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After the tragic news of the demise of two of the greatest actors of the Indian film industry- Irrfan Khan and Rishi Kapoor- the month of May began with another unfortunate news. Early on May 1, CEO of the Film and Television Producers Guild Kulmeet Makkar passed away after suffering a heart attack.  Makkar was in Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh during the lockdown. Makkar has been a part of the entertainment industry for more than three decades. He has worked with Sargama and Reliance Entertainment as founder CEO of Big Music and Home Entertainment,, He was also the president and CEO at Shreya Entertainment before becoming the Guild's CEO in 2010.  Many celebrities from the film fraternity took to social media to express their grief:  Kulmeet you were such an incredible pillar to all of us at the Producers Guild of India....relentlessly working for the industry and towards its enhancement and advancement... you left us too soon...We will miss you and always Remember yo...

The NBA said it is "not appropriate in the current public health environment" for asymptomatic players and staff to be tested for the coronavirus, sources told ESPN. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3d1jv5h

Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby said Thursday he's optimistic about college football starting in the fall, but is skeptical of making it through the entire season without interruption in the event the coronavirus "comes roaring back" during flu season. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2yj1u3s

With NFL facilities shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Seattle Seahawks are holding video conferences in lieu of in-person meetings that would normally take place at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/35pktFY

Jordan Spieth drained an apparent hole-in-one Thursday, only to see it bounce back out thanks to a spacer that was placed within the cup for safety purposes. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3f7BMzO

Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller tweeted that he was negative for the coronavirus on Thursday, two weeks after announcing he had been diagnosed with the virus. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/35kih2l

After nearly two months without basketball, commissioner Adam Silver is flooded with ideas. Here is what the league is considering as the clock ticks. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2KP1DOR

The Packers have been here before, but that doesn't make it any less complicated. Here's how they planned for the future while potentially straining a Hall of Fame present. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2yWxoTt

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are negotiating a heavyweight unification fight, but with Fury contractually obligated to face Deontay Wilder next, they need Wilder to step aside. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/35laQYy

The NCAA's attempt to cede some long-awaited ground to players falls well short, and comes far too late. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2KO2iAc

Bill Connelly and Mark Schlabach discuss the Wolverines and Buckeyes through the years to prime fans for the rebroadcast of their 2016 double-overtime classic on Thursday night (7 p.m. ET, ESPN and ESPN app). from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2SlE9VD

He was supposed to play in the Masters, then turn pro later that summer. Now what? Like everyone else, John Augenstein has to wait and see. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2SohiZH

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Cowboy Cerrone hit a low point after his loss to Conor McGregor, but the veteran has reignited his competitive fire in time for UFC 249. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/35gObwy

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Trevor Lawrence and Justin Fields headline a strong 2021 NFL draft quarterback class. Who are the names to know, and which NFL teams might be in the market next year? from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2YjuGlK

Green Bay and Philadelphia surprised most everyone by taking quarterbacks early in the draft. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3cZMK8w

From which franchise icon was better to playing what-if in crucial moments gone wrong, it's our turn to have the final word in your favorite club's ultimate argument. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/35jMbno

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Indian cinema lost another icon today. Earlier this morning, Rishi Kapoor breathed his last after his long battle with Leukaemia. He was diagnosed with cancer in 2018 and returned to India in September last year after being treated for cancer in New York. His death was confirmed by his colleague and close friend Amitabh Bachchan on Thursday, April 30, 2020. Rishi Kapoor's body was taken directly to the crematorium ground close to the hospital. Owing to the lockdown restrictions in place, the Mumbai Police allowed 16 members of the family to attend the funeral. The Mumbai Police has securely guarded the place to avoid breaking lockdown norms. Meanwhile, seen at the funeral were Kareena Kapoor Khan, Alia Bhatt, Saif Ali Khan, Armaan Jain, Abhishek Bachchan and Ayan Mukerji. Rishi Kapoor’s daughter Riddhima Kapoor Sahni who lives in Delhi has been given the permit to drive to Mumbai. However, it seems unlikely for her to attend the funeral. from Latest Bollywood News | Hin...

Irrfan Khan passed away on April 29, 2020, after battling with neuroendocrine tumour for two years. Irrfan has worked as an actor for a little over thirty years on different platforms. After his death, Doordarshan announced the rerun of the actor's first TV serial, Shrikant. The show was directed by Pravin Nischol and it also featured Farooq Shaikh. Shrikant was based on Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's book. Tweeting about the rerun, Doordarshan took to their official handle and wrote, "Watch your favourite #IrrfanKhan in Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay’s #Shrikant, this afternoon at 3:30 pm on @DDNational.” Watch your favourite #IrrfanKhan in Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's #Shrikant , this afternoon at 3:30 pm on @DDNational pic.twitter.com/7WzKoBlOQe — Doordarshan National (@DDNational) April 29, 2020 Irrfan was rushed to a Mumbai hospital on Tuesday for colon infection and breathed his last on Wednesday morning. He is survived by his wife and two kids. ALSO RE...

While we mourn the going of one of India’s finest actors and the fact that we will never see him again, there is a smudge of sunshine in this year of darkness. Irrfan Khan has one film, and international project if you please, waiting for release. It is a film called Mantra – Song of Scorpions . It’s about a young woman-singer deep in the desert of Rajasthan, who sings and heals people. Due to certain circumstances, when she realizes that her life has been poisoned by the man in her life, she then has to go on a kind of mystical journey to find a song that will heal her. The renowned Iranian actress, Golshifteh Farahani seen in the new Chris Hemsworth starrer  Extraction , is cast in the protagonist’s role. Waheeda Rehman appears in a brief but important role. Anup Singh’s debut film  Qissa  in 2015 also featured Irrfan Khan and was hugely acclaimed. This is what Anup had to say about Irrfan as ...

Amitabh Bachchan’s tweet announcing Rishi Kapoor’s death came as a bolt from the blue. Everyone knew Rishiji was very unwell and that he had a relapse in February. At that time a close family friend had told me, “He’s very unwell. But he’s in denial. He just won’t accept how unwell he is.” That his condition would worsen so rapidly and that we would lose two brilliant actors first Irrfan and now RK, in just 24 hours, confirms that this year is indeed the worst year in living memory. When I contacted one of Rishi Kapoor’s closest co-stars Juhi Chawla she said, “It’s too sad…just too sad. I’m devastated. I just can’t believe this…sorry don’t feel like being on the phone…sorry.” Also Read:  Juhi Chawla reveals her family took help of Indian High Commission in London to return home safely from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cinema News | Indian Movies | Films - Bollywood Hungama https://ift.tt/2KPgOra

A day after Irrfan Khan's passing, veteran actor Rishi Kapoor has passed away at the age of 67. His death was confirmed by his colleague and close friend Amitabh Bachchan on Thursday, April 30, 2020. Big B tweeted, "He's GONE .. ! Rishi Kapoor .. gone .. just passed away .. I am destroyed!" Rishi Kapoor's brother Randhir Kapoor confirmed on Wednesday that the actor was in the hospital. He said that Rishi is not well and that Neetu Kapoor is by his side. T 3517 - He's GONE .. ! Rishi Kapoor .. gone .. just passed away .. I am destroyed ! — Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) April 30, 2020 An official statement from family read, "Our dear Rishi Kapoor passed away peacefully at 8:45am IST in hospital today after a two-year battle with leukemia. The doctors and medical staff at the hospital said he kept them entertained to the last. He remained jovial and determined to live to the fullest right through two years of treatment across two continents. Fam...

Rob Gronkowski went on Instagram on Wednesday to clarify that a comment he made over the weekend suggesting he had received the Bucs' playbook before his trade was made in jest. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2y10st3

Seven women who allege they were sexually assaulted by male athletes have filed a lawsuit against the NCAA, accusing the organization of negligence, fraud and breach of contract. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3f55rti

Buck Showalter, who managed the Orioles in the only game in MLB history played without spectators, said on "Spain and Company" on ESPN Radio Wednesday that having games without fans would affect players, who feed off the emotions of the crowd. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3aT03pM

LeBron James is helping to present a primetime special that will honor the high school class of 2020 with commencement addresses, celebrity cameos and more. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3d13Hzr

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After battling a rare form of cancer for two years, actor Irrfan Khan passed away this morning. The actor was recently rushed to Mumbai's Kokilaben hospital after a colon infection, and was kept in the ICU. Irrfan's last rites took place at 3 pm in the afternoon. Present were his near and dear ones during his final journey. "Irrfan was buried at the Versova kabrastan in Mumbai at 3pm this afternoon soon after the news of his passing away was announced. In presence were his family, close relatives and friends. Everyone paid their final respects and mourned the loss of his passing away. We pray for his peace and we hope he’s in a better place today. He was strong in his fight, and we all have to be strong too in this loss," a statement issued by the family read. Irrfan, who is survived by wife Sutapa Sikdar and sons Babil and Ayan, was last seen in Homi Adajania's Angrezi Medium. from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cinema News | Indian Movies...

The coronavirus pandemic has brought life to a standstill across the world. Several governments have put their countries under lockdown to prevent the spread of the virus. People have been advised to practice social distancing and avoid crowded places. This has brought the theatre business to a halt. Several movies that were looking forward to a theatrical release are now considering releasing their films direct to OTT. Owing to the uncertainty on when the situation will be back to normal, film producers have been considering to release their films on streaming platforms. While the Oscars usually nominate films that have theatrical release, this year owing to the pandemic the Academy Awards will be making an exception. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Tuesday that, due to the coronavirus pandemic, streaming-only films will be eligible for the Academy Awards for the first time. And for one year only. The Academy firmly believes there is no greater way to expe...

In January 2020, it was reported that South Korean singer-songwriter Chen, real name Kim Jongdae, of the popular group Exo was getting married to his non-celebrity girlfriend. He also hinted that his fiance was pregnant when he mentioned a blessing came his way in his handwritten letter. Now, he has welcomed his first child with his now-wife. It's a baby girl for Chen and his wife! Financial News revealed that Chen's wife gave birth to a baby girl at a hospital in Gangnam District on Wednesday, April 29. Meanwhile, Chen was promoting with his group Exo during their comeback album 'Obsession'. ALSO READ:  South Korean group EXO’s singer Chen announces his marriage, reveals fiance is pregnant from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cinema News | Indian Movies | Films - Bollywood Hungama https://ift.tt/2W811cj

As the world started binge-ing Mindy Kaling and Lang Fisher’s new creation, the Netflix Original series Never Have I Ever that narrates the story of a first-generation Indian-American teen, British musician DJ Rekha hosted a special Instagram party to celebrate the show. Rekha, along with the show’s cast member Poorna Jagannathan thought of a cool idea to throw a Bollywood party to promote the show. Joining the fanfare from Mumbai were Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal, the only Bollywood stars who attended the Instagram party. A source informs, “It was essentially what a lockdown party looks like. The show is coming at a time when everyone is seeking a respite. Richa and Ali were more than happy to join the party. Even Mindy Kaling joined in from the US; so did Oscar nominated actor Mahershala Ali. The show tells an authentic story about being a first generation Indian growing up in the US. Richa and Ali had both loved the trailer of the show and were happy to share their excitement. Show...

After a 2-year-long battle with cancer, actor Irrfan Khan breathed his last today morning. The actor, who underwent a long course of treatment in New York, was back in India and was recently admitted to Mumbai's Kokilaben hospital with a colon infection. Filmmaker Shoojit Sircar took to Twitter to break the news. "My dear friend Irfaan. You fought and fought and fought. I will always be proud of you.. we shall meet again.. condolences to Sutapa and Babil.. you too fought, Sutapa you gave everything possible in this fight. Peace and Om shanti. Irfaan Khan salute," he wrote. My dear friend Irfaan. You fought and fought and fought. I will always be proud of you.. we shall meet again.. condolences to Sutapa and Babil.. you too fought, Sutapa you gave everything possible in this fight. Peace and Om shanti. Irfaan Khan salute. — Shoojit Sircar (@ShoojitSircar) April 29, 2020 Irrfan's family released a statement, confirming the news too. "“i trust, i have surre...

This is possibly the first quarantine love duet in India. Tamil actor Dhanush and his very lovely Mumbai co-star Aditi Rao have just crooned a duet together for a forthcoming Tamil film Jail . Entitled  Kaathodu Kaathaanen ,the song composed by G V Prakash features the voices of the lead pair of the film Jail. Lekin mazey ki baat yeh hai ke , Aditi and Dhanush did not sing the “duet” together. A source in the know informs, “G V Prakash recorded with his friend Dhanush in Chennai. And then he recorded separately with Aditi in Mumbai.” We wonder how the emotions of love can be expressed in absentia! But I guess the film’s makers would know better. Incidentally neither Dhanush nor Aditi is a trained singer, though Dhanush has sung a multiple times for G V Prakash. Aditi sang with Ali Zafar in London Paris New York . But to be abl...

The world has come to a standstill with the outbreak of coronavirus. Many online concerts have been organized by celebrities in order to raise money for those who have been impacted amid the global crisis. In the India edition, filmmakers Karan Johar and Zoya Akhtar are organizing a fundraiser ‘I for India’ to raise funds for Give India Foundation. The online concert will feature a vast line up of celebrities. Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt, Ranveer Singh, Aamir Khan, Akshay Kumar, Hrithik Roshan, Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, Arjun Kapoor, Sidharth Malhotra, Katrina Kaif, and Anushka Sharma, Javed Akhtar, Shabana Azmi will be a part of it. Asha Bhosle, Arijit Singh, Sonu Nigam, Shreya Ghoshal, Vishal Dadlani, Shekhar Ravjianii, Pritam, and Shankar Mahadevan, Ehsaan Noorani and Loy Mendonsa among others will also participate in the performances. Kapil Sharma is expected to share some fun gags and is currently working on the scripting part of it. Hrithik R...

Kanika Kapoor testing positive for Coronavirus was one of the biggest news this year. The pandemic has resulted in a nationwide lockdown and the internet was furious with the ‘Baby Doll’ singer for not following the protocol of self-quarantine after she returned from London. However, she was admitted soon enough in the hospital and tested negative after 16 days. During her time in the hospital, she got herself tested four times to finally test negative for the fifth time. Now, Kanika Kapor is back home with her parents in Lucknow and had given her blood to test if she was fit for the plasma therapy to help out other COVID-19 patients. The doctors have the result and they say that Kanika Kapoor’s hemoglobin levels are lower than the average required and hence, she will have to wait till the levels come to normal. Even though the samples are fit to donation, the doctor have decided to wait for a few days so that Kanika’s hemoglobin quantity is back on track. Also Read: Kanika Kapoor ...

Chiefs cornerback Bashaud Breeland, who started 15 regular-season games in 2019, was jailed in South Carolina on multiple charges Tuesday. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2y0Sbp0

Liam Shanahan, an All-Ivy selection on the offensive line while at Harvard, has joined LSU as a graduate transfer. He is eligible to play this season for the Tigers. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3f2o3du

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The NBA informed teams on Tuesday that 205 players have filed as early-entry candidates for the 2020 NBA draft. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Yhd0H9

Singer Zayn Malik and supermodel Gigi Hadid are reportedly expecting their first child together. The couple has been dating on-again/off-again for years now. It was only in January 2020 when they were first spotted together post-Gigi's mom Yolanda Hadid's birthday celebration. This confirmed that they were back together! Now, TMZ reports that they are entering a new phase in their lives. “Family sources for the couple tell us…Gigi is 20 weeks along. It’s unclear if they know the sex of the baby yet, but both of their families are very excited. The supermodel shared some celebratory photos with the former One Direction singer this past weekend, but they weren’t baby related…they were birthday pics,” the report reads. Recently, Gigi Hadid celebrated her 25th birthday with her boyfriend, singer Zayn Malik, younger sister Bella Hadid and her family at her mom Yolanda Hadid‘s farm in Pennsylvania.   View this post on Instagram ...

With practices and workouts on hold in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, TCU coach -- and songwriter -- Gary Patterson is using his rare free time to make an album with the help of a recording artist. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3aO8J0w

Teddy Bridgewater rebooted his career; can Winston do the same? The Saints are taking a flier to see if the former No. 1 pick can elevate his game. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2YewdJO

Jay "sinatraa" Won, who won an Overwatch League title with the San Francisco Shock, is leaving the organization and game to become a VALORANT pro. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2xhJlCJ

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Pat Perez hasn't picked up a golf club since sports got shut down. He's not in a hurry to. He thinks the PGA Tour shouldn't hurry back, either. But that's just one of the things on the mind of one of the Tour's most outspoken players. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3cTZX2z

Actor extraordinaire Irrfan Khan, who has been battling a serious ailment for two years, seems to have had a relapse. According to sources, he was rushed to the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital on Tuesday where his condition is said to be stable. “Though it’s too early to say anything,” one of his friends informs. “I’ve also just heard about his hospitalization. I am yet to get details.” Apparently Irrfan has not been sharing health bulletins with his friends. “He doesn’t have close friends in the industry. None of us is really close to him, as in…sharing health reports or attending family gatherings. Irrfan’s closest friends are his buddies from before he became an actor,” says an industry pal. A few days ago Irrfan’s beloved mother passed away and the fact that Irrfan couldn’t attend her last rites was a big blow to Irrfan. It could be the triggering point for his health’s current decline. Irrfan, a friend of this writer has kept his distance from every...

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BTS will reschedule their upcoming Map Of The Soul tour amid coronavirus pandemic. After cancelling their Seoul dates, they have postponed their entire tour and will announce the new schedule once it becomes situation becomes stable. Big Hit Entertainment released an official statement via their Weverse app stating, "Big Hit Entertainment will completely reschedule the tour and provide a new tour schedule to our fans as soon as it becomes clear when the tour can begin. This may require considerable time as the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve. However, we will work to ensure that BTS and our fans will be able to meet each other as soon as they can. We will also create new ways for our artists to engage with our fans and respond to the "New Normal" while we wait to resume our activities halted by COVID-19." "The decision to reschedule the tour was made with the health and safety of our artists and fans in foremost consideration. We have devoted consider...

With the lockdown extended till May 3 and the possibility of extension is more due to rapid rise in Coronavirus cases, the hope to return back to normal lives is unlikely at this point. This has tremendously affected the showbiz as films have been postponed and theatres are shut down. There have been several speculations of movies going straight to digital platforms. Shoojit Sircar doesn't mind this option though. The filmmaker recently spoke to a daily about his film Gulabo Sitabo starring Amitabh Bachchan and Ayushmann Khurrana in the leading roles. The director said that as a filmmaker, he would like his film to open on a big screen but the situation is something that no one has ever witnessed. He said that if need be, he is open to digital release but the decision will be taken after May 3. Gulabo Sitabo was scheduled for April 17, 2020 release. But, he isn't sure about his next film Sardar Udham Singh starring Vicky Kaushal. Since the film is set for a January 2021 ...

Farah Khan Kunder’s daughter has been making some brilliant sketches and raising funds by selling them. With the Coronavirus lockdown, a lot of slum dwellers and strays have been starving due to the lack of basic amenities. However, a lot of people have been raising funds to help the needy and Anya is one of them. Farah Khan Kunder took to her Instagram a few days ago to announce how she has been sketching to raise funds and has raised Rs. 1 lakh so far. Farah yet again took to her Instagram to announce that Abhishek Bachchan donated Rs. 1 lakh more to help the little girl’s cause. She posted the news with the caption, “Who gives 1 LAKH for a sketch?? Only @bachchan ..that straightaway doubles Anya s charity drive! Thank u my mad, big hearted crazy boy♥️ bigggggg huggggg cming up which u will hate i know????” Take a look at the pictures.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Farah Khan Kunder (@farahkhankunder) on Apr 27, 20...

The Lakers and the Los Angeles mayor's office have been in contact to talk about potentially opening the practice facility for players before the shelter-at-home order for the city expires May 15, sources say. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2KBphye

Mohit Suri might not have a cent per cent success track record but one can’t deny that his films have had a huge impact overall. He started off with a smart erotic thriller Zeher , which capitalized on Emraan Hashmi’s serial kisser image which had become big after the release of Murder . His movies like Woh Lamhe and Awarapan didn’t work while Kalyug was a semi-hit but all these films are memorable today for its content and of course, remarkable music. Between 2011 and 2014, Mohit Suri gave two super-hits in the form of Murder 2 and Ek Villain and a blockbuster in the form of Aashiqui 2 . Sadly, this was followed by a flop, Hamari Adhuri Kahani , and a semi-hit, Half Girlfriend . This year however, he sprang back into the top league with Malang . It didn’t start off on an encouraging note but its word of mouth was positive due to which it sustained well in cinemas. Even before Malang released, Mohit Suri had already landed up with another exciting project, the sequel to Ek Vill...

The Art of Living Foundation and #ChangeWithin, the social interface of creative artists from film fraternity is launching a unique live interactive series, Heart To Heart with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on the 29th of April’20, Wednesday at 5.00 PM. Most loved filmmaker Karan Johar is going to be the first host in a very enlightening chat show series Heart To Heart with Global Humanitarian and Spiritual Leader Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. “The show aims to reach out to more than 100 million people as audience in over 140 countries to uplift the spirit of the human kind. The series will have 10 episodes with 10 different credible hosts from the film fraternity to interact on a range of topics right from Life, Relationships, Inclusiveness, Belonging, Family, Love, Success, Health and Mental Well Being, Stress, Loss, Spirituality, hope and courage in the difficult times to the anxious moments during the ongoing pandemic”, confirmed Mr. Mahaveer Jain the brain behind this show. The Art of L...

Kriti Sanon debuted with Tiger Shroff in Heropanti and has given some commendable performances ever since. Being from a non-filmy background, Kriti Sanon in her recent interview with a leading tabloid revealed that she never planned to become an actress. She was an engineer and was not rooting for acting as a career option. Since she’s an outsider and reveals that she has had relatives and friends telling her to steer clear from the industry. They advised her to not take it seriously since a lot of people came in every day to become a star. They also warned her of how the industry is a bad place but now that she’s successful, the same people come to congratulate her. On the work front, Kriti Sanon will next be seen in Bachchan Pandey, Second Innings, and MiMi . Kriti Sanon also revealed that she’s struggling to get back in shape after she put on a little weight for MiMi . Also Read: Rajkummar Rao and Kriti Sanon starrer to be titled as Second Innings from Latest Bollywood New...

Arjun Kapoor has come forward massively to lend his helping hand in support of the affected due to coronavirus. The actor has donated to the PM-CARES Fund, Maharashtra Chief Minister’s Relief Fund, The Wishing Factory and Bollywood’s Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) and also gone on a virtual date for GiveIndia to raise enough funds to feed the families of 300 daily wage earners for a month! Now, the actor has come forward to support the cause of looking after stray animals during the nationwide lockdown and is hosting a charity sale of his personal closet! This endeavour has him sifting through his closet, picking out some of his most cherished pieces, and photographing each piece himself to host an online charity sale. His fans can choose from sunglasses and caps to shoes and tees, and proceeds will fund food and water for hungry and thirsty stray animals that are affected by the lockdown. “I have been doing my best to support as many organizations I can in this ...

Patriots rookie kicker Justin Rohrwasser says he is removing a tattoo on his arm associated with a right-wing militia group because it doesn't represent who he is. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3aIBLyL

In a recent statement made by the channel, it was revealed that the Jennifer Winget and Shivin Narang starrer show Beyhadh 2 will not air after the lockdown. The news, undoubtedly, left the fans devastated as they wished to see a MayRa reunion on screen. Even though the show was going to be a finite series, they had expected to get a closure which would eventually lead to Maya and Rudra being together. However, due to multiple reasons, the channel has decided to discontinue Beyhadh 2 along with two other shows post lockdown. After a lot of speculation regarding the show’s future, Jennifer Winget has addressed the situation and it is confirmed that the plug has been pulled on the show. Jennifer Winget in her recent interaction with a daily confirmed that Beyhadh 2 will no longer air on television, however, being the one to look at the brighter side, she says that she’s sure something better will come out of this and that there are better days ahead of us. She further said that the sho...

Kanika Kapoor became quite the news after she tested positive for Coronavirus on March 20. The singer had returned from her trip to London and had attended multiple parties with honorary parliament members present there. However, Kanika Kapoor tested negative for Coronavirus after testing positive for the first five times. She recently took to her Instagram to break silence and gave a statement regarding her diagnosis. In the statement, she revealed that every person she was in contact with, be it in the UK or India, has tested negative for COVID-19. She further said that she is spending some quality time with her parents in Lucknow. According to a recent discovery, the plasma of cured COVID-19 patients can be used to cure other patients. Kanika Kapoor has offered her plasma for the same and is awaiting the test results from the King George's Medical University. In further development, she has been served notice by the police to head to the police station to give a written state...

Showbiz has taken a huge fall due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Ever since the lockdown was announced in March earlier this year, the studios have shut down productions of their films. This has led to losses as the sets that were already built, remain unused indefinitely. ND Studio owner Nitin Desai has forgone the rent for his studio in Karjat amid lockdown. Arjun Rampal was filming his Marathi project The Battle of Bhima Koregaon in Karjat when the lockdown was announced. Three villages and a huge battlefield were created at the studio for the filming. Due to lockdown, that remains unused. Nitin Desai said that he is not the only one suffering losses at the time. He said that he can't expect people to pay rent when the whole world has come to a standstill. He further said that he will also appeal to other studios to follow the same protocol maybe. Meanwhile, Arjun Rampal couldn't return to Mumbai amid lockdown. So he is staying at his Karjat home along with girlfriend Gab...

Jameis Winston and the Saints have yet to finalize their pending deal, but assistant GM Jeff Ireland made the case for why it's such a good fit for both sides during a radio appearance Monday. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3f03Qor

In an interview with TNT's Ernie Johnson, Zion Williamson talked about staying in shape in case the NBA season does resume and said it wouldn't take him long to be prepared to play. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3aDDaqg

The Giants elected to place a seldom used unrestricted free-agent tender on outside linebacker Markus Golden, a source told ESPN's Field Yates. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3bUVUCU

The Bulls' unsung star shares his thoughts on "The Last Dance," his famous teammates and his Hall of Fame chances. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2W7VhzA

The neutral site idea is not happening. Here are the cities that could host games. Plus, what's going on with the 2020 draft? from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2KzJEfl

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From the Vikings' 15 picks to the Saints' four, every team filled holes in the NFL draft. NFL Nation reporters identify what's left to do. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3cROfp6

The Rockies star shares what a normal day in April was like and how he spends them now, waiting for baseball's return. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3aKHKTE

Steven Gerrard is in a band of great players to not win the Premier League. On the anniversary of his slip vs Chelsea, we list the best to miss out. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3eUsyXr

Formula One boss Chase Carey says the championship has growing faith in its plans to host a 15-18 season starting in Europe during the summer. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/357RbeI

The French Grand Prix of June 28 has been cancelled. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2xbSJI9

Akshay Kumar was the first Bollywood celebrity to make a huge contribution towards the PM-CARES Fund to fight coronavirus. Now, the actor has contributed Rs. 2 crores to the Mumbai Police Foundation. With over 5000 cases of coronavirus, Mumbai is one of the worst-hit cities in the country. The Police Force is working day in and day out to make sure that the lockdown is implemented without any problems. On Monday, Mumbai Police Commissioner took to his official Twitter handle to thank Akshay Kumar. "Mumbai Police thanks @akshaykumar for contributing Rs. 2 Crore to the Mumbai Police Foundation. Your contribution will go a long way in safeguarding the lives of those who are committed to safeguarding the city - the men and women of Mumbai Police!" Mumbai Police thanks @akshaykumar for contributing Rs. 2 Crore to the Mumbai Police Foundation. Your contribution will go a long way in safeguarding the lives of those who are committed to safeguarding the city - the men and women ...

Chandni Bhagwanani was last seen in Sanjivani 2 starring Surbhi Chandna and Namit Khanna in lead roles. Her character in the show had a hue of grey which was quite refreshing for her fans to see. With the entire country on lockdown due to the rapid spread of Coronavirus, most of us are at home with our families, while Chandni is all by herself in Melbourne, Australia. The actress flew to Australia for her professional commitment and is now managing her financing by using up her savings. She was initially living in a hotel for over a month, but when the lockdown got extended, she rented an apartment along with two other Indians. She says that she’s missing her parents and her home the most but it’s easier because she is sharing an apartment and can discuss things with her flatmates. Chandni also revealed that she tried to book a flight during the little buffer time that was given, but the flights were full and it was unsafe to travel amidst a pandemic. Chandni further said that she f...

Since showbiz has taken a huge hit amid coronavirus pandemic, many films have been postponed! Tom Cruise starrer Top Gun: Maverick has been pushed to December 2020 from June release! Now, two more of his movies have been delayed. It's been confirmed that Paramount Pictures has delayed Mission: Impossible 7 and will now release on November 19, 2021, originally scheduled for July 21, 2021. The follow up Mission: Impossible 8 will open on November 4, 2022, which was originally supposed to release on August 5, 2022. "Like nearly all movies currently in production, “Mission: Impossible 7” halted shooting due to the coronavirus pandemic. Cruise had been about to start filming in Venice, Italy — an area hit hard by the virus’ outbreak — when the studio pumped the breaks in late February. With filming indefinitely paused, the latest tentpole in the spy series likely wouldn’t have been completed in time for its original release," Variety revealed. Christopher McQuarrie will...

Since film shootings have been halted amid lockdown due to Coronavirus pandemic, actors are keeping themselves busy whilst at home. Salman Khan has been staying at his Panvel farmhouse with some of his family members and close friends. The actor was shooting for Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai when the lockdown was announced. Since the film will be delayed and he is yet to shoot some action scenes, he is keeping himself in shape by working out. As per reports, he has been keeping his weight in check, working out full-fledged in the gym, and eating the right food. Some car chase action sequences are yet to be filmed which will be done immediately post the lockdown. Meanwhile, Salman Khan is also keeping himself busy by harvesting fruits and vegetables. The whole family is eating home-cooked meals from their farm produce.   Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai is being directed by Prabhu Deva. It stars Disha Patani, Randeep Hooda and Jackie Shroff. ALSO READ:  When Shah Rukh Khan’s ...

Filmmaker Subhash Ghai is using this lockdown to work on his upcoming projects. The director revealed that he has been teaching his film school students one hour daily amid lockdown. Speaking to a daily, the filmmaker revealed that he is already working on the sequel of Khalnayak and is also gearing up for Kalicharan remake, the film which marked his debut as a director. Ghai said that for the past six to seven months, he has been only working on creating content and is ready with two bound scripts. The sequel to Khalnayak will take the original story forward. The original film featured Sanjay Dutt as Ballu and Madhuri Dixit. The filmmaker will take the story further as Ballu’s character comes out of jail. It was Sanjay Dutt who urged Ghai to pen the sequel. He said that part 2 took them two years to write and it will feature a younger villain with a blockbuster cast just like the original film. Interestingly, Khalnayak was supposed to be a Hollywood outing with Omar Sharif and ...

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With film productions halted since March amid nationwide lockdown due to coronavirus outbreak, several production houses are facing losses since the schedules were abruptly ended. Kangana Ranaut starrer Thalaivi, in which she is essaying the role of Jayalalithaa, has reportedly incurred Rs. 5 crores loss so far due to the lockdown. The reports have stated that the 45-day schedule was supposed to kick off on March 10. The makers have constructed the Parliament House at the Ramakrishna Cine Studios in Hyderabad. They were to wrap up the shooting in mid-April followed by the Chennai schedule. Shaailesh Singh, the producer, reveals that they will have to wrap up the shooting before the monsoon arrives or the elaborate sets will be destroyed. He said that reconstructing it would be an expensive affair. The makers are also worried that the two elaborate sets that were built in Hyderabad and Chennai may get destroyed once it starts raining. Vishnu Vardhan Induri, the producer of the film,...