<p>This year, Paul Rudd is <a href="http://13.235.153.162/entertainment/lifestyle/news-paul-rudd-named-as-peoples-sexiest-man-alive-of-2021-428161">People's Sexiest Man Alive </a>for 2021 and Jennifer Aniston is not surprised.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
Aniston took to her Instagram Story to congratulate his friend and co-star Rudd after he bagged the 'Sexiest Man Alive'&nbsp;title.<br />
Sharing a heartwarming post on her social media, Jennifer wrote, "This makes me so happy. We've ALWAYS known this, but Paul Rudd is officially @people's Sexiest Man Alive!".</p>

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Jennifer also shared a picture of the two of them cuddling from their 1998 romantic comedy, 'The Object of My Affection', pointing out, ''You don’t age, which is weird. But we still love you.''</p>

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Aniston and Rudd also starred together in the 2012 comedy 'Wanderlust'. The two also worked in the 90s iconic sitcom 'Friends', where Rudd starred as Phoebe's (Lisa Kudrow) husband Mike Hannigan in the last two seasons. &nbsp;<br />
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Responding to the newest title bestowed upon him, Rudd said, "I do have an awareness, enough to know that when people hear that I'd be picked for this, they would say, 'What?' " the actor told PEOPLE. "This is not false humility. There are so many people that should get this before me."<br />
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Many other celebrities have reacted to Paul's title. Mark Ruffalo, who plays the role of Hulk in the MCU movies, said on Twitter: "Is that Paul Rudd... #SexiestManAlive?! I knew this day would come. Congrats, man. I hope you continue to never age so you can continue to hold this title."<br />
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During an interaction with Today, Ryan Reynolds reacted to the title and said, &nbsp;“Don’t blow this, Rudd,” said Reynolds. “If you are there, do not blow this opportunity. Run like the wind.”</p>


This year, Paul Rudd is People's Sexiest Man Alive for 2021 and Jennifer Aniston is not surprised. Aniston took to her Instagram Story to congratulate his friend and co-star Rudd after he bagged the 'Sexiest Man Alive' title.

This year, Paul Rudd is People's Sexiest Man Alive for 2021 and Jennifer Aniston is not surprised. Aniston took to her Instagram Story to congratulate his friend and co-star Rudd after he bagged the 'Sexiest Man Alive' title. Sharing a heartwarming post on her social media, Jennifer wrote, "This makes me so happy. We've ALWAYS known this, but Paul Rudd is officially @people's Sexiest Man Alive!". Finally free? Judge to consider ending restrictions on Britney Spears Jennifer also shared a picture of the two of them cuddling from their 1998 romantic comedy, 'The Object of My Affection', pointing out, ''You don’t age, which is weird. But we still love you.'' Aniston and Rudd also starred together in the 2012 comedy 'Wanderlust'. The two also worked in the 90s iconic sitcom 'Friends', where Rudd starred as Phoebe's (Lisa Kudrow) husband Mike Hannigan in the last two seasons. Responding to the newest title bestowed upon him, Rudd said, "I do have an awareness, enough to know that when people hear that I'd be picked for this, they would say, 'What?' " the actor told PEOPLE. "This is not false humility. There are so many people that should get this before me." Many other celebrities have reacted to Paul's title. Mark Ruffalo, who plays the role of Hulk in the MCU movies, said on Twitter: "Is that Paul Rudd... #SexiestManAlive?! I knew this day would come. Congrats, man. I hope you continue to never age so you can continue to hold this title." During an interaction with Today, Ryan Reynolds reacted to the title and said, “Don’t blow this, Rudd,” said Reynolds. “If you are there, do not blow this opportunity. Run like the wind.”

Jennifer Aniston reacts to Paul Rudd's Sexiest Man Alive title, says 'we've always known this'

<p>Ruth Wilson has given her nod to star in and executive produce 'Mob Queens': a drama on Anna Genovese, the second wife of notorious New York crime lord Vito Genovese.&nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
Lena Dunham and Dennis Lehane will co-write the project which originates from a podcast. As per reports, Dunham is also set to direct the drama.</p>

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<p><br />
'Mob Queens', an HBO drama, will focus on Anna Genovese and her frequenting drag bars of New York’s Greenwich Village in the 1930s. She gained popularity for breaking Cosa Nostra by discussing her husband’s illegal activities during divorce proceedings.</p>

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<p><br />
While Wilson stars in HBO's 'His Dark Materials' and was the lead in its Emmy-nominated movie 'Oslo', Dunham created and starred in 'Girls', co-created the limited series 'Camping' and also directed the pilot for 'Industry' and executive produced sister streamer HBO Max’s 'Generation'. Lehane, on the other hand, has not only worked in 'The Outsider', but also worked on 'Broadwalk Empire' and 'The Wire' for the premium cabler.</p>

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Ruth Wilson has given her nod to star in and executive produce 'Mob Queens': a drama on Anna Genovese, the second wife of notorious New York crime lord Vito Genovese.

Ruth Wilson has given her nod to star in and executive produce 'Mob Queens': a drama on Anna Genovese, the second wife of notorious New York crime lord Vito Genovese. Lena Dunham and Dennis Lehane will co-write the project which originates from a podcast. As per reports, Dunham is also set to direct the drama. Also read: Paris Hilton stuns as a bride: Marries Carter Reum in a star-studded ceremony 'Mob Queens', an HBO drama, will focus on Anna Genovese and her frequenting drag bars of New York’s Greenwich Village in the 1930s. She gained popularity for breaking Cosa Nostra by discussing her husband’s illegal activities during divorce proceedings. Also read: Adele on divorce: It devastated me, I was embarrassed for not doing a good job While Wilson stars in HBO's 'His Dark Materials' and was the lead in its Emmy-nominated movie 'Oslo', Dunham created and starred in 'Girls', co-created the limited series 'Camping' and also directed the pilot for 'Industry' and executive produced sister streamer HBO Max’s 'Generation'. Lehane, on the other hand, has not only worked in 'The Outsider', but also worked on 'Broadwalk Empire' and 'The Wire' for the premium cabler. Also read: Zendaya, Anya Joy-Taylor, Drew Barrymore & others who rocked CFDA Fashion Awards 2021

Ruth Wilson to feature in Lena Dunham, Dennis Lehane's mafia drama

<p>If you know Adele's music, then you know she is not the type to shy away from speaking her truth.</p>

<p>In a recent cover story with a magazine, the British pop star talked about how her life has changed in the last few years, especially since her divorce from Simon Konecki, who she shares her 9-year-old son Angelo with.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Adele said in the interview that the divorce left her devastated; embarrassed.</p>

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<p>"I didn’t really know myself. I thought I did. I don’t know if it was because my Saturn return or if it was because I was well and truly sort of heading into my 30s, but I just didn’t like who I was. I didn’t really know myself. I thought I did. But I just didn’t like who I was," she told the magazine.</p>

<p>Adele also struggled with the fact that her personal life was suddenly so public.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“It made me really sad. Then having so many people that I don’t know, know that I didn’t make that work...it f**king devastated me. I was embarrassed. No one made me feel embarrassed, but you feel like you didn’t do a good job," she said of the coverage her divorce got.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>It was only after her split that she relocated to Los Angeles and started befriending people from the entertainment industry, including Nicole Richie and Jennifer Lawrence.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“They humanised me because I had avoided talking to anyone that was ever famous in any capacity, because I was like, ‘Well, I’m not famous.’ I’m very British like that. We never spoke about work, which was amazing, because most of the time when I catch up with someone, they want to know all about my work, and I’m like, 'I don’t want to talk about that. Can we talk about something else? I’m knackered'," she explained.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Adele is currently dating sports agent Rich Paul, and talked about the overall dating scene in L.A.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I lasted five seconds [dating here]. You can’t set me up on a f**king blind date! I’m like, ‘How’s that going to work?’ There’ll be paparazzi outside and someone will call [gossip site] DeuxMoi, or whatever it’s f**king called! It ain’t happening," she joked.</p>

<p>Adele is gearing up for the release of her studio album '30' on November 19, after the same got delayed by over a year due to the pandemic.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-jerry-douglas-young-and-the-restless-star-dies-at-89-428592" hreflang="en">Jerry Douglas, 'Young and the Restless' star, dies at 89</a></p>

<p>“If it wasn’t coming out now, I think I probably would never put it out. I know I would’ve changed my mind and been like, ‘It’s moved on. Let’s start the next album.’ And I couldn’t do that to this album. I feel like it deserves to come out," she concluded.&nbsp;</p>


If you know Adele's music, then you know she is not the type to shy away from speaking her truth. In a recent cover story with a magazine, the British pop star talked about how her life has changed in the last few years, especially since her divorce from Simon Konecki, who she shares her 9-year-old son Angelo with.

If you know Adele's music, then you know she is not the type to shy away from speaking her truth. In a recent cover story with a magazine, the British pop star talked about how her life has changed in the last few years, especially since her divorce from Simon Konecki, who she shares her 9-year-old son Angelo with. Adele said in the interview that the divorce left her devastated; embarrassed. Also read: They don't call Adele the sass queen for nothing; check her out in those all-white pantsuits! "I didn’t really know myself. I thought I did. I don’t know if it was because my Saturn return or if it was because I was well and truly sort of heading into my 30s, but I just didn’t like who I was. I didn’t really know myself. I thought I did. But I just didn’t like who I was," she told the magazine. Adele also struggled with the fact that her personal life was suddenly so public. “It made me really sad. Then having so many people that I don’t know, know that I didn’t make that work...it f**king devastated me. I was embarrassed. No one made me feel embarrassed, but you feel like you didn’t do a good job," she said of the coverage her divorce got. Also read: Coronji Calhoun, Halle Berry’s co-star in Oscar-winning ‘Monster’s Ball’, dies It was only after her split that she relocated to Los Angeles and started befriending people from the entertainment industry, including Nicole Richie and Jennifer Lawrence. “They humanised me because I had avoided talking to anyone that was ever famous in any capacity, because I was like, ‘Well, I’m not famous.’ I’m very British like that. We never spoke about work, which was amazing, because most of the time when I catch up with someone, they want to know all about my work, and I’m like, 'I don’t want to talk about that. Can we talk about something else? I’m knackered'," she explained. Adele is currently dating sports agent Rich Paul, and talked about the overall dating scene in L.A. "I lasted five seconds [dating here]. You can’t set me up on a f**king blind date! I’m like, ‘How’s that going to work?’ There’ll be paparazzi outside and someone will call [gossip site] DeuxMoi, or whatever it’s f**king called! It ain’t happening," she joked. Adele is gearing up for the release of her studio album '30' on November 19, after the same got delayed by over a year due to the pandemic. Also read: Jerry Douglas, 'Young and the Restless' star, dies at 89 “If it wasn’t coming out now, I think I probably would never put it out. I know I would’ve changed my mind and been like, ‘It’s moved on. Let’s start the next album.’ And I couldn’t do that to this album. I feel like it deserves to come out," she concluded.

Adele on divorce: It devastated me, I was embarrassed for not doing a good job

<p>Fourth of July weekend, 1996. America has gasped en masse watching aliens detonate the White House in the movie “Independence Day” and, at 3 a.m. in Los Angeles, the telephone of its young star, Will Smith, jangles him awake.</p>

<p><br />
It’s his domineering father, calling from Philadelphia to crow about the boffo box office receipts. “Remember I told you! There’s no such thing as luck,” this man he calls Daddio reminds him several times.<br />
Smith is baffled. Then Daddio, piling on affectionate profanity, concedes he was wrong about being the creator of your own destiny, about success being the result of preparation meeting opportunity and all that. His son, a rapper-turned-sitcom actor and now overnight matinee idol, is just the luckiest man he has ever met.</p>

<p><br />
Titled simply “Will,” with all of that word’s felicitous double entendres of iron and resolve, Smith’s autobiography is indeed a fairy tale of dazzling good fortune — albeit one told by a narrator who admits by the second chapter that he is unreliable, a lifelong embellisher for whom “the border between fantasy and reality has always been thin and transparent.”</p>

<p><br />
The book is also intermittently a call to self-actualization: Written with Mark Manson, a mega-selling personal-growth author himself prone to profanity, it’s sprinkled with homilies like “Living is the journey from not knowing to knowing. From not understanding to understanding. From confusion to clarity.” A Fresh Prince of all media, Smith has so many “angels” to thank along this “journey,” he directs readers to his Instagram account rather than kill more trees with lengthy acknowledgments.</p>

<p><br />
It’s more like a wild ride than a journey, however, one whose most valuable insights are to be gleaned not on Instagram but in a pre-web world of suburban basements, cassette decks, network TV shows, fax machines, party lines and playing outside.</p>

<p><br />
During Smith’s childhood in the Wynnefield neighborhood of West Philadelphia, Daddio was a hard-drinking self-employed refrigeration engineer of militaristic discipline but erratic temper. He once struck Smith’s mother, known as Mom-Mom — an office and then school administrator of her own considerable mettle — so hard she spit blood. Witnessing this at age 9, Will determined heartbreakingly that he was a “coward” for not intervening — a self-characterization that echoes throughout this story and, he theorizes later, drove him to compensate by powering through fear. (For his 50th birthday, he bungee-jumped backward out of a helicopter above the Grand Canyon.)</p>

<p><br />
Smith developed a work ethic bagging ice and laying bricks for the family business, but he felt safest when Daddio, a frustrated photography buff, was making home movies. The camera had no sound and so the little boy learned to ham it up, forever bursting into frame. “I invented photobombing,” he writes.</p>

<p><br />
Years later, when his old man is confined to a wheelchair with heart disease, Smith confesses he contemplated pushing him down a staircase, like Richard Widmark’s character in the film noir “Kiss of Death”: “My 911 call would be Academy Award level.” It’s a rare flash of darkness from a guy whose psychological adaptations were affability and popularity, the desire to make sure everyone around him was having a good time.</p>

<p><br />
In the rap world where he made his name, those traits weren’t always appreciated, and Smith’s reputation for being “soft” and “bubble gum” still rankles. He encountered his share of violence outside as well as inside the home, solidly middle-class though it was. In one early meeting with an annoyed television executive, he and his entourage were so sure a brawl was about to break out that his manager lifted a 5-pound snow globe in anticipatory self-defense.</p>

<p><br />
He tells of learning to appeal to white sensibilities at the Catholic school he attended, until his parents withdrew him after a racist incident at the football awards banquet; and of getting into what Mom-Mom calls “hippity-hopping” at Overbrook High, which was predominantly Black. Smith’s collaboration with Jeffrey Allen Townes, aka DJ Jazzy Jeff, a nerdy kid from another neighborhood who survived non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, was so successful, with a hit song before graduation, that Smith decided against college. “We were seeking our sound,” he writes of their intense early partnership, “but we found ourselves.”</p>

<p><br />
Scenes from tours with Public Enemy and 2 Live Crew are amazing 3-D postcards from the rosy dawn of the genre, including friction with local law enforcement in the South, onstage fellatio and the nightly “hanging” of a stuntman in a Ku Klux Klan hood. Smith squandered his earnings and neglected to pay taxes, only to get a lucky second break from Quincy Jones, his Obi Wan Kenobi, to star with Townes on a custom-built sitcom, “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.”</p>

<p><br />
Though Smith claims he didn’t read a book cover to cover until he was “well into” his 20s, he has the literary aplomb (thanks partly to Mom-Mom) and the trust in his manager’s discernment to turn down $10 million for an early project called “8 Heads in a Duffel Bag,” choosing instead Paul Poitier in John Guare’s “Six Degrees of Separation” for $300,000. Eventually he gorges on magical realism and mythology, falling in love with Paulo Coelho’s “The Alchemist” and Joseph Campbell’s “The Hero With a Thousand Faces.”</p>

<p><br />
Smith’s own hero’s quest, at first, is for more money (“sucking all the cash out of the weekend”), more fame, more global records, a house as palatial as the one he saw growing up on “Dallas” — no matter that his second wife, the formidable Jada Pinkett, doesn’t want to arrive at breakfast on a stallion the way Sue Ellen Ewing did.</p>

<p><br />
As the book progresses, and Smith’s celebrity becomes more stratospheric and snow globe-like, the air grows thinner; he starts to gasp for breath and turns inward. “Am I an addict?” he wonders during a period of introspection that includes meditation, a trip to Trinidad, the therapeutic identification of a persona called Uncle Fluffy and over a dozen ayahuasca ceremonies. He’s not hooked on drugs, or drink, or “sex like some ghetto hyena.” Smith is a workaholic, and a win-aholic, those most virtuous and therefore invisible of vices.<br />
Writing a book that will probably blow up the charts, and publicizing it, may not be good for his recovery. But one day at a time.</p>


Fourth of July weekend, 1996. America has gasped en masse watching aliens detonate the White House in the movie “Independence Day” and, at 3 a.m. in Los Angeles, the telephone of its young star, Will Smith, jangles him awake.

Fourth of July weekend, 1996. America has gasped en masse watching aliens detonate the White House in the movie “Independence Day” and, at 3 a.m. in Los Angeles, the telephone of its young star, Will Smith, jangles him awake. It’s his domineering father, calling from Philadelphia to crow about the boffo box office receipts. “Remember I told you! There’s no such thing as luck,” this man he calls Daddio reminds him several times. Smith is baffled. Then Daddio, piling on affectionate profanity, concedes he was wrong about being the creator of your own destiny, about success being the result of preparation meeting opportunity and all that. His son, a rapper-turned-sitcom actor and now overnight matinee idol, is just the luckiest man he has ever met. Titled simply “Will,” with all of that word’s felicitous double entendres of iron and resolve, Smith’s autobiography is indeed a fairy tale of dazzling good fortune — albeit one told by a narrator who admits by the second chapter that he is unreliable, a lifelong embellisher for whom “the border between fantasy and reality has always been thin and transparent.” The book is also intermittently a call to self-actualization: Written with Mark Manson, a mega-selling personal-growth author himself prone to profanity, it’s sprinkled with homilies like “Living is the journey from not knowing to knowing. From not understanding to understanding. From confusion to clarity.” A Fresh Prince of all media, Smith has so many “angels” to thank along this “journey,” he directs readers to his Instagram account rather than kill more trees with lengthy acknowledgments. It’s more like a wild ride than a journey, however, one whose most valuable insights are to be gleaned not on Instagram but in a pre-web world of suburban basements, cassette decks, network TV shows, fax machines, party lines and playing outside. During Smith’s childhood in the Wynnefield neighborhood of West Philadelphia, Daddio was a hard-drinking self-employed refrigeration engineer of militaristic discipline but erratic temper. He once struck Smith’s mother, known as Mom-Mom — an office and then school administrator of her own considerable mettle — so hard she spit blood. Witnessing this at age 9, Will determined heartbreakingly that he was a “coward” for not intervening — a self-characterization that echoes throughout this story and, he theorizes later, drove him to compensate by powering through fear. (For his 50th birthday, he bungee-jumped backward out of a helicopter above the Grand Canyon.) Smith developed a work ethic bagging ice and laying bricks for the family business, but he felt safest when Daddio, a frustrated photography buff, was making home movies. The camera had no sound and so the little boy learned to ham it up, forever bursting into frame. “I invented photobombing,” he writes. Years later, when his old man is confined to a wheelchair with heart disease, Smith confesses he contemplated pushing him down a staircase, like Richard Widmark’s character in the film noir “Kiss of Death”: “My 911 call would be Academy Award level.” It’s a rare flash of darkness from a guy whose psychological adaptations were affability and popularity, the desire to make sure everyone around him was having a good time. In the rap world where he made his name, those traits weren’t always appreciated, and Smith’s reputation for being “soft” and “bubble gum” still rankles. He encountered his share of violence outside as well as inside the home, solidly middle-class though it was. In one early meeting with an annoyed television executive, he and his entourage were so sure a brawl was about to break out that his manager lifted a 5-pound snow globe in anticipatory self-defense. He tells of learning to appeal to white sensibilities at the Catholic school he attended, until his parents withdrew him after a racist incident at the football awards banquet; and of getting into what Mom-Mom calls “hippity-hopping” at Overbrook High, which was predominantly Black. Smith’s collaboration with Jeffrey Allen Townes, aka DJ Jazzy Jeff, a nerdy kid from another neighborhood who survived non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, was so successful, with a hit song before graduation, that Smith decided against college. “We were seeking our sound,” he writes of their intense early partnership, “but we found ourselves.” Scenes from tours with Public Enemy and 2 Live Crew are amazing 3-D postcards from the rosy dawn of the genre, including friction with local law enforcement in the South, onstage fellatio and the nightly “hanging” of a stuntman in a Ku Klux Klan hood. Smith squandered his earnings and neglected to pay taxes, only to get a lucky second break from Quincy Jones, his Obi Wan Kenobi, to star with Townes on a custom-built sitcom, “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.” Though Smith claims he didn’t read a book cover to cover until he was “well into” his 20s, he has the literary aplomb (thanks partly to Mom-Mom) and the trust in his manager’s discernment to turn down $10 million for an early project called “8 Heads in a Duffel Bag,” choosing instead Paul Poitier in John Guare’s “Six Degrees of Separation” for $300,000. Eventually he gorges on magical realism and mythology, falling in love with Paulo Coelho’s “The Alchemist” and Joseph Campbell’s “The Hero With a Thousand Faces.” Smith’s own hero’s quest, at first, is for more money (“sucking all the cash out of the weekend”), more fame, more global records, a house as palatial as the one he saw growing up on “Dallas” — no matter that his second wife, the formidable Jada Pinkett, doesn’t want to arrive at breakfast on a stallion the way Sue Ellen Ewing did. As the book progresses, and Smith’s celebrity becomes more stratospheric and snow globe-like, the air grows thinner; he starts to gasp for breath and turns inward. “Am I an addict?” he wonders during a period of introspection that includes meditation, a trip to Trinidad, the therapeutic identification of a persona called Uncle Fluffy and over a dozen ayahuasca ceremonies. He’s not hooked on drugs, or drink, or “sex like some ghetto hyena.” Smith is a workaholic, and a win-aholic, those most virtuous and therefore invisible of vices. Writing a book that will probably blow up the charts, and publicizing it, may not be good for his recovery. But one day at a time.

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<p>One of the most respected names from the Indian hip-hop fraternity, Dilin Nair a.k.a. Raftaar, gave his fans a treat by dropping an extraordinary dance number ‘Ghana Kasoota’ with the ravishing Indian actor Surbhi Jyoti voiced by singer Rashmeet Kaur.&nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
The launch of the track witnessed huge response and love from the fans and music lovers across the globe, as Raftaar and Surbhi went LIVE to countdown the release of the track with their fans. &nbsp;</p>

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<p><br />
The firecracker of a track embodies a mainstream appeal blending some desi swag with contemporary hip hop beats. The bouncy basslines, earworm melodies, catchy lyrics and Bollywood-esque soundscape lend to the track’s core narrative where the slang Ghana Kasoota means “Totally Awesome” &nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
Available on all major streaming platforms, the brand-new festive drop features Kalamkaar signee and ‘Bajre Da Sitta’ and ‘Nadiyon Paar’ singer Rashmeet Kaur on the vocals alongside the 32-year-old rapper and music composer.&nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
Marking a maiden on-screen pairing and oozing unmatched chemistry, the gorgeous Surbhi Jyoti best known for her roles in Qubool Hai, Koi Laut Ke Aaya Hai and Naagin features alongside Raftaar in the official music video of the party song. &nbsp;</p>

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<p><br />
The stylized music video shot by music director B2gether Bros in the beautiful locales of Fairmont Hotel and Amer Palace in Jaipur, imbibes a contrasting palette of glossy urban hues and colourful vintage hues, which are further brought to life by eclectic freestyle-themed choreography curated by choreographer duo Piyush Bhagat and Shazia Samji.&nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
Talking about this latest party number, Raftaar said, “The last two years have been quite taxing and trying for most people and with the onset of year-end festivities this month, I wanted to put out a track that is more celebratory and entertaining in spirit. ‘Ghana Kasoota’ is about waking up each day and feeling good about yourself irrespective of your circumstances. This song is all about letting your inner child free, grabbing your favourite dancing shoes and setting the floor on fire and it's been a while since humankind has done that!”</p>

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"‘Ghana Kasoota’ is a no-brainer fun party song that represents the no-fuss attitude of the millennials and how they live each day for what it is. If at some point of time, you feel like you are losing that swag from your life, you need to add this track to your playlist and it will certainly help you get the groove back," added Rashmeet Kaur.&nbsp;</p>

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One of the most respected names from the Indian hip-hop fraternity, Dilin Nair a.k.a. Raftaar, gave his fans a treat by dropping an extraordinary dance number ‘Ghana Kasoota’ with the ravishing Indian actor Surbhi Jyoti voiced by singer Rashmeet Kaur.

One of the most respected names from the Indian hip-hop fraternity, Dilin Nair a.k.a. Raftaar, gave his fans a treat by dropping an extraordinary dance number ‘Ghana Kasoota’ with the ravishing Indian actor Surbhi Jyoti voiced by singer Rashmeet Kaur. The launch of the track witnessed huge response and love from the fans and music lovers across the globe, as Raftaar and Surbhi went LIVE to countdown the release of the track with their fans. Also read: Mathew McConaughey's not in for mandatory COVID vaccine for kids The firecracker of a track embodies a mainstream appeal blending some desi swag with contemporary hip hop beats. The bouncy basslines, earworm melodies, catchy lyrics and Bollywood-esque soundscape lend to the track’s core narrative where the slang Ghana Kasoota means “Totally Awesome” Available on all major streaming platforms, the brand-new festive drop features Kalamkaar signee and ‘Bajre Da Sitta’ and ‘Nadiyon Paar’ singer Rashmeet Kaur on the vocals alongside the 32-year-old rapper and music composer. Marking a maiden on-screen pairing and oozing unmatched chemistry, the gorgeous Surbhi Jyoti best known for her roles in Qubool Hai, Koi Laut Ke Aaya Hai and Naagin features alongside Raftaar in the official music video of the party song. Also read: Unisex hijab? Italian fashion brand new launch leaves netizens confused The stylized music video shot by music director B2gether Bros in the beautiful locales of Fairmont Hotel and Amer Palace in Jaipur, imbibes a contrasting palette of glossy urban hues and colourful vintage hues, which are further brought to life by eclectic freestyle-themed choreography curated by choreographer duo Piyush Bhagat and Shazia Samji. Talking about this latest party number, Raftaar said, “The last two years have been quite taxing and trying for most people and with the onset of year-end festivities this month, I wanted to put out a track that is more celebratory and entertaining in spirit. ‘Ghana Kasoota’ is about waking up each day and feeling good about yourself irrespective of your circumstances. This song is all about letting your inner child free, grabbing your favourite dancing shoes and setting the floor on fire and it's been a while since humankind has done that!” "‘Ghana Kasoota’ is a no-brainer fun party song that represents the no-fuss attitude of the millennials and how they live each day for what it is. If at some point of time, you feel like you are losing that swag from your life, you need to add this track to your playlist and it will certainly help you get the groove back," added Rashmeet Kaur. Also read: They don't call Adele the sass queen for nothing; check her out in those all-white pantsuits!

Rapper Raftaar collaborates with 'Bajre  Da Sitta' singer Rashmeet Kaur for a banger

<p>Adele may keep her public appearances to a bare minimum but that does not lessen her fans love for her, or her envy-evoking wardrobe!</p>

<p>In the upcoming 'Adele One Night Only TV' special, we will get to see the life and times of one of the greatest musicians of all time. And, in the recently released sneak-peak footage from the two-hour program--which airs on CBS and Paramount+ on Nov. 14--the "Easy on Me" singer looks every bit the boss lady she is believed to be in an interview with Oprah Winfrey.</p>

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<p>The 'Easy On Me' can be seen donning an all-white, crystal-embellished pantsuits lining both the jacket and her pants.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Making a rather bold statement, Adele opts for pointed-toe slingback pumps in white instead of playing safe and going with a bolder, contrasting colour. She finished the look with a cream-colored top under her jacket and teardrop-shaped pendant earrings.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>If the appearance is so regal, can you imagine how captivating the main interview's going to be?!</p>

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Adele may keep her public appearances to a bare minimum but that does not lessen her fans love for her, or her envy-evoking wardrobe! In the upcoming 'Adele One Night Only TV' special, we will get to see the life and times of one of the greatest musicians of all time.

Adele may keep her public appearances to a bare minimum but that does not lessen her fans love for her, or her envy-evoking wardrobe! In the upcoming 'Adele One Night Only TV' special, we will get to see the life and times of one of the greatest musicians of all time. And, in the recently released sneak-peak footage from the two-hour program--which airs on CBS and Paramount+ on Nov. 14--the "Easy on Me" singer looks every bit the boss lady she is believed to be in an interview with Oprah Winfrey. Also read: Zoya Akhtar to direct ‘The Archies’ comic book adaptation for Netflix The 'Easy On Me' can be seen donning an all-white, crystal-embellished pantsuits lining both the jacket and her pants. Making a rather bold statement, Adele opts for pointed-toe slingback pumps in white instead of playing safe and going with a bolder, contrasting colour. She finished the look with a cream-colored top under her jacket and teardrop-shaped pendant earrings. Also read: Meghan Markle stuns in red as she attends an event in New York with husband Prince Harry If the appearance is so regal, can you imagine how captivating the main interview's going to be?! Check out her look in these Instagram posts: View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝑨𝒅𝒆𝒍𝒆 🇨🇴³⁰ (@adelecolombiana) × View this post on Instagram A post shared by @detodounpocord 🇩🇴 (@detodounpocord2) ×

They don't call Adele the sass queen for nothing; check her out in those all-white pantsuits!

<p>'John Wick' prequel is all kinds of interesting!</p>

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According to reports, the upcoming 'John Wick' prequel series, 'The Continental', has added Ayomide Adegun, Jeremy Bobb (The Outsider), and Peter Greene (Pulp Fiction) to its star cast.&nbsp;</p>

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Just recently, we were informed that Colin Woodell had been cast as the younger version of Ian McShane's Winston Scott. Now, it has been learned that Greene will play Uncle Charlie while Adegun will be portraying the younger Charon (originally played by Lance Reddick in the 'John Wick' series) and Bobb will play the character of Mayhew.&nbsp;</p>

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Interestingly, Mel Gibson has also been cast as a character named Cormac.</p>

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Set in 1975, 'The Continental' revolves around the assassin's hotel from the 'John Wick' franchise and will follow a young Winston Scott as he makes his transition into the underbelly of New York and introduces the audience to some of the biggest criminals in the world.</p>

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'The Continental' is by writers and executive producers Greg Coolidge and Kirk Ward who have also taken on the role of being the showrunners. The series will air as a three-episode event &nbsp;on Starz. Chad Stahelski, Derek Kolstad, David Leitch, Shawn Simmons, Paul Wernick and Rhett Reese will also serve as executive producers, with Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee of Thunder Road Pictures also executive producing.</p>

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Co-incidentally, the fourth instalment of 'John Wick' film was recently wrapped up and will see franchise patriarch Keanu Reeves reprise his titular character.&nbsp;</p>

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'John Wick 4' film is slated to release on May 27, 2022.<br />
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'John Wick' prequel is all kinds of interesting! According to reports, the upcoming 'John Wick' prequel series, 'The Continental', has added Ayomide Adegun, Jeremy Bobb (The Outsider), and Peter Greene (Pulp Fiction) to its star cast.

'John Wick' prequel is all kinds of interesting! According to reports, the upcoming 'John Wick' prequel series, 'The Continental', has added Ayomide Adegun, Jeremy Bobb (The Outsider), and Peter Greene (Pulp Fiction) to its star cast. Also read: Unisex hijab? Italian fashion brand new launch leaves netizens confused Just recently, we were informed that Colin Woodell had been cast as the younger version of Ian McShane's Winston Scott. Now, it has been learned that Greene will play Uncle Charlie while Adegun will be portraying the younger Charon (originally played by Lance Reddick in the 'John Wick' series) and Bobb will play the character of Mayhew. Interestingly, Mel Gibson has also been cast as a character named Cormac. Set in 1975, 'The Continental' revolves around the assassin's hotel from the 'John Wick' franchise and will follow a young Winston Scott as he makes his transition into the underbelly of New York and introduces the audience to some of the biggest criminals in the world. Also read: Meghan Markle stuns in red as she attends an event in New York with husband Prince Harry 'The Continental' is by writers and executive producers Greg Coolidge and Kirk Ward who have also taken on the role of being the showrunners. The series will air as a three-episode event on Starz. Chad Stahelski, Derek Kolstad, David Leitch, Shawn Simmons, Paul Wernick and Rhett Reese will also serve as executive producers, with Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee of Thunder Road Pictures also executive producing. Co-incidentally, the fourth instalment of 'John Wick' film was recently wrapped up and will see franchise patriarch Keanu Reeves reprise his titular character. 'John Wick 4' film is slated to release on May 27, 2022. Also read: Henry Cavill still feels there is more of Superman left in him: It's God-like

John Wick prequel series 'The Continental' has a pretty solid cast: Read to learn more

<p>Superman aka Henry Cavill is still willing to play the legendary superhero. Film producers, are you listening?&nbsp;</p>

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In a recent interview, Cavill shared that he belives there there is room for him to do a lot of work on Superman, saying "[t]here is still a lot of storytelling for me to do as a Superman, and I would absolutely love the opportunity."</p>

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Cavill went on to discuss that one sequence from playing the role that resonates with him to this day, and left him with a deeper bond with his on-screen persona. "The killing of Zod gave a reason for the character never to kill again. Superman falling to the ground and screaming afterward — I don’t think that was originally in the script, but I wanted to show the pain he had. I did far more emotional takes they didn’t choose; tears were happening," he stated.&nbsp;</p>

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The actor believes there's a lot that he, as the Superman, can do. "There’s an opportunity for growth after that, to explore the psyche of Superman as a deep, seemingly invulnerable god-like being but with real feeling on the inside," he said.&nbsp;</p>

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Henry Cavill has already played the part in three different films, his most recent one being in 2017 film 'Justice League', which was re-released in Zack Snyder's version of the film in 2021.&nbsp;</p>

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Buit, truth be told, it has been a while since Cavill portrayed Superman on screen, and there have been speculations as to whether Cavill would take up the character again. These recent statements, however, prove that that Cavill is ready to make a comeback to the DC Universe.</p>

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Superman aka Henry Cavill is still willing to play the legendary superhero. Film producers, are you listening? In a recent interview, Cavill shared that he belives there there is room for him to do a lot of work on Superman, saying "[t]here is still a lot of storytelling for me to do as a Superman, and I would absolutely love the opportunity.

Superman aka Henry Cavill is still willing to play the legendary superhero. Film producers, are you listening? In a recent interview, Cavill shared that he belives there there is room for him to do a lot of work on Superman, saying "[t]here is still a lot of storytelling for me to do as a Superman, and I would absolutely love the opportunity." Also read: Mathew McConaughey's not in for mandatory COVID vaccine for kids Cavill went on to discuss that one sequence from playing the role that resonates with him to this day, and left him with a deeper bond with his on-screen persona. "The killing of Zod gave a reason for the character never to kill again. Superman falling to the ground and screaming afterward — I don’t think that was originally in the script, but I wanted to show the pain he had. I did far more emotional takes they didn’t choose; tears were happening," he stated. The actor believes there's a lot that he, as the Superman, can do. "There’s an opportunity for growth after that, to explore the psyche of Superman as a deep, seemingly invulnerable god-like being but with real feeling on the inside," he said. Also read: Did Jared Leto gift 'anal beads', 'used condoms' to his 'Suicide Squad' mates? Henry Cavill has already played the part in three different films, his most recent one being in 2017 film 'Justice League', which was re-released in Zack Snyder's version of the film in 2021. Buit, truth be told, it has been a while since Cavill portrayed Superman on screen, and there have been speculations as to whether Cavill would take up the character again. These recent statements, however, prove that that Cavill is ready to make a comeback to the DC Universe. Also read: Woah! Tom Hanks' volleyball in Oscar-nominated 'Cast Away' sold for an unbelievable sum

Henry Cavill still feels there is more of Superman left in him: It was a God-like being

<p>Oscar-winning Hollywood actor, Jared Leto, had once revealed that he had sent his 'Suicide Squad' co-stars eyebrow-raising gifts such as “anal beads” and “used condoms.” But, now, the actor-musician has reportedly recanted that statement.&nbsp;</p>

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On Tuesday, the 30 Seconds to Mars band member told an entertainment portal that there were, after all, no used condoms involved. "99.9 percent of what people read is bulls–t,” he told told Entertainment Weekly on Tuesday, adding, “there were no used condoms," he was quoted as saying.&nbsp;</p>

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“Any of the very few gifts that were ever given were given with a spirit of fun and adventure and received with laughter, fun, and adventure. “I’m playing a guy called the Joker, it’s OK to play some jokes. Nothing ever crossed any lines, and it’s not up to other people on the internet to create those lines.” he continued.</p>

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Viola Davis, who had played Amanda Waller in the superhero movie, &nbsp;was the first to reveal Leto’s interesting choice of gifts.&nbsp;</p>

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"He gave us some really horrific gifts... And then he sends Margot Robbie a black rat. It was still alive, in a box. She screamed, and then she kept it," she told Vanity Fair back in 2016.</p>

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After that event revelation, Leto confirmed on a red carpet that he also gave his co-stars “anal beads” and “used condoms.”</p>

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“I know it’s a family show, but we can educate people here. At least they were used... (he) did a lot of things (to) create an element of surprise, spontaneity and to really break down the many walls that may be there," he had revealed at the time that he would send them to "everybody".</p>

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“The Joker is somebody who doesn’t really respect things like personal space or boundaries,” Leto added.&nbsp;<br />
Will Smith, who played Deadshot, had also told the same portal that Davis spoke to that when he received used condoms his thought was that “Jared has gone full joker.”</p>

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“He really set the tone. He wasn’t playing with it. He was dead serious. As an actor, he was going in and he was 100 percent going into this character," Smith added.&nbsp;</p>

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Margot Robbie also confirmed to the same news portal that she had indeed received contraception among “so many weird things.”</p>

<p><br />
"I can’t even begin to tell you the weird things I got. By that point, I kind of felt like I knew the joker bit so it wasn’t as alarming," the actress said. She played Harley Quinn in the film.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><br />
Leto revealed on Tuesday that he had given Robbie only “cupcakes” and a “mouse,” and that they were “just having a goof” with the gag gifts.</p>

<p><br />
“I’m an artist at the end of the day. If I do something risky and you don’t like it, basically, you can kiss my a*s," he concluded.&nbsp;</p>


Oscar-winning Hollywood actor, Jared Leto, had once revealed that he had sent his 'Suicide Squad' co-stars eyebrow-raising gifts such as “anal beads” and “used condoms.

Oscar-winning Hollywood actor, Jared Leto, had once revealed that he had sent his 'Suicide Squad' co-stars eyebrow-raising gifts such as “anal beads” and “used condoms.” But, now, the actor-musician has reportedly recanted that statement. On Tuesday, the 30 Seconds to Mars band member told an entertainment portal that there were, after all, no used condoms involved. "99.9 percent of what people read is bulls–t,” he told told Entertainment Weekly on Tuesday, adding, “there were no used condoms," he was quoted as saying. Also read: Mathew McConaughey's not in for mandatory COVID vaccine for kids “Any of the very few gifts that were ever given were given with a spirit of fun and adventure and received with laughter, fun, and adventure. “I’m playing a guy called the Joker, it’s OK to play some jokes. Nothing ever crossed any lines, and it’s not up to other people on the internet to create those lines.” he continued. Viola Davis, who had played Amanda Waller in the superhero movie, was the first to reveal Leto’s interesting choice of gifts. "He gave us some really horrific gifts... And then he sends Margot Robbie a black rat. It was still alive, in a box. She screamed, and then she kept it," she told Vanity Fair back in 2016. After that event revelation, Leto confirmed on a red carpet that he also gave his co-stars “anal beads” and “used condoms.” Also read: Woah! Tom Hanks' volleyball in Oscar-nominated 'Cast Away' sold for an unbelievable sum “I know it’s a family show, but we can educate people here. At least they were used... (he) did a lot of things (to) create an element of surprise, spontaneity and to really break down the many walls that may be there," he had revealed at the time that he would send them to "everybody". “The Joker is somebody who doesn’t really respect things like personal space or boundaries,” Leto added. Will Smith, who played Deadshot, had also told the same portal that Davis spoke to that when he received used condoms his thought was that “Jared has gone full joker.” “He really set the tone. He wasn’t playing with it. He was dead serious. As an actor, he was going in and he was 100 percent going into this character," Smith added. Margot Robbie also confirmed to the same news portal that she had indeed received contraception among “so many weird things.” "I can’t even begin to tell you the weird things I got. By that point, I kind of felt like I knew the joker bit so it wasn’t as alarming," the actress said. She played Harley Quinn in the film. Also read: Raja Kumari, DIVINE, Kaam Bhaari bag nominations at MTV Europe Music Awards Leto revealed on Tuesday that he had given Robbie only “cupcakes” and a “mouse,” and that they were “just having a goof” with the gag gifts. “I’m an artist at the end of the day. If I do something risky and you don’t like it, basically, you can kiss my a*s," he concluded.

Did Jared Leto gift 'anal beads', 'used condoms' to his 'Suicide Squad' mates? He answers

<p>Oscar-winning Hollywood superstar, Matthew McConaughey, is of the opinion that children should not be obligated to get the COVID-19 vaccine. In fact, in a recent interview with The New York Times, he confirmed that his own three children are not vaccinated.&nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
"I couldn’t mandate having to vaccinate the younger kids. I still want to find out more information," the actor was quoted as saying.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><br />
"There will come a time where you’re going to have to roll the dice one way or the other and go: ‘Where are the numbers in my favor?’" he went on to add, reportedly.&nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
McConaughey shares his three kids--Levi, Vida and Livingston--with wife Camila Alves.&nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
The 'Dallas Buyers Club' actor explained that he is not against the idea of children getting vaccinated but doesn’t see the need to make it mandatory. He also added that he won't be vaccinating his own children at this point in time.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><br />
"Right now I’m not vaccinating mine, I’ll tell you that," he said.</p>

<p><br />
But, McConaughey made it clear that he firmly believes in the power of vaccination to keep Coronavirus at bay.</p>

<p><br />
"Do I think that there’s any kind of scam or conspiracy theory? Hell no, I don’t. We all got to get off that narrative. There’s not a conspiracy theory on the vaccines," he said.</p>

<p><br />
He pointed out that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has only approved Pfizer’s vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 just a few days back, adding, “we just said we can vaccinate kids.”<br />
“I’m vaccinated. My wife’s vaccinated. I didn’t do it because someone told me I had to — [I] chose to do it,” he said.</p>

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<p><br />
Mathew McConaughey also said that he is in a place where he can “quarantine harder” and can undergo regular and periodic Covid-19 testing and recognises that not everyone can do that. “I’m in a position, though, where I can do that, and I understand that not everyone can do that," the actor signed off.&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp;</p>


Oscar-winning Hollywood superstar, Matthew McConaughey, is of the opinion that children should not be obligated to get the COVID-19 vaccine. In fact, in a recent interview with The New York Times, he confirmed that his own three children are not vaccinated.

Oscar-winning Hollywood superstar, Matthew McConaughey, is of the opinion that children should not be obligated to get the COVID-19 vaccine. In fact, in a recent interview with The New York Times, he confirmed that his own three children are not vaccinated. "I couldn’t mandate having to vaccinate the younger kids. I still want to find out more information," the actor was quoted as saying. Also read: Timelines are major focus in investigation of Houston concert deaths "There will come a time where you’re going to have to roll the dice one way or the other and go: ‘Where are the numbers in my favor?’" he went on to add, reportedly. McConaughey shares his three kids--Levi, Vida and Livingston--with wife Camila Alves. The 'Dallas Buyers Club' actor explained that he is not against the idea of children getting vaccinated but doesn’t see the need to make it mandatory. He also added that he won't be vaccinating his own children at this point in time. Also read: Raja Kumari, DIVINE, Kaam Bhaari bag nominations at MTV Europe Music Awards "Right now I’m not vaccinating mine, I’ll tell you that," he said. But, McConaughey made it clear that he firmly believes in the power of vaccination to keep Coronavirus at bay. "Do I think that there’s any kind of scam or conspiracy theory? Hell no, I don’t. We all got to get off that narrative. There’s not a conspiracy theory on the vaccines," he said. He pointed out that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has only approved Pfizer’s vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 just a few days back, adding, “we just said we can vaccinate kids.” “I’m vaccinated. My wife’s vaccinated. I didn’t do it because someone told me I had to — [I] chose to do it,” he said. Also read: Woah! Tom Hanks' volleyball in Oscar-nominated 'Cast Away' sold for an unbelievable sum Mathew McConaughey also said that he is in a place where he can “quarantine harder” and can undergo regular and periodic Covid-19 testing and recognises that not everyone can do that. “I’m in a position, though, where I can do that, and I understand that not everyone can do that," the actor signed off.

Mathew McConaughey's not in for mandatory COVID vaccine for kids: Need to know more

<p>In 2000 came a special film 'Cast Away' from a very special Hollywood actor, Tom Hanks.&nbsp;</p>

<p>So, it comes as no real surprise that the volleyball used as a prop in the survival film has sold for a whopping $308,000 at a recently held auction, reports claim.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>'Cast Away' was a remarkable story of one man's desire and strong will to survive--played by Hanks--on a deserted island where the volleyball, named Wilson by the central character, ends up being his only friend.<br />
The ball in question was made to look filthy as it had spent a significant amount of time in the water during filming, according to Prop Store, the auction house that's responsible behind the sale.&nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
Tom Hanks was given an Oscar nomination for Best Actor and the film was also nominated for Best Sound.&nbsp;<br />
During the film, Hanks' character talks to Wilson as coping mechanism to keep his sanity intact all the while trying to stay alive.</p>

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<p>At the auction, the ball was described as a "heavily distressed with paint applied to create a worn, dirtied appearance... dark brown-and-red 'face' on the front," and "the top is torn open, and an array of tobacco stalks are inserted to replicate the appearance of hair."</p>

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In 2000 came a special film 'Cast Away' from a very special Hollywood actor, Tom Hanks. So, it comes as no real surprise that the volleyball used as a prop in the survival film has sold for a whopping $308,000 at a recently held auction, reports claim.

In 2000 came a special film 'Cast Away' from a very special Hollywood actor, Tom Hanks. So, it comes as no real surprise that the volleyball used as a prop in the survival film has sold for a whopping $308,000 at a recently held auction, reports claim. Also read: Akshay Kumar's 'Sooryavanshi' crosses Rs 100 crore mark amid pandemic 'Cast Away' was a remarkable story of one man's desire and strong will to survive--played by Hanks--on a deserted island where the volleyball, named Wilson by the central character, ends up being his only friend. The ball in question was made to look filthy as it had spent a significant amount of time in the water during filming, according to Prop Store, the auction house that's responsible behind the sale. Tom Hanks was given an Oscar nomination for Best Actor and the film was also nominated for Best Sound. During the film, Hanks' character talks to Wilson as coping mechanism to keep his sanity intact all the while trying to stay alive. Also read: 'Your security is my responsibility': A look at artists who stopped their concerts to protect their fans At the auction, the ball was described as a "heavily distressed with paint applied to create a worn, dirtied appearance... dark brown-and-red 'face' on the front," and "the top is torn open, and an array of tobacco stalks are inserted to replicate the appearance of hair." Also read: Elton John receives elite royal honour from Prince Charles

Woah! Tom Hanks' volleyball in Oscar-nominated 'Cast Away' sold for an unbelievable sum

<p>Rapper Drake was spotted out in public for the first time following Travis Scott’s Astroworld music festival, which left eight people dead and hundreds injured.</p>

<p><br />
He was seen in a black hoodie and camo cargo pants as he left in his private jet, called the Air Drake, in Toronto on Tuesday, reports confirm.</p>

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<p><br />
Drake had performed two songs on stage with Travis Scott right before the deadly incident had taken place. He spoke about the tragedy on Monday evening.</p>

<p><br />
"I’ve spent the past few days trying to wrap my mind around this devastating tragedy. My heart is broken for the families and friends of those who lost their lives and for anyone who is suffering. I will continue to pray for all of them, and will be of service in any way I can," Drake wrote in a post on Instagram.<br />
According to reports, eight people were killed and more than 300 injured in the stampede on the first night of the two-day festival.</p>

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<p><br />
Scott has been severely criticised after he continued to perform despite allegedly knowing that there had been an accident and fatalities resulting from it and is now facing several lawsuits filed by concertgoers. There's one lawsuit involving both Drake and Scott.</p>

<p><br />
"I’m absolutely devastated by what took place last night. My prayers go out to the families and all those impacted by what happened at Astroworld Festival," Scott said in a statement after the show.</p>

<p><br />
Scott recently announced that he would be covering the funeral costs of those killed at the concert and will also offer free mental health assistance and cover other additional costs to those impacted by the stampede.&nbsp;</p>

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Rapper Drake was spotted out in public for the first time following Travis Scott’s Astroworld music festival, which left eight people dead and hundreds injured. He was seen in a black hoodie and camo cargo pants as he left in his private jet, called the Air Drake, in Toronto on Tuesday, reports confirm.

Rapper Drake was spotted out in public for the first time following Travis Scott’s Astroworld music festival, which left eight people dead and hundreds injured. He was seen in a black hoodie and camo cargo pants as he left in his private jet, called the Air Drake, in Toronto on Tuesday, reports confirm. Also read: Exclusive: Dwayne Johnson- Shooting 'Red Notice' during Covid was challenging Drake had performed two songs on stage with Travis Scott right before the deadly incident had taken place. He spoke about the tragedy on Monday evening. "I’ve spent the past few days trying to wrap my mind around this devastating tragedy. My heart is broken for the families and friends of those who lost their lives and for anyone who is suffering. I will continue to pray for all of them, and will be of service in any way I can," Drake wrote in a post on Instagram. According to reports, eight people were killed and more than 300 injured in the stampede on the first night of the two-day festival. Also read: Lady Gaga's '9-month romance' to bring Gucci tragedy to big screen Scott has been severely criticised after he continued to perform despite allegedly knowing that there had been an accident and fatalities resulting from it and is now facing several lawsuits filed by concertgoers. There's one lawsuit involving both Drake and Scott. "I’m absolutely devastated by what took place last night. My prayers go out to the families and all those impacted by what happened at Astroworld Festival," Scott said in a statement after the show. Scott recently announced that he would be covering the funeral costs of those killed at the concert and will also offer free mental health assistance and cover other additional costs to those impacted by the stampede. Also read: Who is Asser Malik? Meet Malala Yousafzai's husband

Astroworld tragedy: Drake steps out for the first time since the stampede

<p>It is indeed a good day when two mega stars decided to join forces for a movie!</p>

<p><br />
Hollywood actors Channing Tatum and Tom Hardy will be working together in a war movie on the recent Afghanistan evacuation, reports confirm.&nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
The film will be directed by George Nolfi and backed by Universal.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><br />
Nolfi has reportedly pitched the idea without a title in mind, and his screenplay is said to be based on the headlines of the events following the controversial evacuation of American troops from Afghanistan in the month of August this year.</p>

<p><br />
The film will focus on three former special forces team members, along with their Afghan counterparts, who were instrumental in saving lives of their allies during the peak of American troops' evacuation process in Afghanistan.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><br />
Director Nolfi has multiple movies to his credit, such as 'The Adjustment Bureau', 'The Banker', 'Ocean's Twelve', 'The Bourne Ultimatum' and 'Timeline'.</p>

<p><br />
Tatum will soon be seen in comedy flick 'Dog', which he is co-directing alongside Reid Carolin. It is a military-based film that is on the life of Army Ranger Briggs and his Belgian Malinois dog, Lulu. Tatum will also be seen with Sandra Bullock in the romantic comedy, 'The Lost City' set for a 2022 release.</p>

<p><br />
Hardy, on the other hand, was last seen in 'Venom: Let There Be Carnage'. He has also recently wrapped filming for Netflix’s upcoming thriller, 'Havoc', directed by Gareth Evans.</p>

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It is indeed a good day when two mega stars decided to join forces for a movie! Hollywood actors Channing Tatum and Tom Hardy will be working together in a war movie on the recent Afghanistan evacuation, reports confirm.

It is indeed a good day when two mega stars decided to join forces for a movie! Hollywood actors Channing Tatum and Tom Hardy will be working together in a war movie on the recent Afghanistan evacuation, reports confirm. The film will be directed by George Nolfi and backed by Universal. Also read: Malala Yousafzai marries at her home, shares beautiful photos of the ceremony Nolfi has reportedly pitched the idea without a title in mind, and his screenplay is said to be based on the headlines of the events following the controversial evacuation of American troops from Afghanistan in the month of August this year. The film will focus on three former special forces team members, along with their Afghan counterparts, who were instrumental in saving lives of their allies during the peak of American troops' evacuation process in Afghanistan. Also read: Exclusive: Dwayne Johnson- Shooting 'Red Notice' during COVID-19 was challenging, but we rallied together Director Nolfi has multiple movies to his credit, such as 'The Adjustment Bureau', 'The Banker', 'Ocean's Twelve', 'The Bourne Ultimatum' and 'Timeline'. Tatum will soon be seen in comedy flick 'Dog', which he is co-directing alongside Reid Carolin. It is a military-based film that is on the life of Army Ranger Briggs and his Belgian Malinois dog, Lulu. Tatum will also be seen with Sandra Bullock in the romantic comedy, 'The Lost City' set for a 2022 release. Hardy, on the other hand, was last seen in 'Venom: Let There Be Carnage'. He has also recently wrapped filming for Netflix’s upcoming thriller, 'Havoc', directed by Gareth Evans. Also read: 'Squid Game' director predicts second season of megahit TV show

Tom Hardy, Channing Tatum to feature in movie on Afghanistan evacuation

<p>You are hiking. It suddenly starts raining. You've haven't packed a tent because you had plans to return that day. There is no roof in sight and though people advise against standing under trees when it's raining, you just HAVE TO find a quick shelter during spell of rain you think would be over soon.</p>

<p>You stand under a tree. Sheltered from the downpour somewhat. And breathe some sigh of relief.</p>

<p>And all hell breaks loose!</p>

<p>Your skin starts itching. The mild sensation quickly turns into outright burning. It soon starts to feel like your whole body is on fire. What was meant to be a pleasant hike in the woods soon becomes a horrible story to tell...if you survive.</p>

<p>Reason for all this? You were standing under a tree called Arbol de la muerte in Spanish. Literal translation: The tree of death.</p>

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<p>This is the most feared tree in the Caribbean and some other tropical climes. EVERY part of this tree is poisonous to humans. The tree literally oozes poison. Its sap contains number of toxins. To top it all, this sap is water soluble. This means it can easily fall on anyone below along with rainwater.</p>

<p>The death tree or Manchineel tree is so poisonous, that even Guinness Book of World Records has recorded it to be the most dangerous tree in the world.</p>

<p>The poisonous sap oozes out of everything, the bark, leaves and even the fruit.</p>

<p>To make things even worse, the fruit of this tree has a sweet smell and looks like a guava or an apple. This may trick someone who has lost his way in the woods to take a bite. What follows is a nightmare.</p>

<p>It begins with a burning sensation in mouth. It soon gives way to tightness in throat that becomes so excruciating that swallowing anything becomes difficult. If the person doesn't get medical attention quickly enough, this may even result in death.</p>

<p>The tree is so horrible that we can just remove it right?</p>

<p>The Manchineel tree may have horrible effects on humans, but it helps in stopping soil erosion that takes place due to waves of the sea, something that is important in the Caribbean.</p>


You are hiking. It suddenly starts raining. You've haven't packed a tent because you had plans to return that day. There is no roof in sight and though people advise against standing under trees when it's raining, you just HAVE TO find a quick shelter during spell of rain you think would be over soon.

You are hiking. It suddenly starts raining. You've haven't packed a tent because you had plans to return that day. There is no roof in sight and though people advise against standing under trees when it's raining, you just HAVE TO find a quick shelter during spell of rain you think would be over soon. You stand under a tree. Sheltered from the downpour somewhat. And breathe some sigh of relief. And all hell breaks loose! Your skin starts itching. The mild sensation quickly turns into outright burning. It soon starts to feel like your whole body is on fire. What was meant to be a pleasant hike in the woods soon becomes a horrible story to tell...if you survive. Reason for all this? You were standing under a tree called Arbol de la muerte in Spanish. Literal translation: The tree of death. Also Read | Astronomers offer hint on how Sun's death might unfold This is the most feared tree in the Caribbean and some other tropical climes. EVERY part of this tree is poisonous to humans. The tree literally oozes poison. Its sap contains number of toxins. To top it all, this sap is water soluble. This means it can easily fall on anyone below along with rainwater. The death tree or Manchineel tree is so poisonous, that even Guinness Book of World Records has recorded it to be the most dangerous tree in the world. The poisonous sap oozes out of everything, the bark, leaves and even the fruit. To make things even worse, the fruit of this tree has a sweet smell and looks like a guava or an apple. This may trick someone who has lost his way in the woods to take a bite. What follows is a nightmare. It begins with a burning sensation in mouth. It soon gives way to tightness in throat that becomes so excruciating that swallowing anything becomes difficult. If the person doesn't get medical attention quickly enough, this may even result in death. The tree is so horrible that we can just remove it right? The Manchineel tree may have horrible effects on humans, but it helps in stopping soil erosion that takes place due to waves of the sea, something that is important in the Caribbean.

You can't stand under this toxic 'tree of death' when it is raining

<p>Co-founded by Oscar-winning director Peter Jackson, the New Zealand-based visual effects studio, Weta Digital, has been sold for $1.6bn (£1.2bn), reports claim.</p>

<p><br />
The firm has worked on many big-budget movies, including 'Lord of the Rings' and 'Avatar', and has been bought by video games software company Unity.</p>

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<p><br />
Unity is the company behind hit games such as 'Pokémon Go' and 'Call of Duty: Mobile'.</p>

<p><br />
The firms has said that the latest deal with Weta means its special effects tools will be "democratised".</p>

<p><br />
"Together, Unity and Weta Digital can create a pathway for any artist, from any industry, to be able to leverage these incredibly creative and powerful tools," Peter Jackson said in a statement.</p>

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<p><br />
"For the southern hemisphere, Weta is our version of Hollywood. Peter Jackson is a visionary filmmaker. He didn't have the tools he needed to achieve the results he wanted so he put a team together," Sydney-based film critic James Fletcher told the BBC.</p>

<p><br />
In a statement, Unity said it will "put Weta's incredibly exclusive and sophisticated visual effects tools into the hands of millions of creators and artists around the world" enabling them to shape the future of the metaverse.</p>

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Co-founded by Oscar-winning director Peter Jackson, the New Zealand-based visual effects studio, Weta Digital, has been sold for $1.6bn (£1.2bn), reports claim. The firm has worked on many big-budget movies, including 'Lord of the Rings' and 'Avatar', and has been bought by video games software company Unity.

Co-founded by Oscar-winning director Peter Jackson, the New Zealand-based visual effects studio, Weta Digital, has been sold for $1.6bn (£1.2bn), reports claim. The firm has worked on many big-budget movies, including 'Lord of the Rings' and 'Avatar', and has been bought by video games software company Unity. Also read: Will Smith's near physical fight with an exec on 'Fresh Prince of bel-Air' Unity is the company behind hit games such as 'Pokémon Go' and 'Call of Duty: Mobile'. The firms has said that the latest deal with Weta means its special effects tools will be "democratised". "Together, Unity and Weta Digital can create a pathway for any artist, from any industry, to be able to leverage these incredibly creative and powerful tools," Peter Jackson said in a statement. Also read: Astroworld tragedy: Drake steps out for the first time since the stampede "For the southern hemisphere, Weta is our version of Hollywood. Peter Jackson is a visionary filmmaker. He didn't have the tools he needed to achieve the results he wanted so he put a team together," Sydney-based film critic James Fletcher told the BBC. In a statement, Unity said it will "put Weta's incredibly exclusive and sophisticated visual effects tools into the hands of millions of creators and artists around the world" enabling them to shape the future of the metaverse. Also read: Exclusive: Dwayne Johnson- Shooting 'Red Notice' during Covid was challenging

Peter Jackson's visual effects firm that made 'Lord of the Rings', 'Avatar', sold for $1.6B

<p>Will Smith has revealed that he had once gotten into a nasty fight with an NBC executive that had almost turned physical.</p>

<p><br />
The fight happened over a scene which the then 22-year-old actor felt wasn't working for 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' and made some changes to the script. A bunch of producers were infuriated by this and immediately halted production.</p>

<p><br />
Smith, his producing partner James Lassiter, and show producers--Benny Medina and Jeff Pollack--were called into an unidentified executive's office.</p>

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<p><br />
“I’ve seen this happen a thousand f–king times. You can be gone just as fast as you got here," the exec allegedly said, according to recently released biography of the actor, 'Will'.</p>

<p><br />
The executive then went on to insult Smith more, saying, "So you can unilaterally change any of the words you want on a network sitcom, huh? Hundreds of millions of dollars, multiple partners, a s–t-ton of f–king veterans of the business … and you get to decide what the words are?"</p>

<p><br />
“What the f–k you wanna do, bitch?” Smith yelled back. “Who the f–k is you talkin’ to?”</p>

<p><br />
“Sit down when you talk to me. SIT. THE. F–K DOWN," Smith demanded the executive to sit down.&nbsp;<br />
Smith said in his book that the executive immediately backed down, explaining that he’d just undergone back surgery and was unable to sit properly.</p>

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<p><br />
When Smith and his crew exited the office, they realised the gravity of the situation and called up the show’s executive producer Quincy Jones in a state of panic.</p>

<p><br />
“I think I f–ked up,” he told Jones.</p>

<p><br />
Jones calmed Smith down by saying that he had just witnessed “creative differences” and as no beating took place, it was all good.</p>

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<p><br />
“We were coming from violent homes and violent neighborhoods and the violent music world. It was not unreasonable to think that an executive might get violent. We felt cornered and vulnerable," he recounted.&nbsp;</p>


Will Smith has revealed that he had once gotten into a nasty fight with an NBC executive that had almost turned physical. The fight happened over a scene which the then 22-year-old actor felt wasn't working for 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' and made some changes to the script.

Will Smith has revealed that he had once gotten into a nasty fight with an NBC executive that had almost turned physical. The fight happened over a scene which the then 22-year-old actor felt wasn't working for 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' and made some changes to the script. A bunch of producers were infuriated by this and immediately halted production. Smith, his producing partner James Lassiter, and show producers--Benny Medina and Jeff Pollack--were called into an unidentified executive's office. Also read: Exclusive: Dwayne Johnson- Shooting 'Red Notice' during Covid was challenging “I’ve seen this happen a thousand f–king times. You can be gone just as fast as you got here," the exec allegedly said, according to recently released biography of the actor, 'Will'. The executive then went on to insult Smith more, saying, "So you can unilaterally change any of the words you want on a network sitcom, huh? Hundreds of millions of dollars, multiple partners, a s–t-ton of f–king veterans of the business … and you get to decide what the words are?" “What the f–k you wanna do, bitch?” Smith yelled back. “Who the f–k is you talkin’ to?” “Sit down when you talk to me. SIT. THE. F–K DOWN," Smith demanded the executive to sit down. Smith said in his book that the executive immediately backed down, explaining that he’d just undergone back surgery and was unable to sit properly. Also read: Tom Hardy, Channing Tatum to feature in movie on Afghanistan evacuation When Smith and his crew exited the office, they realised the gravity of the situation and called up the show’s executive producer Quincy Jones in a state of panic. “I think I f–ked up,” he told Jones. Jones calmed Smith down by saying that he had just witnessed “creative differences” and as no beating took place, it was all good. Also read: Astroworld tragedy: Drake steps out for the first time since the stampede “We were coming from violent homes and violent neighborhoods and the violent music world. It was not unreasonable to think that an executive might get violent. We felt cornered and vulnerable," he recounted.

Will Smith reveals fight with an executive on 'Fresh Prince of bel-Air' almost got physical

Multi-budget film ‘Red Notice’ witnesses the coming together of three of the biggest stars of Hollywood—Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds and Gal Gadot—and the audience couldn’t be more excited to see them participate in a cross-continent heist.

Multi-budget film ‘Red Notice’ witnesses the coming together of three of the biggest stars of Hollywood—Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds and Gal Gadot—and the audience couldn’t be more excited to see them participate in a cross-continent heist. But, shooting for the same wasn’t as glamourous as it seems. View this post on Instagram A post shared by therock (@therock) × “How was the experience working together, I thought it was great. You know, we wanted to make a great movie. And I think a lot of times with something like this, the content of the script really will dictate, a lot of times what the set is going to feel like. And so the movie is big. It's fun, it's ambitious, as Gal has said, with some twists and turns and surprises, and we had a great time. We also had to buckle down because we shot it during COVID, so that was very challenging. But we all rallied together, including our crew of about a thousand crew members, and we made the best movie we could,” Dwayne Johnson told WION exclusively during an entry-via-invite-only Asia press conference for the film. Also read | Exclusive: Gal Gadot- Took up 'Red Notice' for its script, and Dwayne Johnson! View this post on Instagram A post shared by therock (@therock) × When asked what made the action sequences of ‘Red Notice’ extra special for him, the megastar said, “I think what makes them special and Red Notice is their intention, and we really intend to try our best to raise the bar with our action sequences. We are all no stranger to action from Gal with everything she's done in her career. Myself, Ryan, too, as well. So to try and raise the bar in action sequences is not easy to do. It's challenging. It's difficult because there's a lot of great action out there and a lot of great action storytelling. So it was our intention. I think that really separates us, but also to try to thread the needle of great action with a little bit of levity in every piece of the action. View this post on Instagram A post shared by therock (@therock) × That's why you'll see in our movie as heightened as intense as our action sequences are. There's a lot of great comedy and a lot of style to style that it looks so beautiful.” Also read | Exclusive: Ryan Reynolds- 'Red Notice' is about my bond with Dwayne Johnson Dwayne Johnson has also been asked about featuring in an Indian movie, to which he replied, “I have not been offered one in the past, but I would love that. And you know, I, as I would like, we talked about this the other day when there's like two big cultures in terms of entertainment, it's coming out of Bollywood and Hollywood. There should be more crossover. So I think that would be really cool. Absolutely. And I'm well aware.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by therock (@therock) × 'Red Notice' streams on Netflix from November 12. Also read | ‘Red Notice’ review: All for the star power of Dwayne Johnson, Gal Gadot & Ryan Reynolds

Exclusive: Dwayne Johnson- Shooting 'Red Notice' during COVID-19 was challenging, but we rallied together

<p>So you've called your boss/ teacher to say that you won't come because of (fake) fever at least once right? And as these stories go usually, you were asked to come nonetheless. Fever, cold, cough are such a passe.</p>

<p>Next time you want to score a holiday, try saying you are suffering from climate change. This may add some gravitas to your charade.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This may actually be a thing if what has happened in Canada catches on. A woman there has become world's first person to have been diagnosed as suffering from climate change.</p>

<p>Yep, that apparently is a thing now.</p>

<p>Times Colonist, a local media outlet has quoted Dr Kyle Merritt of Kootenay Lake Hospital who has made the diagnosis.</p>

<p>Record-breaking heatwave conditions have been witnessed in Canada this year. The country, which is famous for its freezing climes has recorded temperatures soaring up to 49.5 degrees Celsius this year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to Reuters tally, 233 people died in British Columbia in June alone.</p>

<p>“All of her health problems have all been worsened. And she's really struggling to stay hydrated,” said Dr Merritt about the woman who has been diagnosed as suffering from climate change.</p>

<p>Climate change and global warming as we know, refer to a gradual increase in average global temperatures. Though the temperature may rise by just a couple degrees Celsius, it may have catastrophic effect for the world with polar ice caps melting, sea levels rising and heatwave conditions as witnessed in Canada this year.</p>


So you've called your boss/ teacher to say that you won't come because of (fake) fever at least once right? And as these stories go usually, you were asked to come nonetheless.

So you've called your boss/ teacher to say that you won't come because of (fake) fever at least once right? And as these stories go usually, you were asked to come nonetheless. Fever, cold, cough are such a passe. Next time you want to score a holiday, try saying you are suffering from climate change. This may add some gravitas to your charade. This may actually be a thing if what has happened in Canada catches on. A woman there has become world's first person to have been diagnosed as suffering from climate change. Yep, that apparently is a thing now. Times Colonist, a local media outlet has quoted Dr Kyle Merritt of Kootenay Lake Hospital who has made the diagnosis. Record-breaking heatwave conditions have been witnessed in Canada this year. The country, which is famous for its freezing climes has recorded temperatures soaring up to 49.5 degrees Celsius this year. According to Reuters tally, 233 people died in British Columbia in June alone. “All of her health problems have all been worsened. And she's really struggling to stay hydrated,” said Dr Merritt about the woman who has been diagnosed as suffering from climate change. Climate change and global warming as we know, refer to a gradual increase in average global temperatures. Though the temperature may rise by just a couple degrees Celsius, it may have catastrophic effect for the world with polar ice caps melting, sea levels rising and heatwave conditions as witnessed in Canada this year.

Suffering from 'climate change': Canada woman first in world with such diagnosis

<p>Research indicates there may actually be an optimal time to fall asleep. The sweet spot for dozing off, at least when it comes to heart health, appears to be between 10 pm and 11 pm; not too early and not too late.</p>

<p>Based on over 88,000 participants of the UK Biobank, a study has concluded that going to sleep at 10 pm or shortly thereafter reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease.</p>

<p>In spite of the study's findings, it cannot prove that early or late bedtimes increase cardiovascular disease risk.&nbsp;<br />
People's sleep patterns may also be affected by other health conditions or behaviours, such as staying out late and drinking, which may also increase their cardiovascular disease risk.</p>

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<p>Moreover, the study did not pay attention to the quality of the participants' sleep, only to its length and timing.</p>

<p>David Plans, senior lecturer at the University of Exeter and head of research at Huma Therapeutics, who co-authored the study, pointed out that an early or late bedtime could possibly prevent individuals from receiving important cues, such as morning sunlight, that reset the body's internal clock.</p>

<p>He explains that when the circadian clock isn't reset properly over a prolonged period of time, inflammation increases and glucose regulation is impacted, both of which can increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases.</p>

<p>The team then examined data gathered from wrist-based devices worn by participants for seven days to see if there was a correlation with the time that participants fell asleep.</p>

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<p>Taking various factors into account, including age, sex, smoking status, duration of sleep, irregular sleep patterns, diabetes status, blood pressure, and socio-economic status, the researchers found participants who went to sleep between 10 pm and 10:59 pm had a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.</p>

<p>People who fell asleep at midnight or later faced a 25 per cent higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease, whereas those who fell asleep before 10 pm faced a 24 per cent increased risk.</p>

<p>Those who fell asleep even an hour later had a 12 per cent higher risk of cardiovascular disease.</p>

<p>According to Plans, since they also took into account all of the more common cardiovascular risk factors, this association is clearly significant.</p>

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<p>More research is needed with more participants to examine the results, and there was not enough evidence to recommend a certain bedtime at this time.</p>

<p>He explained, however, that the study highlighted the importance of sleep hygiene or habits that contribute to a good night's sleep.</p>

<p>Lastly, Plans pointed out that people often assume cardiovascular disease is the result of physiological influences. In reality, circadian disruption has a substantial impact on the cardiovascular system.</p>


Research indicates there may actually be an optimal time to fall asleep. The sweet spot for dozing off, at least when it comes to heart health, appears to be between 10 pm and 11 pm; not too early and not too late.

Research indicates there may actually be an optimal time to fall asleep. The sweet spot for dozing off, at least when it comes to heart health, appears to be between 10 pm and 11 pm; not too early and not too late. Based on over 88,000 participants of the UK Biobank, a study has concluded that going to sleep at 10 pm or shortly thereafter reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease. In spite of the study's findings, it cannot prove that early or late bedtimes increase cardiovascular disease risk. People's sleep patterns may also be affected by other health conditions or behaviours, such as staying out late and drinking, which may also increase their cardiovascular disease risk. Also read | What if scientists are wrong about the age of continents? New study says they are 700 million years older Moreover, the study did not pay attention to the quality of the participants' sleep, only to its length and timing. David Plans, senior lecturer at the University of Exeter and head of research at Huma Therapeutics, who co-authored the study, pointed out that an early or late bedtime could possibly prevent individuals from receiving important cues, such as morning sunlight, that reset the body's internal clock. He explains that when the circadian clock isn't reset properly over a prolonged period of time, inflammation increases and glucose regulation is impacted, both of which can increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases. The team then examined data gathered from wrist-based devices worn by participants for seven days to see if there was a correlation with the time that participants fell asleep. Also read | Watch | This device translates the thoughts of paralysed people into text with 94% accuracy Taking various factors into account, including age, sex, smoking status, duration of sleep, irregular sleep patterns, diabetes status, blood pressure, and socio-economic status, the researchers found participants who went to sleep between 10 pm and 10:59 pm had a lower risk of cardiovascular disease. People who fell asleep at midnight or later faced a 25 per cent higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease, whereas those who fell asleep before 10 pm faced a 24 per cent increased risk. Those who fell asleep even an hour later had a 12 per cent higher risk of cardiovascular disease. According to Plans, since they also took into account all of the more common cardiovascular risk factors, this association is clearly significant. Also read | Watch | SpaceX capsule with four ISS astronauts splashes down off Florida More research is needed with more participants to examine the results, and there was not enough evidence to recommend a certain bedtime at this time. He explained, however, that the study highlighted the importance of sleep hygiene or habits that contribute to a good night's sleep. Lastly, Plans pointed out that people often assume cardiovascular disease is the result of physiological influences. In reality, circadian disruption has a substantial impact on the cardiovascular system.

Can sleeping early save you from heart diseases? Research tells of an optimal time to doze off

<p>Many of us give up our hobbies once professional life begins. But as a nurse in the UK found out, our hobbies sometimes make us strike gold, quite literally.</p>

<p>Buffy Bailey, a nurse working with UK's National Health Service was using a metal detector in a field in York, UK when it started buzzing. On digging the surface, she found a very small golden piece which she took to be an everyday object probably bought by someone from a gift shop.</p>

<p>The small piece however, felt heavier for its size and exquisite artistry on it did appear to set it apart from curios on sale in a gift shop.</p>

<p>It turned out that the small piece was made of gold. It was a bible made in gold. And to top it all, it may have been owned by the medieval aristocracy or even royalty.</p>

<p>The gold bible was found on land near to a property once owned by Richard the Third, a King of England who ruled in 15th century.</p>

<p>As per news reports, the gold bible weighs 5 grams and is either 22 or 24-carat gold.</p>

<p>The discovery of the gold Bible is being compared to that of Middleham jewel, a gold pendant set with a blue sapphire.</p>

<p>The gold bible is currently being assessed by the Yorkshire Museum in York. But it is estimated that value of the Bible would exceed USD 1.3 million.</p>


Many of us give up our hobbies once professional life begins. But as a nurse in the UK found out, our hobbies sometimes make us strike gold, quite literally. Buffy Bailey, a nurse working with UK's National Health Service was using a metal detector in a field in York, UK when it started buzzing.

Many of us give up our hobbies once professional life begins. But as a nurse in the UK found out, our hobbies sometimes make us strike gold, quite literally. Buffy Bailey, a nurse working with UK's National Health Service was using a metal detector in a field in York, UK when it started buzzing. On digging the surface, she found a very small golden piece which she took to be an everyday object probably bought by someone from a gift shop. The small piece however, felt heavier for its size and exquisite artistry on it did appear to set it apart from curios on sale in a gift shop. It turned out that the small piece was made of gold. It was a bible made in gold. And to top it all, it may have been owned by the medieval aristocracy or even royalty. The gold bible was found on land near to a property once owned by Richard the Third, a King of England who ruled in 15th century. As per news reports, the gold bible weighs 5 grams and is either 22 or 24-carat gold. The discovery of the gold Bible is being compared to that of Middleham jewel, a gold pendant set with a blue sapphire. The gold bible is currently being assessed by the Yorkshire Museum in York. But it is estimated that value of the Bible would exceed USD 1.3 million.

Nurse finds gold Bible worth USD 1.3 million in a field

<p>In what is touted to be one of the biggest releases of 2021, cross-country heist flick 'Red Notice' has glitz, glamour and a very attractive pair of con artists wrestling for the title of being the world's greatest art thieves: Gal Gadot, and the other one being Ryan Reynolds.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a recent exclusive, entry-per-invite-only press conference with the Asian media--which WION was a part of--global star Gal Gadot admitted that, yes, it is good to be bad (in a movie, that is!), explained why the thought of dancing next to Dwayne Johnson was terrifying and revealed that Johnson was actually more interested in playing her role in the movie.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-exclusive-ryan-reynolds--red-notice-wanted-dwayne-johnson-gal-gadot-and-my-friendship-to-be-seen-on-screen-427681" hreflang="en">Exclusive: Ryan Reynolds- 'Red Notice' wanted Dwayne Johnson, Gal Gadot and my friendship to be seen on screen</a></p>

<p>"Dwayne!" Gal Gadot exclaimed to WION's question about her main motivation behind taking up 'Red Notice'. "No, but to be honest. Rawson Marshall Thurber, our wonderful director and writer. When he first pitched me the idea for the movie, I was blown away by the ambitiousness and how surprising the story is. And I was also very intrigued to be able to play a character who's a bit different than what I usually used to do," she further told WION, exclusively.&nbsp;</p>

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This big-budget movie marks Gal Gadot's first collaboration with director Rawson Marshall Thurber. So when an Indian media house--whose question had overlapped with other international media outlets--asked about her first-time working experience with Thurber, she replied, "Amazing. He is such a sweetheart."&nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
"I'll tell you the truth. I was a bit nervous at the beginning just because, you know DJ is a giant man and I have feet down there, so I wasn't sure what was going to happen. And I kept telling DJ, we're going to practice, we're going to rehearse. And he was super cool, kept on calming me down and saying, don't worry, this is going to be great. And of course, that just made me more nervous. But then he showed up, and this guy is a freaking ballerina. I don't know how it works with like physics rules and all that, but he had, he's so talented and such a good dancer. And it was so much fun to shoot the scene with you," added the 'Wonder Woman' star while elaborating on the difficult aspect of her creative collaboration on 'Red Notice'.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-%E2%80%98red-notice%E2%80%99-review-all-for-the-star-power-of-dwayne-johnson-gal-gadot--ryan-reynolds-426682">‘Red Notice’ review: All for the star power of Dwayne Johnson, Gal Gadot &amp; Ryan Reynolds</a></p>

<p>Another Indian media outlet asked Gadot about that one piece of item she would steal from her co-stars--both Dwayne Johnson and Ryan Reynolds--if she could? The actress laughed, and said, "If I could steal one thing from D.J.. Yeah, it would be. Is there??Such a.. I'm so slow today. It's just like I would steal your. I would steal his... I don't know. I wouldn't want... OK, so I'll go cheesy as well, yeah. If I could steal anything from Dwayne The Rock Johnson, a.k.a. DJ, I would steal his smile."</p>

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The banter went on throughout the 25-minute long press con where&nbsp;Gal Gadot also talked about the rise of 'Squid Game', among other Korean entertainment entities, that has gained global prominence and said that she is happy to see such interesting work coming out of Korea.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><em>'Red Notice' streams on Netflix from November 12.&nbsp;</em></p>


In what is touted to be one of the biggest releases of 2021, cross-country heist flick 'Red Notice' has glitz, glamour and a very attractive pair of con artists wrestling for the title of being the world's greatest art thieves: Gal Gadot, and the other one being Ryan Reynolds.

In what is touted to be one of the biggest releases of 2021, cross-country heist flick 'Red Notice' has glitz, glamour and a very attractive pair of con artists wrestling for the title of being the world's greatest art thieves: Gal Gadot, and the other one being Ryan Reynolds. In a recent exclusive, entry-per-invite-only press conference with the Asian media--which WION was a part of--global star Gal Gadot admitted that, yes, it is good to be bad (in a movie, that is!), explained why the thought of dancing next to Dwayne Johnson was terrifying and revealed that Johnson was actually more interested in playing her role in the movie. Also read: Exclusive: Ryan Reynolds- 'Red Notice' wanted Dwayne Johnson, Gal Gadot and my friendship to be seen on screen "Dwayne!" Gal Gadot exclaimed to WION's question about her main motivation behind taking up 'Red Notice'. "No, but to be honest. Rawson Marshall Thurber, our wonderful director and writer. When he first pitched me the idea for the movie, I was blown away by the ambitiousness and how surprising the story is. And I was also very intrigued to be able to play a character who's a bit different than what I usually used to do," she further told WION, exclusively. This big-budget movie marks Gal Gadot's first collaboration with director Rawson Marshall Thurber. So when an Indian media house--whose question had overlapped with other international media outlets--asked about her first-time working experience with Thurber, she replied, "Amazing. He is such a sweetheart." "I'll tell you the truth. I was a bit nervous at the beginning just because, you know DJ is a giant man and I have feet down there, so I wasn't sure what was going to happen. And I kept telling DJ, we're going to practice, we're going to rehearse. And he was super cool, kept on calming me down and saying, don't worry, this is going to be great. And of course, that just made me more nervous. But then he showed up, and this guy is a freaking ballerina. I don't know how it works with like physics rules and all that, but he had, he's so talented and such a good dancer. And it was so much fun to shoot the scene with you," added the 'Wonder Woman' star while elaborating on the difficult aspect of her creative collaboration on 'Red Notice'. Also read: ‘Red Notice’ review: All for the star power of Dwayne Johnson, Gal Gadot & Ryan Reynolds Another Indian media outlet asked Gadot about that one piece of item she would steal from her co-stars--both Dwayne Johnson and Ryan Reynolds--if she could? The actress laughed, and said, "If I could steal one thing from D.J.. Yeah, it would be. Is there??Such a.. I'm so slow today. It's just like I would steal your. I would steal his... I don't know. I wouldn't want... OK, so I'll go cheesy as well, yeah. If I could steal anything from Dwayne The Rock Johnson, a.k.a. DJ, I would steal his smile." The banter went on throughout the 25-minute long press con where Gal Gadot also talked about the rise of 'Squid Game', among other Korean entertainment entities, that has gained global prominence and said that she is happy to see such interesting work coming out of Korea. 'Red Notice' streams on Netflix from November 12.

Exclusive: Gal Gadot- I said yes to 'Red Notice' for its ambitious script, and Dwayne Johnson!

<p>Hollywood megastar Angelina Jolie said in a recent round table conference with the Indian media that she is someone who's always questioning herself and never walks around with an air of over confidence.</p>

<p>The actress told Indian news agency PTI during their interaction over Zoom that her character in 'Eternals' is similar to who she is in real life. "I'm somebody who questions herself often, and I don't walk around with confidence that I'm ever good enough or strong enough."</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-viola-davis-warrior-epic-to-be-released-in-september-of-2022-427464" hreflang="en">Viola Davis' warrior epic to be released in September of 2022</a></p>

<p>"But I've come to see as I've got older that those parts of me that are very emotional and vulnerable are also what make me very real and in tune to my children or in tune to someone else or a stranger to be empathetic. And to have my own parts that are broken... I hope it's made me a better person. So, I don't strive to be balanced and perfect," the two-time Academy Award winner further added, reportedly.</p>

<p>The actor went on to add that 'Eternals' mirrors the real world with its diverse cultural background.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-harry-styles-has-been-on-eternals-director-chloe-zhaos-radar-since-dunkirk-427262" hreflang="en">Harry Styles has been on 'Eternals' director Chloe Zhao's radar since 'Dunkirk</a></p>

<p>"Now, I kind of embrace these things that make us very real and human, (they) are in fact our strengths. And so yes, I'm very much like Thena... I am both that person that can be raw, feel broken, vulnerable, but I'm also that person who will fight to the end with everything I've got for those I love. It kind of came out of the blue and they sat me in a room and explained to me that this stage of Marvel was going to be the most diverse and inclusive... and this representation of this new family. I was so excited that they were doing that and I just wanted to support it and be a part of it in any way I could," the actor said.<br />
"Obviously, with my own family, I'm a big believer in love and diversity and see every day the strength that comes from and the deeper understanding of each other. So I was really drawn to that (the film) for that reason," Jolie said of her own family.&nbsp;</p>

<p>'Eternals' released in Indian theatres on November 5 in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-eternals-lebanese-actor-haaz-sleiman-slams-arab-nations-no-respect-for-those-governments-427479" hreflang="en">'Eternals' actor Haaz Sleiman slams Arab nations: No respect for those govts</a></p>


Hollywood megastar Angelina Jolie said in a recent round table conference with the Indian media that she is someone who's always questioning herself and never walks around with an air of over confidence.

Hollywood megastar Angelina Jolie said in a recent round table conference with the Indian media that she is someone who's always questioning herself and never walks around with an air of over confidence. The actress told Indian news agency PTI during their interaction over Zoom that her character in 'Eternals' is similar to who she is in real life. "I'm somebody who questions herself often, and I don't walk around with confidence that I'm ever good enough or strong enough." Also read: Viola Davis' warrior epic to be released in September of 2022 "But I've come to see as I've got older that those parts of me that are very emotional and vulnerable are also what make me very real and in tune to my children or in tune to someone else or a stranger to be empathetic. And to have my own parts that are broken... I hope it's made me a better person. So, I don't strive to be balanced and perfect," the two-time Academy Award winner further added, reportedly. The actor went on to add that 'Eternals' mirrors the real world with its diverse cultural background. Also read: Harry Styles has been on 'Eternals' director Chloe Zhao's radar since 'Dunkirk "Now, I kind of embrace these things that make us very real and human, (they) are in fact our strengths. And so yes, I'm very much like Thena... I am both that person that can be raw, feel broken, vulnerable, but I'm also that person who will fight to the end with everything I've got for those I love. It kind of came out of the blue and they sat me in a room and explained to me that this stage of Marvel was going to be the most diverse and inclusive... and this representation of this new family. I was so excited that they were doing that and I just wanted to support it and be a part of it in any way I could," the actor said. "Obviously, with my own family, I'm a big believer in love and diversity and see every day the strength that comes from and the deeper understanding of each other. So I was really drawn to that (the film) for that reason," Jolie said of her own family. 'Eternals' released in Indian theatres on November 5 in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam. Also read: 'Eternals' actor Haaz Sleiman slams Arab nations: No respect for those govts

Angelina Jolie: I question myself often, and don't strive to be balanced & perfect

<p>Oscar-winning Hollywood actor Viola Davis is all set to leave her fans mesmerised with yet another strong act on screen.</p>

<p><br />
As per reports, the warrior epic 'The Woman King' will be releasing in theatres in September of 2022.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-stranger-things-s4-teaser-eleven-promises-%E2%80%98the-best-spring-break-ever%E2%80%99-427370" hreflang="en">Stranger Things S4 teaser: Eleven promises ‘the best spring break ever’</a></p>

<p><br />
'The Woman King' has taken the September 16, 2022, slot. It was previously kept for the yet-to-be-titled George Foreman biopic by George Tillman Jr. That movie, however, has moved to march 24, 2023.</p>

<p><br />
The untitled film stars Khris Davis and Sullivan Jones in leading roles.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/ub40-founding-member-astro-passes-away-after-short-illness-427339" hreflang="en">UB40 founding member Astro passes away after 'short illness'</a></p>

<p><br />
'The Woman King' is being directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood. Davis plays the role of Nanisca in this historical drama, who's the general of the all-female military unit in the Kingdom of Dahomey. It was believed to be one of the most powerful states of Africa in the 18th and 19th centuries.</p>

<p><br />
Lashana Lynch and John Boyega also play crucial roles in the film. Based on an original screenplay by Dana Stevens, Stevens and Prince-Bythewood penned the advanced version of the script for screen.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-billy-porter-apologises-to-harry-styles-over-magazine-cover-slam-its-not-about-you-427382" hreflang="en">Billy Porter apologises to Harry Styles over magazine cover slam: It's not about you</a></p>

<p><br />
Viola Davis is also producing the project alongside Cathy Schulman, Julius Tennon and Maria Bello.&nbsp;</p>


Oscar-winning Hollywood actor Viola Davis is all set to leave her fans mesmerised with yet another strong act on screen. As per reports, the warrior epic 'The Woman King' will be releasing in theatres in September of 2022.

Oscar-winning Hollywood actor Viola Davis is all set to leave her fans mesmerised with yet another strong act on screen. As per reports, the warrior epic 'The Woman King' will be releasing in theatres in September of 2022. Also read: Stranger Things S4 teaser: Eleven promises ‘the best spring break ever’ 'The Woman King' has taken the September 16, 2022, slot. It was previously kept for the yet-to-be-titled George Foreman biopic by George Tillman Jr. That movie, however, has moved to march 24, 2023. The untitled film stars Khris Davis and Sullivan Jones in leading roles. Also read: UB40 founding member Astro passes away after 'short illness' 'The Woman King' is being directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood. Davis plays the role of Nanisca in this historical drama, who's the general of the all-female military unit in the Kingdom of Dahomey. It was believed to be one of the most powerful states of Africa in the 18th and 19th centuries. Lashana Lynch and John Boyega also play crucial roles in the film. Based on an original screenplay by Dana Stevens, Stevens and Prince-Bythewood penned the advanced version of the script for screen. Also read: Billy Porter apologises to Harry Styles over magazine cover slam: It's not about you Viola Davis is also producing the project alongside Cathy Schulman, Julius Tennon and Maria Bello.

Viola Davis' warrior epic to be released in September of 2022

<p>If you thought Penn Badgley is the only celebrity crush Cardi B would be excited to meet and work with, then you don't the rap queen at all!</p>

<p>Cardi B is never the one to show apprehension about expressing her feelings, and her cute and naughty unplanned &nbsp;meet up with Robert Pattinson is a testament to that.</p>

<p><strong>&nbsp;Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-bold-statement-kanye-west-pays-tribute-to-britney-spears-infamous-head-shave-427413" hreflang="en">Bold statement! Kanye West pays tribute to Britney Spears' infamous head shave</a></p>

<p>On November 4, at an exclusive Beverly Hills cocktail party marking the achievements&nbsp;of the editor-in-chief of a globally recognised magazine, their paths crossed. "Come, look at my friend, guys," Cardi said in a short video she posted to Twitter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Seconds later, Pattinson walks in for everyone to see, and Cardi B gushes and blushes like a schoolgirl. "Look who I met the other day! I felt like a teen!" she captioned the video.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-stranger-things-s4-teaser-eleven-promises-%E2%80%98the-best-spring-break-ever%E2%80%99-427370" hreflang="en">Stranger Things S4 teaser: Eleven promises ‘the best spring break ever’</a></p>

<p>This is not the first instance of the Grammy-winning rapper letting her fans know she has love in her heart for vampires. In July of this year, she had joked about wanting to have "vampire sex."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Interestingly, Netflix used that same (vampire sex) tweet to promote the launch of 'The Twilight' saga on the video-streaming platform that very month.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/angelina-jolie-calls-eternals-ban-in-gulf-countries-over-same-sex-scenes-ignorant-427404">Angelina Jolie calls 'Eternals’ ban in Gulf countries over gay couple ignorant</a></p>

<p>Check out this super adorable video between these two celebrities here:</p>

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If you thought Penn Badgley is the only celebrity crush Cardi B would be excited to meet and work with, then you don't the rap queen at all! Cardi B is never the one to show apprehension about expressing her feelings, and her cute and naughty unplanned meet up with Robert Pattinson is a testament to that.

If you thought Penn Badgley is the only celebrity crush Cardi B would be excited to meet and work with, then you don't the rap queen at all! Cardi B is never the one to show apprehension about expressing her feelings, and her cute and naughty unplanned meet up with Robert Pattinson is a testament to that. Also read: Bold statement! Kanye West pays tribute to Britney Spears' infamous head shave On November 4, at an exclusive Beverly Hills cocktail party marking the achievements of the editor-in-chief of a globally recognised magazine, their paths crossed. "Come, look at my friend, guys," Cardi said in a short video she posted to Twitter. Seconds later, Pattinson walks in for everyone to see, and Cardi B gushes and blushes like a schoolgirl. "Look who I met the other day! I felt like a teen!" she captioned the video. Also read: Stranger Things S4 teaser: Eleven promises ‘the best spring break ever’ This is not the first instance of the Grammy-winning rapper letting her fans know she has love in her heart for vampires. In July of this year, she had joked about wanting to have "vampire sex." Interestingly, Netflix used that same (vampire sex) tweet to promote the launch of 'The Twilight' saga on the video-streaming platform that very month. Also read: Angelina Jolie calls 'Eternals’ ban in Gulf countries over gay couple ignorant Check out this super adorable video between these two celebrities here: Look who I met the other day ! I felt like a teen! pic.twitter.com/a7vEk7zA4I — iamcardib (@iamcardib) November 6, 2021 ×

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<p>“Spencer” is a Christmas movie, in which a big, dysfunctional family gathers at the holiday to feast, exchange gifts and engage in peculiar traditions meant to provide “a bit of fun.”</p>

<p><br />
“Spencer” is a horror movie about a fragile woman held captive in a spooky mansion, tormented by sadistic monsters and their treacherous minions.</p>

<p><br />
“Spencer” is a psychological thriller about a powerful, unaccountable authoritarian cabal conspiring to crush the spirit of an independent-minded rebel.</p>

<p><br />
“Spencer” is a love story, a melodrama of maternal devotion, an early-’90s fashion parade and a very British baking show. (The scones and pastries are organic.)</p>

<p><br />
“Spencer,” described by its director, Pablo Larraín, as “a fable from a true tragedy,” is all of the above and also a fact-inspired drama about Diana, Princess of Wales, played with grit and grace by Kristen Stewart. Diana, who died in a car crash in 1997 — and whose maiden name gives Larraín’s film its title — is hardly an obscure figure. A global celebrity and tabloid fixture in her lifetime, she remains somehow irresistible.</p>

<p><br />
Her troubled marriage to Prince Charles and her vexed relations with her royal in-laws have been subject to scrutiny from every angle, most recently in “The Crown,” where she was played in the last season by Emma Corrin. (In the next one, Elizabeth Debicki will take up the role.) A superficial reading of “Spencer,” which takes place over three days (from Christmas Eve to Boxing Day) in 1991, might see it as a sidebar to “The Crown,” lingering over a minor episode in a vast epic and isolating a single, relatively minor character amid the pomp and pageantry of palace life.</p>

<p><br />
That is exactly wrong. Larraín and the screenwriter, Steven Knight, offer not a footnote but an ardent and unsparing rebuke to the mythical monarchist mumbo-jumbo that the Netflix series (to which I am entirely addicted) exists to promote. The conceit of “The Crown” is that, for all their flaws, defeats and compromises — or because of all that — the members of the House of Windsor are fundamentally more interesting than anybody else. Their dilemmas are more exquisite, their choices more tragic, than anything the commoners can know.</p>

<p><br />
This is a persistent conceit in the literature of power — one that Larraín, wielding his camera like a rapier and Jonny Greenwood’s lacerating score like a stiletto, leaves in tatters. The only members of the royal family whose voices are heard in “Spencer” are Charles (Jack Farthing) and his mother (Stella Gonet). Queen Elizabeth II is as bland and cold as a dish of old porridge. Her eldest son, at least with Diana, is callous and cruel, mocking her eating disorder and lecturing her on the necessity of keeping up appearances.</p>

<p><br />
“There have to be two of you,” he says — one for “the people” and one in private. (Like much of Knight’s script, these lines explain things a little too bluntly.) But one of the reasons Diana was called “the people’s princess” was that she seemed always and authentically herself, an idea that Larraín, Knight and Stewart implicitly endorse. She’s devoted to “what’s real” and describes her tastes and interests, in a flawless aristocratic accent, as “middle class.” Fast food. Musical theater. Driving her European sports car instead of being chauffeured in a Rolls-Royce.</p>

<p><br />
She wants to be herself, and she wants to be free. Larraín, who is Chilean, has made a handful of tough, unsettling films about life in his country under a military dictatorship determined to control the thought and behavior of its subjects. While “Spencer” hardly equates Elizabeth with former Chilean President Augusto Pinochet, the power that the crown exerts over Diana can accurately be described as totalitarian.</p>

<p><br />
Preparations for Christmas at Sandringham House — a moated mansion near the Norfolk coast — have the character of a military operation. Groceries are delivered by armed soldiers, and the chief of the kitchen “brigade” (Sean Harris) is like a field commander. (He’s also one of the few people in the castle who treats Diana with kindness.) Everything is scheduled down to the minute: sandwiches, meals, hunting parties. Diana is instructed on which outfit she must wear for each activity.</p>

<p><br />
The dresses are tagged “POW”; it stands for “Princess of Wales,” of course. Still, Diana, in the midst of marital combat with Charles (who is having an affair with a briefly glimpsed, never named Camilla Parker-Bowles), is very much a prisoner. She glides through empty corridors and chambers under constant surveillance. Her every notion, whim and word is observed and reported. She is entirely alone, with no real privacy or solitude. Her only comfort is the company of her sons, William (Jack Nielen) and Harry (Freddie Spry).</p>

<p><br />
“Spencer” is, finally, a study in the psychological effects of captivity. Diana, fragile when she arrives at Sandringham — and the subject of much “concern” from the Windsors — spirals toward a breakdown over the next 72 hours. She hallucinates the ghost of Anne Boleyn, pierces the skin on her arm with a wire cutter and acts out in ways that alarm her children and disgust the prince.</p>

<p><br />
Watching over her with sympathy — although not necessarily on her side — are two members of the royal staff. Major Gregory (Timothy Spall) tries to reason her into compliance, at one point telling a hair-raising story about his military service that is apparently meant to emphasize the importance of duty. Diana’s favorite dresser, Maggie (Sally Hawkins), is a more steadfast ally, a sympathetic ear and then something more.</p>

<p><br />
“Spencer” is a companion piece to “Jackie,” Larraín’s 2016 film about Jacqueline Kennedy in the aftermath of her husband’s assassination. Both movies examine the isolation and paranoia of a woman at the mercy of political forces and family interests beyond her control, and turn on the heroine’s attempt at resistance. “Spencer” seems to me the more coherent film, partly because the directness of Stewart’s performance stands out so poignantly against the moral vacuity and aesthetic constipation of her surroundings.</p>

<p><br />
Stewart leverages her own star power to turn Diana into someone familiar. The intimacy and care the character craves is something the audience feels compelled to supply. Our sympathy is more than pity, and “Spencer” is more than the portrait of a woman in distress. If it’s a fable, it’s a political fable, an allegory of powerlessness, revolt and liberation.</p>


“Spencer” is a Christmas movie, in which a big, dysfunctional family gathers at the holiday to feast, exchange gifts and engage in peculiar traditions meant to provide “a bit of fun.

“Spencer” is a Christmas movie, in which a big, dysfunctional family gathers at the holiday to feast, exchange gifts and engage in peculiar traditions meant to provide “a bit of fun.” “Spencer” is a horror movie about a fragile woman held captive in a spooky mansion, tormented by sadistic monsters and their treacherous minions. “Spencer” is a psychological thriller about a powerful, unaccountable authoritarian cabal conspiring to crush the spirit of an independent-minded rebel. “Spencer” is a love story, a melodrama of maternal devotion, an early-’90s fashion parade and a very British baking show. (The scones and pastries are organic.) “Spencer,” described by its director, Pablo Larraín, as “a fable from a true tragedy,” is all of the above and also a fact-inspired drama about Diana, Princess of Wales, played with grit and grace by Kristen Stewart. Diana, who died in a car crash in 1997 — and whose maiden name gives Larraín’s film its title — is hardly an obscure figure. A global celebrity and tabloid fixture in her lifetime, she remains somehow irresistible. Her troubled marriage to Prince Charles and her vexed relations with her royal in-laws have been subject to scrutiny from every angle, most recently in “The Crown,” where she was played in the last season by Emma Corrin. (In the next one, Elizabeth Debicki will take up the role.) A superficial reading of “Spencer,” which takes place over three days (from Christmas Eve to Boxing Day) in 1991, might see it as a sidebar to “The Crown,” lingering over a minor episode in a vast epic and isolating a single, relatively minor character amid the pomp and pageantry of palace life. That is exactly wrong. Larraín and the screenwriter, Steven Knight, offer not a footnote but an ardent and unsparing rebuke to the mythical monarchist mumbo-jumbo that the Netflix series (to which I am entirely addicted) exists to promote. The conceit of “The Crown” is that, for all their flaws, defeats and compromises — or because of all that — the members of the House of Windsor are fundamentally more interesting than anybody else. Their dilemmas are more exquisite, their choices more tragic, than anything the commoners can know. This is a persistent conceit in the literature of power — one that Larraín, wielding his camera like a rapier and Jonny Greenwood’s lacerating score like a stiletto, leaves in tatters. The only members of the royal family whose voices are heard in “Spencer” are Charles (Jack Farthing) and his mother (Stella Gonet). Queen Elizabeth II is as bland and cold as a dish of old porridge. Her eldest son, at least with Diana, is callous and cruel, mocking her eating disorder and lecturing her on the necessity of keeping up appearances. “There have to be two of you,” he says — one for “the people” and one in private. (Like much of Knight’s script, these lines explain things a little too bluntly.) But one of the reasons Diana was called “the people’s princess” was that she seemed always and authentically herself, an idea that Larraín, Knight and Stewart implicitly endorse. She’s devoted to “what’s real” and describes her tastes and interests, in a flawless aristocratic accent, as “middle class.” Fast food. Musical theater. Driving her European sports car instead of being chauffeured in a Rolls-Royce. She wants to be herself, and she wants to be free. Larraín, who is Chilean, has made a handful of tough, unsettling films about life in his country under a military dictatorship determined to control the thought and behavior of its subjects. While “Spencer” hardly equates Elizabeth with former Chilean President Augusto Pinochet, the power that the crown exerts over Diana can accurately be described as totalitarian. Preparations for Christmas at Sandringham House — a moated mansion near the Norfolk coast — have the character of a military operation. Groceries are delivered by armed soldiers, and the chief of the kitchen “brigade” (Sean Harris) is like a field commander. (He’s also one of the few people in the castle who treats Diana with kindness.) Everything is scheduled down to the minute: sandwiches, meals, hunting parties. Diana is instructed on which outfit she must wear for each activity. The dresses are tagged “POW”; it stands for “Princess of Wales,” of course. Still, Diana, in the midst of marital combat with Charles (who is having an affair with a briefly glimpsed, never named Camilla Parker-Bowles), is very much a prisoner. She glides through empty corridors and chambers under constant surveillance. Her every notion, whim and word is observed and reported. She is entirely alone, with no real privacy or solitude. Her only comfort is the company of her sons, William (Jack Nielen) and Harry (Freddie Spry). “Spencer” is, finally, a study in the psychological effects of captivity. Diana, fragile when she arrives at Sandringham — and the subject of much “concern” from the Windsors — spirals toward a breakdown over the next 72 hours. She hallucinates the ghost of Anne Boleyn, pierces the skin on her arm with a wire cutter and acts out in ways that alarm her children and disgust the prince. Watching over her with sympathy — although not necessarily on her side — are two members of the royal staff. Major Gregory (Timothy Spall) tries to reason her into compliance, at one point telling a hair-raising story about his military service that is apparently meant to emphasize the importance of duty. Diana’s favorite dresser, Maggie (Sally Hawkins), is a more steadfast ally, a sympathetic ear and then something more. “Spencer” is a companion piece to “Jackie,” Larraín’s 2016 film about Jacqueline Kennedy in the aftermath of her husband’s assassination. Both movies examine the isolation and paranoia of a woman at the mercy of political forces and family interests beyond her control, and turn on the heroine’s attempt at resistance. “Spencer” seems to me the more coherent film, partly because the directness of Stewart’s performance stands out so poignantly against the moral vacuity and aesthetic constipation of her surroundings. Stewart leverages her own star power to turn Diana into someone familiar. The intimacy and care the character craves is something the audience feels compelled to supply. Our sympathy is more than pity, and “Spencer” is more than the portrait of a woman in distress. If it’s a fable, it’s a political fable, an allegory of powerlessness, revolt and liberation.

‘Spencer’ review: Prisoner of the House of Windsor

<p>American rapper Kanye West’s recent hair cut was not the result of one of his kids running the trimmer through his hair but an actual piece of creative work, for tribute sake.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Recently, the 'Donda' deliverer made everyone take extra notice of his hair when he stepped out in Miami with a rather unusual, completely uneven buzzcut hairdo.</p>

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<p>In no time, fans started asking if West's daughter North likes to use the snipping tools on his head, to which Kanye — who recently filed to change his name to 'Ye' — revealed the real reason behind the same in a two-hour interview.</p>

<p>"The phobia of mental health, that’s why I did this haircut. The declaration of insanity is a form of control… At first, I called it the Britney. Now they can call it the Ye. The fact that my haircut and my [new] name came at the same time was something. This was harder than wearing the Trump hat because my image [is important]. I’m fly and you know as a black man, your haircut means so much. I’m a process artist so when you see the hair it’s a representation of my thoughts developing," Kanye reportedly said during a podcast.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In case you are not aware of the incident Kanye is referring to, in 2007, Britney Spears entered a salon in California after leaving rehab and shaved off her hair and extensions when ex-husband Kevin Federline didn't allow her to see her sons.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Soon after, she was placed under a conservatorship with her father Jamie Spears as her conservator.&nbsp;<br />
Kanye West has since not only shaved off the uneven hair on his head but also both of his eyebrows.</p>

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American rapper Kanye West’s recent hair cut was not the result of one of his kids running the trimmer through his hair but an actual piece of creative work, for tribute sake.

American rapper Kanye West’s recent hair cut was not the result of one of his kids running the trimmer through his hair but an actual piece of creative work, for tribute sake. Recently, the 'Donda' deliverer made everyone take extra notice of his hair when he stepped out in Miami with a rather unusual, completely uneven buzzcut hairdo. Also read: Stranger Things S4 teaser: Eleven promises ‘the best spring break ever’ In no time, fans started asking if West's daughter North likes to use the snipping tools on his head, to which Kanye — who recently filed to change his name to 'Ye' — revealed the real reason behind the same in a two-hour interview. "The phobia of mental health, that’s why I did this haircut. The declaration of insanity is a form of control… At first, I called it the Britney. Now they can call it the Ye. The fact that my haircut and my [new] name came at the same time was something. This was harder than wearing the Trump hat because my image [is important]. I’m fly and you know as a black man, your haircut means so much. I’m a process artist so when you see the hair it’s a representation of my thoughts developing," Kanye reportedly said during a podcast. Also read: Billy Porter apologises to Harry Styles over magazine cover slam: It's not about you In case you are not aware of the incident Kanye is referring to, in 2007, Britney Spears entered a salon in California after leaving rehab and shaved off her hair and extensions when ex-husband Kevin Federline didn't allow her to see her sons. Soon after, she was placed under a conservatorship with her father Jamie Spears as her conservator. Kanye West has since not only shaved off the uneven hair on his head but also both of his eyebrows. Also read: Angelina Jolie reacts to ‘Eternals’ ban in Gulf countries over same-sex scenes

Bold statement! Kanye West pays tribute to Britney Spears' infamous head shave

<p>Billy Porter may have been upset with Harry Styles over his latest cover shoot, but he is ready to make peace with the musician-actor.</p>

<p>The 'Cinderella' star, who recently slammed Vogue and Harry Styles for being the magazine's first solo male cover star, has now apologised to Styles.</p>

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<p>"Harry Styles, I apologize to you for having your name in my mouth. It’s not about you. The conversation is not about you. The conversation is actually deeper than that. It is about the systems of oppression and erasure of people of color who contribute to the culture," the actor reportedly said on 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert' on Thursday.</p>

<p>"I’m sorry, Harry. I didn’t mean no harm. I’m a gay man. We like Harry Styles, he’s cute!" added Porter.&nbsp;<br />
Harry Styles made headlines after wearing a Gucci dress for the December issue of Vogue. While he was lauded for this bold fashion move, Porter, who’s been sporting gowns on red carpets for several years, wasn't happy about it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I changed the whole game. And that is not ego, that is just fact. I was the first one doing it and now everybody is doing it. I feel like the fashion industry has accepted me because they have to. I’m not necessarily convinced, and here is why: I created the conversation, and yet Vogue still put Harry Styles, a straight white man, in a dress on their cover for the first time," Porter reportedly told The Sunday Times last month.</p>

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<p>"I’m not dragging Harry Styles, but he is the one you’re going to try and use to represent this new conversation? He doesn’t care, he’s just doing it because it’s the thing to do," added Porter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For Billy Porter, he said, embracing gender-fluid fashion is more than just having a moment on the red carpet.</p>

<p>"This is politics for me. This is my life. I had to fight my entire life to get to the place where I could wear a dress to the Oscars and not be gunned down. All he has to do is be white and straight," he said.&nbsp;</p>

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Billy Porter may have been upset with Harry Styles over his latest cover shoot, but he is ready to make peace with the musician-actor. The 'Cinderella' star, who recently slammed Vogue and Harry Styles for being the magazine's first solo male cover star, has now apologised to Styles.

Billy Porter may have been upset with Harry Styles over his latest cover shoot, but he is ready to make peace with the musician-actor. The 'Cinderella' star, who recently slammed Vogue and Harry Styles for being the magazine's first solo male cover star, has now apologised to Styles. Also read: UB40 founding member Astro passes away after 'short illness' "Harry Styles, I apologize to you for having your name in my mouth. It’s not about you. The conversation is not about you. The conversation is actually deeper than that. It is about the systems of oppression and erasure of people of color who contribute to the culture," the actor reportedly said on 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert' on Thursday. "I’m sorry, Harry. I didn’t mean no harm. I’m a gay man. We like Harry Styles, he’s cute!" added Porter. Harry Styles made headlines after wearing a Gucci dress for the December issue of Vogue. While he was lauded for this bold fashion move, Porter, who’s been sporting gowns on red carpets for several years, wasn't happy about it. "I changed the whole game. And that is not ego, that is just fact. I was the first one doing it and now everybody is doing it. I feel like the fashion industry has accepted me because they have to. I’m not necessarily convinced, and here is why: I created the conversation, and yet Vogue still put Harry Styles, a straight white man, in a dress on their cover for the first time," Porter reportedly told The Sunday Times last month. Also read: Kylie Jenner on Travis Scott gig tragedy: I know he cares deeply for his fans "I’m not dragging Harry Styles, but he is the one you’re going to try and use to represent this new conversation? He doesn’t care, he’s just doing it because it’s the thing to do," added Porter. For Billy Porter, he said, embracing gender-fluid fashion is more than just having a moment on the red carpet. "This is politics for me. This is my life. I had to fight my entire life to get to the place where I could wear a dress to the Oscars and not be gunned down. All he has to do is be white and straight," he said. Also read: Stranger Things S4 teaser: Elevan promises ‘the best spring break ever’

Billy Porter apologises to Harry Styles over magazine cover slam: It's not about you

<p>If fame’s money, they would spend it all on issues closest to their bosom. A band born on the streets of Birmingham amid tough times, comprising a bunch of angry, yet, musically inclined young men. Forty-odd years on, it is now safe to say that UB40--founded by&nbsp;Ali Campbell, Jimmy Brown and bassist Earl Falconer, percussionists Yomi Babayemi and Norman Hassan, and then saxophonist Brian Travers and keyboardist Jimmy Lynn, Terence Wilson aka Astro and Robin Campbell--is God in-(multiple)-human-form in the Reggae universe.&nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
But, when has global recognition, sold-out concerts and music-chart-topping records prevented them from speaking their hearts out? Never. Not once. “They (youth) can see how capitalism is killing the planet and are fighting for radical change,” points out Jimmy Brown—drummer and founding member—in an exclusive interview with WION, when asked about what’s the band fuming over at the moment.</p>

<p><br />
In this interview, Jimmy, who spoke on behalf of his entire gang, talks about a time when they found themselves in the middle of a socio-political upheaval in South Africa, why nobody gets to boss around UB40, and busts the myth that Reggae is only for a select few.&nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
Unedited excerpts from our conversation with the legendary Reggae band:&nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
<strong>WION: ‘Bigga Baggariddim’ is your 20th album and 40 years of being together, more or less—an extraordinary feat to achieve for a band of your stature. What are your fondest memories from those formative years?</strong></p>

<p><br />
UB40: As you point out, we’ve been doing this a long time. There are many highs and lows over the decades. Too many to recall, really. But our first chart success in the UK with ‘Food for Thought’ was an exciting time for the band. And our first number one record in the USA, playing a sold-out show in Madison Square Gardens at the same time, that really felt like we had made it on a global scale. Touring Polynesia was like touring in paradise with thousands turning up for shows in places like Tonga, Samoa, Tahiti etc. And our experiences in South Africa after Mandela was released and the cultural boycott was dropped, where we still hold the record for the biggest live show ever, 100,000 (people) over 2 nights. We’re very lucky, we’ve lived the dream.</p>

<p><br />
<strong>WION: ‘Bigga Baggariddim’ is ‘Baggariddim’ 2.0. What was the thought behind revisiting this 1985 and re-collaborate with the original guest artists from it? Was it pure nostalgia? Or, the need to revisit those bygone years?</strong></p>

<p><br />
UB40: Our plan was to make a triple album. Starting with our last release ‘For the Many’—the ‘dub’ version—then Bigga Baggariddim. So this is the final part of that trilogy. And because it was a collaboration with other artists it was sort of ideal for lockdown because we could just send the backing tracks [from ‘For the Many’] around the world digitally, let the artists do their thing, send them back to us and we mixed the results. We weren’t motivated by nostalgia. Even though there are a couple of veterans on the Album like Inner Circle and Winston Francis, and we have a couple of artists from the original Baggariddim from 1986, but we also have some young contemporary artists from Jamaica Like Blvk H3ro and Leno Banton. Reggae has a timeless quality so the old can travel alongside the new without seeming out of place.</p>

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<p><strong>WION: Your long-time guitarist Duncan Campbell recently announced retirement. What does that mean for you as a band, and how has his contribution over the years shaped your music?</strong></p>

<p><br />
<strong>UB40:</strong> Duncan definitely contributed a lot to UB40. He was a really good live performer, and he contributed two songs to ‘For the Many’ [I’m alright Jack and Poor Fool], but UB40 are a bit like a football team. We can change our striker, like we did when Dunc took over from his brother Ali, and fans might not be happy, but when the new striker scores a few goals they will warm to him. Which is what happened when Dunc first joined the band, but once we had done a few gigs and people could see what a good performer he was people accepted him.</p>

<p><br />
Nobody really ‘shapes’ the UB40 sound. We don’t have a boss or a band leader that controls all the elements of making music. It just organically grows out of the individual contributions of each band member, and that was true for Dunc too. The individual band members are just cogs in a bigger machine called UB40 that has a life of it’s own.</p>

<p><br />
<strong>WION: This time you truly went global with your collaborations—with Indian vocalist-producer General Zooz aka Zorawar Shukla and New Zealand-based roots reggae band House of Shem—what prompted you to reach out to these artists? In what ways are this generation’s music different from when you all were just starting out?</strong></p>

<p><br />
<strong>UB40: </strong>When we did the first Baggariddim back in 1986 we used just local Birmingham artists where we all lived. But this time around, because we had so much international success, and had met some great artists along the way, usually performers that had opened for us on a show, as happened with House of Shem, who we loved so much we became good friends over many decades, we wanted to reflect that and give the record an international flavour. And it was the ideal record for lockdown because on line there are no barriers.</p>

<p><br />
As far as today’s artists are concerned, there isn’t much advice I can give because it’s a different business to the one when we first started. So much of it has been changed by the growth of technology.</p>

<p><br />
<strong>WION: Your last album—‘For The Many’ (2019)—was more of a political dialogue, a social commentary. What is the message that you are trying to send out or lesson you are trying to impart through ‘Bigga Baggariddim’?</strong></p>

<p><br />
<strong>UB40:</strong> For The Many was a UB40 original studio album, so because we are all [to a greater or lesser degree] political that is bound to be reflected in the lyrics. But Bigga Baggariddim isn’t a UB album in the same way. All the lyrical content comes from the individual artists that contributed. They had complete freedom to say what they wanted. Some of the tracks are political, but many aren’t. We didn’t control that, so there is no over-arching message from the record. Just a celebration of the diversity of Reggae music.</p>

<p><img alt="The legendary band UB40" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="604af52a-47d3-4d0c-8360-73d56e2e7e12" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/pjimage%20-%202021-10-28T114241.315.jpg" /><br />
<strong>WION: The COVID-induced lockdowns around the world meant you couldn’t perform. How does getting back feel after over a year? The fear of the pandemic causing severe harm must be playing at the back of your mind, no?</strong></p>

<p><br />
<strong>UB40: </strong>It was a real culture shock for us to stay at home. We’re a working band, and have been since we started. In 2019 we did over 100 shows in various places like America, Australia, Europe and the UK. Then suddenly we were forced to give up touring. At first it was ok because we all have families, so spending all our time at home wasn’t such a bad thing, but as we went into the second year we started to get itchy feet. Covid has had a devastating effect on the music business. And it’s still unfolding. Cases in the UK have started to get out of control [again], so it’s hard to see quite where then end will be. If there is an end at all. Time will tell.</p>

<p><br />
<strong>WION: In a country like India, where Reggae is not half as popular as, say, Jamaica, how do you still manage to strike a chord with your fans in this part of the world? The 2017 concert was a hit.</strong></p>

<p><br />
<strong>UB40: </strong>Reggae is international music. Every country has its own reggae culture, some are underground like India, others are mainstream like Polynesia and New Zealand, and Africa loves Reggae too. It’s accessible, inclusive music that can appeal to all generations. And it’s rebel music, too, so it still has appeal for the young, and dub appeals to younger people too. Artists around the world, like the ones we collaborated with for Bigga Baggariddim, will keep the music alive.</p>

<p><br />
<strong>WION: Right from the name of the band to the last album you had released, your music reflects the pain of the common man. Looking at the current scenario—from bloodshed to natural calamities—if you could, what would be the first thing you would change in the world with your music?</strong></p>

<p><br />
<strong>UB40: </strong>I’m not convinced music is really a good vehicle for change. And sometimes music can be an escape from the chaos. There are soothing qualities to music that can help heal wounds, and a UB40 concert, above all else is just a celebration of being alive and being able to dance and sing.</p>

<p><br />
Things feel bad right now, Covid, Trump, and other right-wing crazy men [it’s usually men] are in the ascendency, but it’s always at its worst before things get better. I believe in the youth, who I think have had enough of the rampant inequality and abuse of the planets resources, and have been shut out of wealth while older people protect their accumulated wealth through property ownership. Young people are ‘generation rent’ who pays more in rent than they ever would if they could get a mortgage [which they can’t]. They can see how capitalism is killing the planet and are fighting for radical change. And socialism doesn’t have the same baggage that it has for older people. Young people don’t care about Stalin or McCarthy. They just care about inequality, insecure low-paid work and affordable homes. We are old f*rts now, but our kids carry the flag for revolutionary change that we once carried.</p>

<p><br />
So, the first thing I would do is dump capitalism and re-distribute wealth.<br />
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If fame’s money, they would spend it all on issues closest to their bosom. A band born on the streets of Birmingham amid tough times, comprising a bunch of angry, yet, musically inclined young men.

If fame’s money, they would spend it all on issues closest to their bosom. A band born on the streets of Birmingham amid tough times, comprising a bunch of angry, yet, musically inclined young men. Forty-odd years on, it is now safe to say that UB40--founded by Ali Campbell, Jimmy Brown and bassist Earl Falconer, percussionists Yomi Babayemi and Norman Hassan, and then saxophonist Brian Travers and keyboardist Jimmy Lynn, Terence Wilson aka Astro and Robin Campbell--is God in-(multiple)-human-form in the Reggae universe. But, when has global recognition, sold-out concerts and music-chart-topping records prevented them from speaking their hearts out? Never. Not once. “They (youth) can see how capitalism is killing the planet and are fighting for radical change,” points out Jimmy Brown—drummer and founding member—in an exclusive interview with WION, when asked about what’s the band fuming over at the moment. In this interview, Jimmy, who spoke on behalf of his entire gang, talks about a time when they found themselves in the middle of a socio-political upheaval in South Africa, why nobody gets to boss around UB40, and busts the myth that Reggae is only for a select few. Unedited excerpts from our conversation with the legendary Reggae band: WION: ‘Bigga Baggariddim’ is your 20th album and 40 years of being together, more or less—an extraordinary feat to achieve for a band of your stature. What are your fondest memories from those formative years? UB40: As you point out, we’ve been doing this a long time. There are many highs and lows over the decades. Too many to recall, really. But our first chart success in the UK with ‘Food for Thought’ was an exciting time for the band. And our first number one record in the USA, playing a sold-out show in Madison Square Gardens at the same time, that really felt like we had made it on a global scale. Touring Polynesia was like touring in paradise with thousands turning up for shows in places like Tonga, Samoa, Tahiti etc. And our experiences in South Africa after Mandela was released and the cultural boycott was dropped, where we still hold the record for the biggest live show ever, 100,000 (people) over 2 nights. We’re very lucky, we’ve lived the dream. WION: ‘Bigga Baggariddim’ is ‘Baggariddim’ 2.0. What was the thought behind revisiting this 1985 and re-collaborate with the original guest artists from it? Was it pure nostalgia? Or, the need to revisit those bygone years? UB40: Our plan was to make a triple album. Starting with our last release ‘For the Many’—the ‘dub’ version—then Bigga Baggariddim. So this is the final part of that trilogy. And because it was a collaboration with other artists it was sort of ideal for lockdown because we could just send the backing tracks [from ‘For the Many’] around the world digitally, let the artists do their thing, send them back to us and we mixed the results. We weren’t motivated by nostalgia. Even though there are a couple of veterans on the Album like Inner Circle and Winston Francis, and we have a couple of artists from the original Baggariddim from 1986, but we also have some young contemporary artists from Jamaica Like Blvk H3ro and Leno Banton. Reggae has a timeless quality so the old can travel alongside the new without seeming out of place. Also read: WION exclusive: Bhuvan Bam: Would've been unfair to release ‘Dhindora’ on OTT WION: Your long-time guitarist Duncan Campbell recently announced retirement. What does that mean for you as a band, and how has his contribution over the years shaped your music? UB40: Duncan definitely contributed a lot to UB40. He was a really good live performer, and he contributed two songs to ‘For the Many’ [I’m alright Jack and Poor Fool], but UB40 are a bit like a football team. We can change our striker, like we did when Dunc took over from his brother Ali, and fans might not be happy, but when the new striker scores a few goals they will warm to him. Which is what happened when Dunc first joined the band, but once we had done a few gigs and people could see what a good performer he was people accepted him. Nobody really ‘shapes’ the UB40 sound. We don’t have a boss or a band leader that controls all the elements of making music. It just organically grows out of the individual contributions of each band member, and that was true for Dunc too. The individual band members are just cogs in a bigger machine called UB40 that has a life of it’s own. WION: This time you truly went global with your collaborations—with Indian vocalist-producer General Zooz aka Zorawar Shukla and New Zealand-based roots reggae band House of Shem—what prompted you to reach out to these artists? In what ways are this generation’s music different from when you all were just starting out? UB40: When we did the first Baggariddim back in 1986 we used just local Birmingham artists where we all lived. But this time around, because we had so much international success, and had met some great artists along the way, usually performers that had opened for us on a show, as happened with House of Shem, who we loved so much we became good friends over many decades, we wanted to reflect that and give the record an international flavour. And it was the ideal record for lockdown because on line there are no barriers. As far as today’s artists are concerned, there isn’t much advice I can give because it’s a different business to the one when we first started. So much of it has been changed by the growth of technology. WION: Your last album—‘For The Many’ (2019)—was more of a political dialogue, a social commentary. What is the message that you are trying to send out or lesson you are trying to impart through ‘Bigga Baggariddim’? UB40: For The Many was a UB40 original studio album, so because we are all [to a greater or lesser degree] political that is bound to be reflected in the lyrics. But Bigga Baggariddim isn’t a UB album in the same way. All the lyrical content comes from the individual artists that contributed. They had complete freedom to say what they wanted. Some of the tracks are political, but many aren’t. We didn’t control that, so there is no over-arching message from the record. Just a celebration of the diversity of Reggae music. WION: The COVID-induced lockdowns around the world meant you couldn’t perform. How does getting back feel after over a year? The fear of the pandemic causing severe harm must be playing at the back of your mind, no? UB40: It was a real culture shock for us to stay at home. We’re a working band, and have been since we started. In 2019 we did over 100 shows in various places like America, Australia, Europe and the UK. Then suddenly we were forced to give up touring. At first it was ok because we all have families, so spending all our time at home wasn’t such a bad thing, but as we went into the second year we started to get itchy feet. Covid has had a devastating effect on the music business. And it’s still unfolding. Cases in the UK have started to get out of control [again], so it’s hard to see quite where then end will be. If there is an end at all. Time will tell. WION: In a country like India, where Reggae is not half as popular as, say, Jamaica, how do you still manage to strike a chord with your fans in this part of the world? The 2017 concert was a hit. UB40: Reggae is international music. Every country has its own reggae culture, some are underground like India, others are mainstream like Polynesia and New Zealand, and Africa loves Reggae too. It’s accessible, inclusive music that can appeal to all generations. And it’s rebel music, too, so it still has appeal for the young, and dub appeals to younger people too. Artists around the world, like the ones we collaborated with for Bigga Baggariddim, will keep the music alive. WION: Right from the name of the band to the last album you had released, your music reflects the pain of the common man. Looking at the current scenario—from bloodshed to natural calamities—if you could, what would be the first thing you would change in the world with your music? UB40: I’m not convinced music is really a good vehicle for change. And sometimes music can be an escape from the chaos. There are soothing qualities to music that can help heal wounds, and a UB40 concert, above all else is just a celebration of being alive and being able to dance and sing. Things feel bad right now, Covid, Trump, and other right-wing crazy men [it’s usually men] are in the ascendency, but it’s always at its worst before things get better. I believe in the youth, who I think have had enough of the rampant inequality and abuse of the planets resources, and have been shut out of wealth while older people protect their accumulated wealth through property ownership. Young people are ‘generation rent’ who pays more in rent than they ever would if they could get a mortgage [which they can’t]. They can see how capitalism is killing the planet and are fighting for radical change. And socialism doesn’t have the same baggage that it has for older people. Young people don’t care about Stalin or McCarthy. They just care about inequality, insecure low-paid work and affordable homes. We are old f*rts now, but our kids carry the flag for revolutionary change that we once carried. So, the first thing I would do is dump capitalism and re-distribute wealth.

WION exclusive: UB40: We are old f*rts now, our kids carry the flag for revolutionary change

<p>At least 8 people have been reported dead and several others injured at hip hop star Travis Scott’s Astroworld music festival in Houston, said officials.</p>

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The incident occurred when fans pushed towards the stage, leading to panic and injuries in the US state of Texas.&nbsp;</p>

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Thousands of fans had thronged the NRG Park complex on Friday. According to unconfirmed reports, a number of attendees also suffered heart attacks. &nbsp;</p>

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Several social media users have been sharing posts about the incident. Paramedics have also arrived on the scene.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/ub40-founding-member-astro-passes-away-after-short-illness-427339">UB40 founding member Astro passes away after 'short illness'</a></p>

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The compression of the crowd towards the stage happened when Travis Scott was performing, Houston Fire Chief Samuel Pena told reporters.&nbsp;</p>

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The show was called off shortly after several people got injured in a crowd surge at the festival at around 9 pm on Friday night.&nbsp;</p>

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Now, Scott's partner Kylie Jenner has posted her statement on the tragedy over Instagram Stories. She wrote, "Travis and I are broken and devastated. My thoughts and prayers are with all who lost their lives, were injured or affected in anyway by yesterday's events. And also for Travis who I know cares deeply for his fans and the Houston community. I want to make it clear we weren't aware of any fatalities until the news came out after the show and in no world would have continued filming or performing. I am sending my deepest condolences to all the families during the difficult time and will be praying for the healing of everyone who has been impacted," Kylie said in her statement.&nbsp;</p>

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"I’m absolutely devastated by what took place last night. My prayers go out to the families and all those impacted by what happened at Astroworld Festival. Houston PD has my total support as they continue to look into the tragic loss of life. I am committed to working together with the Houston community to heal and support the families in need. Thank you to Houston PD, Fire Department and NRG Park for their immediate response and support," Travis Scott released a statement on Twitter, shortly after the tragedy that had unfolded at his concert on Friday night.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-box-office-akshay-kumars-sooryavanshi-opens-to-rs-2629-crore-427188" hreflang="en">Box office: Akshay Kumar's 'Sooryavanshi' opens to Rs 26.29 crore</a></p>


At least 8 people have been reported dead and several others injured at hip hop star Travis Scott’s Astroworld music festival in Houston, said officials. The incident occurred when fans pushed towards the stage, leading to panic and injuries in the US state of Texas.

At least 8 people have been reported dead and several others injured at hip hop star Travis Scott’s Astroworld music festival in Houston, said officials. The incident occurred when fans pushed towards the stage, leading to panic and injuries in the US state of Texas. Thousands of fans had thronged the NRG Park complex on Friday. According to unconfirmed reports, a number of attendees also suffered heart attacks. Several social media users have been sharing posts about the incident. Paramedics have also arrived on the scene. Also read: UB40 founding member Astro passes away after 'short illness' The compression of the crowd towards the stage happened when Travis Scott was performing, Houston Fire Chief Samuel Pena told reporters. The show was called off shortly after several people got injured in a crowd surge at the festival at around 9 pm on Friday night. Also read: Kanye West reacts to Kim Kardashian-Pete Davidson dating rumours: She's still my wife Now, Scott's partner Kylie Jenner has posted her statement on the tragedy over Instagram Stories. She wrote, "Travis and I are broken and devastated. My thoughts and prayers are with all who lost their lives, were injured or affected in anyway by yesterday's events. And also for Travis who I know cares deeply for his fans and the Houston community. I want to make it clear we weren't aware of any fatalities until the news came out after the show and in no world would have continued filming or performing. I am sending my deepest condolences to all the families during the difficult time and will be praying for the healing of everyone who has been impacted," Kylie said in her statement. "I’m absolutely devastated by what took place last night. My prayers go out to the families and all those impacted by what happened at Astroworld Festival. Houston PD has my total support as they continue to look into the tragic loss of life. I am committed to working together with the Houston community to heal and support the families in need. Thank you to Houston PD, Fire Department and NRG Park for their immediate response and support," Travis Scott released a statement on Twitter, shortly after the tragedy that had unfolded at his concert on Friday night. Also read: Box office: Akshay Kumar's 'Sooryavanshi' opens to Rs 26.29 crore

Kylie Jenner reacts to Travis Scott's Astroworld gig tragedy: I know Travis cares deeply for his fans

<p>Plush locales, high-octane action sequences, elaborate car chases and of course, if-looks-could-kill level of gorgeous people. What’s not to love, right? Wrong! ‘Red Notice’ is one of those—and we say this with a heavy heart—big-budget, star-studded affairs that streaming service Netflix was perhaps counting on to bring in the big moolah. Well, big moolah it shall, critical appreciation it shall not.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Spread across multiple touristy places, countries and continents (in no specific order)—London, Bali, Egypt, Russia, to name just a few—a flamboyant The Bishop (Gal Gadot) frames the now disgraced FBI profiler John Hartley (Dwayne Johnson) as he finds himself on the wrong side of the law. A charming, former world’s-greatest-thief Nolan Booth, however, is hell-bent on helping him clear his name. On the surface, it’s a classic arrangement of ‘convenience’—a recurring theme in the movie—but has any heist ever been simple? There’s the tussle over the title of world’s greatest thief, there’s Cleopatra’s eggs in the narrative, and then there are snitches and goons to combat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>‘Red Notice’ is your quintessential fast-paced, excitement-evoking heist, but, sadly, without an innovative trail to follow or even the path that leads its audience to an oh-so-very predictable climax.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Clearly, director Rawson Marshall Thurber was banking on the collective star power of Johnson, Gadot and Reynolds to ride this one out and emerge victorious. Truth be told, that formula sticks in certain sections of the movie, especially with Reynolds’ humour—after all, it is because of one-liners like “adult virgins have been obsessing over Cleopatra’s eggs” that we love the actor so much. Don’t we? As for Gadot, with that slender frame, never-ending legs and flamboyance that could move even the hardest of them all; she appears to be the poster child of the sex-meets-thrill phenomena. Dwayne Johnson does Dwayne Johnson things in ‘Red Notice’—flexes his sculpted muscles, performs impossibly difficult action scenes, mouths high-sounding dialogues in his deep-set voice and charms his spectators over.</p>

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<p>‘Red Notice’ is off to a stupendous start, with plenty of subplots rendered to keep the narrative flowing and its audience, engaged. However, somewhere between expensive parties and beach-side shenanigans, the film loses its initial sheen. The climax—oh, the climax!—could be predicted from a mile away, and, even then, it is depressing for lack of originality.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>At best, ‘Red Notice’ is a visual homage to the Hollywood stars that adorn its premise. It neither has the swiftness of ‘Baby Driver’ or the crisp, to-the-point direction of Netflix’s own monster hit, ‘Money Heist’.&nbsp;</p>

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Plush locales, high-octane action sequences, elaborate car chases and of course, if-looks-could-kill level of gorgeous people. What’s not to love, right? Wrong! ‘Red Notice’ is one of those—and we say this with a heavy heart—big-budget, star-studded affairs that streaming service Netflix was perhaps counting on to bring in the big moolah.

Plush locales, high-octane action sequences, elaborate car chases and of course, if-looks-could-kill level of gorgeous people. What’s not to love, right? Wrong! ‘Red Notice’ is one of those—and we say this with a heavy heart—big-budget, star-studded affairs that streaming service Netflix was perhaps counting on to bring in the big moolah. Well, big moolah it shall, critical appreciation it shall not. View this post on Instagram A post shared by therock (@therock) × Spread across multiple touristy places, countries and continents (in no specific order)—London, Bali, Egypt, Russia, to name just a few—a flamboyant The Bishop (Gal Gadot) frames the now disgraced FBI profiler John Hartley (Dwayne Johnson) as he finds himself on the wrong side of the law. A charming, former world’s-greatest-thief Nolan Booth, however, is hell-bent on helping him clear his name. On the surface, it’s a classic arrangement of ‘convenience’—a recurring theme in the movie—but has any heist ever been simple? There’s the tussle over the title of world’s greatest thief, there’s Cleopatra’s eggs in the narrative, and then there are snitches and goons to combat. ‘Red Notice’ is your quintessential fast-paced, excitement-evoking heist, but, sadly, without an innovative trail to follow or even the path that leads its audience to an oh-so-very predictable climax. Also read: Will Smith makes shocking revelation in memoir, wanted to kill his father Clearly, director Rawson Marshall Thurber was banking on the collective star power of Johnson, Gadot and Reynolds to ride this one out and emerge victorious. Truth be told, that formula sticks in certain sections of the movie, especially with Reynolds’ humour—after all, it is because of one-liners like “adult virgins have been obsessing over Cleopatra’s eggs” that we love the actor so much. Don’t we? As for Gadot, with that slender frame, never-ending legs and flamboyance that could move even the hardest of them all; she appears to be the poster child of the sex-meets-thrill phenomena. Dwayne Johnson does Dwayne Johnson things in ‘Red Notice’—flexes his sculpted muscles, performs impossibly difficult action scenes, mouths high-sounding dialogues in his deep-set voice and charms his spectators over. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gal Gadot (@gal_gadot) × ‘Red Notice’ is off to a stupendous start, with plenty of subplots rendered to keep the narrative flowing and its audience, engaged. However, somewhere between expensive parties and beach-side shenanigans, the film loses its initial sheen. The climax—oh, the climax!—could be predicted from a mile away, and, even then, it is depressing for lack of originality. Also read: Gal Gadot to play evil queen in Disney's live-action 'Snow White' At best, ‘Red Notice’ is a visual homage to the Hollywood stars that adorn its premise. It neither has the swiftness of ‘Baby Driver’ or the crisp, to-the-point direction of Netflix’s own monster hit, ‘Money Heist’. Watch the trailer here:

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<p>Some truly awesome news for Ariana Grande fans!</p>

<p>Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande will star in Universal’s adaptation of popular musical 'Wicked'.<br />
The film is to be directed by 'Crazy Rich Asians' director Jon M. Chu. Erivo will play Elphaba while Grande will play Glinda, reports confirm.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-william-lucking-sons-of-anarchy-star-dead-at-80-426794">William Lucking, 'Sons of Anarchy' star, dead at 80</a></p>

<p>'Wicked' has been in the making at Universal since 2004. It made its debut on Broadway the year before. Back then, the Broadway version of it went on to amass more than $1 billion in ticket sales, one of just three shows to do so ever, reports claim.&nbsp;</p>

<p>'Wicked' is a work of adaptation from Gregory Maguire's novel, and is a take on the 'Wizard of Oz' story: the musical talked about the friendship between the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch. Stephen Schwartz had written the music and lyrics for it, and Winnie Holzman wrote the book for its Broadway version.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-%E2%80%98red-notice%E2%80%99-review-all-for-the-star-power-of-dwayne-johnson-gal-gadot--ryan-reynolds-426682" hreflang="en">‘Red Notice’ review: All for the star power of Dwayne Johnson, Gal Gadot &amp; Ryan Reynolds</a></p>

<p>Both the stars have also shared the news on their respective Instagram accounts.&nbsp;</p>

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Some truly awesome news for Ariana Grande fans! Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande will star in Universal’s adaptation of popular musical 'Wicked'. The film is to be directed by 'Crazy Rich Asians' director Jon M.

Some truly awesome news for Ariana Grande fans! Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande will star in Universal’s adaptation of popular musical 'Wicked'. The film is to be directed by 'Crazy Rich Asians' director Jon M. Chu. Erivo will play Elphaba while Grande will play Glinda, reports confirm. Also read: William Lucking, 'Sons of Anarchy' star, dead at 80 'Wicked' has been in the making at Universal since 2004. It made its debut on Broadway the year before. Back then, the Broadway version of it went on to amass more than $1 billion in ticket sales, one of just three shows to do so ever, reports claim. 'Wicked' is a work of adaptation from Gregory Maguire's novel, and is a take on the 'Wizard of Oz' story: the musical talked about the friendship between the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch. Stephen Schwartz had written the music and lyrics for it, and Winnie Holzman wrote the book for its Broadway version. Also read: ‘Red Notice’ review: All for the star power of Dwayne Johnson, Gal Gadot & Ryan Reynolds Both the stars have also shared the news on their respective Instagram accounts. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ariana Grande (@arianagrande) × View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cynthia Erivo (@cynthiaerivo) × Production of 'Wicked' is most likely to start in the summer in the U.K.

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