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The Hindu
01-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests inspects Visakhapatnam zoo
Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Rahul Pandey visited the Indira Gandhi Zoological Park here on Tuesday. He has enquired about the developmental activities undergoing in the zoo and appreciated the overall maintenance and management of the zoo. During the visit, Conservator of Forests, Visakhapatnam, Mohammad Diwan Mydeen, and Curator of the IGZP G. Mangamma have briefed him on various developmental initiatives undergoing at the zoo, its flora and fauna and upcoming projects aimed at enhancing visitor experience and conservation efforts along with animal enrichment. Mr Rahul Pandey has also visited the ongoing construction works at Squirrel Monkey, Birds of Prey & Duck aviary. He directed the officials to make more efforts on beautification and maintenance of animal enclosures to enhance the visitors' viewing experience. He also instructed to prepare a detailed estimation report for the renovation or repairs for the required enclosures in every section separately especially Zoo Aquarium, Jungle cats enclosure, Sloth bear enclosure & Red necked wallabies enclosure to get them completed through CSR funds.
Hindustan Times
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Jussie Smollett engaged to Jabari Redd; Halle Berry, Taraji P Henson send love
Actor and singer Jussie Smollett is officially off the market! The Empire star announced his engagement to fellow actor Jabri Redd in a heartfelt Instagram post late on Friday, coinciding with his 43rd birthday celebrations, reported TMZ. Smollett's post included a series of sweet photos showing him on one knee outside a restaurant, proposing to Redd. Another image showed the couple embracing after the proposal. The final slide gave fans a glimpse of the elegant engagement ring. Actor Jussie Smollett is engaged to Jabari Redd.(Instagram/ Jussie Smollett) Smollett, captioning the post, said that the actor will be spending his birthday with his fiancé. 'He said YES,' the Marshall actor added in the caption of the photos which has since attracted congratulatory messages from fans and celebrities alike. Stars like Vivica A Fox, Taraji P Henson, and Halle Berry were among the first to share their excitement in the comments. Jussie's sister and fellow actor Jurnee too commented on the post. She wrote, 'Screaming with tears of joy!' Welcoming Redd to the family, she added, 'My whole heart loves both of you.' Jussie Smollett engaged to Jabari Redd: How the couple met According to TMZ, it is unclear exactly how long the couple has been dating for. The two actors starred in the 2023 movie The Lost Holiday, which was also directed by Smollett. Smollett's engagement also marks a new chapter in the B-Boy Blues director's life after years of public controversy stemming from a 2019 hate crime hoax. The actor, as per the TMZ report, reached a settlement with the city of Chicago earlier this year. He agreed to pay $50,000 to a charity. The TMZ report quoted sources indicating that he chose the Building Better Futures Center for the Arts which focuses on uplifting young creatives in Chicago. Now, with legal issues behind him, Smollett appears focused on joy, healing, and building a future with his partner. Also Read: Madonna gives fans a sneak peek into her $40 million apartment and luxe wardrobe FAQs Q: Is Jussie Smollett engaged? A: Yes, Jussie Smollett announced his engagement to fellow actor Jabari Redd on June 21, 2025, via Instagram. Q: Who is Jussie Smollett's famous sister? A: His sister is Jurnee Smollett, known for her roles in Lovecraft Country, Birds of Prey, and Eve's Bayou. Q: Is Jussie Smollett really singing in Empire? A: Yes, Jussie Smollett performed his own vocals as Jamal Lyon in Empire and has released solo music as well. Q: What nationality is Jussie Smollett? A: Jussie Smollett is American. He was born in Santa Rosa, California, and is of African-American and Jewish descent.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Margot Robbie Opens Up About Returning To Work Post-Barbie After Years Away From A Set, And Her Description Already Has Me Hooked
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. After Barbenheimer dominated the box office, Forbes declared Margot Robbie as 2023's world's highest-paid actress. But after Barbie (which is streaming with your Netflix subscription) premiered, we haven't seen the Australian actress on the big screen. With Robbie returning to acting with September's A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, the talented actress opened up about returning to work after years away from a set, and her description has me hooked. While the About Time actress hasn't starred in movies since Barbie, she's been the producer of top movies like Saltburn and My Old Ass. But as A Big Bold Beautiful Journey makes us happy that she hasn't stepped away from acting, she got candid with Vanity Fair about what it was like to step back onto a movie set, and I love her description: I think that's the longest break I've ever had between jobs. I thought it would be more scary to be walking onto the Big Bold set on day one, but it wasn't. Everything about this film was immediately comfortable. Compared to the challenging prep work that Margot Robbie did for Barbie, working with acting, dialect, and movement coaches, I can understand why starring in Kogonada's A Big Bold Beautiful Journey would be 'comfortable.' The light rom-com movie has Robbie starring alongside Colin Farrell as two people directed by a GPS to step into different doors of their past that would pull the duo closer in the present. With such a fun story, it's easy to see how the Birds of Prey actress could feel relaxed filming the 2025 movie release. If walking back onto set was a breeze after a long break, it proves the actress is right where she belongs. To say that Barbie was a big movie in 2023 would be an understatement. Making $1.4 billion at the box office, the comedy broke an insane record for Warner Bros. as their highest-grossing movie and the biggest movie of the year in general. But while sharing an update on the Ocean's Eleven prequel, Margot Robbie's honest reason for taking a break from acting was feeling 'everyone's probably sick of the sight of me for now,' but that 'producing is 24/7.' As the Greta Gerwig movie came with lots of promotions and a big press tour that had the actress in full-on Barbiecore, I can imagine an overwhelming experience like that can make anyone want to take a step back. Other than Barbie, Margot Robbie has starred in plenty of big movies like The Wolf of Wall Street, Suicide Squad, Birds of Prey, and more. But the Academy Award nominee explains why A Big Bold Beautiful Journey will hit close to the hearts of audiences: If audiences feel even a tiny slice of how magical it felt making this movie, then they'll have the most incredible experience in the theater. Making this movie was truly one of the most magical experiences of my life. If a movie like Kogonada's A Big Bold Beautiful Journey can make Margot Robbie feel 'magical,' it's already making me psyched for the effect it'll have on me after I watch it in theaters. With the visuals inspired by phenomenal movies like Hayao Miyazaki's Studio Ghibli movies and The Truman Show, it'll be a breath of fresh air to see an original movie that will bring audiences into a dream they won't want to wake up from. Margot Robbie is saying a lot of good things about how returning to set is 'comfortable' and 'magical.' If A Big Bold Beautiful Journey can give the I, Tonya actress some feel-good vibes, this makes me excited for the impact the new movie will have on audiences. We'll all get to feel some magic with Robbie's new flick in theaters on September 19th.
Geek Dad
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Dad
Review – Birds of Prey #22: Possessed
Birds of Prey #22 cover, via DC Comics. Ray: This book has taken us around the universe since the start, but I don't know if there's been an arc that was quite as high-octane as this one. So far, we've seen the Birds scattered around the world, only for Barda's mission in the UAE to turn into a deep-space deathtrap that blew her up, sent her rocketing back down to Earth – and then left her vulnerable to being taken over by Inque, who is using her as a puppet and functioning like a symbiote. Barda is now missing in action, and tensions are high. Black Canary and Oracle are fighting, Cass is obsessively single-minded about getting her friend back, and Sin's other half is a little too interested in Barda's weapon when they find it on site. Everything is coming together into a disaster for the Birds at the worst possible time – because the villains are gathering for another big play, and this time Oracle herself may be the target. Recovery. Via DC Comics. Kelly Thompson has done a great job of expanding the Birds through original characters over the course of this run, with Megeara joining the team full-time and sole survivor Cela being an occasional guest-star. That can make the roster a little chaotic at times, but it's great to see all these characters interact. Cela's outsider status actually makes her a very good choice for this issue, as someone for Barbara to bounce off as she's discussing her issues with the rest of the team and her growing rift with Dinah. The two original Birds have always been a bit at odds in this run because of how Dinah had to keep Barbara in the dark in the first arc, but it's never affected the team until now. But as this issue ends, it becomes clear just how close to home these villains can strike – and the stakes are raised yet again as we head into the penultimate issue of this arc. To find reviews of all the DC issues, visit DC This Week. GeekDad received this comic for review purposes. Liked it? Take a second to support GeekDad and GeekMom on Patreon!
Pembrokeshire Herald
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pembrokeshire Herald
Half term adventures: Cadw brings Welsh history to life with family events
Birds of prey and cannon fire at Laugharne Castle headline west Wales programme FAMILIES across Pembrokeshire and beyond are in for a treat this May half term, as heritage body Cadw launches a packed calendar of family-friendly events at historic sites throughout Wales. Running from Saturday, May 25 to Sunday, June 2, the events aim to bring Welsh history vividly to life through immersive workshops, live reenactments, and hands-on activities for all ages. Among the highlights in west Wales is a Naval Living History Weekend at Laugharne Castle on Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1. Visitors can meet the Welsh sailors of Nelson's Navy, with interactive displays and cannon firing at midday each day. Also at Laugharne Castle, Birds of Prey will swoop into action across the bank holiday weekend, with expert falconers offering flying displays and educational talks on Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25 from 11:00am to 4:00pm. Cadw's Head, Gwilym Hughes, said the events were designed to entertain and educate: 'Our lively schedule of events across May half term will hopefully inspire pride in Welsh heritage, spark curiosity and offer fun for all ages. It's an opportunity for families to get out and learn about the rich history that makes Wales so unique.' More than 20 events are planned across Wales during the school break. Cadw membership provides free entry to all events and unlimited access to 132 historic sites across the country. Children go free with any adult membership. Other Cadw sites, including Valle Crucis Abbey, Castell Cilgerran, and Bryn Celli Ddu burial chamber, will be open for guided tours during the summer. For the full schedule of events, visit:
