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By Staff The Associated Press Posted December 1, 2024 9:27 am Updated December 2, 2024 8:23 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Former “Harry Potter” film actor Rupert Grint faces a 1.8 million-pound (US$2.3 million) bill after he lost a legal battle with the tax authorities. Grint, who played Ron Weasley in the magical film franchise, was ordered to pay the money in 2019 after H.M. Revenue and Customs, the U.K. tax agency, investigated his tax return from seven years earlier. ...

The charismatic and charming Naga Chaitanya is under the spotlight in the upcoming episode of Prime Video’s The Rana Daggubati Show. Following the success of his maiden streaming series, Dhootha, and his much-awaited film, Thandel, the star talks about wedding nuptials with actress Sobhita Dhulipala. Naga Chaitanya let down his guard as Rana Daggubati, his cousin and host of the talk show, made him spill the beans. Here are five unmissable moments from this must-watch episode that will keep you hooked: 1. Chay’s Ideal Family Life“When I’m 50 years old, I want to be happily married with a couple of kids, maybe one or two. I’d love to take them racing and go-karting. And relive the special moments of my childhood.”  2. Few Friends in the IndustryWhen asked by Rana about not having many f...

It happened twice in the last couple of weeks. The first time, it was a guest column in The Globe and Mail entitled “I fought Ticketmaster, and Ticketmaster won.” Over the next 869 words, the writer bemoaned the difficulties she had getting tickets to hot shows by Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, and Beyonce.All the gigs were sold out. In other words, there were more bums than seats for these shows. With demand sky-high, the price of tickets on the secondary market followed suit following the laws of supply and demand. We deal with that basic of capitalism every single day.The author also spelled out a litany of grievances against Ticketmaster: The bait-and-switch of dynamic prices; allegations (still not tested in court) of the company colluding with scalpers; alleged pressure on small venues to ...

Prime Video India today unveiled an exciting trailer for its upcoming original dance drama series, `Waack Girls`. The series is created and directed by Padma Shri awardee Sooni Taraporevala and co-written by Sooni, Iyanah Bativala, and Ronny Sen; It is produced by Caleb Franklin, Vikesh Bhutani, and Sooni Taraporevala under the banners of Matter Entertainment, Chalkboard Entertainment, and Jigri Dost Productions. A delightful medley of dance, drama, music, heartbreak and humor, this energetic, fast-paced nine-episode series boasts a talented ensemble cast including Mekhola Bose, Rytasha Rathore, Anasua Chowdhury, Chrisann Pereira, Priyam Saha, Ruby Sah, Achintya Bose alongside acclaimed actors Barun Chanda, Lillete Dubey and the late Nitesh Pandey in pivotal roles. The drama series is all ...

Elton John has revealed that he’s physically unable to see the new musical for which he wrote the music, saying that he has lost the majority of his eyesight after suffering an eye infection. The singer-songwriter attended the opening night of The Devil Wears Prada in London on Sunday.“I haven’t been able to come to many of the previews because, as you know, I have lost my eyesight. So it’s hard for me to see it. But I love to hear it and boy it sounded good tonight,” he told the audience from the stage, while thanking his husband David Furnish, “who has been my rock.”In September, John revealed that a severe eye infection he contracted in France over the summer had left him with “only limited vision” in one eye and totally without eyesight in the other. Story continues below adver...

Netflix announced on 4th December that they will bring to the world the captivating story of the illustrious Roshan family, a cornerstone of the Indian film industry. In an exclusive docu-series, audiences will experience the rich tapestry of their multi-generational legacy through song and stories. For the first time, the Roshans offer an intimate journey through their lives, exploring three generations of passion, dedication, and outstanding contributions to Hindi cinema. At the heart of this narrative stands the Maestro and Musical Extraordinaire, the late Roshan Lal Nagrath AKA Roshan Saab, the revered patriarch who laid the foundation of this artistic dynasty. His indelible mark on the industry resonates through his own work and blossoms in the achievements of his descendants — Rakes...

Harvey Weinstein was hospitalized Monday following an “alarming blood test,” his lawyer said, less than a week after the disgraced movie mogul filed a legal claim alleging substandard medical care at New York City’s notorious jail complex. Weinstein, 72, was sent to Bellevue Hospital in Manhattan for an “emergent treatment due to an alarming blood test result that requires immediate medical attention,” his lawyer, Imran Ansari, said in a statement.“It is expected that he will remain there until his condition stabilizes,” the statement continues. “His deprivation of care is not only medical malpractice, but a violation of his constitutional rights.”A spokesperson for New York City’s Department of Correction did not immediately respond to an email. The agency’s inmate database confirmed that...

In Delhi Crime, the capital has been not merely the setting, but an important character in itself. Be that as it may, director Tanuj Chopra has moved the production out of Delhi, and for good reason. mid-day has learnt that the shoot of the Shefali Shah-fronted series moved to Mumbai last week as the team grappled with the worsening air quality in the capital. The crew has now set up base in the sprawling Royal Palms in Goregaon, Mumbai, where they will film throughout December. Tanuj Chopra A source close to the production revealed, “The smog in Delhi was a major concern. The cast and crew’s safety is the top priority. So, the decision to shift the shoot to Mumbai was made unanimously. It’s unfortunate because the series draws so much of its essence from Delhi, but we had to be pragmati...

Debbie Nelson, the mother of rapper Eminem, has died. She was 69. A representative for the rapper confirmed the death to multiple publications, including Variety and People, saying she died from complications of lung cancer.Nelson and her son were known for their turbulent relationship over the years. While she was the subject of one of her son’s most famous song lyrics — “His palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy / There’s vomit on his sweater already, mom’s spaghetti” from 2002’s Lose Yourself — plenty of his lyrics directed at his mother weren’t quite so innocuous.In fact, at one point, Nelson sued her famous son, reports Variety, winning US$10 million after arguing she had been defamed in the 1999 hit My Name Is (“I just found out my mom does more dope than I do,” Eminem rapped....

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Talk about one hilarious extended family! Congratulations are in order for Martin Lawrence’s daughter, Jasmin Lawrence, and Eddie Murphy’s son, Eric Murphy, who announced over the weekend they’re getting married.The couple, who have been together for more than three years, announced their upcoming nuptials on Instagram Saturday, sharing a romantic reel of their elaborate engagement.“We’re engaged!! God truly blessed us with a love that feels like destiny. We couldn’t be more excited for this next chapter,” Jasmin wrote, adding words of thanks to “everyone who made this moment so beautiful!!” Story continues below advertisement The Instagram video showed the co...