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Indo-Asian News Service or IANS is a private Indian news agency. The IANS was founded by Indian American publisher Gopal Raju as the India Abroad News Service. It was later renamed the Indo-Asian News Service. The IANS has its main offices located in Noida.

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Selena Gomez stalking Justin Bieber on Instagram?
2262 days ago
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Selena Gomez stalking Justin Bieber on Instagram?

Los Angeles, March 31 (IANS) Singer Selena Gomez recently liked and unliked two photographs of pop singer Justin Bieber on Instagram, making some fans wonder if she is stalking her former boyfriend even as others felt her Instagram account could have been hacked.## Earlier this year, Gomez claimed that her eight-year relationship with Bieber led to emotional abuse.## Fans went into a tizzy when they saw that some photographs of Bieber were liked by Gomez's Instagram account last weekend, before unliking the same. They called it a hack job, reports dailymail.co.uk.## The 27-year-old had likes appear on a shot of Bieber 's tattooed torso and a paparazzi shot of them before their final break-up in February 2018. A fan account managed to grab screenshots before the likes disappeared.## On Saturday, "Hannah Montana" actor Moises Arias posted a black and white torso shot of Bieber and his tattoos. The Gomez fan account under the name "The Selena Rundown" managed to snap a shot of the star's account having liked the image captioned "thug life". The like was gone shortly after.## A second photograph posted by a "Jelena" (Justin and Selena) fan account, showing them during one of the last months of their relationship in 2018. In 30 minutes after the account grabbed her like, it was removed.## Fans in the comments made assumptions by what happened with her liking the photographs, with hundreds pointing to hacking.## One wrote: "She has obviously hacked sis is not crazy", while another added: "I think she's hacked."## Some said that "just admit she's messy" and another saying, "Can someone take her phone away from her please".## Bieber and Gomez dated on and off between 2010 and 2018. Following their final break-up, Bieber created shockwaves when he quickly turned his attention to Hailey Baldwin, before marrying her in 2018.## For more and latest news about Hollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Vin Diesel's son says COVID-19 is 'helping us in more ways than it's hurting us'
2263 days ago
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Vin Diesel's son says COVID-19 is 'helping us in more ways than it's hurting us'

Los Angeles, March 30 (IANS) Hollywood star Vin Diesel uploaded a video that has his son Vincent Sinclair talking about how the pandemic is bringing out the elelemnt of humanity in people.## Taking to Instagram video, Diesel greeted fans by informing them: "My son just came out of his Mandarin class, online Mandarin class. We just wanted to give a quick shout-out and a quick message to the world." He then asked his 10-year-old boy who was standing behind him, "What do we wanna say?"## Sinclair looked at the camera to say: "We wanna say that as many ways as the coronavirus can be hurting us, it's also helping us in more ways than it's hurting us."## He added: "And way number one, it's making us feel like a global family. We're all connected in a way," reports aceshowbiz.com.## "Reason number two, we're thinking about the things that we didn't need but now we're thinking about...we're not thinking about the coronavirus because well, we believe that we're going to be OK. We're thinking about other things, like how we can help the world and how we can help each other."## The "XXX: Return of Xander Cage" actor smiled at the camera and delivered his own closing statement as saying: "We love you all." He also captioned the post, "Our global family..." along with a hashtag #leadwithlove.## Diesel's video post came just days after he opened up that acclaimed filmmaker Steven Spielberg has urged him to make a return to film direction.## For more and latest news about Hollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Jennifer Garner's b'day surprise for assistant in the time of COVID-19 outbreak
2264 days ago
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Jennifer Garner's b'day surprise for assistant in the time of COVID-19 outbreak

Los Angeles, March 29 (IANS) Actress Jennifer Garner made sure to celebrate her assistant Maureen Grosser's birthday by planning a sweet drive-by outside her California home, despite normal life being paralysed by the COVID-19 pandemic.## Maureen is currently isolating with Jennifer and her kids as Los Angeles remains on lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic, but the actress was sure not to let the global health crisis halt the day's celebrations, reports aceshowbiz.com.## Garner had around 15 cars full of people drive by the house and sing "Happy Birthday to You" to Grosser, all from a safe distance.## She also shared a message in honour of her pal on Instagram, writing: "On my good days, people ask if we're sisters, but more often than I care to admit—the assumption is mother/daughter. We aren't actually related --but I'll claim her."## "For seven years, Maureen Grosser has planned my life, been my constant travel buddy (Mo wouldn't miss a Save the Children site visit for anything), helped me look organised, and competent at things like SignupGenius, and, most of all, this very platform. People ask what social media company I use -- well, I sit in the excellent company of @mogrosser, noodling on ideas, and edits, and captions, playing to our morphed-into-one funny bone.## "Mo isn't one to want attention, but she's in lockup with me at my crazy house and it's her birthday. Plus it's time I post something without her approval, for crying out loud. Happy birthday, Mosie, we are lucky to have you here with us, today and always.## For more and latest news about Hollywood, stay tuned with us.

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COVID-19: Disneyland to remain closed for an indefinite period
2264 days ago
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COVID-19: Disneyland to remain closed for an indefinite period

Los Angeles, March 29 (IANS) Disneyland will remain closed indefinitely amid the coronavirus pandemic, park officials have confirmed.## Earlier this month, it was announced Disneyland in Anaheim, and its neighboring California Adventure, was too close until the end of the month, with Disney World in Orlando, Florida implementing similar measures, reports aceshowbiz.com.## "While there is still much uncertainty with respect to the impacts of COVID-19, the safety and well-being of our guests and employees remains The Walt Disney Company's top priority," Disney Parks officials said in a statement, according to hollywoodreporter.com.## "As a result of this unprecedented pandemic and in line with direction provided by health experts and government officials, Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort will remain closed until further notice."## The statement also stated that hourly employees will be paid through to April 18. It comes as Universal Studios announced earlier this week that its theme parks will also remain closed until April 19.## For more and latest news about Hollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Rapper Scarface on living with coronavirus
2265 days ago
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Rapper Scarface on living with coronavirus

Los Angeles, March 28 (IANS) Rapper Scarface has opened up about living with the novel coronavirus, saying he is "scared to death".## In an interview with rapper Ludacris on Instagram Live, Scarface gave an emotional account of his time in isolation since testing positive for the coronavirus, reports variety.com.## "I'm scared to death," said Scarface, whose real name is Brad Jordan.## Earlier this week, Scarface revealed that he tested positive for COVID-19. The Houston native has been quarantined for three weeks in his house with no physical contact outside. He first experienced symptoms like a lack of taste and smell.## "I ain't never felt like this… vulnerable," he said, adding: "For the first time in my life, I feel like I was not in control of what was about to happen."## Scarface emphasised on the need for all to stay isolated. "Don't do it," he cautioned to the young people who want to socialize.## "I know we feel invincible at times," he said.## Talking about his experience, Scarface said: "If God was trying to get my attention, he now has my undivided attention."## To pass the time, Scarface said he was watching "All-American" on Netflix and catching up with friends, family, and peers like Ice-T and Ice Cube.## Ludacris asked a range of questions about daily life to which Scarface hesitated to answer. He assured anyone watching that he had barely left his bedroom never mind allowing any outside people or products into his home.## Stay tuned...

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Jameela Jamil: Great to show our culture to the world
2266 days ago
Hollywood

Jameela Jamil: Great to show our culture to the world

Los Angeles, March 27 (IANS) Actress Jameela Jamil feels it is important to portray girls as heroes on screen and says she would have benefited with such content while growing up.## The actress is glad that she is part of such a show -- Disney Junior animated series "Mira, Royal Detective". It is a mystery adventure show inspired by the cultures and customs of India.## "You can see a little Indian girl being the person who is the hero and the protagonist of the story. Also, it's so important for young south Asian women to see a character where the hero is the girl," said Jameela, whose roots trace back to India.## "She is not just the accomplice or the problem, instead she is the one solving everything, being independent and strong-minded and I think that's something. I really would have benefited with similar content from when I was growing up," added the actress, who has voiced the character of Aunt Pushpa in the show.## Explaining how the show has the power to change perceptions of children from diverse cultures, she said: "I think it's really amazing for children from other cultures to see our culture. We have been exposed in a wonderful way to American and English content, hence, it's great to show our culture to the world."## Set in the fictional land of Jalpur, it follows the life of Mira, a commoner who is appointed to the role of royal detective by the queen.## The series features an all-star cast of prominent South Asian actors including Jameela, Kal Penn, Freida Pinto, Hannah Simone, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Aasif Mandvi and Aparna Nancherla amongst others. It introduced 16-year-old newcomer Leela Ladnier as the voice of Mira. The show airs in India on Disney Channel India.## For more and latest news about Hollywood, stay tuned with us.

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'Iron Man 2' actor arrested for alleged attempt to sell fake COVID-19 cure
2266 days ago
Hollywood

'Iron Man 2' actor arrested for alleged attempt to sell fake COVID-19 cure

Los Angeles, March 27 (IANS) Actor Keith Lawrence Middlebrook, who appeared in "Iron Man 2" and TV hit "Entourage" has been arrested by FBI agents for reportedly attempting to sell a fake coronavirus cure.## Middlebrook is facing one felony count of attempted wire fraud for reportedly soliciting investments for a company called Quantum Prevention CV Inc. to market pills he claimed would prevent COVID-19 infections and a shot to cure the virus, reports aceshowbiz.com.## He was arrested in Los Angeles on March 25, following an FBI sting, in which he reportedly delivered a pack of pills to an undercover agent posing as an investor.## Middlebrook "falsely claimed" to at least one potential backer that basketball icon Earvin 'Magic' Johnson was on the board of directors, but according to the affidavit, "Mr. Johnson confirmed to investigators that he knew nothing about Middlebrook's company."## US Attorney Nick Hanna, for the Central District of California, has warned people to beware of similar scams during the coronavirus pandemic.## For more and latest news about Hollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Jenna Dewan listened to Sanskrit prayer during childbirth
2266 days ago
Hollywood

Jenna Dewan listened to Sanskrit prayer during childbirth

Los Angeles, March 27 (IANS) Actress Jenna Dewan, who recently welcomed her son Callum, had a smooth birthing experience.## In an interview to People magazine, the "Step Up" star opened up about her experience delivering her second baby and how Sanskrit music helped her a lot to maintain calmness during that time.## "I'd heard this from a lot of people, that there's something that happens with the second baby, that there's a little bit calmer and peace in knowing what's happening. Knowing what's coming down the line, you are able to be a little more present and enjoy all of it and it's so true," she said.## Jenna had asked her fiance Steve Kazee to be on hand to play "The Devi Prayer", which is a 20 minute Sanskrit prayer that helps with meditation and relaxation if she needed it.## She added: "It's a very peaceful song. It always puts me at ease. I put that on our playlist and I said to Steve, 'If I ever start to look like I'm getting anxious or if I was having a rough time, just please play that. He was actually born to that song."## For more and latest news about Hollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Angelina Jolie does her bit to feed underprivileged kids
2266 days ago
Hollywood

Angelina Jolie does her bit to feed underprivileged kids

Los Angeles, March 27 (IANS) Actress Angelina Jolie has donated $1 million as an effort to feed underprivileged children whose access to school lunches has been cut off due to closures amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.## She has given $1 million to the charity No Kid Hungry, which says it has so far spread $2 million across 30 states to feed low-income children and their families, reports dailymail.co.uk.## "As of this week, over a billion children are out of school worldwide because of closures linked to coronavirus," said Jolie, 44.## "Many children depend on the care and nutrition they receive during school hours, including nearly 22 million children in America who rely on food support. No Kid Hungry is making resolute efforts to reach as many of those children as possible," added the actress, known for her philanthropy.## She has worked extensively with the United Nations and co-wrote a Time essay promoting UNESCO's new Global Education Coalition, which seeks to facilitate remote education as schools close around the world.## In 2006 the star and her former husband Brad Pitt started their own charity named after their eldest son Maddox, 18, and focused on his native Cambodia. The organization keeps 10 schools running in Cambodia. Jolie separately funds girls' schools in Afghanistan and Kenya.## Jolie is not the only celebrity to throw her support behind No Kid Hungry as Jennifer Garner and Amy Adams started a fundraiser for them last week.## For more and latest news about Hollywood, stay tuned with us.

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'Angry Birds' to get animated series
2267 days ago
Hollywood

'Angry Birds' to get animated series

Los Angeles, March 26 (IANS) The Angry Birds are ready to fly into the small screen through an animated series, which has been ordered at Netflix.## The streaming giant has issued a 40-episode series order for animated series "Angry Birds: Summer Madness", which is based on the video game characters, reports variety.com.## Each episode of the series, which is slated to launch sometime in 2021, will last 11 minutes and take comedic and tonal inspiration from "The Angry Birds" film franchise.## "Angry Birds: Summer Madness" hails from the original game's Finnish producer Rovio Entertainment and kids' production house Cake. The development of the series has been taking place since October 2018.## The new series will revolve around Red, Bomb, and Chuck, as well as a cast of brand new feathered friends, as tween birds at summer camp under the questionable guidance of their counselor Mighty Eagle. There's going to explosive antics, pranks and crazy adventures -- making the birds push boundaries and break rules while fending off Pigs on the other side of the lake.## "Angry Birds have been a true phenomenon for kids around the world and we're excited to bring them home to the nest at Netflix where they will be angrier and bird-ier than ever," said Curtis Leash, director of the original animated series at Netflix.## The two "Angry Birds" big-screen adventures, which released in 2016 and 2019 respectively, have cumulatively grossed over $500 million at the global box office.## For more and latest news about Hollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Jane Fonda to fight climate change virtually
2267 days ago
Hollywood

Jane Fonda to fight climate change virtually

Los Angeles, March 26 (IANS) Actress Jane Fonda will continue her fight against climate change through virtual Fire Drill Fridays.## Due to the coronavirus pandemic and in effort to keep individuals safe during political rallies, Fonda has launched a partnership with Greenpeace to present virtual iterations of her Fire Drill Fridays -- the political events she has been participating into a campaign for the government to address climate change, reports hollywoodreporter.com.## "We may be staying home, and yes, we must stay home, but we will never stop speaking out about the climate crisis and demanding our leaders take action," said Fonda, adding: "And while you are quarantined at home, we hope you will join us virtually because our movement is not slowing down. The rapid spread of the novel coronavirus in America has exposed the catastrophic weaknesses in our healthcare system and social safety net. Our government must support those suffering from the triple threat of COVID-19, the climate crisis, and a looming recession by investing in an economy beyond fossil fuels."## The actress and longtime climate change activist will be "hosting monthly virtual rallies".## "As well as additional programming throughout the month on Fridays to continue to keep the pressure on politicians to adopt a Green New Deal, end new fossil fuels, and enact a just transition to a renewable economy that protects workers and communities," a Greenpeace spokesperson said in a statement.## A youth-themed virtual rally will be held on April 3 during which Fonda will be joined by fellow activists and advocates for climate change.## "Whether you are new to this conversation or are already invested in combating this crisis -- we need you and we hope you will join us," concluded Fonda.## For more and latest news about Hollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Sterling K. Brown has online therapy amid coronavirus
2267 days ago
Hollywood

Sterling K. Brown has online therapy amid coronavirus

Los Angeles, March 26 (IANS) Actor Sterling K. Brown is currently taking online therapy amid the ongoing health scare due to the outbreak of coronavirus.## In an interview with Variety, the "Black Panther " fame artiste, who has children Andrew and Amare, has been consulting with his counselor via weblink while practicing social distancing.## He said: "My therapist reached out to me and my wife and said, like, 'You guys want to do online sessions? We can do online sessions.' So hopefully your therapists are accommodating.## "If you have someone, don't just stop seeing them because you can't see them in person or find a way to connect with them, whether it's through FaceTime or any other means like things don't have to stop."## He also recalled his mother's saying.## Brown added: "And as a biblical reminder. My mom always says to me, 'This too shall pass.' We will make it through to the other side. Hang in there. You are not alone."## For more and latest news about Hollywood, stay tuned with us.

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