Paris Hilton looks back on her past in her new memoir — and not everything brings back good memories. In Paris: The Memoir, the 42-year-old heiress reflects on an inappropriate relationship she had with her eighth grade teacher at Catholic school. She reminisces about how “all the girls in my class were crushing on this handsome young teacher” who had a “very Abercrombie” look.
“Everyone loved him, including the nuns,” Hilton writes. It turns out this teacher reciprocated the attraction, telling her: “I’ve got a crush on you.”
“He made me feel noticed in an important, grown-up way,” Hilton writes. “He flattered and teased me and said that all the other girls were talking about me behind my back because they were jealous.”
The teacher then asked her for her number and “cautioned me not to tell anyone.”
Hilton writes that the teacher then called her almost every night “and we talked for hours about how amazingly mature, beautiful, and intelligent I was, how sensual, misunderstood, and special.”
According to Hilton, her teacher often asked if her parents were home and one night when they weren’t, he decided to come over. “I saw a late-model SUV idling at the top of the driveway,” she writes. “I climbed into the passenger seat. Teacher pulled me into his arms and kissed me.” The “Stars Are Blind” singer remembers the kiss continuing “for what seemed like a long time and seemed to be evolving into something more” — until her parents came home and saw Hilton and her teacher in the driveway. He tried to drive away, blaming Hilton for his behavior. She recalls him saying, “My life is over. What am I doing? Why did you make me do this?”
He eventually dropped her back at home, where Hilton tried to play dumb with her parents about what they saw — but it didn’t work. After the school year ended, Kathy and Rick sent their teen daughter to live with her grandma in Palm Springs, California.
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Paris Hilton says she had an ‘inappropriate’ relationship with 8th grade teacher
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Amanda Bynes put in psychiatric care after roaming on the street naked
Actress Amanda Bynes has reportedly been placed on a psychiatric hold after she was found walking the streets naked. The actress, who was in a conservatorship from August 2013 to March 2022, was seen walking naked and alone in Los Angeles on Sunday morning, March 19, reports aceshowbiz.com. Amanda approached a car and told the driver that she was coming down from a psychotic episode, according to TMZ.
The 36-year-old star, who has struggled with substance abuse and faced legal issues over the last decade, called 911 herself and was eventually taken to a nearby police station.
A mental health team subsequently determined that she needed to be placed on a 5150 psych hold. The actress is currently hospitalised, according to an insider, who also confirmed that she’s set to receive care for the next few days.
Amanda had her conservatorship lifted last year, and she subsequently thanked her fans for their support. The actress, who shot to fame as a child star, also revealed some of her long-term ambitions. -
Zwigato: Kapil Sharma’s Film Made Tax-Free In Odisha
The Odisha government has declared actor-filmmaker Nandita Das’ latest film Zwigato tax-free. A special screening of Zwigato was held for Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday after which the official handle of the Chief Minister’s Office announced that the movie has been made tax-free. “CM @Naveen_Odisha has approved a proposal to waive off the entertainment tax for ‘Zwigato’, a film based on the struggling life of a food delivery boy and his family. The Hindi language film has been directed by @nanditadas and its entire shooting has been done in #Bhubaneswar,” CMO Odisha tweeted.
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Massive set to be constructed for Salman-SRK action scene in ‘Tiger 3’
The makers of the upcoming actioner ‘Tiger 3’ will be constructing a huge set for Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan’s action scene in the film and it will take 45 days to build it.
“Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan will be seen on screen again in ‘Tiger 3’ and Aditya Chopra and director Maneesh Sharma have planned this to be the biggest surprise element of the film. YRF has quietly commissioned to build a massive set that will take about 45 days to build to shoot a scene in which Salman and SRK are set to do mind-boggling action!” informed a source.
The source added: “When Salman appeared in ‘Pathaan’ to help SRK, all hell broke loose in theatres and people went into frenzy seeing their biggest cinema idols beat people to pulp! Now, it’s encore time in Tiger 3 and expect Salman and SRK to pull off crazy, adrenaline pumping, high-intensity action sequences that will blow people’s minds.
‘Tiger 3’ also stars Katrina Kaif as super-spy Zoya and Emraan Hashmi as the villain. It is set to release on Diwali.
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Kangana Ranaut shares birthday message, apologises to people she has hurt
Kangana Ranaut seems intent on celebrating her 36th birthday on a positive note. She took to Instagram on Thursday and shared a message for her followers, fans and even haters. She, for the first time, even apologised to those she might have hurt with her statements.
Kangana, who is in Udaipur for her birthday, is seen in a green and pink silk saree with a massive golden necklace, golden earrings and a red bindi, i the video. She began her message by thanking her mother and father for their support and her gurus (Sadhguru and Swami Vivekanand) for their teachings. She then addressed her ‘shatrus’ (enemies) as well.
“Mere shatru, jinhone aajtak mujhe kabhi araam nahi karne diya. Chahe jitni bhi safalta mili, phir bhi mujhe safalta ke marg pe tatpar rakha. Mujhe ladna, sangharsh karna sikhaya. Unki bhi main humesha abhaari rahugi (My enemies who never let me rest. No matter how successful I got, they kept me on my toes, on the path to success. They taught me how to fight, struggle. I will forever be grateful to them).”
“Doston meri vichaardhara bahut saral hai, mera achran, soch bhi bahut saral hai aur main humesha hi sabka accha chahti hu. Iske chalte agar maine kabhi kisi ke liye deshhit mein ya larger picture ke liye maine kisi ke liye kuch kaha ho aur unko uska dukh hua ho, thess lagi ho, main uske liye bhi shama chahti hu (Friends, my ideology is very simple. My conduct, thoughts are simple and I always want good things for everyone. So I apologise to anyone I might have hurt with things I said about the country’s welfare),” she said. She added that she only has ‘sneh, suvichaar (affection, good thoughts)’ for everyone.
Only a couple days ago, Kangana had been targeting singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh on Twitter. She hinted that the police will soon arrest him for his ‘support’ for Khalistanis. She has previously also feuded with Alia Bhatt, Swara Bhasker, Aamir Khan and Taapsee Pannu. Source: HT -
Pathaan releases on Prime Video with unseen scenes
Siddharth Anand’s Pathaan is out on Prime Video, almost two months after its theatrical release. The Shah Rukh Khan-starrer released on March 25 and became the biggest Hindi hits of all time, collecting more than Rs 1000 crore. The OTT version of the film came with four additional scenes and fans have been sharing and talking about them on social media.
One of the scenes shows Shah Rukh’s titular Pathaan getting tortured by the Russians. A particularly gory scene shows him strapped to a chair as an officer pulls a nails out of his fingers. Pathaan screams in agony as the officer says, “Batado Pathaan, tum jaante ho, end mein sab bolte hain (Speak up Pathaan, you know everyone speaks up in the end).” Pathaan jokes with him, “Teri Hindi bahut acchi hai. Teri maa Hindustan gai thi? Ya joint operation (Your Hindi is great. Did your mom go to Hindustan or were you part of joint operation)…” he says but gets a big punch in his face for it.
Another scene showed him making entry to a 50 Cent song. As he enters the JOKR facility, he is greeted by his team. A colleague rushes to give him a hug but he says, “Agar zindagi rahi toh gale milege (We will share a hug some other day).” -
India Deepens Connections with Honduras and Guatemala through Ambassador’s Productive Visit
India’s ambassador to Guatemala Dr. Manoj Kumar Mohapatra with the Foreign Minister of Honduras Mr. Enrique Reina (right) and Minister of Presidency, Mr. Rodolfo Pastor (left) I.S. Saluja
Ambassador Mohapatra meets with Mr. Hector Zelaya, Private Secretary of the President of Honduras GUATEMALA CITY (TIP): In a productive visit aimed at strengthening diplomatic, economic, and cultural relations between India and Honduras, Indian Ambassador Dr. Manoj Kumar Mohapatra visited Honduras from 16-18 March and Puerto Barrios and Petén region of Eastern and Northern Guatemala from 19-22 March. On 17 March, during his visit, Dr. Mohapatra met with Private Secretary of President and key ministers in Honduras, including the Foreign Minister, Minister of Presidency, Culture Minister, Economy Minister, and Health Minister, to discuss issues of mutual interest and explore opportunities for collaboration. He also participated in Holi Festival celebrations in Valle de Angeles on 18 March, Honduras, and Puerto Barrios Guatemala, on 19 March, which marked the vibrant cultural exchange between the nations. Furthermore, Ambassador also participated in the Dr Sanjiv Goyal and Om Foundation organized health camps in the Petén region of Guatemala on 20-21 March and an Indian Film Festival, on 21 March, emphasizing the importance of healthcare cooperation and promoting appreciation for Indian arts in the region.
The meetings held great importance as both Honduras and India have been striving to fortify their diplomatic, economic, and cultural relations. Dr. Mohapatra’s visit comes at a crucial time when Honduras is looking to diversify its international partnerships. During his meeting with the Honduran Foreign Minister, Mr. Enrique Reina and Minister of Presidency, Mr. Rodolfo Pastor, both sides emphasized the need for enhanced cooperation in various sectors such as commercial, cultural, development cooperation & capacity building under the ITEC programme. The meeting with the Hon’ble Private Secretary of President of Honduras, Mr. Hector Zelaya focused on the areas of mutual interest including India’s development cooperation, capacity building under ITEC and ICCR scholarships and commercial and cultural ties.
During his visit, Ambassador also met with Mr. Jose Matheu, the Honduran Health Minister, where they discussed the importance of cooperation in the healthcare sector. The conversation centered around sharing best practices, strengthening public health systems, and exploring potential collaborations in pharmaceutical especially related to Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) and e-Sanjeevani (telemedicine). The meeting with Ms. Annarella Velez, the Culture Minister, focused on the potential for cultural exchange and collaboration, recognizing the rich heritage of both countries.
Holi Celebration in Puerto Barrios, Guatemala Following the series of productive meetings, on 18 March, Ambassador and the Honduran Culture Minister along with members of Indian community and friends of India in Honduras participated in the Holi Celebrations organized by the Embassy in scenic Obrero Park in Valle de Angeles, a picturesque city in Honduras. In addition to the Holi festivities in Valle de Angeles, another celebration took place in eastern Guatemalan port city of Puerto Barrios organized by Indian Embassy and National Youth Council (CONJUVE), Guatemala, where around 500 young people and people of Indian origin gathered to participate in the celebration. The event was also graced by Hon’ble Governor, Mr. Byron Solares, Hon’ble Mayor, Mr. Hugo Sarceño.
Subsequent to the Holi celebrations, on 20-21 March, Ambassador participated in the health camps organized by Dr. Sanjay Goyal & Om Foundation in San Luis, Poptun, La Libertad & San Benito in Peten region, north Guatemala. Their efforts have brought healthcare closer to those in need & will make a lasting impact on the community. In addition, the Embassy, CONJUVE Guatemala & Flores Municipality jointly organized screening of Indian Film Mary Kom in city of Flores, graced by presence of Ambassador, Mayor Mayra Altan and 500 young people. It was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate Indian culture through magic of cinema.
The visit by the Indian Ambassador has been well-received by Honduras and Peten and Puerto Barrios region of Guatemala, and it is expected that it will pave the way for fruitful partnerships in the near future.
Health Camps in Peten, Guatemala organized by Dr Sanjiv Goyal and Om Foundation Ambassador Manoj Kumar Mohapatra recently organized a Yoga camp with the participation of 5000 persons , and the wondrous part of it is Guatemala City has just about 50 Indian origin families. And the Holi celebrations earlier drew another 5000 plus participants. Obviously, a lot of effort must have gone into organizing the events. A couple of months ago, I was present at a large Indian Handicrafts exhibition the embassy had organized which was inaugurated by the acting President of Guatemala. The large contingent of artisans and entrepreneurs were extremely happy to find enthusiastic buyers of their products. The embassy also organized during the exhibition , an attractive fashion show which witnessed the presence of a number of dignitaries which included Guatemala ministers and diplomats of many countries. India is surely making its presence felt in this part of the world.
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Sara’s next Gaslight was shot in just 36 days, says director Pavan Kirpalani
The trailer for the upcoming film Gaslight featuring Sara Ali Khan, Chitrangada Singh and Vikrant Massey in lead roles was unveiled earlier this week and the director has now revealed that the thriller was shot in just 36 days. The film was shot in at Wankaner Palace in Gujarat and is slated for a digital release on March 31.
Director Pavan Kirpalani said in a press statement, “I have shot Gaslight in 36 days and it’s safe to say I can shoot a film within controlled budgets and tight schedules. With limited locations and detailed prepping, it is easier to shoot.”
Talking about her experience of working on the thriller, Sara had said on the trailer launch that the role was mentally and physically challenging. “She’s a very layered and nuanced character. I hope this film is going to be a thrilling ride for the audience as each scene will keep them at the edge of their seat.” She also labeled Gaslight as “a classic whodunit- set in an eerie yet beautiful palatial estate”.
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When Margot Robbie Said, ‘I Am Officially Off The Market’
Margot Robbie is one of the most talented actors in the showbiz industry that has proved their mantle with her impeccable acting skills. Being a well-renowned actress in Hollywood, Margot has a strict policy on not dating actors from the acting industry. The actress wanted to avoid scrutiny from a high-profile romantic relationship. However, as she married British film producer Tom Ackerley in 2016, read on to find out when she talked about her dating life! When Margot started her career, she made a clear rule about her personal life. As she did not want to be romantically involved with any leading star from Hollywood, she married a British film producer as faith had other plans!
While talking to Marie Claire in an old interview, Margot Robbie said, “I am officially off the market,” while commenting upon her linkups in Hollywood. The actress later adds, “I made a conscious decision, not to date actors, but not because I hate actors. That’s a nasty generalisation to make, and that’s not the case.” -
Brooke Shields says she was sexually assaulted by Hollywood executive
Brooke Shields’ documentary “Pretty Baby” made waves at the Sundance Film Festival, and it’s not just because of the film’s content. Shields’ newest film takes viewers on a journey through her life in the entertainment industry, starting with her rise as a child model and leading up to her roles in films like “Pretty Baby” and “The Blue Lagoon”. But what has really captured audiences’ attention is the revelation that Shields was sexually assaulted by a powerful Hollywood executive in her 20s. In a recent interview with People magazine, Shields opened up about her experience, revealing that she had never gone public with the assault until now because she thought no one would believe her.
She also shared how the assault had affected her, saying: “It’s taken me a long time to process it. I’m more angry now than I was able to be then.” Shields added that she blamed herself for the assault afterward, saying “I kept saying, ‘I shouldn’t have done that. Why did I go up with him? I shouldn’t have had that drink at dinner.’”
The assault took place at a business dinner when Shields was a recent graduate of Princeton University. The unnamed Hollywood executive had invited her to his hotel room, where he proceeded to assault her. Shields said that she froze during the assault and blamed herself afterward. “It was really easy to disassociate because by then it was old hat,” she recalled. “And because it was a fight-or-flight type of choice. Fight was not an option, so you just leave your body. ‘You’re not there. It didn’t happen.’”
Shields hopes that by sharing her story, she can help others who may have experienced similar situations. She wants to encourage people to come forward and seek help, saying “If you’re afraid, you’re rightfully so. They are scary situations. They don’t have to be violent to be scary.”
The two-part documentary, directed by Lana Wilson, has been called “fascinating” and “accomplished” by Variety. In the film, Shields shares her earliest experiences in Hollywood, including her rise as a child advertising model and her sexualization in movies starting at age 12 in “Pretty Baby.” “Brooke Shields: Pretty Baby” is set to debut on Hulu on April 3.
As Shields continues to share her story, she hopes to raise awareness and encourage others to speak out against sexual assault. “I thought I would never work again,” Shields said. “But I’m still here. I’m still working. And I want people to know that they can be, too.” -
Lindsay Lohan announces pregnancy with cute Instagram post
Actress Lindsay Lohan has some exciting news to share! She is expecting her first child with husband Bader Shammas. Lohan’s representative confirmed the news to Page Six, stating that the actress is “feeling great and she is thrilled.” Lohan took to Instagram on Tuesday to announce the news, sharing a photo of a white baby bodysuit with the words “coming soon” printed on it. She also posted the same image on her Instagram Stories, tagging Shammas.
In the caption, Lohan wrote, “We are blessed and excited!”
This news comes after Page Six reported in July 2022 that Lohan and Shammas had secretly tied the knot. Fans had been speculating for a while about the couple’s relationship status, and the photos Lohan shared on her Instagram only fueled the rumors.
In the caption of one of her posts, Lohan gushed, “He found me and knew that I wanted to find happiness and grace, all at the same time. I am stunned that this is my husband. My life and my everything. Every woman should feel like this every day.”
The newlyweds went on a lavish post-wedding vacation in Turkey, which Lohan documented on her Instagram. Last November they made their red carpet debut as a couple at a screening of Lohan’s latest Netflix movie, “Falling For Christmas” in New York City. Lohan’s baby news is not only exciting for her and Shammas but also for her inner circle, as her longtime celebrity friend Paris Hilton recently became a mom as well.
Hilton announced in January that she welcomed her first child, a baby boy named Phoenix, via surrogate with husband Carter Reum. Hilton wrote on Lohan’s IG: “Congratulations love! So happy for you! Welcome to the Mommy Club!” -
Vicky Kaushal concludes shooting for ‘Sam Bahadur’
Actor Vicky Kaushal on Tuesday announced that he has wrapped the shooting of his next feature project “Sam Bahadur”, directed by Meghna Gulzar. “Sam Bahadur” is based on the life and times of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, one of India’s greatest war heroes. The movie, set to be released in theatres on December 1, 2023, is produced by RSVP Movies. Kaushal shared the news of the film wrap on Instagram, posting a photo with Gulzar, who earlier directed the actor in her 2018 directorial “Raazi”. The 34-year-old actor said he is grateful to have played a “true legend” on the big screen.
“Gratitude, gratitude and only gratitude… to be a part of this process to depict the life of a true legend, to be a part of this team which truly gave it their all. So much I got to live, so much I got to learn… so much there is to bring to you all,” Kaushal wrote. -
Google searches for ‘Naatu Naatu’ skyrocket 1,105 percent after Oscar feat
Online searches for ‘Naatu Naatu’ on Google skyrocketed by a whopping 1,105 per cent worldwide after the super-hit song from the Telugu blockbuster ‘RRR’ won the Best Original Song at the 95th Academy Awards.
The finding by Japanese online casino guide 6Takarakuji, after sifting through Google Search trend data, revealed that online interest for ‘Naatu Naatu’ multiplied over 10 times the average volume, just hours after the Telugu-language film swept the Oscar award. “The Indian song has become a popular sensation on TikTok, with 52.6 million views since its release in March last year,” the findings showed. The song presents a high-tempo rhythm and a dance battle between the legendary revolutionaries and their colonial masters.
“History was made during this year’s Oscars ceremony, as aNaatu Naatu’ became the first song from an Indian film to win in the Best Song category,” said a spokesperson for 6Takarakuji.
The song won over the likes of music legends such as Lady Gaga and Rihanna, which is a testament to the song’s huge popularity, as highlighted by the huge spike in this data.
“During the Oscars ceremony, the electrifying live performance of the song by singers Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava received a standing ovation from the crowd, and this historic win will give ‘RRR’ and ‘Naatu Naatu’ some well-deserved exposure,” the spokesperson added.
Bhairava and Rahul were on cloud nine after meeting Rihanna on the sidelines of the 95th Academy Awards.
Bhairava shared a picture taken with the nine-time Grammy Award winner. Sipligunj and choreographer Prem Rakshith were also seen with the superstar singer.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also congratulated music director M.M. Keeravani and lyricist Chandra Bose after their song won the prestigious Oscar award. Source: IANS -
I enjoy doing romantic films with Shah Rukh Khan, says Rani Mukerji
Sony Entertainment Television’s singing reality show Indian Idol 13 celebrated Rani Mukerji in the ‘dream finale’ episode in the presence of the actress herself. Making an appearance for the first time on the show, Rani not only promoted her upcoming film, Mrs. Chatterjee V/s Norway, but also enjoyed the performances by the top seven contestants. Bidipta Singh from Kolkata impressed everyone by singing Tumhi Dekho Na and Chup Chup Ke from the movies Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna and Bunty Aur Babli, respectively. Rani said, “I’ve done a variety of films but my favourite genre is romance. I enjoy doing romantic films with my hero; the one and only Shah Rukh Khan. The first song you sang, Tumhi Dekho Na, is one of my career’s best. We had filmed Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna in New York, and I remember that it was extremely cold in September.”
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Sharon Stone says she ‘lost custody’ of her child because of ‘Basic Instinct’
Actress Sharon Stone revealed on the ‘Table for Two’ podcast that she lost custody of her son in part because of ‘Basic Instinct’ and all the controversy the 1992 drama ignited over her infamous nude scene.
After her divorce from Phil Bronstein was finalised in 2004, a judge ruled that he would have custody of their son, Roan. The two adopted Roan in 2000. Stone told podcast host Bruce Bozzi that ‘Basic Instinct’ played a role in the custody battle, reports ‘Variety’.
“I lost custody of my child,” Stone said.
“When the judge asked – my child my tiny little boy, ‘Do you know your mother makes sex movies?’ Like, this kind of abuse by the system – that I was considered what kind of parent I was, because I made that movie.”
“People are walking around with no clothes on at all on regular TV now and you saw maybe like a 16th of a second of possible nudity of me – and I lost custody of my child,” Stone added. “Are you kidding?” Stone said the judge’s decision resulted in her checking into “the Mayo Clinic with extra heartbeats in the upper and lower chambers” of her heart.
The actor added, “It broke my heart. It literally broke my heart.” For Stone, the judge’s decision was only the latest example of people weaponising her movie roles against her. The actor remembered attending the Golden Globes as a nominee for ‘Basic Instinct’ only to be laughed at by her peers when her name was called.
“It was horrible. I was so humiliated,” Stone said.
“Does anyone have any idea how hard it was to play that part? How gut-wrenching? How frightening? To try and carry this complex movie that was breaking all boundaries and everyone was protesting against, and the pressure. I auditioned for it for nine months. They offered it to 13 other people and now you’re laughing at me. I just wanted to crawl into a hole.”
In her memoir, ‘The Beauty of Living Twice’, which published last year, Stone revealed she was misled into appearing nude in ‘Basic Instinct’. The actor said she had no idea about the nudity until she saw a screening of the film alongside agents and lawyers.
“That was how I saw my vagina-shot for the first time, long after I’d been told, ‘We can’t see anything – I just need you to remove your panties, as the white is reflecting the light, so we know you have panties on,’” Stone writes in the memoir. “Now, here is the issue. It didn’t matter anymore. It was me and my parts up there. I had decisions to make.” Stone says she went to the projection booth and confronted ‘Basic Instinct’ director Paul Verhoeven by slapping him across the face. Source: IANS -
Rebel Wilson thinks Meghan Markle wasn’t as ‘naturally warm’ with her
Actor-comedian Rebel Wilson recently said that her first meeting with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, which happened on a recent trip to Santa Barbara, California “could not have been nicer,” reported Fox News, a USA-based news outlet. According to the outlet, Rebel told Andy Cohen on Watch What Happens Live that Meghan was not very friendly with her. “Meghan was not as cool… She wasn’t as naturally warm,” she revealed, as fellow guest John Oliver cracked up while sitting next to her. She speculated that the reason why the duchess was so cold was that “my mom being Australian just asked her all these slightly rude questions like ‘Where are your kids?’ And things like that. I’m like, ‘Mom, don’t ask her that.”
“Maybe that’s why she was a little standoffish?” Andy teased as Rebel laughed, joking the royals would wonder, ‘Who are these annoying convicts from Australia?’” continued Rebel, who stated that she met Harry and Meghan through a mutual polo player friend, reported Fox News.
After leaving their position as senior royals in 2020, the Sussexes relocated to California. Since then, they have further distanced themselves from the royal family thanks to Harry’s frank memoir ‘Spare’ and their Netflix documentary series, Harry & Meghan, both of which scathingly criticize his father King Charles III, Prince William, Kate Middleton, and the monarchy in general.
Previously too Meghan has been accused of being “difficult” before, including by her former Kensington Palace staffers who claimed they were bullied by the duchess while she lived there. In June, Buckingham Palace announced that it had investigated into this but those findings will remain private. In her podcast last year, Meghan stressed that being “particular,” is not the same thing as being “difficult,” as per Fox News. -
Muhammad Ali series in the works with Rege-Jean Page, Morgan Freeman
Titled ‘Excellence: 8 Fights’, the scripted drama series hails from Oscar-winning writer Willmott and is based on Jonathan Eig’s definitive biography ‘Ali: A Life’. ‘Bridgerton’ breakout Page and Freeman are both on board as executive producers, as well as Willmott, Lori McCreary for Revelations Entertainment and Emily Brown, reports ‘Variety’.
According to the show’s official description, ‘Excellence: 8 Fights’ will “chronicle eight distinct and defining moments in the iconic life of Muhammad Ali. Each episode will be framed by one fight from Ali’s life, but the essence of the episode, what it’s really about, is the internal fight – the drama outside the ring – where we will explore the struggle going on in the heart and mind of one of the most consequential and controversial figures of the 20th century.”
After his starring turn in Netflix’s ‘Bridgerton’ in 2020, Page continued to broaden his acting horizons with action film ‘The Gray Man’ and the upcoming film adaptation ‘Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’. ‘Excellence’ marks Page’s most significant leap into the production realm to date. -
Prabhas was really affected by dating rumors: Kriti
Kriti Sanon recently revealed Prabhas’ reaction to their dating rumours after Varun Dhawan teased her about Prabhas. It happened so on national television when Varun indirectly confirmed his Bhediya co-star Kriti Sanon’s alleged relationship with Prabhas. Recalling how she informed Prabhas about the incident and his confused reaction, Kriti said she really felt bad about the whole situation.
Kriti Sanon and Prabhas are rumoured to dating for quite some time. They will be starring together in the upcoming film Adipurush. Amid this, Varun during his appearance on Jhalak Dikhlaa Jaa answered a question about Kriti not being on a list of eligible single women. He said, “Kriti ka naam isiliye nahi tha kyunki Kriti ka naam… kisi ke dil me hai (Kriti Sanon isn’t on the list because her name is written on someone else’ heart).” He further said, “Ek aadmi hai jo Mumbai me nahi hai, vo iss waqt shooting kar raha hai Deepika (Padukone) ke saath (There’s someone who is not in Mumbai and currently filming with Deepika Padukone, he is the one).” -
It took 6 months planning to execute SRK’s scene with Salman in ‘Tiger 3’
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is set to enter the Tiger franchise through an adrenaline pumping action sequence that will be shot for seven days in Mumbai end April.
What’s to note is that this sequence has been planned by Aditya Chopra and ‘Tiger 3’ director Maneesh Sharma for over six months so that it can become a talking point for the nation. “When SRK & Salman’s sequence was planned for ‘Pathaan’, the makers realised that such cross-overs of super-spies will need to go a notch higher every single time it happens because that’s the biggest USP for audiences.” “So, the writer, Adi and Maneesh went into a huddle and took six months to write and visualise Pathaan’s entry in Tiger’s timeline! Every detail of this shoot has been planned keeping in mind that it needs to deliver full on paisa vasool entertainement that is also a spectacle for audiences,” informs a senior trade source. ‘Tiger 3’ starring Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif as Zoya & Emraan Hashmi as Tiger’s nemesis is set to release this Diwali. Source: IANS -
When Saif Ali Khan advised ‘all men to marry younger, beautiful women’
Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor tied the knot with in 2012. In an interview in 2014, Saif was asked if marrying Kareena was the ‘best thing’ that had happened to him. Saif was also asked about their age gap. While Saif Ali Khan was born in August 1970, Kareena was born in September 1980. Speaking about their 10-year-age gap, Saif had said he would advise all men to ‘marry much younger and beautiful women’. Saif added it was ‘fairly obvious’ why that was a ‘great thing’.
In the old interview, Saif also said that ‘men mature a little later and women age faster’. Saif, who was earlier married to actor Amrita Singh, also admitted that marriage with Kareena was ‘the best thing that has happened’ to him. It’s been more than 14 years since they fell in love on the sets of their 2008 film Tashan, 10 years since they tied the knot and six years since they became parents to son Taimur Ali Khan in 2016. Their younger son Jehangir Ali Khan was born in 2021.
When asked if marriage to Kareena Kapoor was the best thing that had happened to him, Saif told Filmfare in a 2014 interview, “Of course I can say that. No, it’s not the best thing; it’s a good thing that has happened to me. Okay, it is the best thing that has happened to me.” In the same interview, Saif was asked if age gap affects a relationship, when the actor said, “I’d advise all men to marry much younger and beautiful women. How is it a great thing? It’s fairly obvious.”
In an old interview, Kareena had said that she would not want to ‘fall in love’ with an ‘older man’ on screen, as her 10-year age gap with Saif in real life was enough. Kareena had made the comment during a chat with filmmaker Karan Johar in 2010, while promoting her film We Are Family. Karan had asked Kareena, “If you get a role as a young girl, who falls in love with an older man, who would you like to cast in that role?” Kareena had then replied, “No, no. I don’t want to fall in love with any older man.” Karan had then asked, “Why? Aren’t you in love with one right now?” To which Kareena had replied, “Saif is anyway 10 years older than me. Now older than that I can’t handle. Older than that I’m not interested.”
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Sara Ali Khan wraps up first schedule of Homi Adajania directorial Murder Mubarak
Actor Sara Ali Khan, on Thursday, wrapped up the first schedule of her upcoming film with director Homi Adajania. Taking to Instagram, Homi shared a picture with the ‘Atrangi Re’ actor and wrote, “Here’s lookin at you kid. Well done on your first sched…Now the real work starts. #shootlife #schedwrap.”
In the picture, Sara could be seen posing with the director in a burgundy hair look.
Titled ‘Murder Mubarak’, Sara recently began filming the film in the National capital. The ‘Simmba’ actor will be seen sharing screen space with actor Karisma Kapoor in the film.
A few days ago, Karisma shared the clapperboard from the movie set on her Instagram feed. The film is directed by ‘Cocktail’ fame Homi Adajania. She has not divulged much details about the movie. Sharing the story, Sara wrote, “Can’t believe it’s done. Only love to you.”
Meanwhile, she will be seen in a high octane suspense thriller ‘Gaslight’ with Vikrant Massey and Chitrangada Singh which is all set to stream exclusively on the OTT platform Disney+ Hotstar from March 31 She will also be seen in director Laxman Utekar’s next untitled romantic drama film alongside actor Vicky Kaushal, and in Karan Johar’s next ‘Ae Watan Mere Watan’ in which she will play a brave freedom fighter in a fictional tale set against the backdrop of the Quit India Movement in 1942. Source: ANI -
Priyanka Chopra to play an elite spy in Citadel
The first-look images of the upcoming action-spy thriller series Citadel were unveiled recently and Priyanka Chopra Jonas can be seen in a deadly gun-toting avatar, which she balances by setting the mercury on fire with her look. Her character is revealed as an elite spy, Nadia Sinh, in the show directed by Anthony Russo and Joseph Russo. Citadel tells the story of the eponymous independent global spy agency that gets destroyed by operatives of Manticore, as the former was tasked to uphold the safety and security of all people. Manticore is a powerful syndicate manipulating the world from the shadows.
The series also stars Lesley Manville as Dahlia Archer, Osy Ikhile as Carter Spence, Ashleigh Cummings as Abby Conroy, Roland Moller as Anders Silje, among others.
The series will premiere on Prime Video on April 28, with two episodes, followed by a new episode released every Friday till May 26. Citadel and its subsequent series traverse the globe with interconnected stories. Each Citadel series is locally created, produced, and filmed in-region, and stars top talent, forming a distinct global franchise.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger is back in action with 1st TV series Fubar
Hollywood star Arnold Schwarzenegger is returning to the screen with Netflix’s upcoming series Fubar. The makers announced the show today, February 27, along with a teaser featuring the Terminator star. The action-comedy series will begin streaming from May 25. The official Twitter handle of Netflix shared Fubar teaser. “Arnold is back – and starring in his first TV series ever: FUBAR! Everything else is top secret, except for that ice pack he’s gonna need (sic),” read the caption. In the teaser, Arnold Schwarzenegger can be seen puffing on a cigar, shooting bullets and avoiding obstacles, as he announces, “I am back, baby!”
“Everywhere I go, people ask me when I’m going to do another big action comedy like True Lies. Well, here it is. Fubar will kick your ass and make you laugh – and not just for two hours. You get a whole season,” said Arnold Schwarzenegger in a statement.