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Keanu Reeves is asking for a judge to consider “leniency and mercy” for director Carl Rinsch, who was found guilty of defrauding Netflix out of US$11 million for a show that never materialized. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Manhattan said that Rinsch used the money for lavish purchases, including a Ferrari, several Rolls-Royces and luxury bedding. He is now facing years in prison ahead of his sentencing on June 29.In a letter to Judge Jed Rakoff, obtained by Deadline, Reeves asked that Rinsch’s sentence “be tempered with measures of leniency and mercy as well as justice.”“I have known Carl for about fifteen years. He directed me in a film titled 47 Ronin in 2011, and we stayed in touch after production, later becoming friends,” the 61-year-old Canadian actor wrote. “I attended his wedding ...

Prime Video, India’s most loved entertainment destination, today unveiled the intriguing trailer of its upcoming Original series, The Pyramid Scheme, a compelling drama that explores the dangerous allure of quick money, ambition, and fraudulent pyramid schemes. Starring Paramvir Singh Cheema and Ranvir Shorey, the series explores how ordinary people get trapped in the promise of quick wealth and success, only to discover the heavy price hidden beneath the glitter. The Pyramid Scheme trailer The trailer for The Pyramid Scheme opens into a world of flashy wealth and big promises of changing your kismat (destiny) in merely six months. We are introduced to Goldy (played by Paramvir Singh Cheema) and Manoj Srivastava (portrayed by Ranvir Shorey), two men with different aspirations, pulled into ...

The Conservatives called on the Liberals Thursday to “reject” the CRTC’s recent decision tripling streamers’ financial contributions, but the government says it doesn’t have that power. The broadcast regulator said last week large online streaming services must contribute 15 per cent of their Canadian revenues to Canadian content.Conservative MP Rachael Thomas put forward a motion in the House of Commons calling on cabinet to use its powers under the Broadcasting Act to reject that increase.The motion says the cost will “be passed on to consumers who are already struggling with the rising cost of living,” will discourage investment in Canada and will act as a trade irritant with the United States.But Kevin Lamoureux, parliamentary secretary to the government House leader, replied that the ...

Sunita Ahuja recently grabbed attention with her candid and humorous revelation about learning cooking at a very young age to impress her husband, actor Govinda. During the launch event of the upcoming cooking reality show Maa Hai Na, Sunita spoke openly about her early days with Govinda and shared how food played an important role in their relationship. Sunita Ahuja on cooking for Govinda At the event, Sunita jokingly said, “Khana bana bana ke toh pati pataya,” leaving everyone around her laughing. She revealed that she learnt cooking at the age of 15 specifically to impress Govinda. According to her, she wanted to win his heart through homemade food and spent considerable time perfecting her cooking skills while they were dating. Her light-hearted confession quickly became one of the hig...

Matthew Perry’s former assistant Kenneth Iwamasa was sentenced to 41 months in prison on Wednesday, in the final sentencing in the two-and-a-half-year investigation and prosecution following the death of the actor. Kenneth Iwamasa, 60, was sentenced in the Los Angeles federal courtroom of Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett, who has sentenced four of his co-defendants in the past year in connection with the 2023 overdose death of the 54-year-old actor.  He was also sentenced to two years of probation and a US$10,000 fine.Iwamasa was the first of the five defendants to reach a deal with prosecutors, pleading guilty in August 2024 to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine resulting in death. 4:07 ...

The trailer for Maa Hai Na has dropped and it’s packed with drama, laughs, and pure heart! The upcoming non-fiction original comedy cooking show pairs six Gen Zs with their moms for an unpredictable, high-energy kitchen showdown. With Shilpa Shetty Kundra at the helm, expect comedy, chaos, emotional throwbacks, and plenty of pressure as these contestants step out of their comfort zones.  It’s not just about cooking it’s about rediscovering the love, lessons, and lifelong bond they share with their maa Maa Hai Na drops the first chaotic trailer Maa Hai Na is a heartwarming, high-energy comedy cooking show spanning 10 episodes. Contestants learn to cook alongside their mothers, rediscovering their bond, communication, and comfort with each other. What begins as a cooking challenge evolves in...

Drake might officially be the new king of pop. The Toronto rap star has shattered the long-standing record previously held by Michael Jackson for most No. 1s on the Billboard Hot 100 by a solo male artist.His song Janice STFU entered at the top of the chart this week following the release of his trilogy of albums. 0:48 Drake drops triple album release with ‘Iceman,’ ‘Habibti’ and ‘Maid of Honour’ Billboard says that pushes Drake’s career total to 14 chart-toppers, breaking his tie with Jackson. Story continues below advertisement Drake appeared to acknowledge the milestone in an Instagram post on Tuesday featuring...

Sometimes subtle, sometimes loud, at times his intensity is seen only in his eyes — That’s Vishal Vashishtha for you. The actor, has quietly made his presence felt, on television for eight years, and now in movies and web shows.  In Netflix’s Glory, the actor sheds his familiar boy-next-door image to play Arvind, a Haryanvi cop trying to find the truth while battling personal turmoil. Instead of turning him into “the typical Haryanvi bossy police officer”, Vashishtha chose restraint over aggression until hell broke loose. “I had to speak this language, but without the tone and sarcasm that all of us know of. So, that became tricky,” says the actor, admitting that he took help from his father, who grew up around Haryanvi culture. Source link

Global announced Tuesday that Season 28 of Big Brother will be the last season of the hit reality competition series to air on the network. The season premieres on Thursday, July 9 at 8 p.m. ET/PT followed by the return of Big Brother: Unlocked, airing the following day on Friday, July 10 at 8 p.m. ET/PT and a 90-minute Sunday episode on July 12 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Global and STACKTV.“We are incredibly proud to have been the Canadian home of Big Brother since its launch in 2000, bringing this series to audiences nationwide,” said Jennifer Abrams, senior vice-president, content and marketing, Corus Entertainment.“As we look ahead, we’ve made the decision to move on from the series and refresh Global’s summer lineup. We are excited about the new programming opportunities this transition creat...

Some stories build companies, some create legacies, and some quietly place nations on the world map. Amazon MX Player today unveiled the trailer of its upcoming series Made in India – A Titan Story, a compelling drama inspired by the extraordinary journey behind one of India’s most iconic consumer brands. Made in India trailer Adapted from Titan - India's Most Successful Consumer Brand by Vinay Kamath, the series features an ensemble cast led by Naseeruddin Shah as J. R. D. Tata and Jim Sarbh as Xerxes Desai. The show also stars Vaibhav Tatwawadi, Namita Dubey, Lakshvir Saran, and Kaveri Seth in pivotal roles. Source link