From the return of cinema's favourite spy to "Friends" reuniting, an array of stories dominated entertainment news headlines this year. Below are some of the biggest stories.
- Pop star Britney Spears regained control of her personal life and money when a judge ended a 13-year conservatorship after a long legal battle.
"She is wildly talented, she is incredibly inspirational and I am just so happy that we get to celebrate today, that she gets to embark on a new phase of her life," Lady Gaga said about Britney Spears.https://t.co/fHLbmkYoRG
— About Her (@AboutHerOFCL) November 15, 2021
- After several delays, the release of James Bond movie "No Time To Die" gave pandemic-hit cinemas a much-needed boost.
Who do you think the next James Bond will be? https://t.co/X7iaTLewcs
— About Her (@AboutHerOFCL) October 9, 2021
- Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish took the top prizes at the Grammy Awards while Beyonce became the most awarded female artist in Grammy history, with a total 28 wins.
Megan Thee Stallion, Taylor Swift, and Beyonce made #GRAMMYs history https://t.co/WbXdQpTcyH
— About Her (@AboutHerOFCL) March 16, 2021
- The Oscars saw "Nomadland" scoop best picture and best director for Chinese-born Chloe Zhao, making her the first Asian woman and only the second woman ever to win the prize.
- U.S. television network NBC dropped its broadcast of the 2022 Golden Globes after a backlash over the ethics of the HFPA group which hands out the annual film and television awards and its lack of diversity. The group has said it has made sweeping changes and will hold its ceremony in January.
- Now living in California, Prince Harry and wife Meghan sent shock waves when, in an interview with Oprah Winfrey, Meghan accused Britain’s royal family of raising concerns about how dark the skin of the couple's first child would be.She said the stress of life as a royal newlywed had pushed her to the brink of suicide.
It was the first big TV appearance for Meghan Markle since she and Harry gave a bombshell interview to Oprah Winfrey in March.https://t.co/p0ZG1qvVEw
— About Her (@AboutHerOFCL) November 19, 2021
- Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed when a gun held by actor Alec Baldwin fired off a live bullet on the set of Western "Rust". Baldwin said the revolver went off when he was cocking the gun. The incident is being investigated.
Alec Baldwin Was Aiming at Camera When Gun Discharged, Affadavit: https://t.co/OrPOrcJwgh pic.twitter.com/tZ3N1FkIJ5
— About Her (@AboutHerOFCL) October 25, 2021
- Ten people died in a stampede at Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival in Houston. Lawsuits were filed against the rapper and promoters.
Travis Scott's representatives said in a statement that families who would like assistance in any way should contact his team through a dedicated email address.https://t.co/tR9c86wMOf
— About Her (@AboutHerOFCL) November 12, 2021
- On television, the cast of "Friends" reunited for a tearful TV special. South Korean Netflix series "Squid Game" became a global sensation.
An Yong-hui now sells over 500 dalgonas a day, up from less than 200 before Squid Game premiered.https://t.co/hvOknx9Xxt
— About Her (@AboutHerOFCL) October 2, 2021
- In music, ABBA released their first album in 40 years. Adele stormed the charts with comeback record "30". Swift released re-recorded albums to take back control of her early catalogue.
First week sales for #30 had the biggest opening week of the year so far, the Official Charts Company said.https://t.co/GZ1DhIlo4f
— About Her (@AboutHerOFCL) November 29, 2021
- Billionaire Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, now known as Ye, announced their divorce. Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck rekindled their romance after nearly 20 years.
Kanye
— About Her (@AboutHerOFCL) October 21, 2021
Ye https://t.co/cjl9QxDsa8
- Criminal cases during the #MeToo era saw former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein extradited from New York to Los Angeles to face trial on rape and sexual assault charges. Singer R. Kelly was convicted by a federal jury of sex trafficking.
- The world said goodbye to Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts, actors Christopher Plummer, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Cicely Tyson, Helen McCrory and Olympia Dukakis, comedian Jackie Mason, rapper DMX, The Supremes co-founder Mary Wilson, TV interviewer Larry King, Hustler magazine publisher Larry Flynt, fashion designers Alber Elbaz and Virgil Abloh and composers Stephen Sondheim and Mikis Theodorakis. Record producer Phil Spector died in prison.
A sad day for rock: The legendary Charlie Watts, drummer of The Rolling Stones, passed away.https://t.co/JL6JGYiADw
— About Her (@AboutHerOFCL) August 25, 2021
