Celebrity news is always exciting, and there’s no shortage of fresh stories to keep up with. From A-list stars to rising stars, there’s always something new and interesting to talk about. In this celebrity news roundup, we’ll take a look at some of the most interesting celebrity news stories from the past week.
One of the biggest stories of the week was the news that actor Robert Downey Jr. will star in a new film adaptation of the classic novel “The Great Gatsby.†Downey Jr. will play the role of Jay Gatsby, the titular character of the book. The film will be directed by Baz Luhrmann, who is best known for his work on films such as “Moulin Rouge†and “Romeo + Juliet.†The movie is set to be released in 2021.
Another major story of the week was the news that singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has signed a new record deal with Republic Records. The multi-year agreement will see Swift releasing her next five albums with the label. In addition to her music, Swift will also be releasing a series of books and documentaries. The news comes just weeks after Swift announced her new album, “Folklore.â€
In other celebrity news, actor Tom Hanks has been nominated for an Emmy for his performance in the HBO miniseries “Chernobyl.†Hanks plays the role of Valery Legasov, the scientist who helped to contain the nuclear disaster. He is the first actor to be nominated for an Emmy for a role in a miniseries since 2010.
Actor Will Smith has also been in the news this week. Smith recently announced that he will be producing a new drama series for Netflix called “The Council.†The show will follow a group of powerful people who are tasked with protecting the world from a mysterious force. Smith will executive produce the series, along with his wife Jada Pinkett Smith.
Finally, actor Ryan Reynolds has been making headlines this week with the announcement of his new movie, “Free Guy.†The film is set to be released in 2020 and follows Reynolds as a bank teller who discovers he is actually a non-player character in a video game. The movie is being directed by Shawn Levy, who is best known for his work on “Night at the Museum†and “Stranger Things.â€
These are just a few of the celebrity news stories that have been making headlines this week. From movie announcements to new record deals, there’s always something exciting happening in the world of celebrity news. Be sure to keep up with the latest news to stay in the know about your favorite stars.