PUBG UNBAN IN INDIA

PUBG Mobile Ban: Tencent Looking For Unban Solutions In India, Confirms Official Discord Admin

PUBG Mobile was recently banned by the Indian government, amid rising tensions with the Chinese officials. Apart from the battle royale sensation, they have banned 117 other applications from Indian servers, which means that these apps will not be available to download from App Stores in India.

The players of PUBG Mobile are disappointed and continuously demanding the officials to unban the game. After continuous spam in PUBG Mobile’s official discord server, here is what the official administrator said:PUBG Mobile’s response

The administrator of PUBG Mobile’s official discord, Bellatrix, has now announced that the PUBG Mobile team is already looking for the solutions to unban the game in India. Here is the complete statement:

Image Credits: PUBG Mobile Discord Server

Ik it is sad. But trust me, the PUBGM team is not sitting here and watching their game getting banned. They will do their best to find solutions. Meanwhile they want you to have patience.

The decision to ban these games was taken by the Ministry of Electronics and Information and Technology (MEITY), where they announced the following:

The compilation of these data, its mining and profiling by elements hostile to national security and defense of India, which ultimately impinges upon the sovereignty and integrity of India, is a matter of very deep and immediate concern that requires emergency measures.

They further added:

On the basis of these and upon receiving of recent credible inputs that such Apps pose threat to sovereignty and integrity of India, the Government of India has decided to disallow the usage of certain Apps, used in both mobile and non-mobile Internet-enabled devices. This move will safeguard the interests of crores of Indian mobile and internet users. This decision is a targeted move to ensure the safety and sovereignty of Indian cyberspace.

Also Read: 5 best games like PUBG Mobile to play after the ban.Indian government to listen to appeals

As per the official statement by Yoozoo Games, whose four mobile applications were banned, the Government of India will allow these developers to put forward their points and submit a written clarification.

Statement by Yoozoo Games Published 03 Sep 2020, 15:30 IST

PUBG Mobile Ban In India: Everything You Need To Know About The Popular Battle Royale Game Ban

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PUBG gamers in India have not had a pleasant last few hours, most certainly. As part of the third crackdown on Chinese-owned apps and online platforms, the Government of India has now banned PUBG, the incredibly popular battle royale game that was pretty much a permanent fixture on the top of the charts on the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store. In fact, around 25% of all of PUBG’s global gamer base came from India—with online analytics firm SensorTower confirming in numbers over the summer that PUBG has seen more than 175 million game installation in India.

In fact, yesterday’s third crackdown on Chinese owned apps included a total of 118 apps, including Ludo World, APUS Launcher, Ulike, AliPay, Super Clean – Master of Cleaner, Phone Booster, Tencent Weiyun, Baidu, FaceU, AppLock Lite and Cleaner – Phone Booster. This comes after the Government of India banned 59 apps on June 29 and followed that up with a second crackdown almost a month later by banning 47 more apps that cloned the apps previously restricted in India. News18 has been covering the app ban in detail, and what it means for the large fan following that PUBG has across India. We have put these together to help you navigate the fast-changing landscape and in particular, what the PUBG ban means for us.

PUBG Mobile, APUS, AliPay, WeChat Work and 114 Chinese Apps Banned: Full List Here This is how it all started. The crackdown has been done deriving powers under the section 69A of the Information Technology Act read with the relevant provisions of the Information Technology (Procedure and Safeguards for Blocking of Access of Information by Public) Rules 2009 citing the concerns about the security, integrity and defense of India.

PUBG Mobile Banned: Indian Govt Flags Popular Game, Here’s What it Means The PUBG Mobile community has given rise to professional gamers including a number of competitive teams from India representing the country at various global-level tournaments and competitions. PUBG Mobile has also pushed the live game streaming industry in India with a large number of content creators earning good money. A bit more on what the ban potentially means for the more serious gamers.

Indian Gaming Industry is Not Dependent Only on PUBG: ESports Federation of India Director The Esports Federation of India said there was no panic in the market and that the esports industry was not solely dependent on just one game. The federation’s director Lokesh Suji named other games that he felt could benefit in these games and he also said that the game developers in India have this opportunity to innovate in the market.

PUBG is Now World’s Top Twitter Trend after India Bans It Still, social media wasn’t happy at all. In less than an hour of the Centre’s order to ban the gaming app, people flooded the social media as they expressed sadness over the ban, making PUBG the top Twitter trend in the world. Many on Twitter also wondered if PUBG even qualified as a Chinese app.

PUBG Mobile Alternatives: Call of Duty Mobile, Garena Free Fire and Other Battle Royale Games The big question—what do I play if I cannot play PUBG? Making things worse is the fact that three very popular PUBG Mobile alternatives – Creative Destruction, Cyber Hunter and Rules of Survival, have also been banned in India. But worry not, there are still some alternatives you can download on your Android phone or Apple iPhone. Garena Free Fire, Call of Duty and more.

PUBG Ban after Fresh Indo-China Tension Brings Out Desi Parent Memes on Twitter After the outpouring of sadness came the memes. It is as inevitable as day after night. We do have consensus on one thing—Indian parents are the happiest lot. Or are they? Time will tell.

PUBG Ban Has Got Scared Indian Gamers Look Up if ‘Call of Duty’ is a Chinese App Once bitten, twice shy. Indian gamers are busy Googling to see if Call of Duty, perhaps their saviour now, is also a Chinese app. Google search results do not lie. It may be that Call of Duty Mobile is likely to become the top choice to replace the popular battle royale title in gaming tournaments.

Who Owns PUBG? Indians Are Searching to Find Out if Battle Royale Game is Chinese Too Indians are still rubbing their eyes in disbelief. The search trends for whether PUBG is a Chinese app or not spiked. It is a complex answer.

‘Unban PUBG’: Desperate Gamers in India Want App to Break Ties With Chinese Tencent This is more a case of Indians trying to get PUBG to break up with Chinese tech company Tencent, and return home. Just prepare for the worst please, it will not happen. Or it may. We still do not know the fate of TikTok and it’s sale.

India Has Now Banned 224 Chinese Apps In Three Crackdowns As Attention Is On Aatmanirbhar Bharat Will we see an Indian app developer creating an alternative to PUBG Mobile? The push for Aatmanirbhar App Innovation would certainly hope that happens. It was in July that the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India and the Niti Aayog launched the Aatmanirbhar App Innovation Challenge giving a push to Indian app developers to create alternative home-grown apps for otherwise popular apps across categories and genres.

PUBG Mobile Banned: Is Call of Duty Mobile Your Best Bet Have you downloaded Call of Duty Mobile yet? COD is primarily an Activision property a well-known US-based video game publisher. The mobile adaptation of the game, however, is developed in association with TiMi Studios which is a subsidiary of Tencent. Yup, the same Tencent that has a big hand in the development of PUBG Mobile.

PUBG Ban Leaves India’s Thriving Mobile Esports Industry In Uncertainty

PUBG Mobile is arguably the most popular battle royale game that hit the Indian market in 2018. The publication of PUBG Mobile can be traced back to Bluehole Studio, a South Korean gaming company. The Korean company partnered up with the Chinese conglomerate ‘Tencent’ for the game’s mobile version.

As a consequence of the rising tensions between India and China, The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology issued a ban on PUBG Mobile, along with 118 Chinese apps on 2nd September, under Section 69A. The unprecedented move resulted in a lot of disappointment among creators and game streamers.

The eSports scene In India had just started booming, with several PUBG Mobile tournaments being held across the country. Many of the top eSports professionals and content creators expressed their disappointment on their social media accounts. Many of them claimed that the ban would have a significant impact on their life.

We talked to some of the prominent eSports personalities, including players, content creators, managers, team owners, and casters. Here’s what they had to say.

TSM Entity Ghatak: Professional PUBGM Player

Everyone’s heart is broken at this moment as we are here only because of PUBGM’s existence. However, nation comes first for me, considering national security and the tension between India and China. We will always support the Indian government in whatever decison they take. The upcoming gamers are requested to not lose hope as there are a lot of games which they can always excel in. I hope that the situation returns to normal soon and PUBG Mobile can return with a bang. “Apna time Aaega”.

IND Snax: Professional PUBGM player

Don’t freak out, just wait for the next announcement from the officials. We respect the decision by Government of India. Just hoping everything gets resolved as soon as possible.

Maxtern: PUBGM Content Creator

The PUBG Mobile ban is due to a lot of factors. If it is due to concerns over national security, then it is fine. It will definitely affect the rising talents who just made their way to PMCO. It will also have an impact on those who went against their family to make a name for themselves. However, the professional players have enough resources to try and adapt to newer games that have a huge audience. It will surely take time to switch to other games, but PUBG is not the only game that has a high viewership. Content Creators like Mythpat and Triggered Insan have a loyal audience too. Players who only used to create content based on PUBGM are surely going to face some difficulties.

SGE Samuel: Team SynerGE Founder and CEO

PUBG Mobile paved the way for Indian eSports and gave us a solid base as an organization. It is a set back for sure, but we have a positive outlook on the situation. Players will now look for alternatives like COD Mobile, Valorant, etc.

Fnatic Aurum: Professional PUBGM Coach

I suggest that we should not panic at this moment and have faith in our government. If our honourable PM has made this decision for the country’s benefit, then we should support it.

Sparki: Professional PUBGM Caster

We all are very disappointed regarding PUBG Mobile’s ban in the country. At the same time, national security should be the top priority. There were many official and 3rd party tournaments that were lined up for me as a caster. I already used to cast games like FIFA, and now would be trying new games too. But I still hope PUBGM returns soon.

TGW Bababunny: Esports event organizer

It’s a dark day for the eSports community in India. It’s like a lockdown & we don’t know till when it will last. This step might have destroyed a lot of dreams. When it comes to me as an event organizer, we were scheduled to host 2-3 events in the coming month. All those projects will be on hold as of now, until PUBG Mobile gets unbanned. I am quite sure that it will be back within a month. At the same time, we will be looking forward to organizing tournaments/Scrims in games such as CODM and Free Fire.

Kammaljeet Singh: Ex Entity Manager

PUBG has been a major reason for the boom in the Indian gaming industry, and has managed to provide so many job opportunities too. Working in the gaming industry is just like any other job, it’s just that people lean towards gaming more is because it’s fun to work in and you can earn through it. Suddenly, you get a news that your job will be no more, creating panic among gamers, organisations, creators, investors and many others. But yeah, nation comes first, always. If there are concerns related to national security, I guess everyone should respect the decision. But I do hope officials come out with a positive solution for us all.

Rahul Hinduja: Founding Member & COO, Global Esports

The ban is unfortunate, but whats important is understanding why it happened. When the safety and privacy of our country is under question, no chances should be taken. There’s no doubt that PUBG Mobile enriched the Indian eSports ecosystem, and no other game or platform can recreate this in the next 10 years. But more than the game, the community it built is what gave rise to what today is a thriving eSports ecosystem. The need for content is only going to grow, and the influencers in our space now have to find new and innovative ways to entertain their audience. With streamers already opting for other games, it’s going to be exciting to see what’s next!

Dr Rushindra Sinha and Mohit Israney, Founders of Global Esports, India’s leading and Asia’s fastest growing premier Esports organisation

Globally, the eSports Industry has been booming and a lot of its growth, especially in the last three years, can be attributed to the Indian gaming community. There’s no doubt that PUBG Mobile has accelerated the Indian eSports scenario to a whole new level, where the world is now taking notice of Indian gamers and teams. However, at this point in time, our country’s security and sovereignty should rightly precede every other action. While we all as gamers are rooting for a dialogue and corrective actions in terms of data security and privacy concerns, we want to remind the community of gamers to not lose hope. We have a fair share of gaming titles to choose from, across mobiles, PCs and consoles, and a lot of these offerings can benefit from the gaming skills PUBG players have developed over the years.

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Sports World Mourns Death Of ‘Black Panther’ And ’42’ Star Chadwick Boseman

The death of actor Chadwick Boseman shocked the world on Friday night, and that included the sports world.

Through some of the most iconic and empowering roles ever held by a Black actor, few in the entertainment world held as much meaning as Boseman did to athletes and teams. In a career that ended far too early, Boseman played Jackie Robinson in “42,” King T’Challa in “Black Panther,” Thurgood Marshall in “Marshall” and James Brown in “Get on Up.”

Some of those roles were even performed after Boseman received the colon cancer diagnosis in 2016 that eventually led to his death.

Athlete after athlete, as well as some of the teams Boseman suited up for in his films, mourned the loss of an actor whose greatness extended well beyond his films.

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Tributes Pour In As Celebrities And Fans Mourn The Death Of Actor Chadwick Boseman

Celebrities, politicians and fans are mourning the loss of actor Chadwick Boseman, who died Friday after a four-year battle with colon cancer at the age of 43. A statement said Boseman was diagnosed with stage three colon cancer in 2016, and it progressed to stage four — a diagnosis the star kept private.

On the big screen, Boseman played Black icons such as James Brown, Thurgood Marshall and Jackie Robinson. He also brought to life Marvel’s first Black superhero, King T’Challa, in “Black Panther.”

Now, tributes are pouring in for the actor on social media. Kamala Harris

“Heartbroken. My friend and fellow Bison Chadwick Boseman was brilliant, kind, learned, and humble,” Harris tweeted, referring to their alma mater, Howard University. “He left too early but his life made a difference. Sending my sincere condolences to his family.”

In his final tweet, Boseman expressed his support for Harris in the upcoming election. Joe Biden

“The true power of @ChadwickBoseman was bigger than anything we saw on screen,” Biden tweeted. “From the Black Panther to Jackie Robinson, he inspired generations and showed them they can be anything they want — even super heroes. Jill and I are praying for his loved ones at this difficult time.”Barack Obama

“Chadwick came to the White House to work with kids when he was playing Jackie Robinson,” former President Obama tweeted. “You could tell right away that he was blessed. To be young, gifted, and Black; to use that power to give them heroes to look up to; to do it all while in pain – what a use of his years.”Angela Bassett

“It was meant to be for Chadwick and me to be connected, for us to be family,” Bassett, who played Boseman’s mother in “Black Panther,” wrote on Instagram. “But what many don’t know is our story began long before his historic turn as Black Panther. During the premiere party for Black Panther, Chadwick reminded me of something. He whispered that when I received my honorary degree from Howard University, his alma mater, he was the student assigned to escort me that day. And here we were, years later as friends and colleagues, enjoying the most glorious night ever! We’d spent weeks prepping, working, sitting next to each other every morning in makeup chairs, preparing for the day together as mother and son.” 

“I am honored that we enjoyed that full circle experience. This young man’s dedication was awe-inspiring, his smile contagious, his talent unreal. So I pay tribute to a beautiful spirit, a consummate artist, a soulful brother…’thou aren’t not dead but flown afar…’. All you possessed, Chadwick, you freely gave. Rest now, sweet prince.”

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“It was meant to be for Chadwick and me to be connected, for us to be family. But what many don’t know is our story began long before his historic turn as Black Panther. During the premiere party for Black Panther, Chadwick reminded me of something. He whispered that when I received my honorary degree from Howard University, his alma mater, he was the student assigned to escort me that day. And here we were, years later as friends and colleagues, enjoying the most glorious night ever! We’d spent weeks prepping, working, sitting next to each other every morning in makeup chairs, preparing for the day together as mother and son. I am honored that we enjoyed that full circle experience. This young man’s dedication was awe-inspiring, his smile contagious, his talent unreal. So I pay tribute to a beautiful spirit, a consummate artist, a soulful brother…”thou aren’t not dead but flown afar…”. All you possessed, Chadwick, you freely gave. Rest now, sweet prince.” #WakandaForever

A post shared by Angela Bassett (@im.Angelabassett) on Aug 28, 2020 at 8:43pm PDT”Black Panther”

“Our hearts are broken and our thoughts are with Chadwick Boseman’s family,” the official Twitter account for the film said. “Your legacy will live on forever. Rest In Peace.”Sterling K. Brown

“I don’t have words. Rest In Peace, Bruh. Thank you for all you did while you were here,” Brown tweeted. “Thank you for being a friend. You are loved. You will be missed.”Lena Waithe

“Gutted at the loss of you. We needed you now more than ever,” Waithe wrote on Instagram. “I loved you, man. We all did. You will be missed.”

“Our little black boys lost a superhero today. Black Panther has wings now. It’s as if we all gained an angel. This man made sure our heroes would live on forever.”

“Heroes like: Jackie Robinson, Thurgood Marshall, and James Brown. You loved us. May your life remind us to always love on each other.”Marvel Entertainment

“Our hearts are broken and our thoughts are with Chadwick Boseman’s family,” Marvel tweeted. “Your legacy will live on forever. Rest In Peace.”Chris Pratt 

“My prayers go out to Chadwick’s family and loved ones,” Pratt tweeted. “The world will miss his tremendous talent. God rest his soul. #wakandaforever” John Legend

“I’m so shocked and heartbroken about Chadwick,” Legend tweeted. “He was such a bright light, such a gifted performer.  He brought grace, elegance and power to everything he did.  He always seemed to carry our ancestors with him. And now he joins them far too soon.”Don Cheadle 

“i will miss you, birthday brother,” Cheadle tweeted. “you were always light and love to me. My god …Forever and ever …”Mark Ruffalo

“All I have to say is the tragedies amassing this year have only been made more profound by the loss of #ChadwickBoseman,” Ruffalo tweeted. “What a man, and what an immense talent. Brother, you were one of the all time greats and your greatness was only beginning. Lord love ya. Rest in power, King.”The Academy

“An immeasurable loss. From “Black Panther” to “Da 5 Bloods,” Chadwick Boseman brought strength and light to the screen, every time,” The Academy tweeted.Bob Iger

“We are all heartbroken by the tragic loss of #chadwickboseman — an extraordinary talent, and one of the most gentle and giving souls I have ever met,” the executive chairman of the Walt Disney Company tweeted. “He brought enormous strength, dignity and depth to his groundbreaking role of Black Panther; shattering myths and stereotypes, becoming a long-awaited hero to millions around the world, and inspiring us all to dream bigger and demand more than the status quo. We mourn all that he was, as well as everything he was destined to become.”

“For his friends and millions of fans, his absence from the screen is only eclipsed by his absence from our lives. All of us at Disney send our prayers and heartfelt condolences to his family.”Kerry Washington 

“A warrior of light til the very end,” Washington tweeted. “A true king. I am without words. May he rise in power.Zoe Saldana

“Rest in Power King T’Challa. My heart is so heavy right now,” Saldana wrote on Instagram. “Your passing has hit me hard. I will tell my sons about you forever. You were one of the classiest men I have ever met in my life.”

“It was an honor to have shared minutes with you on screen and to have crossed paths with you during press. Though our acquaintance was light you always left a lasting impression because of your energy, poise and gentle manner. May the Universe deliver you to your promise land brother.”Martin Luther King III

“Chadwick Boseman brought history to life on the silver screen, from Jackie Robinson, James Brown and Thurgood Marshall,” King tweeted. “As Black Panther, he was also a superhero to many. And despite his 4 year long battle with cancer, he kept fighting and he kept inspiring. He will be missed.”Bernice King

“We never know what people are enduring. Humans…We are wonders,” King tweeted. “Thank you, Chadwick, for gifting us with your greatness in the midst of a painful struggle.”Brie Larson

“Chadwick was someone who radiated power and peace. Who stood for so much more than himself. Who took the time to really see how you were doing and gave words of encouragement when you felt unsure,” Larson tweeted. “I’m honored to have the memories I have. The coversations, the laughter. My heart is with you and your family. You will be missed and never forgotten. Rest in power and peace my friend.” Oprah Winfrey

“What a gentle gifted SOUL. Showing us all that Greatness in between surgeries and chemo,” Winfrey tweeted. “The courage, the strength, the Power it takes to do that. This is what Dignity looks like.”Tracee Ellis Ross

“You told OUR stories. You reminded us that we are royal,” Ross tweeted. “Thank you for all you shared. A truly remarkable & kind person. You are walking with the ancestors now. Rest easy, rest in power & in peace, Chadwick. Sending so much love to his family & loved ones. #RepresentationMatters.” Kevin Feige

“Chadwick’s passing is absolutely devastating. He was our T’Challa, our Black Panther, and our dear friend,” the president of Marvel Studios and Chief Creative Officer of Marvel said in a statement. “Each time he stepped on set, he radiated charisma and joy, and each time he appeared on screen, he created something truly indelible. He embodied a lot of amazing people in his work, and nobody was better at bringing great men to life.”

“He was as smart and kind and powerful and strong as any person he portrayed. Now he takes his place alongside them as an icon for the ages. The Marvel Studios family deeply mourns his loss, and we are grieving tonight with his family.”Chris Evans

“I’m absolutely devastated. This is beyond heartbreaking. Chadwick was special. A true original,” Evans tweeted. “He was a deeply committed and constantly curious artist. He had so much amazing work still left to create. I’m endlessly grateful for our friendship. Rest in power, King.”Ava DuVernay 

“May you have a beautiful return, King,” DuVernay tweeted. “We will miss you so.”Viola Davis

“Chadwick…..No words to express my devastation of losing you,” Davis tweeted. “Your talent, your spirit, your heart, your authenticity……..It was an honor working beside you, getting to know you….Rest well prince…May flights of angels sing thee to thy heavenly rest. I love you!”Chris Hemsworth 

“Gonna miss you mate. Absolutely heartbreaking,” Hemsworth wrote on Instagram. “One of the kindest most genuine people I’ve met. Sending love and support to all the family xo RIP.”Josh Gad

“This was one of my final texts from the brilliant & once-in-lifetime talent, @chadwickboseman – take this in & celebrate life, Josh Gad wrote on Instagram, sharing photos of a heartfelt text from Boseman. “He knew how precious every moment was. Take none of it for granted.”Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang

Arsenal striker Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang paid tribute to Boseman on Saturday, celebrating with the “Wakanda Forever” salute from “Black Panther” after scoring in a match against Liverpool.Lewis Hamilton

British racing driver Lewis Hamilton set a new track record at the Belgian Grand Prix qualifying session on Saturday — and celebrated with the “Wakanda Forever” salute on top of his car.⁠ 

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 Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain stands on his car after setting the fastest time during the qualifying session prior to the Formula One Grand Prix at the Spa-Francorchamps racetrack in Spa, Belgium on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020. Francois Lenoir, Pool via AP

Stars Mourn The Death Of Actor Chadwick Boseman

Aug. 29 (UPI) — Celebrities have taken to social media to mourn the death of “Black Panther” and “Get On Up” star Chadwick Boseman.

Boseman, 43, lost his four-year battle with colon cancer on Friday. He died at his home in Los Angeles.

“May you have a beautiful return, King. We will miss you so,” filmmaker Ava DuVernay said.

“This is a crushing blow,” writer-director Jordan Peele said.

“We are all heartbroken by the tragic loss of #chadwickboseman — an extraordinary talent, and one of the most gentle and giving souls I have ever met. He brought enormous strength, dignity and depth to his groundbreaking role of Black Panther; shattering myths and stereotypes,” Walt Disney Co. Chairman Bob Iger tweeted.

“I’m absolutely devastated. This is beyond heartbreaking. Chadwick was special. A true original. He was a deeply committed and constantly curious artist. He had so much amazing work still left to create. I’m endlessly grateful for our friendship. Rest in power, King,” actor Chris Evans said.

“RIP King,” director Zack Snyder tweeted.

“You are a Hero of our time. You’ve been teaching us all how to lead. I pray we can pick up the torch you left and make you proud bro. Rest in Power Chadwick the Superhero Boseman,” said singer-songwriter Anthony Ramos.

“He knew how precious every moment was. Tonight the Heavens received one of its most powerful angels,” actor Josh Gad wrote on Twitter.

“He was so charming and funny and easy to work with and he was such a talented actor,” rock icon Mick Jagger said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter. “He made the making of Get On Up such a wonderful experience for me. I am so sad to hear of his death and at such a young age. He will be truly missed by so many people.”

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Katy Perry Says ‘Don’t F— With Mama’ After Welcoming Daughter In The Same Week As Her Album’s Release

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Watch Katy Perry Dodge Questions About Naming Her Baby Daisy Weeks Before The Birth

Katy Perry is officially a mom!

The singer recently welcomed her first child with Orlando Bloom. The proud parents announced the happy news with UNICEF on Wednesday, Aug. 26, noting they are “floating with love and wonder from the safe and healthy arrival” of their daughter. They also set up a donations page to support the organization in celebration of their little one. 

So, what did the 35-year-old artist and the 43-year-old actor decide to call their bundle of joy? Daisy Dove Bloom! And if the name sounds familiar, it might be because fans heard it tossed around a few times throughout Perry’s pregnancy.

Earlier this month, for instance, Perry spoke with Entertainment Tonight Canada’s Cheryl Hickey and The Morning Show’s Carolyn MacKenzie and was asked point-blank if she planned on naming her daughter Daisy after her single “Daisies” or Harley after her song “Harleys in Hawaii.” However, Perry focused mostly on the latter suggestion in her answer.

“Well, these are really great contributions,” the 13-time Grammy nominee replied. “I’ve never thought of Harley ever. Harley is a great name. Harley Bloom? Hold on, excuse me, I’m writing it down.” 

She then acknowledged the couple “had a little list” of names and noted she was adding Harley to her “forever list.”

Katy Perry And Orlando Bloom Couldn’t Resist This Celebrity Baby Name Trend

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom have welcomed their first child together and they’ve given the newborn the sweetest name.

The couple opted to follow a baby name trend that has proven popular with other celebrities, by giving their daughter the floral-inspired moniker Daisy Dove Bloom.

It was the charity UNICEF that broke the news of Daisy Dove Bloom’s arrival, by sharing a black and white picture of the new parents holding their baby’s hand (we love Perry’s attention to detail with her cute daisy nail art).

“We are floating with love and wonder from the safe and healthy arrival of our daughter,” Perry and Bloom, who are both UNICEF ambassadors, told the charity in a statement.

“But we know we’re the lucky ones and not everyone can have a birthing experience as peaceful as ours was.”

Read more: The 100 most popular baby names revealed

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom, pictured in August 2019, have named their daughter Daisy Dove Bloom. (Getty Images)More

Fans had been speculating about potential name choices throughout Perry’s pregnancy, but looking back the clues she was set to pick a floral name were always there.

The biggest hint came via the lead single from her current album, Smile, released back in May, which is called ‘Daisies’.

The singer also recently admitted to liking X Factor star Fleur East’s name, with “fleur” meaning flower in French.

And, of course, the moniker Daisy also gives a sweet nod to the floral associations of Perry’s fiance’s surname, Bloom. 

The new parents certainly aren’t the only ones to turn to nature for namespo.

Previously popular with generations of old, the trend for naming babies after flowers and botanicals has bloomed (pun intended) up once again.

In fact, in 2017 more than 10% of the most popular baby girl names were floral or nature inspired and that can in part be attributed to celebrities who often turn to flora and fauna for inspiration.

Leading the natural name trend are Jamie Oliver and his wife Jools who have named three of their five children after flowers and botanicals.

Their first child, Poppy Honey Rosie, kicked off the trend with not one but two flower-inspired names and she was soon joined by sisters Daisy Boo Pamela and Petal Blossom Rainbow.

Read more: Hunter, Aurora top list of baby names parents regret

Beyonce and Jay Z also gave their first born, Blue Ivy, a floral-inspired middle name. Despite choosing the traditional spelling of the common climber, the moniker is also rumoured to be a reference to the roman numerals for the number four (IV), which has significance to the couple.

Not only are the parents both born on the fourth day of their respective birth months, they also got married on 4 April.

Former Spice Girl, Geri Horner, also opted for a pretty floral name for her daughter Bluebell, after she spotted the flowers everywhere in the last few days of her pregnancy.

“What really clinched it for me was my mother telling me that the bluebell is increasingly rare – so it’s a precious flower, which seems just right for my daughter,” she told Hello!

The name Rose, has also proven popular with celebrity mums and dads with Scarlett Johansson picking the pretty moniker for her daughter, while Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis gave their daughter, Lily-Rose a double-floral hit, and Rachel Bilson and Hayden Christensen named their little girl, Briar Rose.

Read more: Usain Bolt has given his baby daughter a truly fitting name, complete with epic middle moniker

Not strictly a flower, but still on a natural name path, Olive has been a popular pick with many celebrity parents including Drew Barrymore and Isla Fisher who both chose the name for their daughters.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner are other advocates of floral monikers, choosing Violet as the name for their daughter back in 2005.

Meanwhile Jude Law and Sadie Frost opted to call their daughter Iris, after the purple flower.

With so much botanical inspiration it is hardly surprising that “flower power” has recently been named as one of the most popular baby name tribes.

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Ashish Chanchlani Becomes Third Indian Youtuber To Hit 20 Million Subscribers

Youth sensation Ashish Chanchlani has become the third Indian to reach 20 million subscribers on YouTube. Known for his YouTube channel, Ashish Chanchlani Vines, he is now tailing Amit Bhadana and Carry Minati.

Thanking his fans for this extraordinary achievement, Ashish said, “This is such a great and emotional moment for me. My journey from ‘Ab Jaane de Ashu’ till ‘Ab Jaane nahi Dega Ashu’ was only possible because of my fans. My entire team and I are on cloud nine. I personally feel after six years, we all have grown up along with the fans (Acvians). Our fans have made us who we are today. Saying thank you isn’t enough. Going forward, I hope to receive the same support and love from everyone”

Born in Mumbai, Ashish decided to join the world of the Internet by making vines in 2009. He made his first YouTube video titled ‘How to annoy people who say ‘Tu Mere Baap Ko Janta Nahi Hai’ in 2014, which went viral. Despite many ups and downs in his career, Ashish delighted audiences with his comedy skits and soon became one of the most followed and loved Youtubers. He has also appeared in the web series ‘Class of 2017’ hosted on Alt Balaji.

Ashish Chanchlani Becomes The 3rd YouTuber In India To Hit 20 Million Subscribers On YouTube

Kavisha Mody , 17 Aug 2020

Ashish Chanchlani (Source: Facebook | @ashishchanchlaniofficial)

Ashish Chanchlani is one YouTuber who doesn’t need an introduction! In 2009, he followed his passion and stepped into the world of content creation. As of today, his channel, Ashish Chanchlani Vines has crossed 20 million subscribers on YouTube! His dynamic online presence and engaging content has made him the third YouTuber in the country to cross this milestone. Find  out everything you need to know about it right here!Ashish’s journey to fame

Ashish, who’s a youth icon today, started his journey as a content creator back in 2009 with comic vines. He made his first YouTube video in 2014 called How to annoy people who say ‘Tu Mere Baap Ko Janta Nahi Hai’ and it went absolutely viral. From that point, on he has faced many challenges but managed to rise above them with his unique content. His comic sketches and relatable storylines have managed to garner a large fanbase over time. Moreover, he also directed a short film called ‘Aakhri Safar‘ in February 2020 and shared it on his channel. Ashish’s team consisting of Kunal Chhabhria, Akash Dodeja, Simran Dhanwani, Muskan Chanchlani, Jashan Sirwani and Tanish Sirwani have also proved to be an important catalyst to his success. We are absolutely sure that Ashish’s journey is an inspiration for millions of creators around the world.A socially-conscious YouTuber 

As one of the most prominent content creators in the country, Ashish has always believed in leveraging his position for the social good. He recently contributed ₹3,00,000 to PM-Cares Fund in order to fight the Covid-19 pandemic. In addition, he extended his support towards the flood-stricken North East and donated ₹1,00,000 each to Bihar and Assam’s CM relief fund. Apart from this, he continuously encourages the youth to abide by the current government regulations and wear a mask.Here’s what Ashish has to say about crossing 20 million subscribers on YouTube,

This is such a great and emotional moment for me. My journey from ‘Ab Jaane de Ashu’ till ‘Ab Jaane nahi Dega Ashu’ was only possible because of my fans. I and my entire team are on cloud nine. I personally feel after 6 years, we all have grown up along with the fans (Acvians). Our fans have made us who we are today. Saying thank you isn’t enough. Going forward, I hope to receive the same support and love from everyone.

We are extremely happy to see Ashish Chanchlani receive all this love and success! He has had a unique journey and has managed to become of the most important personalities in the internet space.  Surely this is a proud moment for not just him but all the #ACvians out there. Check out the beautiful video shared on this special occasion right here!

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10 YouTubers Whose Sketches Will Never Fail To Entertain You

Kavisha Mody , 11 Aug 2020

Ashish Chanchlani, Prajakta Koli, Bhuvan Bam (Source: Instagram | @ashishchanchlani @mostlysane @bhuvan.Bam22)

YouTube is one of the most dynamic and viewed platforms in the world today. This binge-watching platform has the ability to fulfil all your entertainment needs in one go! There are millions of YouTubers who have started out in order to showcase their skill, however, a few have managed to garner insane fanbase overtime. These YouTubers have won over the audience with their creative and hilarious comedy sketches. We all know how hard it is for one person to play different characters and yet these creators absolutely nail it! If you are looking for ultimate entertainment, you have to check out these YouTubers right now!1. Lilly Singh 

Lilly is the most sought after YouTuber in the world today! She is insanely creative and has a huge global fanbase. Lilly grew popular because of her mind-blowing character sketches and super relatable videos. Today she has more than 14 million subscribers on YouTube and 9.4 million followers on Instagram. Lilly plays various characters in her videos, but we are always in a fit of giggles when she plays the character of her parents i.E. Manjeet and Paramjeet.2. Prajakta Koli a.K.A @mostlysane 

MostlySane is one creator who needs no description! Apart from creating some eye-catching content on her channel, she creates various comedy sketches and we love it! However, our favourite has to be the character of ‘Montu‘. Since most of her videos are based on daily life situations, they are extremely relatable.3. Ashish Chanchlani

Ashish is one of the most loved YouTubers in our country and that’s purely because his content is so engaging, relatable and hilarious. Apart from YouTube, he also creates comic vines on Facebook and Instagram. Ashish knows his audience and reaches out to them through his multiple character sketches. However, the drunken uncle is the most recurring sketch of his and we also personally love the makeup tutorial girl he plays.4. Bhuvan Bam a.K.A BB Ki Vines

It’s no secret that Bhuvan is one of the best sketchers in the country. His popular channel BB Ki Vines is famous for making the audience laugh until their stomach hurts. He plays all characters himself and has maintained the same set since his first comedy sketch. Some of the popular ones are Banchhodas and Mr Bola. However, the character we love to watch the most is surely Titu Mama!5. Harsh Beniwal 

With more than 9 million subscribers on his YouTube channel, Harsh is a widely popular content creator, comedian and actor. He recently made his acting debut in the movie Student Of The Year 2. He frequently creates hilarious videos with his friends but it’s his funny comedy sketches that have us ROFLing every time we see it. All the characters are so amazing, it’s hard to pick a favourite!6. Varun Thakur 

Varun Thakur is a popular name in the field of comedians and we especially love him for his character sketch. He frequently uploads videos playing ‘Vicky Malhotra‘, who is a struggling actor from Mumbai. The best part? Vicky’s character has a unique accent and its hilarious!7. Kusha Kapila 

Very rarely we come across creators who are as sporty and creative as Kusha. She is extremely active on YouTube as well as Instagram and is famous for her extra-relatable videos. You will often see her portraying multiple characters singlehandedly in her videos and she seamlessly transitions between them. However, if you ask us, her sketch of an ‘Indian Mom‘ never fails to crack us up!8. Gaurav Gera 

Gaurav is an extremely diverse content creator and plays so many characters in his videos. His videos are super funny and he is the first to jump on a new trend and turn it into something more creative. Videos featuring his character sketch ‘Billi Masi‘ is something we continuously binge on!9. RJ Abhinav

RJ Abhinav was widely popular on short-form video content platform TikTok and currently has around 2 million subscribers on his YouTube channel. His content caters to a large audience and everyone loves it when he plays different characters to amp up the vibe of videos.10. Anisha Dixit 

We are big fans of how accurately Anisha can play different characters. Whether she is portraying a ‘Delhi girl‘ or even a foreigner for that matter, she always nails it. We are absolutely sure her unique comic sketches will keep your boredom at bay.

There it is! Looks like we have sorted out your entertainment needs with these amazing creators. Personally, we love YouTube sketchers because their videos are just so interesting! Once you start watching, you are hooked of sure. Which character sketch is your favourite? Tell us in comments below!

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Big Brother (2020 film)

Big Brother is a 2020 Indian Malayalam-language ActionThriller film written, directed and co-produced by Siddique. It was jointly produced by S Talkies, Shaman International, and Vaishaka Cynyma, in association with Carnival Movies Network. The film stars Mohanlal, Arbaaz Khan, AnoopMenon, Sarjano Khalid, HoneyRose, Siddique, Vishnu Unnikrishnan, Lrshad, Tini Tom, Mirnaa Menon, and Gaadha. Big Brother marks the Malayalam film debut of Khan. The music for the film was composed by Deepak Dev.

'Big Brother' Fans Have Strong Thoughts About the Season 22 House Makeover 

5 Things to Know About Julie Chen SHARE SHARE TWEET SHARE EMAIL Click to expand UP NEXT Despite the safety challenges posed by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, producers of Big Brother: All-Stars believe they've figured out a way to film while protecting the cast and crew of the hit CBS series. And so, Big Brother season 22 is officially underway. Kicking off this Wednesday night, the latest season of the long-running reality series features an all-star group of past housemates competing for a grand prize of $500,000. The goal, as always, is to stay in the Big Brother house until the very end and avoid getting voted off each week. © cbs.com CBS ALL ACCESS $5.99 Shop Now Though the premise of the show isn't changing in 2020, Big Brother is certainly making some major adjustments for season 22. Read on for the full scoop on what to expect in the newest season: Who is in the Big Brother cast for season 22? Sorry, but for that answer, you'll have to watch tonight's premiere episode. For the first time ever, each contestant will be revealed live as they move into the Big Brother house. According to host Julie Chen Moonves, some of the housemates have already been removed from Big Brother after testing positive for COVID-19. “We flew in a bunch of people, more than 16,” Julie reportedly told CBSN Los Angeles. “And some people I thought were definitely going in the house, they tested positive for COVID-19 so they couldn’t go in. And I thought, ‘Well, expect the unexpected.’ … I’ll just find out when I need to find out.” What's more, Julie explained that each housemate was given their own place for two weeks and underwent constant testing before the season 22 premiere. How will the coronavirus pandemic affect the new season of Big Brother? Behind the scenes, Julie told SiriusXM that the production team takes weekly COVID-19 tests and wears masks. What's more, crew members reportedly also wear color-coded lanyards and can only be in locations that are marked with their color. And when a housemate is evicted? There are no more hugs and handshakes involved. When it's time to leave, the housemate will simply pack up and go while maintaining distance from Julie. What else can we expect from the newest season? A brand new house, that's what! On social media, the new all-star loft was revealed — and it's gorgeous. The house features lots of unique art pieces, like a pickup sticks sculpture, star wall, kitchen street mural, and so much more. Take a peek below: Not surprisingly, fans are utterly obsessed with the new look. "My god, this has to be the best looking BB house. The design in some of those rooms can't get any sexier honestly," one fan said. Another claimed, "I honestly think this is by far the nicest Big Brother house." A different fan declared, "IM CRYING ITS STUNNING." How can I watch or stream the 2020 season of Big Brother? First and foremost, if you have cable, you can watch Big Brother on CBS weekly. The first batch of episodes are set to air as follows: Wednesday, August 5 at 9 p.m. ET Sunday, August 9 at 10 p.m. ET Wednesday, August 12 at 8 p.m. Thursday, August 13 at 8 p.m. Sunday, August 16 at 8 p.m. After week one, per CBS.com, Big Brother 22 will continue to air on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and CBS All Access, with Thursdays being the live eviction shows. Of course, if you can't catch the series in real time, you still have plenty of options. You can always sign up for the CBS All Access app — available on Android, Apple, LG, PS4, Roku, Samsung, Vizio, Amazon, Xbox One, and Xfinity devices — to watch Big Brother on demand. The service offers a free week trial. After that, you have the option to continue using the app for $5.99 per month with limited commercials or subscribe to a commercial-free version for $9.99 per month. Otherwise, Big Brother is available to enjoy on Amazon Prime Video, Youtube, and Vudu.


Big Brother 2020 Live Stream: How to Watch 24/7 Feeds Online 

CBS The HOH room for BIg Brother season 22, the first all-star season since 2006. One of the first shows to go back in production after the COVID-19 shutdown this spring is Big Brother, which premieres its 22nd season on Wednesday, August 5 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CBS with a live move-in show. Additionally, CBS All-Access will have four different 24/7 live feeds. Here’s all your different options for watching a live stream of Big Brother Season 22 online without cable: Heavy may earn an affiliate commission if you sign up via a link on this page If you’re an Amazon Prime subscriber or you start a free 30-day trial of Amazon Prime, you can watch all CBS and CBS All-Access content (both live and on-demand) via the Amazon Primce CBS All-Access Channel, which comes with a seven-day free trial: Amazon Prime CBS All-Access Free Trial Once you’re signed up for the Prime CBS Channel, you can either watch a live stream of the actual CBS telecast of Big Brother episodes, or you can watch any of CBS All-Access’ four different 24/7 live feeds. For either option, you can watch your computer via the Amazon website, or you can watch on your phone (Android and iPhone compatible), tablet, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Fire TV Stick, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 or other streaming device via the Amazon Video app. This is ultimately the same as the Amazon option, only you’ll watch on CBS’ digital platforms instead: CBS All-Access Free Trial Once signed up for CBS All-Access, you can either watch a live stream of the actual CBS telecast of Big Brother episodes, or you can watch any of CBS All-Access’ four different 24/7 live feeds. For either option, you can watch on your computer via the CBS website, or on your phone (Android and iPhone compatible), tablet, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 or other streaming device via the CBS app. If you’re just looking to watch a live stream of the CBS broadcast and don’t care about the live feeds, then FuboTV is an option. CBS (live in select markets) is one of the 100-plus live TV channels included in the main FuboTV bundle, which comes with a free seven-day trial: FuboTV Free Trial Once signed up for FuboTV, you can watch Big Brother episodes live on your computer via the FuboTV website, or on your phone (Android and iPhone supported), tablet, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, or other supported device via the FuboTV app. If you can’t watch live, FuboTV comes with 30 hours of cloud DVR space, as well as a 72-hour look-back feature, which allows you to watch most shows on-demand within three days (and sometimes longer) of their conclusion, even if you don’t record them. CBS (live in select markets) is included in Hulu With Live TV, which comes with 60-plus live TV channels and Hulu’s extensive on-demand library of TV shows and movies. You can watch immediately with a seven-day free trial: Hulu With Live TV Free Trial Once signed up for Hulu With Live TV, you can watch Big Brother episodes live on your computer via the Hulu website, or on your phone (Android and iPhone supported), tablet, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Echo Show, or other streaming device via the Hulu app. If you can’t watch live, Hulu with Live TV comes with both its extensive on-demand library (which includes most shows after they air) and 50 hours of Cloud DVR storage (with the ability to upgrade to “Enhanced Cloud DVR,” which gives you 200 hours of DVR space and the ability to fast forward through commercials). ‘Big Brother’ Season 22 Preview The cast for Big Brother 22 is being kept under wraps until premiere night, but some leaks have given viewers a pretty good idea of who they can watch 24/7 for the next three months. According to Gold Derby, the cast includes: Christmas Abbott, Season 19David Alexander, Season 21Nicole Anthony, Season 21Cody Calafiore, Season 16Kevin Campbell, Season 11Tyler Crispen, Season 20Bayleigh Dayton, Season 20Daniele Donato Briones, Seasons 8 and 13Nicole Franzel, Seasons 16 and 18Memphis Garrett, Season 10Enzo Palumbo, Season 12Janelle Pierzina, Seasons 6, 7, and 14Kaysar Ridha, Seasons 6 and 7Da’Vonne Rogers, Seasons 17 and 18Keesha Smith, Season 10Ian Terry, Season 14 Gold Derby has a few other people on their list for a total of 18 houseguests, but “Evel” Dick Donato, who played in seasons 8 and 13, has said they are no longer in the running. According to Donato’s Twitter, there are a handful of people who were in sequester but are no longer in the cast — Kaycee Clark from season 20, Josh Martinez from season 19, Amber Borzotra from season 16, and Danielle Reyes from season three are no longer in the cast. As for the COVID-19 concerns, the CBS press release says: “Production will follow specific health and safety protocols for COVID-19 with the welfare of everyone involved as the highest priority. Houseguests will undergo a quarantine period prior to production and will be tested several times prior to entering the House. Once inside, they will be tested weekly during the season and have no contact with any crew members, and all supplies delivered will be disinfected. In addition, the live show will not have a studio audience. “All staff and crew members will be tested prior to commencing work on a regular basis, as well as screened daily for symptoms. They’ll be required to wear PPE and will work in pods to enhance social distancing. In addition, a COVID-19 compliance officer will be on staff to monitor and enforce all health and safety COVID-19 protocols.” Big Brother premieres Wednesday, August 5 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CBS. The second episode will air Sunday, August 9 at 10 p.m. ET/PT, then after that, episodes will air on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT. READ NEXT: MTV ‘True Life’ Star Dead at 44 Disclaimer: Heavy Inc. has affiliate relationships with various streaming content providers and may receive a commission if you sign up for a service via a link on this page.


What’s on TV Wednesday: ‘Rafiki’ and ‘Big Brother’ 

What’s Streaming RAFIKI (2019) Stream on Criterion. Not only is this love story controversial in Kenya, where “Rafiki” was filmed — it is illegal. The movie itself is illegal, too; it was banned in Kenya two weeks before its premiere at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival, where it was the first ever Kenyan film to be shown. Living in a country where gay sex is criminalized, Kena (Samantha Mugatsia) and Ziki (Sheila Munyiva) begin a romantic relationship rooted in struggle and dissent. They are also the daughters of two men running against each other for a seat in the county assembly, making their love especially forbidden. “Rafiki” is “sharp at rendering the hesitancy of their flirtation,” Ben Kenigsberg wrote in his review for The New York Times, “as well as the forces — parental expectations, religion, an ever-watchful gossip — arrayed against them.” It is a debut film from the director Wanuri Kahiu. ARKANSAS (2020) Stream on Amazon. Clark Duke is a writer, producer and the director of this Southern crime film based on a novel by John Brandon. He also plays Swin, the counterpart to a low-level drug dealer named Kyle (Liam Hemsworth). “Less a mob thriller than a ruminative drama about a life built around orders and betrayals,” Devika Girish wrote in her review for The Times, “Arkansas” shifts between the antics of Kyle and Swin and the back story of their elusive boss, Frog (Vince Vaughn). John Malkovich also makes an appearance as Ranger Bright, who works for Frog and intercepts the duo on an interstate mission gone wrong. BEFORE SUNRISE (1995) Stream on HBO Max. What do you do if you think you’ve met your soul mate — a French student named Céline (Julie Delpy) — on a train passing through Europe? If you’re Jesse (Ethan Hawke), an American traveler, you ask her to get off the train with you in Vienna and spend the day together, fully knowing you’ll have to part ways the next morning. In “Before Sunrise,” directed by Richard Linklater, “there’s more than romantic love in the air,” Janet Maslin wrote in her review for The Times: “There’s also the exhilaration of making contact with a kindred spirit, of instant conversational intimacy between two strangers whose paths could lead them anywhere.” Jesse and Céline do meet again, nine years later, in BEFORE SUNSET (2004) — also available on HBO Max — before they make a final appearance in BEFORE MIDNIGHT (2013). What’s on TV BIG BROTHER 9 p.m. on CBS. “Big Brother” returns for its 20th year and its 22nd season on TV. An “All-Star” cast, which includes winners and fan favorites from previous seasons, will live together in a house filled with video cameras and microphones. A different contestant will be voted out of the house every day, and the last contestant left will win $500,000. This season, the show will forgo its usual studio audience to reduce the spread of Covid-19.

Jake Paul

Jake Joseph Paul (born January 17, 1997)[1] is an American YouTuber. He initially rose to fame on the now-defunct video application Vine, before playing the role of Dirk Mann on the Disney Channel series Bizaardvark for two seasons.[7]

YouTube star Jake Paul breaks silence about FBI raid at his Calabasas home


In a now-deleted video, YouTube star Jake Paul addressed the issues concerning the recent FBI raid at his Calabasas, California, home that took place earlier this month, in hopes of “setting the record straight.” On Aug. 5, the FBI showed up at Paul’s home and the reason for it was unknown. According to The Verge, the FBI later confirmed that it was investigating “allegations of criminal acts.” According to Fox News, “The search warrant affidavits are sealed,” prohibiting the FBI from further commenting on the issue. In the deleted video obtained by TMZ, Paul said, “Just to clarify things and set the record straight, the FBI raid is entirely related to the Arizona looting situation that had happened.” He also addressed the multiple rumors surrounding the raid saying, “It’s an investigation. There are rumors about it having to do with so many other things that have nothing to do with me or my character” adding, the stuff, “that people are making up is absolutely absurd,” per Page Six. As of now, no arrests have been made regarding the situation, according to reports. In May, Paul was charged with “criminal trespass and unlawful assembly” at the Scottsdale Fashion Square located in Arizona pertaining to a string of protests across the country following the death of George Floyd, according to Fox News. At the time, Scottsdale police commented on the issue to Fox News, saying, “Following the riots and looting that occurred on the evening of May 30th 2020 at Scottsdale Fashion Square mall, the Scottsdale Police Department received hundreds of tips and videos identifying social media influencer, Jake Joseph Paul (23), as a participant in the riot.” However, to allow a federal criminal investigation to take place, the charges of criminal trespassing and unlawful assembly have been dropped but they could be refiled at a later date, per Fox News. Paul doesn’t offer any new information on the ongoing investigation and says, “My goal right now is to continue to focus on myself, boxing, music,” and thanks all of his fans “who have been sticking” by his side, according to The Verge.


Jake Paul sets the record straight: 'FBI raid entirely related to Arizona looting' 



YouTuber Jake Paul addressed the FBI raid finally, that had taken place at his Calabasas home. In a now-deleted YouTube video, the internet sensation and boxer addressed the entire debacle and set the record straight as he quashed all ‘absurd’ chitchat making rounds. "Just to clarify things and set the record straight, the FBI raid is entirely related to the Arizona looting situation that happened,” he said. "It's an investigation. There are rumors about it having to do with so many other things that have nothing to do with me or my character and the [expletive] that people are making up is absolutely absurd,” he added. "That being said, when I become aware of someone around me who is doing malicious things they are immediately cut out of my life. I don't put up with [expletive], I don't surround myself with bad people. If someone does something bad, they will be removed from my life,” he continued. He said further that in the midst of the investigation, his ultimate goal is simply to “continue to focus on my life, myself, boxing, music.” “Thank you to all the fans who have been sticking by my side through all of these crazy times," he concluded. Last week, a spokesperson for the FBI issued a statement to Entertainment Tonight where they confirmed the raid that took place at Paul’s residence. "The FBI is executing a federal search warrant at a residence in Calabasas in connection with an ongoing investigation. The affidavit in support of the search warrant has been sealed by a judge and I am, therefore, prohibited from commenting as to the nature of the investigation. No arrests are planned,” they said. The internet star had been drawing in flak for hosting parties in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. In a video referencing one of his large soirees, mayor of Calabasas, Alicia Weintraub reprimanded Paul, saying: “It wasn’t just myself who was outraged, it was everyone who saw the video.” The YouTuber with over 20.2 million subscribers had recently landed in trouble in Arizona where he joined a group of looters at Scottsdale Fashion Square mall back in May and was charged with criminal trespass, in the midst of the surging racial tensions in the United States. Police issued a statement to Fox News back then, saying: "Following the riots and looting that occurred on the evening of May 30th 2020 at Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall, the Scottsdale Police Department received hundreds of tips and videos identifying social media influencer, Jake Joseph Paul (23), as a participant in the riot.” “Our investigation has revealed that Paul was present after the protest was declared an unlawful assembly and the rioters were ordered to leave the area by the police. Paul also unlawfully entered and remained inside of the mall when it was closed. As a result, Paul has been charged with Criminal Trespass and Unlawful Assembly (both misdemeanor charges)," the statement added.


Jake Paul breaks silence after FBI raid as he returns to social media 

YouTube star Jake Paul following the raid at his Calabasas residence by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has indirectly addressed the episode.  Returning to social media, the internet sensation seemed to have been completely unperturbed by the fiasco that unrolled at his California home earlier this week as he only cryptically referenced the occurrence on his Instagram Story. Paul plugged his forthcoming fight against Nate Robinson, saying the boxer is ‘in trouble’, followed by a video of himself where is pretending to tap on his phone’s applications along with the caption, “Me logging onto social media this week.” Users speculate that the latter message may have been an indirect hint at the recent FBI raid. Earlier this week on Wednesday, Paul’s Calabasas residence was raided by the FBI on Wednesday, as confirmed by Fox News. Public affairs officer with the FBI in Los Angeles, Rukelt Dalberis, disclosed that a federal search warrant was issued to carry out the raid in reference to a presently proceeding investigation. Picture surfacing from the raid show FBI officials carrying out several large firearms from Paul’s house. Additional information about the case is thus far unknown as the warrant affidavit was sealed, concealing all details from the public about why Paul’s home was under investigation. Paul’s lawyer told TMZ that YouTuber wasn’t present when the raid took place. He further explained: “We understand that a search warrant was executed at Jake’s Calabasas home this morning while Jake was out-of-state. We are still gathering information and will cooperate with the investigation.” The internet star had been drawing in flak for hosting parties in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. In a video referencing one of his large soirees, mayor of Calabasas, Alicia Weintraub reprimanded Paul, saying: “It wasn’t just myself who was outraged, it was everyone who saw the video.” The YouTuber with over 20.2 million subscribers had recently landed in trouble in Arizona where he joined a group of looters at Scottsdale Fashion Square mall back in May and was charged with criminal trespass, in the midst of the surging racial tensions in the United States. Police issued a statement to Fox News back then, saying: "Following the riots and looting that occurred on the evening of May 30th 2020 at Scottsdale Fashion Square mall, the Scottsdale Police Department received hundreds of tips and videos identifying social media influencer, Jake Joseph Paul (23), as a participant in the riot.” “Our investigation has revealed that Paul was present after the protest was declared an unlawful assembly and the rioters were ordered to leave the area by the police. Paul also unlawfully entered and remained inside of the mall when it was closed. As a result, Paul has been charged with Criminal Trespass and Unlawful Assembly (both misdemeanor charges)," the statement added. It remains unclear whether the raid by FBI was in correlation to the previous mall incident or not. 

Nipsey Hussle

Nipsey Hussle, Lauren London posing for the camera: Nipsey Hussle and Lauren London arrive at the Warner Music Group Pre-Grammy Celebration on February 7, 2019 in Los Angeles.

‘Eternally Yours’: Lauren London pays tribute to Nipsey Hussle on his 35th birthday

Lauren London on Nipsey Hussle: Pain for my son who probably won’t remember him

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Lauren London is thinking of her late boyfriend Nipsey Hussle, who would have turned 35 on Saturday.

“King Ermias Best friend Twin Flame Greatest Teacher Beautiful Strong Vessel The Spiritual Giant that walked Earth,” London wrote Saturday on Instagram, sharing a black and white portrait of the rapper, aka Ermias Asghedom, who was shot and killed outside his Marathon clothing store in Los Angeles in March 2019.© Gregg DeGuire, Getty Images Nipsey Hussle and Lauren London arrive at the Warner Music Group Pre-Grammy Celebration on February 7, 2019 in Los Angeles.

” ‘I Miss You’ will never be deep enough for the void left in my soul. Yet, I know you walk with me – always still,” the actress and model captioned the photo. “Happy 35th Eternally Yours, Boogie.”

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London, mother of Hussle’s young son, Kross, who turns 4 this month, has continued to remember the rapper by speaking out about the trauma of gun violence in the 16 months since his death.

Celebrities and fans also flooded Twitter on Saturday to pay tribute to the “Victory Lap” artist, whose premature death devastated the music industry and fans.

Rapper Rick Ross tweeted in Hussle’s honor Saturday, simply writing “Marathon continues” and “Nipsey Hussle,” adding a dove emoji.

Jay-Z’s Roc Nation entertainment company wished Hussle a happy birthday.

“Happy Birthday to the great Nipsey Hussle who continues to inspire us everyday. ‘The best thing you can do for a person is to inspire them. That’s the best currency you can offer: inspiration.’ – Nipsey Hussle,” the tweet read.

The sports world also joined in on remembering Hussle. The Los Angeles Sparks wished the late rapper a happy birthday and Iman Marshall, a cornerback for the Baltimore Ravens wrote: “You gave hope to the hopeless. You stuck to the script and never quit. You stayed real and spoke with conviction that inspired many. The Tupac of my generation. Happy Birthday Nip.”

O’Shea Jackson Jr., Ice Cube’s son and “Just Mercy” actor, wrote about Hussle’s influence and also mentioned the late Kobe Bryant, who died in January. 

“Happy birthday to the man. Nipsey Hussle. I just hit the #TMC yesterday and of course it’s yo birthday the next. Yo influence has entered the people’s veins so tough back at home and across the world. We miss you Nip. Tell Kobe I said Wasup for me. His day comin soon,” Jackson tweeted alongside a photo of the rapper.

Fans also wrote about how the multi-faceted rapper influenced their lives. 

“While I didn’t get to know Nipsey personally, I had small encounters that I’ll always remember. His presence was so strong, it was intimidating. I thought I had more time to chop it up with him cause we had so many mutual friends and he wasn’t hard to find,” tweeted @iesha_irene. 

User @BarryHefner wrote: “Nipsey Hussle your knowledge, hustle, self awareness, & voice for your community is truly missed. Happy C-Day. May your legacy continue to live on.”

Snoop Dogg honored his late friend Friday by releasing a soulful track titled “Nipsey Blue,” where he diverts from his rapping style to sing over Dorothy Moore’s 1976 version of “Misty Blue.”

In “Nipsey Blue,” Snoop Dogg sings alongside Moore and replaces the original lyrics like “Oh baby” and “Oh honey” with “Homie” and changes “Misty Blue” to “Nipsey Blue.”

The rapper turns “Misty Blue” into a commemorative song, mourning the “things we used to do” and not being able to forget Hussle.

Contributing: Kim Willis

Lauren London speaks out: She talks gun violence, healing from loss of late partner Nipsey Hussle

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: ‘Eternally Yours’: Lauren London pays tribute to Nipsey Hussle on his 35th birthday02

Lauren London Remembers Nipsey Hussle on Late Rapper’s 35th Birthday: ‘I Know You Walk With Me’

Lauren London is remembering her late boyfriend Nipsey Hussle on what would’ve been the late rapper’s 35th birthday.

The actress took to Instagram on Saturday (Aug. 15) to share a heartfelt tribute to the late Los Angeles hip-hip star, who was murdered in March 2019.

“King Ermias Best friend Twin Flame Greatest Teacher Beautiful Strong Vessel The Spiritual Giant that walked Earth,” London captioned a black-and-white portrait of Hussle. “‘I Miss You’ will never be deep enough for the void left in my soul. Yet, I know you walk with me — always still. Happy 35th Eternally Yours, Boogie.”

Hussle, born Ermias Asghedom, was killed outside of his L.A. clothing store last year. He was 33. The hip-hop star posthumously won multiple Grammys at the 2020 awards ceremony after losing out on the best rap album in 2018.

Along with London, Snoop Dogg, DJ Khaled, Rick Ross, Swizz Beatz and others offered their touching birthday tributes to Hussle on social media.

Check out London’s post here.03

Fans Pay Tribute To Nipsey Hussle To Celebrate Late Rapper’s 35th Birthday

Saturday, August 15th would have been Nipsey Hussle’s 35th birthday.

(AllHipHop News) Saturday, August 15th would have been Nipsey Hussle’s 35th birthday.

As the world remembers the prolific emcee and his tragic demise, Nip Day salutes have popped up all across social media.

The most endearing tribute came from Hussle’s O.G., Snoop Dogg, who took it a step further than anyone else. He created a song entitled “Nipsey Blue,” a joint that remixed Dorothy Moore’s soulful, “Misty Blue” with heartfelt lyrics about the Crenshaw fallen soldier.

In the video for Snoop’s tribute video, the Crip pops off the visual in a cold blue leather jacket single-waltzing to “Do You Still Love Me” by Meli’sa Morgan.

Mack talking, as the 80’s slow jam mellows out in the air, “Do you still love me… love me while I am here.”

He says to whoever is there recording that Nip liked to see his “O.G. pull up stylish like this.”

The next level of the video has a touching black and white powwow between Nip and Snoop, where the old head shares how proud he is of the way that the younger Crip defined his own lane.

This scene bleeds from the two dapping each other up into Bill Withers’ singing “Memories Are the Way” and a collage of pictures and videos that celebrate Hip-Hop’s most notable “Marathon runner.”

Right, when you think that your heartstrings could not be tugged any harder — the “Gin and Juice” rapper is riding in his whip reminiscing and singing the song that was once meant for a lover that has gone away and instead paying tribute to a dead homie, completely changing the meaning and creating a beautiful ode to a comrade. 

Lauren London Honors Nipsey Hussle on What Would Have Been His 35th Birthday: ‘Eternally Yours’

Lauren London, Nipsey Hussle dressed in a suit and tie: Steve Granitz/WireImage Lauren London (L) and Nipsey Hussle

© Provided by People Steve Granitz/WireImage Lauren London (L) and Nipsey Hussle

Lauren London is paying tribute to her late boyfriend Nipsey Hussle on what would have been his 35th birthday.

“King Ermias Best friend Twin Flame Greatest Teacher Beautiful Strong Vessel The Spiritual Giant that walked Earth,” London described her beloved partner on Saturday. “‘I Miss You’ will never be deep enough for the void left in my soul. Yet, I know you walk with me- always still. Happy 35th Eternally Yours, Boogie.”

Lauren London, Nipsey Hussle dressed in a suit and tie: Lauren London (L) and Nipsey Hussle

© Steve Granitz/WireImage Lauren London (L) and Nipsey Hussle

Aug. 15 marks the late rapper’s birthday, which comes over 16 months after his death. To honor Hussle, his peers and collaborators in the hip-hop music industry remembered their late friend, including Snoop Dogg, who shared a throwback photo of himself next to Hussle.

“Miss u loco 🏁🙏🏽😥,” he captioned the post.

On Friday, Snoop, 48, released a music video for his song “Nipsey Blue,” in which he reflects on their friendship and features flashback footage from their time together. “Just the thought of you/ My whole world turns Nipsey Blue,” he croons in the track.

DJ Khaled also paid tribute to Hussle, writing on Instagram, “Happy birthday day @nipseyhussle 🙏🏽 BLESS UP 👑.”

On Twitter, Rick Ross showed respect for Hussle in a series of tweets. “Perfect time to shine,” he wrote, adding, “Marathon continues…” and finally posting the rapper’s name with a dove emoji next to it.

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Hussle, born Ermias Asghedom, was killed on March 31, 2019, after he was shot near his clothing store (the Marathon Clothing Company) in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Los Angeles. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The late rapper, entrepreneur and community activist — who posthumously won the 2020 Grammy award for both best rap/sung performance and best rap performance — was 33 years old at the time of his murder.

In June, his girlfriend, actress London opened up to Jada Pinkett Smith on an episode of Red Table Talk about how his death has impacted her and her sons, Kameron Samuel Ari, 10½, whom she shares with ex-fiancé Lil Wayne, and Kross Ermias, 3½, whom she had with Hussle.

“What I instill in them is more about the police,” London said of teaching her sons about violence. “How to handle yourself when you get pulled over. That’s more of my education, protecting them being black men in America.”

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On the first anniversary of Hussle’s death, London said in part in an emotional Instagram post: “Gods Grace and Mercy have carried me this far. … I stand strong because of you. Because I know you wouldn’t have it any other way. Because I recall every late night conversation we had about resilience and fear. Because you were my greatest teacher and because you are still with us, in spirit.”

“With every breath I take I honor you,” the actress went on in her caption at the time. “I carry this pain with purpose. I promise I will make you proud. I promise to apply everything you taught me. In life and in death. Ermias Asghedom. There will never be another.”

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LeBron James Pays Tribute To Nipsey Hussle On What Would’ve Been His 35th Birthday

LeBron James paid tribute to Nipsey Hussle on what would’ve been his 35th birthday on Saturday. 

“Bumping Nip All Day Long/Night!! Happy G-Day! I know you gone have one helluva shindig in Paradise today!” James tweeted Saturday. 

Hussle died on March 31, 2019, after being gunned down in front of Marathon Clothing, a store he owned in the Hyde Park neighborhood of South Los Angeles. 

In a sit-down interview with CBS2 in April of 2019, James talked about how much Hussle meant to Los Angeles. 

“When you look at a guy who believed in what he believed in, talked about how he wanted to give back to his own community, actually gave back to his community, and actually stayed in his community, it’s not many who’s done that,” James said. 

Hussle, who was born Ermias Asghedom, was nominated for best rap album for “Victory Lap” at the Grammys in 2019. 

He was raised in South Los Angeles and was known for trying to revitalize the community by opening businesses in the area and devoting his time and money to helping people. According to the Los Angeles Times, he bought shoes for elementary school children in Hyde Park, paid for playground upgrades, gave jobs to neighbors and funded funerals for people killed by gun violence. 

The day after Hussle was killed, he was scheduled to meet with LAPD Chief Michel Moore and Police Commissioner Steve Soboroff to discuss ways he could help end gun violence. 

Champions League

Champions League. In the last six weeks, City have finished with seven wins from 11 league matches and now sit one point clear of Arsenal at the top end but they will also get their first major trophy since winning it back in 1990 when Real Madrid beat them 4-0 on aggregate to clinch silverware for two consecutive seasons.It is a big day inside Chelsea's Emirates Stadium today as Manuel Pellegrini opens up about his vision for this season while still coaching Leicester despite already losing 10 players ahead if rumours are true that David Moyes could leave during the January transfer window.While speaking publicly after yesterday evening 1:15pm AEST news

Champions League . It is still unclear as to when a final decision will be made on whether or not the club should proceed with his loan deal at Chelsea, but here's hoping that he makes some significant progress and eventually gets picked by either Liverpool (who have an excellent defensive midfield) in 2018/19 or Arsenal(the team who can get rid of him for good).

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Watch Now: Full Champions League Preview: RB Leipzig-PSG (9:25) The UEFA Champions League semifinals begin Tuesday as Paris Saint-Germain take on RB Leipzig with a spot in the final on the line with goalkeeper Keylor Navas out injured (hamstring) for the French club. Many expected the talent-rich Parisians to be here, but RB Leipzig has been one of the surprises of the tournament, knocking out Atletico Madrid in the quarterfinals. Neither team has ever made the Champions League final, but one will here.  You can stream every match on CBS All Access. Sign up now and enjoy one month of CBS All Access for free. If you're a CBS All Access subscriber looking for a match that's live right now, go directly to the UEFA Champions League page. Every match will be available on demand shortly after the final whistle.    Here's how you can watch the match and what to know: Match information Date: Tuesday, Aug. 18 Time: 3 p.M. ET Location: Estadio da Luz -- Lisbon, Portugal TV: CBS All Access (enjoy one-month free trial) Odds: PSG -130; Draw +295; RB Leipzig +330 (via William Hill Sportsbook)  Storylines PSG: After needing a late miracle to come back against Atalanta, one has to figure Thomas Tuchel will start Kylian Mbappe here. After recovering from his ankle injury to make an appearance that turned the game late, he will likely get the start in attack with Neymar. It will be interesting to see how PSG lines up though and whether it will be Mbappe and Neymar in attack or if Mauro Icardi gets another chance after a poor showing. Because RB Leipzig likes to play so wide, it wouldn't be all that shocking to see a shift in formation. RB Leipzig: Tyler Adams, the young American, has earned the right to start after scoring the winner against Atletico. He's full of confidence after scoring his first goal for the club, but don't be all that shocked if he is on the bench again. In attack, without Timo Werner, the creativity and chances were pretty good for this side, and they should feel confident in finding the net in this one as well. Their pace could give PSG trouble. Prediction Mbappe starts, makes all the difference and sends PSG into the final. Pick: PSG 2, RB Leipzig 1


PSG Vs. RB Leipzig Picks Betting Odds, Predictions, Picks: Count On Neymar To Score In Champions League Semis 

It's the UEFA Champions League semifinal in which nobody knows who to root for. Paris Saint-Germain and RB Leipzig are two clubs that have made many enemies among soccer fans, but not for the way they play. Instead, it's what each club seems to represent. PSG are one of two clubs -- the other being Manchester City -- to be state-owned. RB Leipzig are seen as a glorified marketing project for Red Bull. Whatever you think of either team or its ownership, both have proven to be pretty good at the whole "playing soccer" thing. Both are also on the verge of reaching the Champions League final and hoisting their first Champions League trophy. While I have a slight lean toward PSG being the team to move on, there's not much value at all on betting them to do so. Luckily, I've found three other spots to take advantage of. All odds are via William Hill Sportsbook. Over 2.5 Goals (-160) Oh, there will be goals, my friends. That is something I'm quite certain of. PSG barely managed to get by Atalanta in the last round, needing two stoppage-time goals to overcome a 1-0 deficit (and break my Atalanta +250 ticket-holding heart in the process), but they deserved the goals. Using xG, PSG outscored Atalanta 2.8-0.9 in the match, so they were a bit unlucky not to have scored more. And given some of the chances Neymar missed, it might have been a 4-1 final. I think we'll see more of those chances find the back of the net in this match, particularly if Kylian Mbappe is healthy enough to play more than the 30 minutes he did against Atalanta. PSG became an entirely different team once he came on, and it's possible they can get to three goals on their own here. But odds are they won't have to, which brings me to my next play. Both Teams To Score (-160) I talked to my CBSSports.Com colleague Chip Patterson over the weekend, and he referred to the Both Teams To Score bet as "the Mr. Rogers of gambling." It's true! It feels like you're just rooting for everybody to do well and have fun, and after the match, we can all get some ice cream. Anyway, I don't think the odds of Leipzig being shut out in this match are great. The team scored twice against Atletico Madrid in the quarterfinal despite managing only 0.5 xG. That's what Atletico Madrid does to you, though. You don't get a lot of great chances and instead must rely on converting the limited opportunities you get. Leipzig did that. I expect things to be a little more open against PSG, even if PSG have been excellent defensively itself. They managed six clean sheets in nine UCL matches, but four of them came against Galatasaray and Club Brugge. In five matches against teams from Europe's top five leagues, PSG allowed 1.0 goals and 1.24 xG per match. Still good numbers, but nothing that keeps me from thinking Leipzig will strike at least once. Of course, that's also partially due to my faith in Leipzig's manager Julian Nagelsmann to figure out how best to attack PSG. Neymar To Score (+100) Neymar didn't score against Atalanta, and he should have. He had six shots overall, with two on target, good enough for an xG of 1.0. It was the first time he started a UCL match this season and didn't find the back of the net. The trend will start anew on Tuesday. Neymar caught a lot of grief for the missed chances against Atalanta, but that didn't change the fact that he was the best player on the field. He'll be the best player on the field against Leipzig as well. Getting even money odds on him scoring almost feels like stealing. So who wins PSG vs. RB Leipzig? And where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to find out which side of the PSG vs. RB Leipzig money line has all the value, all from the proprietary European soccer model that's up an eye-popping 13,800 percent.


Champions League Stage Set For Neymar To Prove He's One Of The Best 

This past Wednesday was declared "Ney Day" in Brazil, with many clubs and prominent people in football across the country taking to social media to express their support for Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar as he went into the Champions League quarterfinal tie against Atalanta. PSG reached the semifinals of the competition for the first time in 25 years with a 2-1 win, but it was a close-run thing. Before their late comeback, they were five minutes from another frustrating elimination. Had that happened, even in the land of Neymar's birth, critics would have been sharpening their knives. Brazil can be very cruel to its idols, and Neymar is an extraordinarily divisive figure. 2 Related In the buildup to Wednesday's game, Neymar made his own post on social media. He had touched up his Mohican haircut, had prepared a special pair of sunglasses and was loading up his sound system -- all making clear that he was preparing for a party. This kind of dialogue delights some but irritates others. Neymar communicates very well with his own demographic and very badly with everyone else. He is now 28, but at the very highest level of the game, that means he's closer to the end of his career than the beginning. He has been a Brazil international for a decade, and yet he can still be seen as a petulant, overindulged and underachieving adolescent. It's easy, yes, but also unfair. It's true that Neymar can be his own worst enemy. It is his own fault that his diving became a global joke during the last World Cup. He is a player who has been hothoused. Rather than coming up through the rough and tumble of informal street football, where the slightly built skillful type of player has to learn how to protect himself, he grew through an organised version of the game where the protection was always provided by the referee. Today, if a referee's criteria for fouls does not match his own, he can easily become frustrated. - Olley: Pep's tormented tactics led to latest City nightmare- Hunter: Barca only ones who didn't see humiliation coming- Hamilton: USMNT's Tyler Adams is Leipzig's unlikely hero- Laurens: PSG finally end their Champions League curse There's clearly much more to him than his showbiz profile. It is striking how much he is liked by many of his teammates, who admire him for his talent and maybe for his lifestyle, but also for his work ethic and his generally easygoing manner. It is harsh to label him as an underachiever or, as some have argued, a figure who costs his teams titles. He was certainly a valued member of the Barcelona side that won almost everything available to them in 2015, but his €222m departure to PSG two years later has undeniably been a factor in the Spanish club's decline since. Neymar has struggled to reach his full potential, but it could all be about to change. Photo by UEFA - Handout/UEFA via Getty Images On the international front, only two players, Pele (77) and Ronaldo (62), have scored more goals for Brazil. Neymar (61) will soon overtake Ronaldo, and will eventually overhaul Pele as well. It's hardly his fault that many of his goals have come in friendlies: He came into the side at the very moment that, as 2014 World Cup hosts, there was a dearth of competitive fixtures. He was unlucky to get injured during the course of the 2014 tournament and, antics aside, his performances in Russia 2018 before the quarterfinals exit to Belgium were at least as good as could have been expected from a player coming back from an injury. His injury curse struck again last year, as he was forced out of the Copa America. On the domestic side, injuries have blighted his time in France too. Whatever the financial considerations, there was an element of nobility in his decision to leave Barcelona. He had won it all there. But, obviously and understandably, it was Lionel Messi's team. The time had come to branch out on his own, to see if he could carry a side in the manner of Messi. The downside of this noble pursuit was that the season was effectively restricted to the knockout stages of the Champions League. Given the financial superiority of PSG, they could win domestic double after domestic double in France and no one would bat an eyelid. The entire project was dependent on what happened at the business end of the Champions League, and injuries at that stage during both of his first two seasons with the club meant that he hardly took the field. Now, in the course of 10 days in Lisbon, during the Champions League's shortened mini-tournament caused by the coronavirus pandemic, he can make up for lost time. By the time the Champions League trophy is lifted on Sunday, it is possible that either Neymar's legion of fans will be partying, or his army of haters will feel that they have extra ammunition. There was evidence for both sides in those dramatic 95 minutes on Wednesday. Neymar is an exceptionally talented footballer, and some of those skills were on show in the first half. Atalanta pressed high, leaving space behind their defensive line; Neymar was able to burst behind and capitalise on his acceleration and divine balance -- as well as that capacity the truly great players have to make it seem as though time is moving more slowly for them. play 0:58 In an ESPN FC exclusive, Tyler Adams says why RB Leipzig won't have a specific game-plan to stop Neymar & Mbappe. At top pace, while changing direction, Neymar can see a hole opening up between the legs of an opponent, and is capable of calculating the angles and the possibilities in a microsecond. He could have scored or set up at least three goals, but made the wrong choice with the final option. He was simultaneously the most outstanding player on the field, and the most wasteful. In the second half, protecting their 1-0 lead, Atalanta dropped deeper. Starved of space -- and starved of partners -- Neymar was less effective. There were times when he carried the ball too much himself, inviting fouls, and he became increasingly frustrated when free kicks were not awarded his way. However, the game changed after the introduction of Kylian Mbappe, who was not fit enough to start the game. Good teams are built around little partnerships, and when the 21-year-old arrived, Neymar had someone to play off. There was an element of scrappiness about Marquinhos' equalising goal in the 90th minute -- Neymar's far post volley back across the box was not the cleanest of connections -- but the dramatic injury-time winner was a thing of beauty, as his wonderfully timed pass split the defence and allowed Mbappe to set up Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting to score. It was the best of Neymar: his talent at the service of the team. - Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. Only)- Don't have ESPN? Get instant access Stand by for more of the same against RB Leipzig, as Tuesday's semifinal is set up for him. Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid boast all the tools to frustrate Neymar, deny him space and put him off his game, but their conquerors in the quarterfinals, RB Leipzig, are more open. Like Atalanta in Wednesday's first half, the German side are likely to play with a high line. The duel between the PSG attack and Dayot Upamecano, Leipzig's defensive rock, holds the key, and this time Thomas Tuchel has Angel Di Maria available and Mbappe possibly fit enough to start. Neymar has his stage and he has his colleagues. Time to prepare the haircut, the sunglasses and the sound system. For the first time in a decade and a half, the semifinals of the Champions League feature neither Messi nor Cristiano Ronaldo. Suddenly the buildup in Brazil to the next "Ney Day" is concentrating on how Neymar has to be chosen as the World Player of the Year if PSG pick up the trophy. Such focus is surely exaggerated. If the past few days have taught us anything, it is the value of the collective in football. In form, on fire and fit, Neymar is no luxury. He is a huge asset to his side. Come the end of this week, he may have made that obvious. If so, even those who can't bring themselves to like him might be able to respect what he brings to the game.


Agriculture And Farming

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Our business provides quality organic produce and ingredients for both food and drink industries. We produce in a closed loop fashion which means that everything in our operation is run by our staff. No waste, no waste!We aim to win over the hearts of our customers by doing the right things for our customers, our farm and our town while also making a positive and positive impact on the environment.

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We seek to provide the purest, best-in-class, organic certified products possible and strive to work with all customers to create a mutually attractive and balanced partnership. We also look to work with all the stakeholders within each project in order to ensure our relationship is sustainable and not detrimental to the project. We operate a business model to build partnerships with our customers and work together with them. We always work with the full understanding that value is also built from quality.

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We live in a changing global environment and our customers are showing that the quality of our produce is increasing and we are seeing more and more farmers in the UK and abroad willing to sell our product to make a living. Since 2006 we have been investing and developing our business whilst developing our products and our business concept. We pride ourselves on our high quality ingredients and our dedication to our reputation. Our products are one of the most widely recognised and accepted brands in UK. Our products are used by many of the top restaurants in the UK.

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Our story began in 1993 with the Brown family’s first organic produce: a delicious tomato seedling and an edible fruit. From there, we grew our tomatoes and produce to meet demand and become a family business. We sourced every ingredient from local producers and the environment and environment services were transparently sourced. As we have grown, we have developed an understanding of our food and the world around us. Our food is organic and produced using conventional and sustainable farming methods.

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Our story starts well back in 1948 when we opened our family business with a focus on farming, and the Brown family have worked hard to secure our land and provide a reliable source of income for generations. We are proud to continue this tradition with our own personal ambitions and the Brown family are proud to remain a family who believes deeply in the importance of the Brown family farm and its collective farm traditions. Our approach to food has always been based on a healthy balance of philosophy, food and heritage.

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Our story begins in 1950 during the height of the miners’ strike. Our mother, Mrs Brown, was the first ever worker to participate in her local coop’s management and chose to produce some food in the coop. Whilst she didn’t enjoy the ‘old world’ approach to food production and production, the knowledge she gained from her experiences and the love of her family is now guiding her to produce the best product possible for their customers.

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We are committed to sharing our values with our customers at every step of their journey by providing outstanding customer service, engaging innovative product ideas and great tasting products that we would be proud stand-ins!

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Our story started in my childhood in rural New Zealand where we grew our own vegetables. It was through this experience that I became fascinated with sustainable farming. Over the years I have developed a passion for sustainable production including organic farming and I would like to share this passion with as many people as I can. I am very lucky to have a number of supporters on the ground, loyal customers, both in the UK and New Zealand and I would like to work towards establishing the Brown Organic Farming Cooperative.

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We are organic farming and animal rights activists who want to help our local community to improve their food security. Through our personal knowledge and experience we are able to provide our customers with fresh, organic, sustainable produce with no harmful chemicals and to improve the quality of their meat, fish and dairy. We pride ourselves on our commitment to our customers and to provide a customer-first service. With that in mind, we have developed a dedicated team of staff who work hard to provide our customers with a safe, comfortable and ethical living space.

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Covid Is Good Reason to Finally Fix Dreaded Earnings Calls

It’s a format that serves no one, and yet every 13 weeks it arrives just the same. When I half-jokingly tweeted about this last week, I was surprised not by how many people felt the same, but that some responses said to do away with earnings calls altogether. That would also be a mistake. 

These conference calls are a chance to hear from some of the most powerful people in business — leaders who have a remarkable vantage point when it comes to what’s happening in the broader economy. In normal times, the discussions can be fascinating, especially when executives ditch the robotic jargon. Since the coronavirus hit, they’ve become even more illuminating, offering some of the best insights into the various ways that the pandemic has altered society and who’s been hurt most. Randall Stephenson’s final call as CEO of AT&T Inc. is one such example.

Netflix Inc. also has an interesting approach. In lieu of a widely held conference call, each quarter one analyst conducts a pre-taped 35- to 45-minute virtual video interview with Netflix executives that gets released on YouTube following the financial results:

In a fast-moving public-heath and economic crisis, last quarter’s report card feels stale and can’t be used as a barometer to forecast what’s to come. That makes the calls indispensable. (And incidentally, it’s why I wrote on Friday that shareholders would be better served if Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. held its own earnings calls, instead of waiting to hear from him at the once-a-year annual meeting and occasional TV interview.) Also, as the national work-from-home experiment continues, with parents juggling round-the-clock office hours, kitchen hours and parenting hours, time is precious. Analysts and investors often have to cover numerous earnings filings and calls a day, and so it’s no surprise that so many research reports hit our inboxes in the middle of the night. Leaving the calls as purely Q&A forums would be more productive, as would saving certain questions that get too in the weeds for a discussion offline with an investor-relations representative. 

A word that gets thrown around a lot lately is “unprecedented” — these unprecedented times, an unprecedented crisis, etc. It’s all the more reason to hear directly from the people who can help the world better understand what’s going on and what’s needed to recover. In another 13 weeks, let’s see who’s up to the challenge. 

This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the editorial board or Bloomberg LP and its owners.

Tara Lachapelle is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist covering the business of entertainment and telecommunications, as well as broader deals. She previously wrote an M&A column for Bloomberg News.02

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How to transition from classic to new Google Sites

If you’re a site owner or a G Suite administrator, learn how to upgrade your classic Sites to new Sites smoothly.

Google recently announced the transition from classic to new Google Sites will be completed by the end of 2021. Starting in mid-August 2020, when people access sites.google.com, the system will take them to the new Google Sites (sites.google.com/new) instead of the classic Google Sites (sites.google.com/classic).

If G Suite administrators and Google Site owners take no action at all before the end of 2021, then visitors will no longer be able to access classic Google Sites–a new, converted version of each classic Google Site will be available for site owners to review and then publish. See Google’s Transition from classic Sites to new Sites support page for a detailed timeline of the transition process.What’s Hot at TechRepublic

However, prudent G Suite administrators and site owners may take several steps today to transition from classic to new Google Sites. The steps detailed below will ensure that you not only preserve classic Google Site data but also support site owners through the upgrade process.How administrators can enable new Google Sites

A G Suite administrator may control which people within their organization can use Google Sites. In most cases, I recommend that Google Sites be enabled for everyone within the organization. To enable new Google Sites, access admin.google.com with a G Suite administrator account, sign in, then select Apps, then G Suite, then Sites. Make sure the Service status is ON (either for everyone, as in Figure A, or for selected organizational units) and that both Site Creation And Editing and Users Can Create New Sites are checked.

SEE: Google Sheets: Tips and tricks (TechRepublic download) How administrators can prevent creation of classic Sites

A G Suite administrator also will likely want to prevent people from creating additional classic Google Sites (Figure A). As above, access admin.google.com with a G Suite administrator account, sign in, then select Apps, then G Suite, then Sites. Click (or tap) in the section Sharing Settings – Classic Sites, then click (or tap) the pencil icon next to Site creation. Select “Users At [your domain] Cannot Create Sites,” then select Save.

Figure A

Screenshot of Admin console settings for Google Sites, with arrows pointing to ON for everyone, NEW site creation allowed, CLASSIC site creation no longer allowed.

In most cases, a G Suite administrator will want to enable Google Sites for everyone. The administrator may choose to prevent the creation of additional classic Google Sites, while also allowing people to create new Google Sites.How to review classic Google Sites

Go to the Classic Sites Manager to display a list of classic sites. For each site, the list identifies the site owner, the date the site was last edited, and the number of site views in the past 30 days. This list identifies exactly how many classic Google Sites you may need to convert, rebuild, or delete (Figure B).

Figure B

Screenshot of Classic Sites Manager, with 3 classic sites listed.

The Classic Sites Manager helps you identify the status of classic Sites you may need to convert, rebuild, or delete.

You may export the displayed list of classic Google Sites to a Google Sheet. This data may help site owners or G Suite administrators track each site’s status during the review and conversion process. To export the list, scroll to the bottom of the Classic Sites Manager page, then select Export To Google Sheets.How to preserve Google Sites data

Before you take any actions on these sites, I recommend you first export and preserve classic Google Site data. Go to https://takeout.google.com, choose Deselect All, scroll down the page to Classic Sites, select the checkbox, then scroll to the bottom of the page and select Next Step. You may then choose a delivery method (I suggest you choose Add To Drive) and modify the frequency, file type & size if desired–although in most cases, the default options for a one-time export make sense. Next, select Create Export. 

You’ll receive an email notification when the export is complete. This export ensures you at least have the core contents of your classic Google Sites before you make any changes.How to convert, rebuild, or delete

For many sites, the Conversion Tool helps you streamline the migration from classic to new sites. 

Click anywhere in the row next to a site name, then select the Conversion Tool to start the process. 

If the system identifies any items that merit attention, it displays a warning. For example, classic Google Sites supported gadgets, page-level permissions, unlimited levels of subpages, and visitor comments, while new Google Sites allows embedded content, Site sharing controls, a limit of five subpages, and no support for visitor comments. See Google’s Compare new Sites & classic Sites support page for a feature-by-feature comparison of the two tools. Review the warning items and address any concerns before you continue.

In many cases, you may simply step through the conversion process (Figure C). Select the box to share the site with the same people, select Start. The system will create a draft version in the new Google Sites and send an email to you when the draft is ready. Review the draft content in the new Google Sites, make any desired changes, then Publish when ready.

Figure C

Screenshot of Conversion Tool with first "Start Conversion" step displayed, that explains a draft site in the NEW Google Sites will be created.

The Conversion Tool walks you step-by-step through the conversion process from classic Sites to new Sites.

Alternatively, you may choose to build a new version of a classic site. A rebuild makes sense when you want to modify or update the content from your classic site. This process is less automated and more manual. You’d need to create a new Google Site, then add pages and copy/paste or add content, as needed.

Of course, if you no longer need a site, you may delete it. On the Classic Sites Manager page, select the box to the left of the name of the classic Google Site, then choose Delete. Review the displayed message, then choose Continue to delete the site. As with the conversion process, you’ll receive an email notification when the selected site(s) have been deleted.What are your classic to new Google Sites transition plans?

If you or people in your organization still use classic Google Sites, what are your plans to transition these sites? Do you plan to upgrade from classic to new Google Sites as soon as possible? And, if you’ve used the Site conversion tool, what has your experience been? Let me know how you have found the process of moving from classic to new Google Sites–either leave a note in the comments or on Twitter (@awolber).Google Weekly Newsletter

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A new version of ‘The Secret Garden’ wants to remind you of the healing power of nature

Dixie Egerickx is Mary in the latest screen adaptation of the beloved story “The Secret Garden.” (STXfilms/StudioCanal)

Like “Little Women” and “A Christmas Carol,” “The Secret Garden” has become a story that gets retold and reimagined for each generation. Frances Hodgson Burnett’s 1911 novel, which follows a spoiled young girl named Mary who comes to live with her uncle in Yorkshire after the death of her parents, has captivated readers for more than a century.

Among the numerous adaptations are a classic 1949 MGM version directed by Fred M. Wilcox and Agnieszka Holland’s colorful rendition of the story in 1993, which earned Maggie Smith a supporting actress BAFTA nomination. For Rosie Alison, a producer at David Heyman’s Heyday Films, this felt like the right time to both revisit Mary’s story and put a fresh spin on it.

“It just feels like it’s a really rich, potent, deep story and that it hasn’t been treated with its full imaginative potential,” said Alison, speaking on the set of the film two years ago in London. “It was hovering in our minds at Heyday as something that we wanted to do. This was the chance to make something more imaginative, more vividly subjective from a child’s-eye point of view, that’s more fantastical and immersive but also more psychologically rich and layered.”

Alison tapped Jack Thorne, the screenwriter and playwright responsible for “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” to write the script, which needed to be slightly updated to reflect the expectations of today’s audiences (including making a dramatic shift to the ending).

The idea was to reset the narrative in 1947 on the eve of the Indian Partition, moving it forward in time from the original early 20th century setting to allow the story to feel more present and to capitalize on the state of ruin in Britain following World War II. The story needed to be told from Mary’s perspective, which meant following her for several scenes on her own. Thorne suggested adding a dog, who Mary, played by young actress Dixie Egerickx, discovers injured on the moors and befriends.

Story continues

“I reread it and I’d forgotten how subversive and difficult and a bit dangerous it was,” Thorne said of the story. “And how complicated of a character Mary was. I’m always attracted to films about kids and why they’re not perfect. Mary is so far from perfect. The main thing that I pitched that they liked was I said, ‘I want this to be Mary’s film.’ So much of the book is her on her own dealing with herself, and I really want to understand Mary as much as possible…

“I wanted to bring in a dog so she could have a journey with herself before she had a journey with the other two [kids]. It’s still about the three of them making themselves better, but it’s also about Mary making herself better on her own and what nature can do.”Dixie Egerickx with a dog in “The Secret Garden.” (STXfilms/StudioCanal)

After the death of her parents in India, Mary is shipped home and brought to Misselthwaite Manor to live with her uncle Archibald Craven (Colin Firth). She’s angry and difficult, often butting heads with the housekeeper, Mrs. Medlock (Julie Walters). The film, directed by Marc Munden, is very much about Mary discovering herself as she explores the grounds surrounding the massive house.

It’s Mary’s encounter with a locked garden, which once belonged to her mother and her aunt, Archibald’s late wife, that allows her to finally open up and find friendship with Archibald’s son, Colin (Edan Hayhurst), and local boy Dickon (Amir Wilson). To create the garden, the filmmakers decided to shoot pieces of various real gardens around the U.K. to give the effect that Misselthwaite’s garden is boundless, a reflection of Mary’s imagination rather than reality.

“I wanted us to be immersed in the garden with the children and through their eyes,” Munden said. “I didn’t want it to be fantastical in the sense of it being supernatural or Harry Potter-type magical, but I wanted to bring out and enhance the natural beauty of it and show the diverse range of gardens we have on our little island. It was really about trying to find all the elements that were extraordinary and unique and would delight and inspire a child. It’s a healing garden — they’re healed by nature in some ways. You never know really know how big it is, but the idea is that once they’re in it, it goes on and on.”Dixie Egerickx, left, Edan Hayhurst and Amir Wilson in “The Secret Garden.” (STXfilms/StudioCanal)

The production traveled from the Yorkshire Moors to locations including Bodnant in North Wales, the Trebah Gardens in Cornwall, Puzzlewood in the Forest of Dean and Iford Manor in Somerset. Some of the gardens were augmented by production designer Grant Montgomery using fake plants and flowers, as well as minimal CGI, but much of what’s onscreen reflects what exists around the U.K.

“It’s amazing when you think about it how few films really do capture nature,” Alison said. “When we’ve been trying to find references for moments when people go into a big, beautiful landscape and then exalt in it, there are surprisingly few. Especially when you consider that cinema’s greatest gift is to photograph nature. We’re trying to marry the natural world with very natural-looking visual effect. We don’t want it to look fake or CGI — we just want to give that enhancement to nature.”

Added Egerickx, who was cast from hundreds of kids auditioning for Mary, “It was stuff I didn’t even know existed in the U.K. And it definitely helped because it added to the wonder of it. That’s a big bit of the film and I was feeling that in real life. They were all really beautiful and I wouldn’t have got that if they had just been on a set.”

After Heyday wrapped production on the film, shot in the exterior gardens, a manor house in Yorkshire and on sets at Pinewood Studios in the spring of 2018, Munden spent several months in the editing and postproduction process, finishing the film in the spring of 2019. Originally, the movie was set for release by Studiocanal internationally and by Global Road Entertainment in the U.S.Director Marc Munden and Dixie Egerickx on the set of “The Secret Garden.” (STXfilms/StudioCanal)

Then Global Road folded only months after “The Secret Garden” wrapped, leaving it available to buyers. STX Entertainment jumped onboard, with the team compelled by the way Thorne and Munden had evolved the story for a modern audience.

“We’ve really become a primary destination for not only the films that we’re making and producing on our own but for films being made by third parties that don’t yet have a distribution partner either internationally or domestically,” said STXfilms chairman Adam Fogelson.

“They brought us a piece on the film while they were still in postproduction and the entire team felt like this particular interpretation of the material, the strength of the cast, the exquisite visual nature of what the filmmaking team was making, the opportunity to work with David Heyman and the strength of the brand he brings — all of that combined made it feel like a great opportunity for us to do what we do,” Fogelson said.

“The Secret Garden” had been scheduled to arrive in theaters this past spring — Studiocanal always planned on a thematically appropriate spring release — but was sidelined by the coronavirus pandemic. Instead of keeping the film on the shelves, STX decided to give families the opportunity to see it at home by releasing it on premium video-on-demand beginning Aug. 7 in the U.S.Dixie Egerickx and Amir Wilson in “The Secret Garden.” (STXfilms/StudioCanal)

“There was at the time we made the decision — and there continues to be now — a great deal of uncertainty about when people will be able to go back into the theaters,” Fogelson noted. “When that fact was combined with this particular story and the way in which this movie was executed, it felt like the themes were relevant and meaningful. … It felt like an appropriate choice to allow people to experience it where they were able, sooner rather than later.”

“It’s slightly disappointing, but I think the way people watch things has just changed so much,” Munden sayid. “They have big tellys and great quality screens. Obviously I’d love people to see it on a big screen, whether it’s a big telly or a cinema screen, but I think less and less stuff is being shown only in cinema, especially with what’s happened in March. So as long as people can feel like they’re immersed in it, I’m happy.”

By releasing the film now, after viewers have spent months stuck inside, the filmmakers also are able to capitalize on its main theme — that nature can heal you. The story urges us to go outside and revel in the natural world.

“I hope it reminds us, myself included, to maybe spend less time on our phones and maybe spend time outside a little more,” Egerickx said. “I hope it enforces the appreciation for outside and nature. It’s easy to forget when you’re inside all the time, on your phone or when you’re working, but it really is crazy how much it can help.”

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