R. Kelly, the disgraced R&amp;B superstar who faces a battery of sex abuse charges in several US states, appeared in court Monday as jury selection began in his federal New York trial.

The 54-year-old appeared stoic in a navy blue suit as the questioning of jurors began in the Brooklyn court, where he faces charges of racketeering, sexual exploitation of a child, kidnapping, bribery and forced labor, spanning from 1994 to 2018.&nbsp;

Deveraux Cannick, one of Kelly's lawyers, was reticent when asked by AFP how he was feeling, smiling and saying: "Just another Monday."

The musician born Robert Sylvester Kelly, currently incarcerated at a Brooklyn federal prison, has denied all charges.

All prospective jurors will remain anonymous and be partially sequestered throughout the process. Those selected for the trial will be escorted to and from court by US marshals, which is not abnormal in such high-profile trials.

Following jury selection, opening statements and testimony are due to begin August 18. It is expected the trial will last at least four weeks.

New York is the first state to see Kelly stand trial in connection with a raft of state and federal indictments in four different jurisdictions.&nbsp;

- 'Women don't lie' -

On the opening day of jury selection the court questioned dozens prospective jurors, dismissing 18.

One woman was excused because in her pre-selection questionnaire she said "women don't lie" about suffering rape or abuse. When the judge probed her stance, the woman clarified that she thought it was rare that a woman would come forward with a false abuse allegation.&nbsp;

Another woman said that as a child she experienced similar abuse to that detailed in the charges against Kelly, also leading the judge to dismiss her from jury duty.

One man was excused because he said he would find it difficult to remain impartial when faced with evidence of sexual activity between members of the same sex, which the judge said would be exhibited.

Twelve jurors and six alternates will be selected -- and those chosen will be the only members of the public to view the trial in person, a decision the court made due to the spread of Covid-19.

Potential jurors, all of them masked, were not questioned about their vaccination status. Lawyers on both sides along with Judge Ann Donnelly did not wear masks, though Kelly at one point did.

In an unusual step for such a high-profile case, reporters and other members of the public must watch from several "overflow" rooms, on relatively small, grainy screens.&nbsp;

When evidence is presented it is unlikely to be viewable by observers from those rooms.

- Sex crime ring -

The New York indictment details lurid claims that Kelly operated a crime ring that systematically recruited and groomed young girls to have sex with him, locking them in their rooms at hotels when he was on tour, instructing them to wear baggy clothing when not with him, "to keep their heads down" and to call the singer "daddy."

Many of the "recruits" were under 18 years old, say prosecutors, who among other disturbing allegations say Kelly's "enterprise" facilitated sex without disclosing a sexually transmitted infection the singer had contracted.

The indictment also says part of the ring's job was to isolate girls and women, and make them "dependent on Kelly for their financial well-being."

Among the alleged victims listed in the indictment is "Jane Doe #1," widely believed to be the R&amp;B singer Aaliyah, who died in a plane crash at age 22 in 2001.

The prosecution alleges that Kelly paid an Illinois government employee in 1994 to obtain a fake ID to marry an underage girl. Kelly notoriously married Aaliyah when she was 15 and he was 27, a union that was later annulled.

Federal judges in New York and Chicago, where Kelly also faces charges, have denied him bail, citing a flight risk, danger to the community and the prospect of witness tampering.

Kelly has faced accusations involving child pornography, sex with minors, operating a sex cult and sexual battery for decades.

Despite the slew of unsettling claims and several out-of-court settlements, the singer known for hits like "I Believe I Can Fly," "Bump 'N Grind" and "Ignition (Remix)" maintained a staunch fan base, continuing to tour worldwide.

The accusations only gained ground in the post-#MeToo era in 2019, when a new docuseries "Surviving R. Kelly" renewed focus on the claims.

R. Kelly, the disgraced R&B superstar who faces a battery of sex abuse charges in several US states, appeared in court Monday as jury selection began in his federal New York trial.

R. Kelly, the disgraced R&B superstar who faces a battery of sex abuse charges in several US states, appeared in court Monday as jury selection began in his federal New York trial. The 54-year-old appeared stoic in a navy blue suit as the questioning of jurors began in the Brooklyn court, where he faces charges of racketeering, sexual exploitation of a child, kidnapping, bribery and forced labor, spanning from 1994 to 2018. Deveraux Cannick, one of Kelly's lawyers, was reticent when asked by AFP how he was feeling, smiling and saying: "Just another Monday." The musician born Robert Sylvester Kelly, currently incarcerated at a Brooklyn federal prison, has denied all charges. All prospective jurors will remain anonymous and be partially sequestered throughout the process. Those selected for the trial will be escorted to and from court by US marshals, which is not abnormal in such high-profile trials. Following jury selection, opening statements and testimony are due to begin August 18. It is expected the trial will last at least four weeks. New York is the first state to see Kelly stand trial in connection with a raft of state and federal indictments in four different jurisdictions. - 'Women don't lie' - On the opening day of jury selection the court questioned dozens prospective jurors, dismissing 18. One woman was excused because in her pre-selection questionnaire she said "women don't lie" about suffering rape or abuse. When the judge probed her stance, the woman clarified that she thought it was rare that a woman would come forward with a false abuse allegation. Another woman said that as a child she experienced similar abuse to that detailed in the charges against Kelly, also leading the judge to dismiss her from jury duty. One man was excused because he said he would find it difficult to remain impartial when faced with evidence of sexual activity between members of the same sex, which the judge said would be exhibited. Twelve jurors and six alternates will be selected -- and those chosen will be the only members of the public to view the trial in person, a decision the court made due to the spread of Covid-19. Potential jurors, all of them masked, were not questioned about their vaccination status. Lawyers on both sides along with Judge Ann Donnelly did not wear masks, though Kelly at one point did. In an unusual step for such a high-profile case, reporters and other members of the public must watch from several "overflow" rooms, on relatively small, grainy screens. When evidence is presented it is unlikely to be viewable by observers from those rooms. - Sex crime ring - The New York indictment details lurid claims that Kelly operated a crime ring that systematically recruited and groomed young girls to have sex with him, locking them in their rooms at hotels when he was on tour, instructing them to wear baggy clothing when not with him, "to keep their heads down" and to call the singer "daddy." Many of the "recruits" were under 18 years old, say prosecutors, who among other disturbing allegations say Kelly's "enterprise" facilitated sex without disclosing a sexually transmitted infection the singer had contracted. The indictment also says part of the ring's job was to isolate girls and women, and make them "dependent on Kelly for their financial well-being." Among the alleged victims listed in the indictment is "Jane Doe #1," widely believed to be the R&B singer Aaliyah, who died in a plane crash at age 22 in 2001. The prosecution alleges that Kelly paid an Illinois government employee in 1994 to obtain a fake ID to marry an underage girl. Kelly notoriously married Aaliyah when she was 15 and he was 27, a union that was later annulled. Federal judges in New York and Chicago, where Kelly also faces charges, have denied him bail, citing a flight risk, danger to the community and the prospect of witness tampering. Kelly has faced accusations involving child pornography, sex with minors, operating a sex cult and sexual battery for decades. Despite the slew of unsettling claims and several out-of-court settlements, the singer known for hits like "I Believe I Can Fly," "Bump 'N Grind" and "Ignition (Remix)" maintained a staunch fan base, continuing to tour worldwide. The accusations only gained ground in the post-#MeToo era in 2019, when a new docuseries "Surviving R. Kelly" renewed focus on the claims.

Jury selection begins in R Kelly sex abuse trial

Jason Momoa is weighing in on the who takes showers daily debate. When asked if he does indulge in it daily, he replied, “I’m Aquaman. I’m in the f–king water. Don’t worry about it. I’m Hawaiian. We got saltwater on me. We good.”

Dwayne Johnson had too recently opened up on the trend and said he has a rather strict regimen and bathing is definitely a part of it. He said, “I’m the opposite of a ‘not washing themselves’ celeb. Shower (cold) when I roll outta bed to get my day rollin’. Shower (warm) after my workout before work. Shower (hot) after I get home from work.”

Along with a soap emoji, he added, “Face wash, body wash, exfoliate and I sing (off key) in the shower.”

The trend had picked up after celebrities around the world revealed that they dont find bathing everyday necessary. Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard, as well as Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher, said they don’t find it necessary to bathe their children every day.

Kristen Bell had said, “Once you catch a whiff, that’s biology’s way of letting you know you need to clean it up.” It blew up after Jake Gyllenhaal said, “More and more I find bathing to be less necessary, at times.”

Gyllenhaal explained that he believes “good manners and bad breath get you nowhere” and also told the magazine that “there’s a whole world of not bathing that is also really helpful for skin maintenance, and we naturally clean ourselves.”

Jason Momoa is weighing in on the who takes showers daily debate. When asked if he does indulge in it daily, he replied, “I’m Aquaman. I’m in the f–king water. Don’t worry about it.

Jason Momoa is weighing in on the who takes showers daily debate. When asked if he does indulge in it daily, he replied, “I’m Aquaman. I’m in the f–king water. Don’t worry about it. I’m Hawaiian. We got saltwater on me. We good.” Dwayne Johnson had too recently opened up on the trend and said he has a rather strict regimen and bathing is definitely a part of it. He said, “I’m the opposite of a ‘not washing themselves’ celeb. Shower (cold) when I roll outta bed to get my day rollin’. Shower (warm) after my workout before work. Shower (hot) after I get home from work.” Along with a soap emoji, he added, “Face wash, body wash, exfoliate and I sing (off key) in the shower.” The trend had picked up after celebrities around the world revealed that they dont find bathing everyday necessary. Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard, as well as Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher, said they don’t find it necessary to bathe their children every day. Kristen Bell had said, “Once you catch a whiff, that’s biology’s way of letting you know you need to clean it up.” It blew up after Jake Gyllenhaal said, “More and more I find bathing to be less necessary, at times.” Gyllenhaal explained that he believes “good manners and bad breath get you nowhere” and also told the magazine that “there’s a whole world of not bathing that is also really helpful for skin maintenance, and we naturally clean ourselves.”

I'm Aquaman: Jason Momoa on if he showers daily

On August 15, 2019, the Nikkhil Advani directorial 'Batla House' released to packed houses and went on to do solid business at the global box-office. Veteran producer Anand Pandit gets nostalgic while recalling his association with the superhit film and his warm and enduring equation with actor John Abraham.

On his association with the film, Anand said, “I am very proud of ‘Batla House’ and cannot wait to work with John Abraham again. He is one of the most disciplined actors in the business and has the perfect blend of toughness and sensitivity. I genuinely feel, ‘Batla House’ is one of his best performances. He is the kind of a star you want to write scripts for and am looking for just the right one for him.”

About the film 'Batla House'&nbsp;co produced by Bhushan Kumar, Monish Advani, Divya Khosla Kumar, Anand Pandit added, "It was a winner right from the word go and it is the kind of the film that people can watch again and again and still be engrossed. Its treatment was very different and John was just superlative in it. &nbsp;He is an actor who has built his own brand and cultivated his own following. He invests himself very thoughtfully in projects that will do him justice and I want to do the same and find something that he cannot ‘No’ to!”

On August 15, 2019, the Nikkhil Advani directorial 'Batla House' released to packed houses and went on to do solid business at the global box-office. Veteran producer Anand Pandit gets nostalgic while recalling his association with the superhit film and his warm and enduring equation with actor John Abraham.

On August 15, 2019, the Nikkhil Advani directorial 'Batla House' released to packed houses and went on to do solid business at the global box-office. Veteran producer Anand Pandit gets nostalgic while recalling his association with the superhit film and his warm and enduring equation with actor John Abraham. On his association with the film, Anand said, “I am very proud of ‘Batla House’ and cannot wait to work with John Abraham again. He is one of the most disciplined actors in the business and has the perfect blend of toughness and sensitivity. I genuinely feel, ‘Batla House’ is one of his best performances. He is the kind of a star you want to write scripts for and am looking for just the right one for him.” About the film 'Batla House' co produced by Bhushan Kumar, Monish Advani, Divya Khosla Kumar, Anand Pandit added, "It was a winner right from the word go and it is the kind of the film that people can watch again and again and still be engrossed. Its treatment was very different and John was just superlative in it. He is an actor who has built his own brand and cultivated his own following. He invests himself very thoughtfully in projects that will do him justice and I want to do the same and find something that he cannot ‘No’ to!”

As 'Batla House' nears two year anniversary on August 15, Anand Pandit recalls special equation with John Abraham

Zee Theatre continues to curate the best of Indian stories from across the country, and presents two memorable Gujarati plays all through this month.

‘Jenu Khisu Garam Eni Same Sau Naram' and ‘Papa Amara Prime Minister’ will be screened on Tata Sky Theatre. Both plays reveal many home truths as they depict two families dealing with the challenges of miscommunication and colliding interests.&nbsp;

Here is an overview of the plays: 
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Jenu Khisu Garam Eni Same Sau Naram:

Shivkumar’s family comprises his wife, two sons, daughter-in-laws and a grandchild. Post retirement, Shivkumar is considered to be good for nothing by his entire family. One fine day, his mutual fund investment matures and Shivkumar gets more than Rs 1 crore. &nbsp;

While Shivkumar intends to utilise this money for noble causes, his sons want this money for their ulterior and selfish motives. Money becomes the root cause of the family's disintegration. Will Shivkumar be able to earn the respect he deserves and unite his family again?

The play is directed by Imtiaz Patel and stars Tiku Talsania, Vandana Pathak, Narhari Jani, Nilesh Pandya, Linesh Fanse, Vaishali Parmar, Purvi Bhatt, Pratham Bhatt and Chintan Mehta.

Papa Amara Prime Minister:

After seven years of living and working in the USA to fulfil his family's desires and dreams, Krishnakant reunites with his wife, son and daughter in India. However, soon enough, he discovers that he has missed out on a close connection with them. He faces many adjustment issues with his family and finds that his son and daughter have gone astray. They are not even interested in communicating with him.

Instead of bowing down to the teenagers' demands, Krishnakant is determined to set them right. Does he succeed or succumb? When the means cannot justify the ends, can the ends justify the means?

Directed by Vipul Mehta, the play stars Hiten Kumar, Bhoomi Shukla, Kervi Udani and Anant Velani. 
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Zee Theatre continues to curate the best of Indian stories from across the country, and presents two memorable Gujarati plays all through this month. ‘Jenu Khisu Garam Eni Same Sau Naram' and ‘Papa Amara Prime Minister’ will be screened on Tata Sky Theatre.

Zee Theatre continues to curate the best of Indian stories from across the country, and presents two memorable Gujarati plays all through this month. ‘Jenu Khisu Garam Eni Same Sau Naram' and ‘Papa Amara Prime Minister’ will be screened on Tata Sky Theatre. Both plays reveal many home truths as they depict two families dealing with the challenges of miscommunication and colliding interests. Here is an overview of the plays: Jenu Khisu Garam Eni Same Sau Naram: Shivkumar’s family comprises his wife, two sons, daughter-in-laws and a grandchild. Post retirement, Shivkumar is considered to be good for nothing by his entire family. One fine day, his mutual fund investment matures and Shivkumar gets more than Rs 1 crore. While Shivkumar intends to utilise this money for noble causes, his sons want this money for their ulterior and selfish motives. Money becomes the root cause of the family's disintegration. Will Shivkumar be able to earn the respect he deserves and unite his family again? The play is directed by Imtiaz Patel and stars Tiku Talsania, Vandana Pathak, Narhari Jani, Nilesh Pandya, Linesh Fanse, Vaishali Parmar, Purvi Bhatt, Pratham Bhatt and Chintan Mehta. Papa Amara Prime Minister: After seven years of living and working in the USA to fulfil his family's desires and dreams, Krishnakant reunites with his wife, son and daughter in India. However, soon enough, he discovers that he has missed out on a close connection with them. He faces many adjustment issues with his family and finds that his son and daughter have gone astray. They are not even interested in communicating with him. Instead of bowing down to the teenagers' demands, Krishnakant is determined to set them right. Does he succeed or succumb? When the means cannot justify the ends, can the ends justify the means? Directed by Vipul Mehta, the play stars Hiten Kumar, Bhoomi Shukla, Kervi Udani and Anant Velani.

Zee Theatre presents two Gujarati plays that explore the true meaning of the word, 'family'

Know who’s behind Fran Drescher’s candidacy for SAG-AFTRA president? Well, it’s none other than Tom Hanks.&nbsp;

Tom made his endorsement public recently along with his vote for her running mate, Anthony Rapp and “their entire team” of candidates running on the ruling parties’ Unite for Strength and USAN slates.

“The future of SAG-AFTRA is streaming,” Tom Hanks is quoted as saying on the front of a USAN voter guide sent to the union’s members. “Members deserve stronger contracts, more residuals, better protections and ending unfair exclusivity. I’m supporting USAN Leadership, Fran, Anthony and their entire team. Your vote matters.”

Fran Dresher is running against Matthew Modine. He and his running mate, Joely Fisher, head up the opposition party’s MembershipFirst slate.

Other A-list endorsers featured on the voter guide include Alec Baldwin, Debra Messing, J.K. Simmons, Rosario Dawson and Tichina Arnold.

Votes will be tabulated on September 2 for the SAG-AFTRA president post.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-Interview-Hollywood-stars-Fran-Drescher-Steven-Weber-to-WION-on-new-show-TV-comedy--more-324224">Read Fran Drescher's interview to WION&nbsp;on SonyLiv show 'Indebted' and more</a>

Know who’s behind Fran Drescher’s candidacy for SAG-AFTRA president? Well, it’s none other than Tom Hanks. Tom made his endorsement public recently along with his vote for her running mate, Anthony Rapp and “their entire team” of candidates running on the ruling parties’ Unite for Strength and USAN slates.

Know who’s behind Fran Drescher’s candidacy for SAG-AFTRA president? Well, it’s none other than Tom Hanks. Tom made his endorsement public recently along with his vote for her running mate, Anthony Rapp and “their entire team” of candidates running on the ruling parties’ Unite for Strength and USAN slates. “The future of SAG-AFTRA is streaming,” Tom Hanks is quoted as saying on the front of a USAN voter guide sent to the union’s members. “Members deserve stronger contracts, more residuals, better protections and ending unfair exclusivity. I’m supporting USAN Leadership, Fran, Anthony and their entire team. Your vote matters.” Fran Dresher is running against Matthew Modine. He and his running mate, Joely Fisher, head up the opposition party’s MembershipFirst slate. Other A-list endorsers featured on the voter guide include Alec Baldwin, Debra Messing, J.K. Simmons, Rosario Dawson and Tichina Arnold. Votes will be tabulated on September 2 for the SAG-AFTRA president post. Read Fran Drescher's interview to WION on SonyLiv show 'Indebted' and more

Tom Hanks endorses Fran Drescher for SAG-AFTRA president

Deepika Padukone-Hrithik Roshan to Kiara Advani-Siddharth Malhotra, a look at Bollywood's fresh on-screen couple

Maggie Gyllenhaal’s feature directorial debut 'The Lost Daughter' is all set to the premier worldwide at the 2021 Venice Film Festival.&nbsp;The streaming giant Netflix has now acquired the US&nbsp;rights and remaining territories globally.&nbsp; 
 
As per the Deadline, the deal was negotiated by Endeavor Content and includes most major markets. The film was shot in Greece in 2020 and no release date has been announced yet.&nbsp; 
 
Starring Olivia Colman, Jessie Buckley, Dakota Johnson, Peter Sarsgaard and Paul Mescal, the movie is based on Elena Ferrante’s 2006 novel of the same name. &nbsp; 
 
Maggie Gyllenhaal, who is also a producer, adapted the screenplay herself based on Ferrante’s novel, and the story follows a woman whose beach vacation takes a dark turn when she begins to confront the troubles of her past. 
 
Responding to Netflix's acquiring the rights, Gyllenhaal says, “I’m thrilled to be working with Netflix again. They have supported so much of the work I am most proud of, and this is no exception. Netflix has consistently championed filmmakers that excite and inspire me and I’m delighted to be included in that company.”

Netflix previously released Gyllenhall-starrer 'The Kindergarten Teacher'.

Maggie Gyllenhaal’s feature directorial debut 'The Lost Daughter' is all set to the premier worldwide at the 2021 Venice Film Festival. The streaming giant Netflix has now acquired the US rights and remaining territories globally.

Maggie Gyllenhaal’s feature directorial debut 'The Lost Daughter' is all set to the premier worldwide at the 2021 Venice Film Festival. The streaming giant Netflix has now acquired the US rights and remaining territories globally. As per the Deadline, the deal was negotiated by Endeavor Content and includes most major markets. The film was shot in Greece in 2020 and no release date has been announced yet. Starring Olivia Colman, Jessie Buckley, Dakota Johnson, Peter Sarsgaard and Paul Mescal, the movie is based on Elena Ferrante’s 2006 novel of the same name. Maggie Gyllenhaal, who is also a producer, adapted the screenplay herself based on Ferrante’s novel, and the story follows a woman whose beach vacation takes a dark turn when she begins to confront the troubles of her past. Responding to Netflix's acquiring the rights, Gyllenhaal says, “I’m thrilled to be working with Netflix again. They have supported so much of the work I am most proud of, and this is no exception. Netflix has consistently championed filmmakers that excite and inspire me and I’m delighted to be included in that company.” Netflix previously released Gyllenhall-starrer 'The Kindergarten Teacher'.

Dakota Johnson starrer ‘The Lost Daughter’ acquired by Netflix ahead of Venice premiere

Rihanna is now officially a<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/singer-rihanna-is-now-officially-a-billionaire-second-richest-female-entertainer-in-the-world-402995"> billionaire </a>and the richest woman musician in the world with a net worth estimated at $1.7 billion.&nbsp; 
 
After Forbes declared her as the new member of the billionaire club, Rihanna was spotted shopping on the streets of New York with boyfriend A$AP Rocky. During her shopping spree, the 33-year-old mogul was asked about her new billionaire status by paps.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/rihanna-to-kanye-west-celebrities-who-are-in-the-billionaire-club-403072" hreflang="en">Rihanna to Kanye West: Celebrities who are in the billionaire&nbsp;club</a>

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“Rih, self-made billionaire. What does that mean to you?” the cameraman asked. Listening to him, she simple laughed and humbly replied, “God is good,”&nbsp; 
 
Now, the short video is going viral on social media and netizens are praising the humble behaviour of the diva. Some called&nbsp;her reaction to “self-made billionaire”&nbsp;priceless, while other&nbsp;hope ASAP won't be intimidated dating a billionaire now. 
 
During the day, Rihanna wore a pink furry hat, ripped denim shorts, a tube top and strappy heels. Meanwhile, Rocky opted for an all-black look.&nbsp; 
 
The Barbados-born singer, whose birth name is Robyn Fenty, derives an estimated $1.4 billion of her fortune from her 50% stake in the Fenty Beauty cosmetics line, Forbes reported. The rest of Rihanna`s wealth comes from her share of the Savage x Fenty lingerie company and her income as a singer and actress, the magazine said.

Rihanna is now officially a billionaire and the richest woman musician in the world with a net worth estimated at $1.7 billion. After Forbes declared her as the new member of the billionaire club, Rihanna was spotted shopping on the streets of New York with boyfriend A$AP Rocky.

Rihanna is now officially a billionaire and the richest woman musician in the world with a net worth estimated at $1.7 billion. After Forbes declared her as the new member of the billionaire club, Rihanna was spotted shopping on the streets of New York with boyfriend A$AP Rocky. During her shopping spree, the 33-year-old mogul was asked about her new billionaire status by paps. Rihanna to Kanye West: Celebrities who are in the billionaire club Rihanna on being named a Bilionaire by Forbes: “God is good.“ Captured by @247PAPSTV pic.twitter.com/ilZw1BfDTD — Fenty Headlines (@FentyHeadlines) August 5, 2021 × “Rih, self-made billionaire. What does that mean to you?” the cameraman asked. Listening to him, she simple laughed and humbly replied, “God is good,” Now, the short video is going viral on social media and netizens are praising the humble behaviour of the diva. Some called her reaction to “self-made billionaire” priceless, while other hope ASAP won't be intimidated dating a billionaire now. During the day, Rihanna wore a pink furry hat, ripped denim shorts, a tube top and strappy heels. Meanwhile, Rocky opted for an all-black look. The Barbados-born singer, whose birth name is Robyn Fenty, derives an estimated $1.4 billion of her fortune from her 50% stake in the Fenty Beauty cosmetics line, Forbes reported. The rest of Rihanna`s wealth comes from her share of the Savage x Fenty lingerie company and her income as a singer and actress, the magazine said.

Rihanna's three word reaction to her billionaire status is 'priceless'

The Weeknd new music is here! The Toronto based singer just dropped his new song 'Take My Breath,' from his upcoming album.

“The dawn is finally upon us,” the Canadian singer teased on social media.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/rihanna-to-kanye-west-celebrities-who-are-in-the-billionaire-club-403072" hreflang="en">Rihanna to Kanye West: Celebrities who are in the billionaire&nbsp;club</a> 
 
''Forgive Me Father For I Have Synthed. &nbsp;We’re back with the first episode of the new season of Memento Mori on @AppleMusic. It starts tonight right after the Kanye album Livestream event. &nbsp;THE DAWN IS UPON !'', the 31-year-old singer wrote.&nbsp;

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In a music video directed by Cliqua, the Weeknd croons, “It’s like a dream/What she feels with me/She loves to be on the edge,” Before releasing 'Take My Breath', his collab with Kanye West and Lil Baby also debuted during Kanye’s Donda listening party.

The Weeknd first&nbsp;teased the new song earlier this week in a commercial for the Olympics featuring Team USA’s women’s track and field team 
 
The singer spoke about his new music in an <a href="http://13.235.153.162/entertainment/the-weeknd-teases-new-album-that-he-always-wanted-to-make-402515">interview</a> with GQ published and said, “It’s the album I’ve always wanted to make.”

The Weeknd new music is here! The Toronto based singer just dropped his new song 'Take My Breath,' from his upcoming album. “The dawn is finally upon us,” the Canadian singer teased on social media.

The Weeknd new music is here! The Toronto based singer just dropped his new song 'Take My Breath,' from his upcoming album. “The dawn is finally upon us,” the Canadian singer teased on social media. Rihanna to Kanye West: Celebrities who are in the billionaire club ''Forgive Me Father For I Have Synthed. We’re back with the first episode of the new season of Memento Mori on @AppleMusic. It starts tonight right after the Kanye album Livestream event. THE DAWN IS UPON !'', the 31-year-old singer wrote. Forgive Me Father For I Have Synthed. We’re back with the first episode of the new season of Memento Mori on @AppleMusic . It starts tonight right after the Kanye album livestream event. THE DAWN IS UPON ! pic.twitter.com/dgE6VV0ujj — The Weeknd (@theweeknd) August 6, 2021 × In a music video directed by Cliqua, the Weeknd croons, “It’s like a dream/What she feels with me/She loves to be on the edge,” Before releasing 'Take My Breath', his collab with Kanye West and Lil Baby also debuted during Kanye’s Donda listening party. The Weeknd first teased the new song earlier this week in a commercial for the Olympics featuring Team USA’s women’s track and field team The singer spoke about his new music in an interview with GQ published and said, “It’s the album I’ve always wanted to make.”

Watch: The Weeknd just released his new song 'Take My Breath'

Trailer for Clint Eastwood’s ‘Cry Macho’ released today as Warner Bros. film promises to bring back the old world charm with it.&nbsp;

Set in the 1979, Cry Macho stars Mike Milo, a one-time rodeo star and washed-up horse breeder who takes a job from an ex-boss to bring the man’s young son home from Mexico. Forced to take the backroads on their way to Texas, the unlikely pair faces an unexpectedly challenging journey, during which the world-weary horseman finds unexpected connections and his own sense of redemption.

The film has Eduardo Minett as the young boy, Rafo, in his feature film debut, Natalia Traven as Marta, with Dwight Yoakam as Mike’s former employer Howard Polk. The cast also includes Fernanda Urrejola as Leta and Horacio Garcia-Rojas as Aurelio.

‘Cry Macho’ is slated to release on September 17, 2021 in the US and on HBO Max on the ad-free plan. It will be available on HBO Max for 31 days from theatrical release.

Watch the Cry Macho trailer here:

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The film marks the return of Clint Eastwood to cinema after his last film in 2018, ‘The Mule’.&nbsp; 
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Apart from Clint Eastwood donning the director’s hat, its screenplay is by Nick Schenk and N. Richard Nash. Cry Macho is based on the novel by Nash. Eastwood, Albert S. Ruddy, Tim Moore and Jessica Meier produced the film.

Trailer for Clint Eastwood’s ‘Cry Macho’ released today as Warner Bros. film promises to bring back the old world charm with it. Set in the 1979, Cry Macho stars Mike Milo, a one-time rodeo star and washed-up horse breeder who takes a job from an ex-boss to bring the man’s young son home from Mexico.

Trailer for Clint Eastwood’s ‘Cry Macho’ released today as Warner Bros. film promises to bring back the old world charm with it. Set in the 1979, Cry Macho stars Mike Milo, a one-time rodeo star and washed-up horse breeder who takes a job from an ex-boss to bring the man’s young son home from Mexico. Forced to take the backroads on their way to Texas, the unlikely pair faces an unexpectedly challenging journey, during which the world-weary horseman finds unexpected connections and his own sense of redemption. The film has Eduardo Minett as the young boy, Rafo, in his feature film debut, Natalia Traven as Marta, with Dwight Yoakam as Mike’s former employer Howard Polk. The cast also includes Fernanda Urrejola as Leta and Horacio Garcia-Rojas as Aurelio. ‘Cry Macho’ is slated to release on September 17, 2021 in the US and on HBO Max on the ad-free plan. It will be available on HBO Max for 31 days from theatrical release. Watch the Cry Macho trailer here: The film marks the return of Clint Eastwood to cinema after his last film in 2018, ‘The Mule’. Apart from Clint Eastwood donning the director’s hat, its screenplay is by Nick Schenk and N. Richard Nash. Cry Macho is based on the novel by Nash. Eastwood, Albert S. Ruddy, Tim Moore and Jessica Meier produced the film.

Watch trailer: Clint Eastwood, at 91, makes a comeback with 'Cry Macho'

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian were spotted twinning as the singer premiered his tenth studio album Donda.&nbsp;

Kanye West made the album available for a second time during an Apple Music livestream on Thursday evening. The event took place at the Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, where the rapper has reportedly been living for the past two weeks.

Kanye West came masked at the center of the stadium in a black Donda thermal top, baggy pants, and black combat boots.&nbsp;

When he came to the set, it was themed in camp-style with a mattress, bedding and a glowing lantern among other articles of clothing. Resting atop the mattress, dressed in a white sheet, pillow, and black comforter, were several sheets of paper featuring the rapper's handwriting.

<a data-ctorig="https://www.wionews.com/topics/kanye-west" data-cturl="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/topics/kanye-west&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiUiqP0opzyAhXzzDgGHUBOBgcQFjAAegQIBxAB&amp;usg=AOvVaw2mi3Jger0W55sAWb_7QPBy" dir="ltr" href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/kanye-west" target="_blank">Kanye West</a>&nbsp;also made a mention of his divorce with Kim Kardashian. He was heard saying, “Kim K I’m not okay”. Kim and Kanye parted ways after seven years of marriage.&nbsp;

Interestingly, <a data-ctorig="https://www.wionews.com/topics/kim-kardashian" data-cturl="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/topics/kim-kardashian&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwj4-7j9opzyAhXRwTgGHRW8BIEQFjAAegQIBhAB&amp;usg=AOvVaw2Rkw-ctaQI7Wi683irI8de" dir="ltr" href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/kim-kardashian" target="_blank">Kim Kardashian</a> showed up for Donda with kids -- &nbsp;North, eight, Saint, five, Chicago, three, and Psalm, two.

Kim twinned with Kanye in an all-black Balenciaga outfit for the evening which featured a balaclava similar to ones worn by her estranged husband in recent weeks.

The creative director behind Balenciaga, Demna Gvasalia, also happens to be the creative director of Kanye's listening party - hence Kim's head-to-toe look.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-watch-trailer-clint-eastwood-makes-a-comeback-with-cry-macho-403426" hreflang="en">Watch trailer: Clint Eastwood makes a comeback with 'Cry Macho'</a>

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian were spotted twinning as the singer premiered his tenth studio album Donda. Kanye West made the album available for a second time during an Apple Music livestream on Thursday evening.

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian were spotted twinning as the singer premiered his tenth studio album Donda. Kanye West made the album available for a second time during an Apple Music livestream on Thursday evening. The event took place at the Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, where the rapper has reportedly been living for the past two weeks. Kanye West came masked at the center of the stadium in a black Donda thermal top, baggy pants, and black combat boots. When he came to the set, it was themed in camp-style with a mattress, bedding and a glowing lantern among other articles of clothing. Resting atop the mattress, dressed in a white sheet, pillow, and black comforter, were several sheets of paper featuring the rapper's handwriting. Kanye West also made a mention of his divorce with Kim Kardashian. He was heard saying, “Kim K I’m not okay”. Kim and Kanye parted ways after seven years of marriage. Interestingly, Kim Kardashian showed up for Donda with kids -- North, eight, Saint, five, Chicago, three, and Psalm, two. Kim twinned with Kanye in an all-black Balenciaga outfit for the evening which featured a balaclava similar to ones worn by her estranged husband in recent weeks. The creative director behind Balenciaga, Demna Gvasalia, also happens to be the creative director of Kanye's listening party - hence Kim's head-to-toe look. Watch trailer: Clint Eastwood makes a comeback with 'Cry Macho'

Kim Kardashian surprises fans as she twins with ex Kanye West on his music premiere

For actor Aahana Kumra, shooting for Zee Theatre’s ‘Sir Sir Sarla’ was an immensely rewarding experience. She says, “The wonderful thing is that during the shoot, I did not lose the flow that I experience on stage while performing the play live. Thankfully the director just let us be and didn’t ask us to give multiple retakes. &nbsp;The whole experience turned out to be absolutely enjoyable.”

The teleplay is available on Dish TV D2H Rangmanch Active.

Aahana attended the first screening of the play at writer, director and actor Makarand Deshpande’s house and says, “Spending time at Mac sir’s place was a really nice way to relive the shoot especially because we have not been able to perform ‘Sir Sir Sarla’ on stage for a live audience due to the pandemic.”

‘Sir Sir Sarla’ explores the story of Professor Palekar and his student Sarla – the pretty, innocent young girl who seems smitten by her mentor – and Phanidhar who shares a love-hate relationship with the professor. The play dwells upon the bond between the students and their professor, which faces many vicissitudes. Secrets are revealed, accusations are hurled, and the three lives remain interwoven for many years to come.

The narrative is very unique and also relatable, says Aahana and adds, “Even though we were travelling extensively with the play before the pandemic, it took me a long time to understand Sarla. Then in cities like Lucknow and Bareilly, I actually met people who were like Keshav and Sarla. They would come to meet me after the show and say, “This is our story!” This was such a revelation and as an artist, I began to feel an added responsibility to portray Sarla in a real and organic way because so many women saw themselves in her.”

With time and experience, the play’s theme began to make more and more sense to her. As she says, “In a world full of hate and anxiety, this play is like a breath of fresh air. It really transports you to a place replete with love and nostalgia.”

‘Sir Sir Sarla’ is written and stage directed by Makarand Deshpande, and stars him along with Aahana Kumra, Sanjay Dadhich and Anjum Sharma. It's filming director is Suman Mukhopadhyay.&nbsp;

For actor Aahana Kumra, shooting for Zee Theatre’s ‘Sir Sir Sarla’ was an immensely rewarding experience. She says, “The wonderful thing is that during the shoot, I did not lose the flow that I experience on stage while performing the play live.

For actor Aahana Kumra, shooting for Zee Theatre’s ‘Sir Sir Sarla’ was an immensely rewarding experience. She says, “The wonderful thing is that during the shoot, I did not lose the flow that I experience on stage while performing the play live. Thankfully the director just let us be and didn’t ask us to give multiple retakes. The whole experience turned out to be absolutely enjoyable.” The teleplay is available on Dish TV D2H Rangmanch Active. Aahana attended the first screening of the play at writer, director and actor Makarand Deshpande’s house and says, “Spending time at Mac sir’s place was a really nice way to relive the shoot especially because we have not been able to perform ‘Sir Sir Sarla’ on stage for a live audience due to the pandemic.” ‘Sir Sir Sarla’ explores the story of Professor Palekar and his student Sarla – the pretty, innocent young girl who seems smitten by her mentor – and Phanidhar who shares a love-hate relationship with the professor. The play dwells upon the bond between the students and their professor, which faces many vicissitudes. Secrets are revealed, accusations are hurled, and the three lives remain interwoven for many years to come. The narrative is very unique and also relatable, says Aahana and adds, “Even though we were travelling extensively with the play before the pandemic, it took me a long time to understand Sarla. Then in cities like Lucknow and Bareilly, I actually met people who were like Keshav and Sarla. They would come to meet me after the show and say, “This is our story!” This was such a revelation and as an artist, I began to feel an added responsibility to portray Sarla in a real and organic way because so many women saw themselves in her.” With time and experience, the play’s theme began to make more and more sense to her. As she says, “In a world full of hate and anxiety, this play is like a breath of fresh air. It really transports you to a place replete with love and nostalgia.” ‘Sir Sir Sarla’ is written and stage directed by Makarand Deshpande, and stars him along with Aahana Kumra, Sanjay Dadhich and Anjum Sharma. It's filming director is Suman Mukhopadhyay.

This play feels like a breath of fresh air, says Aahana Kumra on Zee Theatre's 'Sir Sir Sarla'

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