Posts

Showing posts from July, 2021

Bears' Nagy 'absolutely' gets Foles' trade value

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy said he 'absolutely' understands why teams would be interested in third-string quarterback Nick Foles. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3C3Z2dd

Yami Gautam opens up about her spontaneous wedding with Uri director Aditya Dhar

Image
Actress Yami Gautam gave a sweet surprise to her fans by getting married to Uri: The Surgical Strike fame director Aditya Dhar. Their wedding was sudden with only close friends and family members involved in the ceremony. The Bala actress recently opened up about her spontaneous wedding that was an unplanned event yet the most amazing experience of her lifetime. But the actress is happy that though it was spontaneous that is what the duo desired and decided to go ahead anyway. Their love story blossomed during the promotions of Uri and slowly they fell in love with each other. Yami said that the couple had only thought about getting engaged and tying the knot later. It was Yami's grandmother who reminded her that engagement is not a fraction of their customs and traditions and insisted the duo tie the knot instead. Aditya and Yami agreed on this point and got married in an intimate ceremony in her hometown Himachal Pradesh. The actress admitted that she is not yet able to soak...

Here's how Jacob Smith who played Raj in Kriti Sanon-starrer Mimi was cast in the film

Image
The 4-year-old Jacob Smith who played Kriti Sanon (Mimi)'s son Raj is a Scottish who migrated to Goa with his parents in an attempt to travel the world. The makers of Mimi had been searching for the right face to fit the character. When they saw Jacob they found their Raj in him and selected him for the role. Jacob relocated to the city of dreams, Mumbai and where he was given acting lessons and then only taken to Rajasthan for shooting. Jacob was in the nursery when he was finalized for the role but now he is 5 years old. Jacob's parents were a little apprehensive about letting him enter the showbiz industry. But the makers of Mimi took utmost care of little Jacob and his traveling timetable. He is Scottish but had to play an American origin boy born and brought up in Rajasthan so his dialect couldn't be used and that is why his lines were dubbed to fit the north-east Hindi dialect. Mimi was initially going to release on 31st July but was preponed to 26th July as the ...

Thompson-Herah breaks FloJo's 100m record

Elaine Thompson-Herah broke Florence Griffith Joyner's 33-year-old Olympic record in the women's 100 meters, crossing the line in 10.61 seconds Saturday to defend her title and lead a Jamaican sweep of the medals. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3lm8iUp

USA Baseball, a team of has-beens and not-yets, aiming for gold

Baseball has been absent from the Olympic Games since 2008, and Team USA, comprised of "24 ballplayers with 24 different stories," is eager to win it all. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3ldHipN

Casas homers to lead U.S. over South Korea

Red Sox prospect Triston Casas hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the fourth inning, Nick Allen also went deep and the United States rallied past defending champion South Korea 4-2 Saturday night to finish the group stage of Olympic baseball at 2-0. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3jdQc4i

Schauffele clings to 1-shot lead in men's golf

Just over three weeks ago, Hideki Matsuyama was in isolation for COVID-19 and desperate to record a negative test to have any chance of competing in his home Olympics. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3zUqlEZ

Follow live: Team USA looks to close out group play with win vs. Czech Republic

null from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3ludLsn

Kurkjian: July brings revenge homers, dueling grand slams and a Zack (or Zach or Zac) attack

This month's Quirkjians prove deadline deals can come back to bite you -- sometimes much sooner than you'd think. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3iaSMIS

Former Jets' Joe Namath and Winston Hill: A rose, a scotch and a Hall of Fame friendship

The quarterback cried tears of joy when he heard the left tackle he played with for 12 years would be inducted into the HOF's Centennial Class of 2020. Here's their story. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3lfi9es

Lyu becomes oldest Olympic weightlifting champ

Age isn't weighing Lyu Xiaojun down. The 37-year-old Chinese weightlifter became the oldest man to win an Olympic gold medal in the sport on Saturday after a tense finish in the men's 81-kilogram category from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3zMnDS2

Kenyan sprinter suspended over positive test

The International Testing Agency says it has provisionally suspended Kenyan sprinter Mark Odhiambo after he tested positive for an anabolic steroid. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/37dN6ro

Tokyo daily COVID-19 infections hit record high

COVID-19 cases in Olympic host city Tokyo surged to a record high of 4,058 on Saturday, overshadowing the Olympic Games. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3zXTxea

Jade Carey's wild path to the Olympic Games -- and possibly a gymnastics medal

Jade Carey never expected to be at the Olympics. She wasn't even an elite gymnast a few years ago. However, with Simone Biles' withdrawal, Carey has stepped into the spotlight. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3fgRKsW

Flora Duffy on the 'surreal' feeling of winning Bermuda's first gold medal

Duffy "always knew this was bigger than just me." from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2TJFoBZ

After Sancho, Varane signings, Man United have to win titles. Can Solskjaer deliver?

Man United's summer business has naturally sparked high expectations for trophies this coming season. No pressure, then. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/37caDJ2

Shilpa Shetty Kundra to face a loss of nearly Rs. 2 crore during her temporary absence from Super Dancer Chapter 4

Image
Actor Shilpa Shetty's husband Raj Kundra was arrested on July 19 in a pornography-related case. He has been accused of manufacturing and publishing pornographic content on an app called Hotshots which is allegedly owned by a UK-based company that has a tie-up with Kundra’s Viaan Industries. While Kundra is in judicial custody, Shilpa Shetty's involvement in the case is being probed by the Mumbai Police Crime Branch. She has been questioned twice and the police have yet not found any evidence against her. During the raid at the couple’s house on July 23, Shilpa Shetty reportedly broke down and yelled at her husband when he was brought home for the raid. “We have everything, what was the need to do all this,” Shilpa reportedly said to Raj when he arrived home for the first time after the arrest. According to reports, Shilpa broke down on seeing her husband and said that the "family's reputation was ruined, their endorsements in the industry were being cancelled and th...

SCOOP: Kartik Aaryan and Ekta Kapoor's Freddy headed for a direct to digital release

Image
Freddy has been the most spoken about films of Bollywood over the last one year, primarily because of the constant reports of controversy regarding the film's casting fronted by Kartik Aaryan. However, everything was put to rest when Ekta Kapoor & Jay Shewakrami announced the film today with Shashanka Ghosh as the director. Bollywood Hungama has an exclusive scoop on the film now. " Freddy is an edge of the seat romantic thriller and the makers are using complex screenplay technique to explore the subject. The entire team, including Kartik, Ekta, and Shashanka feel that the subject is meant for the digital medium as that's where it will find its audience. In the pandemic times, experimental cinema might not get acceptance from audience on the big screen," shared a source with Bollywood Hungama. The makers are clear from the word go to make it as a digital film, and it's mentioned in all the conversations with the cast. This would be Kartik's second d...

Vikrant Massey, Sanya Malhotra, and Bobby Deol wrap up the shoot of Love Hostel

Image
Love Hostel, a Red Chillies Entertainment, and Drishyam Films presentation wrapped its shoot today. The gripping fast-paced crime-thriller was shot across three cities Bhopal, Patiala, and Mumbai with a tight schedule of 40 days divided over two waves of the ongoing pandemic. All the safety precautions were followed on the sets, maintaining a strict protocol, the shoot was completed in record time. Set against the pulsating backdrop of rustic North India, Love Hostel traces the volatile journey of a spirited young couple, being hunted by a ruthless mercenary. The star-crossed lovers take on the entire world and then some more in search of their fairy-tale ending. This is a survival tale in the game of power, money, and principles with mayhem and bloodshed.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Vikrant Massey (@vikrantmassey) Love Hostel is written & directed by a National award-winning cinematographer, Shanker Ram...

Djokovic denied Olympic bronze, throws racquet

Novak Djokovic lost the bronze-medal match in the Tokyo 2020 men's singles event to Pablo Carreno Busta on Saturday before launching his racquet in frustration into the empty stands. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3fitnen

Kartik Aaryan to star in Ekta Kapoor and Jay Shewakramani’s romantic thriller Freddy, Shashanka Ghosh to direct

Image
Producer Ekta Kapoor in collaboration with Jay Shewakramani is all set to kickstart their next production - Freddy . The film is a romantic thriller starring Kartik Aaryan in the titular role! Freddy goes on-floors on 1st August in Mumbai and is directed by Shashanka Ghosh. Incidentally, Shashanka’s last outing Veere Di Wedding with Balaji Telefilms was a super hit and now they’re teaming up again! Full of unpredictable twists and sharp turns, characters in this movie are set to take us on a dark and chilling roller coaster ride, where the lines between love and obsession blur.  Freddy is jointly produced by Balaji Telefilms and Northern Lights Films. Ekta Kapoor, who’s known for genre-bending content is excited as the movie is all set to go on floors. "I’m thrilled to have Kartik on board. His choices of subjects have always been unique and this one is no different. I’m excited to take the audience into this dark, delicious world. Collaborating with Jayu makes it even more s...

Ashnoor Kaur scores 94% in CBSE class 12th board exam; says she has booked her dream house

Image
Television actress Ashnoor Kaur has scored 94 percent in the CBSE class 12th board examination. The results for the same were announced on Friday afternoon. Ashnoor took to her Instagram handle to announce her result to her fans. With nearly 8 million followers on Instagram, Ashnoor was excited to share the happy results with her fans. Sharing a picture of herself, she wrote, "AND 94% IT IS PEOPLE #12thboards. Feeling accomplished, as I didn’t disappoint myself and my near & dear ones... Hardwork paid off!!! All I have to say is, where there’s a will, there’s always, ALWAYS a way!"   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Ashnoor (@ashnoorkaur) After the results were announced, she spoke to a leading daily about her future plans. The actress who is popular for playing the role of Mini in Patiala Babes said that she did not take up any project after the show went off air as she wanted to focus on her studies. She said th...

SCOOP: Udit Narayan & son Aditya Narayan to perform together at Indian Idol finale

Image
Here is the biggest happening at the Indian Idol finale that will take place on August 15. The show’s star-host Aditya Narayan will be performing live with his father veteran singer Udit Narayan. But here is the real surprise: Aditya will be singing his father’s hits like ‘Doli Sajaa Ke Rakhna’, ‘Papa Kehte Hain’, ‘Jadoo Teri Nazar’ and ‘Pehla Nasha’ while Udit will sing his son’s hits like ‘Tattad Tattad’, ‘Ishqiya Dishqiyan’. Confirming this, Aditya tells me, “Well, the finale has a lot of performances. But for me my favourite performance for the Finale is my father and I doing an act together. We are planning a role reversal where he sings my song and I sing his. All our top 15 contestants are performing. It’s being shot on our Mumbai set. We are shooting it over the course of a week to accommodate all acts. The finale result announcement will be live.” Also Read:  90s’ favourite music composers Anu Malik, Sameer, Udit Narayan to grace the sets of Indian Idol 12 from L...

Why the 400-meter hurdles is a 1-2 battle between Team USA stars

Sydney McLaughlin and Dalilah Muhammad are known for setting world records. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3BXaur0

Manuel returns, advances in 50-meter freestyle

Simone Manuel competed for the first time since anchoring the United States to a relay bronze medal, shaking off a five-day layoff to post the 11th-fastest time in the preliminaries of the 50-meter freestyle at 24.65 seconds. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3zVs90n

Selemon Barega wins men's 10,000 metres in all-Africa podium

Selemon Barega of Ethiopia won the men's 10,000 metres gold medal, the first of the Olympic Games athletics programme, on Friday. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3feeObM

U.S. baseball routs Israel in opener; D.R. wins

Joe Ryan struck out five over six innings and Tyler Austin added a two-run homer as the United States routed Israel 8-1 in its first game at the Tokyo Olympics. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3xeGDHh

U.S. out of mixed 4x400 relay; could cost Felix

The U.S. men have a long history of faulty baton exchanges in the Olympic relays. So do the U.S. women. And now, they've flubbed one together. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2WEzNy3

Shibani Dandekar opens up about sister Anusha Dandekar's condition post-breakup with actor Karan Kundrra

Image
VJ and actress Anusha Dandekar was in a steady relationship with actor Karan Kundrra for 3 years. They were quite open about their relationship and went on to do a show named Love School where the duo were Love Professors of the contestants. Their Instagram also spoke volumes about their close bond and ample love. However all of a sudden their fans were left in shock when Anusha wrote a long post and uploaded a quote from R.M Drake on her Instagram declaring her breakup with Karan Kundrra. Actress and sibling Shibani Dandekar opened up about her sister's condition post-breakup and decided to speak on it. The actress revealed that Anusha had a hard time coping up with her break-up as it became quite rocky to handle it. Shibani also revealed that her sister wanted to liberate herself after reaching the extremity and therefore chose to end things with Karan. She also further said that Anusha wanted to discover herself and embark on a new ride in life. Shibani felt proud about her ...

Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone starrer Project K directed by Nag Ashwin to cost Rs 400 crore

Image
Telugu actor Prabhas gained ultimate stardom with S. S. Rajamouli's Baahubali franchise where he essayed the role of Mahendra Baahubali. He later gained the tag of the pan-India star by starring in the multilingual film Saaho . It has been speculated that the actor is all set to break Baahubali 's record and make Project K on the budget of Rs 400 crore. Prabhas has moved one step ahead and decided on this budget for Project K. The 41-year-old superstar is known for his dedication and had given 4-5 years of his career to SS Rajamouli's Baahubali franchise. For Nag Ashwin's Project K he has reportedly given 200 days which also has Amitabh Bachchan and Deepika Padukone in lead roles. B-Town stars Amitabh and Deepika have also given their nod for giving the majority of dates for the movie. On the occasion of Guru Purnima, actor Prabhas gave a clap for Big B's scene and Project K went on floors. Prabhas will be next seen in Radha Krishna Kumar's Radhe Shyam ...

Scarlett Johansson sues Disney for breach of contract over Black Widow release; the studio fires back 

Image
Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson has sued Disney over breach of contract after the concurrent release of Marvel's Black Widow in theatres and on the streaming giant, Disney+. In a lawsuit filed on July 29 in Los Angeles Superior Court, her attorneys alleged that the studio breached the contract when they opted to not release the film exclusively in theatres. According to Wall Street Journal, the suit reads, “Disney intentionally induced Marvel’s breach of the agreement, without justification, in order to prevent Ms. Johansson from realizing the full benefit of her bargain with Marvel.” “Disney chose to placate Wall Street investors and pad its bottom line, rather than allow its subsidiary Marvel to comply with the agreement,” the suit further reads. ” To no one’s surprise, Disney’s breach of the Agreement successfully pulled millions of fans away from the theatres and toward its Disney+ streaming service.” Wall Street Journal reports that sources close to Johansson estimat...

Amazon Announces 'Transistor' – An Exclusive Short Film Premiering On MiniTV

Image
Two teenagers, one transistor, and a blooming love story in an emergency hit India, Amazon miniTV takes you through the nuances of love in a bygone era in its first exclusive short film – Transistor. Directed by Prem Singh and produced by Starving Scotch Productions, Sunday Films, and Kevin Kailash Muthiah, the short film stars the internet’s favourite face Ahsaas Channa and Mohammad Samad (Tumbbad fame) in the lead. Transistor, from Arre Studio, will strengthen Amazon’s miniTV’s vision of serving a broad spectrum of Amazon shoppers with quality and snackable content. Set in 1975 in a nation reeling in the aftermath of a national emergency, ‘Transistor’ is an intriguing tale of human emotions, with two teenagers navigating through the complexities of love through one transistor, the only form of recreation available in that era. In a fine blend of love, fear, happiness, and despair coupled with strong performances by Ahsaas and Mohammad Samad, the 25 min long film is a nuanced take o...

Mitaali Nag quits Neil Bhatt and Ayesha Singh starrer Star Plus's popular show Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin

Image
Actress Mitaali Nag, who plays a character named Devyani Deshpande in Star Plus's top running show Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin has reportedly quit the show. Mitaali Nag AKA Devyani Deshpande played sister to Neil Bhatt's character in the show and wasn't quite happy with how her character was shaped up as per the reports. After trying to make it work for a long time she finally decided to bid farewell to the show. She has expressed her decision to the makers but has refrained from commenting on the same. It has been speculated that Mitaali was not satisfied with her role as they didn't call her for the shoot very often. In spite of discussing her track with the makers, she did not receive any firm feedback which made her quit the show. Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin is a favorite among the audience for its attractive content and storyline. It continues to be the most-watched soap and number one show on Tv. Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin is a remake of Star Jalsha'...

Sources: OKC gets first-rounder, Favors from Jazz

The Thunder, who already have 12 first-round picks above and beyond their own over the next five drafts, picked up another future No. 1 and center Derrick Favors from Utah for a future second-rounder, sources told ESPN. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3fejBKb

The biggest free-agency and trade storylines -- including the peculiar Westbrook-Lakers fit

The Lakers made the blockbuster move, but was it the right move? Our NBA insiders are answering the biggest questions surrounding free agency and trade season. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3icVihF

Korey Stringer's death, 20 years later: The lasting impact and how the NFL changed

During 2001 training camp, Vikings lineman Korey Stringer died at age 27 from exertional heatstroke. In the aftermath, new protocols and a psychological pivot changed football. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3fbYto1

Viewers guide: Uriah Hall, Sean Strickland have the spotlight -- who'll take advantage?

Middleweights Uriah Hall and Sean Strickland both are on winning streaks going into Saturday's UFC main event clash. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3l7TYyC

Follow live: USWNT rare underdogs against favorite Netherlands in quarterfinals matchup

null from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3ia453U

Mexico overcome heartache, chant delay to reach Gold Cup final

Mexico could have been distracted by off-pitch events but it beat Canada to reach another Gold Cup final with the U.S. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3j31Ajl

A UConn pitcher's survival, unexpected bravery and composure in a remarkable moment

The Huskies reliever and his family helped rescue an 88-year-old woman after the tower collapsed. Helping save her life has forever changed theirs. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3xegIzd

Djokovic falls to Zverev, ending Golden Slam bid

There will be no Golden Slam for Novak Djokovic. The top-ranked Serb lost to Alexander Zverev of Germany 1-6, 6-3, 6-1 in the semifinals of the Tokyo Olympics tennis tournament. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3lbSCCR

Manoj Bajpayee responds to Sunil Pal’s 'gira hua insaan' comment; says jobless people should meditate

Image
Actor Manoj Bajpayee laughed aside comedian Sunil Pal's recent insults and advised him to try meditation. Sunil recently referred to Manoj as a "badtameez" and a "gira hua aadmi" (fallen guy). Sunil even compared Manoj's hit show The Family Man as "porn." Manoj Bajpayee chuckled for over a minute when asked about Sunil Pal's comments and said he understands people don't have work. He understands totally because he has been in this circumstance. However, people should meditate in these situations. Despite obtaining top honors in the country, Sunil claims Manoj is involved in producing ‘porn'-like stuff. He was critical of the plot of The Family Man' s second season, specifically Priyamani's character Suchi's suggested affair with her coworker, the relationship track of the "minor" daughter, and the son's "behaving older than his age. On the work front, Manoj will soon be seen alongside Neena Gupta and ...

EXCLUSIVE: Deepika Padukone dedicates almost 2 hours for intense training for Shah Rukh Khan starrer Pathan

Image
Deepika Padukone is back to shoot life with her much-awaited film, Pathan, which will see her reunite with her debut co-star Shah Rukh Khan. The film will see Deepika performing high octane action for which she has fully committed herself and is pushing the envelope to give her best on-screen like always. Throwing light on the same, a source close to the film unit reveals, "Despite juggling multiple film shoots, Deepika doesn’t miss training for Pathan. The workout includes a mix of functional training and Yoga. She dedicates 1.5 hours of her day towards workout for 6 days a week, keeping one day's break for rejuvenation. Deepika is also following a strict diet regime, as advised to her." Recently, Deepika was diagnosed with a severe case of Covid-19, recovering from which she got onto her film schedules. Speaking about the same, the source further shares, "Getting back on sets after a severe bout of Covid-19, took a lot of emotional and physical strength for De...

Mann Ki Awaaz Pratigya 2 to air its last episode next week

Image
Mann ki Awaaz Pratigya 2 is the sequel of the popular drama Mann Ki Awaaz Pratigya which aired on Star Plus from 2009 to 2012. The first garnered immense popularity for Pratigya's character of a bold and strong woman (played by Pooja Gour). While it got also popular for Pratigya and Krishna's chemistry(played by Arhan Behl). Seeing the popular demand, the makers Rajan Shahi and Pearl Grey decide to come back with its sequel. While most of the cast including Arhan and Pooja were the same, it didn't really manage to win the audience's heart, unlike its first season. Now, according to a tabloid, the show will go off air next week as it is not doing well in the TRP charts. A source close to the show has informed the tabloid that the sequel has not done well in terms of the rating ever since it was launched. Several tracks were introduced to spice up the show but nothing worked. The makers also introduced a year's leap but even that didn't work. Eventually, after ...

Akshay Kumar confirms Bellbottom to release on August 19 in theatres 

Image
Akshay Kumar’s Bellbottom arrives on the big screen this August 19th! The actor took to social media on Friday, Julu 30 to make the announcement along with a video. "Mission: To Entertain you on the BIG SCREEN. Date: August 19, 2021. Announcing the arrival of #BellBottom! #BellBottomInCinemasAug19," he wrote on Twitter. Mission: To Entertain you on the BIG SCREEN Date: August 19, 2021 Announcing the arrival of #BellBottom ! #BellBottomInCinemasAug19 @vashubhagnani @humasqureshi @LaraDutta @ranjit_tiwari @jackkybhagnani @honeybhagnani @monishaadvani @madhubhojwani @nikkhiladvani @EmmayEntertain pic.twitter.com/4z9jCdmJj3 — Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) July 30, 2021 Directed by Ranjit M Tewari, the spy thriller was shot extensively in Scotland. It is written by Aseem Arrora & Parveez Shaikh. Produced by Vashu Bhagnani, Jackky Bhagnani, Deepshikha Deshmukh, Monisha Advani, Madhu Bhojwani and Nikkhil Advani,  Bell Bottom  also stars Vaani Kapoor, Lara Dut...

Ronnie Screwvala's RSVP forays into the series space with espionage thriller Panthers

Image
With the focus of creating content for all mediums, Ronnie Screwvala's RSVP continues to change the landscape of content consumption in the country with another announcement. Directed and show run by Rensil D'Silva, this multi-season series Panthers stays raw and rooted to the Indo - Pak spy games of the late '60s and early '70s. The 45 minute-episodic thriller follows the exploits of RAW heroes of the bygone era as they follow clues, nab their targets, gather information, and link together the pieces of the puzzle. Interestingly, a major highlight of the series is the conspiracy surrounding Rajiv Gandhi's plane hijack that shook the nation, apart from the other RAW agent missions that ranged from audacious to outlandish. Ronnie teams up with Premnath Rajagopalan of Blue Monkey Films for Panthers, a project that will shake the way political and espionage thrillers are viewed in India. After successfully bringing A Thursday and Dhyanchand, RSVP and Blue Monkey F...

Aftab Shivdasani opens up on keeping daughter Nevaeh away from social media

Image
Actor Aftab Shivdasani and Nin Dusanj tied the knot on June 5, 2014. They welcomed their baby girl Nevaeh last year. The duo decided to have a small celebration of their child's one-year-old birthday on 28th July 2021. The actor is currently enjoying his fatherhood and spending a lot of time with his darling daughter Nevaeh. The couple feels really blessed to have Nevaeh as their daughter and are really excited to start their new journey as parents. The actor says that he has learned to be patient around his daughter and feels proud when he sees his wife Nin going an extra mile to set things right for Nevaeh. The trio took off to spend quality time in the lap of nature on the occasion of Nevaeh's first birthday. Aftab and Nin feel that the world of social media is just a delusion and they will try to keep her away from it for a prolonged time. The 43-year-old actor shares that becoming a father is a beautiful thing and he makes sure to do a lot of daddy duties like changing ...

Sources: Young signed over $800K in NIL deals

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young, who has yet to start a game in his young career, has already signed deals using his name, image and likeness that are worth more than $800,000, according to sources. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2V2gEp9

GM on Cobb trade: 'Very important' for Rodgers

Packers GM Brian Gutekunst says Aaron Rodgers' input was one of the main reasons for the team's acquisition of Randall Cobb, saying "this was a very important thing for Aaron." from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3l9ekHJ

Not just Nneka: 12 WNBA standouts who never suited up for Team USA

Competing for USA Basketball in the Summer Games is an honor even some of the best players in WNBA history haven't been able to achieve. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3yfpkHb

American Sunisa Lee wins all-around gold

Lee has won the women's all-around gymnastics competition in Tokyo, edging out Brazil's Rebeca Andrade to become the fifth straight American woman to claim Olympic gold in the event. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3l9LvuQ

Trade deadline tracker: Possible destinations for Max Scherzer, plus our latest buzz

Here's the freshest intel we're hearing, reaction to completed deals and what to know for every team. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3eG8Gss

"I can never believe whatever has happened," Hiba Nawab on rape allegations on Pearl V Puri

Image
Actors Hiba Nawab and Pearl V Puri worked together as leads in Zee Tv's popular drama ‘Meri Saasu Maa’. The duo shared a great and special bond during the show and was even in touch after the show went off-air. Last month, Pearl was charged under the allegation of raping a minor and was booked for rape and under the section of The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. After his arrest, many people from the industry including prominent names such as Ekta Kapoor and Divya Khosla Kumar came out in his support. Now, Hiba who was Pearl's close friend and observant in an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama spoke about the charges put upon him. Hiba said, "I just feel that he is very respectful towards women, I've never seen anything weird or anything like that, Never ever. Yeah for a good one year, we were in touch and I've never seen him disrespecting any women. I can never believe whatever has happened." She added, "So, honestly...

IMAC led by Shibasish Sarkar announces pricing of $200 million IPO on NASDAQ

Image
International Media Acquisition Corp. (“IMAC”) announced today the pricing of its initial public offering of 20,000,000 units at a price of $10.00 per unit. The units will be listed on The Nasdaq Capital Market (“NASDAQ”) and trade under the ticker symbol “IMAQU” beginning on July 29, 2021. Each unit consists of one share of common stock, one right to receive one-twentieth (1/20) of one share of common stock upon the consummation of an initial business combination, and one redeemable warrant to purchase three-fourths (3/4) of one share of common stock at a price of $11.50 per whole share. After the securities comprising the units begin separate trading, the shares of common stock, rights and warrants are expected to be listed on NASDAQ under the symbols “IMAQ,” “IMAQR” and “IMAQW,” respectively. The offering is expected to close on August 2, 2021. Chardan Capital Markets, LLC is acting as the sole book-running manager of the offering. IMAC has granted the underwriters a 45-day option...

'Eat or be eaten': Athing Mu primed to star in 800 meters

Athing Mu was clipped during the Olympic trials and still won the 800 meters in 1:56.07. What does she have in store for Tokyo? from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2WsFfDX

Puanda Boliyaan song from Puaada was shot in freezing cold minus temperature in Punjab

Image
The biggest cold wave in the longest time in Punjab but actors braved the cold to create very nice chemistry. Once the cameras rolled all their shivers went away and they just shine and come alive in love. Ammy Virk and Sonam Bajwa starrer PUAADA , a Punjabi language word meaning “panga”, will be the first Punjabi film to finally release in cinemas worldwide after over 17 months. This mad, desi, comedy, romance is all set to release in cinemas worldwide on Thursday, 12th August 2021, which also happens to be the Independence Day weekend, a perfect time for cinema lovers to come back to theatres!! Puaada was initially set to release earlier this year but was pushed back due the pandemic. The trailer and Aye Haye Jattiye song of the film was widely appreciated by audiences, chalking up more than 20 million views online. The film is made by A&A Pictures and Brat Films, the two companies that brought the mega-blockbuster SHADAA starring Diljit Dosanjh and Neeru Bajwa to screens....

Randhir Kapoor receives a surprise gift from grandson Taimur Ali Khan on the sets of Indian Idol 12

Image
Indian Idol 12 has been attracting a lot of viewers since its beginning and it is considered to be one of the most controversial seasons of Indian Idol. The show is gearing up for its finale with contestants Pawandeep Rajan, Mohd Danish, Nihal Tauro, Sayli Kamble, Arunita Kanjilal, and Shanmukha Priya fighting for the winning trophy. The audiences are waiting eagerly to witness the magnificent finale of Indian Idol 12 on August 15. This weekend legendary actor Randhir Kapoor will grace the stage of Indian Idol 12 and the contestants will sing some of his hit tracks for ‘Randhir Kapoor Special’ episode. The makers of the show thought of doing something for the former actor and they arranged for a surprise gift through his grandson Taimur. Actor Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan's eldest son Taimur Ali Khan who has always been adored for his cute looks made a greeting card for his grandfather Randhir Kapoor and wrote, "I love you, Nana. Take Care.” The 74-year-old actor was...

Benjamin rips Judge, accuses HC of 'sabotage'

Kelvin Benjamin, who was released Wednesday before the first practice of Giants training camp, said he thought coach Joe Judge was doing everything to "kind of sabotage the situation." from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3f3ZzSE

Sources: USMNT's Dest rejects Bayern, Arsenal

United States international Sergino Dest has turned down approaches from Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund and Arsenal, sources have told ESPN. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3lailvl

Gymnastics all-around live updates: With Simone Biles out, Suni Lee and Jade Carey compete

The stage is set for a new Olympic champion. We have all the live updates you need. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3faXTXH

No prep time for these Olympics didn't seem to bother Patrick Reed

He was a late add to Team USA and the field. Still, he started solidly in the first round and has himself in the mix. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3fa5o0P

MLB Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams stand as clock ticks on trade deadline

Who is rising and falling on our list ahead of Friday's 4 p.m. ET trade deadline? from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3xbtZbV

How QBs are bringing their own 'spice' with off-platform passes

Off-platform passes are already becoming mainstream in the pros, but how are these passes influencing the next generation of quarterbacks? from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3j1y11j

Everything you need to know about college basketball's place in the SEC, Big 12 shake-up

Is Texas' and OU's planned move to the SEC the first domino that will topple college basketball as we know it? from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Wzggz2

Here’s why Aamir Khan demanded Rs. 8 cr for Rang De Basanti; Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra spills the beans

Image
The Stranger in the Mirror, the autobiography of Toofaan director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, was released on July 27. The director describes his journey in advertising as well as the film industry, including the creation of the films, in this book co-written by Reeta Ramamurthy Gupta. In a new release excerpt, Mehra discusses how actor Aamir Khan's demand for double the cash, Rs 8 crore, if the film was delayed helped him finish the picture ahead of schedule. According to reports, Aamir imbibed the soul of DJ and Chandrashekhar Azad and put his own version to it, ranging from the sublime to the ordinary elements of the character. Bharathi (the filmmaker's wife) had given Om Prakash a quote that read. “There are two primary choices in life either you accept things as they are or you accept responsibility for bringing about change.' As a one-line brief for Aamir's character impetus, Mehra sent Aamir the same. In addition to elaborating on Khan's clause, the filmmake...

Actress Juhi Chawla withdraws plea against her 5G roll-out case from Delhi High Court

Image
Bollywood actress Juhi Chawla dropped her appeal against the dismissal of her case against 5G wireless network technology from the Delhi High Court on Thursday. Following a declaration from Chawla's lawyer, advocate Deepak Khosla, Justice Jayant Nath allowed the plea to be withdrawn Court said, "The plaintiff's learned counsel (Chawla) wishes to withdraw the application with the option of appealing to the appellate court. The application is denied since it has been withdrawn” Chawla had filed the application to have her case against the 5G rollout "rejected" instead of "dismissed." Chawla's lawyer contended that the plaint could only be rejected or returned under the Civil Procedure Code, not dismissed because it never reached up to the level of suit. After Chawla opted not to pursue the plea for relief, the court gave Chawla a week to deposit Rs 20 lakh in expenses. Chawla also withdrew his request for a return of court fees. The court dismi...

Shilpa Shetty's mother Sunanda Shetty cheated of Rs 1.6 crore over a land deal; files a complaint

Image
It seems controversies and losses are not showing any mercy on Raj Kundra and Shilpa Shetty. After Raj Kundra got arrested for running a porn racket, reports are rife that Shilpa Shetty's mother Sunanda Shetty got cheated of Rs 1.6 crore over a land deal. Sunanda Shetty had acquired a land from a person named Sudhakar Ghare for Rs 1.6 crore but soon realized that she was duped as the papers were recognized as a hoax. She immediately filed a complaint against the accused and a case has been registered under the sections pertinent to the IPC. No other details have come to the light yet. Due to her husband's involvement in adult film production, Shilpa Shetty had to give up many projects including Super Dancer 4. She has completely isolated herself and has not given any statement yet on the ongoing controversy. Raj Kundra and Shilpa Shetty have become the butt of jokes with numerous memes being circulated about them. The whole showbiz industry has refrained from commenting on t...

Raj Kundra controversy: As rumours of her imminent arrest gather momentum, Shilpa Shetty worried about her children

Image
While the very decorous Shilpa Shetty has chosen the path of a dignified silence in this whole sordid mess involving her husband Raj Kundra in a porn racket. Sources close to the actress say she is “worried sick” about her children, 9-year old Viaan and Shamisha who is barely 1 year old. As rumours of her imminent arrest gather momentum, Shilpa’s worries grow. A producer-director very close to Shilpa and her family reveals, “She is a strong woman with very strong family values. This (scandal) has hit her like a bolt from the blue. She never thought something so awful would ever happen to her. Now she’s bracing herself for the worst. If it happens she’s only worried about her two children” Throughout this ongoing ordeal Shilpa’s mother Sunanda Shetty and sister Shamita have stood by her. “They are a rock-solid presence in Shilpa’s life. She would have crumbled without them. But she is holding up strongly in spite of the...

Producer Ratan Jain sympathizes with Shilpa Shetty Kundra; claims that she cannot do such a thing

Image
The creative head of Venus Worldwide Entertainment Pvt. Ltd, Producer Ratan Jain has come out in the support of actress Shilpa Shetty Kundra after her husband Raj Kundra's arrest. Ratan has been associated with Shilpa from her debut days and also produced her comeback movie Hungama 2 . When industry colleagues and friends are distancing themselves from Shilpa, her mentor Ratan Jain has shown confidence in her. Raj Kundra was arrested for his alleged involvement in the porn racket and the whole of Bollywood was tip-lipped about the same. Producer Ratan Jain not only defended Shilpa but also claimed that she cannot be involved in such kinds of activities. Ratan Jain felt sad for Shilpa Shetty and said that he has known her for many years and she cannot do such a thing. While he said that he cannot tell how much knowledge Shilpa had about her husband's activities, but he is sure that Shilpa cannot be a part of it. The producer further went on to say that a person should not do s...

U.S. women win first gold medal in 3-on-3 hoops

The U.S. team of Stefanie Dolson, Allisha Gray, Kelsey Plum and Jackie Young won the first women's gold medal in the new Olympic sport of 3-on-3 basketball. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/374t8yW

At Olympics, Matheus Cunha emerges as Brazil's potential future up front

Brazil are making progress at Tokyo 2020, and perhaps most intriguing is the emergence of Matheus Cunha, who's playing his way into the senior side. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3zIudsH

Sources: Ravens' Jackson out with COVID issue

Baltimore Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson is not practicing Wednesday because of issues related to COVID-19, sources tell ESPN's Jamison Hensley and Adam Schefter. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3f4KRLi

Mahomes autographed card sells for record $4.3M

A Patrick Mahomes 2017 Panini National Treasures 1-of-1, NFL shield, autographed card has sold for $4.3 million, the most ever paid for a football card and the fourth-largest sum fetched by a sports card all time. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3fogTCf

Ranking the stability of all 130 FBS college football programs for the 2021 season

The future of the sport may be unknown, but with the first college football games just a month away, we rank the stability of each college football program for the 2021 season based on coaching, roster and on-field performance. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3l3BGhM

Raj Kundra's bail plea gets rejected by Esplanade Court; Bombay High Court will continue to hear Raj Kundra’s petition on July 29

Image
Mumbai Esplanade court rejected the bail plea of businessman Raj Kundra today who was arrested in connection to distributing porn films via apps. The businessman was arrested by Mumbai police and detained till July 27, post that his detainment ended. He was later sent to judicial custody for 14 days during which he filed a bail plea to be announced on Wednesday i.e. 28th July. The Attorney-general of Esplanade court rejected the bail plea of Raj Kundra on the grounds that he being a powerful personality can threaten the witnesses and obstruct the inquiry. Raj Kundra's lawyer questioned the court if his client is a terrorist and that is why such kind of treatment is given to him. His lawyer also claimed that many of the accused in the case have been granted bail except Raj Kundra, who is also cooperating with the ongoing probe. The court rejected his lawyer's statement and mentioned Raj Kundra to be the key conspirator of the adult film app. Thus Mumbai Esplanade court rejecte...

Virendra Saxena returns to the small screen after a decade with Zee TV's Bhagya Lakshmi

Image
After several extremely successful collaborations such as Hum Paanch, Pavitra Rishta, Jodha Akbar, Kumkum Bhagya, Kundali Bhagya, Zee TV and Balaji Telefilms are set to present viewers with an exciting story about life, love, karma and destiny. Set against the backdrop of Mumbai, Zee TV’s Bhagya Lakshmi will follow the journey of Lakshmi, a selfless girl of limited means, who despite her humble background and the curveballs life has thrown at her, always puts others’ needs before hers. While television actress Aishwarya Khare has been paired opposite the heartthrob television actor Rohit Suchanti to play the lead characters, featuring alongside them will also be the veteran television, film and theatre actor, Virendra Saxena. With several notable characters and shows to his name, Virendra Saxena is definitely a prominent personality in the industry. The actor’s work has been recognised across fields and he is all set to once again enthral his fans, bringing yet another interesting ch...

Tokyo registers record 3,177 new virus cases

Olympic host city Tokyo registered a record 3,177 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, authorities announced, as rising infections put pressure on hospitals. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3x9dld4

Analysis and intel: Everything to know for the draft

From projections to expert analysis, we'll get you prepared for Thursday's draft. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3y9Q0Jj

2021 NFL training camp: Biggest questions, roster projections for all 32 teams

The Cowboys and Steelers, who play in the Hall of Fame game, opened camp July 21. The other 30 teams followed suit this week. We address pressing questions and 53-man roster projections for every team. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3BPk9jv

From Kimbo to Cyborg to Pitbull: Looking back at the biggest fights in Bellator history

Saturday's fight between "Pitbull" Freire and A.J. McKee at Bellator 263 could be the promotion's biggest ever. Here's the best -- and worst -- of what came before. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2WoMGfn

Shweta Tiwari to play a hard-nosed CBI officer in Shukla V/S Tripathi

Image
Actress Shweta Tiwari is currently seen performing daredevil stunts and battling her fears in the adventurous show Khatron Ke Khiladi 11. The actress had recently gone through a major physical transformation before participating in the show. The actress will now be seen essaying the role of a tough CBI officer on a new crime series Shukla V/S Tripathi. Speaking about the show, Shweta said that she is excited to be part of Shukla V/S Tripathi. It will have a thriller with a lot of suspense. The actress has reportedly started shooting for the same. The storyline of the film will be based on the life of a young poet who gets shot on live television. The investigating officer played by Shweta will dig out the truth against all obstacles. Speaking about her character, Shweta said that the character she is playing is Riddhima Lakha who is a no-nonsense CBI office and cannot be swayed or bribed. In the end, she concluded the note and said that she wishes for the love and support from her f...

SCOOP: Netflix to renegotiate deal with Maddock Films after Mimi leaks online

Image
The Kriti Sanon starrer  Mimi  has received unanimous love and praise from all quarters. However, the process of ‘delivering’ this surrogacy-based film to the audience hasn’t been a smooth one. The film was supposed to release on July 30 on Netflix and Jio Cinema. However, on the morning of Monday, July 26, the producers Maddock Films and Jio Studios as well as Netflix got the shock of their lives when they realized that their labour of love had leaked on the internet. They began to work immediately to remove the download links on torrent websites and Telegram but the damage was done. Left with no other option, the film was released on the same day, in the evening. A source told us that Maddock Films & Jio Studios will have to bear the brunt of the leak. The source said, “Netflix has not taken this leak incident lightly. Hence, after they learnt about it, they decided to renegotiate the deal. The producers would now be paid slightly less since after it got leaked on pira...