<p>Chrissy Teigen is feeling left out after she stepped back from social media amid bullying allegations levelled against her. Taking to her Instagram, Chrissy wrote about “learned a wholllllle lot” about cancel culture in the past two months.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At a loss of words as she tries to move past the scandal, Chrissy wrote, "Iiiii don't really know what to say here...just feels so weird to pretend nothing happened in this online world but feel like utter s--t in real life. Going outside sucks and doesn't feel right, being at home alone with my mind makes my depressed head race."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I feel lost and need to find my place again,I need to snap out of this, I desperately wanna communicate with you guys instead of pretending everything is okay. I'm not used to any other way!!"&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Chrissy Teigen was accused of bullying Courtney Stodden after the latter spoke of it in public. Chrissy then apologised over an offensive tweet from 2011 saying that she was "ashamed and completely embarrassed" about her past behavior. After a month away from social media, Chrissy wrote, "Not a day, not a single moment has passed where I haven't felt the crushing weight of regret for the things I've said in the past.”</p>

<p>Chrissy opened up about struggling with mental health challenges and said, "Cancel club is a fascinating thing. Only a few understand it and it's impossible to know til you're in it," adding that it's "hard" to talk about what she is going through without sounding "whiney," especially "when you've clearly done something wrong."&nbsp;</p>

<p>She's come to the conclusion that "It just sucks. There is no winning. All I know is I love you guys, I miss you guys, and I just needed an honest moment with you because I'm just...tired of being sick with myself all day."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chrissy Teigen is also accused of bullying fashion designer Michael Costello who said that she is a “racist” and tried to effectively blacklist him in 2014. "She told me that my career was over and that all my doors will be shut from there on," he wrote on Instagram, saying it led him to be "traumatized, depressed and have thoughts of suicide."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chrissy later addressed Michael directly, tweeting on June 18, "you are now causing actual pain to people who are trying to better themselves. Enough. Or this WILL go further. Not here, but an actual court of law. And every dime we win will go to an anti bullying charity focused on turning this s--t show into a positive." She tried to disprove his alleged DMs by posting her own alleged screenshots, which showed their DM history.&nbsp;</p>


Chrissy Teigen is feeling left out after she stepped back from social media amid bullying allegations levelled against her. Taking to her Instagram, Chrissy wrote about “learned a wholllllle lot” about cancel culture in the past two months.

Chrissy Teigen is feeling left out after she stepped back from social media amid bullying allegations levelled against her. Taking to her Instagram, Chrissy wrote about “learned a wholllllle lot” about cancel culture in the past two months. At a loss of words as she tries to move past the scandal, Chrissy wrote, "Iiiii don't really know what to say here...just feels so weird to pretend nothing happened in this online world but feel like utter s--t in real life. Going outside sucks and doesn't feel right, being at home alone with my mind makes my depressed head race." "I feel lost and need to find my place again,I need to snap out of this, I desperately wanna communicate with you guys instead of pretending everything is okay. I'm not used to any other way!!" Read her full post here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by chrissy teigen (@chrissyteigen) × Chrissy Teigen was accused of bullying Courtney Stodden after the latter spoke of it in public. Chrissy then apologised over an offensive tweet from 2011 saying that she was "ashamed and completely embarrassed" about her past behavior. After a month away from social media, Chrissy wrote, "Not a day, not a single moment has passed where I haven't felt the crushing weight of regret for the things I've said in the past.” Chrissy opened up about struggling with mental health challenges and said, "Cancel club is a fascinating thing. Only a few understand it and it's impossible to know til you're in it," adding that it's "hard" to talk about what she is going through without sounding "whiney," especially "when you've clearly done something wrong." She's come to the conclusion that "It just sucks. There is no winning. All I know is I love you guys, I miss you guys, and I just needed an honest moment with you because I'm just...tired of being sick with myself all day." Chrissy Teigen is also accused of bullying fashion designer Michael Costello who said that she is a “racist” and tried to effectively blacklist him in 2014. "She told me that my career was over and that all my doors will be shut from there on," he wrote on Instagram, saying it led him to be "traumatized, depressed and have thoughts of suicide." Chrissy later addressed Michael directly, tweeting on June 18, "you are now causing actual pain to people who are trying to better themselves. Enough. Or this WILL go further. Not here, but an actual court of law. And every dime we win will go to an anti bullying charity focused on turning this s--t show into a positive." She tried to disprove his alleged DMs by posting her own alleged screenshots, which showed their DM history.

Chrissy Teigen is facing mental health issues post being 'cancelled' over bullying scandal

<p>Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Archewell Productions has set up another project at Netflix.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This time, it’s an animated series created by Meghan Markle. Called ‘Pearl’, it is a family-focused animated series that revolves around the adventures of a 12-year-old girl who is inspired by influential women in history. The series is currently in the development stages.</p>

<p>In addition to a creator credit, Meghan Markle will also executive produce alongside David Furnish (Rocketman), Carolyn Soper (Tangled) and Emmy-winning filmmakers Liz Garbus (I’ll Be Gone in the Dark) and Dan Cogan (Icarus). Amanda Rynda (The Loud House) is on board as showrunner and EP.</p>

<p>On the project, Meghan Markle said, “Like many girls her age, our heroine Pearl is on a journey of self-discovery as she tries to overcome life’s daily challenges. &nbsp;I’m thrilled that Archewell Productions, partnered with the powerhouse platform of Netflix, and these incredible producers, will together bring you this new animated series, which celebrates extraordinary women throughout history. David Furnish and I have been eager to bring this special series to light, and I am delighted we are able to announce it today.”</p>

<p>‘Pearl’ is the second project for Archewell as part of the company’s overall deal with Netflix. Under the brokered deal, the British Royals are also working on ‘Heart of Invictus’, a docuseries produced with the Invictus Games Foundation to follow competitors from the rescheduled Invictus Games The Hague in 2022.<br />
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Archewell Productions has set up another project at Netflix. This time, it’s an animated series created by Meghan Markle. Called ‘Pearl’, it is a family-focused animated series that revolves around the adventures of a 12-year-old girl who is inspired by influential women in history.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Archewell Productions has set up another project at Netflix. This time, it’s an animated series created by Meghan Markle. Called ‘Pearl’, it is a family-focused animated series that revolves around the adventures of a 12-year-old girl who is inspired by influential women in history. The series is currently in the development stages. In addition to a creator credit, Meghan Markle will also executive produce alongside David Furnish (Rocketman), Carolyn Soper (Tangled) and Emmy-winning filmmakers Liz Garbus (I’ll Be Gone in the Dark) and Dan Cogan (Icarus). Amanda Rynda (The Loud House) is on board as showrunner and EP. On the project, Meghan Markle said, “Like many girls her age, our heroine Pearl is on a journey of self-discovery as she tries to overcome life’s daily challenges. I’m thrilled that Archewell Productions, partnered with the powerhouse platform of Netflix, and these incredible producers, will together bring you this new animated series, which celebrates extraordinary women throughout history. David Furnish and I have been eager to bring this special series to light, and I am delighted we are able to announce it today.” ‘Pearl’ is the second project for Archewell as part of the company’s overall deal with Netflix. Under the brokered deal, the British Royals are also working on ‘Heart of Invictus’, a docuseries produced with the Invictus Games Foundation to follow competitors from the rescheduled Invictus Games The Hague in 2022.

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry set up animated series 'Pearl' at Netflix

<p>Britney Spears got a major relief in her ongoing conservatorship tussle with father Jamie as she was granted permission to hire a new lawyer. She used the popular social media phrase “free Britney” as she posted a happy note: “Coming along, folks … coming along &nbsp;!!!!! New with real representation today … I feel GRATITUDE and BLESSED !!!!”</p>

<p>Britney was given the green light to hire Mathew Rosengart from firm Greenberg Traurig, in a hearing before Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Brenda Penny.</p>

<p>During the hearing, her new lawyer, Rosengart said, “This is not working. We know that. The goal is to end the conservatorship. We have questions if this was even the proper forum back in 2008.”&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/britney-spears-makes-her-first-statement-since-testimony-i-apologise-for-pretending-like-ive-been-okay-393884" hreflang="en">Britney Spears makes her first statement since testimony: I apologise for pretending like I’ve been okay</a></p>

<h2><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/britney-spears-conservatorship-case-how-does-it-work-and-why-is-it-different-for-the-singer-393778" hreflang="en">Britney Spears conservatorship case: How does it work and why is it different for the singer?</a></h2>

<p>He argued that the singer’s father should voluntarily leave his role as conservator of her estate. “We will be filing as quickly as possible to get Mr. Spears removed from the conservatorship,” Rosengart said. “If he loves his daughter it is time to step aside and move on so she can have her life back.”</p>

<p>An emotional Britney Spears wrote in her Instagram message, “Thank you to my fans who are supporting me … You have no idea what it means to me be supported by such awesome fans !!!! God bless you all !!!!! Pssss this is me celebrating by horseback riding and doing cartwheels today !!!! #FreeBritney.”</p>

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<p>Under the controversial conservatorship, Britney Spears is said to not be allowed to remove her own IUD to start a family with boyfriend Sam Asghari.</p>

<p>Also, her father controls all her finances as she revealed she feels stifled in an emotional post last month.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-madonna-calls-britney-spears-conservatorship-a-violation-of-human-rights-396987" hreflang="en">Madonna calls Britney Spears' conservatorship a 'violation of human rights'</a></p>

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Britney Spears got a major relief in her ongoing conservatorship tussle with father Jamie as she was granted permission to hire a new lawyer. She used the popular social media phrase “free Britney” as she posted a happy note: “Coming along, folks … coming along !

Britney Spears got a major relief in her ongoing conservatorship tussle with father Jamie as she was granted permission to hire a new lawyer. She used the popular social media phrase “free Britney” as she posted a happy note: “Coming along, folks … coming along !!!!! New with real representation today … I feel GRATITUDE and BLESSED !!!!” Britney was given the green light to hire Mathew Rosengart from firm Greenberg Traurig, in a hearing before Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Brenda Penny. During the hearing, her new lawyer, Rosengart said, “This is not working. We know that. The goal is to end the conservatorship. We have questions if this was even the proper forum back in 2008.” Also read: Britney Spears makes her first statement since testimony: I apologise for pretending like I’ve been okay Britney Spears conservatorship case: How does it work and why is it different for the singer? He argued that the singer’s father should voluntarily leave his role as conservator of her estate. “We will be filing as quickly as possible to get Mr. Spears removed from the conservatorship,” Rosengart said. “If he loves his daughter it is time to step aside and move on so she can have her life back.” An emotional Britney Spears wrote in her Instagram message, “Thank you to my fans who are supporting me … You have no idea what it means to me be supported by such awesome fans !!!! God bless you all !!!!! Pssss this is me celebrating by horseback riding and doing cartwheels today !!!! #FreeBritney.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Britney Spears (@britneyspears) × Under the controversial conservatorship, Britney Spears is said to not be allowed to remove her own IUD to start a family with boyfriend Sam Asghari. Also, her father controls all her finances as she revealed she feels stifled in an emotional post last month. Madonna calls Britney Spears' conservatorship a 'violation of human rights' Britney Spears to Armie Hammer: Celebs who got mired in controversies in 2021

Britney Spears gets emotional as judge allows her to get new lawyer, thanks her fans

<p>Almost everyone is happy that Britney Spears is speaking her mind and coming out in the open about the controversial conservatorship that she has with father, Jamie Spears. After she opened up on what it means for her and how stifled she feels, Backstreet Boys’ member AJ McLean has something to say on this issue.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With Backstreet Boys planning on a return to Los Angeles with some Christmas-themed shows for their fans, when AJ was asked about Britney Spears, he said he’s “100% Team Britney.” This was during an announcement for “A Very Backstreet Christmas Party.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said, “My thoughts and my prayers are with her. I am 100% Team Britney. Back in the beginning of this whole conservatorship, when everything happened about 13 years ago, I could kind of empathise in that moment, maybe with her family, with how things transpired. But for it to go on this long I think is absolutely asinine. I think it’s insane. I think it’s completely brutal.”</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/im-depressed-cry-every-day-everything-that-britney-spears-said-at-the-court-hearing-for-her-conservatorship-case-393568" hreflang="en">'I'm depressed, cry every day': Everything that Britney Spears said at the court hearing for her conservatorship case</a></p>

<p>McLean claimed Britney Spears was pretty much his neighbour and that they both frequent the same shopping center and little cupcake shop. However, last time he saw her at the cupcake shop, the 43-year-old entertainer said, “It broke my heart.”</p>

<p>“When I last saw her, my wife asked me to go in to get some cupcakes for a birthday party for one of my daughter’s friends. Went in, she was there, she looked right at me and I was like, ‘Hey, it’s AJ!’ And she just kind of had this glass face,” he said. “Like, she just didn’t know who was there. It took her a minute. And then she realised it was me and we hugged and we talked for a brief moment. But I could just see that this wasn’t her, like, I’m not looking at the person I knew from years and years ago.”</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Britney Spears was granted permission to have her own lawyer for the conservatorship case after years. She thanked fans for massive support on social media.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-britney-spears-gets-emotional-as-judge-allows-her-to-get-new-lawyer-398141" hreflang="en">Britney Spears gets emotional as judge allows her to get new lawyer</a></p>

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Almost everyone is happy that Britney Spears is speaking her mind and coming out in the open about the controversial conservatorship that she has with father, Jamie Spears.

Almost everyone is happy that Britney Spears is speaking her mind and coming out in the open about the controversial conservatorship that she has with father, Jamie Spears. After she opened up on what it means for her and how stifled she feels, Backstreet Boys’ member AJ McLean has something to say on this issue. With Backstreet Boys planning on a return to Los Angeles with some Christmas-themed shows for their fans, when AJ was asked about Britney Spears, he said he’s “100% Team Britney.” This was during an announcement for “A Very Backstreet Christmas Party.” He said, “My thoughts and my prayers are with her. I am 100% Team Britney. Back in the beginning of this whole conservatorship, when everything happened about 13 years ago, I could kind of empathise in that moment, maybe with her family, with how things transpired. But for it to go on this long I think is absolutely asinine. I think it’s insane. I think it’s completely brutal.” Also read: 'I'm depressed, cry every day': Everything that Britney Spears said at the court hearing for her conservatorship case McLean claimed Britney Spears was pretty much his neighbour and that they both frequent the same shopping center and little cupcake shop. However, last time he saw her at the cupcake shop, the 43-year-old entertainer said, “It broke my heart.” “When I last saw her, my wife asked me to go in to get some cupcakes for a birthday party for one of my daughter’s friends. Went in, she was there, she looked right at me and I was like, ‘Hey, it’s AJ!’ And she just kind of had this glass face,” he said. “Like, she just didn’t know who was there. It took her a minute. And then she realised it was me and we hugged and we talked for a brief moment. But I could just see that this wasn’t her, like, I’m not looking at the person I knew from years and years ago.” Meanwhile, Britney Spears was granted permission to have her own lawyer for the conservatorship case after years. She thanked fans for massive support on social media. Also read: Britney Spears gets emotional as judge allows her to get new lawyer Britney Spears to Armie Hammer: Celebs who got mired in controversies in 2021

Backstreet Boys' AJ McLean recalls meeting Britney Spears years ago: Broke my heart

<p>Peter Dinklage will soon collaborate with his ‘Game of Thrones’ executive to develop some new projects. He has been signed on a multiple-year overall TV deal with Entertainment One which will reunite him with Michael Lombardo, the former HBO head of originals who greenlit Game of Thrones.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Michael Lombardo joined eOne as global television president in June 2020.</p>

<p>Peter Dinklage’s Estauray Films (that he co founded alongside David Ginsberg) will create and develop new projects for multiple platforms for the indie studio.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I am delighted to be reunited with Peter and Brad as well as their partner David,” Lombardo said Wednesday. “The team at Estuary has both wonderful creative taste as well as outstanding relationships with the industry, and we look forward to bringing many exciting projects to life together.”</p>

<p>Founded in 2016, Estuary Films is in post-production on feature American Dreamer and is in pre-production on Legendary feature Brothers. Both stars celebrated actor Peter Dinklage who is known worldwide for his role as Tyrion Lannister in the widely popular HBO series ‘Game of Thrones’ .&nbsp;<br />
Peter Dinklage is the second Game of Thrones alum to head to eOne with an overall deal under Lombardo and joins Emmy-winning director Bryan Cogman, who already has multiple projects in the works for the studio.</p>


Peter Dinklage will soon collaborate with his ‘Game of Thrones’ executive to develop some new projects. He has been signed on a multiple-year overall TV deal with Entertainment One which will reunite him with Michael Lombardo, the former HBO head of originals who greenlit Game of Thrones.

Peter Dinklage will soon collaborate with his ‘Game of Thrones’ executive to develop some new projects. He has been signed on a multiple-year overall TV deal with Entertainment One which will reunite him with Michael Lombardo, the former HBO head of originals who greenlit Game of Thrones. Michael Lombardo joined eOne as global television president in June 2020. Peter Dinklage’s Estauray Films (that he co founded alongside David Ginsberg) will create and develop new projects for multiple platforms for the indie studio. “I am delighted to be reunited with Peter and Brad as well as their partner David,” Lombardo said Wednesday. “The team at Estuary has both wonderful creative taste as well as outstanding relationships with the industry, and we look forward to bringing many exciting projects to life together.” Founded in 2016, Estuary Films is in post-production on feature American Dreamer and is in pre-production on Legendary feature Brothers. Both stars celebrated actor Peter Dinklage who is known worldwide for his role as Tyrion Lannister in the widely popular HBO series ‘Game of Thrones’ . Peter Dinklage is the second Game of Thrones alum to head to eOne with an overall deal under Lombardo and joins Emmy-winning director Bryan Cogman, who already has multiple projects in the works for the studio.

Peter Dinklage joins hands with 'Game of Thrones' exec for projects

'Indian Matchmaking' gets an Emmy nod: A look at Sima Taparia's cringe-worthy remarks from the show

<p>While there hasn't been an official confirmation, National Award winning&nbsp;documentary filmmaker Trisha Das' book 'Ms Draupadi Kuru' is in the pipeline to get a feature adaptation and she's waiting anxiously for it to materialise. Opening up about what's keeping this young author cum filmmaker busy during the pandemic, Trisha Das, sister to popular comedian Vir Das is happy making stories for those who want to read.&nbsp;</p>

<p>WION: How do you feel about your book being adapted into a feature?</p>

<p>Trisha: Nothing is final yet&nbsp;so I’m keeping my fingers crossed. Ms. Draupadi Kuru and The Misters Kuru both lend themselves very well to the screen and obviously, a lot of people are invested in these characters, including me.&nbsp;Meanwhile, I’m focusing on the release of The Misters Kuru, a sequel that’s been long due and&nbsp;so far I am very happy to see rave reviews.<br />
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WION: What was the thought process behind this book that is based in mythology and yet reads to the present audience?</p>

<p>Trisha: Ms Draupadi Kuru, the first book in the duo, was released in 2016 after I spent five years writing it. I’ve always loved mythology. However, I was always irritated at the treatment of women in mythological stories. I thought about what it’d be like if the same women were given a shot at another life, one set in the modern world, with all the opportunities and challenges that come with it. If they were given choices, instead of being told what to do. Once I plotted a story about the women – Draupadi, Kunti, Gandhari, and Amba – I started thinking about the men, specifically the Pandavas, and wondering what kind of choices they’d make if they were given a second chance as well. That’s how I came to write the books.<br />
&nbsp;<br />
WION: Did you ever fear getting slammed for your take on mythology?</p>

<p>Trisha: I did get slammed, by people who hadn’t read the book. All kinds of vile things were posted online. However, my readers understood that the books come out of a place of love for the Mahabharata – they’re basically a kind of fan-fiction. I’m not trying to slander these characters, I’m trying to reinvent them, make them relevant to a younger crowd.<br />
&nbsp;<br />
WION: How difficult is it to write mythology fiction without hurting sentiments of people?</p>

<p>Trisha: It’s almost impossible to avoid hurting people’s sentiments, irrespective of what you write or create as an artist. With mythological fiction, people are obviously very familiar with the details and the characters so it makes it doubly hard. That said, there are also people out there who are tired of rehashed mythology and want to see something fresh and different. I’ve heard some amazing stories from my readers – a young reader whose first introduction to the Mahabharata came from Ms. Draupadi Kuru, another reader who read the books while in hospital and they helped her with a difficult time in life. So&nbsp;there is a lot more good than bad and it’s worth it for that.<br />
&nbsp;<br />
WION: What are you busy with during the pandemic?</p>

<p>Trisha: I’ve been walking a lot. It’s almost funny how much of an appreciation I’ve developed for fresh air. Other than that, I’ve been busy with family and writing. It’s been a difficult time obviously, especially for a lot of our extended family and friends. Writing has always been a form of therapy and it’s helped me maintain my mental health this last year and a half.<br />
&nbsp;<br />
WION: Any future projects you'd like to discuss</p>

<p>Trisha:&nbsp;I’m working on two novels right now. One is an alternate history novel where I re-imagine hundreds of years of Indian history and the other is a romantic comedy set in Delhi. I decided to write the rom-com because I felt I needed something happy, light, and heart-warming to help cope with all the gloom and doom around us. I know many of my readers feel the same way.</p>


While there hasn't been an official confirmation, National Award winning documentary filmmaker Trisha Das' book 'Ms Draupadi Kuru' is in the pipeline to get a feature adaptation and she's waiting anxiously for it to materialise.

While there hasn't been an official confirmation, National Award winning documentary filmmaker Trisha Das' book 'Ms Draupadi Kuru' is in the pipeline to get a feature adaptation and she's waiting anxiously for it to materialise. Opening up about what's keeping this young author cum filmmaker busy during the pandemic, Trisha Das, sister to popular comedian Vir Das is happy making stories for those who want to read. WION: How do you feel about your book being adapted into a feature? Trisha: Nothing is final yet so I’m keeping my fingers crossed. Ms. Draupadi Kuru and The Misters Kuru both lend themselves very well to the screen and obviously, a lot of people are invested in these characters, including me. Meanwhile, I’m focusing on the release of The Misters Kuru, a sequel that’s been long due and so far I am very happy to see rave reviews. WION: What was the thought process behind this book that is based in mythology and yet reads to the present audience? Trisha: Ms Draupadi Kuru, the first book in the duo, was released in 2016 after I spent five years writing it. I’ve always loved mythology. However, I was always irritated at the treatment of women in mythological stories. I thought about what it’d be like if the same women were given a shot at another life, one set in the modern world, with all the opportunities and challenges that come with it. If they were given choices, instead of being told what to do. Once I plotted a story about the women – Draupadi, Kunti, Gandhari, and Amba – I started thinking about the men, specifically the Pandavas, and wondering what kind of choices they’d make if they were given a second chance as well. That’s how I came to write the books. WION: Did you ever fear getting slammed for your take on mythology? Trisha: I did get slammed, by people who hadn’t read the book. All kinds of vile things were posted online. However, my readers understood that the books come out of a place of love for the Mahabharata – they’re basically a kind of fan-fiction. I’m not trying to slander these characters, I’m trying to reinvent them, make them relevant to a younger crowd. WION: How difficult is it to write mythology fiction without hurting sentiments of people? Trisha: It’s almost impossible to avoid hurting people’s sentiments, irrespective of what you write or create as an artist. With mythological fiction, people are obviously very familiar with the details and the characters so it makes it doubly hard. That said, there are also people out there who are tired of rehashed mythology and want to see something fresh and different. I’ve heard some amazing stories from my readers – a young reader whose first introduction to the Mahabharata came from Ms. Draupadi Kuru, another reader who read the books while in hospital and they helped her with a difficult time in life. So there is a lot more good than bad and it’s worth it for that. WION: What are you busy with during the pandemic? Trisha: I’ve been walking a lot. It’s almost funny how much of an appreciation I’ve developed for fresh air. Other than that, I’ve been busy with family and writing. It’s been a difficult time obviously, especially for a lot of our extended family and friends. Writing has always been a form of therapy and it’s helped me maintain my mental health this last year and a half. WION: Any future projects you'd like to discuss Trisha: I’m working on two novels right now. One is an alternate history novel where I re-imagine hundreds of years of Indian history and the other is a romantic comedy set in Delhi. I decided to write the rom-com because I felt I needed something happy, light, and heart-warming to help cope with all the gloom and doom around us. I know many of my readers feel the same way.

Trisha Das on her book 'Ms Draupadi Kuru' getting feature adaptation & dealing with haters

<p>A chorus in medical scrubs intones "polonium, polonium" as an opera about the poisoned Kremlin critic Alexander Litvinenko premieres in a British theatre on Thursday.</p>

<p>The former Russian security agent died in 2006 after drinking tea laced with the radioactive isotope Polonium-210 at a London hotel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As he lay dying in hospital, he pointed the finger at Russian President Vladimir Putin.</p>

<p>Delayed for a year by virus restrictions, British composer Anthony Bolton's opera "The Life &amp; Death of Alexander Litvinenko", will be staged at Grange Park Opera in Surrey, southwest of London.</p>

<p>Tickets have sold out for the opening night, the company's website said.</p>

<p>The 71-year-old composer has said he was inspired by a biography of Litvinenko written by the former FSB office's widow Marina and friend Alex Goldfarb.</p>

<p>At a dress rehearsal, Bolton told AFP he was shocked by the details of Litvinenko's suffering.</p>

<p>"He lived 25 days or so, deteriorating with his body being eaten from the inside out. So I was very moved by that," he said.</p>

<p>"It was then this inspiration (came), that it had the ingredients for an opera."</p>

<p>In the play, Litvinenko is seen lying in a hospital bed with his hair having fallen out because of the radiation poisoning.</p>

<p>Marina Litvinenko, 59, told AFP the opera was "fully based" on the biography she co-wrote.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It's very emotional because I see not only my story, I can listen to music. And this altogether makes a very strong feeling," she said.</p>

<p>- 'Putin-approved' killing &nbsp;-</p>

<p>"It looks like justice for me," she added, since the opera names "the people who committed this crime, who killed my husband. These people are killers."</p>

<p>The opera includes a character representing Putin, although he is named only as "the head of the KGB".</p>

<p>A British public inquiry in 2016 concluded that Putin had "probably approved" Litvinenko's killing, which it said was likely to have been FSB-directed.</p>

<p>Two Russians, Andrei Lugovoi and Dmitry Kovtun, were identified by British police as prime suspects after they both met Litvinenko at a central London hotel.</p>

<p>But attempts to extradite them have failed.</p>

<p>Now a nationalist MP, Lugovoi said that "the fact that a political show, behind which stand the British secret services, has finally been turned into a theatrical, operatic show, says a lot".</p>

<p>He added he was "unlikely" to watch the opera in full.</p>

<p>"I definitely won't lose any sleep over a British director seeing me as an operatic villain," he told AFP in Moscow.</p>

<p>The Litvinenko poisoning frayed diplomatic ties between London and Moscow.</p>

<p>They were further eroded by the attempted murder in 2018 of ex-Russian double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter in Salisbury, southwest England, using a weapons-grade nerve agent Novichok.</p>

<p>Litvinenko, a former FSB lieutenant-colonel, fled to the UK in 2000 as he faced criminal charges in Russia after blowing the whistle on an alleged FSB plot to assassinate Boris Berezovsky, a tycoon and Kremlin insider.</p>

<p>Berezovsky also moved to the UK and died in unclear circumstances in 2013.</p>

<p>Litvinenko also claimed the FSB were involved in deadly bombings of Russian apartment blocks in 1999 -- after which Putin launched a second Chechen war -- and in a Moscow theatre siege by Chechen rebels in 2002.</p>

<p>His wife told the UK's public inquiry Litvinenko was working for Britain's MI6 foreign intelligence service at the time of his death.&nbsp;</p>

<p>- 'Howl of protest"</p>

<p>Litvinenko fell ill on November 1, 2006, and died on November 23.</p>

<p>In a letter released after his death, he told Putin: "You succeeded in silencing one man but the howl of protest from around the world will reverberate, Mr Putin, in your ears for the rest of your life."</p>

<p>Litvinenko's story has already inspired a play called "A Very Expensive Poison" by Lucy Prebble, based on a book by The Guardian's former Moscow correspondent Luke Harding.</p>

<p>Bolton said he hoped that with his opera, "I've given some longevity to the story of his life".</p>

<p>He included Russian musical references: Rachmaninov, Shostakovich and Tchaikovsky, as well as a Red Army marching song, the Chechen anthem and a Moscow football chant.</p>

<p>The staging at a 700-seater opera house includes a scene where gun-wielding Chechen rebels walk through the audience, recreating the 2002 siege of Moscow's Dubrovka theatre.</p>

<p>The libretto was written by Kit Hesketh-Harvey, who has adapted classic operas such as "La Traviata" as well as working on a popular BBC sitcom, "The Vicar of Dibley".</p>


A chorus in medical scrubs intones "polonium, polonium" as an opera about the poisoned Kremlin critic Alexander Litvinenko premieres in a British theatre on Thursday.

A chorus in medical scrubs intones "polonium, polonium" as an opera about the poisoned Kremlin critic Alexander Litvinenko premieres in a British theatre on Thursday. The former Russian security agent died in 2006 after drinking tea laced with the radioactive isotope Polonium-210 at a London hotel. As he lay dying in hospital, he pointed the finger at Russian President Vladimir Putin. Delayed for a year by virus restrictions, British composer Anthony Bolton's opera "The Life & Death of Alexander Litvinenko", will be staged at Grange Park Opera in Surrey, southwest of London. Tickets have sold out for the opening night, the company's website said. The 71-year-old composer has said he was inspired by a biography of Litvinenko written by the former FSB office's widow Marina and friend Alex Goldfarb. At a dress rehearsal, Bolton told AFP he was shocked by the details of Litvinenko's suffering. "He lived 25 days or so, deteriorating with his body being eaten from the inside out. So I was very moved by that," he said. "It was then this inspiration (came), that it had the ingredients for an opera." In the play, Litvinenko is seen lying in a hospital bed with his hair having fallen out because of the radiation poisoning. Marina Litvinenko, 59, told AFP the opera was "fully based" on the biography she co-wrote. "It's very emotional because I see not only my story, I can listen to music. And this altogether makes a very strong feeling," she said. - 'Putin-approved' killing - "It looks like justice for me," she added, since the opera names "the people who committed this crime, who killed my husband. These people are killers." The opera includes a character representing Putin, although he is named only as "the head of the KGB". A British public inquiry in 2016 concluded that Putin had "probably approved" Litvinenko's killing, which it said was likely to have been FSB-directed. Two Russians, Andrei Lugovoi and Dmitry Kovtun, were identified by British police as prime suspects after they both met Litvinenko at a central London hotel. But attempts to extradite them have failed. Now a nationalist MP, Lugovoi said that "the fact that a political show, behind which stand the British secret services, has finally been turned into a theatrical, operatic show, says a lot". He added he was "unlikely" to watch the opera in full. "I definitely won't lose any sleep over a British director seeing me as an operatic villain," he told AFP in Moscow. The Litvinenko poisoning frayed diplomatic ties between London and Moscow. They were further eroded by the attempted murder in 2018 of ex-Russian double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter in Salisbury, southwest England, using a weapons-grade nerve agent Novichok. Litvinenko, a former FSB lieutenant-colonel, fled to the UK in 2000 as he faced criminal charges in Russia after blowing the whistle on an alleged FSB plot to assassinate Boris Berezovsky, a tycoon and Kremlin insider. Berezovsky also moved to the UK and died in unclear circumstances in 2013. Litvinenko also claimed the FSB were involved in deadly bombings of Russian apartment blocks in 1999 -- after which Putin launched a second Chechen war -- and in a Moscow theatre siege by Chechen rebels in 2002. His wife told the UK's public inquiry Litvinenko was working for Britain's MI6 foreign intelligence service at the time of his death. - 'Howl of protest" Litvinenko fell ill on November 1, 2006, and died on November 23. In a letter released after his death, he told Putin: "You succeeded in silencing one man but the howl of protest from around the world will reverberate, Mr Putin, in your ears for the rest of your life." Litvinenko's story has already inspired a play called "A Very Expensive Poison" by Lucy Prebble, based on a book by The Guardian's former Moscow correspondent Luke Harding. Bolton said he hoped that with his opera, "I've given some longevity to the story of his life". He included Russian musical references: Rachmaninov, Shostakovich and Tchaikovsky, as well as a Red Army marching song, the Chechen anthem and a Moscow football chant. The staging at a 700-seater opera house includes a scene where gun-wielding Chechen rebels walk through the audience, recreating the 2002 siege of Moscow's Dubrovka theatre. The libretto was written by Kit Hesketh-Harvey, who has adapted classic operas such as "La Traviata" as well as working on a popular BBC sitcom, "The Vicar of Dibley".

'Polonium, polonium': UK theatre stages Litvinenko opera

<p>Taxi driver George Lepoigner says he can't wait for the tourists to start flocking back to the sun-soaked beaches of Mauritius.</p>

<p>The Indian Ocean island nation opened up its doors to international travel on Thursday, after long months of isolation because of the coronavirus pandemic.</p>

<p>But there is a catch -- only vaccinated holidaymakers with a negative PCR test will be allowed in, and even then they will have to be confined to "resort bubbles" for a 14-day quarantine.</p>

<p>"Without tourists in the country, we do not have foreign currencies flowing in. We do not have the funds to keep us going," Lepoigner, 55, said.</p>

<p>"It is a tragedy," the father of two added.</p>

<p>The global coronavirus crisis has battered the economy in Mauritius, a paradise holiday destination known for its pristine beaches, turquoise waters and coral reefs.</p>

<p>Before the pandemic hit in March 2020, the tourism and hospitality industry raked in about 24 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) and employed nearly a quarter of the workforce.</p>

<p>But in the last financial year, the Mauritian economy shrank by 15 percent, so the country is desperate for tourists to return.</p>

<p>"We are preparing for a gradual and sustained recovery of the sector, aiming at 650,000 tourists over the next 12 months," Finance Minister Renganaden Padayachy said in June.</p>

<p>He said the government would give the tourism authority 420 million Mauritian rupees (8.3 million euros, $9.7 million) to promote the island in key markets such as China, Europe and South Africa.</p>

<p>But with a full reopening to international travellers only planned from October 1, hoteliers will have to wait for business to bounce back.</p>

<p>Le Mauricien newspaper reported that 600 tourists were expected to land on Thursday on three flights from Europe and Dubai.</p>

<p>They'll be able to use their resort's facilities and beach -- but not the spa, and cannot explore the islands until after the two-week quarantine.</p>

<p>- 'Immense economic shock' -</p>

<p>Gilbert Espitalier-Noel, CEO of New Mauritius Hotels, which owns a string of resorts, says glumly that he doesn't expect a recovery until the last quarter of the year.</p>

<p>The hotel group's revenue plunged in the nine months to March 2021 to 940 million rupees from 7.6 billion a year earlier.</p>

<p>"While we have taken steps to minimise expenses, through pay cuts, voluntary retirements and keeping capital and operating expenditure at a minimum, the upkeep of the hotels remains significant," he said, adding that the company had applied for a state-funded subsidy to stay afloat.</p>

<p>The effects of the pandemic have not been limited to the tourism sector, spilling out into other areas of the economy including transport, agriculture, retail and support services.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Mauritius has not escaped this immediate and immense economic shock and destruction with ripple effects beyond the sector itself," economist Rama Sithanen told AFP.&nbsp;</p>

<p>And Mauritius, like other nations across the world, is continuing to battle more virulent strains of the virus.</p>

<p>The nation of 1.2 million people has reported about 2,190 Covid infections and 20 deaths, although the figures may not reflect the true situation because of limited testing.</p>

<p>But for Lepoigner, the return of tourists cannot come soon enough.</p>

<p>"Even though there is a risk of contamination with the new variant, either we die of hunger, or we die of Covid. I'll pick Covid since 99.9 percent of Mauritians have survived the virus since last year," he said.</p>


Taxi driver George Lepoigner says he can't wait for the tourists to start flocking back to the sun-soaked beaches of Mauritius. The Indian Ocean island nation opened up its doors to international travel on Thursday, after long months of isolation because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Taxi driver George Lepoigner says he can't wait for the tourists to start flocking back to the sun-soaked beaches of Mauritius. The Indian Ocean island nation opened up its doors to international travel on Thursday, after long months of isolation because of the coronavirus pandemic. But there is a catch -- only vaccinated holidaymakers with a negative PCR test will be allowed in, and even then they will have to be confined to "resort bubbles" for a 14-day quarantine. "Without tourists in the country, we do not have foreign currencies flowing in. We do not have the funds to keep us going," Lepoigner, 55, said. "It is a tragedy," the father of two added. The global coronavirus crisis has battered the economy in Mauritius, a paradise holiday destination known for its pristine beaches, turquoise waters and coral reefs. Before the pandemic hit in March 2020, the tourism and hospitality industry raked in about 24 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) and employed nearly a quarter of the workforce. But in the last financial year, the Mauritian economy shrank by 15 percent, so the country is desperate for tourists to return. "We are preparing for a gradual and sustained recovery of the sector, aiming at 650,000 tourists over the next 12 months," Finance Minister Renganaden Padayachy said in June. He said the government would give the tourism authority 420 million Mauritian rupees (8.3 million euros, $9.7 million) to promote the island in key markets such as China, Europe and South Africa. But with a full reopening to international travellers only planned from October 1, hoteliers will have to wait for business to bounce back. Le Mauricien newspaper reported that 600 tourists were expected to land on Thursday on three flights from Europe and Dubai. They'll be able to use their resort's facilities and beach -- but not the spa, and cannot explore the islands until after the two-week quarantine. - 'Immense economic shock' - Gilbert Espitalier-Noel, CEO of New Mauritius Hotels, which owns a string of resorts, says glumly that he doesn't expect a recovery until the last quarter of the year. The hotel group's revenue plunged in the nine months to March 2021 to 940 million rupees from 7.6 billion a year earlier. "While we have taken steps to minimise expenses, through pay cuts, voluntary retirements and keeping capital and operating expenditure at a minimum, the upkeep of the hotels remains significant," he said, adding that the company had applied for a state-funded subsidy to stay afloat. The effects of the pandemic have not been limited to the tourism sector, spilling out into other areas of the economy including transport, agriculture, retail and support services. "Mauritius has not escaped this immediate and immense economic shock and destruction with ripple effects beyond the sector itself," economist Rama Sithanen told AFP. And Mauritius, like other nations across the world, is continuing to battle more virulent strains of the virus. The nation of 1.2 million people has reported about 2,190 Covid infections and 20 deaths, although the figures may not reflect the true situation because of limited testing. But for Lepoigner, the return of tourists cannot come soon enough. "Even though there is a risk of contamination with the new variant, either we die of hunger, or we die of Covid. I'll pick Covid since 99.9 percent of Mauritians have survived the virus since last year," he said.

'Resort bubbles' as Mauritius reopens to vaccinated sun-seekers

<p>Jason Sudeikis is finally talking about his much-publicised split with Olivia Wilde and his viral Golden Globes appearance.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The actor broke his silence on the two matters for the first time. The breakup happened in November last year as confirmed by the actor along with the fact that they don't share their Brooklyn home.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He admitted the breakup came too sudden for him and had no reactions to Olivia Wilde cosying up to singer Harry Styles who she worked with on her second directorial project <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-director-olivia-wilde-shares-first-look-of-harry-styles-florence-pugh-film-dont-worry-darling-368245">‘Don’t Worry Darling’ </a>and have continued to spend time together. Infact, there were pictures earlier this week of Harry Styles and Olivia Wilde spending a vacation on a yacht.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Jason Sudeikis said he still doesn’t have complete clarity on the end of his seven-year engagement to Olivia Wilde. “I’ll have a better understanding of why in a year and an even better one in two, and an even greater one in five, and it’ll go from being, you know, a book of my life to becoming a chapter to a paragraph to a line to a word to a doodle.”</p>

<p>Until then, the 45-year-old actor plans to use the split as a life lesson.</p>

<p>“That’s an experience that you either learn from or make excuses about,” he said. “You take some responsibility for it, hold yourself accountable for what you do, but then also endeavor to learn something beyond the obvious from it.”</p>

<p>Jason Sudeikis and Olivia Wilde have two children together.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Jason also spoke about the viral Golden Globe moment. He said, “I was neither high nor heartbroken.” On receiving the award wearing a hoodie and not a suit, he said, “So yeah, off it came and it was like, ‘This is how I feel. I believe in moving forward.'”</p>


Jason Sudeikis is finally talking about his much-publicised split with Olivia Wilde and his viral Golden Globes appearance. The actor broke his silence on the two matters for the first time.

Jason Sudeikis is finally talking about his much-publicised split with Olivia Wilde and his viral Golden Globes appearance. The actor broke his silence on the two matters for the first time. The breakup happened in November last year as confirmed by the actor along with the fact that they don't share their Brooklyn home. He admitted the breakup came too sudden for him and had no reactions to Olivia Wilde cosying up to singer Harry Styles who she worked with on her second directorial project ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ and have continued to spend time together. Infact, there were pictures earlier this week of Harry Styles and Olivia Wilde spending a vacation on a yacht. Jason Sudeikis said he still doesn’t have complete clarity on the end of his seven-year engagement to Olivia Wilde. “I’ll have a better understanding of why in a year and an even better one in two, and an even greater one in five, and it’ll go from being, you know, a book of my life to becoming a chapter to a paragraph to a line to a word to a doodle.” Until then, the 45-year-old actor plans to use the split as a life lesson. “That’s an experience that you either learn from or make excuses about,” he said. “You take some responsibility for it, hold yourself accountable for what you do, but then also endeavor to learn something beyond the obvious from it.” Jason Sudeikis and Olivia Wilde have two children together. Meanwhile, Jason also spoke about the viral Golden Globe moment. He said, “I was neither high nor heartbroken.” On receiving the award wearing a hoodie and not a suit, he said, “So yeah, off it came and it was like, ‘This is how I feel. I believe in moving forward.'”

Jason Sudeikis breaks his silence on split with Olivia Wilde and viral Golden Globes moment

<p>Actress Dia Mirza and partner Vaibhav Rekhi have announced the birth of their son, Avyaan Azaad Rekhi. In a deeply personal and emotional&nbsp;social media post, Dia shared that the little one was born on May 14 and &nbsp;is currently gaining strength in a neonatal ICU.</p>

<p>Dia wrote, "To paraphrase Elizabeth Stone, 'To have a child is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body'.&nbsp;These words perfectly exemplify Vaibhav &amp; my feelings right now. Our heartbeat, our son Avyaan Azaad Rekhi was born on May 14th. Having arrived early, our little miracle has since then been cared for by tireless nurses and doctors in the Neonatal ICU.</p>

<p>"A sudden appendectomy during my pregnancy and a subsequent and very severe bacterial infection could have led to sepsis and proven to be life threatening. Thankfully, the timely care and intervention by our doctor ensured the safe birth of our baby via an emergency C-section.</p>

<p>As we watch this tiny being, this Zen master in awe and wonder, we learn from him, in all humility, the true meaning of trusting the universe and of parenthood. And to not be afraid, and so we humbly take the lead from his resilience and courage. We do not have enough words to thank all those who continue to help us live this story of hope and faith and create a safe, healing, nurturing space for Avyaan and I. He will be home soon and his elder sister Samaira and grand parents are waiting to hold him in their arms.</p>

<p>To our well-wishers and fans, I just want to say - your concern has always meant a lot to me and if it was possible to share this news before, we would have. Thank you all for all the love, light, faith and prayers. We extend them back to everyone who is struggling to hold on to hope right now or is praying for a loved one.</p>

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<p>We see you, we hear you and together, we will get past this time 💖🙏🏻💖</p>

<p>~Dia &amp; Vaibhav"</p>

<p>The new parents have&nbsp;requested the media to grant them privacy at this time so that they can give all their attention and energy to their newborn.</p>


Actress Dia Mirza and partner Vaibhav Rekhi have announced the birth of their son, Avyaan Azaad Rekhi. In a deeply personal and emotional social media post, Dia shared that the little one was born on May 14 and is currently gaining strength in a neonatal ICU.

Actress Dia Mirza and partner Vaibhav Rekhi have announced the birth of their son, Avyaan Azaad Rekhi. In a deeply personal and emotional social media post, Dia shared that the little one was born on May 14 and is currently gaining strength in a neonatal ICU. Dia wrote, "To paraphrase Elizabeth Stone, 'To have a child is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body'. These words perfectly exemplify Vaibhav & my feelings right now. Our heartbeat, our son Avyaan Azaad Rekhi was born on May 14th. Having arrived early, our little miracle has since then been cared for by tireless nurses and doctors in the Neonatal ICU. "A sudden appendectomy during my pregnancy and a subsequent and very severe bacterial infection could have led to sepsis and proven to be life threatening. Thankfully, the timely care and intervention by our doctor ensured the safe birth of our baby via an emergency C-section. As we watch this tiny being, this Zen master in awe and wonder, we learn from him, in all humility, the true meaning of trusting the universe and of parenthood. And to not be afraid, and so we humbly take the lead from his resilience and courage. We do not have enough words to thank all those who continue to help us live this story of hope and faith and create a safe, healing, nurturing space for Avyaan and I. He will be home soon and his elder sister Samaira and grand parents are waiting to hold him in their arms. To our well-wishers and fans, I just want to say - your concern has always meant a lot to me and if it was possible to share this news before, we would have. Thank you all for all the love, light, faith and prayers. We extend them back to everyone who is struggling to hold on to hope right now or is praying for a loved one. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dia Mirza (@diamirzaofficial) × We see you, we hear you and together, we will get past this time 💖🙏🏻💖 ~Dia & Vaibhav" The new parents have requested the media to grant them privacy at this time so that they can give all their attention and energy to their newborn.

Dia Mirza, Vaibhav Rekhi announce birth of their son in an emotional post

<p>Angelina Jolie and singer The Weeknd appeared together at a music concert in Los Angeles this weekend amid reports of a romance.&nbsp;</p>

<p>They were pictured at the concert albeit separately. This comes weeks after they were spotted enjoying dinner together which most think was a date! They were at an Italian restaurant Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica, California, earlier this month.</p>

<p>At the concert, the rapper can be seen with a group of friends at the show while Angelina Jolie is spotted sitting with her kids Zahara and Shiloh.</p>

<p>As for work, The Weeknd will be seen in a new HBO series ‘The Idol’, which he co-created with Reza Fahim and Euphoria creator Sam Levinson. It tells the story of a female pop singer who becomes romantically involved with a Los Angeles club owner - who also happens to be a cult leader.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Angelina Jolie is fighting a custody battle with ex husband Brad Pitt over their kids.&nbsp;</p>


Angelina Jolie and singer The Weeknd appeared together at a music concert in Los Angeles this weekend amid reports of a romance. They were pictured at the concert albeit separately.

Angelina Jolie and singer The Weeknd appeared together at a music concert in Los Angeles this weekend amid reports of a romance. They were pictured at the concert albeit separately. This comes weeks after they were spotted enjoying dinner together which most think was a date! They were at an Italian restaurant Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica, California, earlier this month. At the concert, the rapper can be seen with a group of friends at the show while Angelina Jolie is spotted sitting with her kids Zahara and Shiloh. As for work, The Weeknd will be seen in a new HBO series ‘The Idol’, which he co-created with Reza Fahim and Euphoria creator Sam Levinson. It tells the story of a female pop singer who becomes romantically involved with a Los Angeles club owner - who also happens to be a cult leader. Meanwhile, Angelina Jolie is fighting a custody battle with ex husband Brad Pitt over their kids.

Angelina Jolie, The Weeknd attend concert amid romance rumours

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