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Tyler Perry sued for $260M by actor alleging sexual harassment and assault – National
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Tyler Perry sued for $260M by actor alleging sexual harassment and assault – National

An actor and screenwriter is suing Tyler Perry for US$260 million in a lawsuit alleging that the media mogul leveraged his industry power to repeatedly sexually assault and harass him while keeping him quiet. Derek Dixon, who played the character Dale on Perry’s The Oval for 85 episodes, claims that Perry subjected him “to escalating sexual harassment, assault and battery, and professional retaliation when Mr. Dixon did not reciprocate Mr. Perry’s unwanted advances.”The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on June 13, alleges that “Mr. Perry took his success and power and used his considerable influence in the entertainment industry to create a coercive, sexually exploitative dynamic with Mr. Dixon — initially promising him career advancement and creative opportunities, such as pro...
The Hunt- The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case to stream on OTT from July 4
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The Hunt- The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case to stream on OTT from July 4

Sony LIV in collaboration with Applause Entertainment and Kukunoor Movies, bring this extraordinary true story to the screen in The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case, a gripping political thriller based on the bestselling book Ninty Days by investigative journalist Anirudhya Mitra. The Hunt- The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination trailer Dropping an exciting preview of the forthcoming series, Sony LIV penned on their official Instagram handle, "The assassination that shook the nation. The manhunt that stunned the world. The Hunt - The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case, streaming from 4th July on Sony LIV. #TheHuntOnSonyLIV." The video showed that before the assassination, there was a death threat for Rajiv Gandhi which was ignored. Later, it dives into the investigation that followed the ...
Kelsey Grammer expecting 8th child at age 70 – National
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Kelsey Grammer expecting 8th child at age 70 – National

Kelsey Grammer is getting ready to become a dad again. The 70-year-old actor and his wife Kayte Walsh, 46, are expecting their fourth child together — Grammer’s eighth.Photos published by People showed Grammer walking beside his wife in London, who’s wearing a flowy black dress while they walked through a park. They were joined by their three children, Faith, 12, Gabriel, 10 and James, 8.The Frasier star and Walsh got married in February 2011 in New York City, following his divorce from Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum Camille Grammer, with whom he shares daughter Mason, 23, and son Jude, 20. Kelsey Grammer and Kayte Walsh attend the Jam for Janie Grammy Awards Viewing Party presented by Live Nation at Hollywood Palladium on Feb. 4, 2024 in Los Angeles. ...
Salman Khan takes a dig at Aamir Khan’s love life on The Great Indian Kapil Show
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Salman Khan takes a dig at Aamir Khan’s love life on The Great Indian Kapil Show

The Great Indian Kapil Show is back with its third season, and who better to kick things off than the megastar himself – Salman Khan! The first episode, premiering Saturday, June 21, on Netflix, promises an uproarious start to the season as Salman arrives in style and swag. From rib-tickling banter and laughter showdowns between Navjot Singh Sidhu and Archana Puran Singh (yes, it`s double the laughter on the couch!) to candid conversations that only Kapil Sharma can draw out – this episode has everything fans could wish for and then some. Not to mention, actor-comedians Krushna Abhishek and Sunil Grover are also a part of the new season.            View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Netflix India (@netfli...
R. Kelly hospitalized after prison overdose, his lawyers allege murder plot – National
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R. Kelly hospitalized after prison overdose, his lawyers allege murder plot – National

R. Kelly’s lawyers are alleging that the disgraced R&B singer overdosed last week on medication given to him by prison staff. In a filing, obtained by USA Today, Kelly’s legal team claims that after he was placed in solitary confinement, prison staff provided him an “overdose quantity” of medication on June 12 compared with his “normal anxiety and sleep medication dosages,” which resulted in his hospitalization on June 13.The filing states that Kelly was “forcibly removed from Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, against medical advice.”Kelly was convicted in 2021 in Brooklyn federal court of multiple charges, including racketeering and sex trafficking and has been serving a 30-year sentence since 2022 in the Federal Correctional Institute facility in Butner, N.C.His law...
Anuj Sachdeva: If given the right space and opportunity, I can outperform myself
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Anuj Sachdeva: If given the right space and opportunity, I can outperform myself

With almost two decades in the industry — dabbling in television, Hindi and Punjabi films, and diverse roles in digital entertainment — Anuj Sachdeva still feels he hasn’t received his due. He confesses that although he has the potential to do more, the opportunities coming his way remain few and far between. “I genuinely believe I can bring more to the table, emotionally, physically, creatively. If given the right space and opportunity, I can outperform myself; and that’s not coming from arrogance, just self-awareness,” says the actor, whose recent show Chhal Kapat received a mixed response. While he’s aware that it’s impossible to please everyone, he’s thrilled that the show,  also starring Shriya Pilgaonkar, is slowly “gaining momentum”. “I wasn’t expecting the kind of love it’s gettin...
Justin Bieber addresses ‘anger issues’ in candid post on feeling ‘broken’ – National
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Justin Bieber addresses ‘anger issues’ in candid post on feeling ‘broken’ – National

Justin Bieber is sharing his thoughts on people offering their unsolicited advice in a candid Instagram post, while also addressing his “anger issues.” “People keep telling me to heal. Don’t you think if I could have fixed myself I would have already?” Bieber wrote to his 294 million followers. “I know I’m broken. I know I have anger issues. I tried to do the work my whole life to be like the people who told me I needed to be fixed like them.”Bieber said that it “just keeps making me more tired and more angry.”“The harder I try to grow the more focussed [sic] on myself I am. Jesus is the only person who keeps me wanting to make my life about others,” he added. “Because honestly I’m exhausted with thinking about myself lately aren’t you?” Story continues below advertisement ...
Salman Khan unveils poster of Darsheel Safary’s OTT debut ‘Gamerlog’
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Salman Khan unveils poster of Darsheel Safary’s OTT debut ‘Gamerlog’

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has extended his support to actor Darsheel Safary as the young lad makes his OTT debut with `Gamerlog`. The superstar released the official poster of `Gamerlog`. Wishing the entire team of the show, the `Tiger Zinda Hai` actor said, “Congratulations to all of you, very nice.” The poster was unveiled amidst applauses by producers Abhinay Deo and Neeta Shah, and director Arya Deo. Darsheel Safary reacts to Salman Khan launching his film poster Calling it a dream come true, Darsheel revealed that he has pinched himself around 15,000 times and ended up asking 10 other people to pinch him, just to be sure. The `Taare Zameen Par` actor shared, "For some reason, Arya sir, Abhinay sir, and Neeta ma’am decided to keep this as a surprise for me… and I’ve sent them ...
Matthew Perry death: 2nd doctor to plead guilty to supplying ketamine – National
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Matthew Perry death: 2nd doctor to plead guilty to supplying ketamine – National

A doctor charged with giving Matthew Perry ketamine in the months leading up to the “Friends” star’s overdose death has agreed to plead guilty, authorities said Monday. Dr. Salvador Plasencia has agreed to plead guilty to four counts of distribution of ketamine, federal prosecutors said in a statement. They said the plea carries a maximum sentence of 40 years in prison, and Plasencia is expected to enter the plea in the coming weeks.Plasencia and a woman accused of being a ketamine dealer had been the primary targets of the prosecution, after three other defendants, including another doctor, agreed to plead guilty in exchange for their cooperation.Plasencia had been scheduled to start trial in August. An email to his attorney seeking comment was not immediately answered.The “Friends” star ...
The Traitors: Karan, Lakshmi, Raj, and Sahil Salathia eliminated in week 1
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The Traitors: Karan, Lakshmi, Raj, and Sahil Salathia eliminated in week 1

After weeks of build-up and speculation, The Traitors has finally arrived on Prime Video and the drama isn’t holding back. In just three explosive episodes, alliances have sparked and crumbled, murders have shaken the palace, and accusations have flown fast and fierce. The game is merciless, and the exits are only getting more shocking. And while some exits left players heartbroken, others walked out with unfinished business.Here’s what they had to say on their way out. After Nikita Luther, who was eliminated in the first five minutes, four more contestants have been eliminated.  Raj Kundra on his elimination Sharing his thoughts on the ruthless nature of the game, Raj Kundra noted, “Aapko kuch pata nahi chalta, kaun kiski peeth pe peeche kya bol raha hai. But that is the beauty of the ...