<p>Harry Belafonte, the civil rights and entertainment giant who began as a groundbreaking actor and singer and became an activist, humanitarian and conscience of the world, has died. He was 96. Belafonte died Tuesday of congestive heart failure at his New York home, his wife Pamela by his side, said Paula M. Witt, of public relations firm Sunshine Sachs Morgan &amp; Lylis. With his glowing, handsome face and silky-husky voice, Belafonte was one of the first Black performers to gain a wide following on film and to sell a million records as a singer; many still know him for his signature hit 'Banana Boat Song (Day-O),' and its call of 'Day-O! Daaaaay-O”.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But he forged a greater legacy once he scaled back his performing career in the 1960s and lived out his hero Paul Robeson’s decree that artists are “gatekeepers of truth.”</p>

<p>He stands as the model and the epitome of the celebrity activist. Few kept up with Belafonte’s time and commitment and none his stature as a meeting point among Hollywood, Washington, and the civil rights movement.</p>

<p>Belafonte not only participated in protest marches and benefit concerts, but helped organize and raise support for them. He worked closely with his friend and generational peer the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr, often intervening on his behalf with both politicians and fellow entertainers and helping him financially. He risked his life and livelihood and set high standards for younger Black celebrities, scolding Jay Z and Beyonce for failing to meet their “social responsibilities,” and mentoring Usher, Common, Danny Glover, and many others. In Spike Lee’s 2018 film <em>BlacKkKlansman</em>, he was fittingly cast as an elder statesman schooling young activists about the country’s past.</p>

<p>Belafonte’s friend, civil rights leader Andrew Young, would note that Belafonte was the rare person to grow more radical with age. He was ever engaged and unyielding, willing to take on Southern segregationists, Northern liberals, the billionaire Koch brothers, and the country’s first Black president, Barack Obama, whom Belafonte would remember asking to cut him “some slack.”</p>

<p>Belafonte responded, “What makes you think that’s not what I’ve been doing?”</p>

<p>Belafonte had been a major artist since the 1950s. He won a Tony Award in 1954 for his starring role in John Murray Anderson’s <em>Almanac </em>and five years later became the first Black performer to win an Emmy for the TV specia<em>l Tonight with Harry Belafonte.</em></p>

<p>In 1954, he co-starred with Dorothy Dandridge in the Otto Preminger-directed musical Carmen Jones, a popular breakthrough for an all-Black cast. The 1957 movie <em>Island in the Sun </em>was banned in several Southern cities, where theatre owners were threatened by the Ku Klux Klan because of the film’s interracial romance between Belafonte and Joan Fontaine.</p>

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Harry Belafonte, the civil rights and entertainment giant who began as a groundbreaking actor and singer and became an activist, humanitarian and conscience of the world, has died.

Harry Belafonte, the civil rights and entertainment giant who began as a groundbreaking actor and singer and became an activist, humanitarian and conscience of the world, has died. He was 96. Belafonte died Tuesday of congestive heart failure at his New York home, his wife Pamela by his side, said Paula M. Witt, of public relations firm Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis. With his glowing, handsome face and silky-husky voice, Belafonte was one of the first Black performers to gain a wide following on film and to sell a million records as a singer; many still know him for his signature hit 'Banana Boat Song (Day-O),' and its call of 'Day-O! Daaaaay-O”. But he forged a greater legacy once he scaled back his performing career in the 1960s and lived out his hero Paul Robeson’s decree that artists are “gatekeepers of truth.” He stands as the model and the epitome of the celebrity activist. Few kept up with Belafonte’s time and commitment and none his stature as a meeting point among Hollywood, Washington, and the civil rights movement. Belafonte not only participated in protest marches and benefit concerts, but helped organize and raise support for them. He worked closely with his friend and generational peer the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr, often intervening on his behalf with both politicians and fellow entertainers and helping him financially. He risked his life and livelihood and set high standards for younger Black celebrities, scolding Jay Z and Beyonce for failing to meet their “social responsibilities,” and mentoring Usher, Common, Danny Glover, and many others. In Spike Lee’s 2018 film BlacKkKlansman, he was fittingly cast as an elder statesman schooling young activists about the country’s past. Belafonte’s friend, civil rights leader Andrew Young, would note that Belafonte was the rare person to grow more radical with age. He was ever engaged and unyielding, willing to take on Southern segregationists, Northern liberals, the billionaire Koch brothers, and the country’s first Black president, Barack Obama, whom Belafonte would remember asking to cut him “some slack.” Belafonte responded, “What makes you think that’s not what I’ve been doing?” Belafonte had been a major artist since the 1950s. He won a Tony Award in 1954 for his starring role in John Murray Anderson’s Almanac and five years later became the first Black performer to win an Emmy for the TV special Tonight with Harry Belafonte. In 1954, he co-starred with Dorothy Dandridge in the Otto Preminger-directed musical Carmen Jones, a popular breakthrough for an all-Black cast. The 1957 movie Island in the Sun was banned in several Southern cities, where theatre owners were threatened by the Ku Klux Klan because of the film’s interracial romance between Belafonte and Joan Fontaine. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Actor Danny Masterson drugged and raped three women at his Hollywood home between 2001 and 2003 as per a prosecutor who told the same in his opening statement in the retrial of the actor, reported the Associated Press. Deputy District Attorney Reinhold Mueller accused Masterson of adding drugs to the drinks given to his longtime girlfriend and two more women who he knew thanks to the Church of Scientology. He is accused of raping all three women. He added that the evidence will show that they were drugged. The retrial follows the earlier one that ended in a mistrial on November 30, 2022.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Both sides acknowledge that there is no forensic evidence to prove the use of drugs because the police investigation did not begin until years after the events. The prosecution plans to call a toxicology analyst to explain how some common date rape drugs work and their side effects. However, the defence argues that there is no toxicology report, urine, blood work, or DNA to support the prosecution's claims.</p>

<p>It all began in March 2017, when three women filed sexual assault allegations against actor Masterson, leading to a Los Angeles Police Department investigation. Netflix fired Masterson from its comedy series The Ranch on December 5, 2017, in response to the accusations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A fifth woman later made similar rape accusations against Masterson. Four women filed a lawsuit against Masterson and the Church of Scientology in August 2019, claiming stalking and harassment, stemming from their rape allegations.</p>

<p>The actor and his defence team have claimed that the women colluded against him and have attacked their credibility.</p>

<p>Masterson is best known for his role as Steven Hyde in the popular comedy series <em>That '70s Show</em>, which aired from 1998 to 2006. He has also worked as a producer, with credits on a number of films and television shows. He has produced several episodes o<em>f That '70s Show</em>&nbsp;as well as the television series <em>Men at Work </em>and the film <em>The Brooklyn Heist.</em></p>

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Actor Danny Masterson drugged and raped three women at his Hollywood home between 2001 and 2003 as per a prosecutor who told the same in his opening statement in the retrial of the actor, reported the Associated Press.

Actor Danny Masterson drugged and raped three women at his Hollywood home between 2001 and 2003 as per a prosecutor who told the same in his opening statement in the retrial of the actor, reported the Associated Press. Deputy District Attorney Reinhold Mueller accused Masterson of adding drugs to the drinks given to his longtime girlfriend and two more women who he knew thanks to the Church of Scientology. He is accused of raping all three women. He added that the evidence will show that they were drugged. The retrial follows the earlier one that ended in a mistrial on November 30, 2022. Both sides acknowledge that there is no forensic evidence to prove the use of drugs because the police investigation did not begin until years after the events. The prosecution plans to call a toxicology analyst to explain how some common date rape drugs work and their side effects. However, the defence argues that there is no toxicology report, urine, blood work, or DNA to support the prosecution's claims. It all began in March 2017, when three women filed sexual assault allegations against actor Masterson, leading to a Los Angeles Police Department investigation. Netflix fired Masterson from its comedy series The Ranch on December 5, 2017, in response to the accusations. A fifth woman later made similar rape accusations against Masterson. Four women filed a lawsuit against Masterson and the Church of Scientology in August 2019, claiming stalking and harassment, stemming from their rape allegations. The actor and his defence team have claimed that the women colluded against him and have attacked their credibility. Masterson is best known for his role as Steven Hyde in the popular comedy series That '70s Show, which aired from 1998 to 2006. He has also worked as a producer, with credits on a number of films and television shows. He has produced several episodes of That '70s Show as well as the television series Men at Work and the film The Brooklyn Heist. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Danny Masterson rape retrial: Prosecutors say actor drugged and raped three women

<p>What began late last year ended on Monday. A series of events were set in motion in December 2022 that ultimately culminated in the departure of well-known TV journalist and anchor Don Lemon from CNN. In December, on-air, during a discussion about the lack of pay parity between sexes, he said that "people are more interested in the men". And then in his defence, he said he cannot be called sexist as he was the only male in a family of women. Earlier this month, Variety had published a report detailing numerous allegations of misogynistic and toxic behavior on Lemon's part during his time at the network. The impact of the report is said to be behind CNN's decision to show him the door. Lemon said he was left "stunned" by the news.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"After 17 years at CNN I would have thought that someone in management would have had the decency to tell me directly. At no time was I ever given any indication that I would not be able to continue to do the work I have loved at this network," he said in a social media statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lemon's critics, however, have lashed out at him saying this was a long time coming and he should not be surprised. Here's why.</p>

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<h2><strong>Don Lemon and a history of toxic behaviour</strong></h2>

<p>As per the Variety report, Don Lemon, who joined CNN from a Chicago local news station in 2006, was co-anchoring the network's weekday show <em>Live From </em>with Kyra Phillips in 2008. However, tensions between the two anchors continued to escalate over several months, leading to incidents where Lemon was pulled off the air by a producer and newsroom supervisor during commercial breaks due to his provocative behavior.</p>

<p>Later, when Phillips was assigned to cover Iraq, a high-profile opportunity that Lemon had hoped for, he reportedly expressed his disappointment by tearing up photos and notes on her desk in the shared news pod, according to two sources who were present at the time. When Phillips returned to the US, she received two threatening text messages from an unknown number on her flip phone, warning her that she had "crossed the line" and would have to face the consequences. The messages, as per Variety's sources, were traced back to Lemon.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The man came off as somebody who frequently disregarded rules and actively sought the favour of those in power, while also displaying hostility towards many of his female co-workers. Also, he always got off lightly thanks to his charm, as per the report.</p>

<h2><strong>Firing bad apples a new trend in American news media?</strong></h2>

<p>Lemon's firing was not the only major news announcement that day, as fellow TV personality Tucker Carlson was also dismissed from his position at another US news network, Fox. The events of that day might serve as a wake-up call for the media industry as a whole, highlighting the need for greater accountability and transparency when it comes to issues of workplace behaviour and ethics.</p>

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What began late last year ended on Monday. A series of events were set in motion in December 2022 that ultimately culminated in the departure of well-known TV journalist and anchor Don Lemon from CNN.

What began late last year ended on Monday. A series of events were set in motion in December 2022 that ultimately culminated in the departure of well-known TV journalist and anchor Don Lemon from CNN. In December, on-air, during a discussion about the lack of pay parity between sexes, he said that "people are more interested in the men". And then in his defence, he said he cannot be called sexist as he was the only male in a family of women. Earlier this month, Variety had published a report detailing numerous allegations of misogynistic and toxic behavior on Lemon's part during his time at the network. The impact of the report is said to be behind CNN's decision to show him the door. Lemon said he was left "stunned" by the news. "After 17 years at CNN I would have thought that someone in management would have had the decency to tell me directly. At no time was I ever given any indication that I would not be able to continue to do the work I have loved at this network," he said in a social media statement. Lemon's critics, however, have lashed out at him saying this was a long time coming and he should not be surprised. Here's why. Don Lemon and a history of toxic behaviour As per the Variety report, Don Lemon, who joined CNN from a Chicago local news station in 2006, was co-anchoring the network's weekday show Live From with Kyra Phillips in 2008. However, tensions between the two anchors continued to escalate over several months, leading to incidents where Lemon was pulled off the air by a producer and newsroom supervisor during commercial breaks due to his provocative behavior. Later, when Phillips was assigned to cover Iraq, a high-profile opportunity that Lemon had hoped for, he reportedly expressed his disappointment by tearing up photos and notes on her desk in the shared news pod, according to two sources who were present at the time. When Phillips returned to the US, she received two threatening text messages from an unknown number on her flip phone, warning her that she had "crossed the line" and would have to face the consequences. The messages, as per Variety's sources, were traced back to Lemon. The man came off as somebody who frequently disregarded rules and actively sought the favour of those in power, while also displaying hostility towards many of his female co-workers. Also, he always got off lightly thanks to his charm, as per the report. Firing bad apples a new trend in American news media? Lemon's firing was not the only major news announcement that day, as fellow TV personality Tucker Carlson was also dismissed from his position at another US news network, Fox. The events of that day might serve as a wake-up call for the media industry as a whole, highlighting the need for greater accountability and transparency when it comes to issues of workplace behaviour and ethics. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Veteran actor Denzel Washington was conferred with a surprise lifetime achievement at the ongoing CinemaCon, as per The Hollywood Reporter. During Sony's presentation at the event on Monday night, CEO Tom Rothman said that pundits believe that movie stars do not matter anymore. He disagrees, he said, adding, "They are just rarer than ever. Streaming doesn’t create movie stars, only global hits do.” He then took the moment to make the announcement of Washington's honour. In praising Washington, Rothman spoke with reverence about the actor's "preternatural talent", remarking that he had never seen him hit a false note, and neither had anyone else.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Washington smiled at the stage. And in a heartfelt gesture of gratitude, he thanked the audience for their unwavering support throughout his career. "We would be nothing without you all. What we do means nothing if you’re not there, without your houses. We are here for you, because of you and we thank you. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I’ve been blessed beyond measure," he said.</p>

<p>Washington has been an actor for more than four decades. He has appeared in more than 50 films and has won numerous awards, including two Academy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, a Tony Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award.</p>

<p>Washington first gained widespread recognition for his role as Private Trip in the 1989 historical war drama Glory, which earned him his first Academy Award nomination. He went on to deliver powerful performances in films like <em>Malcolm X, The Hurricane, Training Day, Flight</em>, and <em>Fences</em>, showcasing his range as an actor and his ability to captivate audiences with his magnetic screen presence.</p>

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Veteran actor Denzel Washington was conferred with a surprise lifetime achievement at the ongoing CinemaCon, as per The Hollywood Reporter. During Sony's presentation at the event on Monday night, CEO Tom Rothman said that pundits believe that movie stars do not matter anymore.

Veteran actor Denzel Washington was conferred with a surprise lifetime achievement at the ongoing CinemaCon, as per The Hollywood Reporter. During Sony's presentation at the event on Monday night, CEO Tom Rothman said that pundits believe that movie stars do not matter anymore. He disagrees, he said, adding, "They are just rarer than ever. Streaming doesn’t create movie stars, only global hits do.” He then took the moment to make the announcement of Washington's honour. In praising Washington, Rothman spoke with reverence about the actor's "preternatural talent", remarking that he had never seen him hit a false note, and neither had anyone else. Washington smiled at the stage. And in a heartfelt gesture of gratitude, he thanked the audience for their unwavering support throughout his career. "We would be nothing without you all. What we do means nothing if you’re not there, without your houses. We are here for you, because of you and we thank you. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I’ve been blessed beyond measure," he said. Washington has been an actor for more than four decades. He has appeared in more than 50 films and has won numerous awards, including two Academy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, a Tony Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. Washington first gained widespread recognition for his role as Private Trip in the 1989 historical war drama Glory, which earned him his first Academy Award nomination. He went on to deliver powerful performances in films like Malcolm X, The Hurricane, Training Day, Flight, and Fences, showcasing his range as an actor and his ability to captivate audiences with his magnetic screen presence. Throughout his career, Washington has emphasised telling stories that are about important social issues, including racism, police brutality, addiction, and mental health. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Scarlett Johansson was the newest guest at Gwyneth Paltrow's <em>The Goop Podcast</em>, and the two actresses at one point said that they are indeed done with the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies. Johansson's character Natasha Romanoff or Black Widow is actually dead in the main MCU timeline. And while there is a possibility of her return since the multiverse is a reality in MCU now, she had a legal tussle with Marvel Studios' parent company Disney over remuneration, and may have burned bridges on the way out. Paltrow's Pepper Potts survives but her story may not continue since Robert Downey Jr's Tony Stark, her husband, is dead.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At one point, <strong><a href="Scarlett Johansson claims she was 'groomed' by Hollywood as bombshell-type actor">Johansson</a></strong> told <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/hollywood-actor-gwyneth-paltrow-wins-ski-collision-trial-awarded-1-577581">Paltrow</a></strong>, "I’m done. Chapter is over. I did all that I had to do. Also coming back and playing a character again and again, over a decade of time, is such a unique experience."</p>

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<p>Paltrow responded, "I think so too. I mean, I didn’t die so they can always ask me." To which Johansson said, "I think you may come back at some point."</p>

<p>"Really? A 64-year-old Pepper Potts? How great," replied Paltrow. And then Johansson joked, "100% that’s happening. I can see it. They’re never gonna let you go. Break out that wig, baby."</p>

<p>In July 2021, Scarlett Johansson took legal action against Disney, alleging that the simultaneous release of <em>Black Widow</em> on both Disney+ and in theatres breached the terms of her contract with the studio, and resulted in her being denied bonuses worth up to $50 million. Prior to the pandemic, most movies were released in theatres before being made available on streaming platforms after a certain period of time. However, the disruption caused by the pandemic led major studios like Warner Bros and Disney to alter their approach. The lawsuit was closely watched in Hollywood for its possible ramifications on media companies seeking to build their streaming services.</p>

<p>The lawsuit said, “Disney intentionally induced Marvel’s breach of the agreement, without justification, in order to prevent Ms. Johansson from realizing the full benefit of her bargain with Marvel.”</p>

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Scarlett Johansson was the newest guest at Gwyneth Paltrow's The Goop Podcast, and the two actresses at one point said that they are indeed done with the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies. Johansson's character Natasha Romanoff or Black Widow is actually dead in the main MCU timeline. And while there is a possibility of her return since the multiverse is a reality in MCU now, she had a legal tussle with Marvel Studios' parent company Disney over remuneration, and may have burned bridges on the way out. Paltrow's Pepper Potts survives but her story may not continue since Robert Downey Jr's Tony Stark, her husband, is dead. At one point, Johansson told Paltrow, "I’m done. Chapter is over. I did all that I had to do. Also coming back and playing a character again and again, over a decade of time, is such a unique experience." Paltrow responded, "I think so too. I mean, I didn’t die so they can always ask me." To which Johansson said, "I think you may come back at some point." "Really? A 64-year-old Pepper Potts? How great," replied Paltrow. And then Johansson joked, "100% that’s happening. I can see it. They’re never gonna let you go. Break out that wig, baby." In July 2021, Scarlett Johansson took legal action against Disney, alleging that the simultaneous release of Black Widow on both Disney+ and in theatres breached the terms of her contract with the studio, and resulted in her being denied bonuses worth up to $50 million. Prior to the pandemic, most movies were released in theatres before being made available on streaming platforms after a certain period of time. However, the disruption caused by the pandemic led major studios like Warner Bros and Disney to alter their approach. The lawsuit was closely watched in Hollywood for its possible ramifications on media companies seeking to build their streaming services. The lawsuit said, “Disney intentionally induced Marvel’s breach of the agreement, without justification, in order to prevent Ms. Johansson from realizing the full benefit of her bargain with Marvel.” The dispute was resolved later that year. The terms of the agreement were not disclosed. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Guy Ritchie's war drama<em> The Covenant</em> is in US theatres right now. &nbsp;The film stars Jake Gyllenhaal. The director has said that in the wake of 2021 fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the movie <em>Rust</em>, he does not allow real guns on his own movie sets. While speaking to Newsweek, Ritchie said, “That whole thing has changed now, the whole game has changed." <em>The Covenant </em>has Gyllenhaal as a US Army sergeant John Kinleywho goes back to Afghanistan to fulfill a commitment to a military interpreter. As per The Hollywood Reporter, the film includes several shootouts, for which Airsoft pellet guns were used instead of traditional firearms to prioritise safety. Airsoft guns fire small, biodegradable plastic pellets instead of bullets.</p>

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<p>“We haven’t used a real weapon since then. So there were no real weapons. It’s the first shoot that we had, which I have to tell you, it’s a tremendous relief for all of us,” Ritchie added.</p>

<p>In the October 21, 2021 incident, a bullet was fired by actor-producer Alec Baldwin on the Bonanza City, New Mexico set of <em>Rust </em>and hit Hutchins and writer-director Joel Souza. While Souza survived his injuries, Hutchins did not.</p>

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<p>Baldwin has insisted that he did not know the gun was loaded.</p>

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Guy Ritchie's war drama The Covenant is in US theatres right now. The film stars Jake Gyllenhaal. The director has said that in the wake of 2021 fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the movie Rust, he does not allow real guns on his own movie sets.

Guy Ritchie's war drama The Covenant is in US theatres right now. The film stars Jake Gyllenhaal. The director has said that in the wake of 2021 fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the movie Rust, he does not allow real guns on his own movie sets. While speaking to Newsweek, Ritchie said, “That whole thing has changed now, the whole game has changed." The Covenant has Gyllenhaal as a US Army sergeant John Kinleywho goes back to Afghanistan to fulfill a commitment to a military interpreter. As per The Hollywood Reporter, the film includes several shootouts, for which Airsoft pellet guns were used instead of traditional firearms to prioritise safety. Airsoft guns fire small, biodegradable plastic pellets instead of bullets. “We haven’t used a real weapon since then. So there were no real weapons. It’s the first shoot that we had, which I have to tell you, it’s a tremendous relief for all of us,” Ritchie added. In the October 21, 2021 incident, a bullet was fired by actor-producer Alec Baldwin on the Bonanza City, New Mexico set of Rust and hit Hutchins and writer-director Joel Souza. While Souza survived his injuries, Hutchins did not. Baldwin has insisted that he did not know the gun was loaded. The incident prompted a conversation about the appropriate procedures for managing weapons in the entertainment field, the associated hazards, and methods to lessen them. Several film groups offered suggestions to prevent comparable mishaps in the future. Some supporters suggested more strict regulations, while others proposed a total prohibition on the use of actual firearms on sets. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Actor-producer Alec Baldwin is all set to play a fictionalised version of himself in an upcoming comedy caper called<em> Hollywood Heist,</em> reported Deadline. The film, directed by Mike Hatton in his debut, also stars Nick Cannon, Tara Reid, Paul Sloan, Til Schweiger, and Mickey Rourke in major roles. The news comes in the wake of the resumption of <em>Rust</em>'s filming. The filming was halted due to the tragic death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on October 21, 2021. A bullet was fired by Alec Baldwin on the Bonanza City, New Mexico set of the movie. It hit Hutchins and writer-director Joel Souza. While Souza survived his injuries, Hutchins did not. Baldwin has maintained that he did not know the gun was loaded with real bullets.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Recently, a judge presiding over the wrongful death lawsuit involving Baldwin and others associated with the fatal film set shooting has decided to keep the terms of the proposed settlement agreement confidential.</p>

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<p>Hutchins' widower Matthew Hutchins is serving as an executive producer. Meanwhile, Baldwin and the film's armourer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed are still facing voluntary manslaughter charges, and may incur a fine of $5000 and imprisonment of 18 years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Souza will return, while Bianca Cline has assumed the cinematography duties. The film, which is a western, stars Baldwin, Travis Fimmel, Brady Noon, Frances Fisher, and Jensen Ackles.</p>

<p>The plot of <em>Hollywood Heist</em> centers around a Hollywood agent (Cannon), who is determined to secure the services of an A-list actor (Baldwin). In order to convince Baldwin to sign on to his project, Cannon recounts the story of a movie producer (Hatton) and his washed-up movie star friend (Sloan). Together, Hatton and Sloan must race against the clock to save their latest production after the project's bank account is emptied by a thief. This leads to a frenzied series of negotiations with famous actors, drug lords, and even death itself.</p>

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Actor-producer Alec Baldwin is all set to play a fictionalised version of himself in an upcoming comedy caper called Hollywood Heist, reported Deadline. The film, directed by Mike Hatton in his debut, also stars Nick Cannon, Tara Reid, Paul Sloan, Til Schweiger, and Mickey Rourke in major roles.

Actor-producer Alec Baldwin is all set to play a fictionalised version of himself in an upcoming comedy caper called Hollywood Heist, reported Deadline. The film, directed by Mike Hatton in his debut, also stars Nick Cannon, Tara Reid, Paul Sloan, Til Schweiger, and Mickey Rourke in major roles. The news comes in the wake of the resumption of Rust's filming. The filming was halted due to the tragic death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on October 21, 2021. A bullet was fired by Alec Baldwin on the Bonanza City, New Mexico set of the movie. It hit Hutchins and writer-director Joel Souza. While Souza survived his injuries, Hutchins did not. Baldwin has maintained that he did not know the gun was loaded with real bullets. Recently, a judge presiding over the wrongful death lawsuit involving Baldwin and others associated with the fatal film set shooting has decided to keep the terms of the proposed settlement agreement confidential. Hutchins' widower Matthew Hutchins is serving as an executive producer. Meanwhile, Baldwin and the film's armourer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed are still facing voluntary manslaughter charges, and may incur a fine of $5000 and imprisonment of 18 years. Souza will return, while Bianca Cline has assumed the cinematography duties. The film, which is a western, stars Baldwin, Travis Fimmel, Brady Noon, Frances Fisher, and Jensen Ackles. The plot of Hollywood Heist centers around a Hollywood agent (Cannon), who is determined to secure the services of an A-list actor (Baldwin). In order to convince Baldwin to sign on to his project, Cannon recounts the story of a movie producer (Hatton) and his washed-up movie star friend (Sloan). Together, Hatton and Sloan must race against the clock to save their latest production after the project's bank account is emptied by a thief. This leads to a frenzied series of negotiations with famous actors, drug lords, and even death itself. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>English actress Juno Temple, who plays the role of Keeley Jones in Apple TV+'s comedy series <em>Ted Lasso</em>, is in talks to join the third movie in Tom Hardy-led <em>Venom</em> franchise, as per The Hollywood Reporter. Her role, if the talks go through, is not known yet. Temple has had an acquaintance with comic-book movies when he played a small role in 2012's The Dark Knight Rises. <em>Venom 3 </em>will bring back Hardy as the titular Venom, a being that Hardy's reporter Eddie Brock becomes after fusing with an alien parasite symbiote called Venom. The resulting creature is superhumanly strong, and fast and can use strands of webbing for various purposes like to latch on to things and destroy enemies.</p>

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<p>The first <em>Venom </em>was released in 2018 and directed by Ruben Fleischer. It followed Brock as he investigates the Life Foundation, a company led by Riz Ahmed's Carlton Drake that has been conducting illegal experiments with alien symbiotes. Eddie is then infected by the Venom symbiote, which gives him incredible powers, but also causes him to struggle with his newfound violent urges. The film also starred Michelle Williams and Jenny Slate.</p>

<p>Let There Be Carnage was released in 2021 and was directed by Andy Serkis. The film sees Eddie Brock dealing with the aftermath of the first film and facing off against the villainous Carnage, another symbiote that bonds with serial killer Cletus Kasady, played by Woody Harrelson. The film also stars Williams, Naomie Harris, and Stephen Graham.</p>

<p>Both films have been commercially successful, despite mixed to negative reviews from critics. The film grossed $856.1 million worldwide. The sequel fared a little worse due to the pandemic-affected release, with $506.9 million in global box office returns.</p>

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English actress Juno Temple, who plays the role of Keeley Jones in Apple TV+'s comedy series Ted Lasso, is in talks to join the third movie in Tom Hardy-led Venom franchise, as per The Hollywood Reporter.

English actress Juno Temple, who plays the role of Keeley Jones in Apple TV+'s comedy series Ted Lasso, is in talks to join the third movie in Tom Hardy-led Venom franchise, as per The Hollywood Reporter. Her role, if the talks go through, is not known yet. Temple has had an acquaintance with comic-book movies when he played a small role in 2012's The Dark Knight Rises. Venom 3 will bring back Hardy as the titular Venom, a being that Hardy's reporter Eddie Brock becomes after fusing with an alien parasite symbiote called Venom. The resulting creature is superhumanly strong, and fast and can use strands of webbing for various purposes like to latch on to things and destroy enemies. The first Venom was released in 2018 and directed by Ruben Fleischer. It followed Brock as he investigates the Life Foundation, a company led by Riz Ahmed's Carlton Drake that has been conducting illegal experiments with alien symbiotes. Eddie is then infected by the Venom symbiote, which gives him incredible powers, but also causes him to struggle with his newfound violent urges. The film also starred Michelle Williams and Jenny Slate. Let There Be Carnage was released in 2021 and was directed by Andy Serkis. The film sees Eddie Brock dealing with the aftermath of the first film and facing off against the villainous Carnage, another symbiote that bonds with serial killer Cletus Kasady, played by Woody Harrelson. The film also stars Williams, Naomie Harris, and Stephen Graham. Both films have been commercially successful, despite mixed to negative reviews from critics. The film grossed $856.1 million worldwide. The sequel fared a little worse due to the pandemic-affected release, with $506.9 million in global box office returns. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p><em>Ghosted</em>'s reviews are here. Chris Evans and Ana de Armas' romantic comedy action film has clearly not pleased critics. It holds a rating of 29 per cent on review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes, and that is only after 7 reviews. The film is directed by Rocketman helmer Dexter Fletcher and has the two stars as lovers who experience a rift in their relationship when a secret comes out. The film is written by Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, Chris McKenna, and Erik Sommers, who used a story by Reese and Wernick. In Ghosted, Evans' Cole falls in love with Sadie (Armas). But he later discovers that she is a secret agent.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><em>Ghosted</em>'s official synopsis read, "Salt-of-the-earth Cole (Evans) falls head over heels for enigmatic Sadie (de Armas)—but then makes the shocking discovery that she’s a secret agent. Before they can decide on a second date, Cole and Sadie are swept away on an international adventure to save the world."</p>

<h2><strong>Here are some of <em>Ghosted</em>'s reviews:</strong></h2>

<p>The Daily Beast's Nick Schager wrote, "Featuring not a single convincing element or exchange, this fiasco plays like a wannabe-Knight and Day exercise in eliciting annoyed reactions: groans for its awful one-liners, exclamations for its moronic plot twists, and eyerolls for its terrible CGI and desperate cameos. It feels like ChatGPT wrote it, and the fact that it didn’t is all the more damning for those who did."</p>

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<p>Paste Magazine's Jesse Hassenger wrote, "<em>Ghosted</em>, as it turns out, is not strictly a romantic comedy. This is not necessarily a dealbreaker, because even at its cutest, it’s rarely funny. No, it belongs to a peculiar subgenre making the rounds on streaming services with money to burn: the vaguely tone-deaf big-star caper revival. Evans and de Armas have already dabbled in it with Netflix’s The Gray Man, and a cast member from Red Notice, which this movie even more closely resembles, makes a cameo here."</p>

<p>Solzy at the Movies' Danielle Solzman was one of the kinder reviews. She wrote, "<em>Ghosted </em>is elevated by the chemistry between Chris Evans and Ana de Armas as they are always fun to watch and might very well become this generation's Tracy and Hepburn."</p>

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Ghosted's reviews are here. Chris Evans and Ana de Armas' romantic comedy action film has clearly not pleased critics. It holds a rating of 29 per cent on review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes, and that is only after 7 reviews.

Ghosted's reviews are here. Chris Evans and Ana de Armas' romantic comedy action film has clearly not pleased critics. It holds a rating of 29 per cent on review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes, and that is only after 7 reviews. The film is directed by Rocketman helmer Dexter Fletcher and has the two stars as lovers who experience a rift in their relationship when a secret comes out. The film is written by Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, Chris McKenna, and Erik Sommers, who used a story by Reese and Wernick. In Ghosted, Evans' Cole falls in love with Sadie (Armas). But he later discovers that she is a secret agent. Ghosted's official synopsis read, "Salt-of-the-earth Cole (Evans) falls head over heels for enigmatic Sadie (de Armas)—but then makes the shocking discovery that she’s a secret agent. Before they can decide on a second date, Cole and Sadie are swept away on an international adventure to save the world." Here are some of Ghosted's reviews: The Daily Beast's Nick Schager wrote, "Featuring not a single convincing element or exchange, this fiasco plays like a wannabe-Knight and Day exercise in eliciting annoyed reactions: groans for its awful one-liners, exclamations for its moronic plot twists, and eyerolls for its terrible CGI and desperate cameos. It feels like ChatGPT wrote it, and the fact that it didn’t is all the more damning for those who did." Paste Magazine's Jesse Hassenger wrote, "Ghosted, as it turns out, is not strictly a romantic comedy. This is not necessarily a dealbreaker, because even at its cutest, it’s rarely funny. No, it belongs to a peculiar subgenre making the rounds on streaming services with money to burn: the vaguely tone-deaf big-star caper revival. Evans and de Armas have already dabbled in it with Netflix’s The Gray Man, and a cast member from Red Notice, which this movie even more closely resembles, makes a cameo here." Solzy at the Movies' Danielle Solzman was one of the kinder reviews. She wrote, "Ghosted is elevated by the chemistry between Chris Evans and Ana de Armas as they are always fun to watch and might very well become this generation's Tracy and Hepburn." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>The 2023 Cannes Film Festival has unveiled the official poster. The poster, which was shared on social media from the Cannes official handles, shows Catherine Deneuve, the iconic French actress, known for her performances in movies like &nbsp;François Truffaut's <em>The Last Metro</em> and &nbsp;Régis Wargnier's <em>Indochine</em>. The photo, as per The Hollywood Reporter, is from the set of Alain Cavalier's 1968 film La Chamade and the place is Pampelonne beach, near Saint Tropez. Catherine is a two-time César Award winner. The poster was accompanied by the caption, which read, "Côte d’Azur, 1968. The iconic Catherine Deneuve embodies what cinema should never stop being: elusive, daring, irreverent."</p>

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<p>Deneuve in <em>La Chamade</em> portrayed the character of Lucile, a beautiful and sophisticated Parisian socialite who lives a luxurious lifestyle but is emotionally detached and unfulfilled. Deneuve's performance captures Lucile's inner turmoil and conflict as she falls in love with a young aspiring artist, Antoine, played by Nino Castelnuovo.</p>

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<p>With a career spanning over six decades, Deneuve, now 79, has appeared in more than 100 films, becoming a global cultural icon in the process. Her on-screen persona was often characterised by her effortless elegance, natural beauty, and magnetic allure. Beyond her acting career, Deneuve is also known for her iconic sense of style and her advocacy for various social causes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Johnny Depp’s return to the acting, <em>Jeanne du Barry</em>, is all set to open the Cannes festival. The festival has a killer lineup this year. Martin Scorsese's latest <em>Killers of the Flower Moon,&nbsp;</em>James Mangold's Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny as well as India's own Anurag Kashyap's <em>Kennedy </em>will screen in Out of Competition category.</p>

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The 2023 Cannes Film Festival has unveiled the official poster. The poster, which was shared on social media from the Cannes official handles, shows Catherine Deneuve, the iconic French actress, known for her performances in movies like François Truffaut's The Last Metro and Régis Wargnier's Indochine.

The 2023 Cannes Film Festival has unveiled the official poster. The poster, which was shared on social media from the Cannes official handles, shows Catherine Deneuve, the iconic French actress, known for her performances in movies like François Truffaut's The Last Metro and Régis Wargnier's Indochine. The photo, as per The Hollywood Reporter, is from the set of Alain Cavalier's 1968 film La Chamade and the place is Pampelonne beach, near Saint Tropez. Catherine is a two-time César Award winner. The poster was accompanied by the caption, which read, "Côte d’Azur, 1968. The iconic Catherine Deneuve embodies what cinema should never stop being: elusive, daring, irreverent." Côte d’Azur, 1968. The iconic Catherine Deneuve embodies what cinema should never stop being: elusive, daring, irreverent. Here is the poster of the 76th Festival de Cannes. From May 16 to 27, let's celebrate the love of cinema. #Cannes2023 ► https://t.co/3UcKr9mDcT pic.twitter.com/aqkT7HCnPc — Festival de Cannes (@Festival_Cannes) April 19, 2023 × "Here is the poster of the 76th Festival de Cannes. From May 16 to 27, let's celebrate the love of cinema. #Cannes2023" the caption added. Deneuve in La Chamade portrayed the character of Lucile, a beautiful and sophisticated Parisian socialite who lives a luxurious lifestyle but is emotionally detached and unfulfilled. Deneuve's performance captures Lucile's inner turmoil and conflict as she falls in love with a young aspiring artist, Antoine, played by Nino Castelnuovo. With a career spanning over six decades, Deneuve, now 79, has appeared in more than 100 films, becoming a global cultural icon in the process. Her on-screen persona was often characterised by her effortless elegance, natural beauty, and magnetic allure. Beyond her acting career, Deneuve is also known for her iconic sense of style and her advocacy for various social causes. Meanwhile, Johnny Depp’s return to the acting, Jeanne du Barry, is all set to open the Cannes festival. The festival has a killer lineup this year. Martin Scorsese's latest Killers of the Flower Moon, James Mangold's Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny as well as India's own Anurag Kashyap's Kennedy will screen in Out of Competition category. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Chinese actress Jiang Mengjie has received acclaim from her fans for speaking out about being a victim of upskirting, reported the BBC. 'Upskirting' refers to non-consensual photographing or filming under a person's clothing using a device such as a camera phone. While addressing her millions of followers on the Chinese microblogging platform Weibo, Jiang revealed that the incident occurred many years ago. Mengjie said it was her staff members who discovered comments about the video online, and a friend then shared the video with her. The video, she said, left her feeling "angry and disgusted, along with a feeling of powerlessness". Jiang shared that some web users informed her that the video had been posted to several groups, and the number of views had exceeded one million.</p>

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<p>She also said that she has received threatening messages from&nbsp;blackmailers who say they would send the video to major film and TV companies and brands, "and ruin the rest of my life. As a public figure, maybe I can make more people pay attention to such vicious incidents by taking a stand. It is not our fault that we have been secretly photographed. Our lives should not be affected by this kind of thing."</p>

<p>Mengjie's courage to share her story online has earned her recognition far and wide on Weibo. Her post had over 600,000 likes at the time of writing. Her fans have praised her for speaking out and criticised her blackmailers' "perverted" and "arrogant" behavior. A user's comment, "Why does he think he can ruin someone for the rest of her life? He should be ashamed," has received over 25,000 likes.</p>

<p>The issue of upskirting and voyeurism is a huge concern among women in China. The absence of proper law has led to a lack of consequences for those who engage in such acts, which perpetuates the issue further.&nbsp;</p>

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Chinese actress Jiang Mengjie has received acclaim from her fans for speaking out about being a victim of upskirting, reported the BBC. 'Upskirting' refers to non-consensual photographing or filming under a person's clothing using a device such as a camera phone. While addressing her millions of followers on the Chinese microblogging platform Weibo, Jiang revealed that the incident occurred many years ago. Mengjie said it was her staff members who discovered comments about the video online, and a friend then shared the video with her. The video, she said, left her feeling "angry and disgusted, along with a feeling of powerlessness". Jiang shared that some web users informed her that the video had been posted to several groups, and the number of views had exceeded one million. She also said that she has received threatening messages from blackmailers who say they would send the video to major film and TV companies and brands, "and ruin the rest of my life. As a public figure, maybe I can make more people pay attention to such vicious incidents by taking a stand. It is not our fault that we have been secretly photographed. Our lives should not be affected by this kind of thing." Mengjie's courage to share her story online has earned her recognition far and wide on Weibo. Her post had over 600,000 likes at the time of writing. Her fans have praised her for speaking out and criticised her blackmailers' "perverted" and "arrogant" behavior. A user's comment, "Why does he think he can ruin someone for the rest of her life? He should be ashamed," has received over 25,000 likes. The issue of upskirting and voyeurism is a huge concern among women in China. The absence of proper law has led to a lack of consequences for those who engage in such acts, which perpetuates the issue further. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Moonbin, a K-pop star and a member of the South Korean boy group Astro, has died at the age of 25. The cause of death is not clear yet, though the police said he may have taken his own life. "He appears to have taken his own life but an autopsy is being reviewed to determine the exact cause of death," the South Korean media quoted police as saying.</p>

<p>The news was first revealed on Thursday by his music label and entertainment company Fantagio. As per reports, he was found unresponsive on the evening of Wedensday in Seoul's Gangnam neighbourhood. A statement shared in Korean on the official Twitter handle of Fantagio read, "On April 19, Astro member Moon Bin unexpectedly left our world and became a star in the sky." The statement further urged fans to "refrain from speculative and malicious reports" so that his family could pay their respects in peace.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Moonbin was born on January 26, 1998, in Cheongju, North Chungcheong in South Korea. He began his K-pop career with Astro, which debuted in 2016. The group quickly gained popularity for their energetic performances, catchy music, and highly synchronised choreography. Moonbin was also one of the lead dancers of the group, and gained worldwide fame known for his sharp and powerful dance moves, as well as his charismatic stage presence.</p>

<h2><strong>Fans mourn Moonbin's death</strong></h2>

<p>His legions of fans mourned his untimely death on social media sites. One wrote on Twitter, "Behind those brightest smiles, hides a broken soul. Rest in paradise, Moonbin. You will always be remembered by us."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">We will miss your eyesmiles Moonbin. We will miss you so much! <a href="https://t.co/VgtU09MP6h">pic.twitter.com/VgtU09MP6h</a></p>
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<p>One other wrote, "We will miss your eyesmiles Moonbin. We will miss you so much!"</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Now you're not tired anymore and have become a star. Thank you very much for your hard work, moonbin. we always love you and you always being monsta x and wonho lil brother in our hearts. Rest in peace, moonbinaa😭🥀 <a href="https://t.co/rO0lwpBS6C">pic.twitter.com/rO0lwpBS6C</a></p>
— AL ⋈ | Minhyuk AU📌 (@Minhyuk24hr) <a href="https://twitter.com/Minhyuk24hr/status/1648843582185545729?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 20, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p>"Now you're not tired anymore and have become a star. Thank you very much for your hard work, moonbin. we always love you and you always being monsta x and wonho lil brother in our hearts. Rest in peace, moonbinaa😭🥀" wrote another.&nbsp;</p>

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Moonbin, a K-pop star and a member of the South Korean boy group Astro, has died at the age of 25. The cause of death is not clear yet, though the police said he may have taken his own life.

Moonbin, a K-pop star and a member of the South Korean boy group Astro, has died at the age of 25. The cause of death is not clear yet, though the police said he may have taken his own life. "He appears to have taken his own life but an autopsy is being reviewed to determine the exact cause of death," the South Korean media quoted police as saying. The news was first revealed on Thursday by his music label and entertainment company Fantagio. As per reports, he was found unresponsive on the evening of Wedensday in Seoul's Gangnam neighbourhood. A statement shared in Korean on the official Twitter handle of Fantagio read, "On April 19, Astro member Moon Bin unexpectedly left our world and became a star in the sky." The statement further urged fans to "refrain from speculative and malicious reports" so that his family could pay their respects in peace. Moonbin was born on January 26, 1998, in Cheongju, North Chungcheong in South Korea. He began his K-pop career with Astro, which debuted in 2016. The group quickly gained popularity for their energetic performances, catchy music, and highly synchronised choreography. Moonbin was also one of the lead dancers of the group, and gained worldwide fame known for his sharp and powerful dance moves, as well as his charismatic stage presence. Fans mourn Moonbin's death His legions of fans mourned his untimely death on social media sites. One wrote on Twitter, "Behind those brightest smiles, hides a broken soul. Rest in paradise, Moonbin. You will always be remembered by us." We will miss your eyesmiles Moonbin. We will miss you so much! pic.twitter.com/VgtU09MP6h — ASTRO United Philippines (@astrounitedph) April 20, 2023 × One other wrote, "We will miss your eyesmiles Moonbin. We will miss you so much!" Now you're not tired anymore and have become a star. Thank you very much for your hard work, moonbin. we always love you and you always being monsta x and wonho lil brother in our hearts. Rest in peace, moonbinaa😭🥀 pic.twitter.com/rO0lwpBS6C — AL ⋈ | Minhyuk AU📌 (@Minhyuk24hr) April 20, 2023 × "Now you're not tired anymore and have become a star. Thank you very much for your hard work, moonbin. we always love you and you always being monsta x and wonho lil brother in our hearts. Rest in peace, moonbinaa😭🥀" wrote another. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

K-Pop star Moonbin from Astro dies at 25. Police suspect suicide

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