WASHINGTON: ‘Bridgerton’ fans, rejoice! Filming of the second season of the popular romantic Netflix series revolving around the new love story of Anthony Bridgeton (Jonathan Bailey) and Kate Sharma (Simone Ashley) has officially started.

People Magazine captured Jonathan Bailey, who is reprising his role as Anthony Bridgerton with new costar Simone Ashley, who is playing the leading lady and Anthony’s on-screen love interest Kate Sharma on the set of the series’ forthcoming season. In the snaps from the film set, the duo was spotted attending a horse race alongside an array of other ‘Bridgerton’ stars including the other Bridgeton family: brothers- Colin Bridgerton, Benedict Bridgerton, sister- Eloise Bridgerton, mother- Lady Violet Bridgerton and the saviour of all- Lady Danbury.

The much-awaited second season the romantic drama will reportedly shift the focus from the love story between Daphne (Phoebe Dynevor) and Simon (Rege-Jean Page) to Anthony’s romance with Kate. It will be based on Julia Quinn’s novel, The Viscount Who Loved Me, as per People Magazine. Producer Shonda Rhimes has earlier revealed that the first season of the much-loved series was one of the long-awaited projects as part of the eight-show deal she made with Netflix in 2017. Season one of the series is based on Julia Quinn’s novels set in the competitive world of Regency-era London’s ton during the season when debutantes are presented at court. The drama is narrated through the lens of a mysterious gossip columnist, Lady Whistledown. With a viewership of 82 million households, ‘Bridgeton’ has become the most-watched series on Netflix.

WASHINGTON: American star Kelly Ripa celebrated her 25-year-marriage to actor Mark Consuelos by sharing photos from past anniversaries. The 50-year-old actor Ripa took to Instagram on Saturday to wish her hubby a happy silver anniversary by posting flicks from their marriage, as well as their five, 10, 15 and 20-year-anniversaries.

“Happy 25th Anniversary to the love of my life @instasuelos in the blink of an eye.

Because when you know, you know. Thank you for all of the dreams you made reality,” she wrote. The also ‘Live With Kelly and Ryan’ show host shared photos of the album Consuelos gifted her. “Happy 25th Anniversary. If I were to write a book of our story, these are the 25 places that could have their own chapter. All of these places mean so much to me – and hopefully to you too. Love, Mark,” he wrote in one of the pages. Consuelos also scored a loving video tribute to Stevie Wonder classic, “Always.”

Earlier this week, Ripa also shared a photo of the chapel where they said “I Do” in 1996.

WASHINGTON: The battle to stop the ravaging effects of COVID-19 in India still continues unabated. American singer Camila Cabello, on Sunday stepped forward, urging fans to donate for India. Taking it to her Instagram handle, Camila posted a video message for her fans where she is heard saying, “Hey guys! India is facing a devastating second wave of COVID-19. There have been 18 million cases reported and the healthcare system simply does not have enough resources to care for everybody. They need protective equipment, oxygen and medicine to save lives.”

She said, “Any amount that you can donate whether it is USD 10 or USD 1000, will be super helpful and will be super matched.” “I love India and it’s beautiful beautiful culture, let’s help in any way we can,” the ‘Senorita’ star concluded. Along with the video that was viewed by more than a million social media users, the songstress wrote, “India is facing a devastating second wave of COVID infections and needs support to help save lives. 

MUMBAI: Legendary actor Dilip Kumar is ‘in best of his health’, informed Saira Banu, veteran actor and wife of Kumar, on Sunday.

The 98-year-old actor was admitted to Hinduja Hospital in Khar for two days for some routine checkup and tests after being suggested by doctors, she added. “He was advised by the doctors to get admitted to the Hinduja Hospital in Khar (a non-COVID hospital) for routine check-ups.

There is no complexation in the body, his condition is fine,” the ‘Padosan’ actor told ANI. She added, “In the last two days, all the tests have been done and now he has been discharged from the hospital.” Thanking fans for all the well wishes, Banu said, “because of all your prayers, Dilip saheb is healthy and is currently going home.” She added, “In the last two days, all the tests have been done and now he has been discharged from the hospital.”

Thanking fans for all the well wishes, Banu said, “because of all your prayers, Dilip saheb is healthy and is currently going home.” Meanwhile, the ‘Kranti’ actor had cancelled his birthday celebration last December due to the COVID crisis. While his wife Saira Banu has been continuing with her charity work and helping the needy, which has been her monthly ritual for several years. 

MUMBAI: Veteran actor Shabana Azmi on Sunday remembered legendary film director Satyajit Ray on the occasion of his 100th birth anniversary. The 70-year-old star took to Instagram and posted a never-seen-before picture. In the photo, Azmi is seen seated on a couch along with the celebrated filmmaker Satyajit Ray, as they engross in a deep conversation.

The ‘Amar Akbar Anthony’ star’s husband and lyricist is also seen in the frame seated on the couch next to Ray. “Remembering Satyajit Ray .. Manik da for many of us,” wrote Azmi as she shared the picture alongside Ray. Celebrity followers including Neena Gupta and more than 4 thousand followers liked the post over the photo-sharing platform. Earlier in the day, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee took to Twitter and commemorated Ray’s 100th birth anniversary by paying tribute to the lyricist and illustrator.

“Tribute to Satyajit Ray, legendary filmmaker, writer, composer, lyricist, on his birth centenary. He is not only the pride of Bengal but also India and the whole world. He is an inspiration to people around the globe,’’ she tweeted.

Often regarded as one of the greatest directors of world cinema, Ray prominently worked in Bengali cinema. Ray visited London in the year 1950, where he saw Vittorio De Sica’s 1948 film ‘Ladri di biciclette’ (Bicycle Thieves) which inspired him to become a film-maker. In 1955, Ray made his directorial with ‘Pather Panchali’ and directed 36 films, comprising 29 feature films, five documentaries, and two short films. He passed away on April 23, 1992.

Both National Film Awards and an honorary, Ray won Academy Award at the 64th Academy Awards in 1992. He was also bestowed with India’s highest award in cinema, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, in 1984 and India’s highest civilian award, Bharat Ratna, in 1992.

CHENNAI : As a teenager 15 years old Beth Reekles, a young Welsh author started writing her first young adult novel, ‘The Kissing Booth’ and it was published on Wattpad in 2010. The novel became immensely popular, winning the Wattpad 2011 prize for the Most Popular Teen Fiction. The story was adapted for a film with the same title and was premiered on Netflix in 2018. The film was released on 11 May, 2018.

A sequel ‘The Kissing Booth 2: Going the Distance’ was published in 2020 and a film adaptation, The Kissing Booth 2, was premiered on Netflix the same year and it released on July 24, 2020. A third and the final film ‘The Kissing Booth 3: One Last Time’ is scheduled to release on August 11, 2021 on Netflix. The Kissing Booth 3 is an American teen romantic comedy film based on Beth Reekles’ novel and all the three films has been directed by Vince Marcello.

The Kissing Booth had accumulated almost 20 million reads and when Beth Reeekles was 17, she was offered a three-book contract by Penguin Random House. The Kissing Booth was published by Penguin Random House in 2012, followed by Rolling Dice and Out of Tune. A year later, she was named by TIME magazine as one of “The 16 Most Influential Teens of 2013.” Currently Beth Reekles works in an IT firm while maintaining her career as an author and runs a blog where she talks about life and offers writing advice. Her latest book, Lockdown on London Lane is set in the time of Covid-19 is available on Wattpad.