Prince’s half-brother dead at 66

Alfred Jackson, one of Prince’s six surviving siblings, has died, Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. Jackson was 66.

‘Catherine the Great’ sets

premiere date

HBO has set October 21 for the premiere of “Catherine the Great,” the four-part limited series starring Oscar winner Helen Mirren and Jason Clarke.

Renee Zellweger, Sam Smith duet for ‘Judy’ soundtrack

Actress Renee Zellweger has recorded a duet with Sam Smith for the soundtrack to upcoming biopic “Judy.” The two unite for a track called “Get Happy,” while Zellweger also sings “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” with Rufus Wainwright.

Japanese musician to launch beauty and fashion brands

Yoshiki, the renowned Japanese composer, classically-trained pianist, rock drummer, and leader of the rock band X Japan, is joining hands with U.S.-based international film studio The H Collective to develop merchandise and derivatives including cosmetics, apparel, and headphones.

Swift, Cardi B bring girl power to Video Music Awards show

Taylor Swift won video of the year and Ariana Grande was voted artist of the year in a girl-powered MTV Video Music Awards (VMA) show, while rapper Cardi B won best hip-hop video and newcomer Lizzo celebrated large women.

Naomie Harris in ‘The Third Day’

Naomie Harris is set to star in HBO/Sky’s limited series “The Third Day,” joining previously announced star Jude Law.

TV star Valerie Harper dies at 80

Valerie Harper, who achieved fame as Rhoda on the classic sitcom “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and continued as the character in a popular spinoff series, has died after a long battle with cancer.

(SD-Agencies)