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BollywoodMay 20, 2021

'Friends' reunion sparks outrage on social media, here are the reasons!

The much-awaited 'Friends' reunion might have given their fans a reason to rejoice after dropping the first trailer from the show, but on the other hand, it has been suffering from a major case of a buzzkill after revealing that 'The Late Late Show' host James Corden will be hosting the sitcom. The news that 'The Late Late Show' host will be hosting the 'Friends' special on HBO later this month has left many on social media displeased mostly because he has no known connection to the popular sitcom, as per TMZ. The fans of the show are pointing out notable celebrities such as Brad Pitt, Paul Ru
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BollywoodMay 20, 2021

Demi Lovato comes out as non-binary, says 'I am proud'

American singer-songwriter Demi Lovato, who is known for being an outspoken advocate of LGBTQ rights, recently came out as non-binary, announcing that they will officially be changing their pronouns to they, them. Non-binary is a term that describes people who do not identify with any particular gender and do not conform to gender norms. The 'Dancing with the Devil' singer announced this decision of identifying as non-binary on the premiere episode of the '4D With Demi' podcast, the clip of which Lovato shared in social media posts, saying that this new chapter came after a lot of healing and
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BollywoodMay 20, 2021

Ram Gopal Varma launches his own OTT platform

Bollywood director Ram Gopal Varma has launched his own OTT platform named ‘Spark’. The streaming platform went live on May 15 with the first film on the site being RGV’s film D Company. The movie stars Ashwat Kanth, Pranay Dixit, Naina Ganguly and Irra Mor. It is the story of how a street gang in Mumbai headed by Dawood Ibrahim rose to become the world’s most dangerous criminal organisation. D Company has been written and directed by Ram Gopal Varma. The film, produced by Sagar Manchanuru under the banner of Spark Productions, was earlier scheduled to release in theatres in March this
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PollywoodMay 20, 2021

Renowned theatre artiste Gurcharan Singh Channi succumbs to Covid

Covid claimed the life of NSD alumnus and theatre personality Gurcharan Singh Channi on Thursday morning. He had been on a ventilator for a while in Chandigarh. Director of Centre for Education & Voluntary Action (CEVA), Gurcharan Singh Channi was a Fulbright Scholar at Boston University College of Communication. He is the recipient of the Sangeet Natak Academi Award for community theatre. Right from his first play, 'Dafa 144', 'Zindagi Retire Nahi Hoti' to the latest 'Rocket ho ya Bomb, Pehno Condom', Channi's plays have been a theatre of the people, for the people and by the people. Chan
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BollywoodMay 18, 2021

Ariana Grande marries boyfriend Dalton Gomez in 'intimate' wedding ceremony

American singer Ariana Grande got hitched to her beau and real estate agent Dalton Gomez in an intimate ceremony recently. While the exact date of the wedding is still unknown, TMZ reported that the couple had tied the knot last weekend. Sources close to Ariana said that the wedding was a private event that took place at her home in Montecito. TMZ learnt that there were less than 20 guests, including family members from both sides and the whole thing was very intimate and filled with a lot of love. There was no "official ceremony" and the duo said their "I dos in an informal way", according to
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BollywoodMay 18, 2021

'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' renewed for 5 years

The popular American talk show 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' has been renewed for five years, a longer commitment from NBC to the host than the network had previously disclosed. As per Variety, Susan Rovner, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming chairman, confirmed the news of the show's renewal during NBCUniversal's upfront presentation on Monday. Although the talk show has fallen behind CBS' 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' and ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' in total viewership, the late-night mainstay is has been such a part of the fabric of NBC that its renewal was not in doubt n
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BollywoodMay 18, 2021

Universal Pictures cancels Fast and Furious 9 event in China after receiving threats

A promotional event for Hollywood blockbuster Fast and Furious 9, scheduled to be held in China's Shanghai on Tuesday, was canceled by Universal Pictures over security concerns after the company received threats. "Currently, Universal Pictures received threats that would make it impossible for us to hold the press conference and could cause considerable security risks. Although Universal Pictures poured a lot of efforts for the press conference, security will always be our top priority. As a result, after careful evaluation, Universal Pictures was forced to cancel the press conference for Fast
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BollywoodMay 18, 2021

Drew Barrymore reveals she regrets working with Woody Allen

Hollywood star Drew Barrymore recently revealed that she regrets her time working with filmmaker Woody Allen years ago and praised Dylan Farrow for speaking out against him. According to Fox News, the actor, who entered the talk show arena in 2020, said on 'The Drew Barrymore Show' on Monday that she was "gaslit" into working with the Oscar winner. She made the revelation to her guest Dylan Farrow, the adoptive daughter of the disgraced director. Speaking about working with Woody Allen, she said: "I did a film with him in 1996 called 'Everyone Says I Love You' and there was no higher career ca
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BollywoodMay 18, 2021

Mithun Chakraborty's 'Disco Dancer' to be made into a play

It is being said that popular Bollywood film Disco Dancer which starred Mithun Chakraborty will now be made into a play. This musical will be produced by music director duo Salim-Sulaiman, who will be collaborating with Sa Re Ga Ma on it. Music director-turned-producer Salim Merchant confirmed the development. He informed that due to the lockdown, rehearsals are on hold. "Once everything opens up and the government gives us permission we will restart work on it," he added. The Mithun Chakraborty-starrer 1982 film tells the story of a street dancer's transition to a disco dancer.

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Delhi High Court Reviews Salman Khan's Plea Against "Kala Hiran" Film Release

The Delhi High Court requested a response from the creators of the film "Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legal" concerning actor Salman Khan's request for a release stay. Khan's legal team argued that the movie is allegedly based on the blackbuck poaching incident linked to him, infringing upon a court order safeguarding his personality rights. Justice Neena Bansal Krishna's vacation bench issued notices to the film's producers, Amit Jani and Akshay Pandey, and scheduled a hearing for June 19. Although the film's release date remains unclear, the filmmakers released a trailer that same day. Kha
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Television actress Sanchita Ugle, known for her work in the serial "Kumkum Bhagya," was found dead at her residence in Mumbai's Nalasopara area on Monday, according to preliminary information provided by police. Police said Ugle lived with her parents and sister and was alone at home when the incident occurred. Initial findings indicate the death is being investigated as an apparent suicide. Her body has been sent for post-mortem examination, and the investigation remains ongoing. Authorities said a sari was allegedly used in the incident. Investigators have not recovered a suicide note from t
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Spiritual Awakening Takes Center Stage in Tarnvir Singh Jagpal's Groundbreaking Film Chaali Din

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Comedian Pranit More Faces Backlash After Controversial Audience Comments

In a recent episode of Pranit More's stand-up show, a segment featuring an audience member's objectionable remarks about a woman has sparked significant outrage online. The incident, dubbed the "Rs 370 biryani" clip, showcased a male attendee recounting a date where he spent Rs 370 on biryani, only to express feelings of entitlement to intimacy afterward. The comedian's laughter during the segment further fueled criticism, as many felt the comments were inappropriate and disrespectful. As backlash intensified, Pranit issued an apology, stating that the audience member's views do not align