Following the devastating terror attack in Pahalgam, which triggered widespread public outrage and calls for a boycott, songs from the upcoming film Abir Gulaal, featuring Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor, have been taken down from YouTube. The tracks, titled “Khudaaya Ishq” and “Angrezi Rangrasiya,” were removed in response to mounting criticism over the involvement of both Indian and Pakistani artists in the project.

Released earlier this month, the songs were deleted from the official YouTube channel of A Richer Lens Entertainment and Saregama’s platform by April 25. This move came amid growing backlash on social media, where many voiced anger over the cross-border collaboration. Earlier in the week, the filmmakers had announced a new song, “Tain Tain,” but it has not yet been released online. In response to the attack, India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has reportedly banned the release of Abir Gulaal, which was originally scheduled to hit theatres on May 9. The film, directed by Aarti S Bagdi, also stars Lisa Haydon, Riddhi Dogra, Farida Jalal, Soni Razdan, and Parmeet Sethi.

Following the April 22 terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district — which claimed 26 lives and injured many more — actors Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor expressed their grief on social media. Fawad called the attack “heinous” and extended prayers for the victims’ families, while Vaani described feeling “numb” and “devastated” by the tragedy.

In the aftermath, India responded with strict measures against Pakistan, including the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, closure of the Attari Integrated Check Post, revocation of SAARC Visa Exemptions, cancellation of Pakistani visas, and a ban on Pakistan’s official X account within India. Pakistani citizens in India were also asked to leave within 48 hours. Pakistan condemned India’s actions, labeling the water treaty vital for its 240 million citizens. In retaliation, Pakistan halted all trade with India and warned of suspending the 1971 Simla Agreement — a key diplomatic framework between the two nations.
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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 14: The Mumbai Police have registered a case at Worli Police Station and launched an investigation after Bollywood actor Salman Khan received a death threat. The message was sent via WhatsApp to the Worli Transport Department on Sunday. DCP Zone 3, Datta Kamble, confirmed that a threatening message targeting Salman Khan was received and a case has been filed under sections 351(2) and 351(3) of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). According to police, the sender threatened to storm into Khan’s residence and bomb his car.

"A threat message was received on the Transport Department's WhatsApp number, targeting Salman Khan. The message warned of barging into his home and planting a bomb in his car. A case has been registered and an investigation is underway," said DCP Kamble. This is not the first time Salman Khan has been threatened. In November last year, Mumbai Police received a message, allegedly from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, threatening the actor’s life. The message demanded that Khan either apologize at a designated temple or pay ₹5 crore to avoid being harmed. It warned that failure to comply would result in his assassination, claiming the gang was still active.

That same week, Khan received another death threat via the Mumbai Police Traffic Control room, with a separate demand for ₹2 crore. Both threats were investigated by authorities. Salman Khan, one of India’s top film stars, has faced multiple threats in the past, especially in connection with gang-related cases. He was recently seen in the film Sikandar, directed by AR Murugadoss. The police are taking the latest threat seriously and are working to identify the sender.

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Brad Pitt is set to reprise his role as Cliff Booth in a follow-up to Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, which will be released on Netflix. The 61-year-old actor, who starred in Quentin Tarantino’s 2019 Oscar-winning film, will return for the upcoming project directed by David Fincher and written by Tarantino, according to The Playlist and Variety.

However, The Hollywood Reporter states that the new film is not a direct sequel but a "derivative" work inspired by the original. A source revealed that production might begin by late summer. While Tarantino retains the rights to the characters, Sony owns the original film, which is why the new project is not considered a sequel or prequel, despite featuring Booth. It remains unclear whether Leonardo DiCaprio will reprise his role as Rick Dalton.

Tarantino will not be directing the film, meaning it won’t count as his long-promised tenth and final movie. The director had initially planned to reunite with Pitt for The Movie Critic, but according to Deadline, he ultimately decided to scrap the project after delaying production to rewrite the script.

Tarantino, who has long stated he will retire after his tenth film, previously described The Movie Critic as a story about a 1970s film critic who wrote for an adult magazine. He envisioned the character as a cynical but talented writer whose work resembled a mix of early Howard Stern and Travis Bickle from Taxi Driver. After further research, Tarantino concluded that the critic likely died in his late thirties due to complications from alcoholism.

In January, Tarantino mentioned that he is in no rush to begin work on his final film. Speaking at the Sundance Film Festival, he shared that his priority is spending time with his family, particularly his young children. He expressed a desire to wait until his son is at least six years old before beginning production so that his children can better understand and remember the experience.

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Phoebe Dynevor is set to share the screen with Joseph Gordon-Levitt in the upcoming film Pendulum. The movie, produced by Darren Aronofsky and directed by Black Swan writer Mark Heyman, is described as a “terrifying new genre film” by Deadline. Dynevor, known for Bridgerton, and Gordon-Levitt will portray Abigail and Patrick, a young couple who visit a retreat in New Mexico after experiencing a traumatic event. However, their journey takes a dark turn when Abigail falls under the influence of the retreat's enigmatic leader.

This is one of several upcoming projects for Dynevor. Later this year, she will appear in the thriller Beneath the Storm and star alongside Diane Lane in Anniversary.Additionally, she recently wrapped filming Famous, a thriller in which she stars with Zac Efron. She has also joined the cast of M. Night Shyamalan’s next film, featuring Jake Gyllenhaal.

Earlier this year, Dynevor starred in Neil Burger’s spy thriller Inheritance, which was uniquely filmed entirely on an iPhone. She described the experience as both "exciting" and "daunting." Speaking to Collider, she admitted she was initially puzzled by the concept. "I had to go through a few Zoom calls to fully grasp what he was trying to do, but once I understood, I was really excited by the guerrilla-style shooting," she explained. The unconventional filming process allowed them to capture footage in diverse locations, including airplanes, an Apple Store, and even the pyramids. "It was a thrilling and challenging experience, but I was ready for it," Dynevor added.

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In ‘Culture Club,’ Melanie Oliveiro interviews actors from WICKED the musical, currently playing at MBS’ Sands Theatre. Simon Burke discusses his role as The Wizard, revealing the character’s hidden complexities. Paul Hanlon shares insights on playing Dr. Dillamond, a talking goat and professor at Shiz University. Hanlon also serves as The Wizard’s understudy, while Burke reflects on key moments from his 51-year career in entertainment.

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