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Time of India
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
International Dance Day: Sparsh Shrivastava – Dance isn't just about movement, it's about feeling every moment
Sparsh Shrivastava and (right) in Dupahiya Before Sparsh Shrivastava won over audiences with his portrayals of Sunny Mondal in Jamtara – Sabka Number Ayega and Deepak Kumar in Laapataa Ladies , he captured their hearts through dance. At just 11 years old, he was crowned the winner of dance reality show Chak Dhoom Dhoom and later performed on Shake It Up. Specialising in folk, Kathak, and Bollywood dance forms, Sparsh's foundation in dance set the stage for his acting career. Reflecting on his experiences, the actor credits his time in dance competitions for teaching him how to handle pressure. 'Wow, those were like wild rides,' he recalls, adding, 'Now that I look back, I was this kid trying to give his 110 per cent in every round, and learning so much just by being around other dancers. Those shows taught me how to handle pressure, how to perform in front of people, and how to stay grounded even when the lights are brightest. I didn't just learn how to dance, I learned how to carry myself.' Dance, which requires discipline and expression, shares many qualities with acting. Sparsh explains how he balances both crafts in his daily routine. He says, 'It's all about staying connected. I try to dedicate time to both. Sometimes it's dancing at home, sometimes it's working on scenes or attending workshops. Both require you to be present, patient, and honest. And thankfully, my mom keeps me grounded. She's the one who reminds me that before the art, there's the emotion and without emotion, none of it matters.' On International Dance Day , he has a message for those who wish to pursue both acting and dance. He shares, 'I would say don't limit yourself. Don't feel like you have to choose between dance and acting . Let your love for one art form spark curiosity for the other. Stay true to who you are and follow your heart. It's your authenticity and passion that will connect you to your audience, no matter what you're doing. Keep learning, keep pushing yourself, but most importantly, enjoy every step of the journey.' He adds, 'I am always reminded of the fact that it's not just about movement but about feeling every moment. And hey, if you stumble, just call it an impromptu routine, it's all part of the show! Keep dancing through life, because the best performances come when you least expect them.'
USA Today
12-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Bella Thorne says working with Mickey Rourke 'was one of the all-time worst experiences'
Bella Thorne says working with Mickey Rourke 'was one of the all-time worst experiences' Former child actor Bella Thorne is calling out Hollywood veteran Mickey Rourke for alleged on-set misconduct in the wake of backlash over comments the 72-year-old actor made that some are calling homophobic. In X posts the 27-year-old Thorne shared on Friday, she claimed that "working with Mickey was one of the all-time worst experiences of my life working as an actress." "I had to work with this man – in a scene where I'm on my knees with my hands zip-tied around my back. He's supposed to take a metal grinder to my knee cap and instead he used it on my genitals thru my jeans. Hitting them over and over again," Thorne wrote. "I had bruises on my pelvic bone." The message was written over a screenshot of an article about former child actor-turned musician JoJo Siwa calling out Rourke's comments, which she and producers called homophobic, toward Siwa on "Celebrity Big Brother." Thorne went on to allege that she suffered from "so many gross stories of things (Rourke) made me go thru" while filming an unnamed movie. The two co-starred in the Chad Faust-directed 2020 thriller, "Girl." She claimed the "Sin City" star covered her "completely in dirt" by revving a car engine "to humiliate me in front of the entire crew" and added that she allegedly went into his trailer to "convince him to show up and complete his job, as he shouted crazy demands that he wanted from the producers." USA TODAY has reached out to Rourke's representative for comment. Thorne had her breakout role on the Disney Channel show "Shake It Up," in which she starred opposite Zendaya, and went on to act in 2015's "The DUFF" and "The Babysitter" movies. She also had a successful stint on the adult platform OnlyFans. Thorne has been outspoken about difficulties she encountered from a young age in Hollywood. In a 2022 podcast appearance, she claimed a director declined to advance her in a casting process when she was 10 years old because he felt she was "flirting with him," which made him "uncomfortable." Also in 2022, Rourke − who earned Golden Globe and BAFTA recognition, as well as an Oscar nomination for 2008's "The Wrestler" − revealed that his upbringing was "violent" as he experienced abuse as a teenager. A therapist told Rourke this made him "a scary person to deal with" in adulthood, he added. Rourke also mentioned being in therapy for more than two decades. If you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence, RAINN's National Sexual Assault Hotline offers free, confidential, 24/7 support to survivors and their loved ones in English and Spanish at: (4673) and and en Español
Buzz Feed
22-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Macaulay Culkin, Lindsay Lohan, And 28 More Child Stars Then Vs. Now
Remember the TV shows and movies you loved when you were a kid? Time has flown because those child stars are officially adults now. From Miley Cyrus and Lindsay Lohan to Macaulay Culkin and Drew Barrymore, here's a look at the actors who grew up onscreen: 1. Zendaya in Shake It Up in 2010–2013: Zendaya now: 2. Lindsay Lohan in The Parent Trap in 1998: Lindsay Lohan now: 3. Macaulay Culkin in Home Alone in 1990: Macaulay Culkin now: 4. Drew Barrymore in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial in 1982: Powered By Drew Barrymore now: 5. Daniel Radcliffe in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in 2001: Daniel Radcliffe now: 6. Millie Bobby Brown in Stranger Things in 2016: Millie Bobby Brown now: 7. Cole and Dylan Sprouse in The Suite Life of Zack & Cody in 2005–2008: Cole and Dylan Sprouse now: 8. Selena Gomez in Barney & Friends in 2002–2004: Powered By Selena Gomez now: 9. Shia LaBeouf in Even Stevens in 2000–2003: Shia LaBeouf now: Haley Joel Osment now: Paul Archuleta / Getty Images 11. Brenda Song in Get a Clue in 2002: © Disney Channel / Courtesy Everett Collection Powered By Brenda Song now: River Callaway / Variety via Getty Images 12. Jenna Ortega in Richie Rich in 2015: Awesomeness TV / © Netflix / Courtesy Everett Collection Powered By Jenna Ortega now: Arturo Holmes / Getty Images 13. Kirsten Dunst in Interview with the Vampire in 1994: Warner Bros. / Courtesy Everett Collection Powered By Kirsten Dunst now: Matt Winkelmeyer / WireImage 14. Christina Ricci in The Addams Family in 1991: © Paramount / Courtesy Everett Collection Powered By Christina Ricci now: Jesse Grant / Getty Images for Paramount+ 15. Dakota Fanning in I Am Sam in 2001: © New Line Cinema / Courtesy Everett Collection Powered By Dakota Fanning now: Steve Granitz / FilmMagic 16. Kristen Stewart in Panic Room in 2002: © Columbia Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection Powered By Kristen Stewart now: Frazer Harrison / Getty Images 17. Jamie Lynn Spears in Zoey 101 in 2005–2008: © Disney Channel / Courtesy Everett Collection Powered By Jamie Lynn Spears now: Charley Gallay / Getty Images for Paramount+ 18. Victoria Justice in Zoey 101 in 2005–2008: Mitchell Haddad / © Nickelodeon / Courtesy Everett Collection Powered By Victoria Justice now: Amy Sussman / Getty Images 19. Sabrina Carpenter in Girl Meets World in 2014–2017: Ron Tom / © Disney Channel / Courtesy Everett Collection Powered By Sabrina Carpenter now: Kevin Mazur / Getty Images for The Recording Academy 20. Emma Roberts in Unfabulous in 2004–2007: Dorothy Low / © Nickelodeon / Courtesy Everett Collection Powered By Emma Roberts now: Christopher Polk / Variety via Getty Images 21. Ben Savage in Boy Meets World in 1993–2000: Bob D'Amico / © ABC / Courtesy Everett Collection Powered By Ben Savage now: Dia Dipasupil / Getty Images for New York Comic Con 22. Keke Palmer in Akeelah and the Bee in 2006: © Lionsgate / Courtesy Everett Collection Powered By Keke Palmer now: Dimitrios Kambouris / Getty Images 23. Abigail Breslin in Signs in 2002: © Walt Disney Co. / Courtesy Everett Collection Powered By Abigail Breslin now: Michael Tullberg / Getty Images 24. Winona Ryder in Beetlejuice in 1988: © Warner Bros. / Courtesy Everett Collection Powered By Winona Ryder now: Vittorio Zunino Celotto / Getty Images 25. Kiernan Shipka in Mad Men in 2007–2015: Mike Yarish / © AMC / Courtesy Everett Collection Powered By Kiernan Shipka now: Axelle / Bauer-Griffin / FilmMagic 26. Miranda Cosgrove in School of Rock in 2003: © Paramount / Courtesy Everett Collection Powered By Miranda Cosgrove now: Dia Dipasupil / Getty Images 27. Leonardo DiCaprio in Growing Pains in 1991–1992: © Warner Bros. / Courtesy Everett Collection Powered By Leonardo DiCaprio now: Jesse Grant / Getty Images for AFI 28. Hilary Duff in Casper Meets Wendy in 1998: © 20th Century Fox / Courtesy Everett Collection Powered By Hilary Duff now: Frazer Harrison / Getty Images 29. Miley Cyrus in Hannah Montana in 2006–2011: © Disney Channel / Courtesy Everett Collection Powered By Miley Cyrus now: Matt Winkelmeyer / Getty Images for The Recording Academy 30. Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen in Double, Double, Toil and Trouble in 1993: ABC / Courtesy Everett Collection Powered By Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen now: Taylor Hill / FilmMagic Who's your favorite child star? Share your thoughts in the comments!
Buzz Feed
30-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
A Story About Bella Thorne Allegedly Slapping A "Shake It Up" Costar Is Going Viral, And Her On-Set Behavior Compared To Zendaya
Bella Thorne 's costar was left shaken up after she allegedly smacked them on set, and the story is now going viral on the internet. For those who don't know, Bella starred in the Disney Channel hit series Shake It Up alongside Zendaya, Roshon Fegan, Davis Cleveland, and Adam Irigoyen. The series followed Bella (CeCe Jones) and Zendaya's (Rocky Blue) characters as they followed their dreams of becoming professional dancers. Well, on the latest episode of Bottoms Up with Fannita, Roshon stopped by to share some behind-the-scenes details about his time on the Disney Channel, and let's just say his stories did not disappoint. The 33-year-old actor claimed Bella slapped him on set, and at one point it left him too stunned to speak. Roshon, who played Zendaya's older brother Ty Blue on the show, was 19 when the series premiered. Bella was 13, and Zendaya was 14. "When we first all met, you know I'm the oldest one on set," Roshon said. "I ain't never really worked with no young ass kids before. It was kinda weird." "I think Zendaya and Bella were only like 13 and I was tripped out because they have different energy. Zendaya's down-to-earth and humble. We just locked in instantly — her mom and pops were like, 'Okay, you're [the] real big brother. Watch over your sister.'" But Roshon, who you might also recognize from Camp Rock and Greenleaf, recalled Bella's personality being the complete opposite. "Bella's crazy ass just came in with different energy, and I was like, 'What is this little rascal on?' Still love her, but just [she was coming in with] hot energy." "One day she ends up talking some shit to me, just cracking jokes, and she smacked the shit out of me! She smacked the shit out of me and I froze." He mentioned there was another cast member around when it happened but didn't mention them by name. Roshon also added that he was "20-something" when this occurred which means the alleged incident took place during the later seasons. I truly had the same expression on my face as host and content creator Fannita Leggett after hearing this. Bella allegedly laughed thinking she was being playful, but the impact of the slap was no laughing matter. Uncertain of how he should respond in the situation because of her age, Rashon decided to gently put Bella in her place so she knew to never do that again. "I did tell her, 'Look, little girl, I fuck with you, but if you ever do that shit again, we're going to have some real issues. Do not do that again.'" Past Your Bedtime / "From that day on, we were best friends. We were good. But I didn't see that shit coming." Well, this story wasn't on my 2025 BINGO card! Share your thoughts on this with me in the comments.
