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Top Gun: Maverick gifts Tom Cruise his first $100-mn opening weekend at the North American box office
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Top Gun: Maverick gifts Tom Cruise his first $100-mn opening weekend at the North American box office

Tom Cruise-starrer Top Gun: Maverick amasses $248 million worldwide during the opening weekend Tom Cruise has been in the entertainment business for many decades. But his first $100 million opening weekend had to wait till his latest outing. The dashing actor’s latest flick, Top Gun: Maverick has earned his first $100 million opening weekend at the box office. The film has the Hollywood superstar reprise his role as US Navy pilot Pete Mitchell, also known as Pete ‘Maverick’ Mitchell, which he played years ago, in 1986, in the original titled Top Gun. Top Gun: Maverick, the sequel, scored all the good points at the North American box office during the three days of its opening, and went on to pocket close to $124 million in ticket sales. The figures, revealed by Paramount Pictures, has come as shot in the arm for the action loving superstar even as he has added age to his years at…
‘American Horror Story’ shuts down season 10 production due to COVID-19 exposure
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‘American Horror Story’ shuts down season 10 production due to COVID-19 exposure

The ‘American Horror Story’ franchise kicked off in 2011 with the flagship ‘Murder House’ installment The upcoming tenth season of ‘American Horror Story‘ has hit another delay.Production on the latest iteration of the FX anthology series, titled ‘American Horror Story: Double Feature’, has been brought to a halt after a positive case of COVID-19 was detected, according to Variety. An actor on the show tested positive, in what is known as “Zone A” in COVID-19 production protocol. Production will pause “for the next few days,” the outlet reported.Production on the series’ tenth season was originally scheduled to begin last year before it was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The season is now scheduled to premiere on August 25 on FX.Earlier this year, show co-creator Ryan Murphy revealed in a social media post that the upcoming season will revolve around “two horrifying stories, one by the sea…the other by the sand.” ‘American Horror Story’ Season…
Rapper Soulja Boy accused of domestic abuse by former partner
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Rapper Soulja Boy accused of domestic abuse by former partner

The rapper Soulja Boy has a lengthy criminal record and as per reports, he has been arrested more than once for possessing a firearm American rapper Soulja Boy is reportedly facing new sexual battery and domestic abuse allegations from a woman he allegedly used to date.According to Fox News, the woman known as Jane Doe claims she had a long-term romantic relationship with Soulja Boy, whose real name is DeAndre Cortez Way, and during that time he sexually and physically abused her. As per the documents obtained by Fox News, Doe filed a new civil lawsuit on Tuesday in Los Angeles Superior Court.In the documents, she claimed that the 30-year-old musician, “threatened her life and engaged in other forms of domestic violence during and after they lived together.”One time, Doe alleged the abuse was so severe that she miscarried and “sustained permanent damage to her reproductive organs.” A woman who said she dated rapper Soulja…
Hollywood stars condole demise of rapper DMX
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Hollywood stars condole demise of rapper DMX

American rapper DMX passed away on Friday, after being on life support following an April 2 drug overdose American rapper DMX passed away on Friday (local time), after being on life support following an April 2 drug overdose. Celebrities like Jada Pinkett Smith, Gabrielle Union, and more expressed their love for rapper DMX following his tragic death.Music company Def Jam Recordings, tweeted a statement on Friday shortly after the news broke, saying in part that he was “nothing less than a giant.”Other fans like Gabrielle Union and Jada Pinkett Smith began to express their sentiments as well.“No words right now. Nothing but fierce love, prayers, and protection for X’s family, friends, and fans. This loss is devastating,” Union tweeted alongside prayer emojis and a black heart.“DMXDMXDMXDMXDMXDMXDMXDMXDMXDMXDMXDMXDMXDMX” Pinkett Smith wrote.“Rest in Heaven DMX,” Chance the Rapper added. DMX will be remembered as one of the most prolific and influential artists of his time. The rapper was…
Rapper DaBaby’s sibling dead at 34
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Rapper DaBaby’s sibling dead at 34

Dababy’s older brother dies by Apparent suicide Washington [US]: American rapper DaBaby is mourning the loss of his brother Glenn Johnson. He was 34.According to Fox News, DaBaby — born Jonathan Lyndale Kirk — took to social media to pay tribute to Johnson. Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department told Fox News that they responded to a call on Tuesday to find Glenn Johnson “who had sustained a gunshot wound.” He was later pronounced dead at a North Carolina hospital.The 28-year-old musician seemingly reacted to death when he posted a short message on Twitter.“Damn bruh,” he wrote Wednesday (local time), adding a broken heart emoji.Additionally, the rapper took to Instagram to share lyrics from the intro track on his album “KIRK,” which makes mention of a brother.He also wrote another comment, along with a black heart emoji.And in his Instagram profile, DaBaby wrote in his bio: “LONG LIVE MY BROTHER.”Reps for DaBaby did not immediately respond to…
Kanye West confirms new album ‘Donda’ to drop soon
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Kanye West confirms new album ‘Donda’ to drop soon

Kanye West announced the release of his newest album ‘Donda’, which is set to come out this Friday American rapper Kanye West announced the release of his newest album ‘Donda’, which is set to come out this Friday.As per The Hollywood Reporter, the announcement was featured in a Beats by Dre ad — scored and edited by West — starring America’s fastest woman Sha’Carri Richardson. The ad featured the track star lining up to run a 100m sprint, while a preview of the album track ‘No Child Left Behind’ played in the background.The commercial spot aired during Game 6 of the NBA finals. ‘Donda’ will be West’s most recent project since his last album ‘Jesus is King’, which was released in 2019.The ad also announced an album listening event set to take place this Thursday in Atlanta. The event will take place at 8 pm ET and will be live-streamed globally via Apple Music. JUST…
Wiz Khalifa tests positive for COVID-19
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Wiz Khalifa tests positive for COVID-19

Wiz Khalifa recently revealed that he has contracted the novel coronavirus American rapper Wiz Khalifa recently revealed that he has contracted the novel coronavirus.The 33-year-old rapper tweeted about his diagnosis on Thursday but added that he’s still feeling healthy. “Okay, loved ones….sooo…..Ya boy got covid. No symptoms. Just stay away from me for a lil while,” he wrote. Khalifa added that, while he’s quarantining, he’ll be focusing his energy on creativity. #WizKhalifa tests positive for COVID-19. https://t.co/FWrP1Lmjsr— Access Hollywood (@accesshollywood) July 16, 2021 “While im in the house I’ll be giving y’all new content, planning raves, and readying this new project,” he tweeted. It’s not clear if Khalifa has been vaccinated against COVID-19. Experts say there is a slim chance of vaccinated people becoming infected compared to those who have not received the shots, reported People magazine.Though developing COVID-19 after getting fully vaccinated is rare, it is possible and “expected,” the Centers for Disease Control…
Megan Thee Stallion announces she is going on a hiatus to ‘recharge’
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Megan Thee Stallion announces she is going on a hiatus to ‘recharge’

Megan Thee Stallion has become one of the most in-demand artists due to the success of her hit song ‘Savage’ on TikTok American rapper Megan Thee Stallion has announced that she is taking some time off for self-care. The Grammy-winning hitmaker told her fans that is going on a hiatus to ‘recharge’ herself and ‘will be back when it’s time’.Megan Thee Stallion shared the news with three futuristic-themed Instagram posts, which showed the ‘WAP’ singer attached to machines and a metallic ventilator. Another highly stylized clip showed her floating inside a glass cylinder, while the third post delivered a message on a laptop. “Megan Thee Stallion is recharging. Due to the demands of the Hot Girl lifestyle, has now entered a period of regeneration to prepare for what’s next,” the text read.It seems like she won’t even be using social media during her hiatus, as the post noted, “In her absence, [management] will manage all…
Cardi B gearing up to launch her own line of beauty products
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Cardi B gearing up to launch her own line of beauty products

American rapper Cardi B is gearing up to launch her own line of cosmetic products TMZ reported that the Grammy award-winning rapper’s company, Washpoppin Inc, has just filed legal documents to lock down the rights to the phrase ‘Bardi Beauty’ through which she is apparently aiming to hawk a bunch of glam products such as cosmetics, fragrances, haircare, skincare, and nail enamel. The trademark documents also included Cardi B’s signature with her real name ‘Belcalis Almanzar’ as the CEO of Washpoppin. Cardi B Looking to Lock Down Rights to Her Own Beauty Line https://t.co/YlhOpvHBNA— TMZ (@TMZ) April 22, 2021 Taking the Kardashian-Jenner route, many stars including Rihanna, Selena Gomez, Alicia Keys have launched their own beauty brands.Cardi, who had teamed up with different companies, like Fashion Nova, for signature collections and curated items in the past is now looking to offering her own products in the market. 
Jeezy ties the knot with Jeannie Mai in Atlanta
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Jeezy ties the knot with Jeannie Mai in Atlanta

American rapper Jeezy and TV host Jeannie Mai got hitched at their Atlanta home recently A year after getting engaged, the couple tied the knot in an intimate ceremony at their home in Atlanta on March 27, according to Vogue as reported by People magazine. Jeezy and Jeannie Mai had got engaged in March 2020 at the rapper’s house after their trip to Vietnam was cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic.The duo had applied for a marriage license in Fulton County, Georgia, Page Six reported on Wednesday.“We were really looking forward to having all of our friends and family there to celebrate,” the 42-year-old TV host told Vogue.“But we had to change all of our wedding plans due to COVID. After Jeezy’s mother unexpectedly passed, we quickly learned that life is too short,” she added. Congratulations to Jeezy and Jeannie Mai who were officially married in Atlanta on March 27th, which was exactly one year…
TI will not reprise his role in ‘Ant-Man 3’
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TI will not reprise his role in ‘Ant-Man 3’

TI and his wife, Tiny Harris, are currently facing allegations of sexual abuse and drugging American rapper, TI who debuted in the original 2015 ‘Ant-Man’ as Dave, will not be reprising his role for the third instalment of the movie franchise by Marvel.According to Variety, insiders close to the Disney project have revealed that TI was never slated to return, despite the implication that recent and grave allegations against him had to do with the decision. The 40-year-old performer, whose off-stage name is Clifford Joseph Harris Jr, previously played a supporting role in a comedic crew of men assisting Paul Rudd’s Scott Lang, the titular hero of the past two ‘Ant-Man’ films. Ant-Man 3 will not bring back star TI https://t.co/dmPw2bnlQR— Digital Spy Film (@digitalspyfilm) March 2, 2021 Source: Social Media As per Variety, TI and his wife, Tiny Harris, are currently facing allegations of sexual abuse and drugging by six anonymous women claiming that…
Kim Kardashian shares a picture of ‘sweetest boy’ Psalm
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Kim Kardashian shares a picture of ‘sweetest boy’ Psalm

Psalm is captured giving an innocent expression to the lens American reality TV star Kim Kardashian on Wednesday (local time) posted an adorable picture of her youngest son, Psalm on social media.The ‘Keeping Up With The Kardashians’ star is often seen sharing heart-warming pictures of her four children on social media. She recently hopped on to her official social media handles and shared an image of her youngest child Psalm West on both Instagram and Twitter. Alongside the candid picture, she also penned a sweet note for him which reads, “The sweetest boy! You can’t tell here but he has the most infectious smile! I love you baby Psalm.”In the awestruck picture shared by his mother, Psalm is captured giving an innocent expression to the lens. Donning a bear-brown set of tracksuits with white sneakers, the baby boy perfectly proves he is the son of Instagram’s one of the most followed fashionistas. My baby boy…
Miley Cyrus shows off toned abs
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Miley Cyrus shows off toned abs

American singer-songwriter Miley Cyrus set fitness goals for her fans by posting a video Soaring the temperature through her desirable physique, American singer-songwriter Miley Cyrus set fitness goals for her fans by posting a video showcasing her toned abs on Sunday (local time).Two days ahead of her performance at the annual championship game of the National Football League- Super Bowl, the 28-year-old star shared a new video on her social media handles in which she is seen donning a two-piece checkered black bikini paired with some jewellery, and a top-knot hairstyle.In the self shooted mirror clip, Cyrus zoomed in on her toned abs and arms, as well as a slim figure, also flaunting her various tattoos and pierced belly button while listening to American rapper Saweetie’s club-ready jam “Tap In”. THIRST TAP IN🤘🏈🏁☠️🖤 pic.twitter.com/sWHcdn6iXJ— Miley Ray Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) February 7, 2021 Source: Social Media Keeping the caption the former Hannah Montana actor wrote, “THIRST TAP…
Kanye West spotted in LA after separation from Kim Kardashian
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Kanye West spotted in LA after separation from Kim Kardashian

American rapper Kanye West has been spotted for the first time since the news of his separation from American reality TV star Kim Kardashian broke. The 43-year-old rapper was snapped arriving recently by private jet at Van Nuys Airport in Los Angeles from his ranch in Cody, Wyoming, where he’s been holed up, reported E! News. The star arrived back in California, Los Angeles after jetting off to Cody on Friday night to spend the weekend at his ranch, according to a source. Donning a mustard-coloured sweatshirt and brown leather pants, “Kanye seemed calm but somber,” the source described. The eyewitness further said, “He was very mellow and quiet as he got off his jet. He chatted with the flight attendant briefly before getting in his car. He was travelling with friends who had been on the ranch, but Kanye left with his bodyguard by himself. He didn’t stick around and wait for everyone. He…
Kim Kardashian shares throwback pictures of her ‘chunky’ babies
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Kim Kardashian shares throwback pictures of her ‘chunky’ babies

Kim Kardashian dug out an adorable picture featuring herself with her daughter Chicago and sister Kylie Jenner’s baby girl Stormi as toddlers on Instagram. Adoring the family’s ‘chunky’ babies, American reality TV star Kim Kardashian walked down the memory lane on Friday and shared a throwback picture of herself with her daughter Chicago and niece Stormi. The 40-year old star Kim Kardashian took to Instagram and dug out an adorable picture featuring herself with her daughter Chicago and sister Kylie Jenner’s baby girl Stormi as toddlers.Alongside the picture she wrote, “OMG found this pic in my phone and our babies are so tiny and cute and chunky and perfect!!!” The picture since being posted online has garnered nearly 5 million likes and the comments section is flooded with users praising Kim’s minimal makeup look. Chicago, who turned three earlier this week, is the daughter of Kim Kardashian and American rapper Kanye West. Meanwhile, Stormi Webster…
Eminem’s holiday surprise for fans by his new album ‘Music To Be Murdered By- Side B’
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Eminem’s holiday surprise for fans by his new album ‘Music To Be Murdered By- Side B’

The ‘Beautiful’ singer Eminem once again surprise-dropped the follow-up album to his last year’s album ‘Music To Be Murdered By’ Washington [US]: American rapper and record producer Marshall Mathers, professionally known as Eminem has once again given a holiday season surprise to his fans by dropping a new album on Thursday (local time). According to Variety, the ‘Beautiful’ singer once again surprise-dropped the follow-up album to his last year’s album ‘Music To Be Murdered By’, which was his 11th studio album. The new album titled ‘Music to Be Murdered By – Side B’ features collaborations with artists like Dr. Dre (rapping on “Guns Blazing” and co-producing “Discombobulated”), DJ Premier, Skylar Gray, and Ty Dolla $ign. Uncle Alfred heard you screaming for more… enjoy Side B. https://t.co/Ebt0AqnCk2 pic.twitter.com/xCu4nueIvP— Marshall Mathers (@Eminem) December 18, 2020 ‘Side B’ has arrived eleven months after Eminem’s surprise-release ‘Music To Be Murdered By’, which had followed up his 2018’s surprise release…
US Presidential election race 2020: Ryan Reynolds, Snoop Dogg, Kanye West vote for first time
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US Presidential election race 2020: Ryan Reynolds, Snoop Dogg, Kanye West vote for first time

Focusing on the significance of casting a vote in the US Presidential election 2020, Hollywood VIPs have been probably the most vocal American residents via online media.
Pre-school brand Zoonicorn set for global debut as Toonz Media Group, Zoonicorn LLC close multiple media deals
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Pre-school brand Zoonicorn set for global debut as Toonz Media Group, Zoonicorn LLC close multiple media deals

The Zoonicorn CGI Series will debut on streaming platforms worldwide in August A slew of streaming platforms across the world will kick off the debut of the Zoonicorn CGI series, a multiplatform animated preschool brand from Zoonicorn LLC and Toonz Media Group. The debut is set for August. Zoonicorn, positioned as a 52×7’ series, is currently wrapping up production at Toonz and has already been picked up by NBCU’s kids OTT platform Peacock in the US. This apart the series will also go on stream on US-based Kidoodle, Malaysia-based Astro, Thailand-based Truecorp, Venezeulan streaming platform La Teletuya and Hong Kong’s Viu. Toonz Entertainment, the distribution wing of Toonz, has also signed consumer product and distribution sub-agent deals to represent the show in multiple territories across the world, said a Toonz Media Group source. Licensing agreements are expected to be announced without much delay. Toonz is the global distributor or the CGI series Toonz, which is…
36 Mere Vargiya – Jasmine Sandlas’s stirring tale dedicated to everyone
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36 Mere Vargiya – Jasmine Sandlas’s stirring tale dedicated to everyone

Jasmine Sandlas’ song 36 Mere Vargiya is more like a tribute to every girl who has healed from cheating and heartbreak in a relationship that she gave her soul. Indian-American songwriter and singer Jasmine Sandlas made a comeback with yet another ‘Add To Playlist’ Song in 2021. The song is titled ’36 Mere Vargiya’ which in local dialect is used to take away the identity of a girl by comparing her to 36 other girls similar to her. The lyrics shout ‘Terrific songwriting’ with each new beat in the song. 36 Mere Vargiya has nostalgia attached to it. With stirring storytelling and compelling narration, Jasmine Sandlas dedicates the song to everyone. Jasmine took to Instagram to say that she started writing the song in 2019 and finished it around the onset of 2021. She says the song would have been taken as only her story, had she released it 2 years ago. Well, of course,…
‘Stranger Things season 4 to premiere in 2022
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‘Stranger Things season 4 to premiere in 2022

‘Stranger Things’ is produced by Monkey Massacre Productions & 21 Laps Entertainment Netflix, on Friday, released the second teaser for the upcoming installment of the much-loved supernatural series, ‘Stranger Things’ which confirmed that Season 4 will debut in 2022, nearly two and a half years after the July 2019 release of Season 3.The new 30-second teaser features classic moments from the first three seasons of ‘Stranger Things’ mixed with quick snippets from Season 4 footage, including a glimpse of the new monster, an amusement park, and a creepy old clock. As per Deadline, the teaser also will air on Friday night during NBC’s Tokyo Olympics coverage.The first Season 4 trailer, which was released on February 14, 2020, teased fans with the return of David Harbour’s Hopper. The second trailer, released in May, hinted at the rumoured return of Dr. Martin Brenner, played by Matthew Modine.However, a month after ‘Stranger Things’ started production on season 4…
Taylor Swift teases fans with clues to new ‘Red’ album songs
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Taylor Swift teases fans with clues to new ‘Red’ album songs

Taylor Swift will be gaining ownership over the earlier songs that launched her career, albeit with a more sophisticated, mature twist American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift recently shared a social media post that hinted she will apparently be bringing in Phoebe Bridgers as a guest for her upcoming rerecording of ‘Red’ (Taylor’s Version).The three-time album of the year Grammy winner released a special “vault video” on Twitter, containing a hidden message about the album for her fans. It suggested that she’ll soon be announcing the names of new “from the vault” tracks from the upcoming rerecording of her fourth studio album, 2012’s ‘Red’, which is slated for a November 19 release.The video showed a vault, coloured in red, with music playing in the background, and a jumble of letters flying on the screen, towards the viewers. The word puzzle featured the names of bonus tracks to be included on ‘Red’ (Taylor’s Version) as well as possible…
Mel Brooks to release his memoir in November
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Mel Brooks to release his memoir in November

Mel Brooks is recognised as one of the select figures in Hollywood to be a part of the EGOT circle after winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony award American actor, comedian and filmmaker Mel Brooks has written his first memoir titled ‘All About Me! My Remarkable Life in Show Business’.As per The Hollywood Reporter, Ballantine Books announced on Wednesday that they have acquired and will publish the comedy legend’s upcoming memoir. ‘In All About Me! My Remarkable Life in Show Business’, the director, producer, writer, and actor will reflect on growing up in Brooklyn during the Depression-era from serving in the military during World War II to being a teenage comedian in the Catskills.The 95-year-old star will also chronicle his eventual journey to Hollywood and Broadway and detail the groundbreaking moments from his career, from co-creating the classic television series ‘Get Smart’ to his Tony-winning musical, ‘The Producers’ which also secured him an Oscar…
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