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Barry Sanders says Dan Campbell, new Detroit Lions regime 'feel different'

Former Lions great Barry Sanders is excited about the new era his former team is entering and hopeful this group will be the one that breaks through. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3hjgcdj

No. 5 Andreescu out after latest loss to Cornet

Alize Cornet upset Bianca Andreescu for the second time in two weeks by beating the fifth-seeded Canadian 6-2, 6-1 in the first round at Wimbledon. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/364zkGI

Kurkjian: June delivers D.C. thunder, a mysterious Arizona phone number and a walk-off triple play in the Bronx

You might need a passport for this month's Quirkjians, which also feature the Three Armenians, German vs. German and France, India and Holland. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3600JcW

Low's legacy a mix of glory, gratitude and frustration

He led Germany to a World Cup win in 2014 amid a string of impressive runs at major tournaments, but Joachim Low's 15-year tenure is difficult to define. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3w18MAU

Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti's 'Tiger Baby Films' launch 'The Gully Groove Challenge'- To celebrate Music and Individuality!

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Released in 2019, Gully Boy, helmed by Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti, not only broke all box office records but also went on to carve a special place in the hearts of the audience. The film paved a way for Hindi hip-hop music and brought a lot of underground artists to the limelight. Today, Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti's 'Tiger Baby Films' launch the 'The Gully Groove Challenge' on social media, to call upon users to create a reel video of 30 seconds of the super hit song from the movie ‘ Apna Time Aayega’ to express themselves creatively. This could involve rapping, dancing, running, driving, cooking — whatever they can imagine.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Tiger Baby (@tigerbabyfilms) Speaking about the same, Zoya shares, "The power of social media is phenomenal. It connected me to Neazy and Divine and now I hope their sound can connect me to you. Celebrating music and individuality with the Gully G...

The gymnastic trials were a celebration of Simone Biles, live sports - and joy

The largest crowd in the history of the trials made a pilgrimage to St. Louis last weekend -- to witness Simone Biles' greatness one last time, and to experience a sense of community we've been missing for months. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Tob8wr

Teenage hoop stars can get paid earlier than ever. What does it mean for the NCAA?

Basketball players as young as 16 can cash in big through leagues like Overtime Elite and the G League. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3qzlzJE

Midyear MMA awards: A dominant UFC champ, a hot prospect and ... Jake Paul?

What's been the best fight so far of 2021? What about the best finish? Top fighters? Our panelists make their picks. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3qNxyDL

Jubin Nautiyal and Tulsi Kumar flag off Season 3 of Bhushan Kumar’ T -Series’ MixTape Rewind with the songs 'Tera Chehra' and 'Jaan Meri Ja Rahi Hai'

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Celebrated artists Tulsi Kumar and Jubin Nautiyal flag off the 3rd season of Bhushan Kumar’s T-Series’ Mixtape Rewind, presented by Amazon Prime Music. The talented singers take on the iconic love songs ‘ Tera Chehra ’ and ‘ Jaan Meri Ja Rahi Hai ’, originally composed by Adnan Sami and now seamlessly combined by Abhijit Vaghani. This season is all about rewinding to the love songs of the 90’s and the early 2000’s, a season of romance and nostalgia perfect for the monsoons. One of the most loved musical jodi, Jubin, and Tulsi, have come together for the first time on Mixtape to pour their heart out in this beautiful rendition of these two old-world romantic songs. As soft, mesmerizing, and heartwarming as the song is, director Ahmed Khan has created an environment that promises to transport you to another world with your loved one. The new season will be available exclusively first on Amazon Prime Music for Prime members to enjoy an ad-free and hands-free voice-enabled experience wit...

The Weeknd to star in and co-writer pop culture cult drama The Idol set at HBO

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The Weeknd is clearly not stopping his reign in music. After a fantastic 2020 with ‘Blinding Lights’ and ‘After Hours’ album followed by Superbowl Halftime performance this year, the singer is set to star in and co-write a cult drama series for HBO titled The Idol . According to Deadline, The Weeknd, otherwise known as Abel Tesfaye, will be starring in and co-write The Idol will “follow a female pop artist who begins an affair with an intriguing L.A. club owner who is the leader of a hidden cult.” At this time, it's unclear whose character The Weeknd will play on the show. He will executive produce with his creative producer and renowned Los Angeles nightlife entrepreneur Reza Fahim and BAFTA Award-winning Euphoria creator Sam Levinson. Joseph Epstein will serve as showrunner, and Mary Laws will serve as a co-writer and executive producer on the project.   from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cinema News | Indian Movies | Films - Bollywood Hungama https://...

EXCLUSIVE: Taaha Shah Badussha to star with Soni Razdan in his next, shoots in Kashmir for the same

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Actors Taaha Shah and Soni Razdan will star in a mother-son relationship music video with their characters having a Kashmiri backdrop. While not much is revealed about this project, a birdie informed us that Badussha and Razdan shot for this untitled project in Kashmir. The song is supposedly a touching and emotional track, depicting an unconditional bond between a mother and her son, and the mother's (Soni's) backstory which is the surprise element is sure to connect with the audiences at large. The music video is being directed by Danish Renzu who recently directed the Hollywood Project Illegal starring Life Of Pi Actor Suraj Sharma, music by Archana Kamath Hegdekar, singer Shankar Mahadevan and Archana Kamath Hegdekar and is slated to release soon. On the work front, Taaha Shah Badussha recently starred opposite opp Alaya F in Dharma Productions' music video 'Aaj Sajeya'. ALSO READ: Kanwaljit Singh on reuniting with friends in Sardar Ka Grandson: “Neena Gup...

Messi set to be free agent as Barca deal ends

Lionel Messi is set to become a free agent on Thursday but Barcelona remain confident of agreeing a new contract, sources have told ESPN. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3jsn2jq

How will Serena's injury affect her shot at Slam No. 24?

Serena Williams' retirement due to injury at Wimbledon was devastating. Was it also her last shot at catching Margaret Court for most major championships? from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3y6z5XD

Scouting Man City's new arrivals: Kayky, Sarmiento and Aguilar

Sergio Aguero may have left the Etihad Stadium, but Manchester City are rebuilding with some exciting young South Americans. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3h5AaJR

Mercedes: We have upgrades in the pipeline

Mercedes' technical director James Allison says Lewis Hamilton can expect some upgrades to the car in coming races, as Mercedes lag 40 points behind Red Bull in the Formula One constructors' championship. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2SC52Il

Paresh Rawal replaces Rishi Kapoor and resumes shoot for Sharmaji Namkeen

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As the Maharashtra government announced some ease in lockdown restrictions, many films have resumed their shoots. Late actor Rishi Kapoor's last film Sharmaji Namkeen has also gone on floors. Rishi played the central character in the movie and passed away on April 30, last year. His remaining portions of the film were taken over by veteran actor Paresh Rawal. Paresh Rawal started shooting for the remaining portions in March this year. However, with the second wave of the novel coronavirus, the shoot came to a halt again. According to a daily, Paresh Rawal has resumed the shoot for an important sequence at a school in Goregaon, Mumbai which also features Juhi Chawla and Satish Kaushik. The team along with Paresh Rawal will shoot for a week-long schedule, after which the movie will wrap up and go for the post-production process. The makers are hoping to release the film on Rishi Kapoor’s birth anniversary on September 4. Helmed by Hitesh Bhatia Sharmaji Namkeen revolves around ...

Naseeruddin Shah gets hospitalised

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Senior actor Naseeruddin Shah who has enthralled the audiences with his performance over the decades was hospitalised two days back in Mumbai. Reportedly, he was diagnosed with pneumonia and there was a patch found in his lungs for which he is undergoing treatment currently. Naseeruddin Shah is currently under medical supervision. As per reports, his condition is stable, and is responding well to the treatment. Shah's wife and actor Ratna Pathak Shah and their kids are in the hospital with him. Naseeruddin Shah is one of the most celebrated actors of the Indian film industry and has been bestowed with the Padma Shri and the Padma Bhushan by the Indian Government. He was last seen in two streaming releases- Mee Raqsam , and Bandish Bandits . Earlier this year, he was seen in Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi . ALSO READ: “Death is the most unimportant part of life and ironically the only inevitable part” – Naseeruddin Shah from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cinema News |...

Dilip Kumar gets hospitalised for the second time in a month

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Veteran actor Dilip Kumar who was recently discharged from the hospital has once again been hospitalised to the intensive care unit of a city hospital. He was taken to the hospital following a complaint of breathlessness as a precautionary measure, ten days after he was discharged. Reportedly, Dilip Kumar was hospitalised on June 29, Tuesday, in Hinduja Hospital's non-COVID facility. He is reportedly doing fine and is in the ICU so that doctors can monitor him. Kumar was earlier hospitalized in the same city hospital on June 6 after he complained of breathlessness. He was diagnosed with bilateral pleural effusion a build-up of excess fluid between the layers of the pleura outside the lungs and underwent a successful pleural aspiration procedure. ALSO READ: Dilip Kumar gets discharged from the hospital after undergoing minor procedure from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cinema News | Indian Movies | Films - Bollywood Hungama https://ift.tt/3AdIU87

Shah Rukh Khan to be seen in a music video soon

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Shah Rukh Khan has been winning hearts by entertaining people from around the world. He attracts fandom across age groups, with an army of loyal fans who love and swoon over him, rightfully making him the Baadshah of Bollywood. SRK’s love for his fans has taken him back to the studios, and a little B-town birdie tells us that Shah Rukh Khan will be back on the screen soon. He was seen at a studio recently, working on a project for India’s leading hair color brand, Streax. SRK and Streax announced a partnership to launch a campaign, inspiring men to be confident and charming as King Khan himself! And the best way to do it takes just five minutes with the easy-to-use shampoo hair color. What is even more exciting for millions of Shah Rukh fans is that he will be seen in a cool new avatar, dropping a unique song video in his inimitable style! King Khan is super excited for the music video to reach his fans, who he dearly loves. Keep your screens ready and your speakers tuned up! ALSO...

Shilpa Shetty and Paresh Rawal starrer Hungama 2 to release on July 23; trailer to release tomorrow

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Shilpa Shetty's much-awaited screen comeback will happen in July with the release of Hungama 2 . Owing to the pandemic, the film will skip its theatrical release and will be exclusively released on Disney+Hotstar. On Wednesday, the makers unveiled a new poster of the film also starring Paresh Rawal, Meezaan Jaffry, and Pranitha Subhash among others. Directed by none other than Priyadarshan, the kings of comedy are coming together and it's going to be double Hungama with a new twist. Gear up for Confusion, Chaos, Laughter, and more! Starring Paresh Rawal, Shilpa Shetty Kundra, Meezaan Jaffrey, Pranitha Subhash, Rajpal Yadav, Johnny Lever, Ashutosh Rana, and more, the makers are set to release the trailer tomorrow. The film will be released on July 23 only on Disney+ Hotstar VIP and Disney+ Hotstar Premium. Can’t keep calm, kyunki ab hoga Hungama! #DisneyPlusHotstarMultiplex #Hungama2 trailer coming out on July 1st on Disney+ Hotstar VIP! You don’t want to miss this! @prani...

John Abraham joins YRF’s Pathan shoot in Mumbai

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Bollywood action star John Abraham, who plays the villain in YRF’s Pathan, has joined the shooting schedule and the fans are rejoicing. John will be shooting his portions with Shah Rukh Khan, who started the schedule last week as Mumbai started to unlock post the second coronavirus wave! Check out his image that has been clicked by a fan at the YRF Studios which proves that the macho action star has resumed his Pathan shoot. A top trade source reveals, “Aditya Chopra and Siddharth Anand is leaving no stone unturned to ensure that Pathan is an action-packed visual extravaganza. Siddharth is currently shooting some really intense and key portions of the film with Shah Rukh Khan and John at YRF Studios. Deepika Padukone will be joining the shoot in the next few days. We expect fireworks in this schedule as SRK and John come face to face for some blockbuster scenes in the film.” Directed by Siddharth Anand, Pathan is soon set to start its overseas schedule where the crew will shoot ...

Giolito fires back at Donaldson after 'sticky' shot

Lucas Giolito lobbed an expletive-laced response in Josh Donaldson's direction after the slugger appeared to yell, "Not sticky anymore," after a homer in the White Sox's win over the Twins on Tuesday night. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3y45uOL

Dipika Kakar exits Sasural Simar Ka 2 in two months - "You do some things in life not for money or materialistic things for your mental satisfaction"

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Popular Television actress Dipika Kakar reprised her role as Simar in the drama Sasural Simar Ka 2. The actress joined the cast of the show during March-April 2021 and left the show in just two months. The actress is quite active in her social media and also has a YouTube channel named 'Dipika Ki Duniya'. She keeps posting every bit of her life through her vlogs. In a recent vlog released by the actress, she revealed the reason behind why she adieu the show in just two months. Dipika said that "My track was this long only. When Rashmi (Sharma, producer) ma’am called me, it was already decided and she was clear with me from day one. She told me that she needs me for around two to two-and-a-half months. I was more than happy to do it.” She further confessed the reason behind signing the contract for just two months and said, "Whoever I am today, it’s all because of Colors and Sasural Simar Ka. I got the opportunity to pay back, and in life we don’t get this chance of...

Source: Oilers, Nugent-Hopkins reach $41M deal

Before he reached free agency, forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has agreed to an eight-year, $41 million contract to remain with the Oilers, a source confirmed. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3jlqjkC

Halsey announces her new album ‘If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power’ produced by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross

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Award-winning artist and mommy-to-be Halsey has announced her upcoming album ‘ If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power’ . The album will be produced by Oscar and Emmy-winning duo Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross. On Monday, the pop artist surprised her fans and made the announcement on her Twitter and Instagram handles about her upcoming album. Halsey uploaded a small clip announcing the title of the album ' If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power' and the producers. If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power The FOURTH album by Halsey Produced by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross pic.twitter.com/BbUx2htDkY — h (@halsey) June 28, 2021 Reznor and Ross won both Academy Award and Golden Globes for Best Original Score for the Pixar film Soul this year. Last year, they won an Emmy for HBO series Watchmen . On the professional front, Halsey officially cancelled her tour earlier this year owing to the Covid-19 pandemic and had launched her last album ' Manic' in 2020. Also Read...

LSU starting LT Rosenthal enters transfer portal

LSU coach Ed Orgeron said Tuesday that the team will miss Dare Rosenthal after the starting left tackle entered the transfer portal. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2TlKLqN

How UK Olympian 'faked' negative Covid test

UK Athletics (UKA) and the British Olympic Association have begun an investigation into 5,000m runner Andy Butchart after he claimed to fake a negative COVID-19 test in order to return to Britain following an international event. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3qL89dT

Which players should be 2021 WNBA All-Stars?

Before the 2021 WNBA All-Stars are unveiled Wednesday, we share our ballot and debate whether Nneka Ogwumike should make the roster. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3qwFjxE

SEVENTEEN resumes 'Your Choice' promotions after completing quarantine and testing negative for COVID-19 

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K-pop group SEVENTEEN made their comeback on June 18 with their 8th mini-album 'Your Choice' along with the music video for the title track 'Ready To Love' . Right for their comeback, the parent company of the group Pledis Entertainment halted the promotions . According to their statement, one HYBE company staff and external staff tested positive for COVID-19 on June 18 and June 19. As a precautionary measure, the company decided to postpone the promotions and the 13 members of the group were in quarantine. Now, all members have tested negative for COVID-19, completed their quarantine period, and have resumed the promotional activities from June 29. On June 29, Pledis Entertainment released an official statement that read, "We would like to announce the resumption of SEVENTEEN's promotional activities for their 8th mini-album. The members of SEVENTEEN were determined by health authorities to have come into close contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case, and un...

'Wacky' setup direction may have backfired on Mercedes

A "wacky" car setup approach may have backfired on Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes in Sunday's Styrian Grand Prix, according to the Formula One team's head of trackside operations, Andrew Shovlin. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3jpSIpN

Dwayne Johnson to reunite with Chris Morgan for Red One

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Superstar Dwayne Johnson, popularly known as ‘The Rock’, is all set to star in the upcoming Chris Morgan film, Red One for Amazon Studios. The pair Dwayne and Chris will reunite after collaborating on the Fast and Furious spin-off, Hobbs and Shaw . The streaming service announced the upcoming project on June 28. According to Variety, the upcoming film “entered the Amazon treaming service after a very competitive bidding process, which is another indication that Amazon focuses on more populist content. Its urge to produce more broadly appealing films comes as the streaming battles intensify, with new entrants such as HBO Max, Paramount Plus, and Disney Plus.” Dwayne Johnson said in a statement, “Hold my Mana, because this is exciting. Our Seven Bucks is very bullish on our partnership with Amazon Studios; underpinned with some innovation, some pioneering, and a lot of positive energy and passion. I've been very impressed with [Amazon Studios chief] Jen Salke and her team's v...

The NFL's most vulnerable spots: Barnwell picks 16 teams that could have depth issues

These are the most obvious points of vulnerability, plus what organizations would be forced to do if they lost their starter at a key position. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3w1kyuZ

Texas, Oregon moving up in Way-Too-Early Top 25 college basketball rankings for 2021-22

The Longhorns and Ducks have realistic Final Four aspirations after loading up on transfers. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3dpXmQA

2021 Fantasy football draft kit: Rankings, cheat sheets, mock drafts, sleepers and analysis

Get everything you need to prepare for your fantasy football drafts here, including rankings and analysis from ESPN's team of experts. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3w2pX5a

Boxing Real or Not: Lawsuit will sideline Spence-Pacquiao; Usyk will shock Joshua

As we dig down into boxing's biggest headlines, is the August world title fight between Errol Spence Jr. and Manny Pacquiao in jeopardy? from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2SzWphz

Shah Rukh and John Abraham starrer Pathan to have four action directors

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Seeing the high expectations of the audience from the Shah Rukh Khan starrer espionage drama Pathan , producer Aditya Chopra has decided to hire four action stunt directors. The producer is planning to rope in the best stunt artists across the globe but is yet to decide whom to hire. According to a daily, the producer has finalised one among them and has roped in South African stunt artist Craig MacRae. He is a highly skilled stunt and martial artist. He also has designed sequences for Mad Max: Fury Road (2015), Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), Bloodshot (2020) and War (2019). Craig along with his team have already reported to the film’s set in Mumbai. Craig MacRae runs a stunt company named Titan Stunts with Katja Hopkins. He along with his team landed in Mumbai on June 8 and were quarantined at a hotel in Juhu, Mumbai.  The latest schedule with encounter scenes has already started under the guidance of Craig. The filming of major fight sequences has been scheduled for next mon...

SCOOP: Akshay Kumar and Ranjit Tewari's Ratsasan remake titled Mission Cinderella

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Bollywood Hungama recently reported that Akshay Kumar and Ranjit Tewari are teaming up once again after Bell Bottom and the film in question will go on the floors in the month of August. We also informed our readers that the film in question will be shot in London from the month of August. Right after that, a media house reported that this is the official remake of Tamil classic, Ratsasan . And now, we have another exclusive scoop. "It's titled Mission Cinderella and Akshay plays the role of a cop in the film. The makers are planning to shoot it in London with some locations around in the United Kingdom. It's an action thriller, with Akshay on the run to track down a child abduction racket, which has been called Cinderella. The producers are tentatively referring to the film as Project Cinderella, and have registered titles like  Cinderella  and Mission Cinderella with the association," a source informed Bollywood Hungama. Interestingly, this would be Akshay...

Halep, Wawrinka withdraw from Olympics

Simona Halep and Stan Wawrinka have become the latest big-name tennis players to withdraw from the Tokyo Olympics due to injury problems. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3AbWysw

Opposing high school coaches on Jets' Zach Wilson: 'He can really sling it down the field'

Five coaches from rival Utah schools reveal to ESPN what they saw then. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3dng6QY

What we learned from Week 1 of MLB's sticky stuff crackdown

What's gone right? What's gone wrong? And, most importantly, what's next? Here's what you need to know. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3dpYNys

Ranveer Singh and Bear Grylls set to collaborate for an action-packed adventure for Netflix 

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In one of the biggest news this week, Ranveer Singh is heading to Netflix with a massive project that has come his way. The actor will collaborate with British adventurer Bear Grylls for an upcoming non-fiction show set at the streaming giant. He will be shooting in Siberia in the month of July and August and that, the actor is also set to perform some daredevil stunts. According to a tabloid, Bear Grylls was working on this project and after much discussions with Netflix, they came to Ranveer Singh and found him fit for the show's format. It will be the biggest project for Netflix around the world and all three parties had chalked out everything after several discussions. The prep has begun for the show. On the film front, Ranveer Singh is expected to kick off the shoot with Alia Bhatt for their next project together, helmed by Karan Johar. He stars Anniyan  Hindi remake helmed by Shankar. His films 83, Jayeshbhai Jordaar, and Cirkus are awaiting theatrical release. ALS...

Frieda Pinto is all set to welcome her first child with fiance Cory Tran

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Actor Freida Pinto and her fiance Cory Tran on Monday announced that they are all set to welcome their first child. The couple took to their Instagram handle to share the happy news with their fans and followers. They also shared lovely pictures where Freida is flaunting her baby bump. “Baby Tran, coming this Fall!” Freida wrote alongside the photos. Freida and Cory got engaged in November 2019 and had announced the same on Instagram on Cory's birthday back then.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Freida Pinto (@freidapinto) “It all makes sense now. Life makes sense, the world makes sense, the past tears and trials make sense, what wise old lovers said about love makes sense, where I am makes sense and where I want to go completely makes sense. You my love are just the most beautiful creation to have ever walked into my life. And you are here to stay. Well, I am making you stay. Ha! All my love with all my heart. Oh an...

Is Sidharth Malhotra’s Shershaah releasing directly on OTT? Co-producer Shabbir Boxwala sets the record straight

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A few days ago, a Hindi news website carried an interview of Shabbir Boxwala, who’s co-producing  Shershaah , the war drama starring Sidharth Malhotra. The headline screamed that  Shershaah  would release on OTT. Shabbir was quoted saying that in the present situation, they have no other option but to release  Shershaah  on a digital platform. The interview didn’t get picked up by other news outlets but it went viral among the many fan clubs of Sidharth Malhotra. While some were happy that they’ll finally get to see the film for which they have been waiting for a long time, the rest felt that  Shershaah  deserves a theatrical release. When this writer reached out to Shabbir Boxwala, the producer however claimed that Shershaah is not having a direct OTT release. Shabbir said, “No decision has been made in this regard and I have clearly said that in the interview as well. The film is not even ready. Once it’s complete, Dharma Productions will take a d...

Shah Rukh Khan to have two releases in 2022

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Megastar Shah Rukh Khan, who took a break, is back from hiatus and shooting his next film Pathan . The actor last appeared in Aanand L Rai's film Zero which didn’t perform well at the box office. The actor had recently also resumed shooting for the much-anticipated espionage drama Pathan . According to a tabloid, the actor is planning for another release in the year 2022 as Pathan will be his comeback film in the first half of 2022. While his film with Atlee or Rajkumar Hirani is expected in the latter half and might release in Diwali or Christmas opening. However, with the current Covid scenario, things are still dicey and no one can plan things in advance. But if the situation becomes stable enough and things go smoothly according to plans, then surely we could expect the megastar to delight his fans twice in 2022. Recently, the actor has also begun the shoot for a sequence of Pathan in Yash Raj Studios Mumbai and will be heading to Europe next if the situation gets under c...

Williams: Suns can't play with 'show-up mentality'

The Suns allowed to Clippers to jump out to a 20-5 advantage Monday night and missed an opportunity to secure their first NBA Finals berth in 28 years. Heading into Wednesday's Game 6, "the desperation has to be there," Phoenix coach Monty Williams said. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3qA9mVi

Sidharth Malhotra to resume the shoot of Thank God; says he was looking forward to the hustle bustle of film shoots

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With the new rules set by the government to control the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic, a lot of film shoots are now getting back on track. Sidharth Malhotra who went to Lucknow for the shoot of Mission Majnu and shot for Indra Kumar's Thank God before the second lockdown is again back on set. The actor went back to a set after a couple of months on Monday in Mumbai and will resume the shoot of his upcoming film, Thank God in July. Humbled by being able to shoot again, actor Sidharth Malhotra shares, "It's been a long wait and I have been looking forward to getting back to the hustle-bustle of film shoots. Elated to shoot again and see the happy & creative flow of energy that was truly missed." The actor has ensured that his fans are entertained with very interesting and diverse stories and characters. The actor's list has a war-action drama - Shershaah , a slice of life comedy - Thank God and Spy thriller - Mission Majnu. ALSO READ: Sidharth ...

Forget the past: England want to make history against Germany

England have a history with Germany but few of their young Euro 2020 squad have been part of it, and that may be a good thing. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3x1PKM3

WNBA Power Rankings: Las Vegas Aces replace Seattle Storm at No. 1

After beating the Storm in overtime on Sunday, the Aces take over the top spot in Week 7. The Lynx jumped five places to No. 6. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Te1Hj4

Which teams hit their goals, plus biggest remaining questions for all 32

A few teams won the offseason. A few others have major work to do. NFL Nation reporters evaluated every squad. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2TcvAQN

Inside the no contest against NC State that sent Vanderbilt to the CWS finals

The Commodores are looking forward to getting back on the field after a chaotic weekend. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3y4gGdY

Simone Biles and Sunisa Lee headline the best U.S. Olympic gymnastics team yet

The legendary Simone Biles is even better than she was in Rio -- and her young teammate Sunisa Lee is the perfect complement. Together, they're set to dominate in Tokyo. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Sv1zey

Man City's owners now have reigning champions in three countries

City Football Group can now boast three reigning league champions in three different countries in its stable of clubs, from the U.S. to Uruguay. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3x4stsG

Meet Portia Modise, Africa's highest goalscorer and defiant gay icon

South Africa legend Portia Modise never came out as gay because she was never 'in'. Her football career was legendary despite efforts to subdue her. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3h8FOJU

No Mercedes upgrades in the pipeline for Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton needs a quicker car to take the fight to Formula One leaders Red Bull but the seven times world champion's Mercedes team made clear on Sunday that no developments are planned. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3haXFjh

Ranveer Singh starrer Cirkus’ digital rights acquired by Netflix; ZEE Network acquires satellite rights

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After the success of Simmba that was released in 2018, director-actor duo Rohit Shetty and Ranveer Singh joined hands for the period comedy titled Cirkus . The film went on floors in November 2020 and also stars Pooja Hegde, Jacqueline Fernandez, Varun Sharma, and Johny Lever in prominent roles. Bollywood Hungama had earlier reported that the makers are planning to release the film in theatres on December 31, 2021. While the makers are yet to officially announce the release date, the digital rights of the film have been acquired by the streaming giant Netflix. While the satellite rights have been acquired by Zee Network, the theatrical rights have been acquired by Reliance Entertainment. The film is based on the classic play, The Comedy of Errors, which inspired the Gulzar cult comedy, Angoor and is set in the 1960s’.Ranveer Singh will be starring in a double role as the story is about a pair of identical twins who are separated at birth. Both of his characters will have attendan...

Threads of uncertainty on full display as tennis returns to Wimbledon

Like restaurants, schools and the culture at large, tennis in a pandemic world remains uncertain. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2U7YykS

Who will win the Stanley Cup? Picks for the Lightning-Canadiens showdown

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Broncos QBs Teddy Bridgewater and Drew Lock had better have a summer plan

Coach Vic Fangio said there's plenty left to decide at quarterback in Denver, which means Lock and Bridgewater have work -- not vacation -- ahead. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3w3TlYF

Everything you need to know about the Mississippi State-Vanderbilt College World Series finals

It's an All-SEC final in Omaha, as Mississippi State looks to knock off defending champ Vanderbilt. Here's what you need to know about each team, plus our experts make their picks on who wins it all. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3dor5cH

Real or Not: Wonderboy, Sean O'Malley primed for big moves; Greg Hardy has peaked

The UFC 264 main card offers major opportunities for all the fighters involved, not just for Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3h8rMbc

Vikrant Massey and Kriti Kharbanda starrer 14 Phere to premiere directly on ZEE5 in July 

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ZEE5 has consistently premiered outstanding Originals across genres and languages. Keeping the entertainment quotient high, ZEE5 brings yet another blockbuster release with 14 Phere , directed by Devanshu Singh, written by Manoj Kalwani, starring Vikrant Massey, Kriti Kharbanda, Gauhar Khan, amongst others, and produced by ZEE Studios. Vikrant Massey (Sanjay) and Kriti Kharbanda (Aditi), who have been associated with ZEE5 earlier (Vikrant in Broken But Beautiful and Kriti in Taish) now bring a quirky, contemporary social comedy that promises to be a complete entertainer. “I remember the first time I read the script of 14 Phere, it was everything I was looking for! Drama, emotion, relatability and a strong character. Aditi has become a part of my personality in more ways than one! I can’t wait for the audiences to watch the story unfold on ZEE5! Imagine the drama and chaos of a typical Indian wedding, and then multiply that by two! The viewers are surely in for a joyride!”, shares Kr...

Japan ups health controls after athlete positive

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga pledged Monday to strengthen health controls at airports after a Ugandan Olympic team member tested positive for COVID-19. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3w2gZou

Anubhav Sinha, Bhushan Kumar and Hansal Mehta’s action -commercial thriller kickstarts today

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Earlier this month on his birthday, filmmaker Anubhav Sinha announced a stellar lineup of films, in which he is collaborating with some of the best of Bollywood’s maverick directors. After collaborating on the critically acclaimed and commercial success - Thappad, Bhushan Kumar, and Anubhav Sinha have joined hands again for another ambitious project - an action commercial thriller - directed by the talented Hansal Mehta. Hansal Mehta’s latest web series, Scam 1992- The Harshad Mehta story was a spectacular hit, being the topmost trending show on the digital platform. The maiden collaboration of the talented trio we hear is based on a true incident and has international origins. The untitled film produced by Anubhav Sinha and Bhushan Kumar directed by Hansal Mehta has been in the pre-production phase for the last few months. According to sources, the film will see two fresh faces opposite each other in the film. The cast of the film is being kept under wraps and will be revealed so...

Boney Kapoor to remake Mammootty’s Malayalam film One in Hindi

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Hindi remakes of South Indian films have become increasingly common in the last few years. Film producer Boney Kapoor recently acquired the rights to a popular Malayalam film that was released earlier this year. Kapoor has bought the rights to the political drama titled One starring Mammootty in the lead. Mammootty essayed the role of a Chief Minister in the movie directed by Santhosh Vishwanath. As per reports, the Hindi remake will see a huge and dependable star playing the role essayed by Mammooty. Meanwhile, Boney had also acquired the rights to the 2019 film Helen starring Anna Ben. He will start shooting for the film after wrapping up Ajay Devgn's Maidaan . He will also be backing the Hindi remake of the 2019 Tamil film Comali lined up with his son Arjun Kapoor. Boney Kapoor is also remaking Hindi films in south languages. Actor Pawan Kalyan’s Vakeel Saab which was released recently was a remake of Pink and was backed by Boney Kapoor. He will also be remaking Ayushma...

Pearl V Puri breaks his silence on alleged rape accusation for first time, says he trusts the law and judiciary of the country 

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In one of the shocking news, Television actor Pearl V Puri was arrested by Mumbai police for allegedly sexually assaulting a five-year-old girl in 2019. The victim's family accused the actor of the alleged rape of a minor. The actor was arrested, sent to judicial custody for 14 days and released on bail two weeks ago. For the first time since his arrest, the actor has finally spoken up and says he trusts the law will take its course. In a statement released on his social media, Pearl V Puri said, "Life has its own way of testing people! I lost my nani ma few months back , then on her 17th day, I lost my dad post that my mother got diagnosed with cancer and then this ghastly accusation. Last couple of weeks were gruelling for me like a nightmare. I was, overnight, made to feel like a criminal. All of this in the midst of my mother's cancer treatment, it shattered my sense of security, making me feel helpless." He further added, "I am still numb .... but I felt ...

Jimmy Sheirgill-starrer crime thriller Collar Bomb about a police officer’s race against time to release on July 9

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With a ticking bomb taking hold of his beloved town, can police officer Manoj Hesi win the race against time, catch the evil mastermind, protect innocent lives… and himself? Watch a perplexing mystery unfold in Collar Bomb , a high-stakes thriller that follows top cop Manoj Hesi as he strives to stop a suicide bomber from blowing up a school. Actor Jimmy Sheirgill brings his intensity and depth to the role of a police officer who is unwittingly being controlled by a mysterious individual spreading fear and terror among people. This fast-paced movie showcases talented actors, including Asha Negi, Rajshri Deshpande, Sparsh Shrivastav among others. Written by Nikhil Nair and Directed by Dnyanesh Zoting the movie has the perfect mix of crime, thriller, action, mystery, and more. Jimmy Sheirgill takes centerstage as Manoj Hesi, coming back to a cop’s avatar after many years. Written by Nikhil Nair, and produced by Yoodlee Films and 3 Earth Entertainment, Collar Bomb releases on 9th July ...

Shah Rukh Khan and Rajkumar Hirani project to roll from September 2021

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Actor Shahrukh Khan is back on the sets of the film Pathan , co-starring Deepika Padukone and John Abraham, after a hiatus due to the lockdown. The film began shooting last year but due to several restrictions the shooting came to a halt in March end. The actor has an array of films in the pipeline including an upcoming project by Rajkumar Hirani which apparently stars Taapsee Pannu but it hasn’t been confirmed yet. According to a tabloid, the Rajkumar Hirani project will roll from September 2021 onwards and go on till January 2022. It seems like Taapsee Pannu has secured the female lead role. The entertaining comedy, set up against the backdrop of immigration, is written by Rajkumar Hirani and Kanika Dhillon. On the professional front, Shah Rukh Khan is gearing up for the film Pathan . The actor has signed more than a couple of films and will shoot back-to-back for multiple projects. He also has Atlee’s next and well, a production Darlings with Alia Bhatt in the lead. Also Read:...

Only 18 days to go for the release of Farhan Akhtar’s Toofaan and no signs of any promotions as yet

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Farhan Akhtar has proved his worth not just as a director but also as an actor, producer and filmmaker. As an actor, his career got a boost with  Bhaag Milkha Bhaag  (2013), directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra. The biopic of Milkha Singh managed to collect more than Rs. 100 crores at the box office. Hence, when Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra and Farhan Akhtar joined hands once again for  Toofaan , it led to considerable excitement. While  Bhaag Milkha Bhaag  featured Farhan just as an actor, for Toofaan , he decided to step in as a co-producer as well, along with his partner Ritesh Sidhwani. The sports film was all set to release on May 21 on Amazon Prime Video. However, in the first week of May, Farhan Akhtar announced that the makers have decided to postpone the film due to the deadly second wave of Covid-19 that was leading to extreme loss of lives in the country. Then on June 16,  Toofaan ’s   July 16 release date was unveiled. Surprisingly, 18 days are...

Race 4 is in works, expected to roll out by end of the year 

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It seems like the makers of Race are set to take forward the franchise. After Race 3 underperformed at the box office, it was unclear whether the franchise would get a fourth installment. But, it seems like not only the project is in the works but the makers plan to take it on the floor by end of the year. According to a tabloid, Race 4 is currently in the scripting stage. Shiraz Ahmed has worked on all three installments will be working on the fourth part as well. The report stated that producer Ramesh Taurani will lock in a director soon and the casting will take place only after the script is ready. However, depending on the COVID-19 situation, they will take the call and roll out the project by end of the year. As of now, it is unclear whether Saif Ali Khan, who was the lead in the first two films, will reprise his role in the fourth installment or Salman Khan, who starred in Race 3 , will take this forward. The first two films were directed by Abbas-Mustan, whereas the t...

Kent v Somerset

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Korda wins Women's PGA, earns No. 1 ranking

Nelly Korda powered her way to her first major championship Sunday with a performance worthy of her new status as the No. 1 player in women's golf. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3wWEcJU

Should the Yankees be worried about Gerrit Cole?

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UConn pitcher, family escape Fla. tower collapse

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Follow live: Brazil attempts to finish group stage undefeated

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Mariners P Santiago 1st ejection amid inspections

Mariners pitcher Hector Santiago was ejected in the fifth inning of Sunday's game against the Chicago White Sox after umpires inspected his glove, becoming the first player to be ejected in MLB's crackdown on foreign substances. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2UI9ar4

Indians OF Naylor carted off field after collision

Cleveland Indians right fielder Josh Naylor was carted off the field on a stretcher after colliding with rookie second baseman Ernie Clement during Sunday's game in Minnesota. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3xW0MT6

Schick reminds Netherlands what it's missing after Euro exit

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Astros lead way with seven MLB All-Star finalists

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Verstappen is starting to look unstoppable

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As Morata speaks out, Spain focuses on formidable Croatia test

The abuse of Alvaro Morata's family is mindless and sickening and comes as Spain looks to show it has what it takes to make a deep Euro run. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3dlzfCF

Ex-Blackhawks exec: Unaware of assault claims

Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin said Sunday he "was not aware" of any allegations regarding Blackhawks video coach Brad Aldrich in 2010 when he worked in Chicago's front office. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3h7OdNS

LIVE Transfer Talk: Chelsea's James joins Kane, Grealish on Man City's wishlist

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Timbers coach blasts racial abuse aimed at Chara

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Dutch fans stopped from bringing rainbow flags

UEFA denied it banned Dutch fans from bringing rainbow flags into the Budapest fan zone ahead of the tie between Netherlands and Czech Republic. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3Adfrvh

Roberto Martinez on Belgium's Euro 2020 progress and more

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Serena won't pursue 5th gold at Tokyo Olympics

Four-time gold-medal winner Serena Williams says she will not be participating in the Tokyo Olympics. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3xcU3nC

Brazil's Tite doubts Copa final pitch will improve

CONMEBOL said it is upgrading the Maracana stadium pitch for the Copa America final amid criticism of other fields of play in the tournament. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3y03qHg

Wimbledon experts' picks: Novak Djokovic vs. the field, and can Serena Williams notch her 24th Slam?

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Canadiens bettors close to hitting Stanley Cup jackpot

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Case registered against Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai actor Karan Mehra and family after Nisha Rawal's complaint

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Actors Karan Mehra and Nisha Rawal have been in the headlines in the past month due to their alleged fight. Now, a complaint has been registered against Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai actor Karan Mehra and his family at the Goregaon police station. According to the reports, Karan Mehra's family members are also included in the complaint including Ajay Mehra, Bela Mehra, and Kunal Mehra, and have been charged with assault and willful harassment. Further, Nisha has also allegedly accused Karan Mehra of withdrawing more than Rs 1 crore from her account. Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai actor Karan Mehra was arrested earlier this month over alleged domestic violence against his wife Nisha Rawal. The actress had filed a complaint after an alleged brawl at home that led to a head injury. While Karan Mehra claimed that his wife banged her head on the wall in multiple statements to the media, she stated that he has been abusive in their marriage. The actor has gone on record to deny the domestic ...

Suns on cusp, inspired to get CP3 in first Finals

With Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul one win away from his first trip to the NBA Finals, teammates Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton said it's extra motivation for them to eliminate the LA Clippers. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3hbCmOx

Clips' Lue: Overcoming 3-1 deficit 'very doable'

LA Clippers coach Ty Lue said his team has proved it can beat the odds in the postseason, and that overcoming a 3-1 series deficit to the Phoenix Suns is "very doable." from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3vXJ9Rp

Kyrgios, Venus pair up for Wimbledon doubles

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Bucks' Middleton, Holiday: Tokyo not distraction

Bucks guards Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday plan to play for the U.S. in the Tokyo Olympics next month, yet both insist that isn't distracting them from Milwaukee's quest to win the franchise's first NBA title in 50 years. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/35Un0Jc

UFC Fight Night Live results and analysis

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Braves' Soroka tears Achilles again, out for '21

Braves right-hander Mike Soroka tore his Achilles tendon again while walking to the clubhouse at Truist Park on Thursday. He is out for the season. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3dAcQ4T

Bottas: Complaining rivals to blame for grid penalty

Valtteri Bottas believes his three-place grid penalty for spinning in the pit lane during practice for the Austrian Grand Prix was too harsh and suspects complaints from rival teams led to the decision. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3A3Iql5

Bauhinia Stars Women v Jade Jets Women

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Alright, alright, all in: Austin FC's home is open. Now comes the results

Austin FC's first home match paid homage to the city's vibrant culture and ever changing future. Can its first pro sports team now stand out in MLS? from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3juxozx

In helmet vs. skull, helmet always wins -- but that doesn't stop college football coaches

Is it smart? No. Does it hurt? Yes. Will it stop happening? Don't count on it. A coach head-butting one of his players in celebration or motivation is nothing new. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3wUsxv9

Akshaye Khanna starrer State of Siege: Temple Attack to premiere on July 9 on ZEE5

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State of Siege: 26/11 was one of the first web series that was released on ZEE5 after the pandemic hit the entire world, which was a tribute to our brave Indian soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the country. Earlier this year, the platform announced a film a tribute to our soldiers, saluting the brave Indian spirit and continuing the legacy of the Siege series. The original film is titled State of Siege: Temple Attack which is inspired by true events. The makers of the film released the teaser of the film which reminds us of the NSG heroes who fought for us. The NSG has always showcased its will and determination to save the lives of innocent people and successfully capture/kill the terrorists. This film will take you through their journey and all the behind-the-scenes action of a dreadful temple attack. As seen in the teaser, we see a lot of thrill, action, drama, and suspense. This film is definitely going to keep the audience on the edge of their seats. The teaser starts wit...