Days after the Taliban's latest order, female TV anchors in Afghanistan went on-air Sunday with their faces covered. As per HT report, on Saturday, many news anchors had reportedly refused the diktat to conceal their appearance on TV, but their employers were under pressure. As per the report, women from TOLO news, Ariana Television, Shamshad TV and 1TV and other popular channels wore hijabs and face-covering veils, presented and reported on news bulletins and other programmes. (Image Source: ShamshadNews Twitter) Sonia Niazi, a presenter with TOLO news told news agency AFP that they initially resisted covering their face, but the Taliban pressurised their employer. She said, "But TOLOnews was pressured and told that any female presenter who appeared on screen without covering her face must be given some other job or simply removed. TOLOnews was compelled and we were forced to wear it." TOLOnews director Khpolwak Sapai said the channel was 'forced' to make … [Read more...] about Afghan Female TV Anchors ‘Forced’ To Cover Their Face After Taliban Diktat
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Gilbert Arenas Says He’s Cool With Javaris Crittenton, ‘Talk Once A Week’ In Jail
Getty Ex-NBA star Gilbert Arenas says there's no bad blood whatsoever between him and Javaris Crittenton more than a decade after they had their infamous locker room gun incident ... saying this week he still talks to his former teammate in jail. The 40-year-old former Wizards guard sat down for an interview with LeSean McCoy , Adam "Pacman" Jones and Brandon Marshall for an episode of "I AM ATHLETE" -- where he opened up about his relationship with JC. Pacman asked Arenas if he and Javaris were still quarreling after the two drew guns on each other in the Wizards' locker room following a gambling spat in 2009 ... and Gilbert said not at all. In fact, Arenas said the two are actually great friends ... and despite Javaris being locked behind bars after he was accused of shooting and killing a woman in 2011, they still chat regularly. "We talk once a week," Arenas said. "It's just like when we were teammates -- 'Man, what do you think about this … [Read more...] about Gilbert Arenas Says He’s Cool With Javaris Crittenton, ‘Talk Once A Week’ In Jail
‘Hollywood Hillbillies’ — Jews Are Too Smart for Manual Labor
A backwoods woman who came to L.A. to become famous had better learn a lesson about Hollywood ... don't talk crap on the Jews. A woman named Mema from a small Georgia town has loaded up her truck and moved to Beverly ... for a new show called " Hollywood Hillbillies ." Here's what triggered her comment. She spent the day with her "Jewish manager" David Weintraub and watched him do deals on his cell phone and drive around town in his Rolls. She was so impressed, it led her to the conclusion about leaving manual labor to certain types of gentiles. We're told REELZChannel is actually planning to air the Jewish comment on the show. We're guessing REELZ is run by ... … [Read more...] about ‘Hollywood Hillbillies’ — Jews Are Too Smart for Manual Labor
Meek Mill — I Saw GIRLS Throwing Bottles … Not Drake or Chris Brown
Meek Mill says he didn't throw a single bottle during the W.i.P. nightclub brawl ... neither did Drake nor Chris Brown . Instead, Meek says the real culprits are FEMALE. Meek finally broke his silence with XXLMAG.com ... saying, "Chris and Drake, them two was there, but it's other people that be around that take sh*t to the next level." Meek continued, “Things just happen in the club. I seen girls in there throwing bottles, all types of sh*t. All types of people. I never seen Chris Brown or Drake throw a bottle and I was there.” When asked if he threw a bottle, Meek replied, "F*ck no." As we previously reported witnesses say Meek -- who was hanging at Drake's table during the June 13 incident -- was one of the instigators in the fight. He's also rumored to have slept with Rihanna . Meek claims he spoke with Chris Brown on the phone directly after the brawl ... and both sides agreed they had no problem with the other. Mill concluded, "Chris Brown be in … [Read more...] about Meek Mill — I Saw GIRLS Throwing Bottles … Not Drake or Chris Brown
Kurt Cobain’s ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ Guitar Sells for $4.5M at Auction
Getty One of Kurt Cobain 's most famed guitars is officially in the hands of a new owner, but it wasn't acquired without a king's ransom -- the instrument ended up going for 7 figures. You'll definitely recognize this one ... it's the blue 1969 Fender Mustang featured in Nirvana 's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" music video, which was also used during recording sessions for the band's "Nevermind" and "In Utero" albums -- so the high price tag of $4.5 million should be no surprise. Kurt's old guitar was auctioned off Sunday to the Jim Irsay Collection -- yes, the Indianapolis Colts owner -- and ended up going for way higher than its estimated bid of $600k ... which is where Julien's Auctions had it pegged at the outset. Considering this was one of Kurt's most prized possessions -- not to mention it's a left-handed guitar -- the exponential jump, perhaps, really isn't all that shocking. What is sorta eye-opening is how many bidders there were -- word … [Read more...] about Kurt Cobain’s ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ Guitar Sells for $4.5M at Auction
Kapital Entertainment, SK Global, Jeff Sagansky & Florence Sloan Launch Global Content Company Jaya Entertainment
EXCLUSIVE : Aaron Kaplan’s Kapital Entertainment , Crazy Rich Asians producer SK Global , Jeff Sagansky and Florence Sloan have teamed to launch Jaya Entertainment , a content company focused on developing, producing and financing premium international series. Top TV producer Kaplan, prominent media investor Sagansky, Sloan and SK Global (via Ivanhoe Pictures) previously partnered in a Mumbai-based venture that produces the hit Hindi-language Netflix series Delhi Crime , which won the International Emmy for Best Drama Series and returns for a second season on the streamer later this year. Kilian Kerwin, formerly EVP International Production at SK Global, will helm the day-to-day operations of Jaya, which will initially focus its efforts in India and Israel. In the burgeoning Indian market, where the players already have a foothold, the company has six to seven projects in very active development, with four writers rooms up and running. In most cases, Jaya … [Read more...] about Kapital Entertainment, SK Global, Jeff Sagansky & Florence Sloan Launch Global Content Company Jaya Entertainment
‘Illegal Abduction’: Portland Protester Sues Feds For Snatching Her Off the Street
A protester who was snatched off the street by camouflaged government agents and shoved into an unmarked minivan during the federal crackdown on Black Lives Matter demonstrations in Portland has filed a lawsuit claiming her core constitutional rights were violated. In mid-July 2020, Evelyn Bassi got swept up in one of the darkest episodes of the Trump administration when she was grabbed by armed federal agents, detained in a van against her will, and frisked before ultimately being let go. Her new lawsuit claims that her “illegal abduction” was feature of a “terror campaign against Portlanders” orchestrated by then-President Trump, intended to “intimidate the public and chill free speech.” She is seeking compensatory and punitive damages. In the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd in late May 2020, Portland transformed into a hotbed of nightly protests. Black Lives Matter demonstrations against police violence were countered, ironically, by wave after wave of … [Read more...] about ‘Illegal Abduction’: Portland Protester Sues Feds For Snatching Her Off the Street
Last New York City Public Payphone Removed
Twitter / @DanLevitan It's officially out with the old, and in with the new for NYC ... cause the Big Apple's last public payphone booth is unplugged. Officials removed the historic gem Monday morning -- located on 7th Ave. and 50th St. in Midtown Manhattan -- and it was truly the last of its kind. And, just like that, no one will be asking for a dime to make a phone call anymore. This marks the end of the New York City public payphone era. There are still 4 full-length so-called "Superman booths" in Manhattan's Upper West Side -- and, as you might expect, they're essentially museum pieces ... where kids use 'em for Instagram photoshoots. There is it goes … pic.twitter.com/88L3KEvNcT — Dan Levitan (@DanLevitan) May 23, 2022 @DanLevitan The city started taking thousands of payphones off the streets, across all five boroughs back in 2015 ... and switched them out for public Wi-Fi hotspots. The Wi-Fi hotspots allow folks to have free Wi-Fi, along … [Read more...] about Last New York City Public Payphone Removed
World Builder Entertainment Expands Senior Team With Two New Managers
EXCLUSIVE: World Builder Entertainment , the artist management, production and brand development company founded by Dannie Festa and Marc Manus, has expanded its leadership team with the addition of new managers Nick Terry and Missy Masters. Terry will focus primarily on television/streaming and motion pictures while Masters’ concentration will be books and authors. Both will also seek out IP for development and production. “At World Builder Entertainment, we resist the notion of categorizing our clients solely as screenwriters, directors, actors, authors, illustrators or game developers,” said Festa. “We embrace creators – artists who have the talent, vision and drive to excel at multiple roles. The expansion we are announcing today is a direct result of the faith and belief the creative community has shown for our reimagined approach to artist representation.” “Nick and Missy are passionate about developing and cultivating the relentless creative spirit within these … [Read more...] about World Builder Entertainment Expands Senior Team With Two New Managers
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For Quick Alerts Subscribe Now శంకర్ సినిమా నుంచి మరో లీక్.. కెరీర్ లో ఫస్ట్ టైం అలా కనిపిస్తున్న రామ్ చరణ్! View Sample For Quick Alerts ALLOW NOTIFICATIONS For Daily Alerts Must Watch హోమ్ గాసిప్స్ Gossips | Updated: Sunday, May 1, 2022, 19:42 [IST] మెగా పవర్ స్టార్ రామ్ చరణ్ తేజ్ శంకర్ దర్శకత్వంలో చేస్తున్న ప్రాజెక్టు పై అంచనాలు ఏ స్థాయిలో ఉన్నాయో ప్రత్యేకంగా చెప్పనవసరంలేదు. రామ్ చరణ్ 15వ సినిమాగా తెరకెక్కుతున్న ఈ ప్రాజెక్టుకు సంబంధించిన షూటింగ్ శరవేగంగా సాగుతోంది. ఇప్పటికి 60 శాతం షూటింగ్ పూర్తి అయినట్లుగా రామ్ చరణ్ ఇటీవల ఆచార్య ప్రమోషన్లో తెలియజేశాడు. తప్పకుండా ఈ సినిమా కూడా పాన్ ఇండియా రేంజ్ కు తగ్గట్టుగానే ఉంటుంది అని రామ్ చరణ్ ధీమా వ్యక్తం చేశాడు. రామ్ చరణ్ ఈ సినిమాలో రెండు విభిన్నమైన షేడ్స్ లో కనిపిస్తాడు అని తెలుస్తోంది. అంతేకాకుండా డ్యూయల్ రోల్ లో నటిస్తున్నట్లు కూడా కొన్ని టాక్ వచ్చిన విషయం తెలిసిందే. ఇంతవరకు ఆ విషయంపై చిత్రయూనిట్ ఎలాంటి క్లారిటీ ఇవ్వలేదు. … [Read more...] about RC 15: రాం చరణ్ మూవీకి క్రేజీ టైటిల్.. ప్రకటించేది ఎప్పుడంటే?