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'Top Gun: Maverick' is unstoppable, jets past $400 million mark in US
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According to 'Variety', it's only the second movie in pandemic times to cross $400 million stateside, 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' being the first. While the film may have clear skies in June, heavy turbulence is expected for the Tom Cruise-starrer in July as 'Maverick' will have to fight off heavyweights like 'Thor: Love and Thunder (July 8), 'Minions: The Rise of Gru' (July 1) to keep the domestic crown through 2022.
Amber Heard reveals why she still loves Johnny Depp
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When asked if she's worried about being sued again by him for defamation, Heard said, "I'm scared that no matter what I do, no matter what I say or how I say it, every step that I take will present another opportunity for this sort of silencing," she said, reports 'Variety'. The host Savannah Guthrie brought up Depp's text message to Heard that she would suffer "total global humiliation," and asked Heard if she thought that came true.
'Foo Fighters' reveal performers for departed drummer Taylor Hawkins' tribute concerts
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The tribute, announced by 'Foo Fighters' and Taylor's family, will see performers like Queen's Brian May and Roger Taylor, Rush's Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, Pretenders frontwoman Chrissie Hynde, Oasis' Liam Gallagher, Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme, Supergrass and Mark Ronson along with comedian Dave Chappelle, who will be a special guest, reports 'Variety'.
Kim Kardashian faces flak for ruining iconic Marilyn Monroe outfit
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Kardashian struck a deal with 'Ripley's Believe It or Not' to wear the gold "Happy Birthday" dress, which has been valued at nearly $5 million, to the star-studded fashion event. According to 'Variety', the decision was met with pushback, initially because of Kardashian's comments about losing weight for the event. Professional conservators at the time also spoke out, saying it was ill-advised to wear any clothing item with so much history, no matter the reason or the person.
WATCH | Ranbir, Alia join hands to save the world in spectacular 'Brahmastra' trailer
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As promised by the director Ayan Mukerji, the trailer of the film, a fantasy epic, is a complete visual treat for fans. The over three-minute clip is packed with a heavy impressive VFX shots, and an indication of the film's grand scale. The trailer begins with Big B's voice talking about the five elements that have had their powers stored in 'astras' (weapons) since ancient times and that this is the story of the God of all Astras -- the Brahmastra.
BTS are going their separate ways on a 'temporary hiatus'
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Septet Jin, 29, Suga, 29, J-Hope, 28, RM, 27, V, 26, Jimin, 26, and Jungkook, 24, broke the news to their armies of fans during their annual FESTA dinner which celebrated the hugely popular band's nine years together, reports femalefirst.co.uk. RM said it was time for them to work on their own, adding: "I always thought that BTS was different from other groups, but the problem with K-pop and the whole idol system is that they don't give you time to mature.
Bradley Cooper admits getting 'addicted to cocaine' in his 20s
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When appearing on Amazon Music and Wondery's "Smartless" podcast, the 'A Star Is Born' actor-filmmaker said that he was "addicted to cocaine" in his 20s because he "was totally depressed", reports aceshowbiz.com. When making the confession in the Monday, June 13 episode of the podcast, the 47-year-old told co-hosts Jason Bateman, Will Arnett and Sean Hayes that he felt "so lost" at that time, adding that he had severed his Achilles tendon and "got fired-slash-quit 'Alias'."
Amber Heard not axed from 'Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom'
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A spokesperson for Heard said in a statement to Variety, "The rumour mill continues as it has from day one -- inaccurate, insensitive and slightly insane." Heard previously played the key role of Mera in the first 'Aquaman', a 2018 superhero film based on a DC Comics character of the same name, as well as appearing in 'Justice League' and the reconfigured 'Zack Snyder's Justice League'.
Anup Soni: 'Shooter Jawaan' is an extraordinary story of an ordinary man
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The latest film 'Shooter Jawaan' of the original anthology 'Bravehearts' showcases the courage to fight back against all odds to make the right choice for oneself. 'Shooter Jawaan' starring Anup Soni and newcomer Rohit Pargai is a story of a ragpicker Tinku, a gifted shooter who is spotted by Colonel Tribhuvan and wants to enroll him in the shooting academy and eventually in the Indian Army.
First glimpse of 'HIT: The First Case' shows Rajkummar Rao as tough cop
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And now with the first glimpse from the film, Rajkummar Rao looks quite edgy as he holds a gun in his hand. The film is a Hindi adaptation of the Telugu thriller film of the same name directed and written by Sailesh Kolanu, who is helming the Hindi version too. The Telugu film followed the story of a cop suffering from PTSD as he investigates the murder of a missing girl.
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