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NEW YORK — For her next book club pick, Oprah Winfrey is highlighting an author she has praised even before she had a book club.

Winfrey announced Tuesday that she has chosen Wally Lamb’s new novel, “The River Is Waiting,” the story of a father torn by grief and guilt. It’s the third time she’s selected a Lamb book and continues a bond predating 1996, when she launched her club.

“I’ve had four phone conversations with Ms. Winfrey,” Lamb said in a statement, remembering how she called to praise his debut novel, “She’s Come Undone” upon its release, in 1992. Five years later, she phoned with the news that “She’s Come Undone” was her latest book club pick. In 1998, Winfrey picked Lamb’s “I Know This Much Is True,” his second novel.

“I was as shocked as ever last month when I answered the phone and heard Ms. Winfrey’s voice again, twenty-seven years after the last time we had talked,” he said. “She told me my latest novel, ‘The River Is Waiting,’ would be the 115th title in her beloved Book Club. I’m not sure why I’ve been on the receiving end of such grace and good fortune, but I try to live each day expressing my gratitude in the way I treat others.”

Winfrey’s conversation with Lamb can be heard on the latest episode of “Oprah’s Book Club: Presented by Starbucks,” a podcast available through Winfrey’s YouTube channel and other outlets.

“I know many of you might remember that Wally and I go way back because I picked his very first book in 1997 for my book club, and then I chose his second book the next year,” Winfrey said in a statement. “And now with ‘The River Is Waiting’ – we’ve selected three novels by the same author and that should tell you ALL you need to know about what I think of this truly masterful and beloved writer.”

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Bade Achhe Lagte Hain Naya Season will begin from June 16. Harshad Chopda will be seen alongside Shivangi Joshi in the show. Now, the actors have shared some ‘food secrets’ about each other.

Bade achhe lagte hain naya season is the most awaited TV serial right now. Ekta kapoor has brought together television’s most loved actors, Harshad Chodpa and Shivangi Joshi. The show is all set to begin from June 16 and will air from Monday to Friday at 8.30 pm. The promos of the show are out and people are already in love with the new jodi of telly town. We will see Harshad as Rishabh and Shivangi as Bhagyashree in the TV serial. In the first promo, we saw how Rishabh has understood the secret of keeping his wife happy.

Harshad-Shivangi reveal each other’s secrets

In the second promo, we saw Bhagyashree getting jealous as the women in their gym try to flirt with Rishabh who flaunts his chiselled body. Both the promos have been loved by the audience. The makers are leaving no stone unturned to promote Bade achhe lagte hain naya season. They have now shared another new video, where we see Harshad and Shivangi talking about each other’s food secrets.

They were asked to name each other’s go-to comfort food on the sets. Shivangi quickly says that Harshad loves pizzas and burgers as she has seen him having that on sets many times. Harshad also agreed with it. He then said that Shivangi loves home-cooked food mostly and she rarely has outside food.

He then said that she loves pani-puri and cupcakes. However, she only loves cup-cakes from a particular shop and not any one. This is a big story in entertainment news and TV news.

Take a look at the video here:

Well, their off-screen chemistry is on point and hence, we can expect magic with their on-screen chemistry. Talking about the other cast members, the show will also reportedly star Yash Pandit, Pankaj Bhatia, Vihan Verma, Anujj, Ahluwalia, Nitin Bhatia, Divyangana Jain, Mansi Srivastava, Manoj Kolhatkar, Rishi Deshmukh, Rohit Choudhary, Arushi Handa, Pyumori Mehta, Aparna Dixit, Roshni Chopra, Jyoti Neggii, Khushbu Thakkar, Gaurav S Bajaj, Avirath Parekh, and others.

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For nearly three decades, Akshay Kumar has remained one of Bollywood’s most bankable and prolific stars. Known for his versatility, work ethic, and ability to straddle genres — from action and comedy to drama and social message films — Kumar has consistently delivered hits and built an enviable career. But even for a seasoned star like him, the last couple of years proved testing. Between 2022 and early 2024, Akshay faced a string of underwhelming box office performances that cast a shadow over his otherwise formidable filmography. However, if recent releases are anything to go by, the tides are finally turning.The Rough Patch: A Series of DisappointmentsIt all began post-pandemic when Kumar, who was once known for delivering four to five successful films a year, found himself in unfamiliar territory. Films like Bachchhan Paandey, Samrat Prithviraj, Raksha Bandhan, Ram Setu, Selfiee, Mission Raniganj, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, and Khel Khel Mein not only failed to make a mark at the box office but also struggled to connect with audiences and critics alike. The only success coming his ay was Rohit Shetty’s Sooryavanshi and his own production OMG 2 wherein he had a cameo appearance. The reasons were varied. Some blamed the scripts and hurried production timelines, others pointed to changing audience preferences in the post-pandemic era. Viewers seemed to prefer rooted, massy entertainers or pan-India spectacles over formulaic star vehicles. The shift in audience sentiment, the rising dominance of South Indian cinema across India, and the growing demand for fresh stories meant that even a star of Akshay Kumar’s stature couldn’t escape the churn.In this period, his films barely crossed a respectable mark mark domestically, with some ending their run far below expectations. The once invincible Kumar saw his reputation as a sure-shot opener at the box office wobble. The perception that his films were suffering due to rushed productions and lack of innovation only added to the challenge.The Turning Point: Sky Force SoarsAfter months of recalibration and strategic project choices, Akshay Kumar found his breakthrough moment in Sky Force. The patriotic action-drama, inspired by real events, struck a chord with audiences, combining Kumar’s longstanding image of a disciplined, heroic figure with slick action sequences and a solid narrative.Released in January 2025, Sky Force opened to positive word of mouth and saw steady growth through its opening weekend. By the end of its theatrical run, the film collected Rs 113.62 crore domestically, becoming Akshay’s first hit in a long time. The film’s performance was a crucial confidence booster — not just for Kumar but for trade pundits and distributors who had begun to question his box office viability.What worked in Sky Force’s favor was its patriotic theme — a genre that has historically served Akshay well in films like Kesari, Airlift, and Baby. Combined with strong action choreography, a tight runtime, and Kumar’s understated yet impactful performance, the film resonated with audiences across both metros and smaller towns.The Follow-Up Success: Kesari 2Riding on the success of Sky Force, Kumar’s next, Kesari 2, proved that the revival wasn’t a fluke. A spiritual sequel to his 2019 hit Kesari, the film had built-in brand value and an established fan base. Released just months after Sky Force, Kesari 2 opened to decent numbers and maintained a consistent run at the box office.The film was based on Raghu Palat and Pushpa Palat’s book THe Case that Shook the Empire. By the end, the film had minted Rs 92.63 crore domestically. While it didn’t breach the Rs 100 crore mark, it did enough to reaffirm Akshay’s resurgent position in the industry. Importantly, the film’s success showcased his ability to revive his core audience — those who admired his action-hero persona combined with stories rooted in patriotism and valor.The back-to-back success of Sky Force and Kesari 2 indicated that Akshay’s audience hadn’t entirely abandoned him. Instead, they were seeking well-packaged, engaging entertainers with stronger storytelling and higher production values — a lesson the actor seemed to have taken to heart.Housefull 5: The Comeback VehicleIf there was any lingering doubt about Akshay Kumar’s box office pull, Housefull 5 silenced it. Released in June 2025, the fifth installment of the comedy franchise stormed the box office, raking in Rs 100.5 crore in just four days. The film didn’t just meet expectations — it exceeded them.What’s more, Housefull 5 became the fifth biggest Hindi opener of the year, reaffirming Kumar’s hold on the comedy genre. The franchise, which had consistently delivered hits in its previous iterations, capitalized on nostalgia, an ensemble cast, slapstick humor, and over-the-top sequences — ingredients that the Indian audience still cherishes in the right measure.The early collections of Housefull 5 have placed it on track to become one of the year’s highest-grossing Hindi films, giving Akshay Kumar his third consecutive box office success in less than six months — a feat few contemporary actors can boast of.With three consecutive hits, Akshay Kumar’s slate for the rest of 2025 and early 2026 looks promising. He is reportedly gearing up for Welcome to the Jungle, the next installment in the Welcome franchise, followed by Jolly LLB 3 which sees him crossing swords with Arshad Warsi in this Subhash Kapoor directorial venture. He also has Priydarshan’s Bhoot Bangla which sees him reuniting with the director after a gap of 17 years. And he also has a film with Saif Ali Khan in the talks. Every superstar’s career faces ups and downs, but it’s the ability to bounce back that defines longevity. Akshay Kumar’s resurgence in 2025 isn’t just a personal win — it’s a testament to resilience, reinvention, and the power of listening to one’s audience.

Matthew Goode came aboard Downton Abbey in its fifth season to play Henry Talbot, who would become the second husband of Michelle Dockery’s Lady Mary Crawley. However, following a brief appearance in the first Downton Abbey movie, Goode was absent from Downton Abbey: A New Era and will not be present in Downton: Abbey: The Grand Finale when it’s released on the 2025 movies schedule. While it’s a shame Henry won’t be part of this closing chapter for the historical drama saga that’s been going since 2010, I do adore the memory he recently shared about his involvement in giving the late Maggie Smith her “favorite day on a set” on the original series.

Goode has been making the press rounds to promote his new TV show Dept. Qwhich can be streamed now with a Netflix subscription. In an interview with Deadlinethe actor mentioned how he has “great stories” from the sets of Downton Abbeyincluding the aforementioned moment with Smith, who played Lady Violet Crawley. Goode started by saying:

It was the wedding of our characters, and we shot it out very secretively somewhere out in the countryside. I think in Oxford somewhere. And our green room for 20 actors was the garden of an ex-Concorde pilot. This is going to sound jolly unprofessional, and it is a bit unprofessional, but it’s fucking funny. He came out with a bottle of rosé and just put it on the table, a bottle of Minuty, which was a nice Aix-en-Province rosé. And obviously all the other actors, they looked at it and they’re like, ‘No. Well, obviously we can’t do that.’ I’m just a bit naughty. I don’t know if it’s coming across or not. And it was really hot, and it was looking at me and the perspiration was rolling down the bottle and I said, ‘I’ll have a glass, thank you so much.’

CNN National Correspondent Jason Carroll, who has been reporting on the unrest in Los Angeles for the past few days, found himself a part of the story tonight when he was detained and briefly questioned by Police in Los Angeles.

During a live shot, Carroll is heard telling police his name and then seen being walked away with his hands behind his back.

A police officer is then heard saying, “We’re letting you go. You can’t come back. If you come back, you will be arrested.”

Carroll is heard to say, “Ok.”

You can see the scene below.

CNN later reported that, while Carroll was released, two members of his camera crew were arrested.

Carroll described the scene to Laura Coates back in the studio: “I was walking over to the officer, tried to explain who I was, who I was with. He said, I’d like you to turn around. I turned around, I put my hands behind my back. They did not put me in zip ties, but they did grab both my hands as I was escorted over to the side, they said, you are being detained.”

Carroll: I was walking over to the officer, tried to explain who I was, who I was with. He said, I’d like you to turn around. I turned around, I put my hands behind my back. They did not put me in zip ties, but they did grab both my hands as I was escorted over to the side, they… pic.twitter.com/NNUvh4V1pj

– Acyn (@acyn) June 10, 2025

Carroll is not the first member of the press to get caught between police and protesters. On Sunday, Lauren Tomasi, the U.S. correspondent for Australia’s 9News, appeared to be shot by a rubber bullet while reporting on the immigration protests. Nick Stern, a British news photographer, reportedly needed emergency surgery over the weekend after sustaining a leg wound during the clashes.

A coalition of 27 press and civil liberties advocacy groups wrote to U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem today “to express alarm that federal officers may have violated the First Amendment rights of journalists covering recent protests and unrest related to immigration enforcement in the Los Angeles area.”

The coalition, led by the Los Angeles Press Club, First Amendment Coalition and Freedom of the Press Foundation, further wrote that “The press plays an essential role in our democracy as the public’s eyes and ears. The timely reporting of breaking news is necessary to provide the public with complete information, especially about controversial events.

“A number of reports suggest that federal officers have indiscriminately used force or deployed munitions such as tear gas or pepper balls that caused significant injuries to journalists. In some cases, federal officers appear to have deliberately targeted journalists who were doing nothing more than their job covering the news.”

The LA Press Club referred to at least 24 “documented” instances of journalists being targeted by law enforcement while covering the protests in Los Angeles between June 6-8, and multiple media workers report having been shot by police with less-than-lethal munitions.

Those journalists included Southern California News Group’s Ryanne Mena, freelance journalists Anthony Cabassa and Sean Beckner-Carmitchel, The Southlander’s Ben Camacho, British photojournalist Nick Stern, and LA Taco’s Lexis Olivier-Ray.

City News Service contributed to this report.

Uorfi Javed made such an impact in the first season of Bigg Boss OTT that she got her own reality show, Follow karo yar.

Now, she’s ready to show us her bold personality once again in Karan Johar’s spicy OTT show, The Traitors.

Before she entertains us, Namrata thakker finds out what Ms Javed is like in real life.

Photograph: Kind courtesy Uorfi Javed/Instagram

Uorfi did her schooling and graduation from her hometown, Lucknow, and holds a bachelor’s degree in Mass Comm.

Photograph: Kind courtesy Uorfi Javed/Instagram

Uorfi had a difficult childhood and has been open about her strict and conservative father. Ultimately, she says she ran away from home.

Photograph: Kind courtesy Uorfi Javed/Instagram

In 2016, Uorfi made her acting debut with the television show Bade Bhaiyya Ki Dulhania. She went on to act in several shows including Chandra Nandini, Meri Durga, Dayaan and Yeh rishta kya kehlata hai.

Photograph: Kind courtesy Uorfi Javed/Instagram

It was her stint on Bigg Boss OTT season 1 that made Uorfi an overnight star.

Photograph: Kind courtesy Uorfi Javed/Instagram

In 2022, Uorfi became one of the most searched Asians on Internet, leaving behind celebs like Janhvi Kapoor and Disha Patani.

Photograph: Kind courtesy Uorfi Javed/Instagram

Chilling with YouTuber Mithilesh patankargamer Naman mathurstandup comedian Munawar Faruqui and Elvish yadav.

Photograph: Kind courtesy Uorfi Javed/Instagram

On the sets of MTV Splitsvilla with hosts Sunny Leone and Tanuj Viwani.

Photograph: Kind courtesy Uorfi Javed/Instagram

Fam-jam time!

Uorfi is the second oldest among her siblings, including ASF, collect, make and Mantsha. They are seen here with their mother Zakia Sultana.

Photograph: Kind courtesy Uorfi Javed/Instagram

Today, Uorfi is a well-known Internet personality with over 5 million followers on Instagram, who get to see her wild fashion ideas from time to time. Uorfi had her own show, Follow kar lo yaarwhich us an insight into her mind and her creativity.

Photograph: Kind courtesy Uorfi Javed/Instagram

Uorfi will be seen next in Karan Johar’s reality show, The Traitorsand we can’t wait to see just what she has in store for us.

Photographs curated by Satish Bodas/Rediff

Earlier this week, Sunset Blvd. announced a final extension on Broadway with performances through July 20.

Scherzinger said she never felt like she belonged as a child, but “You all have made me feel that I belong and I have come home at last. So if theres anyone out there who feels like they don’t belong or your time hasnt come,” she continued, “don’t give up, just keep on giving and giving because the world needs your love and your light more than ever now.”

Director Manish Gupta, who has been booked by Versova police for allegedly attacking his driver, has denied all the allegations and noted that these are all “false accusations”.

Speaking to ANI, Manish said, “Ye bilkul hi jhutha aarop hai (This is a false accusation)… a hundred per cent false accusation. There was no fight between that driver and me, Rajebul Lashkar. Usne police mein jaaake jhuthi statement di hai (He went to the police and gave a false statement). And on that basis, he filed an FIR. He did this to put my reputation at risk. So that I come under pressure and he can extort more money from me.”

He also opened up on the accusation that he has not paid salary to his driver’s timely, “This accusation is 100% false. I will show you my bank statement for the past 3 years. You will see that every month, I have paid him his entire salary on time. So, the first sentence in the FIR is false that I never paid him salary on time, that’s why he fought with me. His first sentence is false. The first false sentence in his statement, in the FIR, is proof that his entire allegation is false. It is proof that he is lying. You can see my bank statement. …There is a detail of his salary every month for the past 3 years.”

Manish also shared that he has given his driver regular salary, so there was no argument or fight between them. “As I said, he has received his salary on time every month for the past 3 years. You can see my bank statement. The driver’s name, amount, and date are clearly shown in this. He has received his salary on time every month for the past 3 years. On top of that, he has been given an advance. I have given him more advance than salary many times. The person who has given him a salary on time every month for the past 3 years, he (driver) has given a statement to file an FIR that he has never paid his salary on time. That’s why he has fought with me. This is a complete lie. When this man starts his statement with a false sentence, you can understand that the whole statement is a lie. He has a malafide intention. Uska motive hai paise aethna..This is an extortion racket and nothing else. So he made this salary just a topic. He wanted to make a topic and show that there was a fight. That’s why he has raised this issue of salary. “

The director also shared that he has been contributing to the police investigation. “I have submitted my statement to the police. I will show you a copy of the statement. I have given a statement. They stamped it, signed it and gave me an acknowledgement. And in the statement, I said everything… I told them that this man has given you a false statement. And on the basis of a false statement, he has filed an FIR. That is, it is 100% a lie.”

“There will be no compromise at all. The trend of extortion racket is very dangerous for our country, and especially for Bollywood personalities. Because we are a soft target, we have to stop these extortionists…So we are taking legal action. And we are initiating criminal proceedings against this man…Also, I want to add that he has a criminal background,” he added.

Gupta has been bked under sections 118 (2), 115 (2) and 352 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by DNA staff and is published from ANI

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