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Spider-Man: No Way Home Box Office: Tom Holland film gets another week to score

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With no competition from any new film this weekend, courtesy postponement of Jersey ; each of the three biggies in the running would benefit to some extent. Of course Delhi not allowing theatres to operate is a spanner in the plans and would impact collections to a good degree, especially during the New Year season when footfalls are better, one has to take the best from what’s available. Spider-Man: No Way Home , it would now do around Rs. 10 crores more on its lifetime due to an open week available. Of course RRR is a major competition on the coming Friday but at least this week should be beneficial for the Marvel movie that has already collected 189.67 crores. The film has lost out to many screens, especially the 3D ones, due to 83 but it’s all an even playing ground now and that should keep the audiences trickling in. Following the trend Spider-Man: No Way Home is expected to continue doing business with an increase in collections over the weekend. In fact, the film that has

Pushpa Box Office: Allu Arjun starrer becomes the 4th highest grossing South film dubbed in Hindi

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The Allu Arjun starrer Pushpa: The Rise has been a rather shocking film at the box office. After receiving positive reviews from the critics, the business of the film witnessed immense growth in collections. Fast emerging as the dark horse, Pushpa raked in the moolah. Now at the end of its second week running, Pushpa has managed to draw in Rs. 47.09 cr from its Hindi version alone. In this box office report, we take a look at the collections of Pushpa: The Rise while comparing the same to previous Hindi dubbed releases. With a total collection of Rs. 47.09 cr, Pushpa surpasses the Yash starrer KGF – Chapter 1 that had collected Rs. 44.09 cr to become the fourth all-time highest grossing Hindi dubbed south film. Though Pushpa: The Rise still continues to run, leading the list are previous releases like Baahubali 2 – The Conclusion that collected Rs. 510.99 cr, the Rajinikanth – Akshay Kumar starrer 2.0 that collected Rs. 189.55 cr and Baahubali – The Beginning that had colle

Pushpa Box Office: Allu Arjun starrer Pushpa (Hindi) holds strong in week 2

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With no competition from any new film this weekend, courtesy postponement of Jersey ; each of the three biggies in the running would benefit to some extent. Of course Delhi not allowing theatres to operate is a spanner in the plans and would impact collections to a good degree, especially during the New Year season when footfalls are better, one has to take the best from what’s available. In the single screens at the mass belt, Pushpa (Hindi) is keeping the footfalls coming and in the process breathed life back in for many cinema owners. That should continue for this week as well and help take it past Rs. 47.09 crores that it has already accumulated so far. However on Friday arrives RRR and since the film is the biggest one arriving since Baahubali: The Conclusion and SS Rajamouli seemingly in great form again, there would be slowdown felt for Pushpa . In fact, with 83 displaying a downward trend at the box office, Pushpa looks set to enjoy another good weekend in theatres. Note

Karan Johar urges Delhi government to reopen theatres, says 'cinemas are safe'

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Bollywood director and producer Karan Johar, on Thursday, urged the Delhi government to allow cinemas to reopen after the yellow alert was announced in the state. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday announced strict restrictions in the city in view of the rising COVID-19 cases and a surge in the Omicron variant in the city. CM Kejriwal announced that spas, gyms, and cinema halls, that were earlier operating at 50 percent capacity, will be shut down. This announcement has come after the national capital witnessed a test positivity rate of more than 0.5% from the past two days. Karan Johar urged the government to permit the functioning of theatres in his Twitter post that read, "We urge the Delhi Government to allow cinemas to operate. Cinemas are equipped with better ability to ensure a hygienic environment while maintaining social distancing norms as compared to other out-of-home settings." We urge the Delhi Government to allow cinemas to operate. Cinemas are

Taapsee Pannu on her plans for marriage, “I am in no hurry to get married”

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Taapsee Pannu who had a fabulous year with her twin towering achievements— Haseen Dillruba and Rashmi Rocket , has no immediate plans of tying the knot with her boyfriend former badminton player Mathias Boe. When I ask her about marriage in 2022, she retorts, “Just because weddings are the flavour of the season? No no. Not really. I have no immediate wedding plans. I have quite a few assignments on hand. I don’t want to do a rush-rush wedding.” Taapsee, one of the busiest actors in India wants to get married when she has the time. “Whenever I get married it will happen in a relaxed atmosphere. I am in no hurry to get married. Nothing much will change after marriage so I am not feeling any great need to take the plunge right now.” She hopes for a more organized 2022 than 2021. “Because of the lockdown the last two years have been a little crushed and cluttered for me. I have been literally running in and out of sets trying to find time for myself and my family. This has taken a tol

Another complaint filed against Kangana Ranaut for her 'Bheek' remark on Independence of India

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The troubles for Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut (Kangana Ranaut) appear to be rising. The actress' 'Independence Bheek Remark' has sparked a firestorm of controversy. She has been the subject of yet another complaint. Kangana Ranaut recently stated that India's 1947 independence was obtained by handouts. In 2014, India achieved true independence. Her statement caused a stir, and she was criticised. A complaint has been filed against Kangana Ranaut for allegedly making an outrageous statement by Bharat Singh (Mumbai Congress General Secretary) on December 28. Advocates Ashish Rai and Ankit Upadhyay filed the case at the Vile Parle Police Station. According to the reports, Kangana Ranaut's careless statement was broadcasted worldwide via interviews. The complaint cites that the national dignity and honour of Indian citizens, great former freedom warriors, heroes, and former leaders have been harmed by this statement. It's been called unconstitutional and agai

Jay Park steps down as CEO of H1GHR Music and AOMG - "I will remain as an advisor for both labels"

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Musician Jay Park has announced that he is stepping down as the CEO of his two music labels - H1GHR Music and AOMG. The announcement was made on Friday on his social media handles.   In a statement released on December 31, 2021, Jay Park said, "After a lot of thought and taking time to organize my emotions I’ve decided to step down as the CEO of AOMG and H1GHR MUSIC. I know this may be shocking to a lot of people but I will remain as an advisor for both labels and we will continue to be a family and a crew. I want to thank all the fans that have trusted in me and supported me in all my endeavors and I hope you guys continue to support Aomg, H1ghr Music, and I and all the things we do for many years to come." "As for all the Artists and employees at AOMG and H1ghr music, I want to sincerely thank you guys for entrusting your futures at these two labels that I’ve founded and it’s really an honor to build this together and to continue to make history side by side. I don

Court rules Jung Hae In and BLACKPINK's Jisoo starrer Snowdrop can continue be on air after civic group files case for history distortion

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The Seoul Western District Court has ruled in favor of Jung Hae In and Jisoo starrer JTBC drama Snowdrop in a case brought by a civic group. Since its premiere earlier this month, Snowdrop has been caught up in allegations of problematic historical distortion, with over 300,000 citizens signing a national Blue House petition requesting that the drama be taken off-air. Amidst the ongoing controversy, a civic group called Declaration of Global Citizens in Korea also filed for an injunction against JTBC on December 22 to stop airing the drama. As reported by Korean tabloid Soompi, while the Blue House has not yet responded to the national petition (which it is required to do once a petition surpasses the minimum of 200,000 signatures), the Seoul Western District Court dismissed the Declaration of Global Citizens in Korea’s request for an injunction on December 29. The court explained its decision by stating, “Even if Snowdrop  is based on a distortion of history, the probability that

Salman Khan to return as Chulbul Pandey in Dabangg 4; Tigmanshu Dhulia is working on the script

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Earlier this year, in a chat show hosted by Arbaaz Khan, Salman Khan had confirmed his film Dabangg 4 . The popular cop franchise sees Salman Khan play the role of Inspector Chulbul Pandey along with Sonakshi Sinha as the leading lady of the film. According to the latest reports, Tigmanshu Dhulia is currently working on the script of Dabangg 4 for Salman. Reportedly, Tigmanshu Dhulia has been working on the script of the film for over a year now and is expected to complete the script and narrate it to Salman next year. Salman is impressed by the basic idea that will take the franchise forward. The team also has a fresh approach to the iconic character of Chulbul Pandey. Tigmanshu Dhulia is known for films like Paan Singh Tomar , and Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster . Salman Khan and his producer brother Arbaaz felt that Tigmanshu is the right choice to take forward the story of Chulbul Pandey as he is well versed with the rural world in the heartland of India. Meanwhile, Salman Khan who wa

Nora Fatehi tests positive for COVID-19

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The number of COVID-19 cases in India has seen a massive spike in the past week. Nora Fatehi is the latest Bollywood celebrity to test positive for the virus. She was tested positive on December 28 and has quarantined herself.  Nora Fatehi's team issued a statement confirming the same, "On behalf of Nora Fatehi, as her spokesperson, would want to inform that Nora Fatehi has been tested positive for Covid on 28th of December. Abiding by the protocols, Nora has been quarantined under the doctor's observation since then and has been cooperating with BMC for the safety and regulations." The team also clarified that the actress has not stepped out ever since she tested positive. "Amid the same, the spotting pictures in circulation since yesterday are from an earlier event in the past and Nora has stepped nowhere out recently. We would therefore request to please ignore the old pictures," the statement further read.  Nora, too, took to her Instagram handle to

Shilpa Shirodkar tests positive for COVID-19

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The rise of the Omnicron variant of the novel coronavirus has made headlines. In Bollywood too, many celebrities are testing positive for Covid-19. It all started when actresses Kareena Kapoor and Amrita Arora tested positive for Covid-19 after attending a party at filmmaker Karan Johar's residence in Mumbai. Now, 90's popular actress Shilpa Shirodkar who is known for films like Hum, Khuda Gawah and Aankhen has also tested positive for the deadly virus. On Thursday, the actress shared the news through an Instagram post and revealed that she had tested positive four days ago. Taking to Instagram, Shilpa shared a graphical pictorial in which there were two options negative and positive written in front of Coronavirus (Covid-19) and hers was ticked on positive. Sharing the post, Shilpa in the caption wrote, "COVID POSITIVE !!! #day4 Stay safe everyone, please get vaccinated and follow all the rules… your Government knows what is best for you. Lots of love".  

Taapsee Pannu's Haseen Dillruba beats Akshay Kumar's Sooryavanshi to become most-watched film on Netflix in 2021

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Vinil Mathew brought an unconventional romantic thriller alive on screen with Taapsee Pannu and Vikrant Massey starrer Haseen Dillruba . The whodunit drama brilliantly blended a progressive love story with Hindi pulp fiction. While stitching various genres together, the celebrated filmmaker created quite a stir with his project.  Haseen Dillruba broke several records on the OTT platform when it was released. And now, the film has garnered another acclaim to its credit. According to the latest survey, Vinil Mathew's venture is the most-watched film on Netflix! Haseen Dillruba minted more than 24.63 Million views between July to December, followed by Akshay Kumar's  Sooryavanshi which reportedly got 22.34 million , Kriti Sanon's Mimi with 21.81 million views, and Kartik Aaryan's  Dhamaka with 11.37 million views. While sharing the excitement, Vinil Mathew said, "As a filmmaker, Haseen Dillruba was a challenging drama because it played with many nuances. I a

Taylor Swift urges judge to reconsider decision of sending 'Shake It Off' lawsuit to trial

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Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift and her attorneys are trying to dodge the copyright lawsuit over her 2014 hit ‘ Shake It Off .’ After a federal judge ruled that a copyright infringement case against the singer would go to trial, Swift's lawyers are again asking him to dismiss the case in a new motion, requesting that U.S. District Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald reconsider his decision. According to Entertainment Weekly, the lawsuit alleges that Taylor Swift copied lyrics from the 2000 song ‘ Playas Gon' Play’ , recorded by the girl group 3LW. In court documents filed December 23, Swift's attorneys argue that allowing the case to proceed would represent an "unprecedented" decision, noting that the judge's order "does something that, as far [as] Defendants are aware, no other court has done, namely finding a potentially valid infringement claim in the use of two short public domain phrases along with allegedly similar ideas and concepts. Defendants respectful

Badshah says 'Bachpan Kya Pyaar' fame Sahdev Dirdo has regained consciousness after bike accident

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Sahdev Dirdo of ‘Bachpan ka Pyaar’ was involved in an accident earlier this week. On Wednesday morning, singer Badshah, who previously collaborated with the 10-year-old youngster for a music video, told his fans about Sahdev's accident and provided an update on his health. Badshah shared the news on his social media accounts. “Sahdev is better now and has regained consciousness. Will go to Raipur to see a good neurosurgeon. Thank you for your prayers,” he wrote on Twitter. Sahdev is better now and has regained consciousness. Will go to Raipur to see a good neurosurgeon. Thank you for your prayers — BADSHAH (@Its_Badshah) December 29, 2021 Badshah announced on Tuesday that Sahdev Dirdo had sustained a head injury and had been brought to the hospital. “Sahdev Dirdo had an accident, injuries on his head, unconscious, on his way to the hospital which is a 100 km away. In touch with his family and friends. I am there for him. Need your prayers,” he wrote on his Instagram stori

83 Box Office Day 5: Ranveer Singh starrer continues downward spiral; collects Rs. 6.70 cr on Day 5

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The Ranveer Singh starrer 83 , directed by Kabir Khan released last week to a good response from the critics. However, the film met with a mixed response from the audience. After opening on a good note, the business of the film saw a dip in collections on its first Monday. Now on its fifth day running, the business of 83 seems to continue its downward trend drawing in just Rs. 6.70 cr. With this the total collections of the film are now pegged at Rs. 60.99 cr. Though predictions state that the business of the film will continue its downward trend, with the Shahid Kapoor starrer Jersey being postponed, it is likely that 83 will continue doing business. Currently, with new Covid-19 protocols being implemented by states in light of the resurgence with Omicron, business predictions of the film look bleak. Though 83 will continue to run, estimates state that the film will see a diminishing return at the box office. from Box Office Special Features - Bollywood Hungama https://ift.t

Spider-Man: No Way Home Box Office Day 13: Tom Holland film begins to slow down; collects Rs. 3.65 cr on Day 13

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The mega Hollywood action entertainer Spider-Man: No Way Home seems to be gradually slowing down at the box office. After a stellar run the film which shook the box office seems to be losing steam. Interestingly though, the Tom Holland starrer which is currently in its second week running, is slowly inching its way closer to the Rs. 200 cr mark. Now on Day 13, Spider-Man: No Way Home has collected a further Rs. 3.65 cr, taking its overall box office collections to Rs. 183.02 cr. With the gradual drop in collections each day it seems like the film is beginning to slowdown, but all eyes are still on its journey towards the Rs. 200 cr mark. In fact, trade predicts that with Jersey rescheduling its release, and 83 under-performing, Spider-Man: No Way Home stands a better chance of achieving this target. Currently, still running in theatres, predictions show a rise in collections of Spider-Man: No Way Home over its third weekend running. In fact, the film is more than likely to cro

SS Rajamouli confirms RRR will release on January 7, 2022

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Over the past couple of days, we have seen a resurgence of Covid-19, with the Omicron variant spreading like wildfire. In light of the same, the Delhi government imposed certain restrictions, wherein theatres were shut down. Given the changing situation, the producers of Jersey have decided on rescheduling their release plans. The film is not releasing on 31 December. However, SS Rajamouli, whose next epic RRR , starring Jr NTR, Ram Charan, Alia Bhatt and Ajay Devgn, has decided to stay firm on his release date of January 7, 2022. Speaking exclusively to Trade Analyst Taran Adarsh, Rajamouli made it clear that the film would not be rescheduled. Reasoning his decision, Rajamouli cited the fact that the film is a multi-lingual release and the period of release of the much-awaited film - Sankranti - had been finalized much earlier. Meanwhile, Thiruvananthapuram is flooded with new posters of RRR . Amidst the striking presence of Jr NTR, Ram Charan, Ajay Devgn and Alia Bhatt, director

Hugh Jackman tests positive for Covid-19, Music Man cancels performances

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The revival of Meredith Willson’s classic musical The Music Man will cancel performances through January 1 after Hugh Jackman, who plays Harold Hill, tested positive for COVID-19. The Music Man is one of the hottest tickets on Broadway. However, like many other shows, it is struggling to keep its cast and crew healthy at a time when COVID is surging and omicron is causing breakthrough infections and contributing to record cases in New York City. Sutton Foster, Jackman’s co-star, was forced to miss several performances after coming down with the virus. She will return on January 2, with Jackman expected to resume performances on January 6. In a video posted to social media, Jackman said his case was mild. “My symptoms are like a cold — I have scratchy throat and a bit of a runny nose — but I’m fine,” Jackman said. “And I’m just going to do everything I can to get better ASAP, and as soon as I’m cleared I’ll be back on stage heading to River City. Please stay safe, be healthy, be ki

Post Tadap Ahan Shetty to sign second film with Sajid Nadiadwala

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It is unlikely that the newest hero on the block Ahan Shetty would move away from producer Sajid Nadiadwala who designed and executed young Shetty’s debut vehicle. Sources in the know reveal that Ahan Shetty’s second film would also be produced by Sajid Nadiadwala. “Sajid wants to build Ahan’s career as an action-romance hero. He did the same with Tiger Shroff whom he introduced in  Heropanti  and then promoted as a star through the Baaghi franchise, Sajid has a definite plan for Ahan as well,” the source reveals. Interestingly, Sajid Nadiadwala had no contract binding Tiger Shroff to do films. Nadiadwala has not bound Ahan to any contract either. Also Read:  Ahan Shetty practices deadly bike stunts for his debut film, Tadap; watch from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cinema News | Indian Movies | Films - Bollywood Hungama https://ift.tt/32zcGIz https://ift.tt/3sGRHOw

Squid Game creator Hwang Dong Hyuk in talks with Netflix for season 3 of the survival series

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Netflix’s hit South Korean thriller series Squid Game creator is in talks with the streaming giant for the season 3 of the series. In a conversation with KBS in Korea, Hwang Dong Hyuk said that he's already had conversations with Netflix. "I'm in talks with Netflix over season 2 as well as season 3," Hwang explained. "We will come to a conclusion any time soon." Previously, Hwang spoke to the Associated Press about the upcoming second season of the show. "So, there's been so much pressure, so much demand, and so much love for a second season. So I almost feel like you leave us no choice," he said. "But, I will say there will indeed be a second season. It's in my head right now. I'm in the planning process currently. But I do think it's too early to say when and how that's going to happen." This all hasn't stopped the creator from speculating about who the front-man will be in future installments of the show. I

Ranvir Shorey's son Haroon tests positive for Covid-19, actor to get tested on December 29

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Actor Ranvir Shorey on Tuesday confirmed that his son Haroon tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently asymptomatic. The actor, who shares 10-year-old Haroon with former wife and actor Konkona Sensharma, tested positive for the virus when Shorey and their son took an RT-PCR test on their way back to the city from Goa. “My son Haroon and I were on holiday in #Goa, and during the routine RT-PCR testing for the flight back to Mumbai, he has turned out to be #Covid positive," he wrote on Twitter. My son Haroon and I were on holiday in #Goa , and during the routine RT-PCR testing for the flight back to Mumbai, he has turned out to be #Covid positive. We are both completely asymptomatic and have immediately quarantined until further investigations. The wave is real. #India — Ranvir Shorey (@RanvirShorey) December 28, 2021 “We are both completely asymptomatic and have immediately quarantined until further investigations. The wave is real. #India,” he tweeted. On Monday, G

Shah Rukh Khan shoots a commercial with R Balki

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Superstar Shah Rukh Khan has had a busy week, having returned to work last Wednesday after a three-month hiatus following his son Aryan Khan's arrest in the drugs-on-cruise case. Now, that the actor has returned to his rightful place, he is balancing the shoot of Pathan with his appearance in Tiger 3. Khan reportedly took a day off from the two films yesterday to shoot a commercial for a premium company with ad man-director R Balki. According to a report in a daily, the production team of the commercial reached Mehboob Studios in Bandra on Monday for the work. The shoot lasted for over ten hours. Days before the shoot, the entire crew was tested ror Covid-19 as a protocol. With the cases increasing, Shah Rukh Khan is also keeping himself and his team in check with tests being done three times a week. Meanwhile, Shah Rukh Khan will today return to the sets of Tiger 3 to shoot with Salman Khan. Also Read:  Shah Rukh Khan won’t travel out of Mumbai for shoot, wants to remain c

83 Box Office: 83 surpasses Sooryavanshi; becomes the highest opening weekend grosser of 2021 in overseas

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The Ranveer Singh starrer 83 released last week to a good response from the critics, however the Kabir Khan directorial met with a mixed response from the audience. Based on India’s iconic win at the 1983 World Cup the film was expected to open with a bang. But the low key promotions and stiff competition led to a rather underwhelming opening. In the overseas market as well 83 which faced competition from the Hollywood release Spider-Man: No Way Home opened on a decent note. In this box office report we take a look at the opening weekend collections of 83 while comparing the same to previous Bollywood releases of 2021 that have made a mark at the overseas box office. Collecting 3.48 mil. USD, 83 managed to surpass the collections of the Akshay Kumar starrer Sooryavanshi that collected 3.29 mil. USD to become the highest opening weekend grosser of 2021 in the overseas markets. As of now, 83 continues to run in theatres, however the less than expected rise in collection figures

BTS, ENHYPEN, aespa, The Boyz and more to perform at 36th Golden Disc Awards; see lineup of performers

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The first set of performers for the 36 th Golden Disc Awards have been announced. On December 28, the Golden Disc Awards announced that BTS, aespa, ENHYPEN, THE BOYZ, Brave Girls, Lee Mujin, Lim Young Woong, and Jeon Somi as a part of the lineup for the event. Although BTS is currently on their extended period of rest following their BTS PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE – LA concert in the United States and can’t attend the event, they’ll be revealing exclusive footage from their Los Angeles concert for the first time on TV. Besides being nominated for Rookie Artist of the Year, South Korean female group aespa is also currently nominated for a Bonsang (Main Award) in both Digital Song and Album divisions. ENHYPEN, who won the rookie award last year, is nominated for a Bonsang in the Album division for DIMENSION: DILEMMA , which is the group’s first million-seller album. THE BOYZ is also a nominee in the Album division with THRILL-ING . After the massive success of Rollin' and Chi

Kanye West buys $4.5 million mansion across from Kim Kardashian's house post divorce to 'have his kids over as much as possible'

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American rapper-record producer Kanye West has purchased a California-based home right across the street from his estranged wife Kim Kardashian West, in hopes of staying close to his family. According to People tabloid, the 44-year-old rapper purchased the home for a whopping $4.5 million, putting down more than $400,000 for the house that initially was listed for $4,079,000. Built in 1955, a "teardown," the deal was made solely to be in close proximity to Kardashian West, 41, and their children. The reports stated that the house will be family-friendly as he wants to be able to have the kids over as much as possible. Living only in Malibu was making visits trickier for Kanye. The rapper and the SKIMS founder share daughter North, 8, son Saint, 6, daughter Chicago, 3½, and son Psalm, 2½. Kardashian West filed for divorce from West in February after nearly seven years of marriage. The duo began dating in 2012 and got married in 2014. Kanye West has been vocal about wantin

Jersey passed with U/A certificate and ZERO cuts; is the longest Shahid Kapoor film to date

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Shahid Kapoor has been impressing audiences since 2003 but that big blockbuster eluded him for a long time. He finally got a well-deserved super successful film in 2019 thanks to Kabir Singh . The romance drama was loved by audiences of all ages and ended up collecting a humongous Rs. 278.24 crore at the box office. As a result, the expectations are huge from his next film,  Jersey . The film is all set to release this Friday, that is, December 31 and its censor process was completed just yesterday, that is, on December 27. A source told  Bollywood Hungama , “The film has been passed with a clean U/A certificate. In other words, the CBFC (Central Board of Film Certification) has not asked for a single cut in the film. The film has minimal violence and intimacy and it is all within permissible limits. The film is mounted as a family entertainer. As a result, the movie was made keeping that in mind and the CBFC understood that aspect.” The duration of  Jersey  stands at nearly 175 mi

Nikhil Dwivedi to produce Rajesh Khanna biopic; Farah Khan in talks to direct 

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India's first superstar Rajesh Khanna's biopic is in the works. Starring in movies like Anand, Aradhana, Kati Patang, Amar Prem, and Khamoshi among several films, the term superstar was coined for the actor as he stormed through massive stardom. Now, actor-producer Nikhil Dwivedi is set to produce the biopic as he has got the rights to turn Gautam Chintamani’s book, "Dark Star: The Loneliness of Being Rajesh Khanna" into a film. While Gautam will work on the adaptation, it seems like Farah Khan is in talks to direct the project. It’s only apt that on the eve of Rajesh Khanna’s 79th Birth Anniversary (29th December) a movie on India’s most iconic star, for whom the term ‘Superstar’ was originally coined, is announced. Yes, finally someone is making a biopic on Hindi cinema’s ‘phenomenon’ who delivered 17 mammoth blockbusters in succession and generated mass hysteria, especially among women. The kind of mass adulation Rajesh Khanna evoked was evident from the fanta

83 likely to run into losses in crores, Ranveer Singh to forego pending fee for 83?

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The under-performance at the box office of the Kabir Khan directorial 83 has shocked the film industry, none more so than the producers, which include Deepika Padukone, of this lavish project. The costly film now stands to lose a major amount that runs into crores. A source close to the producers told this writer that the blame game will start soon. “The film looks and feels like a documentary on the 1983 World Cup. Some from the production team had pointed this out while the film was being made. What was the need to shoot at the pricey Lords stadium in London when there are so many similarly vast cricket stadiums right here in India? But the naysayers were shut down by those from the film unit who were fully confident of getting the audience into theatres.” Apparently a large chunk of Ranveer’s fee is pending. And he may be compelled to write it off to counter at least some of the losses. For Kabir Khan the failure of 83  is a double setback after the poor response to his last di

Madhya Pradesh Home Minister warns actor Sunny Leone to take down ‘Madhuban’ music video for hurting Hindu religious sentiments

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The latest music video titled ‘ Madhuban’ starring Sunny Leone caused a stir after releasing on Wednesday. Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra, on Sunday, has said to take down the ‘obscene’ music video. In the wake of the controversy, music label Saregama on Sunday said the company will "change" the name and lyrics of the song ‘ madhuban mein Radhika naache’ after Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra alleged the music video, had hurt Hindus' religious sentiments. "In light of recent feedback and respecting the sentiments of our fellow countrymen, we will be changing the lyrics and name of the song 'madhuban...'. The new song will replace the old across all platforms over the next three days," Saregama said. Announcement: ???? pic.twitter.com/lOJotcd04p — Saregama (@saregamaglobal) December 26, 2021 Mr Mishra - who adds Ms Leone to a growing list of brands and artistic content he deems objectionable and has threatened with leg

Salman Khan confirms YRF's spy universe with Shah Rukh Khan's Pathan and Tiger 3

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Bollywood actor Salman Khan is on a shooting spree. Taking a break from his regular schedule, the actor headed to his Panvel farmhouse this past weekend to kick off his 56th birthday celebrations. Before the party began last night, he interacted with awaiting paparazzi outside, cut a cake, and greeted everyone. When asked about his upcoming projects, Salman Khan confirmed the Yash Raj Films spy universe. Talking about Shah Rukh Khan, who is currently shooting his cameo as Pathan for Tiger 3, Salman Khan said, "We are both coming in Tiger 3 , in Pathan as well. Tiger will release by December 2022. Hopefully, Pathan will come before it and maybe both of us will come together." It has been reported previously that YRF plans to do crossovers of its known spies in the upcoming slate of films. Starting with Pathan which stars Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan is set to star as Tiger. The actor has reportedly already shot his cameo. Meanwhile, currently, SRK is shooting his cameo fo

Prithviraj’s trailer release scheduled for 27th December deferred; Yash Raj Films monitoring the Covid-19 scenario

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Superstar Akshay Kumar released  Bellbottom  this year, at a time when cinemas were operating at 50% occupancy and the crucial state of Maharashtra was shut. As expected, the film’s business was underwhelming. However, his Diwali release,  Sooryavanshi , emerged as the first big hit of Bollywood this year and revived the cinema business. His digital film,  Atrangi Re , too received a positive response. His fans and the industry are now looking forward to his next film,  Prithviraj produced by Yash Raj Films. The historical drama is all set to release on January 21, 2022, and is one of the most awaited films next year. As per a source, the trailer of the film which was scheduled to be released on 27 th December has been deferred. The source told  Bollywood Hungama , “The teaser of  Prithviraj  was released on November 15 and met with a great response. It gave an indication about the scale and grandeur. Now, the theatrical trailer will provide viewers with a proper idea of the story

Salman Khan had this to say about the snake bite incident at his Panvel farmhouse - "It reached into my hand and bit me thrice"

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Salman Khan has detailed how he was bitten by a snake at his Panvel farmhouse. He was taken to a hospital in Navi Mumbai on December 25 th night after the incident and was discharged on Sunday morning. Salman returned to the farmhouse after being released from the hospital to celebrate his 56th birthday. The actor normally spends his birthday with his family and close friends at his home on the outskirts of Mumbai. Salman Khan, when asked about the incident, replied, “It wasn’t much, a snake had entered one of the rooms, the farmhouse is quite in the jungle in Panvel. When the snake entered the room, kids got scared so I went in to see and asked for a stick, the stick that came was a small one so I asked for a longer stick, and they got one, with which I picked up the snake with a lot of love and brought it out, and the snake wrapped itself on the stick and then it started climbing upwards. It came quite close to my hand so I caught it with my other hand and dropped the stick to be

Salman Khan reveals title of Bajrangi Bhaijaan sequel, Pavan Putra Bhaijaan

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Earlier this month, Salman Khan officially announced Bajrangi Bhaijaan 2 at the pre-release event of RRR on Sunday in Mumbai. The sequel will be written by SS Rajamouli’s father, K. V. Vijayendra Prasad, who also penned the original film and was directed by Kabir Khan. Ringing in his 56th birthday on December 27 at midnight, the actor greeted the paparazzi at his Panvel farmhouse. During the interaction, he confirmed the title of  Bajrangi Bhaijaan sequel,  Pavan Putra Bhaijaan . He also dismissed the rumours about doing a SS Rajamouli project. “No there is nothing like that. If it happens it will be great as Rajamouli is a very good director. But I am definitely working with his father, K.V. Vijayendra Prasad. He has written the script of Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2016), and now he is writing its sequel too and has named it Pavan Putra Bhaijaan . As soon as he completes it, and I complete shooting these two films ( Tiger 3 and Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali ), I’ll start shooting them. There m

Salman Khan confirms sequel to No Entry with Anees Bazmee on his birthday

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Bollywood Hungama was first to inform that the much-awaited sequel to Anees Bazmee's super hit comedy No Entry is finally being put on the table. After much speculation, Salman Khan has confirmed the sequel. At a media interaction on December 27 post-midnight at his Panvel farmhouse, the actor confirmed No Entry 2 is in the works. He is said to return to comic space after Tiger 3 is completed; the sequel will happen with Anees Bazmee. The actor rang in his 57th birthday in the presence of his family and friends. A source had earlier informed Bollywood Hungama, "Anees Bazmee's scripting is complete. This time, it is going to be 9 times the fun because the trio - Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, and Fardeen Khan - return in triple roles. So there will also be 9 heroines in the film. It's a massive ensemble that nobody has ever seen in the history of Bollywood. The story will follow the same catchline - three husbands trying to go astray and the madness that comes along w

83 scores on Day 1 over Sooryavanshi at the U.A.E/G.C.C box office; collects 1.77 mil. AED [Rs. 3.63 cr.]

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The Ranveer Singh starrer 83 , helmed by Kabir Khan, released in theatres worldwide on December 24, 2021 on the occasion of Christmas Eve. But, when it came to international markets, the film released on December 23 in 80 countries grabbing 1512 screens. Released across 44 screens in Saudi Arabia, 83 has also seen the widest release in U.A.E for an Indian film.  With that being said, 83 continues to surpass Akshay Kumar’s Sooryavanshi numbers at the U.A.E/G.C.C box office on Day 1. Take a look at opening day numbers of Sooryavanshi and 83: DAY 1 OF 83 U.A.E – 391,651 USD G.C.C –90,843 USD DAY 1 OF SOORYAVANSHI U.A.E - 394,120 USD G.C.C - 74,942 USD from Box Office Special Features - Bollywood Hungama https://ift.tt/3qmWKkB https://ift.tt/3FuEdJv