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Sony BBC Earth Mini Series ReviewTitle: Mammals   (6 episodes / 50-60 min each)Narrated by David AttenboroughSeries Producer: Scott AlexanderRating: 4/5 This stunning new miniseries on Sony BBC Earth is focused on Mammals and their remarkable resilience and adaptability that allows them to survive against all odds.  As always, narrated by the 97-year-old, still sprightly Sir David Attenborough, with perfect intonations, precision and vivid, lucid elaboration, the series is a breathtaking tale of evolutionary specifics involved in combating a rapidly changing environment. From the Etruscan shrew, to stealthy leopards and social hyenas, species are spotlighted hunting, feeding, and going about their daily survival routines. We get to learn of little known mammal species and their vital role...

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Heidi Klum and Janelle Monáe opted for out-of-this-world Halloween costumes this year — both choosing to dress as the stubby alien E.T. for their parties on opposite coasts. While the similar costumes will likely spark “who wore it best” debates that are popular in celebrity magazines, the stars chose different interpretations of the creature from Steven Spielberg’s 1982 classic, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.(Celebrities didn’t hold back this year — see what others wore for Halloween.)Klum’s husband Tom Kaulitz dressed as E.T., while the model and television personality came as Mrs. E.T. with animatronic eyes, a long neck and a blonde wig. Monáe opted for a stubbier version of the diminutive...

TVF`s rom-com drama `Permanent Roommates` that stars Sumeet Vyas as Mikesh and Nidhi Singh as Tanya was India`s first web series. The show which has three seasons so far is among the most loved and popular shows in the country. Even after all these years, the story of Mikesh and Tanya, is remembered by fans. As the show completes 10 years, the cast of the show- Nidhi Singh, Sumeet Vyas and Shishir Sharma- recalled some fond memories from the show. Sumeet revealed that the statistics on the internet was against the show but he believes that it was the conviction of the makers that made the show what it became.  Sumeet Vyas reveals the statistical challenges of making Permanent Roommates "Everyone involved in the show was there because they really liked the story. They wanted to do somethi...

Descrease article font size Increase article font size It was a meeting of two divas on Saturday night during Adele’s concert at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. While singing her song Easy on Me, Adele appeared to scan the audience and spotted Canadian chanteuse Céline Dion among the audience members, according to a TikTok recording at the show.Adele approached her for a hug, and as the two embraced, the tears started to fall.As the pair separated, Dion dabbed at her own tears and wiped away Adele’s from her face.“One of my favourite people of all time,” proclaimed Adele as she returned to the stage, asking the audience to help her finish the song as she composed herself. Dion stood up and took a bow to thunderous applause from o...

Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine tried unsuccessfully Tuesday to persuade a federal judge not to send him to jail, calling him “bro” and insisting he never meant to violate the terms of his probation from a felony conviction. Judge Paul A. Engelmayer in Manhattan ordered him detained for at least two weeks, citing alleged misconduct such as failing drug tests and declining to obtain required permission to travel — acts that he said would reflect a lack of respect for the law.The judge also noted that the performer left the Dominican Republic this year, violating a court order to remain there after he was arrested in January on domestic violence charges and detained in October 2023 after he was accused of assaulting a local music producer. His lawyers say he’s being treated unfairly there in a corrup...

Makers of spy thriller `Citadel: Honey Bunny`, starring Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu on Wednesday unveiled the title track. The track has been composed by Sachin-Jigar duo while the lyrics have been penned by Priya Saraiya. The song is sung by Sachin-Jigar, Ash King, Shubham Kabra, and Shruti Dhasmana. The video captures Varun Dhawan`s character Bunny training Samantha Ruth Prabhu`s Honey to become a spy agent. They can be seen performing action scenes. Building excitement among fans, the makers on Tuesday released the second trailer. The makers took to their Instagram account to share a 2:23-minute long trailer that offers a glimpse into Samantha`s character, Honey, a former struggling actress who is recruited by Varun`s character, Bunny, to become a spy. The plot takes a th...

Teri Garr, the quirky comedy actor who rose from background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star of such favorites as Young Frankenstein and Tootsie, has died. She was 79. Garr died Tuesday of multiple sclerosis “surrounded by family and friends,” said publicist Heidi Schaeffer. Garr battled other health problems in recent years and underwent an operation in January 2007 to repair an aneurysm.Admirers took to social media in her honour, with writer-director Paul Feig calling her “truly one of my comedy heroes. I couldn’t have loved her more” and screenwriter Cinco Paul saying: “Never the star, but always shining. She made everything she was in better.”Oh man, this is devastating. Teri was a legend. So funny, so beautiful, so kind. I had the honor of working with her in 2006 and she wa...

Actor Neena Gupta has returned to Malayalam cinema after over 30 years. She first worked in Malayalam cinema in the early 90s in Vasthuhara and Aham, both starring superstar Mohanlal lead. However, Gupta still considers Disney plus Hotstar`s new series `1000 Babies` as her first Malayalam project. "I didn`t have much to do in Vasthuhara and Aham. They were different kind of films too. I would say that this is my first Malayalam film in a way. It`s a very prominent role for me, not only in a different language but also in my career," she shares talking to mid-day.com. Neena Gupta on playing Saramma in 1000 Babies  The theme of the series which has switching of babies in a hospital at the time of birth is such that it can leave the audience rattled. To play the role of the mysterious and l...

NOTE: The following article contains disturbing content. Please read at your own discretion. Sean “Diddy” Combs is accused in one of two lawsuits filed Monday of drugging and sexually assaulting a 10-year-old boy in a New York City hotel room in 2005.The second lawsuit accuses the jailed hip-hop mogul of similarly assaulting a 17-year-old would-be contestant on the reality television series Making the Band in 2008.The lawsuits filed in state Supreme Court in New York are the latest in a wave of lawsuits in which accusers allege they were sexually assaulted by Combs at parties and meetings over the last two decades.Combs’ lawyers denied the two new claims Monday and accused the plaintiffs’ lawyer, Anthony Buzbee, who also represents accusers in earlier lawsuits, of seeking publicity. ...

In his 12-year-long career, Varun Dhawan has acted in two action films - Badlapur (2015) and Dishoom (2016). He will soon be seen in full action mode in `Citadel: Honey Bunny`, his OTT debut, and `Baby John`, a film by Atlee. At the trailer launch of `Citadel: Honey Bunny`, the actor said that he is grateful to South filmmakers for giving him the opportunity to explore the action genre and hoped that Bollywood also takes note. Varun described the extent to which they went to film action scenes, "I had a great time (doing action). It is a wake-up call, and hopefully, a lot of people take notice of this. Right now, I feel only South Indians are taking notice of me and giving me great opportunities in action, which is true. I started working with Raj & DK, and Samantha, and next, I`m wor...