Kartik Aaryan's much anticipated film Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 which released in cinema halls on Friday (May 20) has ended the dry spell at the box office for Bollywood. The Anees Bazmee directorial opened to mostly positive reviews from the critics and the audience. Speaking about its performance at the box office on Day 1, trade analysts had predicted a double-digit opening for this horror comedy. Well, Kartik Aaryan & Co. have stayed true to their promise of delivering a crowd-pleaser which appeals to everyone. Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 minted Rs 14.11 Crore on its first day of release. This is higher than the opening collection of Alia Bhatt's Gangubai Kathiawadi (Rs 10.50 Crore). Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 has turned out to be the biggest opening film of Kartik Aaryan's career. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted, "#BhoolBhulaiyaa2 brings JOY, gives HOPE, boosts MORALE, revives BIZ... Silences NAYSAYERS, who wrote obituaries of #Bollywood after a string of flops... … [Read more...] about Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 Day 1 Box Office Collection: Kartik Aaryan’s Horror Comedy Gets A Flying Start
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Pete Davidson Is Leaving ‘Saturday Night Live’
Pete Davidson is officially departing Saturday Night Live , Rolling Stone has learned. The comedian has been a cast member for eight seasons. Davidson is expected to reveal his departure from the program this weekend. Saturday’s show, which features Russian Doll star Natasha Lyonne as host and musical guest Japanese Breakfast, the Season 47 finale. A rep for SNL and Pete Davidson did not immediately return Rolling Stone ’s request for comment. Davidson joined SNL in 2014 as a feature player at the age of 20, making him one of the youngest cast members in the show’s 47-year history. He was a relative unknown at the time. His star power grew as he appeared on the show, moving from featured player to full-time “Not Ready for Primetime” cast member, and appearing on “Weekend Update” segments, delivering impersonations (New York governor Andrew Cuomo, Rami Malek) and participated in more sketches. Davidson also appeared as the beloved recurring character Chad, and would … [Read more...] about Pete Davidson Is Leaving ‘Saturday Night Live’
Roger Ross William’s One Story Up Is A Powerhouse Production Company Giving Hope To BIPOC Talent — Deadline Disruptors
A few years ago, as filmmaker Roger Ross Williams contemplated founding his own production company, he experienced a Field of Dreams kind of vision: “If you build it, they will come.” The revelation took place far from the Iowa cornfields of the movie. “I was actually walking by this big, empty office space in Brooklyn,” Williams recalled, “and I thought, ‘Wow, that’s a great office space. I should rent it to start my company.’ I thought that renting the office space would force me to fill it.” Fill it he did, first with edit bays, then with staff. One Story Up has become a thriving enterprise and one of the industry’s few African American-owned production companies. The company name doesn’t refer to a physical location, but to an idea. “I loved the word ‘story’ being in the name and lifting ‘up’. The two things: lifting up filmmakers of color and telling stories,” Williams says. “I said to myself, I need to use the production company as a vehicle for helping … [Read more...] about Roger Ross William’s One Story Up Is A Powerhouse Production Company Giving Hope To BIPOC Talent — Deadline Disruptors
Rakhi Sawant Reveals Her BF Is Younger To Her; Says Their Relationship Has Become A Big Issue At His House
A few days ago, Rakhi Sawant surprised everyone by introducing her new boyfriend Adil Durrani to the world. Recently, she opened up about her relationship with Adil, who is a businessman and six years younger to her. Rakhi revealed that it was Adil who convinced her of their relationship by citing the example of celebrity couples- Priyanka Chopra-Nick Jonas and Malaika Arora-Arjun Kapoor. She also revealed that he loves her very much and has gifted her a BMW. The controversial queen was quoted by Times Of India as saying, "I think he has been sent to me by God. After my breakup with Ritesh, I had gone into depression. Kuch acha nahi lag raha tha (nothing felt nice). Adil entered my life and proposed to me within a month of our first meeting. I am six years older to him. Frankly, I was not ready but he explained to me, citing examples of Malaika Arora-Arjun Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra-Nick Jonas. He says he loves me very much. I have fallen in love with him." … [Read more...] about Rakhi Sawant Reveals Her BF Is Younger To Her; Says Their Relationship Has Become A Big Issue At His House
Harry Styles Brings the Pop to UBS Arena for ‘One Night Only’ Show
To begin anew, Harry Styles returned to where he last left things off. The consummate rock star finished the North American leg of his Love On Tour trek at Long Island’s new UBS Arena in November; he was also the first artist to grace the venue’s stage. On the same day he launched his third album Harry’s House , he returned to play the whole new batch of songs in full, and then some. After an afternoon of pouring rain, the thousands of lucky fans who miraculously got the highly sought-after Ticketmaster pre-sale codes to the event entered the sold-out show covered in soaked boa feathers. The weather (and long commute from New York City proper) didn’t dampen the thrilled energy in the crowd. The general admission floor was like a class reunion, with girls in sequins and velvet running around to say hi to each other. The last time they may have met up was likely the last UBS event. Once the well-memorized pre-show playlist ran its course (including an audience-wide … [Read more...] about Harry Styles Brings the Pop to UBS Arena for ‘One Night Only’ Show