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Halle Berry walks away from transgender film role after backlash

July 07, 2020

The Academy Award-winner said the role of the transgender man was pitched to her while she was working on her upcoming film, " Bruised ", which is set to premiere at the Toronto Film Festival in September. Berry recently caused a stir online over comments about a role she was excited to play, and wound up apologizing. Although she insisted that she wantws to "experience that world" and 'understand that world, ' Halle failed to use the correct gender pronouns when describing the potential ...

Elon Musk assures Kanye West of his support

July 07, 2020

According to Ballotpedia , deadlines for registering in Texas , New Mexico , Indiana, Maine and North Carolina have already passed, and for other states the deadline is August. Back in 2005, West claimed that then-president George Bush didn't care about black people , but he's since backflipped on his comments. West spoke openly about what he believed to be the president's failure to reach ailing Black families in Louisiana in the aftermath of the deadly storm.

‘Black Widow: Scarlett Johansson to ‘hand the baton to Florence Pugh

July 07, 2020

Shortland said that while her " Black Widow " film is a swan song for Johansson, it's also a launching pad for Pugh in the Marvel Cinematic Universe . Feige said recently. "But we approach it in a completely unexpected way". Are you excited to see Scarlett Johansson reprise her role as Black Widow for the forthcoming prequel film? Admitting that producer Kevin Feige and the team knew Pugh was good (considering her previous work and even an Oscar nomination) but they didn't know "how ...

Tom Meighan: Ex-Kasabian singer due in court on assault charge

July 07, 2020

In 2012, he told The Sun that he had suffered a "meltdown" while Kasabian were on tour in the U.S. that year. "Following today's announcement I just wanted to let you all know that I am doing well", he wrote on his personal Twitter page .

Chris Hemsworth to undergo major body transformation for new film

July 07, 2020

It seems that Hulk Hogan is even more physically imposing than Thor . The actor firstly says that the role of Hulk Hogan will require him to train very hard to build a strong physique. The movie will be directed by Todd Phillips ( Joker ). "Look, I haven't read a script yet". Bryan, himself a semi-retired professional wrestler, said: " Chris Hemsworth just looks like a normal guy" and remarked that he had a similar body type to Brad Pitt in 2004 film, Troy.

The Kissing Booth 2 Trailer Goes Back to Business

July 07, 2020

Here's a synopsis of the new movie: Elle Evans (Joey King ) just had the most romantic summer of her life with her reformed bad-boy boyfriend Noah Flynn (Jacob Elordi ). And as Noah begins hanging around with Chloe, Elle starts to think something is up between them. Will Elle and Lee make up after divergent college dreams rock their friendship? When he finds Harvard pamphlets in the vehicle after the two of them agreed to apply to Berkeley together, he doesn't take it very well.

Pair paint over 'Black Lives Matter.' Police investigate

July 07, 2020

The Martinez Police Department is now seeking the public's help to identify the couple so they can be "held accountable for their actions", Martinez Police Chief Manjit Sappal said in a Sunday press release. The woman added: "This is not happening in my town". However, it was in need of an urgent fix only a couple of hours into its existence after a woman, armed with cans of paint and a roller, began slathering black paint over the artwork in broad daylight.

Commonwealth should 'acknowledge' past wrongs, says Prince Harry

July 07, 2020

And I think so many people have done such an unbelievable, incredible job of acknowledging the past and trying to right those wrongs, but I think we all acknowledge on here that there's so much more still to do. In documents lodged at the High Court this week, the Duchess of Sussex has insisted she was left "unprotected" by the Royal Family while pregnant with son Archie.

Nick Cordero, Broadway Star, Dead at 41 After Coronavirus Complications

July 07, 2020

Right before his death , doctors were exploring a double-lung transplant, which came after having his right leg amputated . Other Broadway luminaries who paid tribute include Anika Noni Rose, Bernadette Peters, James Monroe Iglehart, Frankie Grande , Josh Gad and Darren Criss, as well as original " Hamilton " cast members Phillipa Soo, Leslie Odom Jr .

Country music, southern rock legend Charlie Daniels dies at 83

July 07, 2020

Musicians Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, Darius Rucker and Wynonna Judd were among those to pay tribute to Daniels on social media. Charlie was a Grammy victor and was a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. "God bless you Charlie Daniels ". "His music fused the immediacy of Southern Rock with the classic country storytelling that he heard as a child in Wilmington, North Carolina", said Kyle Young the CEO of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum (via press release).

‘Stargirl’ Renewed for Season 2, Moves to CW From DC Universe

July 07, 2020

It's worth noting the first season of the short-lived Swamp Thing series is also headed to The CW this fall, after streaming on DC Universe in 2019. How long will it be before The Flash or Supergirl manages to cross over to that Earth? And what do you think will become of DC Universe? Of four live-action series that have debuted on the service, only one, Titans , remains exclusive to DCU.

AZ Woman Destroys Target Face Mask Display Wearing '$40k Rolex'

July 06, 2020

During the video, the woman states "this sh*t's over" repeatedly while pulling the masks off of the display. "I've been looking forward to this s-t all my f--king life", says Lively in the video, which has been viewed 5.9 million times . Lively is heard citing right-wing conspiracy group QAnon and saying she was a "spokeswoman for the White House" before being taken into custody. "I was hired to be the QAnon spokesperson", she says.

Jimmie Johnson Becomes First NASCAR Driver to Contract COVID-19

July 06, 2020

And on a cooling track, Hamlin's worn tires simply gave out. Obviously, we had two very, very close and equal cars . "Of course, I wanted to race at the Brickyard and I'm disappointed I'm not going to have some of the "lasts" I had hoped to have, but I just don't know where we're going to be at the end of this year, let alone next year", Johnson said.

Khloe Kardashian Celebrates Fourth of July at Tristan Thompson's House

July 06, 2020

If you didn't see, reports claimed that the two, who are parents to adorable two-year-old True , had reconciled and are giving their relationship another go . According to a source close to People , Khloé and Tristan "acted like [they] were back together " during her birthday party but, that is not the case at all.

Harry Potter Fan Sites Are Backing Away From JK Rowling

July 06, 2020

Rowling, once a darling of the left for her huge donations to the Labour Party, support for the European Union, and other broadly "progressive" political and social stances, went on to raise the case of trans woman she described as a "true feminist ally" who had previously warned that "anti-depressants were over-prescribed to teenagers in the past, with serious consequences ".

Priyanka Chopra celebrates 20 years in showbiz

July 06, 2020

After achieving her share of success in Bollywood, Priyanka decides to expand her reach beyond and try her luck out in Hollywood and it did wonders to her. While thanking the production for the video, "The Sky is Pink" actor also credited her fans for the overwhelming support over the years. Penning down her thoughts, the " Fashion " actor captioned the post, "20 Years in Entertainment Thank you @ozzproduction and all of you for such a lovely reminder of these 20 years since I started in ...

Spaghetti Western movie composer Ennio Morricone dead at 91

July 06, 2020

In total, he produced more than 400 original scores for feature films. A private funeral will be held " in respect of the feeling of humility that has always inspired his life's work ", Morricone family friend and lawyer Giorgio Assumma announced on Monday.

Broadway star Nick Cordero dies months after contracting coronavirus, wife says

July 06, 2020

My darling husband passed away this morning. Kloots said Cordero "gently left this earth" this morning and was "surrounded in love by his family, singing and praying". We sang it to him today, holding his hands. As I sang the last line to him, 'they'll give you hell but don't you [let] them kill your light not without a fight.

Amanda Kloots reveals she plans to refinance her home to 'pay bills'

July 06, 2020

Follow us on our Facebook and get more from Show! Amanda Kloots , the Broadway star's wife, told in an interview with the host Gayle king in show CBS this morning , on Thursday that for performing this transplantation most of the things should be lineup.

Lewis Hamilton takes a knee as F1 stands against racism

July 06, 2020

I really felt like we could've won that race, of course I think Mercedes had the outright pace today but the guys did a great job with strategy. Verstappen said: "I am very committed to equality and the fight against racism". 'I spoke to him before the US Grand Prix in 2017 and I had a helmet with his number on the top. "But back then I was kind of silenced and told: "Back down and don't support it", which I would say I regret".

British film and television pioneer Earl Cameron died at 102

July 05, 2020

According to The Telegraph , it was the "first major role for a Black actor in a British mainstream film ". Cameron's career was launched in 1951 by the film Pool of London , a classic thriller - but never shown in his home country. During the 1950s and 1960s, he supplemented his film work with frequent British TV roles, including two episodes of Doctor Who in 1966. Cameron's children spoke to The Guardian about their father.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Take Final Step To Breakaway Royal Family

July 05, 2020

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are shutting down their Sussex Royal charity , as the couple are working on their non-profit organization Archewell . 'I spoke to someone who had been sent a video of Archie a few weeks back, ' she explained just a few weeks before Archie's first birthday in May. Meanwhile, Meghan and Harry will continue to undergo a one year review period of their living arrangement outside of the royal family in their new Los Angeles home.

Vanilla Ice Bows To Pressure & Reschedules July 4th Concert - See Message

July 05, 2020

Can't argue with the facts, folks. "I can't wait to get back to this", he says. "The 90s were the best", said Vanilla Ice in a recent Instagram post. Vanilla Ice will no longer be performing this weekend. Coronavirus cases have continued to arise in Texas. "Basically, [we] just want to stay safe".

Kanye West announces he's running for President of the United States

July 05, 2020

West famously visited the Oval Office in October of 2018, sporting a red "Make America Great Again" hat and saying "I love this guy right here", while posing with Trump. Back in November past year, he had hinted at his political inclinations as he began his speech at Fast Company's Innovation Festival, saying: "When I run for President in 2024", leading to the crowd breaking into laughter.

Kanye West Is Releasing a New "Accessible" Clothing Line with the Gap

July 05, 2020

Rapper and designer Kanye West gestures while speaking to an audience. In a tweet on Friday, West included a photo of clothing being taken out of bag that says "developed by Yeezy and GAP ". In the wake of this indefinite postponement, Gap offered Telfar 25% of the design fee as an advance for work that had already been completed on the collab.

Saroj Khan, renowned Bollywood choreographer, dies aged 71

July 05, 2020

The three-time National Award victor was admitted to hospital last Saturday after she complained of breathlessness. The dance maestro, made headlines when her Covid-19 test turned out to be negative. And with that, Khan became the most sought-after choreographer in Bollywood for several decades. Her parents migrated to India after the Partition.

Seth Rogen's First An American Pickle Trailer Is A Pretty Big Dill

July 05, 2020

On Friday, the actor debuted the trailer for his upcoming HBO Max movie An American Pickle , in which he stars as Polish immigrant Herschel Greenbaum who is preserved in a Value-Added Tax of pickle brine after an accident in the early 1900s, only to wake up in the 21st century.

Byron "Reckful" Bernstein: Twitch streamer passes away at 31

July 04, 2020

I will do my best to live as the best human I can be, byron . If you need someone to speak to, we highly encourage you to reach out to your friends and let them reach out to you, as well as contacting your National Suicide Hotline for assistance in the battle.

KUWTK: Khloe Kardashian Amused By The Tristan Thompson Engagement Rumors And Responds!

July 04, 2020

Khloe Kardashian was recently spotted with a massive diamond ring on her finger in the pictures from her birthday party. On Friday morning, Khloe returned to social media to tell her followers, "Great morning!" Tristan Thompson and Khloe Kardashian .

Two Words Will Be Changed When Hamilton Comes To Disney+

July 04, 2020

Fans were wondering because the movie version of the musical is rated PG-13 and the language in the play is strong enough to automatically merit an R rating. Fans will now get to see it a lot sooner as Disney has bumped the release date up by 15 months, to 3 July 2020. He didn't bat an eye until Fallon revealed a copy of former national security advisor John Bolton's tell-all Trump White House memoir, whose title happens to be a Hamilton reference.

Producers React To Stories ‘Ellen DeGeneres Show’ Will Be Canceled

July 04, 2020

Producers of The Ellen Show have responded to rumours that the show is being cancelled, following recent backlash against Ellen DeGeneres . Most recently, DeGeneres courted controversy in April when crew members from her show spoke out about their treatment during the shutdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Liverpool demolish Crystal Palace, move closer to the title

July 04, 2020

Though Southall is Everton through and through, he took the time to congratulate Liverpool for their title win and for being the best team in the league. "Now they're gonna believe us" Salah's caption on his picture celebrating Liverpool's victory with teammates Dejan Lovren, Roberto Firmino, Alison Becker, and Fabinho .

Brie Larson has launched her own feel-good YouTube channel

July 04, 2020

The 20-minute video starts with Larson explaining that she chose to start her own YouTube channel to have a platform where she can share and talk about everything that's significant to her. In the video, Larson also opened up about social anxiety and being introverted. With wording like "I've realized something." and "Breaking the news to the family." many people thought that Brie was going to be coming out as part of the LGBTQ+ community .

Sia stepped in after Harvey Weinstein invited Maddie Ziegler on his plane

July 04, 2020

In the same interview, the singer admitted she "threw this child into the spotlight", prompting her motherly like instincts over Ziegler- who first appeared in Sia's chandelier music clip when she was 11. In addition to the creative inspiration the two clearly share, Sia believes their teamwork serves a greater objective, too: "A good way of keeping her safe is [to] just keep making projects for her and therefore most of the time we're working together", she added.

Chris Evans says he already misses Marvel

July 04, 2020

He gained real notoriety, however, when he first appeared as Captain America in the 2011 film Captain America : The First Avenger . Those hardcore followers had been being attentive to stones and Thanos' impending arrival, courting all the best way again to The Tesseract's first look in Captain America: The First Avenger .

Kobe Bryant memorialized on cover of National Basketball Association 2K21

July 04, 2020

Each of these players was chosen based on their generation and how they dominate the league. Bryant last played in the National Basketball Association in 2016, before retiring. Moreover, the 2K website provided an infographic that breaks down the order options and bonuses for fans who are interested in each edition. At a price tag of $99.999, the Mamba Forever Edition will give gamers access to current and next-generation systems on both PlayStation and Xbox.

AFTRA rescinds Do Not Work order for Michael Bay's Songbird

July 04, 2020

When asked for comment, a SAG-AFTRA spokesperson told The Hollywood Reporter: "The producers have not been transparent about their safety protocols, and that is something we obviously take very seriously ". A rep for Bay's production company, Invisible Narratives, countered that the Do Not Work order is just run-of-the-mill legal boilerplate that can easily be ironed over with the union, saying, "We are actively working to resolve this paperwork issue with the guild".

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan mourns 'Dance Guru' Saroj Khan's demise

July 04, 2020

In an exclusive interview with ETimes, the actress opened up about her fond memories with the dance master, her favorite Saroj Khan dance number, and more. Dance and expression can never be the same for us actors and for everyone who loved her. Love you Masterji. "It has been a long struggle with many ups and downs in my personal life", she says.

Kairi Sane Already Making Plans To Retire From WWE

July 04, 2020

Per the report, there were plans in May for Sane to go to Japan and work as an ambassador for WWE there. Meltzer noted that WWE has known about her wanting to leave by May and possibly earlier than that. It was speculated that this likely changed since Paul Heyman's departure, and two unconfirmed names mentioned as the potential attacker were Charlotte Flair or Shayna Baszler, both now off of TV.

American broadcaster Hugh Downs dies at age 99

July 04, 2020

Downs' historic career lasted over 60 years, with memorable work on "20/20", " Today " and " The Tonight Show Starring Jack Paar ". He then moved to NBC in NY as an announcer for The Home Show , then as Jack Paar's sidekick on The Tonight Show from 1957 to 1962, where he spent more time on-camera.

Spotify Premium Duo plan allows two accounts to share one subscription

July 04, 2020

With the new $12.99 a month pricing structure, two users each get their own Premium account and split the bill. Spotify Quality Family members: $15 for each thirty day period for up to 6 unique accounts (up to 4 simultaneous streams). The new Spotify plan offers similar features as the other Premium plans; users get to listen to music ad-free and play songs offline. You can choose to filter the playlist to reach the chill tunes or the upbeat songs, and if you aren't interested, you can ...

Paris Jackson opens up about sexuality

July 03, 2020

She went on to admit that despite being with both men and women, she does not really identify as bi: 'I say I am gay because I guess I am, but I would not consider myself bisexual because I have dated more than just men and women, I have dated a man who had a vagina.

Kanye West, FKA twigs, Ty Dolla $ign, Skrillex

July 03, 2020

It starts out pretty slow and nonchalant with a recognizable rhythm and beat as Ty Dolla hops on the track, followed by Kanye, and finally FKA . Out now, " Ego Death " is a stunner, a much-anticipated return from one of the strongest in the game.

Hyper Scape Beta Key Access Locked Behind Twitch Drops

July 03, 2020

Ubisoft has fully revealed Hyper Scape , the FPS battle royale game that has been teased (and partially leaked ) over the last few days. "A brand-new urban battle royale begins today", stated a tweet on the official Hyper Scape account.

Brie Larson Launches YouTube Channel and Opens Up About Social Anxiety

July 03, 2020

In the video, Larson is joined by fellow YouTube stars and content creators, as well as her mom and grandma, who give her advice on starting her channel. She begins, "Why am I starting a YouTube channel?" Larson also spilled secrets about her career in the video, including the fact that she auditioned for The Hunger Games! During her call with Moffit and Brown of ASAP Science, Larson reveals that she loves gardening, so it won't be a surprise if she would drop a gardening video soon.

British musicians demand help for live music industry

July 03, 2020

Together with raising live music's bleak plight, the campaign is calling on music fans to share on social media a film or photo of the last gig they played or saw with the hashtag #LetTheMusicPlay . In response to all this uncertainty, a group of live music businesses including artists, venues, concerts and festivals have launched Let The Music Play , a campaign spotlighting the importance of the United Kingdom music sector.

Sushant case: Cops to record Bhansali’s statement on July 6

July 03, 2020

The lovely actress who is all set to make her mark in Bollywood as the leading actress in this movie is more than just a pretty face. Actress Sanjana Sanghi , who will be seen opposite Sushant Singh Rajput in the upcoming film Dil Becahra has left Mumbai for Delhi.

Johnny Depp's Libel Trial Against 'The Sun' Moving Forward

July 03, 2020

Depp strenuously denies Heard's claims. It also argues that withholding the texts endangers the defendant's ability to get a fair trial, and is a breach of a previous court order requiring the actor to provide all documents from separate libel proceedings against Heard in the United States.

A Fallout Amazon TV Series is Coming From the Creators of Westworld

July 03, 2020

The show - now in development, with a series commitment from Amazon Studios - is part of Nolan and Joy's overall deal with streaming service, which they signed past year for a reported $ 150 million . No date was given for when the Fallout show will be released. While the announcement confirms that a full show is in the works, Executive Producer at Bethesda Todd Howard has been looking to make a show on Fallout for quite some time.

Remember this? Last song Saroj Khan choreographed was with Madhuri Dixit-Nene

July 03, 2020

Her recent works include choreographing Kangana Ranaut in Manikarnika previous year and Tanu Weds Manu Returns in 2015. Her parents migrated to India after the Partition. She had won National Film Awards for Best Choreography three times for " Dola Re Dola " from film Devdas (2003); " Yeh Ishq Haaye " from film Jab We Met (2008), and for Tamil period drama film Sringaram.

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