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Hollywood studios faced their first dual work stoppage in 63
years when writers and actors went on strike over higher
compensation in the streaming TV era plus safeguards around the
use of artificial intelligence, forcing them to halt many
productions across the United States and abroad. Unions for both
groups eventually reached agreements with major studios.
* The last Beatles song, featuring the voice of late member John
Lennon and developed using artificial intelligence, was
released.
* The Rolling Stones released “Hackney Diamonds”, their first
album of original material since 2005 and the first recording
since drummer Charlie Watts died in 2021.
* Madonna was forced to delay the start of her career-spanning
tour after being hospitalized in intensive care for a serious
bacterial infection.
* Britney Spears released her memoir in which she said she had
an abortion to end a pregnancy by fellow pop star Justin
Timberlake while the two were dating.
* Actors Kevin Spacey and Gwyneth Paltrow and singer Ed Sheeran
were among the famous names taking the stand in high profile
trials.
New Mexico prosecutors said they intend to recharge actor Alec
Baldwin with involuntary manslaughter for the fatal shooting of
"Rust" cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in 2021.
* Music superstars Taylor Swift and Beyonce kicked off their
hugely successful concert tours, and both brought films of them
to cinemas. "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" hauled in an estimated
$126 million-plus globally in its opening weekend, a boost for
cinemas after the Hollywood strike prompted studios to delay
releases for titles like "Dune: Part Two."
* Swift also made headlines for her personal life when she began
dating Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, sending sales
for his jersey soaring and television ratings up as fans
speculated on whether she would make an appearance at the
player's games.
* Oscar winners Robert De Niro and Al Pacino became fathers
again, aged 79 and 83 respectively.
* Famous names Tina Turner, Lisa Marie Presley, Harry Belafonte,
Matthew Perry, Tom Sizemore, Julian Sands, Jeff Beck, Jane
Birkin, Tony Benett, Sinead O'Connor and Michael Gambon were
among entertainment stars who died during the year.
(Reporting by Marie-Louise Gumuchian; Editing by Frances Kerry)
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