Breaking News: Entertainment Headlines: Diddy Behind Bars, ‘Wicked’ Dominates, and Art Provocations…. See More

Recent entertainment news covers rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ continued custody, a strong box-office battle between ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II,’ Jussie Smollett’s conviction reversal, Netflix’s stock rise post a boxing event, and controversies in art as a duct-taped banana sculpture sparks discussion on art’s true value.

In a series of headline-making events in the entertainment world, rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs will remain in jail as a U.S. judge evaluates his $50-million bail request. The court’s decision is expected soon.

The box-office has seen a fierce competition between ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II,’ amassing $25.7 million collectively in early screenings. The musical adaptation and action epic are leading the charge in cinema success.

Elsewhere, controversy stirs as a banana duct-taped to a wall, created by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan, sold for $6.2 million, challenging the public to reflect on the intrinsic value of art.