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Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music titan whose vast legacy ranged from producing Michael Jackson’s historic Thriller album to writing prize-winning film and television scores and collaborating with Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and hundreds of other recording artists, has died at 91. Jones’ publicist, Arnold Robinson, says he died Sunday night at his home in the Bel Air section of Los Angeles, surrounded by his family.Jones kept company with presidents and foreign leaders, movie stars and musicians, philanthropists and business leaders. He toured with Count Basie and Lionel Hampton, arranged records for Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald, composed the soundtracks for Roots and In the Heat of the Night, organized President Bill Clinton’s first inaugural celebration and oversaw the all-star record...

Shahid Kapoor attended a special screening of `Citadel: Honey Bunny` on Monday, where he shared some light-hearted updates about the potential sequel to the crime thriller `Farzi`. The show, which became one of the most-watched Indian series of all time, has left fans eagerly awaiting news on Season 2. When asked about `Farzi` Season 2, Shahid playfully responded, "Ask Raj and DK about it!" "But once the script is ready, we will start working on it. These things take time. And yes, as soon as they are ready, we will get on with it," he added. Kapoor also shared his excitement about attending the screening of `Citadel: Honey Bunny`. Speaking about the show, the actor said, "I`m just here to wish everyone all the best. Raj and DK, Varun, Samantha, and Amazon, all the best. The show is lo...

James Van Der Beek has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer, revealing the news in an exclusive interview with People over the weekend. “I have colorectal cancer. I’ve been privately dealing with this diagnosis and have been taking steps to resolve it, with the support of my incredible family,” the 47-year-old Dawson’s Creek star told the publication. “There’s reason for optimism, and I’m feeling good.”The actor did not give further details on his diagnosis, but shared in an Instagram post Sunday: “I’m in a good place and feeling strong.” Story continues below advertisement “I’ve been dealing with this privately until now, getting treatment and dialing in my overall health with greater focus than ever before,” he continued on Instagram. “It’s been quite the i...

A week before its release, Prime Video launched a new `Citadel: Honey Bunny` trailer. Raj and DK directed the series, which stars Varun Dhawan and Samantha in the lead. The Indian series, born from the world of Citadel, is produced by D2R Films, Amazon MGM Studios, and the Russo Brothers’ AGBO. Citadel: Honey Bunny new trailer out The trailer reveals many exciting details such as the relationship between the leads Varun and Samantha, it also shows the sizzling chemistry between the two. Varun will be seen playing the character of Bunny and Samantha will portray Honey. The two-minute twenty-three-second long trailer shows the two former spies trying to save their daughter Nadia from the looming threat, it also shows the struggle of a former actress to transform into a James Bond-style s...

Twelve years after she made her industry debut, Huma Qureshi holds several lessons that she learned as a newbie close to her heart. Evidently then, when it came to extending support to her Mithya co-stars Naveen Kasturia and Avantika Dassani, the actor ensured the duo received the same help that she did, early on in her journey.  Recalling an incident with late actor Om Puri from the shoot of Viceroy House (2017), she says, “We were filming a difficult scene in Gurinder Chadha’s film. It was my first international production, and I was overwhelmed. There was an emotional scene involving Om sa’ab and me. As a newcomer, I didn’t know what I could and couldn’t say. I didn’t know if I could ask for another take. Om sa’ab sensed that I was hesitating [to ask for another take], and said, ‘Gurin...

Actor Rahman, who was a heartthrob in the 80s and 90s, made a mark with his work in Malayalam cinema over the years. After working in various South language films over the past four decades, he has now debuted in the web series space. "Being commercial actors we have reluctant towards smaller screens or OTT. But I know it is the future and it will conquer everything. OTT brought change in the media and entertainment. I have been getting multiple offers for web series in other languages as well. In fact I had almost committed myself to another Tamil web series with a great well-known director. Then I heard him and was struck by the story," he says talking to mid-day.com.  Rahman is very well known for his cop roles on screen. He has played cop roles in films like `The King & The Commis...

Actor Huma Qureshi is back to mesmerize us with her captivating performances, proving she’s a class performer. In ZEE5`s recent psychological thriller ‘Mithya: The Darker Chapter,’ she dives into a dark world of deception and rivalry, sharing the screen with Naveen Kasturia and Avantika Dassani. With a string of hits starting with the letter `M,` Huma’s lucky charm is shining bright! In a candid conversation, she reflects on her winning streak and the magic of `M` in her career. Huma Qureshi shares, “The letter `M` is very lucky for me—Maharani, Mithya, Monica, Oh My Darling—they have all been hits, and it’s a great feeling. It’s a great time for content and I am glad I am a part of this new wave.” As the second season of the ZEE5 series hit the streaming platform, the actor says that wh...

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...