Entertainment News Briefs: Afghan Women’s Courage, Taylor Swift’s UK Number One Album, K-Pop Dispute, ITZY World Tour, Steven Tyler Lawsuit Dismissed, ‘Planet of the Apes’ Franchise Future
New film captures Afghan women’s courage in failed peace talks with Taliban
A new documentary titled “The Sharp Edge of Peace” is shedding light on the incredible courage of Afghan women involved in failed peace talks with the Taliban. The film begins with a chilling scene featuring Fawzia Koofi, a former member of Afghanistan’s parliament and a prominent women’s rights activist, recovering in a hospital bed after surviving an assassination attempt in August 2020.
Koofi, who was ambushed by unidentified gunmen while traveling to Kabul with her daughter, bravely shares her story in the documentary, highlighting the challenges and dangers faced by Afghan women in their pursuit of peace and equality.
Meanwhile, in the music world, Taylor Swift has once again made history by beating the Beatles in the race to her 12th UK number one album. Her latest album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” has outsold the rest of the top ten combined, marking the biggest opening week for an album in the UK in seven years.
On the K-pop front, the ongoing dispute between HYBE and NewJeans label has caused a hit to HYBE’s shares. The internal conflict, which has been denying allegations of trying to break away from HYBE, has affected the expectations for new releases by NewJeans and the return of BTS members from mandatory military service.
In the legal realm, Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler has won the dismissal of a sexual assault lawsuit filed against him. The federal judge in Manhattan ruled that the plaintiff cannot recover damages from Tyler under a 2000 New York City law protecting victims of gender-motivated violence.
Lastly, fans of the “Planet of the Apes” franchise can look forward to the latest installment, “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.” Director Wes Ball describes the film as both a sequel and a prequel, adding a new dimension to the beloved sci-fi series.
Overall, the entertainment world is buzzing with a mix of powerful stories, record-breaking achievements, legal victories, and exciting film releases. Stay tuned for more updates on these and other captivating developments in the industry.
