Hello, faithful King Beat readers! With the global debut of Mike Flanagan’s movie “The Life Of Chuck” at TIFF, this week’s article deviates from its usual format, but I trust you will still find it engaging.
The public has long been fascinated by celebrity relationships, with Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, as well as Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively, being among the most popular pairs. However, it’s Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez who have recently grabbed the most attention due to their breakup after months of rumors. It seems like JLo is swapping a mega-mansion with Affleck for a mega-mansion that belongs to her alone now.
Katy Perry’s latest music emphasizes a “Woman’s World,” which was underscored when the VMAs were broadcast on the 2024 TV lineup. As Perry sang a medley of her top hits, the crowd was dancing in sync with her, and Taylor Swift was among them. Yet, while Swift’s show of solidarity for Perry was endearing, I found myself captivated by the extraterrestrial-themed dress she wore.
Actor James McAvoy, who is featured in the English-language adaptation of “Speak No Evil”, has spoken up in favor of Hollywood studios reworking foreign films. The film, which shares the same name as a Danish movie released two years ago in 2022, has sparked skepticism among audiences due to the close release timing. However, McAvoy argues that it’s not an issue for studios to remake foreign movies, as he feels it may inspire people to revisit the original production.
In 2018, Brian Reed, a journalist, found himself embroiled in a lawsuit regarding his highly acclaimed work, “S-Town,” a podcast he had hosted and produced. The podcast had quickly gained popularity the previous year, shattering listenership records, receiving high praise, and igniting discussions about consent and privacy involving its deceased subject. However, the Peabody Award-winning series was subsequently faced with a claim from the estate of the podcast’s subject, who alleged that Reed had breached Alabama’s right to publicity law.