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Badshah announces release date of new song ‘Bachpan Ka Pyaar’
Entertainment
August 7, 2021
Badshah announces release date of new song ‘Bachpan Ka Pyaar’
Badshah shared the poster of the song, announcing the release date: August 11, 2021 Indian rapper Badshah has revealed the date of his latest song ‘Bachpan Ka Pyaar’. For the track, the rapper has collaborated with internet sensation Sahdev Dirdo.Taking to his Instagram handle, Badshah shared the poster of the song, announcing the release date: August 11, 2021. The collaboration features Sahdev Dirdo and Badshah along with singer Aastha Gill and musician Rico. He captioned the post with the lyrics “Bhool nahi jaana re” from the trending song. Bhool nahi jaana re pic.twitter.com/SGxmUjZ6Pb— BADSHAH (@Its_Badshah) August 6, 2021 For the unversed, Sahdev Dirdo is the boy who became an overnight social media sensation after a video of him singing ‘Bachpan ka Pyar’ went viral.Hailing from Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district, the 10-year-old boy has also been felicitated by Chattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel.According to reports, the viral video was originally shot in 2019 in the boy’s classroom and recorded by his teacher.
Rani Mukerji heads to shoot for ‘Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway’
Bollywood
August 7, 2021
Rani Mukerji heads to shoot for ‘Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway’
Rani Mukerji will be out of the country for over a month for this shoot Bollywood actor Rani Mukerji has left India to start shooting for her much-awaited film ‘Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway’.Billed as an untold story about a journey of a mother’s battle against an entire country, the movie will be directed by Ashima Chibber of ‘Mere Dad Ki Maruti’ fame. Speaking about the upcoming project, a source said, “Rani is set to start shooting the film in the next couple of days. She has done intensive preparation for the film which will be revealed in due course of time and one can expect a sublime Rani Mukerji performance as Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway is a complete author-backed role for her.” “Rani will be out of the country for over a month for this shoot. She has been waiting to start this project which is extremely close to her heart,” the source added. #RaniMukerji Begins #Mrs ChatterjeeVsNorway Shoot; Actress Is Filming For the Project…
The Weeknd drops new song ‘Take My Breath
Entertainment
August 7, 2021
The Weeknd drops new song ‘Take My Breath
Take My Breath’ was unveiled via an Olympics promo for the Team USA Women’s Track & Field team Singer-songwriter The Weeknd has released his new single ‘Take My Breath’, and it sounds like another smash.The music video of the track has also been unveiled. It is available to watch on the singer’s YouTube channel. The song comes after an epic buildup, starting with a cryptic statement about “the dawn,” back in May, then some social media teases, then placement in an ad for the Olympics, and then news that it was banned from IMAX theatres.As promised, the mood of the song is lighter, with a pulsing disco beat and a chugging “Another Brick in the Wall” guitar riff, but the video, directed by Cliqua, is dark and depicts the Weeknd continuing to get the crap beaten out of him by beautiful women.The facial bandages of the ‘After Hours’ era have been replaced by plastic masks and oxygen tanks that apparently contain something much stronger than…
Shahid Kapoor reminisces playing cricket on sets of ‘Jersey’
Bollywood
August 7, 2021
Shahid Kapoor reminisces playing cricket on sets of ‘Jersey’
Shahid Kapoor wrapped the filming of the movie during the coronavirus pandemic in December last year Actor Shahid Kapoor seems to be reminiscing about being on the sets of his upcoming sports drama ‘Jersey’ as on Friday he displayed his batting skills while playing cricket in the town.Taking to his Instagram handle, Shahid shared a video in which he could be seen playing cricket in his free time on the set of a project. Sharing the slow-mo, he wrote, “Played some cricket after almost a year of being on #jersey sets. #majormissing.” His ‘Kabir Singh’ co-star Kiara Advani and more than 3 lakh fans liked the short video on the photo-sharing platform, with many leaving heartfelt messages in the comments section of the post.Speaking about ‘Jersey’, the Gowtham Tinnanuri directorial movie also stars Mrunal Thakur and Pankaj Kapur in pivotal roles.It is a Hindi remake of the critically acclaimed and commercially successful Telugu Film of the same name. The story is about a talented but…
‘Stranger Things season 4 to premiere in 2022
Hollywood
August 7, 2021
‘Stranger Things season 4 to premiere in 2022
‘Stranger Things’ is produced by Monkey Massacre Productions & 21 Laps Entertainment Netflix, on Friday, released the second teaser for the upcoming installment of the much-loved supernatural series, ‘Stranger Things’ which confirmed that Season 4 will debut in 2022, nearly two and a half years after the July 2019 release of Season 3.The new 30-second teaser features classic moments from the first three seasons of ‘Stranger Things’ mixed with quick snippets from Season 4 footage, including a glimpse of the new monster, an amusement park, and a creepy old clock. As per Deadline, the teaser also will air on Friday night during NBC’s Tokyo Olympics coverage.The first Season 4 trailer, which was released on February 14, 2020, teased fans with the return of David Harbour’s Hopper. The second trailer, released in May, hinted at the rumoured return of Dr. Martin Brenner, played by Matthew Modine.However, a month after ‘Stranger Things’ started production on season 4 in February 2020, it was suspended due to the escalating…
Taylor Swift teases fans with clues to new ‘Red’ album songs
Hollywood
August 6, 2021
Taylor Swift teases fans with clues to new ‘Red’ album songs
Taylor Swift will be gaining ownership over the earlier songs that launched her career, albeit with a more sophisticated, mature twist American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift recently shared a social media post that hinted she will apparently be bringing in Phoebe Bridgers as a guest for her upcoming rerecording of ‘Red’ (Taylor’s Version).The three-time album of the year Grammy winner released a special “vault video” on Twitter, containing a hidden message about the album for her fans. It suggested that she’ll soon be announcing the names of new “from the vault” tracks from the upcoming rerecording of her fourth studio album, 2012’s ‘Red’, which is slated for a November 19 release.The video showed a vault, coloured in red, with music playing in the background, and a jumble of letters flying on the screen, towards the viewers. The word puzzle featured the names of bonus tracks to be included on ‘Red’ (Taylor’s Version) as well as possible collaborators on the album.Swift chose this same method when hinting…
‘Hunger Games’ prequel film slated to start production in 2022
Entertainment
August 6, 2021
‘Hunger Games’ prequel film slated to start production in 2022
Hunger Games’, which yielded a global box office collection of nearly USD 3 billion across four previous films The prequel film for Lionsgate’s ‘Hunger Games’, which will be based on Susan Collins’ novel ‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ is currently slated to start production in the first half of 2022.According to Deadline, this update came from Lionsgate motion picture group chairman, Joe Drake, during the company’s quarterly earnings call with Wall Street analysts. He revealed that the tentpole film is targeted for release in either late fiscal 2023 or early 2024. It’s “moving along really, really well” in pre-production, Drake said.While financial results largely met expectations, the overall scenario was not especially scintillating for the company.Drake was questioned about the landscape for theatrical film releases, a hot topic for movie executives coping with COVID-19 variants and new waves of uncertainty about distribution models.He highlighted the potency of “big brands” at the box office, which he said are “certainly working.” Drake didn’t cite any other…
‘Ludo’, ‘Sherni’ get nominations at Indian Film Festival of Melbourne
Entertainment
August 6, 2021
‘Ludo’, ‘Sherni’ get nominations at Indian Film Festival of Melbourne
Vidya Balan-starrer ‘Sherni’ and Abhishek Bachchan’s ‘Ludo’ are leading the nomination pack The Vidya Balan-starrer ‘Sherni’ and Abhishek Bachchan’s ‘Ludo‘ are leading the nomination pack for the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) Awards 2021.The 12th edition of the IFFM will see judges Jill Bilcock, screenwriter actor Vince Colosimo and award-winning director Geoffrey Wright choosing winners across categories — Best Film, Best Indie Film, Best Actor, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress and Best Documentary. The fest has also added additional categories of Best Series, Best Performance in a series. #Ludo, #Sherni and #SooraraiPottru get nominations at Indian Film Festival of Melbourne https://t.co/ThQYclGEhX— Desimartini (@DMmovies) August 5, 2021 Actors Saif Ali Khan (‘Tandav’), Pankaj Tripathi (‘Mirzapur 2’), Ali Fazal (‘Mirzapur 2’) and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub (‘Tandav’) will compete against each other for Best Performance (Male) in Series, while Neena Gupta (‘Masaba Masaba’), Samantha Akkineni (‘The Family Man Season 2’), Shweta Tripathi Sharma (‘Mirzapur 2’), Rasika Dugal (‘Mirzapur 2’) and Shahana Goswami (‘Bombay Begums’) are nominated…
Sonu Sood releases teaser of his song ‘Saath Kya Nibhaoge’
Entertainment
August 6, 2021
Sonu Sood releases teaser of his song ‘Saath Kya Nibhaoge’
Sonu Sood is seen romancing actor Nidhhi Agerwal against a rural backdrop of Punjab Actor Sonu Sood, on Thursday, took to Instagram to unveil the teaser of his upcoming music video ‘Saath Kya Nibhaoge’.“Get ready to witness the song of year! The teaser of #SaathKyaNibhaoge out now,” he wrote on Instagram.‘Saath Kya Nibhaoge’ is sung by Altaf Raja and Tony Kakkar. In the teaser, Sonu is seen romancing actor Nidhhi Agerwal against a rural backdrop of Punjab.For the unversed, choreographer-director Farah Khan has choreographed the upcoming track, which will be out on August 9.“This song will be something very different from anything that I’ve ever shot before. It’s always wonderful to work with Farah,” Sonu had earlier said in a statement. Get ready to witness the ultimate song of year! The teaser of #SaathKyaNibhaoge out now !Song releases on 9th August. Stay tuned.https://t.co/Qf7v2HgNXA— sonu sood (@SonuSood) August 5, 2021 Sonu has been posting pictures from the sets of the song on Instagram and Farah too…
Mel Brooks to release his memoir in November
Entertainment
August 6, 2021
Mel Brooks to release his memoir in November
Mel Brooks is recognised as one of the select figures in Hollywood to be a part of the EGOT circle after winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony award American actor, comedian and filmmaker Mel Brooks has written his first memoir titled ‘All About Me! My Remarkable Life in Show Business’.As per The Hollywood Reporter, Ballantine Books announced on Wednesday that they have acquired and will publish the comedy legend’s upcoming memoir. ‘In All About Me! My Remarkable Life in Show Business’, the director, producer, writer, and actor will reflect on growing up in Brooklyn during the Depression-era from serving in the military during World War II to being a teenage comedian in the Catskills.The 95-year-old star will also chronicle his eventual journey to Hollywood and Broadway and detail the groundbreaking moments from his career, from co-creating the classic television series ‘Get Smart’ to his Tony-winning musical, ‘The Producers’ which also secured him an Oscar for best screenplay.“I hope fans of comedy will get a…
Rapper T.I. says arrest in Amsterdam was due to language
Entertainment
August 6, 2021
Rapper T.I. says arrest in Amsterdam was due to language
Rapper T.I. said they arrested me and they didn’t even put me in handcuffs Seems like rapper T.I. is super chill about his latest arrest in Amsterdam which he is now calling “nothing more than a miscommunication”.The rapper, who was celebrating his 11th wedding anniversary with his wife Tiny in Amsterdam, was arrested for using his cell phone while biking. After his return to the US on Wednesday, he offered up a quick clarification to the incident he believes was blown way out of proportion.“Just a slight kerfuffle, no big deal, slight miscommunication – I didn’t understand his dialect because he was speaking Dutch mixed with English and I didn’t recognize he was the police,” he told TMZ.He even posted a video on his Instagram handle, while in custody. In the video he said the officer was “extremely upset” but he admitted he was having a pleasant experience, adding that he was “not upset” at the mishap in Amsterdam.He further added, “They arrested me and…
Shefali Shah wraps up ‘Darlings’, posts pictures with co-star Alia Bhatt
Bollywood
August 5, 2021
Shefali Shah wraps up ‘Darlings’, posts pictures with co-star Alia Bhatt
Shefali shah took to her Instagram account and posted a string of images from the wrap-up celebrations organised for the former Actor Shefali Shah has finished shooting for her much-awaited film, ‘Darlings’, which also features Alia Bhatt, Vijay Varma and Roshan Matthew.On Thursday, Shefali took to her Instagram account and posted a string of images from the wrap-up celebrations organised for the former.In one of the pictures, she can be seen kissing her co-star Alia on her cheek. “Another wrap. Nothing prepares me for the good-byes#ShootWrap. All the #Darlings, thank you for creating HER with me and I’ll miss you’ll so much,” Shefali captioned the post.‘Darlings’ marks the directorial debut of Jasmeet K Reen and Alia’s first stint as a producer under her banner Eternal Sunshine Productions. Shah Rukh Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment is co-producing the upcoming film, which is said to be a unique story of a quirky mother-daughter duo.Apart from ‘Darlings’, the versatile actor Shefali, who recently came up with a short film…
Grace Van Patten to star in Emma Roberts’ ‘Tell Me Lies’
Hollywood
August 5, 2021
Grace Van Patten to star in Emma Roberts’ ‘Tell Me Lies’
Grace Van Patten will next be seen in the Hulu series ‘Nine Perfect Strangers Hulu has given a series order to the drama ‘Tell Me Lies’, based on the popular book of the same name by Carola Lovering. Grace Van Patten will star in the upcoming series with Emma Roberts executive producing.As per Variety, ‘Tell Me Lies’ was first announced as being in development at Hulu back in September 2020 as part of a first-look deal Roberts and her Belletrist TV banner signed with the streamer. Meaghan Oppenheimer will executive produce and write the pilot. Roberts and Belletrist co-founder Karah Preiss executive produce along with Laura Lewis for Rebelle Media and Shannon Gibson for Vice Studios.Matt Matruski will oversee for Belletrist, with Stephanie Noonan overseeing for Rebelle Media and Sam Schlaifer overseeing for Vice-owned Refinery29. Lovering will serve as a consulting producer. 20th Television is the studio.The series follows a tumultuous but intoxicating relationship as it unfolds over the course of eight years. When Lucy…
Kerry Washington to star in ‘Rockaway’ for Netflix
Hollywood
August 5, 2021
Kerry Washington to star in ‘Rockaway’ for Netflix
Kerry Washington is gearing up for a new adventure, set to star in and produce ‘Rockaway’ for Netflix Emmy-winning star Kerry Washington is gearing up for a new adventure, set to star in and produce ‘Rockaway’ for Netflix.As per Variety, the feature film adaptation of Diane Cardwell’s memoir, ‘Rockaway: Surfing Headlong Into a New Life’, will be written by NAACP Image Award winner Nichelle Tramble Spellman. The 44-year-old actor will play a Manhattan journalist who unexpectedly discovers the power of surfing and finds herself running from the comfortable life she’s always known towards a life of romance and self-discovery in eclectic Rockaway Beach.Published in July 2020, ‘Rockaway: Surfing Headlong Into a New Life’ tells the story of Cardwell’s own reinvention as she discovered the world of surfing. Emmy winner Kerry Washington is gearing up for a new adventure, set to star in and produce #Rockaway for Netflix https://t.co/IG6gTTRdlI— Variety (@Variety) August 4, 2021 ‘Rockaway’ is being bankrolled by 3dot Productions’ Liza Chasin, who has a…
Rita Ora, Taika Waititi make red-carpet debut at ‘Suicide Squad 2’ premiere
Entertainment
August 5, 2021
Rita Ora, Taika Waititi make red-carpet debut at ‘Suicide Squad 2’ premiere
Rita Ora and filmmaker Taika Waititi made their romance official at the ‘Suicide Squad 2’ premiere in Los Angeles Singer-songwriter Rita Ora and filmmaker Taika Waititi made their romance official at the ‘Suicide Squad 2’ premiere in Los Angeles.As per E! News, the duo set the red carpet ablaze with their public display of affection at the ‘Suicide Squad 2 premiere’ on Monday. Considering this marked their first red carpet appearance as a couple, Rita and Taika made sure it was a moment to remember. For one, the two lovebirds couldn’t keep their hands off each other as they walked arm-in-arm.Additionally, they both looked effortlessly stylish at the star-studded event. The ‘For You’ musician stunned in a striking white blazer dress by Azzi and Osta that featured daring cutouts, a plunging neckline and a sexy open back. She accessorised the outfit with diamond-embellished heels and drop earrings.Taika, who stars as Ratcatcher in the DC film, let Rita steal the spotlight as he opted for a…
Hansal Mehta announces next directorial ‘Faraaz’ depicting 2016 Bangladesh terror attack
Bollywood
August 5, 2021
Hansal Mehta announces next directorial ‘Faraaz’ depicting 2016 Bangladesh terror attack
The Hansal Mehta directorial is produced by Bhushan Kumar’s T-Series, Anubhav Sinha’s Benaras Mediaworks Bollywood filmmaker Hansal Mehta on Wednesday announced his next directorial feature titled ‘Faraaz’, a taut action-thriller depicting the Holey Artisan cafe attack that shook Bangladesh in July 2016.The Hansal Mehta directorial is produced by Bhushan Kumar’s T-Series, Anubhav Sinha’s Benaras Mediaworks along Mahana Films – Sahil Saigal Sakshi Bhatt and Mazahir Mandasaurwala. This ambitious collaboration between Mehta, Sinha and Bhushan Kumar chronicles the events that took place on the night of July 1, 2016, in Dhaka where five young militants ravaged the upscale cafe and held over 50 people as hostages for nearly 12 dreadful hours.Speaking about the movie, Hansal said, “Faraaz is a story of deep humanity and its ultimate triumph in the face of violent adversity. While it is based on true events, it is also a deeply personal story that I’ve held close to my heart for nearly three years.” In the face of violent adversity, humanity wins!…
Tribeca Festival announces dates for 2022
Entertainment
August 4, 2021
Tribeca Festival announces dates for 2022
Tribeca was held in June across all five boroughs of New York City in a mix of indoor and outdoor venues Tribeca Festival has announced that its 21st edition will take place from June 8 through June 19 next year.As per Variety, the Tribeca Festival, a longtime mid-spring event whose 20th edition this year took place in June due to COVID-19 complications, will stick with the later timeframe in 2022. The annual event dropped the word ‘Film’ from its title last year in an effort to embrace storytelling across movies, television, virtual reality, gaming and podcasts.Starting on September 20, Tribeca will open submissions for all categories, including feature and short films, episodic storytelling, immersive, podcasts, online premieres, and branded entertainment.The 2021 version of Tribeca was held in June across all five boroughs of New York City in a mix of indoor and outdoor venues.Jon M. Chu’s splashy musical ‘In the Heights’, Steven Soderbergh’s crime drama ‘No Sudden Move’ and Chappelle’s documentary ‘This Time This Place’…
Trailer of Akshay Kumar starring spy-drama ‘BellBottom’ out
Bollywood
August 4, 2021
Trailer of Akshay Kumar starring spy-drama ‘BellBottom’ out
Akshay can be seen bringing out the 80s vibes while playing the role of a RAW agent who goes by the code name Bellbottom After a long wait, the action-packed trailer of superstar Akshay Kumar‘s upcoming spy drama ‘BellBottom’ was unveiled on Tuesday. The espionage thriller starring Akshay Kumar as a research and analysis wing (RAW) agent is set for theatrical release in both 2D and 3D formats on August 19. The nearly four-minute adrenaline-packed trailer opens with a background voice describing India as not “just a country” but a whole “thought.” Akshay can be seen bringing out the 80s vibes while playing the role of a RAW agent who goes by the code name Bellbottom.Ahead of the launch of the trailer Akshay Kumar took to social media to share a video with co-star Vaani Kapoor.The actors are seen in a car in the video which Akshay captioned as ”As you can see, @_vaanikapoor_ and I are super excited for the #BellBottom trailer arriving today.…
Kunal Kemmu fulfills his dream of visiting Ladakh
Entertainment
August 4, 2021
Kunal Kemmu fulfills his dream of visiting Ladakh
Kunal Kemmu has finally managed to fulfil his long-standing dream of visiting Ladakh Actor Kunal Kemmu has finally managed to fulfil his long-standing dream of visiting Ladakh.On Wednesday, the ‘Kalyug’ star took to his Instagram and updated his followers that he is currently in the land of high passes. “First time in the land of passes so excited to be here. It’s been a dream for so many years #ladakh #leh,” he wrote alongside a video showing the mesmerising visuals from the place. Kunal’s post has undoubtedly ignited everyone’s wanderlust. Even actor Kareena Kapoor Khan expressed a strong desire to visit Ladakh. “Finally Kunal…me and Saifu love love love Ladak …miss us,” Kareena commented.It is not clear whether Kunal is in Ladakh for a work shoot or for a holiday.Meanwhile, his wife Soha Ali Khan, who is in Mumbai, treated her fans to a cute glimpse of her daughter Inaya attending a big school for the first time.
Adhyayan Suman to feature in new film ‘Entrapped’
Bollywood
August 4, 2021
Adhyayan Suman to feature in new film ‘Entrapped’
Adhyayan Suman is also a singer, considers ‘Entrapped’ his come back vehicle in the acting field Actor Adhyayan Suman, who earlier featured in movies like ‘Haal-e-dil’ and ‘Raaz-The Mystery Continues’, will now be seen in ‘Entrapped’.According to a press note, ‘Entrapped’ is inspired by true events, and it also stars actor Sheetal Kale. Adhyayan, who is also a singer, considers ‘Entrapped’ his come back vehicle in the acting field.“‘Entrapped’ has been physically, emotionally and psychologically the most tedious film of my life. Everything about it is crazy and beyond. At that point was going through a lot in my personal life and this filming experience turned out to be cathartic. I am counting on entrapped as my come back vehicle. You will see Adhyayan 2.0 watch out,” he said. New project of adhyayan suman entrapped.. first glimpse is damn full of thrill.. look like going to become masterpiece of crime thriller.. waiting for update..ENTRAPPED FIRST LOOK @AdhyayanSsuman @pawanshharma @TheSameerJoshi pic.twitter.com/7kP5zk1w0D— Attached 🏵️🌠 (@Antique_piece_) August 4,…
Abhishek Banerjee is excited about his Telugu debut
Entertainment
August 3, 2021
Abhishek Banerjee is excited about his Telugu debut
Actor Abhishek Banerjee is all set to make his Telugu debut. Actor Abhishek Banerjee is all set to make his Telugu debut.The yet-to-be-titled film, which also features Anand Deverakonda and Manasa Radhakrishnan, is being helmed by K. V. Guhan. On working in the Telugu film, Abhishek said, “Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu is where I spent a considerable amount of my childhood and I grew up watching Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films. So in a way shooting for a Telugu film is like going back to childhood.”He added, “It feels good to know that your talent is getting recognition across industries, I am also very excited to work alongside Anand Deverakonda. I look forward to this project.”Abhishek, who is best known for his roles in ‘Paatal Lok’ and ‘Stree’, will also be seen in ‘Rocket’, ‘Bhediya’, ‘Aankh Micholi’, ‘Helmet’ and ‘Dostana 2’.
‘Days of Our Lives’ actor Jay Pickett dies at 60 on a movie set
Entertainment
August 3, 2021
‘Days of Our Lives’ actor Jay Pickett dies at 60 on a movie set
Jay Pickett was raised in Caldwell, Idaho & He has attended Boise State University and UCLA Hollywood’s rugged star, Jay Pickett, known for his work on the daytime soap operas ‘Days of Our Lives’, ‘Port Charles’ and ‘General Hospital’, died unexpectedly on Friday at the age of 60, while filming for ‘Treasure Valley’ in his home state of Idaho.Pickett’s death was confirmed on Facebook by Jim Heffel, his co-star and fellow producer on ‘Treasure Valley’, co-produced alongside Travis Mills. In the film, the actor was portraying a cowboy in search of his long-lost daughter, which he also wrote. “Yesterday I lost a good friend and the world lost a great person. Jay Pickett decided to ride off into the Heavens. Jay died sitting on a horse ready to rope a steer in the movie Treasure Valley in Idaho. The way of a true cowboy,’ Heffel said of Pickett, in the post.Mills also shared a tribute to Pickett.“Many of you have already heard about the tragedy…