The BBC has unveiled a five-strong documentary slate at Sheffield Doc Fest including shows on Alzheimer’s Disease, Alcoholics Anonymous and paranormal activity, along with a fourth-series recommission of The Detectives. The five shows unveiled at Sheffield Doc Fest include Family 23 (working title), a single film that tells the story of an ordinary family from the Midlands who found themselves in the middle of one of the biggest breakthroughs in research into Alzheimer’s Disease. Meanwhile, Saved – Inside AA (working title) will mark the 75th anniversary of Alcoholics Anonymous in the UK, exploring the origins of the well-known organization, its religious foundations and what brings so many people through its doors. Body on the Beach (working title) investigates the discovery of the body of a young woman on a beach in South West Scotland in 2005 and Paranormal explores the strange incidents that unfolded in a remote part of north Wales from the late … [Read more...] about BBC Unveils Documentary Slate At Sheffield Doc Fest Including Shows On Alzheimer’s & Alcoholics Anonymous
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Watch LCD Soundsystem Perform ‘All My Friends’ Live in London
LCD Soundsystem kicked off their six-night residency at London’s Brixton Academy last night, where the James Murphy-led group performed a set of their biggest hits. The concert included renditions of “New York, I Love You But You’re Bringing Me Down,” “Dance Yrself Clean,” “Daft Punk Is Playing At My House,” and “Losing My Edge.” It closed with a raucous rendition of “All My Friends.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by conchi (@kopntxi) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Glen Keegan (@glenkeegan) LCD Soundsystem finishing with a turbo-version of All My Friends to beat the 11 o’clock curfew at Brixton Academy tonight was glorious. @lcdsoundsystem pic.twitter.com/kqlJzVerEn — Paul Townley (@prtownley) June 27, 2022 LCD Soundsystem will perform five more nights in London, with further residencies planned for Oakland and … [Read more...] about Watch LCD Soundsystem Perform ‘All My Friends’ Live in London
Vikram Day 25 Box Office Collection Worldwide: Kamal Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi & Fahadh Faasil Churn Out Magic
Kamal Haasan's Vikram, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj is ringing the cash registers non-stop even after 25 days of its theatrical release. The movie is renowned as the most profitable venture ever made in Kollywood. Vikram is playing to successful occupancy ratios in theatres across the country. The movie has been raving reviews for the film's story, narration, performances, and casting. Kamal Haasan made an appearance on the silver screen after a gap of three long years and is back in form. Vikram 25 Days worldwide Box Office Collection is as follows: Tamil Nadu - Rs 171.25 Crore Total worldwide gross collection - Rs 391 Crore Vikram has Vijay Sethupathi and Fahadh Faasil in prominent roles. Lokesh Kanagaraj has made a brilliant multistarrer film and the film is a classic example of a chic high-octane action thriller. The film's casting is highly appreciated. Kamal Haasan, who was on cloud 9 after the success of Vikram gifted a Rs 65 lakh Lexus … [Read more...] about Vikram Day 25 Box Office Collection Worldwide: Kamal Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi & Fahadh Faasil Churn Out Magic
Khloe Kardashian Celebrates 38th Birthday, Kris Jenner Gets a ‘Little Wasted’
Seems only fitting the star of Khloé Kardashian 's 38th birthday party is the woman who brought her into the world -- an event Kris Jenner brought up in a hilarious and boozy fashion. Khloé popped up Monday in a sexy pink latex dress to celebrate her birthday with a lunch at her mom's $20 million mansion in Hidden Hills, and the drinks were flowing! Well, definitely for Kris who made a half-hearted attempt to reenact Khloé's birth -- something Khlo was NOT down to do. Gallery Launch Gallery Getty Thank God Kim Kardashian was recording the whole thing, because, after that scene, Mom admitted during a toast ... "I know I'm a little wasted. But, what I want to say is how much I am so f***ing in love with you, Khloé Kardashian!" Yeah, it was that kinda speech, but super sweet ... as Kris basically called her third-born the glue that holds the Kardashian-Jenner clan together. Even with all the drinks, this was a true … [Read more...] about Khloe Kardashian Celebrates 38th Birthday, Kris Jenner Gets a ‘Little Wasted’
George Zimmerman’s Lawyers — Money Is No Object … Anymore
They asked the public for HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS for George Zimmerman 's defense ... but now that the case is over, GZ's lawyers are living the high life-- eating at one of NYC's most expensive restaurants. TMZ cameras rolled as Mark O'Mara, Don West and the rest of the team left the famous Nello restaurant in NYC earlier today ... where the lobster bisque will run you a cool $43. Sources tell TMZ the gang was seen drinking champagne inside the restaurant ... and when it comes to the bubbly at Nello -- even the cheap stuff is expensive. In fact, Nello is where ultra-rich stars like Jay-Z and Alex Rodriguez are often seen chowing down. On the way out, the lawyers told us they still believe the jury in the Trayvon Martin case made the right decision -- "[Zimmerman] was not guilty from day one." They also said the food at Nello's was excellent. … [Read more...] about George Zimmerman’s Lawyers — Money Is No Object … Anymore
Tommy Fury Denied Entry To U.S. Over Family’s Ties To Crime Boss Daniel Kinahan
Getty The Fury family's relationship with a major Irish crime boss is what's keeping Tommy from entering the United States ... with U.S. officials placing a travel ban on any fighters, managers and promoters with ties to the wanted man. Daniel Kinahan -- who helped found the MTK Global boxing promotions company that previously repped Tyson Fury -- is accused of running a massive drug and firearms trafficking operation in Europe ... and is currently on the run from authorities. Law enforcement sources tell us fighters with any association with Kinahan -- even the most tenuous ties with the guy -- are being barred from traveling as part of the federal investigation ... in hopes of getting information on bringing him down. Here's the thing -- Kinahan is accused of some SERIOUS crimes with the Kinahan Organized Crime Group ... but as far as MTK Global goes, it was legit and well respected in the boxing community. We're told the feds … [Read more...] about Tommy Fury Denied Entry To U.S. Over Family’s Ties To Crime Boss Daniel Kinahan
CAA Amplify: The Importance Of Tackling Diversity Beyond The Surface
The CAA Amplify summit took a dive into the complex conversation of diversity and inclusion in Hollywood with a focus beyond the surface. Anthony Ramos, Lauren Ridloff , and Storm Reid were among the creatives from underserved communities who spoke openly about the experiences that led them to where they are today and the challenges they faced that pushes them to keep going. Lauren Ridloff portrayed speedster Makkari in Marvel’s Eternals , a deaf superhero whose disability gave her a super advantage over her colleagues. “Makkari’s superpower is that she can create sonic booms, and because of her deafness, these sonic booms affect other people but not her,” she said. “I remember shooting one day on set and we were talking about safety during the on-set explosions and the importance of using protection for our delicate eardrums. So when a PA handed out plugs, I declined. He wondered if I was sure and I said, “I don’t have delicate eardrums. I’m sure.’ I definitely felt the … [Read more...] about CAA Amplify: The Importance Of Tackling Diversity Beyond The Surface
‘Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes’: Six Join Prequel’s Growing Ensemble Of Tributes & Mentors
EXCLUSIVE: The Francis Lawrence directed Lionsgate prequel Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes continues to expand its ensemble cast with a third round of actors playing mentors and tributes from the Suzanne Collins’ YA novel. Max Raphael will play Festus Creed, mentor to a tribute from District 4. Zoe Renee will play Lysistrata Vickers, mentor to a tribute from District 12. Ayomide Adegun will play Pliny “Pup” Harrington, mentor to a tribute from District 7. Kaitlyn Akinpelumi will portray Domita Whimsiwick, mentor to a tribute from District 10. Sofia Sanchez will play Wovey, tribute from District 8; while Amélie Hoeferle will play Vipsania Sickle, mentor to a tribute from District 7. They join previously announced cast members Tom Blyth, Rachel Zegler, Hunter Schafer, Jason Schwartzman, Josh Andrés Rivera, as well as two previous rounds of tributes and mentors . Logline for the prequel in the $3 billion-grossing franchise, … [Read more...] about ‘Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes’: Six Join Prequel’s Growing Ensemble Of Tributes & Mentors
Winners Of Josh Music Fest Feature On Ricky Singh’s Show Under Red Indies Radio Festival
India's fastest growing and most engaged app Josh, has been making a mark in the content space with its unique ideas. A one-stop hub for engaging content belonging to diverse genres and languages, the app has grown by leaps and bounds within a short span of time. From giving its users an opportunity to create their own cool content to hosting amazing challenges with starry surprises, Josh has hit the bull's eye. Another reason why this app is hit with the audience is because of its smashing campaigns in which the content creators get a chance to put their best foot forward and win big! Recently, on the occasion of World Music Day, Josh executed a special campaign called 'Josh Music Fest' where the artists were asked to upload their best singing videos using the hashtags #joshmusicfest and #RedIndiesRadioFest. The campaign was live from June 15 to 25 and received a thunderous response from the artists. The best part of this campaign was that it wasn't just … [Read more...] about Winners Of Josh Music Fest Feature On Ricky Singh’s Show Under Red Indies Radio Festival
Half Yearly Report 2022: Dhaakad To Heropanti 2; The Worst Of Bollywood Which Disappointed The Audience
So far, the year 2022 hasn't been kind to the Hindi Film Industry both in terms of the reviews as well as the box office numbers. With the audience turning towards pan-India releases like SS Rajamouli's period magnum opus RRR and Yash-starrer KGF: Chapter 2 to quench their thirst for escapist, larger than life cinema, Bollywood saw more misses than hits. In such times, Kartik Aaryan's Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 turned out to be a major relief for the Hindi Film Industry as it was well-received both by the critics and the audience. At the moment, Raj Mehta's Jugjugg Jeeyo is also faring decently when compared to some of the major disappointments this year. Taking a look back at the last six months, we list down the Hindi films which took away some of our brain cells with their ridiculous plots, bad execution or mediocre performances. Dhaakad With Kangana Ranaut going guns all blazing for the first time on screen and the makers roping in action directors … [Read more...] about Half Yearly Report 2022: Dhaakad To Heropanti 2; The Worst Of Bollywood Which Disappointed The Audience