Following is a summary of current entertainment news briefs.
Oasis reunion drums up multi-million pound boost to UK hospitality industry
Britain’s hospitality industry is gearing up for a multi-million pound boost from the Oasis concerts next summer after brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher announced plans to reunite for a series of gigs. “The Oasis tour is likely to join the likes of Taylor Swift, Harry Styles and Beyonce in delivering record-setting shows in recent years,” said Kate Nicholls, Chief Executive of trade body UKHospitality.
Elvis Presley jewelry up for sale at celebrity artifacts auction
Rare collectibles from the worlds of music and film, including gold rings owned by Elvis Presley and a letter written by Beach Boy Brian Wilson, will be up for auction this weekend. The “Artifacts of Hollywood & Music” sale from Kruse GWS Auctions features nearly 400 lots, with items also from Prince, Aaliyah, and Abigail Folger, a coffee heiress who was a victim of the Manson murders.
World tango stars take the stage at Argentine competition
Every night in Buenos Aires, cozy clubs and cavernous halls fill with dancers from around the world who cling to one another in the embrace of Argentine tango, gliding in sync to plaintive tunes of nostalgia, loss and love. Tango’s spotlight moved to the stage this week, as several hundred competitors vied for the world’s top titles at the annual Buenos Aires Tango Festival and Competition, which was attended by 10,000 spectators on Tuesday’s closing night.
Disillusioned Tim Burton finds himself again in Beetlejuice sequel
U.S. director Tim Burton acknowledged on Wednesday that he fell out of love with the film business in recent years, but rediscovered his mojo while shooting a sequel to his 1988 comedy horror “Beetlejuice”. “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” opens this year’s Venice Film Festival and reunites many of the original cast, including Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder, while introducing an array of fresh faces such as Jenna Ortega, of “Wednesday” fame.
Oasis to reunite for 2025 world tour as Gallaghers end fraternal feud
Oasis plan to reunite after 15 years, with news on Tuesday that brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher are lining up a series of gigs in 2025 crashing the British band’s website and sending hotel prices soaring. The group, whose debut album “Definitely Maybe” was released 30 years ago, split in 2009 when lead guitarist and main songwriter Noel said he could no longer work with frontman Liam after a number of public spats between the siblings.
Future of cinema clouded by uncertainty, Venice jury chief Huppert says
Cinema has been weakened in recent years and its survival cannot be taken for granted, French actress Isabelle Huppert said on Wednesday as she took charge of the main jury at the Venice Film Festival. The 11-day event draws together film-makers from around the world, giving them an invaluable opportunity to promote work that might otherwise not gain global prominence.
Stars and sex by the boatload in sultry Venice Film Festival
Stars galore will light up this year’s Venice Film Festival, which opens on Wednesday, bringing sex, song and soul-searching to the Lido, making up for a low wattage 2023 edition when a strike kept most A-listers away. The 11-day event fires the starting gun for the awards season, with films premiering at Venice in the last three years collecting 77 Oscar nominations and winning 14, making it the place to be seen for actors, producers and directors alike.
Factbox-When is Venice Film Festival 2024 and what can we expect?
The Venice International Film Festival is the oldest film festival in the world, with its 81st edition opening on Wednesday. Below are some facts about the festival and the 2024 contenders:
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