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Kevin Costner starrer Yellowstone, Paramount Network’s most popular show currently, aired its final season in the US in mid-2023. Yellowstone Season 5 Part 1 is available for streaming on the Peacock app, after its premiere on May 25, 2023. Viewers are doing a rerun of Seasons 1 to 4 of Yellowstone on Peacock, while waiting for the series finale.

comedian Paul Reubens, who died on July 30, 2023, has been revealed a month after his death. Paul Reubens was most famous for The Pee-wee Herman Show. He was also under controversy for flashing in public, and possessing pictures of minors in indecent acts, but continued to get work despite probation in prison.

Writers Guild of America (WGA) have been on strike in Hollywood since May 2, 2023, 12:01 a.m. PDT. In the four months that have passed, several rounds of the WGA representatives’ talks with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) have failed. Now, the WGA has urged the AMPTP to go soft on its stance, if it wants the strike to end. The WGA urged members on September 8 to “stay strong”, while suggesting that studios that want a “fair deal” with their writers will have to agree to the deal or break away from the “broken AMPTP model”. The WGA revealed that some legacy studio executives are keen to agree with the Guild’s stance on certain issues. However, the AMPTP is a system that “favors inflexibility over compromise,” said the WGA. It told members that the studios “will continue attempting to get writers to settle for less than what we need and deserve, and encourage us to negotiate with ourselves”. “But we are not going to do that,” the WGA asserted. “Instead, the companies inside the AMPTP who want a fair deal with writers must take control of the AMPTP process itself, or decide to make a deal separately. At that point, a resolution to the strike will be in reach,” it added in the statement. The WGA also asked members to be careful of studio executives who may try to create dissent among the union writers. “We understand how painful this time is for everyone,” the WGA said to its members. “We are all tired and hurting and scared. There is nothing wrong with saying so.”

Akshay Kumar, on the occasion of his 56th birthday, has announced 'Welcome to the Jungle', the third installment in the 'Welcome' film franchise. Kumar took to his official X (Twitter) handle on Saturday and made the announcement by sharing the first look of his upcoming film. The movie's teaser was accompanied by a tweet that read, «Khud ko aur aap sab ko ek birthday gift diya hai aaj. If you like it and say thanks, I’d say Welcome(3) #WelcomeToTheJungle In cinemas, Christmas – 20th December, 2024. #Welcome3.» The promo, introduced in the form of an A capella, featured an ensemble cast including Kumar, Sanjay Dutt, Suniel Shetty, Arshad Warsi, Paresh Rawal, Johnny Lever, Rajpal Yadav, Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade, Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda, Daler Mehndi, Mika Singh, Rahul Dev, Mukesh Tiwari, Sharib Hashmi, Inaamulhaq, Zakir Hussain, Yashpal Sharma.

Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis were among the over 50 people who wrote to the judge in support of their That ’70s Show colleague Daniel “Danny” Masterson in his hearing for three rape allegations. Media reports in Variety and other US publications have obtained the letters written by Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis, and also Danny Masterson’s wife, actor Bijou Phillips. Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis are married with two children. Ashton Kutcher also runs a charitable organization against child sex trafficking.

Shah Rukh Khan is making waves with his latest movie, Jawan, which has already minted over Rs 150 crore worldwide. Often referred to as the «King of Bollywood, he has won hearts worldwide with his iconic roles and charismatic presence on the Indian silver screen.

Jimmy Fallon has found himself in the midst of a social media storm as allegations of a toxic work environment behind the scenes of his shows have surfaced recently. Now a viral video of him has added fuel to the fire. As per Rolling Stone, Fallon received online flak after allegations of bullying were reported by unnamed staff members of his show. The controversy has been further fueled by the resurfacing of an old video clip from a June 2013 episode of 'Late Night with Jimmy Fallon,' where the host is seen mocking an audience member. In this particular segment, Fallon teamed up with an audience member named David to play the game 'Catchphrase' against actor Neil Patrick Harris and David's wife, Natalie. The objective of the game was for one team member to provide clues to their partner to guess a popular catchphrase within a time limit.

Reliance Jio and Google Chrome celebrated their 7th and 15th anniversary, respectively. Moreover, ahead of the Apple Wonderlust event, there were several speculations related to the upcoming Apple devices. Here is a quick recap for you: Realme has launched the affordable Realme C51 smartphone with Android 13 and Realme UI T edition.

The cryptocurrency community is in a stir following a recent announcement from the official $PEPE coin account detailing unexpected transactions. On August 24th, 2023, approximately 16 trillion $PEPE tokens, valued at around $15m USD, were transferred from the $PEPE multisig CEX Wallet to various crypto exchanges. The required signer count was also altered. The announcement delved into internal conflicts within the $PEPE team, pointing fingers at bad actors and greed.

World Tour birthday show, actor Sarah Francis Jones unexpectedly went into labor. The concert, held at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, was a major event, featuring surprise appearances, including Diana Ross. Sarah Francis Jones and her partner, Marcel Spears, shared a video on Instagram. It showed Jones, heavily pregnant, enjoying the concert and later giving birth to her baby. They jokingly mentioned that Beyoncé induced the labor. In another video caption, Jones revealed that they initially thought it was false labor but ended up having their baby during Beyoncé's birthday show on Labor Day. The September 4th concert marked the conclusion of Beyoncé's three-date residency at SoFi Stadium as part of her North American tour. The tour's success was evident, with earnings of $141.4 million from the first 12 U.S. and Canada shows, selling 553,000 tickets. This tour surpassed her previous highest-grossing tours, including The Formation World Tour and On the Run II Tour. Besides the music, the tour also gave rise to a «Everybody On Mute Challenge,» where fans attempted to stay silent during a specific song moment. Sarah Francis Jones, known for her role in the 2007 film adaptation of «Hairspray,» has appeared in various other projects, including «Honey,» «Jump In!,» «Camp Rock,» «Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief,» «Descendants 3,» «Julie and the Phantoms,» and the Emmy-nominated HBO show «The Last of Us» in 2023.

Khaleej Times reported more than 300 people in the UAE participated in the blood donation initiative and the camps were held across the country over three weeks. Some people were reported to have driven long distances to participate in the initiative. Padma Shri winner Mammootty has acted in over 400 films in various languages in a career spanning over five decades. On the occasion of his birthday, the veteran Malayalam superstar got a heartwarming birthday wish from his son and actor Dulquer Salmaan. Dulquer took to social media to share a post as he uploaded two pictures, one of himself sharing the frame with his father and the other picture of Mammootty. Both the pictures are in monochrome. «When I was a boy you were the man I wanted to become. When I first stood in front of the camera you were the actor I wanted to become. When I became a father you were everything I wanted to be. I hope one day I become even half of who you are Pa! Wishing you the happiest birthday. May you always continue to awe, entertain and inspire the world in ways only you can,» he said in the post. Every year on Mammootty's birthday, Dulquer puts up a sweet post honouring the actor. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan also wished the actor on his birthday.

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Inc. is confronting a potential existential challenge in a federal appeals court in Washington, D.C.

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission brought enforcement actions against three decentralized finance firms and signaled that more may be coming. 

The United States’ major pickleball tournament is expanding to Australia under an ambitious plan to professionalise a sport that high-profile athletes including NFL star Tom Brady and Nick Kyrgios have put money behind.

Tamil actor-director G Marimuthu who was last seen in Rajinikanth's Jailer passed away at the age of 57. The South Indian Artists Association said that the Marimuthu died on Friday following cardiac arrest. He reportedly fell uneasy while dubbing for a Tamil TV serial and was rushed to a hospital.

Tamil actor-director G Marimuthu passed away from a massive heart attack. He was 58. According to an India Today report, the actor was dubbing for a TV show named ‘Ethir Neechal’ when he suddenly collapsed. The ‘Yuddham Sei’ actor was soon rushed to the hospital in Chennai, where he was declared dead.Sun Pictures, which produced the Rajinikanth-starrer ‘Jailer’ (which incidentally, was the last film he featured in), dedicated an emotional tribute to the late actor-director. “Condolences! Your work has been impeccable and irreplaceable. Rest in peace.” Many Tamil netizens took to Twitter to mourn the actor-producer. One paid a loving tribute to the ‘Marudhu’ actor, praising his range and ability to deliver natural performances. “Absolutely shocking..one of the very few character artists who was totally natural on-screen & can improvise on the spot..an ideologist who passed away too early..we will miss you #Marimuthu sir. May his soul rest in peace,” wrote the user. Another praised the actor’s comic timing and ability to portray anger on screen effectively. “He was a good actor. Sarcastic comedy and angry characters la fit'aana oruthar. RIP sir. Please take care of your health, everyone.” Tamil actor Shanthnu also mourned the actor’s demise. “Shocking to hear about this. Of late been following a lot of his work. RIP sir. #RIPMarimuthu sir Condolences to his family,” he wrote. Another fan shared a clip from ‘Jailer’ featuring the actor and wrote, “Still can't get over from That 'Thanjavur Jillakaari' Can't believe this!” The actor played the villain’s henchman in the movie.

Fallon remains off the air due to the ongoing strikes within Hollywood, unsettling allegations about the workplace culture behind «The Tonight Show» have come to light. A recent Rolling Stone investigation, published on Thursday, features accounts from two current and 14 former employees of the NBC program. These individuals have anonymously disclosed their experiences, citing concerns of declining mental health, intimidation from higher-ups, and poor treatment stemming from Jimmy Fallon's purported erratic behavior.

Jawan box office: Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan which released on 7 Sptember has not only scripted history in domestic market but also in international markets. Film Trade Analyst Taran Adarsh in a post on X has said that Jawan has created havoc in international markets on Day 1. Citing Exclusive data, he said that the film debuts at Number 1 spot in Australia and New Zealand while the film is on Number 3 in Germany.

Toronto International Film Festival opened on Thursday with "The Boy and the Heron" by famed Japanese director Hayao Miyazaki, the first time an animated feature has taken the coveted spot. Although there was a dearth of star power on the red carpet due to the Hollywood actors strike, festival-goers can look forward to some 50 films over 11 days, including Craig Gillespie's «Dumb Money,» «Lee» which stars Kate Winslet and Taika Waititi's «Next Goal Wins». The festival will also include directorial debuts for Patricia Arquette with «Gonzo Girl» and for Kristin Scott Thomas with «North Star». Studio Ghibli executive Junichi Nishioka said it was an honour for «The Boy and the Heron» to have been chosen as the opener for the festival. «It shows that animation and live-action films don't need to be differentiated anymore,» he said. The film, a semi-autobiographical story of a young boy struggling with the death of his mother, is expected to Miyazaki's swan song. The 82-year-old director, known for works such as «Spirited Away» and «My Neighbor Totoro», did not attend the opening. The Writers Guild of America and the Screen Actors Guild- American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) have been on strike since May over pay and the use of artificial intelligence. «Gonzo Girl» stars Arquette, Camila Morrone and William Dafoe were among the few actors gaining union approval to promote their films. «I am lucky to be here, but a lot of people are unable to attend the festival,» Morrone told Reuters, calling the strike «essential» and stressing that it was important to be resolved. Over 150,000 actors and 65,000 writers across the United States have refused to resume shooting or promote films.

Los Angeles Superior Court judge sentenced ‘That 70s Show’ show star Danny Masterson to 30 years to life in prison on Thursday for raping two women and said that the Church of Scientology sought to protect the actor and intimidate them into silence. The 47-year-old actor and prominent Scientologist starred in the retro TV comedy for eight seasons until 2006. He was convicted in May in a second trial.

Danny Masterson, renowned for his role as Steven Hyde in «That '70s Show,» received a 30-year to life prison sentence for his conviction on two of three charges of rape. The verdict was delivered in a Los Angeles court, with the actor's wife, Bijou Phillips, visibly emotional during the sentencing. Alongside Bijou, Danny's family, including his brother Christopher and half-siblings Jordan and Alanna, stood in support. Here's a closer look at Danny Masterson's family, featuring his famous wife and siblings, all of whom have made their mark in Hollywood.