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Asha Parekh receives Dada Saheb Phalke Award at National Film Awards: ‘The recognition comes to me just one day before my 80th birthday’ October 01, 2022 at 10:27AM

Veteran actress Asha Parekh was conferred with the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke Award at the 68 th National Film Awards held at Vigyan Bhawan. The awards were delayed by a year due to the pandemic. The 79-year-old actress was honoured with the prestigious award by President Droupadi Murmu. Asha Parekh said, “It is a huge honour to have received the Dada Saheb Phalke award. It makes me very grateful that the recognition comes to me just one day before my 80th birthday. This is the best honour I could get from the Government of India. I would like to thank the jury for the recognition that they have bestowed upon me, my long journey and fulfilling the journey in the film industry.” She is the recipient of the award for the year 2020. She added, “Our film industry is the best place to be in. And I would like to suggest to the youngsters who are in this industry to have perseverance, determination, discipline, and to be grounded, and I congratulate all the awardees tonight.’ Last yea...

Alia Bhatt opens up about her new range of maternity wear; reveals it’s a part of her apparel brand Ed-A-Mamma September 30, 2022 at 11:06PM

Amidst the grand success of Brahmastra , new producer-entrepreneur Alia Bhatt has decided to add yet another feather to her cap. After launching the brand Ed-A-Mamma, which was solely dedicated to kids' wear, the mother-to-be has launched her collection of maternity wear. In a recent post shared by the actress, announcing the launch of her maternity wear, she mentioned that she modified her own clothes to be her maternity wear because she believes there isn’t enough explored when it comes to maternity fashion. At the recent Forbes event Tycoons of Tomorrow, where Alia Bhatt was one of the speakers, the actress spoke about launching this new collection. In the recent Forbes event, Alia Bhatt opened up about her ‘investor’ side where she spoke about her entrepreneurial skills and what pushed her to start her maternity line. “What started off as a gap in my wardrobe turned out to be a whole maternity line,” she said. She also revealed that she was wearing her own maternity line at t...

Samantha Ruth Prabhu gets herself a Hindi coach September 30, 2022 at 01:35PM

Samantha Ruth Prabhu, post her separation from actor Naga Chaitanya, is making every effort to find a foothold in Bollywood. Classy networking with influential Bollywood figures like Karan Johar and Akshay Kumar has not yielded any tangible results yet. There are unconfirmed reports of Samantha being signed up by producer Dinesh Vijan for a Hindi film. However, there is no official announcement on this. While waiting for Bollywood to embrace her, Samantha has now begun to take Hindi lessons. A close friend of hers in Mumbai reveals, “Sam can speak in Hindi, more fluently than Katrina Kaif . But she needs to work on her accent. For that, she has hired a coach. I think she needs to speak in Hindi in the Amazon web series  The Citadel .” Samantha apparently plays a North Indian character in the web series The Citadel . Also Read:  Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Dev Mohan starrer Shaakuntalam to now release the film in 3D; new release to be announced soon from Latest Bollywo...

Armor Wars: Marvel's c spin-off series starring Don Cheadle now being re-developed as a feature film September 30, 2022 at 12:42PM

Marvel’s Armor Wars, which was originally developed as a Disney+ series, is now being retooled and moved forward as a feature. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the move essentially pushes back the title further down the development slate. Sources say the studio was committed in getting the story told the right way and, in that process, realized that a feature was better suited for the project. Like all Marvel movies, it is intended for a theatrical release. The project, first announced back in 2020, will see Don Cheadle reprise his MCU role of Colonel James “Rhodey” Rhodes, aka War Machine. Marvel had previously aimed to begin production in 2023, though the team was reportedly notified on Thursday of the project’s shift in direction. Yassir Lester is still on board write a feature script for the film. No director has been officially attached to the project. As the report notes, plot details are still being hushed although it was brought up earlier this month at Disney’s D23 Exp...

Squid Game star Jung Ho Yeon becomes the first Korean actor to feature in TIME magazine’s TIME100 NEXT 2022 list September 30, 2022 at 12:22PM

South Korean actress and model Jung Ho Yeon, who rose to global fame after Netflix thriller series Squid Game , created history by becoming the first Korean actor to be named on TIME magazine’s TIME100 NEXT 2022 list which was published Thursday. According to Korea JoongAng Daily, TIME100 NEXT aims to recognize 100 rising stars from across various industries, which the magazine deems to be “shaping the future and defining the next generation of leadership.” As per the report, Jung Ho Yeon was named in the “Phenoms” section of the list, which recognizes people who garnered phenomenal success and popularity in their fields. Euphoria 's Sydney Sweeney, NBA player Ja Morant, Bridgerton (2020) star Simone Ashely and singer SZA were also named in the list. Jun Ho Yeon became a breakout star appearing in the smash hit Netflix series Squid Game as Kang Sae Byeok. For her performance in the show, she won the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a ...

Amitabh Bachchan film festival to be held in 17 cities across India to mark his 80th birthday; 11 iconic films to be screened at PVR Cinemas September 30, 2022 at 12:16PM

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan will celebrate his 80 th birthday on October 11. Known for his mega movie star status and brilliant performances in films spanning decades, there will be a grand celebration in his honour. To mark his 80 th birthday, a film festival will be organised in October. The Film Heritage Foundation is organising a 4-day film festival starting from October 8 to October 11 to celebrate Amitabh Bachchan’s birthday. 11 iconic movies from his filmography will be screened at 22 screens in PVR Cinemas across 17 cities in India. The films that will be premiered are Don, Kaala Patthar, Kaalia, Kabhi Kabhie, Amar Akbar Anthony, Namak Halaal, Abhimaan, Deewar, Mili, Satte Pe Satta and Chupke Chupke . Apart from this, a special exhibition of Amitabh Bachchan memorabilia will also be held at PVR Cinemas at Juhu in Mumbai. It will be organised by SMM Ausaja. Film Heritage Foundation is a not-for-profit organization set up by Shivendra Singh Dungarpur in 2014. It is ...

Saif Ali Khan and Hrithik Roshan starrer Vikram Vedha sees wide release across 5640 screens worldwide September 30, 2022 at 10:01AM

The highly anticipated Vikram Vedha , Hindi remake of Tamil film with the same name, has finally hit theatres today. The film, which was originally headlined by R Madhavan and Vijay Sethupathi, stars Saif Ali Khan and Hrithik Roshan in the lead roles. The action-packed thriller has been one of the most awaited remakes of the year. With the film releasing in over 100 countries, the screen count details are out. The film has the largest international distribution for a Hindi film, with a record-breaking 100+ countries worldwide. Apart from the major markets like North America, the U.K., the Middle East, Australia and New Zealand, the film has been released in 22 countries across Europe, 27 countries in Africa and non-traditional countries like Japan, Russia, Israel and Latin American nations such as Panama and Peru. Vikram Vedha ’s final screen count is 4007 in India and 1633 in 104 countries. The film has been released on over 5640 screens worldwide today. Vikram Vedha is an action-...

Bigg Boss 16: Salman Khan-hosted show to have four bedrooms for the first time September 30, 2022 at 09:28AM

A few days away from its premiere, Colors’ Bigg Boss 16,  hosted by Salman Khan,   has sparked incredible excitement with its theme ‘Game badlega kyunki BIGG BOSS khud khelega’. While viewers wait for the big reveal of the house every year, this season will see an unexpected twist as the house will have four bedrooms for the first time ever! Yes, you read it right! Enlivening the grand circus era and designed by Omung Kumar B. and Vanita Omung Kumar, the four bedrooms namely the 'Fire Room', 'Black And White Room', 'Cards Room', and 'Vintage Room'. What these rooms have in store for the contestants remains to be seen! The elaborate set-up of the bedrooms also stirs speculation about what the contestants must overcome to earn them. How will they earn these rooms and what BIGG BOSS has in store for them will be fun to witness as the master of the house will also play the game. At the press conference event, Salman Khan announced the first contestant, h...

Netflix announces Money Heist spin-off called Berlin, stars Pedro Alonso as the lead September 29, 2022 at 01:21PM

Netflix on Wednesday introduced the cast of Berlin, spin-off of La Casa De Papel aka Money Heist . At a press conference in Madrid, the announcement of the start of filming and the new cast of Berlin was introduced that follows the most extraordinary heists of the iconic character played by Pedro Alonso. In the words of its creators Esther Martínez Lobato and Álex Pina during the press conference, “Berin’s character has the most sparkling personality to place it in another universe. We loved the idea of introducing a new gang around Berlin in a completely different emotional state.” Pedro Alonso returns to the role of the hedonistic and clever Berlin. Alongside him, his new gang: Michelle Jenner (Isabel) plays Keila, an eminence in electronic engineering; Tristán Ulloa (Fariña) goes into the skin of Damián, a philanthropic professor and Berlin's confidant; Begoña Vargas (Welcome to Eden) plays Cameron, a kamikaze who always lives on the edge; Julio Peña Fernández (Through My W...

Nimrat Kaur and Radhika Madan starrer 'Happy Teachers Day' begins shooting in Pune September 29, 2022 at 01:32PM

Bollywood actress Nimrat Kaur is one of the most talented actresses in the industry and her recent role in Dasvi gained her a lot of appreciation. Playing the wife of an uneducated politician, who eventually must take over his political domination after some unseen events take place, Nimrat showcased an impressive facet of her acting. She is back with another unique role in Happy Teachers Day . Dinesh Vijan presents Happy Teachers Day will take the audience on an unforgettable ride with the portrayal of the struggles of teachers. The recently released teaser of the film gave a ‘Hatke’ vibe and the fans quite let out their eagerness to watch it. The film stars Nimrat Kaur and Radhika Madan in lead roles and is one awaited film coming from Maddock Production. Taking to her social media handle, the actress shared a photo featuring a clapboard. Meanwhile, giving it a short caption, she wrote, “Happy Day 1 from the set of Happy Teachers’ Day!!” Many of her followers wish her luck in th...

Ranveer Singh hints at doing a movie with Deepika Padukone soon; says, “There is a sweet surprise for everyone” September 29, 2022 at 12:58PM

Known as one of the ‘it’ couples of Bollywood, Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone have been one of the fan favourites. While ‘DeepVeer’ fans as they like to call themselves, are excited about seeing them together on social media and other platforms, Ranveer’s recent confession comes as good news to them. The actor, who recently attended FICCI Frames 2022, hinted at doing a film with his wife soon and needless to say, fans are thrilled about this piece of news. Ranveer Singh discussed a wide range of topics when he attended FICCI Frames 2022. He was asked about his relationship with Deepika Padukone. Fans were also inquisitive about their next onscreen appearance. For the uninitiated, the couple was last seen in ’83 as real-life cricketer Kapil Dev and his wife Romi Dev. It was their first onscreen role as a couple after their marriage. Responding to the question, Ranveer asserted that they will catch a glimpse of him with wife Deepika soon and referred to it as a ‘sweet surprise’. H...

Dia Mirza backs Greendigo as a strategic investor and brand ambassador September 29, 2022 at 12:06PM

Greendigo, a three-year-old brand focussing on offering organic clothing options for babies has partnered with actor Dia Mirza. Mom, actress, producer, social worker, and long-time champion for sustainability, Dia Mirza, managed by Exceed Entertainment, has chosen to back Greendigo as the brand echoes deeply with her own eco-friendly and conscious lifestyle. The actor has stepped in as Strategic Investor and Brand Ambassador for the female-founded, sustainability-driven, baby clothing brand. She and her team at Exceed Entertainment strongly believe that the future of our little ones is directly dependent on the choices that we as parents make today. Staying true to the belief, the team together has set out on a mission to partner with like-minded businesses that can affect changes at multiple levels under Dia’s tutelage and allegiance to a safer and healthier environment. Greendigo, an SDGs-compliant business is a very effective and logical chapter in her already existing eco-sphere ...

Samantha Ruth Prabhu takes Hindi dialect training for Indian adaptation of Russo Brothers' Citadel September 29, 2022 at 11:12AM

Samantha Ruth Prabhu has always won the audiences over with her presence on-screen and it all comes from her dedication to her craft. The actress is leaving no stone unturned in her preparation for Citadel . According to a source, "For her upcoming project, Citadel and a few others too, Samantha has been taking Hindi dialect training for a while. She is working with a very reputed dialect coach and tutor, who has previously trained the best of the best in the industry." Citadel , produced by Russo Brothers, will have an Indian version starring Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu in the lead roles. It will be directed by director duo Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK. The American series stars Priyanka Chopra and Richard Madden and is expected to air in 2023. On the work front, Samantha Ruth Prabhu has an exciting slate of projects ahead including  Citadel, Shaakuntalam ,  Kushi , and  Yashoda . ALSO READ: Samantha Ruth Prabhu begins training with experts for Citade...

Arrest warrant issued against Ekta Kapoor in connection to XXX season 2 series for insulting soldiers & hurting sentiments September 29, 2022 at 09:20AM

A court in Bihar issued arrest warrants against producer Ekta Kapoor and her mother Shobha Kapoor on the charges of insulting soldiers and hurting the sentiments of their family members in her ALT Balaji web series XXX season 2. A complaint was filed by a resident and ex-servicemen from Begusarai, Shambhu Kumar. The court of judge Vikas Kumar issued the arrest warrants. "The series was aired on ALTBalaji, an OTT platform owned by Ekta Kapoor's Balaji Telefilms Ltd. Shobha Kapoor is also associated with Balaji Telefilms," said Hrishikesh Pathak, the advocate of Shambhu Kumar, as reported by NDTV. He added, "The court had issued summons to them (Kapoors) and asked them to appear before it in connection with the matter. They (Kapoors), however, informed the court that certain scenes in the series were removed after the objection. But they did not appear before the court following which the warrant was issued against them." In the 2020 complaint, Shambhu Kumar ...

Ryan Murphy’s Jeffrey Dahmer series Monster debuts at No. 1 on Netflix with a whopping 196 million hours of viewership September 28, 2022 at 01:56PM

Netflix’s limited drama Monster — Dahmer: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, co-created by Ryan Murphy, topped the Netflix top 10 chart this week, scoring the No. 1 spot with 196.2 million hours viewed following its September 21 premiere. According to Variety, during the September 19 - September 25 viewing window, the 10-episode limited series – starring Evan Peters – knocked Cobra Kai Season 5 off down to the third spot. Notably, Monster scored around triple the title in second place. Season 2 of Fate: The Winx Saga stayed at the No. 2 spot for the second week. The second installment of the fantasy series, which premiered on the streamer on September 16, earned nearly 61 million hours views in its first full week of availability. The show’s first season also appeared at No. 5, more than a year after its January 2021 release. It received 20.3 million hours watched during the measured window. Ryan Murphy’s story of notorious serial killers had already been viewed for nearly 200 million h...

Paramount removes Star Trek 4 from its upcoming slate of films a month after director Matt Shakman’s exit September 28, 2022 at 01:01PM

Star Trek ’s fourth entry has been removed from Paramount Picture’s slate of upcoming releases.  The project, produced by J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot, had been dated to hit theaters on December 22, 2023. According to Variety, the news comes roughly one month after director Matt Shakman exited the Star Trek film, presumably to rejoin the MCU. Shakman first became attached to the sequel in the summer of 2021. The Star Trek announcement even landed the same day Shakman was nominated for an Emmy for the show. As per the report, it was also announced by Abrams this February, during the Paramount Global investors day presentation, that a new Trek movie “will be shooting by the end of the year and will feature our original cast.” Star Trek franchise features Chris Pine as Kirk, Zachary Quinto as Spock, Zoe Saldana as Uhura, Karl Urban as Bones, John Cho as Sulu and Simon Pegg as Scotty, who were all expected to return for the fourth untitled follow-up. The last Trek feature came in 201...

Park Seo Joon and Han So Hee starrer Gyeongseong Creature to be a Netflix K-drama; Wi Ha Joon and Claudia Kim join the series September 28, 2022 at 11:35AM

Netflix is set to bring Gyeongseong Creature to viewers around the globe. The thriller series follows individuals going up against monstrous creatures that were born out of human greed. Set in the spring of 1945, in the city of Gyeongseong, the series is highly anticipated due to the sheer amount of talent tied to it. Park Seo Joon, who received acclaim for his roles in the dramas Itaewon Class and What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim , and Han So Hee of My Name fame will headline the project. Park Seo Joon plays Jang Tae Sang – the head of merchant marketplace Golden Jade House who is the wealthiest, most well-connected person in Gyeongseong. Tae Sang is someone who puts money before justice, but all that changes when he crosses paths with Yun Chae Ok while investigating a series of missing person cases. Han So Hee plays Yun Chae Ok – a famous bounty hunter who can track down missing people, even ones who are dead. Chae Ok possesses a sharp eye and agile survival skills learned from ...

Bigg Boss 16: Salman Khan gets irritated due to quitting rumours; says the channel is ‘majboor’ to take him as the host September 28, 2022 at 10:59AM

Salman Khan is once again taking his hosting duties. The actress is set to return to the TV screens with the 16 th season of the reality show, Bigg Boss . The official announcement of Bigg Boss 16 was made on Tuesday at a grand press conference in Mumbai. During the event, the actor spoke about the speculations about him not returning as the host of the reality show. Addressing the claims at the press conference on Tuesday, Salman Khan said, “I also get irritated sometimes and tell this to people that I don’t want to do the show. But these people are majboor to take me. If not me, who then. However, if it was on them, they wouldn’t come to me. Main khud apne paas na jaun. But inke paas option nahi hai.” When asked what brings him back to the show each season, he added, “Bahut kuch sekhne ko milta hai (I get to learn a lot). I get to meet so many people and whenever everyone goes off track, I like getting them back on the right way. I protect the bullied and bully the ones who bull...

Deepika Padukone recuperating after being rushed to hospital following uneasiness September 28, 2022 at 10:08AM

Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone was rushed to Mumbai’s Breach Candy hospital on Monday night, September 26. The actress reportedly complained of uneasiness. The actress is currently recuperating after numerous tests were done which took half a day. The report in Pinkvilla suggested that it was a taxing situation due to which she was taken to the hospital. “The actress faced quite a taxing situation and was immediately hospitalized. Fortunately, Deepika is feeling better now,” the report read. The actress’ team is yet to release an official statement regarding her health. In June 2022, it was reported that Deepika Padukone had complained of an increased heart rate and was in Hyderabad for the shoot of Project K alongside Prabhas. The actress was admitted to Kamineni Hospital for proper check-up. Meanwhile, on the work front, Deepika Padukone was last seen in Gehraiyaan with Siddhant Chaturvedi, Ananya Panday and Dhairya Karwa. The film, helmed by Shakun Batra, was released on A...

Bigg Boss 16: Salman Khan announces Tajik singer Abdu Rozik as the first contestant September 28, 2022 at 09:15AM

Superstar Salman Khan is set to return with the 16 th season of the reality show, Bigg Boss. At an official announcement on Tuesday in a grand press conference, the actor announced the first contestant, his Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan co-star Abdu Rozik. Abdu Rozik is a Tajik singer, who is a sensation on social media and lives in Dubai. “It is great, he does not understand Hindi but can sing Hindi songs," Salman said as Abdu entered the stage singing ‘ Dil Deewana ’ from Maine Pyar Kiya . They spoke about what happens once you enter the house. While Rozik insisted one can expect a lot of drama, Salman Khan said that romance stars in the house first before the drama begins. Talking about his entry into the house, Abdu said at the event, “I am very happy. I am excited to go inside the house. I love everyone and please support me.” Gauahar Khan, the former winner of Bigg Boss, hosted the event on Tuesday. Bigg Boss will premiere on October 1 and the introduction to the contestan...

Armageddon Time submits Anne Hathaway for Oscar consideration in Supporting Actor category with Jeremy Strong and Anthony Hopkins September 27, 2022 at 01:39PM

Period drama film Armageddon Time – which is being well received by the critiques – has reportedly submitted Anne Hathaway’s name for Oscar consideration in Supporting Actor category. According to Variety, two-time Oscar nominee Anne Hathaway, who plays the devoted mother Esther, was one of the actors who seemed to straddle the line between lead and supporting, and she will be seeking the latter. Additionally for supporting actor, Emmy winner Jeremy Strong ( Succession ) will also compete for the award alongside a long list of veterans including his co-star Anthony Hopkins who portrays the wise and loving grandfather Aaron. Per the report, Jaylin Webb will also be presented as a supporting player for his debut in the feature film. His co-star Banks Repeta, who plays the young Paul, will be the sole actor submitted for lead consideration. The coming-of-age story is also seeking recognition in the technical races: production design (Happy Massee and Teri Bella), cinematography (Dar...

Sonu Sood brings on board the inventor of the Certified Ethical Hacker program for his next, Fateh September 27, 2022 at 11:50AM

Sonu Sood has now enlisted services from one of India’s finest ethical hacking firms EC Council to do research for his ambitious action thriller, Fateh . A dedicated team from the company is doing research and supervising the content of the film as it goes on the floor next month. Touted to be a big-budgeted action thriller, the movie is mounted on a huge scale in terms of quality production. The script, while still under wraps. Is said to be one-of-a-kind that will draw excitement from the fans. "I have always liked getting involved in my movies but this is the first time I have been officially involved in all aspects. It is quite exciting to work with these professionals. We are currently doing location recce, and is primarily going to be shot in and around Mumbai," says Sood who is also in the process of finalising the leading lady of the film. "The story piqued my interest. It is one of the most crucial subjects that need our attention. As soon as I read the scrip...

Neha Kakkar-Falguni Pathak row: Sona Mohapatra speaks on people calling their tiff a ‘publicity stunt’; call it ‘silly’ September 27, 2022 at 11:47AM

Amid all the chaos around the remake version of ‘O Sajna’ , Neha Kakkar and Falguni Pathak playing Garba and Dandiya have left netizens confused. For the unversed, days after the release of the Neha Kakkar track, Falguni Pathak slammed the makers of the song while revealing that she wanted to sue them. While the debate on the matter is making rounds on the internet, singer Sona Mohapatra has jumped into the conversation and defended her contemporaries.  Before voicing her opinion, the ‘Ambarsariya’ singer shared a tweet bashing Bollywood music. In her tweet, Sona wrote, “the constant showcasing of a lack of courage to back new compositions, songwriters, disrespecting creators, writers has destroyed the fabric of what made #Bollywood music culturally relevant.The horror of the Sri Lankan ‘Manike Mage’ remade, case in point2. Puke worthy for me.” The ‘Jiya Laage Na’ singer shared another tweet, in which she addressed Neha Kakkar and Falguni Pathak’s feud while commenting on...

Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, and Om Raut to have grand launch for Adipurush teaser and poster in Ayodhya on October 2 September 27, 2022 at 10:10AM

Filmmaker Om Raut is gearing up for Adipurush . Starring Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, Saif Ali Khan and Sunny Singh, the film has grabbed the eyeballs since its inception. After a long wait, the much-anticipated teaser and poster of the film are set to be unveiled on 2nd October on the bank of Sarayu in the holy land of Lord Ram, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. The grand event will be graced with the presence of superstar Prabhas and Kriti Sanon along with director Om Raut and producer Bhushan Kumar. The film is based on the epic of Ramayana, showcasing the triumph of good over evil. This religious town in Uttar Pradesh is also the birthplace of Lord Ram, making the location much more relevant for this grand event. The poster, as well as the teaser, will reflect the scale of the film. The film is based on the Hindu epic Ramayana. Produced by T-Series Films and Retrophiles, the film features Prabhas as Lord Ram, while Kriti plays the role of Janaki (Sita). It also stars Saif Ali Khan as Lankesh and...

Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell starrer holiday musical comedy Spirited to premiere on Apple TV+ on November 18; will release in select theatres in the US September 27, 2022 at 09:15AM

Apple Original Films along with Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell announced the anticipated holiday musical comedy, Spirited , will premiere in US theatres on November 11. It will globally release on Apple TV+ on November 18, 2022. Along with the release date, a comical black-and-white teaser poster was unveiled. Ryan Reynolds shared the poster on his social media along with the first look at Octavia Spencer. “It started as the hokey-pokey. Then things escalated. Spirited on @appletv November 18,” Ryan wrote along with the photos. The film shooting had begun in Boston last year.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Ryan Reynolds (@vancityreynolds) As per The Hollywood Reporter, while Reynolds essays the role of “an Ebeneezer Scrooge-like character”, Ferrell will be seen as “the Ghost of Christmas Present.” The musical is Hollywood's latest retelling of Charles Dickens' classic novel “A Christmas Carol”. Spirited has been...

Relief for Shah Rukh Khan as Supreme Court upholds Gujarat HC order quashing complaint against the actor in Vadodara stampede case September 27, 2022 at 09:11AM

The Supreme Court on Monday upheld the Gujarat High Court order which quashed a criminal complaint case filed against Shah Rukh Khan. Readers may be aware that the actor was travelling by Rajdhani Express for the promotions of Raees and it allegedly caused a stampede when they halted at Kota to meet the fans. A case against Shah Rukh Khan was registered regarding the matter under various sections. Now, as per Live Law India, on September 26, 2022, a bench comprising Justice Ajay Rastogi and Justice C. T. Ravikumar passed the order “refusing to interfere with the decision taken by the High Court quashing the complaint filed by Jitendra Madhubai Solanki.” For the unversed, Indian Penal Code Sections 336, 337, and 338 of IPC and Sections 145, 150, 152, 154, and 155 (1) (a) of the Railways Act, 1989 were charged against Shah Rukh Khan. One person had died and two cops had collapsed following the panic on January 23, 2017, while it was alleged that several were injured during Raees’ rai...

HYBE to turn Busan in South Korea into BTS City ahead of World Expo 2030 bid concert in October September 27, 2022 at 08:55AM

HYBE announced on Monday that ‘The City’ project would be launched in parallel with the Korea concert of BTS, called Yet To Come in Busan, for the bid for World Expo 2030 in October. ‘The City’ project is an “urban concert playpark” that takes over an entire city with various entertainment activations and events which provides an expansive and immersive experience for fans to enjoy beyond the concert. HYBE previously rolled out the project with BTS’ Permission to Dance on Stage – Las Vegas in April 2022, transforming the entire city with events that took place across the Las Vegas Strip area before and after the concerts. ‘The City’ in Busan plans to hold similar events—from shopping and entertainment, F&B, hotel accommodations and more—throughout the city to set forth the festive atmosphere, while raising the anticipation around the bid to host the World Expo 2030 in Busan Metropolitan City. Highlights from ‘The City’ will include, A photo exhibition ‘2022 BTS Exhibitio...

Khatron Ke Khiladi 12: Tushar Kalia turns winner; Mr. Faisu becomes first runner up September 26, 2022 at 02:10PM

Khatron Ke Khiladi 12 has finally found its winner. While the finalists included choreographer Tushar Kalia, internet sensation and TV actress Jannat Zubair, popular television star Rubina Dilaik, TV actor Mohit Malik, and vlogger Mr. Faisu. After a strong competition, Tushar finally held the trophy and also won Rs. 20 lakhs as well as a car after turning winner for the stunt-based reality show. Mr. Faisu earned the place of the first runner-up. Tushar Kalia took to Instagram to share a photo of him kissing the trophy and thanked the audience for all the love and support he received from them. On the other hand, the official Instagram page of Colors Channel shared a series of photos marking his epic win on the show as well as included photos where the host Rohit Shetty was presenting him the coveted trophy. The finale episode showcased a tough competition from contestants, and it also had the team of the Rohit Shetty film Cirkus as its special guests. Ranveer Singh, Pooja Hegde and ...

New book claims Meghan Markle threatened to break up with Prince Harry if he didn't announce their relationship September 26, 2022 at 01:30PM

Duchess of Sussex and former actress Meghan Markle allegedly threatened her now-husband Prince Harry to end things if he didn't announce their relationship to the world, according to a new book excerpt published by The Times of London. The new revelations come as part of a new book titled “ C ourtiers: The Hidden Power Behind the Crown” by Valentine Low, which is set for release next month. As reported by Insider, two anonymous sources told the author that Meghan gave Harry an ultimatum regarding their relationship, causing him to panic. "She was saying, 'If you don't put out a statement confirming I'm your girlfriend, I'm going to break up with you," one source told Low. Another source told the author that Harry was "freaking out, saying, 'She's going to dump me.'” According to the book, Prince Harry contacted Jason Knauf, the communications secretary for Prince William, Kate Middleton, and Prince Harry at the time. As per the book, a...

Johnny Depp and U.K. libel case lawyer Joelle Rich reportedly dating but not exclusive September 26, 2022 at 01:04PM

Hollywood actor Johnny Depp is reportedly dating Joelle Rich, the lawyer who represented Depp in his 2018 libel lawsuit against The Sun. According to Page Six, earlier this week, it was reported that the Pirates of the Caribbean star has been romantically involved with Rich, one of the defense attorneys from his 2020 U.K. libel lawsuit against The Sun. As the report suggests, Depp isn’t exclusive with his lawyer-turned-girlfriend. The London-based lawyer represented Depp when he sued The Sun for calling him a "wife-beater" in a news article on former-wife Amber Heard's allegations of domestic violence. Depp lost the case with a judge ruling it's "substantially true" he abused Amber Heard on multiple occasions. His team soon filed to appeal the ruling, but the claim was denied in March 2021. While Rich did not represent Depp in his defamation lawsuit against Heard in the U.S. earlier this summer, she did make several appearances at the courtroom during th...

Don’t Worry Darling crew denies screaming matches between Olivia Wilde and Florence Pugh on the sets of the film September 26, 2022 at 12:59PM

A group of 40 crew members, that worked on the production of Don't Worry Darling, issued a joint statement on Saturday denying the reports of tensions between director Olivia Wilde and star Florence Pugh on the set of the psychological thriller. According to Entertainment Weekly, allegations that Olivia Wilde and Florence Pugh got into a "screaming match" on set are "complete false," according to the crew members, which include writer and producer Katie Silberman, producer Miri Yoon, costume designer Arianne Phillips, and director of photography Matthew Libatique. "As a crew, we've avoided addressing the absurd gossip surrounding the movie we're so proud of, but feel the need to correct the anonymous 'sources' quoted in a recent article," Silberman and co. said in a joint statement issued to People. "Any allegations about unprofessional behavior on the set of Don't Worry Darling are completely false." Olivia Wilde, ...

Rihanna confirms to headline 2023 Super Bowl halftime show in February September 26, 2022 at 11:40AM

Global popstar Rihanna confirmed she will be headlining the next Super Bowl Halftime Show for Super Bowl LVII. The nine-time Grammy winner shared a picture of an NFL-branded football on her Instagram, hunting that she will be performing at the next Halftime Show. The show is set to take place at the State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023 in Glendale, AZ.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by badgalriri (@badgalriri) According to Variety, Roc Nation also officially confirmed the singer’s participation through a statement released on Sunday. The game, which typically draws one of the biggest single TV audiences of the year, is scheduled to be played at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona on February 12. Following the announcement, Jay-Z – who is also part of organizing the massive NFL halftime showcase – said Sunday, “Rihanna is a generational talent, a woman of humble beginnings who has surpassed expectations at ...