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Lisa Mishra and rapper Shah Rule’s podcast, Dish and That, had started off as most good things do—out of a shared passion. Two months on, the podcast is set to scale up. The singer-actor and Rule are converting Dish and That into a video series of the same name. The show, to be streamed on a leading OTT platform, will be everything that the podcast has been—two friends talking about music, food and pop culture.     Mishra, who recently made her acting debut in Call Me Bae, is surprised to see how an idea that was born over a conversation with a friend has taken on a life of its own. “The idea of creating Dish and That with Shah was born on a trip to London earlier this year, where we realised that so many of our conversations are not just about music, but also about food and pop culture. ...

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Let the office debates begin — John Krasinski is People magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive for 2024. The magazine announced the actor-writer-director as its pick Tuesday night during The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.Krasinski starred in The Office before launching the Quiet Place franchise and leading the action series Jack Ryan. He joked in an interview with the magazine that he’s hoping his wife, fellow actor Emily Blunt, makes good on a promise to plaster the cover as wallpaper at their home.He takes the mantle from last year’s honouree, Patrick Dempsey. 5:53 IF: John Krasinski and Cailey Flemin...

Actor Saqib Saleem, recently featured in the web series ‘Citadel: Honey Bunny’ speaks exclusively to mid-day.com about his role as Agent KD in the Raj and DK directorial. Saqib opens up about the love and appreciation he has received for his brief stint, bonding with co-actor Varun Dhawan, and his controversial absence from the trailer launch.  How Saqib Saleem came on board to play Agent KD  Saqib Saleem recalls the first time he spoke to Raj and DK when they offered him the role of Agent KD. “The only question I asked them was, ‘Why me?’. Raj sir looked at me and said, ‘Because nobody`s thought of you like that’. I was given a very good written part and I just poured my heart into it.”  Elaborating on his character, Saqib explained, “People call it the antagonist, the anti-hero, but I...

With three of six Taylor Swift shows in Toronto complete, the city — which really should be named “Tayronto” because it has given over everything to her — gets a chance to catch its breath and enjoy slightly less traffic and congestion until everything ramps up again for the next round of stadium shows on Thursday. Southern Ontario — nay, Canada — hasn’t seen this kind of frenzy over a pop star in…well, maybe ever.You’ve no doubt heard about the unbelievable amounts people have been willing to pay for tickets on the secondary market. One man emailed me marvelling that his daughter was planning to buy a ticket behind the stage for $5,000. I heard of a woman who was offered $38,000 for her tickets but refused to give them up. BlogTO has been monitoring the situation and found a seat going fo...

Priyanka Chopra has proved yet again that she`s a master of balancing work and personal life. The actress has got back to shoot after celebrating Diwali and Halloween. The actress, who is currently shooting for her series `Citadel 2`, has been keeping fans updated on her busy schedule through her Instagram Stories. The actress on Saturday gave fans a sneak peek into her "working Saturday" with a video from the `Citadel 2` set. She also posted a selfie from her car, as she looked stylish in a black jacket. With her hair tied back and minimal makeup, she looked fresh yet fierce as she wrapped up another demanding day on set. On the professional front, Priyanka, who is currently busy filming the next season of her series `Citadel` also has other exciting projects lined up, including `Head...

Full House star Dave Coulier has been diagnosed with Stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma, revealing that he first noticed his symptoms last month when he came down with a cold. “Five weeks ago I was diagnosed with Stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma. And in that time, I’ve had three surgeries, I’ve had chemo, I’ve lost a little bit of hair,” the 65-year-old told NBC’s Today on Wednesday.“I kind of look like a little baby bird now, but it has been a roller-coaster ride for sure.”Coulier explained that when he fell sick last month he was surprised to discover a golf ball-sized lump in his groin that swelled up out of nowhere. He said he’d noticed enlarged lymph nodes in his armpits and neck during past respiratory infections, but this was different. Story continues below advertisement ...

`Freedom at Midnight`, directed by Nikkhil Advani, has just been released and is already receiving rave reviews from audiences. The political drama delves into the struggle for independence and highlights the contributions of historical figures like Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, and Sardar Patel in shaping India`s history. The series is inspired by and adapted from the acclaimed book of the same name by Dominique Lapierre and Larry Collins. The first season premiered today, November 15, 2024.  Now streaming on Sony LIV, fans have taken to Twitter to share their views, with many hailing the show as a compelling and well-executed historical drama. Fans’ Twitter reaction of `Freedom at Midnight` While sharing the review of the series, one wrote, “I am Watching #FreedomAtMidnight! What ...

Taylor Swift took her time bringing The Eras Tour to Canada, but after her first night in Toronto, it’s clear that for the Swifties all is forgiven. Dressed in sequins, cowboy hats and outlandish outfits that made obscure references to the pop star’s lyrics, Swift’s fans piled into the Rogers Centre on Thursday to see their wildest dreams come true.And Swift reciprocated their affection with a tireless performance that offered a generous serving of affection from the start.“Oh Toronto, we are so back!” she exclaimed in the first of many pauses she took throughout the night to bask in the overwhelming screams of the nearly 49,000 fans inside the venue.Even Swift appeared stunned by Toronto’s enthusiasm, which has been building to a fever pitch in recent weeks with officials changing transit...

Prime Video today unveiled the highly anticipated spill-all trailer for its first-ever talk show, `The Rana Daggubati Show`. Created and hosted by the charismatic Rana Daggubati and executively produced by him under the banner of Spirit Media, the unscripted Telugu Original series will feature a dazzling line-up of guests, including Dulquer Salmaan, Naga Chaitanya Akkineni, Nani, Rishab Shetty, Siddhu Jonnalagadda with Sreeleela, S.S. Rajamouli with Ram Gopal Varma, and many more over eight extremely entertaining episodes.  Rana Daggubati`s upcoming talk show to premiere on November 23 Prime Video shared a trailer for the upcoming talk show. The riveting trailer is a glimpse into `The Rana Daggubati Show` that breaks the mould of conventional chat shows and gives the audience a tantalizi...

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted November 15, 2024 11:44 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Taylor Swift fans eager to score a last-minute ticket should be on alert for scams run by “well-organized” fraudsters. The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre says the number of reports of people being ripped off this year trying to see the artist has now climbed to 190.Spokesperson Lisanne Roy Beauchamp says most victims are solicited through compromised accounts of someone they knew.Victims believe they are buying the tickets from someone they trust, and are asked to send e-transfers for fake tickets. ...