Cooper’s A Star Is Born At Venice Film Festival

Festival organizers announced Monday, Bradley Cooper’s directorial debut “A Star Is Born” will be heading to the Venice International Film Festival in August. SFGate reports Cooper plays seasoned musician Jackson Maine who discovers struggling artist Ally (played by Lady Gaga). She is about to give up on her dream of being a singer until Maine coaxes her into the spotlight. And, yes, the new trailer offers a sample of Cooper and Gaga singing together.