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Never liked the way women were in James Bond, says Helen Mirren

The Veteran Hollywood star said she’s opposed to a female actor taking up the mantle as 007 and would rather see retellings of women from history who occupied spy roles Los Angeles: Veteran Hollywood star Helen Mirren said that she never liked ‘James Bond’ movies and that the whole concept of it is drenched and born out of profound sexism. Mirren will soon reunite with former co-star Pierce Brosnan in Guy Ritchie’s MobLand, and though she’s a “huge fan of Pierce Brosnan,” she deemed the James Bond franchise in which he appears decidedly “not (her) thing” due to its portrayal of women. “I mean, oh my god. Obviously, he’s gorgeous and everything, and I think he’s fabulous in MobLand, but he also happens to be one of the nicest people you’ll ever have the pleasure to work with. And indeed Daniel Craig, who I’ve met and know a little bit.” “Again,…

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Pierce Brosnan: I’ve always had my eyes on Dumbledore

The 72-year-old actor has been backed by fans to play the wise and powerful character in the upcoming TV adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s beloved wizarding saga. Los Angeles: Hollywood star Pierce Brosnan says he has “always had (his) eyes” on playing the Hogwarts headmaster Dumbledore in a ‘Harry Potter’ remake and would “probably” say yes if he was asked to be involved in the upcoming series. The 72-year-old actor has been backed by fans to play the wise and powerful character in the upcoming TV adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s beloved wizarding saga. He told the Daily Telegraph newspaper: “I’ve always had my eyes on Dumbledore as my hair has gotten greyer and the maturity of life is now upon my visage and shoulders. It’s a joke with my family, the Dumbledore thing – that I’ll go into my Dumbledore years. I don’t want to go there … particularly right now,…

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Movie Review: ‘Snow White’ is no poisoned apple but it doesn’t whistle

It’s a tricky thing reworking a fable that’s been around two centuries, and that’s doubly true when leaping from the two-dimensional fantasy realm of animation to the more complicated land of flesh and bone. It’s a tricky thing reworking a fable that’s been around two centuries, and that’s doubly true when leaping from the two-dimensional fantasy realm of animation to the more complicated land of flesh and bone. Marc Webb’s “Snow White” has been a veritable case study for the headaches that can arise when a window into the real world is cracked open. Everything from Israel’s war in Gaza (Rachel Zegler and her co-star Gal Gadot, who plays the wicked stepmother, have differing opinions), the humanity of little people (there’s a reason “and the Seven Dwarfs” has been stripped from the title) and the alleged “woke”-ness of the production have been fuel for what we can gently refer to…

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Justin Bieber opens up about his struggles with self-hatred

The 31-year-old American singer is known for tracks such as “Sorry”, “Baby” and “Peaches” Los Angeles: International pop sensation Justin Bieber has opened up about having anger issues and shared how becoming “inauthentic” triggers him to hate himself. The 31-year-old singer, known for tracks such as “Sorry”, “Baby” and “Peaches”, shared a video post from his music session on his Instagram handle. The video featured Bieber in the room with musical equipment and other musicians. In the caption of the post, Bieber wrote he hates to change in order to please people. “I think I hate myself sometimes when I feel myself start to become inauthentic. Then I remember we’re all being made to think we’re not enough but I still hate when I change myself to please people,” he said. In a previous post, the singer shared a series of photos admitting having anger issues. It featured a close-up picture of…

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Eminem’s former studio engineer ‘stole’, ‘sold’ unreleased music

Over 25 songs played or distributed online without the consent of the rap star or Interscope Capital Labels Group, say investigators Michigan: A former Eminem studio engineer is charged with stealing the rap star’s unreleased music and selling it online, federal prosecutors announced Wednesday. Investigators say more than 25 songs have been played or distributed online without the consent of Eminem or Interscope Capital Labels Group, which owns Eminem’s music. The music was stored on password-protected hard drives kept in a safe at Eminem’s studio in Ferndale, Michigan, according to an FBI affidavit. Joseph Strange, 46, of Holly, Michigan, is charged with copyright infringement and interstate transportation of stolen goods, Acting US Attorney Julie Beck in Detroit said. Strange, who lost his job at Eminem’s studio in 2021, could face up to 15 years in prison if convicted of both counts. Strange’s attorney, Wade Fink said in a text to The…

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MM Keeravani set for grand ‘Naa Tour’ concert in Hyderabad with 83-artist orchestra

Keeravani anticipates a “diverse audience of music enthusiasts from all age groups” at the live concert. “To keep everyone engaged, I have carefully curated 30 playlists featuring a blend of Telugu and Hindi songs, selected based on fan feedback about the tracks they would love to experience live,” he shared. Mumbai: Oscar-winning legendary music composer and lyricist M.M. Keeravani, for the first time in 20 years, is set to take center stage in Hyderabad for a grand live concert called the “Naa Tour,” featuring his first-ever 83-artist orchestra on March 22. Keeravani says he is expecting a “diverse crowd of music lovers, spanning all ages, at this live show.” “To ensure everyone is engaged, I have handpicked 30 playlists, a mix of Telugu and Hindi, based on feedback from fans about their favorite songs they would love to hear live.” This concert will feature a curated selection of fan-favourite songs and…

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Latest Archie comic book is all about Holi celebration

In the digest, the story on Holi is titled ‘Celebration Surprise’, with Archie and his beloved friends Betty and Veronica learning about Holi and the traditions of fun and food associated with it. The story is based on the Archie Publications cofounder’s experiences in India New York: Popular comic book character Archie and his friends are learning about Holi as the celebration of the festival of colours in India is featured in the comic’s latest edition. Co-CEO of Archie Comic Publications Nancy Silberkleit said that Holi celebration is part of a new 10 page Archie comic story in ‘The World of Betty & Veronica digest #38′ released on March 13, coming as the festival of colours is being celebrated in India and around the world. “The thought behind this is the beauty of India that I have experienced in India,” Silberkleit said on featuring the story of Holi in the comic…

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American rock band “Guns N’ Roses” return to India after 13 years; To perform in May

The American group will be on stage with their full squad Axl Rose (vocals, piano), Duff McKagan (bass) and Slash (lead guitar) at the concert on May 17 at the Mahalaxmi Race Course New Delhi: Legendary rock band Guns N’ Roses is returning to India after a hiatus of 13 years with a live concert in Mumbai. The American group will be on stage with their full squad Axl Rose (vocals, piano), Duff McKagan (bass) and Slash (lead guitar) at the concert on May 17 at the Mahalaxmi Race Course. Guns N’ Roses, known for 1980s chartbusters like “Sweet Child O’ Mine“, “November Rain“, “Paradise City“, “Knockin‘ on Heaven’s Door” and “Don’t Cry“, last performed in India in 2012. The band will take the stage in Mumbai as part of their Asia tour with iconic hits and an unforgettable live performance in 2025.According to a press release, general on-sale of tickets for the Guns…

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Lady Gaga reveals who would be her ‘dream collaborator’

The late Beatles star was murdered in 1980 at the age of 40. At a fan-led press conference to celebrate the release of her new album ‘Mayhem’, Gaga said: “I think it would have been John Lennon.” Los Angeles: Singer-actress Lady Gaga has shared that late Beatles star John Lennon would be her dream collaborator. The late Beatles star was murdered in 1980 at the age of 40. At a fan-led press conference to celebrate the release of her new album ‘Mayhem’, Gaga said: “I think it would have been John Lennon.” “I think he had such a beautiful heart, and I think that’s one of my favourite things in like the history of music is when you don’t just remember an artist for their music but you remember them for their heart.” She showed fans the peace sign tattoo on her wrist and added: “This peace sign was right outside 72nd…

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Chris Pratt talks about making ‘deal with God’ after son’s premature birth

The 45-year-old actor and his then-wife, Anna Faris, welcomed their son Jack into the world in 2012, and Pratt has now shared that God “saved” his son, after he weighed only three pounds and ten ounces at birth. Los Angeles: Hollywood star Chris Pratt said that his faith was cemented after “God really saved” his son, who was born seven weeks premature. The 45-year-old actor and his then-wife, Anna Faris, welcomed their son Jack into the world in 2012, and Pratt has now shared that God “saved” his son, after he weighed only three pounds and ten ounces at birth. The actor, who is also a father to Lyla, Eloise and Ford with wife Katherine Schwarzenegger, told the Christian Post: “He had all of these issues going on. I prayed hard to God. “I was in a season of transition spiritually at that time, and didn’t quite fully understand. I made a deal…

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