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Brad Bushman and Dan Romer In what appears to be a tragic accident, actor Alec Baldwin shot dead a cinematographer on October 21, 2021, while discharging a prop gun on the set of Western film Rust in New Mexico. Baldwin was reportedly practising drawing a gun on the set when the revolver fired, killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injuring director Joel Souza, according to an affidavit. In the affidavit, submitted last week to the New Mexico court, a sheriff's detective detailed what Souza and cameraman Reid Russell said was happening around the set leading up to and following the tragic accident. It has been reported that the assistant director on the movie, Dave Halls, who handed a prop gun to Baldwin before the fatal shooting, had been previously fired…
THE Crown will dedicate an entire episode to Princess Diana’s infamous interview with Martin Bashir. The upcoming fifth season of Netflix’s regal drama will feature the end of the marriage of the late royal and her then-husband Prince Charles, who will be played by Elizabeth Debicki and Dominic West – and the 1995 sit-down chat on BBC TV series Panorama is being regarded as the “keystone moment” in the series. An insider told The Sun newspaper: “The Crown’s creators see the interview as the keystone moment in series 5. “To the writers, the stormy marriage between Charles and Di led up to her outpouring on Panorama, and the aftermath of that decision defined her final months. “They are making a huge investment in that. The Crown has a…
Indian celebrities from the world of Bollywood and cricket are increasingly launching digital memorabilia through non-fungible tokens (NFTs), hoping to rake in thousands of dollars by cashing in on growing interest in such assets. NFTs are a type of digital asset which use blockchain to record the ownership of items such as images, videos and other collectibles. Their roaring popularity has baffled many but the explosive growth shows no sign of abating. Bollywood superstars, such as Amitabh Bachchan and Salman Khan, are planning to launch NFTs soon. While Bachchan’s NFTs will include autographed posters of his movies, Khan has been building excitement on his Twitter account by telling his 43 million followers about the planned NFT launch. “NFTs are right now alien to Bollywood but I am sure they (film…
Hannah Good After five years, Issa Rae’s beloved web series turned HBO hit, Insecure, has entered its fifth and final season with episodes airing on Mondays on 1Magic at 10pm. The series’ web of complex, endearing and often messy relationships has been the regular subject of Twitter discourse, recap podcasts and group chats since its premiere in 2015. The show has been lauded for being real, funny and having an incredible soundtrack. Ahead of the premiere, we asked series regular Natasha Rothwell to make us a playlist inspired by the show. Rothwell plays Kelli, one of Issa’s college friends, and is known for bringing levity, life and plenty of zingers to every scene she’s in. But Rothwell isn’t just the show’s life of the party; she's also a supervising…
Diwali in the post-pandemic era has brought in new hopes and optimism. After almost two years people have now gradually started to organise festive gathering which spreads cheer. Festivity and traditional clothing go hand in hand. As per customs, saris are the favourite choice for Indian women, especially during the festivity, as it showcases the elegance and grandeur of every woman. Owing to the high demand for saris, there is a wide variety of sari options on the market, from chiffon and silk to georgette, kanjivaram, and more. Here are some of the trendiest traditional sari styles for this festive season: Gara sari A traditional Parsi Gara’s timeless charm is unmistakable. The Gara sari, embroidered with photo realistic perfection, is a one-of-a-kind item among the country’s vast array of crafts.…
Buhle Mbonambi buhle.mbonambi@inl.co.za MANY hold the belief that success comes through hard work, natural talent, beauty and luck. Sometimes the stars align for you and you are suddenly an overnight success. But then we also know that there is no such thing as an overnight success (unless you’re born into wealth). It takes a lot of hard work for it to happen. Take Emma Raducanu for instance. The British tennis player was virtually unknown to most of the world until she had a run so great at the US Open, that she upset top seeds to win the competition. And with that came new attention. An invitation to the Met Gala, red carpet film premières and immediate luxury influencer status. I first came across Raducanu while reading an issue of…
