Global entertainment and cultural news spans from major film festival developments and music industry announcements to significant geopolitical and legal matters affecting the sector.

Elon Musk's landmark lawsuit against OpenAI was rejected by a jury in just two hours, with the nine-member panel quickly returning a verdict in favor of OpenAI and its leadership, marking a significant legal defeat for Musk.

The Cannes Film Festival is experiencing off-screen drama involving French media company Canal+ and billionaire Vincent Bolloré, creating a reckoning for French cinema as major distribution and production deals face uncertainty.

The 'Harry Potter' HBO Series will recast the role of Ginny Weasley in Season 2 after the child actor exited due to unforeseen circumstances, signaling production changes for the highly anticipated adaptation.

Smashing Pumpkins announced a major tour celebrating the 30th anniversary of their iconic album 'Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness,' fulfilling a concept Billy Corgan has discussed for over a decade.

A Hello Kitty movie is in development with directors from 'Moana 2' and 'Ultraman: Rising' attached, expanding the beloved character's presence in major studio film productions.

Shakira won a €64 million tax refund in her Spanish tax case, with the court ruling there was never any fraud, marking a major victory in her long-standing legal dispute with Spanish authorities.

Soccer star Kylian Mbappé, captain of France's national team, ignited controversy by publicly warning that France's far-right National Rally party poses a threat to the country, just before the World Cup.

FIFA corruption scandal investigations continue as the head of South American soccer faces an ethics complaint over allegedly receiving payments recovered from a 2015 investigation ahead of the World Cup.

Rolling Stone announced a new residency at New York's Cherry Lane Theatre, expanding its entertainment media presence and offering live theatrical programming to audiences.