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Lindsay Lohan will play a “newly engaged, spoiled hotel heiress”, who gets amnesia after a skiing accident  American actor and TV personality Lindsay Lohan, who has largely foregone acting in recent years, will soon be starring in an upcoming yet-to-be-titled Netflix holiday rom-com.According to Variety, Lindsay Lohan will play a “newly engaged, spoiled hotel heiress”, who gets amnesia after a skiing accident and finds herself in the care of a handsome, blue-collar lodge owner and his precocious daughter in the days leading up to Christmas. The rest of the cast has not been announced yet. The streamer has made a robust business out of Christmas fare, and its original movies such as ‘Jingle Jangle’, ‘A Christmas Prince’, ‘The Christmas Chronicles’ and ‘The Princess Switch’, which was inspired by Lohan’s ‘The Parent Trap’, have become instant and repeatable holiday classics.Lindsay Lohan had skyrocketed to fame as an 11-year-old actor, starring in a 1998 reboot of ‘The…

Christmas Day is a holiday that is very close to the heart of many people across the globe. The birth of Jesus Christ is Commemorated on this Day. Christmas is one of the most awaited and loved holiday of the year in many countries. Various families have their own traditions related to Christmas. The celebrations also differ from country to country. There is no specif right or wrong way to celebrate Christmas. It is a holiday to spread love and happiness around. It is a special time for the kids as they get presents from family, friends and Santa Claus.  Background 25th December is celebrated as Christmas Day every year in countries like United States, Australia, Canada, United Kingdom and so on. However, these days it is celebrated almost all over the world. This day is celebrated to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ, whom Christians believe as the Son of God. On the contrary,…

Christmas Eve, the day before christmas, brings on the Holiday Spirit and Festive Mood among the People who celebrate Christmas. Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas or the previous evening. People take this day off or half-day off on this day. This day is used for decorations or last-minute gift shopping by many. Christmas Eve also kick starts the holiday season. Christmas Eve has some religious and non-religious traditions.  Traditions and Background of the day before Christmas Christmas Eve is an opportunity for people to prepare and decorate for Christmas. This includes putting up the tree, decorating the mistletoe with holly, putting up the reef on the door, hanging lights and many more. There are also Midnight Masses held at Churches on this day. It is believed that Jesus Christ was born at midnight and hence prayers are held at midnight. There are also special Christmas Eve Services at Churches.  Apart from these traditional…

People are celebrating Christmas after staying indoors for a long time due to coronavirus-led-pandemic Hyderabad (Telangana) [India]: Ahead of Christmas celebrations, a large number of people in Hyderabad thronged shopping places after staying indoors for a long time due to coronavirus-led pandemic. Expressing his happiness over the festival Aiza Krishna, a customer in a shop told ANI that he was so excited to see the people celebrating festival season after staying indoors for six to seven months. “After staying in houses for six to seven months, it is really exciting to see people shopping for the festive season. It is nice to see all these colourful wall hangings and decoratives,” he said. On the other hand, Shweta, another customer said she is not getting any festival vibes this year. “I do not get the festive vibes this year due to the fear of coronavirus inside me. I don’t know about the people whom I am…

Veteran actor Jim Carrey much loved for his comic roles, is stepping out of the Hollywood limelight Yet another actor who has entertained the world with his astounding performances is stepping off the limelight. Jim Carrey, the veteran actor who has been much loved for his comic roles, has decided to call it a day. Carrey announced his retirement seeking ‘the quiet life’, and has said that his last appearance on screen would be in the upcoming release, Sonic The Hedgehog 2. Post-retirement announcement of Bruce Willis, Jim Carrey too deciding on leaving the Hollywood limelight comes as a shock. For, both the actors were expected to give their audiences many more memorable roles. Bruce Willis’ family had, last week, let the world know that the actor has decided to stop acting after he was diagnosed with aphasia. Jim Carrey to quit soon after Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Jim Carrey had given the world of…

Google Meet users with personal accounts have been able to take advantage of group calls on the platform without a time limit Tech giant Google has brought an end to its unlimited group video calls in Meet for free Gmail accounts. Now users with free accounts logging on to the service will have group calls capped at an hour rather than the previous 24-hour meeting duration. As per Mashable, Google Meet calls with three or more participants, any group video conference, basically, is now limited to 60 minutes for free users with personal Gmail accounts. In view of the pandemic, Google had lifted this cap back in September 2020 but has now decided to reinstate it. Over the past year, free Google Meet users with personal accounts have been able to take advantage of group calls on the platform without a time limit. Google now noted that this is no longer the case as of…

Michelle Yeoh also known for her roles in films like ‘Tomorrow Never Dies’, ‘Crouching Tiger’, ‘Hidden Dragon’, and ‘Memoirs of a Geisha.’ Hollywood star Michelle Yeoh has joined the prequel series cast of ‘The Witcher: Blood Origin’, along with the previously announced member Laurence O’Fuarain.According to Variety, Yeoh will star as Scian, the very last of her nomadic tribe of sword-elves. No one can come close to her artistry with the blade, and no one carries as much loss within their heart. When a chance presents itself to retrieve a stolen sacred sword, taken from her fallen tribe by nefarious means, she launches herself into a deadly quest that will change the outcome of the Continent. Set in an elven world 1200 years before the world of ‘The Witcher’, ‘Blood Origin’ will unfold the story of the creation of the first prototype Witcher and the events that lead to the pivotal “conjunction of the spheres,” when…

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Mariah Carey parted ways with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Social media has been flooded with stories of personal feud since the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Mariah Carey parted ways with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation. However, the sources have denied all the speculations stating that the decision was taken in order to ‘try something new’.Sources close to the situation told TMZ that Mariah “prefers to work with a smaller team where she has more personal time with managers and Jay’s powerhouse agency has a more wide-ranging business model.” The sources also said that at Roc Nation, artists like Mariah could have 20 or more people working on her team in various departments like- marketing, social media, music, merchandise, and more; and “she simply felt it was time to pare down to a more intimate team.”TMZ confirmed that there was no “explosive argument” between the two music legends as it was reported by some outlets that were slammed by…

The latest movie in the Tom Cruise starring action franchise was filming in the UK when the COVID positive test took place.

With the tagline of The 'Stuck With You' songstress took to Instagram and Ariana shared a couple of pictures featuring herself and Dalton as they pecked kisses on each other's lips.

Kevin Spacey has largely stayed away from the public eye since he was first accused of sexual misconduct by a couple of young male actors in late 2017 American actor Kevin Spacey, who has kept a low profile since he was accused of sexual misconduct by several men, is making a comeback on the big screen- in a film about a wrongly accused paedophile, according to Page Six.Spacey has largely stayed away from the public eye since he was first accused of sexual misconduct by a couple of young male actors in late 2017. Hence, after facing dozens of accusations the actor is gearing up to co-star with Vanessa Redgrave, playing a detective in a movie helmed by her husband, Italian director Franco Nero, Page Six has learnt. In the movie, Spacey will play the character of ‘L’uomo che disegno Dio’ or ‘The Man who drew God’, who will investigate accusations of pedophilia against a…

American singer Ariana Grande got hitched to her beau and real estate agent Dalton Gomez in an intimate ceremony recently American singer Ariana Grande got hitched to her beau and real estate agent Dalton Gomez in an intimate ceremony recently.While the exact date of the wedding is still unknown, TMZ reported that the couple had tied the knot last weekend. Sources close to Ariana Grande said that the wedding was a private event that took place at her home in Montecito.TMZ learned that there were less than 20 guests, including family members from both sides and the whole thing was very intimate and filled with a lot of love.There was no “official ceremony” and the duo said their “I dos in an informal way”, according to the sources. Ariana Grande has gone from “No Tears Left to Cry” to filled with joy now that she and Dalton Gomez are officially husband and wife.https://t.co/WApeBQTXKP— GRAZIA (@graziatweets)…

Along with delving into the origin story of Queen Charlotte, the limited series will also follow young Violet Bridgerton and Lady Danbury.

‘Downton Abbey’ creator Julian Fellowes will once again write the film’s screenplay, with Emmy winners Gareth Neame  ‘Downton Abbey’ fans, rejoice! As the hit British historical drama television series has announced a sequel, starring the original cast of the long-running drama, for a release, this Christmas.The makers announced the sequel of the much-acclaimed drama series on Monday (local time) through the flick’s official Twitter handle.According to Variety, the production for the spinoff went on floors last week and is set to release on December 22, 2021.Gareth Neame from Carnival Films, who will co-produce the picture, said “After a very challenging year with so many of us separated from family and friends, it is a huge comfort to think that better times are ahead and that next Christmas we will be reunited with the much-beloved characters of Downton Abbey.” We're thrilled to announce that Julian Fellowes and the entire Downton cast are back for #DowntonAbbey2, with…

Carrie Underwood is bringing her gospel album ‘My Savior’ to life with a virtual concert on the occasion As the world struggles with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, which brings a fresh supply of stress every day, we all need an escape, and what’s better than tuning into some fresh music?Singer-songwriter Carrie Underwood has the perfect gifts for her fans this Easter Sunday as she is bringing her gospel album ‘My Savior’ to life with a virtual concert on the occasion. On Monday, the Grammy-winning singer announced that she will perform her new album, out on Friday, during a virtual concert performance entitled ‘My Savior: Live From The Ryman’.Carrie Underwood made the announcement on her Instagram handle along with a video. The hitmaker captioned the post, “We are bringing the #MySavior album to life on Easter Sunday with a live virtual concert from the Mother Church of Country Music, @theryman! Join us on April 4 at…

‘Spaceman’ marks the first solo project from any of the Jonas Brothers since the trio got back together in 2019 As the world struggles with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, which brings a fresh supply of stress every day, we all need an escape, and what’s better than tuning into some fresh music? Singer Nick Jonas‘ recently-released isolation-themed title track ‘Spaceman’ from his upcoming solo album of the same name could work as the perfect stress buster amid the health crisis.The singer announced the forthcoming release of his new solo album titled ‘Spaceman’ on Thursday and dropped the lead single of the same name. The song expresses the singer’s melancholy of cosmic proportions, reflecting the detached perspective that comes from having spent a year spent in isolation amid great turmoil. Nick took to Instagram to share the title track. He wrote, “The Spaceman era has begun. So excited to be starting this journey with all of…

‘Spider-Man’ movie franchise said, “it’s the most ambitious standalone superhero movie ever made.” Actor Tom Holland and other cast members of ‘Spider-Man 3’ unveiled their first looks from the upcoming Marvel film but with a hilarious twist.The actors shared stills from the movie on Instagram while joking about the titles of the forthcoming film. Holland shared a few glimpses from the movie on the photo-sharing application on Tuesday while adding a funny title for the movie. “So excited to announce the new Spider-Man title. Can’t wait for you a lot to see what we have been up to. Love from Atlanta,” Holland wrote, while also sharing another slide in the post with the title, ‘Spider-Man: Phone Home’, a play on the 1982 film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. In the photo, Holland’s Peter Parker/Spider-Man is seen looking off-camera alongside Zendaya’s character M.J. and Jacob Batalon’s Ned Leeds. Batalon followed suit sharing a new and different photo from…

Kareena Kapoor wished her father on his 74th birthday  Bollywood actor Kareena Kapoor Khan on Monday wished her father and veteran actor Randhir Kapoor on his 74th birthday by sharing a priceless throwback picture of him.The ‘Angrezi Medium’ actor took to her Instagram handle and shared an old monochromatic photo of her father from his younger days, with his name signed on it. Describing her father, Kareena wrote, “Handsomest, funniest, wittiest, warmest, strongest and best… Happy Birthday, Papa.” Meanwhile, earlier on Valentine’s Day, Kareena’s sister Karisma Kapoor also shared a photo with Randhir Kapoor, captioning it as, “Papa you are my Valentine #staystrongstayhealthy.” On the work front, Kareena will be next seen in ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’ co-starring opposite Aamir Khan. The movie is slated to hit the big screens on Christmas this year.Adapted by Atul Kulkarni and directed by Advait Chandan, ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’ is an official Hindi remake of Robert Zemeckis’ Oscar Award-winning 1994…

The Oscars 2021 nominations will be declared on March 15, with the show to take place on April 25. As the Oscars 2021 ceremony is scheduled for April 25, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Wednesday (local time) revealed its shortlists in nine categories. These categories include 15 documentary feature entries, 10 documentaries short subject, 15 international feature, 10 makeup and hairstyling, 15 for original score, 15 original songs, and 10 for the animated short film, live-action short film, and visual effects each. According to Variety, the shortlist voting for the esteemed Oscars 2021 award closed on February 5, and the remaining will proceed onward to the official phase one voting, which will take place on March 5 to 9. The Oscars 2021 nominations will be declared on March 15, with the show to take place on April 25. Announcing the 93rd #Oscars shortlists! https://t.co/j8AtB09vsO— The Academy (@TheAcademy) February 9, 2021 Total…

‘Mr. Perfectionist’ of Bollywood Aamir Khan has decided to turn off his cell phone till the release of his upcoming film ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’. The decision to forgo his phone stemmed from the fact that the actor felt it constantly interfered with the manner in which he conducts his work. While it’s well known that the ‘PK’ actor Aamir Khan gets under the skin of his characters like none other and fully surrenders to the projects he works on, he doesn’t want his phone to become a hindrance while he does the same with ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’ and hence is taking this step. ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’ reunites Aamir Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan, who last worked together in ‘3 Idiots’. Apart from Kareena, Vijay Sethupathi and Mona Singh will also be seen in the movie. https://twitter.com/aamir_khan/status/1196289071472996352 Adapted by Atul Kulkarni and directed by Advait Chandan, ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’ is an official Hindi remake of Robert…

This marks the fifth marriage and ninth wedding ceremony in 25 years for Pamela Hollywood actress Pamela Anderson, who recently revealed that she is quitting social media, has tied the knot with her bodyguard, a bodybuilder and fellow Canadian, Dan Hayhurst.As per E! News, the 53-year-old actor married Hayhurst in an intimate ceremony on the grounds of her home on Vancouver Island, British Columbia on Christmas Eve. The two have been together since at least last fall. A source close to the couple revealed to the publication that “Pamela is over the moon and feels more at home than ever before.”The source further said, “This is really such a full circle moment and returns to her roots. They are actually both natives of Vancouver Island. They are splitting their time between Malibu and her family home in Vancouver. Spending time during quarantine has been cathartic for them both.” This marks the fifth marriage and ninth…

National Popcorn Day celebrates one of the quick, easy and popular snack of the United States: Popcorn! Popcorn and Movies are a perfect combination for movie night. I mean is a movie even fun without popcorn. Did you know that Americans eat about 16 billion quarts of popcorn every year? This makes it almost 51 quarts per person per year, proving to be one of the most loved snacks in the country. Popcorn is also part of so many traditions like popcorn balls for Halloween, popcorn strings for Christmas, and many more. To celebrate this delicious snack, January 19th is observed as National Popcorn Day in the United States every year. History and Significance In the mid-1800s popcorn started becoming famous in the United States. A candy store owner, Charles Cretors, developed a machine to pop the corn kernels with steam. Soon after this invention, by 1900, he had horse-drawn popcorn wagons going through the…