Top Entertainment News Briefs: Matthew Perry's Doctor Charged, Oasis Reunion Spurs Travel, and More

A doctor involved in Matthew Perry's death expresses remorse, Oasis reunion boosts travel searches, Nicole Kidman feels vulnerable at Venice Film Festival, Basel to host 2025 Eurovision, technical issues plague Oasis ticket sales, Adrien Brody's 'The Brutalist' echoes personal history, and Jude Law's 'The Order' warns of modern-day bigotry.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 01-09-2024 18:27 IST | Created: 01-09-2024 18:27 IST
Top Entertainment News Briefs: Matthew Perry's Doctor Charged, Oasis Reunion Spurs Travel, and More
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In a significant legal development, Dr. Mark Chavez, one of the physicians charged in the ketamine overdose death of 'Friends' star Matthew Perry, has expressed deep remorse. During his arraignment in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles, Chavez was barred from practicing medicine and released on a $50,000 bond.

The announcement of British rock band Oasis' reunion tour for next summer has led to a dramatic spike in travel searches to the UK and Ireland, according to eDreams. The Spanish online travel booking company reported a nearly 30-fold increase in flight searches on the day of the announcement.

At the Venice Film Festival, Nicole Kidman admitted feeling vulnerable as her latest erotic drama 'Babygirl' premieres. Known for her daring roles, Kidman highlighted her anxieties about the global audience's reaction to the film.

Basel, Switzerland, has been selected to host the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, the event's organizer confirmed. The city is expected to see an economic boost as thousands of fans gather for the final on May 17 at the St Jakobshalle arena.

Despite high anticipation, technical difficulties marred the ticket sales for Oasis' reunion tour, frustrating many fans. Tickets sold out quickly as fans encountered error messages and lengthy online queues.

Adrien Brody's new film 'The Brutalist,' which mirrors his heritage, premiered at the Venice Film Festival. Brody shared that his role as Laszlo Toth, a modernist architect and Hungarian immigrant, resonated deeply with his family's history.

'The Order,' a new film starring Jude Law about a 1980s white supremacist movement in America, premiered at the Venice Film Festival. Law emphasized the film's contemporary relevance and the constant threat posed by bigotry.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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