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It’s natural for an actor to feel apprehensive about alienating their audience when breaking away from their screen image. But Jitendra Kumar had no such worries when he said yes to Bhagwat Chapter One: Raakshas. “Of course, there are things that connect with the audience. But no matter how strong an actor’s image is, the audience wants to be surprised,” starts Kumar, who has built a fan base with his dependable characters in TVF’s Panchayat and Kota Factory. The Zee5 film felt like a necessary step. To him, it’s thrilling that even though he is best known as Jeetu bhaiyya of Kota Factory, the makers envisioned him in a dark role. “Harman [Baweja, producer] and the team’s excitement about having me in this complex, grey part excited me a lot. But it also raised expectations,” he smiles. I...

Britney Spears is responding to her ex-husband Kevin Federline’s allegations against her in his upcoming memoir, which include that she watched her sons sleep “with a knife in her hand.” “With news from Kevin’s book breaking, once again he and others are profiting off her and sadly it comes after child support has ended with Kevin,” a representative for Spears, 43, told Entertainment Weekly in response to excerpts released from Federline’s upcoming memoir, You Thought You Knew.“All she cares about are her kids, Sean Preston and Jayden James, and their well-being during this sensationalism. She detailed her journey in her memoir,” her rep added of her 2023 book, The Woman in Me.Federline, who was married to Spears from 2004 to 2007, expressed concern for Spears and their sons, Sean Preston ...

Ian Thornley has been leading Big Wreck on and off (mostly on) for more than 30 years now. Founded in Boston by some Berklee College of Music students in 1992, Thornley brought the band back to Toronto and had an excellent run that stretched from 1997 to 2o03. Then came a breakup, a solo career with three more albums, and finally a reunion in 2010, which resulted in five more albums. A sixth, The Rest of the Story, is coming to stores on Oct. 24. I had a chance to speak with Thornley from his home studio.Alan Cross: You’re now more than 30 years into a full-time music career. Did you ever imagine this would be the case?Ian Thornley: Well, I didn’t imagine it wouldn’t be the case, but I never thought that far ahead, to be honest with you. I never thought I’d still be grinding 30 years in. I...

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar shared his thoughts on the importance of money and how peace of mind is more valuable to him during the launch of a fashion-focused entrepreneurial reality show, `Pitch To Get Rich`. He said at the event, "Everybody knows its importance. But the most important thing, more than money, is the peace of mind, which I go for more than money. Yes, I work hard. I work for money. But at the same time, if I have to compare, if I have to go for, I would go for peace of mind." Akshay added, "Entrepreneurship is about courage, the courage to take risks, reinvent, and lead. `Pitch to Get Rich` celebrates that spirit while championing the vision of Make in India, giving real opportunities to fashion creators who are ready to build India`s next big global brand, taking Indi...

Diane Keaton’s cause of death has been released days after the Oscar-winning actor died at the age of 79. The Annie Hall actor died in California on Oct. 11, surrounded by loved ones, her family confirmed.“The Keaton family are very grateful for the extraordinary messages of love and support they have received these past few days on behalf of their beloved Diane, who passed away from pneumonia on October 11,” Keaton’s family said in a statement to People on Wednesday.Her family went on to share the causes she was passionate about.“She loved her animals and she was steadfast in her support of the unhoused community, so any donations in her memory to a local food bank or an animal shelter would be a wonderful and much appreciated tribute to her,” they added. Story continues below adv...

Actor Richa Chadha along with her daughter Zuneyra  have travelled to Varanasi, where her husband Ali Fazal is currently shooting for “Mirzapur: The Movie.” Richa told IANS: “Ali has been shooting non-stop, and I felt it was the perfect moment to be together as a family.” The visit, which also coincided with Ali’s birthday. A source close to the couple told IANS: “Richa wanted to make Ali’s birthday memorable but, more than that, she wanted them to have some peaceful family time together. With Ali’s packed schedule and Richa’s own commitments, this trip was her way of reconnecting and spending a few quiet days as a family.” “They took walks along the ghats, enjoyed local food, and even visited a few of their favorite old spots from the early Mirzapur days.” Richa said Varanasi holds s...

Dan Aykroyd says he’s not opposed to an AI-generated alter ego extending his screen career into the afterlife. The “Ghostbusters” star and founding “SNL” cast-member says he’d be open to the idea as long as his estate is compensated for any likenesses created by artificial intelligence.Aykroyd is currently hosting a second season of the History Channel’s wild-but-true series “The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd,” which he mused could be a good candidate for such experiments.“Certainly if History Channel and AI want to generate me after I’m gone and have me out there doing the show, they can. But they have to pay my estate, my family, to do so,” Aykroyd said in a recent video call from his family’s Ontario farm in the Thousand Islands.Aykroyd floated the notion when asked for his thoughts on ...

Ali Fazal has turned 39 years old on Wednesday and the actor decided to kick off the celebration with the team of his highly talked about next, "Mirzapur The Film".  Ali aka Guddu Bhaiya took to his Instagram account and dropped a couple of fun photos from the birthday celebration with the team, including Shweta Tripathi, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Rasika Dugal, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Abhishek Banerjee, and Jitendra Kumar, along with others. "Lets just call it a birthday season from now on. Come october we feast and break bread with some people we love. Thank you to the many many worlds from where i receive love.. and to this mortal one where you all make it so sweet and amazing.. and a special msg to my two girls- Love (sic)," the `Fukrey` actor captioned the post. In order to return to the s...

Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the glam rock band KISS who captivated audiences with his elaborate makeup and smoke-filled guitar, died Thursday. He was 74. Frehley died peacefully surrounded by family in Morristown following a recent fall, according to his agent.Family members said in a statement that they are “completely devastated and heartbroken” but will cherish his laughter and celebrate the kindness he bestowed upon others.KISS, whose hits include Rock and Roll All Nite and Detroit Rock City, was known for its intense stage shows, which included fireworks, smoke and eruptions of fake blood performed by band members in black-and-white painted faces, platform boots and black wigs.KISS’ original lineup included Frehley, singer-guitarist Paul Stanley, to...

From laughter to tears, from friendships to fierce rivalries, this journey tested every emotion and every limit. Each contestant fought their own battles, faced their falls, and celebrated their rises. Rise and Fall has now crowned Arjun Bijlani as its ultimate winner, taking home the coveted trophy. Hosted by Ashneer Grover, the reality show has been creating headlines and trending across conversations since debut, garnering immense love and appreciation from audiences across the country. From gripping challenges to unforgettable moments, it became a cultural talking point, keeping viewers hooked from day one. The series concluded with a thrilling finale, honouring the contestant who played the game with resilience, strategy, and passion. About the show The season saw 15 celebrity conte...