Reuters Entertainment News Summary
Following is a summary of current entertainment news briefs.
'Twin Peaks' creator and filmmaker David Lynch dies at 78
David Lynch, the American filmmaker, writer and artist who scored best director Oscar nominations for "Blue Velvet," "The Elephant Man" and "Mulholland Drive" and co-created the groundbreaking TV series "Twin Peaks," has died at age 78, his family said on Thursday. "It is with deep regret that we, his family, announce the passing of the man and the artist, David Lynch," a statement on Lynch's Facebook page said. "There's a big hole in the world now that he's no longer with us. But, as he would say, 'Keep your eye on the donut and not on the hole.'"
Drake sues longtime label UMG for defamation over Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us'
Drake sued his longtime label on Wednesday, accusing Universal Music Group of defamation for promoting Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us," saying the song's false accusation that the Canadian rapper is a pedophile has put him and his family in danger. In a complaint in Manhattan federal court, Drake said the song was "intended to convey the specific, unmistakable, and false factual allegation that Drake is a criminal pedophile" and the public should exert "vigilante justice" in response.
Assailant who stabbed Bollywood actor in Mumbai still at large, police say
An assailant who stabbed Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan remains at large and nobody has yet been detained in the case, an Indian newspaper cited police as saying on Friday, contradicting earlier media reports that police were questioning a suspect. Khan was stabbed six times during a burglary attempt at his home in an upscale neighbourhood in Mumbai early on Thursday. Doctors who operated on him for wounds to his spine, neck and hands have said he is out of danger.
Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga on star-studded list for wildfire relief concerts
Musicians Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Joni Mitchell and Jelly Roll will take the stage with other big names at wildfire relief concerts in Los Angeles this month, organizers said on Thursday. Other acts for the fundraisers dubbed FireAid include Green Day, Gracie Abrams, Katy Perry, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sting and Stevie Nicks. Dave Matthews and John Mayer will perform together for the first time.
British actor Joan Plowright dies aged 95
British actor Joan Plowright, winner of two Golden Globe Awards and a Tony Award, has died aged 95, her family said on Friday. Plowright made her on-screen debut in 1956's "Moby Dick" before gaining wider recognition in the 1960 film adaptation of "The Entertainer" alongside Laurence Olivier, whom she later married.
Ambani venture to livestream Coldplay show in Ahmedabad
British rock-band Coldplay has partnered with Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani's broadcast venture to livestream one of its two upcoming concerts in Ahmedabad, as international artists step up efforts to reach Indian fans. Tens of thousands of people are set to attend the Coldplay concert in the western state of Gujarat on Jan. 26, with tickets selling out within minutes of going on sale last year.
