Below you will find a summary of the latest news briefs from the entertainment industry.
Oasis meeting brings millions in aid to British hotel industry
The UK hospitality industry is bracing for a multimillion-pound boost from next summer’s Oasis concerts 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 who have broken records in recent years,” said Kate Nicholls, chief executive of industry body UKHospitality.
Elvis Presley’s jewelry to be auctioned at celebrity artifacts auction
Rare collectibles from the world of music and film, including gold rings owned by Elvis Presley and a letter from Beach Boy Brian Wilson, will be auctioned this weekend. Kruse GWS Auctions’ “Artifacts of Hollywood & Music” auction features nearly 400 lots, including items belonging to Prince, Aaliyah and Abigail Folger, a coffee heiress who was a victim of the Manson murders.
Tango stars from all over the world will be on stage at the Argentine competition
Every night in Buenos Aires, intimate clubs and vast halls fill with dancers from around the world, clinging to one another in the embrace of Argentine tango and gliding in unison to plaintive melodies of nostalgia, loss and love. The spotlight on tango shone on stage this week as several hundred competitors vied for the world’s best titles at the annual Buenos Aires Tango Festival and Competition, which drew a crowd of 10,000 on Tuesday’s closing night.
Disillusioned Tim Burton finds himself in the sequel to Beetlejuice
US director Tim Burton admitted on Wednesday that he had lost his love of the film business in recent years, but had rediscovered his enthusiasm while filming a sequel to his 1988 horror comedy “Beetlejuice”. “Beetlejuice” opens this year’s Venice Film Festival and reunites many of the original actors, including Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder, but also introduces a number of new faces, such as Jenna Ortega, known from “Wednesday”.
Oasis to reunite for 2025 world tour as Gallaghers end sibling feud
Oasis want to get back together after 15 years. On Tuesday it was announced that brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher are planning a series of concerts for 2025. The British band’s website crashed as a result and hotel prices skyrocketed. The group, whose debut album “Definitely Maybe” was released 30 years ago, split up in 2009 when lead guitarist and main songwriter Noel said he could no longer work with frontman Liam after several public arguments between the siblings.
The future of cinema is clouded by uncertainty, says jury chief Huppert from Venice
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 over as head of the main jury of the Venice Film Festival. The 11-day event brings together filmmakers from around the world and gives them an invaluable opportunity to promote works that might otherwise not achieve global fame.
Stars and sex galore at the sultry Venice Film Festival
A slew of stars will light up this year’s Venice Film Festival, which opens on Wednesday, bringing sex, song and self-reflection to the Lido, making up for a lackluster 2023 event when a strike kept most A-listers away. The 11-day event kicks off awards season. Films that premiered in Venice over the past three years received 77 Oscar nominations and won 14, making Venice the place to be seen for actors, producers and directors alike.
Factbox: When will the Venice Film Festival 2024 take place and what can we expect?
The Venice International Film Festival is the oldest film festival in the world. The 81st edition begins on Wednesday. Below are some facts about the festival and the participants in 2024:
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