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Federal prosecutors say a former Indiana lawmaker has agreed to plead guilty to a federal charge alleging that he accepted promises of compensation from a casino company during his time in public office

leather jacket worn by the 'King of Pop,' Michael Jackson, in the 1980s was bought for a whopping £250,000 ($306,000). Earlier, the black-and-white jacket worn by the famous star was expected to sell for between £200,000 and £400,000 at the auction. Along with an Amy Winehouse hairpiece and a George Michael jacket, the item was one of over 200 pieces of music memorabilia that were auctioned off in London on Friday. Apart from Jackson's jacket, pieces associated with other legendary singers and artists, including David Bowie, Oasis, and The Beatles, also went under the hammer.

As the festival approaches, many are gearing up to host the ultimate Diwali party and if one of those people, here's your comprehensive guide to creating an unforgettable event that combines tradition with modern flair.

artificial intelligence (AI) is coming for the most glamorous ones. Hollywood has been at a standstill for half the year, until studios agreed on November 8th to offer striking stars protection from robotic rivals. Living artists were nudged down this week’s music charts by a dead Beatle, resurrected by AI.

Apollo Hospital on Saturday morning. Chandra Mohan had been suffering from cardiac problems. Mallampalli Chandrasekhar Rao, who was popularly known as Chandra Mohan, acted in approximately 600 films.

Salman Khan on Saturday made an appeal to his fans and asked them not to reveal spoilers from his much-anticipated film 'Tiger 3', which releases on Diwali. The Yash Raj Films project, directed by Maneesh Sharma, is a sequel to the 2017 film 'Tiger Zinda Hai'. It also stars Katrina Kaif and Emraan Hashmi, while Shah Rukh Khan will make a special appearance as Pathaan.

Jeremy Allen White-starrer “The Bear” has been renewed for a third season by FX Entertainment Season 2 of half-hour series followed the story of Carmy (White), Sydney (Ayo Edebiri) and Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) who work hard to transform their sandwich joint into a fine dining spot. «The Bear» also stars Lionel Boyce, Liza Colón-Zayas, Abby Elliott and Matty Matheson in pivital roles. Chris Storer created “The Bear” and serves as executive producer alongside Joanna Calo, Hiro Murai of Super Frog, Josh Senior, and Matheson.

Captain America: New World Order, which previously occupied the July date, has been rescheduled and will now premiere on February 14, 2025, shifting by nine months. Deadpool 3, initially slated for May 3, 2024, will now hit theaters on July 26, 2024, marking a slight delay in its arrival. Additionally, Thunderbolts, a movie centering around Marvel's anti-heroes and featuring Florence Pugh and Sebastian Stan, has been pushed to July 25, 2025, moving back from its initial date of December 20, 2024. Blade, starring Mahershala Ali, is experiencing a nine-month delay, now set for release on November 7, 2025, instead of its earlier date of February 14, 2025. Both Blade and Thunderbolts had plans for summer production; however, they faced delays due to the writers' strike in May, as the scripts were not yet ready. The revised schedule sets the stage for an exciting lineup of Marvel films, albeit with some adjustments to the release calendar. The SAG-AFTRA actors’ union reached a tentative deal with the major studios and streamers Wednesday, opening the flood gates to Hollywood production and returning the entertainment industry to work after dual writers' and actors' strikes stopped most filming. Writers reached a deal in late September after going on strike in May. Major film projects, such as Ridley Scott’s historical epic “Gladiator 2,” are expected to return to production by the end of the year or early next year, according to one source familiar with the project. For the Scott film, schedules are being matched, flights to Malta and accommodations are being booked, and other preparations are under way. Martial arts film “Mortal Kombat 2” will resume shooting on the Gold Coast of Australia.

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Elon Musk Biopic in the Works at A24 With Darren Aronofsky Set to Direct A biopic on world's richest man Elon Musk biopic is in the workis. The film, which will be made by American independent entertainment company A24, is likely to be directed by Darren Aronofsky. As per a report on Variety, the biopic will be based on Walter Isaacson’s authorized biography of the tech mogul. Interestingly, 2015 Universal film on Steve Jobs, starring Michael Fassbender as the Apple CEO, was an adaptation of a book written by Issacson. The report further said that there was intense competition among studios and filmmakers vying to secure the rights to Walter Isaacson's book, with A24 emerging as the winner in the bidding war.

Dhanush is all set to portray the legendary music composer Ilaiyaraaja in an upcoming biographical drama. This film marks the first collaboration between Connekkt Media and Mercuri Group.

Elon Musk is in the works at New York-based studio A24 with "Black Swan"-filmmaker Darren Aronofsky as the director, according to a source familiar with the matter. A24 secured the rights to Walter Isaacson's biography on the world's richest person, according to the source, who added the Musk biopic will be produced by Aronofsky's production company, Protozoa Pictures. "Glad Darren is doing it.

2023 Clio Entertainment Awards took Hollywood by storm on Thursday night. The prestigious awards, honoring excellence in entertainment marketing, saw Barbie and Netflix emerge as the reigning champions, captivating audiences with their stellar campaigns.

Elon Musk is in the works at New York-based studio A24 with «Black Swan»-filmmaker Darren Aronofsky as the director, according to a source familiar with the matter. A24 secured the rights to Walter Isaacson's biography on the world's richest person, according to the source, who added the Musk biopic will be produced by Aronofsky's production company, Protozoa Pictures.

Investing.com — U.S. futures traded in a mixed fashion Friday, ending the week amid a degree of uncertainty after a relatively hawkish speech by Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

Reindeer Games.” The network announced this festive installment during the season 25 finale of “Big Brother” on November 9, adding an exciting twist to the beloved reality series.

Australian Community Media executive chairman Antony Catalano has proposed selling some of his company’s most storied publications, including The Newcastle Herald, Illawarra Mercury and The Canberra Times, to Southern Cross Media in exchange for a major stake in the ASX-listed group.

Hinduism in India. A bench headed by Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul said the apex court was not inclined to entertain a petition with such kind of a prayer. The top court referred to the prayer made in the petition which sought a direction to the authorities of the Government of India to make guidelines for protection of Hinduism here.

company's Q2 results. Domestic brokerages seems to have mixed views post Zee Entertainment Enterprises Q2 earnings.

Stock market today: ESAF Small Finance Bank share price today listed on Indian stock market at whopping 20 per cent premium. ESAF IPO listed on BSE at ₹71.90 per share levels whereas on NSE, ESAF shares listed at ₹71 apiece levels. According to stock market experts, fundamentals of the company is strong and ESAF IPO was offered at an attractive valuations.

Vedant Fashion, Jefferies has a hold rating on Nazara Technologies, CLSA maintained a buy on Zee Entertainment and Jefferies maintained an underperform rating on Piramal Enterprises. We have collated a list of recommendations from top brokerage firms from ETNow and other sources: Morgan Stanley on Vedant Fashion: Overweight| Target Rs 1418 Morgan Stanley maintained an overweight rating on Vedant Fashion at a target price of Rs 1418. The global investment bank believes that the share price will rise relative to the country index over the next 60 days. The global investment bank expects the company to deliver strong H2 top-line growth, aided by a higher number of wedding dates and festive season. The management has seen good traction in sales, footfalls, and conversions during the Navratri period. Analysis of credit card spend also indicates that festive spending is strong.