Reuters Entertainment News Summary
Following is a summary of current entertainment news briefs.
Celebrities unite at exclusive Cannes gala to support AIDS research after Trump cuts
Famed actors, directors and music acts like Adrien Brody, Duran Duran and Spike Lee escaped the Cannes Film Festival's crowded Croisette boulevard on Thursday evening for the exclusive grounds of the nearby Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc for a good cause. With tickets starting at $25,000, the amfAR charity dinner has been bringing stars to Cap d'Antibes, Cannes' quieter, palm-lined neighbour, since 1993 in the name of HIV/AIDS research.
'It Was Just An Accident' by Iran's Jafar Panahi wins Cannes' top prize
Revenge thriller "It Was Just An Accident" by Iranian director Jafar Panahi, who was barred from filmmaking for 15 years by the government in Tehran, won the Palme d'Or top prize on Saturday. With the award, Panahi now has the rare honour of winning the top prize at all three major European film festivals, after nabbing Berlin's Golden Bear for "Taxi" in 2015 and the Golden Lion at Venice for "The Circle" in 2000.
Who will win the 2025 Cannes Film Festival's top prize?
After nearly two weeks of exciting premieres, star-studded press conferences and beachside parties that go into the early hours, the Cannes Film Festival is ready to roll up the red carpet after one last task: crowning this year's Palme d'Or winner. The nine-strong jury headed by French actor Juliette Binoche will pick one of 22 films to award the top prize on Saturday night, with titles from Wes Anderson, Ari Aster, Richard Linklater and Joachim Trier among the competitors.
Iran's Roustaee concerned about return home despite cautious Cannes film
Iranian filmmaker Saeed Roustaee said on Friday that he was careful in how he shot his Cannes Film Festival entry "Woman and Child", which never shows women without the mandatory hijab, but was still unsure how he would be received when he returned home. "Last time, they took my passport," said the 35-year-old about his last appearance at the festival in southern France, for competition title "Leila's Brothers" in 2022.
Paris court convicts thieves who robbed Kim Kardashian in jewel heist
A French court on Friday convicted the jewel thieves who in 2016 tied up U.S. reality TV star Kim Kardashian at gun point before making off with her $4 million engagement ring and other booty. Ten people were in the dock, accused of involvement in the Paris heist. Robbers wearing ski masks and disguised as police tied up the billionaire celebrity before making off with the ring, given to her by her then-husband, rapper Kanye West (now known as Ye), and other jewels.
Billy Joel cancels concerts after brain disorder diagnosis
U.S. singer-songwriter and pianist Billy Joel said on Friday he is canceling all his scheduled concerts after he was recently diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, a brain disorder. The 76-year-old singer is undergoing physical therapy and has been advised to refrain from performing while he recovers, according to a statement on social media.
Russians pay last respects to ballet maestro Grigorovich
Russians paid their last respects to dance legend Yuri Grigorovich on Friday at the Bolshoi Theatre where he reigned for decades as artistic director of one of the world's most famous ballet companies. Grigorovich, considered one of the most influential choreographers of the 20th century, died on Monday at the age of 98.
'Honey Don't!' noir brings Ethan Coen's inventive violence to Cannes
Ethan Coen, one half of the renowned Coen brothers, had to get even more creative when imagining how to kill off characters for "Honey Don't!," his new spin on 1940s LA noir starring Margaret Qualley. "It's a challenge because we got a lot of good minds out there thinking about it all the time. So it's hard to come up with new ways," the director told Reuters at the Cannes Film Festival.
Joachim Trier's 'Sentimental Value' captivates Cannes with family drama
Acclaimed director Joachim Trier said his new Cannes competition entry "Sentimental Value" is centred on reconciliation and family, topics the 51-year-old reflected on while working on the script with long-time collaborator Eskil Vogt. The movie also marks a reunion for Trier and his "The Worst Person in the World" star Renate Reinsve.
Disney delays next two Marvel 'Avengers' movies
Walt Disney's movie studio has postponed the release of the next two installments in Marvel's blockbuster "Avengers" series, the company said on Thursday. "Avengers: Doomsday" now will come out on December 18, 2026, about seven months later than its previous date of May 1. "Doomsday" will bring Robert Downey Jr. back to the franchise as the villain, Doctor Doom.
