<p>Grey’s Anatomy run is going to continue as renewal talks are underway for a potential 19th season of the series.</p>

<p>It’s being reported that co-executive producer Ellen Pompeo also has been approached about continuing on the show for another season.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ellen is one of the three remaining original cast members whose contracts were up at the end of season 17. The other two are Chandra Wilson and James Pickens Jr.</p>

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<p>Crrently, ABC would be happy to keep the show running as after 18 seasons, it remains the longest-running primetime medical drama in TV history. It remains the network’s highest rated scripted series and one of the top scripted series on network television.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>According to deadline, Craig Erwich , ABC Entertainment and Hulu Originals President said, “We’re thrilled to have it on the lineup. It’s a gift. As long as all of the producers and Ellen [Pompeo] feel like there are meaningful stories to tell, we’re going to continue to do the show.”</p>

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Grey’s Anatomy run is going to continue as renewal talks are underway for a potential 19th season of the series. It’s being reported that co-executive producer Ellen Pompeo also has been approached about continuing on the show for another season.

Grey’s Anatomy run is going to continue as renewal talks are underway for a potential 19th season of the series. It’s being reported that co-executive producer Ellen Pompeo also has been approached about continuing on the show for another season. Ellen is one of the three remaining original cast members whose contracts were up at the end of season 17. The other two are Chandra Wilson and James Pickens Jr. 'Love Hard' to 'Single All the Way': 5 Christmas movies to binge-watch this season Crrently, ABC would be happy to keep the show running as after 18 seasons, it remains the longest-running primetime medical drama in TV history. It remains the network’s highest rated scripted series and one of the top scripted series on network television. Yearender 2021: 'Matrix 4' to 'The Witcher': Much-awaited shows/films that returned this year According to deadline, Craig Erwich , ABC Entertainment and Hulu Originals President said, “We’re thrilled to have it on the lineup. It’s a gift. As long as all of the producers and Ellen [Pompeo] feel like there are meaningful stories to tell, we’re going to continue to do the show.” Yearender 2021: The best performances of the year

Grey's Anatomy might return for season 19 with Ellen Pompeo

<p>Looks like Twitter users aren’t very pleased with Jay-Z comparing wife-singer Beyonce to legendary pop star Michael Jackson. During an appearance in a Twitter Space hosted by Alicia Keys which she launched to promote her album ‘KEYS’, Jay-Z made the controversial comparison.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said, “Bey’s gonna be mad at [me] for saying this but Michael Jackson never had a Coachella,” and added that she is an “an evolution” of the ‘Thriller’ icon. He said, “Because she watched him at nine” and added, “the kids are the same. Find me a concert that’s as culturally relevant and thrilling as Coachella. Beyoncé is gonna be one of the best singers we ever heard because she is such a student.”</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bts-jin-becomes-first-k-pop-artist-to-achieve-the-title-of-worldwide-record-maker-439536" hreflang="en">BTS: Jin becomes first Kpop artist to get the title of Worldwide Record Maker</a></p>

<p>This is not the first time that Beyonce has compared to Michael Jackson. In 2015, for example, Charlamagne Tha God said: “I think she’s the greatest entertainer that our generation has seen. I mean, the previous generation had Michael Jackson. But for our generation I think it’s Beyonce.”</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-not-again-simpsons-had-predicted-the-matrix-resurrections-christmas-release-15-years-ago-439614" hreflang="en">Not again! Simpsons had predicted 'The Matrix Resurrections' Christmas release 15 years ago</a></p>

<p>“But Beyoncé, if she’s not already, she absolutely will be on that same level. She will be looked upon in the same regards, if not more, as Michael Jackson was. That’s just the truth to the matter. People hate when I say that, but you’ll see in the future. It’s gonna happen.”</p>

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Nobody is operating at the same level as her creatively, as a vocalist, as a visual artist and as a live performer. Not her peers, not her predecessors and not anyone working right now. <a href="https://t.co/Fn9aU9rqNG">pic.twitter.com/Fn9aU9rqNG</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Lol if you’re going to compare album tours, compare BAD to Formation. Bey did 49 shows and had an attendance of 2.24 million people. Michael had to do 123 shows to get 4.4 million people in attendance. Pls <a href="https://t.co/EDO9tLVbN4">https://t.co/EDO9tLVbN4</a></p>
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Looks like Twitter users aren’t very pleased with Jay-Z comparing wife-singer Beyonce to legendary pop star Michael Jackson. During an appearance in a Twitter Space hosted by Alicia Keys which she launched to promote her album ‘KEYS’, Jay-Z made the controversial comparison.

Looks like Twitter users aren’t very pleased with Jay-Z comparing wife-singer Beyonce to legendary pop star Michael Jackson. During an appearance in a Twitter Space hosted by Alicia Keys which she launched to promote her album ‘KEYS’, Jay-Z made the controversial comparison. He said, “Bey’s gonna be mad at [me] for saying this but Michael Jackson never had a Coachella,” and added that she is an “an evolution” of the ‘Thriller’ icon. He said, “Because she watched him at nine” and added, “the kids are the same. Find me a concert that’s as culturally relevant and thrilling as Coachella. Beyoncé is gonna be one of the best singers we ever heard because she is such a student.” BTS: Jin becomes first Kpop artist to get the title of Worldwide Record Maker This is not the first time that Beyonce has compared to Michael Jackson. In 2015, for example, Charlamagne Tha God said: “I think she’s the greatest entertainer that our generation has seen. I mean, the previous generation had Michael Jackson. But for our generation I think it’s Beyonce.” Not again! Simpsons had predicted 'The Matrix Resurrections' Christmas release 15 years ago “But Beyoncé, if she’s not already, she absolutely will be on that same level. She will be looked upon in the same regards, if not more, as Michael Jackson was. That’s just the truth to the matter. People hate when I say that, but you’ll see in the future. It’s gonna happen.” This is how Twitter users reacted to this: Jay Z is comparing Beyonce to Michael Jackson when it comes to Coachella, but Michael left before various ave of digital streaming were created. He was pulling Coachella's reaction at any given concert without social media and entertainment platforms. — Pamela Isley (@MoodiesPoint) December 22, 2021 × Beyonce is one of the greatest entertainers the industry has ever seen and will ever see. Nobody is operating at the same level as her creatively, as a vocalist, as a visual artist and as a live performer. Not her peers, not her predecessors and not anyone working right now. pic.twitter.com/Fn9aU9rqNG — Sisa (@TheTitanBaddie) December 22, 2021 × Lol if you’re going to compare album tours, compare BAD to Formation. Bey did 49 shows and had an attendance of 2.24 million people. Michael had to do 123 shows to get 4.4 million people in attendance. Pls https://t.co/EDO9tLVbN4 — Andile Kuhlekwanele Nzimande (@AndileNzimande_) December 22, 2021 × Yearender 2021: 13 best performances on OTT platform this year

Jay-Z compares Beyonce to Michael Jackson; Twitter has mixed reaction

<p>The Matrix Resurrections is possibly one of the most awaited films of the year. Bringing back the famous duo of Neo and Trinity and with it all the nostalgia of the sci-fi world that we saw and obsessed over in the year 1999, it’s been a hell of a ride.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But The Simpsons already knew this was going to happen, much like many other things that it predicted way before those ideas were conceived. More than 15 years ago, The Simpsons had predicted that The Matrix Resurrections will happen and will release on Christmas. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-the-matrix-resurrections-movie-review-slow-but-worth-it-439141">Read the Matrix Resurrections review here.</a></p>

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<p>The animated sitcom is known for making several pop-culture predictions. Most of them come true too. Back in 1998, one of the episodes of the show showed 20th Century Fox as “a Division of Walt Disney Co.” In March 2019, Disney completed its $71.3 billion acquisition of 21st Century Fox’s film and TV assets.</p>

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<p>In another episode in 2000, one of the main characters, Lisa, takes over as the president of the US after Donald Trump apparently ruined the economy. Trump was elected as the POTUS in 2016.</p>

<p>Now, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/the-simpsons">The Simpsons</a> has done it again.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-astroworld-tragedy-did-the-simpsons-know-all-along-about-travis-scotts-concert-mishap-428968" hreflang="en">Astroworld tragedy: Did 'The Simpsons' know all along about Travis Scott's concert mishap?</a></p>

<p>For the Matrix bit, a Twitter user pointed out that in the episode ‘The Ziff Who Came to Dinner’, there is a ‘A Matrix Christmas’ poster.</p>

<p>Everytime The Simpsons does this, we are forced to think that the maybe the creators has a time jumper and time traveller on board otherwise how else are they manifesting all this?&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, The Matrix Resurrections stars Keanu Reeves, Carrie Ann-Moss, Priyanka Chopra, Jonathan Groff, Jessica Henwick, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, and others.&nbsp;</p>


The Matrix Resurrections is possibly one of the most awaited films of the year. Bringing back the famous duo of Neo and Trinity and with it all the nostalgia of the sci-fi world that we saw and obsessed over in the year 1999, it’s been a hell of a ride.

The Matrix Resurrections is possibly one of the most awaited films of the year. Bringing back the famous duo of Neo and Trinity and with it all the nostalgia of the sci-fi world that we saw and obsessed over in the year 1999, it’s been a hell of a ride. But The Simpsons already knew this was going to happen, much like many other things that it predicted way before those ideas were conceived. More than 15 years ago, The Simpsons had predicted that The Matrix Resurrections will happen and will release on Christmas. Read the Matrix Resurrections review here. can't believe the Simpsons predicted the Matrix Resurrections pic.twitter.com/nwDGIh5gFZ — the thicc husband & father (@lukeisamazing) December 22, 2021 × The animated sitcom is known for making several pop-culture predictions. Most of them come true too. Back in 1998, one of the episodes of the show showed 20th Century Fox as “a Division of Walt Disney Co.” In March 2019, Disney completed its $71.3 billion acquisition of 21st Century Fox’s film and TV assets. Did The Simpsons forecast US Capitol riots? More predictions inside! In another episode in 2000, one of the main characters, Lisa, takes over as the president of the US after Donald Trump apparently ruined the economy. Trump was elected as the POTUS in 2016. Now, The Simpsons has done it again. Astroworld tragedy: Did 'The Simpsons' know all along about Travis Scott's concert mishap? For the Matrix bit, a Twitter user pointed out that in the episode ‘The Ziff Who Came to Dinner’, there is a ‘A Matrix Christmas’ poster. Everytime The Simpsons does this, we are forced to think that the maybe the creators has a time jumper and time traveller on board otherwise how else are they manifesting all this? Meanwhile, The Matrix Resurrections stars Keanu Reeves, Carrie Ann-Moss, Priyanka Chopra, Jonathan Groff, Jessica Henwick, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, and others.

Not again! Simpsons had predicted 'The Matrix Resurrections' Christmas release 15 years ago

<p>Billboard recently labelled BTS member Jin as the most successful musician of all time after his standalone track ‘Super Tuna’ made quite a splash in worldwide lists. Now, he’s added another feather to his cap and become ‘Worldwide Record Maker’ as his track is trending at number 1 on YouTube under the Music category for 16 das straights. With this, he has become the first K pop solo artist to achieve this record.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He has surpassed PSY with ‘Gangnam Style’ as that became quite a rage in its time too.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bts-jin-is-the-most-successful-musician-of-all-time-on-billboard-chart-438831">Jin is the most successful musician of all time on Billboard chart?</a></p>

<p>Watch Super Tuna here:</p>

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<p>Jin released ‘Super Tuna’ on his birthday on December 4. It went viral for the cool moves and fun visuals. It even trended on TikTok and other video-sharing platforms with people participating in viral Super Tuna challenge.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-spider-man-is-a-fan-of-bts-just-like-us-tom-holland-admits-during-a-video-chat-with-fans-438826" hreflang="en">Spider-Man is a fan of BTS just like us! Tom Holland admits during a video chat with fans</a></p>

<p><a data-ctorig="https://www.wionews.com/topics/bts" data-cturl="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/topics/bts&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjggrSMg_z0AhWN7nMBHT1lD-IQFnoECAcQAQ&amp;usg=AOvVaw3lboTcF1bGW7sHRO0OGGoR" dir="ltr" href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/bts" target="_blank"><b>BTS</b></a>’ Jin is the producer, lyricist, composer and creator of Super Tuna. BTS is currently taking a break as they announced the same after their US tour.</p>

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Billboard recently labelled BTS member Jin as the most successful musician of all time after his standalone track ‘Super Tuna’ made quite a splash in worldwide lists.

Billboard recently labelled BTS member Jin as the most successful musician of all time after his standalone track ‘Super Tuna’ made quite a splash in worldwide lists. Now, he’s added another feather to his cap and become ‘Worldwide Record Maker’ as his track is trending at number 1 on YouTube under the Music category for 16 das straights. With this, he has become the first K pop solo artist to achieve this record. He has surpassed PSY with ‘Gangnam Style’ as that became quite a rage in its time too. Jin is the most successful musician of all time on Billboard chart? Watch Super Tuna here: Jin released ‘Super Tuna’ on his birthday on December 4. It went viral for the cool moves and fun visuals. It even trended on TikTok and other video-sharing platforms with people participating in viral Super Tuna challenge. Spider-Man is a fan of BTS just like us! Tom Holland admits during a video chat with fans BTS’ Jin is the producer, lyricist, composer and creator of Super Tuna. BTS is currently taking a break as they announced the same after their US tour. Also read: BTS members create solo Instagram handles after announcing 'period of rest'

BTS: Jin becomes first K pop artist to achieve the title of 'Worldwide Record Maker'

<p>Shah Rukh Khan will be starting work soon on Salman Khan starrer ‘Tiger 3’. A much-awaited collab between the two stars will finally takeplace as reports confirm that Shah Rukh Khan will play an important role in the thriller espionage drama.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Shah Rukh Khan will play the role of a RAW officer in the film.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to a report, Shha Rukh Khan will be shooting for Tiger 3 in Mumbai for a 12-day schedule and then start work on Pathan with Deepika Padukone and John Abraham. “It will be a 12-day schedule at Yash Raj Studios in Andheri. While Salman will not join him in this stint, the two actors will share the frame at some point for the combination scenes of Tiger 3. After Shah Rukh wraps up his portions, he will fly out for the foreign schedule of Pathan, where a romantic song with leading lady Deepika Padukone and some action scenes will be canned,” a source was quoted as saying.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-the-matrix-resurrections-movie-review-slow-but-worth-it-439141" hreflang="en">The Matrix Resurrections movie review: Slow but worth it</a></p>

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<p>Prior to this, <a data-ctorig="https://www.wionews.com/topics/shahrukh-khan" data-cturl="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/topics/shahrukh-khan&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjR1JzA_fv0AhU9zDgGHZ-TBpEQFnoECAQQAQ&amp;usg=AOvVaw1zNlr2OyZbV2Ddjj4nHmrk" dir="ltr" href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/shahrukh-khan" target="_blank"><b>Shahrukh Khan</b></a> was to wrap outdoor shoot in Spain in October but he was held up owing to his son Aryan Khan’s legal case. At the time, the Bollywood star cancelled/postponed all previous engagements and worked to get his son to get out of jail.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>It’s been a while we have Shah Rukh Khan on the big screen. We, much like his other fans, wait for the star to return on the screens with something exciting soon.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/shah-rukh-khan-turns-56-films-that-prove-hes-much-more-than-king-of-romance-426062" hreflang="en">Shah Rukh Khan: Films that prove he's much more than 'King of Romance'</a></p>


Shah Rukh Khan will be starting work soon on Salman Khan starrer ‘Tiger 3’. A much-awaited collab between the two stars will finally takeplace as reports confirm that Shah Rukh Khan will play an important role in the thriller espionage drama.

Shah Rukh Khan will be starting work soon on Salman Khan starrer ‘Tiger 3’. A much-awaited collab between the two stars will finally takeplace as reports confirm that Shah Rukh Khan will play an important role in the thriller espionage drama. Shah Rukh Khan will play the role of a RAW officer in the film. According to a report, Shha Rukh Khan will be shooting for Tiger 3 in Mumbai for a 12-day schedule and then start work on Pathan with Deepika Padukone and John Abraham. “It will be a 12-day schedule at Yash Raj Studios in Andheri. While Salman will not join him in this stint, the two actors will share the frame at some point for the combination scenes of Tiger 3. After Shah Rukh wraps up his portions, he will fly out for the foreign schedule of Pathan, where a romantic song with leading lady Deepika Padukone and some action scenes will be canned,” a source was quoted as saying. The Matrix Resurrections movie review: Slow but worth it WION Exclusive: 'Bandish Bandits' actor Ritwik Bhowmik on his new show 'Whistleblower', a scam drama Prior to this, Shahrukh Khan was to wrap outdoor shoot in Spain in October but he was held up owing to his son Aryan Khan’s legal case. At the time, the Bollywood star cancelled/postponed all previous engagements and worked to get his son to get out of jail. Exclusive! From Alex Rider to Bridgerton, Charithra Chandran on doing what she loves, acting It’s been a while we have Shah Rukh Khan on the big screen. We, much like his other fans, wait for the star to return on the screens with something exciting soon. Shah Rukh Khan: Films that prove he's much more than 'King of Romance'

Shah Rukh Khan to play a RAW officer in Salman Khan starrer 'Tiger 3'

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<p>The Belgian government has now imposed additional restrictions to curb the rise in COVID-19 cases. This includes shuttering movie cinemas as well as mandating sporting events like soccer to be played behind closed doors.&nbsp;</p>

<p>These restrictions will start from this week according to the Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo who held a press conference today.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/feeling-like-march-2020-heres-how-covid-omicron-is-affecting-entertainment-again-438366" hreflang="en">Feeling like March 2020? Here's how Covid Omicron is affecting entertainment again</a></p>

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<p>Among those not affected from new restrictions are museums, restaurants and bars that will remain open.</p>

<p>Also this week, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said there would not be restrictions before Christmas but ones could come afterward as Omicron surges there.</p>

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The Belgian government has now imposed additional restrictions to curb the rise in COVID-19 cases. This includes shuttering movie cinemas as well as mandating sporting events like soccer to be played behind closed doors.

The Belgian government has now imposed additional restrictions to curb the rise in COVID-19 cases. This includes shuttering movie cinemas as well as mandating sporting events like soccer to be played behind closed doors. These restrictions will start from this week according to the Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo who held a press conference today. Feeling like March 2020? Here's how Covid Omicron is affecting entertainment again Christmas 2021: 5 easy cake recipes to try at home this festive season Among those not affected from new restrictions are museums, restaurants and bars that will remain open. Also this week, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said there would not be restrictions before Christmas but ones could come afterward as Omicron surges there. Yearender 2021: Movies that brought audiences back to theatres

Belgium to close movie halls amid Omicron rise

<p>It doesn’t look too good again with the COVID Omicron situation as after The Academy postponing its Oscars gala, The Critics Choice Association too announced a postponement of its 27th annual Critics Choice Awards. The awards ceremony was to be held on January 9.</p>

<p>In a statement, The Critics Choice Association said, “After thoughtful consideration and candid conversations with our partners at The CW and TBS, we have collectively come to the conclusion that the prudent and responsible decision at this point is to postpone the 27th Annual Critics Choice Awards, originally slated for January 9, 2022."&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-honorary-oscars-gala-delayed-as-hollywood-braces-for-omicron-439177" hreflang="en">Honorary Oscars gala delayed as Hollywood braces for Omicron</a></p>

<p>"We are in constant communication with LA County Health Officials, and we are currently working diligently to find a new date during the upcoming awards season in which to host our annual gala in-person with everyone’s safety and health remaining our top priority. We will be sharing additional details with our friends and colleagues throughout the entertainment industry as soon as we can.”</p>

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<p>From Broadway to Hollywood film production schedules, award ceremonies and more, lots is being cancelled or postponed for the time being as cases rise in the world. The AFI Awards luncheon, the BAFTA tea, the Palm Springs Film Festival Gala and earlier today the Motion Picture Academy’s Governors Awards all have announced either postponements or cancelled events.</p>

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It doesn’t look too good again with the COVID Omicron situation as after The Academy postponing its Oscars gala, The Critics Choice Association too announced a postponement of its 27th annual Critics Choice Awards.

It doesn’t look too good again with the COVID Omicron situation as after The Academy postponing its Oscars gala, The Critics Choice Association too announced a postponement of its 27th annual Critics Choice Awards. The awards ceremony was to be held on January 9. In a statement, The Critics Choice Association said, “After thoughtful consideration and candid conversations with our partners at The CW and TBS, we have collectively come to the conclusion that the prudent and responsible decision at this point is to postpone the 27th Annual Critics Choice Awards, originally slated for January 9, 2022." Honorary Oscars gala delayed as Hollywood braces for Omicron "We are in constant communication with LA County Health Officials, and we are currently working diligently to find a new date during the upcoming awards season in which to host our annual gala in-person with everyone’s safety and health remaining our top priority. We will be sharing additional details with our friends and colleagues throughout the entertainment industry as soon as we can.” Feeling like March 2020? Here's how Covid Omicron is affecting entertainment again Also read: The Matrix Resurrections movie review: Slow but worth it From Broadway to Hollywood film production schedules, award ceremonies and more, lots is being cancelled or postponed for the time being as cases rise in the world. The AFI Awards luncheon, the BAFTA tea, the Palm Springs Film Festival Gala and earlier today the Motion Picture Academy’s Governors Awards all have announced either postponements or cancelled events. Yearender 2021: Movies that brought audiences back to theatres

Critics Choice Awards postponed due to Covid concerns

<p>After we last told you that Home Alone actor Devin Ratray has been accused of assaulting his girlfriend, he has now been arrested on the same charges.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It so happened that Devin Ratray and his girlfriend were out drinking when they were approached by two women asking for his autograph. The girlfriend reportedly gave them the autographed cards for free which later became an issue between the two. As they returned to their hotel room, Devin reportedly tried<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-‘home-alone’-actor-accused-of-trying-to-strangle-girlfriend-436757"> choking his girlfriend</a> as the discontentment rose.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In his report, Detective Joseph Burnett of the Oklahoma City Police Department wrote, “[The] victim had trouble breathing while she was being strangled and while the defendant’s hand was over her mouth.”</p>

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<p>The girlfriend reportedly freed herself but Devin then punched her allegedly in the face.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Now, charges of assault have been framed against the Home Alone actor. He played Buzz McCallister in the famous Christmas films, the older brother to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/home-alone-actor-macaulay-culkin-makes-us-feel-old-with-this-tweet-im-40-323559">Macaulay Culkin</a>’s character in Home Alone and Home Alone 2.&nbsp;</p>


After we last told you that Home Alone actor Devin Ratray has been accused of assaulting his girlfriend, he has now been arrested on the same charges. It so happened that Devin Ratray and his girlfriend were out drinking when they were approached by two women asking for his autograph.

After we last told you that Home Alone actor Devin Ratray has been accused of assaulting his girlfriend, he has now been arrested on the same charges. It so happened that Devin Ratray and his girlfriend were out drinking when they were approached by two women asking for his autograph. The girlfriend reportedly gave them the autographed cards for free which later became an issue between the two. As they returned to their hotel room, Devin reportedly tried choking his girlfriend as the discontentment rose. In his report, Detective Joseph Burnett of the Oklahoma City Police Department wrote, “[The] victim had trouble breathing while she was being strangled and while the defendant’s hand was over her mouth.” In Pics: Yearender 2021: Movies that brought audiences back to theatres The Matrix Resurrections movie review: Slow but worth it The girlfriend reportedly freed herself but Devin then punched her allegedly in the face. In Pics: Yearender 2021: The best performances of the year Now, charges of assault have been framed against the Home Alone actor. He played Buzz McCallister in the famous Christmas films, the older brother to Macaulay Culkin’s character in Home Alone and Home Alone 2.

‘Home Alone’ actor Devin Ratray arrested for allegedly assaulting girlfriend

Yearender 2021: Movies that brought audiences back to theatres

<p>It’s been 18 years since we saw Neo ‘The One’ save humanity from robots in a sci-fi world where we’ve been enslaved by the machines and we no longer know the difference between reality and illusion! I haven’t told you anything new until now and you’ll feel the same after watching the first half an hour running time of the recently released film ‘The Matrix Resurrections’.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Keanu Reeves’ Neo is back where he started off – being Thomas Anderson, only now he is no longer the illegal hacker of 1999 but a video game developer for Warner Bros (yes, that plug is there) who has made games that are (wait for it) the Matrix trilogy! And now he’s being asked to make a sequel to the trilogy (yes, the makers are being smug here). But does he look good!</p>

<p>Neil Patrick Harris is his analyst who’s fooled him until now and made him believe that this is the real world (where he’s making video games) while being controlled by machines that want to keep him away from humans who want their minds to be free (because they know what happens when Neo does his magic– from flying to beating his enemies with all the fighting skills possible and always escaping the agents).&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-the-matrix-resurrections-leaked-online-on-torrent-sites-days-before-india-release-438732" hreflang="en">'The Matrix Resurrections' leaked online on torrent sites, days before India release</a></p>

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<p>Then there’s Trinity oops Tiffany who Thomas meets everyday at the same cafe but does not recognise. Only that he does but has no memories of where he knows her from. Both Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss have aged gracefully and look old and we’re not complaining. Their chemistry sizzles like old times.</p>

<p>Film’s director Lana Wachowski brings together nostalgic elements that bind the film together but lacks the punch that the first film had…but to be honest, how many sequels live up to their predecessors? She brings the dingy industrial spaceships, robots with metal tentacles back to show what the real world looks like – much like what you’d remember from the original film. There’s also lots of action (obviously) and some kickass stunts but somehow it all pales in comparison to what we saw in the 1999 film. One thing good, however, is that the humans in the illusive world no longer need telephone booths to jump to and fro. So that’s quite a relief, given we’ve jumped two decades since the first film came out.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Also, probably because these days we see so much meta stuff around us that the idea of machines and Artificial Intelligence taking over our world doesn’t seem so dystopian anymore. Maybe we have accepted that fate already? Or is it fate, really? Maybe, all this is just an illusion and we’ll find a glitch soon.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Priyanka Chopra also finds a credible mention as she plays Sati. While her screen time is less, she gets a meaty, chunky role and she does justice to it. She plays a crucial role in getting Neo and Trinity together as the actress proves her acting mettle yet again.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>‘The Matrix Resurrections’ also stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Jonathan Groff, Jessica Henwick, Jada Pinkett Smith in pivotal roles.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The film released in theatres on December 22.&nbsp;</p>


It’s been 18 years since we saw Neo ‘The One’ save humanity from robots in a sci-fi world where we’ve been enslaved by the machines and we no longer know the difference between reality and illusion!

It’s been 18 years since we saw Neo ‘The One’ save humanity from robots in a sci-fi world where we’ve been enslaved by the machines and we no longer know the difference between reality and illusion! I haven’t told you anything new until now and you’ll feel the same after watching the first half an hour running time of the recently released film ‘The Matrix Resurrections’. Keanu Reeves’ Neo is back where he started off – being Thomas Anderson, only now he is no longer the illegal hacker of 1999 but a video game developer for Warner Bros (yes, that plug is there) who has made games that are (wait for it) the Matrix trilogy! And now he’s being asked to make a sequel to the trilogy (yes, the makers are being smug here). But does he look good! Neil Patrick Harris is his analyst who’s fooled him until now and made him believe that this is the real world (where he’s making video games) while being controlled by machines that want to keep him away from humans who want their minds to be free (because they know what happens when Neo does his magic– from flying to beating his enemies with all the fighting skills possible and always escaping the agents). 'The Matrix Resurrections' leaked online on torrent sites, days before India release Then there’s Trinity oops Tiffany who Thomas meets everyday at the same cafe but does not recognise. Only that he does but has no memories of where he knows her from. Both Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss have aged gracefully and look old and we’re not complaining. Their chemistry sizzles like old times. Film’s director Lana Wachowski brings together nostalgic elements that bind the film together but lacks the punch that the first film had…but to be honest, how many sequels live up to their predecessors? She brings the dingy industrial spaceships, robots with metal tentacles back to show what the real world looks like – much like what you’d remember from the original film. There’s also lots of action (obviously) and some kickass stunts but somehow it all pales in comparison to what we saw in the 1999 film. One thing good, however, is that the humans in the illusive world no longer need telephone booths to jump to and fro. So that’s quite a relief, given we’ve jumped two decades since the first film came out. Also read: I had kids: Carrie-Anne Moss rubbishes reports that Hollywood blacklisted her Also, probably because these days we see so much meta stuff around us that the idea of machines and Artificial Intelligence taking over our world doesn’t seem so dystopian anymore. Maybe we have accepted that fate already? Or is it fate, really? Maybe, all this is just an illusion and we’ll find a glitch soon. Priyanka Chopra also finds a credible mention as she plays Sati. While her screen time is less, she gets a meaty, chunky role and she does justice to it. She plays a crucial role in getting Neo and Trinity together as the actress proves her acting mettle yet again. Also read: Exclusive! From Alex Rider to Bridgerton, Charithra Chandran on doing what she loves, acting ‘The Matrix Resurrections’ also stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Jonathan Groff, Jessica Henwick, Jada Pinkett Smith in pivotal roles. The film released in theatres on December 22.

The Matrix Resurrections movie review: Slow but worth it

We saw him in one of the most talked-about Indian shows of 2020, ‘Bandish Bandits’, as a classical Indian singer and fell in love with the way he romanced music.

We saw him in one of the most talked-about Indian shows of 2020, ‘Bandish Bandits’, as a classical Indian singer and fell in love with the way he romanced music. Actor Ritwik Bhowmik is back but with something different this time, a medical education drama titled ‘Whistleblower’ that focuses on a scam that rocked the nation years ago. From overnight fame to attempting very different genres in his first two projects, Ritwik Bhowmik believes he has a long way to go to achieve his dreams. In a tete-a-tete with Ritwik Bhowmik aka Dr Sanket of Whitleblower for WION. Excerpts below: WION: What should the audience be expecting from you in Whistleblower especially after you stunned us with your maiden performance in Bandish Bandits and shot to fame overnight? Also since the two shows are starkly in contrast to one another, one is pure fiction while another takes reference from a scam that happened in real life. Ritwik Bhowmik: I think the audience should walk towards this show with absolutely no expectations because no matter, what expectations they make, either by comparing my previous work or by watching the present show, they will be going in for a surprise. When they start watching it, because of the number of layers that the show has, whether it's the drama, action, politics or simply the relationships in it – they're all so well-edged out, that no matter how many expectations or how many checkboxes you come up with of trying to see what the show is going to be about, there's always going be something that's going to be new. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ritwik Bhowmik (@ritwikbhowmik) × Also read: Exclusive! From Alex Rider to Bridgerton, Charithra Chandran on doing what she loves, acting WION: And what can you tell me about your character on the Whistleblower? Ritwik Bhowmik: So, the character that I'm playing is Dr. Sanket. Let's say he is a guy who’s born with a golden spoon in his mouth and he comes from a background of comfort and luxury, and that make him complacent. He's always been good academically. He's been a fantastic doctor. He is good at everything that he does. He's a high-end achiever. But many times, in life, if you're good at everything, there is no excitement left. And in the pursuit of that excitement, sometimes you may take a path that has its consequences. The show for Dr Sanket is about those consequences. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ritwik Bhowmik (@ritwikbhowmik) × Also read: Exclusive: Deepak Reddy to WION on his film qualifying for Oscars 2022 WION: Is Dr Sanket a fictional character or is it inspired from someone in real life? Ritwik Bhowmik: It’s completely fictionalised or let’s say he’s going to exist on the 16th of December. There have been no direct references for the character but yes it has been inspired by multiple figures. Infact all characters come out of the imagination of the creators of the show. I'm as excited as I am scared for the way they understand human beings and the way they understand situations, the way they understand issues of the society. It’s all so intriguing, that I hope most people see the reflection of that, of their thought. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ritwik Bhowmik (@ritwikbhowmik) × WION: What can you tell me about the prep that you've put to get into the skin of the character? Ritwik Bhowmik: I had to understand not just the thought process, the body language, just the state of being a doctor and a medical student. I also had to pick up the skill, of feeling like a doctor in two months of tests. After having done this, if I walk into a hospital today, and see a doctor passing by, I probably will understand by the body language or by what they say, the situation that doctor is in at the moment. Kudos to the script, which was a thoroughly detailed five hundred-pages in length and was well written, detailed, intricate. WION: Another project of SonyLIV, Scam 1992 made lead actor Harshad Mehta’s career as he admits. Do you speculate something of the same will happen to you after this scam-inspired series? Ritwik Bhowmik: I don't know. I mean, it would be great. Of course, I would lie if I said that it would not be right. It would be fantastic if that happened. Yeah, but I have so much love and respect for that guy (Pratik Gandhi), I don't think I could have logically compared and said that maybe it'll happen to me because I can't see myself in the same light as him. I think I've got a long way to go to get there but I do pray and hope that people watch the show, ‘The Whistleblower’. I have no idea what the audience’s reaction will be but I can only hope for the best. Also read: Oscars: India's official entry 'Koozhangal' out, 'Writing With Fire' makes it WION: In Bandish Bandits as well as The Whistleblower, we see you in a leading role. You’ve started on a great foot, how do you feel about that? Ritwik Bhowmik: I've said this before and I repeat myself that I think I'm a very lucky man. I think I'm very lucky in terms of being an actor or just in life, because no matter what has happened to me so far, the kind of work that has come my way, has happened by chance. And none of it is strategically placed where it's supposed to be. So, I, really think that destiny is part of my life and I would not like to challenge it by putting any logical decision in it. And I would just let life happen to me and my career happen to me. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ritwik Bhowmik (@ritwikbhowmik) × WION: Apart from acting, what do you enjoy? Ritwik Bhowmik: When I'm not spending time in front of the camera, I'm prepping to spend time in front of the camera. I also love listening to music. I play music, I read, I watch movies and shows. I think I am a better audience than an actor. I obsessively consume content and I actually love doing that. Also read: '83' review: Ranveer Singh and his men smash it out of the park! WION: Anything you’d like to mention that you loved watching in the recent? Ritwik Bhowmik: I have actually taken a nice break from watching because I have been prepping up to watch a fantastic show coming up on 16th December on SonyLIV. It will be a great watch….(he laughs) WION: Lastly, is Bollywood an eventuality as your next career move? Ritwik Bhowmik: Yes.

WION Exclusive: 'Bandish Bandits' actor Ritwik Bhowmik on his new show 'Whistleblower', a scam drama

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