Entertainment Industry Highlights: Kennedy Center Honorees, Hollywood Trends, and More

A roundup of current entertainment news includes Kennedy Center honors for Francis Ford Coppola and other artists, Apple's Hollywood film licensing talks, a decline in reality TV production in Hollywood, Alec Baldwin's potential lawsuit over the 'Rust' trial, Emmy nominations, and more notable industry events.

The latest entertainment news highlights include the 2024 Kennedy Center honors announced on Thursday, recognizing filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, rock band the Grateful Dead, blues rock singer-songwriter Bonnie Raitt, jazz trumpeter Arturo Sandoval, and The Apollo Theater, among others. The Apollo is notably the first organization to be honored by the center.

Additionally, Apple is reportedly in talks with Hollywood studios to license more films for its streaming service, aiming to enhance its content library. This move comes as streaming platforms vie to attract users by expanding their offerings through significant investments in licensed content.

In another development, Hollywood has seen a sharp decrease in reality TV production as it struggles to rebound from last year's dual labor strikes. Many industry professionals are hopeful for a recovery in production across various genres.

(With inputs from agencies.)