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Richard Dreyfuss slams new diversity requirements for Oscar contention

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Los Angeles: Oscar-winning actor Richard Dreyfuss issued some criticism for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ new diversity and inclusion standards, saying that the updated requirements for Oscar contention “make me vomit.”

Dreyfuss’ comments came during a wide-ranging interview on PBS’ ‘Firing Line With Margaret Hoover’, in which the actor discussed civics education in the US, partisan discourse and the Academy’s diversity inclusion initiative, reports ‘Variety’.

“It’s an art. No one should be telling me as an artist that I have to give in to the latest, most current idea of what morality is. What are we risking? Are we really risking hurting people’s feelings? You can’t legislate that,” Dreyfuss said.

“You have to let life be life. I’m sorry, I don’t think there is a minority or majority in the country that has to be catered to like that.”

The four new diversity and inclusion standards were first announced in 2020; they will be instituted for the upcoming 2024 Academy Awards, with two of the four needing to be fulfilled for a valid submission for best picture.

The four standards are described as expanding on-screen representation, themes or narrative; expanding representation among creative leadership and department heads; providing industry access and opportunities to underrepresented demographics; and expanding representation in audience development.

Dreyfuss’ comments continued with a defence of Laurence Olivier’s performance in the 1965 feature ‘Othello’, in which the English actor played the Shakespeare lead in blackface.

“He played a Black man brilliantly. Am I being told that I will never have a chance to play a Black man? Is someone else being told that if they’re not Jewish, they shouldn’t play (in) ‘The Merchant of Venice’? Are we crazy?” Dreyfuss stated.

“This is so patronising. It’s so thoughtless and treating people like children.”

Dreyfuss’ most prominent credits include ‘Jaws’, ‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind’, ‘American Graffiti’, ‘W.’, and ‘Mr. Holland’s Opus’.

He won the Academy Award for best actor for ‘The Goodbye Girl’. The interview with Dreyfuss also touched on renewed efforts to control curriculum and ban certain books in public schools.

“I think we’re cowards. Republicans send their children schools hoping and praying that their children will come back Republicans and Democrats send their children to school urgently praying that their children come back Democrats,” Dreyfuss said.

“The idea that a parent would walk into a public school and say, ‘I don’t want my children exposed to opposing views.’ That’s wrong.”

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Amandeep Sidhu gets nostalgic as she will miss Diwali with her family

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Mumbai: Actress Amandeep Sidhu, who is currently seen in the show ‘Saubhagyavati Bhava- Niyam aur Shartien Laagu’, shared that she won’t be able to celebrate Diwali with her family this time as she will be busy with the shoot of the show.

Diwali is one of the most fervently celebrated festivals in India.

Talking about the same, Amandeep said: “Every year, I used to celebrate Diwali with my family, but this time, due to my busy schedule in ‘Saubhagyavati Bhava’ shooting, I won’t be able to be with my family.”

“This time, I will miss my family, home-cooked food, and all the preparations because I always used to decorate the house with my mother. However, this time, I will celebrate Diwali with ‘Saubhagyavati Bhava’ family for the first time. My message to all of you is to try not to burst firecrackers, share happiness, stay joyful, and wish you all a very happy Diwali,” she added.

She is seen portraying Siya in ‘Saubhagyavati Bhava’, while Dheeraj Dhoopar plays the lead role of Raghav.

‘Saubhagyavati Bhava’ airs on Star Bharat.

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Taylor Swift has fancy dinner in NYC as Travis Kelce plays football in Germany

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Taylor Swift has fancy dinner in NYC as Travis Kelce plays football in Germany

Los Angeles: Pop-country musician Taylor Swift amid her row of trailblazing successes is living it up in New York City, headed off for a fancy dinner while her boyfriend Travis Kelce is playing his football game in Germany.

Swift, 33, was seen heading into Minetta Tavern hours after Travis Kelce declined to comment on whether the singer would be attending the Kansas City Chiefs game versus the Miami Dolphins in Germany on November 5, as per People.

For her fancy dinner at the French restaurant, the singer went on to embrace the fall season by wearing a patterned tan sweater and brown trousers with brown leather shoes. She additionally completed the stylish, but somewhat androgynous look with a small purse and chose a bright shade of red for her lip colour.

AlthoughSwifthas attended four of Kelce’s games amid their budding romance, November will start a busy period for the performer and her footballer boyfriend due to their own hectic schedules.

While Kelce is due for additional games,Swiftever since she kicked off her Eras Tour in March and wrapped up the first leg of her US tour dates in August, she hasn’t caught a moment’s breathing space.

Currently, the singer is set to start her shows in Argentina and Brazil on November 9, as the ‘Love Story’ singer will begin her latest international dates with three shows in Buenos Aires and will head to Rio De Janeiro on November 17. Her last performance in Brazil will take place in São Paulo on November 26.

The tour is then scheduled to kick back up again in Tokyo on February 7, 2024 and will include a slew of performances in Europe, Asia and Australia. The Grammy winner had announced the tour dates of her 2024 leg on Instagram back in June.

Announcing the dates, she wrote: “EXCUSE ME HI I HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY! I can’t wait to see so many of you on The Eras Tour next year at these new international dates!”

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A week’s guest: Manasvi Mamgai evicted from ‘Bigg Boss 17’

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A week’s guest: Manasvi Mamgai evicted from ‘Bigg Boss 17’

Mumbai: Former beauty queen Manasvi Mamgai was shown the exit door during the Weekend Ka Vaar episode on Saturday.

Just a week after her entry on Salman Khan’s show, Manasvi was evicted by getting less votes.

She entered last week as a wildcard alongside Samarth Jurel.

This week, maximum votes for nominations went to Samarth Jurel, Isha Malviya, Arun Srikanth Mashettey, Sana Raees Khan.

Manasvi was named by the ‘Dimaag’ house in the show. After her nomination, Manasvi tried her bit to be seen in the show by getting into a fight with Anurag, whom she called a traitor.

They also locked horns after the YouTuber said that she is not from Uttarakhand and keeps repeating it for votes. Manasvi also got into trouble with Bigg Boss during the ration task, when she went to change her clothes ahead of the task without listening to the full instructions.

She was also called out for disrupting the shooting as she wrote ‘Anurag is a traitor’ on mirrors, which have cameras recording the contestants 24×7.

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Britney Spears gets in holiday mood, wears red cutout dress

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Los Angeles: Pop icon Britney Spears has shared a post on Instagram, in which she posed in a red floor-length one-shoulder gown and celebrated some end-of-the-year festivities.

“Merry Halloween Christmas New Years Thanksgiving (sic)”, Spears — who released her memoir, ‘The Woman in Me’, last month — wrote in her caption, reports People magazine.

In the clip, the ‘Circus’ singer smiled and twirled around her home’s living area, where a lit-up Christmas tree could be seen behind her.

Spears’ latest video was shared after her memoir sold 1.1 million copies in its first week of sales. According to Gallery Books, a division of Simon & Schuster, the total sums up pre-orders, ebooks, print books and audiobooks formats.

As per People, the audiobook version of the memoir, in which Spears voices the introduction and actress Michelle Williams narrates the rest of the book, is the fastest-selling audiobook in the publisher’s history, Gallery Books added.

“I poured my heart and soul into my memoir, and I am grateful to my fans and readers around the world for their unwavering support,” Spears said in a news release earlier this week. A fourth printing of Spear’s memoir is now in the works following the high demand for the book in the U.S. and internationally, according to Gallery Books.

In her memoir, Spears details the trials she faced in her career and in her conservatorship. She also opens up about motherhood and her past relationships, most notably with ex Justin Timberlake.

She spoke to People about why it was important for her to share her story ahead of the memoir’s release.

“Over the past 15 years or even at the start of my career, I sat back while people spoke about me and told my story for me,” she said last month. “After getting out of my conservatorship, I was finally free to tell my story without consequences from the people in charge of my life.”

She added: “It is finally time for me to raise my voice and speak out, and my fans deserve to hear it directly from me. No more conspiracy, no more lies — just me owning my past, present and future.”

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Tabu turns 52: Ajay, Kareena, Farah wish ‘duniya se alag’ friend

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Tabu turns 52 Ajay Kareena Farah wish ‘duniya se alag friend

Mumbai: As Tabu celebrates her 52nd birthday on Saturday, the actress has received several heartfelt wishes from actors Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Shilpa Shetty, Farah Khan, among others.

Superstar Ajay Devgn wished his longtime collaborator ‘Drishyam’ co-star on her 52nd birthday on Instagram, and posted a small clip of the two together in a jeep with the latter driving.

He penned: “Sometimes, behind the wheels, sometimes behind the screen but it’s always an adventure. Happy Birthday tabutiful!”

Kareena Kapoor wishing the ‘Maachis’ actress wrote: “Happy birthday dearest Tabu. Have a fab day!”

Director Farah Khan posted a picture of the actress with her kids and wrote: “I have a one of a kind ‘duniya se alag’ friend for the last 27 years.. who disappears on her birthday.. didn’t let me take new pics to post n wants only Anda curry as a birthday gift!

“So im forced to put old pics.. happy birthday @tabutiful .. i lovvv u just the way you are, and anda curry is on the way!”

An old friend of hers, actress Shilpa Shetty shared a picture of herself with Tabu and wished the ‘Chachi 420’ alum, writing: “Happy birthday Timpoo! Sending loads of love, duas, smiles and hugs n kisses your way, my darling! Here’s to many many more years of friendship!”

Superstar Anil Kapoor applauded the ‘Vijaypath’ actress’ skills as an actor and wrote: “Happy birthday to Tabu! Your craft is as stunning as you are.”

Last seen in the spy-thriller film ‘Khufiya’, Tabu on the work front is also geared for her 10th collaboration with Ajay Devgn in Neeraj Pandey’s directorial ‘Auron Kahan Dum Tha’.

In addition, she will also be seen in ‘The Crew’, where she will star alongside Kareena Kapoor and Kriti Sanon.

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