Following is a abstract of present leisure information briefs.

Terry Hall, singer with ska band The Specials, dies aged 63

Terry Hall, lead singer of British ska band The Specials, whose typically politically charged hits within the late Seventies and early Nineteen Eighties included “Gangsters” and “Ghost Town”, has died aged 63, his former band members mentioned. “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing, following a brief illness, of Terry, our beautiful friend, brother and one of the most brilliant singers, songwriters and lyricists this country has ever produced,” they mentioned on Twitter.

Actor Amber Heard to settle defamation case with ex-husband Johnny Depp

Actor Amber Heard mentioned on Monday she would settle defamation claims that had been introduced towards her by ex-husband and fellow actor Johnny Depp, ending years of authorized wrangling over dueling claims of abuse throughout their marriage. In an Instagram submit, Heard mentioned the choice to settle with Depp was “very difficult” and adopted “a great deal of deliberation.” The actress mentioned this was “not an act of concession.” In June, Depp had received a mulimillion-dollar jury verdict for his defamation swimsuit towards Heard.

Pricey ‘Avatar’ sequel opens shy of forecasts on its field workplace journey

James Cameron’s long-awaited “Avatar” sequel fell wanting ticket gross sales forecasts because it swept into theaters over the weekend, although field workplace consultants mentioned it was too quickly to guage whether or not the film would recoup its huge prices. “Avatar: The Way of Water” racked up roughly $435 million across the globe, distributor Walt Disney Co mentioned, together with $134 million within the United States and Canada.

Jury finds former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein responsible of rape

Former film producer Harvey Weinstein was discovered responsible of rape and two different sexual assault counts by a Los Angeles jury on Monday, marking the second conviction of the onetime Hollywood kingmaker who turned the face of #MeToo sexual abuse allegations 5 years in the past. The jury discovered Weinstein responsible of rape, forcible oral copulation and sexual penetration by a international object involving one girl, however acquitted him of fees referring to a second alleged sufferer, the Los Angeles Superior Court introduced.

Woman arrested stealing presents from underneath Robert De Niro’s Christmas tree

New York City police arrested a girl caught stealing presents from beneath Robert De Niro’s Christmas tree after breaking into the actor’s condo on the Upper East Side early on Monday morning, in keeping with police and media reviews. Police officers noticed the girl enter the basement of the constructing on East sixty fifth Street at round 2.45 a.m. native time and located indicators of compelled entry, in keeping with Arthur Tsui, a spokesperson for the New York Police Department.

(With inputs from companies.)