Indian actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui is set to open his acting academy in Dubai. He’s currently in discussions with potential investors and partners to kick-start the initiative early next year. The critically-acclaimed actor says the “School of Acting” will be accessible to both new and seasoned artists to hone their skills. After struggling during his early years in Bollywood, Siddiqui has been part of several groundbreaking movies in recent times including Kahaani and The Lunchbox.
Trump considers dropping concerts in US capital after artists drop out
US President Donald Trump has stated on Saturday that he is considering cancelling a series of concerts commemorating the United States' 250th anniversary after several artists dropped out, opting for a speech instead.
Italy bans Kanye West, Travis Scott concerts over security concerns
Italy has banned two concerts involving US rappers Kanye West and Travis Scott due to take place in July in the northern city of Reggio Emilia, authorities said on Saturday.
Bret Michaels latest artist to withdraw from Freedom 250 concerts
Bret Michaels, frontman of Poison, the rock group best known for its working-class anthem 'Nothin’ But a Good Time', has withdrawn from a concert series commemorating the United States' 250th anniversary, the latest in a wave of cancellations.
Austrian who planned attack on Taylor Swift concert gets 15 years in prison
An Austrian court has sentenced a 21-year-old man who admitted planning a foiled attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna in 2024 to 15 years in prison on Thursday, finding him guilty of various, mainly terrorism-related offences.
Matthew Perry's assistant sentenced to 41 months in prison
The personal assistant who injected "Friends" star Matthew Perry with a fatal dose of the hallucinogenic drug ketamine was sentenced to 41 months in federal prison on Wednesday, bringing to a close the prosecution of five people who admitted to playing roles in the actor's death.
