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Los Angeles, Sep 13 (IANS) Pop icon Taylor Swift will not have to testify under oath for the ongoing legal battle between Hollywood actress Blake Lively and actor-director Justin Baldoni.The judge has now ruled that Swift will not be deposed by Justin Baldoni's legal team, reports ‘Female First UK’.The ‘It Ends With Us’ filmmaker had called on the ‘Karma’ hitmaker to sit for a legal meeting with the singer as part of his legal battle with Blake Lively, who is suing him and his production company Wayferer Studios for sexual harassment and retaliation.As per ‘Female First UK’, the federal judge overseeing the case has declined a request to extend a deadline so that Taylor Swift can sit for a deposition after the release of her ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ album.Judge Lewis Liman wrote in a f...

Mumbai, Sep 13 (IANS) Actor Teja Sajja, who is receiving positive response to his recently released film ‘Mirai’, has spoken up about the problem of screen count that currently prevails in India. The actor spoke with IANS at a 5-star property in the run-up to the film’s release, and said that the way to counter the problem of screen count in India goes through good content.He told IANS, “For the biggest of our Indian films like ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’, ‘Baahubali’ or other films which have set a benchmark, the turnaround of the audience have been close to 20-25% of our population although I’m not accurate with the numbers”.As of 2023, India had approximately 9,742 cinema screens, reflecting a modest recovery from the pandemic-induced decline.He further mentioned, “I am not exactly su...

Mumbai, Sep 13 (IANS) Actor Tiger Shroff decided to celebrate the National Cancer Rose Day with some special kids by dressing up as his beloved superhero character Flying Jatt from his 2016 release. Tiger dropped a clip of himself from the car on social media saying, "I am wearing this costume after 6 years and going to meet some real super heroes".After reaching, Tiger greeted the children and clicked a lot of selfies with them. He further posed with them for a group photo, where he was seen lying on the ground with all the kids gathered around him.Tiger captioned the clip, "Had to suit up one more time on demand for some very special kids (Red heart emoji) happy rose day from afj (Blue heart and rose emojis) #nationalcancerroseday."The director of "A Flying Jatt", Remo Dsouza, penned in ...

Mumbai, Sep 13 (IANS) Singer-songwriter Armaan Malik is set to perform in New Delhi this November. He announced his first headline concert in the national capital. The show will be held on November 15, offering fans a rare chance to experience his music live in a city that has long awaited this moment. For Armaan, who has spent 18 years shaping a career that bridges film music, independent pop, and global collaborations, the concert marks an important milestone.Reflecting on the show, Armaan shared, “Delhi has always held a special place in my journey, and the dream of headlining a concert here has been long in the making. I’m deeply grateful to my fans in the region for their patience and unwavering support, and I look forward to delivering an unforgettable night of music for the city”.Pr...

Mumbai, Sep 13 (IANS) In the weekend episode of “Rise & Fall”, host Ashneer Grover will be seen reprimanding contestant Arbaz Patel over his heated fight with Aarush, which turned into a physical altercation.Reminding Arbaz for a simple apology to end things, Ashneer said: “Teen shabd bole the teko bolne ko, I am sorry, khatam karne ke liye ye bahut hote hai. (“I told you to say three words — ‘I’m sorry.’ That’s more than enough to end this.)To which Arbaz replied: “Jo ukhadna hai ukhad lo (Do whatever you want)”To which an angry Ashnoor said: “Chal ukhad lenge tereko. (We will take you out then).”But instead of peace, Arbaz’s aggression had crossed the line, and Ashneer wasn’t about to let it slide.“Kya samajh raha hai tu apni height ko. Bhai ye Aarush kitne height ka hai, 16 foot ...

Mumbai, Sep 13 (IANS) Actress Ananya Panday is making the most of her time in the Maldives. The 'Call Me Bae' actress decided to raise the temperature by sharing a couple of smoldering pics from her fun getaway on social media.The primary photograph from her latest IG post showed her posing in a white two-piece on the beach, accompanied by another similar beach pic. This was followed by a snap of Ananya doing deep-sea diving. We could also see her looking all chic in a short white dress while she faced the camera with the sea in the backdrop.Ananya further shared a glimpse of the beautiful resort where she was staying during her time in the Maldives.From exploring the forest, to deep sea diving, to exquisite food, to relaxing massages, to candlelight dinner, to breakfast in the pool, Anany...

Chennai, Sep 13 (IANS) The makers of director Ashwin Kumar's animation drama, 'Mahavtar Narsimha', which has not only emerged a blockbuster but has also completed a 50-day run in theatres, have now released a deleted scene from the film, much to the delight of fans and film buffs. Taking to its X timeline, Hombale Films, which is presenting the film, wrote, "Hiranyakashipu’s reflection unleashed the Inner Demon! Watch #MahavatarNarsimha Deleted Scene in Tamil. Witness the epic spectacle, running successfully in cinemas near you."The deleted scene was released in all five languages in which the film released.On Friday, Hombale Films had said, "𝐀 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐄𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲. UNSTOPPABLE! 𝟓𝟎 𝐃𝐀𝐘𝐒 of #MahavatarNarsimha in theatres and still ROARING across 200+ cinemas! Your Unwaverin...

Los Angeles, Sep 13 (IANS) English star Benedict Cumberbatch said that he likes to "disguise" himself when he's out in public with his family as he wants them to maintain their "privacy".The Sherlock star, who is married to actress-filmmaker Sophie Hunter, said he loves Halloween because he can wear a mask without looking strange.During an appearance on the Dish podcast, Cumberbatch said: "My favourite is Halloween. I went as (Star Wars character) Chewbacca last year and it was just great. I was dancing along to the music that a Michael Jackson impersonator was playing, but I couldn't really see where I was."The Michael Jackson impersonator was getting really angry 'cause I was sort of coming towards his cardboard, and people were turning from focusing on him to dancing Chewbacca there. ...

Mumbai, Sep 13 (IANS) Television and Bollywood actress Madalsa Sharma recently took to her social media account to express gratitude for being an important part of the recently released movie "The Bengal Files"Sharing a picture with the director and producer of the movie Vivek Agnihotri and Pallavi Joshi, Madalsa wrote, “It was an absolute honour and privilege to be a part of this amazing film and to be directed by the master craftsman @vivekagnihotri ji and all my love and respects to the tremendous powerhouse of an actor @pallavijoshiofficial mam. Hope you all are enjoying the film, and thank you for giving me the lovely feedback for my cameo. @iambuddha_films @abhishekofficl @zeestudiosofficial #TheBengalFiles.” Madrasa Sharma played a cameo in the movie that also starred her father-in-...

Mumbai, Sep 13 (IANS) Actor Bhuvan Arora, who is known for his work in ‘Farzi’, will be next seen in the upcoming streaming show ‘Janaawar – The Beast Within’. The show is a gripping crime drama set in the raw and restless town of Chhand. The trailer of the show was unveiled on Saturday. The trailer introduces audiences to the town of Chhand, where Hemant Kumar (essayed by Bhuvan Arora), a committed cop, is drawn into a chilling web of crime.He connects the dots of a headless corpse, missing gold, and a vanished man as they shake the fragile peace of the town. He embarks on a dangerous investigation but also encounters the bias and personal struggles weighing on him. When secrets unfold, the Gram Devta’s legacy rises, a guardian spirit reminding that true identity is forged through courage...