Hollywood
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Jan- 2023 -31 January
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31 January
Brendan Fraser needed spinal surgery and knee replacement after years of stunts
Brendan Fraser needed spinal surgery and a partial knee replacement after spending years getting “banged up” while doing his own stunts. The Mummy’ star, 54, has revealed he suffered numerous injuries during his time making action movies and faced a long recovery after doctors discovered he needed several operations to fix his problems. He told the Daily Telegraph newspaper: “I got a little banged up from years of doing my own stunts and needed a surgical fix on the spine and the hinges. That took a lot out of me. I knew I would get better, but it took a long time.” Brendan went on to reveal he was already suffering by the time he made the third movie in ‘The Mummy’ series – 2008’s ‘The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor’. He said of his injuries: “I put myself together like a gladiator with muscle tape and ice packs,…
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30 January
Kanye West under investigation for alleged battery
On Saturday, officials from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office in California confirmed to E! News that they were investigating the Donda rapper, also known as Ye, after receiving footage in which he appears to grab a phone out of a woman’s hand. The video, taken the previous day, shows an alleged confrontation between West and an unnamed woman in which he told her to “stop with your cameras”. After she replied, “But you’re a celebrity,” the controversial star reportedly took her phone from her and threw it onto the street. Representatives for West have not yet commented on the news. Source
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30 January
Ryan Reynolds left BBC studio in stitches with cheeky Sheffield United comment
Ryan Reynolds amused the BBC pundits Alan Shearer and co. by claiming it would be a “miracle” if Sheffield United beat minnows Wrexham in the FA Cup on Sunday. Hollywood actor Reynolds has been co-owner of the non-league club since completing a takeover with TV star Rob McElhenney in 2021. The leaders of the National League narrowly missed out on promotion last season but stunned Championship side Coventry in the third round to set up their clash with the Blades. Ahead of kick-off, Reynolds rubbed shoulders with Match of the Day host Gary Lineker and pundits Alan Shearer in the studio. He left the panel in hysterics, while also making ambitious points about his hopes for a club which last played in the Football League more than a decade ago. “I get nervous for a match like today,” Reynolds said. “Sheffield United are three leagues above us, 70 teams above us. It’s a classic David…
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29 January
Rare video of Michael Jackson practicing ‘moon walk’ goes viral
There are countless reasons why Michael Jackson is a pop culture icon and his “moonwalk” dance move is one of them. A rare old video of the pop star practising his signature ‘moon walk’ went viral on Reddit, with netizens reminiscing about the legend and lauding his achievements in the comment section. The 33-second clip shows Jackson practising the moonwalk steps in a circle and acing it. According to the Reddit user who posted the clip online, the clip dates back to the ’80s. “Rare footage of Michael Jackson practicing his “Moon Circle” in the early 1980s (sic),” the video was captioned. Rare footage of Michael Jackson practicing his "Moon Circle" in the early 1980s. from gifs “It’s still magical to me that a human can move like that,” read a comment. “There’s like no artist in the world where you would say “wow they’re immensely talented” and there isn’t an immense…
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28 January
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28 January
Shotgun Wedding packs more action than romance
If people assume that Jennifer Lopez has already headlined all kinds of rom-coms, then she is out to prove them wrong. Shotgun Wedding showcases the singer-actor’s mean fighting skills along with her unbelievably well-toned abs. And yes, Lopez, who essays the role of Darcy, establishes that she is still Jenny from the block as she wields a heavy machine-gun, lobs grenades and ziplines across a Philippine island in a flouncy wedding gown. Combining action with romance and comedy makes the movie entertaining even though there are hardly any surprises regarding how the movie will end. Lopez is ably aided by Josh Duhamel, who plays her fiancé and “groomzilla” Tom. The movie also puts together an impressive supporting cast that includes Jennifer Coolidge. She is currently basking in much-deserved accolades in the second innings of her career. She has received widespread appreciation as a comedienne apart from winning an Emmy and Golden Globe award for…
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27 January
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27 January
Justin Bieber sells music catalogue worth $200 mn in a record deal for an artist under 70
(IANS) ‘Let Me Love You’ hitmaker Justin Bieber has sold his 15-year music catalogue for a reported $200 million. The 28-year-old singer has followed the footsteps of artists like Bob Dylan, Mick Fleetwood, Neil Young, Sting and Blondie singer Debbie Harry, who have sold interests in their music for fortunes in the last three years, reports Female First UK. Justin sold the rights to his recording career to London-listed company Hipgnosis Songs Capital, with sources telling Variety that the singer’s tunes will continue to be administered by Universal Music where he has been throughout his career. As per Female First UK, Hipgnosis Song Management founder Merck Mercuriadis, 59, said in a statement about the acquisition of Justin’s entire portfolio before 2022, which consists of 290 tracks: “The impact of Justin Bieber on global culture over the last 14 years has truly been remarkable. This acquisition ranks among the biggest deals…
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27 January
Paris Hilton has announced the birth of her first child
Late last year, Paris Hilton opened up to fans about her plans to start a family with her husband, Carter Reum. Taking to Instagram to respond to questions about having a child, she discussed her journey with IVF and told fans: “My husband and I wanted to enjoy our first year of marriage together as a couple and we were always planning on starting our family in 2023.” She added: “Nothing gets me more excited than becoming a mom in 2023!” So fans were thrilled when Paris announced the birth of her first child earlier today. The hotel heiress posted a sweet photo on Instagram, holding her little one’s hand and captioning the snap: “You are already loved beyond words.” Her followers have flocked in their thousands to congratulate the couple, with celebrities sharing the love too. Kim Kardashian said, “So happy for you guys!” while Chrissy Teigen – who recently gave birth…
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