Hollywood Updates: From Legal Battles to Emmy Triumphs
This week in entertainment: Jimmy Kimmel wins a legal case against George Santos, Shari Redstone takes helm at Sipur, 'The Morning Show' examines AI in its new season, and Robert Redford dies at 89. Paramount engages in strategic moves, while Disney sues MiniMax for copyright infringement. Emmy Awards see a ratings boost.
In the world of entertainment, late-night host Jimmy Kimmel emerged victorious in courtroom battles against George Santos, who accused him of misusing personalized videos for comedic purposes. The appeals court deemed Kimmel's actions a 'fair use', thus siding with the comedian.
Major executive shifts occur as Shari Redstone becomes the chair of Israeli production studio Sipur, renowned for hits like 'We Will Dance Again.' With rising AI concerns, the latest season of 'The Morning Show' featuring Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston unpacks these themes, mirroring real-world challenges faced by celebrities.
Hollywood mourns the loss of Robert Redford, a legendary actor and director known for championing independent film. Meanwhile, corporate maneuvers sweep across the industry with Paramount's strategic acquisitions and Disney's lawsuit against MiniMax over copyright issues. The Emmy Awards also see heightened viewership, marking a high in four years.
(With inputs from agencies.)

