Entertainment

10

Aug

By The Press Editor

Entertainment

Melissa Barrera skips ‘Titanique’ weekend show after losing voice

Mexican actress and singer Melissa Barrera lost her voice on stage during a show of her Broadway debut production ‘Titanique’ this week and is taking the weekend off to recover and recuperate.   The actress, who essays the role of Rose DeWitt Bukater in the musical parody of 1997 blockbuster ‘Titanic’, announced on Saturday that she “lost her voice”.   “Doing 8 shows a week of a Broadway musical is no joke,” she wrote on her Instagram Story. “After being non-stop since March 26 my body finally told me to take a break. I lost my voice after Wednesday’s show…

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09

Aug

By The Press Editor

Entertainment

Justice Smith, Charlie Gillespie join ‘Heated Rivalry’

‘Heated Rivalry’ just got better and fans are thrilled as actors Justice Smith and Charlie Gillespie are officially joining Season 2 of the smash-hit romantic drama.   Smith will play Harris Drover and Gillespie will essay the role of Troy Barrett in the show that streams on Crave in Canada and HBO Max in the US.   While Crave and HBO Max have not yet disclosed official character outlines, in Rachel Reid's ‘Game Changers’ novels, Troy is a hockey player who is relocated to Ottawa after distancing himself from a Toronto teammate involved in a sexual assault case. Harris serves…

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09

Aug

By The Press Editor

Entertainment

Christopher Nolan scores another $1B blockbuster with ‘The Odyssey’

Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey has earned $1 billion in worldwide revenues, becoming the second biggest hit of his career after The Dark Knight Rises.   The two-time Oscar-winning director will soon witness Odyssey becoming the biggest movie of his career, overtaking The Dark Knight Rises ($1.085 billion), which was released in 2012.   As per the charts, the film has crossed $429.7 million domestically and $570.3 million overseas.   The movie is doing exceptionally well in overseas markets, including in the West and parts of Asia.   It opened in Korea on Wednesday and will land in China on August 14.…

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08

Aug

By The Press Editor

Entertainment

Anupam Kher celebrates 40 years of blockbuster ‘Karma’ movie

Legendary actor Anupam Kher on Saturday marked 40 years of the 1986 blockbuster 'Karma', recalling the film as a major turning point in his career and expressing gratitude for the opportunity to share the screen with iconic Bollywood star Dilip Kumar. He looked back at his journey from being recognised as an actor with 'Saaransh' to becoming a commercial star with Subhash Ghai's 'Karma'.    "40 YEARS OF KARMA! 40 years ago, KARMA happened! And what a blockbuster it was! What a film! What memories! What a turning point in my life!" Kher wrote on his Instagram handle."    'Karma',…

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08

Aug

By The Press Editor

Entertainment

Taylor Swift’s ‘August’ removed from Trump’s campaign TikTok video

A TikTok video that included Taylor Swift's song "August" posted four days ago to the account for US President Donald Trump 's campaign has had the sound removed, according to Variety. The video, posted four days ago by the official @TeamTrump TikTok account, featured Trump and Melania Trump standing on a balcony and watching fireworks. The text over the video read, "Mood because it's August and Donald Trump is your president."   Its caption originally read, "I'm sure @Taylor Swift is going to be super excited we used her song! #taylorswift #maga #august."   Fans noticed that Swift's "August", from…

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08

Aug

By The Press Editor

Entertainment

Varun Dhawan to star in YRF’s first horror film

Actor Varun Dhawan is set to headline Yash Raj Films' first-ever horror feature, marking the banner's entry into the genre with a theatrical release planned for 2027, according to sources close to YRF.   The film will be directed by Abhay Pannu, best known for 'Rocket Boys'. He has also written the screenplay. The project is scheduled to go on floors later this year.   An industry source confirmed Dhawan's casting, saying, "Varun has come on board as the lead for YRF's first horror film."   Also read: Varun Dhawan's ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’ now on June 12…

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07

Aug

By The Press Editor

Entertainment

Aisling Bea joins sci-fi thriller ‘Starman’

Irish actress and BAFTA TV winner Aisling Bea has joined the cast of the upcoming sci-fi thriller 'Starman', alongside Oscar-winning actor Brendan Fraser and two-time Emmy winner Jeff Daniels.   The film, directed by Emmy-winning filmmaker Josh Wakely from his original screenplay, is currently filming in Australia.   'Starman' follows Tom Adams, played by Fraser, an architect of the future who leads a historic mission to Mars, placing himself at the forefront of humanity's next great frontier. However, after unforeseen events leave him stranded millions of miles away from Earth, his mission turns into a desperate race against time driven…

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07

Aug

By The Press Editor

Entertainment

Giorgia Whigham, Kevin Bacon to headline horror thriller ‘Summoner’

Actress Giorgia Whigham has joined the cast of Amazon MGM Studios' upcoming horror thriller 'Summoner', starring opposite Kevin Bacon in director Jeremy Slater's feature directorial debut.   Slater, known for his work on 'Mortal Kombat II' and 'The Umbrella Academy', has also written the screenplay for the film.   According to the filmmakers, 'Summoner' follows exorcist Jefferson Haddock, played by Kevin Bacon, who is called to an isolated witness protection property to confront a terrifying demon. However, the mission takes a dangerous turn when he accidentally unleashes a supernatural force that threatens his life and everything around him.   Whigham…

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07

Aug

By The Press Editor

Entertainment

Rashmika Mandanna revisits wedding memories amid recovery

Actor Rashmika Mandanna recently offered fans a candid look into her daily life as she continues to recover from a hip injury.   In a candid reflection, the actor shared on Instagram how her days have slowed down with rest, self-care, and quality time with family taking centre stage.   "My days are going well... with a lot of sleeping and recovery. Puzzles and some reading and watching some shows doing some very much needed hair care and skin care, and meetings and spending time with family!!" Rashmika wrote.   In her note, Rashmika also shared that she has finally…

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06

Aug

By The Press Editor

Entertainment

Miranda Kerr says ex-husband Orlando Bloom ‘like a brother’

Australian model and entrepreneur Miranda Kerr has opened up about her co-parenting relationship with ex-husband Orlando Bloom, saying the actor is now "like a brother" to her as the former couple continues to prioritise their son, Flynn.   Speaking on the recent episode of the Let's Be Honest with Kristin Cavallari podcast, Kerr reflected on how she and Bloom have maintained an amicable relationship since their divorce in 2013.   Asked by host Kristin Cavallari how the pair had managed to become "great co-parents," Kerr said their approach had remained consistent from the very beginning.   "It's obviously not easy…

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