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The ‘Game of Thrones’ star Kit Harington and his wife Rose Leslie recently became victims of a burglary at their home.

The couple, parents to a four-year-old son and a two-year-old daughter, were reportedly targeted during a series of break-ins in the Suffolk area leading up to Christmas. It remains unclear whether any valuables were taken or if the family was present during the incident, as reported by Female First UK.

Believed to be the intended victims, the burglars focused on an outbuilding at the couple’s $2.6 million country estate.

One local resident expressed deep concern, saying, “Everyone knows Kit and Rose are here, and we’re proud that they chose our little bit of the countryside to live in. But we’re also very protective of their privacy, so it was upsetting when we heard that they’d been broken into, along with some other local people. Unfortunately, rural crime is just a part of life out here these days, and everyone is much more on their guard than they used to be.”

The thieves also targeted another property in the village at the same time, leading Suffolk Police to intensify patrols in the area.

Kit Harington, 39, purchased the six-bedroom home in 2017, the year before marrying Rose Leslie. In 2021, they submitted a planning application aimed at enhancing the estate’s security and privacy, having claimed that their privacy had been “continuously breached” since moving in. Their application included a request for solid oak gates nearly 6 feet tall at two locations on the property, citing an increase in trespassing incidents driven by an “unwelcome and intrusive desire to observe the occupants.” They aimed to obstruct the previously “clear views” of their garden.

The application stated, “Since the change in ownership in 2017, the privacy and security of the occupants has been continuously breached. This is not in order to view the architectural and historic merits of the building, but purely from an unwelcome and intrusive desire to observe the occupants. While the new owners understand they generate a considerable amount of interest, this has sadly led to increasing incidents of unwelcome and unsolicited people coming onto the property.”

Furthermore, it emphasized, “The owners have a right to their privacy and quiet enjoyment of their property without intrusion. There are two key points which afford clear views into what would normally be considered private areas of garden for any householder. It is therefore proposed to install a pair of solid oak gates at both points. This will achieve an improved level of privacy and security for the occupants and help to minimize the constant invasion of that privacy.”

British-American actress Elizabeth Taylor once shared how she avenged an insult directed at her mother by a prominent producer. Recently, her social media team posted a throwback video on Instagram, where Taylor recounted her experience with Louis B. Mayer, who was notoriously rude to her mother.

In the video, she stated, “If they want you bad enough, you can get your way. When I was 15, I left Louis B. Mayer’s office in tears. He was being very rude to my mother. He was swearing at her, and she had just gone in to ask a very simple, innocent question about some film that I was supposed to be doing and whether I should take dancing lessons or not. And he started swearing and foaming at the mouth. And I said, don’t you dare speak to my mother that way.”

She went on to describe the confrontation: “And he kept on, and he said, I got you and your daughter out of the gutter, which was hardly the case. And I said, ‘You and your studio can both go to hell’. And I never went back into that room. And it taught me a kind of cynical lesson at a very early age. If they want you bad enough, you can get your way.”

Elizabeth Taylor was one of classic Hollywood’s most iconic stars. She began her acting career as a child with the film ‘National Velvet’ and gained fame in the 1950s through acclaimed films like ‘A Place in the Sun’ and ‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.’ Taylor won two Academy Awards for Best Actress and was known for her enduring box-office appeal and immense contractual power during the studio era.

The makers of director Anil Ravipudi’s commercial entertainer, ‘Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu’, featuring actors Chiranjeevi and Nayanthara in lead roles, have released the much-anticipated trailer of the film.

Chiranjeevi shared the trailer link on his X timeline, stating, “Let’s celebrate this Sankranthi with #ManaShankaraVaraPrasadGaru. Enjoy the #MSGTrailer. See you all in theatres on Jan 12th!”

Trailer Highlights

The trailer opens with a sequence showcasing Shankara Vara Prasad (Chiranjeevi) as a fearless law enforcement officer, who takes down criminals regardless of their powerful positions. It then introduces a dynamic lady named Sasi (Nayanthara), leading to a blossoming romance and eventual family life. The interaction suggests that Sasi holds the upper hand, with Shankara eager to please her. In one moment, Sasi instructs Shankara Vara Prasad to “behave,” which he initially responds to with anger but softens, asking her to scold him privately rather than in public.

Cameo Appearance

Towards the end of the trailer, Venkatesh makes a notable appearance, arriving via helicopter. Chiranjeevi greets him, saying, “You look like a family man but you make a mass entry!” Venkatesh humorously retorts, “You look like the boss of mass and yet, haven’t you come to become a family man?”

For the uninitiated, this marks the first collaboration between Telugu cinema icons Venkatesh and Chiranjeevi in ‘Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu’.

Dance Number Insights

The film’s makers have shot a stylish dance number featuring both Chiranjeevi and Venkatesh. Sources indicate this grand celebration number was filmed in Gachibowli, showcasing both stars shaking a leg together for the very first time.

The dance number, choreographed to Bheems Ceciroleo’s electrifying beats, features over 500 dancers, transforming the set into a vibrant carnival of color and rhythm. Observers note that the explosive energy and camaraderie between the two stars will likely resonate with fans and film enthusiasts.

Anticipated Release and Production Team

‘Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu’, previously referred to as #Mega157, has generated significant excitement. After ‘Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy’ and ‘Godfather’, Nayanthara will share screen space with Chiranjeevi for the third time.

Produced by Sahu Garapati and Sushmita Konidela under Shine Screens and Gold Box Entertainments, with Smt. Archana presenting, the film features top-tier technical talent. Bheems Ceciroleo is responsible for the music, while Sameer Reddy serves as cinematographer. Editing is handled by Tammiraju, and A S Prakash is the art director. The story has been co-written by S Krishna and G Adi Narayana. The film is set to release on January 12, aligning with Sankranti 2026.

Legendary actor Marlon Brando, renowned for his Oscar-winning role in ‘The Godfather’, made headlines when he sent Native American representative Sacheen Littlefeather to decline the prestigious award on his behalf.

A Historic Moment at the Oscars

An old video from the 45th Academy Awards recently resurfaced online, featuring Littlefeather sharing Brando’s powerful message with the audience. She explained that the actor refused to accept the Oscar in protest against Hollywood’s portrayal of Native Americans and the troubling events occurring at Wounded Knee, where tensions between the U.S. government and Native American activists had intensified.

Littlefeather stated, “I’m Apache and I’m President of the National Native American Affirmative Image Committee. I’m representing Marlon Brando this evening and he has asked me to tell you in a very long speech, which I cannot share with you presently because of time, but I will be glad to share with the press afterwards that he very regretfully cannot accept this very generous award.”

She elaborated on Brando’s reasons, saying, “The treatment of American Inddigihunt today by the film industry, and on television, in movie reruns, and also with recent happenings at Wounded Knee. I beg at this time that I have not intruded upon this evening and that we will in the future, our hearts and our understandings will meet with love and generosity. Thank you on behalf of Marlon Brando.”

Her presence sparked a mix of applause and boos, solidifying it as one of the most controversial yet courageous moments in Oscar history. This incident served as a poignant reminder of the intersection between cinema and politics on the world’s biggest stage.

This moment not only overshadowed the award but also reinforced Brando’s legacy as an actor unafraid to take a political stance.

Hollywood actress Amanda Seyfried dedicated a significant portion of herself to her role in ‘The Testament of Ann Lee’.

The actress revealed that she spent a year preparing for her part in the film, as reported by ‘Female First UK’. The 40-year-old plays the titular spiritual leader in Mona Fastvold’s movie and explained that she began her preparation well ahead of time, particularly since she had only 34 days to shoot the film.

Pressure of Limited Time

When asked if the tight production schedule created pressure, Amanda responded to Collider, “It does, but with Mona Fastvold, she has a collection of the best craftsmen in their field. All the heads of departments will drop everything for her, who were also working on this for a long time with me. We’re working on this for a year prior to Budapest.”

Amanda also mentioned their proactive approach to tackling the time constraints: “We’d already done a workshop, so we shot a bunch of stuff that ends up in the movie in January, before that, in Massachusetts. So I will say yes, 34 days is ridiculous, but because we knew we didn’t have that much time or money, we all, on our days off from other projects, would come together and work on certain aspects.”

Collaboration and Preparation

Reflecting on her preparation, Amanda recalled the countless hours spent collaborating with the crew to ensure she was “ready” by the time filming began. She stated, “For me, I was always working with Tanera Marshall on the Manchester accent because that was a huge hill to climb for me. Celia Rowlson-Hall I was already friends with, so Celia and I were working together upstate in a little studio across from a donut shop. We would do five-hour sessions daily, weekly, when we both had time off.”

Amanda noted her prior collaboration with composer Daniel Blumberg, emphasizing the extensive groundwork laid before filming. “I think I had done my first studio session at our friend’s studio in Brooklyn in December of last year or the year before. So, yes, it was short, but we all gave our energy and time for a year before it because we knew that once we were there, we were going to be strapped for time. So, I did feel kind of ready when we got to Budapest.”

Emotional Depth of the Role

In the film, her character Ann Lee experiences the heartbreak of giving birth four times but losing all of her children. Amanda was determined to depict these scenes authentically. “You see in quick succession her losses. It was really important for Mona and me to show the birth scenes as they are, as they can be, not only to honour Ann Lee, but to honour the millions of people who have lost their children in childbirth and infancy.”

She highlighted the importance of portraying the graphic nature of delivery: “You don’t see that very often, but you need to get down in there with them in order for her to really earn where she ends up going, completely lifting off, levitating into this otherworldly, second-coming-of-Jesus leadership. You have to understand exactly why.”

Hollywood actress Cynthia Erivo has addressed the ongoing discussions and memes surrounding her behavior during the ‘Wicked: For Good’ press tour and confirmed her decision about the Broadway adaptation of the musical.

Erivo has made it clear that she will not be taking on the role in the Broadway production, emphasizing her desire to avoid making a selfish choice, as reported by People magazine.

In a recent episode of ‘The View,’ she explained her reasoning: “I feel like it would be a little selfish. We’ve been given such a gift with this (film) version, and everyone is seeing it. It’s in everybody’s houses right now, and people can go to the cinema and see it.”

She elaborated that the success of the film opens up opportunities for other actresses to step into the role of Elphaba on Broadway. “What’s wonderful about this particular film now is that I think it provides more room for other women to go do (the role on Broadway),” she stated.

Erivo’s views on the film’s impact on increasing interest in Elphaba among actresses received positive feedback from the talk show hosts. Joy Behar remarked, “(It gives) someone else the opportunity,” while Sunny Hostin added, “That is so generous, so generous.” Behar also complimented Erivo, saying, “You’re not only wonderful, you’re a terrific person.”

Idina Menzel originated the role of Elphaba on Broadway in 2003. Since then, several actresses have portrayed the iconic character, including Stephanie J. Block, Shoshana Bean, Lindsay Mendez, and Jessica Vosk. Currently, Lencia Kebede holds the role, making history as the first Black actress to play Elphaba full-time on Broadway since her debut in March.

Cynthia Erivo won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her Broadway debut as Celie in the 2015 revival of ‘The Color Purple.’

Actor Suriya, a prominent figure in Tamil cinema, and his wife Jyothika were spotted at the Mumbai airport with their children.

On Sunday, the couple was captured as they arrived at the airport, stepping out of their car alongside their kids, Diya and Dev. Demonstrating his role as a devoted family man, Suriya walked closely with his family, guiding them toward the terminal.

The family opted for casual attire. Suriya sported a pastel brown polo t-shirt paired with beige trousers, while Jyothika preferred comfort with a floral-patterned shirt on the wrist and white pants.

Suriya and Jyothika are one of the most celebrated couples in Tamil cinema, known for their enduring partnership rather than flashy public displays. They first met in the late 1990s and shared screen space in numerous films including ‘Poovellam Kettuppar’, ‘Perazhagan’, and ‘Sillunu Oru Kaadhal’.

Their professional collaborations paralleled the growth of their off-screen relationship, which became public in the early 2000s. During this time, Jyothika faced intense media scrutiny and industry pressures regarding their relationship, particularly claims suggesting that leading actresses should refrain from dating or marrying. This led to a gradual decline in her film appearances.

Suriya, on the other hand, focused on building his career, gaining both commercial and critical acclaim with movies like ‘Ghajini’ and ‘Vaaranam Aayiram’. They tied the knot on September 11, 2006, in a private ceremony in Chennai, attended by family and close friends. Following their marriage, Jyothika took a step back from full-time acting to concentrate on family, while Suriya continued to diversify his work in both mainstream and experimental cinema.

In 2015, Jyothika made her comeback with ‘36 Vayadhinile’, followed by impactful films like ‘Magalir Mattum’ and ‘Raatchasi’. Recently, the couple also ventured into producing through their company, 2D Entertainment, championing films with strong social messages and character-driven narratives. Their relationship is characterized by stability, individual career growth, and a low-profile public presence.

Jyothika was also recently seen in the superhit film ‘Shaitaan’.

Actress Surbhi Chandna, a true Mumbaikar at heart, is feeling the pangs of nostalgia for Vada Pao during her recent trip abroad.

In her latest Instagram update, Surbhi shared that after spending 15 days away from India, she craves the iconic Traffic Vada Pao along with other unique offerings from her beloved city.

She creatively referenced a dialogue from the 2006 romantic comedy “Shaadi Se Pehle,” featuring Akshay Khanna, Suniel Shetty, Ayesha Takia, Mallika Sherawat, and Aftab Shivdasani. In her video, Surbhi conveyed her longing to return home and enjoy all that Mumbai has to offer.

“Day 15 abroad and you are craving Traffic Vada Pao & Khadde,” the text overlay on her clip stated.

She quoted Suniel Shetty’s character, expressing that it truly hits you how much you miss Mumbai. “When it Finally Hits You… Mumbai (Pink heart emoji) Vada Pao Teri Yaad Aa Gayi (sic),” she captioned the post.

On a different note, Surbhi recently shared insights about her journey with “Naagin.” She confessed that she didn’t agree to join the show immediately. Appearing on actress Rashami Desai’s talk show, Surbhi revealed that working with renowned producer Ekta Kapoor had always been a goal for her, which ultimately led her to take part in “Naagin.”

“I don’t fit the criteria….I told them that I am dying to work with Balaji but give me some other show… then they asked me to think over it and I requested some time. They were supposed to start with an actor before me, then there’s this story of reincarnation, and then comes my role in the series as the Naagin, and that’s when I instantly got into action mode,” Surbhi explained.

Rashami humorously pointed out a light-hearted drawback of being associated with “Naagin,” saying, “Kids come up to you and say, ‘Aunty, Naagin ban ke dikhao na.”

It has been a year since Rasha Thadani left everyone awestruck with her scintillating performance on the “Uyi Amma” track from her debut drama “Azaad”.

### Celebrating One Year of “Uyi Amma”

Sharing a BTS video from the shoot of this peppy number, Rasha expressed her gratitude to the viewers for showering “Uyi Amma” with so much love. She shared on social media, “1 year of Uyi Amma…It found its way to you, and y’all poured so much love into it. (sic)”

Rasha also thanked everyone responsible for making the song happen. She wrote, “Holding all that love so close, thank you to everyone that made this happen @pragyakapoor_ @gattukapoor @boscomartis. And of course @makeupbypompy @ashisbogi @alisha__behura @gulnaazz.u.khan, the stars behind the camera…Ever grateful.”

### The Creative Team

Composed by Amit Trivedi, the song features the impactful voice of Madhubanti Bagchi. Bosco Leslie Martis is credited with the impressive choreography of “Uyi Amma”.

### Rasha’s Favorites

Recently, Rasha referred to the “Birangay” track from the period drama as her “favourite.” She took to Instagram to share a video compiling clips from the shoot of this song, sung by Amit Trivedi, Amitabh Bhattacharya, and Meenal Jain. She captioned her post, “BIRANGAY – the first song I ever shot, my favourite song. The most special time, with the most special people. In my heart forever.”

### Upcoming Projects

Directed by Abhishek Kapoor, “Azaad” also marks the Bollywood debut of Aaman Devgan, alongside Ajay Devgn and Diana Penty in crucial roles.

Rasha is also set to make her Tollywood debut with filmmaker Ajay Bhupathi’s forthcoming drama. Tentatively titled “#AB4”, the project will be presented by Ashwin Dutt and backed by Gemini Kiran under the banner of Chandamama Kathalu Pictures.

Sharing her excitement, Rasha wrote on Instagram, “New beginnings, endless gratitude! Mee andariki prema tho, I’m stepping into Telugu cinema. Thank you @ajaybhupathi sir for this opportunity. Chala excited to start this journey! (Dizzy emoji) #AB4 #TeluguDebut Presented by #AshwinDutt Produced by @geminikiran_official, under the @ckpicturesoffl banner. @vyjayanthimovies @swapnacinema @anandiartcreations (sic).”

Furthermore, Rasha will also star in the Bollywood drama “Laikey Laikaa,” opposite Abhay Verma.

Actress Diana Penty, who recently appeared in the streaming show ‘Do You Wanna Partner,’ emphasized the importance of separating personal relationships from professional performance in acting.

During promotions for the show, Diana shared insights about her experience with co-star Tamannaah Bhatia, highlighting that their rapport did not interfere with their professional responsibilities. She stated, “As a good actor, you’re supposed to either way, whether you get along with somebody or you don’t. What you bring to the screen and to the character should be independent of your personal equation. So, that is a basis of how good an actor or not you are. But in this case, I feel like we were also lucky that we got along and that it was just effortless off-screen as well. So, it was much easier to bring that energy on-screen and into all the scenes.”

Discussing her chemistry with Tamannaah, Diana remarked, “I don’t think we struggled with that at all. It just flowed very naturally, and we were able to improvise a lot in the scenes as well because we had a great rapport and chemistry off-screen.”

She further elaborated on their comfort level, saying, “We were comfortable enough with each other to be able to take that liberty to say things to each other, whatever it was—not like this formal equation where we have to be careful of what we’re going to say to each other. So, I think that really helped, and we were lucky that we had that equation. But it’s very interesting.”