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Selena Gomez to turn producer for NYC fashion-themed horror movie ‘Dollhouse’


October 14, 2020

Selena Gomez might have a surprise in store for her fans for this year’s Halloween. According to media reports, the singer is in talks with the makers of an NYC fashion-themed movie Dollhouse. The  horror movie will chronicle the city’s “elite fashion scene” and as described by Variety, is a psychological thriller. Gomez will also produce the project, the outlet added. “Selena’s …

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Priyanka Chopra wants to see brown girls like her on posters of Hollywood films


October 14, 2020

Priyanka Chopra has shattered stereotypes and barriers with her career in Hollywood and paved a way for more brown actors to join the industry. The Quantico actor opened up about the lack of diversity in Hollywood and how she plans to play her part in giving opportunities to more South Asian actors. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, the actor discussed how her …

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India has sent feelers for talks: Pakistan


October 14, 2020

• In an interview with Karan Thapar, PM’s aide says prime minister and army chief desire peace with India • Islamabad wants dialogue on both Kashmir and terrorism NEW DELHI: India has sent messages to Pakistan over the past year expressing a desire for conversation, Prime Minister Imran Khan’s adviser on national security and strategic policy planning Moeed Yusuf told The …

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Police arrest 21 at pro-democracy rally in Thailand


October 14, 2020

BANGKOK: Police arrested 21 protesters on Tuesday during a Bangkok rally that saw dozens of people give a royal motorcade a three-fingered salute — a show of defiance by Thai pro-democracy activists calling for reforms to the monarchy. Since July, Thailand has seen frequent youth-led demonstrations demanding the resignation of Premier Prayut Chan-O-Cha, a former army chief. Some in the …

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Record early turnout as Georgians, Texans line up to vote


October 14, 2020

WASHINGTON: Texans on Tuesday joined a wave of Americans casting ballots at a record-setting pace, jamming early-voting polling places ahead of a Nov 3 election showdown between Republican President Donald Trump and Democratic rival Joe Biden. Long lines of voters snaked out the doors and down the sidewalks at polling places around big cities such as Houston and Dallas, social …

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Europe tightens curbs as Covid cases surge out of control


October 14, 2020

LONDON: European governments are battling to curb coronavirus surges with new controls and increased testing, while trying to avoid the devastating nationwide lockdowns of March and April. Cases climbed rapidly in Britain, France, Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic on Tuesday, raising fears that the death rate could rise. Hospitals in Paris will have most of their intensive care beds …

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Afghan forces launch assault after Taliban offensive overshadows talks


October 14, 2020

LASHKAR GAH: Afghan security forces launched a counter offensive in the south against Taliban fighters, officials said on Tuesday, as fighting raged for a third straight day in a major insurgent offensive that has overshadowed peace talks. The Taliban assault on Helmand Province tests the resolve of the government at the start of talks to end the 19-year war, and …

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