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Richard Simmons sadly died following a fall at his Los Angeles home. His housekeeper had offered to call for emergency medical assistance, but the morning after his fall, he was discovered to be unconscious. Determined to enjoy his 76th birthday at home, Simmons resisted getting help when he felt lightheaded and fell in his bathroom. He decided to take it easy until the following day instead, as per the reports of 'Yahoo Entertainment'. Simmons was found unconscious in bed the next morning by his housekeeping. When the authorities arrived, they declared him dead on the spot. There were no indications of foul play, and first reports said the fall had not left any obvious wounds. The precise reason for his lightheadedness and eventual demise is still unknown pending additional examination and toxicology reports from his autopsy.

Devoleena Bhattacharjee is expecting her first baby with husband Shahnawaz Shaikh. According to a News18 report, the couple is busy celebrating the pregnancy. However, the TV star is in no hurry to make her pregnancy public. “She is [pregnant] but she does not want to announce it as of now. Devoleena likes to keep her personal matters away from the limelight and therefore she does not want to give any media attention to her pregnancy as of now. But surely, she will announce the good news whenever she feels the time is right,” a source close to the ‘Lal Ishq’ actress told the entertainment portal. Earlier in an interview, the actress got extremely bothered and requested News 18 to back off from her private life. “I get irritated when I get messages or calls asking about rumours. If it is my personal life, I’ll tell you whenever I feel like it. Don’t bother me or don’t worry about it. Everything has the right time. There are so many rumours about me which I laugh at. I was shocked. There’s nothing one can do about it,” she told the news publication.

Live event ticketing platform KYD Labs and famous New York City music venue Le Poisson Rouge (LPR) have signed a multi-year ticketing partnership to exclusively power all shows and tickets on the Layer 1 Aptos blockchain.

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. on Tuesday launched a Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds (FCCB) issue, with an aim to raise $239 million, it said in an exchange filing. Proceeds from the FCCBs will be drawn in tranches and these bonds will be divided into 10 series, the company said. Earlier in a filing, the company said the FCCBs would be issued to Resonance Opportunities Fund, St. John's Wood Fund Ltd. and Ebisu Global Opportunities, on terms and conditions mutually decided between the company and the 'proposed' investors.

entertainment domains—TV, movies, music, and theater—here’s a roundup of the upcoming ceremonies that are set to captivate audiences worldwide. From the VMAs to the Grammy Awards and beyond, these shows promise thrilling performances, heartfelt acceptance speeches, and memorable moments, as mentioned in the report by Cinemablend.

Driven by growth in online advertising and live events, global entertainment and media revenue is expected to grow 3.9% annually on average over the next five years, jumping from $2.8 trillion in 2023 to $3.4 trillion in 2028, according to a new report from PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. 

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trailer for 'Anora,' a romantic dramedy directed by Sean Baker. The film stars Mikey Madison and won the Palme d’Or at this year’s Cannes Film Festival.

Jeff Bezos and the model Lauren Sanchez started dating in January 2019. Bezos proposed in May 2023 while they were on vacation in the South of France, after they had been dating for more than four years. A romantic evening under the stars was enjoyed by the pair before the proposal. Sanchez was astonished when Bezos revealed the engagement ring beneath her pillow; she was overcome with happiness, as per the reports of 'Yahoo Entertainment'.

There is a gig. It is a very short gig: a tight six minutes or so. It is also unpaid. In exchange, though, the offer promises exposure that borders on priceless: a live crowd of about 70,000, and a captive television audience in the hundreds of millions. The appeal of serving as the pregame entertainment at one of European soccer's twin showpieces — the finals of the Champions League and the European Championship — is so obvious, and the benefits of that brief performance so extravagant, that the likes of Camila Cabello, Alicia Keys and the Black Eyed Peas (albeit without Fergie) have signed up to do it.

Online sports betting companies enlist celebrities, offer free bets and dole out perks to promote a tantalizing possibility: winning. But some gamblers who manage to beat sportsbooks say they are often shut down when they succeed too much. Dave Holmes, a sports bettor in Chicago, said that as he started to win more using a math-based wagering strategy, companies including BetMGM, ESPN Bet and Caesars began rejecting his bets.

Hardik Pandya was recently seen enjoying himself at the wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant, held at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. The T20 World Cup champion's presence without his wife, Natasa Stankovic, reignited separation rumors. However, it was Pandya's lively participation in the festivities that captured the internet's attention.

Travis Kelce was eager to see Taylor Swift once more. He came to Dublin to surprise the pop diva at her last Eras Tour show after attending his teammate Clyde Edwards-Helaire's wedding on June 29. Taylor's expression brightened when she saw him in the VIP area, according to an eyewitness, expressing how delighted they were to be reunited, as per the reports of Yahoo Entertainment.

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Parliamentary Activity (PA) — much like the Paranormal Activity series of supernatural horror movies created by Oren Peli — is bona fide creepy. Which, as far as its schlock value goes, means that PA has become downright entertaining.

Ramon Talwwar, Managing Director and CEO of ACME Group, expressed his heartfelt gratitude for the investor confidence. "We are immensely grateful for the support we have received.

World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit in November alongside the International Film Festival of India in Goa, with I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw promising to strengthen the ecosystem for the protection of intellectual property rights in the media and entertainment sector. Vaishnaw and Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant made the announcement of the first World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) in Goa from November 20-24 and described it as a visionary initiative by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as India seeks to make a mark in the media and entertainment sector. «IP rights hold huge value in the media and entertainment sector. We will be strengthening the ecosystem for protecting IP rights,» Vaishnaw, the Information and Broadcasting Minister, said in his address at the curtain raiser event for WAVES. Vaishnaw said the government was also exploring ways to make available low-cost funds to the media and entertainment sector with learnings from the venture capital model.

Julia Roberts, in an interview with 'British Vogue' in January, said that she is still attractive at the age of 56. When asked about her young appearance, the Oscar winner joked that it was due to her loving spouse, Danny Moder, strong genes, and a full life. She showed her sincere satisfaction and her faith in his kindness and affection. Their 22-year marriage, however, is facing serious difficulties. Danny and Julia are at a crossroads even though they celebrated their anniversary on July 4.

Canadians are struggling with debt, from credit card bills to mortgages and loans — recent studies from TransUnion Canada and Equifax have found millions of people dealing with trillions of dollars in debt. As we pass the midway point of 2024, there are things that can be done to try and manage your money.

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal from the adult entertainment industry seeking to upend a Texas law that requires pornographic websites to verify the age of their users

Barbora Krejcikova won comfortably against Latvian tennis player Jelena Ostapenko in the Wimbledon 2024 quarterfinal game of the women's singles, even after trailing in the initial part of the set. Ostapenko, apparently lost her calm and focus at the same time while leading the second set, when she suddenly asked one of her coaches to leave the box, and a small argument ensued following which the play resumed. However, in the end, Ostapenko lost in straight sets.