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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…

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…

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 Duffy has revealed she was ‘drugged, raped and held captive’ in a recent Instagram post. The singer explains her absence from the industry. Nick Jonas almost had a very different career in the early days of his band – The Jonas Brothers.  Film and TV, find out…

Hollywood director Steven Spielberg has announced he won’t be directing Indiana Jones 5.  The filmmaker was at the helm of the first four movies in the franchise – the first, Raiders Of The Lost Ark was made 39 years ago.  Spielberg will be passing on the role to a younger director, in a bid to “bring a new perspective” to the story, according to Variety.  The magazine believes director James Mangold will replace him.  Spielberg,…

American actor Mark Ruffalo made it clear he’s not a fan of President Trump, telling Sky News: “The world should consider my president public enemy number one.”  Ruffalo is well-known for his political and environmental activism as well as his Hollywood career.  Ruffalo is promoting his latest film – Dark Waters – and thinks there are parallels to be drawn with his leader’s climate change denial.  Dark Waters, directed by Todd Haynes, tells the story…

Hollywood legend Kirk Douglas reportedly left almost his entire $61m fortune to charity. The actor died earlier this month at the age of 103.  On Sunday, The Mirror reported he left $50m to be distributed to the Douglas Foundation, which the actor and his wife founded in 1964. The charity’s goal is “helping those who cannot help themselves.” “Its primary focus is improving the education and health, fostering the well-being and most importantly developing new…

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, rapper Pop Smoke was killed during a “house invasion” at his home in the Hollywood Hills. Popstar Ellie Goulding is getting ready to return to music after time away from the biz!  Film and TV, Eastenders icon June Brown has said she has left the soap for good…

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…

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 ……

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 -…

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…

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…

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…

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…