Hollywood
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Apr- 2023 -23 April
JK Rowling has scathing response to planned boycott of Harry Potter TV series
JK Rowling has given a sarcasm-laden response to the planned boycott of the upcoming Harry Potter TV series. The author’s characters are being given new life more than a decade since the acclaimed film franchise came to an end, it was revealed this month. HBO Max confirmed in April they had ordered the first-ever TV adaption of the Harry Potter book series, which they said would be a ‘faithful adaption.’ And while some fans went wild for the news, others were less than happy, particularly amid reports the author, 57, would be brought on as executive producer of the series. As the news broke, some fans declared they would distance themselves from the new project due to Rowling’s views and past comments on transgender people and women’s rights. Similar calls for a boycott were made ahead of the release of the Harry Potter video game, Hogwarts Legacy, however the game went on to sell far more copies than initially predicted.…
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21 April
Lionsgate Television to bring Twilight saga to small screens, report
According to insiders who spoke with The Hollywood Reporter, Lionsgate Television is currently in the preliminary stages of developing The Twilight Saga for TV Vampires are set to invade our screens once again as Lionsgate Television confirms that a TV adaptation of Stephenie Meyer’s best-selling book series, Twilight, is in the works according to reports from The Hollywood Reporter. While it is still in its early stages of development, sources have confirmed that Lionsgate Television, the studio that controls the rights to the franchise, will lead the development on the project before shopping the rights to potential buyers. A ‘Twilight’ TV series is in the works. pic.twitter.com/UicTFAZx8N— Pop Base (@PopBase) April 19, 2023 The Twilight TV series will bring back the beloved characters of Bella Swan, Edward Cullen, and Jacob Black, and will follow the same storyline as the books. The TV series is yet to have a network/platform or…
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21 April
Fans heartbroken as Keita misses out on ZEROBASEONE debut in finale of Boys Planet global boys’ group debut project
The ‘Boys Planet’ finale announced the debut of the global boy group ZEROBASEONE. Keita missed out on being a debut member, leaving fans saddened. The global boys’ group debut project “Boys Planet” has finally come to an end, announcing the nine members who will debut as the new global boy group, ZEROBASEONE. The long-awaited finale began with 98 trainees and ended with only 18 trainees competing to debut as the nine members of the group. Unfortunately, Keita, the only Japanese contestant who made it to the finals, missed out on being a debut member. Keita, a former trainee of YG Entertainment, where groups like BIGBANG, iKON, and BLACKPINK belong, and a member of the new boy group Ciipher, demonstrated his leadership abilities and all-rounder skills in “Boys Planet.” He is fluent in Korean and was often entrusted with MC duties for projects other than the main battle. His global popularity is…
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19 April
Samantha, Varun Dhawan attend ‘Citadel’ premiere in London
Actors Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu, on Tuesday, attended the grand premiere of the upcoming action thriller series ‘Citadel’. The duo was seen twinning in black outfits. The ‘Bhediya’ actor donned a black t-shirt paired with matching jeans, boots and a jacket. Samantha, on the other hand, looked gorgeous in a black co-ord set. Samantha Ruth Prabhu donned a Bulgari necklace and bracelet with the outfit. Varun and Samantha were seen posing with the director duo Raj and DK. Samantha latest from the global premiere of #Citadel. pic.twitter.com/tit5ScGuu4— LetsCinema (@letscinema) April 19, 2023 Soon after the celebs arrived at the grand premiere, several pictures and videos started surfacing on social media. Created by the Russo Brothers, Citadel will premiere exclusively on Prime Video on Friday, April 28, with two adrenaline-fueled episodes, followed by a new episode released weekly every Friday through May 26. The show stars Richard Madden and actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas in the lead roles. The…
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19 April
Bella Hadid reveals she’s six months sober after ‘losing control’ on nights out
Bella Hadid, 26, has announced that she has gone six months without alcohol by posting a screengrab of a sobriety counter-style app on her phone to celebrate the milestone. The decision comes after the supermodel spoke out about her feelings towards sobriety last month. In an interview with InStyle, Bella admitted she had felt herself ‘starting to lose control’ after a heavy night of drinking. She said: “I have done my fair share of drinking. “I loved alcohol and it got to the point where even I started to, you know, cancel nights out that I felt like I wouldn’t be able to control myself. “I don’t feel the need [to drink alcohol] because I know how it will affect me at three in the morning when I wake up with horrible anxiety thinking about that one thing I said five years ago when I graduated high school. Bella Hadid with…
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19 April
I’m more than just my trauma, says Megan Thee Stallion
Megan Thee Stallion is “more than just [her] trauma”. The 28-year-old rap star suffered gunshot wounds in July 2020 – but Megan insists she won’t continue to relive the traumatic incident. The ‘Hot Girl Summer hitmaker told ELLE magazine: “I understand the public intrigue, but for the sake of my mental health, I don’t plan to keep reliving the most traumatic experience of my life over and over again. I’m choosing to change the narrative because I’m more than just my trauma. “I was once told that you can’t have crucifixion without resurrection, and that statement resonated so deeply with me. This is a rebirth of a happier and healthier me.” Megan’s outlook has been transformed by the shooting and the subsequent trial of Tory Lanez, who was convicted on three felony charges. The Grammy-winning star shared: “I’m a survivor and I have – and will continue – to embrace…
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18 April
F Murray Abraham ‘fired from Apple TV+ series over two complaints of sexual misconduct’
The Oscar-winner, 83, famed for his recent role in ‘White Lotus’, had been playing chief video game writer C W Longbottom in ‘Mythic Quest’ but unexpectedly quit in April 2022 between its second and third seasons. Rolling Stone reported “at least two concerns were raised” about Abraham’s behaviour, leading to his sacking. It said: “The first incident resulted in Abraham being given a warning and told to keep away from some of the show’s actresses, according to a production source. “After a second incident was brought to creator and star Rob McElhenney’s attention, Rolling Stone understands that Abraham was let go from the show.” Show producer Lionsgate said in a statement to the magazine: “We take allegations of misconduct seriously and investigate them thoroughly. “As a matter of corporate policy, we do not discuss our personnel actions.” Rolling Stone added dad-of-two Abraham – whose wife Kate Hannan died last year…
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18 April
BLACKPINK becomes first K-pop group to headline at Coachella 2023
South Korean girls music group Blackpink made history as the first Korean act to headline Coachella. After the `Pink Venom` hitmakers – comprising Jennie, Jisoo, Rose and Lisa – became the first K-pop girl group to play the world-famous music extravaganza in 2019, they are now officially the first Korean talent to have topped the bill on the main stage at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, reports Female First UK. Rose told the crowd during their performance: “So a let me start off with, four years ago we were invited to perform here for you at Coachella at the Sahara tent and that made a mark in all of our hearts. I must say, this is a dream come true a the reason all four of us are here is because of you.” Jennie added: “We are so so happy to be back here. “It`s crazy within the four years…
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18 April
Jamie Foxx’s doctors ‘trying to figure out what happened to actor’ as he STILL languishes in hospital
Jamie Foxx’s doctors are reportedly trying to “figure out what happened” to the actor. The ‘Ray’ Oscar-winner, 55, is said to still be hospitalised in Atlanta nearly a week after he was stricken by a “medical complication” that forced him to stop shooting his upcoming film ‘Back in Action’ alongside Cameron Diaz, and sources say a raft of tests are still being carried out on the star to get to the bottom of his as yet unspecified condition. People reported on Monday it had confirmed “the actor is still in a Georgia medical facility, having tests run following the ‘medical complication’ his daughter Corinne Foxx spoke out about last week”. Another insider has told CNN Jamie is under observation by medical professionals “still trying to figure out what exactly happened”. The source said: “They are running tests.” But earlier this week Jamie was said to be “steadily” recovering. Source
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