Winners of Literary Festival (KLF) Book Awards 2022 announced
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Jan 18: Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF) has announced KLF Book Awards 2022 in various categories.
Entertainment
China Lifts Ban on Marvel Movies, Sets Release Dates for ‘Black Panther 2,’ ‘Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania’
- by Agencies
China has lifted its unofficial ban on Marvel titles, bestowing release dates for two major superhero tentpoles, “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” and “Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania," as per the report of Variety
Madonna announces music tour celebrating 40 years of hits
- by Reuters
Music superstar Madonna will kick off a new tour this summer celebrating her more than 40 years of hits.
Novel Swapnabhumi launched on Friday
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Jan 14: The novel Swapnabhumi by Dr Tulasi Acharya, which tells the story of a young man who came to America as a country of dreams, was launched in Kathmandu on Friday.
Harry Styles and Wet Leg lead BRIT nominations
- by Reuters
Nominations for this year's BRIT Awards are out and it is Harry Styles and Wet Leg leading the way with four nods each.
Actor Ezra Miller gets fine, probation after home break-in
- by Associated Press
Actor Ezra Miller pleaded guilty Friday to a charge stemming from a break-in and theft of alcohol at a neighbor’s home in Vermont, one of a string of arrests and reports of erratic behavior last year that stretched from Hawaii to New England.
Lisa Marie Presley, singer and daughter of Elvis, dies at 54
- by Associated Press
Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of Elvis Presley and a singer-songwriter dedicated to her father’s legacy, died Thursday after being hospitalized for a medical emergency. She was 54.
RRR movie wins Golden Globes 2023 on the category best original song
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Jan 12: SS Rajamouli’s movie RRR bagged Global Globes 2023 award in best original song for ‘Naatu Naatu’.
‘The Flash’ Star Ezra Miller Cuts Plea Deal Ahead Of Vermont Burglary Hearing
- by Agencies
After pleading not guilty to felony burglary charges back in October, The Flash star Ezra Miller has entered a guilty plea for a lesser charge of trespassing after being accused of stealing three bottles of liquor – gin, vodka and rum — from the pantry of Stamford, VT, neighbor Isaac Winokur on May 1, as per the report of Deadline.
Jeff Beck, guitar god who influenced generations, dies at 78
- by Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — Jeff Beck, a guitar virtuoso who pushed the boundaries of blues, jazz and rock ‘n’ roll, influencing generations of shredders along the way and becoming known as the guitar player’s guitar player, has died. He was 78.
Rapper Young Thug to go to trial in gang, racketeering case
- by Associated Press
ATLANTA (AP) — Rapper Young Thug, accused by prosecutors of co-founding a criminal street gang responsible for violent crimes and using his songs and social media to promote it, is set to go to trial starting Monday, according to the report of Associated Press.
Jeremy Renner Receives Messages Of Support From Marvel Costars & Other Celebrities After Sharing Health Update
- by Agencies
Jeremy Renner is receiving messages of support as he starts on the road to recovery following the snow-plowing accident. The Avengers star got words of encouragement from his Marvel costars as well as other celebrities concerned for his well-being.
Jeremy Renner Update: Out Of Surgery For Blunt Chest Trauma, Still Critical But Stable In Intensive Care
- by Agencies
Deadline has an update on Jeremy Renner, whom we revealed yesterday was airlifted to a hospital in Reno yesterday in “critical but stable condition with injuries suffered after experiencing a weather related accident while plowing snow.” We are now told that Renner had surgery today, and is in recovery but still in critical condition. Also that his family is most grateful for the outpouring of his support from fans everywhere.
Jeremy Renner In “Critical But Stable” Condition In Reno After Weather-Related Accident While Plowing Snow
- by Agencies
Jeremy Renner is in “critical but stable condition with injuries suffered after experiencing a weather related accident while plowing snow earlier today,” his spokesperson told Deadline on Sunday.
Stan Lee Documentary Coming to Disney+ in 2023
- by Agencies
A brand-new documentary about the late Stan Lee is on its way and coming to Disney+. In celebration of what would have been his 100th birthday, Marvel Studios has revealed an upcoming documentary, simply titled Stan Lee, which will focus on both his life and legacy to Marvel Comics, according to a report by Collider.
Saurabh Jyoti releases his new song ‘Mero Desh’
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Dec 24: Director of Jyoti Group of Companies and Chairman of Syakar Trading Company, Saurabh Jyoti, released his new song ‘Mero Desh (A soulful ode to our motherland Nepal)’ on Friday.
LA jury convicts Tory Lanez of shooting Megan Thee Stallion
- by Associated Press
In a courtroom that turned chaotic after a trial that seethed with tension, a Los Angeles jury on Friday found rapper Tory Lanez guilty of three felonies in the 2020 shooting of hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion. The attack left her wounded with bullet fragments in her feet and Lanez’ conviction could send him to prison for more than 20 years, as reported by Associated Press.
Indian rapper Dino James to perform in Nepal on Dec 25
- by Sara Pahari
KATHMANDU, Dec 21: Indian rapper Dino James, 31, is all set to perform in Kathmandu on December 25.
‘Game Of Thrones’ Censured By UK Regulator Ofcom Over Swearing
- by Agencies
Sky has been censured by UK regulator Ofcom over its failure to protect under-18s from watching episodes of Game of Thrones broadcast in the daytime, according to the report by Deadline.
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10th edition of Nepal Human Rights Int’l Film Festival starts
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Dec 19: The 10th edition of Nepal Human Rights International Film Festival organized by the Human Rights Film Center has started. National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Chairman Top Bahadur Magar inaugurated the festival at the hall of Nepal Tourism Board in Kathmandu on Sunday. The Shanta Nepali-directed documentary 'Climbing Temperatures, Top of the World' was shown at the opening of the festival.