV hosts on stage at his bar. Jack Whitehall fans will see their favourite comedian return to host next year’s Brit Awards.…

X Factor star Ariel Burdett’s cause of death has been confirmed.  Ariel, 38, – real name Amy Burdett- was found with a “stab wound to her neck” at her home in Leeds on November 12.  And it has been ruled there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding her death.  Employees of her Landlord had attempted to check on her eight days earlier, on November 4. And they made several more attempts to make contact with Burdett after concerns were raised about her welfare.  On November 12, with a locksmith, they gained entry into the property. Amy was found on her bed…

BRIEF – ME! – ENTERTAINMENT NEWS BRIEFING Entertainment Briefing, Catch up with this week’s top stories from the world of art, music, film and TV.  French Montana has been rushed to hospital after suffering ‘cardiac issues and severe nausea’. The rapper is reportedly receiving IV fluid treatment. Take a look into the Taylor Swift / Scooter Braun spat and find out if Taylor can really be banned from performing her hit songs at the upcoming AMAs.  British star Stormzy reveals he cried for an hour after his historic Glastonbury set. Tech difficulties led the rapper to believe his performance was…

Inside an ugly industry: So … Was Taylor Swift really banned from playing her songs? The Taylor Swift/Scooter Braun/ Record label feud is certainly interesting albeit a little confusing. Last week, in a lengthy Twitter post, Taylor declared “I just don’t know what else to do.” And added, “I just want to be able to perform my own music.” So the question is, can Taylor really be banned from performing her hit songs?  Taylor’s Twitter post paints a picture of a distressed and upset woman being pushed around by the men of the industry. She simply wanted to perform a…

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, Kanye West opens up about running for Presidency in 2024 and changing his name to reflect his wealth.  Harry Styles is set to host SNL this Saturday, he’ll also be performing new songs off his upcoming album. And Taylor Swift has said she’s been banned from performing her own songs at the AMAs this month.  In TV and film, Disney+ has launched and has seen an impressive number of subscribers on its first…

Taylor Swift banned from singing her hit songs at awards amid music feud Taylor Swift has said her performance at the upcoming AMA show is in doubt because she has been banned from singing her own songs.  The singer said music moguls Scooter Braun and Scott Borchetta would not let her perform songs from her previous albums, which they own the rights to.  Adding, a Netflix documentary about her life has also been left in doubt.  A statement for fans via Twitter had the caption: “I don’t know what else to do.” “Right now my performance at the AMAs, the…

Calling all music lovers. Soul Royalty Festival is back. For the fourth year, Soul star Zalon has teamed up with We Work Devonshire Square to bring Soul to the international stage. Every year We Work Devonshire Square and Soul Royalty choose a charity to support. This year’s event will raise money for the homeless, through the charity The Connections. The headlining acts include a variety of Soul, Reggae, Funk and R&B artists – in what promises to be an immersive, thrilling ride suitable for the whole family. Soul Royalty Winter Festival will be headlined by Heshima and his 15 piece…

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, Taylor Swift talks about the modern music industry and releasing albums. Rain Phoenix has opened up about her new album, River. The album is named after her late brother, actor River Phoenix.  In the arts, BBC journalist Hanna Yusuf has been posthumously nominated for a British Journalism Award. In film and TV, The Mighty Ducks are coming back in the form of a TV series thanks to Disney+. A UK date for the…

BRIEF – ME! – ENTERTAINMENT NEWS BRIEFING Entertainment Briefing, Catch up with this week’s top stories from the world of art, music, film and TV. Diddy speaks to DJ Khaled for Rolling Stone and declares he’s ‘semi-retired’. He asks “Is there a role for me in music now?”. Actor Kevin Hart has spoken for the first time after undergoing back surgery following a car crash that changed his life. And Jennifer Aniston reveals the cast of Friends are working on a new project.  In the art world, a new book about the elusive street artist Banksy has been published. Pictures…

Have we caught our first glimpse of Banksy? If recently published pictures by his former agent and photographer, Steve Lazarides, are to be believed, we have our first images of the elusive street artist at work.  Banksy’s identity has never been publicly revealed. And the images published do not show his face. But we see Banksy in action creating several famous works of art at various locations.  Having worked with the street artist for over a decade Lazarides said: “ I hate the art world. I only became part of it because Banksy catapulted the movement into the stratosphere.” “It…

In a conversation with DJ Khaled for Rolling Stone, Diddy has revealed he considers himself to be in “semi-retirement.’ And has found himself questioning his role in the modern music industry.  The two musicians sat down to discuss their respective work in the industry and their journeys to fame.  “To be honest, I’ve been in semi-retirement,” Diddy said when asked about what he looks for when signing a new artist. “If you don’t see my name on all the Top 10 records, that means I’m not making music.” After revealing he’s bringing back his TV series Making The Band next…

Todd Phillips’ controversial Joker has inspired protesters worldwide to adopt the Joaquin Phoenix makeup/mask from the film. Despite getting mixed response from critics and audiences, the new take on the iconic Batman villain continues to clean up at the box office. But Chinese theatres probably won’t screen the film at all as protesters have begun to wear Joker masks and paint. The situation appears to have escalated in ways no one could have predicted.  People in Lebanon (and many other cities) have also begun painting the Joker’s face. A group of graffiti artists known as Ashekm have painted a mural…

BRIEF – ME! – ENTERTAINMENT NEWS BRIEFING Entertainment Briefing, Catch up with this week’s top stories from the world of music, film and TV. Eminem faced a visit from the secret services following his anti-Trump lyrics. Selena Gomez is back with a new Bieber-inspired track. Millie Bobby Brown is set to turn her hand to a music career once she turns 16. In the film and TV world, Francis Ford Coppola backs Martin Scorsese’s views on Marvel movies. Soap stars defend the actress who became front-page news after she was discovered to now be working as a security guard in…