<p>Bad news for Warner Bros. Pictures latest release ‘Dune’ as piracy strikes the film.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The sci-fi film was leaked in a high quality version on several piracy websites, days before the American release. Confirmed by Variety, at least three major illegal streaming sites are currently hosting HD quality streaming copies of the $160 million film ‘Dune’. These sites are also hosting the films complete with English, Danish, Spanish and Arabic subtitles.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Subsequently, netizens have made copies of the film and are now hosting and sharing copies on other torrent sites worsening the situation for Dune makers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There are also reports that since Dune is a science fiction, computer leakers could be prime audience, hence this could strike the box office returns of the film on the whole.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Previously, ‘Black Widow’ and ‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’ suffered something similar in recent times.&nbsp;</p>

<p>‘Dune’ released on HBO Max on October 21. It coincided with the theatrical release date.&nbsp;</p>


Bad news for Warner Bros. Pictures latest release ‘Dune’ as piracy strikes the film. The sci-fi film was leaked in a high quality version on several piracy websites, days before the American release.

Bad news for Warner Bros. Pictures latest release ‘Dune’ as piracy strikes the film. The sci-fi film was leaked in a high quality version on several piracy websites, days before the American release. Confirmed by Variety, at least three major illegal streaming sites are currently hosting HD quality streaming copies of the $160 million film ‘Dune’. These sites are also hosting the films complete with English, Danish, Spanish and Arabic subtitles. Also read: Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin fires prop gun killing one on set, injuring another Subsequently, netizens have made copies of the film and are now hosting and sharing copies on other torrent sites worsening the situation for Dune makers. There are also reports that since Dune is a science fiction, computer leakers could be prime audience, hence this could strike the box office returns of the film on the whole. ‘Dune’ review: A hero in the making, on shifting sands Miley Cyrus poses in big-bucks Gucci underwear; read for details Previously, ‘Black Widow’ and ‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’ suffered something similar in recent times. ‘Dune’ released on HBO Max on October 21. It coincided with the theatrical release date.

Warner Bros. 'Dune' leaked online in HD quality on piracy sites

<p>Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun on the set of his independent feature ‘Rust’ and accidentally killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. The director Joel Souza was injured in the same accident.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The ‘Rust’ was being filmed on the set in New Mexico when this took place. It is a popular production location south of Santa Fe.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Soon after the accident, Halyna Hutchins, 42, was transported by helicopter to University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque. She died there. Meanwhile, the director was taken by ambulance to Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center where he is undergoing treatment for his injuries.</p>

<p>In a statement, the Sheriff’s office said in a statement that Hutchins and Souza “were shot when a prop firearm was discharged by Alec Baldwin, 68, producer and actor.”</p>

<p>No one was arrested in the incident, and no charges have been filed, the office said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Currently, detectives are interviewing witnesses and it remains an “open and active” investigation.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Alec Baldwin is a co-producer on the film and plays infamous outlaw Rust, whose 13-year-old grandson is convicted of an accidental murder.&nbsp;</p>

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Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun on the set of his independent feature ‘Rust’ and accidentally killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. The director Joel Souza was injured in the same accident.

Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun on the set of his independent feature ‘Rust’ and accidentally killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. The director Joel Souza was injured in the same accident. The ‘Rust’ was being filmed on the set in New Mexico when this took place. It is a popular production location south of Santa Fe. Soon after the accident, Halyna Hutchins, 42, was transported by helicopter to University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque. She died there. Meanwhile, the director was taken by ambulance to Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center where he is undergoing treatment for his injuries. In a statement, the Sheriff’s office said in a statement that Hutchins and Souza “were shot when a prop firearm was discharged by Alec Baldwin, 68, producer and actor.” No one was arrested in the incident, and no charges have been filed, the office said. Also read: Courteney Cox tells her 'Scream' co-star that 'Friends' home is off limits, watch video Halle Berry on her directing debut with ‘Bruised': 'It’s f***ing hard' Currently, detectives are interviewing witnesses and it remains an “open and active” investigation. Meanwhile, Alec Baldwin is a co-producer on the film and plays infamous outlaw Rust, whose 13-year-old grandson is convicted of an accidental murder. Also read: Cardi B & Penn Badgley are internet’s new BFFs, swap profile photos

Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin fires prop gun killing one on set, injuring another

<p>On October 20, Kajol and Shah Rukh Khan’s film ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’ completed 26 years. The film which catapulted both the actors to massive fame in India and overseas and made the most famous onscreen couple of the time, was a big hit in terms of pop culture influence and box office numbers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With the film clocking these momentous years, Kajol took to social media to post a video featuring a scene from the film to mark the day. She posted the iconic train scene of Raj and Simran from DDLJ. She captioned it: “Simran caught the train 26years back and we are still thanking everyone for all this love..#26YearsOfDDLJ”.</p>

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<p>However, fans of Shah Rukh Khan did not like it. They got upset as Shah Rukh Khan’s eldest son Aryan Khan is currently under investigation in a drugs related case and is in judicial custody.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/opinion-aryan-khan-and-the-price-of-stardom-418798">Opinion| Aryan Khan and the price of stardom</a></p>

<p>They trolled the actress for not supporting her “best friend” in these tough times. One user wrote, “Samiran, Raj is not in a good mood, help him,” while another wrote, “Sorry But Why Don’t You Support SRK?”. Another user commented, “I hoped that you would stand with SRK in this hard times ,,,, but We didn’t see anything from your side at least in social media … I was your fan ma’m but now...".</p>

<p>As for Aryan Khan’s case, celebrities from Bollywood and otherwise have come out in support of the family and Shah Rukh Khan’s son including Hrithik Roshan, Swara Bhasker, Hansal Mehta. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/salman-khan-visits-shah-rukh-khan-at-mannat-after-aryan-khans-arrest-in-drugs-case-418096">Salman Khan has visited</a> Shah Rukh Khan several times during this ordeal.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-aryan-khan-talks-to-parents-shah-rukh-khan--gauri-khan-for-10-minutes-over-video-call-421006">Aryan Khan talks to parents Shah Rukh Khan &amp; Gauri Khan for 10 minutes over video call</a></p>

<p>While Aryan is still in judicial custody, the Narcotics Control Bureau &nbsp;asked another star kid to come for questioning last night-- <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-aryan-khan-drug-case-ncb-officials-raid-shah-rukh-khan-ananya-pandays-homes-422588">Ananya Panday. </a>She came to the office along with her father Chunkey Panday.&nbsp;</p>


On October 20, Kajol and Shah Rukh Khan’s film ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’ completed 26 years. The film which catapulted both the actors to massive fame in India and overseas and made the most famous onscreen couple of the time, was a big hit in terms of pop culture influence and box office numbers.

On October 20, Kajol and Shah Rukh Khan’s film ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’ completed 26 years. The film which catapulted both the actors to massive fame in India and overseas and made the most famous onscreen couple of the time, was a big hit in terms of pop culture influence and box office numbers. With the film clocking these momentous years, Kajol took to social media to post a video featuring a scene from the film to mark the day. She posted the iconic train scene of Raj and Simran from DDLJ. She captioned it: “Simran caught the train 26years back and we are still thanking everyone for all this love..#26YearsOfDDLJ”. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kajol Devgan (@kajol) × However, fans of Shah Rukh Khan did not like it. They got upset as Shah Rukh Khan’s eldest son Aryan Khan is currently under investigation in a drugs related case and is in judicial custody. Opinion| Aryan Khan and the price of stardom They trolled the actress for not supporting her “best friend” in these tough times. One user wrote, “Samiran, Raj is not in a good mood, help him,” while another wrote, “Sorry But Why Don’t You Support SRK?”. Another user commented, “I hoped that you would stand with SRK in this hard times ,,,, but We didn’t see anything from your side at least in social media … I was your fan ma’m but now...". As for Aryan Khan’s case, celebrities from Bollywood and otherwise have come out in support of the family and Shah Rukh Khan’s son including Hrithik Roshan, Swara Bhasker, Hansal Mehta. Salman Khan has visited Shah Rukh Khan several times during this ordeal. Aryan Khan talks to parents Shah Rukh Khan & Gauri Khan for 10 minutes over video call While Aryan is still in judicial custody, the Narcotics Control Bureau asked another star kid to come for questioning last night-- Ananya Panday. She came to the office along with her father Chunkey Panday.

Kajol trolled for celebrating DDLJ's 26 years when Shah Rukh Khan's son is in trouble

<p>Ramayan actor Chandarakant Pandya no more. He was 72.</p>

<p>The actor was most famously known for playing the role of Nishad Raj in the mythological show ‘Ramayan’. Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan rose him to fame as Lord Rama’s childhood friend Nishad.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the news of his death came out, his colleague, actress Dipika Chikhlia who played Sita on the show, shared the sad news on her profile. Dipika wrote, “#RIP Chandrakant Pandya – Nishad Raj of Ramayan”.</p>

<p>According to reports, Chandrakant Pandya was suffering from several health ailments.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chandrakant Pandya, in his life, featured in several movies -- ‘Prem Lagna’, ‘Pyar Ho Gaya’, ‘Parivaar Na Pankhi’, ‘Hote Hote Pyar Hogaya’, and ‘Chundadi Ni Laaj’. His 2017 release includes the Gujarati drama movie ‘Samay Chakra’. He got his first break in the Gujarati film 'Kadu Makrani'.</p>

<p>A few days ago Ramayan actor Arvind Trivedi, who played the role of Ravan, had also passed away.</p>

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Ramayan actor Chandarakant Pandya no more. He was 72. The actor was most famously known for playing the role of Nishad Raj in the mythological show ‘Ramayan’. Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan rose him to fame as Lord Rama’s childhood friend Nishad.

Ramayan actor Chandarakant Pandya no more. He was 72. The actor was most famously known for playing the role of Nishad Raj in the mythological show ‘Ramayan’. Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan rose him to fame as Lord Rama’s childhood friend Nishad. After the news of his death came out, his colleague, actress Dipika Chikhlia who played Sita on the show, shared the sad news on her profile. Dipika wrote, “#RIP Chandrakant Pandya – Nishad Raj of Ramayan”. According to reports, Chandrakant Pandya was suffering from several health ailments. Chandrakant Pandya, in his life, featured in several movies -- ‘Prem Lagna’, ‘Pyar Ho Gaya’, ‘Parivaar Na Pankhi’, ‘Hote Hote Pyar Hogaya’, and ‘Chundadi Ni Laaj’. His 2017 release includes the Gujarati drama movie ‘Samay Chakra’. He got his first break in the Gujarati film 'Kadu Makrani'. A few days ago Ramayan actor Arvind Trivedi, who played the role of Ravan, had also passed away. Also see: 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2' to 'Gadar 2': Bollywood movie sequels that will hit the screens in 2021-22 Adarsh Gourav to Alia Bhatt: Indian-origin actors and global TV & cinema Pakistani actor Irfan Khoosat to read Munshi Premchand's iconic tale, 'Shatranj Ki Baazi'

'Ramayan' actor Chandrakant Pandya aka Nishad Raj dead at 72

<p>Greg DeFatta needed the exorcism bed.</p>

<p>So this spring, he maxed out his line of credit at $200,000, bought the bed that shook as if possessed, bought the clown costumes stained with blood and added hundreds of other items to his online cart. Maybe that would draw crowds to his two haunted attractions in San Diego, businesses that have supported his family for more than three decades but that were shut down in 2020 by the pandemic.</p>

<p>“‘Devastating’ is a great word to describe the Halloween season last year,” said DeFatta, 61, owner of The Haunted Hotel and The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park. “You know, it was scary. It was horrifying. And if we can just get through this year, we’ll be fine.”</p>

<p>That is the predicament this month for hundreds of haunted houses, a staple of the Halloween season and an attraction that embodies the financial struggles of small businesses across the United States as the economy limps toward recovery.</p>

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<p>Consumer spending this Halloween season is expected to reach a record high of $10.1 billion, according to a survey from the National Retail Federation. An estimated 65% of Americans intend to celebrate this Halloween, up from 58% last year and nearing the 68% who said they would celebrate in 2019.</p>

<p>For haunted house owners and workers, the renewed excitement made possible through vaccinations is a hopeful sign that a strong spooky season this month can make up for last year’s lost revenue. Some say business is back to normal, while others have noticed that lines are not as packed as before.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Of those Americans who planned to celebrate Halloween this year, 18% said they would do so by visiting a haunted house, down from 22% in 2019, according to the National Retail Federation.</p>

<p>While most larger attractions have been able to reopen this year, some smaller operations that were devastated by the lack of revenue last year were not able to.</p>

<p>“We’re trying to bounce back this year,” said Amber Arnett-Bequeaith, vice president of Full Moon Productions, which operates several haunted houses across the country, including The Edge of Hell, which was founded in 1975 in Kansas City, Missouri, and is considered one of the oldest commercial haunted houses.</p>

<p>Mindful of the pandemic, some places are continuing to incorporate masks with their costumes or demanding that workers be vaccinated, Arnett-Bequeaith said.</p>

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<p>“It’s a hard business,” she said. “Scaring people is not easy or cheap.”</p>

<p>Some of the larger haunts, she said, have spent more than $1 million over the years as they try to keep up with an audience that is no longer content with strobe lights and skeletons.</p>

<p>Now owners of large haunted attractions are seeking upscale props, such as animatronic demons, movielike monster makeup and projectors that can display high-resolution zombies — all expensive features that can slim the profit margins or drive up ticket prices.</p>

<p>For those whose haunted houses are their sole source of income, the six-week season is, as ghoulish owners would say, do or die. This year, it is even more critical.</p>

<p>“It’s a lot of anxiety,” said Michael Jubie, owner of The Headless Horseman, a haunted house and hayride attraction in Ulster Park, New York.</p>

<p>Jubie said he lost about 75% of his income last year because he could not operate at full capacity. The Headless Horseman used to employ 375 people. Now it is about 190. “It’ll take 10 years to recoup,” he said.</p>

<p>High lumber prices, product shortages and rising costs of goods are adding extra hurdles to haunted houses this season, owners and workers said.</p>

<p>Tino Pascuzzi, who runs The Sanctuary Haunted Attraction in Oklahoma City, said his decision to close last year was devastating.</p>

<p>“When we close, there’s an entire ecosystem of workers that are affected,” Pascuzzi said.</p>

<p>The witches, nuns, Freddy Kruegers and demented doctors who terrify visitors are often hopeful actors and theater students from the nearest university. Then there are the security personnel, sanitation crews, marketers and vendors who provide the props.</p>

<p>The haunted attraction industry, with about 1,200 locations that charge admission, generates an estimated $300 million in revenue and spends about $85 million on advertising, according to America Haunts, an organization that collects data for the industry.</p>

<p>“It’s like 20 Broadway shows every night,” said Dwayne Sanburn, owner of 13th Gate in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Between COVID last year and Hurricane Ida this year, the attraction “really got hit,” he said. But profits this month were up about 20% compared with last year, he added.</p>

<p>“I think everyone’s ready for entertainment and ready to go out, and Halloween is perfect for that,” Sanburn said.</p>

<p>In recent weeks, some smaller haunted houses have also been crawling toward more financially stable ground.</p>

<p>Dan Hopkins, 71, opened the Hollis Haunted Chicken House in Heflin, Alabama, about 18 years ago to raise money for the local fire department, the theme being a mutant chicken invasion that a farmer tries to control by enlisting the help of his friends, Jason from the “Friday the 13th” series and Leatherface from “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.”</p>

<p>In the waiting room are real chickens — a metaphor, Hopkins said, for what people will become once stepping inside.</p>

<p>“We’re doing just as well as ever,” Hopkins said, adding that the attraction might net about $100,000 by Halloween.</p>

<p>This article originally appeared in The New York Times.</p>


Greg DeFatta needed the exorcism bed. So this spring, he maxed out his line of credit at $200,000, bought the bed that shook as if possessed, bought the clown costumes stained with blood and added hundreds of other items to his online cart.

Greg DeFatta needed the exorcism bed. So this spring, he maxed out his line of credit at $200,000, bought the bed that shook as if possessed, bought the clown costumes stained with blood and added hundreds of other items to his online cart. Maybe that would draw crowds to his two haunted attractions in San Diego, businesses that have supported his family for more than three decades but that were shut down in 2020 by the pandemic. “‘Devastating’ is a great word to describe the Halloween season last year,” said DeFatta, 61, owner of The Haunted Hotel and The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park. “You know, it was scary. It was horrifying. And if we can just get through this year, we’ll be fine.” That is the predicament this month for hundreds of haunted houses, a staple of the Halloween season and an attraction that embodies the financial struggles of small businesses across the United States as the economy limps toward recovery. From 'Squid Game' jumpsuits to Kim Kardashian: Pop culture/meme inspired Halloween costumes Consumer spending this Halloween season is expected to reach a record high of $10.1 billion, according to a survey from the National Retail Federation. An estimated 65% of Americans intend to celebrate this Halloween, up from 58% last year and nearing the 68% who said they would celebrate in 2019. For haunted house owners and workers, the renewed excitement made possible through vaccinations is a hopeful sign that a strong spooky season this month can make up for last year’s lost revenue. Some say business is back to normal, while others have noticed that lines are not as packed as before. Gucci to have next fashion show on Hollywood Boulevard Of those Americans who planned to celebrate Halloween this year, 18% said they would do so by visiting a haunted house, down from 22% in 2019, according to the National Retail Federation. While most larger attractions have been able to reopen this year, some smaller operations that were devastated by the lack of revenue last year were not able to. “We’re trying to bounce back this year,” said Amber Arnett-Bequeaith, vice president of Full Moon Productions, which operates several haunted houses across the country, including The Edge of Hell, which was founded in 1975 in Kansas City, Missouri, and is considered one of the oldest commercial haunted houses. Mindful of the pandemic, some places are continuing to incorporate masks with their costumes or demanding that workers be vaccinated, Arnett-Bequeaith said. Which Indian film will go to Oscars 2022? Find out here “It’s a hard business,” she said. “Scaring people is not easy or cheap.” Some of the larger haunts, she said, have spent more than $1 million over the years as they try to keep up with an audience that is no longer content with strobe lights and skeletons. Now owners of large haunted attractions are seeking upscale props, such as animatronic demons, movielike monster makeup and projectors that can display high-resolution zombies — all expensive features that can slim the profit margins or drive up ticket prices. For those whose haunted houses are their sole source of income, the six-week season is, as ghoulish owners would say, do or die. This year, it is even more critical. “It’s a lot of anxiety,” said Michael Jubie, owner of The Headless Horseman, a haunted house and hayride attraction in Ulster Park, New York. Jubie said he lost about 75% of his income last year because he could not operate at full capacity. The Headless Horseman used to employ 375 people. Now it is about 190. “It’ll take 10 years to recoup,” he said. High lumber prices, product shortages and rising costs of goods are adding extra hurdles to haunted houses this season, owners and workers said. Tino Pascuzzi, who runs The Sanctuary Haunted Attraction in Oklahoma City, said his decision to close last year was devastating. “When we close, there’s an entire ecosystem of workers that are affected,” Pascuzzi said. The witches, nuns, Freddy Kruegers and demented doctors who terrify visitors are often hopeful actors and theater students from the nearest university. Then there are the security personnel, sanitation crews, marketers and vendors who provide the props. The haunted attraction industry, with about 1,200 locations that charge admission, generates an estimated $300 million in revenue and spends about $85 million on advertising, according to America Haunts, an organization that collects data for the industry. “It’s like 20 Broadway shows every night,” said Dwayne Sanburn, owner of 13th Gate in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Between COVID last year and Hurricane Ida this year, the attraction “really got hit,” he said. But profits this month were up about 20% compared with last year, he added. “I think everyone’s ready for entertainment and ready to go out, and Halloween is perfect for that,” Sanburn said. In recent weeks, some smaller haunted houses have also been crawling toward more financially stable ground. Dan Hopkins, 71, opened the Hollis Haunted Chicken House in Heflin, Alabama, about 18 years ago to raise money for the local fire department, the theme being a mutant chicken invasion that a farmer tries to control by enlisting the help of his friends, Jason from the “Friday the 13th” series and Leatherface from “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.” In the waiting room are real chickens — a metaphor, Hopkins said, for what people will become once stepping inside. “We’re doing just as well as ever,” Hopkins said, adding that the attraction might net about $100,000 by Halloween. This article originally appeared in The New York Times.

Haunted houses need to terrify you more than ever this Halloween

<p>Gucci plans to present its next collection ‘Gucci Love Parade’ in the heart of Hollywood. This fashion show will happen along Hollywood Boulevard on November 2.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Creative director Alessandro Michele will present his upcoming collection during this fashion show.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a statement, Gucci said, “Gucci is proud to highlight the intersection of creativity and culture within the City of Los Angeles, poised for rebirth post pandemic. As part of Gucci’s Changemakers program, powered by Gucci Equilibrium, Gucci will provide significant support to the Los Angeles and Hollywood communities through a donation to the city’s most critical needs: homelessness and mental health.”</p>

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<p>Last year, Michele collaborated on a series of short films with Gus Van Sant to present his latest collection. The star-studded cast included Eilish, Harry Styles, Florence Welch and Jeremy O. Harris. In 2018, Michele launched the Gucci Guilty fragrance at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery.</p>

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Gucci plans to present its next collection ‘Gucci Love Parade’ in the heart of Hollywood. This fashion show will happen along Hollywood Boulevard on November 2. Creative director Alessandro Michele will present his upcoming collection during this fashion show.

Gucci plans to present its next collection ‘Gucci Love Parade’ in the heart of Hollywood. This fashion show will happen along Hollywood Boulevard on November 2. Creative director Alessandro Michele will present his upcoming collection during this fashion show. In a statement, Gucci said, “Gucci is proud to highlight the intersection of creativity and culture within the City of Los Angeles, poised for rebirth post pandemic. As part of Gucci’s Changemakers program, powered by Gucci Equilibrium, Gucci will provide significant support to the Los Angeles and Hollywood communities through a donation to the city’s most critical needs: homelessness and mental health.” Also read: Kim Kardashian turns 41, mom Kris Jenner & sisters pay tribute with unseen photos, videos Billie Eilish launches new perfume in the shape of a woman's bosom Last year, Michele collaborated on a series of short films with Gus Van Sant to present his latest collection. The star-studded cast included Eilish, Harry Styles, Florence Welch and Jeremy O. Harris. In 2018, Michele launched the Gucci Guilty fragrance at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Also read: SNL: Jason Sudeikis brings his Emmy-winning Ted Lasso to the promo

Gucci to have next fashion show on Hollywood Boulevard

<p>Wondering which film from India will make the cut to Oscars? A 15-member jury is deciding just that right now.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The jury in Kolkata is watching 14 films from around the country to select a film that will represent India in the Oscars 2022 race in the International Feature category. Out of these 14 films are Vicky Kaushal starrer ‘Udham Singh’ and Vidya Balan starrer ‘Sherni’. There are regional films in the lineup too including Yogi Babu-starrer Tamil film ‘Mandela’ and Martin Prakkat’s Malayalam film ‘Nayattu’.</p>

<p>A jury of 15 members will watch 14 films over the next few days at the Bijoli cinema in Bhowanipore, Kolkata. Filmmaker Shaji N Karun is the chairman of the jury. Out of the 14 films, one will be India’s official entry at the Oscars 2022.</p>

<p>For those unversed with these films, ‘Sardar Udham’ is a biopic on freedom fighter Sardar Udham Singh who assassinated Punjab’s Lieutenant Governor Michael O’Dwyer at the time of Jallianwallah Bagh massacre. ‘Sherni’ is the life story of a forest officer who has to catch a man-eating tigress in a remote village. The film deals with man-animal conflict, as well as corruption.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile ‘Nayattu’ stars Joju George, Nimisha Sajayan and Kunchacko Boban in the lead roles. The film is about three police officers who go on the run after being framed of murder. ‘Mandela’ is by Madonne Ashwin which is a satire about a barber, who is wooed by politicians after it turns out that he is a deciding vote in the elections.</p>

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<p>As for Oscars, the 94th Academy Award will be held in March 2022 in Los Angeles, California. Last year, Lijo Jose Pellissery’s critically acclaimed Malayalam film ‘Jalikattu’ was India’s official entry at the Oscars.&nbsp;</p>


Wondering which film from India will make the cut to Oscars? A 15-member jury is deciding just that right now. The jury in Kolkata is watching 14 films from around the country to select a film that will represent India in the Oscars 2022 race in the International Feature category.

Wondering which film from India will make the cut to Oscars? A 15-member jury is deciding just that right now. The jury in Kolkata is watching 14 films from around the country to select a film that will represent India in the Oscars 2022 race in the International Feature category. Out of these 14 films are Vicky Kaushal starrer ‘Udham Singh’ and Vidya Balan starrer ‘Sherni’. There are regional films in the lineup too including Yogi Babu-starrer Tamil film ‘Mandela’ and Martin Prakkat’s Malayalam film ‘Nayattu’. A jury of 15 members will watch 14 films over the next few days at the Bijoli cinema in Bhowanipore, Kolkata. Filmmaker Shaji N Karun is the chairman of the jury. Out of the 14 films, one will be India’s official entry at the Oscars 2022. For those unversed with these films, ‘Sardar Udham’ is a biopic on freedom fighter Sardar Udham Singh who assassinated Punjab’s Lieutenant Governor Michael O’Dwyer at the time of Jallianwallah Bagh massacre. ‘Sherni’ is the life story of a forest officer who has to catch a man-eating tigress in a remote village. The film deals with man-animal conflict, as well as corruption. Also read: Adarsh Gourav to Alia Bhatt: Indian-origin actors and global TV & cinema ‘Scam’ actor Pratik Gandhi to WION on controversies around his first Bollywood Meanwhile ‘Nayattu’ stars Joju George, Nimisha Sajayan and Kunchacko Boban in the lead roles. The film is about three police officers who go on the run after being framed of murder. ‘Mandela’ is by Madonne Ashwin which is a satire about a barber, who is wooed by politicians after it turns out that he is a deciding vote in the elections. Also read: Tom Holland, Mark Wahlberg greet India with 'Namaste' in 'Uncharted' trailer As for Oscars, the 94th Academy Award will be held in March 2022 in Los Angeles, California. Last year, Lijo Jose Pellissery’s critically acclaimed Malayalam film ‘Jalikattu’ was India’s official entry at the Oscars.

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<p>Actress and renowned Bharatanatyam dancer Sudhaa Chandran is in the news after she tagged Indian PM Narendra Modi for help after she was stopped by the airport authorities for her prosthetic foot.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She asked for the issuance of a specific card to senior citizens like herself so that she can avoid being “grilled” by the airport authorities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sudhaa Chandran had lost her leg in an accident but returned to dancing and acting using a prosthetic foot.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In her post, Sudhaa wrote that it “hurts” to get “grilled each time” as airport authorities conduct an "ETD (Explosive Trace Detector) for her artificial limb”.</p>

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<p>She wrote, "Good evening, this is a very personal note that I want to tell to our dear Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji, this is an appeal to the central government, I am Sudhaa Chandran, an actress and dancer by profession, who has danced with an artificial limb and created history and made my country very proud of me. But every time that I go on my professional visits, each time, am stopped at the airport and when I request them at the security, to the CISF officers that please do an ETD (Explosive Trace Detector) for my artificial limb, they still want me to remove my artificial limb and show it to them. Is this humanly possible, Modi ji? Is this what our country is talking about? Is this the respect that a woman gives to another woman in our society? It is my humble request to you Modi ji that please give senior citizens a card that says they are senior citizen."</p>

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<p>She added, "Totally hurt... each time going through this grill is very very hurting....hope my message reaches the state and central government authorities....and expecting a prompt action."</p>

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<p>Sudhaa Chandran is known for her performances in TV shows like ‘Kaahin Kissii Roz’ and all seasons of ‘Naagin’.&nbsp;</p>


Actress and renowned Bharatanatyam dancer Sudhaa Chandran is in the news after she tagged Indian PM Narendra Modi for help after she was stopped by the airport authorities for her prosthetic foot.

Actress and renowned Bharatanatyam dancer Sudhaa Chandran is in the news after she tagged Indian PM Narendra Modi for help after she was stopped by the airport authorities for her prosthetic foot. She asked for the issuance of a specific card to senior citizens like herself so that she can avoid being “grilled” by the airport authorities. Sudhaa Chandran had lost her leg in an accident but returned to dancing and acting using a prosthetic foot. In her post, Sudhaa wrote that it “hurts” to get “grilled each time” as airport authorities conduct an "ETD (Explosive Trace Detector) for her artificial limb”. Also read: Freida Pinto shares pics with husband Cory Tran, a year after wedding She wrote, "Good evening, this is a very personal note that I want to tell to our dear Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji, this is an appeal to the central government, I am Sudhaa Chandran, an actress and dancer by profession, who has danced with an artificial limb and created history and made my country very proud of me. But every time that I go on my professional visits, each time, am stopped at the airport and when I request them at the security, to the CISF officers that please do an ETD (Explosive Trace Detector) for my artificial limb, they still want me to remove my artificial limb and show it to them. Is this humanly possible, Modi ji? Is this what our country is talking about? Is this the respect that a woman gives to another woman in our society? It is my humble request to you Modi ji that please give senior citizens a card that says they are senior citizen." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sudhaa Chandran (@sudhaachandran) × She added, "Totally hurt... each time going through this grill is very very hurting....hope my message reaches the state and central government authorities....and expecting a prompt action." Adarsh Gourav to Alia Bhatt: Indian-origin actors and global TV & cinema 'Ramayan' actor Chandrakant Pandya aka Nishad Raj dead at 72 Sudhaa Chandran is known for her performances in TV shows like ‘Kaahin Kissii Roz’ and all seasons of ‘Naagin’.

Actor-dancer Sudhaa Chandran writes to PM Modi for being stopped at airport

<p>With only a day left for the release of his first big Bollywood film ‘Bhavai’, ‘Scam 1992’ actor Pratik Gandhi is excited&nbsp;for his fans to experience the film that has been in the news for the wrong reasons for far too long. From a name change from ‘Raavan Leela’ to ‘Bhavai’ after it hurt sentiments of some people who urged makers to get a name change before it hits the theatres, to the pushing of release date to October 22 --&nbsp;the film has seen a lot.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a candid conversation with WION, Pratik Gandhi, who rose to fame as Harshad Mehta in the web series ‘Scam 1992’ opened up about his journey from then to now, dealing with controversies around the film and taking it one day at a time.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>Here are the excerpts from the conversation:</em></p>

<p><strong>WION:</strong>&nbsp;'Bhavai' has seen its fair share of controversies. How do you feel about the outrage against your film?</p>

<p><strong>Pratik Gandhi:</strong> It’s a disheartening experience as an artist. I understand that everyone can have an opinion and they can be vocal about their feelings but I feel social media is being misused a lot these days in this respect. It’s bizarre that people are outraged over something they haven’t seen yet, all based on their perception. I want to give people a benefit of doubt and believe they have an honest opinion about the film without any hidden agenda but I want them to see it first. I genuinely feel bad because the film has nothing to do with what people are outraged over. Bhavai is a pure, simple musical love story.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WION:</strong> What made you sign this film in the first place?&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Pratik Gandhi:</strong> Me and Hardik (director) met for the first time for this film. When he narrated the script, I loved the subject, complex emotions that the guy (my character) has in the film. It was the only reason for me to say yes to this project. Also, it’s my first Hindi film as a lead protagonist. I don’t know if I can explain how important it is for an actor to get a mainstream project like this and not some random masala film. I come from a background of theatre and there everything is purely content-driven.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In theatre, content is told a lot in metaphors and in this film too, the title Raavan Leela was a metaphor about Raavan being around us and dictating some of our lives. Nowhere in the film do we say Raavan is good. As for the present name of the film, Bhavai is a Gujarati folk theatre form. It means natak (drama). Another connotation is chaos. So both connotations of the word&nbsp;fit perfectly. We have a better title now.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>Watch the Bhavai trailer here:</em></p>

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<p><strong>WION:</strong> You were an engineer before you joined acting, if you were to look back at your journey, how would you sum it up?</p>

<p><strong>Pratik Gandhi:</strong> It’s been a fulfilling and satisfactory journey because I always had passion about both these fields and have been fortunate enough to have worked in both these fields. It has helped me grow personally, professionally.</p>

<p><strong>WION:</strong>&nbsp;'Scam 1992' catapulted you to overnight fame in mainstream media. Before that, you’d done theatre and some regional cinema. Do you feel Bollywood is finally opening up to you?&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Pratik Gandhi:</strong> I feel that. Bollywood is finally opening up in the sense that the earlier days of any actor are spent more on building trust, getting makers and producers and the audience to like you. You constantly feel that question -- whether he will be able to do it, whether people will come to watch him?&nbsp;Now after having one success story for a film, the same people look at you differently. So the trust has already come. Now I feel excited. That transformation from trust to excitement is a journey of a lifetime. I can explore openly. I don't have to prove that I can do this. I can explore without pressure of performance and I find that exciting.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WION:</strong>&nbsp;Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?</p>

<p><strong>Pratik Gandhi:</strong> I want to do a lot of films, explore different genres, different regional cinema since there are multiple flavours in regional cinema, they have a different grammar of performance. I want to learn and explore.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WION:</strong> Are there any filmmakers that you want to work with? And an actor that inspires you?</p>

<p><strong>Pratik Gandhi:</strong> Oh, lots of filmmakers -- Anurag Kashyap, Anurag Basu, Mani Ratnam, a lot of them. As for inspiration, rather than one person there are performances that have been inspirational to me. Sanjeev Kumar, his range is brilliant from comedy to intense, Amol Palekar, Farooq Shaikh, Amitabh Bachchan. They have a charisma on screen. Their characters come alive.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WION:</strong> Lastly, what do you do when not busy with work commitments?&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Pratik Gandhi:</strong> I work out a lot, experiment with different workouts. I am very passionate about it. Otherwise, I love spending time with my daughter.&nbsp;</p>


With only a day left for the release of his first big Bollywood film ‘Bhavai’, ‘Scam 1992’ actor Pratik Gandhi is excited for his fans to experience the film that has been in the news for the wrong reasons for far too long.

With only a day left for the release of his first big Bollywood film ‘Bhavai’, ‘Scam 1992’ actor Pratik Gandhi is excited for his fans to experience the film that has been in the news for the wrong reasons for far too long. From a name change from ‘Raavan Leela’ to ‘Bhavai’ after it hurt sentiments of some people who urged makers to get a name change before it hits the theatres, to the pushing of release date to October 22 -- the film has seen a lot. In a candid conversation with WION, Pratik Gandhi, who rose to fame as Harshad Mehta in the web series ‘Scam 1992’ opened up about his journey from then to now, dealing with controversies around the film and taking it one day at a time. Here are the excerpts from the conversation: WION: 'Bhavai' has seen its fair share of controversies. How do you feel about the outrage against your film? Pratik Gandhi: It’s a disheartening experience as an artist. I understand that everyone can have an opinion and they can be vocal about their feelings but I feel social media is being misused a lot these days in this respect. It’s bizarre that people are outraged over something they haven’t seen yet, all based on their perception. I want to give people a benefit of doubt and believe they have an honest opinion about the film without any hidden agenda but I want them to see it first. I genuinely feel bad because the film has nothing to do with what people are outraged over. Bhavai is a pure, simple musical love story. WION: What made you sign this film in the first place? Pratik Gandhi: Me and Hardik (director) met for the first time for this film. When he narrated the script, I loved the subject, complex emotions that the guy (my character) has in the film. It was the only reason for me to say yes to this project. Also, it’s my first Hindi film as a lead protagonist. I don’t know if I can explain how important it is for an actor to get a mainstream project like this and not some random masala film. I come from a background of theatre and there everything is purely content-driven. In theatre, content is told a lot in metaphors and in this film too, the title Raavan Leela was a metaphor about Raavan being around us and dictating some of our lives. Nowhere in the film do we say Raavan is good. As for the present name of the film, Bhavai is a Gujarati folk theatre form. It means natak (drama). Another connotation is chaos. So both connotations of the word fit perfectly. We have a better title now. Watch the Bhavai trailer here: WION: You were an engineer before you joined acting, if you were to look back at your journey, how would you sum it up? Pratik Gandhi: It’s been a fulfilling and satisfactory journey because I always had passion about both these fields and have been fortunate enough to have worked in both these fields. It has helped me grow personally, professionally. WION: 'Scam 1992' catapulted you to overnight fame in mainstream media. Before that, you’d done theatre and some regional cinema. Do you feel Bollywood is finally opening up to you? Pratik Gandhi: I feel that. Bollywood is finally opening up in the sense that the earlier days of any actor are spent more on building trust, getting makers and producers and the audience to like you. You constantly feel that question -- whether he will be able to do it, whether people will come to watch him? Now after having one success story for a film, the same people look at you differently. So the trust has already come. Now I feel excited. That transformation from trust to excitement is a journey of a lifetime. I can explore openly. I don't have to prove that I can do this. I can explore without pressure of performance and I find that exciting. WION: Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years? Pratik Gandhi: I want to do a lot of films, explore different genres, different regional cinema since there are multiple flavours in regional cinema, they have a different grammar of performance. I want to learn and explore. WION: Are there any filmmakers that you want to work with? And an actor that inspires you? Pratik Gandhi: Oh, lots of filmmakers -- Anurag Kashyap, Anurag Basu, Mani Ratnam, a lot of them. As for inspiration, rather than one person there are performances that have been inspirational to me. Sanjeev Kumar, his range is brilliant from comedy to intense, Amol Palekar, Farooq Shaikh, Amitabh Bachchan. They have a charisma on screen. Their characters come alive. WION: Lastly, what do you do when not busy with work commitments? Pratik Gandhi: I work out a lot, experiment with different workouts. I am very passionate about it. Otherwise, I love spending time with my daughter.

‘Scam’ actor Pratik Gandhi to WION on controversies around his first Bollywood film ‘Bhavai’

<p>Leading medical groups have declared a national emergency in child and adolescent mental health triggered by prolonged isolation, uncertainty and grief during the coronavirus pandemic.</p>

<p>In a joint statement issued Tuesday, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and the Children’s Hospital Association said the coronavirus pandemic worsened an already existing mental health crisis among children and teens.</p>

<p>Inequities resulting from structural racism contributed to disproportionate effects of the pandemic on children from communities of color, the groups said.</p>

<p>The loss of a loved one has affected children and adolescents more than it has other age groups, research from the American Academy of Pediatrics shows. More than 140,000 children in the United States have lost at least one caregiver since the start of the pandemic, with youth of color disproportionately affected.</p>

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<p>“This worsening crisis in child and adolescent mental health is inextricably tied to the stress brought on by COVID-19 and the ongoing struggle for racial justice, and represents an acceleration of trends observed prior to 2020,” the statement said.</p>

<p>Before the pandemic, mental health concerns and suicide had been rising steadily among children and adolescents between 2010 and 2020. By 2018, suicide was the second leading cause of death for youths ages 10 to 24.</p>

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<p>According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, between March and October 2020, emergency department visits for children with mental health emergencies rose by 24% for those ages 5 to 11 and 31% for children 12 to 17. Suspected suicide attempt visits to the ER among girls ages 12 to 17 in early 2021 were up more than 50% over the same period in 2019, according to the CDC.</p>

<p>“We are caring for young people with soaring rates of depression, anxiety, trauma, loneliness and suicidality that will have lasting impacts on them, their families, their communities and all of our futures,” Dr. Gabrielle A. Carlson, president of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, said in a statement. “We cannot sit idly by.”</p>

<p>The organizations are urging policymakers to take actions such as increasing federal funding to ensure families have access to mental health services, supporting effective models of school-based care and accelerating the integration of mental health care into pediatric care.</p>

<p>Under the American Rescue Plan, $80 million was invested in the Pediatric Mental Health Care Access program to integrate behavioral health needs into pediatric primary care and $20 million was directed to supporting youth suicide prevention programs. The plan also contributed $50 million for community-based funding for local behavioral health needs worsened by the pandemic.</p>

<p>Finding a provider can be difficult. The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry reported earlier this year that there was a severe shortage of child psychiatrists in nearly every state in the country.</p>

<p>Getting children urgent mental health care can be even more challenging, especially when emergency rooms are full. Earlier this year when hospitals were overwhelmed in Colorado and Connecticut, for example, children were sent out of state for care.</p>

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<p>This article originally appeared in The New York Times.</p>


Leading medical groups have declared a national emergency in child and adolescent mental health triggered by prolonged isolation, uncertainty and grief during the coronavirus pandemic.

Leading medical groups have declared a national emergency in child and adolescent mental health triggered by prolonged isolation, uncertainty and grief during the coronavirus pandemic. In a joint statement issued Tuesday, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and the Children’s Hospital Association said the coronavirus pandemic worsened an already existing mental health crisis among children and teens. Inequities resulting from structural racism contributed to disproportionate effects of the pandemic on children from communities of color, the groups said. The loss of a loved one has affected children and adolescents more than it has other age groups, research from the American Academy of Pediatrics shows. More than 140,000 children in the United States have lost at least one caregiver since the start of the pandemic, with youth of color disproportionately affected. Olympics: Pandemic takes toll on athletes' mental health at Tokyo Games “This worsening crisis in child and adolescent mental health is inextricably tied to the stress brought on by COVID-19 and the ongoing struggle for racial justice, and represents an acceleration of trends observed prior to 2020,” the statement said. Before the pandemic, mental health concerns and suicide had been rising steadily among children and adolescents between 2010 and 2020. By 2018, suicide was the second leading cause of death for youths ages 10 to 24. US lawmakers grill Facebook over teen mental health According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, between March and October 2020, emergency department visits for children with mental health emergencies rose by 24% for those ages 5 to 11 and 31% for children 12 to 17. Suspected suicide attempt visits to the ER among girls ages 12 to 17 in early 2021 were up more than 50% over the same period in 2019, according to the CDC. “We are caring for young people with soaring rates of depression, anxiety, trauma, loneliness and suicidality that will have lasting impacts on them, their families, their communities and all of our futures,” Dr. Gabrielle A. Carlson, president of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, said in a statement. “We cannot sit idly by.” The organizations are urging policymakers to take actions such as increasing federal funding to ensure families have access to mental health services, supporting effective models of school-based care and accelerating the integration of mental health care into pediatric care. Under the American Rescue Plan, $80 million was invested in the Pediatric Mental Health Care Access program to integrate behavioral health needs into pediatric primary care and $20 million was directed to supporting youth suicide prevention programs. The plan also contributed $50 million for community-based funding for local behavioral health needs worsened by the pandemic. Finding a provider can be difficult. The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry reported earlier this year that there was a severe shortage of child psychiatrists in nearly every state in the country. Getting children urgent mental health care can be even more challenging, especially when emergency rooms are full. Earlier this year when hospitals were overwhelmed in Colorado and Connecticut, for example, children were sent out of state for care. From Virat Kohli to Simone Biles: Sports icons who battled with mental health issues This article originally appeared in The New York Times.

Pediatricians and psychiatrists declare national emergency in youth mental health

<p>After changing his name to Ye, Kanye West seems to be in Halloween mood as the rapper was seen in New York City in a spooky avatar with a caucasian mask that looks like it had makeup on its eyes.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-kanye-west-gets-his-name-changed-legally-to-ye-421921" hreflang="en">Kanye West gets his name changed legally to Ye</a></p>

<p>Looking creepy, Ye wore a cap on top to hide probably his identity from the public and paparazzi but they were quick to recognise the rapper.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="kanye" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="f401ab70-ba62-4ff8-9171-694e336f8bff" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/New-188.jpg" /></p>

<p>The haunting face mask covered his face. He teamed up the look with a black cap, jacket, faded jeans and knee high boots. He looked straight out of some Halloween movie.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This is not the first time when Kanye has spooked us as in Venice too, he was spotted wearing an alien-like mask.</p>

<p><img alt="kanye west" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="02fc429c-c5b7-4987-b624-aef1e5c0bbb7" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/New-187.jpg" /></p>

<p>Before that, he was seen in black mask during DONDA album recordings, performance.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kanye West has been pretty much single since his divorce from <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/kim-kardashian">Kim Kardashian</a>. Kim filed for divorce from the rapper in February.&nbsp;</p>

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After changing his name to Ye, Kanye West seems to be in Halloween mood as the rapper was seen in New York City in a spooky avatar with a caucasian mask that looks like it had makeup on its eyes.

After changing his name to Ye, Kanye West seems to be in Halloween mood as the rapper was seen in New York City in a spooky avatar with a caucasian mask that looks like it had makeup on its eyes. Kanye West gets his name changed legally to Ye Looking creepy, Ye wore a cap on top to hide probably his identity from the public and paparazzi but they were quick to recognise the rapper. The haunting face mask covered his face. He teamed up the look with a black cap, jacket, faded jeans and knee high boots. He looked straight out of some Halloween movie. This is not the first time when Kanye has spooked us as in Venice too, he was spotted wearing an alien-like mask. Before that, he was seen in black mask during DONDA album recordings, performance. Kanye West has been pretty much single since his divorce from Kim Kardashian. Kim filed for divorce from the rapper in February. It's official! Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker are engaged

Halloween comes early for Kanye West as he steps out in creepy mask in NYC

<p>Everyone wants a piece of cake (read candy) off Netflix’s latest hot shot show ‘Squid Game’ that has taken over the internet and become a major buzzword. Among the memes and games that have inspired netizens to take up some challenge from the show and make it fun, there is news that a Beijing bakery has started a candy contest based on Squid Game.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A Beijing bakery has introduced a new challenge for customers to make this candy from 'Squid Game' -- the one we saw participants make shapes out of in one of the challenges. While those who lost were killed off in the South Korean series, there won’t be any such punishment at the bakery.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The candy has now become popular as Dalgona candy as it looks like it’s made out of coffee and sugar. It is actually made by melting sugar and adding baking soda to create a hard treat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Chinese bakery has started the contest that will cost $9. The idea is to make the candy from scratch in under 10 minutes and carve them out into various shapes. The last stage of the creation is especially tricky since the mixture sets quickly and becomes prone to cracking.</p>

<p>The Chinese bakery's owner, Hao Jing, is herself a big fan of 'Squid Game'. In an interview to Reuters, she said, "Our customers are mainly young people and young people make up many of this show's fans."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Netflix has reported <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-squid-game-boosted-netflix-pulls-in-subscribers-422171">billion-dollar profits and booming subscriber growth</a> Tuesday that beat forecasts as global hits like Squid Game drew viewers in droves. Squid Game became Netflix's biggest show ever, watched by a "mind-boggling" 142 million households in the four weeks after its release in mid-September, executives said. &nbsp;</p>

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Everyone wants a piece of cake (read candy) off Netflix’s latest hot shot show ‘Squid Game’ that has taken over the internet and become a major buzzword. Among the memes and games that have inspired netizens to take up some challenge from the show and make it fun, there is news that a Beijing bakery has started a candy contest based on Squid Game.

Everyone wants a piece of cake (read candy) off Netflix’s latest hot shot show ‘Squid Game’ that has taken over the internet and become a major buzzword. Among the memes and games that have inspired netizens to take up some challenge from the show and make it fun, there is news that a Beijing bakery has started a candy contest based on Squid Game. A Beijing bakery has introduced a new challenge for customers to make this candy from 'Squid Game' -- the one we saw participants make shapes out of in one of the challenges. While those who lost were killed off in the South Korean series, there won’t be any such punishment at the bakery. The candy has now become popular as Dalgona candy as it looks like it’s made out of coffee and sugar. It is actually made by melting sugar and adding baking soda to create a hard treat. The Chinese bakery has started the contest that will cost $9. The idea is to make the candy from scratch in under 10 minutes and carve them out into various shapes. The last stage of the creation is especially tricky since the mixture sets quickly and becomes prone to cracking. The Chinese bakery's owner, Hao Jing, is herself a big fan of 'Squid Game'. In an interview to Reuters, she said, "Our customers are mainly young people and young people make up many of this show's fans." Meanwhile, Netflix has reported billion-dollar profits and booming subscriber growth Tuesday that beat forecasts as global hits like Squid Game drew viewers in droves. Squid Game became Netflix's biggest show ever, watched by a "mind-boggling" 142 million households in the four weeks after its release in mid-September, executives said. Also Read: Lee Jung-jae thinks ‘Squid Game’ critics should watch it again Viral: Mumbai Police has done it again and this time with 'Squid Game'; Watch Malaysian salon paints 'Squid Game' manicures of tiny coffins, green tracksuits

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