Keira Knightley and Rosamund Pike recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of Pride & Prejudice, a film where they portrayed sisters. In an interview with Vanity Fair, the Johnny English actress reflected on her co-star Donald Sutherland, who appeared as Mr. Bennet in the romantic comedy. “Donald was pretty legendary. We did have dinners with him sometimes, and he told us some pretty wild stories that cannot be shared,” she reminisced. The Pirates of the Caribbean star also recalled Sutherland’s strong stance against smoking. “There was the party that Donald Sutherland came to. You weren’t allowed to smoke. He had it…
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Mason Thames has shared insights into the powerful energy Gerard Butler brought to the set of How to Train Your Dragon. In a conversation with PEOPLE magazine, the 17-year-old actor, who portrays Hiccup in the 2025 live-action remake of the 2010 American fantasy adventure film, revealed that Butler embodied the spirit of a true viking during filming. Thames commented on the 55-year-old Scottish actor and film producer, stating, “When he would walk on set, you would feel that presence.” He further added, “It’s insane to see it in person and him bringing that character to life with the voice, the…
Bryce Dallas Howard, the director of The Mandalorian, had previously hinted at the possible resurrection of Samuel L. Jackson’s Mace Windu. However, in a recent interview with The Direct, when asked about the actor potentially reprising his character in an upcoming Star Wars project, she stated, “Well, I mean, I want to work with Sam Jackson, just no matter what, in any circumstance. And I also love working in Star Wars.” The filmmaker added, “I harass Dave Filoni a lot about a lot of things,” indicating that efforts to bring back the megastar are “one of them; however, those conversations…
Kelly Clarkson has reportedly developed feelings for Joe Jonas following their interview on her talk show. Clarkson and Jonas reportedly had good chemistry during the interview, with fans perceiving their conversation as flirtatious. According to insiders, Kelly was impressed by the Jonas Brothers singer and is looking for something more. An insider revealed, as per Radar Online, “Kelly was impressed by Joe and thought he was handsome, intelligent, a good dad, everything she’s looking for in a guy.” The tipster claimed, “They had a nice chat on the show that some people thought was flirtatious and continued the conversation backstage,…
The Arts Council of Pakistan hosted the fourth Karachi Climate Festival on Thursday, in observance of World Environment Day, aiming to spotlight the escalating effects of climate change within the metropolis. Commencing with the Climate Risk Index 2025 — which positions Pakistan among the most globally vulnerable countries — the festival addressed critical issues such as unjust water distribution, the intricate link between climate and public health, and the media’s role in fostering climate awareness in Karachi, among other topics. The insightful panel discussion was moderated by Afia Salam and featured Muhammad Toheed, Munazza Siddiqui, Mahapara Khan, Saeed Baloch, and…
The Reko Diq Copper Project is set to significantly impact Pakistan’s economy, with projections indicating an annual contribution of nearly 1% to the country’s GDP, as reported by The News. This positions it as one of the most vital industrial undertakings in Pakistan’s history. Dr. Tauqir Shah, a senior advisor to the prime minister, stated, “Backed by the latest major financing package from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) – including a US$300 million direct loan and US$400 million in blended finance – the project marks IFC’s first mining investment in Pakistan and signals renewed global confidence in the country’s economic…
A contentious proposal within the Finance Bill 2025-26 to impose a 5% tax on annual pension income exceeding Rs10 million has ignited widespread concern and criticism among pensioners and tax experts. Critics contend that the proposed legislative changes, if enacted by Parliament, could inadvertently lead to a higher tax burden for a broad range of pensioners, including those with significantly lower annual incomes, and effectively render commutation taxable, The News reported on Saturday. The element of commutation necessitates a thorough review within the proposed amendments to the law, as every higher-grade officer receiving the maximum advance limit will face increased…
OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, is reportedly in discussions with major investors from Saudi Arabia and India to raise a substantial amount of capital, estimated to be around $40 billion, according to a report by The Information. The report indicates that the AI company has engaged with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), India’s Reliance Industries, and existing shareholder MGX from the United Arab Emirates concerning this $40 billion financing round. OpenAI intends to utilize this funding to develop powerful new AI systems and build the extensive infrastructure necessary to support them. Citing individuals familiar with the fundraising efforts, the…
The James Webb Space Telescope has observed two large planets in different stages of infancy, orbiting a young sun-like star. One planet boasts an atmosphere rich with dusty clouds, while the other is encircled by a disk of material, illustrating the complex nature of how planetary systems develop. These two gas giant planets, both more massive than our solar system’s largest planet, Jupiter, were directly imaged by Webb in a planetary system located approximately 310 light-years from Earth within the Milky Way galaxy, in the direction of the constellation Musca. A light-year represents the distance light travels in a year,…
China has strongly condemned Israel’s military strikes against Iran, characterizing them as a violation of Iran’s sovereignty and a threat to regional stability, as tensions between the two nations escalate into direct confrontation. Speaking at an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council on Saturday, Fu Cong, China’s Ambassador to the UN, conveyed “deep concern” over the unfolding crisis and issued a warning against further escalation. “China condemns Israel’s violations of Iran’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity,” Fu stated. “We urge Israel to immediately cease all dangerous military actions.” According to a report by Reuters, the Chinese envoy articulated…
