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Tim Burton's 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' to Open the 2024 Venice Film Festival | THR News Video

'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' starring Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Catherine O'Hara and Jenna Ortega will kick off this year's Venice International Film Festival. This will mark the world premiere for Tim Burton's hotly-anticipated sequel to his 1988 comedy-horror hit. The film will premiere in Venice on August 28th, screening out of competition. The Warner Bros. release hits the big screen in North America on September 6th and internationally beginning September 4th.

Cyndi Lauper Announces Farewell Tour

Cyndi Lauper , Announces Farewell Tour. The 70-year-old singer has announced the "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour," CNN reports. Lauper will play in 23 North American cities. The tour kicks off on Oct. 18 in Montreal. It will end on Dec. 5 in Chicago. Pre-sale tickets will be available on June 4. General sale tickets will be available on June 7. Lauper is scheduled to talk about her upcoming tour on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' on June 5. Meanwhile, a documentary about Lauper will debut on Paramount+ on June 4. It is titled, 'Let the Canary Sing' and is directed by Alison Ellwood. According to a press release, 'Let the Canary Sing' , "chronicles Lauper’s meteoric ascent to stardom and her profound impact on generations through her music, ever-evolving punk style, unwavering feminism and tireless advocacy.". The documentary takes the audience on an engaging exploration of a renowned and pioneering artist who has left a remarkable legacy with her art, Via press release

US Surgeon General Declares Gun Violence in America a ‘Public Health Crisis’

US Surgeon General , Declares Gun Violence in America , a ‘Public Health Crisis’. U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy made the declaration in a new advisory released on June 25, CNN reports. It is the first time that a surgeon general has focused on gun violence's "profound consequences" in a national publication. . Over the last decade or two, this problem has been worsening and we have now reached the point where gun violence is the leading cause of death among kids and teens – the leading cause of death. , Dr. Vivek Murthy, to CNN's John Berman. That is something that we should never take as the new normal. There’s nothing normal about that, Dr. Vivek Murthy, to CNN's John Berman. According to Murthy, the advisory is intended to take the polarizing issue of firearms "out of the realm of politics and put it into the realm of public health, which is where it belongs.". According to Murthy, the advisory is intended to take the polarizing issue of firearms "out of the realm of politics and put it into the realm of public health, which is where it belongs.". The advisory highlights measures that Murthy believes can have an impact on gun violence. just as steps to address vehicle crashes and tobacco-related illnesses have in the past. . just as steps to address vehicle crashes and tobacco-related illnesses have in the past. . Historically, we have seen how the release of Surgeon General reports on public health issues such as the dangers of smoking ignited a wave of policy, legal, and public health initiatives.., Dr. Joseph V. Sakran, Brady board chair and chief medical officer, via CNN. ... that saved countless American lives and in this case led to deprogramming our nation from the tobacco industry’s lies. , Dr. Joseph V. Sakran, Brady board chair and chief medical officer, via CNN. We hope this report will have the same resounding impact on the gun violence epidemic, Dr. Joseph V. Sakran, Brady board chair and chief medical officer, via CNN. In 2022, over 48,000 people in America died from gun-related injuries, according to CDC data. In the new advisory, Dr. Murthy said, "It is up to us to take on this generational challenge with the urgency and clarity the moment demands.". The safety and well-being of our children and future generations are at stake, Dr. Vivek Murthy, via advisory

FDA Reverses Ban on Juul E-Cigarettes

FDA Reverses Ban , on Juul E-Cigarettes. On June 6, the Food and Drug Administration announced that it has reversed its ban on Juul e-cigarettes while the agency reviews new information. On June 6, the Food and Drug Administration announced that it has reversed its ban on Juul e-cigarettes while the agency reviews new information. NBC reports that the FDA first ordered Juul to take its product off the market in 2022, however the e-cigarettes have remained on shelves pending the company's appeal. NBC reports that the FDA first ordered Juul to take its product off the market in 2022, however the e-cigarettes have remained on shelves pending the company's appeal. In that time, Juul has maintained its position as the second-most popular e-cigarette in the U.S. The FDA noted that reversing the ban temporarily was not an indication that the company's product would be ultimately cleared. . The FDA noted that reversing the ban temporarily was not an indication that the company's product would be ultimately cleared. . Sales of alternative nicotine products, like e-cigarettes, have continued to grow in the past decade. . In 2023, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that e-cigarette use had grown by almost 50% between 2020 and 2022. . In 2023, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that e-cigarette use had grown by almost 50% between 2020 and 2022. . Juul released a statement following the FDA reversal, . ... saying the company looks forward to "re-engaging with the agency on a science- and evidence-based process to pursue a marketing authorization.". We remain confident in the quality and substance of our applications and believe that a full review of the science and evidence will demonstrate that our products meet the statutory standard of being appropriate for the protection of public health, Juul statement, via NBC. We remain confident in the quality and substance of our applications and believe that a full review of the science and evidence will demonstrate that our products meet the statutory standard of being appropriate for the protection of public health, Juul statement, via NBC. 'The Wall Street Journal' reports that Juul has argued that the 2022 ban significantly disrupted the company's finances, resulting in an investor bailout. Currently, the FDA has only granted approval for 23 e-cigarette products, manufactured by only three companies, to be marketed and sold to consumers