Grammy Glory and Controversy: Highlights from the Entertainment Scene

The latest entertainment news highlights include Beyonce's leading 11 Grammy nominations for her country album "Cowboy Carter," Sean Combs' denied $50 million bail amidst sex trafficking charges, The Cure's chart-topping success after 32 years, and protests at John Malkovich's play premiere in Bulgaria.

Beyonce has secured the most Grammy nominations this year with 11 nods, including one for album of the year for her venture into country music titled "Cowboy Carter." Other top nominees include Billie Eilish, Charli XCX, Kendrick Lamar, and Post Malone, each with seven nominations, while Taylor Swift, Chappell Roan, and Sabrina Carpenter received six nods.

Sean "Diddy" Combs remains in custody after a New York court denied his $50 million bail request. The music mogul faces charges of criminal sex trafficking and is accused of using his Bad Boy Entertainment label to facilitate illegal activities. Combs has pleaded not guilty, and the court cited potential witness tampering as a reason for denying bail.

Iconic British band The Cure has topped the UK charts with their new album "Songs Of A Lost World," marking a triumphant return after 32 years. The album, released on November 1, has outsold the rest of the top five combined. Meanwhile, a John Malkovich-directed play faced protests in Sofia, Bulgaria, over its portrayal of Bulgarians, leading to a sparsely attended premiere.

(With inputs from agencies.)