Celebrity Highlights and Award Triumphs at Major Film and Sports Events

The latest entertainment news includes Taylor Swift at the U.S. Open men's final, Kevin Costner at the Venice Film Festival, and Kendrick Lamar headlining the Super Bowl halftime show. Highlights also cover Pedro Almodovar's award-winning film and notable premieres at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Taylor Swift headlined the list of celebrities at the U.S. Open final as Taylor Fritz competed against Italian top seed Jannik Sinner, aiming to end a 21-year American men's major drought. The event was graced by various sports, television, movie, and music stars, filling luxury boxes and enjoying $23 'Honey Deuce' cocktails.

Kevin Costner philosophically addressed the poor box-office roll-out of his Western epic 'Horizon: An American Saga' at the Venice Film Festival. He believed the delay in its sequel's release allowed it to premiere at Venice, receiving a positive reception after its unfavorable debut at Cannes.

Kendrick Lamar is set to headline the Super Bowl halftime show in New Orleans. The Grammy-winning artist, known for his 17 Grammy wins and iconic performances, last appeared in the Super Bowl halftime show in 2022.

Pedro Almodovar's English-language debut 'The Room Next Door' won the Golden Lion award at the Venice Film Festival. Starring Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore, the film tackles euthanasia and climate change, earning an 18-minute standing ovation at its premiere.

In Toronto, fans eagerly awaited the premiere of 'Harbin' to see Korean stars Lee Dong-Wook and Hyun Bin. This film illustrates the increasing global popularity of Korean culture.

(With inputs from agencies.)