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'Transformers' star Joshua Duhamel gets engaged to Audra Mari
The two started dating in 2019, after Joshua separated from his ex-wife, singer Stacy Ann Ferguson, better known by her stage name Fergie, reports Entertainment Weekly. Joshua took to his Instagram to make the announcement about the engagement. The actor posted a picture of himself with Audra, holding his proposal note against the picturesque backdrop of the sun. The actor popped the question through a special note that he slipped inside a bottle at the shore. He captioned the picture, "It's on!! She found a message in a bottle that washed ashore and said YES!! @audramari."
Kristen Stewart has chosen her wedding outfit
She told 'Entertainment Tonight': "You're supposed to, I mean, I guess traditionally speaking and in this case, I mean, who knows how many ... I don't even know detail-wise, I don't know how many traditions we're going to follow. "But I know what I'm gonna wear, and I can't tell you. Like, the whole thing, we kind of have to do the surprise thing."
Isabelle Fuhrman signed on for 'Sheroes', shoot to begin in Thailand soon
The action-adventure film will be shot in Thailand later this month, reports Deadline. The film written by Gertner tells the story of four girlfriends, who set out for a hedonistic adventure. The narrative takes a sharp turn when each girl is called upon to employ her own unique set of skills, doing whatever it takes to come out alive and, if possible, remain friends.
Benedict Cumberbatch, Dev Patel, Ben Kingsley signed for Roald Dahl adaptation
According to sources, Ralph Fiennes, Dev Patel and Ben Kingsley have joined the cast, with production expected to start this month in London, reports variety.com. First published in 1977, 'The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Six More' is a collection of seven short stories crafted by British author Dahl for older children. Cumberbatch will play Henry Sugar, the protagonist of the titular story, which poses the question: "If you could see with your eyes closed would you use your power for good or for personal gain?"
Comedian Jon Stewart says J.K. Rowling is not anti-semitic
A clip from Stewart's 'The Problem with Jon Stewart' podcast, published in December 2021, went viral this week for drawing a comparison between the 'Harry Potter' goblins and the anti-semitic illustrations featured in the 1903 book 'The Protocols of the Elders of Zion'. Stewart refuted the view that he was accusing Rowling of anti-semitism and said his original takedown of the goblins was all in lighthearted fun.
Omicron shadow over Grammys: Show postponed
The 2022 show, scheduled for January 31, had been moving full speed ahead before a full audience at its traditional venue, the Crypto.com Arena (formerly known as the Staples Center) in downtown Los Angeles, but the recent Covid-19 surge has caused the postponement or cancellation of multiple events across the country.
Chris Evans in talks to play musical star Gene Kelly in film
The upcoming movie is produced by John Logan, variety.com has confirmed. According to a source close to the project, the untitled film is based on Evans' original idea in which a 12-year-old boy who works on the MGM Lot in the 1950s finds an imaginary friend in Kelly while working on his newest film. Kelly is best known today for his performances in films such as 'Cover Girl', 'Anchors Aweigh'.
Michael Keaton says clashes over 'Batman' tone made him exit the role
Keaton walked away during the development of 'Batman Forever', which saw Joel Schumacher taking over directing duties from the actor's 'Batman' and 'Batman Returns' director Tim Burton, reports variety.com. Schumacher and Keaton clashed over the lighter, more campy tone of 'Batman Forever'. Keaton did not want to give up the darker feel of Burton's films, as the actor recently discussed at length on the aIn the Envelope" podcast'.
'Spider-Man' perched at No. 3 spot among all Hollywood films ever released in India
Till date, the film, which has globally surpassed the $1-billion-mark, has grossed Rs 259.67 crore in India, netting Rs 202.34 crore after tax. That makes it No. 3 among all films released in India in 2021, after Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa: The Rise' and the Akshay Kumar-led 'Sooryavanshi'. Among Hollywood films in India, 'Spider-Man' is within leaping distance from the pickings of 'Avengers: Infinity War' (Rs 227.43 crore), but is still quite far from 'Avengers: Endgame' (Rs 373.22 crore).
Alec Baldwin shares his 2022 goals following 'Rust' tragedy
Alec Baldwin said: "I've had more people who have been kind and thoughtful and generous of spirit than I've had people who are malignant about the death Halyna Hutchins. "I'm not afraid to say that, and to couch that in some euphemisms - somebody died very tragically. And I've gotten so much, I mean so much, goodwill from people. It's just incredible. "This has been surely the worst situation I've ever been involved with and I'm very hopeful that the people in charge with investigating this whole thing get to the truth as soon as possible. No one wants the truth more than I do."
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