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Jennifer Winget is best known for her roles in TV shows ‘Dill Mill Gaye’ and ‘Beyhadh’ Actor Jennifer Winget has contracted the novel coronavirus.On Thursday, Jennifer took to Instagram to reveal that she has tested positive for COVID-19. Thankfully, she is asymptomatic and feeling fine. “Down but not out… YES, It’s TRUE! Corona came a-knocking and caught me off guard .. . But know that, I am asymptomatic and feel absolutely fine. So to everyone worried and concerned, don’t be! Here to report that I am quarantining, whining and dining and cannot wait to kick back in action,” she wrote on Instagram.Jennifer also thanked her well-wishers. Jennifer Winget tests positive for COVID-19; says, 'Down but not out' #JenniferWinget https://t.co/7VK3a7qp4c— Bollywood Life (@bollywood_life) July 22, 2021 “A bummer, this, but promise it’s only a minor blip, just paused for a bit to emerge stronger, better, healthier and raring to go. Thank you for all your wishes.…

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…

House of the Dragon’ brings the story of the Targaryen family in Westeros and is set 300 years before the events in Game of Thrones HBO has shut down production on ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel series ‘House of the Dragon’ due to Covid-19. Reports suggest that the UK shoot has been paused for two days after a positive case was found in zone A, which includes cast and crew.According to The Hollywood Reporter, in compliance with industry guidelines, the COVID positive member is currently in isolation, and close contacts will be required to quarantine. The member had tested positive after rigorous testing was implemented for all production employees. Production will resume on Wednesday after a two-day pause. The series stars Matt Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen and Emma D’Arcy as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, Steve Toussaint as Lord Corlys Velaryon (also known as the Sea Snake), Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower and Rhys Ifans as Otto…

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…

Sara Ali Khan will next be seen in ‘Atrangi Re’, co-starring Akshay Kumar and Dhanush Bollywood actor Sara Ali Khan on Thursday received her first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.The actor shared the update with her fans on her Instagram handle. She shared a picture where she is seen posing at the Seven Hills Hospital’s vaccination centre. With the picture, Sara posted a GIF sticker that reads “This girl is vaccinated”. Apart from Sara, several Bollywood actors like Kartik Aaryan, Varun Dhawan, Radhika Apte, Sonakshi Sinha, Pulkit Samrat, Alaya F, Radhika Apte have received the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine.Speaking of Sara’s work projects, she will next be seen in ‘Atrangi Re’, co-starring Akshay Kumar and Dhanush. It is directed by Aanand L Rai. The release date of the film has not been specified yet. 

The proposed testing strategies can be applied within the U.S. and internationally for COVID-19 and other diseases.” A means to better estimate COVID-19 occurrence and trends in populations has recently been outlined by a new study led by the U.S. Geological Survey.The study was published in the journal PLOS Biology. Currently, COVID-19 testing is primarily limited to self-selected individuals, many of whom are symptomatic or have had contact with someone who is symptomatic. While these tests are useful for individual medical treatment and contact tracing, they do not provide health officials with a complete picture of the disease across the population. “Coordinated sampling of COVID-19 is key to informing health officials as they continue their efforts to control the pandemic, permitting better predictions of disease dynamics and decisions that help limit transmission,” said James Nichols, USGS scientist emeritus and lead author of the study. “The proposed sampling methods should also help officials determine the effectiveness…

Parineeti Chopra shared before and after pictures of herself after getting the vaccination in London Bollywood actor Parineeti Chopra on Wednesday informed that she has received the first dose of the US-based COVID-19 vaccine ‘Pfizer’ in London.Taking to her Instagram handle, Parineeti shared before and after pictures of herself after getting the vaccination in London, and interestingly the pictures were clicked by the ‘Ishaqzaade’ actor’s elder sister and global star Priyanka Chopra, who is currently shooting for her upcoming series ‘Citadel’ in the state. Coming back to the pictures that Parineeti shared on her Instagram, it is evident that the actor has been experiencing the after-effects of the vaccine and she is being taken care of by none other than Priyanka. Got my vaccine here. Took some photos. Then reality hit. 🤣 📸 @priyankachopra. #Pfizer #London. P.S. To all those extra smart people in the comments …. selfies get inverted. Left arm it is. pic.twitter.com/mtd7034w4A—…

Vicky Kaushal tested negative for the deadly infection on April 16, and since then he has been sincerely working out to regain his strength Bollywood actor Vicky Kaushal has indeed overcome the ‘slow post-COVID recovery’ process as he aced a deadlift during his workout session on Saturday.Setting major fitness goals for his fans, the ‘Uri’ actor took to his Instagram handle and shared a video of himself nailing a deadlift at the gym. The video also sees his trainer in a state of euphoria after Vicky hits a new ‘personal record’ of lifting heavyweights post his COVID-19 recovery. In the caption, Vicky wrote, “After a slow post-covid recovery we finally managed to hit a new personal record with deadlifts. So ya, we were happy boys in the park this morning!” The post was liked by more than 2 lakh fans and celebrity followers including Tiger Shroff, Sidharth Malhotra, Hrithik Roshan, and Ayushmann Khurrana, while many…

Tiger and Disha roaming at Bandstand Promenade and could not give a valid reason to the police for being out of their homes after 2 pm Known for imparting awareness on the COVID-19 pandemic through quirky posts on social media, the Mumbai Police has once again urged citizens to remain indoors by taking a dig at actors and rumored couple Tiger Shroff and Disha Patani.For the unversed, Tiger and Disha were booked for allegedly violating COVID-19 restrictions on Wednesday. According to the police, the two were found roaming at Bandstand Promenade and could not give a valid reason to the police for being out of their homes after 2 pm. A day later, the Mumbai Police on Thursday, used the names of the actors’ films to take a dig at them via a tweet.“In the ongoing ‘War’ against the virus, going ‘Malang’ on the streets of Bandra cost dearly to two actors who have been…

Shaan, Sadhana Sargam, Padam Shri Malini Awasthi, Raj Pandit along with 35 Bollywood performers will host a virtual, live music festival Bollywood singer Shaan, Sadhana Sargam, Padam Shri Malini Awasthi, Raj Pandit along with 35 Bollywood performers will host a virtual, live music festival on June 5, with Indian artists to support Covid-19 relief efforts.The artists will perform at a concert called ‘Ek Sath: India Will Rise Again’, to raise funds for Covid affected orphans, widows, people with disabilities, the indigenous population, refugees, migrants, minorities and artists among others. Veteran actor Anupam Kher along with his Anupam Kher Foundation, noted director Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri and actor, philanthropist Pallavi Joshi along with their ‘I Am Buddha Foundation’ have joined hands with ‘Global Kashmiri Pandit Diaspora’ (GKPD) to bring this concert. Sewa International Foundation, Kashyap Seva Foundation and US India Pragati Foundation are also supporting the event. The concert will feature 35 performers.Talking about the concert, the…

The programme will send oxygen buses outside COVID hospitals in Hoskote, Devanahalli, Doddaballapur, Nelamangala-1, and Nelamangala-2 to extend support to those in need

‘Major’ was scheduled for a multi-lingual release across the nation on July 2, 2021 The makers of the war drama ‘Major’, starring Adivi Sesh as the martyr Sandeep Unnikrishnan, has announced to postpone the release of the film amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.One of the most anticipated films of the year based on real-life heroes, ‘Major’ was scheduled for a multi-lingual release across the nation on July 2, 2021. The film shot in Hindi and Telugu simultaneously had also announced to release in Malayalam, widening the scope of reach amongst the diverse sectors of the audience. The makers of ‘Major’ made an official announcement for deferring the release saying, “We are living in unprecedented times and we hope you all are following all the safety protocols and staying safe. Our film Major, which was originally scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on 2nd July, is now postponed to a later date: WE WILL ANNOUNCE THE…

Richa Chadha has started a new community-based initiative called ‘The KINDry’, which aims to celebrate ordinary people doing extraordinary things Amid the raging second wave of COVID-19, Bollywood actor Richa Chadha has started a new community-based initiative called ‘The KINDry’, which aims to celebrate ordinary people doing extraordinary things.‘The KINDry’ is a social media initiative on Instagram, which Richa Chadha started after being inspired by the news of a thief returning medicines, he’d stolen with a simple note that read, “Sorry I didn’t know these are Corona medicines” that went viral last month. Richa was hence inspired to come up with this initiative with the help of a family friend, designer, and co-founder of ‘The KINDry’ and community head at Fluid, Krishan Jagota.Speaking on the same, Richa Chadha said, “I was moved that a person, who’d stolen something in desperation had so much heart and integrity that they returned it. I don’t want to tell…

Sanjana Sanghi has joined hands with the NGO Save The Children to support COVID-19 impacted children  Bollywood actor Sanjana Sanghi has joined hands with the NGO Save The Children to support COVID-19 impacted children and families belonging to vulnerable and disadvantaged communities in remote parts of India.The second wave of the coronavirus pandemic in India has taken the biggest toll on its citizens. With the recent surge in cases, the virus is also fast-traveling to the interiors and remote parts of our country rapidly affecting the already disadvantaged communities. Sanjana along with ‘Save The Children’ will focus on helping the silent sufferers like the COVID-19 impacted children and families belonging to the most at risk and deprived communities in remote parts of India.Through their ‘Protect A Million’ mission, they have aimed to reach 1 million such underprivileged children and families across the nation.Sanjana Sanghi took to her social media appealing to people to support the…

Bill Maher vaccinated and is asymptomatic, tested positive during HBO’s weekly PCR testing ahead of the show American comedian and TV show host Bill Maher has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, and HBO has removed the current week’s episode of ‘Real Time with Bill Maher’ after the comedian contracted the infection.According to Deadline, the 65-year-old TV show host, who got vaccinated and is asymptomatic, tested positive during HBO’s weekly PCR testing ahead of the show. It is a blow for the late-night show, which was set to engage astrophysicist and StarTalk podcaster Neil deGrasse Tyson as the top-of-show interview guest, and World War Z creator Max Brooks and Hardcore History web recording host Dan Carlin as panelists.“The Friday, May 14th taping of Real Time with Bill Maher has been canceled. Bill tested positive during week-by-week staff PCR testing for COVID. He is fully vaccinated and as a result, is asymptomatic and feels fine. Real-Time production…

YRF is starting a new initiative that will see their foundation provide cooked meals to thousands of frontline workers in Goregaon In the wake of the raging second wave of COVID-19 in India, Yash Raj Films head honcho Aditya Chopra has opened up the kitchen at YRF Studios to provide cooked meals to thousands of frontline workers in Goregaon and also feed people at quarantine centres in Andheri.In 2020, India’s biggest production house Yash Raj Films completed 50 glorious years and the 49-year-old film producer had grand plans to celebrate this incredible milestone for the company globally. Chopra had earmarked a big budget for these celebrations that would have become huge talking points. With COVID-19‘s second wave ravaging the country and shutting down the industry again, the ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’ director has diverted the entire YRF 50 celebration budget to aid the industry and its daily wage earners.YRF is starting a new initiative that…

Maniesh Paul talks about the sleepless nights spent worrying about our loved ones to the distant hope of meeting our friends for get-togethers With the second wave of coronavirus, the nation has been distraught constantly surrounded by news of rising cases. A sentiment of hopelessness has swamped the nation and resonating with the fear of losing loved ones and the constant scare engendered by the virus, actor and TV show host Maniesh Paul penned an emotional poem enfolding the thoughts of every individual.Maniesh Paul took to Instagram and posted a video featuring a poignant poem aptly capturing the insecurities of the masses. In the one-minute-twenty-eight-second-long video, Paul talks about the sleepless nights spent worrying about our loved ones to the distant hope of meeting our friends for get-togethers.Speaking about the poem Maniesh Paul shared, “As a nation, we are going through the same emotions, the same fears, and insecurities. I had been away from my family…

Indian author and former actor Twinkle Khanna on Wednesday lauded her neighbour and Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan for contributing towards COVID relief during the time of crisis.

India registered a total of 3,66,161 new COVID-19 cases being recorded in the last 24 hours Bollywood couple Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia Deshmukh on Monday became the latest celebrity to get vaccinated against the deadly COVID-19 virus.Announcing the news Riteish shared an Instagram post along with the caption, “Get Vaccinated!!! Let’s fight this monster together…. #vaccinationdone #vaccination.” Along with it he also shared a photo of him getting the jab.Genelia also shared a photo of her getting vaccinated on her Instagram handle along with the same caption, “Get Vaccinated!!! Let’s fight this monster together…. #vaccinationdone #vaccination.” The star couple is the latest addition to be vaccinated after Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Sanjay Dutt, Hema Malini, Mohanlal, Jeetendra, Kamal Haasan, Nagarjuna, among others. Genelia and Riteish get first dose of vaccine, urges everyone to get Vaccinated.. @geneliad @Riteishd ...#Genelia #Riteish #IndiafightsCorona #Unite2fightcorona #GetVaccinated #Vaccination #StayHome #StaySafe pic.twitter.com/gzBcVBAJAZ— CCL (@ccl) May 10, 2021 The second wave of…

J Balvin had revealed he battled COVID-19 last summer Colombian singer J Balvin recently revealed that he took part in ‘Global Citizen’s Vax Live: The Concert to Reunite the World’ as he doesn’t want to see others suffer from COVID-19 like he did.According to The Hollywood Reporter, the 36-year-old singer had revealed he battled COVID-19 last summer. The ‘Mi Gente’ singer revealed before taking the stage during Vax Live, “I had COVID before. It almost killed me. We don’t want people to feel what I felt.” Balvin, who’s from Colombia, said too few people are vaccinated there and across South America. “I want people to really know they have to vaccinate for themselves, for others, for the world,” he stressed.The ‘I Like It’ singer then put on an atmospheric performance of ‘Otra Noche Sin Ti’ and ‘Tu Veneno,’ surrounded by dancers.Per The Hollywood Reporter, Vax Live addressed the immediate need for wider, more equitable distribution…

Jacqueline Fernandez had recently launched her You Only Live Once (YOLO) foundation, which has ties with several NGOs that are motivated to help people during the pandemic Bollywood star Jacqueline Fernandez, who recently set up a foundation to create and share stories of kindness, on Thursday visited an NGO in Mumbai that provides food to those in need. There she helped prepare and distribute meals to people.Jacqueline Fernandez had recently launched her You Only Live Once (YOLO) foundation, which has ties with several NGOs that are motivated to help people during the pandemic. Jacqueline Fernandez took to her Instagram handle and shared pictures of visiting one such NGO, Roti Bank, in Mumbai. She captioned the post as, “Mother Teresa once said, ‘Peace begins when the hungry are fed.’ I was truly humbled and inspired to visit Mumbai @rotibankfdn today, which is run by former Mumbai police commissioner Mr. D Sivanandan. Roti Bank has prepared and…