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An amended lawsuit filed in federal court on Sunday alleges that rap mogul Jay-Z raped a 13-year-old girl along with Sean “Diddy” Combs during a party in 2000. Jay-Z denied the allegations on social media and blasted the lawsuit, calling it part of a “blackmail attempt” by the plaintiff’s lawyer. Lawyers for Jay-Z did not immediately respond to a request for comment.pic.twitter.com/jl8sgOllCM— Roc Nation (@RocNation) December 9, 2024The lawsuit was originally filed in October in the Southern District of New York and at that time did not name Jay-Z as a defendant, though the amended lawsuit says that Jay-Z was identified as “Celebrity A” on the original complaint. Story continues below advertisement Combs has denied all allegations against him, including this o...

Manav Vij focused on living up to audience expectations when reprising his role as special task force officer Kabir Farooqui in Tanaav Season 2. Directed by Sudhir Mishra, the political thriller returned after its successful first season in 2022. Vij admits it took time to grasp the impact his character had on viewers.  “The thing that remains in your mind is that people have liked this character, so you have to perform accordingly. You can’t play it in a completely new way. So, it takes time to understand the gravity of how much people have loved it and are attached to it. We have to live up to their expectations. But it’s not difficult because I had a strong team, who was there to guide me,” he says. Even at the script level, Vij was excited to shoot for the new season. He felt a perso...

The Bear, Shogun and Emilia Pérez are among the nominees for the 82nd Golden Globes, announced Monday morning. Because the Globes split top awards between drama and musical/comedy, there isn’t always a clear read on the top Oscar contenders. That’s especially true this year, where no one film has yet emerged as the favourite. Jon M. Chu’s Wicked, Conclave, Anora, Emilia Pérez, and The Brutalist all scored nominations, with Emilia Pérez the leading nominee with 10.The Golden Globes previously announced the winners of two prestigious honours. Viola Davis will receive the Globes’ Cecil B. DeMille Award, and former Cheers star Ted Danson has been named the Carol Burnett Award honouree. Those will be handed out in a gala dinner on Jan. 3.Comedian and actor Nikki Glaser will host the 82nd Golden...

Behind the high walls of Asia’s largest prison - Tihar Jail, a novice jailer uncovers the untold stories and moral dilemmas that lie within. This sets the scene for Black Warrant, a first-of-its-kind prison drama that marks Vikramaditya Motwane’s return to long-form storytelling on Netflix following the success of Sacred Games and CTRL. Presented by Applause Entertainment, an Andolan Production in association with Confluence Media, the series is a dramatised book adaptation of Sunil Gupta and Sunetra Choudhury’s `Black Warrant: Confessions of a Tihar Jailer.` What is Black Warrant about? Set in the 1980s, Black Warrant is a fictionalised retelling of certain true events told from the perspective of Sunil Gupta, a timid rookie jailer at Tihar Jail, as he confronts the brutal realities, hi...

When Aarya was nominated at the International Emmy Awards 2021, co-creator Sandeep Modi had to skip the do. However, this time, he won’t miss it for the world. Modi will fly out to Los Angeles later this month as The Night Manager eyes the trophy for the Best Drama Series at the International Emmy Awards 2024, to be held on November 25. “I still remember the day we found out about the nomination. For 10 minutes, I was jumping out of excitement. After a bit, my daughter said, ‘Come papa, we have to play now.’ In that second, I was reminded that my kids and my family are my real treasure,” smiles the creator. Sandeep Modi Starring Anil Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapur and Sobhita Dhulipala, The Night Manager is an adaptation of Tom Hiddleston’s British show of the same name. With both the series g...

While acting provides her with creative satisfaction, Kritika Kamra finds fulfilment in supporting local artisans by showcasing their craftsmanship through her fashion label based in Madhya Pradesh. Currently filming Nagraj Manjule’s Matka King, which also stars Vijay Varma, the actor took time off her schedule to visit the local artisans. She adopts a hands-on approach, personally overseeing production to maintain the quality of her label’s designs.  Speaking about her dual journey, she says, “Balancing my acting career and business has been challenging yet incredibly fulfilling. I feel a deep sense of responsibility towards both worlds. On one hand, I’m creating stories that resonate with audiences, especially with Matka King, on the other, I’m building a brand that celebrates the talen...

There are no pre-release jitters for Sudhir Mishra as the second season of Tanaav drops today. The director is confident of the thriller—an adaptation of the popular Israeli show, Fauda—that is set in Kashmir. To tell a story involving Kashmir politics, he has a fundamental approach. “Luckily, I know my country. I am inquisitive, I travel and meet people not just for the sake of making something, but for its own sake. Also, I follow the craft of filmmaking, which means every character should be nuanced. I listen to the characters, and people of Kashmir. I don’t sensationalise. I am not coming into it with any agenda. Neither is there a need to create a jingoistic piece in order for it to become a hit,” he says.  Manav Vij in Tanaav Over the past few years, there has been a surge in polit...

By Staff The Associated Press Posted December 1, 2024 9:27 am Updated December 2, 2024 8:23 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Former “Harry Potter” film actor Rupert Grint faces a 1.8 million-pound (US$2.3 million) bill after he lost a legal battle with the tax authorities. Grint, who played Ron Weasley in the magical film franchise, was ordered to pay the money in 2019 after H.M. Revenue and Customs, the U.K. tax agency, investigated his tax return from seven years earlier. ...

The charismatic and charming Naga Chaitanya is under the spotlight in the upcoming episode of Prime Video’s The Rana Daggubati Show. Following the success of his maiden streaming series, Dhootha, and his much-awaited film, Thandel, the star talks about wedding nuptials with actress Sobhita Dhulipala. Naga Chaitanya let down his guard as Rana Daggubati, his cousin and host of the talk show, made him spill the beans. Here are five unmissable moments from this must-watch episode that will keep you hooked: 1. Chay’s Ideal Family Life“When I’m 50 years old, I want to be happily married with a couple of kids, maybe one or two. I’d love to take them racing and go-karting. And relive the special moments of my childhood.”  2. Few Friends in the IndustryWhen asked by Rana about not having many f...

It happened twice in the last couple of weeks. The first time, it was a guest column in The Globe and Mail entitled “I fought Ticketmaster, and Ticketmaster won.” Over the next 869 words, the writer bemoaned the difficulties she had getting tickets to hot shows by Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, and Beyonce.All the gigs were sold out. In other words, there were more bums than seats for these shows. With demand sky-high, the price of tickets on the secondary market followed suit following the laws of supply and demand. We deal with that basic of capitalism every single day.The author also spelled out a litany of grievances against Ticketmaster: The bait-and-switch of dynamic prices; allegations (still not tested in court) of the company colluding with scalpers; alleged pressure on small venues to ...