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  • Scream 7; After Melissa Berrera firing on Palestine issue, director Christopher Landon also quits

    Scream 7; After Melissa Berrera firing on Palestine issue, director Christopher Landon also quits

    Scream 7 has lost not only its leading ladies, but also its director.
    Christopher Landon shared a statement on social media saying that he left the latest installment of the franchise over a month and a half ago, describing the project as a “nightmare.”

    “I guess now is as good a time as any to announce I formally exited Scream 7 weeks ago,” Landon wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Saturday. “This will disappoint some and delight others. It was a dream job that turned into a nightmare. And my heart did break for everyone involved. Everyone.”

    “It’s time to move on,” the director said, adding that he has nothing more to add to the conversation. “I hope Wes’ legacy thrives and lifts above the din of a divided world,” he continued. “What he and Kevin [Williamson, who wrote the screenplay for Scream] created is something amazing and I was honored to have even the briefest moment basking in their glow.”
    Landon left Scream VII a month after Melissa Barrera, who was in the fifth and sixth films of the franchise, was fired after she shared messages on social media supporting the Palestinian cause and criticizing Israel’s airstrikes.

    The director of Happy Death Day and Freaky, in a now-deleted social media post, seemed to comment on Barrera’s firing, saying, “This is my statement. Everything sucks. Stop yelling. This was not my decision to make.”

    Wednesday star Jenna Ortega also departed from Scream 7 the day after Barrera’s exit became public. However, the exact reason for Ortega leaving wasn’t disclosed. The actress too had shared pro-Palestine posts on social media. Instead, it was widely believed and reported that she departed due to scheduling conflicts with Season 2 of the her super hit Netflix show Wednesday.

  • Arbaaz Khan and Shura Khan radiate joy in wedding photos

    Arbaaz Khan and Shura Khan radiate joy in wedding photos

    On December 24, Bollywood actor Arbaaz Khan got married to makeup artist Shura Khan in an intimate ceremony in Mumbai, India.
    The wedding took place at Arpita Khan’s house, with close friends and family in attendance.
    Arbaaz and Shura jointly shared their wedding pictures from their accounts.

    The couple looks dreamy as they posed together in front of floral decorations. For the big day, the bride and groom twinned in floral outfits with peach undertones.
    Sharing the pictures, the actor wrote, “In the presence of our loved ones, me and mine begin a lifetime of love and togetherness from this day on! Need all your blessings and good wishes on our special day!”

    Pictures of the Bollywood actor with his new bride also surfaced on social media. Fans are expressing good wishes for the newly wedded couple.

    Shura Khan is a makeup artist who works with actress Raveena Tandon and her daughter. She has also worked in several films and television shows. The lovebirds first met on the sets of the upcoming film Patna Shukla.

  • ‘Wakhri’ has the best music lineup of any Pakistani movie in a long time

    ‘Wakhri’ has the best music lineup of any Pakistani movie in a long time

    Pakistan’s upcoming film ‘Wakhri’ is gearing up for a nationwide release on January 4, with director, Iram Parveen Bilal, promising a fantastic music album. Renowned music producer Abdullah Siddiqui has curated an impressive collection of tracks featuring prominent female singers from today’s music scene.

    Abdullah Siddiqui took to his Instagram to share the news, announcing a multi-artist album: “I produced four new tracks for Wakhri, the new film by the wonderful Iram Parveen Bilal and they’re out now. They’re performed by the insane lineup of Meesha Shafi, Ali Sethi, Eva B, Natasha Noorani, and RFB.”

    Siddiqui expressed joy in creating the soundscape for the vibrant world of the film, calling the songs both enjoyable and significant. He listed the tracks included in the album, featuring Eva B’s ‘Baaghi’, Meesha Shafi’s ‘You Don’t Give a Haqq’, Natasha Noorani’s ‘Matlabi (Wakhri version), and Risham Faiz Bhutta and Ali Sethi’s ‘Wakhri Dhamaal.’
    Reacting to Siddiqui’s post, director Iram said in the replies, “We are so honoured and I can’t wait to watch you soar even higher!” followed by a series of heart emojis.
    The film, based on the life of Pakistan’s social media sensation Qandeel Baloch, recently celebrated a significant milestone with its worldwide premiere at the Red Sea Film Fest in Jeddah.

    Head of International Programming, Kaleem Aftab, praised “Wakhri” for changing the narrative on a specific incident in Pakistan, while also bringing up Zarrar Kahn’s horror film, ‘In Flames’ as Pakistan’s international Oscar contender, adding diversity to the lineup.

  • Watch: Yumna Zaidi shows off the coolest moves at a family wedding

    Watch: Yumna Zaidi shows off the coolest moves at a family wedding

    Pakistan’s favourite actress, Yumna Zaidi, has a hidden talent: the girl can dance up a storm. A video of Zaidi dancing in a native style on a song from her debut film ‘Nayab’ has gone viral on social media.

    Yumna Zaidi shared the clip on Instagram where she can be seen wearing a red traditional oriental dress at a wedding ceremony.

    In the caption she wrote that this is her new favorite desi dance number from her upcoming film ‘Nayab’.

    The official poster of Yamuna Zaidi’s debut film ‘Nayab’ has been released. The film, directed by Umair Nisar Ali, sees the actress playing the role of a cricketer.

  • Dania Enwer shares valuable advice with fans

    Dania Enwer shares valuable advice with fans

    Actress and model Dania Enwer’s newest video is getting a lot of attention on Instagram.

    The popular star, known for her role in the ARY Digital serial ‘Adawat,’ posted the viral video on her Instagram, sharing her cheerful and lively side.
    “You healed the wounds on the rollercoaster called ‘LIFE’,” the text on the Dania Enwer’s video read. “Sometimes it is better to just let things be. Don’t fight for closure. Don’t expect people to understand where you are coming from. You chose to heal..instead of spreading pain. That’s strength.”

    The message encourages fans to stay strong no matter what challenges come their way.
    Enwer regularly shares glimpses of her personal and professional life on Instagram, and fans can’t get enough of it.

  • Mansha Pasha open to working in Bollywood with one actor

    Mansha Pasha open to working in Bollywood with one actor

    Popular Pakistani actress Mansha Pasha has said that she is open to the idea of working in Indian films. In a recent interview on a private TV show, Mansha talked about her life, career, and future plans in the entertainment world.

    She expressed excitement about the idea of working in Bollywood and specifically mentioned her interest in collaborating with Indian actor Jaideep Ahlawat if the opportunity arises.

    She stated, “I admire Jaideep as an actor, and I would be thrilled to work with him because a talented actor can elevate the entire project.”

    In response to another question, the ‘Surkh Chandni’ actor shared that she had never thought about choosing acting as a profession and was always more interested in behind-the-camera jobs, including direction, production and screenwriting.
    Mansha Pasha thanked veteran actor Adnan Siddiqui for recognizing her talent while they were working together. He encouraged her to step in front of the camera and pursue acting.

  • Pictures: Mahira Khan celebrates birthday with son, husband

    Pictures: Mahira Khan celebrates birthday with son, husband

    Newlywed Mahira Khan celebrated her birthday on Wednesday with her son Azlan and husband Saleem Karim, and the pictures have us screaming in joy.

    The superstar shared photos and videos of her 39th birthday on Instagram, looking happy and excited to be with her loved ones for the big day.

    Fans are loving the photos and videos of Mahira cutting the cake with her son Azlan.

    Mahira Khan got married to her friend, businessman Saleem Karim, a few months ago, in a private ceremony in PC Bhurban, attended only by close friends and relatives. Photos of the couple and the mother-son duo took social media by storm, with fans swooning over the romantic destination wedding.

  • Vin Diesel faces 2010 sex assault claim by former assistant

    Vin Diesel faces 2010 sex assault claim by former assistant

    Action star Vin Diesel has been accused of sexually assaulting his assistant in an Atlanta hotel room over a decade ago, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday. The suit is the latest claim to be lodged with courts in California, which has extended the length of time in which legal action can be taken in cases of alleged sexual crimes.

    Asta Jonasson said her first assignment after being hired by the Fast and Furious star’s company was to travel to Atlanta in September 2010 during the filming of Fast Five. There, she was tasked with helping Diesel leave a hotel in the early morning hours after entertaining multiple women in a suite, before paparazzi were alerted to his whereabouts.

    “Alone in the hotel suite with him, Vin Diesel sexually assaulted Ms Jonasson. Vin Diesel forcibly grabbed Ms Jonasson, groped her breasts, and kissed her. Ms Jonasson struggled continually to break free of his grasp, while repeatedly saying no. “Vin Diesel then escalated his assault,” the suit said, with the actor trying to pull down his assistant’s underwear.

    The suit stated that Jonasson fled to a bathroom, where Diesel pursued her, and forced her to touch him. He then pinned her against a wall and masturbated. The following day, Samantha Vincent, the actor’s sister and president of One Race, the entertainment company that employed Jonasson, allegedly called and fired her.

    “The message was clear. Ms Jonasson was fired for courageously resisting Vin Diesel’s sexual assault, Vin Diesel would be protected, and his sexual assault covered up,” the suit said. The civil suit seeks unspecified damages against Diesel, Vincent and their companies.

    Diesel’s lawyer Bryan Freedman said his client “categorically denies this claim in its entirety” and that there is evidence that “completely refutes” the allegations, according to a statement published by Variety. Representatives for Diesel did not immediately respond to AFP requests for comment. Jonasson has waived the right to anonymity customarily granted to victims of alleged sex abuse.

    The global #MeToo movement has seen powerful men in the world of entertainment punished for their abusive and predatory behaviour, starting with bombshell allegations against industry titan Harvey Weinstein in 2017 that led to his imprisonment on multiple sex assault convictions.

  • Actress Meera robbed of jewelry and watch worth millions

    Actress Meera robbed of jewelry and watch worth millions

    An FIR (First Information Report) has been registered on behalf of actress Meera at the Defence (A) Police Station of Lahore last night.

    According to the complaint, Meera came back from a shopping trip to discover that her house had been robbed. The police report says diamond jewelry worth Rs80 lacs, and a valuable watch, valued at Rs20 lacs were both missing from a trunk when she arrived home.
    Upon asking household staff, Meera found out that a boy named Qasim was missing while his mobile phone was switched off as well.

    The actress has reportedly told the police that the stolen watch was studded with diamonds.

    Police say that raids are being carried out to arrest the suspect.

  • Was Ali Safina mocking Wahaj’s famous shawl scene?

    Was Ali Safina mocking Wahaj’s famous shawl scene?

    People worldwide went wild for Murtasim, the swoon-worthy role immortalised by Wahaj Ali in Tere Bin, and his iconic shawl. Regardless of what shenanigans were going on, the shawl always remained perfectly in place, capturing fans’ hearts. Wahaj Ali’s performance added to the shawl’s allure, making it a sensation, and people couldn’t get enough of it.

    Actor Ali Safina recently donned a shawl in a play, leading to accusations of him mocking Wahaj.

    Ali Safina played the comic role of ‘AK’ in the comedy drama ‘Fairy Tale in Ramadan’, in which he performed comedy while wearing a shawl.

    In an interview, Safina clarified, “I did not make fun of anyone, a comedian makes his own jokes. The drama was shot in the cold nights of December and I was feeling cold.” He said that he asked his female co-star to bring him a shawl or something and he just wanted to put a comedic spin on the drama. At the time he had envisioned Batman as his inspiration when he walked away with a flying shawl but it later became Murtasim’s signature move.