Entertainment News Roundup: Snoop Dogg to bring a new take to NBC's Olympics coverage; 'Bridgerton' returns for new season and new romance and more

"Why Am I So Single?" is a musical celebration of friendship and love in the age of dating apps that will run from Aug. 27 until February 2025 in London's West End. Gosling, Stone and a canine star mingle at Oscar nominees' lunch Stars of "Barbie," "Oppenheimer" and other Oscar-nominated films came together on Monday at the annual nominees luncheon, a celebratory event where actors, directors and behind-the-scenes artists mingled and posed for a group photo.

Following is a summary of current entertainment news briefs.

Snoop Dogg to bring a new take to NBC's Olympics coverage

Rapper Snoop Dogg, who is returning to NBC's Olympics coverage this summer with a higher profile, promised more of the unique commentary that won fans three years ago at the Tokyo games. Wearing a red, white and blue track suit with his name and the NBC peacock logo, the hip hop megastar said on Wednesday that his plan for Paris entailed "shaking it up in many different ways, bringing my flavor."

German far-right, Gaza war overshadow Berlin Film Festival

The Berlin Film Festival, barely back on its feet after the COVID pandemic and the resulting dry period in film production, opens on Thursday to fresh rows over the rise of the far-right in Germany and the conflict in Gaza. On the commercial side, the European Film Market which traditionally runs in parallel with the festival looks set for a vintage year, with buyers bullish now that the Hollywood scriptwriters' strike is over.

From losing heads to winning hearts, the new musical from the makers of 'SIX'

The British composing team who shot to fame after they created the international hit musical "SIX", based on the six wives of Henry VIII, chose Valentine's Day to launch their latest interpretation of the ups and downs of relationships. "Why Am I So Single?" is a musical celebration of friendship and love in the age of dating apps that will run from Aug. 27 until February 2025 in London's West End.

Gosling, Stone and a canine star mingle at Oscar nominees' lunch

Stars of "Barbie," "Oppenheimer" and other Oscar-nominated films came together on Monday at the annual nominees luncheon, a celebratory event where actors, directors and behind-the-scenes artists mingled and posed for a group photo. Ryan Gosling, nominated for playing Ken in the "Barbie" movie, stood out in the hotel ballroom in a lilac-colored suit. He stopped to greet Messi, a dog that played a key role in best picture nominee "Anatomy of a Fall."

BLACKPINK K-pop star Lisa to join cast of 'White Lotus' - Variety

BLACKPINK singer and rapper Lisa will appear in season 3 of the hit U.S. television series "The White Lotus", marking the K-pop superstar's acting debut, Variety reported on Monday. Lisa will be credited on the HBO show under her full name, Lalisa Manobal, Variety said, but her role on the show, which focuses on intrigue at exotic resorts, has not been disclosed.

Jennifer Lopez launches 'This Is Me...Now' with muse Affleck by her side

Jennifer Lopez explores her experiences of love and relationships in her new movie "This Is Me...Now: A Love Story" that premiered in Hollywood on Tuesday, where she walked the carpet with her husband, actor-director Ben Affleck. The musical film, which coincides with the release of Lopez' new album entitled "This is Me...Now", delves into her love life and the nature of relationships, including with herself, through the characters in her self-penned drama.

'Bridgerton' returns for new season and new romance

The cast of "Bridgerton" offered fans a sneak peak of its third season on Wednesday, sharing a glimpse of the latest budding romance in the hit Netflix drama that has gained fans around the world. Characters and longtime friends Penelope Featherington, played by Nicola Coughlan, and Colin Bridgerton, portrayed by Luke Newton, take centre stage in the new season of the show, which is set in Regency-era London.

(With inputs from agencies.)