Gene Hackman received a heartfelt tribute at the Oscars on Sunday, courtesy of his friend and fellow Oscar winner Morgan Freeman. Freeman appeared on stage to honor Hackman, who earlier this week was found deceased along with his wife, Betsy Arakawa, at their New Mexico home. Officials deemed the circumstances of their deaths “suspicious enough” to warrant an investigation. In his brief appearance, just ahead of the in memoriam segment, Freeman called Hackman a “giant” of the film industry –– and his “dear friend.” “Gene always said, ‘I don’t think about legacy. I just hope people remember me as someone…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
Even though her grandmother wasn’t present to witness it, Zoe Saldaña dedicated her inaugural Oscar award to her late matriarch. Saldaña paid tribute to her grandmother while accepting the award for best supporting actress for her performance in “Emilia Pérez” at the 97th Annual Academy Awards on Sunday. “My grandmother arrived in this country in 1961,” Saldaña stated. “The fact that I’m receiving an award for a role where I had the opportunity to sing and speak in Spanish – my grandmother, if she were here, would be absolutely delighted.” She also mentioned that she is the first American actress…
Wildfires are burning across parts of South and North Carolina, fueled by dry and windy conditions. The Carolina Forest Fire, near Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, has consumed an estimated 1,600 acres and is 30% contained. Evacuated residents were allowed to return to their homes Sunday evening. The fire threat remains high in the region, including near Wilmington, North Carolina, and Charleston and Columbia, South Carolina. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency Sunday to support wildfire suppression efforts. In western North Carolina, near Tryon and Saluda, a brush fire has burned over 500 acres and is 30%…
Miami Beach ended its traditional spring break activities last year, and city officials are continuing these policies. Enhanced security measures are in place for March, including parking restrictions and increased fees for non-residents. These measures follow three consecutive years of spring break violence. Visitors are warned to expect curfews, bag searches at the beach, early beach closures, DUI checkpoints, and arrests for drug possession and violence. Mayor Steven Meiner deemed last year’s spring break a success, emphasizing the city’s priority on law and order. Some business owners see the restrictions as necessary for public safety, while others are concerned…
RACHI: Following her impressive victory against Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, Pakistan’s chess prodigy Mehak Maqbool revealed intriguing details about their friendly yet competitive match. Speaking on Geo News’ programme “Geo Pakistan,” the young chess champion said, “He [Sindh CM] gave me a tough time, and he plays really well.” Mehak expressed immense joy and affirmed her pride when the chief minister invited her for the chess match, responding to questions about whether she felt intimidated playing against such an influential political figure. She also highlighted the chief minister’s notable chess skills. “He [Sindh CM] started with the queen’s…
LAHORE: Following Pakistan’s disappointing exit from the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, former captain Babar Azam has been observed enjoying padel tennis with his brothers, fellow cricketers, and friends. After the national team’s elimination from the tournament, players returned home last week. While many are taking a break from cricket, Babar has turned to padel tennis as a recreational activity. He has been seen playing alongside cricketers Imam-ul-Haq and Usman Qadir, as well as his brothers. Pakistan’s next international assignment is a tour of New Zealand, where they will face the hosts in a T20 series. However, sources indicate that Babar…
Australia’s aggressive right-handed opener, Matthew Short, has been ruled out of the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025 ahead of the Kangaroos’ semi-final clash against unbeaten India. Short, who sustained an injury during their match against Afghanistan on February 8, has been replaced by Cooper Connolly in Australia’s 15-man squad. The International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Event Technical Committee has confirmed Connolly’s inclusion, who has featured in three ODIs for the Kangaroos. However, despite his inclusion, “Fraser-McGurk is the most logical like-for-like replacement for Short as an aggressive right-handed opener who can take advantage of favourable early batting conditions,” according to a statement…
KARACHI: The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has decided to reappoint Stephen Constantine as the head coach of the national team, as reported by Geo News. This decision, though awaiting official confirmation, comes as Pakistan prepares for the third round of the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers, a pivotal stage in the nation’s football development. However, sources indicate that Constantine’s appointment is currently limited to the AFC Asian Cup qualifier match against Syria. A decision regarding a long-term appointment will be made at a later date. “He is coming only for this qualifier (vs Syria). We don’t have enough time for any…
Authorities in Oregon continued their search on Sunday for a 2-year-old boy who was last seen playing in a yard the previous day. Dane Paulsen was reported missing around 4:25 p.m. on Saturday, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. Members of the sheriff’s office, along with fire and police agencies, conducted searches of the property and surrounding areas on Saturday, both on foot and using drones equipped with thermal imaging technology, the sheriff’s office stated in a social media release. On Sunday, search and rescue teams carried out systematic searches of an area north of the small city of…
The Ruet-e-Hilal Research Council has projected that Eid-ul-Fitr will be observed across Pakistan on Monday, March 31, 2025, following the completion of 29 days of Ramadan. According to the council’s Secretary General, Khalid Ijaz Mufti, the Shawwal crescent is anticipated to be readily visible in most regions of the country on the evening of Sunday, March 30, 2025, provided that clear weather conditions prevail. “The new moon will be born on Saturday, March 29, at 3:58 PM Pakistan time,” Mufti stated. By the time of sunset on Sunday, the crescent’s age will have surpassed 26 hours nationwide, rendering it…
