Following is a abstract of present leisure information briefs.

Soccer-Natalie Portman says “theatre” of soccer good venue to struggle for gender fairness

Natalie Portman mentioned she by no means dreamed of proudly owning an expert sports activities crew, however that modified when the Oscar-winning actress observed the way in which considered one of her sons seen feminine soccer gamers with the identical “admiration and fandom” as male gamers. Israeli-American Portman is the co-founder of National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) crew Angel City and is in Australia for the continuing Women’s World Cup together with most of the membership’s co-owners and workers.

Singer Lizzo denies creating hostile surroundings for dancers

Grammy-winning singer Lizzo on Thursday denied claims made in a lawsuit filed by three of her former dancers that she created a hostile work surroundings by participating in denigrating conduct and body-shaming, calling the accusations “false” and “outrageous.” Lizzo’s response on the social media platform X comes two days after the dancers filed the lawsuit in Los Angeles County Superior Court. It alleges harassment primarily based on intercourse, faith, race and incapacity.

‘Rust’ movie armorer waives listening to, taking pictures case might now go to trial

“Rust” armorer Hannah Gutierrez on Friday waived her proper to a preliminary listening to, permitting prices towards her over the 2021 taking pictures demise of the film’s cinematographer, Halyna Hutchins, to maneuver towards a potential trial. In a courtroom submitting, Gutierrez’s lawyer Jason Bowles waived the listening to set for Aug. 9-16 at which a decide was to resolve whether or not there have been grounds for a trial on prices of involuntary manslaughter and proof tampering in reference to Hutchins’ demise.

Striking Hollywood writers, studios meet to debate resuming talks

As the Hollywood writers’ strike approaches the 100-day mark, Writers Guild of America (WGA) negotiators met on Friday with representatives of the key studios for the primary time in three months to debate whether or not contract talks can resume. The 11,500 members of the guild walked out May 2, citing an deadlock over pay, streaming residuals and different points comparable to setting curbs on using synthetic intelligence. Next Wednesday marks the a centesimal day of the strike.

Japan opening of ‘Barbie’ marred by controversy forward of nuclear memorials

The Japan opening of the hit movie “Barbie” was dealt further setbacks as an internet petition gained steam calling on Hollywood studios to disavow a grassroots advertising and marketing motion that made mild of nuclear holocaust. A Change.org petition collected greater than 16,000 signatures over two days as of Thursday, demanding that Warner Bros and Universal Pictures, the studio behind the “Oppenheimer” biopic, name a halt to the “Barbenheimer” hashtag that has helped make the movie a world blockbusters.

New York park erupts in chaos as stay streamer’s giveaway goes awry

Thousands of individuals overran New York City’s Union Square and the encircling streets on Friday in a chaotic scene after a preferred stay streamer introduced a “giveaway” occasion, with police struggling to include followers throwing projectiles and injuring officers. The occasion was promoted by Kai Cenat, finest recognized for his stay streams on the gaming web site Twitch and YouTube movies. He had earlier introduced a “huge giveaway” on his Instagram account for 4 p.m. ET (2000 GMT) on the Manhattan park.

Warner Bros Discovery warns Hollywood strikes might affect movie slate

Warner Bros Discovery warned Thursday that uncertainty over the twin strikes by Hollywood writers and actors might affect the timing of its movie slate and its means to provide and ship content material. The studio mentioned its fashions anticipate members of the Writers Guild of America and the Screen Actors Guild would return to work in early September – a prediction that sources say is optimistic, given the offended tenor of remarks from the picket traces.

‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ piano, different Freddie Mercury belongings to be auctioned

Fans of Freddie Mercury would possibly surprise if that is the actual life, or simply fantasy, once they stroll right into a near-replica of his London residence, the place 1000’s of things belonging to the late Queen frontman might be on exhibition beginning Friday. Rare objects together with handwritten lyrics, artwork and collectibles from Mercury’s London residence, Garden Lodge, have been sorted by his shut good friend Mary Austin since his demise from AIDS-related pneumonia in 1991.

(With inputs from companies.)