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School board cancells openly gay ‘30 Rock’ actor’s talk over his ‘lifestyle’

Openly gay actor Maulik Pancholy was disinvited from speaking at Mountain View Middle School in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, and the reason behind this action was the actor’s “lifestyle”, and also because he is an activist. Pancholy, who…

Friday, Apr 19

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TOP 10 theatre plays of Pravesh Kumar

A LONG list of acclaimed plays has turned Rifco into one of the UK’s most successful touring theatre companies. Led admirably by talented artistic director Pravesh Kumar MBE, the pioneering London-based creative collective adds to its…

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‘I’ve not gone under the knife’: Rajkummar Rao on plastic surgery rumours

Rajkummar Rao on Friday denied rumours that he has undergone plastic surgery after his photos from a recent event sparked social media debate about the actor’s changed looks. Rao, who is currently promoting his upcoming biographical drama…

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Taylor Swift’s London connection: A timeline of her dramatic relationships

Taylor Swift has often referenced London in her music, making it clear that the city holds a special place in her life. She has spent significant time in England, recording music and engaging in several romantic relationships based in the…

‘Trap’ Trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s new film lets a serial killer loose at a pop concert

Warner Bros has unveiled an official trailer for the next M Night Shyamalan film titled Trap, days after it was first shown during the Warner Bros. CinemaCon presentation in early April. Josh Hartnett stars as a father who takes his…

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‘Christmas Karma’: Gurinder Chadha announces new film; Kunal Nayyar to lead

Filmmaker Gurinder Chadha on Friday officially announced her new film Christmas Karma, a contemporary Bollywood musical, inspired by Charles Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol. The Big Bang Theory alum Kunal Nayyar will portray the lead…

Scorsese’s next two films to be ‘Life of Jesus’ and biopic on Sinatra

After garnering 10 Oscar nominations for last year’s historical crime epic Killers of the Flower Moon, the 81-year-old director Martin Scorsese has charted his next several projects. Sources reveal he plans to shoot two films in succession…

Thursday, Apr 18

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Prince William returns to public duties for first time since Kate’s cancer diagnosis

Prince William returned to his royal duties for the first time since his wife, Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, was diagnosed with cancer last month. William, 41, started his engagements on Thursday by visiting Surplus to Supper, a…

Prince Harry declares US as his new home, renounces British residency

Prince Harry has officially declared the United States as his primary residence, marking a significant step in his separation from the British royal family. According to documents obtained by Page Six, the Duke of Sussex listed the US as…

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Eight Indians on Time’s 100 most influential list

EIGHT people from India have been honoured in Time magazine’s prestigious list of the 100 most influential people of 2024. World Bank president Ajay Banga, Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Olympian wrestler Sakshi…

Cannes to award honourary Palme d’Or to anime house Studio Ghibli

The Cannes Film Festival has chosen to bestow its highest honour, the Palme d’Or, upon the renowned Japanese anime studio, Studio Ghibli. The news was confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter. This marks the first time that Cannes has awarded…

Riz Ahmed joins the cast of Wes Anderson’s untitled film

Filmmaker Wes Anderson’s next film is going to get even more star-studded with the addition of talented actor Riz Ahmed to the cast. Currently in production in Berlin, this film has already garnered significant attention not only for its…

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Richa Chadha, Ali Fazal Launch Fashion Label Ehaab Couture

Actor-couple Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal on Thursday launched their fashion label Ehaab Couture, dedicated to celebrating the art of Chikankari embroidery. According to a press release, Ehaab Couture is inspired by the cultural richness of…

Wednesday, Apr 17

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Truly thrilling and humbling: Payal Kapadia on her Cannes Competition film ‘All We Imagine as Light’

Filmmaker Payal Kapadia says it is an immense honour that her film All We Imagine as Light is part of the Competition section of the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. “All We Imagine as Light is the first Indian film in 30 years and the first…

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Priyanka Chopra shares photo of ‘bloodied’ forehead from ‘Heads of State’ set

Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who is currently shooting for her upcoming project Heads of State, shared “bloodied up” pictures from the sets. Taking to Instagram stories, Priyanka treated fans to a new picture from her professional life.…

Cannes Directors’ Fortnight Lineup revealed for 2024 festival

The Cannes Directors’ Fortnight, known for its cutting-edge and provocative cinema, has announced its lineup for the upcoming 2024 festival. Organized by the French Directors’ Guild, this independent section runs parallel to the main…

Rasika Dugal’s ‘Lord Curzon Ki Haveli’ to close UK Asian Film Festival

Actors Rasika Dugal and Arjun Mathur’s Lord Curzon Ki Haveli will serve as the closing film at the prestigious UK Asian Film Festival, the makers said on Wednesday. Anshuman Jha, who makes his directorial debut with the movie, and Dugal…

Amitabh Bachchan to receive Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan will be honoured with the Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar award, the Mangeshkar family announced on Tuesday. The family and the trust instituted the award in memory of Lata Mangeshkar, who died on February 6, 2022,…

Tuesday, Apr 16

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Salman Khan returns as host of ‘Bigg Boss OTT 3’

Missing the Bigg Boss drama? If yes, then Salman Khan is set to return with the third season of Bigg Boss OTT. Taking to their official Instagram handle, Endemol Shine India shared a graphic poster of Salman Khan announcing the upcoming…

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Keanu Reeves to voice Shadow in ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’

Keanu Reeves has joined the popular franchise Sonic the Hedgehog for its third instalment, where he will voice the character of Shadow. This casting news was confirmed by Variety and marks a significant addition to the established voice…

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Controversial TikTok personality Kyle Marisa Roth dies at 36

TikTok personality Kyle Marisa Roth, known for her unvarnished opinions on celebrities and controversial Hollywood “blind items,” has died at the age of 36. Her passing was announced on April 15 by her sister Lindsay, who shared the news…

From Amitabh Bachchan to Salman Khan: 5 Bollywood superstars who rocked as TV show hosts

Bollywood stars descending to the small screen has been in trend for a long time now. Several renowned actors stepped into the shoes of television hosts and entertained the audience on the small screen. Let’s take a look at the top five…

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‘The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ first Asian American star announces exit

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Crystal Kung Minkoff has announced her exit from the show after three seasons. Confirming the same in an Instagram video, she said, “I just wanted to share the news that I will not be coming back…

‘I feel very lucky’: Johnny Depp on playing Louis XV in ‘Jeanne du Barry’

Actor Johnny Depp shared his experience of being part of Jeanne du Barry and said he felt “strangely, oddly, perversely lucky” to have been offered the role of French King Louis XV at the U.K. premiere of his film, reported Variety. Jeanne…

‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ set to return with Season 16

The popular game show Kaun Banega Crorepati is set to return with Season 16. Registrations for the 16th edition of the Kaun Banega Crorepati will start from April 26, the show’s team announced on Tuesday. Sony Television, which airs the…

Shah Rukh Khan to produce and star in ‘King’ with daughter Suhana

The ‘King’ of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan, is making a grand return to the big screen after his upcoming film Dunki in 2025. He is set to star in the Sujoy Ghosh-directed film King, which also marks the big-screen debut of his daughter,…

Akshay Kumar to make Telugu cinema debut with ‘Kannappa’

Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has boarded the cast of the Vishnu Manchu-starrer Kannappa, the makers announced on Tuesday. While details about Kumar’s role are unknown, the film marks the actor’s Telugu cinema debut. Manchu, who plays…

Monday, Apr 15

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Bollywood marriages are loveless, people get hitched for clout: Actor Nora Fatehi

Actor-dancer Nora Fatehi recently shared her thoughts on the motivations behind certain marriages in the film industry, suggesting that many people get married for the sake of gaining “clout” rather than love. Nora Fatehi shared during an…

Deepika Padukone’s 82°E announces partnership with Reliance Retail’s Tira

Aside from astounding people with her cinematic creativity, Deepika Padukone has also achieved her entrepreneurial goals with her self-care brand, 82°E. Now, taking it to new heights, her self-care brand has entered into a strategic…

AP Dhillon receives backlash for breaking guitar at Coachella

Indo-Canadian singer AP Dhillon‘s maiden performance at Coachella 2024 did not go down well with many. During the weekend, Dhillon tried his best to enthrall the audience with his gig at one of the most famous music festivals. However, his…