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Britney Spears' attorney files motion for immediate suspension and removal of Jamie Spears from the role of her conservator

In light of allegations that Britney Spears was under surveillance with her conservators monitoring her phone and bugging her home, Britney’s attorney has called for immediate removal and suspension of her father, Jamie Spears, from her conservatorship. On Monday, the pop-star’s attorney Mathew Rosengart asks for an investigation of the claims, stating that Spears’ father allegedly “engaged in horrifying and unconscionable invasions of his adult daughter’s privacy.” Over the weekend broke the news that Spears was allegedly being closely monitored by a security firm that was hired by her father without her knowledge. The New York Times’ latest documentary, “Controlling Britney Spears,” which debuted on Friday highlighted these allegations through an on-camera interview with Alex Vlasov, former employee of Black Box Security. California, where Spears’ home was allegedly bugged, is a two-party consent state meaning it could be illegal for Spears’ phone to be tracked without her consen

Riddhima Kapoor Sahni pens down a warm birthday note for brother Ranbir Kapoor

Bollywood's charm king Ranbir Kapoor turns a year older today. The actor who has been missing from the screens for more than 3 years turned 39 today. On the occasion of Ranbir's 39th birthday, her sibling and fashion designer Riddhima Kapoor Sahni took to her Instagram handle and penned a warm birthday note. Taking to Instagram, Riddhima shared a cute group picture that had her with Ranbir, his ladylove Alia Bhatt, mother Neetu Kapoor and daughter Samara. Sharing it Riddhima called the ace actor 'Rockstar' and wrote, "To my ‘rockstar’ bro -Here’s wishing you a very happy b’day !!!!! We love you so much #youngerbutwiser".   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Riddhima Kapoor Sahni (RKS) (@riddhimakapoorsahniofficial) Meanwhile, on the work front, Ranbir Kapoor will next be seen in Ayan Mukerji’s Brahmastra co-starring Alia in the lead role. He will also be seen collaborating with Luv Ranjan for his untitl

SHOCKING: Co-producer of Prerna V Arora’s film Rosie: The Saffron Chapter nabbed by Lucknow Police for non-payment of dues

Bollywood Hungama had recently published two explosive articles on how all is not well with Rosie: The Saffron Chapter , starring Arbaaz Khan, and produced by Prerna V Arora. The film also marks the debut of Shweta Tiwari’s daughter, Palak Tiwari. In the first article, we informed readers how the vanity van operator refused to let Arbaaz enter the van since his dues were not cleared, and also that Vivek Oberoi was replaced by Arbaaz Khan. Our second article was a comprehensive one, listing how Prerna V Arora has gone back to her old ways and has defaulted on payments and thereby caused a financial mess. Bollywood Hungama has now received another shocking news to share with regards to this film. A source told us, “The last leg of the shoot took place in Lucknow where the crew was stationed in two hotels for 45 days. The producers didn’t make the payment for the accommodation of the cast and crew. The management then began to ask for their dues. Realizing that things would go out of h

SCOOP: Ajay Devgn to play the God of death – Yamraj - in Indra Kumar's Thank God

After Total Dhamaal , Ajay Devgn reunites with director Indra Kumar in the upcoming slice of life comedy Thank God . The movie stars Sidharth Malhotra and Rakul Preet Singh in lead roles and is currently on the floors in Mumbai. Bollywood Hungama has some details on Ajay's character trait in the film. "Ajay will be seen playing the role of the God of death, Yamraj, in Thank God. His character has a fun banter with Sidharth Malhotra, who dies an unfortunate death at an early age. The comedy in the film stems from Ajay and Sid's interaction in the world of fantasy," a source informed Bollywood Hungama. It's unlike any film that Indra Kumar has made till date and all the stakeholders are supremely excited. "The plot is VFX heavy and Devgn's company will create a distinct world of hell and heaven in the film. The visuals will be among the major highlights of Thank God , alongside the humor and social message," the source told us. Thank God is essen

Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone to commence Pathan's first international schedule in Mallorca for a song shoot on October 7

Aditya Chopra and Siddharth Anand gave a visual feast like never before to audiences in WAR and looks like the producer-director combo is going to create a new benchmark in visual extravaganza with their next offering, Pathan! We hear that the stage is set for the superstars of Pathan – Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone – to shoot one of the most electrifying songs set in one of the most expensive and exquisite travel destinations of Europe, Mallorca! “The aim is to make Pathan a visual spectacle that no one has seen before and Sid Anand and YRF is leaving no stone unturned to achieve this ambitious goal! Pathan team heads to Spain where they will be shooting in a grand destination like Mallorca, Cadiz (a stunning port city), and Vejer De La Frontera (one of the most picturesque hilltop towns in Europe). The team will be in Spain from October 10th to the 31st,” informs a trade source. “No other Bollywood film has ever shot in these places so audiences, who haven’t been to these e

No celebrations this year, says Lata Mangeshkar

As the Nightingale Lata Mangeshkar turns 92 on September 28 she is no mood for birthday celebrations. “What is there to celebrate?” she asks. “It has been one more year of the pandemic. It is my second birthday after Coronavirus hit us. Given the circumstances the greatest gift is that I’ve my loved ones, my family close to me. There are people out there who haven’t seen their parents, their children for more than a year. Aise waqt mein kaun cake and candle ke baare mein sochta hai? (Who think about birthdays at a time like this).” Lataji’s birthday wish this year: “I want the virus to leave our lives. Maybe it is no longer a killer. But the aftershocks of recession and depression are driving many into depression. The past one and a half year has changed our lives completely. Let’s not take our health and our loved ones for granted. Every moment with those who matter in our lives is precious.” The supreme songstress thanks her stars that she has her family with her this birthday. “

BTS announce four dates for offline concert to be held at LA’s SoFi Stadium in November and December

BTS is officially going on an international stadium tour to hold offline concerts first time since 2019 BTS WORLD TOUR ‘LOVE YOURSELF: SPEAK YOURSELF’ [THE FINAL]. The 21st-century pop icons have announced their additional show dates for 2021 in North America with four special nights at LA’s SoFi Stadium on November 27, November 28, December 1, and December 2. The in-person concert will proceed under national and regional health regulations and circumstances. This concert will be the first time ever for BTS and ARMY to meet face to face since the 2019 BTS WORLD TOUR ‘LOVE YOURSELF: SPEAK YOURSELF’ [THE FINAL]. The news arrives on the heels of their recent announcement of the live-streaming concert ' BTS PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE ' that will be held on October 24. VIP Ticket purchasers of 2020’s MAP OF THE SOUL TOUR – NORTH AMERICA will get first access to presale tickets. All other ticket purchasers of the MAP OF THE SOUL TOUR – NORTH AMERICA will get presale access follo

Ranveer Singh starrer 83 to clash with Allu Arjun's Pushpa during Christmas 2021

Bollywood is getting back on its feet. After series of films seeing digital releases, many producers waited for theatres to re-open. As the Maharashtra government announced that theatres will re-open from October 22, makers of several projects went on an announcement spree which started on Saturday itself. Amongst the announcements was the much-awaited 83 , a biopic on the 1983 World Cup, starring Ranveer Singh in the lead role as former cricketer Kapil Dev. The film, which stars an ensemble cast, is helmed by Kabir Khan. It is set for Christmas 2021 release. Interestingly, the film will face off with superstar Allu Arjun's highly anticipated Pushpa. Director Sukumar is currently busy filming the first part’s final sequences in Hyderabad. While both the projects are big when it comes to stars and the storylines, we will have to wait and see how they fare at the box office. Helmed by Kabir Khan, the film stars Ranveer Singh as cricketer Kapil Dev and his wife Deepika Padukone i

Tiger Shroff and Tara Sutaria's Heropanti 2 to release on April 29, 2022; to clash with Ajay Devgn's MayDay

It's raining announcements for the Hindi film industry! A day after the state government of Maharashtra announced their decision to reopen theatres on October 22, filmmakers of the Hindi film industry have been announcing the release dates of their films. On Sunday, Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment had announced that their film Heropanti 2 starring Tiger Shroff and Tara Sutaria will be released on May 6, 22. However, they have now advanced the release date of the film.  On Monday night, the makers announced a new release date for the actioner. The film will now be released in theatres on April 29, 2022, coinciding with the festival of Eid.  "Happy to announce that I share with you that our film #Heropanti2 will be releasing in theatres near you on Eid 2022! Agli Eid bitayenge aapke saath," Tiger tweeted while making the new release date announcement, He also shared a new poster featuring him and Tara.  Also featuring Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Heropanti 2 is the sequel to

RRR promotional song, to be shot at a budget of Rs. 6 crores

Alia Bhatt, who has made a career of overcoming hurdles, faces a huge challenge ahead. She will now have to match steps with two of the best dancers in the Telugu film industry for a promotional song for S S Rajamouli's eagerly anticipated RRR . The song is to be shot at an estimated cost of Rs 6 crores. We are talking about the two superstars Ramcharan Teja and NTR Jr. who incidentally face a challenge of their own. They’ve never come face to face before, and the dance face-off would have their individual fans rooting vociferously for their favourite star. A source from the film’s team informs me that the mega stars have been rehearsing for weeks now. “Both Ramcharan Teja and NTR Jr know their fans expect them to out-dance the rival. They are working on keeping both the fan clubs happy,” says the informed source. Incidentally, though they are considered fierce rivals on screen, Rajamouli has cast them as friends fighting for the same cause. In an earlier interview with me Raj

Arjun Bijlani wins Khatron Ke Khiladi 11, Divyanka Tripathi becomes the first runner-up

After three long months and endless tasks, the 11 th season of Khatron Ke Khiladi is finally over, where Arjun Bijlani emerged as the winner. He defeated Divyanka Tripathi and Vishal Aditya Singh in the finale task. As reported earlier, apart from Arjun, Divyanka and Vishal, Varun Sood and Shweta Tiwari were also finalists of the Rohit Shetty-hosted show. Arjun had a smooth journey on the show. Having aced most tasks, he was even complimented by host Rohit Shetty for his performances. However, after the news of his victory started doing the rounds, many people criticized him, saying he won the show as he was a ‘Colors face’. On Sunday night, Arjun took to his Instagram handle to share a video where Rohit Shetty is announcing the winner. Along with the video, he also penned a note that read, “Winning losing toh chalte rehta hai what really matters is the journey on the show . I think we all had a great one on #khatronkekhiladi11 . In all honesty I think @vishalsingh713 and @divyank

Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Vaani Kapoor to release on December 10, 2021

Bollywood is getting back on its feet amid the pandemic and theatrical releases are being decided for upcoming films. After the second lockdown was lifted, the Maharashtra government chose to keep cinema halls closed until this past weekend. It was announced that theatres will reopen from October 22 onwards. Amongst the movies that will see theatrical release is Abhishek Kapoor’s  Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui  starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Vaani Kapoor. The film is set for a theatrical release on 10th December 2021. The film is produced by Bhushan Kumar’s T-Series and Pragya Kapoor’s Guy In the Sky Pictures. "Body dekh lo, Shakal baad mein dikhaayenge. Theatre khul gaye hain, dilon pe phir se chaa jaayenge. #ChandigarhKareAashiqui, releasing on 10th December 2021," Ayushmann wrote on Instagram.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Ayushmann Khurrana (@ayushmannk) A 48-day shoot schedule was swiftly and efficiently managed

Prabhas' Adipurush to clash with Akshay Kumar's Raksha Bandhan during Independence Day 2022 weekend

Adipurush, directed by Om Raut, is a film based on the Hindu epic of Ramayan. The film stars Prabhas as Lord Ram and Saif Ali Khan as Raavan with Kriti Sanon as Sita and Sunny Singh starring as Laxman. While the release date was already locked for the magnum opus project, it is now confirmed that it will clash with Akshay Kumar's Raksha Bandhan on Independence Day 2022. A day ago, after the Maharashtra government announced the re-opening of cinemas, the makers of Raksha Bandhan announced that the film will release on August 11, 2022. Interestingly, both the projects come on a day that follows a long list of festivals and holidays. While the films release on August 11, August 15 is Independence Day followed by Parsi New Year on August 16, and Janmashtami and Gokulashtami celebrations on August 18 and 19, respectively. Adipurush is touted as a magnum opus project whereas Raksha Bandhan is a feel-good family drama. Adipurush is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar of T-Ser

John Abraham and Divya Khosla Kumar starrer Satyameva Jayate 2 to release on November 26

It's raining announcements for the Hindi film industry! A day after the state government of Maharashtra announced their decision to reopen theatres on October 22, filmmakers of the Hindi film industry have been announcing the release dates of their films. Late on Sunday night, the makers of Satyameva Jayate 2 announced that their film will be released on November 26, 2021. Making the announcement, the makers wrote, "Do Takke Ki Jaan lene 56 inch ka JIGARAA nahi, 56 inch ka HATHODA chaahiye!” #SatyamevaJayate2 releasing on 26th November 2021". “Do Takke Ki Jaan lene 56 inch ka JIGARAA nahi, 56 inch ka HATHODA chaahiye!” #SatyamevaJayate2 releasing on 26th November 2021 ⁰ @TheJohnAbraham #DivyaKhoslaKumar @MassZaveri @monishaadvani @madhubhojwani @nikkhiladvani #BhushanKumar #KrishanKumar @TSeries @AAFilmsIndia pic.twitter.com/ZLCT8Crfy1 — Emmay Entertainment (@EmmayEntertain) September 26, 2021 Directed by Milap Zaveri, the film stars John Abraham and

Ranveer Singh starrer 83′ set to release this Christmas

The much-anticipated sports biopic ‘83 based on India’s 1983 World Cup-winning heist is all set to release on the occasion of Christmas this year. The release of the film has been delayed since April last year due to the outbreak of Coronavirus across the country and the world. Post that, the film was also slated to release on June 4, 2021 but with the second wave of COVID-19 during March-April and lockdown it got postponed again. Now, as the film is all set to release on Christmas this year Ranveer Singh took to his Instagram and made the announcement. Sharing a visual from the film Ranveer wrote, "It’s time ‘83 IN CINEMAS THIS CHRISTMAS. Releasing in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam. #ThisIs83."   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Ranveer Singh (@ranveersingh) Helmed by Kabir Khan, the film stars Ranveer Singh as cricketer Kapil Dev and his wife Deepika Padukone is also part of the film as Kapil Dev’s wi

Aamir Khan starrer Laal Singh Chaddha to release on Valentine’s Day 2022 instead of Christmas 2021

The much-anticipated comedy-drama film  Laal Singh Chaddha  was initially announced to release on 25 December 2020, coinciding with Christmas. However, due to the production halt owing to the COVID-19 pandemic in India, the release was postponed to 24 December 2021. Post that, due to the second wave of Covid-19 in India during April-May 2021, the production of the film came to a halt again. The second wave also led to the closure of cinema halls in the country. Recently, with the betterment in Covid situation the government has allowed the cinema halls to function again from October 22. Accepting the decision of the government, Aamir Khan Productions & Viacom18 Studios has announced the film release on Valentine’s Day 2022. The production house had issued a official statement which reads, "We welcome the decision of the administration to allow cinemas to re-open from 22nd Oct. Due to the delays faced as a result of the pandemic, we will be unable to release our film, Laal S

BREAKING: Yash Raj Films announces theatrical release dates for Bunty Aur Babli 2, Prithviraj, Jayeshbhai Jordaar and Shamshera!

With cinemas finally opening in Maharashtra from October 22, its time once again for mega announcements of film release dates. Yash Raj Films (YRF) has taken the initiative and has decided to reveal when it’s exciting films will be out in cinemas. Bunty Aur Babli 2, an out and out family entertainer starring Saif Ali Khan, Rani Mukerji, Siddhant Chaturvedi and the highly talented debutant Sharvari, is set to release worldwide on November 19, 2021. Bunty Aur Babli 2 , directed by Varun V. Sharma (who worked as an Assistant Director in YRF’s biggest blockbusters Sultan and Tiger Zinda Hai ), will introduce an incredibly fresh pair of Siddhant and Sharvari as the new talented conmen Bunty Aur Babli. The film, in an exciting casting coup, also reunites Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukerji and will present them as the original Bunty Aur Babli in the film! Prithviraj , YRF’s first historical which is set to be a visual extravaganza, is set to release worldwide on January 21, 2022, that is, on

Shehnaaz Gill's film Honsla Rakh co-starring Diljit Dosanjh to release on Dussehra; trailer out on Monday

Shehnaaz Gill's Punjabi film Honsla Rakh co-starring Diljit Dosanjh and Sonam Bajwa is all set to hit the theatres worldwide on October 15. On Saturday evening, the makers dropped a new poster and revealed the trailer date. In the poster, Shehnaaz and Sonam are seen in matching outfits. They are seen wearing a pair of green polka dot sweatpants and a matching sweatshirt. While Shehnaaz is seen holding soft toys and towels, Sonam has a box of baby food and soft toy in her arm. Diljit, who is seen standing in the center is holding a baby while drinking milk from a baby bottle. Sharing the poster, Diljit announced that the trailer will be unveiled on Monday at 1 pm.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by DILJIT DOSANJH (@diljitdosanjh) Meanwhile, Shehnaaz has stayed away from the limelight ever since her close friend Sidharth Shukla passed away earlier this month. The makers of Honsla Rakh are yet to shoot a song for the film.

Fardeen Khan’s comeback film Visfot co-starring Riteish Deshmukh to go on floors next month; Kookie Gulati to direct

Actor Fardeen Khan who has been away from the screen for a really long time made headlines last year when he was spotted outside casting director Mukesh Chhabra's office in Mumbai. It had been reported that he will be making his comeback with Sanjay Gupta's thriller Visfot co-starring Riteish Deshmukh. According to the latest reports, Gupta has finalised the whole cast and crew and is gearing up to take the film on floors mid-next month in Mumbai. Reportedly, filmmaker Kookie Gulati will be directing the film. He had earlier directed Abhishek Bachchan starrer The Big Bull . Visfot plays on Mumbai's stark contrast between the chawls of Dongri and the high-rises. Bhushan Kumar's T-Series along with Gupta's White Features Films will be producing the film. It is said that the two production houses have collaborated on three projects which also include a film based on the life of a famous drug dealer. Sanjay Gupta's Visfot has been in the making for the past th

"Excited to be part of India's first female franchise backed by Bhanushali Studios," says Nushrratt Bharuccha as she starts shooting for Janhit Mein Jaari

When two passionate storytellers come together to make cinema, one can expect a slew of entertaining films coming from them. To create relevant movies with a touch of humour, Bhanushali Studios Limited has joined hands with Raaj Shaandilyaa for a multi-film deal. First to go on floors is an unusual but relevant full of laughter film – Janhit Mein Jaari – starring Nushrratt Bharuccha, Annu Kapoor, Anud Singh Dhaka, and Paritosh Tripathi. Shooting for the film, written by Raaj Shaandilyaa and directed by debutant Jai Basantu Singh, who has directed several acclaimed TV shows, commenced in Chanderi, Madhya Pradesh, recently. A film that will break stereotypes with its subject that is apt for today’s time, will see Nushrratt Bharuccha showing her acting skills in a role she never portrayed before. The Dream Girl director-writer, has shed light on a crucial issue faced in an unusual yet comical way. If this is the level of drama, masti and laughter off screen. Imagine the fun once #J

Shah Rukh Khan - Rajkumar Hirani project awaiting Canadian clearance

A major portion of Rajkumar Hirani’s next project which stars Shah Rukh Khan as an illegal immigrant is to be shot in Canada. The team is now looking at the nitty-gritty of shooting in Canada during these pandemic times. A source close to the project informs me, “The screenplay co-written by Raju Hirani and Kanika Dhillon is ready. Shah Rukh has agreed to allot dates. But the clearance from that end (Canada) is taking time due to the Covid situation.” Sources say the shooting may be pushed to 2022 given the fact that Shah Rukh is busy with his other assignment  Pathan  and may not want to waste his dates by waiting for Hirani’s untitled film to start. It is likely that he may sign another project in the interim. Significantly, Shah Rukh Khan has not been seen on screen since 2018 when Aanand L. Rai’s  Zero was released. During the shooting of Zero , Rai and SRK had become very close creative collaborators and had agreed mutually to work together in another project. When Zero  bom

Censor Board issues show-cause notice to makers of Pratik Gandhi starrer Bhavai for flouting certification rules

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) on Friday issued a show-cause notice to the makers of Pratik Gandhi starrer Bhavai for flouting certification rules and tampering with the content of the film. The film was earlier titled Raavan Leela and when a section of the audience took offense with the title, the makers changed it to Bhavai . According to the CBFC, the makers changed the title in the trailer and also included portions deposited with the body. "CFBC has sought an explanation from the makers of Bhavai for flouting certification rules and tampering with the content of the film. CBFC has always tried to stay true to its guidelines and has been making the certification process as smooth and systematic as possible," CBFC chief Prasoon Joshi said in a statement. "However want to clearly state that flouting the rules of CBFC certification is not acceptable as it compromises the role of systems & balances. Further, it also portrays the industry in an i