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James Burrows, who helped create volumes of laughter as director of more than a thousand episodes of such classic television comedies as “Cheers,” “Taxi,” “Friends” and “Will and Grace,” died Friday. He was 85. His family confirmed his death in a statement to People, saying he “passed away peacefully today surrounded by his family.” No location or cause of death was provided.Burrows spent his career behind the camera specializing in situation comedies. Few viewers recognized him or knew his name, other than to see it flash quickly on the screen in the opening credits. But they knew his work.Burrows got his start in television relatively late at age 35 in 1974, directing episodes of “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” “The Bob Newhart Show,” and “Laverne & Shirley.”He co-created “Cheers,” dire...

The latest crime drama Raakh has generated strong reactions from viewers ever since its release. Amid the strong critical response, actor Akash Makhija has been widely praised for his portrayal of the antagonist Babu. While many hailed his performance, the actor has also found himself at the centre of recieving end of hate.   Akash Makhija says he has been receiving death threats In an interview with Zoom, Akash opened up about the intensity of the response he has been receiving for his role, revealing it has been so strong that he has even received death threats from viewers. Source link

Lil Nas X said he feels “less fear in my heart” as he got candid about his mental health and bipolar disorder following his arrest last August where he was charged with attacking Los Angeles police officers. The Old Town Road rapper took to Instagram on Wednesday to share a video that he said felt “awkward” but he still wanted to share an update with his fans.“I’ve been in rehab for a few months, and since then I’ve been, you know, back at home, whether it’s in Atlanta with my family or in Los Angeles with myself and friends and whatnot, and trying to ground myself down to earth and get out of my head,” Lil Nas X said at the beginning of his video. 0:28 ‘That was terrifying’: Lil Nas X speaks o...

Sonali Bendre has opened up about her experience working on Raakh, revealing that the emotionally intense role stayed with her even after filming ended. The actress said acting without many dialogues felt natural, but internalising the character made it difficult to leave behind once she returned home from the set Source link

Rapper Mystikal has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to raping a woman at his Louisiana home in 2022. Mystikal, whose real name is Michael Lawrence Tyler, pleaded guilty to third-degree rape in March with a sentencing cap of 20 years, five years less than the maximum punishment for the crime, according to The Associated Press.His plea deal reduced the charge from first-degree rape, which carries an automatic life sentence.Before his Tuesday sentencing hearing, the 55-year-old rapper asked a judge to withdraw his guilty plea, saying he “did not have sufficient opportunity to fully consider the consequences,” according to ABC affiliate WBRZ.The victim appeared before the court on Tuesday and asked for Mystikal to receive the maximum sentence, WBRZ reports. S...

Ali Fazal on Wednesday penned an emotional note remembering his late mother. "Take care black bird!! And thanks for working hard to making me feel alive. We both died a day this day some days ago.. you were buried and i remained . Each day since, is a bonus .. a gift . Another day apart from you but towards you . In honour of you in debt to you. Zuni is a wonderful projection of you. You wouldve been a funny ole grandmum heh.. i play it out sometimes. Just posting here to keep a reminder for me - that this all of this is a gift - i am thankful. Until then Amma," he posted. Source link

A preliminary hearing for the murder case against singer D4vd, legal name David Anthony Burke, was postponed again until the end of July during a Wednesday court proceeding in Los Angeles. Burke appeared in court for a status hearing on Wednesday when the decision to delay the hearing until July 21 was announced after his defence team asked for more time, according to NBC Los Angeles and Rolling Stone.Another status conference was scheduled for July 7 and the preliminary hearing is expected to last around five days, according to the outlets. 5:39 Singer D4vd charged with murder of 14-year-old found in trunk, could face death penalty The judge ...

Manoj Bajpayee-starrer The Family Man has emerged as one of the iconic OTT franchises since its debut. The critically acclaimed spy thriller impressed audiences through its perfect blend of action, suspense, and humour, making it one of the most sought-after Indian web series in recent years. While fans eagerly await the next instalment, Raj Nidimoru, of the filmmaker duo Raj and DK, who created the series, recently revealed that Manoj Bajpayee was not the first choice for the show. Raj Nidimoru reveals Manoj Bajpayee was not the first choice for The Family Man While speaking to IdleBrain Jeevi, Raj Nidimoru shared that the story was written with a different actor in mind. He revealed that initially, Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi was supposed to headline the project. He further shared that ...

“Hockey Night in Canada,” a program featuring National Hockey League games that has been part of the national fabric for nearly 75 years on CBC television, will not return to the public broadcaster next season. A sub-licensing agreement between Rogers Communications and the CBC that allowed HNIC to air on the network expired at the end of the Stanley Cup playoffs.The two sides did not extend the partnership for the 2026-27 campaign, the first year of Rogers’ 12-year, $11-billion broadcast rights deal with the NHL. The CBC previously aired national games on Saturdays, along with all four playoff rounds each year.“After a successful 12-year partnership, Sportsnet and CBC today announced the public broadcaster will no longer carry NHL broadcasts after the current season as it moves forward wi...

Arshad Warsi has expressed gratitude towards filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani, saying the director helped both start and restart his career. Ahead of Pritam and Pedro, Warsi praised Hirani's faith in him as an actor and said every opportunity to work with the filmmaker is special Source link