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Pakistan's former premier Imran Khan will not be able to contest elections scheduled to be held by November, after he was convicted of hiding the proceeds from selling state gifts when he was in power. The ex-cricket star was swiftly arrested by police on Saturday after a sessions court in Islamabad sentenced him to three years in prison.

Oppenheimer lead actor Cillian Murphy is the most talked about male movie star of 2023, thanks to his enigmatic portrayal of scientist J Robert Oppenheimer. The Christopher Nolan directorial has garnered millions at the box office worldwide, coming second only to Greta Gerwig’s Barbie movie. Like any blockbuster movie, fans are expecting some deleted scenes and behind-the-scenes footage of Oppenheimer that has never been seen before. Blu-Ray and DVD collectors would also want some exclusive featurettes and deleted edits. However, Cillian Murphy has come clean, revealing that there are absolutely no deleted scenes in Oppenheimer. In an interview with Collider, Cillian Murphy said that the team of Oppenheimer may not be releasing any deleted scenes, because there aren’t any. The actor explained that Christopher Nolan usually has a firm script and knows exactly how his films are to be presented. Hence, there is no unused footage for his films. «There’s no deleted scenes in Chris Nolan movies,” said Cillian Murphy. „That’s why there are no DVD extras on his movies because the script is the movie.“ Cillian Murphy went on to reveal that Oppenheimer was planned and executed to the T, and nothing was edited. The Peaky Blinders star had only six months to prepare for the titular role, but every detail had been chalked out before the filming of Oppenheimer. Oppenheimer was shot on IMAX and provides a beautiful cinematic experience. Except maybe in The Dark Knight trilogy, Christopher Nolan's movies do not have unused films. However, some footage may be there in behind-the-scenes videos.

Summer I Turned Pretty Season 2 has just been released on Amazon Prime Video, and there is already talk of Season 3. Will there be The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3? Here’s what we know. The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 2 premiered on Prime Video on July 14, 2023. Airing every Friday, the finale episode of the show is set for August 18, 2023.

James Wan recently posted a note on his Instagram account, informing his followers about his hospitalization and subsequent recovery. The 46-year-old director, known for his work on blockbuster movies like «Aquaman» and horror classics such as «The Conjuring,» shared the news in a heartfelt message on his Instagram Stories. The note revealed that James Wan was rushed to the emergency room for an undisclosed health issue, leading to a couple of frightening and challenging days and nights for the filmmaker. The specific details of his medical condition were not disclosed in the post, which included a photo of Wan lying in a hospital bed with an IV in his right arm.

Manchester United's newly-signed goalkeeper, Andre Onana, experienced a nightmarish debut at Old Trafford when he was outsmarted by RC Lens with a long-range strike from just inside his own half. The Cameroonian international's audacious style of play proved costly, leaving him red-faced in front of the home fans during the pre-season clash against the French outfit.

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Simone Biles is set to make her triumphant return at the 2023 U.S. Classic. As a 19-time world champion and one of the greatest gymnasts of all time, her comeback has generated immense anticipation among fans and fellow athletes alike.

best friends in our parents. Don't believe us? As these Bollywood stars. Well-known celebrity couples like Shah Rukh and Gauri Khan, Kajol and Ajay Devgn, and Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna share a special bond with their children. From planning get-togethers to hanging out, the equation between these parent-children combos is beautiful. Have a look:

Gymnastics fans are eagerly awaiting the return of the most decorated athlete in the history of the Gymnastics World Championships, Simone Biles. After taking a two-year break, Biles is making her comeback to elite competition, and her appearance at the U.S. Classic has sent ticket prices soaring as excitement builds for the event.

Blue Star, an Indian military action carried out between 1 and 8 June 1984 ordered by Indira Gandhi to remove Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and his followers from the Golden Temple of Harmandir Sahib in Amritsar, Punjab. On Saturday protesting members demanded the cancellation of bail granted to Jagdish Tytler and prosecution of him under severe sections of the Indian Penal Code Jagdish Tytler was granted anticipatory bail on Friday on one lac bail bond and like amount surety.

Donald Trump, indicating that it may suggest an attempt to intimidate witnesses by disclosing confidential evidence obtained from the government improperly. The justice department has taken action, urging a federal judge overseeing the criminal case against Trump to intervene after the post appeared to threaten revenge against those who pursue legal action against him.

During the last five-year phase (2018-23), the BCCI had earned USD 944 million (Rs 6,138 crore approx in 2018 exchange rate) from Star India with a price per international game being Rs 60 crore (digital plus TV). Unlike last time, the BCCI will invite separate bids for TV and digital rights after a whopping Rs 48,390 crore earning during the IPL media rights auction where Reliance won the digital bid and Star won the TV rights. The bidding process will once again be conducted through e-auction just like it happened with the IPL media rights as it is considered the most transparent process for best price discovery.

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Cardi B will not face criminal charges over an incident in which she threw her microphone at a member of her audience, police in Las Vegas said Thursday. Detectives launched a battery probe into the «WAP» star's actions after she retaliated when a concert-goer chucked a liquid at her. Footage posted on social media shows the «Money» singer recoiling after someone close to the stage splashed the contents of a cup in her direction. In the clips, Cardi B can be seen pausing briefly, before flinging the microphone back in the same direction. However, some videos online appear to show the mic making contact with a different member of the audience.Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said Monday that a woman had contacted them to report a battery, and that they had begun an investigation.

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Mrunal Thakur is set to receive the Diversity in Cinema Award at the upcoming Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM), the organisers announced Friday. The «Sita Ramam» star will be honoured with the award in recognition of «her outstanding performances across diverse roles and languages in the world of Indian cinema», according to a press release.

Amid offloading of a 4.1% stake by a promoter entity, shares of Vedanta ended over 11% lower this week. “On the lower end, it has support at Rs 225, where it could fall from the current level. On the higher end, resistance is visible at Rs 256,” says Rupak De, Senior Technical Analyst at LKP Securities.Edited excerpts from a chat:How would you read the roller coaster ride amid the fear around Fitch report? Is the bullish momentum intact?Nifty fell sharply following the downgrading of the US credit rating from AAA to AA+, leading to a breakdown from the recent consolidation on the daily timeframe.

block deals that were executed on screen were worth over Rs 10,434 crore with Vedanta walking away with the lion’s share followed by deals in DLF and Unichem Laboratories. The data on deals, compiled by Nuvama, pertains to the period up to Thursday. Prominent bulk, block and insider deals for the week were executed in eight companies viz.

Amazon Prime Video has announced the release of a new film Red, White & Royal Blue on 11 August. The American romantic comedy film directed by Matthew Lopez, is based on the 2019 novel of the same name by Casey McQuiston. The film stars Taylor Zakhar Perez and Nicholas Galitzine as the son of the President of the United States and a British prince, respectively, who fall in love.

Mark Margolis, who played the sinister, wheelchair-bound cartel don Hector Salamanca in acclaimed TV shows "Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul," has died aged 83, his family said Friday. Margolis died Thursday at a New York hospital following a short illness, with his wife and son at his bedside, according to a statement.