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  • Actor Bernard Hill who played Theoden, King of Rohan in the Lord of the Rings trilogy dies at 79

    British actor Bernard Hill, best known for his supporting roles in Titanic and The Lord Of The Rings trilogy, died on Sunday aged 79, his agent announced.

    He played Captain Edward Smith in the Oscar-winning 1997 epic romance Titanic, and earned worldwide recognition playing Theoden, King of Rohan, in two of the three The Lord Of The Rings films directed by Peter Jackson.

    His agent Lou Coulson confirmed his death in the early hours of Sunday to British media outlets.

    Early in his career, Hill featured in the BBC’s 1982 acclaimed drama Boys from the Blackstuff, which won numerous awards and is still lauded as one of the finest examples of its genre from the era.

    He is set to return to television screens in series two of a contemporary BBC drama, The Responder, starring Martin Freeman, which begins airing in the UK later on Sunday.

  • Fans worried after Ranveer Singh’s wedding pictures with Deepika Padukone go missing

    Fans worried after Ranveer Singh’s wedding pictures with Deepika Padukone go missing

    Bollywood star Ranveer Singh surprised fans by removing his wedding photos with Deepika Padukone from Instagram, months before the couple prepare to welcome their first baby. Their love story, though not like a fairytale, has won many hearts as a modern romance. They got married in 2018 in Italy, which fans remember fondly. But recent changes have worried their fans.

    Fans started guessing when they noticed that Ranveer didn’t have any wedding photos on his Instagram. Deepika had removed her wedding pictures once but then shared them again. Now, Ranveer’s actions are making people think about why he deleted the photos and what it means for them on social media.

    While the reason behind Ranveer’s Instagram activity remains uncertain, the couple, fondly known as “DeepVeer”, fan base expressed concern over the sudden changes on social media. With reports suggesting Ranveer’s plans for a year-long paternity leave, followers eagerly await further updates on the celebrity duo’s journey into parenthood.

    People who love Bollywood and follow Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone are waiting for answers. Meanwhile, the missing wedding photos on Instagram are making people talk and guess in the world of celebrity news.

  • Khan is being misguided by current leadership: Sher Afzal refuses to work with Omar Ayub, Shibli Faraz

    Khan is being misguided by current leadership: Sher Afzal refuses to work with Omar Ayub, Shibli Faraz

    Sher Afzal Marwat, a prominent Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader, criticised the current leadership of PTI, calling out Omar Ayub and Shibli Faraz alleging that they, along with the jail superintendent, did not let him meet Imran Khan in Adiala Jail.

    Marwat said that these PTI leaders were trying to take the Public Accounts Committee chairmanship from him, “At first, Omar Ayub and Shibli Faraz told Imran Khan that N-league has refused to accept my name. When N-league leaders denied this narrative then two days ago Shibli Faraz told Imran Khan that Saudis have objected to my nomination as the chairman of PAC.”

    Marwat stated that he doesn’t want to be part of any chairmanship that Saudi authorities can object to. “I didn’t have any personal agenda but only struggled for Imran Khan. Imran Khan has been severely misguided.”

    “Isn’t it demeaning to be nominated for the PAC for two months, only to be informed suddenly that the Saudi ambassador has opposed this nomination, and you’re no longer being considered?” he questioned reporters outside Adiala Jail.

    It should be noted that last month, Marwat alleged that Saudi Arabia played a role in Imran Khan’s ouster in 2022, “This regime change operation took place due to cooperation between the two countries Saudi Arabia and America. Saudis played the role of a conduit in the regime change.”

  • Don’t use force against protesting lawyers in Lahore, Maryam Nawaz directs IG Punjab

    Don’t use force against protesting lawyers in Lahore, Maryam Nawaz directs IG Punjab

    The police clashed with lawyers on Wednesday at Lahore’s GPO Chowk, as the black coats organised a protest rally and tried to enter the Lahore High Court (LHC).

    The lawyers are protesting against the division of civil courts and terrorism cases against their colleagues.

    Chief Minister of Punjab Maryam Nawaz said that she directed Inspector General (IG) Dr Usman to avoid using force against protesting lawyers.

    “Lawyers must also resolve their matters with LHC amicably. For the safety of the citizens of Lahore, confrontation should be avoided,” she said in a post on X.

    However, Lahore High Court Bar Association (LHCBA) president Asad Butt said while talking to Dawn News that the lawyers will continue to protest until their demands are met.

  • Security guard shot outside rapper Drake’s home

    Security guard shot outside rapper Drake’s home

    Canadian police on Tuesday were investigating a pre-dawn shooting at the home of superstar rapper Drake, whose sprawling property in a tony Toronto neighbourhood remained cordoned off.

    Police inspector Paul Krawczyk said a security guard at the mansion on The Bridle Path road was taken to hospital with serious injuries sustained from an apparent gunshot wound after suspects in a vehicle opened fire.

    The shooting, captured on grainy security camera footage that has not been released to the public, happened at 2:09am. The guard was standing outside the gates in front of the residence when the shooting occurred, Krawczyk told reporters.

    “I cannot confirm if Drake was home at the time the incident occurred, but I can tell you that we are in contact with his team and they are cooperating,” the inspector added. He said the suspects fled in the vehicle, but no descriptions were offered.

    Police taped off most of the area. Several small orange markers, believed to indicate locations of shell casings, could be seen scattered on the road’s edge in front of the mansion.

  • Swifties kay liye aik aur treat: Taylor’s boyfriend Travis Kelce is making his acting debut

    Swifties kay liye aik aur treat: Taylor’s boyfriend Travis Kelce is making his acting debut

    Travis Kelce, a famous football player in the NFL, and a bigger claim to fame being boyfriend of Taylor Swift, has landed a big TV role. He’ll be on Ryan Murphy’s new horror show called ‘Grotesquerie’.

    Travis plays for the Kansas City Chiefs and has been in the news a lot lately because of his relationship with Swift.
    Another actor in the show, Niecy Nash posted a video on her Instagram account on Tuesday to share the news. She showed herself on camera and asked her followers to guess who she was working with on the show ‘Grotesquerie’. Then she turned the camera around to reveal Travis Kelce, confirming that he’s part of the show too.

    Nash shared the video on her Instagram account and wrote, “This is what happens when Winners link up!! @killatrav Welcome to Grotesquerie!”
    Kelce shared the video again on his own social media and wrote, “Stepping into a new world with one of the legends! @niecynash1.” Besides Kelce and Nash, the FX horror series also stars Courtney B. Vance and Lesley Manville. ‘Grotesquerie’ will be shown for the first time in fall 2024.

  • Khala Mawra Hocane shares adorable nickname for niece Jahan Aara

    Khala Mawra Hocane shares adorable nickname for niece Jahan Aara

    Mawra Hocane, a top actor and loving aunt, recently revealed that she has a really cute nickname for her sister Urwa Hocane’s daughter, Jahan Aara Saeed.

    In a recent interview with a digital magazine, Mawra talked about her joy of being an aunt for the first time. She spoke warmly about her niece, who is the daughter of celebrity couple Urwa Hocane and Farhan Saeed.

    When asked about her relationship with her neice, Mawra responded, “Oh, it’s wonderful, the best feeling ever. I’ve never felt like this before. She has brought so much happiness into our lives.”

    The actress remembered the first time she held Jahan Aara. She said, “It was so overwhelming. I couldn’t believe it, so I kept looking at her, then at Urwa, and then back at her.”

    “Urwa and I keep saying that we have our third girlfriend now,” she added, saying that even though she loves her niece a lot, her sister still holds a special place in her heart.

    The celebrity also shared that she calls her niece ‘Aaru Paru’. She’s also excited to see what her niece will call her when she starts talking.

  • Together again: Bushra Bibi going from Banigala sub-jail to Adiala jail

    Together again: Bushra Bibi going from Banigala sub-jail to Adiala jail

    The Islamabad High Court (IHC) ordered on Wednesday to transfer former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s wife, Bushra Bibi, from Banigala to Adiala jail, Geo is reporting.

    IHC Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb announced the decision on Bushra Bibi’s plea seeking her transfer from Banigala to Adiala jail. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan is also currently in Adiala jail.

    IHC reserved a verdict on Bushra Bibi’s petition on May 2 after hearing arguments. On the other hand, the Adiala jail superintendent said that they can’t accommodate Bushra Bibi as the jail is already overcrowded and there are security concerns.

    Bushra was placed under house arrest at her residence in Bani Gala on January 31, following her conviction in the Toshakhana case. Authorities had declared the Bani Gala residence a “sub-jail” to confine the former first lady at the request of the Adiala jail superintendent.

  • Two terrorists linked with RAW caught in Karachi

    Two terrorists linked with RAW caught in Karachi

    Karachi police and intelligence agencies caught two terrorists connected to India’s main intelligence agency, the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), during a targeted operation, Korangi Superintendent of Police (SSP) Hasan Sardar confirmed on Monday.

    Korangi police and agencies worked together to stop a major terrorist plan targeting a city.

    The SSP confirmed that police found two hand grenades, a 9mm gun, and bullets from the arrested terrorists.

    In the past, there have been several incidents where RAW agents were caught infiltrating Pakistani territory for intelligence gathering and terrorist activities.

    Earlier this year, Pakistan’s Foreign Secretary Syrus Qazi exposed the “sophisticated and sinister” Indian campaign of extra-territorial and extra-judicial killings.

  • ‘Gentleman’ new teasers out; OST features Atif Aslam

    ‘Gentleman’ new teasers out; OST features Atif Aslam

    A new TV drama series called ‘Gentleman’ is set to premiere soon on Green Entertainment. Directed by Haissam Hussain and produced by Samina Humayun Saeed and Sana Shahnawaz from Next Level Entertainment, the show features a stellar cast including Zahid Ahmed, Sohai Ali Abro, Ahmed Ali Butt, Adnan Siddiqui, Humayun Saeed, and Yumna Zaidi.
    The story, penned by controversial writer Khalil Ur Rehman Qamar, has garnered much anticipation. Green Entertainment recently unveiled teasers, trailers, and the original soundtrack featuring Atif Aslam. Scheduled for airing on Sunday, May 12th, the teasers have sparked public excitement.
    Teaser 3 featuring Yumna Zaidi, Humayun Saeed and Ahmed Ali Butt:

    Teaser 4 featuring the brilliant actors Humayun Saeed and Adnan Siddiqui:

    Teaser 5 featuring the brilliant Zahid Ahmed:

    Teaser 6 Featuring Ahmed Ali Butt:

    Gentleman Official Trailer featuring Atif Aslam’s OST: