Entertainment news 2020
Here are some of the biggest entertainment news stories of 2020:
Movies
- Wonder Woman 1984 delayed: The highly anticipated sequel to Wonder Woman was initially set to release in June 2020, but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The Batman delayed: The new Batman movie starring Robert Pattinson was also delayed due to the pandemic, with a new release date set for October 2022.
- Mulan released on Disney+: The live-action remake of the classic Disney movie was released directly to Disney+ in September 2020, skipping a theatrical release.
- Tenet released: Christopher Nolan's action-thriller Tenet was released in August 2020, becoming one of the first major movies to be released during the pandemic.
TV
- The Crown season 4: The fourth season of the popular Netflix series premiered in November 2020, with Olivia Colman returning as Queen Elizabeth II.
- Stranger Things season 4: The fourth season of the hit Netflix series was delayed due to the pandemic, but is expected to premiere in 2022.
- The Mandalorian season 2: The second season of the popular Star Wars series premiered on Disney+ in October 2020, with Pedro Pascal returning as the titular character.
- Game of Thrones prequel: The long-awaited prequel to Game of Thrones, titled House of the Dragon, was announced in October 2020, with a release date set for 2022.
Music
- Taylor Swift re-releases old albums: Taylor Swift re-released her old albums on streaming platforms in June 2020, sparking a debate about artist ownership and control.
- The Weeknd wins big at the Grammys: The Weeknd won three Grammy Awards in January 2020, including Best Urban Contemporary Album and Best R&B Performance.
- K-pop takes over the world: K-pop groups like BTS, Blackpink, and EXO continued to gain popularity worldwide in 2020, with many breaking into the US music charts.
- Ariana Grande releases new album: Ariana Grande released her sixth studio album, Positions, in October 2020, which debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart.
Celebrity News
- Kanye West runs for president: Kanye West announced his candidacy for president in July 2020, but ultimately did not appear on the ballot in any state.
- Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson becomes the highest-paid actor: Dwayne Johnson was named the highest-paid actor in the world by Forbes in July 2020, with an estimated income of $87.5 million.
- Lady Gaga wins an Oscar: Lady Gaga won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Shallow" from A Star is Born in February 2020.
- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle step back from royal duties: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced in January 2020 that they would be stepping back from their royal duties and pursuing a more private life.
Awards Shows
- The Oscars: The 92nd Academy Awards took place in February 2020, with Parasite winning Best Picture and Best Director.
- The Grammys: The 62nd Annual Grammy Awards took place in January 2020, with Billie Eilish winning six awards, including Record of the Year and Album of the Year.
- The Emmys: The 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards took place in September 2020, with Succession winning Outstanding Drama Series and Schitt's Creek winning Outstanding Comedy Series.
- The Golden Globes: The 77th Golden Globe Awards took place in January 2020, with 1917 winning Best Motion Picture - Drama and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood winning Best Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical.