Entertainment Highlights: Cannes Dramatic Returns and Eurovision Triumphs
This summary covers highlights of entertainment news, including Volker Schloendorff's return to Cannes with a new film on Germany, Shakira's tax fraud acquittal, Bulgaria's Eurovision victory, and more. It also touches on gender equality in film, as discussed by Julianne Moore, and the political tensions in France related to media consolidation.
Cannes Film Festival sees the return of German filmmaker Volker Schloendorff with a movie on Germany's turbulent history. Meanwhile, Shakira is acquitted of tax fraud, with Spain ordered to return $70 million. Bulgaria celebrates its first Eurovision win amid controversies surrounding the contest.
Javier Bardem criticizes toxic masculinity in 'The Beloved,' shown at Cannes. Kylie Minogue documents her pop career's trials and triumphs as she prepares to premiere a new documentary. Korea's Na Hong-jin plots a sequel to his Cannes sci-fi thriller 'Hope.'
France's Canal+ contemplates blacklisting 600 film industry figures over criticisms, highlighting political divides. Kristen Stewart's demanding role in 'Full Phil' reels from excessive French cuisine at Cannes screening. Julianne Moore warns that gender equality in film is still a distant goal while being honored at Cannes.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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