Timothée Chalamet to Receive Chairman’s Award at Palm Springs Film Festival; Entertainment Highlights

Actor Timothée Chalamet will be celebrated at the 2025 Palm Springs International Film Festival with the prestigious Chairman’s Award. Chalamet earns the honor for his portrayal of Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown, a James Mangold-directed film chronicling Dylan's transition to electric instruments. The film premieres on Christmas Day, while the festival awards gala is set for January 3 at the Palm Springs Convention Center. Known for roles in Call Me by Your Name, Dune, and Wonka, Chalamet continues to captivate audiences with his versatile performances. In other news, singer Justin Timberlake canceled his scheduled Oklahoma City concert due to a back injury. Timberlake, who injured himself in New Orleans, shared on Instagram that doctors advised more rest. This marks another disruption in his "Forget Tomorrow" tour, following multiple cancellations due to bronchitis and laryngitis earlier this year. On a happier note, Jasmine Lawrence and Eric Murphy, children of comedy icons Martin Lawrence and Eddie Murphy, announced their engagement. The couple shared a video of Eric proposing in a candlelit room, saying they got engaged the day before Thanksgiving. Lastly, Elton John revealed struggles with vision loss during a gala performance of The Devil Wears Prada in London. The legendary musician shared that an infection in July caused blindness in his right eye, with limited vision remaining in his left eye. John expressed gratitude to his husband, David Furnish, for his unwavering support.