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Deepika Padukone tests Covid positive
While an official confirmation on behalf of the actress is awaited, the website of IIFA tweeted the health update on Tuesday. "#DeepikaPadukone has tested positive for Covid-19. Get well soon, Deepika!" said a tweet on @IIFA. Confirming the news, entertainment industry tracker Ramesh Bala tweeted: "Actress @deepikapadukone tests positive for #Covid. Wishing her a speedy recovery."
Sonia Balani: Couldn't have asked for a better digital debut
"She is smart and carefree and takes risks unlike other girls her age. I admired her in many ways, and couldn't have asked for a better start to my digital innings. My character and the story are both relatable and funny, and also deliver a subtle message on following your dreams, being passionate about what you do, and falling in love the way you want," said Sonia.
Aly Goni: 'Most of my family members are positive from last 9 days'
"I can understand what people are feeling jinke ghar wale are positive (I understand how it feels like if your family members have tested positive). Most of my family members are positive from last nine days. My mom, my sister, her kids are fighters -- the way they are fighting with this virus, especially my baby munchkins... Allah reham take care," Aly said.
Vidya Malavade to appear in 'light, easy-breezy and comedy series'
"It's a hilarious ride. I love sitcoms and I laughed out really loud while I was going through the narration. It's done with a difference and is not in a run-of-the-mill way. Each episode is just 10 to 12 mins, so it's a light, easy-breezy and quick comedy series," Vidya said. She shared that these are extremely uncertain times that have gone totally out of control.
Nikki Tamboli's brother passes away
"My brother was just 29. He was dealing with a lot of health issues since many years… 28 days back my brother got admitted in hospital as his lungs collapsed he was surviving on 1 lung. He tested positive for tuberculosis and Covid in the hospital," Nikki wrote.
Jacqueline's initiative YOLO Foundation to create and share stories of kindness
Jacqueline has tied up with several NGOs that cater to different needs in society for her venture. She has set up a platform to provide relief and help to the needy. "We have this one life, let's do whatever we can to make a difference in this world!! I am proud to announce the launch of the YOLO Foundation, an initiative to create and share stories of kindness," she wrote on Instagram.
Twitter suspends Kangana's account; actress says have many platforms to raise my voice
Kangana Ranauts handle @KanganaTeam has been suspended on Twitter, after the actress posted a series of tweets perceived to be controversial.
Elnaaz Norouzi: Social media has kept life moving amid Covid
"As the world hit the pause button owing to Coronavirus, social media has kept life moving forward. In such trying times, the power of new media made it possible for everyone to come together and fight the deadly virus. From crowdfunding to making people aware of Covid to sharing the resource details, all these platforms have been contributing to a very large extent to bring lives back on track again," Actress Elnaaz Norouzi told IANS.
Dwayne Johnson was often mistaken to be a girl as a kid
Dwayne made his mark as in the professional wrestling as The Rock before hitting Hollywood superstardom, and his father Rocky Johnson was also a professional wrestler back in the day. Owing to his father's calling, the family had to travel a lot, which left Dwayne changing schools constantly and trying to make new friends.
Zack Snyder was scared of being sued for his version of 'Justice League'
Filmmaker Zack Snyder, who released his version of "Justice League" a while back, was scared he would be embroiled in a legal suit with the film's producers Warner Bros. due to the public campaign that led to it. Snyder had to back out of superhero film in May 2017 due to his daughter Autumn committing suicide at the age of 20. He was replaced by Joss Whedon, who changed the film, which did not go down well with fans.
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