<p>Ye, better known as Kanye West, is leaving no stone unturned to get Kim Kardashian West back.</p>

<p>Kim's maybe openly dating Saturday Night Live (SNL) star Pete Davidson--the two were recently photographed holding hands on a dinner date, with Davidson flaunting hickeys during one of their outings--but that has not deterred Kanye West from trying.</p>

<p><br />
On Thursday, the Grammy-winning rapper dropped a five-minute video he titled as "Thanksgiving Prayer 🕊." The video sees a choir in black hoodies singing in a poorly lit warehouse and there are socially distanced guests sitting in chairs.</p>

<p><br />
Kanye cannot be seen in the video but one can hear his voice as he touches upon a variety of topics. He owns up to the mistakes he says he's made in the past: that range from embarrassing Kim and his family by running for President to his out-of-control drinking that led to multiple 'manic episodes'.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-australian-tv-host-who-missed-adeles-album-before-their-interview-apologises-432469" hreflang="en">Australian TV host, who 'missed' Adele's album before interview, apologises</a></p>

<p><br />
But, the central theme of Kanye's prayer was to win Kim, and the rest of his family, back.&nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
"All I think about every day is how I get my family back together and how I heal the pain that I've caused. I take accountability for my actions. New word alert: misactions. The one thing that all my successes and failures have in common is me," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
Kanye admitted that he would drink "to take the stress away and knock the edge off," but it did more harm than good.</p>

<p>&nbsp;<br />
"Drinking affected my health and the health of people around me because I already had a hair trigger temper and this just heightened it. I went into a manic episode in 2016 and I was placed under heavy medication. Since then, I went on and off the medication, which left me susceptible to other episodes, which my wife and family and fans have had to endure," he explained.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-tom-ford-ex-gucci-creative-director-mocks-house-of-gucci-i-laughed-out-loud-432471">Tom Ford, ex Gucci creative director, mocks 'House of Gucci': Laughed out loud</a></p>

<p><br />
As for embarrassing his family, Ye said, "Good Lord my wife did not like me wearing the red hat. Being a good wife she just wanted to protect me and our family."</p>

<p><br />
"I made me and our family a target by not aligning with Hollywood's political stance, and that was hard for our marriage. Then, I ran for president without proper preparation and no allies on either side. I embarrassed my wife in the way that I presented information about our family during the one, and thank God only, press conference," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
Kanye West concluded his Thanksgiving prayer with this note: "This Thanksgiving, I'm thankful for the family that my wife has given me. I'm thankful for the life that God has given me. And I'm thankful for your time, attention and patience. In Jesus name, amen."</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-this-thanksgiving-post-by-blink-182s-cancer-free-singer-mark-hoppus-is-truly-empowering-432474" hreflang="en">This Thanksgiving post by Blink-182's cancer-free singer Mark Hoppus is truly empowering</a></p>

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<p>For the uninitiated, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have four children together--North, 8, Saint, 5, Chicago, 3, and Psalm, 2. Kim filed for divorce from the rapper in February of this year after seven years of togetherness.</p>

<p><br />
Kanye West's prayer was posted just after he recently prayed in a similar fashion at the Los Angeles Mission's Annual Thanksgiving event in Skid Row.<br />
&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-love-bite-is-in-the-air-pete-davidson-flaunts-colossal-hickey-on-date-with-kim-kardashian-431641">Love (bite) is in the air! Pete Davidson flaunts colossal hickey on date with Kim Kardashian</a></p>


Ye, better known as Kanye West, is leaving no stone unturned to get Kim Kardashian West back. Kim's maybe openly dating Saturday Night Live (SNL) star Pete Davidson--the two were recently photographed holding hands on a dinner date, with Davidson flaunting hickeys during one of their outings--but that has not deterred Kanye West from trying.

Ye, better known as Kanye West, is leaving no stone unturned to get Kim Kardashian West back. Kim's maybe openly dating Saturday Night Live (SNL) star Pete Davidson--the two were recently photographed holding hands on a dinner date, with Davidson flaunting hickeys during one of their outings--but that has not deterred Kanye West from trying. On Thursday, the Grammy-winning rapper dropped a five-minute video he titled as "Thanksgiving Prayer 🕊." The video sees a choir in black hoodies singing in a poorly lit warehouse and there are socially distanced guests sitting in chairs. Kanye cannot be seen in the video but one can hear his voice as he touches upon a variety of topics. He owns up to the mistakes he says he's made in the past: that range from embarrassing Kim and his family by running for President to his out-of-control drinking that led to multiple 'manic episodes'. Also read: Australian TV host, who 'missed' Adele's album before interview, apologises But, the central theme of Kanye's prayer was to win Kim, and the rest of his family, back. "All I think about every day is how I get my family back together and how I heal the pain that I've caused. I take accountability for my actions. New word alert: misactions. The one thing that all my successes and failures have in common is me," he said. Kanye admitted that he would drink "to take the stress away and knock the edge off," but it did more harm than good. "Drinking affected my health and the health of people around me because I already had a hair trigger temper and this just heightened it. I went into a manic episode in 2016 and I was placed under heavy medication. Since then, I went on and off the medication, which left me susceptible to other episodes, which my wife and family and fans have had to endure," he explained. Also read: Tom Ford, ex Gucci creative director, mocks 'House of Gucci': Laughed out loud As for embarrassing his family, Ye said, "Good Lord my wife did not like me wearing the red hat. Being a good wife she just wanted to protect me and our family." "I made me and our family a target by not aligning with Hollywood's political stance, and that was hard for our marriage. Then, I ran for president without proper preparation and no allies on either side. I embarrassed my wife in the way that I presented information about our family during the one, and thank God only, press conference," he said. Kanye West concluded his Thanksgiving prayer with this note: "This Thanksgiving, I'm thankful for the family that my wife has given me. I'm thankful for the life that God has given me. And I'm thankful for your time, attention and patience. In Jesus name, amen." Also read: This Thanksgiving post by Blink-182's cancer-free singer Mark Hoppus is truly empowering View this post on Instagram A post shared by ye (@kanyewest) × For the uninitiated, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have four children together--North, 8, Saint, 5, Chicago, 3, and Psalm, 2. Kim filed for divorce from the rapper in February of this year after seven years of togetherness. Kanye West's prayer was posted just after he recently prayed in a similar fashion at the Los Angeles Mission's Annual Thanksgiving event in Skid Row. Also read: Love (bite) is in the air! Pete Davidson flaunts colossal hickey on date with Kim Kardashian

Kanye West refers to Kim Kardashian as 'my wife' in Thanksgiving message

<p>The past year in California has been the driest in a century. But on a recent mid-November afternoon, California was starting to look a lot like … Ireland.</p>

<p><br />
At least it was in the edit bay for “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” where visual effects artists were diligently tweaking the color scheme to better resemble that of the Emerald Isle. Slowly, the parched cliffs of Bodega Bay began to look like the grassy Slieve League cliffs. The golden, dusty hills of Sonoma County took on the verdant, rain-soaked hues of County Donegal. Several episodes of the coming season are set in Ireland, where they were also supposed to be shot before the pandemic intervened. That meant adding a lot of green and gray in post.</p>

<p><br />
Clad in a black T-shirt emblazoned with a raised fist in support of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Rob McElhenney jumped up from the couch, as if yanked by an invisible string. He poked the screen with a decisive finger.</p>

<p><br />
“Can we make the mountain closer to a darker rock?” He sat down, then jumped up again. “Can we darken the sky?” Then again. “Is that enough of a pinnacle?”</p>

<p><br />
A big sigh. A pause. “I love this job,” he said.</p>

<p><br />
Off-screen, McElhenney, who created and stars in “Sunny,” is in the midst of his own transformation, and it’s a lot harder when what you’re poking at is yourself. When the show returns to FXX for its 15th season on Wednesday, it will officially dethrone “The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet” as the longest running live-action comedy series in American TV history, and it has already been renewed through Season 18.</p>

<p><br />
For McElhenney, it’s a milestone. But it’s also a midpoint, and a cause for reflection.</p>

<p><br />
He is embarking on what he calls “the second half” of his career. Thanks largely to the longevity of “Sunny,” he is financially set for life — he doesn’t really &lt;em&gt;need&lt;/em&gt; to do anything more. And yet, in the past two years, he has co-created and stars in the Apple TV Plus comedy “Mythic Quest”; codeveloped and sold a third, to-be-announced scripted show; recorded a “Sunny” recap podcast; and is currently filming the docuseries “Welcome to Wrexham,” which will chart his journey as the new co-owner of a Welsh soccer team.</p>

<p><br />
“I’m only 44,” he said. “So, am I going to sit back and just wait to die?”</p>

<p><br />
Those who know McElhenney know complacency was never an option. They describe him as “the most driven man I’ve ever met” (“Sunny” executive producer and star Charlie Day); “the captain that you want on your ship” (his “Sunny” co-star and wife of 13 years, Kaitlin Olson); and “the ‘Rocky’ soundtrack in human form” (Megan Ganz, who created “Mythic Quest” with McElhenney and Day and is also an executive producer on “Sunny”).</p>

<p><br />
Indeed, the boundaries between work and home seem blurry. Earlier that morning, McElhenney had ushered me into a detached home office behind the house he and Olson share with their two sons in Brentwood, California. His workspace, loosely inspired by a Pennsylvania log cabin, was recently enhanced with a section of the Paddy’s Pub set — complete with stools, flooring and a football-helmet-shaped neon sign — that he paid the “Sunny” art department to install.</p>

<p><br />
A voracious reader — or, more often, listener — of memoirs by successful people (recent selections include one by Nike co-founder Phil Knight), McElhenney speaks with a measured, academic eloquence. He pauses only to sip water from an oversized Mason jar or tend to Moose, his and Olson’s rescue cat, who has a penchant for breaking the “no countertops” rule.</p>

<p><br />
He’s not actually funny. Or so he repeatedly insists. And he is given more to soft-spoken contemplation than to punchlines as he drifts through philosophical musings about power and ethics, about where he’s from and where he’s heading.</p>

<p><br />
“Sometimes I find myself doing too many things because I’m just like, Oh, I’m here, and I have this opportunity and this access — I want to take it all before I die,” he said, adding later, “At what point does the accumulation of experience become greedy?”</p>

<p><br />
The McElhenney origin story he tells is a hero’s journey built in the grand tradition of the American dream: An outsider from a working-class Philadelphia family defies the odds to charm the Hollywood suits and achieve huge success with his buddies by his side.</p>

<p><br />
Growing up in South Philly, McElhenney clung to TV comedies as a source of escape and connection. When he was 9, his mother moved out to be with the woman who is now his stepmother, and he and his two younger siblings sought stability in NBC’s Thursday night lineup, religiously watching “The Cosby Show” and “Family Ties” with their father. During weekends at their moms’ house, it was “Golden Girls.”</p>

<p><br />
Acting was initially a last resort. Small and not athletic but longing deeply for connection, the teenage McElhenney eventually abandoned his attempts to play a sport at his all-boys Catholic high school and answered the siren song of a nearby sister school, which needed boys for its production of Noël Coward’s “Blithe Spirit.” After a brief stint at Temple University, he moved to New York and eventually Los Angeles to pursue acting.</p>

<p><br />
The idea for one of TV’s most successful comedies was born modestly enough, coming to McElhenney in the middle of the night in 2004, two years after he moved to Los Angeles. He envisaged a scene in which a guy knocks on his friend’s door to ask for some sugar for his coffee. The friend tells him he has cancer. The first guy is really sorry to hear that — but he still needs the sugar.</p>

<p><br />
As McElhenney put it, if the “maxim” of “Friends” was “I’ll be there for you,” then the one for “Sunny” would be “I’ll never be there.”</p>

<p><br />
While living in a converted West Hollywood garage and working as a waiter, McElhenney approached his fellow aspiring actors Day, Glenn Howerton and Jordan Reid (then McElhenney’s girlfriend) with a script, and they shot the original pilot for “Sunny” on a hand-held camcorder. They shopped it around and, according to McElhenney, the fledgling FX offered the best chance for the team to retain creative control and to do the low-budget show their way.</p>

<p><br />
“It was absolutely, 100% not what I was looking for,” John Landgraf, who was then president of entertainment at FX, said as he emphasized McElhenney’s total lack of experience as a writer, producer or showrunner. “But it was funny. He had a voice.”</p>

<p><br />
FX paid them to shoot a more polished pilot and suggested it might have a better chance of standing out if they changed the characters from a group of self-involved actors in Los Angeles to a group of self-involved bar owners in McElhenney’s native Philadelphia.</p>

<p><br />
As McElhenney, Howerton and Day waited to hear if the show would be picked up, FX came back with a question: Would they be willing to hire a different actress for the sole female lead, Sweet Dee, who served originally as a moralizing foil?</p>

<p><br />
The guys agreed to find someone else, and Reid, who by then had split with McElhenney, was bumped, an experience she described in a 2016 essay for Observer as feeling like a betrayal by her friends. (Reid no longer begrudges the men for seizing their opportunity, she wrote in an email, and she and McElhenney each now say that they are once again friends. FX declined to comment on the casting issue.)</p>

<p><br />
Olson auditioned and won the part, which was then reworked to match the debauchery of the male characters.</p>

<p><br />
“Rob actually apologized to me that they didn’t do that already,” Olson said. “He definitely had a vested interest in making this character equal to the male characters, and it was very refreshing at the time.”<br />
Sixteen years after its debut, “Sunny” remains resolutely committed to its brand of crass nihilism in an age of kinder, gentler comedies like “Ted Lasso” and “Schitt’s Creek.” But while “Sunny” remains intent on “satirizing ignorance,” as McElhenney put it, he also admits there have been missteps, like the treatment of a recurring transgender character, who was referred to as a slur in a way that made it seem as if the show, rather than the characters, was advocating her mistreatment.</p>

<p><br />
“We can’t retroactively change things,” he said. “What we’ve done is adjust for them.”</p>

<p><br />
For example, McElhenney’s character, Mac, went on a rocky coming out journey across Seasons 11 to 13 that then culminated in a tonal shift as he performed a poignant, 4 1/2-minute interpretive dance after revealing his sexuality to his imprisoned father.</p>

<p><br />
And then there was the blackface. In the wake of last year’s nationwide racial justice protests, Hulu, which streams “Sunny” in the United States, removed several episodes that depict characters, including McElhenney’s, in blackface. Rather than let the episodes disappear from collective memory, however, the “Sunny” team confronted them in a Season 15 episode that dives into issues of cancel culture, atonement and white saviorism as the characters film their latest sequel to the “Lethal Weapon” franchise.</p>

<p><br />
This time, however, there are Black actors instead of blackface — including Geoffrey Owens, best known for playing Elvin on “The Cosby Show,” who had appeared in earlier episodes and in “Mythic Quest.” The new episode also has a Black director (Pete Chatmon) and Black co-writer (Keyonna Taylor).</p>

<p><br />
Over the last few years, public discourse and their own evolving thinking convinced McElhenney and the rest of the creative team that they should diversify the show’s perspectives, although it was initially unclear how that would serve their bigoted main characters.</p>

<p><br />
“At its foundation, it’s a show about five ignorant white people, right?” McElhenney said. “So, at first we thought, well, how does it even make sense to have different points of view in there?”</p>

<p><br />
“Then we were like, Oh my God, of course,” he added. “Who could better understand how it feels to be in the wake of ignorant white people than people who aren’t ignorant white people? Ignorant white men, specifically.”</p>

<p><br />
Women and people of color have increasingly been added to the “Sunny” fold, a course McElhenney continued when staffing and casting “Mythic Quest,” which was recently renewed for a third and fourth season. A workplace comedy set at a video game company, it stars McElhenney as an egomaniacal game creator opposite Charlotte Nicdao, a Filipina Australian actress in her first major Hollywood role.</p>

<p><br />
Beyond McElhenney’s diversification efforts, Nicdao and Ganz said, he has also worked hard to offer guidance and opportunities for people who perhaps didn’t have as clear of a path forward in the industry as he did.</p>

<p><br />
“As a woman, I’ve always felt uncomfortable asking anyone to take time out of what they’re doing to teach me something,” Nicdao said. “The thing that Rob has done is create this environment where I’ve never had to ask.”</p>

<p><br />
“I have, for the first time, considered, oh, maybe I want to produce,” she added. “Maybe I want to direct. Maybe I would actually be capable of that.”</p>

<p><br />
Likewise, Ganz, who met McElhenney when she joined “Sunny” as a writer and co-producer in 2016, said it was McElhenney who pushed her to make her directorial debut, in the second season of “Mythic Quest.”<br />
“Rob’s like a supportive bully, in that he encourages you very aggressively to step outside of your comfort zone,” she said. “He believes in you maybe a few feet further than you believe in yourself.”</p>

<p><br />
His belief in others overflows from the abundance of confidence he has long had in himself and in his ideas. And that self-confidence is infectious. A few years ago, actor Ryan Reynolds slid into McElhenney’s direct messages. He was a fan of “Sunny,” and they developed an online friendship strong enough for McElhenney to ask Reynolds if he wanted to join him in buying a Welsh soccer club called Wrexham and make a documentary series about the experience. This was before they had even met in person.<br />
Reynolds said yes, and they’re currently shooting “Welcome to Wrexham,” for FX. It’s about an underdog soccer team but also about “community and what we inherit and what we leave behind,” McElhenney said — the type of big-picture questions he often finds himself pondering in the hours between his 5 a.m. wake-up time and his current nightly routine of drinking a large Manhattan and re-watching “Succession.”</p>

<p><br />
As earnest as McElhenney is about the generous aspect of his second act — using his own success to create security and opportunity for others — he is aware that he’s partly motivated by self-interest. By elevating new talent around him, he is making his own projects better. It also makes him feel good.</p>

<p><br />
“Am I doing it all in the service of something positive or good? I’d like to say that the answer is yes,” he said. “But sometimes, if I’m being honest with myself, maybe it is just that I don’t know what it is I’m looking for. Maybe when I find it, I’ll know.”</p>


The past year in California has been the driest in a century. But on a recent mid-November afternoon, California was starting to look a lot like … Ireland. At least it was in the edit bay for “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” where visual effects artists were diligently tweaking the color scheme to better resemble that of the Emerald Isle.

The past year in California has been the driest in a century. But on a recent mid-November afternoon, California was starting to look a lot like … Ireland. At least it was in the edit bay for “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” where visual effects artists were diligently tweaking the color scheme to better resemble that of the Emerald Isle. Slowly, the parched cliffs of Bodega Bay began to look like the grassy Slieve League cliffs. The golden, dusty hills of Sonoma County took on the verdant, rain-soaked hues of County Donegal. Several episodes of the coming season are set in Ireland, where they were also supposed to be shot before the pandemic intervened. That meant adding a lot of green and gray in post. Clad in a black T-shirt emblazoned with a raised fist in support of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Rob McElhenney jumped up from the couch, as if yanked by an invisible string. He poked the screen with a decisive finger. “Can we make the mountain closer to a darker rock?” He sat down, then jumped up again. “Can we darken the sky?” Then again. “Is that enough of a pinnacle?” A big sigh. A pause. “I love this job,” he said. Off-screen, McElhenney, who created and stars in “Sunny,” is in the midst of his own transformation, and it’s a lot harder when what you’re poking at is yourself. When the show returns to FXX for its 15th season on Wednesday, it will officially dethrone “The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet” as the longest running live-action comedy series in American TV history, and it has already been renewed through Season 18. For McElhenney, it’s a milestone. But it’s also a midpoint, and a cause for reflection. He is embarking on what he calls “the second half” of his career. Thanks largely to the longevity of “Sunny,” he is financially set for life — he doesn’t really <em>need</em> to do anything more. And yet, in the past two years, he has co-created and stars in the Apple TV Plus comedy “Mythic Quest”; codeveloped and sold a third, to-be-announced scripted show; recorded a “Sunny” recap podcast; and is currently filming the docuseries “Welcome to Wrexham,” which will chart his journey as the new co-owner of a Welsh soccer team. “I’m only 44,” he said. “So, am I going to sit back and just wait to die?” Those who know McElhenney know complacency was never an option. They describe him as “the most driven man I’ve ever met” (“Sunny” executive producer and star Charlie Day); “the captain that you want on your ship” (his “Sunny” co-star and wife of 13 years, Kaitlin Olson); and “the ‘Rocky’ soundtrack in human form” (Megan Ganz, who created “Mythic Quest” with McElhenney and Day and is also an executive producer on “Sunny”). Indeed, the boundaries between work and home seem blurry. Earlier that morning, McElhenney had ushered me into a detached home office behind the house he and Olson share with their two sons in Brentwood, California. His workspace, loosely inspired by a Pennsylvania log cabin, was recently enhanced with a section of the Paddy’s Pub set — complete with stools, flooring and a football-helmet-shaped neon sign — that he paid the “Sunny” art department to install. A voracious reader — or, more often, listener — of memoirs by successful people (recent selections include one by Nike co-founder Phil Knight), McElhenney speaks with a measured, academic eloquence. He pauses only to sip water from an oversized Mason jar or tend to Moose, his and Olson’s rescue cat, who has a penchant for breaking the “no countertops” rule. He’s not actually funny. Or so he repeatedly insists. And he is given more to soft-spoken contemplation than to punchlines as he drifts through philosophical musings about power and ethics, about where he’s from and where he’s heading. “Sometimes I find myself doing too many things because I’m just like, Oh, I’m here, and I have this opportunity and this access — I want to take it all before I die,” he said, adding later, “At what point does the accumulation of experience become greedy?” The McElhenney origin story he tells is a hero’s journey built in the grand tradition of the American dream: An outsider from a working-class Philadelphia family defies the odds to charm the Hollywood suits and achieve huge success with his buddies by his side. Growing up in South Philly, McElhenney clung to TV comedies as a source of escape and connection. When he was 9, his mother moved out to be with the woman who is now his stepmother, and he and his two younger siblings sought stability in NBC’s Thursday night lineup, religiously watching “The Cosby Show” and “Family Ties” with their father. During weekends at their moms’ house, it was “Golden Girls.” Acting was initially a last resort. Small and not athletic but longing deeply for connection, the teenage McElhenney eventually abandoned his attempts to play a sport at his all-boys Catholic high school and answered the siren song of a nearby sister school, which needed boys for its production of Noël Coward’s “Blithe Spirit.” After a brief stint at Temple University, he moved to New York and eventually Los Angeles to pursue acting. The idea for one of TV’s most successful comedies was born modestly enough, coming to McElhenney in the middle of the night in 2004, two years after he moved to Los Angeles. He envisaged a scene in which a guy knocks on his friend’s door to ask for some sugar for his coffee. The friend tells him he has cancer. The first guy is really sorry to hear that — but he still needs the sugar. As McElhenney put it, if the “maxim” of “Friends” was “I’ll be there for you,” then the one for “Sunny” would be “I’ll never be there.” While living in a converted West Hollywood garage and working as a waiter, McElhenney approached his fellow aspiring actors Day, Glenn Howerton and Jordan Reid (then McElhenney’s girlfriend) with a script, and they shot the original pilot for “Sunny” on a hand-held camcorder. They shopped it around and, according to McElhenney, the fledgling FX offered the best chance for the team to retain creative control and to do the low-budget show their way. “It was absolutely, 100% not what I was looking for,” John Landgraf, who was then president of entertainment at FX, said as he emphasized McElhenney’s total lack of experience as a writer, producer or showrunner. “But it was funny. He had a voice.” FX paid them to shoot a more polished pilot and suggested it might have a better chance of standing out if they changed the characters from a group of self-involved actors in Los Angeles to a group of self-involved bar owners in McElhenney’s native Philadelphia. As McElhenney, Howerton and Day waited to hear if the show would be picked up, FX came back with a question: Would they be willing to hire a different actress for the sole female lead, Sweet Dee, who served originally as a moralizing foil? The guys agreed to find someone else, and Reid, who by then had split with McElhenney, was bumped, an experience she described in a 2016 essay for Observer as feeling like a betrayal by her friends. (Reid no longer begrudges the men for seizing their opportunity, she wrote in an email, and she and McElhenney each now say that they are once again friends. FX declined to comment on the casting issue.) Olson auditioned and won the part, which was then reworked to match the debauchery of the male characters. “Rob actually apologized to me that they didn’t do that already,” Olson said. “He definitely had a vested interest in making this character equal to the male characters, and it was very refreshing at the time.” Sixteen years after its debut, “Sunny” remains resolutely committed to its brand of crass nihilism in an age of kinder, gentler comedies like “Ted Lasso” and “Schitt’s Creek.” But while “Sunny” remains intent on “satirizing ignorance,” as McElhenney put it, he also admits there have been missteps, like the treatment of a recurring transgender character, who was referred to as a slur in a way that made it seem as if the show, rather than the characters, was advocating her mistreatment. “We can’t retroactively change things,” he said. “What we’ve done is adjust for them.” For example, McElhenney’s character, Mac, went on a rocky coming out journey across Seasons 11 to 13 that then culminated in a tonal shift as he performed a poignant, 4 1/2-minute interpretive dance after revealing his sexuality to his imprisoned father. And then there was the blackface. In the wake of last year’s nationwide racial justice protests, Hulu, which streams “Sunny” in the United States, removed several episodes that depict characters, including McElhenney’s, in blackface. Rather than let the episodes disappear from collective memory, however, the “Sunny” team confronted them in a Season 15 episode that dives into issues of cancel culture, atonement and white saviorism as the characters film their latest sequel to the “Lethal Weapon” franchise. This time, however, there are Black actors instead of blackface — including Geoffrey Owens, best known for playing Elvin on “The Cosby Show,” who had appeared in earlier episodes and in “Mythic Quest.” The new episode also has a Black director (Pete Chatmon) and Black co-writer (Keyonna Taylor). Over the last few years, public discourse and their own evolving thinking convinced McElhenney and the rest of the creative team that they should diversify the show’s perspectives, although it was initially unclear how that would serve their bigoted main characters. “At its foundation, it’s a show about five ignorant white people, right?” McElhenney said. “So, at first we thought, well, how does it even make sense to have different points of view in there?” “Then we were like, Oh my God, of course,” he added. “Who could better understand how it feels to be in the wake of ignorant white people than people who aren’t ignorant white people? Ignorant white men, specifically.” Women and people of color have increasingly been added to the “Sunny” fold, a course McElhenney continued when staffing and casting “Mythic Quest,” which was recently renewed for a third and fourth season. A workplace comedy set at a video game company, it stars McElhenney as an egomaniacal game creator opposite Charlotte Nicdao, a Filipina Australian actress in her first major Hollywood role. Beyond McElhenney’s diversification efforts, Nicdao and Ganz said, he has also worked hard to offer guidance and opportunities for people who perhaps didn’t have as clear of a path forward in the industry as he did. “As a woman, I’ve always felt uncomfortable asking anyone to take time out of what they’re doing to teach me something,” Nicdao said. “The thing that Rob has done is create this environment where I’ve never had to ask.” “I have, for the first time, considered, oh, maybe I want to produce,” she added. “Maybe I want to direct. Maybe I would actually be capable of that.” Likewise, Ganz, who met McElhenney when she joined “Sunny” as a writer and co-producer in 2016, said it was McElhenney who pushed her to make her directorial debut, in the second season of “Mythic Quest.” “Rob’s like a supportive bully, in that he encourages you very aggressively to step outside of your comfort zone,” she said. “He believes in you maybe a few feet further than you believe in yourself.” His belief in others overflows from the abundance of confidence he has long had in himself and in his ideas. And that self-confidence is infectious. A few years ago, actor Ryan Reynolds slid into McElhenney’s direct messages. He was a fan of “Sunny,” and they developed an online friendship strong enough for McElhenney to ask Reynolds if he wanted to join him in buying a Welsh soccer club called Wrexham and make a documentary series about the experience. This was before they had even met in person. Reynolds said yes, and they’re currently shooting “Welcome to Wrexham,” for FX. It’s about an underdog soccer team but also about “community and what we inherit and what we leave behind,” McElhenney said — the type of big-picture questions he often finds himself pondering in the hours between his 5 a.m. wake-up time and his current nightly routine of drinking a large Manhattan and re-watching “Succession.” As earnest as McElhenney is about the generous aspect of his second act — using his own success to create security and opportunity for others — he is aware that he’s partly motivated by self-interest. By elevating new talent around him, he is making his own projects better. It also makes him feel good. “Am I doing it all in the service of something positive or good? I’d like to say that the answer is yes,” he said. “But sometimes, if I’m being honest with myself, maybe it is just that I don’t know what it is I’m looking for. Maybe when I find it, I’ll know.”

It’s always sunny with Rob McElhenney

<p>Blink-182 singer and bassist, Mark Hoppus, had announced in late September of this year that he was “cancer free” after informing fans about his battle with cancer in June.</p>

<p><br />
On Thanksgiving, he took to Instagram to express his gratitude towards life and had an empowering Thanksgiving message to share about his cancer treatment.</p>

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<p>“I have so much to be thankful for today. This photo is from June, halfway through chemo, no idea if it was working or not, relegated to the bathroom floor, retching. If I ever complain about something trivial or unimportant, please show me this photo to remind me of how bad things can be, and how truly blessed I am. I hope you all have an amazing day with friends and family. Happy Thanksgiving," he wrote, alongside a photo of him with a toilet in the background.&nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
Hoppus had revealed that he was diagnosed with stage 4 diffuse large B-cell lymphoma and would regularly share health updates with his fans during his battle with cancer.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><br />
In June, Hoppus said he was “hopeful and positive” for a cancer-free life and was looking forward to months of treatment to beat the deadly disease. However, in September, his hopes for the future seemed to have manifested when Hoppus announced that his oncologist had declared him “cancer free.”<br />
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"Thank you God and universe and friends and family and everyone who sent support and kindness and love. Still have to get scanned every six months and it’ll take me until the end of the year to get back to normal but today is an amazing day and I feel so blessed," the musician wrote at the time.&nbsp;</p>

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Check out Mark Hoppus’ heartfelt Thanksgiving note here:</p>

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Blink-182 singer and bassist, Mark Hoppus, had announced in late September of this year that he was “cancer free” after informing fans about his battle with cancer in June.

Blink-182 singer and bassist, Mark Hoppus, had announced in late September of this year that he was “cancer free” after informing fans about his battle with cancer in June. On Thanksgiving, he took to Instagram to express his gratitude towards life and had an empowering Thanksgiving message to share about his cancer treatment. Also read: Tom Ford, ex Gucci creative director, mocks 'House of Gucci': Laughed out loud “I have so much to be thankful for today. This photo is from June, halfway through chemo, no idea if it was working or not, relegated to the bathroom floor, retching. If I ever complain about something trivial or unimportant, please show me this photo to remind me of how bad things can be, and how truly blessed I am. I hope you all have an amazing day with friends and family. Happy Thanksgiving," he wrote, alongside a photo of him with a toilet in the background. Hoppus had revealed that he was diagnosed with stage 4 diffuse large B-cell lymphoma and would regularly share health updates with his fans during his battle with cancer. Also read: 'Will' book review: Will Smith, the superstar, confronts Will Smith, the coward In June, Hoppus said he was “hopeful and positive” for a cancer-free life and was looking forward to months of treatment to beat the deadly disease. However, in September, his hopes for the future seemed to have manifested when Hoppus announced that his oncologist had declared him “cancer free.” "Thank you God and universe and friends and family and everyone who sent support and kindness and love. Still have to get scanned every six months and it’ll take me until the end of the year to get back to normal but today is an amazing day and I feel so blessed," the musician wrote at the time. Also read: Australian TV host, who 'missed' Adele's album before interview, apologises Check out Mark Hoppus’ heartfelt Thanksgiving note here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mark Hoppus (@markhoppus) ×

This Thanksgiving post by Blink-182's cancer-free singer Mark Hoppus is truly empowering

<p>Australian TV reporter, Matt Doran, who has received flak in the past few days for not listening to Adele's album before his scheduled interview with her in London, has now issued a lengthy apology to Adele on air for 'insulting' her.</p>

<p><br />
The interview, owing to the major fiasco Doran had committed, was never never broadcast.</p>

<p><br />
On November 27, Matt Doran revealed in his long video-taped apology that a day after reaching London for the interview, he was sent the link to Adele's complete album that he missed, thus leaving him under-prepared for the interview.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><br />
"This is a story that has sparked a torrent of abuse and mockery from around the world and, if I'm being honest with you, the bulk of this savaging, I deserve and I totally own. I flew to London to interview Adele, an unspeakable privilege and what was to be one of the highlights of my career," Doran said on Morning Sunrise, the channel he works for.&nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
He continued, "I made the terrible mistake of assuming we weren't to be given a preview copy of this album because our interview was airing before it was released and Adele's album was the industry's most prized secret. The day after, after we landed in London, an email came through from Sony. It didn't mention Adele but it did contain a link to her album. The genuine, dead-set, hand-on-heart truth is that I missed it, by an absurdly long margin, the most important email I've ever missed in my life."</p>

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<p><br />
Adele is yet to respond to Doran's apology or even the reports that their interview had gone south following the revelation that the interviewer had only listened to 'Easy On Me' and not the entire album.&nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
Doran explained that there was no walkout during their chat. "The interview itself, Adele didn't walk out. It ran overtime."</p>

<p><br />
During the interview, they "spoke of the paradox that is being the world's most famous artist but hating fame. We also discussed, at length, the concept of pure artistry, the majesty of Adele's voice, what it must be like to hear that sound come out of one's own mouth!"</p>

<p><br />
He also said that he learned that "How 'Go Easy on Me' was conceived in part by singing acapella in the shower." Doran said that the interview went on for 29 minutes and called Adele profound, funny, raw and honest during that time frame.</p>

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<p><br />
"But all that doesn't matter. Because by missing the album link, however I might try to justify it, I've insulted Adele. To Adele, I say, I'd never have knowingly disrespected you by deliberately not listening to your work. I am so sorry. I also apologize to Adele's Australian fans, and to you, our viewers, who through my error, have been denied this interview and the insight into her character," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
Doran then quoted a lyric from one of Adele's song, saying, "Sometimes forgiveness is easiest in secret."<br />
"I'm not expecting that forgiveness. But I do owe you an apology. Thank you so much for joining us this morning here at Weekend Sunrise. That's all for today. We'll see you tomorrow," the host concluded.&nbsp;</p>

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Australian TV reporter, Matt Doran, who has received flak in the past few days for not listening to Adele's album before his scheduled interview with her in London, has now issued a lengthy apology to Adele on air for 'insulting' her.

Australian TV reporter, Matt Doran, who has received flak in the past few days for not listening to Adele's album before his scheduled interview with her in London, has now issued a lengthy apology to Adele on air for 'insulting' her. The interview, owing to the major fiasco Doran had committed, was never never broadcast. On November 27, Matt Doran revealed in his long video-taped apology that a day after reaching London for the interview, he was sent the link to Adele's complete album that he missed, thus leaving him under-prepared for the interview. Also read: 'Will' book review: Will Smith, the superstar, confronts Will Smith, the coward "This is a story that has sparked a torrent of abuse and mockery from around the world and, if I'm being honest with you, the bulk of this savaging, I deserve and I totally own. I flew to London to interview Adele, an unspeakable privilege and what was to be one of the highlights of my career," Doran said on Morning Sunrise, the channel he works for. He continued, "I made the terrible mistake of assuming we weren't to be given a preview copy of this album because our interview was airing before it was released and Adele's album was the industry's most prized secret. The day after, after we landed in London, an email came through from Sony. It didn't mention Adele but it did contain a link to her album. The genuine, dead-set, hand-on-heart truth is that I missed it, by an absurdly long margin, the most important email I've ever missed in my life." Also read: Confirmed! Katrina Kaif, Vicky Kaushal to marry on December 9 in Rajasthan Adele is yet to respond to Doran's apology or even the reports that their interview had gone south following the revelation that the interviewer had only listened to 'Easy On Me' and not the entire album. Doran explained that there was no walkout during their chat. "The interview itself, Adele didn't walk out. It ran overtime." During the interview, they "spoke of the paradox that is being the world's most famous artist but hating fame. We also discussed, at length, the concept of pure artistry, the majesty of Adele's voice, what it must be like to hear that sound come out of one's own mouth!" He also said that he learned that "How 'Go Easy on Me' was conceived in part by singing acapella in the shower." Doran said that the interview went on for 29 minutes and called Adele profound, funny, raw and honest during that time frame. Also read: Samantha Ruth Prabhu visits ex father-in-law's studio after split "But all that doesn't matter. Because by missing the album link, however I might try to justify it, I've insulted Adele. To Adele, I say, I'd never have knowingly disrespected you by deliberately not listening to your work. I am so sorry. I also apologize to Adele's Australian fans, and to you, our viewers, who through my error, have been denied this interview and the insight into her character," he said. Doran then quoted a lyric from one of Adele's song, saying, "Sometimes forgiveness is easiest in secret." "I'm not expecting that forgiveness. But I do owe you an apology. Thank you so much for joining us this morning here at Weekend Sunrise. That's all for today. We'll see you tomorrow," the host concluded. Also read: Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim, whose work transformed musical theater, dead at 91

Australian TV host, who 'missed' Adele's album before their interview, apologises

<p>Tom Ford, who has served as the creative director for Gucci, has torn Ridley Scott's 'House of Gucci' apart.</p>

<p>&nbsp;<br />
The celebrated fashion designer has recently reviewed the film for a global news outlet and called the movie 'house of foochie', among other things.&nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
"I recently survived a screening of the two-hour-and-37-minute film that is House of Gucci. The movie rivals the nighttime soap Dynasty for subtlety but does so with a much bigger budget. Directed by master filmmaker Ridley Scott and starring Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, Al Pacino, Jeremy Irons, Jared Leto, and Salma Hayek, the film is ... well, I'm still not quite sure what it is exactly, but somehow I felt as though I had lived through a hurricane when I left the theater," he wrote.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><br />
"Was it a farce or a gripping tale of greed? I often laughed out loud, but was I supposed to?" he continued.&nbsp;<br />
Ford also admitted that "(his) opinion is perhaps biased." The fashion designer joined Gucci in 1990 and quickly became the creative director from 1994 to 2004.</p>

<p><br />
"I knew Maurizio Gucci well and worked with him for four of the years that are covered in this film. He was murdered on the morning of March 27, 1995 just steps away from my office in Milan," Ford wrote.&nbsp;<br />
Ford also compared the film to a Saturday Night Live (SNL) sketch.</p>

<p><br />
"At times, when Al Pacino, as Aldo Gucci, and Jared Leto, as Aldo's son Paolo Gucci, were on-screen, I was not completely sure that I wasn't watching a Saturday Night Live version of the tale," he said.&nbsp;</p>

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However, he was impressed by "impeccable costumes, stunning sets, and beautiful cinematography." Tom Ford also had kind words to say about Adam Driver as Maurizio, stating his act was "subtle and nuanced performance." As for Lady Gaga, he was floored by her performance.&nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
"But the true star of the film for me is Gaga. It is her film, and she steals the show. In her often over-the-top portrayal of Patrizia Gucci, her accent migrates occasionally from Milan to Moscow. But who cares? Her performance is spot-on. Her face is the thing that one can't take one's eyes off of. When she is on-screen, she owns the frame -- not an easy task with so many seasoned and talented cast members vying for our attention. Too many, in fact," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-australian-tv-host-who-missed-adeles-album-before-their-interview-apologises-432469" hreflang="en">Australian TV host, who 'missed' Adele's album before interview, apologises</a></p>

<p><br />
In conclusion, Tom Ford wrote that the movie left him "deeply sad for several days," because it's "a reaction that I think only those of us who knew the players and the play will feel."</p>


Tom Ford, who has served as the creative director for Gucci, has torn Ridley Scott's 'House of Gucci' apart. The celebrated fashion designer has recently reviewed the film for a global news outlet and called the movie 'house of foochie', among other things.

Tom Ford, who has served as the creative director for Gucci, has torn Ridley Scott's 'House of Gucci' apart. The celebrated fashion designer has recently reviewed the film for a global news outlet and called the movie 'house of foochie', among other things. "I recently survived a screening of the two-hour-and-37-minute film that is House of Gucci. The movie rivals the nighttime soap Dynasty for subtlety but does so with a much bigger budget. Directed by master filmmaker Ridley Scott and starring Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, Al Pacino, Jeremy Irons, Jared Leto, and Salma Hayek, the film is ... well, I'm still not quite sure what it is exactly, but somehow I felt as though I had lived through a hurricane when I left the theater," he wrote. Also read: House of Gucci review: It`s a Lady Gaga film! Love her, hate her but can`t ignore her "Was it a farce or a gripping tale of greed? I often laughed out loud, but was I supposed to?" he continued. Ford also admitted that "(his) opinion is perhaps biased." The fashion designer joined Gucci in 1990 and quickly became the creative director from 1994 to 2004. "I knew Maurizio Gucci well and worked with him for four of the years that are covered in this film. He was murdered on the morning of March 27, 1995 just steps away from my office in Milan," Ford wrote. Ford also compared the film to a Saturday Night Live (SNL) sketch. "At times, when Al Pacino, as Aldo Gucci, and Jared Leto, as Aldo's son Paolo Gucci, were on-screen, I was not completely sure that I wasn't watching a Saturday Night Live version of the tale," he said. Also read: 'Will' book review: Will Smith, the superstar, confronts Will Smith, the coward However, he was impressed by "impeccable costumes, stunning sets, and beautiful cinematography." Tom Ford also had kind words to say about Adam Driver as Maurizio, stating his act was "subtle and nuanced performance." As for Lady Gaga, he was floored by her performance. "But the true star of the film for me is Gaga. It is her film, and she steals the show. In her often over-the-top portrayal of Patrizia Gucci, her accent migrates occasionally from Milan to Moscow. But who cares? Her performance is spot-on. Her face is the thing that one can't take one's eyes off of. When she is on-screen, she owns the frame -- not an easy task with so many seasoned and talented cast members vying for our attention. Too many, in fact," he said. Also read: Australian TV host, who 'missed' Adele's album before interview, apologises In conclusion, Tom Ford wrote that the movie left him "deeply sad for several days," because it's "a reaction that I think only those of us who knew the players and the play will feel."

Tom Ford, ex Gucci creative director, mocks 'House of Gucci': I laughed out loud

<p>It is indeed a sad day in the lives of Avett Brothers' fans.&nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
According to news reports, a deadly fire has destroyed 60 guitars and almost 100 paintings at the North Carolina home of Jim Avett: the father of Scott and Seth Avett of the popular band, Avett Brothers.</p>

<p><br />
As per the Allen Volunteer Fire Department, the fire took palce at around 12:53 PM on Friday in Concord. Once firefighters arrived at the house, they noticed heavy fire coming from the garage of Avett's home.<br />
“The fire started from a golf cart. Half the house is totally beyond repair," he wrote.</p>

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<p><br />
"Hitting the high notes: Everything alive that resided at our house escaped the fire unharmed with the possible exception of one unaccounted cat! The fire started from a golf cart. Half the house is totally beyond repair. I hope insurance comes Monday and then we’ll be able to make a plan. Guitars were almost a total loss. I’ll examine each tomorrow and have an accurate count. It’s not good! All art was lost ( probably 90-100 paintings.) While we are saddened by this setback it is not a knockout punch. We have the strength, attitude, faith and abilities to move forward. And we will! Thank you for your most gracious and kind words. They mean the world to this family. #," Jim Avett's Facebook post read.</p>

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<p><br />
Officials have notedd in their statement that upon arriving at the residence, the firefighters saw “heavy fire from the garage” and entered the house to keep prevent flames from spreading further. No one was hurt but Jim Avett has said that a cat was missing. Two K-9’s were rescued, reports claim.&nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
The Avett Brothers are a three-time Grammy Award nominated band from North Carolina and the band enjoys good fan following.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/thanksgiving-box-office-encanto-tops-with-432-million-beats-lady-gagas-house-of-gucci-432502" hreflang="en">Thanksgiving box office: ‘Encanto’ tops with $43.2 Million, beats Lady Gaga's 'House of Gucci'</a></p>


It is indeed a sad day in the lives of Avett Brothers' fans. According to news reports, a deadly fire has destroyed 60 guitars and almost 100 paintings at the North Carolina home of Jim Avett: the father of Scott and Seth Avett of the popular band, Avett Brothers.

It is indeed a sad day in the lives of Avett Brothers' fans. According to news reports, a deadly fire has destroyed 60 guitars and almost 100 paintings at the North Carolina home of Jim Avett: the father of Scott and Seth Avett of the popular band, Avett Brothers. As per the Allen Volunteer Fire Department, the fire took palce at around 12:53 PM on Friday in Concord. Once firefighters arrived at the house, they noticed heavy fire coming from the garage of Avett's home. “The fire started from a golf cart. Half the house is totally beyond repair," he wrote. Also read: Tom Cruise hangs upside down from airplane wing for 'MI 8' stunt "Hitting the high notes: Everything alive that resided at our house escaped the fire unharmed with the possible exception of one unaccounted cat! The fire started from a golf cart. Half the house is totally beyond repair. I hope insurance comes Monday and then we’ll be able to make a plan. Guitars were almost a total loss. I’ll examine each tomorrow and have an accurate count. It’s not good! All art was lost ( probably 90-100 paintings.) While we are saddened by this setback it is not a knockout punch. We have the strength, attitude, faith and abilities to move forward. And we will! Thank you for your most gracious and kind words. They mean the world to this family. #," Jim Avett's Facebook post read. Also read: Thanksgiving box office: ‘Encanto’ tops with $43.2 Million, beats Lady Gaga's 'House of Gucci' Officials have notedd in their statement that upon arriving at the residence, the firefighters saw “heavy fire from the garage” and entered the house to keep prevent flames from spreading further. No one was hurt but Jim Avett has said that a cat was missing. Two K-9’s were rescued, reports claim. The Avett Brothers are a three-time Grammy Award nominated band from North Carolina and the band enjoys good fan following. Also read: Thanksgiving box office: ‘Encanto’ tops with $43.2 Million, beats Lady Gaga's 'House of Gucci'

Fire destroys 60 guitars, 100 paintings belonging to Avett Brothers at their father's home

<p>Indian hip-hop/ rap artiste DIVINE has confirmed that he is ready to hit the road again and is embarking on a massive, 14-city concert showcase kick starting from the last week of November 2021.</p>

<p><br />
Named after his last full-length studio album release, the Punya Paap Tour will see the celebrated rapper travel to cities such as Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Indore, Mumbai, Pune, Jaipur, Udaipur, Goa, Mysore, Bangalore, Hyderabad, New Delhi, Kolkata and Shillong.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/thanksgiving-box-office-encanto-tops-with-432-million-beats-lady-gagas-house-of-gucci-432502" hreflang="en">Thanksgiving box office: ‘Encanto’ tops with $43.2 Million, beats Lady Gaga's 'House of Gucci'</a></p>

<p><br />
Fans have been asked to expect 'musical mayhem' by the rapper, with the multi-platinum artiste performing a set comprising his widely popular numbers from his 2020 released sophomore album such as ‘Mirchi', ‘359AM', ‘Satya', 'Mera Bhai' 'Punya Paap’ as well as surprise on-stage appearances by frequent collaborators and fellow rappers.</p>

<p><br />
The 11-track album which claimed #1 on Apple Music and Spotify charts (all genre) upon release traverses through the rapper’s triumphs, trials and tribulations at its’ core and features an impressive slew of collaborations such as hip-hop veteran Nas, Grammy winning Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Cocoa Sarai, British Drill rapper Dutchavelli, Grammy winning producer iLL Wayno, London-based dancehall artiste Stylo G, Indo American singer-songwriter Lisa Mishra, Gully Gang associates D’Evil and MC Altaf.</p>

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<p><br />
DIVINE has defined this tour as a 'long-pending promise' to his fans, stating, “My second album released right in the thick of the pandemic and I was unable to tour the length and breadth of the country as much as I would have liked to. I enjoy getting up close and personal with my fans and thrive on the energy at my live performances. I’ve been waiting to fulfil the long-pending promise to my fans of a full-fledged tour and I’m grateful I can do it now, after almost two years. I am excited to deliver the live format experience of ‘Punya Paap’ before I dive head first onto my next album."</p>

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Indian hip-hop/ rap artiste DIVINE has confirmed that he is ready to hit the road again and is embarking on a massive, 14-city concert showcase kick starting from the last week of November 2021.

Indian hip-hop/ rap artiste DIVINE has confirmed that he is ready to hit the road again and is embarking on a massive, 14-city concert showcase kick starting from the last week of November 2021. Named after his last full-length studio album release, the Punya Paap Tour will see the celebrated rapper travel to cities such as Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Indore, Mumbai, Pune, Jaipur, Udaipur, Goa, Mysore, Bangalore, Hyderabad, New Delhi, Kolkata and Shillong. Also read: Thanksgiving box office: ‘Encanto’ tops with $43.2 Million, beats Lady Gaga's 'House of Gucci' Fans have been asked to expect 'musical mayhem' by the rapper, with the multi-platinum artiste performing a set comprising his widely popular numbers from his 2020 released sophomore album such as ‘Mirchi', ‘359AM', ‘Satya', 'Mera Bhai' 'Punya Paap’ as well as surprise on-stage appearances by frequent collaborators and fellow rappers. The 11-track album which claimed #1 on Apple Music and Spotify charts (all genre) upon release traverses through the rapper’s triumphs, trials and tribulations at its’ core and features an impressive slew of collaborations such as hip-hop veteran Nas, Grammy winning Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Cocoa Sarai, British Drill rapper Dutchavelli, Grammy winning producer iLL Wayno, London-based dancehall artiste Stylo G, Indo American singer-songwriter Lisa Mishra, Gully Gang associates D’Evil and MC Altaf. Also read: Australian TV host, who 'missed' Adele's album before interview, apologises DIVINE has defined this tour as a 'long-pending promise' to his fans, stating, “My second album released right in the thick of the pandemic and I was unable to tour the length and breadth of the country as much as I would have liked to. I enjoy getting up close and personal with my fans and thrive on the energy at my live performances. I’ve been waiting to fulfil the long-pending promise to my fans of a full-fledged tour and I’m grateful I can do it now, after almost two years. I am excited to deliver the live format experience of ‘Punya Paap’ before I dive head first onto my next album." Also read: This Thanksgiving post by Blink-182's cancer-free singer Mark Hoppus is truly empowering

Indian rapper DIVINE starts multi-city concert, titled Punya Paap Tour

<p>Our Sunday's made with this piece of social media delight!</p>

<p><br />
In a rare move, Bollywood megastar Shahid Kapoor conducted a live Instagram session to express his love, joy and gratitude over their reaction to the trailer launch of his upcoming sports saga, 'Jersey'.&nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
During the session, the actor answered a plethora of questions about his work as well as personal life.</p>

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<p>However, what took everyone by surprise was him singing a soft, love ballad from his upcoming film ‘Jersey’ even before its release. Titled 'Mehram Tu Hi Hain Mera', Shahid sang the first few lines for his fans and seemed to be in a romantic mood.&nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
A fan had requested him to sing a song and Shahid decided to go ahead with 'Mehram Tu Hi Hain Mera'. After singing the song, a coy Shahid said, "I have released the song before the song has even been released! Sachet and Parampara, please don't kill me for this! But I love this song so I had to sing it!"</p>

<p><br />
During the heart-to-heart chat, Shahid Kapoor also revealed that he had gotten injured while shooting 'Jersey' and had to endure 25 stitches on his body.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-australian-tv-host-who-missed-adeles-album-before-their-interview-apologises-432469" hreflang="en">Australian TV host, who 'missed' Adele's album before interview, apologises</a></p>

<p><br />
“I busted my lip on this film. My strongest memory of Jersey will be that I felt that I will never look the same again. (The ball) busted my lower lip and we actually had to stop shooting for two months because of that. I had to get some 25 stitches. It actually took three months for my lip to feel normal -- it still doesn't feel normal. There's a part on my lip (giving fans a close look at it) which I feel like its dead. I can't move it. So I've given my blood to this film,” he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
Shahid Kapoor’s 'Jersey' is all set to release on December 31.</p>

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<p>Check out the entire Instagram Live session here:&nbsp;</p>

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Our Sunday's made with this piece of social media delight! In a rare move, Bollywood megastar Shahid Kapoor conducted a live Instagram session to express his love, joy and gratitude over their reaction to the trailer launch of his upcoming sports saga, 'Jersey'.

Our Sunday's made with this piece of social media delight! In a rare move, Bollywood megastar Shahid Kapoor conducted a live Instagram session to express his love, joy and gratitude over their reaction to the trailer launch of his upcoming sports saga, 'Jersey'. During the session, the actor answered a plethora of questions about his work as well as personal life. Also read: Thanksgiving box office: ‘Encanto’ tops with $43.2 Million, beats Lady Gaga's 'House of Gucci' However, what took everyone by surprise was him singing a soft, love ballad from his upcoming film ‘Jersey’ even before its release. Titled 'Mehram Tu Hi Hain Mera', Shahid sang the first few lines for his fans and seemed to be in a romantic mood. A fan had requested him to sing a song and Shahid decided to go ahead with 'Mehram Tu Hi Hain Mera'. After singing the song, a coy Shahid said, "I have released the song before the song has even been released! Sachet and Parampara, please don't kill me for this! But I love this song so I had to sing it!" During the heart-to-heart chat, Shahid Kapoor also revealed that he had gotten injured while shooting 'Jersey' and had to endure 25 stitches on his body. Also read: Australian TV host, who 'missed' Adele's album before interview, apologises “I busted my lip on this film. My strongest memory of Jersey will be that I felt that I will never look the same again. (The ball) busted my lower lip and we actually had to stop shooting for two months because of that. I had to get some 25 stitches. It actually took three months for my lip to feel normal -- it still doesn't feel normal. There's a part on my lip (giving fans a close look at it) which I feel like its dead. I can't move it. So I've given my blood to this film,” he said. Shahid Kapoor’s 'Jersey' is all set to release on December 31. Also read: Kanye West refers to Kim Kardashian as 'my wife' in Thanksgiving message Check out the entire Instagram Live session here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shahid Kapoor (@shahidkapoor) ×

Watch: Shahid Kapoor singing 'Mehram Tu Hi Hain Mera' from 'Jersey' is balm to one's soul

<p>Bollywood actor and former Miss India, Esha Gupta, turns 36 today and in an interview with an Indian daily, she spilled some beans on her take on marriage, her love for sports and her hopes for the year ahead.&nbsp;</p>

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When Gupta was asked about her alleged romance with Manuel Campos Guallar, she said, “People only know how much I’m putting out there but they think that they know a lot. I’m an extremely private person when it comes to my family and friends. People write a lot of things but it really doesn’t matter to me.”</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-australian-tv-host-who-missed-adeles-album-before-their-interview-apologises-432469" hreflang="en">Australian TV host, who 'missed' Adele's album before interview, apologises</a></p>

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About marriage, the actress said that she would rather wait for the right man to come along instead of marrying the richest guy and living off alimony if things go south. She said, “In our family, women are more successful than the men, and parents teach their daughters to be independent. If I get married to the richest guy and he leaves me, I don’t want to live with alimony. I want to have something of my own. I don’t want to change my surname. I need a partner who supports me and doesn’t try to change me.”</p>

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<p>The 'Rustom' actress is reportedly spending her birthday attending her brothers’ wedding in Jaipur. When asked about her hopes for the year ahead, she said, “Health, peace and love. There’s Aashram 2 and Invisible Woman. A big professional shift is going to happen and I’m excited about it.”</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-this-thanksgiving-post-by-blink-182s-cancer-free-singer-mark-hoppus-is-truly-empowering-432474" hreflang="en">This Thanksgiving post by Blink-182's cancer-free singer Mark Hoppus is truly empowering</a></p>

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An ardent sports lover, Esha Gupta said she would love to work in a sports drama someday. “It would be like a dream. I would love to be a part of a film based on PT Usha ji, the queen of tracks. From horse riding and sky diving to deep sea diving, I would like to do anything in a film, and if I don’t know that sport, I’d just train for 12 hours every day and master it,” Gupta concluded.&nbsp;</p>

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Bollywood actor and former Miss India, Esha Gupta, turns 36 today and in an interview with an Indian daily, she spilled some beans on her take on marriage, her love for sports and her hopes for the year ahead.

Bollywood actor and former Miss India, Esha Gupta, turns 36 today and in an interview with an Indian daily, she spilled some beans on her take on marriage, her love for sports and her hopes for the year ahead. When Gupta was asked about her alleged romance with Manuel Campos Guallar, she said, “People only know how much I’m putting out there but they think that they know a lot. I’m an extremely private person when it comes to my family and friends. People write a lot of things but it really doesn’t matter to me.” Also read: Australian TV host, who 'missed' Adele's album before interview, apologises About marriage, the actress said that she would rather wait for the right man to come along instead of marrying the richest guy and living off alimony if things go south. She said, “In our family, women are more successful than the men, and parents teach their daughters to be independent. If I get married to the richest guy and he leaves me, I don’t want to live with alimony. I want to have something of my own. I don’t want to change my surname. I need a partner who supports me and doesn’t try to change me.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Esha Gupta (@egupta) × The 'Rustom' actress is reportedly spending her birthday attending her brothers’ wedding in Jaipur. When asked about her hopes for the year ahead, she said, “Health, peace and love. There’s Aashram 2 and Invisible Woman. A big professional shift is going to happen and I’m excited about it.” Also read: This Thanksgiving post by Blink-182's cancer-free singer Mark Hoppus is truly empowering An ardent sports lover, Esha Gupta said she would love to work in a sports drama someday. “It would be like a dream. I would love to be a part of a film based on PT Usha ji, the queen of tracks. From horse riding and sky diving to deep sea diving, I would like to do anything in a film, and if I don’t know that sport, I’d just train for 12 hours every day and master it,” Gupta concluded. Also read: Kanye West refers to Kim Kardashian as 'my wife' in Thanksgiving message

Esha Gupta: In my family, women are more successful than the men

Indian actor Pooja Hegde is having the time of her life in the beautiful travel destination of Maldives, and fans cannot seem to get enough of this gorgeous girl!

Indian actor Pooja Hegde is having the time of her life in the beautiful travel destination of Maldives, and fans cannot seem to get enough of this gorgeous girl! For the last one week or so, Hegde has been pending some me time in Maldives vacation where she recently tried her hand at snorkeling as well. The actress is believed to have returned to India on Sunday but is clearly experiencing vacay hangover as she continues to post pretty pictures of her in lovely bikinis. Recently, Pooja Hegde took to her verified Instagram handle and shared a few pictures and Reels of her enjoying solo in the hottest travel destination. Sharing the pics, Pooja Hegde wrote, "Found Nemo! He and his friend were cuties. #snorkeltales." The actress is currently occupied with wrapping up the shoot for the new schedule of Tamil movie 'Beast' opposite Thalapathy Vijay. She also plays the lead in South Indian superstar Mahesh Babu-starrer 'SSMB28'. Check out all her travel posts here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pooja Hegde (@hegdepooja) × View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pooja Hegde (@hegdepooja) × View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pooja Hegde (@hegdepooja) × View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pooja Hegde (@hegdepooja) × View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pooja Hegde (@hegdepooja) × View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pooja Hegde (@hegdepooja) ×

Pooja Hegde solo Maldives vacation is every traveller's dream: Pics

<p>Actor Samantha Akkineni is back in the news for her personal life.</p>

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The actress, who parted ways with her now-ex husband Naga Chaitanya in October this year, has removed all her photos from the time she was with the South Indian actor on social media.</p>

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She was further trolled when she did not wish her ex-husband on his birthday. However, she made headlines when she was clicked visiting her ex-father-in-law Nagarjuna’s studio on November 26.</p>

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This news got everyone curious and excited but it was soon learnt that she was at the studio to dub for Gunasekhar’s film 'Shaakuntalam', in which she plays the titular role.</p>

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Meanwhile, the 'The Family Man 2' star is all set to make her international movie debut with 'Arrangements of Love', which is set to be directed by BAFTA-winning filmmaker Philip John of 'Downtown Abbey' fame.</p>

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Reports say ‘Arrangements of Love’ is an adaptation of the bestselling 2004 novel by the same name, authored by Indian writer Timeri N. Murari. Samantha will reportedly be playing the role of a strong-willed and hilarious 27-year-old woman, who is a progressive bisexual Tamil and runs her own detective agency.</p>

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Actor Samantha Akkineni is back in the news for her personal life. The actress, who parted ways with her now-ex husband Naga Chaitanya in October this year, has removed all her photos from the time she was with the South Indian actor on social media.

Actor Samantha Akkineni is back in the news for her personal life. The actress, who parted ways with her now-ex husband Naga Chaitanya in October this year, has removed all her photos from the time she was with the South Indian actor on social media. Also read: 'Will' book review: Will Smith, the superstar, confronts Will Smith, the coward She was further trolled when she did not wish her ex-husband on his birthday. However, she made headlines when she was clicked visiting her ex-father-in-law Nagarjuna’s studio on November 26. This news got everyone curious and excited but it was soon learnt that she was at the studio to dub for Gunasekhar’s film 'Shaakuntalam', in which she plays the titular role. Also read: 'Chhorii' review: Nushrratt Bharuccha takes one for the team Meanwhile, the 'The Family Man 2' star is all set to make her international movie debut with 'Arrangements of Love', which is set to be directed by BAFTA-winning filmmaker Philip John of 'Downtown Abbey' fame. Reports say ‘Arrangements of Love’ is an adaptation of the bestselling 2004 novel by the same name, authored by Indian writer Timeri N. Murari. Samantha will reportedly be playing the role of a strong-willed and hilarious 27-year-old woman, who is a progressive bisexual Tamil and runs her own detective agency. Also read: Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim, whose work transformed musical theater, dead at 91

Samantha Ruth Prabhu visits ex father-in-law Nagarjuna's studio after split from Naga Chaitanya

<p>The 'Kat' is finally out of its bag!</p>

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After much speculation about the relationship status of Bollywood couple, Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal, it has finally been confirmed by various news outlets that the couple the indeed getting married in Rajasthan. The three-ceremony, with the wedding reportedly taking place on December 9, will happen in the company of the pair's friends and family. &nbsp;</p>

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The main event will take place at Six Senses Fort Barwara, a resort in Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan. While December 7 is for Sangeet, December 8 will mark the Mehendi celebrations with Katrina opting for a special kind of Mehendi design that is reportedly priced at 1, 00, 000 rupees, reports confirm.&nbsp;</p>

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Katrina and Vicky's teams are reportedly busy tying the loose ends and are currently in the process of booking air tickets and finalising accommodation for all their 200 guests.&nbsp;</p>

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According to reports, Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal are going to wear ace Indian designer Sabyasachi, who is known for his bridal collections. Katrina Kaif will also be wearing designers Abu Jani (for Mehendi), Manish Malhotra (for Sangeet) and global brand Gucci (for reception).&nbsp;<br />
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The 'Kat' is finally out of its bag! After much speculation about the relationship status of Bollywood couple, Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal, it has finally been confirmed by various news outlets that the couple the indeed getting married in Rajasthan.

The 'Kat' is finally out of its bag! After much speculation about the relationship status of Bollywood couple, Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal, it has finally been confirmed by various news outlets that the couple the indeed getting married in Rajasthan. The three-ceremony, with the wedding reportedly taking place on December 9, will happen in the company of the pair's friends and family. Also read: Katrina Kaif has started bridal wear trials for wedding with Vicky Kaushal: Reports The main event will take place at Six Senses Fort Barwara, a resort in Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan. While December 7 is for Sangeet, December 8 will mark the Mehendi celebrations with Katrina opting for a special kind of Mehendi design that is reportedly priced at 1, 00, 000 rupees, reports confirm. Katrina and Vicky's teams are reportedly busy tying the loose ends and are currently in the process of booking air tickets and finalising accommodation for all their 200 guests. Also read: Katrina Kaif-Vicky Kaushal's engagement ceremony: Is there any truth to the news? According to reports, Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal are going to wear ace Indian designer Sabyasachi, who is known for his bridal collections. Katrina Kaif will also be wearing designers Abu Jani (for Mehendi), Manish Malhotra (for Sangeet) and global brand Gucci (for reception). Also read: Rumours or true? Reports suggest Vicky Kaushal, Katrina Kaif got engaged on Diwali

Confirmed! Bollywood actors Katrina Kaif, Vicky Kaushal to marry on December 9 in Rajasthan

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