In a recent turn of events in the entertainment world, British actor Hugh Grant has settled a lawsuit against the publisher of Rupert Murdoch’s tabloid newspaper, The Sun. This development has raised speculation that Prince Harry may also be “forced” to agree to a deal in a similar lawsuit.
Grant, along with King Charles’ son and others, had filed a lawsuit against News Group Newspapers (NGN) for alleged unlawful information gathering practices, including landline tapping, burglary, and obtaining confidential information through deceptive means. The settlement of Grant’s lawsuit has now put the spotlight on Prince Harry, hinting that he may have to follow suit and settle with the publisher as well.
In another entertainment news update, a statue of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has been erected in Kosovo, honoring his leadership role during a NATO bombing campaign in 1999. The statue, sculpted by Agon Qosa, pays tribute to Blair for his efforts in halting Serb forces’ advances and ultimately helping Kosovo gain independence.
Meanwhile, concerns have been raised by U.S. lawmakers Jerry Nadler and Joaquin Castro regarding the sports streaming joint venture planned by Walt Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros Discovery. The lawmakers have questioned how this collaboration will impact access, competition, and choice in the sports streaming market, expressing worries about potential price hikes for consumers and unfair licensing terms for sports leagues and video distributors.
In a separate development, Hannah Gutierrez, the armorer for the movie “Rust,” has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. The incident occurred when actor Alec Baldwin was handling a gun on set, with Gutierrez found guilty of involuntary manslaughter for loading a live round into the weapon.
Lastly, director Zack Snyder has teased the release of “Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver,” offering more action and backstory of the warriors in the sci-fi adventure franchise. The sequel promises to showcase Snyder’s full vision for the series, picking up from where the first installment left off.