Entertainment Highlights: TIFF Premiere, NY Fashion Week, and More

This summary covers recent highlights from the entertainment world, including Pamela Anderson's new film 'The Last Showgirl' at TIFF 2024, menswear influences at New York Fashion Week, and several film and music events at the Venice Film Festival. Additionally, there's a probe over Ticketmaster's sales for Oasis shows and the passing of Brazilian musician Sergio Mendes.

Following is a summary of current entertainment news briefs.

At TIFF 2024, Pamela Anderson's portrayal of a veteran Las Vegas showgirl in 'The Last Showgirl' captivated audiences. The film, which premiered on Friday, showcases Anderson as Shelley, a dancer facing an uncertain future as her longtime floor show closes.

New York Fashion Week kicked off with five innovative menswear designers, featuring inspirations ranging from Zanzibar beaches to the 1970s. Minnesota-based Earthling made a notable debut with a 'Doves Cry' collection, influenced heavily by musician Prince.

Japanese director Takeshi Kitano expressed embarrassment over the premiere of his new film 'Broken Rage' at Venice. The film, commissioned by Amazon, runs for just an hour but has earned a spot at the prestigious festival.

The Venice Film Festival also highlighted the danger of populist politics with a TV series on Benito Mussolini's rise to power. 'M - Son of the Century', directed by Joe Wright, offers a timely reminder of the threat posed by fractured societies.

Oasis's debut album 'Definitely, Maybe' has topped UK charts once again after 30 years, ahead of the band's reunion concerts. Fans are excited about the 30th anniversary deluxe edition which has brought the album back to the spotlight.

Venice also saw the premiere of 'Of Dogs and Men', an Israeli film depicting the harrowing events of last year's Gaza conflict. Filmed on a kibbutz targeted by militants, it follows a teenage girl searching for her lost dog in the aftermath.

In response to ticketing issues for Oasis's reunion shows, Ireland's consumer watchdog has launched a probe into Ticketmaster. This follows similar actions in the UK as fans struggled with high prices and long virtual queues.

Climate change was a central theme in 'Families Like Ours', a Danish TV series that premiered at Venice. Directed by Thomas Vinterberg, the series imagines Denmark forced to evacuate due to rising sea levels.

Ralph Lauren's Spring 2025 fashion show drew celebrities and fashionistas to the Hamptons. His collection was displayed in Bridgehampton, just before New York Fashion Week, with U.S. First Lady Jill Biden in attendance.

Brazilian musician Sergio Mendes, known for popularizing bossa nova globally, passed away at 83. Mendes, who had long Covid, died peacefully surrounded by his family in Los Angeles, bringing an end to a remarkably influential career.

(With inputs from agencies.)