Current Entertainment News Briefs: Supreme Court ruling, Eurovision mishap, New ‘Lord of the Rings’ movies, and more
The entertainment world is buzzing with the latest news, from legal battles to Eurovision mishaps and exciting movie announcements. Here’s a roundup of the current entertainment news briefs:
1. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against Warner Music in a copyright damages case involving a song by rapper Flo Rida. The court found that there is no time limit for recovering monetary damages in copyright cases filed before the expiration of a statute of limitations.
2. Italy’s public broadcaster RAI apologized for mistakenly revealing domestic voting results for the Eurovision Song Contest semi-final due to a technical glitch.
3. Fans of the “Lord of the Rings” movie series can look forward to two new films set to debut in theaters in 2026, announced by Warner Bros Discovery CEO David Zaslav.
4. Dutch singer Joost Klein was not allowed to participate in Eurovision rehearsals following an “incident,” according to the European Broadcasting Union (EBU).
5. A new comic book will delve into the life and career of pop star Janet Jackson, chronicling her upbringing, career milestones, and successful concerts.
6. Warner Bros Discovery reported a larger-than-expected quarterly loss, attributed to slumping advertising sales and challenges in the studio segment.
7. The Beach Boys are sharing their story in a new book, detailing their journey from a small garage band to one of the world’s greatest groups.
8. Dutch contestant Joost Klein was expelled from the Eurovision Song Contest final after a complaint by a production crew member, adding to the event’s challenges amid anti-Israel protests.
Stay tuned for more updates on these and other entertainment news stories as they unfold.
