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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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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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BollywoodMay 18, 2021

Jacqueline Fernandez to play a cop in her Hollywood debut

Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez will be making her Hollywood debut with an anthology titled Women's Stories. The anthology will consist of six stories directed by six female directors from across the globe and features an all-female star cast. Jaqueline will be starring in Leena Yadav's directorial Sharing A Ride, alongside transgender model Anjali Lama. Reportedly, Jacqueline who had wrapped the project in October last year plays a cop in the film. Key portions of the film were shot in Mumbai including some sequences at CST police station.
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BollywoodMay 18, 2021

The Family Man season 2 to release on June 4

Digital platform Amazon Prime Video will be releasing the much-awaited The Family Man Season 2 on June 4, 2021. As per a source, the date of the release will be announced in the trailer which releases on May19.” Following the beguiling brouhaha over two of its major series Mirzapur and Tandav, Amazon Prime Video had decided to indefinitely postpone the release of their next Big Fat Indian Series. The series stars Manoj Bajpayee in the lead role.
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BollywoodMay 18, 2021

Supermodel Naomi Campbell welcomes baby girl

Supermodel Naomi Campbell took to her social media account to share that she has welcomed her first child and shared a photo of her cradling her daughter's feet. "A beautiful little blessing has chosen me to be her mother, So honoured to have this gentle soul in my life there are no words to describe the lifelong bond that I now share with you my angel. There is no greater love," Naomi wrote on her Instagram. No details of the birth or the baby's name were given. Naomi Campbell was the first Black model to appear on the covers of French Vogue and Time magazine. She was also the first Black mo

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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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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
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