Entertainment
Meek Mill seeks new trial, judge after decade-long probation
Philadelphia, Jul 16 (AP/UNB) — Lawyers for Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill will ask an appeals court Tuesday to overturn a 2008 drug and gun conviction that's kept the Philadelphia rapper on probation for a decade.
Austin Butler to star as Elvis in Baz Luhrmann-helmed biopic
New York, Jul 16 (AP/UNB) — Baz Luhrmann's Elvis Presley biopic has found its King.
Young 'Lion King' actors had Beyoncé-size shoes to fill
Beverly Hills, Jul 16 (AP/UNB) — The pressure was on for young actors Shahadi Wright Joseph and JD McCrary when they got word that they'd been cast as the voices of young Nala and young Simba in "The Lion King." Not only was it an ambitious remake of an iconic film, but it was their first major Hollywood project.
"Lion King" still leads Chinese mainland box office
Beijing, July 16 (Xinhua/UNB) -- Disney's live-action remake of its classic animated film "The Lion King" continued to lead the Chinese mainland box office for a forth day after hitting the big screen Friday, according to China Movie Data Information Network Tuesday.
Australian model sentenced for airline flight disturbance
Los Angeles, Jul 16 (AP/UNB) — An Australian model was sentenced Monday in Los Angeles to community service and probation for slapping a flight attendant and going on an obscene tirade during a flight, with a federal judge saying he believed she was deeply remorseful and did not deserve fines or prison time.
Ugandan singer Bobi Wine says he will run for president
Kampala, Jul 15 (AP/UNB) — Bobi Wine, Uganda's pop star-turned-opposition leader, said on Monday he will challenge longtime President Yoweri Museveni in elections set for 2021.
Cuban singer becomes pioneer of #MeToo movement on island
Havana, Jul 15 (AP/UNB) — Dianelys Alfonso has a bold presence — brightly colored tattoos, spandex bodysuits, Technicolor hair — and a clarion voice that won her the label "Goddess of Cuba" for her turns on songs ranging from ballads to reggaeton.
Shah Rukh Khan to produce horror series for Netflix
Dhaka, July 15 (UNB) - Superstar Shah Rukh Khan will co-produce a horror series for streaming service Netflix, reports The Indian Express.
Avengers Endgame now just 7 million dollars behind Avatar at worldwide box office
Dhaka, July 15 (UNB)- Marvel’s Avengers: Endgame is closer than ever to beating Avatar at the worldwide box office. According to Variety, it is now just 7.16 million dollars behind the James Cameron film, reports The Indian Express.
Can’t take Mark Ruffalo seriously as the Hulk: Lou Ferrigno
Dhaka, July 15 (UNB) - The Incredible Hulk star Lou Ferrigno says he cannot take Mark Ruffalo’s portrayal of Marvel superhero the Hulk “seriously”, reports The Indian Express,