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Naman Ramachandran Top Bollywood actor Kiara Advani will join Hrithik Roshan and NTR Jr in the cast of Yash Raj Films’ “War 2,” Variety has learned. Advani debuted with hit “Fugly” (2014) and has starred in several more hits since, including “M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story” (2016), “Bharath Ane Nenu” (2018), “Kabir Singh” (2019), “Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2” and “Jug Jugg Jeeyo” (both 2022). She is also known for Netflix anthology “Lust Stories” (2018) and direct-to-digital Prime Video film “Shershaah” (2021). “War 2” will be directed by Ayan Mukerji, who previously helmed Disney’s Indian mythological superhero film “Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva.”

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Naman Ramachandran The top management of multinational cinema chain Cineworld are to receive up to $35 million to exit the company as it emerges from Chapter 11 proceedings, according to a report. The company’s creditors plan to take control of the company when the bankruptcy proceedings conclude in July, the Financial Times reported on Friday. The lenders committed to pay CEO Mooky Greidinger, his brother and deputy chief executive Israel Greidinger, finance head Nisan Cohen and chief commercial officer Renana Teperberg between $30 million and $35 million in cash in the year following their exit, the Financial Times said, citing people familiar with the matter. The payout is to “make the bankruptcy agreement more palatable,” the report added.

Ben Croll Disney animation chief creative officer Jennifer Lee capped an Annecy showcase by screening 20 minutes of unfinished footage of the upcoming animated musical “Wish,” which is slated for release this November. Split across two clips from the film’s opening act, the footage introduced feisty heroine Asha (Ariana DeBose) alongside antagonist King Magnifico (Chris Pine), and featured two all-new songs written by Julia Michaels. At first we meet the headstrong teenager as she interviews to serve as sorcerer’s apprentice for the regal Magnifico, a so-called benevolent mage who rules over his Kingdom of Rosas by guarding and granting the many wishes his subjects offer to him in tribute. Only the interview doesn’t quite go as planned after Asha pulls down the glowing crystal orb that holds the wish of her 100-year-old grandfather, begging the sovereign to grant it. No deal — Magnifico, it turns out, claims his regal powers by hoarding.

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Britain's Got Talent winner Viggo Venn has bagged his first proper job since winning the ITV show this year, and it's a big one, despite the fact he was met with boos when the result was announced. The Norwegian comedy star created a lot of controversy with his unusual style and bold performances during the series this year, but all the judges loved him.

Maya Jama has already showcased some incredible looks during her on-screen duties as Love Island host, but her off-screen fashion game is equally impressive. At The National Gallery Summer Party in London last night, Maya turned heads as a lady in red. She exuded pure elegance in a stunning tulle red dress, perfectly complemented by coordinating red accessories.The dress itself featured a plunging V-neckline and a delicately gathered band beneath the bust.The floor length skirt was made from sheer tulle fabric and the absence of lining added a cool girl style, revealing Maya's coordinated red satin knickers.

Jessie J has revealed the name of her baby boy by posting an adorable snap of the little man. The 35 year old Price Tag singer welcomed her first child with pro basketballer boyfriend Chanan Safir Coleman in May. Since then, she has been sharing sweet updates of the baby’s progress with her fans on social media.

Leigh-Anne Pinnock has sweetly called her new husband Andre Gray 'incredible' as she detailed her experience of parenthood in a rare chat.The 31 year old former Little Mix star appeared on Roman Kemp's Capital Breakfast Show, where she was promoting her first solo single, Don't Say Love. Leigh-Anne welcomed twins in August 2021, the same month that her former Little Mix bandmate, Perrie Edwards, welcomed her son, Axel, who she shares with footballer, Alex Oxlaide-Chamberlain.

Love Island star Sammy Root confronts his fellow islander Mitchel Taylor, 26, after realising the Doncaster contestant has already pulled Jess Harding, 22, for a chat in the villa during tonight's instalment (Friday 16 June).The 22 year old London bombshell has been getting to know blonde beauty Jess for days now, and the pair always have lots of laughs. While both have said there's chemistry between them, Jess and Sammy aren't closed off to getting to know other people.

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One of the benefits of growing up poor is a certain inoculation from the American Dream. Despite home ownership being celebrated as a rite of adulthood and a key to wealth accumulation, a childhood among lifelong renters exposed me to the benefits of being able to call a landlord when the toilet stops working and having flexibility when life veers in different directions.

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When Kristen Lovell relocated to New York in the ’90s, she lost her job as she began her transition. She needed money and began sex work in a Manhattan Meatpacking district area called “The Stroll.” Decades later, co-directors Lovell and Zachary Drucker remember that time in a new HBO documentary of the same name.

Kane Brown does things a little bit differently at live shows.The country star, who has just 15 concerts remaining on his 2023 ‘Drunk or Dreaming Tour,’ doesn’t just perform by himself.No, at a recent gig, the “Different Man” singer pulled his daughter onstage for a duet of his hit single “Thank God” to the delight of his adoring fans.And if you want to see what magic Brown has up his sleeve for the final shows he has scheduled this year including one at Canandaigua, NY’s Constellation Brands Performing Arts Center on July 9, you can still pick them up before it’s too late.Better yet, you won’t need to go broke seeing the country/hip-hop crossover star live either.At the time of publication, some tickets were going for as low as $31 before fees on Vivid Seats.Not a bad price to sing along to hits like “Saturday Nights,” “Heaven,” “What Ifs,” “One Thing Right,” “Be Like That” and so many more live.Want to catch Kane Brown’s ‘Drunk or Dreaming Tour’ before it’s too late?Here’s everything you need to know and more.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all ‘Drunk or Dreaming’ tour dates, venues and the cheapest tickets available can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

Family Guy has been banned after it appeared to make a bomb threat.The parody version of the animated sitcom was being hosted by a channel called ai_peter before streaming platform Twitch ended the broadcast.In the stream — which has no affiliation to the show and its creators — the character of Peter Griffin started talking about how to plant a bomb in a venue in Washington DC.According to a screenshot shared to Twitter by one stream viewer, the character said: “Alright, here is how this is going to work. First, you need to find a good spot to plant the bomb.“You want to consider where it will cause the most damage and destruction.

John Boyega has said he’s been calling Jamie Foxx since the latter experienced a medical emergency earlier this year.In April the Django Unchained actor was admitted to hospital for an unspecified “medical complication“. His daughter, Corinne Foxx, later confirmed that he had left hospital and was “recuperating”.Foxx, who stars in the new sci-fi comedy-mystery film They Cloned Tyrone, was unable to attend the premiere Wednesday (June 14) at the American Black Film Festival, but his co-stars sent their well wishes.“I wanted him to show up here, but you know, I know he’s dealing with what he’s dealing with, and we just wish him all the best,” Boyega told Entertainment Tonight on the red carpet.The British actor added that he hadn’t been able to connect with Foxx just yet, but said: “I’ve been calling, I’m just gonna keep on calling. He better pick up. Come on Jamie!”Co-star Teyonah Parris also spoke about the energy that Foxx brought to the film production, sharing: “We had so much fun and he’s just such a lively person and he brings such an energy to the set.”“I wish Jamie all the recovery and healing.

Trent Reznor has shared that he teared up while listening to a Dua Lipa song, claiming it to be a “really well-done piece of music”.Appearing on Rick Rubin’s podcast, Tetragrammaton, the Nine Inch Nails frontman spoke about his struggles with songwriting, sharing: “To me, the hardest thing is the songwriting. Having something to say, something to say with truth, that has reason to exist rather than just a thing.”He also spoke about his newfound appreciation for pop music, which he attributes to his children, explaining that he’d kept his kids sealed away from pop music because he had felt it “sucks generally”. It wasn’t until he heard his daughter singing a Dua Lipa song that he changed his mind.“I heard my daughter, who’s six, singing Dua Lipa the other day,” he recounted.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Meta is offloading Giphy — which maintains the world’s biggest database of animated GIFs — to content marketplace company Shutterstock. Shutterstock is paying $53 million for Giphy. Three years ago, Meta (then Facebook) bought Giphy for $400 million. However, the U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) ruled that Meta’s acquisition of Giphy was anti-competitive — and last fall ordered Meta to sell Giphy. As part of the deal, Meta is entering into an API agreement with Shutterstock to ensure continued access to Giphy’s content across Meta’s platform. The sale is expected to close in June 2023, subject to usual closing conditions.