After making his return as the Joker in Zack Snyder's 'Justice League', Hollywood star Jared Leto recently spoke to Stephen Colbert about taking on the "incredible" role once again. 
 
According to the Hollywood Reporter, while appearing on `The Late Show`, Leto expressed how grateful he was to be a part of Snyder`s `Justice League` and referred to the 'Snyder Cut'&nbsp;as "one for the ages." The movie will mark Leto`s first comeback as the fan favourite Joker after portraying the classic DC villain in 2016`s 'Suicide Squad'. 
 
Colbert was quick to mention how it is discussed that Leto's 'Justice League' appearance could mark a "redemption" to "expand the character". But Leto reiterated that he simply felt honoured to be asked by Snyder to step into the iconic villain`s shoes again. Leto said, "I was just happy to be a part of his dream and to get asked to play the Joker for a second time was just a treat. It is one of those roles that is just incredible."

During his appearance on Colbert`s show, Leto could be seen wearing a "We Live in a Society" shirt. He said profits from sales of the shirt will go to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, as a homage to a popular Joker-related meme and a line he ad-libbed in a now-infamous `Justice League` scene that appeared in a new trailer for Snyder`s Justice League. The clip of Leto reciting the line went viral on social media and left many fans thrilled. 
 
In order to further compare Leto`s original Joker portrayal to the new film, Colbert held photographs of the actor posing in the character`s then-green hair with skin covered in tattoos in Suicide Squad to the darker and more frightening Joker in 'Justice League'. 
 
Reacting to both photographs, Leto explained that it shows "there is some years apart" between the two. Leto said, "I think it is an evolution. It is common when working with a different director that they bring out different things in you."

Earlier in the day, Leto took to Twitter and honoured Snyder ahead of the film`s release. "Zack, you are a warrior and a madman. You know this world like nobody else and it was incredible to be a part of retelling this story in the way that you always dreamed of," he wrote alongside a photo of himself on set with the director.

As per The Hollywood Reporter, Ben Affleck, who reprises his role as Batman in `Justice League`, and Leto ended up shooting their scenes separately due to scheduling issues, with the scene completed over three days late last year.&nbsp;

After making his return as the Joker in Zack Snyder's 'Justice League', Hollywood star Jared Leto recently spoke to Stephen Colbert about taking on the "incredible" role once again.

After making his return as the Joker in Zack Snyder's 'Justice League', Hollywood star Jared Leto recently spoke to Stephen Colbert about taking on the "incredible" role once again. According to the Hollywood Reporter, while appearing on `The Late Show`, Leto expressed how grateful he was to be a part of Snyder`s `Justice League` and referred to the 'Snyder Cut' as "one for the ages." The movie will mark Leto`s first comeback as the fan favourite Joker after portraying the classic DC villain in 2016`s 'Suicide Squad'. Colbert was quick to mention how it is discussed that Leto's 'Justice League' appearance could mark a "redemption" to "expand the character". But Leto reiterated that he simply felt honoured to be asked by Snyder to step into the iconic villain`s shoes again. Leto said, "I was just happy to be a part of his dream and to get asked to play the Joker for a second time was just a treat. It is one of those roles that is just incredible." During his appearance on Colbert`s show, Leto could be seen wearing a "We Live in a Society" shirt. He said profits from sales of the shirt will go to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, as a homage to a popular Joker-related meme and a line he ad-libbed in a now-infamous `Justice League` scene that appeared in a new trailer for Snyder`s Justice League. The clip of Leto reciting the line went viral on social media and left many fans thrilled. In order to further compare Leto`s original Joker portrayal to the new film, Colbert held photographs of the actor posing in the character`s then-green hair with skin covered in tattoos in Suicide Squad to the darker and more frightening Joker in 'Justice League'. Reacting to both photographs, Leto explained that it shows "there is some years apart" between the two. Leto said, "I think it is an evolution. It is common when working with a different director that they bring out different things in you." Earlier in the day, Leto took to Twitter and honoured Snyder ahead of the film`s release. "Zack, you are a warrior and a madman. You know this world like nobody else and it was incredible to be a part of retelling this story in the way that you always dreamed of," he wrote alongside a photo of himself on set with the director. As per The Hollywood Reporter, Ben Affleck, who reprises his role as Batman in `Justice League`, and Leto ended up shooting their scenes separately due to scheduling issues, with the scene completed over three days late last year.

Jared Leto calls Zack Snyder's 'Justice League' Joker 'evolution' of 'Suicide Squad' character

The annual military parade in central London for Queen Elizabeth II's official birthday has been cancelled for a second year owing to the coronavirus pandemic, Buckingham Palace said Friday. The 'Trooping the Colour' event in June normally features hundreds of personnel from Britain's most prestigious regiments for a centuries-old spectacle of pageantry in front of thousands of spectators.

Last year, because of the health crisis, it was switched to a low-key celebration on the grounds of Windsor Castle west of London, and the palace said the same was likely again.

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"Following consultation with government and other relevant parties it has been agreed that the Queen's official birthday parade, also known as Trooping the Colour, will not go ahead this year in its traditional form in central London," a statement read.&nbsp;

"Options for an alternative parade, in the quadrangle at Windsor Castle, are being considered."&nbsp; Elizabeth, 94, and her 99-year-old husband Prince Philip have for the past year been isolating at Windsor, as their age puts them in a high-risk category for coronavirus.&nbsp;

Philip, who turns 100 in June, this week returned to the castle after four weeks of treatment in two central London hospitals, including a heart procedure. Last year was the first time that Windsor has staged an event to mark a sovereign's official birthday since 1895, when a ceremony was held in honour of queen Victoria.

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It marked Elizabeth's first official public appearance since Britain went into lockdown in March. She celebrated her actual 94th birthday on April 21 without the traditional gun salute, due to the lockdown.

The double birthday tradition was started by King George II in 1748, who wanted to have a summer celebration as his own birthday was October 30. The monarch's official birthday normally occurs on the second Saturday in June

The annual military parade in central London for Queen Elizabeth II's official birthday has been cancelled for a second year owing to the coronavirus pandemic, Buckingham Palace said Friday.

The annual military parade in central London for Queen Elizabeth II's official birthday has been cancelled for a second year owing to the coronavirus pandemic, Buckingham Palace said Friday. The 'Trooping the Colour' event in June normally features hundreds of personnel from Britain's most prestigious regiments for a centuries-old spectacle of pageantry in front of thousands of spectators. Last year, because of the health crisis, it was switched to a low-key celebration on the grounds of Windsor Castle west of London, and the palace said the same was likely again. Queen Elizabeth II's cousin jailed for 10 months for sexually assaulting a woman in Scotland castle "Following consultation with government and other relevant parties it has been agreed that the Queen's official birthday parade, also known as Trooping the Colour, will not go ahead this year in its traditional form in central London," a statement read. "Options for an alternative parade, in the quadrangle at Windsor Castle, are being considered." Elizabeth, 94, and her 99-year-old husband Prince Philip have for the past year been isolating at Windsor, as their age puts them in a high-risk category for coronavirus. Philip, who turns 100 in June, this week returned to the castle after four weeks of treatment in two central London hospitals, including a heart procedure. Last year was the first time that Windsor has staged an event to mark a sovereign's official birthday since 1895, when a ceremony was held in honour of queen Victoria. Queen Elizabeth receives COVID-19 vaccine It marked Elizabeth's first official public appearance since Britain went into lockdown in March. She celebrated her actual 94th birthday on April 21 without the traditional gun salute, due to the lockdown. The double birthday tradition was started by King George II in 1748, who wanted to have a summer celebration as his own birthday was October 30. The monarch's official birthday normally occurs on the second Saturday in June

Queen Elizabeth II's birthday parade cancelled for second year

Country singer Dolly Parton is getting her own comic book, the latest addition to TidalWave Comics` "Female Force" series dedicated to inspirational women. 
 
The 22-page 'Female Force: Dolly Parton'&nbsp;will be released on March 31, in print and digital formats. Singer-songwriter, the actress and businesswoman Parton, who has 11 Grammy Awards under her belt, has sold more than 100 million records since releasing her first album in 1967. 
 
Earlier this month, the 75-year-old shared a video of herself getting the COVID-19 vaccination, rejigging her hit song "Jolene" with the word "vaccine" as she urged others to do the same.

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A $1 million donation from the singer last year helped fund early-stage research by Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee with Moderna on its COVID-19 vaccine, mRNA-1273. 
 
"Writing about Dolly was a joy," writer Michael Frizell said in a statement. "Her creativity, philanthropy and humanity are legendary." 
Parton joins the likes of former U.S. first lady Michelle Obama, singer Cher, women`s rights campaigner Gloria Steinem and nun Mother Teresa in having a biographical comic written about her.

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"We`ve found a niche with our bio comics," TidalWave publisher Darren G. Davis said. "There is a much wider audience for sequential storytelling than many have thought. These readers are simply looking for something other than superheroes."

Country singer Dolly Parton is getting her own comic book, the latest addition to TidalWave Comics` "Female Force" series dedicated to inspirational women. The 22-page 'Female Force: Dolly Parton' will be released on March 31, in print and digital formats.

Country singer Dolly Parton is getting her own comic book, the latest addition to TidalWave Comics` "Female Force" series dedicated to inspirational women. The 22-page 'Female Force: Dolly Parton' will be released on March 31, in print and digital formats. Singer-songwriter, the actress and businesswoman Parton, who has 11 Grammy Awards under her belt, has sold more than 100 million records since releasing her first album in 1967. Earlier this month, the 75-year-old shared a video of herself getting the COVID-19 vaccination, rejigging her hit song "Jolene" with the word "vaccine" as she urged others to do the same. Dolly Parton gets coronavirus vaccine that she helped fund A $1 million donation from the singer last year helped fund early-stage research by Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee with Moderna on its COVID-19 vaccine, mRNA-1273. "Writing about Dolly was a joy," writer Michael Frizell said in a statement. "Her creativity, philanthropy and humanity are legendary." Parton joins the likes of former U.S. first lady Michelle Obama, singer Cher, women`s rights campaigner Gloria Steinem and nun Mother Teresa in having a biographical comic written about her. Dolly Parton reportedly turned down twice the President Medal of Freedom by the Trump administration "We`ve found a niche with our bio comics," TidalWave publisher Darren G. Davis said. "There is a much wider audience for sequential storytelling than many have thought. These readers are simply looking for something other than superheroes."

Country star Dolly Parton gets her own comic book

The action-thriller 'Nobody', starring Emmy-winning actor Bob Odenkirk, is set to release theatrically in India on April 9, it was confirmed on Thursday. The date was confirmed by NBCUniversal as their first theatrical release in 2021, post the Covid pandemic.

'Nobody'&nbsp;is written by Derek Kolstad, who in the past has written projects such as the 'John Wick'&nbsp;franchise, and 'The Falcon And The Winter Soldier'&nbsp;among others.

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The film directed by Ilya Naishuller will be released in English and dubbed in Hindi.

'Nobody'&nbsp;tells the tale of a bystander named Hutch, who intervenes to help a woman being harassed by a group of men and eventually becomes the target of a vengeful drug lord.

The action-thriller 'Nobody', starring Emmy-winning actor Bob Odenkirk, is set to release theatrically in India on April 9, it was confirmed on Thursday. The date was confirmed by NBCUniversal as their first theatrical release in 2021, post the Covid pandemic.

The action-thriller 'Nobody', starring Emmy-winning actor Bob Odenkirk, is set to release theatrically in India on April 9, it was confirmed on Thursday. The date was confirmed by NBCUniversal as their first theatrical release in 2021, post the Covid pandemic. 'Nobody' is written by Derek Kolstad, who in the past has written projects such as the 'John Wick' franchise, and 'The Falcon And The Winter Soldier' among others. The film directed by Ilya Naishuller will be released in English and dubbed in Hindi. 'Nobody' tells the tale of a bystander named Hutch, who intervenes to help a woman being harassed by a group of men and eventually becomes the target of a vengeful drug lord.

Bob Odenkirk-starrer 'Nobody' in theatres on April 9

American singer-actor Demi Lovato posted a thank you note for her family, friends and fans, expressing gratitude after being showered with love and support. 
 
The 28-year-old singer shared a message on her Instagram Story on Wednesday. The heartfelt note came in response to all the support she received since the premiere of her documentary `Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil`."Thanking god for all the love and support I`ve felt from my fans, friends and family over the past 24 hours. My heart is so overwhelmed in the best way," Lovato wrote. 
 
She added, "I love you all so much and thank you for your messages..you have no idea what they mean to me. We`re in this together and I feel you with me - thank you."In the tell-all docuseries, which premiered at the SXSW Film Festival on Tuesday, viewers got an in-depth look at what happened before, during, and after the singer`s 2018 overdose, reported People magazine.

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The songstress bravely opened up about dealing with the trauma that she faced not only from the night of her overdose but with a previous sexual assault. 
 
Lovato told People magazine during a Television Critics Association panel last month that she "wouldn`t change a thing" about what happened after her drug overdose. "Everything had to happen in order for me to learn the lessons that I learned," Lovato said at the time. 
 
She added, "It was a painful journey, and I look back and sometimes I get sad when I think of the pain that I had to endure to overcome what I have, but I don`t regret anything."The singer continued, "I`m so proud of the person I am today. And I`m so proud that people get to see it in this documentary and I couldn`t be more grateful that I had someone by my side."Lovato added that she wanted to "set the record straight" about her life with the recently-released docuseries."I wanted to reveal it all for my fans and say this is who I am and this is where I`m at today and this is the journey that got me here, and if it helps you, then I hope that it can because that was ultimately my purpose in putting this out," she told reporters. 
 
On Monday, Lovato shared that her companion album to the series, `Dancing with the Devil...The Art of Starting Over` will be released on April 2. The project is Lovato`s first album since `Tell Me You Love Me` in 2017.`Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil` premieres on YouTube on March 23.&nbsp;

American singer-actor Demi Lovato posted a thank you note for her family, friends and fans, expressing gratitude after being showered with love and support. The 28-year-old singer shared a message on her Instagram Story on Wednesday.

American singer-actor Demi Lovato posted a thank you note for her family, friends and fans, expressing gratitude after being showered with love and support. The 28-year-old singer shared a message on her Instagram Story on Wednesday. The heartfelt note came in response to all the support she received since the premiere of her documentary `Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil`."Thanking god for all the love and support I`ve felt from my fans, friends and family over the past 24 hours. My heart is so overwhelmed in the best way," Lovato wrote. She added, "I love you all so much and thank you for your messages..you have no idea what they mean to me. We`re in this together and I feel you with me - thank you."In the tell-all docuseries, which premiered at the SXSW Film Festival on Tuesday, viewers got an in-depth look at what happened before, during, and after the singer`s 2018 overdose, reported People magazine. Demi Lovato claims she was sexually assaulted by her drug dealer on the night of her overdose episode The songstress bravely opened up about dealing with the trauma that she faced not only from the night of her overdose but with a previous sexual assault. Lovato told People magazine during a Television Critics Association panel last month that she "wouldn`t change a thing" about what happened after her drug overdose. "Everything had to happen in order for me to learn the lessons that I learned," Lovato said at the time. She added, "It was a painful journey, and I look back and sometimes I get sad when I think of the pain that I had to endure to overcome what I have, but I don`t regret anything."The singer continued, "I`m so proud of the person I am today. And I`m so proud that people get to see it in this documentary and I couldn`t be more grateful that I had someone by my side."Lovato added that she wanted to "set the record straight" about her life with the recently-released docuseries."I wanted to reveal it all for my fans and say this is who I am and this is where I`m at today and this is the journey that got me here, and if it helps you, then I hope that it can because that was ultimately my purpose in putting this out," she told reporters. On Monday, Lovato shared that her companion album to the series, `Dancing with the Devil...The Art of Starting Over` will be released on April 2. The project is Lovato`s first album since `Tell Me You Love Me` in 2017.`Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil` premieres on YouTube on March 23.

Demi Lovato thanks friends, fans for support after docuseries premiere

Prince William is supporting his wife Kate Middleton in the wake of brother Prince Harry and sister-in-law Meghan Markle`s recent bombshell interview with American talk show host Oprah Winfrey. In the interview with Oprah, the Duchess of Sussex revealed that Kate made her cry at the time of her wedding to Harry. 
 
A source close to the royal family revealed to People Magazine that Prince William is looking out for his wife, and growing more protective of her after this accusation." William is very protective of Kate and can get very angry. For Meghan to name Kate in a negative light is worse than being attacked himself," the source close to Prince William told People magazine.

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Meghan's controversial statements were also followed by an explanation that Kate apologised to her after the incident."And I don`t say that to be disparaging to anyone, because it was a really hard week of the wedding, and she was upset about something. But she owned it, and she apologized and she brought me flowers and a note apologizing," the Duchess of Sussex said during the tell-all interview. 
 
After the interview, the royals and the staff members were filled with "anger", disclosed the source. Making further revelations, the insider also told that the Duke of Cambridge is feeling "fiercely protective over his wife" and "he`s unhappy with Markle`s mention of Middleton".However, after mentioning Kate, the duo refused to name further royal family members regarding a discussion that took place between Harry and other members about the `concerns` over the Prince`s then-unborn son Archie`s skin tone.

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Meghan had also revealed that she was denied help when she felt suicidal, among many other bombshell revelations. Meghan and Harry`s CBS special with Oprah marked the couple`s first joint interview since their royal exit, which was recently made permanent. In the interview, the duo discussed the reasons behind their decision to step back from their royal duties, which they had first announced in January 2020.&nbsp;

Prince William is supporting his wife Kate Middleton in the wake of brother Prince Harry and sister-in-law Meghan Markle`s recent bombshell interview with American talk show host Oprah Winfrey.

Prince William is supporting his wife Kate Middleton in the wake of brother Prince Harry and sister-in-law Meghan Markle`s recent bombshell interview with American talk show host Oprah Winfrey. In the interview with Oprah, the Duchess of Sussex revealed that Kate made her cry at the time of her wedding to Harry. A source close to the royal family revealed to People Magazine that Prince William is looking out for his wife, and growing more protective of her after this accusation." William is very protective of Kate and can get very angry. For Meghan to name Kate in a negative light is worse than being attacked himself," the source close to Prince William told People magazine. Kate Middleton is reportedly 'mortified' by Meghan Markle's Oprah interview Meghan's controversial statements were also followed by an explanation that Kate apologised to her after the incident."And I don`t say that to be disparaging to anyone, because it was a really hard week of the wedding, and she was upset about something. But she owned it, and she apologized and she brought me flowers and a note apologizing," the Duchess of Sussex said during the tell-all interview. After the interview, the royals and the staff members were filled with "anger", disclosed the source. Making further revelations, the insider also told that the Duke of Cambridge is feeling "fiercely protective over his wife" and "he`s unhappy with Markle`s mention of Middleton".However, after mentioning Kate, the duo refused to name further royal family members regarding a discussion that took place between Harry and other members about the `concerns` over the Prince`s then-unborn son Archie`s skin tone. Harry has spoken to William and Charles post the Oprah interview, the family has not reached out to Meghan Meghan had also revealed that she was denied help when she felt suicidal, among many other bombshell revelations. Meghan and Harry`s CBS special with Oprah marked the couple`s first joint interview since their royal exit, which was recently made permanent. In the interview, the duo discussed the reasons behind their decision to step back from their royal duties, which they had first announced in January 2020.

Prince William 'very protective' of Kate Middleton after Meghan Markle, Prince Harry's interview

Singer-songwriter Griff has won the 2021 BRITs Rising Star award, organisers of Britain`s pop music honours said on Friday. 
 
The 'Mirror Talk'&nbsp;and 'Forgive Myself'&nbsp;singer beat off competition from rapper Pa Salieu and singer Rina Sawayama to the prize, whose past winners include Adele, Sam Smith, Emeli Sande and Celeste. 
 
"In my head I`m still screaming from the phone call when I found out," the 20-year-old, who released several songs last year, said in a statement. 
"It`s honestly such a miracle: how on earth did we manage to win a BRIT and breakthrough during a pandemic?"&nbsp; 
 
Born to a Chinese mother and Jamaican father, Griff, who sings about teenage love and mental health in her latest song "Black Hole, was last year nominated for an Ivor Novello Rising Star award. 
 
The BRIT Awards will take place in May.

Singer-songwriter Griff has won the 2021 BRITs Rising Star award, organisers of Britain`s pop music honours said on Friday. The 'Mirror Talk' and 'Forgive Myself' singer beat off competition from rapper Pa Salieu and singer Rina Sawayama to the prize, whose past winners include Adele, Sam Smith, Emeli Sande and Celeste.

Singer-songwriter Griff has won the 2021 BRITs Rising Star award, organisers of Britain`s pop music honours said on Friday. The 'Mirror Talk' and 'Forgive Myself' singer beat off competition from rapper Pa Salieu and singer Rina Sawayama to the prize, whose past winners include Adele, Sam Smith, Emeli Sande and Celeste. "In my head I`m still screaming from the phone call when I found out," the 20-year-old, who released several songs last year, said in a statement. "It`s honestly such a miracle: how on earth did we manage to win a BRIT and breakthrough during a pandemic?" Born to a Chinese mother and Jamaican father, Griff, who sings about teenage love and mental health in her latest song "Black Hole, was last year nominated for an Ivor Novello Rising Star award. The BRIT Awards will take place in May.

Singer-songwriter Griff wins BRITs Rising Star award

Anthony Boyle, best known for his role as Scorpius Malfoy in the English play 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child', has now been signed to star in Apple`s World War II drama `Masters of the Air`. 
 
The series will be a continuation of the `Band of Brothers, 'The Pacific;&nbsp;a franchise from Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks. According to Variety, Boyle, starring as Major Crosby will be joining the previously announced cast members, Callum Turner and Austin Butler. `Masters of the Air` which will be based on the book of the same name by Donald L. Miller will follow the true story of the American bomber boys in World War II, who brought the war to Hitler`s doorstep. 
 
The series will be written by `Band of Brothers` alum John Orloff as well as Graham Yost, with both of them also co-executive producing it. Spielberg will executive produce via Amblin Television and Hanks will executive produce under his Playtone banner along with Gary Goetzman.

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Amblin`s Darryl Frank and Justin Falvey and Playtone`s Steven Shareshian serve as co-executive producers, with Alex Maggioni overseeing the day-to-day development of the project for Amblin, alongside Spielberg, Frank, and Falvey.`Masters of the Air` will not be the first World War II project Hanks has done at Apple. 
 
He has previously worked on the naval war film `Greyhound`, which he starred in, wrote, and produced along with Goetzman and Playtone. Spielberg currently executive produces the Apple series `Amazing Stories` with Amblin producing.

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As per Variety, Boyle`s recent work includes the HBO miniseries adaptation of `The Plot Against America`. He also reprised his role from `Harry Potter and the Cursed Child` in the show`s Broadway production in 2018.

Anthony Boyle, best known for his role as Scorpius Malfoy in the English play 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child', has now been signed to star in Apple`s World War II drama `Masters of the Air`.

Anthony Boyle, best known for his role as Scorpius Malfoy in the English play 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child', has now been signed to star in Apple`s World War II drama `Masters of the Air`. The series will be a continuation of the `Band of Brothers, 'The Pacific; a franchise from Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks. According to Variety, Boyle, starring as Major Crosby will be joining the previously announced cast members, Callum Turner and Austin Butler. `Masters of the Air` which will be based on the book of the same name by Donald L. Miller will follow the true story of the American bomber boys in World War II, who brought the war to Hitler`s doorstep. The series will be written by `Band of Brothers` alum John Orloff as well as Graham Yost, with both of them also co-executive producing it. Spielberg will executive produce via Amblin Television and Hanks will executive produce under his Playtone banner along with Gary Goetzman. Is Turkey at war with American sitcom 'Friends'? Amblin`s Darryl Frank and Justin Falvey and Playtone`s Steven Shareshian serve as co-executive producers, with Alex Maggioni overseeing the day-to-day development of the project for Amblin, alongside Spielberg, Frank, and Falvey.`Masters of the Air` will not be the first World War II project Hanks has done at Apple. He has previously worked on the naval war film `Greyhound`, which he starred in, wrote, and produced along with Goetzman and Playtone. Spielberg currently executive produces the Apple series `Amazing Stories` with Amblin producing. Oscars 2021 nominations: The first timers, snubs, surprises As per Variety, Boyle`s recent work includes the HBO miniseries adaptation of `The Plot Against America`. He also reprised his role from `Harry Potter and the Cursed Child` in the show`s Broadway production in 2018.

Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg's 'Masters of the Air' casts Anthony Boyle

Universal Studios Japan (USJ) opens on Thursday its $550 million, pandemic-delayed Mario-themed attraction in a major leap by games maker Nintendo Co Ltd beyond the virtual world. 
 
The addition in Osaka bulks up USJ`s roster of franchises, which include "Minions" and "Jurassic Park", in its rivalry with Disney, with the moustachioed plumber also coming to other Universal parks worldwide. 
 
Entering through a giant warp pipe, visitors to "Super Nintendo World", a real-world version of games creator Shigeru Miyamoto`s Mushroom Kingdom, are met with chomping piranha plants, punchable coin blocks and a flag-topped Mount Beanpole.

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At the attraction, whose opening was delayed repeatedly from last summer due to the COVID-19 pandemic, visitors can buy a $30 "power-up band" which syncs with the park`s app to rank them as they gather coins and defeat baddies. "You can become Mario," Ayumu Yamamoto, vice president in USJ`s marketing department, told reporters at a press preview. USJ is owned by Comcast Corp. 
 
The wristband draws on the interactive wands in the Harry Potter attraction and Nintendo`s tradition of tactile gaming gadgets and aims to capitalise on Mario`s generation-spanning appeal to drive repeat visits to the park. 
 
New draws at 'Super Nintendo World'&nbsp;include 'Mario Kart: Koopa`s Challenge', a ride employing augmented reality headsets, and the more sedate 'Yoshi's Adventure'&nbsp;for younger visitors.

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The area`s opening is a reply to investors frustrated by Nintendo`s reluctance to more aggressively commercialize its fan base. The Kyoto-based firm`s Switch games console has proved a pandemic winner while a foray into mobile gaming has stalled. 
 
Visitors formed a long queue to join Super Nintendo World`s technical rehearsal the day before opening. USJ is currently operating at reduced capacity and guests will need timed tickets to enter the area.

Universal Studios Japan (USJ) opens on Thursday its $550 million, pandemic-delayed Mario-themed attraction in a major leap by games maker Nintendo Co Ltd beyond the virtual world.

Universal Studios Japan (USJ) opens on Thursday its $550 million, pandemic-delayed Mario-themed attraction in a major leap by games maker Nintendo Co Ltd beyond the virtual world. The addition in Osaka bulks up USJ`s roster of franchises, which include "Minions" and "Jurassic Park", in its rivalry with Disney, with the moustachioed plumber also coming to other Universal parks worldwide. Entering through a giant warp pipe, visitors to "Super Nintendo World", a real-world version of games creator Shigeru Miyamoto`s Mushroom Kingdom, are met with chomping piranha plants, punchable coin blocks and a flag-topped Mount Beanpole. Is Turkey at war with American sitcom 'Friends'? At the attraction, whose opening was delayed repeatedly from last summer due to the COVID-19 pandemic, visitors can buy a $30 "power-up band" which syncs with the park`s app to rank them as they gather coins and defeat baddies. "You can become Mario," Ayumu Yamamoto, vice president in USJ`s marketing department, told reporters at a press preview. USJ is owned by Comcast Corp. The wristband draws on the interactive wands in the Harry Potter attraction and Nintendo`s tradition of tactile gaming gadgets and aims to capitalise on Mario`s generation-spanning appeal to drive repeat visits to the park. New draws at 'Super Nintendo World' include 'Mario Kart: Koopa`s Challenge', a ride employing augmented reality headsets, and the more sedate 'Yoshi's Adventure' for younger visitors. Billie Eilish ditches her signature neon green hair for a new blonde look, see pic The area`s opening is a reply to investors frustrated by Nintendo`s reluctance to more aggressively commercialize its fan base. The Kyoto-based firm`s Switch games console has proved a pandemic winner while a foray into mobile gaming has stalled. Visitors formed a long queue to join Super Nintendo World`s technical rehearsal the day before opening. USJ is currently operating at reduced capacity and guests will need timed tickets to enter the area.

'Super Mario' leaps into real world in Universal Studios park launch

American singer-songwriter Gwen Stefani has invited popular TV talk show host Ellen DeGeneres to be her maid of honour at her upcoming wedding to Blake Shelton. 
 
According to Fox News, the 51-year-old songstress appeared on Wednesday`s episode of the `Ellen DeGeneres Show` when the topic of the pair`s wedding came up. The 63-year-old comedian noted,"You haven`t been here since you`ve been engaged. What`s happening with the wedding planning? I know Miley Cyrus said that she would sing at your wedding."

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DeGeneres then inquired, "Is there anything I can do?" before Stefani revealed a potential role for the talk show host."I was thinking about that a lot and... I was picturing, like, a mauve, like, bridesmaid [dress for you]. Maybe maid of honour, you know?" Stefani quickly responded."We can put some extensions in, and we can make it full, like full flower arrangements. All that stuff", added the `Hollaback Girl crooner."You just tell me the time and place and I will be there," DeGeneres happily replied."I don`t mind doing any of that for you because you`re my friend and anything you ask, I will wear, "she added."I will put extensions in my hair - anything at all. That`s how much I love you, Gwen," DeGeneres concluded./ 
 
As reported by Fox News, Stefani and Shelton have been dating since 2015 after appearing on `The Voice` together as coaches the previous year. In October 2020, the couple announced their engagement, and reportedly hope to get hitched this year -- but not without Stefani`s three sons at their side.

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In a March interview with Access, the 44-year-old country singer Shelton was asked about the moment he popped the question to the No Doubt frontwoman, revealing that Stefani`s oldest son, Kingston, was by their side the entire time. 
 
Shelton said, "It`s kind of a blur, honestly.I remember after I asked her, there were some crying and things and Gwen`s oldest son, Kingston, was sitting right next to us when this happened.""And Gwen in one moment said, `Wait a minute, did I answer you? Did I say yes out loud?` And even I was wondering," Shelton recalled, noting that Kingston chimed in afterwards for confirmation."And Kingston said, `Mom, yeah you did. I heard you say `Yes,` you did.`""I don`t know how long it took, but that`s how it happened," Shelton added.&nbsp;

American singer-songwriter Gwen Stefani has invited popular TV talk show host Ellen DeGeneres to be her maid of honour at her upcoming wedding to Blake Shelton. According to Fox News, the 51-year-old songstress appeared on Wednesday`s episode of the `Ellen DeGeneres Show` when the topic of the pair`s wedding came up.

American singer-songwriter Gwen Stefani has invited popular TV talk show host Ellen DeGeneres to be her maid of honour at her upcoming wedding to Blake Shelton. According to Fox News, the 51-year-old songstress appeared on Wednesday`s episode of the `Ellen DeGeneres Show` when the topic of the pair`s wedding came up. The 63-year-old comedian noted,"You haven`t been here since you`ve been engaged. What`s happening with the wedding planning? I know Miley Cyrus said that she would sing at your wedding." Miley Cyrus wants to be wedding singer for Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton's nuptials DeGeneres then inquired, "Is there anything I can do?" before Stefani revealed a potential role for the talk show host."I was thinking about that a lot and... I was picturing, like, a mauve, like, bridesmaid [dress for you]. Maybe maid of honour, you know?" Stefani quickly responded."We can put some extensions in, and we can make it full, like full flower arrangements. All that stuff", added the `Hollaback Girl crooner."You just tell me the time and place and I will be there," DeGeneres happily replied."I don`t mind doing any of that for you because you`re my friend and anything you ask, I will wear, "she added."I will put extensions in my hair - anything at all. That`s how much I love you, Gwen," DeGeneres concluded./ As reported by Fox News, Stefani and Shelton have been dating since 2015 after appearing on `The Voice` together as coaches the previous year. In October 2020, the couple announced their engagement, and reportedly hope to get hitched this year -- but not without Stefani`s three sons at their side. Gwen Stefani talks about her ‘iconic’ nineties outfits In a March interview with Access, the 44-year-old country singer Shelton was asked about the moment he popped the question to the No Doubt frontwoman, revealing that Stefani`s oldest son, Kingston, was by their side the entire time. Shelton said, "It`s kind of a blur, honestly.I remember after I asked her, there were some crying and things and Gwen`s oldest son, Kingston, was sitting right next to us when this happened.""And Gwen in one moment said, `Wait a minute, did I answer you? Did I say yes out loud?` And even I was wondering," Shelton recalled, noting that Kingston chimed in afterwards for confirmation."And Kingston said, `Mom, yeah you did. I heard you say `Yes,` you did.`""I don`t know how long it took, but that`s how it happened," Shelton added.

Gwen Stefani invites Ellen DeGeneres to be her maid of honour

&nbsp;Emmy, Grammy and Tony award-winning actress Cynthia Erivo transforms into the 'Queen of Soul'&nbsp;in a new television series about American songstress Aretha Franklin. National Geographic's 'Genius: Aretha'&nbsp;&nbsp;follows the late singer`s rise to stardom as well as her personal life. Franklin, known for her powerful voice and her hit songs likes "Chain of Fools" and "Respect", died in 2018, aged 76. 
 
"To be able to step into that body and understand it ... that meant a great deal because now I got to know her a bit more, which, I guess makes me even more of a fan but it also makes me understand her more," Erivo told Reuters. 
 
The 34-year-old actress, known for the film "Harriet" in which she portrayed escaped slave and abolitionist Harriet Tubman as well as the Broadway musical "The Color Purple" for which she won a Tony Award, sings Franklin`s songs in the series. "When you`re going through something and the only thing that really expresses it in the right way is a song - I learned that because of (Franklin), I learned that by listening to her," Erivo said. 
 
'Lovecraft Country'&nbsp;and 'American Crime Story' actor Courtney B. Vance play`s Franklin`s preacher father in the series, which begins on National Geographic on Sunday. "I listened to a lot of his sermons over and over and over again ... and then I took a lot of notes about ... his cadences and the words that he seemed to use over and over," he said. 
 
Pulitzer Prize winner Suzan-Lori Parks, the series` showrunner, executive producer and lead writer, said she had previously spoken with Franklin about developing a biographical musical many years ago. 
 
"Among the things she mentioned was ... she wanted us to put respect on her name ... And of course that was one of the guiding principles of this project," Parks said. 
 
"It`s a celebration and a recognition of her genius, the moments where she created things that will last long after she`s gone."

Emmy, Grammy and Tony award-winning actress Cynthia Erivo transforms into the 'Queen of Soul' in a new television series about American songstress Aretha Franklin.

Emmy, Grammy and Tony award-winning actress Cynthia Erivo transforms into the 'Queen of Soul' in a new television series about American songstress Aretha Franklin. National Geographic's 'Genius: Aretha' follows the late singer`s rise to stardom as well as her personal life. Franklin, known for her powerful voice and her hit songs likes "Chain of Fools" and "Respect", died in 2018, aged 76. "To be able to step into that body and understand it ... that meant a great deal because now I got to know her a bit more, which, I guess makes me even more of a fan but it also makes me understand her more," Erivo told Reuters. The 34-year-old actress, known for the film "Harriet" in which she portrayed escaped slave and abolitionist Harriet Tubman as well as the Broadway musical "The Color Purple" for which she won a Tony Award, sings Franklin`s songs in the series. "When you`re going through something and the only thing that really expresses it in the right way is a song - I learned that because of (Franklin), I learned that by listening to her," Erivo said. 'Lovecraft Country' and 'American Crime Story' actor Courtney B. Vance play`s Franklin`s preacher father in the series, which begins on National Geographic on Sunday. "I listened to a lot of his sermons over and over and over again ... and then I took a lot of notes about ... his cadences and the words that he seemed to use over and over," he said. Pulitzer Prize winner Suzan-Lori Parks, the series` showrunner, executive producer and lead writer, said she had previously spoken with Franklin about developing a biographical musical many years ago. "Among the things she mentioned was ... she wanted us to put respect on her name ... And of course that was one of the guiding principles of this project," Parks said. "It`s a celebration and a recognition of her genius, the moments where she created things that will last long after she`s gone."

Cynthia Erivo turns into 'Queen of Soul' Aretha Franklin for new show

The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is moving from October 2021 to April of 2022, two industry sources with information of the circumstances told Variety. 
 
It is expected that the country-music themed Stagecoach festival, which happens at the end of the week after Coachella`s two weekends, will move as well. The move, if it is officially confirmed, denotes the fourth time the dates for Coachella, which takes place over two weekends at the Empire Polo Ground in Indio, California, have been rescheduled. The fest was first delayed from April to October 2020, then to April 2021, and afterwards October. 
 
However, the October dates were not authoritatively affirmed by promoters. For several months, there have been no dates posted on the festival`s official website. 
 
As per Variety, the sources said the justification for the most recent delay is ongoing uncertainty over the COVID-19 pandemic, even though many promoters and live-entertainment companies are planning for at least a partial resumption of touring in the late summer and fall. However, Coachella consistently sells out its 125,000 everyday tickets promptly, and the sheer logistics of in excess of 100,000 individuals making a trip to and gathering at a solitary area create endless opportunities for illness transmission. 
 
While the October dates are as yet seven months away, arrangements for the festival would start soon, and without follow up on typical visits -- the Weeknd`s `After Hours` tour is the primary significant one on the books, and it`s planned to start next January -- the challenges of putting together an event on the scale of Coachella is much more daunting. As per Variety, the pandemic`s impact on the live-entertainment business has been devastating. 
 
The live events industry lost more than USD 30 billion in 2020 because of the worldwide pandemic, including USD 9.7 billion in the cinema world, as indicated by the year-end report by live-entertainment industry trade publication Pollstar.&nbsp;

The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is moving from October 2021 to April of 2022, two industry sources with information of the circumstances told Variety.

The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is moving from October 2021 to April of 2022, two industry sources with information of the circumstances told Variety. It is expected that the country-music themed Stagecoach festival, which happens at the end of the week after Coachella`s two weekends, will move as well. The move, if it is officially confirmed, denotes the fourth time the dates for Coachella, which takes place over two weekends at the Empire Polo Ground in Indio, California, have been rescheduled. The fest was first delayed from April to October 2020, then to April 2021, and afterwards October. However, the October dates were not authoritatively affirmed by promoters. For several months, there have been no dates posted on the festival`s official website. As per Variety, the sources said the justification for the most recent delay is ongoing uncertainty over the COVID-19 pandemic, even though many promoters and live-entertainment companies are planning for at least a partial resumption of touring in the late summer and fall. However, Coachella consistently sells out its 125,000 everyday tickets promptly, and the sheer logistics of in excess of 100,000 individuals making a trip to and gathering at a solitary area create endless opportunities for illness transmission. While the October dates are as yet seven months away, arrangements for the festival would start soon, and without follow up on typical visits -- the Weeknd`s `After Hours` tour is the primary significant one on the books, and it`s planned to start next January -- the challenges of putting together an event on the scale of Coachella is much more daunting. As per Variety, the pandemic`s impact on the live-entertainment business has been devastating. The live events industry lost more than USD 30 billion in 2020 because of the worldwide pandemic, including USD 9.7 billion in the cinema world, as indicated by the year-end report by live-entertainment industry trade publication Pollstar.

Coachella's 2021 festival cancelled; planning for 2022 return: Sources

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