Category: Entertainment

Gal Gadot spotlights women’s stories in new docuseries

File Photo Gal Gadot arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Photo Courtesy: AP

NEW YORK (AP): Gal Gadot is using her Hollywood starpower to spotlight remarkable women from around the world. The “Wonder Woman” actor is host and executive producer of a new documentary series that follows six women who made a positive impact on their communities despite dealing with poverty, violence, discrimination and natural disasters. The 35-year-old… Continue reading Gal Gadot spotlights women’s stories in new docuseries

Actor Madan Krishna Shrestha diagnose with covid-19

Kathmandu: Veteran comedian Madan Krishna Shrestha has diagnosed with covid-19 infection. Five members of his family, including Shrestha, have been diagnosed with corona infection. Artist Shrestha on Monday informed through social networking site, Facebook that he, his son, daughter, daughter-in-law and granddaughter have seen corona positive. He also urged everyone not to play with the… Continue reading Actor Madan Krishna Shrestha diagnose with covid-19

‘Nomadland’ wins 4 BAFTAs including best picture, director

File Photo In this file photo, Director Chloe Zhao, left, appears with actress Frances McDormand on the set of "Nomadland." (Searchlight Pictures via AP, FIle)

LONDON (AP): Gig-economy Western “Nomadland” won four prizes including best picture on Sunday at the British Academy Film Awards, which were handed out during a pandemic-curbed ceremony that recognized a diverse array of screen talent. “Nomadland” filmmaker Chloe Zhao became only the second woman, and the first woman of color, to win the BAFTA for… Continue reading ‘Nomadland’ wins 4 BAFTAs including best picture, director

Historic Houston movie theater closes due to pandemic

Fans and patrons of the Landmark River Oaks Theatre do the "Time Warp", from the "Rocky Horror Picture Show" as they demonstrate against the potential closure of the historic movie theater Sunday, March 7, 2021, in Houston. The historic Houston theater that director Richard Linklater called his “film school” and that for decades was the place to catch hard-to-find independent and foreign films has closed for good. Like many U.S. movie theaters and other businesses, the River Oaks Theatre was a victim of the coronavirus pandemic. ( Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle via AP)

HOUSTON (AP): A historic Houston theater that director Richard Linklater called his “film school” and that for decades was the place to catch hard-to-find independent and foreign films has closed for good — like many theaters and other businesses, a victim of the coronavirus pandemic. After nearly 82 years in business, the River Oaks Theatre… Continue reading Historic Houston movie theater closes due to pandemic

5,000 attend rock concert in Barcelona after COVID-19 screen

People using face masks take part in a music concert in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, March 27, 2021. Five thousand music lovers are set to attend a rock concert in Barcelona on Saturday after passing a same-day COVID-19 screening to test its effectiveness in preventing outbreaks of the virus at large cultural events. The show by Spanish rock group Love of Lesbian has the special permission of Spanish health authorities. While the rest of the country is limited to gatherings of no more than four people in closed spaces, the concertgoers will be able to mix freely while wearing face masks. Photo Courtesy: AP

BARCELONA, Spain (AP): If one overlooked the white face masks dotting the tightly packed crowd of music lovers, it was almost like pre-pandemic times in Barcelona’s Palau Sant Jordi concert hall Saturday night. Five thousand rock fans enjoyed a real-as-can-be concert after passing a same-day coronavirus screening, to test its effectiveness in preventing outbreaks of… Continue reading 5,000 attend rock concert in Barcelona after COVID-19 screen

NOC hike fuel price

Kathmandu: Nepal Oil Corporation has increased the price of petroleum products. The former retail price of petrol and diesel / kerosene has gone up by Rs 2 per liter. Now the price of petrol has reached Rs 118 per liter and diesel Rs 101. The retail price of aviation fuel (for domestic flights) has been… Continue reading NOC hike fuel price

Grammys 2021: Beyoncé and Taylor Swift make history

Taylor Swift and Beyoncé both attended the socially-distanced ceremony in Los Angeles. Photo Courtesy: Getty images

(BBC): Beyoncé has set a new record at the Grammy Awards with her 28th win. The star is now the most-awarded woman in Grammys history, overtaking bluegrass singer Alison Krauss. “I am so honoured, I’m so excited,” she said while accepting her record-breaking trophy, for best R&B performance. Taylor Swift also made history at Sunday’s… Continue reading Grammys 2021: Beyoncé and Taylor Swift make history

366 feature films shortlisted for Oscars 2021

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Kathmandu: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Thursday has revealed the 366 feature films that are eligible for the 93rd Oscars. With today’s list finalized, Academy voting will begin along with nominations to be announced March 15. Lists of the films eligible for Best Picture at the 93rd annual Academy Awards: Absent… Continue reading 366 feature films shortlisted for Oscars 2021