BRIEF – ME! – ENTERTAINMENT NEWS BRIEFING
Entertainment Briefing, Justin Bieber has opened up about the struggles of childhood fame. In a lengthy post, the pop star admits to heavy drug use, depression and how he became resentful.
We take a look at the new JOKER film, set to be released this October. Whilst many are hailing it a masterpiece, not everyone is convinced.
Rapper Nicki Minaj announces her retirement. She’s decided to leave the industry to start a family.
JK Rowling’s cryptic tweet has led to speculation a new Harry Potter movie may be on its way!
The full extent of Kevin Hart’s car crash injuries has been revealed. The comedian is reportedly “going through hell”.
All in today’s ENTERTAINMENT briefing – A weekly roundup of all the news headlines that you need to know, summarised as part of WTX News Briefing.
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JUSTIN BIEBER ON CHILDHOOD FAME, DRUGS AND BEING ‘THE WORLD’S MOST HATED PERSON’
The Independent says Justin Bieber has opened up in a lengthy Instagram post. In the post he apologies for his past 
behaviour and reflects on his growth from young star to the person he is today. Bieber was first discovered at the age of 13 by music manager Scooter Braun. He linked his recent depression with the “quite unexplainable” pressure placed on a celebrity who has grown up in the spotlight. In the post he said by the age of 18, he had “millions in the bank” and “access to whatever [I] wanted.” Adding he had “no skills in the real world,” by 19 he was doing “pretty heavy drugs” and “abused” the relationships he was in. “I became resentful, disrespectful to women and angry,” he admitted.
Read the full story on The Independent
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‘DARK, DISTURBING AND BRUTAL’ INSIDE JOKER
WTX News says Todd Phillip’s JOKER hasn’t yet hit the cinema. However, a few lucky viewers have already seen the film, and talks of Academy Awards are swirling. But despite the October release, Joaquin Phoenix’s turn as the DC villain is 
being hailed as “a Joker we’ve never seen.” The film received an 8-minute standing ovation at this years Venice Film Festival. And Phoenix’s performance is being called “fearsome,” “astonishing” and “mesmerising.” Yet, not all viewers are convinced.
Read the full story on WTX News
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NICKI MINAJ ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT
BBC News says Nicki Minaj has announced her retirement. The Grammy-nominated rapper has said she’s “decided to 
retire and have a family” – and told her fans that she loves them “for life.” Minaj is dating a man called Kenneth Petty and has hinted that they’re planning to get married. However, in the tweet – Minaj did not make clear how many of her ventures ( music, radio show and films) she’s retiring from. Or whether she was being serious.
Read the full story on BBC News
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JK ROWLING’S CRYPTIC TWEET SPARKS SPECULATION OF A NEW HARRY POTTER FILM
Sky News says JK Rowling’s cryptic tweet has sparked speculation that another Harry Potter movie might be in the 
works. Returning to Twitter after a six-month break, Rowing shared a message about the West End play – Harry Potter And The Cursed Child. Her post included a stylised image of Lord Voldermort’s Dark Mark, with the caption: “Sometimes, darkness comes from unexpected places.” Leading to speculation the popular West End Play is being adapted for the big screen.
Read the full story on Sky News
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KEVIN HART’S CAR CRASH INJURIES REVEALED
The Mirror says Kevin Hart is “going through hell” as details of his injuries are revealed after the devastating car crash. 
The actor and comedian fractured his spine in three places. According to TMZ, he suffered two fractures in the thoracic part of his spine and one in the lumbar. On Sunday night Hart had surgery to fuse the fractures in a Los Angeles hospital. Though the surgery was a success, Hart will remain heavily medicated for some time. He is expected to make a full recovery.
Read the full story on The Mirror
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