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Movie Review: 'Everybody's Talking About Jamie': Exuberant musical with unconventional plot
Inspired by the true story of Margaret and Jamie Campbell a.k.a. Fifi la True, this film starring Max Harwood as the teenager Jamie New, who dreams of life on stage as a drag queen, is a delight to watch. How with the support of his best friend Pritti (Lauren Patel), his loving mum Margaret (Sarah Lancashire) and mentor Hugo Battersby (Richard E. Grant) who was the local drag legend, Miss Loco Chanelle, Jamie accomplishes his dream, forms the crux of the narrative.
Book on PNB scam accused Nirav Modi to be made into web series
Scripting is presently underway. The book, "Flawed: The Rise and Fall of India's Diamond Mogul Nirav Modi" depicts the story of high-profile tycoon Nirav Modi, one of the biggest diamond merchants in India. It is based on personal encounters, interviews, and research conducted by the author, investigative journalist, Pavan C. Lall.
ABBA's 'Gold' returns to top 40 on Billboard 200 after 3 years
The set vaults following the release of two new singles from the quartet on September 2, the announcement of a forthcoming studio album -- 'Voyage', its first in 40 years is due on November 5 and a series of concerts in 2022, reports Billboard.com.
David Bowie Estate, Warner Music to bring icon's catalogue to label
The deal sees Bowie's albums from 2000 through 2016, which were originally released through Sony Music, joining his 1968-1999 catalog at Warner, reports variety.com. The "Heathen," "Reality," "The Next Day" and "Blackstar" albums, the latter of which was released just two days before the singer's death from cancer in January 2016, are among the works that will move to Warner in 2023, reports variety.com.
Helen Mirren to host 'Harry Potter' game show
"I knew someday I'd get a 'Harry Potter' role, and I'm so pleased to take part in the 20-year film celebration," said Mirren, reports femalefirst.co.uk. The show is set to air later this year on networks TBS and Cartoon Network's ACME before airing on HBO Max. In a statement, Mirren said: "The films inspired such enchantment and wonder for so many of us, and it will be such a treat to reignite that magic for the countless fans who continue to revel in this spellbinding world."
Riteish-Genelia Deshmukh to be star draws of 'Bigg Boss OTT' finale
And of course, after the eviction of Neha Bhasin, the five remaining contestants -- Pratik Sehjpal, Divya Agarwal, Nishant Bhat, Raqesh Bapat and Shamita Shetty (whose abrasive behaviour has attracted much attention) -- are all working hard to look glamorous and raise the show's oomph quotient.
Too busy, so unaware of Raj Kundra's porn business: Shilpa Shetty
Shilpa further stated that Kundra had launched Viaan Industries Ltd around April 2015 and she was on the board till July 2020 when she quit owing to personal reasons, as stated in the charge sheet filed by the police on Wednesday against Kundra and his associate Ryan Thorpe. According to the police probe, Kundra allegedly used his company's Mumbai offices to manage the daily operations of the sleaze content racket and upload it through the HotShots.
Amit Trivedi, Ajay-Atul, Badshah, Tanishq Bagchi to perform at Global Citizen Live
Mumbai recently was listed again as part of the global event, which will be held on September 25. Besides these main headliners, singers Aastha Gill, Zara Khan, Nikhita Gandhi and Yasser Desai will also be performing. Speaking about this year's Global Citizen Live, music composer and singer Amit Trivedi says: "I am excited to be a part of the Global Citizen Live 2021. "
Tony Bennett, Lady Gaga partner for specials with ViacomCBS
The three-special series were announced in lieu of Bennett and Gaga's partnership with ViacomCBS. Among them is Bennett's return to the 'MTV Unplugged' franchise that gave his career a major comeback boost, this time with Gaga, reports Vareity.com The first special will be 'One Last Time: An Evening With Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga', to air on CBS the Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend.
Pratik Gandhi: The story of 'Shimmy' touched me deeply
Talking about the film, Pratik said, "I feel blessed that 'Shimmy' found me. The story touched me deeply. As an actor I have always believed in experimenting and with Shimmy I got to play around a lot internally as an actor. Amol is a very relatable character going through an unknown curve as a parent of a teenaged daughter. Disha is a very talented writer and director who can add her magic in the simplest of moments."
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