Lily Gladstone, the first Native American woman to be nominated for an Oscar, is set to make history once again as she returns to the Cannes Film Festival as a member of the main jury. Gladstone, who received critical acclaim for her role in the Martin Scorsese drama “Killers of the Flower Moon”, will join eight other industry professionals in selecting the best films of the festival.
In other entertainment news, Taylor Swift’s latest album “The Tortured Poets Department” has taken the U.S. by storm, selling 2.61 million album and streaming units in its first week of release. The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, with traditional album sales totaling 1.91 million. Swift’s latest work has been praised for its emotional depth and raw lyrics, solidifying her status as a pop megastar.
Meanwhile, private equity giant Blackstone has made a $1.57 billion bid to acquire Hipgnosis Songs Fund, a music rights owner representing artists such as Shakira and Red Hot Chili Peppers. This bid surpasses a previous offer from Concord, signaling a competitive battle for control of the lucrative music rights market.
As music fans eagerly anticipate the return of live performances, The Rolling Stones have kicked off their North America tour in Houston to a sold-out crowd. The legendary rock band is set to perform in 16 cities across the U.S. and Canada, with fans flocking from far and wide to witness what could potentially be their final tour.
In the midst of these entertainment headlines, French actor Gerard Depardieu is facing legal troubles as he is set to be tried in October for alleged sexual assaults against two women during a 2021 film shoot. Depardieu, a prominent figure in the French film industry, has been embroiled in a series of sexual assault allegations that have cast a shadow over his career.