Top Entertainment News Highlights: Weinstein's Trial, TIFF Controversy, Swift's VMAs Triumph

The latest entertainment news includes updates on Harvey Weinstein's retrial, protests at TIFF over a Russian documentary, EU's move towards new dynamic pricing rules, Taylor Swift's historic VMA wins, and the Netherlands' potential Eurovision 2025 participation. Other highlights include Denzel Washington's family drama, 'Shogun's' Emmy success, and a lawsuit against Sean 'Diddy' Combs.

Harvey Weinstein's legal team is set to appear in a New York court as Manhattan prosecutors prepare for a retrial on rape charges following the overturning of a previous conviction. Weinstein, grappling with health issues, may not attend.

Protests erupted at TIFF as Ukrainian diplomats and activists called for the cancellation of the documentary 'Russians At War,' claiming it promotes Russian propaganda. Director Anastasia Trofimova defends it as an anti-war film.

EU lawmakers are pushing for new rules on 'dynamic pricing' after complaints from Oasis fans over inflated ticket prices. Thousands waited for hours online, only to be met with steep price hikes at checkout.

Taylor Swift achieved a historic win at MTV's Video Music Awards, tying with Beyonce for most lifetime honors. Swift's black-and-white video 'Fortnight' featuring Post Malone won Video of the Year.

The Netherlands is deliberating participation in Eurovision 2025 after disqualification of this year's candidate Joost Klein. Broadcaster AVROTROS is in talks with the European Broadcasting Union.

Denzel Washington presented a family drama 'The Piano Lesson' at the Toronto screening, featuring his sons Malcolm and John David Washington. The film showcases the legacy of an African-American family.

Emmy awards buzz features 'Shogun' leading the drama race and 'The Bear' aiming for a comedy repeat. 'Shogun' has already won a record number of Emmys for a single season.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces a lawsuit from former Bad Boy Records singer Dawn Richard, alleging sexual assault and battery, sex trafficking, gender discrimination, and fraud.

Taylor Swift backed Vice President Kamala Harris for president, garnering over 9 million 'likes' on Instagram, supported by celebrities like Jennifer Aniston and Caitlin Clark.

(With inputs from agencies.)