Bollywood superstars, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-on-world-humanitarian-day-5-celebs-who-extended-covid-relief-when-it-mattered-most-406935">Shah Rukh Khan</a> and Deepika Padukone, will reportedly be shooting in Spain for a song of their upcoming film 'Pathan', which is being directed by Siddharth Anand.

 
SRK and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-deepika-padukone-wraps-up-shakun-batras-next-shares-bts-pics-of-siddhanth-chaturvedi-ananya-panday-405218">Deepika</a> will also shoot the important parts of their film in Spain along with the song that has been mounted on a massive scale, reports suggest.

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"No Bollywood film has ever shot song sequences in these places. Sid Anand will shoot a spectacle of a song in Spain and things are totally under wraps to control all possible leaks. The intent is to create a song that is visually so grand that it is an instant hit," Indian news agency IANS quoted a source as saying.

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"All necessary permissions are being worked on for a smooth shooting experience in Spain... (it is) turning out to be an insanely awaited visual extravaganza. Sid Anand and Aditya Chopra want to redefine Indian cinema on the world map and every attempt is being made to achieve this goal," added the source, reportedly.

 
Though not much has been revealed about the script yet, it has been confirmed by news sites that <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-shah-rukh-khans-pathan-to-rope-in-four-action-directors-394803">'Pathan'</a> also stars Bollywood star John Abraham in a crucial role.

Bollywood superstars, Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone, will reportedly be shooting in Spain for a song of their upcoming film 'Pathan', which is being directed by Siddharth Anand.

Bollywood superstars, Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone, will reportedly be shooting in Spain for a song of their upcoming film 'Pathan', which is being directed by Siddharth Anand. SRK and Deepika will also shoot the important parts of their film in Spain along with the song that has been mounted on a massive scale, reports suggest. Also read: 'Venice Film Festival: Afghan film director Sahraa Karimi to talk about her country's plight' "No Bollywood film has ever shot song sequences in these places. Sid Anand will shoot a spectacle of a song in Spain and things are totally under wraps to control all possible leaks. The intent is to create a song that is visually so grand that it is an instant hit," Indian news agency IANS quoted a source as saying. Also read: 'Daniel Craig's 'No Time to Die' to be screened at Zurich Film Festival' "All necessary permissions are being worked on for a smooth shooting experience in Spain... (it is) turning out to be an insanely awaited visual extravaganza. Sid Anand and Aditya Chopra want to redefine Indian cinema on the world map and every attempt is being made to achieve this goal," added the source, reportedly. Though not much has been revealed about the script yet, it has been confirmed by news sites that 'Pathan' also stars Bollywood star John Abraham in a crucial role.

Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone to shoot in Spain for 'Pathan' song

Video-streaming giant, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-netflix-releases-trailer-of-melissa-mccarthys-the-starling-ahead-of-its-tiff-premiere-408232">Netflix</a>, is all set to bring to its readers the laughs and drama with ‘Call My Agent: Bollywood’, the Indian adaptation of the popular French series <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-call-my-agent-cast-eager-to-hit-new-york-397662">‘Dix Pour Cent’</a>.&nbsp;

 
The storyline follows four savvy, street smart talent agents manage fragile star egos and real human emotions to save their agency from closure after the sudden death of the founder. Catch the first glimpse of these four legends in this video as they strut out to rule the world.&nbsp;

 
The funny, quirky, heartwarming take on the world of showbiz is written by Abbas and Hussein Dalal, and directed by Shaad Ali. It is produced by Applause Entertainment in association with Banijay Asia.

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The dramedy is set to host a star-studded cast including Aahana Kumra, Ayush Mehra, Rajat Kapoor and Soni Razdan in lead roles. Audiences will also see an array of Bollywood personalities make a guest appearance in the series.&nbsp;

 
Commenting on the development, Sameer Nair, CEO, Applause Entertainment, said, “At Applause, it has been our endeavour to curate and create the best stories from across the world. Call My Agent: Bollywood is a show that has been delightfully reimagined to showcase the colourful world of Bollywood through humour and heartwarming emotions. We are ecstatic to collaborate with Netflix to bring Call My Agent to Indian and global audiences.”

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Monika Shergill, VP, Content, Netflix India said, “We are excited to partner with Applause Entertainment to bring an Indian adaptation of Dix Pour Cent, a French comedy drama series that has a huge following on Netflix. Call My Agent: Bollywood is an Indian twist with a heady mix of quirky writing and a marvellous cast making it a delightful watch.”&nbsp;

 
'Call My Agent: Bollywood' will give audiences a hilarious and refreshing look into the glamorous world of Bollywood, the ups, the downs, and everything that goes into building the stars of today. Hop on to the dazzling rollercoaster of showbiz that is coming soon on Netflix !

Video-streaming giant, Netflix, is all set to bring to its readers the laughs and drama with ‘Call My Agent: Bollywood’, the Indian adaptation of the popular French series ‘Dix Pour Cent’.

Video-streaming giant, Netflix, is all set to bring to its readers the laughs and drama with ‘Call My Agent: Bollywood’, the Indian adaptation of the popular French series ‘Dix Pour Cent’. The storyline follows four savvy, street smart talent agents manage fragile star egos and real human emotions to save their agency from closure after the sudden death of the founder. Catch the first glimpse of these four legends in this video as they strut out to rule the world. The funny, quirky, heartwarming take on the world of showbiz is written by Abbas and Hussein Dalal, and directed by Shaad Ali. It is produced by Applause Entertainment in association with Banijay Asia. Also read: 'Exclusive! Shankar Mahadevan: Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy is like a marriage; it has never come to our minds to split up' The dramedy is set to host a star-studded cast including Aahana Kumra, Ayush Mehra, Rajat Kapoor and Soni Razdan in lead roles. Audiences will also see an array of Bollywood personalities make a guest appearance in the series. Commenting on the development, Sameer Nair, CEO, Applause Entertainment, said, “At Applause, it has been our endeavour to curate and create the best stories from across the world. Call My Agent: Bollywood is a show that has been delightfully reimagined to showcase the colourful world of Bollywood through humour and heartwarming emotions. We are ecstatic to collaborate with Netflix to bring Call My Agent to Indian and global audiences.” Also read: ''The Good Doctor' Freddie Highmore to WION on popularity of the show & more' Monika Shergill, VP, Content, Netflix India said, “We are excited to partner with Applause Entertainment to bring an Indian adaptation of Dix Pour Cent, a French comedy drama series that has a huge following on Netflix. Call My Agent: Bollywood is an Indian twist with a heady mix of quirky writing and a marvellous cast making it a delightful watch.” 'Call My Agent: Bollywood' will give audiences a hilarious and refreshing look into the glamorous world of Bollywood, the ups, the downs, and everything that goes into building the stars of today. Hop on to the dazzling rollercoaster of showbiz that is coming soon on Netflix !

Netflix announces Bollywood version of French dramedy 'Call My Agent!'

Sony Pictures made their return to the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-downton-abbey-sequel-gets-title-and-trailer-at-cinemacon-2021-408420">CinemaCon 2021</a> in Las Vegas for the first time since 2018. During the event, the studio revealed the first footage from their upcoming action-thriller 'Bullet Train' starring Brad Pitt and&nbsp;Bad Bunny.&nbsp; 
 
The footage which was screened at the annual convention of movie theatre owners is not been released online yet. Directed by David Leitch, the film listed Brad as 'Ladybug,'&nbsp;he is a drifter rocking hiking boots and a faded tweed coat on Leitch’s gorgeous and claustrophobic train, as per Variety.&nbsp;

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The footage also showcased Bunny in his first major role as Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, he is a formidable opponent to Pitt and reportedly he's sporting a white pinstriped suit killer boots and an edged weapon.&nbsp; 
 
The clip saw the two stars “slap each other around a luxury cabin on the speeding train. It’s all fun and tussling over a briefcase until someone gets stabbed.” &nbsp;The footage also included actor Hiroyuki Sanada as an ominous passenger, as per Variety.&nbsp;

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The movie follows five assassins on a high-speed train who realize their assigned targets are related,&nbsp;as per Variety.&nbsp; 
 
Additional cast includes Sandra Bullock, Joey King, Andrew Koji, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry, Zazie Beetz, Michael Shannon, and Logan Lerman. 
 
The movie marks the first film that Bullock and Pitt have appeared in together, and is set for release on April 8, 2022.

Sony Pictures made their return to the CinemaCon 2021 in Las Vegas for the first time since 2018. During the event, the studio revealed the first footage from their upcoming action-thriller 'Bullet Train' starring Brad Pitt and Bad Bunny.

Sony Pictures made their return to the CinemaCon 2021 in Las Vegas for the first time since 2018. During the event, the studio revealed the first footage from their upcoming action-thriller 'Bullet Train' starring Brad Pitt and Bad Bunny. The footage which was screened at the annual convention of movie theatre owners is not been released online yet. Directed by David Leitch, the film listed Brad as 'Ladybug,' he is a drifter rocking hiking boots and a faded tweed coat on Leitch’s gorgeous and claustrophobic train, as per Variety. In pics: Everything that's released at CinemaCon 2021, from 'Batman' to 'Matrix 4' The footage also showcased Bunny in his first major role as Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, he is a formidable opponent to Pitt and reportedly he's sporting a white pinstriped suit killer boots and an edged weapon. The clip saw the two stars “slap each other around a luxury cabin on the speeding train. It’s all fun and tussling over a briefcase until someone gets stabbed.” The footage also included actor Hiroyuki Sanada as an ominous passenger, as per Variety. Meet Kirsten Stewart as Princess Diana: 'Spencer' first look out The movie follows five assassins on a high-speed train who realize their assigned targets are related, as per Variety. Additional cast includes Sandra Bullock, Joey King, Andrew Koji, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry, Zazie Beetz, Michael Shannon, and Logan Lerman. The movie marks the first film that Bullock and Pitt have appeared in together, and is set for release on April 8, 2022.

CinemaCon: Brad Pitt, Bad Bunny reportedly slap each other in 'Bullet Train' first footage

Hollywood actress Sharon Stone will be honoured at the 17th Zurich Festival’s with a 'Golden Icon' Award, the highest accolade. 
 
On September 25, Stone will be in Zurich to accept the award in person. The award ceremony will be followed by a screening of Martin Scorsese’s thriller 'Casino', for which Sharon won an Oscar nomination.

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“Sharon Stone is a true icon of the seventh art,” said Christian Jungen, artistic director of the Zurich Film Festival.

“She is a woman that Hitchcock would have loved. Her distinguishing qualities include an irresistible charm, a great human depth, the talent to play a whole range of roles and the ability to captivate an audience like no other. At a time when the film business was dominated by men, she stood her ground to fight against sexism and in doing so became a major role model for many women in the film business," as per THR.&nbsp;

Responding to the honour, Stone said, "It is an honor to engage with the global community and celebrate the profound depth of our art."

 
“I am thrilled to be recognized in this capacity.” She added.&nbsp;

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The Zurich festival lauded her career, saying, “Now a mother of three, Stone made movie history some 30 years ago with her breakthrough role as the femme fatale in Basic Instinct (1992). In the years that followed, however, Stone refused to be typecast as a man-eating vamp. In fact, the actress, whose memoirs recently addressed the ills of Hollywood in the New York Times bestseller The Beauty of Living Twice, has proven herself to be an exceedingly versatile character actress.” 
 
Previous recipients of the award include Juliette Binoche, Cate Blanchett, Glenn Close, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Michael Douglas, Richard Gere and Sean Penn.

Hollywood actress Sharon Stone will be honoured at the 17th Zurich Festival’s with a 'Golden Icon' Award, the highest accolade. On September 25, Stone will be in Zurich to accept the award in person.

Hollywood actress Sharon Stone will be honoured at the 17th Zurich Festival’s with a 'Golden Icon' Award, the highest accolade. On September 25, Stone will be in Zurich to accept the award in person. The award ceremony will be followed by a screening of Martin Scorsese’s thriller 'Casino', for which Sharon won an Oscar nomination. Sarah Paulson is a 'major' swiftie, reveals her favourite Taylor Swift song “Sharon Stone is a true icon of the seventh art,” said Christian Jungen, artistic director of the Zurich Film Festival. “She is a woman that Hitchcock would have loved. Her distinguishing qualities include an irresistible charm, a great human depth, the talent to play a whole range of roles and the ability to captivate an audience like no other. At a time when the film business was dominated by men, she stood her ground to fight against sexism and in doing so became a major role model for many women in the film business," as per THR. Responding to the honour, Stone said, "It is an honor to engage with the global community and celebrate the profound depth of our art." “I am thrilled to be recognized in this capacity.” She added. Meet Kirsten Stewart as Princess Diana: 'Spencer' first look out The Zurich festival lauded her career, saying, “Now a mother of three, Stone made movie history some 30 years ago with her breakthrough role as the femme fatale in Basic Instinct (1992). In the years that followed, however, Stone refused to be typecast as a man-eating vamp. In fact, the actress, whose memoirs recently addressed the ills of Hollywood in the New York Times bestseller The Beauty of Living Twice, has proven herself to be an exceedingly versatile character actress.” Previous recipients of the award include Juliette Binoche, Cate Blanchett, Glenn Close, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Michael Douglas, Richard Gere and Sean Penn.

Sharon Stone to receive Golden Icon award at Zurich Film Festival

Tom Holland's 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' seems to be already on its way to break records even before its release.

On Wednesday, Sony Pictures dropped the 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' trailer after getting leaked online a day before its intended release. 
 
Proving 'Spider-Man' is more loved by fans than 'Avengers', the first trailer beaten 'Avengers: Endgame'&nbsp;for most views of a trailer in 24 hours.

Interestingly, 'No Way Home' trailer drew views&nbsp;more than twice of what&nbsp;the trailer for 2019’s 'Spider-Man: Far From Home' could attract,&nbsp;which hit 135m views at the 24-hour mark.

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As per Deadline, the trailer racked up an-all time viewership record of 355.5 million global views in its first 24 hours, blowing away the previous record-holder, Disney/Marvel’s 'Avengers: Endgame', which drove 289M views.&nbsp;

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As per Deadline, the new movie teaser trailer generated the largest 24-hour social media conversation volume of all-time with 4.5M mentions, globally. &nbsp;

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'SpiderMan: No Way Home' features Tom Holland and Benedict Cumberbatch. The clip sees Peter Parker face his most brutal foe to date — the past. The trailer is as good as the fans expected it to be and confirms the multiverse plot with Tom Holland getting together with villains of previous Spider-Man cinematic franchises and fans will get to see Alfred Molina’s Doctor Octopus, Jamie Foxx’s Electro, and Willem Dafoe’s Green Goblin -- all in this film.&nbsp; 
 
Zendaya will reprise her role as MJ, Jacob Batalon is back as Ned Leeds, Marisa Tomei as Aunt May, Benedict Wong as Wong and Jon Favreau as Happy Hogan. 
 
'Spider-Man: No Way Home'&nbsp;opens exclusively in movie theatres on December 17.

Tom Holland's 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' seems to be already on its way to break records even before its release. On Wednesday, Sony Pictures dropped the 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' trailer after getting leaked online a day before its intended release.

Tom Holland's 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' seems to be already on its way to break records even before its release. On Wednesday, Sony Pictures dropped the 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' trailer after getting leaked online a day before its intended release. Proving 'Spider-Man' is more loved by fans than 'Avengers', the first trailer beaten 'Avengers: Endgame' for most views of a trailer in 24 hours. Interestingly, 'No Way Home' trailer drew views more than twice of what the trailer for 2019’s 'Spider-Man: Far From Home' could attract, which hit 135m views at the 24-hour mark. Everything that's released at CinemaCon 2021, from 'Batman' to 'Matrix 4' As per Deadline, the trailer racked up an-all time viewership record of 355.5 million global views in its first 24 hours, blowing away the previous record-holder, Disney/Marvel’s 'Avengers: Endgame', which drove 289M views. As per Deadline, the new movie teaser trailer generated the largest 24-hour social media conversation volume of all-time with 4.5M mentions, globally. Meet Kirsten Stewart as Princess Diana: 'Spencer' first look out 'SpiderMan: No Way Home' features Tom Holland and Benedict Cumberbatch. The clip sees Peter Parker face his most brutal foe to date — the past. The trailer is as good as the fans expected it to be and confirms the multiverse plot with Tom Holland getting together with villains of previous Spider-Man cinematic franchises and fans will get to see Alfred Molina’s Doctor Octopus, Jamie Foxx’s Electro, and Willem Dafoe’s Green Goblin -- all in this film. Zendaya will reprise her role as MJ, Jacob Batalon is back as Ned Leeds, Marisa Tomei as Aunt May, Benedict Wong as Wong and Jon Favreau as Happy Hogan. 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' opens exclusively in movie theatres on December 17.

'Spider-Man: No Way Home' trailer smashes 'Avengers: Endgame’ record for most views in 24 hours

Bollywood actor Aparshakti Khurana is of the opinion that movies can bring about change, especially of the social kind.

"My take on films like 'Helmet' is that primarily these films are made for entertainment purpose. A certain kind of social message woven into the script makes the content a little more relevant, but it's up to you if you take it home or not or if you are able to inculcate these values in you or not.," he was quoted as saying.

"It's a plus to have a social message in a film as the script becomes more logical. There are films which leave an impact and make people ponder. For example: Dangal did change a lot of people, encouraging kids, especially daughters to play a sport. So yes, a film with a social message does change the mindset," added Aparshakti.

For those of you who are not in the know, the actor will soon be seen in Zee5 Original film 'Helmet' opposite Pranutan Bahl.&nbsp;

Check out the trailer here:

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Bollywood actor Aparshakti Khurana is of the opinion that movies can bring about change, especially of the social kind. "My take on films like 'Helmet' is that primarily these films are made for entertainment purpose.

Bollywood actor Aparshakti Khurana is of the opinion that movies can bring about change, especially of the social kind. "My take on films like 'Helmet' is that primarily these films are made for entertainment purpose. A certain kind of social message woven into the script makes the content a little more relevant, but it's up to you if you take it home or not or if you are able to inculcate these values in you or not.," he was quoted as saying. "It's a plus to have a social message in a film as the script becomes more logical. There are films which leave an impact and make people ponder. For example: Dangal did change a lot of people, encouraging kids, especially daughters to play a sport. So yes, a film with a social message does change the mindset," added Aparshakti. For those of you who are not in the know, the actor will soon be seen in Zee5 Original film 'Helmet' opposite Pranutan Bahl. Check out the trailer here:

Aparshakti Khurana talks about how films with social messages create difference in society

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-tommy-dorfan-13-reasons-why-star-reveals-she-is-a-a-trans-woman-400080">Tommy Dorfman</a> is content with the way her life has shaped up.&nbsp;

 
A month after reintroducing herself to the world as a transgender woman in Time magazine, Tommy posed for another cover shoot and talked about life since the revelation.

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"My spirit was so attuned to whatever it means to be a woman. I've walked in the privilege of a male body, but (being a woman)&nbsp;is all I've known on the inside. It's a thing you recognize in other women in a weird way, and I've done it to other people, as well. It's kind of unexplainable — trans people are magic at the end of the day," Tommy reported said.

 
In terms of change, Tommy talks about how the 'switching of hormones' has helped her get on with her life. "I just switched my hormones, and I've never felt better in my life. I spent 28 years of my life suicidal and depressed and recovering from alcoholism and drug addiction. I don't think I've ever been genuinely happy until this past year. I look at the Internet chronicle of photos of me since I started working, and I can see how fucking unhappy I was in every photo. It's wild," she revealed.

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Tommy felt 'really uncomfortable' and 'unhappy' in her skin before taking hormones. But, things started to change for her quickly. "It felt like I sank into the earth and was grounded. I can sleep now. I wake up moderately happy. I felt it hit, and I was like, 'Let's ride.' And as the testosterone leaves my body, I feel so much better. I'm more energized. I feel how I think I was always supposed to feel," she added.

 
Tommy had a parting piece of wisdom to share, especially for all those who he has inspired with his coming out journey. "You are divinely held. I have that tattooed on me — and for anyone who's struggling, it's a nice reminder," signed off Tommy Dorfman.

Tommy Dorfman is content with the way her life has shaped up. A month after reintroducing herself to the world as a transgender woman in Time magazine, Tommy posed for another cover shoot and talked about life since the revelation.

Tommy Dorfman is content with the way her life has shaped up. A month after reintroducing herself to the world as a transgender woman in Time magazine, Tommy posed for another cover shoot and talked about life since the revelation. Also read: 'Everything that's released at CinemaCon 2021, from 'Batman' to 'Matrix 4'' "My spirit was so attuned to whatever it means to be a woman. I've walked in the privilege of a male body, but (being a woman) is all I've known on the inside. It's a thing you recognize in other women in a weird way, and I've done it to other people, as well. It's kind of unexplainable — trans people are magic at the end of the day," Tommy reported said. In terms of change, Tommy talks about how the 'switching of hormones' has helped her get on with her life. "I just switched my hormones, and I've never felt better in my life. I spent 28 years of my life suicidal and depressed and recovering from alcoholism and drug addiction. I don't think I've ever been genuinely happy until this past year. I look at the Internet chronicle of photos of me since I started working, and I can see how fucking unhappy I was in every photo. It's wild," she revealed. Also read: '‘Game of Thrones’ alum Jacob Anderson to play Louis in ‘Interview With the Vampire’ series' Tommy felt 'really uncomfortable' and 'unhappy' in her skin before taking hormones. But, things started to change for her quickly. "It felt like I sank into the earth and was grounded. I can sleep now. I wake up moderately happy. I felt it hit, and I was like, 'Let's ride.' And as the testosterone leaves my body, I feel so much better. I'm more energized. I feel how I think I was always supposed to feel," she added. Tommy had a parting piece of wisdom to share, especially for all those who he has inspired with his coming out journey. "You are divinely held. I have that tattooed on me — and for anyone who's struggling, it's a nice reminder," signed off Tommy Dorfman.

Tommy Dorfman feels 'genuinely happy' after reintroducing herself as a woman

Sarah Paulson is a big fan of <a href="http://13.235.153.162/entertainment/lifestyle/news-taylor-swift-emotional-song-%E2%80%98ronan%E2%80%99-on-cancer-patients-to-be-part-of-her-album-%E2%80%98red-taylor%E2%80%99s-version-402139">Taylor Swift!</a> 
 
The American singer-songwriter enjoys a massive fandom worldwide and now 'American Horror Story' actress Sarah Paulson has just added herself to the ever-growing&nbsp;gang of Swifties: a moniker given to Taylor Swift's fans.&nbsp;

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The 46-year-old actress was recently live&nbsp;on&nbsp;social media and had answered a few fan questions on Twitter. During an interaction with a fan, she revealed her love for the&nbsp;singer and also shared her favourite track.&nbsp;

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Replying to a fan, who asked “quick what taylor swift song should i listen to (sic),” she responded with, <a href="http://13.235.153.162/entertainment/taylor-swifts-evermore-returns-to-no-1-on-billboard-200-charts-389953">'Evermore</a>.'&nbsp; 
 
''are u a swiftie? (sic)'' another fan asked, to which Paulson responded, ''Major.'' Now this is a big news for Swift fans, meanwhile Taylor hasn't reacted to it yet, but the singer will be thrilled after knowing this.&nbsp;

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Work-wise, Taylor is currently busy working on her upcoming re-recorded album 'Red' and she recently&nbsp;revealed&nbsp;that she is coming together with her Brit friend and <a href="http://13.235.153.162/entertainment/lifestyle/news-taylor-swift-and-ed-sheeran-to-collab%E2%80%94again%E2%80%94for-re-recorded-%E2%80%98red%E2%80%99-403962">singer-songwriter, Ed Sheeran.</a>,&nbsp;for another single.

Sarah Paulson is a big fan of Taylor Swift! The American singer-songwriter enjoys a massive fandom worldwide and now 'American Horror Story' actress Sarah Paulson has just added herself to the ever-growing gang of Swifties: a moniker given to Taylor Swift's fans.

Sarah Paulson is a big fan of Taylor Swift! The American singer-songwriter enjoys a massive fandom worldwide and now 'American Horror Story' actress Sarah Paulson has just added herself to the ever-growing gang of Swifties: a moniker given to Taylor Swift's fans. Everything that's released at CinemaCon 2021, from 'Batman' to 'Matrix 4' The 46-year-old actress was recently live on social media and had answered a few fan questions on Twitter. During an interaction with a fan, she revealed her love for the singer and also shared her favourite track. @MsSarahPaulson quick what taylor swift song should i listen to — natalie lol (@natalielol1217) August 25, 2021 × Evermore — Sarah Paulson (@MsSarahPaulson) August 25, 2021 × Replying to a fan, who asked “quick what taylor swift song should i listen to (sic),” she responded with, 'Evermore.' ''are u a swiftie? (sic)'' another fan asked, to which Paulson responded, ''Major.'' Now this is a big news for Swift fans, meanwhile Taylor hasn't reacted to it yet, but the singer will be thrilled after knowing this. @MsSarahPaulson are u a swiftie? — angela | NATA’S DAY (@PVLS0NBEAN) August 25, 2021 × Major — Sarah Paulson (@MsSarahPaulson) August 25, 2021 × Work-wise, Taylor is currently busy working on her upcoming re-recorded album 'Red' and she recently revealed that she is coming together with her Brit friend and singer-songwriter, Ed Sheeran., for another single.

Sarah Paulson is a 'major' swiftie, reveals her favourite Taylor Swift song

'Game of Thrones' alum Jacob Anderson is all set to take the lead in AMC's upcoming series ‘Interview With the Vampire’.&nbsp; 
 
Anderson, who gained worldwide fame with his GOT character Grey Worm on the HBO hit, will play the lead role of a&nbsp;vampire, Louis, known in the novel (from which it is being adapted) as Louis de Pointe du Lac, ''a young man who is seduced into the world of the undead by the amoral vampire Lestat (Sam Reid)'', as per THR. &nbsp;

 
Anderson is now the second actor to plat Louis onscreen, while Brad Pitt having played the part in the 1994 'Interview With the Vampire' film. 
 
The network shared this&nbsp;news on their&nbsp;official Twitter account with the series&nbsp;anticipated release date of 2022.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-samantha-akkineni-thought-the-family-man-2-would-flop-calls-it-risky-408513" hreflang="en">Samantha Akkineni thought 'The Family Man 2' would flop, calls it 'risky'</a> 
 
''My invitation was open to anyone. But it was a vampire who accepted it. Jacob Anderson (@raleighritchie) is Louis de Point du Lac, the mortal-turned-vampire in Interview with the Vampire, based on Anne Rice’s best-selling novel. Coming 2022 to AMC+ and AMC,"&nbsp;the post caption reads.&nbsp;

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The casting will reunite Anderson with 'GoT' director Alan Taylor, who is helming the show’s first two episodes.

Based on author Anne Rice’s novel of the same name, the book centres on Louis as he relates the story of his life to a reporter, in particular how he was turned into a vampire and then mentored by Lestat de Lioncourt.&nbsp; 
 
The network has ordered eight-episode with an eye toward a 2022 debut on both AMC and AMC Plus.

'Game of Thrones' alum Jacob Anderson is all set to take the lead in AMC's upcoming series ‘Interview With the Vampire’. Anderson, who gained worldwide fame with his GOT character Grey Worm on the HBO hit, will play the lead role of a vampire, Louis, known in the novel (from which it is being adapted) as Louis de Pointe du Lac, ''a young man who is seduced into the world of the undead by the amoral vampire Lestat (Sam Reid)'', as per THR.

'Game of Thrones' alum Jacob Anderson is all set to take the lead in AMC's upcoming series ‘Interview With the Vampire’. Anderson, who gained worldwide fame with his GOT character Grey Worm on the HBO hit, will play the lead role of a vampire, Louis, known in the novel (from which it is being adapted) as Louis de Pointe du Lac, ''a young man who is seduced into the world of the undead by the amoral vampire Lestat (Sam Reid)'', as per THR. Anderson is now the second actor to plat Louis onscreen, while Brad Pitt having played the part in the 1994 'Interview With the Vampire' film. The network shared this news on their official Twitter account with the series anticipated release date of 2022. Samantha Akkineni thought 'The Family Man 2' would flop, calls it 'risky' ''My invitation was open to anyone. But it was a vampire who accepted it. Jacob Anderson (@raleighritchie) is Louis de Point du Lac, the mortal-turned-vampire in Interview with the Vampire, based on Anne Rice’s best-selling novel. Coming 2022 to AMC+ and AMC," the post caption reads. My invitation was open to anyone. But it was a vampire who accepted it. Jacob Anderson (@raleighritchie) is Louis de Point du Lac, the mortal-turned-vampire in Interview with the Vampire, based on Anne Rice’s best-selling novel. Coming 2022 to AMC+ and AMC. pic.twitter.com/Do5o2kbwin — AMC Networks (@AMC_TV) August 25, 2021 × The casting will reunite Anderson with 'GoT' director Alan Taylor, who is helming the show’s first two episodes. Based on author Anne Rice’s novel of the same name, the book centres on Louis as he relates the story of his life to a reporter, in particular how he was turned into a vampire and then mentored by Lestat de Lioncourt. The network has ordered eight-episode with an eye toward a 2022 debut on both AMC and AMC Plus.

‘Game of Thrones’ alum Jacob Anderson to play Louis in ‘Interview With the Vampire’ series

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Under current circumstances, living in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/afghan-baby-girl-born-aboard-us-military-plane-named-reach-after-aircrafts-code-name-408427">Afghanistan </a>would have been dangerously difficult. So, Afghan pop star Aryana Sayeed and her fiancée Hasib Sayed fled the country that's reeling under the atrocious ways of the Taliban regime.

 
In an exclusive interview with WION--now living safely in Amsterdam for the last seven days--<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/i-felt-i-would-die-pop-star-aryana-sayeed-who-fled-afghanistan-recounts-her-escape-from-taliban-408195">Aryana spoke about the most horrifying journey of her life</a>, her anger towards the world for turning their backs on Afghanistan, and claims that for Taliban, women are no different than animals.&nbsp;

 
Excerpts from the video conversation:&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-samantha-akkineni-thought-the-family-man-2-would-flop-calls-it-risky-408513">Also read: 'Samantha Akkineni thought 'The Family Man 2' would flop, calls it 'risky'</a>

WION: When you look at those very desperate scenes coming out of the airport at Kabul and you were one of those lucky few ones who managed to get out of Kabul in time. What exactly was going through your mind and how were you feeling, knowing that you were just one of those lucky ones who managed to escape, get out of the country?

 
ARYANA SAYEED: Well, I am obviously very grateful. I am grateful that I made it out alive of Afghanistan along with my fiancée. But, to be honest with you, I am really very worried and concerned about my people back there who are still there and have nowhere to go and they are living a life of misery and fear right now. It's just heartbreaking and even though I have been out of Afghanistan for the past seven days now. But my mind and heart is still there and I do not feel normal at all.&nbsp;

 
WION: Can you narrate to us the ordeal that you had to go through to get out of Afghanistan?&nbsp;

 
ARYANA SAYEED: Well, my fiancée&nbsp;and i were first booked initially on a commercial flight to take off from Afghanistan on 15th of August. But by the 15th of August, we went to the airport at around 2 or 3 in the afternoon and our flight was supposed to be at 8 pm. So we went to the airport and it was just packed with people. There were thousands of people and it was really difficult to--first of all--get in.&nbsp;

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It would have taken a few hours, and so we get in and waiting to be checked in and at around 5 or 6 pm, we heard gun shots. And we (got to know) that the Taliban was just outside the airport and they were going to come in any minute now. As a result of that, everybody got scared and people started running around--the airport staff and the security ran away and left the people just like that.&nbsp;
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The planes were open to public and everybody was just rushing in inside the planes with small children with bags on their shoulders and things like that. So, unfortunately, by the time I got on the plane I see that there's no space at all to sit there and there is no space to stand. It was packed with a thousand people. Also, it needs to be mentioned that the pilots ran away, they were scared as well. They couldn't fly the planes with thousands of people hanging on (to) the plane. There were also individuals who were armed with guns on them. So the plane couldn't take off that day. We had to come off the plane and then come back to the terminal. Inside the terminal we (were) confused and thinking 'what should we do, what should we do?' Because outside there's Taliban.

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&nbsp;Also, we had heard the news they they were going to come inside, walk in. So we had to take a risk and get out of the airport somehow. With the help of a few cousins of my fiancée, who came in like angels, took us out of the airport. We had to walk through gunshots and bullets. They were trying to shoot in the air because they were trying to scare people off so that they do not rush inside the airport. So we got away at 10 or 11 in the night and then the next day, we attempted for the airport again which was very risky, especially for me because I am a well-known face in Afghanistan as you know and I have been a women's rights activists. I have been a target (of the Taliban) in the past.&nbsp;
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So it was extra challenging for me to make that journey from my house to the airport. But (then) again, we had no choice but to take that risk. So we took two cars the next night and went to the airport, we passed a few Taliban checkpoints. But, luckily, they did not check us. One of them just looked through the window. We had some children with us because we wanted to blend in and look like a normal family. So, they didn't ask anything and let us go. So we get to the airport again--and this is the other side of the airport--where the American military base is and even this side is full of people and it would take you perhaps more than an hour or two to get to the gate where the base is. This is how packed the place was. The children were crying, babies were screaming.

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There was just no Oxygen, no air to breathe. It was an absolute disaster. It was really terrifying for me. I went through one of the most terrifying journeys&nbsp;of my life which I will never forget. It will stay with me for the rest of my life.&nbsp;
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-meet-kirsten-stewart-as-princess-diana-spencer-first-look-out-408511">Also read: 'Meet Kirsten Stewart as Princess Diana: 'Spencer' first look out'</a>

 
WION: Also, Aryana, as an Afghan national who has been living through this crisis and has got her family living back in Afghanistan, who do you hold accountable for the mess that Afghanistan finds itself in now?

 
ARYANA SAYEED: Well, seriously, I don't know who to blame first. But, the first country that I would blame personally is Pakistan because that's exactly where the Taliban's trained, that's where their bases are, that's where they get their funding&nbsp;from and their instructions from. And, obviously, Pakistan is being funded by other countries. So its really like a crazy situation, its like a dirty game, dirty political game that is being played inside of Afghanistan. Unfortunately, that's never-ending. The lives of so many people--innocent people--is being sacrificed as a result of a very dirty game that's being played. I blame the entire world now for leaving Afghanistan alone in the hands of Taliban. I cannot actually believe that they would reach a deal with a bunch of people who treat women like animals in Afghanistan, who don't even like women. They don't like humanity, they don't know what humanity means or what it should be. It's really heartbreaking and disappointing for all those innocent people who are being played and have nowhere to go. And they have to suffer, and suffer and suffer.&nbsp;

#EXCLUSIVE | "I blame Pakistan for this disaster because that's where the Taliban gets instructions from", says Afghan pop star @AryanaSayeed as she recounts her escape from Kabul.

#EXCLUSIVE | "I blame Pakistan for this disaster because that's where the Taliban gets instructions from", says Afghan pop star @AryanaSayeed as she recounts her escape from Kabul.#SaveAfghanWomen pic.twitter.com/XJLuLwObGg — WION (@WIONews) August 26, 2021 × Under current circumstances, living in Afghanistan would have been dangerously difficult. So, Afghan pop star Aryana Sayeed and her fiancée Hasib Sayed fled the country that's reeling under the atrocious ways of the Taliban regime. In an exclusive interview with WION--now living safely in Amsterdam for the last seven days--Aryana spoke about the most horrifying journey of her life, her anger towards the world for turning their backs on Afghanistan, and claims that for Taliban, women are no different than animals. Excerpts from the video conversation: Also read: 'Samantha Akkineni thought 'The Family Man 2' would flop, calls it 'risky' WION: When you look at those very desperate scenes coming out of the airport at Kabul and you were one of those lucky few ones who managed to get out of Kabul in time. What exactly was going through your mind and how were you feeling, knowing that you were just one of those lucky ones who managed to escape, get out of the country? ARYANA SAYEED: Well, I am obviously very grateful. I am grateful that I made it out alive of Afghanistan along with my fiancée. But, to be honest with you, I am really very worried and concerned about my people back there who are still there and have nowhere to go and they are living a life of misery and fear right now. It's just heartbreaking and even though I have been out of Afghanistan for the past seven days now. But my mind and heart is still there and I do not feel normal at all. WION: Can you narrate to us the ordeal that you had to go through to get out of Afghanistan? ARYANA SAYEED: Well, my fiancée and i were first booked initially on a commercial flight to take off from Afghanistan on 15th of August. But by the 15th of August, we went to the airport at around 2 or 3 in the afternoon and our flight was supposed to be at 8 pm. So we went to the airport and it was just packed with people. There were thousands of people and it was really difficult to--first of all--get in. It would have taken a few hours, and so we get in and waiting to be checked in and at around 5 or 6 pm, we heard gun shots. And we (got to know) that the Taliban was just outside the airport and they were going to come in any minute now. As a result of that, everybody got scared and people started running around--the airport staff and the security ran away and left the people just like that. The planes were open to public and everybody was just rushing in inside the planes with small children with bags on their shoulders and things like that. So, unfortunately, by the time I got on the plane I see that there's no space at all to sit there and there is no space to stand. It was packed with a thousand people. Also, it needs to be mentioned that the pilots ran away, they were scared as well. They couldn't fly the planes with thousands of people hanging on (to) the plane. There were also individuals who were armed with guns on them. So the plane couldn't take off that day. We had to come off the plane and then come back to the terminal. Inside the terminal we (were) confused and thinking 'what should we do, what should we do?' Because outside there's Taliban. Also, we had heard the news they they were going to come inside, walk in. So we had to take a risk and get out of the airport somehow. With the help of a few cousins of my fiancée, who came in like angels, took us out of the airport. We had to walk through gunshots and bullets. They were trying to shoot in the air because they were trying to scare people off so that they do not rush inside the airport. So we got away at 10 or 11 in the night and then the next day, we attempted for the airport again which was very risky, especially for me because I am a well-known face in Afghanistan as you know and I have been a women's rights activists. I have been a target (of the Taliban) in the past. So it was extra challenging for me to make that journey from my house to the airport. But (then) again, we had no choice but to take that risk. So we took two cars the next night and went to the airport, we passed a few Taliban checkpoints. But, luckily, they did not check us. One of them just looked through the window. We had some children with us because we wanted to blend in and look like a normal family. So, they didn't ask anything and let us go. So we get to the airport again--and this is the other side of the airport--where the American military base is and even this side is full of people and it would take you perhaps more than an hour or two to get to the gate where the base is. This is how packed the place was. The children were crying, babies were screaming. There was just no Oxygen, no air to breathe. It was an absolute disaster. It was really terrifying for me. I went through one of the most terrifying journeys of my life which I will never forget. It will stay with me for the rest of my life. Also read: 'Meet Kirsten Stewart as Princess Diana: 'Spencer' first look out' WION: Also, Aryana, as an Afghan national who has been living through this crisis and has got her family living back in Afghanistan, who do you hold accountable for the mess that Afghanistan finds itself in now? ARYANA SAYEED: Well, seriously, I don't know who to blame first. But, the first country that I would blame personally is Pakistan because that's exactly where the Taliban's trained, that's where their bases are, that's where they get their funding from and their instructions from. And, obviously, Pakistan is being funded by other countries. So its really like a crazy situation, its like a dirty game, dirty political game that is being played inside of Afghanistan. Unfortunately, that's never-ending. The lives of so many people--innocent people--is being sacrificed as a result of a very dirty game that's being played. I blame the entire world now for leaving Afghanistan alone in the hands of Taliban. I cannot actually believe that they would reach a deal with a bunch of people who treat women like animals in Afghanistan, who don't even like women. They don't like humanity, they don't know what humanity means or what it should be. It's really heartbreaking and disappointing for all those innocent people who are being played and have nowhere to go. And they have to suffer, and suffer and suffer.

Watch | WION exclusive: Afghan pop star Aryana Sayeed: I'm grateful to be alive, I was Taliban's target

South Indian actor <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-%E2%80%98the-family-man-2%E2%80%99-star-samantha-akkineni-looks-fresh-in-her-photo-sans-make-up-and-filters-397222">Samantha Akkineni</a>, who forayed into mainstream Hindi cinema with Manoj Bajpayee-starrer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-samantha-akkineni-relives-raji-from-%E2%80%98the-family-man-2%E2%80%99-with-this-fun-bts-video-398163">'The Family Man 2' </a>web series, as terrorist&nbsp;group member Raji, was apprehensive about taking on the project.

 
"I have been put in this ‘cute girl’ slot. I thought this role would flop really badly or work really well. It completely hinged on the performance. It was very scary and risky for me... I never expected so many people to call and message me (to appreciate my performance). I got calls from people who never called me before," she reportedly told a news outlet. 
Samantha has received the Best Actors award at the Indian Film Festival Of Melbourne (IFFM).

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-actress-zo%C3%AB-kravitz-to-star-in-animated-series-phatty-phatty-408502">Also read: 'Actress Zoë Kravitz to star in animated series 'Phatty Phatty''</a>

 
“I don’t think I would sign anything thinking it will get me awards. I sign roles that I really believe in. The roles that I believe will make me a better person. But, the awards are always welcome as they have always inspired me to do better. In that way, I’m thankful for awards,” said Samantha about her recent win.

 
While Raji is being appreciated by one and all, prep for the role had come with its fair share of challenges. “I was given the role of a trained fighter with not much dialogue. So I had to make sure that I physically looked the part even though I am small. The body language and the physicality of the character was something I really worked on. It needed to look like not much thought was put into Raji’s mannerisms but actually, I put a lot of thought into it,” she added.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-universal-drops-first-look-of-jake-gyllenhaal-yahya-abdul-mateens-ambulance-408422">Also read: 'Universal drops first look of Jake Gyllenhaal, Yahya Abdul-Mateen's 'Ambulance''</a>

 
“I watched a lot of real-life footage and documentaries. That really helped me. Also, I worked with a bunch of great teams, including directors and stunt persons. Stunt master Yannick Ben has an amazing style of fighting. It was very, very unique. And I wanted to imitate his style. I don’t think he thought he had a particular style in the way he moved and fought,” she further added.

 
As for OTT platforms--her 'The Family Man 2' released in Amazon Prime Video--the actor feels it has opened new doors for artists. “OTT has been a really welcome change not just for actors but also for technicians. It is blurring the line between all the industries. It has become an amalgamation of all good talents. Audiences are also lapping up all kinds of content. One doesn’t need to worry about whether an OTT movie/series is commercial enough or romantic enough. You have so much opportunity to put out what you believe in and have an audience that will appreciate it,” she was quoted as saying.

 
However, Samantha Akkineni also believes that the charm of theatres will never go out of fashion.“It is something that India will never let go of,” she concluded.

South Indian actor Samantha Akkineni, who forayed into mainstream Hindi cinema with Manoj Bajpayee-starrer 'The Family Man 2' web series, as terrorist group member Raji, was apprehensive about taking on the project.

South Indian actor Samantha Akkineni, who forayed into mainstream Hindi cinema with Manoj Bajpayee-starrer 'The Family Man 2' web series, as terrorist group member Raji, was apprehensive about taking on the project. "I have been put in this ‘cute girl’ slot. I thought this role would flop really badly or work really well. It completely hinged on the performance. It was very scary and risky for me... I never expected so many people to call and message me (to appreciate my performance). I got calls from people who never called me before," she reportedly told a news outlet. Samantha has received the Best Actors award at the Indian Film Festival Of Melbourne (IFFM). Also read: 'Actress Zoë Kravitz to star in animated series 'Phatty Phatty'' “I don’t think I would sign anything thinking it will get me awards. I sign roles that I really believe in. The roles that I believe will make me a better person. But, the awards are always welcome as they have always inspired me to do better. In that way, I’m thankful for awards,” said Samantha about her recent win. While Raji is being appreciated by one and all, prep for the role had come with its fair share of challenges. “I was given the role of a trained fighter with not much dialogue. So I had to make sure that I physically looked the part even though I am small. The body language and the physicality of the character was something I really worked on. It needed to look like not much thought was put into Raji’s mannerisms but actually, I put a lot of thought into it,” she added. Also read: 'Universal drops first look of Jake Gyllenhaal, Yahya Abdul-Mateen's 'Ambulance'' “I watched a lot of real-life footage and documentaries. That really helped me. Also, I worked with a bunch of great teams, including directors and stunt persons. Stunt master Yannick Ben has an amazing style of fighting. It was very, very unique. And I wanted to imitate his style. I don’t think he thought he had a particular style in the way he moved and fought,” she further added. As for OTT platforms--her 'The Family Man 2' released in Amazon Prime Video--the actor feels it has opened new doors for artists. “OTT has been a really welcome change not just for actors but also for technicians. It is blurring the line between all the industries. It has become an amalgamation of all good talents. Audiences are also lapping up all kinds of content. One doesn’t need to worry about whether an OTT movie/series is commercial enough or romantic enough. You have so much opportunity to put out what you believe in and have an audience that will appreciate it,” she was quoted as saying. However, Samantha Akkineni also believes that the charm of theatres will never go out of fashion.“It is something that India will never let go of,” she concluded.

Samantha Akkineni thought 'The Family Man 2' would flop, calls it 'risky'

We are living amid the uncertainty of Covid-19 and if there's one humane animal that can help us stay afloat, then it has to be the dogs.

 
On the occasion of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/international-dog-day-2021-history-significance-and-ways-to-celebrate-408423">International Dog Day</a>, here's us taking a look at the science behind why dogs such as German Shepherd, Beagle, Pug, Golden Retriever, Naatu Naai among other breeds, make you happier and lift your spirits up.

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Physical fitness

 
It is said that <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/briton-to-evacuate-200-dogs-and-cats-from-his-animal-shelter-in-kabul-408364">dogs</a> keep us physically active. Dog owners walk an average of 300 minutes per week, says a report.

 
Strong sense of attachment

 
A study conducted on more than 500 young adults (aged between 18 to 26) found that people who have strong attachment to pets feel more connected to their communities and that attachment also extends to their human relationships. Additionally, the study said that such people were found to be more empathetic and were likely to serve in leadership roles.

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They are like therapy

 
Psychologists at Miami University and Saint Louis University conducted three experiments to examine the potential benefits of pet ownership among people and some historical markers indicating humans’ long-standing therapeutic relationship with animals. In 1973 a visiting therapy dog, Skeezer, became a permanent resident at Children’s Psychiatric Hospital, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Although more research is needed before scientists know exactly why it works. However, existing works in the field propose two hypotheses - state of relaxation and stress-reduction.

 
Dogs help combat stress, anxiety

 
A 2010 study published in the journal Anxiety, Stress, and Coping highlighted the postive effects of petting an animal on anxiety. A variety of animals have been used for beneficial health effects.

 
So, now whether you choose to domesticate an international dog, an indie dog or opt for adoption from Humane Animal Society in Coimbatore, among other facilities, just know that dogs will bring joy to your life.&nbsp;

We are living amid the uncertainty of Covid-19 and if there's one humane animal that can help us stay afloat, then it has to be the dogs. On the occasion of International Dog Day, here's us taking a look at the science behind why dogs such as German Shepherd, Beagle, Pug, Golden Retriever, Naatu Naai among other breeds, make you happier and lift your spirits up.

We are living amid the uncertainty of Covid-19 and if there's one humane animal that can help us stay afloat, then it has to be the dogs. On the occasion of International Dog Day, here's us taking a look at the science behind why dogs such as German Shepherd, Beagle, Pug, Golden Retriever, Naatu Naai among other breeds, make you happier and lift your spirits up. Also read: 'K-Pop band Blackpink's Lisa to drop her solo album in September' Physical fitness It is said that dogs keep us physically active. Dog owners walk an average of 300 minutes per week, says a report. Strong sense of attachment A study conducted on more than 500 young adults (aged between 18 to 26) found that people who have strong attachment to pets feel more connected to their communities and that attachment also extends to their human relationships. Additionally, the study said that such people were found to be more empathetic and were likely to serve in leadership roles. Also read: 'Model attacked by leopards in Germany during photoshoot' They are like therapy Psychologists at Miami University and Saint Louis University conducted three experiments to examine the potential benefits of pet ownership among people and some historical markers indicating humans’ long-standing therapeutic relationship with animals. In 1973 a visiting therapy dog, Skeezer, became a permanent resident at Children’s Psychiatric Hospital, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Although more research is needed before scientists know exactly why it works. However, existing works in the field propose two hypotheses - state of relaxation and stress-reduction. Dogs help combat stress, anxiety A 2010 study published in the journal Anxiety, Stress, and Coping highlighted the postive effects of petting an animal on anxiety. A variety of animals have been used for beneficial health effects. So, now whether you choose to domesticate an international dog, an indie dog or opt for adoption from Humane Animal Society in Coimbatore, among other facilities, just know that dogs will bring joy to your life.

International Dog Day: These are the reasons dogs are so good for your health

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