COVID-19

Jennifer Winget is best known for her roles in TV shows ‘Dill Mill Gaye’ and ‘Beyhadh’ Actor Jennifer Winget has contracted the novel coronavirus.On Thursday, Jennifer took to Instagram to reveal that she has tested positive for COVID-19. Thankfully, she is asymptomatic and feeling fine. “Down but not out… YES, It’s TRUE! Corona came a-knocking and caught me off guard .. . But know that, I am asymptomatic and feel absolutely fine. So to everyone worried and concerned, don’t be! Here to report that I am quarantining, whining and dining and cannot wait to kick back in action,” she wrote on Instagram.Jennifer also thanked her well-wishers. Jennifer Winget tests positive for COVID-19; says, 'Down but not out' #JenniferWinget https://t.co/7VK3a7qp4c— Bollywood Life (@bollywood_life) July 22, 2021 “A bummer, this, but promise it’s only a minor blip, just paused for a bit to emerge stronger, better, healthier and raring to go. Thank you for all your wishes. But Covid aint got nothing on me! Be back sooner…

The Denis Villeneuve directorial ‘Dune’s’ new release date that is October 22, 2021, falls on the same day as ‘The French Dispatch’, both films star Chalamet Warner Bros. released a brand new trailer for the highly-anticipated sci-fi film ‘Dune’ on Thursday.According to the trailer the upcoming flick promises to be an edge-of-the-seat thriller with a storyline that revolves around the story of a mythic and emotionally charged hero Paul Atreides. The hero, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people.As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet’s exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence – a commodity capable of unlocking humanity’s greatest potential – only those who can conquer their fear will survive.The nearly 2-minute-long trailer of the movie sees an outstanding star cast including Timothee Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgard, Dave…

The ‘American Horror Story’ franchise kicked off in 2011 with the flagship ‘Murder House’ installment The upcoming tenth season of ‘American Horror Story‘ has hit another delay.Production on the latest iteration of the FX anthology series, titled ‘American Horror Story: Double Feature’, has been brought to a halt after a positive case of COVID-19 was detected, according to Variety. An actor on the show tested positive, in what is known as “Zone A” in COVID-19 production protocol. Production will pause “for the next few days,” the outlet reported.Production on the series’ tenth season was originally scheduled to begin last year before it was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The season is now scheduled to premiere on August 25 on FX.Earlier this year, show co-creator Ryan Murphy revealed in a social media post that the upcoming season will revolve around “two horrifying stories, one by the sea…the other by the sand.” ‘American Horror Story’ Season 10 Production Shuts Down Due to COVID-19 Exposure (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/WfMxDuNrDR— Variety…

House of the Dragon’ brings the story of the Targaryen family in Westeros and is set 300 years before the events in Game of Thrones HBO has shut down production on ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel series ‘House of the Dragon’ due to Covid-19. Reports suggest that the UK shoot has been paused for two days after a positive case was found in zone A, which includes cast and crew.According to The Hollywood Reporter, in compliance with industry guidelines, the COVID positive member is currently in isolation, and close contacts will be required to quarantine. The member had tested positive after rigorous testing was implemented for all production employees. Production will resume on Wednesday after a two-day pause. The series stars Matt Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen and Emma D’Arcy as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, Steve Toussaint as Lord Corlys Velaryon (also known as the Sea Snake), Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower and Rhys Ifans as Otto Hightower.‘House of the Dragon’ brings the story of the Targaryen…

Wiz Khalifa recently revealed that he has contracted the novel coronavirus American rapper Wiz Khalifa recently revealed that he has contracted the novel coronavirus.The 33-year-old rapper tweeted about his diagnosis on Thursday but added that he’s still feeling healthy. “Okay, loved ones….sooo…..Ya boy got covid. No symptoms. Just stay away from me for a lil while,” he wrote. Khalifa added that, while he’s quarantining, he’ll be focusing his energy on creativity. #WizKhalifa tests positive for COVID-19. https://t.co/FWrP1Lmjsr— Access Hollywood (@accesshollywood) July 16, 2021 “While im in the house I’ll be giving y’all new content, planning raves, and readying this new project,” he tweeted. It’s not clear if Khalifa has been vaccinated against COVID-19. Experts say there is a slim chance of vaccinated people becoming infected compared to those who have not received the shots, reported People magazine.Though developing COVID-19 after getting fully vaccinated is rare, it is possible and “expected,” the Centers for Disease Control say, as the vaccines are not 100 percent effective against…

Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost got engaged in May 2019 after two years of dating Scarlett Johansson recently reminisced about her unconventional wedding to Colin Jost. The ‘Black Widow’ actor feels that her pandemic wedding to Jost was “how it was supposed to be, minus the face masks.”As per People magazine, the ‘Avengers: Endgame’ actor described the intimate affair during a virtual appearance on Monday’s Late Night With Seth Meyers. Johansson and Jost tied the knot in October 2020 in an intimate ceremony at Johansson’s home in Palisades, New York, and she told host Seth Meyers that having the wedding during such unpredictable times was “a little stressful.”“Obviously we wanted to take all the precautions that we could, so we had the masks … and everybody had to get COVID tests like 100,000 times,” she said in the interview. Scarlett Johansson talked about marrying Colin Jost in the middle of the pandemic. https://t.co/wZ71FIwNKf— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) July 13, 2021 The star explained that all their…

Vicky Kaushal tested negative for the deadly infection on April 16, and since then he has been sincerely working out to regain his strength Bollywood actor Vicky Kaushal has indeed overcome the ‘slow post-COVID recovery’ process as he aced a deadlift during his workout session on Saturday.Setting major fitness goals for his fans, the ‘Uri’ actor took to his Instagram handle and shared a video of himself nailing a deadlift at the gym. The video also sees his trainer in a state of euphoria after Vicky hits a new ‘personal record’ of lifting heavyweights post his COVID-19 recovery. In the caption, Vicky wrote, “After a slow post-covid recovery we finally managed to hit a new personal record with deadlifts. So ya, we were happy boys in the park this morning!” The post was liked by more than 2 lakh fans and celebrity followers including Tiger Shroff, Sidharth Malhotra, Hrithik Roshan, and Ayushmann Khurrana, while many left lovable comments. Tiger, who himself is a fitness enthusiast,…

Nominations for the 28th Annual SAG Awards will be announced on January 12, 2022 A year after the COVID-19 pandemic forced the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards to change its format to virtual with a pre-recorded hourlong special, the awards season staple honouring the best of film and TV will be returning to business as usual.The 28th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards will take place next year on February 27, 2022, reported Variety. This was the date originally reserved for the 94th Academy Awards, but with the Oscars moving to March 27, the SAG Awards will now fill that date.The show will return to a two-hour telecast and be simulcast live on both TNT and TBS at 8 pm ET, the award ceremony’s organisers confirmed. This past year, a pre-taped, hour-long event took place on April 4 due to the health crisis. SAG Awards Sets Date for 2022 Ceremony, Which Will Return to a Live, 2-Hour Telecast https://t.co/DV4lxIisZ0 pic.twitter.com/XpH7kgNoEv— Variety_TV (@Variety_TV) June 21, 2021 As…

Milkha Singh is still the only Indian athlete to win Gold in the Asian and Commonwealth Championship Bollywood celebrities expressed their heartfelt tributes on the demise of legendary Indian Sprinter Milkha Singh.Singh, 91, passed away at 11:30 pm on Friday in Chandigarh. He had tested positive for COVID-19 in May this year. Actor Akshay Kumar expressed deep condolences on the demise of track legend on his Twitter handle and wrote, “Incredibly sad to hear about the demise of #MilkhaSingh ji. The one character I forever regret not playing on-screen! May you have a golden run in heaven, Flying Sikh. Om shanti, Sir.” Global star Priyanka Chopra Jonas also mourned the demise of the former athlete and recalled how his aura made their first meeting special.“Warm and welcoming, you made our first meeting so so special. I have been inspired by your excellence, touched by your humility, influenced by your contribution to our country. Om Shanti #Milkha ji. Sending love and prayers to the family. #MilkhaSingh,”…

Bell Bottom is the first Hindi film to be shot and completed during the pandemic with exemplary on-set COVID management As lockdown restrictions ease in several parts of India amid the decline in COVID-19 cases, the team of ‘BellBottom’ has decided to release the movie in cinemas.Taking to Instagram account, actor Akshay Kumar on Tuesday shared that ‘BellBottom’ is scheduled to release on July 27 theatrically. “I know you have patiently waited for the release of ‘Bell Bottom’. Could not be happier to finally announce the release of our film. Arriving on the big screens worldwide. Bellbottom on 27 July,” he wrote. For the unversed, the movie was earlier slated to release on April 2, 2021. However, it got delayed due to the second wave of coronavirus.After learning about the release date, fans couldn’t control their excitement and spammed Akshay’s post with comments and likes. I know you have patiently waited for #Bellbottom! Couldn’t be happier to finally announce the release of our film. Arriving…

Amitabh Bachchan has films like ‘Jhund’, ‘Goodbye’, ‘May Day’, and several others in the pipeline Months after his successful eye surgery and a long wait due to rising COVID-19 cases, Amitabh Bachchan is back at work.Penning down his Monday thoughts, the 78-year-old star shared a selfie on his Instagram handle and informed his fans that he is finally ‘driving back to work’. Bachchan is one of the most active stars on social media and he keeps sharing quirky and inspirational posts.In the self-taken photo, the ‘Don’ star can be seen in the car in a pangolin face mask with a printed bandana.In the caption, he wrote, “7 am .. driving to work .. first day shooting after Lockdown 2.0 .. on with the PANGOLIN mask .. and the MANIFESTATION :”every day in ever way things will get better and better and better “ Fans of the actor started pouring compliments with good luck wishes in the comment section and the post garnered more than four…

Shaan, Sadhana Sargam, Padam Shri Malini Awasthi, Raj Pandit along with 35 Bollywood performers will host a virtual, live music festival Bollywood singer Shaan, Sadhana Sargam, Padam Shri Malini Awasthi, Raj Pandit along with 35 Bollywood performers will host a virtual, live music festival on June 5, with Indian artists to support Covid-19 relief efforts.The artists will perform at a concert called ‘Ek Sath: India Will Rise Again’, to raise funds for Covid affected orphans, widows, people with disabilities, the indigenous population, refugees, migrants, minorities and artists among others. Veteran actor Anupam Kher along with his Anupam Kher Foundation, noted director Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri and actor, philanthropist Pallavi Joshi along with their ‘I Am Buddha Foundation’ have joined hands with ‘Global Kashmiri Pandit Diaspora’ (GKPD) to bring this concert. Sewa International Foundation, Kashyap Seva Foundation and US India Pragati Foundation are also supporting the event. The concert will feature 35 performers.Talking about the concert, the ‘Tanha Dil’ singer said, “As we are all aware that…

Kelly Osbourne also told the hosts Jada Pinkett Smith, her daughter, Willow Smith, and her mother, Adrienne Banfield-Norris, about the origins of her addictions American TV personality Kelly Osbourne recently opened up about her battles with drug and alcohol addiction. She discussed getting hooked as a teen and relapsing after the pandemic.According to Fox News, Osbourne said she ended almost four years of sobriety in April 2021 as the COVID-19 pandemic was waning, triggered into drinking alcohol again after seeing a couple sipping champagne. “I was alone, sitting by a pool and waiting for somebody to come have a meeting with me. And I saw this woman and her husband had a glass of champagne. It looked really nice and I was like, ‘I can do that, too,’. And the next day, I had two glasses. And the day after that, it was bottles,” she said while talking on ‘Red Table Talk’.Kelly Osbourne also told the hosts Jada Pinkett Smith, her daughter, Willow Smith and…

‘Major’ was scheduled for a multi-lingual release across the nation on July 2, 2021 The makers of the war drama ‘Major’, starring Adivi Sesh as the martyr Sandeep Unnikrishnan, has announced to postpone the release of the film amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.One of the most anticipated films of the year based on real-life heroes, ‘Major’ was scheduled for a multi-lingual release across the nation on July 2, 2021. The film shot in Hindi and Telugu simultaneously had also announced to release in Malayalam, widening the scope of reach amongst the diverse sectors of the audience. The makers of ‘Major’ made an official announcement for deferring the release saying, “We are living in unprecedented times and we hope you all are following all the safety protocols and staying safe. Our film Major, which was originally scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on 2nd July, is now postponed to a later date: WE WILL ANNOUNCE THE NEW RELEASE DATE ONCE THINGS ARE BACK TO NORMAL. Times…

Richa Chadha has started a new community-based initiative called ‘The KINDry’, which aims to celebrate ordinary people doing extraordinary things Amid the raging second wave of COVID-19, Bollywood actor Richa Chadha has started a new community-based initiative called ‘The KINDry’, which aims to celebrate ordinary people doing extraordinary things.‘The KINDry’ is a social media initiative on Instagram, which Richa Chadha started after being inspired by the news of a thief returning medicines, he’d stolen with a simple note that read, “Sorry I didn’t know these are Corona medicines” that went viral last month. Richa was hence inspired to come up with this initiative with the help of a family friend, designer, and co-founder of ‘The KINDry’ and community head at Fluid, Krishan Jagota.Speaking on the same, Richa Chadha said, “I was moved that a person, who’d stolen something in desperation had so much heart and integrity that they returned it. I don’t want to tell people to ‘be positive and ignore the painful reality of…

“Hungama 2 is a lighthearted film meant to be enjoyed across all age groups, and we feel it will entertain the audiences and bring some cheer in these trying times Makers of the much-awaited film ‘Hungama 2’, which is a sequel to the 2003 hit comedy movie ‘Hungama’, have confirmed that the multi-starrer comedy will release on a major OTT platform this year.Movie buffs have been on their toes since the announcement of Priyadarshan’s directorial ‘Hungama 2’. The film has been making waves with its cast and genre and is among the highly anticipated movies of 2021. The movie will feature Meezaan, Pranitha Subhash, Paresh Rawal, and Shilpa Shetty Kundra, who will be making her comeback to the big screen in a lead role.The shooting of the film was wrapped up at the beginning of this year and the comic caper is all set and ready to entertain the audiences.While the makers were gearing up for a theatrical release this year, the second wave of…

Malaika Arora who often shares inspiration on social media by posting self-love posts reminded her fans that everybody is together in these unprecedented times Addressing the importance of ‘hope’ in unprecedented times, Bollywood diva Malaika Arora has shared some weekend thoughts for fans on social media.In addition to the rising cases of the COVID-19 pandemic, some coastal states of India have had to deal with the impact of Tauktae which had turned into an extremely severe cyclone. Not only this, the nation has now been dealing with the rising concerns of Mucormycosis or black fungus – which has already been declared as an ‘epidemic’ by various states. Urging people to stay ‘hopeful’ and strong during the grim situation, Malaika Arora took to her Instagram handle and shared a picture doing yoga on the shore along with a long message.“Remember, ‘Hope’ is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies. If you go out and make some good things happen,…

Aditi Singh tested negative for COVID-19 on May 17, however, she succumbed to a cerebral stroke Ace singer Arijit Singh‘s mother Aditi Singh passed away at AMRI Hospital, Dhakuria on Wednesday at 11 pm. She was 52 when she breathed her last.She was admitted with COVID and was put on ECMO. The 34-year-old singer’s mother tested negative for COVID-19 on May 17, however, she succumbed to a cerebral stroke. The family left with the body around 5 am on Thursday. The ‘Agar Tum Sath Ho’ singer became a household name after the romantic number crooned by him titled ‘Tum Hi Ho’, became a massive hit.Songs including ‘Kabira’, ‘Suno Na Sangemarmar’, ‘Mast Magan, Raat Bhar’, ‘Humdard’ and ‘Samjhawan’ have been equally loved by fans. 

Sanjana Sanghi has joined hands with the NGO Save The Children to support COVID-19 impacted children  Bollywood actor Sanjana Sanghi has joined hands with the NGO Save The Children to support COVID-19 impacted children and families belonging to vulnerable and disadvantaged communities in remote parts of India.The second wave of the coronavirus pandemic in India has taken the biggest toll on its citizens. With the recent surge in cases, the virus is also fast-traveling to the interiors and remote parts of our country rapidly affecting the already disadvantaged communities. Sanjana along with ‘Save The Children’ will focus on helping the silent sufferers like the COVID-19 impacted children and families belonging to the most at risk and deprived communities in remote parts of India.Through their ‘Protect A Million’ mission, they have aimed to reach 1 million such underprivileged children and families across the nation.Sanjana Sanghi took to her social media appealing to people to support the humanitarian initiative.The actor shared a video, where she announced her…