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Since John Wick 5 was announced, fans of the action franchise have been speculating about where Keanu Reeves' next mission will take him. The movie is in pre-production, and now director Chad Stahelski has shared an update on the project and what fans can expect in Chapter 5.
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<h2>John Wick&rsquo;s story will take a new turn</h2>
At the end of John Wick: Chapter 4, John seemingly died after killing the Marquis Vincent Bisset de Gramont in a duel and clearing his debt with the High Table. According to Stahelski, the next time we see the master assassin, he will have moved on from his past and will be taking on a new threat.
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Speaking to Empire, Chad Stahelski shared, "The saga of John Wick was pretty wrapped up, so the only way to do a 5 is to have a new story that involves John Wick. It's not a continuation of the High Table. John dealt with his grief. It will be very different, and everybody [will] see the trailer and go, 'Holy f**k... I gotta go see that.'"
<h2>An anime prequel in the works</h2>
But before John Wick 5, there will be a prequel anime film set before the events of the first John Wick movie. It follows the assassin on the mission that cemented his status as the world&rsquo;s greatest hitman. Tasked by the High Table, Wick must eliminate all his rivals in one night to leave his past behind.
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The movie will be R-rated, with Shannon Tindle (Lost Ollie, Kubo and the Two Strings) directing.
Meanwhile, fans can catch John Wick in action in the upcoming Ballerina, which stars Ana de Armas and will hit the big screen on 6 June 2025.
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Fans eagerly await John Wick 5 as speculation grows about Keanu Reeves' next mission. Chad Stahelski offers a thrilling update on the franchise's future.

Since John Wick 5 was announced, fans of the action franchise have been speculating about where Keanu Reeves' next mission will take him. The movie is in pre-production, and now director Chad Stahelski has shared an update on the project and what fans can expect in Chapter 5. Also Read: Keanu Reeves shares update on long-awaited Constantine 2 John Wick’s story will take a new turn At the end of John Wick: Chapter 4, John seemingly died after killing the Marquis Vincent Bisset de Gramont in a duel and clearing his debt with the High Table. According to Stahelski, the next time we see the master assassin, he will have moved on from his past and will be taking on a new threat. Also Read: 'A force on set': Ana de Armas on working with Keanu Reeves in John Wick spinoff Ballerina Speaking to Empire, Chad Stahelski shared, "The saga of John Wick was pretty wrapped up, so the only way to do a 5 is to have a new story that involves John Wick. It's not a continuation of the High Table. John dealt with his grief. It will be very different, and everybody [will] see the trailer and go, 'Holy f**k... I gotta go see that.'" An anime prequel in the works But before John Wick 5, there will be a prequel anime film set before the events of the first John Wick movie. It follows the assassin on the mission that cemented his status as the world’s greatest hitman. Tasked by the High Table, Wick must eliminate all his rivals in one night to leave his past behind. Also Read: 'I am ready John': John Wick star Donnie Yen shares excitement for 'Caine' Spinoff The movie will be R-rated, with Shannon Tindle (Lost Ollie, Kubo and the Two Strings) directing. Meanwhile, fans can catch John Wick in action in the upcoming Ballerina, which stars Ana de Armas and will hit the big screen on 6 June 2025. Also Read: Ballerina: Checkout the stylish new posters of Ana de Armas and Keanu Reeves from the John Wick spinoff

John Wick 5: Director Chad Stahelski hints at where Keanu Reeves next chapter will take him

It has been three years since SS Rajamouli&rsquo;s RRR was released in theatres, yet the craze around the film continues. RRR had a special screening at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Sunday, May 11, and fans gathered to cheer for their favourite film and actors NTR Jr and Ram Charan, who play the lead in the film.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
The event also featured a live orchestra performance by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. The screening was attended by Jr. NTR, Ram Charan, and ace director SS Rajamouli much to the delight of the fans.<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal">RRR at London&rsquo;s Royal Albert Hall<o:p></o:p></h2>
Taking to its official X handle on Sunday, the team shared a picture of the packed hall along with a caption that read, "HistoRRRY!! #TogetheRRRAgain @RoyalAlbertHall."<o:p></o:p>
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HistoRRRY!! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TogetheRRRAgain?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TogetheRRRAgain</a> 🔥🌊 <a href="https://twitter.com/RoyalAlbertHall?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RoyalAlbertHall</a> <a href="https://t.co/JxsGaJBQtJ">pic.twitter.com/JxsGaJBQtJ</a>
&mdash; RRR Movie (@RRRMovie) <a href="https://twitter.com/RRRMovie/status/1921641727753925068?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 11, 2025</a></blockquote>
The team had earlier announced the event on social media. The announcement post read as, "LONDON... here we come! Relive the soul of #RRRMovie like never before with a scintillating live orchestral performance by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Join our Trio: @ssrajamouli @tarak9999 @AlwaysRamCharan at @RoyalAlbertHall, London, on Sunday, May 11th, for a musical celebration of India's epic action drama.&rdquo;<o:p></o:p>
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LONDON&hellip; here we come! Relive the soul of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RRRMovie?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RRRMovie</a> like never before with a scintillating live orchestral performance by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra 🎶 Join our Trio <a href="https://twitter.com/ssrajamouli?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ssrajamouli</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/tarak9999?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tarak9999</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AlwaysRamCharan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AlwaysRamCharan</a> at <a href="https://twitter.com/RoyalAlbertHall?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RoyalAlbertHall</a> London on Sunday, May 11th for a musical&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/lEZc8ySrFz">pic.twitter.com/lEZc8ySrFz</a>
&mdash; RRR Movie (@RRRMovie) <a href="https://twitter.com/RRRMovie/status/1920485871905878374?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 8, 2025</a></blockquote>
<h2 class="MsoNormal">A historic film<o:p></o:p></h2>
SS Rajamouli&rsquo;s film released in March 2022 and went on to create history at the box office. It was also the first Indian film to win an Oscar for Best Original Song with Naatu Naatu. The film also received praise on many global platforms, including the Golden Globe Awards.<o:p></o:p>
The song was also released in Hindi as Naacho Naacho, in Tamil as Naattu Koothu, in Kannada as Halli Naatu, and in Malayalam as Karinthol. Its Hindi version was sung by Rahul Sipligunj and Vishal Mishra. The song was composed by <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/golden-globes-2023-naatu-naatu-beat-these-lady-gaga-taylor-swift-songs-to-clinch-award-551522">MM Keeravani.</a>
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RRR is a fictional story based on the lives of two Telugu freedom fighters, Alluri Seetharama Raju and Komaram Bheem. Ram Charan and Jr. NTR played the lead roles, respectively. Alia Bhatt, Ajay Devgn, and Shriya Saran also featured in key roles in the film. <o:p></o:p>
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Entertainment RRR had a special screening at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Sunday, May 11, and also featured a live orchestra performance by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

It has been three years since SS Rajamouli’s RRR was released in theatres, yet the craze around the film continues. RRR had a special screening at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Sunday, May 11, and fans gathered to cheer for their favourite film and actors NTR Jr and Ram Charan, who play the lead in the film. The event also featured a live orchestra performance by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. The screening was attended by Jr. NTR, Ram Charan, and ace director SS Rajamouli much to the delight of the fans. RRR at London’s Royal Albert Hall Taking to its official X handle on Sunday, the team shared a picture of the packed hall along with a caption that read, "HistoRRRY!! #TogetheRRRAgain @RoyalAlbertHall." HistoRRRY!! #TogetheRRRAgain 🔥🌊 @RoyalAlbertHall pic.twitter.com/JxsGaJBQtJ — RRR Movie (@RRRMovie) May 11, 2025 The team had earlier announced the event on social media. The announcement post read as, "LONDON... here we come! Relive the soul of #RRRMovie like never before with a scintillating live orchestral performance by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Join our Trio: @ssrajamouli @tarak9999 @AlwaysRamCharan at @RoyalAlbertHall, London, on Sunday, May 11th, for a musical celebration of India's epic action drama.” LONDON… here we come! Relive the soul of #RRRMovie like never before with a scintillating live orchestral performance by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra 🎶 Join our Trio @ssrajamouli @tarak9999 @AlwaysRamCharan at @RoyalAlbertHall London on Sunday, May 11th for a musical… pic.twitter.com/lEZc8ySrFz — RRR Movie (@RRRMovie) May 8, 2025 A historic film SS Rajamouli’s film released in March 2022 and went on to create history at the box office. It was also the first Indian film to win an Oscar for Best Original Song with Naatu Naatu. The film also received praise on many global platforms, including the Golden Globe Awards. The song was also released in Hindi as Naacho Naacho, in Tamil as Naattu Koothu, in Kannada as Halli Naatu, and in Malayalam as Karinthol. Its Hindi version was sung by Rahul Sipligunj and Vishal Mishra. The song was composed by MM Keeravani. Watch: RRR’s ‘Naatu Naatu’ song inspires Ukrainian soldiers to resist Russian invasion RRR is a fictional story based on the lives of two Telugu freedom fighters, Alluri Seetharama Raju and Komaram Bheem. Ram Charan and Jr. NTR played the lead roles, respectively. Alia Bhatt, Ajay Devgn, and Shriya Saran also featured in key roles in the film. Oscars 2023 3 days to go: NTR Jr says his 'legs still hurt' from shooting Naatu Naatu

RRR gets a warm reception during a special screening at London’s Royal Albert Hall

News on the Barbarella remake starring Sydney Sweeney has been slow since it was announced in 2022. The movie will be directed by Edgar Wright, known for his work on films like Baby Driver, Shaun of the Dead, and Last Night in Soho and now we finally have an update on the project.
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<h2>What is Barbarella about?</h2>
The movie is a remake of the 1968 sci-fi film, which starred Jane Fonda as a renowned space adventurer, Barbarella. A representative of the United Earth government, she is sent to find and rescue a missing scientist. Despite getting mixed reviews, the movie has gone on to become a cult classic. The film is based on the comics by Jean-Claude Forest and is often credited as the first erotic comic book.
There have been multiple attempts at making a sequel to the movie, but the projects have never materialised.
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<h2>Sydney Sweeney promises big things ahead</h2>
Speaking with Empire, Sweeney shared an update on the project: "I was just in London and had a meeting to discuss the story and the script. I can't say too much, but it's really going to come together in a very, very fun and big way. It's a long process. I don't think people realise how long some things can take, but it's gonna be worth the wait."
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So the project is moving forward, and we should hear more news after Edgar Wright's current project wraps. The Running Man, with Glen Powell, is a remake of the hit 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger film and is scheduled to release on November 7, 2025.
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News on the Barbarella remake starring Sydney Sweeney has been slow since it was announced in 2022, but now we finally have an update on the project.

News on the Barbarella remake starring Sydney Sweeney has been slow since it was announced in 2022. The movie will be directed by Edgar Wright, known for his work on films like Baby Driver, Shaun of the Dead, and Last Night in Soho and now we finally have an update on the project. Also Read: Fallout: Amazon renews show for season 3 ahead of season 2 premiere What is Barbarella about? The movie is a remake of the 1968 sci-fi film, which starred Jane Fonda as a renowned space adventurer, Barbarella. A representative of the United Earth government, she is sent to find and rescue a missing scientist. Despite getting mixed reviews, the movie has gone on to become a cult classic. The film is based on the comics by Jean-Claude Forest and is often credited as the first erotic comic book. There have been multiple attempts at making a sequel to the movie, but the projects have never materialised. Also Read: From the Arkham games to the multiverse: 6 Easter eggs from the first trailer of the DCU's Peacemaker Sydney Sweeney promises big things ahead Speaking with Empire, Sweeney shared an update on the project: "I was just in London and had a meeting to discuss the story and the script. I can't say too much, but it's really going to come together in a very, very fun and big way. It's a long process. I don't think people realise how long some things can take, but it's gonna be worth the wait." Also Read: Superman: The Man of Steel turns 'dog dad' in a new still from the upcoming DCU movie So the project is moving forward, and we should hear more news after Edgar Wright's current project wraps. The Running Man, with Glen Powell, is a remake of the hit 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger film and is scheduled to release on November 7, 2025. Also Read: X-Men: Marvel eyeing Thunderbolt's director Jake Schreier to helm its mutant saga

'It's really going to come together': Sydney Sweeny shares update on the Barbarella remake

It was a really tough scene for Sean Diddy Combs&rsquo; family as a male escort was brought in to take the stand at the former music mogul&rsquo;s sex crimes trial. When a man who interacted with Diddy during his years of crazy parties was brought in to narrate his experience, Diddy&rsquo;s three grown up daughters left the courtroom as the testimony became extremely graphic and too much to bear.&nbsp;
<h2>Graphic testimony</h2>
The testimony involved graphic and lurid details of the music mogul's alleged activities.
The man identified as Daniel Phillip was a male escort. He told the court that he had been paid by Combs' ex-girlfriend Casandra "Cassie" Ventura to have sex with her as Combs sat in the corner watching them while he masturbated. Phillip also testified that he witnessed Combs being violent towards Cassie on several occasions.&nbsp;
<h2 class="gh-archive-page-post-title"><a class="gh-archive-page-post-title-link" href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/sean-diddy-sex-crimes-trial-male-escort-gives-graphic-testimony-about-drugs-violence-sex-9062638" aria-label="Sean Diddy sex crimes trial: Male escort gives graphic testimony about drugs, violence, sex">Sean Diddy sex crimes trial: Male escort gives graphic testimony about drugs, violence, sex</a></h2>
As the testimony became too graphic, Diddy&rsquo;s daughters &mdash; recent high school graduate Chance Combs and 18-year-old twins D'Lila and Jessie Combs &mdash; left the courtroom twice while Phillips testified. Each of these times, the man told in detail how Diddy sat in the corner and masturbated while him and Cassie had intercourse.&nbsp;
Prosecutors also played in court the hotel security footage from 2016 where Combs is seen assaulting Ventura, shoving her to the ground and kicking her.
Diddy&rsquo;s daughters remained in the courtroom as the video played. They looked straight ahead while Diddy&rsquo;s sons watched the video.&nbsp;
<h2>About Diddy's case</h2>
Sean Diddy Combs is charged with sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation to engage in prostitution. He has pleaded not guilty.

Entertainment Hollywood It was a tense one at Diddy's trial which began from today as a male escort was brought in to take the stand and narrate his experience with Diddy.

It was a really tough scene for Sean Diddy Combs’ family as a male escort was brought in to take the stand at the former music mogul’s sex crimes trial. When a man who interacted with Diddy during his years of crazy parties was brought in to narrate his experience, Diddy’s three grown up daughters left the courtroom as the testimony became extremely graphic and too much to bear. Graphic testimony The testimony involved graphic and lurid details of the music mogul's alleged activities. The man identified as Daniel Phillip was a male escort. He told the court that he had been paid by Combs' ex-girlfriend Casandra "Cassie" Ventura to have sex with her as Combs sat in the corner watching them while he masturbated. Phillip also testified that he witnessed Combs being violent towards Cassie on several occasions. Sean Diddy sex crimes trial: Male escort gives graphic testimony about drugs, violence, sex As the testimony became too graphic, Diddy’s daughters — recent high school graduate Chance Combs and 18-year-old twins D'Lila and Jessie Combs — left the courtroom twice while Phillips testified. Each of these times, the man told in detail how Diddy sat in the corner and masturbated while him and Cassie had intercourse. Prosecutors also played in court the hotel security footage from 2016 where Combs is seen assaulting Ventura, shoving her to the ground and kicking her. Diddy’s daughters remained in the courtroom as the video played. They looked straight ahead while Diddy’s sons watched the video. About Diddy's case Sean Diddy Combs is charged with sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation to engage in prostitution. He has pleaded not guilty.

Diddy's three daughters left the courtroom during male escort's testimony

Just days after the second season of Amazon's Fallout series wrapped filming, the studio renewed the show for a third season, showing that it has faith in the series. Fallout stars Ella Purnell and Walton Goggins in the lead and is based on the popular video game franchise.
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<h2>What is Fallout about?</h2>
The Fallout universe is set in an alternative timeline where America and China start World War 3, causing the nuclear annihilation of human civilisation. A lucky few survived in underground bunkers called Vaults. The show takes place over 200 years later, and human society has slowly started to rebuild itself in a world filled with hostile raiders and mutants.
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<h2>Fallout's breakout success</h2>
The first season of Fallout was a breakout hit for Amazon, garnered over 100 million viewers on the streaming platform and received 17 Primetime Emmy Award nominations. Graham Wagner and Geneva Robertson-Dworet serve as showrunners, and Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy serve as executive producers.
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<h2>Amazon confirms season 3</h2>
Vernon Sanders, global head of television at Amazon MGM Studios, had this to say about the news "We are absolutely thrilled that our global Prime Video customers will be able to delve deeper into the wonderfully surreal and captivating world of Fallout. Jonah, Lisa, Geneva, and Graham have done an exceptional job bringing this beloved video game franchise to vivid life on Prime Video."
The show boasts an ensemble cast that includes Aaron Moten, Kyle MacLachlan, Mois&eacute;s Arias, and Xelia Mendes-Jones.
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Just days after the second season of Amazon's Fallout series wrapped filming, the studio renewed the show for a third season. It stars Ella Purnell and Walton Goggins.

Just days after the second season of Amazon's Fallout series wrapped filming, the studio renewed the show for a third season, showing that it has faith in the series. Fallout stars Ella Purnell and Walton Goggins in the lead and is based on the popular video game franchise. Also Read: Fallout: Walton Goggins announces season 2 has wrapped filming with hilarious video|Watch What is Fallout about? The Fallout universe is set in an alternative timeline where America and China start World War 3, causing the nuclear annihilation of human civilisation. A lucky few survived in underground bunkers called Vaults. The show takes place over 200 years later, and human society has slowly started to rebuild itself in a world filled with hostile raiders and mutants. Also Read: From the Arkham games to the multiverse: 6 Easter eggs from the first trailer of the DCU's Peacemaker Fallout's breakout success The first season of Fallout was a breakout hit for Amazon, garnered over 100 million viewers on the streaming platform and received 17 Primetime Emmy Award nominations. Graham Wagner and Geneva Robertson-Dworet serve as showrunners, and Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy serve as executive producers. Also Read: What is the Smurl Haunting? Find out the terrifying true story behind The Conjuring: Last Rites Amazon confirms season 3 Vernon Sanders, global head of television at Amazon MGM Studios, had this to say about the news "We are absolutely thrilled that our global Prime Video customers will be able to delve deeper into the wonderfully surreal and captivating world of Fallout. Jonah, Lisa, Geneva, and Graham have done an exceptional job bringing this beloved video game franchise to vivid life on Prime Video." The show boasts an ensemble cast that includes Aaron Moten, Kyle MacLachlan, Moisés Arias, and Xelia Mendes-Jones. Also Read: Superman: The Man of Steel turns 'dog dad' in a new still from the upcoming DCU movie

Fallout: Amazon renews show for season 3 ahead of season 2 premiere

Star India cricketer Virat Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma were spotted in North India&rsquo;s Vrindavan on Tuesday (May 13). The visit comes a day after Virat announced his retirement from the Test format and was accompanied by Anushka as they were later spotted at Swami Premanand Maharaj&rsquo;s ashram. This is not the first time Virat-Anushka have visited Vrindavan as they often visit the site, however, the latest visit is a special one as Virat nears the end of his cricketing career.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ViratKohli?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ViratKohli</a> and Anushka Sharma arrive at Uttar Pradesh's Vrindavan <a href="https://t.co/u6rI5EGLMn">pic.twitter.com/u6rI5EGLMn</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1922155244412109047?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 13, 2025</a></blockquote>

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<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Virat-Anushka spotted in Vrindavan</h2>
In a video surfacing on social media, a white SUV is seen taking both Virat and Anushka to Swami Premanand Maharaj&rsquo;s ashram. The couple is followers of Swami Premanand Maharaj, as their last visit to the site also made headlines. At the time of writing, only Virat and Anushka were spotted on the visit. However, the last time they were at the ashram, their kids were also in the spotlight.
The visit comes a day after Virat called time on his 14-year Test career, playing a key role in the nation&rsquo;s rise in the red-ball format. His retirement came as a big surprise for many despite calls for him to play in the upcoming England tour.
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The 36-year-old made 123 appearances in white clothing, scoring 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85, with 30 centuries and 31 fifties in 210 innings and the best score of 254*. He is India&rsquo;s fourth-highest run-getter in the format, behind Sachin Tendulkar (15,921 runs), Rahul Dravid (13,265 runs), and Sunil Gavaskar (10,122 runs).
"It's been 14 years since I first wore the baggy blue in Test cricket. Honestly, I never imagined the journey this format would take me on. It's tested me, shaped me, and taught me lessons I'll carry for life," Kohli said in a social media statement on Monday morning.

Virat-Anushka's visit comes a day after he announced his retirement from the Test format as they were later spotted at Swami Premanand Maharaj’s ashram. Cricket | Sports | Entertainment

Star India cricketer Virat Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma were spotted in North India’s Vrindavan on Tuesday (May 13). The visit comes a day after Virat announced his retirement from the Test format and was accompanied by Anushka as they were later spotted at Swami Premanand Maharaj’s ashram. This is not the first time Virat-Anushka have visited Vrindavan as they often visit the site, however, the latest visit is a special one as Virat nears the end of his cricketing career. #WATCH | #ViratKohli and Anushka Sharma arrive at Uttar Pradesh's Vrindavan pic.twitter.com/u6rI5EGLMn — ANI (@ANI) May 13, 2025 Virat-Anushka spotted in Vrindavan In a video surfacing on social media, a white SUV is seen taking both Virat and Anushka to Swami Premanand Maharaj’s ashram. The couple is followers of Swami Premanand Maharaj, as their last visit to the site also made headlines. At the time of writing, only Virat and Anushka were spotted on the visit. However, the last time they were at the ashram, their kids were also in the spotlight. The visit comes a day after Virat called time on his 14-year Test career, playing a key role in the nation’s rise in the red-ball format. His retirement came as a big surprise for many despite calls for him to play in the upcoming England tour. ALSO READ | BCCI releases IPL 2025 revised schedule, tournament to restart on May 17, final in June The 36-year-old made 123 appearances in white clothing, scoring 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85, with 30 centuries and 31 fifties in 210 innings and the best score of 254*. He is India’s fourth-highest run-getter in the format, behind Sachin Tendulkar (15,921 runs), Rahul Dravid (13,265 runs), and Sunil Gavaskar (10,122 runs). "It's been 14 years since I first wore the baggy blue in Test cricket. Honestly, I never imagined the journey this format would take me on. It's tested me, shaped me, and taught me lessons I'll carry for life," Kohli said in a social media statement on Monday morning.

Watch: Virat-Anushka spotted in Vrindavan, day after star India batter's Test retirement

There are new rules for the red carpet of the Cannes Film Festival. The prestigious film festival kicks off on May 13 in Cannes, and organisers have officially banned nudity and "excessively voluminous" clothing on the red carpet.
<h2 class="MsoNormal">Cannes bans nudity and voluminous clothes <o:p></o:p></h2>
The film festival, in its 78th edition this year, will witness the premiere of several big films. Cannes has for years been the platform to launch and premiere new films from across the world. While cinema remains the priority at the festival, the red carpet appearances also create quite a stir. Anybody who is a somebody in the showbiz aspires to walk the Cannes red carpet at least once in their career, as the fame garnered there helps give actors and their careers a much-needed boost. <o:p></o:p>
The recent move to ban nudity comes after a demonstrator appeared topless on the Cannes red carpet in 2022.<o:p></o:p>
Earlier this year, Bianca Censori's transparent dress at the Grammys red carpet grabbed more headlines than the awards. Bianca&rsquo;s appearance, reportedly, also helped Cannes organisers to make such a rule. <o:p></o:p>
In keeping with "the institutional framework" of the festival and French law, the festival issued an official statement. It read, "This year, the Cannes Film Festival has made explicit in its charter certain rules that have long been in effect. The aim is not to regulate attire per se, but to prohibit full nudity on the red carpet, in accordance with the institutional framework of the event and French law."<o:p></o:p>
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In addition, the festival said that it "reserves the right to deny access to individuals whose attire could obstruct the movement of other guests or complicate seating arrangements in the screening rooms."<o:p></o:p>
Cannes too has had it share of nude dresses. Last year, model Bella Hadid had turned heads in a sandy-brown Saint Laurent number with a completely sheer halter-neck top. Also by Saint Laurent was photographer Nadia Lee Cohen&rsquo;s slinky see-through knit dress worn to the premiere of the film &ldquo;The Shrouds.&rdquo; A few days later, actress Vicky Krieps went for a transparent boudoir-themed Armani Priv&eacute; gown.<o:p></o:p>
Meanwhile voluminous dresses too are a regular feature on the Cannes red carpet. Indian actresses like Aishwarya Rai, Deepika Padukone and Sonam Kapoor have all worn voluminous dresses with long trail at some point on the Cannes red carpet.
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The rule was put in place just 24 hours prior to the festival. With designers planning looks for the festival months in advance, the sudden move can lead to chaos. <o:p></o:p>

Lifestyle | Entertainment  The prestigious film festival kicks off on May 13 in Cannes and organisers have officially banned nudity and "excessively voluminous" clothing on the red carpet.

There are new rules for the red carpet of the Cannes Film Festival. The prestigious film festival kicks off on May 13 in Cannes, and organisers have officially banned nudity and "excessively voluminous" clothing on the red carpet. Cannes bans nudity and voluminous clothes The film festival, in its 78th edition this year, will witness the premiere of several big films. Cannes has for years been the platform to launch and premiere new films from across the world. While cinema remains the priority at the festival, the red carpet appearances also create quite a stir. Anybody who is a somebody in the showbiz aspires to walk the Cannes red carpet at least once in their career, as the fame garnered there helps give actors and their careers a much-needed boost. The recent move to ban nudity comes after a demonstrator appeared topless on the Cannes red carpet in 2022. Earlier this year, Bianca Censori's transparent dress at the Grammys red carpet grabbed more headlines than the awards. Bianca’s appearance, reportedly, also helped Cannes organisers to make such a rule. In keeping with "the institutional framework" of the festival and French law, the festival issued an official statement. It read, "This year, the Cannes Film Festival has made explicit in its charter certain rules that have long been in effect. The aim is not to regulate attire per se, but to prohibit full nudity on the red carpet, in accordance with the institutional framework of the event and French law." Richard Gere, Susan Sarandon and 350 other Hollywood stars condemn Gaza 'genocide' on eve of Cannes Festival 2025 In addition, the festival said that it "reserves the right to deny access to individuals whose attire could obstruct the movement of other guests or complicate seating arrangements in the screening rooms." Cannes too has had it share of nude dresses. Last year, model Bella Hadid had turned heads in a sandy-brown Saint Laurent number with a completely sheer halter-neck top. Also by Saint Laurent was photographer Nadia Lee Cohen’s slinky see-through knit dress worn to the premiere of the film “The Shrouds.” A few days later, actress Vicky Krieps went for a transparent boudoir-themed Armani Privé gown. Meanwhile voluminous dresses too are a regular feature on the Cannes red carpet. Indian actresses like Aishwarya Rai, Deepika Padukone and Sonam Kapoor have all worn voluminous dresses with long trail at some point on the Cannes red carpet. Cannes 2025: Sharmila Tagore to attend the screening of Satyajit Ray’s Aranyer Din Ratri The rule was put in place just 24 hours prior to the festival. With designers planning looks for the festival months in advance, the sudden move can lead to chaos.

Cannes 2025: Nudity and voluminous clothing banned on the red carpet

More than 350 figures from the cinema world including Hollywood stars Richard Gere and Susan Sarandon condemned "genocide" in&nbsp;Gaza&nbsp;in an open letter published Monday on the eve of the Cannes Festival.<o:p></o:p>
"We cannot remain silent while&nbsp;genocide&nbsp;is taking place in&nbsp;Gaza," read the letter initiated by several pro-Palestinian activist groups and published in French newspaper Liberation and US magazine Variety.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
The signatories, which include acclaimed Spanish director Pedro Almodovar and former Cannes winner Ruben Ostlund, decried the death of Gazan photojournalist Fatima Hassouna.<o:p></o:p>
Hassouna, 25, is the subject of a documentary which will premiere in Cannes on Thursday by Iranian director Sepideh Farsi, titled "Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk".<o:p></o:p>
Hassouna was killed along with 10 relatives in an Israeli air strike on her family home in northern&nbsp;Gaza&nbsp;last month, the day after the documentary was announced as part of the ACID Cannes selection.<o:p></o:p>
Farsi welcomed the impact of her film but called on Cannes Festival organisers to denounce Israel's ongoing bombardment of the devastated Palestinian territory.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
"There needs to be a real statement," she told AFP. "Saying 'the festival isn't political' makes no sense."<o:p></o:p>
This year's Cannes jury president Juliette Binoche was initially said by organisers to have signed the petition, but her spokeswoman told AFP she had not endorsed it and her name was not published by Liberation.<o:p></o:p>
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Other signatories include Jonathan Glazer, the British director of Jewish origin who won an Oscar for his 2023 Auschwitz drama "The Zone of Interest", as well as US star Mark Ruffalo and Spanish actor Javier Bardem.<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal">- War programming -<o:p></o:p></h2>
The Cannes Festival kicks off Tuesday on the French Riviera, with an opening ceremony headlined by Robert De Niro and three films showing the devastation of Russia's war on Ukraine.<o:p></o:p>
Two documentaries featuring Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and a third film shot on the brutal frontlines of Europe's biggest war in 80 years are to be screened on a "Ukraine Day" of programming.<o:p></o:p>
It is "a reminder of the commitment of artists, authors and journalists to tell the story of this conflict in the heart of Europe", the festival said.<o:p></o:p>
Nothing similar has been planned for the war in&nbsp;Gaza, but the film on Hassouna is set to "honour" her memory, organisers have said previously.<o:p></o:p>
Gazan filmmakers Arab and Tarzan Nasser are also set to showcase their fiction feature set in 2007 in the Palestinian territory in one of the secondary sections of the festival.<o:p></o:p>
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The opening film on Tuesday evening is "Leave One Day" by newcomer French director Amelie Bonnin before Hollywood heavyweight De Niro receives an honorary Palme d'Or.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal">- Depardieu -&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></h2>
De Niro is one of the most outspoken critics of Donald Trump in the American cinema world, with the "Taxi Driver" star often struggling to find words harsh enough for the US president.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
Trump has made himself one of the main talking-points in Cannes after announcing on May 5 that he wanted 100-percent tariffs on movies "produced in foreign lands".<o:p></o:p>
The idea sent shockwaves through the film world, although few insiders or experts understand how such a policy could be implemented.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
Cannes director Thierry Fremaux talked up the festival's "rich" American film programme on Monday, with movies from Wes Anderson, Richard Linklater, Ari Aster and Kelly Reichardt in the main competition.<o:p></o:p>
"American cinema remains great cinema. The United States remains a great country of cinema," he said.<o:p></o:p>
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World | Entertainment The Cannes Festival kicks off Tuesday on the French Riviera, with an opening ceremony headlined by Robert De Niro and three films showing the devastation of Russia's war on Ukraine.

More than 350 figures from the cinema world including Hollywood stars Richard Gere and Susan Sarandon condemned "genocide" in Gaza in an open letter published Monday on the eve of the Cannes Festival. "We cannot remain silent while genocide is taking place in Gaza," read the letter initiated by several pro-Palestinian activist groups and published in French newspaper Liberation and US magazine Variety. The signatories, which include acclaimed Spanish director Pedro Almodovar and former Cannes winner Ruben Ostlund, decried the death of Gazan photojournalist Fatima Hassouna. Hassouna, 25, is the subject of a documentary which will premiere in Cannes on Thursday by Iranian director Sepideh Farsi, titled "Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk". Hassouna was killed along with 10 relatives in an Israeli air strike on her family home in northern Gaza last month, the day after the documentary was announced as part of the ACID Cannes selection. Farsi welcomed the impact of her film but called on Cannes Festival organisers to denounce Israel's ongoing bombardment of the devastated Palestinian territory. "There needs to be a real statement," she told AFP. "Saying 'the festival isn't political' makes no sense." This year's Cannes jury president Juliette Binoche was initially said by organisers to have signed the petition, but her spokeswoman told AFP she had not endorsed it and her name was not published by Liberation. Cannes 2025: Tom Cruise returns with 'Mission Impossible' finale Other signatories include Jonathan Glazer, the British director of Jewish origin who won an Oscar for his 2023 Auschwitz drama "The Zone of Interest", as well as US star Mark Ruffalo and Spanish actor Javier Bardem. - War programming - The Cannes Festival kicks off Tuesday on the French Riviera, with an opening ceremony headlined by Robert De Niro and three films showing the devastation of Russia's war on Ukraine. Two documentaries featuring Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and a third film shot on the brutal frontlines of Europe's biggest war in 80 years are to be screened on a "Ukraine Day" of programming. It is "a reminder of the commitment of artists, authors and journalists to tell the story of this conflict in the heart of Europe", the festival said. Nothing similar has been planned for the war in Gaza, but the film on Hassouna is set to "honour" her memory, organisers have said previously. Gazan filmmakers Arab and Tarzan Nasser are also set to showcase their fiction feature set in 2007 in the Palestinian territory in one of the secondary sections of the festival. Cannes 2025: Sharmila Tagore to attend the screening of Satyajit Ray’s Aranyer Din Ratri The opening film on Tuesday evening is "Leave One Day" by newcomer French director Amelie Bonnin before Hollywood heavyweight De Niro receives an honorary Palme d'Or. - Depardieu - De Niro is one of the most outspoken critics of Donald Trump in the American cinema world, with the "Taxi Driver" star often struggling to find words harsh enough for the US president. Trump has made himself one of the main talking-points in Cannes after announcing on May 5 that he wanted 100-percent tariffs on movies "produced in foreign lands". The idea sent shockwaves through the film world, although few insiders or experts understand how such a policy could be implemented. Cannes director Thierry Fremaux talked up the festival's "rich" American film programme on Monday, with movies from Wes Anderson, Richard Linklater, Ari Aster and Kelly Reichardt in the main competition. "American cinema remains great cinema. The United States remains a great country of cinema," he said. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Richard Gere, Susan Sarandon and 350 other Hollywood stars condemn Gaza 'genocide' on eve of Cannes Festival 2025

Nicolas Cage returns in Spider-Verse as the black and white Spider Noir hero. This comes after Nicolas stunned his fans as the fan favourite Spider-Man Noir in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. He will now be seen in Prime Video&rsquo;s live-action series Spider-Noir.
<h2>Spider-Man noir</h2>
In the first look released, Nicolas Cage is dressed in Spider-Man Noir&rsquo;s iconic costume in the black-and-white first look photo. The actor is seen wearing the same fedora, white goggles, black webbed mask and trench coat that his Spider-Verse counterpart wears.&nbsp;
The new live-action film is based on the Spider-Man Noir comic books.
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The film is slated to release in 2026. It tells the tells the story of an aging and down on his luck private investigator (Cage) in 1930s New York, who is forced to grapple with his past life as the city&rsquo;s one and only superhero.&rdquo;
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&nbsp;The show will be available in both black-and-white and color.
The film also features Lamorne Morris, Brendan Gleeson, Abraham Popoola, Li Jun Li, Karen Rodriguez, and Jack Huston. Guest star cast includes Lukas Haas, Cameron Britton, Cary Christopher, Michael Kostroff, Scott MacArthur, Joe Massingill, Whitney Rice, Amanda Schull, Andrew Caldwell, Amy Aquino, Andrew Robinson and Kai Caster.
Spider-Noir will first release on MGM+&rsquo;s linear channel in the US and then release on Prime video the next day globally.&nbsp;

In the first look released from Spider-Noir, Nicolas Cage can be seen dressed in Spider-Man Noir’s iconic costume in the black-and-white first look photo.

Nicolas Cage returns in Spider-Verse as the black and white Spider Noir hero. This comes after Nicolas stunned his fans as the fan favourite Spider-Man Noir in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. He will now be seen in Prime Video’s live-action series Spider-Noir. Spider-Man noir In the first look released, Nicolas Cage is dressed in Spider-Man Noir’s iconic costume in the black-and-white first look photo. The actor is seen wearing the same fedora, white goggles, black webbed mask and trench coat that his Spider-Verse counterpart wears. The new live-action film is based on the Spider-Man Noir comic books. The film is slated to release in 2026. It tells the tells the story of an aging and down on his luck private investigator (Cage) in 1930s New York, who is forced to grapple with his past life as the city’s one and only superhero.” Sean Diddy sex crimes trial: Male escort gives graphic testimony about drugs, violence, sex The show will be available in both black-and-white and color. The film also features Lamorne Morris, Brendan Gleeson, Abraham Popoola, Li Jun Li, Karen Rodriguez, and Jack Huston. Guest star cast includes Lukas Haas, Cameron Britton, Cary Christopher, Michael Kostroff, Scott MacArthur, Joe Massingill, Whitney Rice, Amanda Schull, Andrew Caldwell, Amy Aquino, Andrew Robinson and Kai Caster. Spider-Noir will first release on MGM+’s linear channel in the US and then release on Prime video the next day globally.

Spider-Noir first look: Nicolas Cage stars as live-action Spider-Verse hero

Sean Diddy Combs trial: On the first day of the trial, things got pretty escalated and disturbing for many as a male escort was called to the witness stand. The man identified as Daniel Phillip, 41, said he saw a lot during his infamous parties &ndash; from rampant drug use to beatings et al.&nbsp;
<h2>Graphic testimony</h2>
Daniel gave an extremely graphic testimony which lasted an hour. He spoke about his sexual encounters with Diddy and his then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura. He spoke of the time between the years 2012 and 2014.&nbsp;
In his testimony, Daniel said he was paid between $700 and $6,000 on several occasions to have sex with Cassie Ventura. Diddy watched and masturbated through it.&nbsp;
He also said that he saw Diddy physically abuse Cassie and in one case, he was given the drug MDMA. &nbsp;
Daniel revealed that he happened to get into close encounter with Diddy when he started working as the manager of a male revue show in Manhattan around 2012. One night, his boss asked if he could go to the Gramercy Park Hotel for a bachelorette party because none of his dancers were available. Daniel expected to perform a strip tease for a group of women but instead, Cassie Ventura opened the door to her hotel room and asked if he was okay engaging with just her.&nbsp;
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The man remembered that Cassie told him it was her birthday and her husband arranged a special gift for her. She immediately handed him a few thousand dollars. Sean Diddy Combs was in the room, too.&nbsp;
<h2>Sex with Diddy's then-girlfriend Cassie&nbsp;</h2>
This was not a lone incident as Daniel was asked to engage in sexual relations with Cassie and Diddy on several occasions. He was asked to come to different hotels across Manhattan and at each of their private residences in the city.&nbsp;
Daniel Phillip said each time he met with Ventura and Combs, there were candles and bottles of baby oil and Astroglide lubricant on the table. On one occasion, Combs directed Phillip and Ventura through a role-playing exercise. &ldquo;We were not very good at that at all,&rdquo; Phillip said.
Diddy would often tell Daniel and Cassie to rub more baby oil on each other, and he would instruct him where and when to ejaculate. &ldquo;He was always sitting in the corner masturbating,&rdquo; Daniel said of Combs. He also added that Diddy would often switch places with him to engage in sexual intercourse with Cassie. On one occasion, Ventura asked him to urinate on her. Rarely did they use condoms.
Phillip said these encounters would last anywhere from one to 10 hours. After he would have sex with Ventura, she would go into the bedroom with Combs and leave Phillip waiting outside on a couch for hours. Sometimes they would come back out and tell him to leave, and other times they would bring him back into the bedroom for another round of intercourse.
<h2>The rampant drugs</h2>
On one instance, Diddy allegedly offered Phillip MDMA, or &ldquo;molly,&rdquo; which made Phillip feel &ldquo;physically sick&rdquo; and &ldquo;nauseous&rdquo; but also &ldquo;euphoric.&rdquo; Phillip left that night with a wad of cash, and, still under the influence, began roaming the city. &ldquo;I went into the middle of Times Square and I handed out every single dollar he gave me,&rdquo; Phillip said.
He didn&rsquo;t care about the money Ventura and Combs gave him, saying it was &ldquo;exciting&rdquo; to be around famous people: &ldquo;I never asked them for a single dollar.&rdquo;
<h2>Diddy beat up Cassie</h2>
He also told the court that he saw Diddy physically abuse Cassie. One time, he saw Diddy throw a glass bottle at Cassie. On hitting her, he dragged her by her hair into another room. &ldquo;She was screaming, and he pulled her into the bedroom,&rdquo; Daniel said. &ldquo;I could hear what sounded like him slapping her. She was screaming, &lsquo;I&rsquo;m sorry! I&rsquo;m sorry!'&rdquo; Phillip said Combs said to Ventura, &ldquo;Bi***, when I tell you to come, you come now. Not later.&rdquo;
&ldquo;I was shocked. It came out of nowhere. I was terrified. I didn&rsquo;t know what to do,&rdquo; Phillip said. When asked why he didn&rsquo;t intervene or call the police, he said, &ldquo;In my mind &hellip; if I tried to do something I might lose my life.&rdquo; He added, &ldquo;My thoughts were, [Combs] was someone with unlimited power. &hellip; My life was at risk.&rdquo; Phillip said Combs would attempt to resume sexual activities directly after the alleged domestic violence.

Entertainment Hollywood Sean Diddy Combs sex crimes trial: Things got escalated in the courtroom as a male escort was called to the witness stand.

Sean Diddy Combs trial: On the first day of the trial, things got pretty escalated and disturbing for many as a male escort was called to the witness stand. The man identified as Daniel Phillip, 41, said he saw a lot during his infamous parties – from rampant drug use to beatings et al. Graphic testimony Daniel gave an extremely graphic testimony which lasted an hour. He spoke about his sexual encounters with Diddy and his then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura. He spoke of the time between the years 2012 and 2014. In his testimony, Daniel said he was paid between $700 and $6,000 on several occasions to have sex with Cassie Ventura. Diddy watched and masturbated through it. He also said that he saw Diddy physically abuse Cassie and in one case, he was given the drug MDMA. Daniel revealed that he happened to get into close encounter with Diddy when he started working as the manager of a male revue show in Manhattan around 2012. One night, his boss asked if he could go to the Gramercy Park Hotel for a bachelorette party because none of his dancers were available. Daniel expected to perform a strip tease for a group of women but instead, Cassie Ventura opened the door to her hotel room and asked if he was okay engaging with just her. Diddy's sex trafficking trial begins: What are the charges, how much time could he face if convicted? — Explained The man remembered that Cassie told him it was her birthday and her husband arranged a special gift for her. She immediately handed him a few thousand dollars. Sean Diddy Combs was in the room, too. Sex with Diddy's then-girlfriend Cassie This was not a lone incident as Daniel was asked to engage in sexual relations with Cassie and Diddy on several occasions. He was asked to come to different hotels across Manhattan and at each of their private residences in the city. Daniel Phillip said each time he met with Ventura and Combs, there were candles and bottles of baby oil and Astroglide lubricant on the table. On one occasion, Combs directed Phillip and Ventura through a role-playing exercise. “We were not very good at that at all,” Phillip said. Diddy would often tell Daniel and Cassie to rub more baby oil on each other, and he would instruct him where and when to ejaculate. “He was always sitting in the corner masturbating,” Daniel said of Combs. He also added that Diddy would often switch places with him to engage in sexual intercourse with Cassie. On one occasion, Ventura asked him to urinate on her. Rarely did they use condoms. Phillip said these encounters would last anywhere from one to 10 hours. After he would have sex with Ventura, she would go into the bedroom with Combs and leave Phillip waiting outside on a couch for hours. Sometimes they would come back out and tell him to leave, and other times they would bring him back into the bedroom for another round of intercourse. The rampant drugs On one instance, Diddy allegedly offered Phillip MDMA, or “molly,” which made Phillip feel “physically sick” and “nauseous” but also “euphoric.” Phillip left that night with a wad of cash, and, still under the influence, began roaming the city. “I went into the middle of Times Square and I handed out every single dollar he gave me,” Phillip said. He didn’t care about the money Ventura and Combs gave him, saying it was “exciting” to be around famous people: “I never asked them for a single dollar.” Diddy beat up Cassie He also told the court that he saw Diddy physically abuse Cassie. One time, he saw Diddy throw a glass bottle at Cassie. On hitting her, he dragged her by her hair into another room. “She was screaming, and he pulled her into the bedroom,” Daniel said. “I could hear what sounded like him slapping her. She was screaming, ‘I’m sorry! I’m sorry!'” Phillip said Combs said to Ventura, “Bi***, when I tell you to come, you come now. Not later.” “I was shocked. It came out of nowhere. I was terrified. I didn’t know what to do,” Phillip said. When asked why he didn’t intervene or call the police, he said, “In my mind … if I tried to do something I might lose my life.” He added, “My thoughts were, [Combs] was someone with unlimited power. … My life was at risk.” Phillip said Combs would attempt to resume sexual activities directly after the alleged domestic violence.

Sean Diddy sex crimes trial: Male escort gives graphic testimony about drugs, violence, sex

A-list celebrity Kim Kardashian is to testify in a Paris court on Tuesday, an eagerly awaited appearance nearly a decade after being robbed of millions of dollars of jewellery during the French capital's fashion week.<o:p></o:p>
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Ten suspects have been on trial since late April over the armed robbery in 2016, which saw jewellery worth some $10 million stolen from the reality TV star and influencer.<o:p></o:p>
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The trial has attracted huge media attention, with close to 500 reporters accredited.<o:p></o:p>
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Kardashian is ready to "confront" her Paris attackers, her lawyers said last week.<o:p></o:p>
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"She is committed to attending in person," French lawyers Leonor Hennerick and Jonathan Mattout told AFP last week, saying she would do so "with dignity and courage".<o:p></o:p>
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She is due to take the stand at 2:00 pm (1200 GMT).<o:p></o:p>
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On the night of October 2-3, 2016, Kardashian, then 35, was robbed while staying at an exclusive, discreet hotel in central Paris.<o:p></o:p>
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She was threatened with a gun to the head and tied up with her mouth taped.<o:p></o:p>
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Lawyers have not divulged what exactly Kardashian, who has been keeping abreast of developments at the trial, will say in her court appearance.<o:p></o:p>
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During what the French press has dubbed the "heist of the century", masked men walked away with millions of dollars' worth of jewels.<o:p></o:p>
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That included a diamond ring given to Kardashian by her then-husband, rapper Kanye West, and valued at 3.5 million euros ($3.9 million).<o:p></o:p>
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The theft was the most valuable to target a private individual in France in 20 years. <o:p></o:p>
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Those on trial are mainly men in their 60s and 70s with previous criminal records.<o:p></o:p>
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They have underworld nicknames like "Old Omar" and "Blue Eyes" that resemble those of old-school French bandits of 1960s and 1970s films noirs.<o:p></o:p>
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"They're quite a team," said investigator Michel Malecot. <o:p></o:p>
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"But they made some mistakes", he said, notably by leaving DNA that allowed investigators to identify them. <o:p></o:p>
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<h2 class="MsoNormal">- 'Crying hysterically' -<o:p></o:p></h2>
Sixty-eight-year-old Aomar Ait Khedache, known as "Old Omar", has admitted to tying up Kardashian but denies being the mastermind behind the robbery.<o:p></o:p>
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Another suspect in the dock, 71-year-old Yunice Abbas, later wrote a book about the heist.<o:p></o:p>
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In it he describes how his bag became caught in the wheel of his escape vehicle, a bicycle, causing him to fall off and have to scramble to shove the loot back in the bag.<o:p></o:p>
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Investigators said a man called Gary Madar, the brother of Kardashian's driver in Paris, tipped the suspects off that Kardashian was "in French territory".<o:p></o:p>
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This allegation has been ridiculed by Madar's lawyer, who remarked that 350 million online followers were already aware of the star's whereabouts.<o:p></o:p>
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The night of the robbery could have gone very differently had Kardashian joined her sister Kourtney and gone clubbing, an idea she entertained before deciding to stay in the hotel, the court heard last week.<o:p></o:p>
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Her designated driver, Michael Madar -- whose company was billing the Kardashian/West couple up to 400,000 euros per year to provide security -- had been working non-stop for 21 hours and asked a colleague to replace him for the trip to the night club.<o:p></o:p>
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The replacement, Mohammed Q., and a Kardashian bodyguard, Pascal D., rushed back to the hotel after Kardashian tried to call them and then failed to pick up her phone when they called back.<o:p></o:p>
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"I saw that the lift was on the first floor, where Kim was staying," Pascal D. told the court.<o:p></o:p>
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When he found her, Kardashian "was in a terrible state. She was crying hysterically", he told the court. <o:p></o:p>
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"I asked what had happened, and she said she'd been robbed."<o:p></o:p>
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Kardashian, her lawyers said, "is genuinely grateful" for the way the French authorities have handled the investigation, showing her "the utmost respect and consideration".<o:p></o:p>
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The US celebrity, sometimes described as being "famous for being famous", became well known in the early 2000s through TV reality shows, before launching fashion brands and appearing in a number of films.<o:p></o:p>
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She is among the world's most followed people on Instagram and X. <o:p></o:p>
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She has been named among the 100 most influential people by Time magazine, and among the most powerful women by Fortune magazine.<o:p></o:p>
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The trial is set to close on May 23.<o:p></o:p>

Kim Kardashian is to testify in a Paris court on Tuesday, an eagerly awaited appearance nearly a decade after being robbed of millions of dollars of jewellery during the French capital's fashion week.

A-list celebrity Kim Kardashian is to testify in a Paris court on Tuesday, an eagerly awaited appearance nearly a decade after being robbed of millions of dollars of jewellery during the French capital's fashion week. Ten suspects have been on trial since late April over the armed robbery in 2016, which saw jewellery worth some $10 million stolen from the reality TV star and influencer. The trial has attracted huge media attention, with close to 500 reporters accredited. Kardashian is ready to "confront" her Paris attackers, her lawyers said last week. "She is committed to attending in person," French lawyers Leonor Hennerick and Jonathan Mattout told AFP last week, saying she would do so "with dignity and courage". She is due to take the stand at 2:00 pm (1200 GMT). On the night of October 2-3, 2016, Kardashian, then 35, was robbed while staying at an exclusive, discreet hotel in central Paris. She was threatened with a gun to the head and tied up with her mouth taped. Lawyers have not divulged what exactly Kardashian, who has been keeping abreast of developments at the trial, will say in her court appearance. During what the French press has dubbed the "heist of the century", masked men walked away with millions of dollars' worth of jewels. That included a diamond ring given to Kardashian by her then-husband, rapper Kanye West, and valued at 3.5 million euros ($3.9 million). The theft was the most valuable to target a private individual in France in 20 years. Kim Kardashian to testify in 2016 Paris robbery case against suspects Those on trial are mainly men in their 60s and 70s with previous criminal records. They have underworld nicknames like "Old Omar" and "Blue Eyes" that resemble those of old-school French bandits of 1960s and 1970s films noirs. "They're quite a team," said investigator Michel Malecot. "But they made some mistakes", he said, notably by leaving DNA that allowed investigators to identify them. - 'Crying hysterically' - Sixty-eight-year-old Aomar Ait Khedache, known as "Old Omar", has admitted to tying up Kardashian but denies being the mastermind behind the robbery. Another suspect in the dock, 71-year-old Yunice Abbas, later wrote a book about the heist. Kim Kardashian stressed about Kanye releasing song with daughter North on jailed rapper Sean Diddy In it he describes how his bag became caught in the wheel of his escape vehicle, a bicycle, causing him to fall off and have to scramble to shove the loot back in the bag. Investigators said a man called Gary Madar, the brother of Kardashian's driver in Paris, tipped the suspects off that Kardashian was "in French territory". This allegation has been ridiculed by Madar's lawyer, who remarked that 350 million online followers were already aware of the star's whereabouts. The night of the robbery could have gone very differently had Kardashian joined her sister Kourtney and gone clubbing, an idea she entertained before deciding to stay in the hotel, the court heard last week. Her designated driver, Michael Madar -- whose company was billing the Kardashian/West couple up to 400,000 euros per year to provide security -- had been working non-stop for 21 hours and asked a colleague to replace him for the trip to the night club. The replacement, Mohammed Q., and a Kardashian bodyguard, Pascal D., rushed back to the hotel after Kardashian tried to call them and then failed to pick up her phone when they called back. "I saw that the lift was on the first floor, where Kim was staying," Pascal D. told the court. When he found her, Kardashian "was in a terrible state. She was crying hysterically", he told the court. "I asked what had happened, and she said she'd been robbed." Kardashian, her lawyers said, "is genuinely grateful" for the way the French authorities have handled the investigation, showing her "the utmost respect and consideration". The US celebrity, sometimes described as being "famous for being famous", became well known in the early 2000s through TV reality shows, before launching fashion brands and appearing in a number of films. She is among the world's most followed people on Instagram and X. She has been named among the 100 most influential people by Time magazine, and among the most powerful women by Fortune magazine. The trial is set to close on May 23.

Kim Kardashian testifies in Paris multi-million-dollar robbery trial

Actor Prateik Smita Patil married his longtime girlfriend Priya Banerjee in an intimate ceremony in February this year. However, more than Prateik&rsquo;s wedding, it was the absence of his father, actor Raj Babbar, and his half-siblings Aarya Babbar and Juhi Babbar from the ceremony that grabbed attention. Now, months later, Prateik has opened up about not inviting his father and explained why he felt it was &lsquo;unethical&rsquo; to invite his father&rsquo;s family due to the complicated history between Raj Babbar&rsquo;s wife, Nadira, and Prateik&rsquo;s mom, Smita Patil.<o:p></o:p>
While speaking to Times Now, Prateik explained, &ldquo;My father&rsquo;s wife and my mother had some complications in the past, lots of things have been said in the press and stuff like that if you dig out 38-40 years ago. I was open to doing something with my father and his family for another function. I just thought it was unethical to have him and his family at that house when after everything had went on between them. Absolutely, it wasn&rsquo;t right.&rdquo;<o:p></o:p>
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Prateik said that the decision was taken to honour his late mother. He said, &ldquo;I&rsquo;m sorry my father and his wife could not be there, could not be in the house my mother bought for me to grow up and live a life as a single mother. She wanted to live in that house with me as a single mother. Bring me up. I&rsquo;m sorry. That was the best decision my wife and I made.&rdquo; He added, &ldquo;It wasn&rsquo;t about rejecting anyone. It was about respecting my mother and her wishes.&rdquo;<o:p></o:p>
The Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na actor did not take his half-siblings&rsquo; name but hinted at their reaction on not getting invited and said, &ldquo;People are impulsive, people make impulsive choices and say things out of impulse and it was just distasteful and I think that bitter taste has remained. That bitter taste has remained.&rdquo;
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Prateik acknowledged that his decision had strained his relationship with his father and half-siblings. &ldquo;The right thing to do was to what we did and then if, obviously, now circumstances are different, everything has gone South and it&rsquo;s extremely complicated. But it&rsquo;s not for me. I&rsquo;m still the same,&rdquo; he said.<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal">Raj Babbar and Smita Patil&rsquo;s relationship<o:p></o:p></h2>
Raj Babbar was already married to Nadira Babbar and had two children, Aarya and Juhi, when he fell in love with fellow actor Smita Patil during the shooting of their 1982 film Bheegi Palkein. He left Nadira and secretly married Smita. The couple welcomed their son, Prateik, in November 1986. But Smita Patil passed away due to complications following childbirth soon after. After her death, Raj Babbar reconciled with Nadira, and the two resumed their relationship. Prateik was mostly raised by Smita Patil&rsquo;s mother and sister. <o:p></o:p>

More than Prateik’s wedding, it was the absence of his father, actor Raj Babbar, and his half-siblings Aarya Babbar and Juhi Babbar from the ceremony that grabbed attention. Bollywood Entertainment

Actor Prateik Smita Patil married his longtime girlfriend Priya Banerjee in an intimate ceremony in February this year. However, more than Prateik’s wedding, it was the absence of his father, actor Raj Babbar, and his half-siblings Aarya Babbar and Juhi Babbar from the ceremony that grabbed attention. Now, months later, Prateik has opened up about not inviting his father and explained why he felt it was ‘unethical’ to invite his father’s family due to the complicated history between Raj Babbar’s wife, Nadira, and Prateik’s mom, Smita Patil. While speaking to Times Now, Prateik explained, “My father’s wife and my mother had some complications in the past, lots of things have been said in the press and stuff like that if you dig out 38-40 years ago. I was open to doing something with my father and his family for another function. I just thought it was unethical to have him and his family at that house when after everything had went on between them. Absolutely, it wasn’t right.” Prateik upcycles mom Smita Patil’s Kanjeevaram sarees for special screening of Manthan Prateik said that the decision was taken to honour his late mother. He said, “I’m sorry my father and his wife could not be there, could not be in the house my mother bought for me to grow up and live a life as a single mother. She wanted to live in that house with me as a single mother. Bring me up. I’m sorry. That was the best decision my wife and I made.” He added, “It wasn’t about rejecting anyone. It was about respecting my mother and her wishes.” The Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na actor did not take his half-siblings’ name but hinted at their reaction on not getting invited and said, “People are impulsive, people make impulsive choices and say things out of impulse and it was just distasteful and I think that bitter taste has remained. That bitter taste has remained.” Prateik Babbar marries Priya Roy at his mother late Smita Patil's home, see pics Prateik acknowledged that his decision had strained his relationship with his father and half-siblings. “The right thing to do was to what we did and then if, obviously, now circumstances are different, everything has gone South and it’s extremely complicated. But it’s not for me. I’m still the same,” he said. Raj Babbar and Smita Patil’s relationship Raj Babbar was already married to Nadira Babbar and had two children, Aarya and Juhi, when he fell in love with fellow actor Smita Patil during the shooting of their 1982 film Bheegi Palkein. He left Nadira and secretly married Smita. The couple welcomed their son, Prateik, in November 1986. But Smita Patil passed away due to complications following childbirth soon after. After her death, Raj Babbar reconciled with Nadira, and the two resumed their relationship. Prateik was mostly raised by Smita Patil’s mother and sister.

Prateik Smita Patil explains why he did not invite dad Raj Babbar to his wedding: It was unethical to invite them

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has been playing antagonist and supporting roles in several films in the last few years. Kashyap notably starred in a crucial role in the Vijay Sethupathi-starrer Tamil hit Maharaja. Kashyap had earlier spoken about his disillusionment over Bollywood and how he had moved out of Mumbai. Now, the director-filmmaker has revealed that working in Maharaja was crucial for him as he wanted to fund his daughter Aaliyah&rsquo;s wedding.<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal">Anurag Kashyap on Vijay Sethupathi's help<o:p></o:p></h2>
During a session at The Huddle by The Hindu, Anurag Kashyap spoke on stage about working in South films as an actor. Anurag revealed he bumped into Vijay Sethupathi when he was working on the post-production of his film Kennedy. &ldquo;After Imaikka Nodigal, I turned down a lot of South films. Offers kept coming every other day. Then, during post-production for Kennedy, I kept bumping into Vijay Sethupathi at my neighbour&rsquo;s place. He told me there&rsquo;s this amazing script they&rsquo;ve been trying to get to me. I initially said no. But he helped me find something in Kennedy, so I gave him a &lsquo;Thank You&rsquo; card in the film," the filmmaker said.<o:p></o:p>
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Kashyap added that he spoke about the expenses of daughter Aaliyah's wedding to Vijay Sethupathi and the actor helped him get a role. &ldquo;I told him, &lsquo;I need to get my daughter married next year, and I don&rsquo;t think I can afford it.&rsquo; And Vijay said, &lsquo;We&rsquo;ll help you.&rsquo; And that&rsquo;s how Maharaja happened," revealed the director. Kennedy features Sunny Leone and Rahul Bhatt and had its premiere at Cannes in 2023.&nbsp;
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<h2 class="MsoNormal">About Maharaja<o:p></o:p></h2>
Directed by Nithilan Saminathan, Maharaja was released in June 2024. Apart from Vijay Sethupathi and Kashyap, the film also starred Mamta Mohandas, Natty Subramaniam, Abhirami, and Divyabharathi in key roles. Maharaja grossed Rs 190 crore worldwide, becoming one of 2024's highest-grossing Tamil films.<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal">Aaliyah Kashyap's wedding<o:p></o:p></h2>
Anurag's daughter <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/inside-anurag-kashyap-daughter-aaliyahs-haldi-ceremony-khushi-kapoor-glows-in-yellow-782466">Aaliyah Kashyap</a> tied the knot with longtime boyfriend Shane Gregoire in December 2024 in Mumbai. The couple's wedding and the reception was a star-studded affair with stars like Naga Chaitanya, Sobhita Dhulipala, Abhishek Bachchan, his nephew Agastya Nanda, Suhana Khan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, and others in attendance. Aaliyah is Anurag and his former wife, editor Aarti Bajaj's daughter.&nbsp;
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Entertainment Anurag Kashyap had earlier spoken about his disillusionment over Bollywood and how he had moved out of Mumbai. Now, the filmmaker has revealed that working in Maharaja was crucial for him as he wanted to fund his daughter’s wedding.

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has been playing antagonist and supporting roles in several films in the last few years. Kashyap notably starred in a crucial role in the Vijay Sethupathi-starrer Tamil hit Maharaja. Kashyap had earlier spoken about his disillusionment over Bollywood and how he had moved out of Mumbai. Now, the director-filmmaker has revealed that working in Maharaja was crucial for him as he wanted to fund his daughter Aaliyah’s wedding. Anurag Kashyap on Vijay Sethupathi's help During a session at The Huddle by The Hindu, Anurag Kashyap spoke on stage about working in South films as an actor. Anurag revealed he bumped into Vijay Sethupathi when he was working on the post-production of his film Kennedy. “After Imaikka Nodigal, I turned down a lot of South films. Offers kept coming every other day. Then, during post-production for Kennedy, I kept bumping into Vijay Sethupathi at my neighbour’s place. He told me there’s this amazing script they’ve been trying to get to me. I initially said no. But he helped me find something in Kennedy, so I gave him a ‘Thank You’ card in the film," the filmmaker said. Anurag Kashyap has reportedly quit 'toxic' Bollywood, claims everyone is chasing 'unrealistic targets' Kashyap added that he spoke about the expenses of daughter Aaliyah's wedding to Vijay Sethupathi and the actor helped him get a role. “I told him, ‘I need to get my daughter married next year, and I don’t think I can afford it.’ And Vijay said, ‘We’ll help you.’ And that’s how Maharaja happened," revealed the director. Kennedy features Sunny Leone and Rahul Bhatt and had its premiere at Cannes in 2023. Anurag Kashyap praises new web series Adolescence while slamming OTT platform About Maharaja Directed by Nithilan Saminathan, Maharaja was released in June 2024. Apart from Vijay Sethupathi and Kashyap, the film also starred Mamta Mohandas, Natty Subramaniam, Abhirami, and Divyabharathi in key roles. Maharaja grossed Rs 190 crore worldwide, becoming one of 2024's highest-grossing Tamil films. Aaliyah Kashyap's wedding Anurag's daughter Aaliyah Kashyap tied the knot with longtime boyfriend Shane Gregoire in December 2024 in Mumbai. The couple's wedding and the reception was a star-studded affair with stars like Naga Chaitanya, Sobhita Dhulipala, Abhishek Bachchan, his nephew Agastya Nanda, Suhana Khan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, and others in attendance. Aaliyah is Anurag and his former wife, editor Aarti Bajaj's daughter. Sobhita Dhulipala and Naga Chaitanya make their first appearance as a couple at Aaliyah Kashyap's wedding

Anurag Kashyap reveals how Vijaya Sethupathi and a role in Maharaja helped him in funding daughter Aaliyah's wedding

In 2017, the entire nation was shocked by the story of Uzma Ahmed, who was rescued from Pakistan and called the "daughter of India" by then External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj. Eight years later, John Abraham's film The Diplomat brings her story to the silver screen, depicting the real-life ordeal of Uzma and how the Indian envoy, J.P. Singh, played a pivotal role in bringing her back.
<h2>John Abraham's The Diplomat</h2>
Directed by Shivam Nair, the film is set against the backdrop of India-Pakistan relations and revolves around Indian diplomat J.P. Singh, who played a crucial role in bringing Uzma back to her country.
Released in March, the movie had a decent box office run. Weeks later, it was released on Netflix, where it has been receiving a positive response from the audience.
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Apart from Abraham, the movie stars Sadia Khateeb, Kumud Mishra, Sharib Hashmi, Revathy, among others.
<h2>The Uzma Ahmed Case</h2>
Uzma Ahmed, an Indian national, got trapped in Pakistan by a man named Tahir Ali. The story began in Malaysia, where Uzma met Tahir and fell in love with him, thinking he was a genuine person. After returning from Malaysia, she travelled to Pakistan as a tourist. However, upon reaching the south-asian country, her life turned into a nightmare when she discovered the truth about Tahir, who was already married and a father of four children.
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By the time she realised the truth about Tahir, it was too late. She was forced to marry him on a gunpoint. After being tortured for days and kept in captivity, she took a brave step to&nbsp; find a way return to India. After planning and tricking Tahir, she visited the Indian High Commission in Islamabad, where she narrated her ordeal to the then Deputy High Commissioner, J.P. Singh, who went on to do every possible thing to ensure Uzma's return safely.&nbsp;
As per Financial Express, Uzma said, &ldquo;I went to Pakistan as a tourist. The situation changed there so fast that I couldn&rsquo;t notice when Tahir gave me a sleeping pill and when I slept. From my point of view, it was kidnapping because I wasn&rsquo;t aware that the situation would change so drastically after crossing the Wagah Border.''
<h2>Who is JP Singh?</h2>
The movie explores the crucial role played by diplomat J.P. Singh in rescuing Uzma Ahmed, &nbsp;as he navigated numerous challenges and complex cross-border conversations, especially due to the tensions between the two countries that had always persisted.&nbsp;
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Beyond just words and headlines, dive deeper to know How Diplomats make a difference in the world of politics.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/thediplomat?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#thediplomat</a> releasing worldwide on 14th March<a href="https://twitter.com/TheJohnAbraham?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@thejohnabraham</a> @sadiaakhateeb<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BhushanKumar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BhushanKumar</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KrishanKumar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KrishanKumar</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JPSingh?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JPSingh</a> @drs.jaishankar @vipuldshahofficial <a href="https://t.co/NduLer5WSX">pic.twitter.com/NduLer5WSX</a>
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Singh, Jitender Pal Singh, is a 2002-batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer who worked tirelessly for Uzma's release. As per the reports, Singh has been part of several of India's crucial diplomatic missions.&nbsp;
Uzma was allowed to return to her country after a legal battle in the Islamabad High Court.&nbsp;

Directed by Shivam Nair, the film is set against the backdrop of India-Pakistan relations and revolves around Indian diplomat J.P. Singh, who played a crucial role in bringing Uzma back to her country.

In 2017, the entire nation was shocked by the story of Uzma Ahmed, who was rescued from Pakistan and called the "daughter of India" by then External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj. Eight years later, John Abraham's film The Diplomat brings her story to the silver screen, depicting the real-life ordeal of Uzma and how the Indian envoy, J.P. Singh, played a pivotal role in bringing her back. John Abraham's The Diplomat Directed by Shivam Nair, the film is set against the backdrop of India-Pakistan relations and revolves around Indian diplomat J.P. Singh, who played a crucial role in bringing Uzma back to her country. Released in March, the movie had a decent box office run. Weeks later, it was released on Netflix, where it has been receiving a positive response from the audience. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Netflix India (@netflix_in) Apart from Abraham, the movie stars Sadia Khateeb, Kumud Mishra, Sharib Hashmi, Revathy, among others. The Uzma Ahmed Case Uzma Ahmed, an Indian national, got trapped in Pakistan by a man named Tahir Ali. The story began in Malaysia, where Uzma met Tahir and fell in love with him, thinking he was a genuine person. After returning from Malaysia, she travelled to Pakistan as a tourist. However, upon reaching the south-asian country, her life turned into a nightmare when she discovered the truth about Tahir, who was already married and a father of four children. By the time she realised the truth about Tahir, it was too late. She was forced to marry him on a gunpoint. After being tortured for days and kept in captivity, she took a brave step to find a way return to India. After planning and tricking Tahir, she visited the Indian High Commission in Islamabad, where she narrated her ordeal to the then Deputy High Commissioner, J.P. Singh, who went on to do every possible thing to ensure Uzma's return safely. As per Financial Express, Uzma said, “I went to Pakistan as a tourist. The situation changed there so fast that I couldn’t notice when Tahir gave me a sleeping pill and when I slept. From my point of view, it was kidnapping because I wasn’t aware that the situation would change so drastically after crossing the Wagah Border.'' Who is JP Singh? The movie explores the crucial role played by diplomat J.P. Singh in rescuing Uzma Ahmed, as he navigated numerous challenges and complex cross-border conversations, especially due to the tensions between the two countries that had always persisted. Beyond just words and headlines, dive deeper to know How Diplomats make a difference in the world of politics.#thediplomat releasing worldwide on 14th March@thejohnabraham @sadiaakhateeb#BhushanKumar #KrishanKumar #JPSingh @drs.jaishankar @vipuldshahofficial pic.twitter.com/NduLer5WSX — Neyha Sharma (@nehalovespapa) March 13, 2025 Singh, Jitender Pal Singh, is a 2002-batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer who worked tirelessly for Uzma's release. As per the reports, Singh has been part of several of India's crucial diplomatic missions. Uzma was allowed to return to her country after a legal battle in the Islamabad High Court.

John Abraham’s The Diplomat true story:  How India envoy JP Singh rescued Uzma Ahmed from Pakistan

As cricketing legend Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket, several Bollywood stars took to social media to pay tribute to the sportsman. Virat is one of the most celebrated names in the world of cricket and has scored 9230 runs in 123 test matches. Kohli has finished as the fourth-highest run-scorer for India in this format.<o:p></o:p>
On Monday, soon after Virat announced his retirement, actors like Vicky Kaushal, Ranveer Singh and Suniel Shetty shared warm wishes for the cricketer. <o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal">Virat Kohli announces retirement<o:p></o:p></h2>
On Monday, the cricketing legend posted a long, emotional note on Instagram, which read, "It&rsquo;s been 14 years since I first wore the baggy blue in Test cricket. Honestly, I never imagined the journey this format would take me on. It&rsquo;s tested me, shaped me, and taught me lessons I&rsquo;ll carry for life. There&rsquo;s something deeply personal about playing in whites... I&rsquo;ve given it everything I had, and it&rsquo;s given me back so much more than I could&rsquo;ve hoped for. I&rsquo;m walking away with a heart full of gratitude... #269, signing off.&nbsp; <span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-🇳❤️&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=en-us&gt;&rdquo;&lt;o: p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=MsoNormal&gt;&lt;span lang=EN-US&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=MsoNormal&gt;&lt;span lang=EN-US&gt;Celebrities pay their tributes&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=MsoNormal&gt;&lt;span lang=EN-US&gt;Actor Ranveer Singh commented on Virat;" said,="" “one="" billion!="" <="" span="">&rdquo;.
<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-🇳❤️&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=en-us&gt;&rdquo;&lt;o: p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=MsoNormal&gt;&lt;span lang=EN-US&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=MsoNormal&gt;&lt;span lang=EN-US&gt;Celebrities pay their tributes&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=MsoNormal&gt;&lt;span lang=EN-US&gt;Actor Ranveer Singh commented on Virat;" ><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-virat-kohli-to-sourav-ganguly-5-most-successful-test-captains-for-india-virat-kohli-test-retirement-sports-cricket-9059696">From Virat Kohli to Sourav Ganguly: 5 most successful Test captains for India</a>
<h2 class="MsoNormal">Celebrities pay their tributes<o:p></o:p></h2>
Actor Ranveer Singh commented on Virat's post and said, &ldquo;One in a Billion! &rdquo;. Vicky Kaushal shared Virat's post to his Instagram stories and wrote, &ldquo;You did it your way and that way will try be missed. Congratulations on an incredibly inspiring test career and thank you for the memories Champ! @viratkohli (crown emoji, white heart emoji, hands clapping emoji).&rdquo;<o:p></o:p>
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Actor Suniel Shetty posted a heartfelt note on X (formerly Twitter) and wrote, &ldquo;You didn&rsquo;t just play Test cricket Virat&hellip;You lived it. You Honoured it, breathed fire, wore your heart on your sleeve and your passion like armour. The roar. The grit. The obsession. The Heart. Take a bow, champ. The red-ball rests, but your legacy races on.&rdquo;<o:p></o:p>
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You didn&rsquo;t just play Test cricket Virat&hellip; You lived it. You Honoured it, breathed fire, wore your heart on your sleeve and your passion like armour. The roar. The grit. The obsession. The Heart. Take a bow, champ. The red-ball rests, but your legacy races on. <a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@imVkohli</a> <a href="https://t.co/jXkL6o55e1">pic.twitter.com/jXkL6o55e1</a>
&mdash; Suniel Shetty (@SunielVShetty) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunielVShetty/status/1921834897351524835?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 12, 2025</a></blockquote>
<h2 class="MsoNormal">Anushka Sharma pens an emotional note<o:p></o:p></h2>
Virat&rsquo;s wife, Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, took to Instagram and shared an emotional note about his retirement.
Anushka shared a photo of her and Virat from the field, post one of the matches. In the caption, she wrote, &ldquo;They&rsquo;ll talk about the records and the milestones &mdash; but I&rsquo;ll remember the tears you never showed, the battles no one saw, and the unwavering love you gave this format of the game. I know how much all this took from you. After every Test series, you came back a little wiser, a little humbler &mdash; and watching you evolve through it all has been a privilege.<o:p></o:p>
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/anushka-sharma-reacts-as-virat-kohli-retires-from-test-cricket-youve-earned-every-bit-of-this-goodbye-9060757">Anushka Sharma reacts as Virat Kohli retires from Test cricket: &lsquo;You&rsquo;ve earned every bit of this goodbye&rsquo;</a>
Somehow, I always imagined you&rsquo;d retire international cricket in whites &mdash; But you&rsquo;ve always followed your heart, and so I just want to say my love, you&rsquo;ve earned every bit of this goodbye&nbsp;❤️&rdquo;<o:p></o:p>
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Entertainment As cricketing legend Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket, several Bollywood stars took to social media to pay tribute to the sportsman.

As cricketing legend Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket, several Bollywood stars took to social media to pay tribute to the sportsman. Virat is one of the most celebrated names in the world of cricket and has scored 9230 runs in 123 test matches. Kohli has finished as the fourth-highest run-scorer for India in this format. On Monday, soon after Virat announced his retirement, actors like Vicky Kaushal, Ranveer Singh and Suniel Shetty shared warm wishes for the cricketer. Virat Kohli announces retirement On Monday, the cricketing legend posted a long, emotional note on Instagram, which read, "It’s been 14 years since I first wore the baggy blue in Test cricket. Honestly, I never imagined the journey this format would take me on. It’s tested me, shaped me, and taught me lessons I’ll carry for life. There’s something deeply personal about playing in whites... I’ve given it everything I had, and it’s given me back so much more than I could’ve hoped for. I’m walking away with a heart full of gratitude... #269, signing off. <="" span="">”. <="" span="">From Virat Kohli to Sourav Ganguly: 5 most successful Test captains for India Celebrities pay their tributes Actor Ranveer Singh commented on Virat's post and said, “One in a Billion! ”. Vicky Kaushal shared Virat's post to his Instagram stories and wrote, “You did it your way and that way will try be missed. Congratulations on an incredibly inspiring test career and thank you for the memories Champ! @viratkohli (crown emoji, white heart emoji, hands clapping emoji).” One post, ten million hearts: Virat Kohli's retirement post shakes Instagram Actor Suniel Shetty posted a heartfelt note on X (formerly Twitter) and wrote, “You didn’t just play Test cricket Virat…You lived it. You Honoured it, breathed fire, wore your heart on your sleeve and your passion like armour. The roar. The grit. The obsession. The Heart. Take a bow, champ. The red-ball rests, but your legacy races on.” You didn’t just play Test cricket Virat… You lived it. You Honoured it, breathed fire, wore your heart on your sleeve and your passion like armour. The roar. The grit. The obsession. The Heart. Take a bow, champ. The red-ball rests, but your legacy races on. @imVkohli pic.twitter.com/jXkL6o55e1 — Suniel Shetty (@SunielVShetty) May 12, 2025 Anushka Sharma pens an emotional note Virat’s wife, Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, took to Instagram and shared an emotional note about his retirement. Anushka shared a photo of her and Virat from the field, post one of the matches. In the caption, she wrote, “They’ll talk about the records and the milestones — but I’ll remember the tears you never showed, the battles no one saw, and the unwavering love you gave this format of the game. I know how much all this took from you. After every Test series, you came back a little wiser, a little humbler — and watching you evolve through it all has been a privilege. Anushka Sharma reacts as Virat Kohli retires from Test cricket: ‘You’ve earned every bit of this goodbye’ Somehow, I always imagined you’d retire international cricket in whites — But you’ve always followed your heart, and so I just want to say my love, you’ve earned every bit of this goodbye ❤️”

Ranveer Singh, Vicky Kaushal send warm wishes as Virat Kohli announces retirement from Test Cricket: Go well, King!

The critically acclaimed anthology My Melbourne, has added another feather to its cap. It&rsquo;s now won Best Film at the 27thUK Asian Film Festival. It&rsquo;s won at the 2025 Tongues on Fire: Flame Awards, which is part of the UK Asian Film Festival.
The film was honoured with Best Film as well as a Special Festival Award aligned with the festival&rsquo;s theme of Longing and Belonging.
My Melbourne is an ambitious cross-cultural anthology comprising four stories , each exploring themes of identity and belonging. The film is a unique collaboration between acclaimed Indian and emerging Australian filmmakers from underrepresented communities offering a unique cinematic dialogue on multiculturalism and belonging.
Mitu Bhowmick Lange, director of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne and producer of My Melbourne, said, "We are incredibly honoured and grateful for this recognition. My Melbourne is a labour of love that celebrates authentic &nbsp;diverse voices and lived experiences. These awards are not just wins for the film, but for every story of identity, resilience, and community it represents."
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Director Onir, who helmed one of the segments in the anthology, added, "This project was close to my heart because it gave us the opportunity to tell stories that matter, stories that cross boundaries and touch the universal emotions of longing and belonging. I'm humbled and proud to be part of this beautiful journey."
Imtiaz Ali said,&ldquo;Working on My Melbourne was a deeply enriching experience. To see it being honoured in this way reaffirms the importance of stories that explore human emotions beyond geographical limits. It&rsquo;s a proud moment for all of us.&rdquo;
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Rima Das said, &ldquo;My Melbourne was born out of a desire to reflect the nuanced, everyday realities of migrants and their emotional journeys. This recognition is special because it tells us that these personal stories are also universal.&rdquo;
Kabir Khan expressed, &ldquo;Cinema has the power to bridge cultures and foster empathy, and My Melbourne is a testament to that. I&rsquo;m truly grateful to have been part of a project that brings such meaningful narratives to life and gets recognised on a global platform.&rdquo;
My Melbourne stands as a powerful reflection of contemporary authentic experiences, and its prestigious recognition marks a proud moment for Indian and Australian cinema alike.

Entertainment Bollywood My Melbourne is an ambitious cross-cultural anthology comprising four stories , each exploring themes of identity and belonging.

The critically acclaimed anthology My Melbourne, has added another feather to its cap. It’s now won Best Film at the 27thUK Asian Film Festival. It’s won at the 2025 Tongues on Fire: Flame Awards, which is part of the UK Asian Film Festival. The film was honoured with Best Film as well as a Special Festival Award aligned with the festival’s theme of Longing and Belonging. My Melbourne is an ambitious cross-cultural anthology comprising four stories , each exploring themes of identity and belonging. The film is a unique collaboration between acclaimed Indian and emerging Australian filmmakers from underrepresented communities offering a unique cinematic dialogue on multiculturalism and belonging. Mitu Bhowmick Lange, director of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne and producer of My Melbourne, said, "We are incredibly honoured and grateful for this recognition. My Melbourne is a labour of love that celebrates authentic diverse voices and lived experiences. These awards are not just wins for the film, but for every story of identity, resilience, and community it represents." Liked John Abraham's The Diplomat? Here are other thrillers that you should watch on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and more Director Onir, who helmed one of the segments in the anthology, added, "This project was close to my heart because it gave us the opportunity to tell stories that matter, stories that cross boundaries and touch the universal emotions of longing and belonging. I'm humbled and proud to be part of this beautiful journey." Imtiaz Ali said,“Working on My Melbourne was a deeply enriching experience. To see it being honoured in this way reaffirms the importance of stories that explore human emotions beyond geographical limits. It’s a proud moment for all of us.” BAFTA TV Awards 2025: Marisa Abela picks for Industry, Jessica Gunning for Baby Reindee Rima Das said, “My Melbourne was born out of a desire to reflect the nuanced, everyday realities of migrants and their emotional journeys. This recognition is special because it tells us that these personal stories are also universal.” Kabir Khan expressed, “Cinema has the power to bridge cultures and foster empathy, and My Melbourne is a testament to that. I’m truly grateful to have been part of a project that brings such meaningful narratives to life and gets recognised on a global platform.” My Melbourne stands as a powerful reflection of contemporary authentic experiences, and its prestigious recognition marks a proud moment for Indian and Australian cinema alike.

Imtiaz Ali, Onir, Rima Das and Kabir Khan’s My Melbourne wins best film at UK Asian Film Fest

Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman were married eons ago so it was a surprise for their fans on the internet when the Mission Impossible star spoke about his ex in an interview. Nearly 25 years after their divorce and leading very different lives from each other, Tom praised Nicole and called her a &ldquo;great actress&rdquo; while talking about suggesting her name for their 1999 film together, Eyes Wide Shut.&nbsp;
<h2>Tom praises ex Nicole Kidman in new interview</h2>
During a recent interview with Sight and Sound, the actor revealed that he had recommended Nicole Kidman be cast as Alice Harford in the Stanley Kubrick-directed erotic thriller. He played Dr. Bill Harford in the film.&nbsp;
He recalled, &ldquo;I flew out to his house, and I landed in his backyard. I read the script the day before and we spent the day talking about it. I knew all of his films. Then it was basically he and I getting to know each other. And when we were doing that, I suggested Nicole play the role [of Alice]. Because, obviously, she&rsquo;s a great actress.&rdquo;
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Speaking about the film, Tom added that he was very passionate about the film as he also told Kubrick, &ldquo;Whatever it&rsquo;s going to take [to make the movie], we&rsquo;re going to do this,&rdquo; despite it shooting much longer than expected.
Eyes Wide Shut centers on Dr. Bill Harford, who is shocked when his wife Alice tells him that she contemplated having an affair the previous summer. He then goes on a night-long odyssey in New York City, during which he infiltrates a masked orgy of a secret society.&nbsp;
<h2>Tom Cruise found Eyes Wide Shut very interesting</h2>
Tom said that the plot intrigued him a lot and that he found the film &ldquo;very interesting&rdquo;. He said, &ldquo;When I go to make a movie, I do a lot of detailed investigation and a lot of time with the people before I commit so that I understand what they need and want and they understand me and how we can work together and really create something very special.&rdquo;

Entertainment Hollywood Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman were married for 11 years and adopted kids together before they went their separate ways.

Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman were married eons ago so it was a surprise for their fans on the internet when the Mission Impossible star spoke about his ex in an interview. Nearly 25 years after their divorce and leading very different lives from each other, Tom praised Nicole and called her a “great actress” while talking about suggesting her name for their 1999 film together, Eyes Wide Shut. Tom praises ex Nicole Kidman in new interview During a recent interview with Sight and Sound, the actor revealed that he had recommended Nicole Kidman be cast as Alice Harford in the Stanley Kubrick-directed erotic thriller. He played Dr. Bill Harford in the film. He recalled, “I flew out to his house, and I landed in his backyard. I read the script the day before and we spent the day talking about it. I knew all of his films. Then it was basically he and I getting to know each other. And when we were doing that, I suggested Nicole play the role [of Alice]. Because, obviously, she’s a great actress.” Kevin Spacey joins cast of conspiracy thriller The Awakening Speaking about the film, Tom added that he was very passionate about the film as he also told Kubrick, “Whatever it’s going to take [to make the movie], we’re going to do this,” despite it shooting much longer than expected. Eyes Wide Shut centers on Dr. Bill Harford, who is shocked when his wife Alice tells him that she contemplated having an affair the previous summer. He then goes on a night-long odyssey in New York City, during which he infiltrates a masked orgy of a secret society. Tom Cruise found Eyes Wide Shut very interesting Tom said that the plot intrigued him a lot and that he found the film “very interesting”. He said, “When I go to make a movie, I do a lot of detailed investigation and a lot of time with the people before I commit so that I understand what they need and want and they understand me and how we can work together and really create something very special.”

Are they friends again? Tom Cruise just praised ex wife Nicole Kidman

Kevin Spacey will soon return to the big screen post a barrage of sexual assault charges with conspiracy action-thriller The Awakening. The film will mark his return to films as he bids to rebuild his career after being acquitted of sexual offence crimes.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, The Awakening is directed by Matt Routledge. It stars Peter Stormare, Alice Eve, Steve Berkoff, Julian Glover, Matt Hookings, Eddie Hall and introduces Justin Tinto.
The Awakening follows Jason (Tinto) and Rebecca (Eve) as they uncover a conspiracy to control the world. Their investigation leads them into a maze of secrets, making their quest to expose the truth in a thrilling race against time.
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The film is being produced by Camelot Films who also financed the movie alongside Tinto.&nbsp;
The film is currently in post-production with screenplay co-written by Tinto, Routledge and Matt Hookings.&nbsp;
Hookings also produces alongside Tim Kent, while executive producers are Tinto, Sally Woodward, Adrian Goodisman, and Patatian.
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&ldquo;We are all extremely excited about Cloud9 Studios set to bring this exciting film to market,&rdquo; said producer Kent. &ldquo;Filming our conspiracy thriller at the iconic Pinewood Studios added a unique layer of intrigue to the project. The studio&rsquo;s rich history of filmmaking, combined with our gripping narrative, has resulted in a film that we believe will resonate with audiences seeking thought-provoking and thrilling entertainment.&rdquo;
Kevin Spacey was acquitted of all nine sexual offense charges in a U.K. criminal trial in 2023.

Entertainment The film Awakening was first announced last year with director Matt Routledge. It will mark Kevin Spacey's return post sexual assault charges.

Kevin Spacey will soon return to the big screen post a barrage of sexual assault charges with conspiracy action-thriller The Awakening. The film will mark his return to films as he bids to rebuild his career after being acquitted of sexual offence crimes. Meanwhile, The Awakening is directed by Matt Routledge. It stars Peter Stormare, Alice Eve, Steve Berkoff, Julian Glover, Matt Hookings, Eddie Hall and introduces Justin Tinto. The Awakening follows Jason (Tinto) and Rebecca (Eve) as they uncover a conspiracy to control the world. Their investigation leads them into a maze of secrets, making their quest to expose the truth in a thrilling race against time. On Mother’s Day, Amber Heard announces the arrival of twins The film is being produced by Camelot Films who also financed the movie alongside Tinto. The film is currently in post-production with screenplay co-written by Tinto, Routledge and Matt Hookings. Hookings also produces alongside Tim Kent, while executive producers are Tinto, Sally Woodward, Adrian Goodisman, and Patatian. BAFTA TV Awards 2025: Marisa Abela picks for Industry, Jessica Gunning for Baby Reindeer “We are all extremely excited about Cloud9 Studios set to bring this exciting film to market,” said producer Kent. “Filming our conspiracy thriller at the iconic Pinewood Studios added a unique layer of intrigue to the project. The studio’s rich history of filmmaking, combined with our gripping narrative, has resulted in a film that we believe will resonate with audiences seeking thought-provoking and thrilling entertainment.” Kevin Spacey was acquitted of all nine sexual offense charges in a U.K. criminal trial in 2023.

Kevin Spacey joins cast of conspiracy thriller The Awakening

Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma shared a warm note as her husband, Indian cricketer Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test Cricket. Anushka shared a warm note on Instagram and looked back at Virat&rsquo;s journey and said how she had the privilege of watching him evolve with each test series.<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal">What Anushka said on Instagram<o:p></o:p></h2>
Anushka shared a photo of her and Virat from the field, post one of the matches. In the caption, she wrote, &ldquo;They&rsquo;ll talk about the records and the milestones &mdash; but I&rsquo;ll remember the tears you never showed, the battles no one saw, and the unwavering love you gave this format of the game. I know how much all this took from you. After every Test series, you came back a little wiser, a little humbler &mdash; and watching you evolve through it all has been a privilege.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/birthday-special-from-a-model-to-bollywoods-leading-lady-anushka-sharmas-life-in-spotlight-9022401">Birthday special: From a model to Bollywood's leading lady: Anushka Sharma's life in spotlight</a> Somehow, I always imagined you&rsquo;d retire international cricket in whites &mdash; But you&rsquo;ve always followed your heart, and so I just want to say my love, you&rsquo;ve earned every bit of this goodbye ❤️&rdquo;<o:p></o:p>
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Virat responded with heart emojis to Anushka's post.<o:p></o:p>
Soon after Virat announced his retirement, the couple were spotted at the Mumbai airport jetting off together.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal">Virat Kohli announces retirement<o:p></o:p></h2>
Indian cricketer Virat Kohli announced retired from Test cricket on Monday. Virat, who has also served as captain of the Indian cricket team, announced his retirement from the T20 format in 2024. The cricketer will continue to play ODIs. <o:p></o:p>
On Monday afternoon, Virat posted on Instagram, "It's been 14 years since I first wore the baggy blue in Test cricket.Honestly, I never imagined the journey this format would take me on. It's tested me, shaped me and taught me lessons I'll carry for life. As I step away from this format, it's not easy -- but it feels right. I've given it everything I had and it's given me back so much more than I could've hoped for."<o:p></o:p>
Anushka and Virat married in 2017 and share two children- daughter Vamika and son Akaay.
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<a class="gh-archive-page-post-title-link" href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-from-one-delhi-boy-to-another-team-india-head-coach-gautam-gambhirs-tribute-to-virat-kohli-on-test-retirement-9060554" aria-label="From one Delhi boy to another &ndash; head coach Gautam Gambhir&rsquo;s tribute to Virat Kohli on Test retirement">From one Delhi boy to another &ndash; head coach Gautam Gambhir&rsquo;s tribute to Virat Kohli on Test retirement</a>
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/one-post-ten-million-hearts-virat-kohlis-retirement-post-shakes-instagram-virat-kohli-cricket-sports-9060306">One post, ten million hearts: Virat Kohli's retirement post shakes Instagram</a>

Anushka shared a warm note on Instagram and looked back at Virat’s journey and said how she had the privilege of watching him evolve with each test series. Cricket | Entertainment

Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma shared a warm note as her husband, Indian cricketer Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test Cricket. Anushka shared a warm note on Instagram and looked back at Virat’s journey and said how she had the privilege of watching him evolve with each test series. What Anushka said on Instagram Anushka shared a photo of her and Virat from the field, post one of the matches. In the caption, she wrote, “They’ll talk about the records and the milestones — but I’ll remember the tears you never showed, the battles no one saw, and the unwavering love you gave this format of the game. I know how much all this took from you. After every Test series, you came back a little wiser, a little humbler — and watching you evolve through it all has been a privilege. Birthday special: From a model to Bollywood's leading lady: Anushka Sharma's life in spotlight Somehow, I always imagined you’d retire international cricket in whites — But you’ve always followed your heart, and so I just want to say my love, you’ve earned every bit of this goodbye ❤️” View this post on Instagram A post shared by AnushkaSharma1588 (@anushkasharma) Virat responded with heart emojis to Anushka's post. Soon after Virat announced his retirement, the couple were spotted at the Mumbai airport jetting off together. Virat Kohli announces retirement Indian cricketer Virat Kohli announced retired from Test cricket on Monday. Virat, who has also served as captain of the Indian cricket team, announced his retirement from the T20 format in 2024. The cricketer will continue to play ODIs. On Monday afternoon, Virat posted on Instagram, "It's been 14 years since I first wore the baggy blue in Test cricket.Honestly, I never imagined the journey this format would take me on. It's tested me, shaped me and taught me lessons I'll carry for life. As I step away from this format, it's not easy -- but it feels right. I've given it everything I had and it's given me back so much more than I could've hoped for." Anushka and Virat married in 2017 and share two children- daughter Vamika and son Akaay. From one Delhi boy to another – head coach Gautam Gambhir’s tribute to Virat Kohli on Test retirement One post, ten million hearts: Virat Kohli's retirement post shakes Instagram

Anushka Sharma reacts as Virat Kohli retires from Test cricket: ‘You’ve earned every bit of this goodbye’

The 2024 was a cinematic year, offering a blend of horror, comedy, action and thrills. Although it didn’t quite match the blockbuster heights of 2023, the year still delivered a series of highly anticipated movies that captivated audiences. The big-ticket releases such as Stree 2, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, Singham Again, and the much-awaited Pushpa 2: The Rule kept the box office buzzing. 



Amidst these blockbusters, there were a few unexpected gems that no one saw coming, for example,  Teja Sajja’s Telugu film HanuMan, which turned out to be an extraordinary box office success.



As we are set to wrap down the curtains in 2024, here’s a look at the movies that dominated 2024 with its box office figures. Take a look. 



Stree's magic to Pushpa's rule: Movies that did wonders at Box Office in 2024

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Versataility is Aamir Khan's middle name. The actor's who's had a career spanning over three decades is undisupted star of Hindi films. Known for experimenting with roles, and looks, the actor's films are almost always big winners at the box office. As he turns 54, here is a look at 11 films that shaped the actor's career and made him the superstar that he is now. 



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Actress Amber Heard announced the arrival of twins in an Instagram post shared on the occasion of Mother&rsquo;s Day. The actress revealed that she has welcomed daughter Agnes and son Ocean and was &lsquo;elated beyond words&rsquo; to celebrate the &lsquo;completion&rsquo; of her family.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
Heard, 39, welcomed her first daughter, Oonagh, in 2021.<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal">Amber Heard announces the birth of twins<o:p></o:p></h2>
Heard shared a photo of three pairs of feet- two of the twins and one presumably hers- and captioned the image as, &ldquo;Becoming a mother by myself and on my own terms despite my own fertility challenges has been the most humbling experience of my life."<o:p></o:p>
The actor said she had chosen motherhood "responsibly and thoughtfully" and "couldn't possibly burst with more joy".<o:p></o:p>
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"To all the moms, wherever you are today and however you got here, my dream family and I are celebrating with you," she added.<o:p></o:p>
Back in 2021, when she had announced the birth of her first daughter, she had spoken about her desire to be "normalised to not want a ring in order to have a crib".<o:p></o:p>
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"I now appreciate how radical it is for us as women to think about one of the most fundamental parts of our destinies in this way," she wrote on Instagram at the time.<o:p></o:p>
Heard is best known for her films The Rum Diary, Drive Angry, Zombieland and Aquaman.<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal">Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard defamation case<o:p></o:p></h2>
She was married to actor Johnny Depp from 2015 to 2016. The former couple went through a very bitter and publicized court case where they accused each other of domestic abuse and engaged in two lengthy and high-profile defamation cases.<o:p></o:p>
In the Depp v. News Group Newspapers (NGN) trial in 2020, Depp lost his UK libel case against the Sun newpaper. The publication had called him a "wife-beater".<o:p></o:p>
In the US, the widely publicised Depp v. Heard trial leaned towards Depp and Heard was found liable for defaming her former husband. <o:p></o:p>
For six weeks in 2022, a court in the US state of Virginia heard details of the couple's volatile relationship. Depp sued his ex-wife for defamation over an opinion article she wrote for the Washington Post that alleged she was a domestic abuse victim, although it did not mention him by name. Heard counter-sued.<o:p></o:p>
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Jurors awarded Depp $15m in compensatory and punitive damages, while Heard won one of three counter-claims against Depp and was awarded $2m in compensatory damages.<o:p></o:p>
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Hollywood | Entertainment The actress revealed that she has welcomed daughter Agnes and son Ocean and was ‘elated beyond words’ to celebrate the ‘completion’ of her family.

Actress Amber Heard announced the arrival of twins in an Instagram post shared on the occasion of Mother’s Day. The actress revealed that she has welcomed daughter Agnes and son Ocean and was ‘elated beyond words’ to celebrate the ‘completion’ of her family. Heard, 39, welcomed her first daughter, Oonagh, in 2021. Amber Heard announces the birth of twins Heard shared a photo of three pairs of feet- two of the twins and one presumably hers- and captioned the image as, “Becoming a mother by myself and on my own terms despite my own fertility challenges has been the most humbling experience of my life." The actor said she had chosen motherhood "responsibly and thoughtfully" and "couldn't possibly burst with more joy". Joke on Johnny Depp and Amber Heard in The Fall Guy causes social media stir "To all the moms, wherever you are today and however you got here, my dream family and I are celebrating with you," she added. Back in 2021, when she had announced the birth of her first daughter, she had spoken about her desire to be "normalised to not want a ring in order to have a crib". Amber Heard's limited presence in Aquaman 2 trailer raises eyebrows: Fans ask 'where's Mera?' "I now appreciate how radical it is for us as women to think about one of the most fundamental parts of our destinies in this way," she wrote on Instagram at the time. Heard is best known for her films The Rum Diary, Drive Angry, Zombieland and Aquaman. Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard defamation case She was married to actor Johnny Depp from 2015 to 2016. The former couple went through a very bitter and publicized court case where they accused each other of domestic abuse and engaged in two lengthy and high-profile defamation cases. In the Depp v. News Group Newspapers (NGN) trial in 2020, Depp lost his UK libel case against the Sun newpaper. The publication had called him a "wife-beater". In the US, the widely publicised Depp v. Heard trial leaned towards Depp and Heard was found liable for defaming her former husband. For six weeks in 2022, a court in the US state of Virginia heard details of the couple's volatile relationship. Depp sued his ex-wife for defamation over an opinion article she wrote for the Washington Post that alleged she was a domestic abuse victim, although it did not mention him by name. Heard counter-sued. Emily Hampshire apologises for controversial Johnny Depp-Amber Heard Halloween costume Jurors awarded Depp $15m in compensatory and punitive damages, while Heard won one of three counter-claims against Depp and was awarded $2m in compensatory damages. Cannes 2025: Tom Cruise returns with 'Mission Impossible' finale

On Mother’s Day, Amber Heard announces the arrival of twins

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