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<p>After a year full of changes in cinema, how we understand the landscape of entertainment and technology aiding in enhancing the experience of cinema, TIME magazine unveiled its list of most influential people from around the world in different verticals &ndash; politics, sports, entertainment, science and business. While the list is diverse in almost all verticals, there&rsquo;s one that caught our eye.</p>
<h2><strong>No Indian on TIME 100 list</strong></h2>
<p>Unlike all previous years, TIME 100 list 2025 did not include a single Indian celebrity&rsquo;s name. Surprisingly, even Shah Rukh Khan&rsquo;s name from TIME 100 was missing. He was in the 2023 list. He was honoured in the &lsquo;Icon&rsquo; section of the list.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Meanwhile, prominent names like Ed Sheeran, Scarlett Johansson, and Kristen Wiig were named in the &lsquo;Artists&rsquo; section. In the 'Icons' section, Demi Moore, Adrien Brody, and Hiroyuki Sanada were mentioned.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Ridden with controversies and a few good films in between, Blake Lively has been recognised as a 'Titan.' Blake has been a part of an ugly legal tussle with co-actor Justin Baldoni, with whom she worked in a film titled<em> It Ends With Us.</em> She accused Justin of harassment on set and creating a toxic work environment. Justin happened to be the director of the film too. Justin, however, countersued for defamation. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/blake-lively-and-justin-baldonis-drama-to-get-a-documentary-8864472">Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's drama to get a documentary</a></p>
<h2 class="gh-archive-page-post-title"><a class="gh-archive-page-post-title-link" href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/blake-lively-named-as-titan-in-time-magazines-100-most-influential-people-in-world-list-8969408" aria-label="Blake Lively named as &lsquo;Titan&rsquo; in Time Magazine&rsquo;s 100 Most Influential People In World List">Blake Lively named as &lsquo;Titan&rsquo; in Time Magazine&rsquo;s 100 Most Influential People In World List</a></h2>
<p>For this year's edition, five prominent figures were chosen to grace the covers of the magazine: Snoop Dogg, Demis Hassabis, Serena Williams, Ed Sheeran, and Demi Moore.</p>
<p>The list further highlights artists including Ros&eacute; (of BLACKPINK), Nicole Scherzinger, Danielle Deadwyler, Lorne Michaels, Kristen Wiig, Adam Scott, and international stars like Diego Luna, Daniel Dae Kim, Hiroyuki Sanada and Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof.</p>
<p>TIME magazine comes out with the annual list of TIME&rsquo;s 100 Most Influential People after a rigorous selection process overseen by Dan Macsai and Cate Matthews.</p>
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Entertainment Time's 100 Most Influential unlike every other had no Indian artist in its list of celebrities. The last celebrity to make it on the global list was Shah Rukh Khan in 2023.

After a year full of changes in cinema, how we understand the landscape of entertainment and technology aiding in enhancing the experience of cinema, TIME magazine unveiled its list of most influential people from around the world in different verticals – politics, sports, entertainment, science and business. While the list is diverse in almost all verticals, there’s one that caught our eye. No Indian on TIME 100 list Unlike all previous years, TIME 100 list 2025 did not include a single Indian celebrity’s name. Surprisingly, even Shah Rukh Khan’s name from TIME 100 was missing. He was in the 2023 list. He was honoured in the ‘Icon’ section of the list. Meanwhile, prominent names like Ed Sheeran, Scarlett Johansson, and Kristen Wiig were named in the ‘Artists’ section. In the 'Icons' section, Demi Moore, Adrien Brody, and Hiroyuki Sanada were mentioned. Ridden with controversies and a few good films in between, Blake Lively has been recognised as a 'Titan.' Blake has been a part of an ugly legal tussle with co-actor Justin Baldoni, with whom she worked in a film titled It Ends With Us. She accused Justin of harassment on set and creating a toxic work environment. Justin happened to be the director of the film too. Justin, however, countersued for defamation. Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's drama to get a documentary Blake Lively named as ‘Titan’ in Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People In World List For this year's edition, five prominent figures were chosen to grace the covers of the magazine: Snoop Dogg, Demis Hassabis, Serena Williams, Ed Sheeran, and Demi Moore. The list further highlights artists including Rosé (of BLACKPINK), Nicole Scherzinger, Danielle Deadwyler, Lorne Michaels, Kristen Wiig, Adam Scott, and international stars like Diego Luna, Daniel Dae Kim, Hiroyuki Sanada and Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof. TIME magazine comes out with the annual list of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People after a rigorous selection process overseen by Dan Macsai and Cate Matthews. Citadel: Amazon cancels Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu's spy thriller Honey Bunny

Not a single Indian artist in Time's 100 most influential list 2025: Demi Moore, Ed Sheeran, Blake Lively park a spot

<p>Amazon has cancelled Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu's spy thriller series <em>Citadel: Honey Bunny</em> and <em>Citadel: Diana</em>. The two shows are spinoffs of the 2023 series <em>Citadel</em>, which starred Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra.</p>
<p>Amazon&rsquo;s <em>Citadel</em> was a $300 million attempt by the studio to create a global spy universe, with multiple spin-offs planned to focus on different countries.</p>
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<h2>What is Citadel about?</h2>
<p><em>Citadel</em> follows Mason Kane (Richard Madden) and Nadia Sinh (Priyanka Chopra), operatives of an independent spy agency tasked with protecting the world from dangerous threats. Honey Bunny is a prequel to the show and follows the story of Nadia Sinh's parents, Honey (Samantha Ruth Prabhu) and Bunny (Varun Dhawan).</p>
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<h2>Amazon's spy universe</h2>
<p>Speaking to <em>Deadline</em>, Vernon Sanders, Head of Television, Amazon MGM Studios said, &ldquo;Having successfully traversed India and Italy, storylines from both Citadel: Honey Bunny and Citadel: Diana will be woven into the upcoming second season of the mothership series Citadel.&rdquo;</p>
<p>&ldquo;While these successful and widely enjoyed international chapters will not continue as individual series, Season 2 of Citadel will be our most exhilarating yet.&rdquo;</p>
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<h2>Season 2 on hold after lukewarm reception</h2>
<p><em>Citadel </em>was the brainchild of the Russo Brothers. The cancellation news comes after last month's report that Amazon has put the second season of Citadel on hold following the show&rsquo;s lukewarm reception from critics and audiences.</p>
<p>According to <em>The Hollywood Reporter</em>, the second season of the show wrapped filming in November 2024, but the studio was not happy with the final project and increasing costs, leading to the show being put on hold for reshoots. It is expected to be released in 2026.</p>
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Amazon has cancelled Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu's spy thriller series Citadel: Honey Bunny and Citadel: Diana. The shows are spinoffs of Citadel.

Amazon has cancelled Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu's spy thriller series Citadel: Honey Bunny and Citadel: Diana. The two shows are spinoffs of the 2023 series Citadel, which starred Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra. Amazon’s Citadel was a $300 million attempt by the studio to create a global spy universe, with multiple spin-offs planned to focus on different countries. Also Read: Citadel: Season 2 of Priyanka Chopra's spy thriller pushed back to 2026 What is Citadel about? Citadel follows Mason Kane (Richard Madden) and Nadia Sinh (Priyanka Chopra), operatives of an independent spy agency tasked with protecting the world from dangerous threats. Honey Bunny is a prequel to the show and follows the story of Nadia Sinh's parents, Honey (Samantha Ruth Prabhu) and Bunny (Varun Dhawan). Also Read: Blake Lively named as ‘Titan’ in Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People In World List Amazon's spy universe Speaking to Deadline, Vernon Sanders, Head of Television, Amazon MGM Studios said, “Having successfully traversed India and Italy, storylines from both Citadel: Honey Bunny and Citadel: Diana will be woven into the upcoming second season of the mothership series Citadel.” “While these successful and widely enjoyed international chapters will not continue as individual series, Season 2 of Citadel will be our most exhilarating yet.” Also Read: Sunny Deol’s Jaat called out by Punjabi-Christian community. Decoding the controversial Church scene Season 2 on hold after lukewarm reception Citadel was the brainchild of the Russo Brothers. The cancellation news comes after last month's report that Amazon has put the second season of Citadel on hold following the show’s lukewarm reception from critics and audiences. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the second season of the show wrapped filming in November 2024, but the studio was not happy with the final project and increasing costs, leading to the show being put on hold for reshoots. It is expected to be released in 2026. Also Read: And the host is… Nate Bargatze! Comedian to take center stage as 2025 Emmys presenter

Citadel: Amazon cancels Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu's spy thriller Honey Bunny

<p>Host of 2025 Emmys is here! Comedian Nate Bargatze will be taking the duties for the 77th Emmy Awards. On Monday, the Television Academy made the big announcement. This will be Bargatze's Emmys hosting debut.</p>
<p>Television's biggest night is scheduled to take place on September 14 (September 15 in India).</p>
<h2>Comedian Nate Bargatze is the new host!&nbsp;</h2>
<p>The 46-year-old stand-up star will take over hosting duties from the father-son duo Dan and Eugene Levy, who hosted the 2024 ceremony.</p>
<p>&ldquo;It&rsquo;s a huge honor to be asked to host such an iconic awards show and I&rsquo;m beyond excited to work with CBS to create a night that can be enjoyed by families around the world,&rdquo; Bargatze said in a press release.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Also read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/emmys-2025-when-and-where-to-watch-tv-academys-awards-this-year-8821411"> Emmys 2025: When and where to watch TV Academy's awards this year</a></strong></p>
<p>&ldquo;Nate is one of the hottest comics in the business with a remarkable and hilarious brand of comedy that deeply resonates with multi-generational audiences around the globe,&rdquo; added Television Academy chairman Cris Abrego.</p>
<p>While this will be Bargatze&rsquo;s first time hosting on the Emmys stage, he&rsquo;s no stranger to presenting. Earlier this year, he presented at the Golden Globe Awards. In addition, he has taken center stage at the Grammys and Saturday Night Live.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Bargatze has been one of the most-celebrated stand-up comedians. In 2024, he has collaborated with CBS for the holiday special &ldquo;Nate Bargatze&rsquo;s Nashville Christmas.&rdquo; With streaming giant Netflix, he released three Netflix specials including December's &ldquo;Your Friend, Nate Bargatze.&rdquo;</p>
<p>He sold more than 1.2 million tickets in 2024, becoming the top earning comedian of the year, according to Pollstar.</p>
<h2>More about Emmy 2025</h2>
<p>In March, the organisers announced that the 77th Primetime ceremony will air&nbsp; on CBS, and will stream on Paramount+. The ceremony will take place at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles and will have a three-hour run time on television. Meanwhile,&nbsp; TV Academy will unveil the nominations on July 15.&nbsp;</p>
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Nate Bargatze will take over hosting duties from the father-son duo Dan and Eugene Levy, who hosted the 2024 ceremony.x

Host of 2025 Emmys is here! Comedian Nate Bargatze will be taking the duties for the 77th Emmy Awards. On Monday, the Television Academy made the big announcement. This will be Bargatze's Emmys hosting debut. Television's biggest night is scheduled to take place on September 14 (September 15 in India). Comedian Nate Bargatze is the new host! The 46-year-old stand-up star will take over hosting duties from the father-son duo Dan and Eugene Levy, who hosted the 2024 ceremony. “It’s a huge honor to be asked to host such an iconic awards show and I’m beyond excited to work with CBS to create a night that can be enjoyed by families around the world,” Bargatze said in a press release. Also read: Emmys 2025: When and where to watch TV Academy's awards this year “Nate is one of the hottest comics in the business with a remarkable and hilarious brand of comedy that deeply resonates with multi-generational audiences around the globe,” added Television Academy chairman Cris Abrego. While this will be Bargatze’s first time hosting on the Emmys stage, he’s no stranger to presenting. Earlier this year, he presented at the Golden Globe Awards. In addition, he has taken center stage at the Grammys and Saturday Night Live. Bargatze has been one of the most-celebrated stand-up comedians. In 2024, he has collaborated with CBS for the holiday special “Nate Bargatze’s Nashville Christmas.” With streaming giant Netflix, he released three Netflix specials including December's “Your Friend, Nate Bargatze.” He sold more than 1.2 million tickets in 2024, becoming the top earning comedian of the year, according to Pollstar. More about Emmy 2025 In March, the organisers announced that the 77th Primetime ceremony will air on CBS, and will stream on Paramount+. The ceremony will take place at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles and will have a three-hour run time on television. Meanwhile, TV Academy will unveil the nominations on July 15.

And the host is… Nate Bargatze! Comedian to take center stage as 2025 Emmys presenter

<p>Mark your calendars for a chilling and thrilling ride! Kannada&rsquo;s first original web series Ayyana Mane is all set to release on OTT. Movie lovers can dive into this spine-chilling, intense story starting next week.</p>
<p>Directed by Ramesh Indira, this mysterious drama stars Akshya Nayak and Manasi Sudheer in pivotal roles.</p>
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<h2>Ayyana Mane OTT Release:</h2>
<p>The Kannada suspense thriller is all set to release on ZEE5 from April 25 onwards. The movie will be available in Kannada language. The news was shared on X.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Apart from Kushee Ravi, the series will also feature actors Akshya Nayak, and Manasi Sudheer in lead roles.</p>
<h2>Ayyana Mane trailer</h2>
<p>With an intense tone and eerie visuals, the trailer opens with Jaji getting married into the Ayyana Mane family. While everything seems joyful at first, her married life quickly spirals into a nightmare. She soon uncovers a chilling family secret of all their daughters-in-laws mysteriously deaths. The story follows Jaji as she unravels the sinister truth behind the family&rsquo;s dark past.</p>
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<p>The description of the show reads,''Newlywed Jaji moves to her husband's home and discovers secrets linked to mysterious deaths in the family and a sacred Kondayya idol. Yet another death in the house sets her on the quest for truth.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Directed by Ramesh Indira and produced by Shruti Naidu, the mysterious drama have seven-episode.</p>

Directed by Ramesh Indira, this mysterious drama stars Akshya Nayak and Manasi Sudheer in pivotal roles.

Mark your calendars for a chilling and thrilling ride! Kannada’s first original web series Ayyana Mane is all set to release on OTT. Movie lovers can dive into this spine-chilling, intense story starting next week. Directed by Ramesh Indira, this mysterious drama stars Akshya Nayak and Manasi Sudheer in pivotal roles. Also read: Sunny Deol’s Jaat called out by Punjabi-Christian community. Decoding the controversial Church scene Ayyana Mane OTT Release: The Kannada suspense thriller is all set to release on ZEE5 from April 25 onwards. The movie will be available in Kannada language. The news was shared on X. ಇಲ್ಲಿ ಆಚರಣೆಗಳು ಪವಿತ್ರ…ಭಕ್ತಿಯೇ ಭಯಾನಕ… ZEE5 ಕನ್ನಡದ ಮೊದಲ ಓರಿಜಿನಲ್ ಸೀರೀಸ್ "ಅಯ್ಯನ ಮನೆ" ಟ್ರೈಲರ್ ಇದೀಗ ನಿಮ್ಮ ಮುಂದೆ. ಏಪ್ರಿಲ್ 25 ರಿಂದ ಎಲ್ಲ ಎಪಿಸೋಡ್ ಗಳು ನಿಮ್ಮ ZEE5 ನಲ್ಲಿ.@archana_kottige @Hithaceee @KusheeRavi @shrunaidu @ManasiSudhir1 @RJPRADEEPA @Anirudhacharya pic.twitter.com/cN9vdcec4P — ZEE5 Kannada (@ZEE5Kannada) April 14, 2025 Apart from Kushee Ravi, the series will also feature actors Akshya Nayak, and Manasi Sudheer in lead roles. Ayyana Mane trailer With an intense tone and eerie visuals, the trailer opens with Jaji getting married into the Ayyana Mane family. While everything seems joyful at first, her married life quickly spirals into a nightmare. She soon uncovers a chilling family secret of all their daughters-in-laws mysteriously deaths. The story follows Jaji as she unravels the sinister truth behind the family’s dark past. Also read: Ananya Panday becomes the first Indian to be appointed as brand ambassador for luxury brand Chanel The description of the show reads,''Newlywed Jaji moves to her husband's home and discovers secrets linked to mysterious deaths in the family and a sacred Kondayya idol. Yet another death in the house sets her on the quest for truth. Directed by Ramesh Indira and produced by Shruti Naidu, the mysterious drama have seven-episode.

Ayyana Mane OTT release date: When and where to watch this thrilling Kannada series

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Blake Lively has been named in Time Magazine&rsquo;s 100 Most Influential People In the World List for 2025. The list features Blake under the &lsquo;Titans&rsquo; category along with celebrities like Ted Sarandos, Serena Williams and Mark Zuckerberg, among others. Blake has had an interesting year last year with her film<em> It Ends With Us</em> earning big at the box office even as she filed a lawsuit against co-star and director of the film Justin Baldoni, accusing him of sexual harassment and a smear campaign to destroy her reputation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Blake Lively in Time's 100 list<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Blake's citation has been written by Sherrilyn Ifill, a civil rights lawyer. An excerpt from it reads, &ldquo;I admired immediately her curiosity, and her sincere work to understand the conditions that shape this country. I remember an early conversation in which she expressed frustration that so much of our nation&rsquo;s history was not part of the instruction she had received as a student. Her commitment to filling those gaps&mdash;and becoming the most fully informed and prepared citizen&mdash;is what I appreciate most about her. Blake is a serious person. She&rsquo;s a risk taker. And she&rsquo;s committed to moving this country forward. For her children. And for mine.&rdquo;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/heres-why-justin-baldoni-has-sued-his-former-publicist-stephanie-jones-for-blake-lively-drama-8881890">Here's why Justin Baldoni has sued his former publicist Stephanie Jones for Blake Lively drama</a></span></p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">About the Justin Baldoni controversy<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Blake Lively dominated the headlines in December 2024 when she accused her <em>It Ends With Us </em>co-star Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment on the film&rsquo;s set. She also accused him of running a smear campaign to deliberately tarnish her image and career. The tensions heightened as Justin made a counter lawsuit to further make his case. Their trial date is scheduled to be held in March 2026.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/another-simple-favor-trailer-blake-lively-anna-kendrick-lock-horns-once-again-8760601">Another Simple Favor trailer: Blake Lively, Anna Kendrick lock horns once again</a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">On the work front, Blake will soon be seen in the film <em>Another Simple Favor. </em>The romantic comedy drama which also stars Anna Kendrick which will release on Prime Video on May 1. It is a sequel to A Simple Favor which released in 2018.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Hollywood | Entertainment The list features Blake under the ‘Titans’ category along with celebrities like Ted Sarandos, Serena Williams and Mark Zuckerberg, among others.

Blake Lively has been named in Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People In the World List for 2025. The list features Blake under the ‘Titans’ category along with celebrities like Ted Sarandos, Serena Williams and Mark Zuckerberg, among others. Blake has had an interesting year last year with her film It Ends With Us earning big at the box office even as she filed a lawsuit against co-star and director of the film Justin Baldoni, accusing him of sexual harassment and a smear campaign to destroy her reputation. Blake Lively in Time's 100 list Blake's citation has been written by Sherrilyn Ifill, a civil rights lawyer. An excerpt from it reads, “I admired immediately her curiosity, and her sincere work to understand the conditions that shape this country. I remember an early conversation in which she expressed frustration that so much of our nation’s history was not part of the instruction she had received as a student. Her commitment to filling those gaps—and becoming the most fully informed and prepared citizen—is what I appreciate most about her. Blake is a serious person. She’s a risk taker. And she’s committed to moving this country forward. For her children. And for mine.” Here's why Justin Baldoni has sued his former publicist Stephanie Jones for Blake Lively drama About the Justin Baldoni controversy Blake Lively dominated the headlines in December 2024 when she accused her It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment on the film’s set. She also accused him of running a smear campaign to deliberately tarnish her image and career. The tensions heightened as Justin made a counter lawsuit to further make his case. Their trial date is scheduled to be held in March 2026. Another Simple Favor trailer: Blake Lively, Anna Kendrick lock horns once again On the work front, Blake will soon be seen in the film Another Simple Favor. The romantic comedy drama which also stars Anna Kendrick which will release on Prime Video on May 1. It is a sequel to A Simple Favor which released in 2018. Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's drama to get a documentary

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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Sunny Deol- Randeep Hooda starrer<em> Jaat</em> has riled up the Pubnjabi-Chiristian community. The film is courting controversy over a particular scene which has led to uproar with many calling it <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;</span>offensive specially since the scene is picturized inside the Church. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">But what is the scene all about ? Let&rsquo;s decode the scene that features Randeep Hooda who plays the antagonist in the film. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Jaat&rsquo;s controversial scene<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">The controversial scene in Jaat features Randeep Hooda standing at the front of a church, directly beneath the crucifix. Hooda plays the antagonist Ranatunga in the film. His arms are outstretched in a pose that strongly resembles the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The visual representation is symbolic and obvious. Hooda is seen surrounded by frightened villagers or worshippers, standing silently under his gaze, suggesting that Ranatunga wields power and fear over the people Chirala village, like a ruler and a god like figure. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;</span>During prayer, a certain incident leads to chaos as goons break glass and leave people injured, indicating acts of intimidation within the sacred space.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<h2 class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Objections raised over the scene<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">The depiction has not gone down well with the Punjabi-Christian community, who have condemned the scene for being deeply disrespectful and offensive, especially because it is shot inside a church. The community has stated that the scene portrays violence with religious symbolism inside a religious place, which mocks their faith.<br></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">While the community initially planned protests outside theatres screening<em> Jaat,</em> police intervention halted on-ground demonstrations. Instead, community leaders submitted a memorandum to the Joint Commissioner, demanding a ban on the film's screening in the theatres, legal action against the film&rsquo;s cast and crew for allegedly hurting religious sentiment, and a 48-hour ultimatum to act, or they would resume public protests.</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/randeep-hooda-vs-sunny-deol-hrithik-roshan-vs-jr-nts-5-biggest-on-screen-clashes-in-bollywood-in-2025-8948624">Randeep Hooda Vs Sunny Deol- Hrithik Roshan Vs Jr NTS: 5 Biggest on-screen clashes in Bollywood in 2025</a></span></p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Box office reception of Jaat<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Released on April 10, Sunny Deol's <em>Jaat</em> has been doing brisk business at the box office despite mixed reviews. The film has reportedly grossed Rs 53.50 crore (Rs 500 million) so far. The movie stars Sunny Deol as a mysterious stranger who arrives in Chirala &mdash; a village crushed under the tyranny of Ranatunga and his wife Bharathi, played by Regina Cassandra. What starts as a small act of defiance soon spirals into a larger rebellion as Sunny fights back for justice. The film also features Saiyami Kher, Jagapathi Babu, Ramya Krishnan, Vineet Kumar Singh, Zarina Wahab, and others in key roles.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Makers of the film so far have not responded to the controversy.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/jaat-x-review-fans-hail-sunny-deols-film-as-mass-entertainer-paisa-vasool-8946682">Jaat X Review: Fans hail Sunny Deol's film as "mass entertainer", "paisa vasool"</a></span></p>
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Bollywood | Entertainment The film is courting controversy over a particular scene which has led to uproar with many calling it  offensive specially since the scene is picturized inside the Church.

Sunny Deol- Randeep Hooda starrer Jaat has riled up the Pubnjabi-Chiristian community. The film is courting controversy over a particular scene which has led to uproar with many calling it offensive specially since the scene is picturized inside the Church. But what is the scene all about ? Let’s decode the scene that features Randeep Hooda who plays the antagonist in the film. Jaat’s controversial scene The controversial scene in Jaat features Randeep Hooda standing at the front of a church, directly beneath the crucifix. Hooda plays the antagonist Ranatunga in the film. His arms are outstretched in a pose that strongly resembles the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The visual representation is symbolic and obvious. Hooda is seen surrounded by frightened villagers or worshippers, standing silently under his gaze, suggesting that Ranatunga wields power and fear over the people Chirala village, like a ruler and a god like figure. During prayer, a certain incident leads to chaos as goons break glass and leave people injured, indicating acts of intimidation within the sacred space. Jaat box office collection: Sunny Deol starrer sees massive jump Objections raised over the scene The depiction has not gone down well with the Punjabi-Christian community, who have condemned the scene for being deeply disrespectful and offensive, especially because it is shot inside a church. The community has stated that the scene portrays violence with religious symbolism inside a religious place, which mocks their faith. Randeep Hooda joins Sam Hargrave's action film, Matchbox starring John Cena While the community initially planned protests outside theatres screening Jaat, police intervention halted on-ground demonstrations. Instead, community leaders submitted a memorandum to the Joint Commissioner, demanding a ban on the film's screening in the theatres, legal action against the film’s cast and crew for allegedly hurting religious sentiment, and a 48-hour ultimatum to act, or they would resume public protests. Randeep Hooda Vs Sunny Deol- Hrithik Roshan Vs Jr NTS: 5 Biggest on-screen clashes in Bollywood in 2025 Box office reception of Jaat Released on April 10, Sunny Deol's Jaat has been doing brisk business at the box office despite mixed reviews. The film has reportedly grossed Rs 53.50 crore (Rs 500 million) so far. The movie stars Sunny Deol as a mysterious stranger who arrives in Chirala — a village crushed under the tyranny of Ranatunga and his wife Bharathi, played by Regina Cassandra. What starts as a small act of defiance soon spirals into a larger rebellion as Sunny fights back for justice. The film also features Saiyami Kher, Jagapathi Babu, Ramya Krishnan, Vineet Kumar Singh, Zarina Wahab, and others in key roles. Makers of the film so far have not responded to the controversy. Jaat X Review: Fans hail Sunny Deol's film as "mass entertainer", "paisa vasool"

Sunny Deol’s Jaat called out by Punjabi-Christian community. Decoding the controversial Church scene

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Ananya Panday has been appointed as the brand ambassador for French luxury brand Chanel. Ananya is the first Bollywood star to be appointed as an ambassador in India for the luxury brand. The news comes at a time when India is becoming the stage for a growing global luxury market, with several iconic brands showcasing their collections exclusively to the Indian audience.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Ananya Panday is Chanel's first Indian ambassador<o:p></o:p></span></b></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">In a statement to BoF, Chanel expressed excitement over Ananya&rsquo;s appointment and said that the actor &lsquo;characterises a generation of evolving tastes and fiercely independent identities who navigate the world with their curiosities&rsquo;. They added, &ldquo;Her values resonate with Chanel, making her the perfect choice to represent the house.&rdquo;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/chanel-names-ananya-panday-first-indian-brand-ambassador-ever-8968309">Chanel names Ananya Panday first Indian brand ambassador ever</a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Ananya said that the brand embodies &ldquo;the essence of personal liberation, empowering one to boldly embrace their individuality with timeless elegance.&rdquo;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Ananya&rsquo;s appointmnet comes after she was spotted at the Chanel Spring/Summer&nbsp;2025 show in Paris last year. The actress had worn Chanel's Cruise Collection as she had attended the show. Her association with the brand was highly anticipated since then. Ananya had attended the show with her sister Rysa Panday.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Chanel is not the only international brand that Ananya endorses. The young star is also the face of Swarovski and was a part of Jimmy Choo&rsquo;s India campaigns. She is also the brand ambassador of labels like Lakme, Beats and Timex.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-did-ananya-pandays-rumoured-boyfriend-walker-blanco-confirm-their-relationship-with-a-birthday-post-772057">Did Ananya Panday's rumoured boyfriend Walker Blanco confirm their relationship with a birthday post?</a></span></p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Other Indian stars associated with luxury labels<o:p></o:p></span></b></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">In recent years, many international luxury labels have tied up with Indian actors due to their global reach. Sonam Kapoor is the brand ambassador of Dior, while Deepika Padukone is associated with Louis Vuitton. Alia Bhatt is the face of Gucci and is also now part of the L&rsquo;Oreal family along with Aishwarya Rai Bachcha,n who has been associated with the brand for decades.</span></p>
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Bollywood | Lifestyle | Entertainment  Ananya Panday's appointment comes at a time when India is becoming the stage for a growing global luxury market, with several iconic brands showcasing their collections exclusively to the Indian audience.

Ananya Panday has been appointed as the brand ambassador for French luxury brand Chanel. Ananya is the first Bollywood star to be appointed as an ambassador in India for the luxury brand. The news comes at a time when India is becoming the stage for a growing global luxury market, with several iconic brands showcasing their collections exclusively to the Indian audience. Ananya Panday is Chanel's first Indian ambassador In a statement to BoF, Chanel expressed excitement over Ananya’s appointment and said that the actor ‘characterises a generation of evolving tastes and fiercely independent identities who navigate the world with their curiosities’. They added, “Her values resonate with Chanel, making her the perfect choice to represent the house.” Chanel names Ananya Panday first Indian brand ambassador ever Ananya said that the brand embodies “the essence of personal liberation, empowering one to boldly embrace their individuality with timeless elegance.” Ananya’s appointmnet comes after she was spotted at the Chanel Spring/Summer 2025 show in Paris last year. The actress had worn Chanel's Cruise Collection as she had attended the show. Her association with the brand was highly anticipated since then. Ananya had attended the show with her sister Rysa Panday. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ananya 🌙 (@ananyapanday) Ananya Panday's other collaborations Chanel is not the only international brand that Ananya endorses. The young star is also the face of Swarovski and was a part of Jimmy Choo’s India campaigns. She is also the brand ambassador of labels like Lakme, Beats and Timex. Did Ananya Panday's rumoured boyfriend Walker Blanco confirm their relationship with a birthday post? Other Indian stars associated with luxury labels In recent years, many international luxury labels have tied up with Indian actors due to their global reach. Sonam Kapoor is the brand ambassador of Dior, while Deepika Padukone is associated with Louis Vuitton. Alia Bhatt is the face of Gucci and is also now part of the L’Oreal family along with Aishwarya Rai Bachcha,n who has been associated with the brand for decades. Bollywood Wives star Bhavana Panday on her bucket list, guilty pleasures and daughter Ananya Panday

Ananya Panday becomes the first Indian to be appointed as brand ambassador for luxury brand Chanel

<p>Akshay Kumar is busy promoting his next film, <em>Kesari: Chapter 2&nbsp;</em>which takes us back to the time of Jallianwala Bagh massacre in which innocent people lost their lives undre the British rule.&nbsp;</p>
<p>While out promoting his film, Akshay Kumar was asked about Salman Khan&rsquo;s recent spate of loss-making films. Salman Khan&rsquo;s <em>Sikandar</em> released during Eid holiday on March 30 and has since earned only a little above Rs 100 crore in domestic box office. This is a very poor performance for a Salman Khan film.&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>Akshay Kumar comes out in support of Salman Khan</strong></h2>
<p>Notably, <em>Sikandar</em> is not the only flop that Salman has delivered. His previous film, <em>Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan</em> also tanked at the box office when it released in 2023. On Sikandar receiving such a lukewarm response at the box office, a journalist asked Akshay Kumar why Salman&rsquo;s films weren&rsquo;t working anymore.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Akshay Kumar who has worked on hit films with Salman Khan said, &ldquo;Aisa ho nahi sakta hai. Tiger zinda hai aur humesha rahega (This cannot happen. Tiger is alive and always will be).&rdquo; He further added, &ldquo;Salman ek aisi nasal ka tiger hai jo zindagi mein kabhi maar nahi sakta. Woh mera dost hai, he will always be there. (Salman is a rare breed of actor. His stardom is not limited to box office numbers. He&rsquo;s my friend. He will always be a part of the industry).&rdquo;</p>
<p>Akshay Kumar is currently busy promoting his upcoming film<em> Kesari: Chapter 2.</em> The trailer of the film was recently released, and it opens with Akshay Kumar as C. Sankaran Nair questioning a British officer about whether any warning was given to the people gathered at Jallianwala Bagh before shots were fired on those protesting the Rowlatt Act.&nbsp;</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kesari-chapter-2-trailer-akshay-kumar-looks-fierce-as-he-brings-untold-story-of-jallianwala-bagh-massacre-8920581">Kesari Chapter 2 trailer: Akshay Kumar looks fierce as he brings untold story of Jallianwala Bagh massacre</a></p>

Akshay Kumar when asked about Salman Khan's films failing at the box office over the past few years, the Kesari actor said that it was wrong to say that as Salman Khan's stardom goes beyond that.

Akshay Kumar is busy promoting his next film, Kesari: Chapter 2 which takes us back to the time of Jallianwala Bagh massacre in which innocent people lost their lives undre the British rule. While out promoting his film, Akshay Kumar was asked about Salman Khan’s recent spate of loss-making films. Salman Khan’s Sikandar released during Eid holiday on March 30 and has since earned only a little above Rs 100 crore in domestic box office. This is a very poor performance for a Salman Khan film. Akshay Kumar comes out in support of Salman Khan Notably, Sikandar is not the only flop that Salman has delivered. His previous film, Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan also tanked at the box office when it released in 2023. On Sikandar receiving such a lukewarm response at the box office, a journalist asked Akshay Kumar why Salman’s films weren’t working anymore. Akshay Kumar who has worked on hit films with Salman Khan said, “Aisa ho nahi sakta hai. Tiger zinda hai aur humesha rahega (This cannot happen. Tiger is alive and always will be).” He further added, “Salman ek aisi nasal ka tiger hai jo zindagi mein kabhi maar nahi sakta. Woh mera dost hai, he will always be there. (Salman is a rare breed of actor. His stardom is not limited to box office numbers. He’s my friend. He will always be a part of the industry).” Akshay Kumar is currently busy promoting his upcoming film Kesari: Chapter 2. The trailer of the film was recently released, and it opens with Akshay Kumar as C. Sankaran Nair questioning a British officer about whether any warning was given to the people gathered at Jallianwala Bagh before shots were fired on those protesting the Rowlatt Act. 'The apology is bound to happen': Akshay Kumar wants King Charles to watch Kesari Chapter 2 Kesari Chapter 2 trailer: Akshay Kumar looks fierce as he brings untold story of Jallianwala Bagh massacre

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Ananya Panday has made history as the first-ever Indian brand ambassador for Chanel. The luxury fashion house chose the rising Bollywood star to represent a new generation of Indian consumers driving the global luxury boom.

Chanel names Ananya Panday first Indian brand ambassador ever

<p>Member of the boyband Backstreet Boys, singer Nick Carter has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman and giving her STD, which led to cervical cancer. According to reports, Laura Penly filed a lawsuit against the singer and alleged that Carter forced himself on her in late 2004, when she was 19 years old and he was in his mid-20s. The singer, now 45, has vehemently denied the charges.&nbsp;</p>
<h2>Fourth woman to accuse Nick Carter of sexual misconduct</h2>
<p>This is not the first time that the singer has been accused of sexual misconduct. In her lawsuit that PEOPLE has acquired, Penly has alleged that she was in a &ldquo;sexually intimate relationship&rdquo; with Nick Carter and would see each other every few weeks when she visited Los Angeles between December 2004 and February 2005. Penly is the fourth woman to have accused the singer of sexual misconduct.&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-backstreet-boys-nick-carter-accused-of-sexually-assaulting-15-year-old-girl-on-yacht-in-2003-630884">Backstreet Boys' Nick Carter accused of sexually assaulting 15-year-old girl on yacht in 2003</a><br><br>Penley&rsquo;s lawsuit adds to a growing chorus of sexual-assault allegations against Carter. The singer was first sued by Shannon &ldquo;Shay&rdquo; Ruth in 2022, over an alleged assault when she was 17 in 2001.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Two more women accused Carter of rape in 2003. One of them claimed Carter raped her when she was only 15.&nbsp;<br><br>Carter has denied all the allegations and sued all three women for defamation, though a judge threw out his defamation claim against one.&nbsp;</p>
<h2>About Penly&rsquo;s lawsuit against Carter</h2>
<p>The lawsuit adds that the duo had consensual sex three times before things took a turn for the worse. Penly claims that she insisted Carter wore a condom, but he allegedly &ldquo;refused,&rdquo; leading her to believe he was &ldquo;clean&rdquo; of STDs. She further claimed that she had never had unprotected sex with anyone before him.<br><br>The lawsuit adds that the Love Can't Wait singer &ldquo;forcefully&rdquo; assaulted her on his bed despite her &ldquo;saying &lsquo;no&rsquo; multiple times.&rdquo;<br>As per the report in PEOPLE, the singer &ldquo;failed to use protection to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted infections to&rdquo; Penly. The singer also asked Penly to keep it a secret as no one would believe her.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>The lawsuit adds that Carter &ldquo;infected plaintiff with various sexually transmitted diseases, including the human papillomavirus (commonly known as HPV), a sexually transmitted infection known to cause health problems such as cervical cancer.&rdquo;</p>
<p>She &ldquo;was diagnosed with Stage 2 cervical cancer and had to undergo numerous treatments,&rdquo; causing her &ldquo;severe emotional distress, physical anguish, medical issues, intimacy issues, and other complex trauma,&rdquo; according to the lawsuit.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Penly is now seeking damages over $15,000 and is demanding a jury trial over Carter&rsquo;s &ldquo;willful and conscious disregard&rdquo; for her safety.</p>

Entertainment Member of the boyband Backstreet Boys, singer Nick Carter has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman and giving her STD, which led to cervical cancer.

Member of the boyband Backstreet Boys, singer Nick Carter has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman and giving her STD, which led to cervical cancer. According to reports, Laura Penly filed a lawsuit against the singer and alleged that Carter forced himself on her in late 2004, when she was 19 years old and he was in his mid-20s. The singer, now 45, has vehemently denied the charges. Fourth woman to accuse Nick Carter of sexual misconduct This is not the first time that the singer has been accused of sexual misconduct. In her lawsuit that PEOPLE has acquired, Penly has alleged that she was in a “sexually intimate relationship” with Nick Carter and would see each other every few weeks when she visited Los Angeles between December 2004 and February 2005. Penly is the fourth woman to have accused the singer of sexual misconduct. Backstreet Boys' Nick Carter accused of sexually assaulting 15-year-old girl on yacht in 2003 Penley’s lawsuit adds to a growing chorus of sexual-assault allegations against Carter. The singer was first sued by Shannon “Shay” Ruth in 2022, over an alleged assault when she was 17 in 2001. Two more women accused Carter of rape in 2003. One of them claimed Carter raped her when she was only 15. Carter has denied all the allegations and sued all three women for defamation, though a judge threw out his defamation claim against one. About Penly’s lawsuit against Carter The lawsuit adds that the duo had consensual sex three times before things took a turn for the worse. Penly claims that she insisted Carter wore a condom, but he allegedly “refused,” leading her to believe he was “clean” of STDs. She further claimed that she had never had unprotected sex with anyone before him. The lawsuit adds that the Love Can't Wait singer “forcefully” assaulted her on his bed despite her “saying ‘no’ multiple times.” As per the report in PEOPLE, the singer “failed to use protection to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted infections to” Penly. The singer also asked Penly to keep it a secret as no one would believe her. Nick Carter's sister Bobbie Jean dies a year after brother Aaron's death However, he later apologised, and she went to see him again. During the visit, the singer allegedly sexually assaulted her for a second time. The lawsuit adds that Carter “infected plaintiff with various sexually transmitted diseases, including the human papillomavirus (commonly known as HPV), a sexually transmitted infection known to cause health problems such as cervical cancer.” She “was diagnosed with Stage 2 cervical cancer and had to undergo numerous treatments,” causing her “severe emotional distress, physical anguish, medical issues, intimacy issues, and other complex trauma,” according to the lawsuit. Nick Carter faces sexual assault lawsuit, accused of causing cancer Penly is now seeking damages over $15,000 and is demanding a jury trial over Carter’s “willful and conscious disregard” for her safety.

Nick Carter accused of sexually assaulting and giving STD to woman in fourth such case

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Actress Sagarika Ghatge and her cricketer husband Zaheer Khan have announced the arrival of their baby boy. Sagarika is best known for her role in <em>Chak De! India</em> while Zaheer Khan has been a fast bowler who has palyed for the Indian cricket team. The couple, who has been married for the past eight years, shared the happy news on their social media pages- celebrating the arrival of the newest member to their family.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Sagarika Ghatge and Zaheer Khan announce the arrival of baby boy<o:p></o:p></span></b></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">On Wednesday, Sagarika took to social media to share the joyous news and posted a photo of the family of three on social media. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;</span>Taking to Instagram, they revealed the name of their baby boy- Fatehsinh Khan.&nbsp;<br><br>The couple shared a joint post and announced the arrival of the child by sharing a family portrait.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="gh-archive-page-post-title"><a class="gh-archive-page-post-title-link" href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/what-was-that-jennie-fans-express-shock-over-blackpink-singers-coachella-performance-8966669" aria-label="What was that Jennie? Fans express shock over BLACKPINK singer's Coachella performance">Also see: What was that Jennie? Fans express shock over BLACKPINK singer's Coachella performance</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">In the photo Zaheer can be seen cradling their new born as Sagarika smiles, sitting next to him, her arms wrapped around her husband. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">In another picture, one can see the tiny hand of the baby boy. Sharing the pictures, they wrote, &ldquo;With love, gratitude and divine blessings we welcome our precious little baby boy, Fatehsinh Khan."<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">The couple&rsquo;s journey to parenthood has been intensely private and the news left their fans pleasantly surprised. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">No details about Sagarika&rsquo;s pregnancy and the delievary date of the baby is know yet.</span></p>
<p class="gh-archive-page-post-title"><a class="gh-archive-page-post-title-link" href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/and-just-like-that-season-3-trailer-out-carrie-bradshaw-and-the-girls-return-8967473" aria-label="And Just Like That season 3 trailer out: Carrie Bradshaw and the girls return">And Just Like That season 3 trailer out: Carrie Bradshaw and the girls return</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Ever since they shared the news, the comment section was flooded with congratulatory messages from fans and colleagues, with many gushing over the adorable family photo.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 15.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-mso-bidi-color: #424242; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: EN-IN; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;"> </span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">New mom Atiya Shetty dropped a heart and baby emoji, while actor Angad Bedi wrote, &ldquo;Waheguru&rdquo;. Huma Qureshi also dropped a heart emoji.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Former cricketer Suresh Raina wrote, &ldquo;Many many congratulations&rdquo;. Actor Diana Penty shared, &ldquo;Congratulations, you guys&rdquo;.<o:p></o:p></span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">About Sagarika Ghatge <o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span><span lang="EN-US">Sagarika and Zaheer got married in November 2017 in a private ceremony. They hosted a joint sangeet night followed by grand reception later in Mumbai for friends. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Sagarika made her acting debut in Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Chak De! India (2007). She has also starred in films like Fox, Miley Naa Miley Hum, Rush and Irada, which fetched the National-Award. She has also appeared in Marathi films. She also participated in reality show, Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi season 6.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><o:p></o:p></span><strong><span lang="EN-US"><o:p>In pics: </o:p></span><a class="gh-archive-page-post-title-link" href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/how-kartik-aaryan-is-slowly-building-a-successful-career-8967259" aria-label="How Kartik Aaryan Captured The Pulse of Indian Fans With His Filmography">How Kartik Aaryan Captured The Pulse of Indian Fans With His Filmography</a></strong></p>
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Bollywood | Entertainment Sagarika took to social media to share the joyous news and posted a photo of the family of three on social media.  Taking to Instagram, they revealed the name of their baby boy- Fatehsinh Khan.

Actress Sagarika Ghatge and her cricketer husband Zaheer Khan have announced the arrival of their baby boy. Sagarika is best known for her role in Chak De! India while Zaheer Khan has been a fast bowler who has palyed for the Indian cricket team. The couple, who has been married for the past eight years, shared the happy news on their social media pages- celebrating the arrival of the newest member to their family. Sagarika Ghatge and Zaheer Khan announce the arrival of baby boy On Wednesday, Sagarika took to social media to share the joyous news and posted a photo of the family of three on social media. Taking to Instagram, they revealed the name of their baby boy- Fatehsinh Khan. The couple shared a joint post and announced the arrival of the child by sharing a family portrait. Also see: What was that Jennie? Fans express shock over BLACKPINK singer's Coachella performance In the photo Zaheer can be seen cradling their new born as Sagarika smiles, sitting next to him, her arms wrapped around her husband. In another picture, one can see the tiny hand of the baby boy. Sharing the pictures, they wrote, “With love, gratitude and divine blessings we welcome our precious little baby boy, Fatehsinh Khan." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sagarika Z Ghatge (@sagarikaghatge) The couple’s journey to parenthood has been intensely private and the news left their fans pleasantly surprised. No details about Sagarika’s pregnancy and the delievary date of the baby is know yet. And Just Like That season 3 trailer out: Carrie Bradshaw and the girls return Ever since they shared the news, the comment section was flooded with congratulatory messages from fans and colleagues, with many gushing over the adorable family photo. New mom Atiya Shetty dropped a heart and baby emoji, while actor Angad Bedi wrote, “Waheguru”. Huma Qureshi also dropped a heart emoji. Former cricketer Suresh Raina wrote, “Many many congratulations”. Actor Diana Penty shared, “Congratulations, you guys”. About Sagarika Ghatge Sagarika and Zaheer got married in November 2017 in a private ceremony. They hosted a joint sangeet night followed by grand reception later in Mumbai for friends. Sagarika made her acting debut in Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Chak De! India (2007). She has also starred in films like Fox, Miley Naa Miley Hum, Rush and Irada, which fetched the National-Award. She has also appeared in Marathi films. She also participated in reality show, Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi season 6. In pics: How Kartik Aaryan Captured The Pulse of Indian Fans With His Filmography

Sagarika Ghatge and Zaheer Khan announce the arrival of their baby boy, reveal name of the new born

<p dir="ltr"><span>The girls are coming back as <em>And Just Like That</em> dropped its trailer for season 3. The<em> Sex and the City</em> reboot is paying off well if you ask the fans, as Carrie Bradshaw and her friends get to explore newer relationships, career opportunities and more while sticking together through thick and thin.&nbsp;</span><b></b></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Max dropped the trailer for <em>And Just Like That,</em> which follows the lives of three best friends, Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker), Charlotte (Kristin Davis) and Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) and their friends as they navigate family, love and friendship.</span></p>
<h2 dir="ltr"><strong>What we know of the new season</strong></h2>
<p dir="ltr"><span><em>And Just Like That</em> season three will release on May 29 (May 30 in India on JioHotstar). The new season will have 12 episodes in total, and the season finale will happen on August 15. The new episodes will drop weekly on Thursdays.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span><em>And Just Like That</em> brings back the series regulars and returning stars Sarita Choudhury, Nicole Ari Parker, Cathy Ang, Mario Cantone, Niall Cunningham, David Eigenberg, Evan Handler, Christopher Jackson, Sebastiano Pigazzi, Alexa Swinton, Dolly Wells and John Corbett.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Watch the new trailer here:</strong></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>The new season will also feature some new names &ndash; Rosie O&rsquo;Donnell, Mehcad Brooks, Jonathan Cake, Racquel Chevremont and Logan Marshall-Green.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Sara Ram&iacute;rez and Karen Pittman will not return for the new season.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Carrie in voiceover, as the trailer ends with Carrie and Aidan in a loving embrace.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Max picked up the third season of <em>And Just Like That </em>ahead of the season two finale airing back in the summer of 2023.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span><em>And Just Like That </em>was developed and executive produced by King alongside executive producers John Melfi, Parker, Davis, Nixon, Julie Rottenberg, Elisa Zuritsky and Susan Fales-Hill. The HBO series <em>Sex and the City</em> was created by Darren Star and is based on the book<em> Sex and the City </em>by Candace Bushnell.</span></p>
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And Just Like That season 3 trailer is here: Sex and the City reboot show brings back the fashionable lives of three best friends as they explore ideas of friendship, love and family.

The girls are coming back as And Just Like That dropped its trailer for season 3. The Sex and the City reboot is paying off well if you ask the fans, as Carrie Bradshaw and her friends get to explore newer relationships, career opportunities and more while sticking together through thick and thin. Max dropped the trailer for And Just Like That, which follows the lives of three best friends, Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker), Charlotte (Kristin Davis) and Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) and their friends as they navigate family, love and friendship. What we know of the new season And Just Like That season three will release on May 29 (May 30 in India on JioHotstar). The new season will have 12 episodes in total, and the season finale will happen on August 15. The new episodes will drop weekly on Thursdays. And Just Like That brings back the series regulars and returning stars Sarita Choudhury, Nicole Ari Parker, Cathy Ang, Mario Cantone, Niall Cunningham, David Eigenberg, Evan Handler, Christopher Jackson, Sebastiano Pigazzi, Alexa Swinton, Dolly Wells and John Corbett. Watch the new trailer here: Johnny Depp looks unrecognisable in new look for film Day Drinker, see pics The new season will also feature some new names – Rosie O’Donnell, Mehcad Brooks, Jonathan Cake, Racquel Chevremont and Logan Marshall-Green. Sara Ramírez and Karen Pittman will not return for the new season. Carrie in voiceover, as the trailer ends with Carrie and Aidan in a loving embrace. Max picked up the third season of And Just Like That ahead of the season two finale airing back in the summer of 2023. And Just Like That was developed and executive produced by King alongside executive producers John Melfi, Parker, Davis, Nixon, Julie Rottenberg, Elisa Zuritsky and Susan Fales-Hill. The HBO series Sex and the City was created by Darren Star and is based on the book Sex and the City by Candace Bushnell. What was that Jennie? Fans express shock over BLACKPINK singer's Coachella performance

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<div data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Is it Barnie&rsquo;s or Bernie&rsquo;s? Are you left in the same dilemma?&nbsp;</div>
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<div><em>Black Mirror</em> Season 7 has left viewers speechless and more confused than ever. Episode 2 &lsquo; <em>B&ecirc;te Noire</em>, is making the audience question everything. Ever since fans realised there&rsquo;s two versions of this episode, everyone is molding their minds trying to understand what is real, especially on X (formerly known as Twitter)</div>
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<div>Is this another blue dress or white dress situation? Fans think Netflix has subtly been tweaking the episodes and releasing different versions of them - hoping no one would realize.&nbsp;</div>
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<div>How and what are these versions? Let&rsquo;s take a deeper look</div>
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<div>While Netflix went all out with the new season (including bringing the Nubbin gadget), fans now believe the streaming giant has been surreptitiously manipulating the episodes while they are available for viewing. Versions of the same show are being sent to various people. Some viewers suggested that they were being 'gaslit' by Netflix, and they may have a valid argument. Some even say they had different dialogues in this episode.. which only rose suspicion.</div>
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<div>In <em>B&ecirc;te Noire, </em>a woman's former schoolmate joins the firm she works for and strange things begin to happen.</div>
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<div>At the beginning of the episode, viewers meet Maria (Siena Kelly) and her boyfriend, who formerly worked at a chicken shop named 'Barnies'. In the opening scene, the camera focuses on his 'Barnies' branded cap.<br><br></div>
<div>Later in the episode, Maria and her coworkers debate about the name of the chicken shop: is it Barnies or Bernies? Viewers who had already seen the headgear know Maria is correct. However, when she googles the name, it turns out that she is mistaken.</div>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">So my friend and I were watching the new Black Mirror episode &ldquo;B&ecirc;te Noire&rdquo; and we noticed that there was a stark difference between our episodes&hellip; even the viewers are getting gaslit at 16:40! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BlackMirrorS7?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BlackMirrorS7</a> <a href="https://t.co/G2Ne1SuvJV">pic.twitter.com/G2Ne1SuvJV</a></p>
&mdash; Vastolorde | AKIO 🫡💖🇺🇸 (@actualakio) <a href="https://twitter.com/actualakio/status/1910481343693078754?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 10, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Had to check and mine was Barnies. Black Mirror is also playing with its viewers by showing one episode with two different scenes. Diabolical. https://t.co/1LVDH2RC9f pic.twitter.com/Eg0bIsj5Co</p>
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</a></u></span>In one version of the episode, she finds what she's looking for, with thousands of hits using the right name of the firm, whereas in another version, it shows 'Bernies'. The timestamp of 16:40 made everyone realise there were two different versions.</div>
<div class="x_elementToProof"><br>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/my-worst-nightmare-star-of-netflixs-adolescence-star-owen-cooper-on-watching-himself-on-screen-8957099">'My worst nightmare': Star of Netflix's Adolescence star Owen Cooper on watching himself on screen</a></div>
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<div>While this may appear to be a tiny detail, it is a strange variance that Netflix has included giving a deeper meaning to the show.</div>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Did you also have different dialogues?? maria was saying it was barnie's</p>
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<div>The next scenario appears to have varied dialogues and scenes depending on the way you watched it.</div>
<div><br><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/artificial-intelligence-is-now-writing-ott-shows-black-mirror-has-used-it-to-make-6th-season-601613">Black Mirror creator 'toyed with ChatGPT' to create a Season 6 episode. Here's how it went down</a></div>
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<div>Long-time fans may recall the eatery appearing in two previous episodes, Season 3's&nbsp;<em>Shut Up and Dance</em> and Season 6's <em>Joan Is Awful,</em> so its return is not surprising.</div>
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<div>What version did you get when you watched? Barnie&rsquo;s or Bernie&rsquo;s?&nbsp;</div>

Entertainment Black Mirror Season 7 has left viewers speechless and more confused than ever. Episode 2 ‘ Bête Noire, is making the audience question everything.

Is it Barnie’s or Bernie’s? Are you left in the same dilemma? Black Mirror Season 7 has left viewers speechless and more confused than ever. Episode 2 ‘ Bête Noire, is making the audience question everything. Ever since fans realised there’s two versions of this episode, everyone is molding their minds trying to understand what is real, especially on X (formerly known as Twitter) Is this another blue dress or white dress situation? Fans think Netflix has subtly been tweaking the episodes and releasing different versions of them - hoping no one would realize. How and what are these versions? Let’s take a deeper look While Netflix went all out with the new season (including bringing the Nubbin gadget), fans now believe the streaming giant has been surreptitiously manipulating the episodes while they are available for viewing. Versions of the same show are being sent to various people. Some viewers suggested that they were being 'gaslit' by Netflix, and they may have a valid argument. Some even say they had different dialogues in this episode.. which only rose suspicion. Also read: No, Adolescence is not worth the hype. It's not that good! In Bête Noire, a woman's former schoolmate joins the firm she works for and strange things begin to happen. At the beginning of the episode, viewers meet Maria (Siena Kelly) and her boyfriend, who formerly worked at a chicken shop named 'Barnies'. In the opening scene, the camera focuses on his 'Barnies' branded cap. Later in the episode, Maria and her coworkers debate about the name of the chicken shop: is it Barnies or Bernies? Viewers who had already seen the headgear know Maria is correct. However, when she googles the name, it turns out that she is mistaken. So my friend and I were watching the new Black Mirror episode “Bête Noire” and we noticed that there was a stark difference between our episodes… even the viewers are getting gaslit at 16:40! #BlackMirrorS7 pic.twitter.com/G2Ne1SuvJV — Vastolorde | AKIO 🫡💖🇺🇸 (@actualakio) April 10, 2025 Had to check and mine was Barnies. Black Mirror is also playing with its viewers by showing one episode with two different scenes. Diabolical. https://t.co/1LVDH2RC9f pic.twitter.com/Eg0bIsj5Co — ricci (@ricci_richy) April 11, 2025 In one version of the episode, she finds what she's looking for, with thousands of hits using the right name of the firm, whereas in another version, it shows 'Bernies'. The timestamp of 16:40 made everyone realise there were two different versions. Also read: 'My worst nightmare': Star of Netflix's Adolescence star Owen Cooper on watching himself on screen While this may appear to be a tiny detail, it is a strange variance that Netflix has included giving a deeper meaning to the show. Did you also have different dialogues?? maria was saying it was barnie's — mae (@joohyunisseul) April 11, 2025 The next scenario appears to have varied dialogues and scenes depending on the way you watched it. Black Mirror creator 'toyed with ChatGPT' to create a Season 6 episode. Here's how it went down Long-time fans may recall the eatery appearing in two previous episodes, Season 3's Shut Up and Dance and Season 6's Joan Is Awful, so its return is not surprising. What version did you get when you watched? Barnie’s or Bernie’s?

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<p>Johnny Depp looks like a silver fox in his new forthcoming film, <em>Day Drinker.</em> The ace Hollywood actor will be seen in Marc Webb&rsquo;s film that marks his return to Hollywood after an ugly divorce tussle with ex-wife Amber Heard.&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>Johhny Depp sports silver hair for new film</strong></h2>
<p>Johnny, 61, looks like a million bucks in new silver hair which suits him.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Announcing the project, the studio behind the film shared Johnny&rsquo;s look from <em>Day Drinker.</em> In the photo, he can be seen holding a drink in his hand while wearing a navy blue suit with a light blue shirt. In addition to the platinum hair, Johnny has also traded his dark lens colour for blue contact lenses for his character.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Johnny will be seen opposite Penelope Cruz in the film.&nbsp;</p>
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<h2><strong>About Day Drinker</strong></h2>
<p><em>Day Drinker</em> will release in 2026. The film revolves around a private yacht bartender, played by Madelyn Cline, who encounters a mysterious guest, played by Depp. The pair soon gets entangled with a criminal figure. That criminal figure will be played by Penelope. All this chaos leads to a beautiful set for a story.</p>
<p>In addition to the two stars, the film also features Manu R&iacute;os, Ar&oacute;n Piper, Juan Diego Botto and Anika Boyle also star in the film.</p>
<p>Johnny Depp has meanwhile stayed away from the public eye ever since his divorce trial began in which both Amber and he sued one another. While Johnny sued Amber for defamation, Amber claimed that Johnny was violent in their marriage. Johnny won the case and Amber has since moved away from films.&nbsp;</p>
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This will be Johnny Depp's first mega film post the ugly divorce tussle with ex-wife Amber Heard. The film mark's Johhny's Hollywood return.

Johnny Depp looks like a silver fox in his new forthcoming film, Day Drinker. The ace Hollywood actor will be seen in Marc Webb’s film that marks his return to Hollywood after an ugly divorce tussle with ex-wife Amber Heard. Johhny Depp sports silver hair for new film Johnny, 61, looks like a million bucks in new silver hair which suits him. Announcing the project, the studio behind the film shared Johnny’s look from Day Drinker. In the photo, he can be seen holding a drink in his hand while wearing a navy blue suit with a light blue shirt. In addition to the platinum hair, Johnny has also traded his dark lens colour for blue contact lenses for his character. Johnny will be seen opposite Penelope Cruz in the film. Johnny Depp's this iconic character left Lily-Rose 'traumatised' during childhood About Day Drinker Day Drinker will release in 2026. The film revolves around a private yacht bartender, played by Madelyn Cline, who encounters a mysterious guest, played by Depp. The pair soon gets entangled with a criminal figure. That criminal figure will be played by Penelope. All this chaos leads to a beautiful set for a story. In addition to the two stars, the film also features Manu Ríos, Arón Piper, Juan Diego Botto and Anika Boyle also star in the film. Johnny Depp has meanwhile stayed away from the public eye ever since his divorce trial began in which both Amber and he sued one another. While Johnny sued Amber for defamation, Amber claimed that Johnny was violent in their marriage. Johnny won the case and Amber has since moved away from films. Interview: Paras Patel on The Chosen being more than just a faith-based show

Johnny Depp looks unrecognisable in new look for film Day Drinker, see pics

<p>BLACKPINK&rsquo;s Jennie upset fans with what they called a &ldquo;major disappointment&rdquo; as she took to the stage at Coachella. Performing in front of a hugely enthusiastic crowd, Jennie underperformed according to many and looked worn out and tired throughout the show. Her fans complain that the singer did not rehearse her steps or singing, and the set was pretty poor.&nbsp;</p>
<p>This was Jennie&rsquo;s solo performance, and fans expected more out of the set. She took the stage at the Outdoor Theatre as she sang her solo songs. The songs, one after another, were pretty slow, according to many and lacked tempo.&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>Fans have a massive meltdown over Jennie's poor performance&nbsp;</strong></h2>
<p>While her fashion choice for the night was on point and she looked quite glamorous on the stage, her performance, however, couldn&rsquo;t keep up. One user shared a snippet of her performance and wrote, &ldquo;As a long-time BLACKPINK and K-pop fan who has followed all their Coachella performances and solo work, WTF WAS THAT??? It&rsquo;s been well known that she struggles with stamina, but my god &mdash; she looked half dead the entire performance.&rdquo;</p>
<p>Another wrote, &ldquo;She was out of breath every song and kind of gave up on dancing.&rdquo;</p>
<p>Another fan also pointed out that &ldquo;there were borderline no vocals. She sang maybe once every 30 seconds, and most of it was things she could yell.&rdquo;</p>
<p>Some even pointed out that she could have made up for the lack of singing skills with some dance moves. One user wrote, &ldquo;I thought if she wasn&rsquo;t going to sing, I&rsquo;d expect her to pull a Lisa and dance. But if she danced any harder, she would&rsquo;ve passed out.&rdquo;</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">COACHELLA SCREAM FOR HER<br><br>ROCK WITH JENNIE COACHELLA<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JENCHELLA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JENCHELLA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JENCHELLA2025?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JENCHELLA2025</a> <a href="https://t.co/2DgoQjplmu">pic.twitter.com/2DgoQjplmu</a></p>
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<p>One fan also commented on the set and said, &ldquo;The setlist was horrendous. You cannot perform slow songs in a row and expect the audience to stay invested.&rdquo; Another said, &ldquo;Her full-time job should be working on stamina. She should be able to do two hours of singing and full-out dancing in rehearsal before stepping on a festival stage.&rdquo;</p>
<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/coachella-megan-thee-stallion-closed-fest-with-girl-power-with-ciara-queen-latifah-and-victoria-mon&eacute;t-8960151">Coachella: Megan Thee Stallion closed fest with girl power with Ciara, Queen Latifah and Victoria Mon&eacute;t</a></p>
<p>The debate then converted to lengthy threads on social media, and many suggested that BLACKPINK's Jennie fit perfectly in her K-pop girl band where each brought something the other lacked. As a solo performer, Jennie couldn&rsquo;t stand her ground.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Meanwhile, Jennie's band members came to support her as fans spotted Lisa and Rose vibing to her Coachella set.&nbsp;</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ROS%C3%89?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ROS&Eacute;</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LISA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LISA</a> enjoying <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JENNIE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JENNIE</a>&rsquo;s coachella set!<br><br>ROCK WITH JENNIE COACHELLA<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JENCHELLA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JENCHELLA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JENCHELLA2025?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JENCHELLA2025</a> <a href="https://t.co/lPcIyYCuwP">pic.twitter.com/lPcIyYCuwP</a></p>
&mdash; BLACKPINK BLINK UNION 💕 (@BBU_BLACKPINK) <a href="https://twitter.com/BBU_BLACKPINK/status/1911645535070749111?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 14, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Entertainment Trending Fans were left massively disappointed after BLACKPINK member Jennie's performance this year as she looked like she did no rehearsals.

BLACKPINK’s Jennie upset fans with what they called a “major disappointment” as she took to the stage at Coachella. Performing in front of a hugely enthusiastic crowd, Jennie underperformed according to many and looked worn out and tired throughout the show. Her fans complain that the singer did not rehearse her steps or singing, and the set was pretty poor. This was Jennie’s solo performance, and fans expected more out of the set. She took the stage at the Outdoor Theatre as she sang her solo songs. The songs, one after another, were pretty slow, according to many and lacked tempo. Fans have a massive meltdown over Jennie's poor performance While her fashion choice for the night was on point and she looked quite glamorous on the stage, her performance, however, couldn’t keep up. One user shared a snippet of her performance and wrote, “As a long-time BLACKPINK and K-pop fan who has followed all their Coachella performances and solo work, WTF WAS THAT??? It’s been well known that she struggles with stamina, but my god — she looked half dead the entire performance.” Another wrote, “She was out of breath every song and kind of gave up on dancing.” Another fan also pointed out that “there were borderline no vocals. She sang maybe once every 30 seconds, and most of it was things she could yell.” Some even pointed out that she could have made up for the lack of singing skills with some dance moves. One user wrote, “I thought if she wasn’t going to sing, I’d expect her to pull a Lisa and dance. But if she danced any harder, she would’ve passed out.” COACHELLA SCREAM FOR HER ROCK WITH JENNIE COACHELLA#JENCHELLA #JENCHELLA2025 pic.twitter.com/2DgoQjplmu — blackpink loops (@bIackpinkloops) April 14, 2025 One fan also commented on the set and said, “The setlist was horrendous. You cannot perform slow songs in a row and expect the audience to stay invested.” Another said, “Her full-time job should be working on stamina. She should be able to do two hours of singing and full-out dancing in rehearsal before stepping on a festival stage.” Coachella: Megan Thee Stallion closed fest with girl power with Ciara, Queen Latifah and Victoria Monét The debate then converted to lengthy threads on social media, and many suggested that BLACKPINK's Jennie fit perfectly in her K-pop girl band where each brought something the other lacked. As a solo performer, Jennie couldn’t stand her ground. Meanwhile, Jennie's band members came to support her as fans spotted Lisa and Rose vibing to her Coachella set. #ROSÉ and #LISA enjoying #JENNIE’s coachella set! ROCK WITH JENNIE COACHELLA#JENCHELLA #JENCHELLA2025 pic.twitter.com/lPcIyYCuwP — BLACKPINK BLINK UNION 💕 (@BBU_BLACKPINK) April 14, 2025

What was that Jennie? Fans express shock over BLACKPINK singer's Coachella performance

<p>Oscar-winning actress Cate Blanchett is seriously considering giving up acting. The two-time Oscar winner recently opened up about her future career plans and said that acting is something she will give up soon.&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>Cate doesn't like being a celebrity</strong></h2>
<p>In an interview with Radio Times, she said she wasn&rsquo;t sure calling her an &ldquo;actress&rdquo; was the right thing since she&rsquo;s contemplating giving it up. She said, &ldquo;It&rsquo;s because I&rsquo;m giving up&hellip; My family roll their eyes every time I say it, but I mean it. I am serious about giving up acting. [There are] a lot of things I want to do with my life.&rdquo;</p>
<p>She appeared for the interview as she promoted her first radio play, an adaptation of Wallace Shawn&rsquo;s The Fever, which will air on BBC Radio 4. The radio play will follow a woman from a privileged background who visits an impoverished foreign country and suddenly becomes ill. She becomes emotionally unsettled and contemplates the little impact she&rsquo;s had on the world.</p>
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<p>Cate also doesn&rsquo;t really enjoy being a celebrity. She said, &ldquo;When you go on a talk show, or even here now, and then you see soundbites of things you&rsquo;ve said, pulled out and italicised, they sound really loud. I&rsquo;m not that person. I make more sense in motion &ndash; it&rsquo;s been a long time to remotely get comfortable with the idea of being photographed.&rdquo;</p>
<p>&ldquo;I&rsquo;ve always felt like I&rsquo;m on the periphery of things, so I&rsquo;m always surprised when I belong anywhere. I go with curiosity into whatever environment that I&rsquo;m in, not expecting to be accepted or welcomed. I&rsquo;ve spent a lifetime getting comfortable with the feeling of being uncomfortable,&rdquo; she added.&nbsp;</p>
<h2 class="gh-archive-page-post-title"><a class="gh-archive-page-post-title-link" href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/interview-paras-patel-on-the-chosen-being-more-than-just-a-faith-based-show-8964967" aria-label="Interview: Paras Patel on The Chosen being more than just a faith-based show">Interview: Paras Patel on The Chosen being more than just a faith-based show</a></h2>
<h2><strong>Cate Blanchett's filmography</strong></h2>
<p>Cate Blanchett has an impressive filmography from <em>The Lord of the Rings, Aviator, Blue Jasmine to Tar</em> and more. Her recent prominent acting credits also include Alfonso Cuar&oacute;n&rsquo;s Apple TV+ series<em> Disclaimer</em> and Steven Soderbergh&rsquo;s <em>Black Bag</em>, released in March, in which she stars with Michael Fassbender.</p>
<p>She has recently wrapped up Jim Jarmusch&rsquo;s <em>Father, Mother, Sister, Brother</em> set for a 2025 release with Adam Driver. Cate is also busy filming <em>Alpha Gang</em> with David and Nathan Zellner.</p>

Entertainment Hollywood Oscar-winning actress Cate Blanchett is not sure you can call her an "actress" for too long as she's contemplating giving up acting soon.

Oscar-winning actress Cate Blanchett is seriously considering giving up acting. The two-time Oscar winner recently opened up about her future career plans and said that acting is something she will give up soon. Cate doesn't like being a celebrity In an interview with Radio Times, she said she wasn’t sure calling her an “actress” was the right thing since she’s contemplating giving it up. She said, “It’s because I’m giving up… My family roll their eyes every time I say it, but I mean it. I am serious about giving up acting. [There are] a lot of things I want to do with my life.” She appeared for the interview as she promoted her first radio play, an adaptation of Wallace Shawn’s The Fever, which will air on BBC Radio 4. The radio play will follow a woman from a privileged background who visits an impoverished foreign country and suddenly becomes ill. She becomes emotionally unsettled and contemplates the little impact she’s had on the world. Harvey Weinstein New York retrial for sex crimes to begin Cate also doesn’t really enjoy being a celebrity. She said, “When you go on a talk show, or even here now, and then you see soundbites of things you’ve said, pulled out and italicised, they sound really loud. I’m not that person. I make more sense in motion – it’s been a long time to remotely get comfortable with the idea of being photographed.” “I’ve always felt like I’m on the periphery of things, so I’m always surprised when I belong anywhere. I go with curiosity into whatever environment that I’m in, not expecting to be accepted or welcomed. I’ve spent a lifetime getting comfortable with the feeling of being uncomfortable,” she added. Interview: Paras Patel on The Chosen being more than just a faith-based show Cate Blanchett's filmography Cate Blanchett has an impressive filmography from The Lord of the Rings, Aviator, Blue Jasmine to Tar and more. Her recent prominent acting credits also include Alfonso Cuarón’s Apple TV+ series Disclaimer and Steven Soderbergh’s Black Bag, released in March, in which she stars with Michael Fassbender. She has recently wrapped up Jim Jarmusch’s Father, Mother, Sister, Brother set for a 2025 release with Adam Driver. Cate is also busy filming Alpha Gang with David and Nathan Zellner.

Cate Blanchett is serious about retiring from acting soon

<p>A major update has come in the actor Saif Ali Khan's stabbing case. The chargesheet filed by the Mumbai Police revealed that the fingerprints collected from the actor's house did not match the accused, Shariful Islam, 30.</p>
<p>On Jan16, Saif was attacked by an intruder, who entered the actor's home with the intention of robbing. Khan, his wife Kareena Kapoor Khan and their kids Taimur and Jeh were at home when the incident happened.&nbsp;</p>
<h2>Saif Ali Khan stabbing case</h2>
<p>Last week, Mumbai police filed a 1000-page chargesheet against the accused nabbed in the case. However, it has been revealed that the fingerprint samples collected from the actor's residence on the night of the incident did not match those of the accused, who happens to be a Bangladeshi national.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hotel-brawl-case-against-saif-ali-khan-court-re-issues-bailable-warrant-against-malaika-arora-8938460">Hotel brawl case against Saif Ali Khan: Court re-issues bailable warrant against Malaika Arora</a></strong></p>
<p>Nearly 20 samples were collected from the actor's home in Bandra and sent to the State CID's Fingerprint Bureau. Out of these, 19 fingerprints did not match those of the accused.</p>
<p>The fingerprints that play a crucial role in any investigation were lifted from the actor's bedroom, sliding door, cupboard, and bathroom door. Only one fingerprint matched with the accused, and it was collected from the eighth floor of the building.&nbsp;Apart from fingerprint mismatch, the police have found several evidence against the accused.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The 1,000-page-long chargesheet was filed in the Metropolitan Magistrate Court in connection with the Saif Ali Khan stabbing case. It has been said that the police have also opposed the bail request made by the accused. They have also revealed that the part of a knife, with which the actor was attacked, matched the weapon recovered from the accused.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/jewel-thief-the-heist-begins-ott-release-saif-ali-khan-jaideep-ahlawats-thriller-to-release-on-this-date-8901671">Jewel Thief &ndash; The Heist Begins OTT release: Saif Ali Khan, Jaideep Ahlawat's thriller to release on this date</a></strong></p>
<p>The chargesheet reportedly also had data from facial recognition tests, forensic lab findings, along with fingerprint records. The police have reportedly highlighted how the accused was illegally sending money to his family in Bangladesh.&nbsp;</p>
<h2>Saif Ali Khan attacked</h2>
<p>On Jan 16, Khan was attacked in the wee hours during a burglary attempt. Khan was stabbed six times, and he had suffered deep injuries in his neck, left hand, and near his spine. He underwent multiple surgeries at Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai. However, the actor is fine and is promoting his upcoming movie&nbsp;<em>Jewel Thief &ndash; The Heist Begins.</em></p>

On Jan 16, Saif was attacked by an intruder, who entered the actor's home with the intention of robbing. Khan, his wife Kareena Kapoor Khan and their kids Taimur and Jeh were at home when the incident happened.

A major update has come in the actor Saif Ali Khan's stabbing case. The chargesheet filed by the Mumbai Police revealed that the fingerprints collected from the actor's house did not match the accused, Shariful Islam, 30. On Jan16, Saif was attacked by an intruder, who entered the actor's home with the intention of robbing. Khan, his wife Kareena Kapoor Khan and their kids Taimur and Jeh were at home when the incident happened. Saif Ali Khan stabbing case Last week, Mumbai police filed a 1000-page chargesheet against the accused nabbed in the case. However, it has been revealed that the fingerprint samples collected from the actor's residence on the night of the incident did not match those of the accused, who happens to be a Bangladeshi national. Also read: Hotel brawl case against Saif Ali Khan: Court re-issues bailable warrant against Malaika Arora Nearly 20 samples were collected from the actor's home in Bandra and sent to the State CID's Fingerprint Bureau. Out of these, 19 fingerprints did not match those of the accused. The fingerprints that play a crucial role in any investigation were lifted from the actor's bedroom, sliding door, cupboard, and bathroom door. Only one fingerprint matched with the accused, and it was collected from the eighth floor of the building. Apart from fingerprint mismatch, the police have found several evidence against the accused. The 1,000-page-long chargesheet was filed in the Metropolitan Magistrate Court in connection with the Saif Ali Khan stabbing case. It has been said that the police have also opposed the bail request made by the accused. They have also revealed that the part of a knife, with which the actor was attacked, matched the weapon recovered from the accused. Also read: Jewel Thief – The Heist Begins OTT release: Saif Ali Khan, Jaideep Ahlawat's thriller to release on this date The chargesheet reportedly also had data from facial recognition tests, forensic lab findings, along with fingerprint records. The police have reportedly highlighted how the accused was illegally sending money to his family in Bangladesh. Saif Ali Khan attacked On Jan 16, Khan was attacked in the wee hours during a burglary attempt. Khan was stabbed six times, and he had suffered deep injuries in his neck, left hand, and near his spine. He underwent multiple surgeries at Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai. However, the actor is fine and is promoting his upcoming movie Jewel Thief – The Heist Begins.

Saif Ali Khan stabbing case: Accused fingerprints don't match with samples collected, chargesheet reveals

<p>Disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein faces a retrial starting Tuesday, on rape and sex assault charges for which a previous verdict was overturned, forcing survivors who helped fire up the "MeToo" movement to testify against him once again.</p>
<p>Weinstein's 2017 conviction by a jury was overturned seven years later by an appeals court that ruled the way witnesses were handled in the original New York trial was unlawful.</p>
<p>The voiding of the jury's verdict by the New York Court of Appeals was a setback to survivors of the movement against sexual violence and the promotion of justice for survivors.</p>
<p>The onetime Miramax studio boss will be in court for the sexual assault of former production assistant Mimi Haleyi in 2006, the rape of aspiring actress Jessica Mann in 2013, and a new count for an alleged sexual assault in 2006 at a hotel in Manhattan. Haleyi and Mann testified in the earlier trial, sharing graphic testimony of their interactions with Weinstein.</p>
<p>The new trial, expected to last up to six weeks in a Manhattan criminal court, begins Tuesday with jury selection, which could take five days, according to Judge Curtis Farber.</p>
<p>Weinstein, 73, said he hopes the case will be judged with "fresh eyes," more than seven years after investigations by the New York Times and the New Yorker led to his spectacular downfall and a global backlash against predatory abusers.</p>
<p>Weinstein is serving a 16-year prison sentence after being convicted on separate charges in California in 2023 for raping and assaulting a European actor a decade prior.</p>
<p>- 'Very different'? -</p>
<p>The producer of a string of box office hits like "Sex, Lies and Videotape," "Pulp Fiction" and "Shakespeare in Love," Weinstein has appeared frail and gaunt at recent courtroom hearings ahead of the trial.</p>
<p>"It'll be very, very different because of the attitude of New York City, New York state and, I think, the overall country," said his lawyer Arthur Aidala.</p>
<p>"Five years ago, when you guys were here, there were protests. There were people chanting: 'Fry Harvey, he's a rapist'... I think that, overall, has died down," he said, adding that he hoped jurors would try the case on its merits.</p>
<p>Weinstein has never acknowledged any wrongdoing and has always maintained that the encounters were consensual.</p>
<p>Accusers describe the movie mogul as a predator who used his perch atop the cinema industry to pressure actresses and assistants for sexual favors, often in hotel rooms.</p>
<p>Since his downfall, Weinstein has been accused of harassment, sexual assault or rape by more than 80 women, including actors Angelina Jolie, Gwyneth Paltrow, Lupita Nyong'o and Ashley Judd.</p>
<p>In 2020, a jury of New Yorkers found Weinstein guilty of two out of five charges -- the sexual assault of Haleyi and the rape of Mann.</p>
<p>But the conviction and the 23-year prison sentence were overturned in April 2024.</p>
<p>In a hotly debated four-to-three decision, New York's appeals court ruled that jurors should not have heard testimonies of victims about sexual assaults for which Harvey Weinstein was not indicted.</p>
<p>"It really reflects the challenges that survivors face in seeking justice for sexual assault," said Laura Palumbo of the National Sexual Violence Resource Center.&nbsp;</p>
<p>he three survivors of Weinstein's alleged crimes are expected to testify once again.</p>

Harvey Weinstein's 2017 conviction by a jury was overturned seven years later by an appeals court that ruled the way witnesses were handled in the original New York trial was unlawful.

Disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein faces a retrial starting Tuesday, on rape and sex assault charges for which a previous verdict was overturned, forcing survivors who helped fire up the "MeToo" movement to testify against him once again. Weinstein's 2017 conviction by a jury was overturned seven years later by an appeals court that ruled the way witnesses were handled in the original New York trial was unlawful. The voiding of the jury's verdict by the New York Court of Appeals was a setback to survivors of the movement against sexual violence and the promotion of justice for survivors. The onetime Miramax studio boss will be in court for the sexual assault of former production assistant Mimi Haleyi in 2006, the rape of aspiring actress Jessica Mann in 2013, and a new count for an alleged sexual assault in 2006 at a hotel in Manhattan. Haleyi and Mann testified in the earlier trial, sharing graphic testimony of their interactions with Weinstein. The new trial, expected to last up to six weeks in a Manhattan criminal court, begins Tuesday with jury selection, which could take five days, according to Judge Curtis Farber. Weinstein, 73, said he hopes the case will be judged with "fresh eyes," more than seven years after investigations by the New York Times and the New Yorker led to his spectacular downfall and a global backlash against predatory abusers. Weinstein is serving a 16-year prison sentence after being convicted on separate charges in California in 2023 for raping and assaulting a European actor a decade prior. - 'Very different'? - The producer of a string of box office hits like "Sex, Lies and Videotape," "Pulp Fiction" and "Shakespeare in Love," Weinstein has appeared frail and gaunt at recent courtroom hearings ahead of the trial. "It'll be very, very different because of the attitude of New York City, New York state and, I think, the overall country," said his lawyer Arthur Aidala. "Five years ago, when you guys were here, there were protests. There were people chanting: 'Fry Harvey, he's a rapist'... I think that, overall, has died down," he said, adding that he hoped jurors would try the case on its merits. Weinstein has never acknowledged any wrongdoing and has always maintained that the encounters were consensual. Accusers describe the movie mogul as a predator who used his perch atop the cinema industry to pressure actresses and assistants for sexual favors, often in hotel rooms. Since his downfall, Weinstein has been accused of harassment, sexual assault or rape by more than 80 women, including actors Angelina Jolie, Gwyneth Paltrow, Lupita Nyong'o and Ashley Judd. In 2020, a jury of New Yorkers found Weinstein guilty of two out of five charges -- the sexual assault of Haleyi and the rape of Mann. But the conviction and the 23-year prison sentence were overturned in April 2024. In a hotly debated four-to-three decision, New York's appeals court ruled that jurors should not have heard testimonies of victims about sexual assaults for which Harvey Weinstein was not indicted. "It really reflects the challenges that survivors face in seeking justice for sexual assault," said Laura Palumbo of the National Sexual Violence Resource Center. he three survivors of Weinstein's alleged crimes are expected to testify once again.

Harvey Weinstein New York retrial for sex crimes to begin

<p>Indian-American actor Paras Patel plays Matthew in <em>The Chosen, </em>a highly rated American historical drama television series which is created, directed and co-written by filmmaker Dallas Jenkins. The multi-season series enjoys huge fandom all over the world as it tells the life and story of Jesus of Nazareth. The Christian historical drama show enjoys huge popularity as it depicts the life of Jesus through the eyes of people who met him.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Paras plays Matthew, one of the 12 apostles of Jesus who goes on to write The Gospel of Matthew, the first book of the new testament of the bible. Ahead of <em>The Chosen</em> latest season's release in India on April 17, Paras opened up about his character, the crazy fandom The Chosen enjoys over the world and why he thinks faith-based shows strike a special chord with audiences.&nbsp;</p>
<p><em><strong>Here are the edited excerpts of our chat:&nbsp;</strong></em></p>
<p><em>Q: You play Matthew in the show. Who is he and why did you say yes to this project?</em></p>
<p>A: Previously an ostracised tax collector, Matthew became one of the 12 apostles of Jesus and went on to write The Gospel of Matthew, the first book of the new testament of the bible.</p>
<p>I said yes to this project because of the writing and the character. I was truly moved by the writing of showrunner/creator Dallas Jenkins, Tyler Thompson, and Ryan Swanson. In many ways, I felt like I was reading something that was on Game of Thrones level. The character of Matthew really stood out to me, as being portrayed as on the spectrum through the show. I felt immediately connected to his story.</p>
<p><img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/580x0/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/post_attachments/f599c11a-e62.jpg" alt="Paras" style="width: 580px;"></p>
<p><em>Q: What&rsquo;s something you really like about this role?</em></p>
<p>A: There is so much that I love about portraying Matthew. As an actor, I think it is really rare to be portraying a role that is impacting you and inspiring you on a personal level. The journey of Matthew on the show from who he was (unaccepted, not seen, disrespected, misunderstood) to where he is now (confident, self assured, strong) has been such a beautiful story to tell. Matthew is someone who leans into challenges and obstacles, because he knows at the end of the day, it will lead to growth. He always strives to be the best version of himself.&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>Q: How do you feel about religious TV shows and films that promote a religion? Why do you think they enjoy so much popularity?</em></p>
<p>A: The Chosen is a historical drama based on the life of Jesus as seen through his disciples and those closest to him. What I love about the show is that it is not promoting a religion or saying it is better than another, but it is simply telling a story. I grew up hearing stories about Jesus and also grew up watching popular Indian series such as Mahabharat and Ramayan. I feel that shows with a religious theme can also surprise you, in that you may connect to and relate to it more than you think.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The Chosen shows these historical figures as real people with challenges that we as an audience can connect and relate to, and that is why it has made such a global impact.&nbsp;</p>
<h2 class="gh-archive-page-post-title"><a class="gh-archive-page-post-title-link" href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/emma-watson-top-7-most-memorable-roles-ranked-good-to-best-8963486" aria-label="Emma Watson: Top 7 Most Memorable Roles, Ranked Good To Best">Emma Watson: Top 7 Most Memorable Roles, Ranked Good To Best</a></h2>
<p><em>Q: Did you know The Chosen would become such a big deal, so many seasons and a film later?&nbsp;</em></p>
<p>A: When we filmed season one almost 7 years ago, The Chosen only crowdfunded enough to film 4 episodes. We had no idea if we would be able to finish the last 4 episodes of the season. At this point, I just say, expect the unexpected when it comes to The Chosen, because it keeps blowing my mind. It truly is a worldwide phenomenon and I am lucky to be a part of the journey.</p>
<p><em>Q: What can the audience have a takeaway from the show?&nbsp;</em></p>
<p>A: You as the audience can take what you need from it. Whether it is just watching a beautiful story, to finding your faith, deepening your faith, there is something for everyone on the show with the storylines we weave leading into miracles and events that take place in the Bible. I think this adds such a rich backstory that allows us to visualize and really connect to the show and its characters and the source text.</p>
<p>I hope the main takeaway people have from the show is a message of hope. I hope people are driven to lead by example from these historical figures and their journeys and are inspired by that and implement that into their lives.&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>Q: Where is the latest season shot?</em></p>
<p>A: We filmed in Goshen, Utah and Midlothian,Texas</p>
<p><em>Q: Lastly, what&rsquo;s something that people don't know about you that your fans would be excited to know about?</em></p>
<p>A: As a kid, I would spend all my summers in India. I have a deep connection to my motherland and I have always wanted to work in the Hindi Film Industry. &nbsp;Nine out of ten times, I am always listening to 90s Bollywood music and I also love cooking Indian food, especially biryani.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The Chosen season 5 will release in India on April 17, 2025.&nbsp;</p>

In an exclusive interview, Indian-American actor Paras Patel spoke about playing Matthew in The Chosen, discussing the fandom the TV show enjoys and much more.

Indian-American actor Paras Patel plays Matthew in The Chosen, a highly rated American historical drama television series which is created, directed and co-written by filmmaker Dallas Jenkins. The multi-season series enjoys huge fandom all over the world as it tells the life and story of Jesus of Nazareth. The Christian historical drama show enjoys huge popularity as it depicts the life of Jesus through the eyes of people who met him. Paras plays Matthew, one of the 12 apostles of Jesus who goes on to write The Gospel of Matthew, the first book of the new testament of the bible. Ahead of The Chosen latest season's release in India on April 17, Paras opened up about his character, the crazy fandom The Chosen enjoys over the world and why he thinks faith-based shows strike a special chord with audiences. Here are the edited excerpts of our chat: Q: You play Matthew in the show. Who is he and why did you say yes to this project? A: Previously an ostracised tax collector, Matthew became one of the 12 apostles of Jesus and went on to write The Gospel of Matthew, the first book of the new testament of the bible. I said yes to this project because of the writing and the character. I was truly moved by the writing of showrunner/creator Dallas Jenkins, Tyler Thompson, and Ryan Swanson. In many ways, I felt like I was reading something that was on Game of Thrones level. The character of Matthew really stood out to me, as being portrayed as on the spectrum through the show. I felt immediately connected to his story. Q: What’s something you really like about this role? A: There is so much that I love about portraying Matthew. As an actor, I think it is really rare to be portraying a role that is impacting you and inspiring you on a personal level. The journey of Matthew on the show from who he was (unaccepted, not seen, disrespected, misunderstood) to where he is now (confident, self assured, strong) has been such a beautiful story to tell. Matthew is someone who leans into challenges and obstacles, because he knows at the end of the day, it will lead to growth. He always strives to be the best version of himself. Q: How do you feel about religious TV shows and films that promote a religion? Why do you think they enjoy so much popularity? A: The Chosen is a historical drama based on the life of Jesus as seen through his disciples and those closest to him. What I love about the show is that it is not promoting a religion or saying it is better than another, but it is simply telling a story. I grew up hearing stories about Jesus and also grew up watching popular Indian series such as Mahabharat and Ramayan. I feel that shows with a religious theme can also surprise you, in that you may connect to and relate to it more than you think. The Chosen shows these historical figures as real people with challenges that we as an audience can connect and relate to, and that is why it has made such a global impact. Emma Watson: Top 7 Most Memorable Roles, Ranked Good To Best Q: Did you know The Chosen would become such a big deal, so many seasons and a film later? A: When we filmed season one almost 7 years ago, The Chosen only crowdfunded enough to film 4 episodes. We had no idea if we would be able to finish the last 4 episodes of the season. At this point, I just say, expect the unexpected when it comes to The Chosen, because it keeps blowing my mind. It truly is a worldwide phenomenon and I am lucky to be a part of the journey. Q: What can the audience have a takeaway from the show? A: You as the audience can take what you need from it. Whether it is just watching a beautiful story, to finding your faith, deepening your faith, there is something for everyone on the show with the storylines we weave leading into miracles and events that take place in the Bible. I think this adds such a rich backstory that allows us to visualize and really connect to the show and its characters and the source text. I hope the main takeaway people have from the show is a message of hope. I hope people are driven to lead by example from these historical figures and their journeys and are inspired by that and implement that into their lives. Q: Where is the latest season shot? A: We filmed in Goshen, Utah and Midlothian,Texas Q: Lastly, what’s something that people don't know about you that your fans would be excited to know about? A: As a kid, I would spend all my summers in India. I have a deep connection to my motherland and I have always wanted to work in the Hindi Film Industry. Nine out of ten times, I am always listening to 90s Bollywood music and I also love cooking Indian food, especially biryani. The Chosen season 5 will release in India on April 17, 2025.

Interview: Paras Patel on The Chosen being more than just a faith-based show

<p><strong>Katy Perry space flight trolled:</strong> Katy Perry went into space for a few seconds on Monday (Apr 14) but back on earth, the US singer is getting a lot of trolling. Some of the points raised by her critics happen to be legitimate.</p>
<p>Key issues raised in the criticism of her space flight are that it was more of a photo op than a real flight.&nbsp;Others said it was tone-deaf on several levels: climate change and emissions, money being spent on such vanity projects&nbsp; while many are still wallowing in poverty.</p>
<p>Some were political too and referenced the Trump administration's cuts of NASA funding.</p>
<h2>Katy Perry's space flight details<br><br></h2>
<p>It was supposed to be a history-making sojourn: an all-female crew sent up by Amazon founder and billionaire Jeff Bezos&rsquo; space exploration company Blue Origin.</p>
<p>Besides Perry, the passengers were: CBS anchor Gayle King, civil rights activist Amanda Nguyen, former NASA engineer Aisha Bowe, producer Kerianne Flynn, and Bezos&rsquo; fianc&eacute;e Lauren S&aacute;nchez.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/welcome-back-ns-31-crew-blue-origin-all-women-flight-returns-to-earth-after-historic-achievement-8961649">&lsquo;Welcome back, NS-31 crew!&rsquo;: Blue Origin all-women flight returns to earth after historic achievement</a></p>
<p>The crew crossed the K&aacute;rm&aacute;n line, the official point where Earth's atmosphere ends and space begins.</p>
<p>Perry sang <span>Louis Armstrong's classic song "What a Wonderful World" when she saw the Earth from space.</span></p>
<p>She kissed the earth after landing back.&nbsp;</p>
<h2>How the internet reacted to Katy Perry's space flight on Blue Origin</h2>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Some of the posts were about how short the trip was.&nbsp;"Girl went to space for 11 minutes and came back acting like she escaped Interstellar," said one user.&nbsp;"Katy Perry went to space for like 4 minutes wtf is she kissing the ground for," another person posted on X.</p>
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&mdash; The Immortal (@TheImmortal007) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheImmortal007/status/1912003529532744135?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 15, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<p>Some reactions were more serious, saying that there were more important people on the flight, whereas Perry got all the attention.&nbsp;</p>
<p>"The only person on this space flight people should be talking about is Amanda Nguyen. She is a rape survivor who quit being an astronaut to pursue criminal justice and got rape laws changed. I&rsquo;m sick of hearing about vapid Katy Perry," posted one user.</p>
<p>Connecting the space flight to women's empowerment didn't go down well with some.</p>
<p>"Crazy how Katy Perry and Lauren Sanchez going to &ldquo;space&rdquo; for 10 minutes is supposed to &ldquo;inspire women&rdquo;, but the women who already worked at NASA are *checks notes* getting fired and getting their bios removed from the site," said one user.&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/katy-perry-blue-origin-space-craft-jeff-bezos-all-women-crew-gayle-king-lauren-sanchez-8961944">Katy Perry sings 'What a Wonderful World' on board Blue Origin, kisses the ground on her arrival back to Earth</a></p>
<p><br><br>This comment came amid news of Indian-origin diversity chief of NASA Neela Rajendra exiting NASA.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Blue Origin really said: <a href="https://t.co/ZcnDqmRbY5">pic.twitter.com/ZcnDqmRbY5</a></p>
&mdash; THEE teo. (@heymrteo) <a href="https://twitter.com/heymrteo/status/1911818120601244114?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 14, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<p>There were references to the return of Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore on March 19, after being stuck in space for more than nine months due to technical issues with the Boeing Starliner spacecraft. One user asked: "How did the celebs get up and down to space so quickly but it took many months for the previous astronauts to come back to earth that ended up being stuck and&nbsp; @SpaceX had to save them?"</p>
<p>The NASA astronauts'&nbsp; mission to the International Space Station was planned for only eight days.</p>
<h2>A vanity project: Space tourism flights damage environment</h2>
<p>Some of the comments described the space trip as 'tone deaf', given the money being spent and how space flights are damaging the environment.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/web-stories/science-technology/im-really-excited-katy-perry-to-travel-into-space-tomorrow-aboard-blue-origin-rocket-8956981">'I'm really excited': Katy Perry to travel into space tomorrow aboard Blue Origin rocket</a></p>
<p>&ldquo;That space mission this morning? That&rsquo;s end time s***. It&rsquo;s beyond parody&hellip; You say you care about Mother Earth and then launch yourself into orbit with a company actively destroying it? Think about how many resources went into putting these women into space&hellip; For what? What was the marketing there? I&rsquo;m disgusted,&rdquo; said actress Emily Ratajkowski in a TikTok video.</p>
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<p>&ldquo;Billion dollars bought some good memes I guess,&rdquo; Actor-director Olivia Wilde posted on Instagram.</p>
<p>&ldquo;Thinking &lsquo;we have to protect our mother&rsquo; about the earth after going on a vanity space flight funded by a billionaire whose company is destroying said planet is just so funny, she&rsquo;s got jokes,&rdquo; wrote a social media user.</p>
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<p>Another user wrote: &ldquo;Katy Perry burned more emissions than Taylor Swift did during the entire Eras Tour. Taylor brought millions to local economies. This? Nothing.&rdquo;</p>
<h2>How costly is the Blue Origin space tourism flight?</h2>
<p>Booking a seat on a Blue Origin space trip can cost between $150,000 and $28 million.&nbsp;</p>
<p>That is what politician Nina Turner didn't like.<br><br>&ldquo;If Jeff Bezos can send Katy Perry into space, he can pay a wealth tax so every American has debt-free healthcare,&rdquo; she posted.</p>
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Katy Perry trolled: an all-female crew sent up by Amazon founder and billionaire Jeff Bezos’ space exploration company Blue Origin. World Entertainment Trending

Katy Perry space flight trolled: Katy Perry went into space for a few seconds on Monday (Apr 14) but back on earth, the US singer is getting a lot of trolling. Some of the points raised by her critics happen to be legitimate. Key issues raised in the criticism of her space flight are that it was more of a photo op than a real flight. Others said it was tone-deaf on several levels: climate change and emissions, money being spent on such vanity projects while many are still wallowing in poverty. Some were political too and referenced the Trump administration's cuts of NASA funding. Katy Perry's space flight details It was supposed to be a history-making sojourn: an all-female crew sent up by Amazon founder and billionaire Jeff Bezos’ space exploration company Blue Origin. Besides Perry, the passengers were: CBS anchor Gayle King, civil rights activist Amanda Nguyen, former NASA engineer Aisha Bowe, producer Kerianne Flynn, and Bezos’ fiancée Lauren Sánchez. ‘Welcome back, NS-31 crew!’: Blue Origin all-women flight returns to earth after historic achievement The crew crossed the Kármán line, the official point where Earth's atmosphere ends and space begins. Perry sang Louis Armstrong's classic song "What a Wonderful World" when she saw the Earth from space. She kissed the earth after landing back. How the internet reacted to Katy Perry's space flight on Blue Origin Some of the posts were about how short the trip was. "Girl went to space for 11 minutes and came back acting like she escaped Interstellar," said one user. "Katy Perry went to space for like 4 minutes wtf is she kissing the ground for," another person posted on X. Katy Perry’s trip to space 💀 pic.twitter.com/W3VgMV0HRm — The Immortal (@TheImmortal007) April 15, 2025 Some reactions were more serious, saying that there were more important people on the flight, whereas Perry got all the attention. "The only person on this space flight people should be talking about is Amanda Nguyen. She is a rape survivor who quit being an astronaut to pursue criminal justice and got rape laws changed. I’m sick of hearing about vapid Katy Perry," posted one user. Connecting the space flight to women's empowerment didn't go down well with some. "Crazy how Katy Perry and Lauren Sanchez going to “space” for 10 minutes is supposed to “inspire women”, but the women who already worked at NASA are *checks notes* getting fired and getting their bios removed from the site," said one user. Katy Perry sings 'What a Wonderful World' on board Blue Origin, kisses the ground on her arrival back to Earth This comment came amid news of Indian-origin diversity chief of NASA Neela Rajendra exiting NASA. Blue Origin really said: pic.twitter.com/ZcnDqmRbY5 — THEE teo. (@heymrteo) April 14, 2025 There were references to the return of Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore on March 19, after being stuck in space for more than nine months due to technical issues with the Boeing Starliner spacecraft. One user asked: "How did the celebs get up and down to space so quickly but it took many months for the previous astronauts to come back to earth that ended up being stuck and @SpaceX had to save them?" The NASA astronauts' mission to the International Space Station was planned for only eight days. A vanity project: Space tourism flights damage environment Some of the comments described the space trip as 'tone deaf', given the money being spent and how space flights are damaging the environment. 'I'm really excited': Katy Perry to travel into space tomorrow aboard Blue Origin rocket “That space mission this morning? That’s end time s***. It’s beyond parody… You say you care about Mother Earth and then launch yourself into orbit with a company actively destroying it? Think about how many resources went into putting these women into space… For what? What was the marketing there? I’m disgusted,” said actress Emily Ratajkowski in a TikTok video. They was up there for like 6 minutes 💀 pic.twitter.com/ohibvZoDgr — SUAREZ (@suayrez) April 14, 2025 “Billion dollars bought some good memes I guess,” Actor-director Olivia Wilde posted on Instagram. “Thinking ‘we have to protect our mother’ about the earth after going on a vanity space flight funded by a billionaire whose company is destroying said planet is just so funny, she’s got jokes,” wrote a social media user. Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez planning a summer destination wedding: Report Another user wrote: “Katy Perry burned more emissions than Taylor Swift did during the entire Eras Tour. Taylor brought millions to local economies. This? Nothing.” How costly is the Blue Origin space tourism flight? Booking a seat on a Blue Origin space trip can cost between $150,000 and $28 million. That is what politician Nina Turner didn't like. “If Jeff Bezos can send Katy Perry into space, he can pay a wealth tax so every American has debt-free healthcare,” she posted.

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<p>Popular actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president Vijay has joined the list of famous names who are opposing the recently passed Waqf Act. Vijay has filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025.</p>
<p>Vijay along with others who have filed a petition in the Supreme Court contend that the act is discriminatory towards the Muslim community and violates their fundamental rights.</p>
<h2><strong>How did the Waqf Bill pass?</strong></h2>
<p>The Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 was passed by the Rajya Sabha on April with 128 votes in favour and 95 against. Prior to RS, the Bill was passed in Lok Sabha after a lengthy session of debate. Lok Sabha passed the Bill with 288 members in favour and 232 in opposition. Post the two Houses passing the Bill, President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent to the Bill on April 5, making it a law.</p>
<h2><strong>Who all oppose the Waqf Bill?</strong></h2>
<p>Joining Vijay in standing against the Waqf Act are All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) MP Asaduddin Owaisi, Congress MPs Mohammad Jawed and Imran Pratapgarhi, AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan, and Azad Samaj Party chief and MP Chandra Shekhar Azad.</p>
<p>Others include Samajwadi Party MP from Sambhal Zia Ur Rehman Barq; Maulana Arshad Madani, President of Jamiat Ulema-i-Hind; the Kerala-based Sunni scholars' body Samastha Kerala Jamiatul Ulema; the Social Democratic Party of India; the Indian Union Muslim League; and the NGO Association for Protection of Civil Rights.</p>
<p>The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has also challenged the Act, saying it strongly objected to the amendments passed by Parliament for being "arbitrary, discriminatory and based on exclusion".</p>
<p>From Tamil Nadu, the ruling party, DMK has joined the legal challenge. Its MP A Raja, who was a member of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Waqf Bill, has approached the apex court.</p>
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<p>Meanwhile, intervention applications have been filed in the Supreme Court in support of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, stating that the amendments are aligned with the Constitution of India, and that there is no violation of any right of any member of the Muslim community.</p>
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Entertainment India Popular actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president Vijay has filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025.

Popular actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president Vijay has joined the list of famous names who are opposing the recently passed Waqf Act. Vijay has filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025. Vijay along with others who have filed a petition in the Supreme Court contend that the act is discriminatory towards the Muslim community and violates their fundamental rights. How did the Waqf Bill pass? The Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 was passed by the Rajya Sabha on April with 128 votes in favour and 95 against. Prior to RS, the Bill was passed in Lok Sabha after a lengthy session of debate. Lok Sabha passed the Bill with 288 members in favour and 232 in opposition. Post the two Houses passing the Bill, President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent to the Bill on April 5, making it a law. Who all oppose the Waqf Bill? Joining Vijay in standing against the Waqf Act are All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) MP Asaduddin Owaisi, Congress MPs Mohammad Jawed and Imran Pratapgarhi, AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan, and Azad Samaj Party chief and MP Chandra Shekhar Azad. Others include Samajwadi Party MP from Sambhal Zia Ur Rehman Barq; Maulana Arshad Madani, President of Jamiat Ulema-i-Hind; the Kerala-based Sunni scholars' body Samastha Kerala Jamiatul Ulema; the Social Democratic Party of India; the Indian Union Muslim League; and the NGO Association for Protection of Civil Rights. The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has also challenged the Act, saying it strongly objected to the amendments passed by Parliament for being "arbitrary, discriminatory and based on exclusion". From Tamil Nadu, the ruling party, DMK has joined the legal challenge. Its MP A Raja, who was a member of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Waqf Bill, has approached the apex court. Salman Khan death threat: Police call in Vadodara man for questioning, family claims he's mentally unwell Meanwhile, intervention applications have been filed in the Supreme Court in support of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, stating that the amendments are aligned with the Constitution of India, and that there is no violation of any right of any member of the Muslim community.

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<p>Documentary-drama <em>Black, White &amp; Gray- Love Kills </em>dropped its trailer today, offering a look inside the murky world of crime, investigation and more. The SonyLIV series will start streaming from May 2 onwards.&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>Plot of the series</strong></h2>
<p>The series follows Daniel Gary, a tenacious journalist on a mission to uncover a trail of murders linked to an elusive young man from an economically disadvantaged background. As Daniel delves deeper into the investigation, he exposes a web of corruption, patriarchy, and societal divides, blurring the lines between guilt and innocence while unraveling the complexities of truth and justice.</p>
<p>On his breakout role, Mayur More said, &ldquo;Being a part of Black, White and Gray &ndash; Love Kills has been one of my career's most intense and eye-opening journeys. It&rsquo;s a bold, genre-bending mockumentary that pulls you into a gripping crime story and leaves you grappling with the bigger questions it dares to ask. This story compels you to sit with discomfort and question everything you think you know about guilt, innocence, and justice. My character comes from a world where choices are scarce and consequences are unforgiving. It&rsquo;s raw, emotional, and deeply personal. I hope the audience connects with the layers we've tried to portray and finds themselves reflecting long after the story comes to an end.&rdquo;</p>
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<h2><strong>Cast and release date</strong></h2>
<p>Directed by Pushkar Sunil Mahabalm, the series <em>Black, White &amp; Gray &ndash; Love Kills </em>is produced by Swaroop Sampat and Hemal A. Thakkar.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The series also features Palak Jaiswal, Deven Bhojani, Edward Sonnenblick, Hakkim Shahjahan, Anant Jog, Kamlesh Sawant, and others.</p>
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Entertainment Black, White & Gray – Love Kills starring Tigmanshu Dhulia and Mayur More will start streaming on SonyLIV from May 2 onwards. Watch the trailer inside.

Documentary-drama Black, White & Gray- Love Kills dropped its trailer today, offering a look inside the murky world of crime, investigation and more. The SonyLIV series will start streaming from May 2 onwards. Plot of the series The series follows Daniel Gary, a tenacious journalist on a mission to uncover a trail of murders linked to an elusive young man from an economically disadvantaged background. As Daniel delves deeper into the investigation, he exposes a web of corruption, patriarchy, and societal divides, blurring the lines between guilt and innocence while unraveling the complexities of truth and justice. On his breakout role, Mayur More said, “Being a part of Black, White and Gray – Love Kills has been one of my career's most intense and eye-opening journeys. It’s a bold, genre-bending mockumentary that pulls you into a gripping crime story and leaves you grappling with the bigger questions it dares to ask. This story compels you to sit with discomfort and question everything you think you know about guilt, innocence, and justice. My character comes from a world where choices are scarce and consequences are unforgiving. It’s raw, emotional, and deeply personal. I hope the audience connects with the layers we've tried to portray and finds themselves reflecting long after the story comes to an end.” Casting Snape as black? Big no! Harry Potter fans slam Paapa Essiedu's casting as Snape Watch the trailer here: Cast and release date Directed by Pushkar Sunil Mahabalm, the series Black, White & Gray – Love Kills is produced by Swaroop Sampat and Hemal A. Thakkar. The series also features Palak Jaiswal, Deven Bhojani, Edward Sonnenblick, Hakkim Shahjahan, Anant Jog, Kamlesh Sawant, and others. Priyanka Chopra to reunite with Zac Efron for a new Hollywood film

Trailer for Black, White & Gray out: Tigmanshu Dhulia starrer looks like an interesting watch

It's Emma Watson's birthday today and the iconic Harry Potter actress turns 35 today. Here's taking a look at some of her best works on the big screen. 

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<p>The casting news for the Harry Potter series has garnered mixed feelings from the fans. Some are thrilled with the new cast of actors, who are set to reprise the iconic characters on the screen again, while others expressed disappointment over the casting of actor Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape.</p>
<p>In the Warner Bros. movies, legendary actor Alan Rickman played the role of Snape.&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>Backlash on Harry Potter Casting</strong></h2>
<p>The casting of Essiedu in the Harry Potter TV series has drawn mixed opinions, with fans debating over multiple reasons why the actor is not an accurate fit for the role.</p>
<p>Netizens debated over racially diverse casting by choosing a black actor in the role, stating he's the opposite of how Snape has been described in the novel.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/harry-potter-series-cast-announced-check-who-will-play-dumbledore-hagrid-snape-mcgonagall-and-more-8962119">Harry Potter series cast announced: Check who will play Dumbledore, Hagrid, Snape, McGonagall and more</a></strong></p>
<p>''Snape is described as a thin man with sallow skin, a large, hooked nose, and yellow, uneven teeth. He has shoulder-length, greasy black hair which frames his face, and cold, black eyes,'' reads the description in the book.&nbsp;</p>
<p>However, some netizens wrote that casting a black man to play a white character is not a representation. While other fans argue about how the dynamics and story will be affected.&nbsp;</p>
<h2>Harry Potter fans slams Paapa Essiedu's casting as Snape</h2>
<p>Complaining over the casting, an X user Kaizen D. Asiedu said in a video, &ldquo;It&rsquo;s cool as a Black person to see Paapa having success. I get that racially diverse casting can offer new perspectives, but this is forced.&rdquo;</p>
<p>Another user wrote,''Casting a black African man to play WHITE BRITISH Severus Snape doesn&rsquo;t give me &ldquo;REPRESENTATION&rdquo; at all.''</p>
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<p>Third user wrote,''I seriously pray that Paapa Essiedu is made of stone cos the harassment he will face the next decade will be unprecedented. Seriously, WHAT WERE THEY ALL THINKING CASTING A BLACK ACTOR FOR SEVERUS SNAPE.''</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">This choice is just confusing, great actor but wrong casting. Definitely can see the bullying being race based now which just isn&rsquo;t the case in the books lol.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">HBO just officially killed their show in the womb&hellip;<br><br>Snape is white in the books, so he should be white in the show. This is just DEI nonsense. <br><br>Now imagine what&rsquo;ll look like when white James Potter bullies black Severus Snape&hellip; Great way to push a racism, victim agenda 🙄 <a href="https://t.co/UXeC7OtFvI">https://t.co/UXeC7OtFvI</a> <a href="https://t.co/1mppJ3qvyg">pic.twitter.com/1mppJ3qvyg</a></p>
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&mdash; Screen Saver Kai (@DorkSideOTRing) <a href="https://twitter.com/DorkSideOTRing/status/1911817359842783620?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 14, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<h2>Harry Potter Casting</h2>
<p>On Monday (April 14), the studio announced the names of the series regulars: John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, and Nick Frost will play Rubeus Hagrid. Actor Anthony Robert McMillan played the beloved role in the franchise.</p>
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<p>In addition, Luke Thallon will appear in a recurring role as Quirinus Quirrell, while Paul Whitehouse will also be in a recurring role as Argus Filch.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The HBO series will adapt author JK Rowling's all seven books, with the first season expected to debut in 2026.&nbsp;</p>

Netizens debated over racially diverse casting by choosing a black actor in the role, stating he's the opposite of how Snape has been described in the novel.

The casting news for the Harry Potter series has garnered mixed feelings from the fans. Some are thrilled with the new cast of actors, who are set to reprise the iconic characters on the screen again, while others expressed disappointment over the casting of actor Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape. In the Warner Bros. movies, legendary actor Alan Rickman played the role of Snape. Backlash on Harry Potter Casting The casting of Essiedu in the Harry Potter TV series has drawn mixed opinions, with fans debating over multiple reasons why the actor is not an accurate fit for the role. Netizens debated over racially diverse casting by choosing a black actor in the role, stating he's the opposite of how Snape has been described in the novel. Also read: Harry Potter series cast announced: Check who will play Dumbledore, Hagrid, Snape, McGonagall and more ''Snape is described as a thin man with sallow skin, a large, hooked nose, and yellow, uneven teeth. He has shoulder-length, greasy black hair which frames his face, and cold, black eyes,'' reads the description in the book. However, some netizens wrote that casting a black man to play a white character is not a representation. While other fans argue about how the dynamics and story will be affected. Harry Potter fans slams Paapa Essiedu's casting as Snape Complaining over the casting, an X user Kaizen D. Asiedu said in a video, “It’s cool as a Black person to see Paapa having success. I get that racially diverse casting can offer new perspectives, but this is forced.” Another user wrote,''Casting a black African man to play WHITE BRITISH Severus Snape doesn’t give me “REPRESENTATION” at all.'' HBO may make Snape black in their Harry Potter TV show. Here’s the problem. pic.twitter.com/tDtDCGP1Pt — Kaizen D. Asiedu (@thatsKAIZEN) March 8, 2025 Third user wrote,''I seriously pray that Paapa Essiedu is made of stone cos the harassment he will face the next decade will be unprecedented. Seriously, WHAT WERE THEY ALL THINKING CASTING A BLACK ACTOR FOR SEVERUS SNAPE.'' This choice is just confusing, great actor but wrong casting. Definitely can see the bullying being race based now which just isn’t the case in the books lol. — EE »★« (@EEvisu) April 14, 2025 HBO just officially killed their show in the womb… Snape is white in the books, so he should be white in the show. This is just DEI nonsense. Now imagine what’ll look like when white James Potter bullies black Severus Snape… Great way to push a racism, victim agenda 🙄 https://t.co/UXeC7OtFvI pic.twitter.com/1mppJ3qvyg — Jon Root (@JonnyRoot_) April 14, 2025 HBO has not reacted to the backlash yet. To people saying Adam Driver should’ve played Snape, yes, he’d be great. But let’s see a new twist. Maybe this actor can do something new. Harry Potter needs something NEW. Confront the biases and poor writing from the books with something new. — Screen Saver Kai (@DorkSideOTRing) April 14, 2025 Harry Potter Casting On Monday (April 14), the studio announced the names of the series regulars: John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, and Nick Frost will play Rubeus Hagrid. Actor Anthony Robert McMillan played the beloved role in the franchise. Also read:Hollywood star Emma Watson turns 35, journey from child star to box office queen In addition, Luke Thallon will appear in a recurring role as Quirinus Quirrell, while Paul Whitehouse will also be in a recurring role as Argus Filch. The HBO series will adapt author JK Rowling's all seven books, with the first season expected to debut in 2026.

Casting Snape as black? Big no! Harry Potter fans slam Paapa Essiedu's casting as Snape

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