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15

Apr

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Hero Fiennes Tiffin’s Young Sherlock’ renewed for season 2

Following the massive success of its show “Young Sherlock”, Prime Video has officially renewed it for a second season.   Directed by Guy Ritchie, the first season premiered on March 4. The show followed 19-year-old defiant Sherlock Holmes, played by Hero Fiennes Tiffin, as he cleared his name after being framed for murder and theft of a stolen artefact.   Tiffin is confirmed to reprise his role for Season 2, with Ritchie returning to direct the opening episode.   The original star cast, including Donal Finn, Zine Tseng, Joseph Fiennes, Natascha McElhone, and Ravi Aujla, is also expected to return.…

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15

Apr

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Anna Kendrick’s clip on Katy Perry resurfaces Ruby Rose sexual assault scandal

In the wake of actor Ruby Rose’s recent sexual assault allegations against singer Katy Perry, an old interview of actress-singer Anna Kendrick has resurfaced, bringing renewed attention to a moment that was once brushed off as awkward Hollywood humour.   The interview is now being viewed as a red flag, as the public re-evaluates Perry's past interactions through a much more critical lens.   During a 2014 appearance on Conan O’Brien’s talk show, Kendrick had claimed that she had a “weird” encounter with an “aggressive” Perry at the Grammys.   Recounting the incident, Kendrick said: “Katy Perry finger-banged my cleavage.…

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15

Apr

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Nick Jonas to star in a new Netflix rom-com

American singer-songwriter and actor Nick Jonas is set to star in an untitled Netflix rom-com to be directed by Ari Sandel.   The film, written by Tamara Chestna, follows the story of a perennial bachelor whose "no strings attached" lifestyle is upended when he unexpectedly inherits his cousin’s infant child. Just as finds his footing as a father, complications arise when the baby’s godmother shows up around the holidays to claim the custody of the infant. What ensues is a love story the duo never anticipated.   The film’s production team includes Steve Barnett of Monarch Media, Mark Ross from…

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14

Apr

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Ruby Rose accuses Katy Perry of sexual assault

Actor Ruby Rose has made a shocking allegation against singer Katy Perry.   The “Orange Is the New Black” star claimed in a post shared on Threads that Perry “sexually assaulted” her at a nightclub in Melbourne 20 years ago.   Rose, 40, was replying to an article about Perry reacting to Justin Bieber’s Coachella performance.   She wrote in the comment section, “Katy Perry sexual assaulted me at spice market nightclub in Melbourne. Who gives a s--- what she thinks.”   In another reply, Rose added that she was “only in my early 20s” at the time.   She…

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14

Apr

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News channel in Pak pulled up for covering Asha Bhosle’s demise

The show-cause notice is being sent by the media regulatory authority in Pakistan against a popular TV news channel due to broadcasting “Indian content” while covering the demise of iconic playback singer Asha Bhosle. Since 2018, an outright ban on all Indian media has been imposed in Pakistan, and now the recent action has once again sparked discussions about the relationship between art and policy.   The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) on Monday targeted GeoNews, demanding an explanation for why the channel aired snippets of Indian songs and film visuals alongside the news of Bhosle’s passing. The veteran…

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13

Apr

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Ek Prem Katha’ going well

The action drama ‘Dacoit: Ek Prem Katha’, starring Adivi Sesh, has grossed over Rs 40 crore worldwide during its opening weekend at the box-office. The film is directed by Shaneil Deo, marking his debut as a filmmaker. He has also co-written the screenplay along with Sesh. In addition to Sesh, the movie features performances by Mrunal Thakur and filmmaker-actor Anurag Kashyap.   Released on April 10, the Sesh-led film opened strongly, collecting Rs 15 crore globally on its first day. The film’s total worldwide earnings have now surpassed Rs 40 crore.   “Dacoit” tells the story of a furious convict driven…

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13

Apr

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Lucy Liu recalls working with Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway

Actress Lucy Liu has described her experience of working with Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway in ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ as nothing short of a dream, adding that the film promises to be ‘highly entertaining’. The upcoming sequel, directed by David Frankel, follows the 2006 hit of the same name, which was also helmed by him. ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ is scheduled to release on May 1 and will see Streep and Hathaway reprise their iconic roles. Liu shared that she plays a ‘mysterious role’ in the film. “I think that’s what makes it special… I believe everyone…

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13

Apr

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Asha Bhosle’s last rites with state honours in Mumbai today

The final farewell to the legendary singer Asha Bhosle, who was 92, is set to take place at Shivaji Park in Mumbai on Monday afternoon, where she will be laid to rest with full state honours. The revered artist, who defined the sound of Bollywood for more than seventy years with her extraordinary vocal range and countless hits, passed away on Sunday at Breach Candy Hospital, following multi-organ failure.    Following her demise, the mortal remains were moved to her home in Lower Parel. On Sunday evening, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis visited the residence to pay his final respects…

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12

Apr

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Legendary singer Asha Bhosle passes away at 92

  She was born on September 8, 1933, in Sangli.   Asha’s genre-defying voice created her own universe in Hindi playback singing. Asha, who got married to Ganpatrao Bhosle in 1949 when she was 16 and later in life married collaborator and composer R D Burman, is survived by her son Anand and her grandchildren.   Asha, who got listeners jiving to “Aaja, Aaja” just as skilfully as she got them mourn lost love in “Chain Se Ham Ko Kabhi”, and her sister Lata ruled the Hindi playback singing world for seven decades with virtually every movie song recorded in…

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12

Apr

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Film industry mourns Asha Bhosle’s death

Heartfelt tributes poured in from across the film industry for legendary singer Asha Bhosle, who breathe her last on Sunday following multi-organ failure at Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital. She was 92.   Celebrities, including veteran actor-politician Hema Malini, Oscar winner AR Rahman, superstar Akshay Kumar, filmmaker Karan Johar, actors JR NTR and Vicky, paid homage to the late singer on social media.   Hema reflected on her deep emotional bond with Bhosle. "She has made many of my songs so popular with her unique voice and style. I had a very special relationship with both Lata ji and Asha ji,…

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