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Canadian Brendan Fraser Win an Oscar for Best Actor at the 95th Academy Awards

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Canadian Brendan Fraser Win an Oscar for Best Actor at the 95th Academy Awards

Brendan Fraser became the first Canadian to win an Oscar for Best Actor on Sunday night at the 95th Acadamy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Fraser, 54, won the award for his performance in “The Whale,” in which he played a reclusive professor trying to reconnect with his estranged daughter.

Throughout much of the awards season, the Canadian-American dual citizen was considered one of the front-runners for the award, for which he also won a Screen Actors Guild Award and a Critics’ Choice Movie Award.

The actor accepted the industry’s highest honor on Sunday with an emotional acceptance speech.

“I started in this business 30 years ago, and things didn’t come easy for me,” he said on stage at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre, accepting his first Oscar after defeating fellow nominees Austin Butler, Colin Farrell, Bill Nighy, and Paul Mescal.

“I’m grateful to Darren Aronofsky for throwing me a creative lifeline and bringing me aboard the good ship, ‘The Whale,'” he said of the film’s director.

Brendan Fraser was born to Canadian parents in Indianapolis, Indiana. His father, Peter, was a former journalist who relocated his family to the United States to work as a Canadian foreign service officer for the Government Office of Tourism.

Fraser’s uncle, trap shooter George Genereux, was the only Canadian to win a gold medal at the 1952 Summer Olympics.

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Because of Peter’s work, Fraser and his family moved every few years. Fraser first discovered theatre and fell in love with acting in London, England. Fraser began performing in his early teens in Seattle before moving to Toronto to attend Upper Canada College.

He returned to Seattle to study at the Cornish College of the Arts. Fraser got his first break while still in college, playing in the 1991 coming-of-age drama “Dogfight.”

His career took off after that, with roles in “Airheads,” “George of the Jungle,” “Gods and Monsters,” and the well-known “The Mummy” franchise.

However, “The Whale” was Fraser’s first major role in a decade. The Canadian Walk of Fame inductee has been open about his experiences as a father and his shifting career goals.

“In recent years, when I was a little more hesitant to step forward — having a life with kids and the oldest son with special needs, another kid who’s going to be a senior now, and another one who’s (learning) to drive and picking up a guitar — I think it just gave me a sense of purpose that I don’t know that I would have appreciated as a younger man,” he said in an interview with The Canadian Press during the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival.

Some have referred to Fraser’s triumphant return to Hollywood as a triumphant comeback. While the term “comeback” does not bother the actor, he prefers “reintroduction.”

“It’s an opportunity to reintroduce myself to an industry that I do not believe has forgotten about me,” he told The Associated Press. “I’ve just never traveled that far.”

Everything Everywhere All at Once emerged as the evening’s big winner, earning seven total Oscars — including one for Best Picture — after going from a relatively unknown specialty release from A24 to an awards season juggernaut. Its seven Oscars are the most for the Best Picture winner in 14 years, surpassing Slumdog Millionaire’s eight in 2008.

The German war film All Quiet on the Western Front, which finished the evening with four overall wins, trailed Everything Everywhere’s Oscar haul.

Acadamy awards

Best Picture

All Quiet on the Western Front
Avatar: The Way of Water
The Banshees of Inisherin
Elvis
WINNER: Everything Everywhere All at Once
The Fabelmans
Tár
Top Gun: Maverick
Triangle of Sadness
Women Talking

Best Director

Martin McDonaghThe Banshees of Inisherin
WINNER: Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, Everything Everywhere All at Once
Steven SpielbergThe Fabelmans
Todd FieldTár
Ruben Östlund, Triangle of Sadness

Best Actor

Austin ButlerElvis
Colin Farrell, The Banshees of Inisherin
WINNER: Brendan FraserThe Whale
Paul Mescal, Aftersun
Bill Nighy, Living

Best Actress

Best Supporting Actor

Brendan Gleeson, The Banshees of Inisherin
Brian Tyree HenryCauseway
Judd Hirsch, The Fabelmans
Barry KeoghanThe Banshees of Inisherin
WINNER: Ke Huy Quan, Everything Everywhere All at Once

Best Supporting Actress

Angela Bassett, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Hong ChauThe Whale
Kerry Condon, The Banshees of Inisherin
WINNER: Jamie Lee Curtis, Everything Everywhere All at Once
Stephanie Hsu, Everything Everywhere All at Once

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Lionel Messi Gets 2 Goals In Front Of Record New England Crowd As Miami Beats Revolution 4-1

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The event will be held in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Lionel Messi netted two goals, captivating a record-breaking crowd of New England Revolution supporters, and propelled Inter Miami CF to a resounding 4-1 triumph on Saturday evening.

Messi impressed the crowd of 65,612 at Gillette Stadium by scoring a goal with his left foot from a long distance inside the penalty area. This was his ninth goal of the season, which occurred in the 68th minute, breaking the 1-all deadlock.

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Lionel Messi Gets 2 Goals In Front Of Record New England Crowd As Miami Beats Revolution 4-1

Indeed, he also achieved a minor historical milestone. Miami said on social network X that he holds the distinction of becoming the inaugural player in MLS history to contribute 16 goals in the first seven games of a season.

He has been doing it consistently throughout his entire life. “We anticipate this behavior from him,” stated teammate Benjamin Cremaschi, who successfully scored the third goal following Messi’s blocked shot. He effortlessly demonstrates proficiency.” We are pleased to have him on our team. Whenever he is presented with a chance, he seizes it.

The attendance surpassed the previous record of 61,316, set when the LA Galaxy defeated the Revolution in the 2002 MLS championship.

During the first half, he positioned himself a short distance inside the penalty area and successfully scored with a left-footed kick, resulting in a 1-1 tie in the 32nd minute.

“In the first half, following our goal, I believed that we had effectively contained them,” stated Caleb Porter, the coach of New England. “They were not receiving ample opportunities, nor were they being granted sufficient time and freedom to execute their actions.” Messi then demonstrated his typical skill and ability by identifying a weakness or vulnerability.

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Lionel Messi Gets 2 Goals In Front Of Record New England Crowd As Miami Beats Revolution 4-1

Amidst a match between the top-ranked Miami team in the Eastern Conference and the bottom-ranked Revolution team, the 36-year-old who won the 2022 World Cup scored a goal, resounding cheers reverberating throughout the bleachers.

Cremaschi and Luis Suarez scored goals toward the end of the match for Miami. Messi was attributed with an assist on Suarez’s goal.

In the opening minute, the Revolution took a 1-0 lead as Tomas Chancalay skillfully evaded a defender and executed a shot over the charging netminder, Drake Callender.

Despite the presence of the Celtics and Bruins, both local winter professional teams are now competing in the playoffs. Much of the focus in the sports world this week was around Messi’s arrival.

Hundreds of fans, primarily children, donning the pink Miami Messi shirt, entered the stadium approximately 90 minutes before the match.

Once the stadium was filled, they were readily seen amidst the crowd.

Among the items, a few of the Messi No. 10 Argentina shirts, which featured white and blue stripes, were intermingled among the items.

“I am filled with great enthusiasm,” expressed Stacy Mills, a 31-year-old itinerant healthcare professional from East Tennessee, who was donning one of the Argentina jerseys featuring Messi.” “I have been a follower of his career since playing with Barcelona.”

Her buddy, Caleadia Jessup, 53, a travel nurse from Fayetteville, North Carolina, was equally proud to display her Messi Argentina jersey.

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“I trailed him during his participation in the World Cup representing his home nation,” she remarked, beaming.

Many children had the opportunity to witness a renowned soccer player at the previous residence of Tom Brady, who is widely regarded as the greatest of all time in the NFL. Brady achieved the impressive feat of winning six Super Bowls with the New England Patriots.

“I have been engaged in playing since my early years.” “The Miami star is my favorite player,” stated Cameron Howell, a 14-year-old from Halifax, Massachusetts.

SOURCE – (AP)

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Ducky Bhai’s Wife Aroob Jatoi AI-Generated Deepfake Videos Goes Viral on Youtube

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YouTuber Saadur Rehman – also known as Ducky Bhai – and his wife, Aroob Jatoi, have become embroiled in a distressing situation after a deep fake video involving Aroob circulated online.

Even though AI-generated deepfake videos continue to raise concerns, Aroob Jatoi, wife of top Pakistani YouTuber Ducky Bhai, is the latest celebrity to be targeted.

YouTuber Saadur Rehman, known online as Ducky Bhai, was sharing a deep-fake video of Aroob Jatoi online.

Even though social media users are now accustomed to scandals like this, the viral clip, created using artificial intelligence tools, caused a frenzy.

In response to the deepfake video appearing in searches on X and other platforms, Ducky Bhai took to social media to explain the phenomenon and urge vigilance against cybercrime.

 

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Known for his roasting and gaming channels, the YouTuber expressed deep dismay at his wife’s dignity degradation.

The couple received support, while some criticized them for broadcasting personal information in their vlogs. Aroob also expressed her concerns and urged action against similar threats.

SEE ALSO: Watch: Hareem Shah gets hit by Another Video Leak Scandal

Ducky Bhai offers Rs1 million to unmask the culprit behind wife Aroob’s deep fake YouTube video

Ducky also offered Rs10lac for information identifying the perpetrator responsible for the leak. Furthermore, he urged the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and other concerned officials to take action against individuals and encouraged the public to report fraudulent content.

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Ducky, is a popular Pakistani YouTuber known for his humorous content, reactions, and commentary.

He has gained fame for his humorous and sometimes controversial videos, often in response to other content creators or roasts. He entertains millions of fans through his YouTube and other social media platforms with roasting and gaming videos.

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Files Motion To Dismiss Some Claims In A Sexual Assault Lawsuit

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Los Angeles  – In response to a complaint from a woman accusing Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexual assault, his attorneys have responded. They have submitted a petition to dismiss some claims that were not legally applicable at the time of the claimed incident.

The application submitted in a New York court asserts that Diddy is immune from being sued due to the absence of specific legislation when Joi Dickerson-Deal brought the accusations against him in 1991.

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Files Motion To Dismiss Some Claims In A Sexual Assault Lawsuit

The attorneys representing the music entrepreneur are seeking the dismissal of specific allegations made by Dickerson-Deal, including revenge porn and human trafficking, with prejudice.

In a previous legal submission, she alleged that Diddy deliberately administered drugs to her, subsequently took her to her residence, and engaged in sexual assault during a date in Harlem during her time as a 19-year-old university student.

The lawsuit claims that Combs surreptitiously recorded the attack and subsequently distributed it to multiple acquaintances inside the music industry, all without the victim’s awareness. He refuted the accusations, asserting that she was attempting to take advantage of the New York law that temporarily prolonged the period in which legal action could be taken.

Dickerson-Deal’s assertion was made almost thirty years after the supposed wrongdoing, and the New York State Revenge Porn Law was not officially established until 2019, according to Combs’ legal team.

In addition, his legal representatives highlighted several additional laws, such as the New York Services for Victims of Human Trafficking Law, enacted in 2007.

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Files Motion To Dismiss Some Claims In A Sexual Assault Lawsuit

The standard practice of the Associated Press is to refrain from disclosing the identities of those who claim to have experienced sexual abuse unless they choose to make their allegations public, as Dickerson has done.

Recently, federal police conducted raids on Combs’ houses in Los Angeles and Miami as part of a sex trafficking investigation. The criminal probe represents a significant increase in the examination of Combs, who has faced multiple recent lawsuits regarding sexual assault.

Combs resolved a case the day after it was filed in November, in which his former protege and girlfriend, the R&B singer Cassie, accused him of sexual abuse, including rape, over several years. The lawsuit alleges that he coerced her into engaging in sexual acts with male escorts as he recorded the encounters.

In February, a music producer initiated legal proceedings claiming that Combs exerted undue influence on him to engage in the act of soliciting prostitutes and coerced him into engaging in sexual activities with them.

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Files Motion To Dismiss Some Claims In A Sexual Assault Lawsuit

One of the individuals who accused Combs was a lady who alleged that he sexually assaulted her twenty years ago when she was seventeen.

Combs and his legal representatives have refuted all the accusations made in the cases.

SOURCE – (AP)

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