Following is a abstract of present leisure information briefs.

‘Neighbours’ returns with ‘polish’ in Amazon reboot of Australian cleaning soap

Australian cleaning soap opera “Neighbours” made a comeback on Monday in a extremely publicised reboot, practically 14 months after the present wrapped up final yr in an emotional finale after working for practically 4 a long time. Set within the fictional Melbourne suburb of Erinsborough, the tv drama first launched in Australia in 1985 and in Britain a yr later, changing into a small-screen staple and launching the careers of Kylie Minogue, Margot Robbie and Guy Pearce, amongst others.

Striking Hollywood writers, studios to renew negotiations on Wednesday

Negotiators for the Writers Guild of America and Hollywood’s main studios will resume contract talks on Wednesday to attempt to finish a piece stoppage that has disrupted manufacturing for greater than 4 months. The WGA, in a word to members on Monday, inspired its writers to proceed picketing exterior studio places of work till an settlement is reached.

Comedian Bill Maher postpones ‘Real Time’ present return as author talks resume

American comic Bill Maher stated on Monday he was suspending the return to his HBO political present “Real Time,” changing into the second speak present host to reverse plans after an outcry from hanging Hollywood writers and actors. Drew Barrymore stated on Sunday she had backed off plans to convey again her daytime speak present whereas strikes in Hollywood proceed and apologized “to anyone I have hurt.”

Rolling Stone co-founder Jann Wenner faraway from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame board

Rolling Stone journal co-founder Jann Wenner was faraway from his place on the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s board of administrators after feedback he made about Black and feminine artists that had been extensively criticized, the corridor stated in a press release. In a terse assertion, the Cleveland-based Hall of Fame provided no cause for its transfer, saying, “Jann Wenner has been removed from the Board of Directors of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation.”

YouTube cuts off Russell Brand’s advert revenues after sexual assault allegations

YouTube stated on Tuesday it had blocked Russell Brand from earning profits from his on-line channel after the British actor and comic was accused of a string of sexual assaults. Brand, as soon as one among Britain’s most high-profile comedians and broadcasters, stated on Saturday he had by no means had non-consensual intercourse.

Katy Perry sells rights to 5 albums together with ‘Teenage Dream’ to Litmus Music

Singer Katy Perry has signed a deal to promote rights to 5 of her studio albums launched between 2008 and 2020 together with “Teenage Dream” to Carlyle-backed Litmus Music, the music rights firm stated on Monday. “One of the Boys,” “PRISM,” “Witness” and “Smile” are the opposite 4 studio albums which might be a part of the deal.

Drew Barrymore to pause present till Hollywood writers’ strike ends

Actor Drew Barrymore on Sunday stated she had backed off plans to convey again her daytime speak present whereas strikes in Hollywood proceed, yielding to an outcry of criticism. The proposed return of “The Drew Barrymore Show” drew picketers from the hanging writers’ and actors’ unions as taping resumed final week.

(With inputs from companies.)