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In a new legal filing, country singer Garth Brooks has publicly named a former employee who last week sued the musician for rape in a civil lawsuit. Brooks, 62, on Tuesday told the U.S. District Court in Mississippi the woman’s allegations are part of an “ongoing attempted extortion” meant to defame him and inflict emotional distress. He said he is “the victim of a shakedown.”The woman, identified as “Jane Roe” in legal filings prior to Tuesday, said the singer raped her in a Los Angeles hotel room in 2019. Lawyers for the woman told the Los Angeles Times that Brooks outed her identity “with no legal justification because he thinks the laws don’t apply to him.”“Garth Brooks just revealed his true self,” said lawyers Douglas H. Wigdor, Jeanne M. Christensen and Hayley Baker. Story c...

Actor Jenna Fischer announced she was diagnosed with triple-positive breast cancer last December and has been living “cancer-free” after treatment. On Tuesday afternoon, Fischer wrote on Instagram that she underwent a lumpectomy to remove a tumour, as well as chemotherapy and radiation to treat her “aggressive” breast cancer.Triple-positive breast cancer is known as a hormone receptor-positive cancer. This means tumour growth is encouraged by hormones including estrogen, progesterone and a protein called HER2, all of which naturally occur in the body.October is breast cancer awareness month. Fischer, 50, said she chose to disclose her diagnosis now to “implore” others to get their annual mammograms. She additionally hoped her disclosure would be a “source of support” to anyone currently un...

Only a month since he caught the audience’s attention with his role in Call Me Bae, Gurfateh Pirzada has already dived into the shoot of his next. The actor is currently filming a yet-untitled movie opposite Parul Gulati in Uttarakhand. While little is known about the plot, sources say it is an adventurous story with Akhilesh Jaiswal—who was one of the writers of Gangs of Wasseypur (2012) and Ugly (2013)—at the helm. A source from the set reveals that the project went on floors last week and should be wrapped up by early December. “After Class [2023] and Call Me Bae, Gurfateh’s popularity is rising among a section of the audience. The upcoming film is an adventure thriller, with a hint of suspense, which hinges on the dynamics between his and Parul’s characters. Akhilesh was keen on ropin...

The much-awaited third season of Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives is coming soon. The trailer for the reality show has been released, and it promises plenty of drama and fun. Ranbir Kapoor, whose sister Riddhima Kapoor Sahni is making her first appearance on screen, jokingly said that she might "mess it up." The trailer also features appearances from Bollywood stars like Ananya Panday, Khushi Kapoor, and Saif Ali Khan. Fabulous Lives vs. Bollywood Wives trailer out now On October 9, 2024, the trailer for the new reality show Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives was released on social media. The 3-minute trailer starts with Saif Ali Khan saying, “Let me tell you a tale of two cities.” Neelam Kothari, Maheep Kapoor, Bhavana Pandey, and Seema Kiran Sajdeh, who were in the first two seasons, r...

Finding that one actor, who is right for the role, from a sea of millions is tough. But Kavish Sinha believes that casting directors are the lucky ones who get a ringside view of what it takes to crack Bollywood. “[Aspiring actors] walk into my office and ask, ‘Kuch chal raha hai kya?’ [Months later], the world sees them shining, but we’ve seen the struggles that preceded it,” says the casting director, who recently put together the ensemble for Freedom at Midnight. Kavish Sinha The historical drama sees Sidhant Gupta of Jubilee (2022) fame step into the shoes of Jawaharlal Nehru, while Chirag Vohra and Rajendra Chawla portray Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel respectively. The series could be well another example of OTT bringing merit, over stars, to the fore. Yet, Sinha rues ...

Are you running low on spice? Worry not, because the queens are back with yet another season of `Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives`! This season promises double the drama, style, and spice, as it dives into one of the biggest rivalries of all time—Delhi vs. Mumbai.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Neelam (@neelamkotharisoni) On October 18, your favourite gang returns to Netflix with a new twist! The fabulous lives of Bhavana Panday, Maheep Kapoor, Neelam Kothari Soni, and Seema Kiran Sajdeh will welcome new additions as Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, Shalini Passi, and Kalyani Saha Chawla join the mix in `Fabulous Lives v/s Bollywood Wives`.  The trailer for the new season is all things fu...

The countdown for the much-awaited finale of Prime Video’s The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 has begun, and the anticipation among viewers is palpable. With each episode, the shadow of evil deepens, leaving fans on the edge of their seats, waiting to see the fate of Middle Earth unfold. With just two episodes left before this season concludes, it has masterfully captured the fear and rising prominence of Sauron, brought to life by Charlie Vickers, who is gearing up to rule the world through lies, manipulation and deceit. Vickers’ exemplary portrayal of the Dark Lord has garnered heaps of praise from audiences, sending chills down their spine.  Charlie Vickers` inspiration for Sauron Sharing insights about his prep to play one of the most iconic villains, Sauron, he said,...

Vasya aur uske vardaan ke beech ayegi uski kismat ya koi dushman? A tale of miracle and magic that led Vasya to a journey of greed and arrogance but was it all a facade? The much-awaited Hotstar Specials’ Taaza Khabar is back with its season 2 streaming on 27th September 2024 on Disney+ Hotstar. Produced by Rohit Raj and Bhuvan Bam under the banner of BB Ki Vines Productions and Directed by Himank Gaur, the series also stars the veteran actor Jaaved Jaaferi along with Shriya Pilgaonkar, Prathamesh Parab, Deven Bhojani and Shilpa Shukla in prominent roles among others. Vasya vs Yusuf in Taaza Khabar season 2 Vasya’s destiny and his vardaan will be challenged by the powerful Yusuf Akhtar (Jaaferi) leading to risking his life yet again along with his loved ones. Will Vasya be able to fight ...

The makers of drama series “Reeta Sanyal” dropped the trailer on Friday. The show’s lead actress Adah Sharma spoke about getting into the character and how she has used some voices inspired by some famous people to give it an extra edge.  Adah, who essays the titular role of Reeta Sanyal said: “Playing Reeta Sanyal was a crazy experience for me. She’s sharp, fearless, and always one step ahead. Reeta’s sense of humour even in serious situations is something I resonated with the most.” The actress said that she is trying to play characters she hasn`t played before. Adah, who is fresh off the success of “The Kerala Story” added: “And in Reeta Sanyal I got to be so many people. Legally ! Reeta is a master of disguises and I can`t wait for the audience to watch her in different get ups spea...

A lawyer, a detective, and a chameleon taking on cases that will make sure you’re at the edge of your seats! Disney+ Hotstar is bringing you a thrilling new show, ‘Reeta Sanyal’, starring the fierce and fabulous Adah Sharma. Join Reeta as she dives into a whirlwind of cases navigating through complex waters of justice. With her sharp mind and chameleon-like skills, will she be able to steer through the tumultuous game of justice?  Adah Sharma is happy to not get typecast Adah Sharma said, "I`ve always wanted to play a character like Reeta Sanyal. I`ve been fortunate to not be typecast and got to play characters – some admirable, some scary, some sweet and many unlike me but the minute I read the script for Reeta Sanyal, I knew this was the show for me. As actors we have to do different...