Entertainment Buzz: Gun Rights, Music Delays, and Cinematic Tributes

Current entertainment news includes the restoration of Mel Gibson's gun rights, Muse's postponed Turkey show, a new Avatar movie, Spotify's African artist payouts, Steve Coogan in 'The Penguin Lessons,' Val Kilmer's death, Amazon's film expansion, Nintendo Switch 2 launch, Tom Cruise's tribute to Kilmer, and Fox's show renewals.

Entertainment news takes the spotlight with notable developments. Mel Gibson, whose gun rights were revoked following a 2011 domestic violence charge, will be allowed to own firearms again, according to the U.S. Justice Department. Gibson, a vocal Trump supporter, joins nine others in this reinstatement, as reported by the New York Times.

Muse, the British rock band, postponed their Istanbul concert slated for later this year. This decision follows feedback from fans and concerns regarding a Turkish concert promoter's stance on recent protests. The band now plans to perform in 2026, distancing itself from promoter DBL Entertainment.

Director James Cameron has unveiled the latest details of the 'Avatar' franchise. The next film, titled 'Avatar: Fire and Ash,' is set to introduce fresh challenges for the Sully family on Pandora, with a December theatrical release. Fans had their first glimpse of this continuation at a Disney event.

Spotify revealed a significant increase in royalty payouts to African artists, especially from Nigeria and South Africa, reaching $59 million last year. This surge reflects the growing global interest in African music, boosted by artists like South Africa's Tyla and Nigeria's Burna Boy amidst a $10 billion worldwide royalty payout.

British actor Steve Coogan stars in 'The Penguin Lessons,' a comedy-drama based on real events. Coogan plays a Buenos Aires-based teacher who forms a unique bond with a penguin. The film, set in 1976, highlights the unlikely friendship and Coogan's learnings amidst working with animals.

The entertainment industry mourns the passing of actor Val Kilmer at 65. Known for iconic roles in 'Top Gun' and 'The Doors,' Kilmer's death followed complications from pneumonia, as confirmed by his daughter Mercedes Kilmer. Actor Tom Cruise paid homage to his late co-star, celebrating Kilmer's passion for cinema.

Amazon's push into the movie sector sees stars like Ryan Gosling and Halle Berry promoting the tech giant's expanded cinematic ventures. Highlighted at the CinemaCon event, Gosling's upcoming film 'Project Hail Mary,' based on Andy Weir's novel, underscores Amazon's deepened involvement in filmmaking.

Nintendo announced the long-awaited launch of the Switch 2, the upgraded version of its popular gaming device, scheduled for June 5. With a set retail price of $449.99, the Kyoto-based company shared additional insights, continuing its tradition of innovative gaming experiences.

Beloved animated series are reaffirmed for longer runs as Fox renews 'The Simpsons,' 'Family Guy,' and 'Bob's Burgers' for four more seasons. 'American Dad,' which transitioned to TBS in 2014, also returns to its original Fox network, highlighting ongoing viewer engagement.

(With inputs from agencies.)