All the stars appearing in Bollywood-inspired Christmas Carol remake
Directed by Gurinder Chadha, the movie stars Big Bang Theory lead Kunal Nayyar as Mr Sood, with Eva Longoria, Billy Porter, and Boy George playing the Christmas ghosts.
Chadha said that the film aims to teach lessons about how prejudice, poverty, and division shape society, drawing inspiration from a family member's experience as a refugee.
The cast also includes actors Danny Dyer, Charithra Chandran, Hugh Bonneville, and Leo Suter.
Christmas Karma is scheduled for release in cinemas from 14 November.
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And Just Like That series finale: Sex And The City reboot comes to an end after three seasons amid fan backlash
Fans bid farewell to the iconic Carrie Bradshaw on Thursday, as the controversial Sex And The City reboot, And Just Like That, came to an end. Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, and Kristin Davis concluded their journey as Carrie, Miranda Hobbes, and Charlotte York in the twelve-episode third season, following years of fan backlash. The show saw Miranda cheat on husband Steve with non-binary comic Che Diaz, Carrie bizarrely claim 'love of her life' Mr. Big (Chris Noth) was a 'mistake' and agreeing to take a five year break from her on-again romance with Aidan Shaw (John Corbett). The previous episode dropped major clues about Carrie's ending, hinting that she might not get her happy ever after, following her split from Aidan, and the end of her fling with neighbor Duncan (Jonathan Cake). The last episode started out with Carrie eating alone at a restaurant. Her loneliness is further highlighted when the staff seat a large plush toy across from her, so she doesn't have to eat by herself. She later tells her pals it was 'lunch with a side of shame.' 'Ladies, they put a boy doll across from any woman eating alone!' 'Apparently not only is it tragic for a woman to be alone in the past, it's also an issue in the future,' she quips. She later has an in-depth conversation about the meaning of weddings and marriage during a bridal fashion show. When her pal Seema Patel (Sarita Choudhury) asks why she got married to Mr. Big, Carrie says, 'It meant I was chosen.' Showrunner Michael Patrick King announced that the series would be ending earlier this month. Sex and The City enthusiasts had long expressed their disappointment in the HBO Max spin-off series, slamming it as ' woke ', 'awful' and 'cringeworthy'. Fans had bashed the show and its writers, with some even alleging And Just Like That... had 'ruined' the once-beloved characters from the original Sex and the City and critics calling it 'the worst show on television'. The show's viewership had tumbled in its third season. King said in a statement: 'And just like that… the ongoing storytelling of the Sex and the City universe is coming to an end.' 'While I was writing the last episode of And Just Like That… season 3, it became clear to me that this might be a wonderful place to stop. Along with Sarah Jessica Parker, Casey Bloys and Sarah Aubrey, we decided to end the popular series this year with a two-part finale and extended the original series order from 10 episodes to 12.' 'SJP and I held off announcing the news until now because we didn't want the word final to overshadow the fun of watching the season.' 'It's with great gratitude we thank all the viewers who have let these characters into their homes and their hearts over these many years.' In the wake of the announcement Parker bade an emotional farewell to Carrie on Instagram writing: 'Crossed streets, avenues, rubicons, so it seemed.' 'She broke hearts, heels, habits. She loved, lost, won, tripped, leaped. Fell short and into puddles.' 'Aged. Got wiser. She has made the hardest worst and best decisions.' 'Traveled near and far. For the new. The vintage. Friends and love.' 'Changed homes, time zones, boyfriends, her mind, her shoes, her hair, but never her love and devotion to New York City.' 'She had dates, drinks, boyfriends. A husband and truly great loves and romances. 'She hailed cabs. She ran in heels. And danced with Stanford. She told the truth and she lied. 'She typed. Wondered. Wrote. Published. Grieved. Forgave. Got stood up. Stood strong. Stood out.' 'She devoted herself to hats, books, shoes, friends and the promise of a new day in her beloved city and the people she treasured most.' 'She has worn shame, pride, honor, optimism and literally countless dresses, skirts, tutus.' 'Held onto hands, hopes and the very best of people. Miranda, Samantha and Charlotte, there will never be better friends and what great fortune for Carrie to come to know and love Seema and LTW, most divine new connections.' 'Carrie Bradshaw has dominated my professional heartbeat for 27 years. I think I have loved her most of all.' 'I know others have loved her just as I have. Been frustrated, condemned and rooted for her.' 'The symphony of all those emotions has been the greatest soundtrack and most consequential companion. Therefore the most sentimental and profound gratitude and lifetime of debt. To you all.' 'MPK and I together recognized, as we have in the past, this chapter complete.' 'AJLT was all joy, adventure, the greatest kind of hard work alongside the most extraordinary talent of 380 that includes all the brilliant actors who joined us.' 'I am better for every single day I spent with you. It will be forever before I forget the whole thing. Thank you all. I love you so.' 'I hope you love these final two episodes as much as we all do. Rabbit rabbit. Xxx, SJ.' In one of the most shocking and cringeworthy moments of the reboot which outraged fans, Carrie questioned whether Mr Big - the love of her life over six seasons, two movies and AJLT - could be a mistake. Carrie's on-off romance with Big - which saw him finally tell her she was 'The One' in Paris in the SATC series finale - is the epicenter of her character - and fans were baffled as to why she was doubting her late husband after Aidan reappeared. The scene in question saw Miranda - shocked at the speed at which Carrie and Aidan were moving forward with their renewed romance - saying: 'Could we maybe take a beat here? You're moving so fast you didn't even know you'd Googled England'. Carrie says: 'Aidan and I aren't in the past, we are very much in the present. In fact these past two weeks I've been having orgasms like I've never had in my entire life with anyone - including Aidan... 'I think I was always holding a piece of myself because of Big. I couldn't, I wouldn't allow myself to fully go there., just feel this connection. I wonder, was it always there and I didn't want to accept it. 'I've been asking myself, was Big a Big mistake?' Throughout Sex And The City, Carrie tore herself between Big and Aidan, cheating on the latter with the former - and eventually married Big before his sad death from a heart attack at the start of the first season of And Just Like That... Carrie and Aidan shared a kiss in the 2010 movie Sex and the City 2 - with Carrie later saying she didn't want the kiss. The about-face from Carrie saw fans write: 'To say Big was a mistake was just bad writing and does insult their marriage and love' and 'I was very offended and annoyed by this. Such bs from the AJLT writers. And it's so disrespectful to her husband of almost 20 years. 'And nothing against him personally, but the whole Aidan thing is so just plain ridiculous. No one spends their life going between two men.' Aidan would return for AJLT seasons two and three - but his distrust of Carrie around men would ultimately end their romance for good. Samantha Jones actress Kim Cattrall notably did not return for the series full-time after a decade of bad blood with her castmates. The show introduced a host of new side characters including Lisa Todd Wexley (Nicole Ari Parker), Seema Patel (Sarita Choudhury) and Dr Nya Wallace (Karen Pittman). The series kicked off in explosive style with Big dying of a heart attack in the first episode. Noth was later edited out of the series after being accused of sexual abuse by four women - he denied all the allegations and has never been charged with any crime. Miranda began cheating on Steve (David Eigenberg) - who was her true love over six seasons and two films - with Che (Sara Ramirez) before starting to exclusively date women, despite her character confirming in SATC she was 'definitely not gay.' Last year Ramirez was dropped from And Just Like That because their character Che Diaz was a 'waste of airtime,' according to insiders, who shut down the actor's claim that being pro-Palestine cost them the role. Ramirez a non-binary actor who uses they/them pronouns, implied they will not return for the third season of the Sex and the City spin-off in a series of posts. They heavily suggested their time on the show was over as they claimed 'casting directors and agents are making black lists of actors and workers who post anything in support of Palestinians and Gaza to ensure they will not work again.' But a source close to the show ridiculed the suggestion, claiming Ramirez's head had been 'on the chopping block since last season' because their character 'held no value anymore' and was 'annoying.' Cattrall had previously refused to ever reprise her fan-favorite role as the man-hungry publicist - having last played the character in much derided 2010 film, Sex and the City 2. It was claimed Cattrall had previously 'torpedoed' plans for a third Sex and the City film - but she later denied this. Cattrall shocked fans when it emerged she had filmed a secret cameo for the show's second season, which she did without interacting with any cast member. She had previously hit out at Parker and said 'we're not friends' after her former co-star posted an Instagram condolence message following the death of Cattrall's brother. The original Sex and the City ran for six seasons, airing on HBO from 1998 until 2004. The story continued with two feature films: Sex and the City (2008) and Sex and the City 2 (2010).
Daily Mail
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Love Island's Dejon and Megan put on a loved-up display as they join their glamorous co-stars at the boozy reunion party - after he broke his silence over 'exposé' book
The Love Island cast reunited for a boozy off-screen party at the One Hundred Shoreditch in London on Thursday night. Leading the way, Megan and Dejon proved their romance is still going strong as they put on a loved-up display for the cameras - after he broke his silence amid news of the release of a book detailing his alleged 'gaslighting and abuse'. Megan wowed in a daring mesh gown adorned with glittering accents and bold cut-outs, while Dejon kept it sleek in a dark-toned look. Helena made an entrance in a black corset top paired with a flowing maxi skirt. Emma and Andrada opted for plunging designs that highlighted their enviable figures, while Meg F commanded attention in a deep-red mini with a structured neckline. Emily exuded elegance in a flowing ivory halter dress, and Billykiss brought the heat in a burnt-orange set that showcased her defined midriff. Ty and Angel stepped out hand-in-hand, with the influencer dazzling in a shimmering silver co-ord. Poppy stunned in a bold green cut-out number, while Lauren turned heads in the same striking piece worn by Emma. Also spotted arriving were Giorgio, Boris Vidovic, Caprice Alexandra, and Will Means. The Love Island stars kept fans in the loop throughout the evening, sharing plenty of updates on their Instagram Stories. Winners Toni and Cach captured a tender moment on video, while Shakira joined Emma and Rheo for a playful pose. Harry shared a lively shot alongside Dejon, and Yasmin smiled brightly next to Andrada and Alima. Lucy linked up with Toni for a quick snap, and Cach gathered with Boris and Ty for another cheerful photo. The night out comes after Dejon broke his silence amid news of the release of a book detailing his alleged 'gaslighting and abuse'. Helena made an entrance in a black corset top paired with a flowing maxi skirt. Megan F was a vision in a strapless mini dress Poppy caught the eye in a green cut out dress The former semi-professional footballer and personal trainer, 26, came under fire in the villa for his treatment of now-girlfriend Megan, with whom he failed to reach the final of the show earlier this month. In announcing news of her book, Niah said: 'Dejon is a narcissist, he's manipulative. I've been telling everyone this for the past 10 years now but no one believed me.' Following the announcement, Dejon took to Instagram to share a trio of images alongside a caption defending himself against the allegations. In his caption, Dejon penned: 'I've stayed quiet, but that doesn't mean it hasn't affected me. I hold my self accountable for my communication and everyday I'm growing as a person, so thank you for those who see the good in me... Dejon is the subject of a book - entitled Surviving Dejon - penned by Niah Sienna, who is said to be his brother's sister and no blood relation to the star. 'I'm not just a character on an entertainment reality tv show I'm also a human being with real emotions, some of the stuff I've seen said about me has been hard to deal with and they are the furthest thing from the truth... 'I questioned why people would do these things and it was getting me nowhere as I couldn't understand and is something I would never do to somebody else but what's kept me grounded is movement... 'Running, training, pushing myself when everything in my head feels heavy. It clears my mind, helps me breathe, reminds me of who I am outside of the noise. 'If you're struggling mentally, I get it. I really do. You don't have to have it all figured out just find that one thing that brings you back to yourself and take it one step at a time.' The Daily Mail has contacted Dejon for comment. It's been over a week since Toni and Cach won the twelfth series of Love Island on Monday evening, making show history in the process. ITV shared the voting breakdown for the four couples that made it to the final, with the figures confirming it was the narrowest win since the show launched in 2015. In total, Toni and Cach received 33.5% of the vote, with Shakira and Harry taking 26.2% - showing the result was a close call. Yasmin and Jamie came third with 22% and Angel and Ty placed fourth with 18.3%. With just 15% between fourth and first place, it's the closest final vote in history. The results of the votes come after host Maya Jama, 30, announced that the couple had received the highest percentage of the public vote and would take home the £50,000 cash prize. In announcing news of her book, Niah said: 'Dejon is a narcissist, he's manipulative. I've been telling everyone this for the past 10 years now but no one believed me' Toni has made history as the first American contestant to enter the UK Love Island villa, and she and Cach seem set on making their relationship work despite the transatlantic distance. The couple had a rocky beginning after meeting during Casa Amor, as it wasn't long until the pair found themselves in a major love triangle with Harrison. Yet once Harrison decided to leave the villa with Lauren, Toni set her sights on Cach, and the pair went from strength to strength. Toni and Cach won despite the bookies' odds revealing it was Harry and Shakira in the running to win, just hours ahead of the live final.
Daily Mail
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- Daily Mail
Emily Blunt debuts shock new hair color for Devil Wears Prada 2 that looks worlds away from original film
Emily Blunt surfaced on the set of The Devil Wears Prada 2 this week with a hairdo totally unrecognizable to fans of the original 2002 film. Meryl Streep starred in the first movie as the fearsome fashion editor Miranda Priestly, who was inspired by the now outgoing Vogue chief Anna Wintour. The original novel was a roman à clef by the real Anna's former assistant Lauren Weisberger, whose fictional stand-in Andrea 'Andy' Sachs was portrayed in the silver screen adaptation by Anne Hathaway, 42. Meanwhile Emily played Miranda's chic, perpetually harried senior assistant Emily Charlton, who hisses that she is 'one stomach flu away from my goal weight.' Viewers of the original movie will remember Emily's trademark copper red locks, which elegantly framed her perpetually severe expression. For the sequel, however, Emily is swapping out her previous hair color for a head-turning ash blonde do that she debuted on set in New York this Thursday. She was previously spotted on the set of the new movie with the same hair color and same style she had sported in the 2006 original. Evidently, however, her character will undergo a makeover during the course of the sequel, resulting in the new look she unveiled this week. The scene she was filming involved a restaurant meeting with Anne, who could be glimpsed sitting with her at an elegant table near the window. Emily's fashion-forward outfit included a trendily torn, scarlet and black striped top with 'NY' splashed across the front, perfectly fitted to her enviably lithe frame. She pulled a high-waisted black skirt over a set of matching shorts, which were cut revealingly enough to show off her vertiginous legs. The Oppenheimer actress accessorized with a chain mail tie, bringing the look together with towering platform heels and sunglasses. Emily sharpened her unmistakable screen siren features with makeup, including a slick of blood-red lipstick that complemented her top. When she was spotted emerging from her trailer at another point during the workday, the skirt-shorts combo was swapped out for crimson slacks. Emily's fashion-forward outfit included a trendily torn, scarlet and black striped top with 'NY' splashed across the front, perfectly fitted to her enviably lithe frame The scene she was filming involved a restaurant meeting with Anne, who could be spotted sitting with her at an elegant table Before this Thursday's sighting, Emily had been spotted on the set of the new movie with the same hair color and same style she had sported in the 2006 original A stylish jacket that matched the slacks was slung over one of Emily's shoulders, and she augmented the outfit with a handbag and a camel-toned baseball cap. During the sweltering New York August day, a member of the crew could be seen walking alongside Emily holding an umbrella over her to ward off the rays. When the first film came out, Emily's character was rumored to be inspired by former Vogue writer Victoria 'Plum' Sykes, who herself has strenuously denied as much. A number of boldface names from the first movie have returned for the sequel, including not only Meryl, Anne and Emily but also Stanley Tucci. Stanley was a scene-stealing presence in the first film as Runway magazine's waspish art director Nigel Kipling, who announces Miranda's arrival at the office by warning his colleagues: 'All right, everyone, gird your loins!' David Frankel and Aline Brosh McKenna, the director and writer respectively of the original movie, have been enlisted for the same jobs on the sequel. New faces have also joined the team, from Kenneth Branagh as Miranda's new husband to Australian heartthrob Patrick Brammall as Andy's latest love interest. Timothée Chalamet's sister Pauline and The Office actor BJ Novak were also seen last month working on the movie in New York. When the first film came out, Emily's character was rumored to be inspired by former Vogue writer Victoria 'Plum' Sykes, who herself has strenuously denied as much Although Lauren Weisberger wrote a sequel to her novel called Revenge Wears Prada, the reported plot of the second film is different from that of the second book. In the upcoming movie, Miranda is said to be attempting to steer Runway through a new media landscape as her old world of print magazines slides into increasing irrelevance in the digital age, according to Variety. She is bent on making a deal with a luxury ad firm, only to hit a snag in the shape of Emily, who is now an executive at the company. When the book The Devil Wears Prada was published in 2003, it spent six months on the New York Times bestseller list and set off a blizzard of gossip that Lauren was writing about her former boss, who had employed her for less than a year. In public, the real Anna Wintour kept her cool, breezily remarking that she was 'looking forward to reading the book' to the New York Times. However one of Anna's subordinates claimed to her unauthorized biographer Jerry Oppenheimer that the Vogue capo was 'spitting fire' behind the scenes and 'felt she had been used and abused by Weisberger.' When the movie came out three years later, Anna leaned into the publicity and attended the New York City premiere wearing Prada. Several years after the film's release, Anna was asked in a CNN interview whether she regarded her ex-assistant's novel as a 'breach of trust.' 'Well...,' Anna replied with a weak laugh. 'I think that she brought attention to fashion in a way that, you know, you can look at it in a negative way or a positive way. I choose to look at it in a positive way. In some ways, I think I should be grateful to her.'
