Emma Stone to return for ‘Cruella 2’ Emma Stone will be back for more dramatic fashions and dastardly deeds, officially closing a deal to star in the upcoming “Cruella 2.” Simu Liu fires back on ‘experiment’ comment Simu Liu, the Chinese-Canadian actor, 32, posted an impassioned statement about the film on social media, which appeared to be in response to a recent comment by Disney CEO Bob Chapek. Folk singer-songwriter Nanci Griffith dies Nanci Griffith, the Grammy-winning folk singer-songwriter from Texas whose literary songs like “Love at the Five and Dime” celebrated the South, has died. She was 68. Richards and Bialik named new hosts of ‘Jeopardy!’ Mike Richards and Mayim Bialik have been named as the new hosts of “Jeopardy!,” ending months of speculation about who would replace the late beloved host, Alex Trebek. ‘Mulan’ actor Yoson An joins ‘The Plane’ Yoson An is the latest star to be taking a flight with Gerard Butler. An, known for Disney’s live-action “Mulan,” is joining the Lionsgate thriller “The Plane,” which began filming this month in Puerto Rico. ‘Luca’ to open on Chinese mainland The coming-of-age sea monster story “Luca” by Disney/Pixar has been granted a theatrical release date on the Chinese mainland on August 20. COVID-19 worries send Emmy Awards show outdoors The Emmy Awards ceremony for achievement in television was moved outdoors in the latest setback to live events because of rising concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. US actress diagnosed with multiple sclerosis Emmy-winning U.S. actress Christina Applegate has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), and described her condition as a “tough road.” ‘Game of Thrones’ star opens up about addiction battle “Game of Thrones” star Kit Harington said in a recent interview that he went through “some pretty horrible stuff” in his personal life as he was battling alcohol addiction — and that also included thoughts of suicide. (SD-Agencies) | 