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Jeff Bezos wedding: What we know so far about the Venice nuptials – National
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Jeff Bezos wedding: What we know so far about the Venice nuptials – National

As tech billionaire Jeff Bezos and his fiancée Lauren Sanchez prepare for their upcoming nuptials in Venice, Italy, some details about the lavish wedding event have been revealed — and some residents say they are concerned about the scale of the event. Representatives for the couple are remaining relatively tight-lipped about the wedding, which is set for later this month, with one guest reportedly telling CNN Style that attendees had to sign an NDA.Despite the secrecy and mystery of it all, there’s still plenty to unpack. The multi-day function is being run by boutique event planners Lanza and Baucina, the Italian duo behind George and Amal Clooney’s 2014 wedding. George and Amal Clooney leave the Palazzo Ca Farsetti on a taxi boat on Sept. 29, 2014, in Venice, aft...
MobLand hits 26M views; second season confirmed for Hardy–Brosnan crime drama
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MobLand hits 26M views; second season confirmed for Hardy–Brosnan crime drama

Pierce Brosnan and Tom Hardy`s latest series `MobLand` has been renewed for a second season. Variety has shared this update. The series originally debuted on the streamer in March, with the Season 1 finale airing June 1. Paramount claims the first episode has drawn 26 million viewers since its debut, with viewers defined by total global watch time divided by total run time in its first 70 days of availability. Paramount also says that the series is now Paramount+`s number two original of all time, behind only Taylor Sheridan`s "Landman." `MobLand` tells the story of the London crime family the Harrigans and their loyal fixer, Harry Da Souza (played by Tom Hardy), as they battle the authorities and other criminals in their attempts to hang on to power. `MobLand` also marks Tom Hardy`s r...
Ezra Miller has ‘remorse’ over past behaviour, hints at return to Hollywood – National
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Ezra Miller has ‘remorse’ over past behaviour, hints at return to Hollywood – National

Actor Ezra Miller revealed that they have “a lot of remorse” for their past behaviour after stepping away from Hollywood for a couple of years. Miller’s career was derailed after they were at the centre of several criminal cases and the subject of numerous allegations, including assault and grooming.The star of The Flash, who is non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, addressed their past controversies in an interview with Italian outlet Lo Speciale Giornale following their first major red-carpet appearance at the Cannes Film Festival since stepping away from the entertainment industry.“When you work in this industry, you will find yourself in deep relation with a lot of people who do not give a single f— about you or your well-being at all,” Miller said.“Not that I don’t hold a lot of rem...
Seth Rogen teases Vin Diesel for The Studio : `I’ll capture your baldness!`
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Seth Rogen teases Vin Diesel for The Studio : `I’ll capture your baldness!`

Seth Rogen, the co-creator and star of the hit Apple TV plus series `The Studio,` has expressed his desire to have Vin Diesel join the show`s second season. In a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Rogen discussed the show`s renewal and his enthusiasm for potential guest stars. `The Studio` has already made a significant impact with its first season, featuring many celebrity cameos, including Charlize Theron, Martin Scorsese, and Zac Efron. The show revolves around Matt Remick, a studio head, and Rogen`s character plays a central role in the series. When asked about potential guest stars for season two, Rogen mentioned Vin Diesel as one of the actors he would love to work with. "I think Vin Diesel would be very funny and fun to work with, mostly because if you think about it, he`...
What secrets did Calgary serial killer Gary Srery take to the grave?
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What secrets did Calgary serial killer Gary Srery take to the grave?

Over the course of a year in the late 1970s, Calgarians woke up to horrifying headlines splashed across newspaper front pages. In just over 12 months, four young women’s lives were extinguished under mysterious circumstances.Friends Eva Dvorak and Patsy McQueen, both 14, were found dead on the side of the Trans-Canada highway west of Calgary on Feb. 15, 1976. The body of Melissa Rehorek, 20, was found in a ditch on a quiet gravel road 22 km west of the city seven months later.And in February of 1977, the body of Barbara MacLean, 19, was discovered by a dog walker just outside the city’s northeast quadrant.For years, despite evidence, interviews and autopsies, the explanations into all four deaths were scant.The cause of death for McQueen and Dvorak, who had been sent home the day they died...
ZEE5 drops trailer of Telugu series Viraatapalem- PC Meena Reporting
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ZEE5 drops trailer of Telugu series Viraatapalem- PC Meena Reporting

ZEE5 is all set to present its newest Telugu original series, ‘Viraatapalem: PC Meena Reporting’, a gripping supernatural thriller set against the hauntingly rural backdrop of Andhra Pradesh. Starring Abhignya Vuthaluru and Charan Lakkaraju and directed by Krishna Poluru, the series premieres on June 27. With eerie folklore, buried secrets, and a fearless investigation at its heart, the series promises an edge-of-your-seat, binge-worthy experience. The official trailer of the series was launched by actor Naveen Chandra, setting the tone for the suspense and intrigue that lies ahead. Viraatapalem: PC Meena Reporting trailer Set in the 1980s, in the remote and fear-stricken village of Viraatapalem, a chilling curse silences celebrations, every bride dies mysteriously on her wedding day. ...
Looking back on the early days of LGBTQ2 rock – National
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Looking back on the early days of LGBTQ2 rock – National

Music can be a very powerful thing when it comes to changing the world. Rock has been used to spread political and social messages. It has been used to enlighten, to educate, to motivate, and to protest. These are the stories of musicians who weren’t afraid of admitting to their sexuality when society wasn’t ready to hear it. Pride Month is the perfect time to recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by various LGBTQ2 musicians during the era when you just didn’t talk about who you loved.I’ll start by posing this question, although you know the answer, but I’ll ask it anyway. What do the following people have in common? Tchaikovsky, Handel, Schubert, George Gershwin, Beatles manager Brian Epstein, Freddie Mercury, B-52’s singer Fred Schneider, Morrissey, punk legend Bob Mould, and M...
Special Ops trailer is out and it looks darker than before
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Special Ops trailer is out and it looks darker than before

Special Ops received an overwhelming response from fans when the first season was released. And now, makers are back with another breakthrough season of the show. With Kay Kay Menon returning to his iconic role as R&AW officer Himmat Singh, the new season features a deeper, darker, and more urgent mission than ever before. The trailer of the upcoming season was recently unveiled by JioHotstar today, and it reignites the nation’s love for high-stakes storytelling with real-world relevance and blockbuster intensity.  Special Ops 2 trailer Special Ops 2 is seemingly set in a volatile geopolitical landscape, as it mirrors the heightened security anxieties of modern times, where wars are no longer fought solely on battlegrounds. They could be virtual, being fought in the cloud, while the ...
Chris Brown pleads not guilty to assault charge in U.K. – National
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Chris Brown pleads not guilty to assault charge in U.K. – National

Chris Brown pleaded not guilty Friday to a charge related to the serious beating of a music producer with a bottle in a London nightclub in 2023. Brown, 36, wore a blue suit, a white shirt and black-rimmed glasses during his arraignment in London’s Southwark Crown Court on one count of attempting to unlawfully and maliciously cause grievous bodily harm with intent.When asked how he pleaded to the grievous bodily harm count, Brown said, “Not guilty, ma’am.”Brown’s friend and fellow musician Omololu Akinlolu, 39, who performs under the name Hoody Baby, pleaded not guilty to the same charge. American singer Chris Brown arrives at Southwark Crown Court over allegations of attacking producer Abe Diaw with a bottle at a London nightclub in February 2023 in London, United ...
Karan Tacker: ‘People look at me differently now’
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Karan Tacker: ‘People look at me differently now’

It’s hard to make the transition from television to films or the web, but Karan Tacker took the gamble and waited until the right part came to him. After Neeraj Pandey’s Special Ops in 2020, he followed it up with Khakee: The Bihar Chapter (2022), and since then, the perception of the industry has changed. But the waiting game does make one question: is it worth it? Tacker feels it is. Now, with the sequel to the JioHotstar series set to stream on the platform, the actor says he is eagerly waiting to see how the audience reacts to the growth in his character. In conversation with mid-day, he talks about the show, the influence the filmmaker has had on him, and what it means to have this project on his filmography. Excerpts from the interview: TV makes you a household name, movies give an...