German entertainment news: Goldene Henne, Helene Fischer, and Meghan Markle

Various German entertainment news stories highlight upcoming media events and celebrity updates.

At the Goldene Henne awards in Leipzig, scheduled for September 4, Florian Silbereisen will host the gala alongside co-moderator Esther Sedlaczek. Speculation is rising that singer Helene Fischer may make a surprise appearance to promote her new single, ‘An meiner Seite’, which shares the same release date.

In other news, singer Ikke Hüftgold has announced a unique wedding gift for his fiancée, Nina Reh: he plans to write her a song for the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest in Burgas, Bulgaria.

Meghan Markle is facing criticism on social media regarding her lifestyle brand, As Ever, after sharing hosting advice that users described as overly simplistic. Additionally, reports have surfaced regarding an alleged cold interaction between the Duchess and a former palace job applicant.

Finally, former ‘Bauer sucht Frau’ participant Saskia has confirmed she has found new love, and the ZDF has announced it will broadcast the Stephen King-based series ‘The Institute’ for free starting in late September.