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Ted Turner, CNN founder and cable TV pioneer, dies at 87 – National
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Ted Turner, CNN founder and cable TV pioneer, dies at 87 – National

Ted Turner, the brash and outspoken television pioneer who created a media empire and transformed the news business by creating CNN and introducing the 24-hour cable news cycle, died Wednesday. He was 87. He died surrounded by his family, according to Turner Enterprises, the company that oversees his vast businesses and investments.Turner was the force behind Cartoon Network, TNT and Turner Classic Movies. But his interests expanded far beyond media — owning professional sports teams in Atlanta and huge chunks of the American West, fueling conservation efforts through habitat restoration and endangered species work.He donated a stunning $1 billion to United Nations charities and raced yachts too, winning the America’s Cup in 1977.Turner married actor Jane Fonda in 1991, when he was named T...
The Boys: Karl Urban`s season finale episode to get theatrical release
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The Boys: Karl Urban`s season finale episode to get theatrical release

Fans of Prime Video`s show The Boys will get a chance to experience the explosive finale on the big screen before it arrives on streaming. In a move similar to what Netflix did for the final chapter of Stranger Things, Prime Video has announced a special theatrical screening of The Boys series finale in 4DX format. The Boys to be screened on the big screen The announcement was made through the show’s official X account on Wednesday morning. “In two weeks, we’re going out with a bang. Literally, because ya might vibrate watchin’ the series finale in 4DX. Get yer mitts on a seat with the purchase of a concession voucher, which is good towards sweets or soda the day of. See ya May 19 at 9:30 p.m,” read the post.           View this post on Instagram         ...
The Rolling Stones announce new album, ‘Foreign Tongues’ – National
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The Rolling Stones announce new album, ‘Foreign Tongues’ – National

Sometimes, you can always get what you want: On Tuesday, The Rolling Stones confirmed that they will release a new album, titled Foreign Tongues, on July 10. They also released a new single, titled In The Stars.To celebrate, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood will attend an album announcement event in Brooklyn Tuesday afternoon. 2:04 Half a century of rock: Revisiting the release of ‘Sticky Fingers’ by The Rolling Stones The Stones’ last album was 2023’s Hackney Diamonds. It was their first album of original material in 18 years — since 2005’s A Bigger Bang. It was also their first full-length release since the death of drummer Charli...
Shivankit Parihar reveals his 3-hour daily prep to play antagonist
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Shivankit Parihar reveals his 3-hour daily prep to play antagonist

With Prime Video’s Lukkhe dialling up the intensity with its gritty mix of rap, rivalry and redemption, the series brings together a dynamic ensemble navigating a loud and volatile world. Among them is Shivankit Parihar, who steps into the shoes of a fierce antagonist, adding edge and unpredictability to the narrative. Known for his comic timing, Shivankit takes a sharp turn with this darker, more demanding role. Shivanakit Parihar reveals his 3 hour prep for shoot Shivanakit's role as the antagonist came with its own set of behind-the-scenes challenges. Source link
Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni settle ‘It Ends With Us’ lawsuit before trial – National
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Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni settle ‘It Ends With Us’ lawsuit before trial – National

After a year and a half of legal battles, Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have resolved their case weeks before they were scheduled to go to trial in New York City. The It Ends With Us co-stars agreed to resolve their legal differences following Lively’s claims that Baldoni’s company, Wayfarer Studios, retaliated against her for complaining about misconduct and organized what she refers to as a “smear campaign” aimed at destroying her reputation and career prospects through negative social media posts.Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios denied Lively’s allegations and Baldoni was dismissed as a defendant in U.S. District Judge Lewis Liman’s April 2 ruling, when he threw out Lively’s sexual harassment claims. 2:57 ...
Divya Dutta enjoys a wonderful evening with Shabana Azmi, Taapsee Pannu
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Divya Dutta enjoys a wonderful evening with Shabana Azmi, Taapsee Pannu

Actress Divya Dutta used social media to share a glimpse of a fun afternoon with her girl gang, organized by fellow actress Dia Mirza.  The `Chiraiya` actress dropped a video montage from the girls` day in that also had Shabana Azmi, Ratna Pathak Shah, Taapsee Pannu, Sayani Gupta, Rasika Dugal and Kritika Kamra in attendance, along with others. Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar also joined them during the close-knit get-together.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Divya Dutta (@divyadutta25) Talking about the joyful afternoon to remember, Divya wrote on the photo-sharing app, "And when gals have all the fun!! Super talented women coming together!! Hosted beautifully by the lovely @diamirzaoffici...
Dolly Parton says she’s ‘got some healing to do’ in latest health update – National
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Dolly Parton says she’s ‘got some healing to do’ in latest health update – National

Dolly Parton has shared a health update and cancelled her Las Vegas residency amid ongoing health issues. In an Instagram reel, posted on Monday, Parton wrote in the caption, “Thank you for standing by me and showing me so much love and support over the past year. I’ve still got some healing to do, but I am on my way! See you soon.”In the video shared to her Instagram page, Parton said, “I have some good news and a little bad news. But the good news is I’m responding really well to meds and treatments and I’m improving every day.”“Now, the bad news is, it’s going to take me a little while before I’m up to stage-performance level, because some of the meds and treatments make me a little bit swimmy headed, as my grandma used to say. And of course, I can’t be dizzy carrying around banjos, gui...
Sanjana Sanghi confirms script is ready, eager to reunite with cast
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Sanjana Sanghi confirms script is ready, eager to reunite with cast

Despite the tepid response on its big screen release, Dhak Dhak (2023) found a dedicated audience when it premièred on Netflix. So much so that director Tarun Dudeja, in early 2024, announced the sequel to the Fatima Sana Shaikh, Ratna Pathak Shah, Dia Mirza, and Sanjana Sanghi-starrer. In the latest development, Sanghi told mid-day that the script is ready.  ‘Dhak Dhak’ was Taapsee Pannu’s second production after the thriller ‘Blurr’ (2022) Source link
Revisiting the days when the mob controlled the jukeboxes – National
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Revisiting the days when the mob controlled the jukeboxes – National

My first job was at a place called Frosty’s, the only real hangout in my small prairie town. The front third of the building was dedicated to cheeseburgers and soft ice cream; further back in the middle was a modest pinball arcade, while in the rear was a pool hall. Many God-fearing townsfolk considered this to be three levels of Hell, descending from evil, dinner-spoiling sweets to money-sucking coin-operated amusements, to the domain of smokers, ne’er-do-wells, and hooligans.In the middle of it all was a commercial jukebox, a beat-up thing with terrible audio, and about 50 records. A quarter got you three plays. Rob, one of the pool-playing regulars, would begin his hustling by changing a 10-dollar bill into quarters (the equivalent of almost $50 today), all of which were spent on the sa...
Judge grants ‘toxic’ Taylor Frankie Paul and ex-partner’s protective orders – National
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Judge grants ‘toxic’ Taylor Frankie Paul and ex-partner’s protective orders – National

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Taylor Frankie Paul and the father of her two-year-old son were ordered on Thursday to stay 30 metres (100 feet) away from each other for the next three years as a Utah court commissioner continues to assess custody plans for the child. Both Paul, 31, and her ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen, whose on-and-off relationship has been a major storyline on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, asked a Utah court to turn short-term protective orders into long-term arrangements as the two have accused each other of domestic violence.Third District Court Commissioner Russell Minas described the former couple’s dynamic as “very toxic” before granting Paul and Mortensen’s duelling requests for protective orders against each other. ...