<p>Six years after Adele's last blockbuster exploration of heartache and loss, everyone's favorite ugly-cry balladeer is back, channeling her vocal fireworks to lay bare the emotional torture -- and catharsis -- of divorce.</p>

<p>In line with her three other records the British artist's highly anticipated new studio album "30," out Friday, digs into romantic pangs with the heart-piercing high notes set to stirring piano arrangements that have made her a household name.</p>

<p>The album's first single "Easy On Me" has reigned over the US and British singles charts since its debut four weeks ago, proving the enduring strength of Adele's prowess as a hitmaker with broad appeal.</p>

<p>Her record drops after years without headlines and a stretch of musical silence, defying pop's current standards of stream-friendly quick hits and an urgent social media presence.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-adele-more-popular-than-oscars-oprah-interview-pulls-in-more-viewers-than-awards-night-429708" hreflang="en">Adele more popular than Oscars? Oprah interview pulls in more viewers than awards night</a></p>

<p>But <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/adele">Adele</a>'s announcement this fall that a new album would soon soundtrack break-ups and wistful contemplation the world round set off a media blitz, including Vogue and Rolling Stone cover stories along with a primetime Oprah Winfrey interview spliced into a televised concert that drew more than 10 million stateside viewers.</p>

<p>In the years since the 15-time Grammy winner's last album "25" -- which included the megahit "Hello" -- Adele's relationship of nearly a decade with Simon Konecki, including two years of marriage, dissolved.</p>

<h2><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-adele-opens-up-about-her-divorce--her-alcoholic-father-in-candid-oprah-interview-429439" hreflang="en">Adele opens up about her divorce &amp; her alcoholic father in candid Oprah interview</a></h2>

<p>She sifted through the fallout of that traumatic period for "30," probing its implications for her own life but also for her nine-year-old son with Konecki, Angelo.</p>

<p>"There were moments when I was writing the record or I would listen back to something and be like, 'That might be a bit too private, that might be a bit too about myself to put out,'" she told Winfrey.</p>

<p>"But nothing is as scary as what I've been through over the last two, three years behind closed doors. So I'm not frightened about &nbsp;what people may or might not know."</p>

<p>- 'I want to live' -</p>

<p>While the 12-track "30" does include textbook Adele -- those slow, mournful tales of feeling jilted and alone -- she isn't hitting replay on her previous work.</p>

<h2><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/adele-is-no-1-once-again-with-easy-on-me-424196" hreflang="en">Adele is No 1 once again, with 'Easy on Me'</a></h2>

<p>The new album sees the now 33-year-old megastar marry her classic, piano-driven pop with new inflections of Motown and reggae, Afrobeat and dance music.</p>

<p>But its Adele's honed writing delivered in her smoky, volcanic range that does the heavy lifting on "30."</p>

<p>"They say to play hard, you work hard, find balance in the sacrifice," she belts in "I Drink Wine," a track that progresses from a 1970s-esque groove to a gospel choir-backed meditation on self-acceptance.</p>

<p>"And yet I don't know anybody who's truly satisfied."</p>

<p>In "Love In The Dark" she sings that "I want to live and not just survive."</p>

<p>"I've definitely felt like that," she told Winfrey. "But it was when I when I made it known to my own friends who thought I was really happy that actually I'm really unhappy and they all gasped. I felt like it was from there that I was, like, 'What am I doing? What am I doing it for?'"</p>

<p>Some of "30," she told Vogue, was a way of processing answers to the big questions her son had surrounding his parents' split, things that are difficult to "make sense to a nine-year-old."</p>

<p>"My little love," she sings in one song dedicated to her son, which also includes diaristic voice memo recordings of conversations with Angelo. "I see your eyes/ Widen like an ocean / When you look at me / So full of my emotions."</p>

<p>The North Londoner who now lives in Los Angeles is rare in the music industry in terms of the sheer breadth of her fan base, which includes people who listen to terrestrial radio and purchase physical albums as hundreds of millions more stream her work.</p>

<p>Along with the wave of positive critical reviews coming in, her new record is expected to be yet another resounding commercial success.</p>

<p>But no matter what numbers "30" does, Adele vows it will remain a work she holds dear.</p>

<p>"It's sensitive for me, this record, just in how much I love it," she told Vogue.</p>

<p>"I always say that '21' doesn't belong to me anymore," she continued, referring to her acclaimed sophomore album.</p>

<p>"Everyone else took it into their hearts so much. I'm not letting go of this one. This is my album. I want to share myself with everyone, but I don't think I'll ever let this one go."</p>


Six years after Adele's last blockbuster exploration of heartache and loss, everyone's favorite ugly-cry balladeer is back, channeling her vocal fireworks to lay bare the emotional torture -- and catharsis -- of divorce.

Six years after Adele's last blockbuster exploration of heartache and loss, everyone's favorite ugly-cry balladeer is back, channeling her vocal fireworks to lay bare the emotional torture -- and catharsis -- of divorce. In line with her three other records the British artist's highly anticipated new studio album "30," out Friday, digs into romantic pangs with the heart-piercing high notes set to stirring piano arrangements that have made her a household name. The album's first single "Easy On Me" has reigned over the US and British singles charts since its debut four weeks ago, proving the enduring strength of Adele's prowess as a hitmaker with broad appeal. Her record drops after years without headlines and a stretch of musical silence, defying pop's current standards of stream-friendly quick hits and an urgent social media presence. Adele more popular than Oscars? Oprah interview pulls in more viewers than awards night But Adele's announcement this fall that a new album would soon soundtrack break-ups and wistful contemplation the world round set off a media blitz, including Vogue and Rolling Stone cover stories along with a primetime Oprah Winfrey interview spliced into a televised concert that drew more than 10 million stateside viewers. In the years since the 15-time Grammy winner's last album "25" -- which included the megahit "Hello" -- Adele's relationship of nearly a decade with Simon Konecki, including two years of marriage, dissolved. Adele opens up about her divorce & her alcoholic father in candid Oprah interview She sifted through the fallout of that traumatic period for "30," probing its implications for her own life but also for her nine-year-old son with Konecki, Angelo. "There were moments when I was writing the record or I would listen back to something and be like, 'That might be a bit too private, that might be a bit too about myself to put out,'" she told Winfrey. "But nothing is as scary as what I've been through over the last two, three years behind closed doors. So I'm not frightened about what people may or might not know." - 'I want to live' - While the 12-track "30" does include textbook Adele -- those slow, mournful tales of feeling jilted and alone -- she isn't hitting replay on her previous work. Adele is No 1 once again, with 'Easy on Me' The new album sees the now 33-year-old megastar marry her classic, piano-driven pop with new inflections of Motown and reggae, Afrobeat and dance music. But its Adele's honed writing delivered in her smoky, volcanic range that does the heavy lifting on "30." "They say to play hard, you work hard, find balance in the sacrifice," she belts in "I Drink Wine," a track that progresses from a 1970s-esque groove to a gospel choir-backed meditation on self-acceptance. "And yet I don't know anybody who's truly satisfied." In "Love In The Dark" she sings that "I want to live and not just survive." "I've definitely felt like that," she told Winfrey. "But it was when I when I made it known to my own friends who thought I was really happy that actually I'm really unhappy and they all gasped. I felt like it was from there that I was, like, 'What am I doing? What am I doing it for?'" Some of "30," she told Vogue, was a way of processing answers to the big questions her son had surrounding his parents' split, things that are difficult to "make sense to a nine-year-old." "My little love," she sings in one song dedicated to her son, which also includes diaristic voice memo recordings of conversations with Angelo. "I see your eyes/ Widen like an ocean / When you look at me / So full of my emotions." The North Londoner who now lives in Los Angeles is rare in the music industry in terms of the sheer breadth of her fan base, which includes people who listen to terrestrial radio and purchase physical albums as hundreds of millions more stream her work. Along with the wave of positive critical reviews coming in, her new record is expected to be yet another resounding commercial success. But no matter what numbers "30" does, Adele vows it will remain a work she holds dear. "It's sensitive for me, this record, just in how much I love it," she told Vogue. "I always say that '21' doesn't belong to me anymore," she continued, referring to her acclaimed sophomore album. "Everyone else took it into their hearts so much. I'm not letting go of this one. This is my album. I want to share myself with everyone, but I don't think I'll ever let this one go."

Adele returns with new ferocity on '30' album

<p>The American rapper Young Dolph was shot and killed Wednesday while he was in a cookie shop in Memphis, Tennessee, police said.</p>

<p>The Chicago-born artist, whose real name was Adolph Robert Thornton, was 36.</p>

<p>He was known for hit songs such as "Major," and his 2020 album "Rich Slave" shot to the top of the Billboard 200 list.</p>

<p>Thornton was reportedly shopping at Makeda's Homemade Butter Cookies in Memphis when someone drove up and shot him, local press reports said.</p>

<p>Police said they have yet to identify a suspect.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/it-was-on-you-news-anchor-fails-to-understand-netflix-show-reference-on-live-tv-watch-430062" hreflang="en">'It was on 'You!': News anchor fails to understand Netflix show reference on live TV, watch</a></p>

<p>The Memphis Police Department released a statement reporting the shooting and said "preliminary information" indicates the victim was Thornton.</p>

<p>Thornton was almost killed in a shooting in Los Angeles in 20017. He sustained three gunshot wounds, news reports said.</p>

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<p>Earlier that year his car was sprayed with bullets in Charlotte, North Carolina.</p>

<p>After his death tributes from fellow rappers poured in, with Gucci Mane saying "RIP to my Dolph this broke my heart."</p>

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The American rapper Young Dolph was shot and killed Wednesday while he was in a cookie shop in Memphis, Tennessee, police said. The Chicago-born artist, whose real name was Adolph Robert Thornton, was 36.

The American rapper Young Dolph was shot and killed Wednesday while he was in a cookie shop in Memphis, Tennessee, police said. The Chicago-born artist, whose real name was Adolph Robert Thornton, was 36. He was known for hit songs such as "Major," and his 2020 album "Rich Slave" shot to the top of the Billboard 200 list. Thornton was reportedly shopping at Makeda's Homemade Butter Cookies in Memphis when someone drove up and shot him, local press reports said. Police said they have yet to identify a suspect. 'It was on 'You!': News anchor fails to understand Netflix show reference on live TV, watch The Memphis Police Department released a statement reporting the shooting and said "preliminary information" indicates the victim was Thornton. Thornton was almost killed in a shooting in Los Angeles in 20017. He sustained three gunshot wounds, news reports said. Chrissy Teigen angers fans over ‘Squid Game’ theme party: Why do rich people miss the point? Earlier that year his car was sprayed with bullets in Charlotte, North Carolina. After his death tributes from fellow rappers poured in, with Gucci Mane saying "RIP to my Dolph this broke my heart." Kanye West and Drake bury the hatchet after long, to perform together

Rapper Young Dolph shot and killed in cookie shop

<p>Karan Johar with his Dharma Productions will be making a foray into a new domain -- action franchise.</p>

<p>He took to social media to make the announcement of his first-ever action franchise film starring Siddharth Malhotra, Disha Patani and Raashi Khanna. The filmmaker also shared a teaser of the film.</p>

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<p>He captioned it: "After conquering the peaks, I am proud to present Sidharth Malhotra back with power in the first of the action franchise by Dharma Productions - #Yodha. Directed by the dynamic duo - Sagar Ambre &amp; Pushkar Ojha. Landing in cinemas near you on 11th November, 2022."</p>

<h2><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-aamir-khans-laal-singh-chaddha-to-get-postponed-yet-again-430179" hreflang="en">Aamir Khan's 'Laal Singh Chaddha' to get postponed yet again?</a></h2>

<p>This is the first time that the trio will be sharing the same frame. Sidharth will be seen romancing Disha in this film.</p>

<p><b><a data-ctorig="https://www.wionews.com/topics/karan-johar" data-cturl="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/topics/karan-johar&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwj1oO-496H0AhUhzjgGHZHcCDkQFnoECAQQAQ&amp;usg=AOvVaw2ndgaCB-1hIuumLqecj7TS" dir="ltr" href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/karan-johar" target="_blank">Karan Johar</a>&nbsp;</b>also shared posters of the film that is titled ‘Yodha’ as Sidharth Malhotra looks raw and edgy in the first look.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The film will be helmed by debutant directors Pushkar Ojha and Sagar Ambre.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/nick-jonas-opens-up-about-his-diabetes-diagnosis-at-13-priyanka-chopra-reacts-430258" hreflang="en">Nick Jonas opens up about his diabetes diagnosis at 13, Priyanka Chopra reacts</a></p>

<p>'Yodha' will release on November 11,&nbsp;2022.</p>


Karan Johar with his Dharma Productions will be making a foray into a new domain -- action franchise. He took to social media to make the announcement of his first-ever action franchise film starring Siddharth Malhotra, Disha Patani and Raashi Khanna.

Karan Johar with his Dharma Productions will be making a foray into a new domain -- action franchise. He took to social media to make the announcement of his first-ever action franchise film starring Siddharth Malhotra, Disha Patani and Raashi Khanna. The filmmaker also shared a teaser of the film. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Karan Johar (@karanjohar) × He captioned it: "After conquering the peaks, I am proud to present Sidharth Malhotra back with power in the first of the action franchise by Dharma Productions - #Yodha. Directed by the dynamic duo - Sagar Ambre & Pushkar Ojha. Landing in cinemas near you on 11th November, 2022." Aamir Khan's 'Laal Singh Chaddha' to get postponed yet again? This is the first time that the trio will be sharing the same frame. Sidharth will be seen romancing Disha in this film. Karan Johar also shared posters of the film that is titled ‘Yodha’ as Sidharth Malhotra looks raw and edgy in the first look. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Karan Johar (@karanjohar) × The film will be helmed by debutant directors Pushkar Ojha and Sagar Ambre. Nick Jonas opens up about his diabetes diagnosis at 13, Priyanka Chopra reacts 'Yodha' will release on November 11, 2022.

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<p>In an exceptionally good news for Hollywood, Chinese authorities have given both ‘Dune’ and ‘No Time To Die’ one month longer in local theatres. This means they will have a total of two months on the big screen.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dune will now run through December 21 and the latest James Bond film will run through December 28.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Hollywood films are technically given one-month theatrical run in China but it can get extended to two months if the films proves to be commercially successful. Only those films that are propaganda whose success is seen as politically expedient gets more than two months on a Chinese theatre. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-‘dune’-review-a-hero-in-the-making-on-shifting-sands-422672">Read Dune review here</a></p>

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<p>To protect the important political milestone of the 100th anniversary of the Communist Party’s founding on July 1, ‘F9: The Fast Saga’ was only given a month in theaters out from its May 21 release, despite grossing $204 million. Similarly, while ‘Free Guy’ got $94.8 million, it was still not given a second month -- in order to protect the local films of the Oct. 1 National Day holiday release window.</p>


In an exceptionally good news for Hollywood, Chinese authorities have given both ‘Dune’ and ‘No Time To Die’ one month longer in local theatres. This means they will have a total of two months on the big screen.

In an exceptionally good news for Hollywood, Chinese authorities have given both ‘Dune’ and ‘No Time To Die’ one month longer in local theatres. This means they will have a total of two months on the big screen. Dune will now run through December 21 and the latest James Bond film will run through December 28. 'No Time To Die' to 'Skyfall': 5 most expensive James Bond movies The Hollywood films are technically given one-month theatrical run in China but it can get extended to two months if the films proves to be commercially successful. Only those films that are propaganda whose success is seen as politically expedient gets more than two months on a Chinese theatre. Read Dune review here Christopher Nolan says Denis Villeneuve's 'Dune' is a 'gift to film fans everywhere' To protect the important political milestone of the 100th anniversary of the Communist Party’s founding on July 1, ‘F9: The Fast Saga’ was only given a month in theaters out from its May 21 release, despite grossing $204 million. Similarly, while ‘Free Guy’ got $94.8 million, it was still not given a second month -- in order to protect the local films of the Oct. 1 National Day holiday release window.

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<p>Aamir Khan fans will have to wait a bit longer for his upcoming film ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’ as reports suggest that the makers have decided to postpone the film’s release.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The makers want a clean schedule of the screens before releasing the film and with many films already having announced its release dates for January and February, Laal Singh Chaddha team is planning to postpone the film to April or May 2022.&nbsp;</p>

<p>'Laal Singh Chaddha’ is currently slated for release on February 11, which will be followed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ the next week and then Ranveer Singh’s 'Jayeshbhai Jordaar' will release on February 25.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>‘Laal Singh Chaddha’ is an adaptation of Tom Hanks’ 'Forrest Gump'. The film has a lot of elaborate war scenes that need extensive VFX work.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-shah-rukh-salman-to-make-cameo-appearance-in-aamir-khans-laal-singh-chaddha-344182">Shah Rukh, Salman to make cameo appearance in Aamir Khan's 'Laal Singh Chaddha'</a></p>

<p>It is directed by Advait Chandan from a screenplay written by Eric Roth and Atul Kulkarni. ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’ is produced by <a data-ctorig="https://www.wionews.com/topics/aamir-khan" data-cturl="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/topics/aamir-khan&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi-2Pifu6H0AhUuzTgGHXFyAuEQFnoECAIQAQ&amp;usg=AOvVaw09XSo2oV-GlMuCIDZ_1bNE" dir="ltr" href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/aamir-khan" target="_blank"><b>Aamir Khan</b></a>, Viacom18 and Paramount Pictures.</p>


Aamir Khan fans will have to wait a bit longer for his upcoming film ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’ as reports suggest that the makers have decided to postpone the film’s release.

Aamir Khan fans will have to wait a bit longer for his upcoming film ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’ as reports suggest that the makers have decided to postpone the film’s release. The makers want a clean schedule of the screens before releasing the film and with many films already having announced its release dates for January and February, Laal Singh Chaddha team is planning to postpone the film to April or May 2022. 'Laal Singh Chaddha’ is currently slated for release on February 11, which will be followed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ the next week and then Ranveer Singh’s 'Jayeshbhai Jordaar' will release on February 25. 'Laal Singh Chaddha' to 'Looop Lapeta' Bollywood remakes to watch out for ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’ is an adaptation of Tom Hanks’ 'Forrest Gump'. The film has a lot of elaborate war scenes that need extensive VFX work. Shah Rukh, Salman to make cameo appearance in Aamir Khan's 'Laal Singh Chaddha' It is directed by Advait Chandan from a screenplay written by Eric Roth and Atul Kulkarni. ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’ is produced by Aamir Khan, Viacom18 and Paramount Pictures.

Aamir Khan's 'Laal Singh Chaddha' to get postponed yet again?

<p>We have a date for the premiere of ‘How I Met Your Mother’ spinoff and it is January 18, 2022.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The new show ‘How I Met Your Father’ made the announcement in a video featuring stars Hilary Duff, Francia Raisa, Suraj Sharma, Tien Tran, Chris Lowell, and Tom Ainsley.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The show ‘How I Met Your Father’ is written by Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger. It sets the same premise as in the near future, Sophie (Hilary Duff) tells her son the story of how she met his father: a story that catapults us back to the year 2021 where Sophie and her close-knit group of friends – Jesse (Lowell), Valentina (Raisa), Charlie (Ainsley), Ellen (Tran) and Sid (Sharma) — &nbsp;are in the midst of figuring out who they are, what they want out of life, and how to fall in love in the age of dating apps and limitless options.</p>

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<p>It was recently announced that ‘Sex and the City’ star Kim Cattrall has been cast in the role of Hilary Duff’s Sophie in the future, who is telling her son the story of how she met his father, much like Josh Radnor (and Bob Saget’s) Ted Mosby did in the original series.</p>

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We have a date for the premiere of ‘How I Met Your Mother’ spinoff and it is January 18, 2022. The new show ‘How I Met Your Father’ made the announcement in a video featuring stars Hilary Duff, Francia Raisa, Suraj Sharma, Tien Tran, Chris Lowell, and Tom Ainsley.

We have a date for the premiere of ‘How I Met Your Mother’ spinoff and it is January 18, 2022. The new show ‘How I Met Your Father’ made the announcement in a video featuring stars Hilary Duff, Francia Raisa, Suraj Sharma, Tien Tran, Chris Lowell, and Tom Ainsley. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hulu (@hulu) × The show ‘How I Met Your Father’ is written by Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger. It sets the same premise as in the near future, Sophie (Hilary Duff) tells her son the story of how she met his father: a story that catapults us back to the year 2021 where Sophie and her close-knit group of friends – Jesse (Lowell), Valentina (Raisa), Charlie (Ainsley), Ellen (Tran) and Sid (Sharma) — are in the midst of figuring out who they are, what they want out of life, and how to fall in love in the age of dating apps and limitless options. Also read: The Crown: Dominic West's son Senan to play Prince William in royal drama New poster for 'The Matrix Resurrections' teases what's in store for fans It was recently announced that ‘Sex and the City’ star Kim Cattrall has been cast in the role of Hilary Duff’s Sophie in the future, who is telling her son the story of how she met his father, much like Josh Radnor (and Bob Saget’s) Ted Mosby did in the original series. Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello break-up, will continue to be 'best friends'

HIMYM spinoff 'How I Met Your Father' finally has a premiere date

<p>Ace filmmaker Quentin Tarantino is now facing a copyright infringement lawsuit for selling NFTs based on the screenplay of his film ‘Pulp Fiction’. Miramax has filed a lawsuit against the filmmaker.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tarantino had first announced the NFTs at a recent crypto-art convention that took place in New York. He had said, “I’m excited to be presenting these exclusive scenes from ‘Pulp Fiction’ to fans.”</p>

<p>As the auction takes place, the contents of the screenplay will thus be available exclusively by the owner. It is based on the excerpts from <a data-ctorig="https://www.wionews.com/topics/quentin-tarantino" data-cturl="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/topics/quentin-tarantino&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi82vat4p70AhXYwzgGHXN0A20QFnoECAcQAQ&amp;usg=AOvVaw1zYObL_FcUW-VdImJPsCjE" dir="ltr" href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/quentin-tarantino" target="_blank"><b>Quentin Tarantino</b></a>’s original handwritten script for the film. However, Miramax is not happy as they insist that the filmmaker did not consult them before announcing the NFTs. They still own the rights of the 1994 classic film ‘Pulp Fiction’.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Miramax’s attorneys have sent a cease and desist letter seeking to block the sale, but that has not stopped Tarantino and his team from moving forward. Miramax argues that NFTs are a one-time sale, and are not equivalent to publication of a screenplay, and that therefore Miramax owns the NFT rights. The suit states claims of breach of contract, copyright infringement, trademark infringement and unfair competition.</p>

<p>Quentin Tarantino and team are yet to respond to this lawsuit.&nbsp;</p>

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Ace filmmaker Quentin Tarantino is now facing a copyright infringement lawsuit for selling NFTs based on the screenplay of his film ‘Pulp Fiction’. Miramax has filed a lawsuit against the filmmaker.

Ace filmmaker Quentin Tarantino is now facing a copyright infringement lawsuit for selling NFTs based on the screenplay of his film ‘Pulp Fiction’. Miramax has filed a lawsuit against the filmmaker. Tarantino had first announced the NFTs at a recent crypto-art convention that took place in New York. He had said, “I’m excited to be presenting these exclusive scenes from ‘Pulp Fiction’ to fans.” As the auction takes place, the contents of the screenplay will thus be available exclusively by the owner. It is based on the excerpts from Quentin Tarantino’s original handwritten script for the film. However, Miramax is not happy as they insist that the filmmaker did not consult them before announcing the NFTs. They still own the rights of the 1994 classic film ‘Pulp Fiction’. Amitabh Bachchan's NFT collection records highest-ever bidding in India Miramax’s attorneys have sent a cease and desist letter seeking to block the sale, but that has not stopped Tarantino and his team from moving forward. Miramax argues that NFTs are a one-time sale, and are not equivalent to publication of a screenplay, and that therefore Miramax owns the NFT rights. The suit states claims of breach of contract, copyright infringement, trademark infringement and unfair competition. Quentin Tarantino and team are yet to respond to this lawsuit. Also read: Here's why Quentin Tarantino vowed as a kid to never share film proceeds with mom Quentin Tarantino reveals his favourite scene from 'Once Upon A Time in Hollywood' didn't make it to the final cut

Quentin Tarantino served copyright infringement lawsuit over 'Pulp Fiction' NFT auction

<p>Good news for Harry Potter fans as HBO Max announces an anniversary special with the original cast from all eight films of the franchise as they recount their journey together.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Touted as a feature that will “tell an enchanting making-of story through all-new, in-depth interviews and cast conversations”, the ‘Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts’ will premiere on HBO Max on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2022.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-harry-potter-and-the-sorcerers-stone-at-20-the-film-that-started-it-all-428785" hreflang="en">'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' at 20: The film that started it all</a></p>

<p>The anniversary special Harry Potter will air on WarnerMedia’s TBS and Cartoon Network in spring 2022 ahead of the Warner Bros. Pictures theatrical debut of ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore’.</p>

<p>The others who we will see from the original films include Helena Bonham Carter, Robbie Coltrane, Ralph Fiennes, Jason Isaacs, Gary Oldman, Imelda Staunton, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-tom-felton-wants-to-be-draco-malfoy-again-in-new-harry-potter-movie-389816">Tom Felton</a>, James Phelps, Oliver Phelps, Mark Williams, Bonnie Wright, Alfred Enoch, Matthew Lewis, Evanna Lynch and Ian Hart.</p>

<p>As for the films, all eight are streaming currently on HBO Max.&nbsp;</p>

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Good news for Harry Potter fans as HBO Max announces an anniversary special with the original cast from all eight films of the franchise as they recount their journey together.

Good news for Harry Potter fans as HBO Max announces an anniversary special with the original cast from all eight films of the franchise as they recount their journey together. Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson will join filmmaker Chris Columbus and other cast members from the Harry Potter films for this retrospective special that will celebrate the franchise’s first film ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone’ which premiered 20 years ago today. Touted as a feature that will “tell an enchanting making-of story through all-new, in-depth interviews and cast conversations”, the ‘Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts’ will premiere on HBO Max on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2022. 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' at 20: The film that started it all The anniversary special Harry Potter will air on WarnerMedia’s TBS and Cartoon Network in spring 2022 ahead of the Warner Bros. Pictures theatrical debut of ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore’. The others who we will see from the original films include Helena Bonham Carter, Robbie Coltrane, Ralph Fiennes, Jason Isaacs, Gary Oldman, Imelda Staunton, Tom Felton, James Phelps, Oliver Phelps, Mark Williams, Bonnie Wright, Alfred Enoch, Matthew Lewis, Evanna Lynch and Ian Hart. As for the films, all eight are streaming currently on HBO Max. Also read: Watch new 'Spider Man: No Way Home' trailer as it unveils villainous multiverse Vijay Deverakonda comes face to face with Mike Tyson as they begin US schedule of 'Liger'

Harry Potter original cast to reunite for anniversary special; details inside

<p>The Karnataka government will be honouring the late actor Puneeth Rajkumar after he died a sudden death of a heart attack. He will be honoured with the 'Karnataka Ratna Award,' Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The late actor, who was popularly known as 'Power Star,' will be awarded the state’s highest civilian honour posthumously.</p>

<p>The Chief Minister made the announcement at a special event called ‘Puneeth Namana’. The event was held at Palace Grounds in Bengaluru to celebrate late actor Puneeth Rajkumar’s life and his contributions to Kannada cinema.</p>

<p>The event saw celebrities from the Kannada film industry gather. It&nbsp;was even telecast on TV.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Kannada star, Puneeth Rajkumar, aged 46, passed away on October 29 after a massive and fatal heart attack. He was the youngest son of legendary Kannada actor Dr Rajkumar. He is survived by his wife Ashwini and their two daughters.&nbsp;</p>

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The Karnataka government will be honouring the late actor Puneeth Rajkumar after he died a sudden death of a heart attack. He will be honoured with the 'Karnataka Ratna Award,' Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said.

The Karnataka government will be honouring the late actor Puneeth Rajkumar after he died a sudden death of a heart attack. He will be honoured with the 'Karnataka Ratna Award,' Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said. The late actor, who was popularly known as 'Power Star,' will be awarded the state’s highest civilian honour posthumously. The Chief Minister made the announcement at a special event called ‘Puneeth Namana’. The event was held at Palace Grounds in Bengaluru to celebrate late actor Puneeth Rajkumar’s life and his contributions to Kannada cinema. The event saw celebrities from the Kannada film industry gather. It was even telecast on TV. The Kannada star, Puneeth Rajkumar, aged 46, passed away on October 29 after a massive and fatal heart attack. He was the youngest son of legendary Kannada actor Dr Rajkumar. He is survived by his wife Ashwini and their two daughters. Also see: Wedding bells! These B-town couples to tie knot soon: Alia Bhatt-Ranbir Kapoor to Vicky Kaushal-Katrina Kaif Aakash Bhatia to Anubhuti Kashyap: Meet five directors who are tweaking conventional story Rajkummar Rao marries Patralekhaa: All the inside photos of the wedding

Puneeth Rajkumar to be honoured with Karnataka Ratna award

<p>Joe Exotic is behind bars but Netflix has forged ahead with "Tiger King 2," a follow-up to the early-pandemic TV phenomenon, which has already spawned a legal battle before its release Wednesday.</p>

<p>The sequel series catches up via phone with an aggrieved Exotic, the mullet-wearing zookeeper and big-cat aficionado who was jailed for ordering a hit on animal sanctuary owner Carole Baskin.</p>

<p>"There's an innocent man in prison," says Exotic in the trailer. "Everybody from the zoo is out there making money and I'm paying the price for every one of them people."</p>

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<p>While Exotic's 22-year sentence was struck down in July, he remains convicted of a murder-for-hire plot and federal wildlife law violations, and is awaiting re-sentencing.</p>

<p>But "Tiger King 2" also focuses on arguably the original's most controversial sub-plot -- the disappearance of Baskin's first husband, Don Lewis.</p>

<p>The first series -- watched by 64 million households in its first four weeks after its March 2020 release -- prominently featured Exotic's wild and unsubstantiated claims that Baskin fed her husband to her sanctuary's tigers.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Baskin denies any involvement in her husband's disappearance, and refused requests to participate in the sequel, telling producers to "lose my number" and even suing Netflix.</p>

<p>Calling the first series "harsh and unfair" and slamming its implication that she was involved in her husband's presumed death as "pernicious," the lawsuit contends Baskin only signed up to appear in the original.</p>

<p>"(T)he Defendants are in breach of the terms of the Appearance Releases" which Baskin signed, it says.</p>

<p>But a Florida court has denied Baskin's request for a temporary restraining order, and Netflix has reportedly shot back with legal filings supporting its right to use footage of Baskin in the sequel.</p>

<p>Netflix did not respond to a request for comment on the lawsuit, but released interview footage from "Tiger King 2" discussing Lewis' alleged links to "really bad men."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Carole told me that he hung around with a lot of unscrupulous types of people. Maybe he stuck somebody for some money, and they caught up with him," says her ex-boyfriend Alan Schreier.</p>

<p>"He did horrible stuff to Carole. But by the end, he made a mess," he adds.</p>

<p>Also set for a return are Jeffrey and Lauren Lowe, a pair portrayed as swingers who took over Exotic's zoo after his arrest.</p>

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<p>They were ordered to turn the petting zoo over to Baskin last year, and later had dozens of lions and tigers seized by US wildlife officials over mistreatment concerns.</p>

<p>Still, a trailer finds Jeffrey Lowe boasting: "Tiger King changed our lives overnight. We have more money than God right now."</p>

<p>Netflix has not made preview episodes available, meaning its promise of "more madness and mayhem" will need to wait until Wednesday.</p>


Joe Exotic is behind bars but Netflix has forged ahead with "Tiger King 2," a follow-up to the early-pandemic TV phenomenon, which has already spawned a legal battle before its release Wednesday.

Joe Exotic is behind bars but Netflix has forged ahead with "Tiger King 2," a follow-up to the early-pandemic TV phenomenon, which has already spawned a legal battle before its release Wednesday. The sequel series catches up via phone with an aggrieved Exotic, the mullet-wearing zookeeper and big-cat aficionado who was jailed for ordering a hit on animal sanctuary owner Carole Baskin. "There's an innocent man in prison," says Exotic in the trailer. "Everybody from the zoo is out there making money and I'm paying the price for every one of them people." Filmmaker Ridley Scott calls superhero movies 'boring' While Exotic's 22-year sentence was struck down in July, he remains convicted of a murder-for-hire plot and federal wildlife law violations, and is awaiting re-sentencing. But "Tiger King 2" also focuses on arguably the original's most controversial sub-plot -- the disappearance of Baskin's first husband, Don Lewis. The first series -- watched by 64 million households in its first four weeks after its March 2020 release -- prominently featured Exotic's wild and unsubstantiated claims that Baskin fed her husband to her sanctuary's tigers. Beatles documentary: Director gets permission from Disney to include swear words Baskin denies any involvement in her husband's disappearance, and refused requests to participate in the sequel, telling producers to "lose my number" and even suing Netflix. Calling the first series "harsh and unfair" and slamming its implication that she was involved in her husband's presumed death as "pernicious," the lawsuit contends Baskin only signed up to appear in the original. "(T)he Defendants are in breach of the terms of the Appearance Releases" which Baskin signed, it says. But a Florida court has denied Baskin's request for a temporary restraining order, and Netflix has reportedly shot back with legal filings supporting its right to use footage of Baskin in the sequel. Netflix did not respond to a request for comment on the lawsuit, but released interview footage from "Tiger King 2" discussing Lewis' alleged links to "really bad men." "Carole told me that he hung around with a lot of unscrupulous types of people. Maybe he stuck somebody for some money, and they caught up with him," says her ex-boyfriend Alan Schreier. "He did horrible stuff to Carole. But by the end, he made a mess," he adds. Also set for a return are Jeffrey and Lauren Lowe, a pair portrayed as swingers who took over Exotic's zoo after his arrest. This is how Britney Spears celebrated freedom from conservatorship They were ordered to turn the petting zoo over to Baskin last year, and later had dozens of lions and tigers seized by US wildlife officials over mistreatment concerns. Still, a trailer finds Jeffrey Lowe boasting: "Tiger King changed our lives overnight. We have more money than God right now." Netflix has not made preview episodes available, meaning its promise of "more madness and mayhem" will need to wait until Wednesday.

Jailed Joe Exotic speaks out in 'Tiger King 2' as Netflix sued

<p>Indian production house, Windows, announced the slate of their upcoming releases for the next year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With an interesting lineup of four films hitting the silver screen in 2022, Windows boasts of a content-rich presentation.</p>

<p>Beginning the year with Jisshu Sengupta-starrer 'Baba, Baby O' releasing on&nbsp;February 4, Windows moves ahead with Soumitra Chatterjee and Swatilekha Sengupta's last association with the production house, 'Belashuru', which is also a tribute to the late veterans by directors Nandita Roy and Shiboprosad Mukherjee.</p>

<p>In the second half, we witness the release of 'Lokkhichhele', directed by Kaushik Ganguly, on June 17. The film has done the rounds of many international film festivals. They then plan to end the year with the&nbsp;release of the sequel to Nandita-Shiboprosad's successful 2018 film, 'Haami 2'&nbsp;on December 23.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Talking about the releases, Shiboprosad, co-founder of Windows, shares, "It has been a tough time through the pandemic with theatres across the nation being shut for a long time. Now, as the screens reopen, we are glad to announce the much-awaited releases of four films that we shot and completed in the hiatus. 'Lokkhichhele' and 'Baba Baby O' are making a great chatter across film festivals even before the release and now we can't wait to present our hard work to the audience."</p>

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Indian production house, Windows, announced the slate of their upcoming releases for the next year. With an interesting lineup of four films hitting the silver screen in 2022, Windows boasts of a content-rich presentation.

Indian production house, Windows, announced the slate of their upcoming releases for the next year. With an interesting lineup of four films hitting the silver screen in 2022, Windows boasts of a content-rich presentation. Beginning the year with Jisshu Sengupta-starrer 'Baba, Baby O' releasing on February 4, Windows moves ahead with Soumitra Chatterjee and Swatilekha Sengupta's last association with the production house, 'Belashuru', which is also a tribute to the late veterans by directors Nandita Roy and Shiboprosad Mukherjee. In the second half, we witness the release of 'Lokkhichhele', directed by Kaushik Ganguly, on June 17. The film has done the rounds of many international film festivals. They then plan to end the year with the release of the sequel to Nandita-Shiboprosad's successful 2018 film, 'Haami 2' on December 23. IFFI pays tribute to Sir Sean Connery, the first James Bond on screen Talking about the releases, Shiboprosad, co-founder of Windows, shares, "It has been a tough time through the pandemic with theatres across the nation being shut for a long time. Now, as the screens reopen, we are glad to announce the much-awaited releases of four films that we shot and completed in the hiatus. 'Lokkhichhele' and 'Baba Baby O' are making a great chatter across film festivals even before the release and now we can't wait to present our hard work to the audience." Wedding bells! These B-town couples to tie knot soon: Alia Bhatt-Ranbir Kapoor to Vicky Kaushal-Katrina Kaif Marilyn Manson used to torture women in soundproof room, claims new report

Indian production house Windows announces its movie slate for 2022

<p>A rapper who penned a viral Mandarin pop song poking fun at Chinese nationalists said Monday he had no regrets about being blacklisted by Beijing as his track hit more than 30 million views on YouTube.</p>

<p>Released last month, 'Fragile' by Malaysian rapper Namewee, featuring Australian singer Kimberley Chen, has become a viral sensation across Asia and beyond despite being scrubbed by censors in mainland China.</p>

<p>The track masquerades as a saccharine love song but is littered with digs towards "little pinks" -- a term for China's online army of nationalist commenters -- as well as Beijing's authoritarian government.</p>

<p>"I never limit myself or impose self-censorship," Namewee told reporters in Taipei as he and Chen sipped champagne to toast their track's 30 million views milestone.</p>

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<p>"To me, good creations should come from the heart, they should be sincere," he added.</p>

<p>Mandarin-speaking singers, film stars and celebrities rarely court controversy when it comes to China given Beijing's long track record of punishing those deemed critical of its rule.</p>

<p>A misspoken word can quickly lead to an artist being frozen out of the world's largest Mandarin-speaking market and a career in ruins.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-marilyn-manson-used-to-torture-women-in-soundproof-room-claims-new-report-429964" hreflang="en">Marilyn Manson used to torture women in soundproof room, claims new report</a></p>

<p>But the willingness of Namewee and Chen to take on taboo subjects has struck a chord as China grows increasingly assertive on the world stage under President Xi Jinping.</p>

<p>"The lyrics are clever because they sound like a love (gone bad) song, but in every line there is a reference to either the fragile 'feelings' of the Chinese government or riffing on Chinese Communist Party rhetoric," DJ Hatfield, a professor of Musicology at National Taiwan University, told AFP.</p>

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<p>'I don't feel banned'</p>

<p>Over the last four weeks, Fragile has been a top trending YouTube video in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia as well as making smaller waves among Chinese diaspora fans in places like Australia, Canada and the United States.</p>

<p>Within days of the track's release, Namewee and Chen's Chinese social media accounts were taken down and their music censored while state media accused the pair of insulting the country.</p>

<p>China regularly removes songs deemed to be politically incorrect from domestic music streaming services.</p>

<p>In August, the Chinese culture ministry said it would establish a blacklist of banned songs with "illegal content", such as endangering national security.</p>

<p>Namwee and Chen are both currently based in democratic Taiwan and have brushed off their blacklisting.</p>

<p>"When you say I am banned, I don't feel that way," Namewee said Monday. "I feel it's the people who can't listen to this song that are being banned."</p>

<p>The 38-year-old rapper has repeatedly been at the centre of controversy in Muslim-majority Malaysia.</p>

<p>In 2016, he was detained for several days for allegedly insulting Islam over a video partly filmed inside a mosque.</p>

<p>He was arrested again two years later for allegedly insulting Islam with a Lunar New Year video that featured dancers wearing dog masks and performing suggestive moves.</p>

<p>Chen, 27, grew up in Australia but moved to Taiwan in 2009 to pursue a pop career.</p>

<p>After her Chinese social media accounts were pulled, she responded by singing altered lyrics from Fragile's chorus celebrating that she still had access to Facebook and Instagram, which -- like YouTube -- are banned in China.</p>


A rapper who penned a viral Mandarin pop song poking fun at Chinese nationalists said Monday he had no regrets about being blacklisted by Beijing as his track hit more than 30 million views on YouTube.

A rapper who penned a viral Mandarin pop song poking fun at Chinese nationalists said Monday he had no regrets about being blacklisted by Beijing as his track hit more than 30 million views on YouTube. Released last month, 'Fragile' by Malaysian rapper Namewee, featuring Australian singer Kimberley Chen, has become a viral sensation across Asia and beyond despite being scrubbed by censors in mainland China. The track masquerades as a saccharine love song but is littered with digs towards "little pinks" -- a term for China's online army of nationalist commenters -- as well as Beijing's authoritarian government. "I never limit myself or impose self-censorship," Namewee told reporters in Taipei as he and Chen sipped champagne to toast their track's 30 million views milestone. Quentin Tarantino served copyright infringement suit over 'Pulp Fiction' NFTs "To me, good creations should come from the heart, they should be sincere," he added. Mandarin-speaking singers, film stars and celebrities rarely court controversy when it comes to China given Beijing's long track record of punishing those deemed critical of its rule. A misspoken word can quickly lead to an artist being frozen out of the world's largest Mandarin-speaking market and a career in ruins. Marilyn Manson used to torture women in soundproof room, claims new report But the willingness of Namewee and Chen to take on taboo subjects has struck a chord as China grows increasingly assertive on the world stage under President Xi Jinping. "The lyrics are clever because they sound like a love (gone bad) song, but in every line there is a reference to either the fragile 'feelings' of the Chinese government or riffing on Chinese Communist Party rhetoric," DJ Hatfield, a professor of Musicology at National Taiwan University, told AFP. JK Rowling will not be part of Harry Potter reunion special. Here's why 'I don't feel banned' Over the last four weeks, Fragile has been a top trending YouTube video in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia as well as making smaller waves among Chinese diaspora fans in places like Australia, Canada and the United States. Within days of the track's release, Namewee and Chen's Chinese social media accounts were taken down and their music censored while state media accused the pair of insulting the country. China regularly removes songs deemed to be politically incorrect from domestic music streaming services. In August, the Chinese culture ministry said it would establish a blacklist of banned songs with "illegal content", such as endangering national security. Namwee and Chen are both currently based in democratic Taiwan and have brushed off their blacklisting. "When you say I am banned, I don't feel that way," Namewee said Monday. "I feel it's the people who can't listen to this song that are being banned." The 38-year-old rapper has repeatedly been at the centre of controversy in Muslim-majority Malaysia. In 2016, he was detained for several days for allegedly insulting Islam over a video partly filmed inside a mosque. He was arrested again two years later for allegedly insulting Islam with a Lunar New Year video that featured dancers wearing dog masks and performing suggestive moves. Chen, 27, grew up in Australia but moved to Taiwan in 2009 to pursue a pop career. After her Chinese social media accounts were pulled, she responded by singing altered lyrics from Fragile's chorus celebrating that she still had access to Facebook and Instagram, which -- like YouTube -- are banned in China.

'Came from heart': Rapper defends China satire as views hit 30 million

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