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Joel McHale’s ‘Animal Control’ renewed for Season 5

Joel McHale-starrer single-cam sitcom titled “Animal Control’ has been renewed for Season 5. The show that follows a group of animal control workers in Seattle is currently airing its fourth season.   McHale stars as Frank, described as "an opinionated, eccentric Animal Control officer who may not have gone to college but is still the most well-read person in the room. A former cop, Frank, tried to expose corruption in his department, but his efforts got him fired, which may explain why he's so cynical and curmudgeonly. He has an almost superhuman ability to understand animals. Humans...not so much," read…

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28

Feb

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‘The Kerala Story 2’ makes a slow box office start

Protests and sluggish ticket sales have marked the opening weekend of 'The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond', just a day after the Kerala High Court cleared the path for its cinematic release.   While theatre owners across the state reported a quiet start on Saturday, many remain optimistic that interest will mirror the trajectory of the 2023 original, which similarly began with empty seats before gaining momentum.   The film's arrival has been met with fierce opposition from the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI). Activists staged demonstrations outside several venues, claiming the sequel — like its predecessor — presents…

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28

Feb

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The ‘solo’ return of Bruno Mars after nearly a decade

Pop superstar Bruno Mars ended a nearly 10-year solo hiatus on February 27 with the release of his fourth studio album, 'The Romantic.'   Dropped via Atlantic Records, the nine-track project blends retro-soul, disco, and Latin-infused balladry, showcasing Mars's signature versatility and production flair. As per Billboard, the album's lead single, "I Just Might," debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking a triumphant return for the singer-songwriter.   Other highlights include "Risk It All," the second single accompanied by a mariachi-themed music video, as well as tracks like "Cha Cha Cha," "God Was Showing Off," "Why You…

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28

Feb

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Swastika Mukherjee to star in ‘Chheledhora’

Bengali actress Swastika Mukherjee will soon be seen in an Indo-American film “Chheledhora”.   The shooting for the thriller, written and directed by Shieladitya Moulik, will be held across Itanagar and Ziro in the north-eastern Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh.   The film follows the story of Brishti, a divorced woman, described as flawed, wounded, and largely misunderstood by people around her, who impulsively "steals" her daughter for a birthday celebration, only to find the child genuinely abducted.   A sudden, volatile discovery takes Brishti on a life-altering odyssey. Merging family drama with dark humour and thriller elements, the narrative…

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27

Feb

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‘Sinners’ one of the best films of the year: Vin Diesel

Describing Ryan Coogler's period horror drama "Sinners" as a "rich historical exploration of culture", Hollywood superstar Vin Diesel has called it one of the best films of the year.   The film, starring Michael B Jordan in a double role, has bagged 16 nominations for the 98th Academy Awards, setting a record for the most in Oscar history.   The film follows the story of twin brothers, played by Jordan, who set out to open a juke joint in 1932 Mississippi to escape their past life. But on the opening night, bloodthirsty vampires descend on them.   Diesel said he…

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27

Feb

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Priyanka Chopra excited for ‘Varanasi’

Priyanka Chopra is excited about her upcoming film “Varanasi”.   The film, directed by SS Rajamouli, features Mahesh Babu in the lead role and will mark Priyanka’s return to Indian cinema after a long sabbatical.   During her Friday appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon”, Priyanka officially confirmed the news.   Speaking with Fallon, she lavished praise on the “RRR” filmmaker, calling him "one of India's most talented directors" and expressing her thrill at joining such a massive pan-Indian project.   Also read: I know my value in Hollywood: Priyanka Chopra   The actress said, "I haven't done…

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26

Feb

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Rashmika Mandanna, Vijay Deverakonda are married!

The much-awaited moment is here! Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda are married!   The actors, who played an on-screen couple in Telugu films such as “Geetha Govindam” and  “Dear Comrade”, made it official in real life too.   Rashmika and Vijay exchanged wedding vows at ITC Mementos, Udaipur, on Thursday morning according to traditional Telugu rituals. The couple had a second ceremony in the evening as per Kodava traditions.   The wedding festivities kicked off in style in Udaipur on February 24 with a traditional Haldi ceremony, followed by a vibrant Mehendi and Sangeet on February 25. Today marks the…

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26

Feb

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Taapsee Pannu keen to explore, experiment

Taapsee Pannu is currently receiving widespread acclaim for her portrayal of a lawyer in Assi. In a recent interview, she candidly spoke about confronting leading directors over their tendency to cast the same actors in similar roles. She explained that while audiences and filmmakers often remain comfortable with familiar choices, she makes a conscious effort to challenge that mindset.  Taapsee shared that during meetings with top directors, she first has to dispel the notion that she is only interested in leading roles. She clarified that she is open to projects where the story does not revolve around her and that…

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26

Feb

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Christina Applegate details physical toll of her MS battle

In a heart-breaking health update, actor Christina Applegate has shared that her battle with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) has now largely confined her to bed.   Since her 2021 diagnosis, the “Dead to Me” star has been openly documenting the "unbearable" physical toll of the disease, noting that chronic pain now dictates much of her daily life.   Despite these gruelling limitations, Applegate remains determined to show up for her 15-year-old daughter, Sadie, pushing through the exhaustion to handle school runs and essential activities.   “I want to take her; it’s my favourite thing to do. It’s the only time we…

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25

Feb

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Konkona Sensharma calls out Bollywood’s #MeToo hypocrisy

Actor Konkona Sensharma, who plays a UK doctor facing allegations of workplace sexual harassment in her new film "Accused", believes that while some good has come out of the #MeToo movement, many perpetrators continue to thrive.   The actor said the landmark Justice Hema Committee report, which exposed rampant harassment in the industry, was a major thing to come out of the movement but many perpetrators did not suffer any consequences.   "It's just a very unfortunate situation. This is the reality we all know, we know the people who have been accused, we can see so many of them…

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