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Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F review – fish-out-of-water Eddie Murphy chases past glories

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Murphy’s maverick cop – and his theme music – are back to fight corruption, but four decades on there’s little energy to enliven their formulaic reunion Eddie Murphy isn’t finished yet – as he proved with his barnstormer of a performance as Blaxploitation pioneer Rudy Ray Moore in Dolemite Is My Name . But there’s something a bit tired and formulaic about this further go-around for his iconic Detroit cop Axel Foley from the Beverly Hills Cop action-comedy franchise which 40 years ago made Murphy an explosive Hollywood star – and whose catchy Axel F theme became an 80s anthem, duly revived here. He’s back for the fourth film, yet again leaving his Detroit turf to be a scruffy fish-out-of-water in the hilariously chi-chi world of Beverly Hills, yet again wryly noticing from the wheel of his car, on the way in, a montage of all the crazy California stuff, including a car registration plate reading: PRE-NUP. Axel’s grownup lawyer daughter Jane (Taylour Paige) is in Beverly Hills, menace
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Diljit Dosanjh to debut on Jimmy Fallon's Show: 'Panjabi Aagye Oyee'

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Diljit Dosanjh is set to make his debut on Jimmy Fallon’s The Tonight Show, marking a significant milestone in his illustrious career. On June 12, Diljit took to Instagram to share the exciting news with his fans, posting a screenshot of the upcoming guest line-up. Alongside the image, he wrote, "PANJABI AAGYE OYEE. This Week’s Guest," and shared several photos of himself with Jimmy Fallon. Fans reacted with excitement and pride to the announcement. They expressed eagerness to see Diljit on the show and anticipated his potential future in Hollywood. Currently, Diljit is touring with his "Dil-Luminati" tour, which started in April 2024. He has already performed in several cities, including Vancouver, Illinois, and Chicago, thrilling audiences with his energetic performances. Diljit is known for his ability to connect with his fans through his powerful stage presence and engaging performances, making his tour a massive success.   View this post on Instagram   A po
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Hungama Digital Media and Bhamla Foundation release 'Bhoomi Namaskar' anthem featuring Varun Dhawan, Bhumi Pednekar, Malaika Arora and others

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Hungama Digital Media and Bhamla Foundation proudly announced the launch of the highly anticipated ‘Bhoomi Namaskar’ anthem at today's exclusive press conference. The event was graced by a distinguished lineup of guests, including Asif Bhamla- President of Bhamla Foundation, Neeraj Roy- Founder, Hungama Digital Media. Other notable personalities joining in are- R Balki, Shaan, Prasoon Joshi, Bhumi Pednekar, Shankar Mahadevan, Sheykhar Ravjiani, Shiamak Davar and Neeti Mohan. The ‘Bhoomi Namaskar’ anthem is a heartfelt initiative to raise awareness about environmental conservation and the critical importance of sustainable living. This inspiring song unites some of the industry’s most talented and respected figures, each contributing their voices and creative energies to champion this noble cause. The song's lyrics talk about living in harmony with nature, the need to protect the environment, and the benefits of sustainable living. Its music, influenced by different styles, sho
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Sonakshi Sinha reacts to her wedding rumours with Zaheer Iqbal; says, “It’s nobody’s business”

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Not too long ago, reports were abuzz with news of Dabangg actress Sonakshi Sinha’s marriage. The actress, who has been basking in the success of Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, is reportedly expected to tie the knot with Double XL co-star Zaheer Iqbal, as per current reports. After her brother Luv Sinha and father Shatrughan Sinha, now it is Sonakshi Sinha herself who has reacted to these reports wherein she stated that she is used to such rumours doing the rounds. Recently in an interview with iDIVA, Sonakshi Sinha addressed the ongoing rumours about her wedding with Zaheer Iqbal and said, “Firstly, it’s nobody’s business. Secondly, it is my choice, so I don’t know why people are so concerned about it. People ask me about my marriage more than my parents, so I find that very funny. Now, I am just used to it. It doesn’t bother me. People are curious, what can we do about it?” Reports stated that Sona will be tying the knot with Zaheer in an intimate ceremony on June 23 with the weddin
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“Zameen aasman ka fark hai”: Meena Kumari’s stepson strongly REACTS to Sharmin Segal calling Pakeezah actress’ “nothingness” her inspiration for Heeramandi 

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Legendary actress Meena Kumari's legacy continues to spark conversation. Sharmin Segal, star of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's series Heeramandi, drew criticism for her performance despite the show's overall success. In a previous interview, Sharmin cited Meena Kumari's portrayal of "nothingness" in the classic film Pakeezah as an inspiration for her character in Heeramandi. However, Meena Kumari's stepson, Tajdar Amrohi, has expressed strong disagreement with this comparison. Speaking to Zoom TV, Amrohi asserted, “Zameen aasman ka fark hai between ‘Heeramandi’ and Pakeezah (There is a difference of earth and sky between them). Don’t compare the two. Nobody can make Pakeezah again. Neither Meena Kumari nor Kamal Amrohi can ever be born again.” He further added, “I don't want to say much about this since Bhansali is a big fan of my father Kamal Amrohi. In every film of his, Bhansali tries to take shots in a very similar way as my father did. Once, he had com
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Federer: Twelve Final Days review – teary-eyed portrayal of a legend’s last stand

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Asif Kapadia co-directs backstage access to a tennis great’s final games that includes much crying but too few questions The tears of Roger Federer, along with the tears of Rafael Nadal and even the tears of Novak Djokovic, are what finally give some point to what is otherwise a pretty bland, officially sanctioned corporate promo for the Federer brand. This documentary for Amazon Prime – co-directed by Asif Kapadia and video content producer Joe Sabia – has behind-the-scenes access, following the final 12 days in the top-flight tennis career of the legendary champion, from his announcement of retirement in 2022 to his emotional curtain-call appearance at the Laver Cup in London, named after Rod Laver, the starry new Europe-versus-the World team tournament that Federer has done so much to develop. Federer was bowing out with style like the class act he’s always been and as legends such as Björn Borg, John McEnroe, Andy Murray and Rod Laver himself line up to pay tribute, there is a Ni
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Salman Khan to begin shooting for Sikandar from June 18 with aerial action sequence; deets inside

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Sajid Nadiadwala's upcoming mega project Sikandar, starring superstar Salman Khan and directed by A R Murugadoss, is set to take flight with a breathtaking aerial action sequence as it begins shooting on June 18 in Mumbai! The latest news reveals that the first shooting schedule will commence with a spectacular action scene, 33,000 feet above sea level, aboard an aircraft featuring none other than Salman Khan. This thrilling start promises to set the tone for the grand action extravaganza that Sikandar is poised to deliver. Since its announcement, Sikandar has captivated audiences, generating immense buzz and anticipation. With every update, fans are kept on the edge of their seats, eagerly awaiting more details. As Sikandar gears up for its first schedule, the excitement continues to build. This film is set to redefine action cinema, combining the talents of powerhouse producer Sajid Nadiadwala, superstar Salman Khan & visionary director A R Murugadoss. The ensemble is furth
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Digangana Suryavanshi gets accused of extorting money; official complaint gets filed against the actress

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The debut web-series of Zeenat Aman titled Show Stopper has found itself in the midst of a controversy yet again and this time it involves actress Digangana Suryavanshi. Best known for her work in television, Digangana has now been accused by the makers of extortion and further the lawyer of the producers has also gone to allege that the actress has made threatening statements towards the makers. According to the reports, the producers of Show Stopper have accused the actress of taking money under the pretext of roping in some big names from the Bollywood industry. This had led to producers MH Films have filed a complaint against Digangana Suryavanshi under sections 420 and 406 of the Indian Penal Code, that is for serious form of cheating that includes inducement and criminal breach of trust. In fact, News18 Showsha has revealed about the police report filed by director of the show, Manish Harishankar against Suryavanshi in which he has reportedly stated, “During the making and after
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Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal to tie the knot in June?

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Readers would be aware that the dating rumours of actress Sonakshi Sinha and her Double XL co-star Zaheer Iqbal have been doing the rounds for quite some time. While the actress is recently basking in the success of her web-series Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, reports reveal that the actress is also ready to take the plunge. If recent reports are to be believed, Sonakshi and Zaheer will be tying the knot this month, on June 23. Sources have stated in a report in India Today that the wedding is indeed happening this month and that the celebrations will be held in the plush Bastian in Mumbai. However, further details on the venue is awaited. It is being said that the invites for the function have already been distributed, further suggesting that the entire team of Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar are invited to join Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal on their special day. In fact, the source has gone to describe the wedding invites which is expected to be in the form of a magazine cover an
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Mirzapur Season 3 release date gets unveiled albeit as a guessing game

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Being one of the most awaited Amazon Prime Video originals, fans of Mirzapur are eagerly awaiting to see what season three of the show has in store for them. Last month, fans shared their excitement as Ali Fazal dropped an interesting series of photos of his role as Guddu Bhaiyya, and now, the streaming platform has teased fans by unveiling the release date of the series but with a twist. The official Instagram page of Mirzapur shared a poster which showcases the key characters of the show, albeit in caricatures. It also showcases the death of some of them which has happened over the course of the series along with Ali Fazal’s Guddu Bhaiyya taking over the thrown, Shweta Tripathi as Golu, standing by him, along with representations of Divyenndu Sharma as Munna, Pankaj Tripathi as Akhandanand Tripathi, Kulbhushan Kharbanda as Satyanand Tripathi, Vijay Varma, among others. Along with that, they have posed a riddle which audiences have to solve in order to guess the release date as the i
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Amrita Rao joins star cast of Jolly LLB 3 alongside Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi

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Jolly LLB 3, directed by Subhash Kapoor, is proving to be a reunion of the franchise's first and second instalments. While Akshay Kumar and Huma Qureshi reprise their roles from the 2017 sequel, Arshad Warsi makes a comeback to the series after portraying the eponymous character in the 2013 original. Saurabh Shukla, who portrayed Justice Tripathi in both films, is also returning, and we now have exclusive information that Amrita Rao will reprise her role as Sandhya from the first film as well. According to a source close to the production, “Amrita is returning as Arshad's wife in Jolly LLB 3, continuing their story from the first part. With her entry, it's a complete unification of Jolly LLB 1 and 2 cast.” The third installment began filming in May in Rajasthan, according to a source, and Rao was part of the cast. We contacted the actor's staff for comment, but received no answer as of press time. Speaking about the Rajasthan schedule, the insider said, “The shooting
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