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Diddy hit with more lawsuits, 3 men say they were drugged, sexually assaulted – National
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Diddy hit with more lawsuits, 3 men say they were drugged, sexually assaulted – National

Three men sued Sean “Diddy” Combs in New York on Thursday, claiming the hip-hop mogul drugged and raped them. The lawsuits, which were filed anonymously in a state court, add to a wave of sexual assault litigation against the rapper, producer and record executive as he also faces federal sex trafficking charges in New York.Thomas Giuffra, a New York attorney who filed Thursday’s lawsuits on the men’s behalf, said Combs used his power and wealth to take advantage of the accusers and then ensured their silence through threats and fear.“This is a long overdue opportunity for the victims to take the power back after carrying the burden of the assaults in silence for several years,” he said in a statement. “While a lawsuit will not undo the wrongs done to them, it enables the survivors to regai...
Prime Video launches CN Rewind as an add-on subscription for minimal rate
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Prime Video launches CN Rewind as an add-on subscription for minimal rate

Prime Video, India’s most loved entertainment destination, today launched CN Rewind, Warner Bros. Discovery’s new digital channel, as an add-on subscription. As the home to all-time favourite animated shows, CN Rewind is curated exclusively for Prime Video in India, and brings Cartoon Network’s evergreen classics, including The Powerpuff Girls, Tom & Jerry, Scooby-Doo, Johnny Bravo, Looney tunes, Dexter’s Laboratory, Samurai Jack, Ed Edd n Eddy and many more, for fans across India. Prime members can enjoy a diverse range of celebrated animated programming, available both in Hindi and English, by purchasing an add-on subscription to CN Rewind at a special introductory offer of INR 199 per year, following which subscription can be renewed at INR 249 per year. “Animation remains a popul...
Selena Gomez engaged to record producer Benny Blanco – National
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Selena Gomez engaged to record producer Benny Blanco – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Pop singer and actor Selena Gomez announced on Instagram Wednesday that she’s engaged to record producer Benny Blanco. The photo post by Gomez, 32, which showcased her engagement ring and what appears to be a picnic-like setup, is simply captioned “forever begins now.” Story continues below advertisement “Hey wait… that’s my wife,” Blanco, 36, jokingly commented on the post. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. The pair went public approximately a year ago, after they worked together on Gomez’s songs I ...
Heeramandi ranks 4 on Google Trends top-searched movies and shows of 2024
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Heeramandi ranks 4 on Google Trends top-searched movies and shows of 2024

Sanjay Leela Bhansali`s Heeramandi – The Diamond Bazaar on Netflix has taken the world by storm since its release. With its majestic visuals, captivating music, compelling narrative, and outstanding performances, the show has won hearts and critical acclaim alike. Infused with SLB`s signature opulent storytelling, it has made a remarkable mark in the OTT space. Now, Heeramandi has made an impact on the global front having secured 4th position globally in Google Trends top-searched movies and shows of 2024.  Google’s Most Searched TV Shows of 2024 Google Trends has unveiled the top-searched movies and shows of 2024 globally. While many international shows has made it`s place in the top positions, it`s remarkable to see that Sanjay Leela Bhansali`s lavish Netflix period drama Heeramandi co...
Netflix show `Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein` greenlit for season 3
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Netflix show `Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein` greenlit for season 3

Soon after devouring the second season, fans of Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein had one question: Is there a third edition in the offing? There’s good news for them. Barely three weeks after the Tahir Raj Bhasin, Shweta Tripathi Sharma and Aanchal Singgh-starrer dropped online, Netflix India has greenlit its next instalment.  Writer-creator Sidharth Sengupta is naturally elated about taking the twisted thriller ahead. It depicts the mayhem that is sparked when Singgh’s character Purva gets obsessed with Bhasin’s Vikrant. “The response has been overwhelming. Considering how the second season ended, things are bound to get more intriguing as we witness how the characters evolve with the circumstances. The audience can expect significant transformations in the lives of Vikrant, Shikha [Tripathi], Gu...
Jamie Foxx reveals scary details behind his mysterious 2023 medical crisis – National
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Jamie Foxx reveals scary details behind his mysterious 2023 medical crisis – National

Jamie Foxx has finally revealed the cause of the mysterious medical crisis that left him hospitalized last year. In his new standup comedy special, Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was, the actor and comedian reveals that his health scare was caused by a brain bleed that resulted in a stroke.In the special, which debuted on Netflix Tuesday, he details a period that was “touch and go” for him, sharing that his “vitals were out of control” during the first couple weeks following the stroke and that doctors struggled to stabilize him.He said he had a bad headache one day and asked for an aspirin but before he could take it, he “went out (blacked out). I don’t remember 20 days.” 3:17 Jamie Foxx speaks...
Jay-Z accused of raping 13-year-old girl, rapper calls it ‘blackmail attempt’ – National
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Jay-Z accused of raping 13-year-old girl, rapper calls it ‘blackmail attempt’ – National

An amended lawsuit filed in federal court on Sunday alleges that rap mogul Jay-Z raped a 13-year-old girl along with Sean “Diddy” Combs during a party in 2000. Jay-Z denied the allegations on social media and blasted the lawsuit, calling it part of a “blackmail attempt” by the plaintiff’s lawyer. Lawyers for Jay-Z did not immediately respond to a request for comment.pic.twitter.com/jl8sgOllCM— Roc Nation (@RocNation) December 9, 2024The lawsuit was originally filed in October in the Southern District of New York and at that time did not name Jay-Z as a defendant, though the amended lawsuit says that Jay-Z was identified as “Celebrity A” on the original complaint. Story continues below advertisement Combs has denied all allegations against him, including this o...
Manav Vij on playing Kabir in Tanaav: ‘My father does see a hero in me now`
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Manav Vij on playing Kabir in Tanaav: ‘My father does see a hero in me now`

Manav Vij focused on living up to audience expectations when reprising his role as special task force officer Kabir Farooqui in Tanaav Season 2. Directed by Sudhir Mishra, the political thriller returned after its successful first season in 2022. Vij admits it took time to grasp the impact his character had on viewers.  “The thing that remains in your mind is that people have liked this character, so you have to perform accordingly. You can’t play it in a completely new way. So, it takes time to understand the gravity of how much people have loved it and are attached to it. We have to live up to their expectations. But it’s not difficult because I had a strong team, who was there to guide me,” he says. Even at the script level, Vij was excited to shoot for the new season. He felt a perso...
2025 Golden Globes nominations: ‘Wicked,’ ‘Emilia Pérez’ lead a variety of nominees – National
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2025 Golden Globes nominations: ‘Wicked,’ ‘Emilia Pérez’ lead a variety of nominees – National

The Bear, Shogun and Emilia Pérez are among the nominees for the 82nd Golden Globes, announced Monday morning. Because the Globes split top awards between drama and musical/comedy, there isn’t always a clear read on the top Oscar contenders. That’s especially true this year, where no one film has yet emerged as the favourite. Jon M. Chu’s Wicked, Conclave, Anora, Emilia Pérez, and The Brutalist all scored nominations, with Emilia Pérez the leading nominee with 10.The Golden Globes previously announced the winners of two prestigious honours. Viola Davis will receive the Globes’ Cecil B. DeMille Award, and former Cheers star Ted Danson has been named the Carol Burnett Award honouree. Those will be handed out in a gala dinner on Jan. 3.Comedian and actor Nikki Glaser will host the 82nd Golden...
Netflix announces new series ‘Black Warrant’ created by Vikramaditya Motwane
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Netflix announces new series ‘Black Warrant’ created by Vikramaditya Motwane

Behind the high walls of Asia’s largest prison - Tihar Jail, a novice jailer uncovers the untold stories and moral dilemmas that lie within. This sets the scene for Black Warrant, a first-of-its-kind prison drama that marks Vikramaditya Motwane’s return to long-form storytelling on Netflix following the success of Sacred Games and CTRL. Presented by Applause Entertainment, an Andolan Production in association with Confluence Media, the series is a dramatised book adaptation of Sunil Gupta and Sunetra Choudhury’s `Black Warrant: Confessions of a Tihar Jailer.` What is Black Warrant about? Set in the 1980s, Black Warrant is a fictionalised retelling of certain true events told from the perspective of Sunil Gupta, a timid rookie jailer at Tihar Jail, as he confronts the brutal realities, hi...