D.A. Pennebaker, master director

of documentaries, dies at 94

D.A. Pennebaker, a director and cinematographer known for his documentaries, including the classic “Dont Look Back” (1967) and “Elaine Stritch at Liberty” (2002), died of natural causes, Variety has confirmed. He was 94.

Katy Perry has to pay for song theft

Katy Perry and her producing partners have to pay up in a copyright infringement case over her 2013 song “Dark Horse.”

James Wan to direct original horror movie

“Aquaman” filmmaker James Wan is heading back to his indie horror roots for his next project. Before he moves to “Aquaman 2,” which he is producing and is expected to direct, Wan will helm an untitled original thriller that is due to begin production this fall.

Bruce Lee’s daughter upset over father’s image in movie

Bruce Lee’s daughter, Shannon Lee, says it was “disheartening” to see Quentin Tarantino depict her father in “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” as “an arrogant blowhard who was full of hot air.”

Victoria’s Secret show 2019 is

cancelled: Shaik

Supermodel Shanina Shaik has revealed that this year’s Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is cancelled so the brand can work on an image overhaul.

Chance the Rapper releases new album

Chance the Rapper has finally released his anticipated debut album “The Big Day,” featuring a number of star collaborations.

Two Chinese films to compete at 76th Venice Film Festival

Two Chinese films will compete for the Golden Lion at the 76th Venice International Film Festival, according to the line-up announced in Rome last week.

HBO boss talks of remake of ‘GOT’ season 8

HBO has responded to a fan petition that demanded the network reshoot the entire final season of “Game of Thrones.” (SD-Agencies)