From a hit romantic comedy making its way to television to previously unreleased music and a record-breaking concert, this weekend’s entertainment stories bring exciting developments across film, music and live performances. Crazy Rich Asians returns with an HBO series Eight years after the success of Crazy Rich Asians, HBO has ordered an eight-episode series that expands on the story introduced in the 2018 romantic comedy. Several cast members, including Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Ronny Chieng and Michelle Yeoh, are expected to return to their roles in the series. The series marks a new chapter for the franchise, which became a global hit and brought Asian representation to the forefront of Hollywood romantic comedies. Britney Spears releases previously unheard song Britney Spears has released “She’ll Never Be Me”, a previously unreleased track that is bringing renewed attention to her early-2000s music. The song is included in a special 25th-anniversary edition of her 2001 album Britney, scheduled for release on November 6. The expanded edition will give fans access to material from the era when Spears was one of pop music’s biggest names. Shakira breaks Amazon Music livestream record Shakira has set a new record with her October 3 concert in Madrid, which became Amazon Music’s most-viewed livestream performance by a female artist. The Colombian singer’s performance also featured a surprise appearance by Dua Lipa, adding to the excitement surrounding the show. The milestone highlights Shakira’s continued international appeal and the growing role of livestreaming in bringing major concerts to audiences around the world.
