Hollywood Minute: Neil Diamond returns

A legendary voice made a surprise return in Hollywood.

(CNN)- A legendary voice made a surprise return in Hollywood. Neil Diamond shocked theatergoers when he appeared at a performance of A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical, leading the audience in a rousing singalong of his 1969 classic, “Sweet Caroline.” The moment was especially poignant — Diamond retired from touring in 2018 after revealing his Parkinson’s disease diagnosis. Despite stepping back from the stage, the iconic singer-songwriter proved he can still bring the crowd to its feet.

Meanwhile, in Hollywood casting news — Andrew Garfield is reuniting with acclaimed director Luca Guadagnino. The actor has joined the filmmaker’s new project Artificial, a comedic drama set in the world of artificial intelligence. The two previously worked together on After the Hunt, which is set to hit theaters October 10.

The latest Games Done Quick speedrunning marathon has raised more than $2.4 million for Doctors Without Borders. The event, held in Minneapolis, featured gamers racing through their favorite titles for charity. Every moment of gameplay is now available on the Games Done Quick YouTube channel.