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Isiah Whitlock Jr., an actor who made frequent memorable appearances on the HBO series The Wire and Veep and in five films with director Spike Lee, died Tuesday. He was 71. Whitlock’s manager Brian Liebman told The Associated Press in an email that the actor died in New York after a short illness.Whitlock played openly corrupt state Sen. Clay Davis on 25 episodes across the five seasons of The Wire.Davis, a fan-favourite character, was known for his profane catchphrase — “sheee-it” — delivered by Whitlock in moments of triumph and blunt honesty. The actor first used the phrase in his first film with Lee, 2002’s The 25th Hour, when his detective character discovers a cache of drugs hidden in a couch.“It’s a big, big, big loss,” Lee said in a phone call with the AP on Tuesday night. “I’m goi...

On December 31, Netflix released the final episode of the Duffer Brothers web series Stranger Things. The app gave up on followers even as they curled up at home to watch the over two-hour episode that concluded a ten-year odyssey, which led to a meme frenzy on X (previously Twitter). Better still? This was what some fans had anticipated. Fans express rage on social media Many fans posted things like, "Wanna bet Netflix crashes again?" on X prior to the Stranger Things finale`s release on Netflix on New Year`s Eve. and "I beg you, Netflix, don`t crash." However, they weren`t so fortunate since, as was to be expected, the app briefly failed as soon as they logged in to watch the show. "Bro, Netflix crashed once more! A fan posted a screenshot of the problem they were getting on X and wro...

Actor Mickey Rourke is facing eviction in Los Angeles after allegedly failing to pay nearly US$60,000 in rent. The Oscar-nominated actor received a three-day notice to pay rent or vacate the premises on Dec. 18 and failed to comply, according to court documents filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on Monday and viewed by the Los Angeles Times.At the time of the notice, Rourke, 73, owed $59,100 in unpaid rent.The notice was reportedly posted on the property and mailed because “no person of suitable age or discretion” could be found at the home, according to court docs.Rourke signed a lease for the three-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom house for $5,200 a month, which was subsequently raised to $7,000 a month, the filing states.The property’s owner, Eric Goldie, is requesting compensation for lawyer’s f...

Netflix has released the final trailer for the final episode of the final season of Stranger Things. The battle for Hawkins is far from over. Eleven and her friends prepare to face Vecna one last time as he unleashes the wrath of two worlds colliding on Hawkins. Titled `The Rightside Up,` the finale is the eighth episode in the show`s fifth and final season. Netflix released the first four episodes of Season 5 on Thanksgiving Day as Volume 1 and then the subsequent three episodes on Christmas as Volume 2. Stranger Things finale trailer out The official synopsis for the finale episode reads, “Stranger Things finale trailer out: Prepare for a final battle as worlds collide.” The trailer has left fans feeling nostalgic, as it begins with flashbacks of all the adventures that Eleven and he...

Farewells are a natural part of life. While we often grieve family and close friends, we can also mourn people we never met who still left a lasting impression on our lives through their creativity and influence. Throughout 2025, the world said goodbye to a group of individuals whose talents inspired millions around the world. From musicians who provided the soundtrack to our lives to actors who brought unforgettable stories to the big screen and public figures whose words and work resonated, their legacies will continue to live on.Among them were Canadians Graham Greene and Garth Hudson, stars of the screen Gene Hackman, Diane Keaton and Rob Reiner, and influential musicians Ozzy Osbourne and Angie Stone.We’re taking the time to celebrate the legacy of this group of people by remembering ...

When a project creates an impact, you’d expect everyone to be thrilled and eagerly waiting to dive right into another season. However, in a chat with mid-day, Karan Tacker — who has recently starred in Amazon MX Player’s Bhay: The Gaurav Tiwari Mystery — admits he is actually terrified that the horror biopic, based on Abhirup Dhar’s book Ghost Hunter Gaurav Tiwari: The Life and Legacy of India’s Foremost Paranormal Investigator, might be renewed for another season. After laughing it off (but only slightly), he tells us why the show ranks among the bravest decisions of his career and his eerie brushes with the paranormal. Excerpts from the interview: Before the show, did you know about Tiwari?No, I actually didn’t. So when this show was offered to me, I did exactly what [anyone would] do ...

Are comedians actually artificial intelligence in human form? Once more, Sunil Grover is causing a stir by perfectly capturing the appearance and demeanor of Aamir Khan. Grover, who is well-known for his accurate portrayals of Shah Rukh and Salman Khan, has once again won over admirers with his amazing ability to imitate Bollywood`s meticulous superstar, proof that imitation truly is the purest form of flattery! Sunil Grover transforms into Aamir Khan Sunil appeared as Aamir in a recent episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show. He entered sporting red slacks and a printed kurta. He wore glasses and a hairband. At one point, admirers thought Sunil was Aamir because of how much he resembled him. He then asked guest Kartik Aaryan in jest about Aamir`s marriage. He asked, `Shaadi hogayi tumhar...

Stranger Things star Noah Schnapp, who has been in the career as a child actor for nearly a decade, believes child actors need therapy, as he calls it an “abnormal life.” The actor recently revealed that after thinking he didn’t need it as a “happy-go-lucky kid,” he’s since gone to therapy, which he agrees with singer-actress Ariana Grande that it should be mandatory for children in their line of work, reports deadline.com. “It’s hard to grow up in the public eye. You don’t know yourself, you haven’t figured anything out, and now you’re expected to know everything and have all the answers,” Schnapp told USA Today. Schnapp added, “I was constantly saying the wrong things or being embarrassed by not taking certain things seriously that I should’ve, and then that lives on forever. People g...

This story has brief descriptions of Brigitte Bardot’s suicide attempts that may be disturbing for some readers. Discretion is advised.  Brigitte Bardot, the French 1960s sex symbol who became one of the greatest screen sirens of the 20th century and later a militant animal rights activist and far-right supporter, has died. She was 91.Bardot died Sunday at her home in southern France, according to Bruno Jacquelin, of the Brigitte Bardot Foundation for the protection of animals. Speaking to The Associated Press, he gave no cause of death, and said that no arrangements had been made for funeral or memorial services. She had been hospitalized last month.Bardot became an international celebrity as a sexualized teen bride in the 1956 movie “And God Created Woman.” Directed by then husband Roger...

Actress Mouni Roy recently went on a trek, and was petrified as she heard the roar of a leopard while she was strutting around. On Saturday, the actress took to her Instagram, and shared a series of pictures from her trek. She also penned a long note in the caption as she shared her experience of being in nature`s lap. She wrote in the caption, "Went trekking today in the jungle. Walked up and downhill, through waterfalls, heard a leopard roar & ran for our lives. Happy holidays everyone".           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by mon (@imouniroy) Earlier, the actress enjoyed a home-cooked Bengali feast after a long time. Taking to the Stories section of her Instagram, the actress upl...