Entertainment Highlights: Weinstein's New Charges, Swift Dominates VMAs, McKellen's Falstaff Return

A roundup of recent entertainment news includes new charges for Harvey Weinstein, a record seven MTV VMA wins for Taylor Swift, Ian McKellen's expected return to stage as Falstaff, and developments around the Eurovision 2025 participation decision, amongst others.

Following is a summary of current entertainment news briefs.

Harvey Weinstein has been hit with new criminal charges, preparing for a retrial following the reversal of his rape conviction by the New York Court of Appeals due to an unfair trial. Jurors had found Weinstein guilty in 2020.

Pop megastar Taylor Swift took home seven trophies at MTV's Video Music Awards, tying her with Beyonce for the most lifetime honors in the 40-year history of the awards.

British actor Ian McKellen aims to complete his role as John Falstaff in 'Player Kings,' after suffering a stage fall. Meanwhile, the Netherlands will decide by Nov. 1 on their Eurovision 2025 participation.

Warner Bros Discovery anticipates over 6 million new subscribers for its Max streaming platform in the third quarter. Japanese-rooted directors brought heartfelt films to the Toronto International Film Festival, and Denzel Washington with his sons premiered 'The Piano Lesson.'

(With inputs from agencies.)