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When Ariana was offered over a million for tattoo removal

A tattoo removal company has offered singer Ariana Grande $1.5 million if she opts for their company for her new tattoo removal.

The Thank U, Next hitmaker accidentally paid tribute to a tiny charcoal grill with the Japanese inking she had etched onto her palm last week when she had meant to get the name of her new single 7 rings, reports leading publication.

Grande had the tattoo amended from shrichirin but it now translates to Japanese BBQ finger and a tattoo removal company have offered to help her remove it and they will pay her a huge sum of money.

TMZ reports that the company sent Grande a letter last week, offering her $1.5 million to star in "one photo/video shoot at a LaserAway location, which will be used in social media, print and viral campaigns".

The letter -- signed by company president, Todd Heckmann - also asks the singer for one social media post per month about the company.

It ends with the words, "Thank you, next tiny barbecue grill".

Ariana's manager Scooter Braun told the website, "I can't speak for Ariana as we have not received this letter, however, if they are willing to send me the offer, I'm sure I'd be happy to get a tattoo and then remove it real quick ... for $1.5 million.

"Hopefully, we can make this deal before her album comes out next week - shameless plug."

'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' will happen: Chris Pratt

Actor Chris Pratt has confirmed that the third instalment of the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise will happen.

During the Lego Movie 2 premiere, Pratt assured fans that the Marvel franchise, whose production was put on hold in 2018 after director James Gunn was fired for making insensitive and controversial jokes on Twitter, will definitely hit the screens, leading publication reported.

He said, "I promise there'll be a third movie, I don't know exactly what that's going to look like, but I know everyone on board is just eager to give the fans what they want and wrap up a trilogy in a meaningful way.

"We're still circling the city of Jericho, I like to say," added Pratt, who is known for his role of Star-Lord in the franchise.

Davidson's semi-autobiographical to release on June 2020

Comedian Pete Davidson's semi-autobiographical film will release on 19 June 2020.      

The official release date of the yet to be titled Judd Apatow directorial film came three days after the unveiling of the project, reported leading publication.

The comedy-drama will be written by Apatow, Davidson and Dave Sirus.

Davidson, who grew up in Staten Island, lost his firefighter father in the September 11 attacks. He started performing stand-up comedy at the age of 16.

He was also in a relationship with singer Ariana Grande. The couple called off their engagement in October 2018 and since then he is constantly in news for having a hard time in life.

Michael Jackson's family to fight child abuse accusers

Late singer Michael Jackson’s family has decided to fight child abuse accusers with its own movie.

Michael's nephew Taj, 45, is preparing a "series of rebuttal films" to counter the "vicious and calculated lies" of Wade Robson and James Safechuck.

Both Safechuck, 40, and Robson, 36, claim that they were repeatedly abused in childhood by Michael, in a new documentary Leaving Neverland.

But former boyband singer Taj -- son of MJ's brother Tito -- is planning to call on celebrities and former child companions of the superstar, including Macauley Culkin, to defend him.

A friend of the family told leading publication, "The Jacksons are not taking this lying down and are working on a fight back video. Taj and his brothers knew Wade and James and spent time with them. They see their documentary as a complete betrayal and an elaborate plan for fame and attention.

"For so many years both those men said they loved Michael and denied all molestation".

The Jackson estate described coverage of director Dan Reed's Leaving Neverland documentary as a "public lynching" after it made a debut at the Sundance Film Festival last week.

The film contained graphic allegations of abuse by Michael against Safechuck and Robson, shocking movie critics who went along to the four-hour screening.

But Taj is insisting that MJ "died an innocent, vindicated man" and promising that his film will "conclusively destroy decades of salacious myths" about the star.

He has launched an intense defence of his uncle on a GoFundMe account, which he set up to crowdfund money for the film. The page has so far raised over 28,000 pounds and has a 590,000 pounds target.

Vengaboys want to 'focus on old hits'

Eurodance band Vengaboys like to "focus on their old hits" rather than new songs.

In an interview to website MusicFeeds, the We're going to Ibiza hitmakers spoke about their music process and why they still like singing their old hit songs everytime.

"Well, we go to the studio sometimes. Sometimes we don't; sometimes we do. We fool around and do some new stuff, but it never really gets to something that's perfect," Kim Sasabone said about the band that also consists of Denise Post-van Rijswijk, Robin Pors and Donny Latupeiris.

"So that's why we keep on focusing on those old hits because we noticed, after performing for all these years, like, since we've come back in 2006, we released a couple of songs, but people want to hear mainly our old songs. So the last couple of years, we are more focusing on that."

Kim also said that the band likes to represent LGBTQ community in their music, reports leading publication.

"We are very blessed to be performing on many different gay events. Actually, we just came back from a Mediterranean gay cruise, which was absolutely amazing, with RuPaul and (Ukrainian boyband) Kazaky, and that girl who won Eurovision, the Cyprus girl (Eleni Foureira), and the other singer who won like a couple of years ago (Austria's Conchita Wurst).

"So that was amazing. Yeah, we're very blessed to attend all kinds of different gay events - of course all the Prides around the world," she added.

In the 1990s, Vengaboys ushered in a new trend into the music world with flamboyant costumes, energetic beats and party numbers infused with animated videos. They are popular for songs like Boom boom boom and We like to party.

Roxanne Pallett battled depression after Thomas punch row

Actress Roxanne Pallett battled with depression after falsely accusing actor Ryan Thomas of punching her on Celebrity Big Brother.

In an interview to the leading publication, Pallett spoke about the backlash she had faced following her false allegations against Thomas and how her health conditions started deteriorating after that.

She said, "I've been scared to leave the house, and strangers have shouted and spat at me in the street. I've changed my email address and phone number and I've recently moved house. I was getting messages from people saying they wished I was dead, or that I should kill myself.

"After I left Big Brother, I was advised to leave the country and get away for my own safety..."

 "I was put on anti-depressants and anti-anxiety medicines. My mum noticed I was losing weight and saw I was losing my hair,” the Habit actress added.

US immigration officials arrest Grammy-nominated rapper

The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested Grammy-nominated rapper 21 Savage, saying he was illegally present in the country, according to an agency spokesperson.

ICE spokesperson Bryan Cox said on Sunday that the rapper, whose real name is Shayaabin Abraham-Joseph, is a citizen of the UK, leading publication reported.

The agency has alleged that he entered the US legally in July 2005, when he was a minor, but subsequently failed to depart under the terms of his non-immigrant visa.

His visa expired in July 2006, according to the ICE.

After he was arrested in Atlanta on Sunday, "Abraham-Joseph is presently in ICE custody (in the city) and has been placed into removal proceedings before the federal immigration courts", the agency said in a statement.

"ICE will now await the outcome of his case before a federal immigration judge to determine future actions."

An attorney for Abraham-Joseph said his representatives were working to secure his release.

"We are working diligently to get Abraham-Joseph out of detention while we work with the authorities to clear up any misunderstandings," Dina LaPolt told CNN on Sunday night.

"Abraham-Joseph is a role model to the young people in this country, especially in Atlanta, Georgia, and is actively working in the community leading programs to help underprivileged youths in financial literacy."

Abraham-Joseph was also convicted on felony drug charges in October 2014 in Fulton County, Georgia, ICE said.

The rapper features on the song Rockstar by Post Malone, which was nominated for Record of the Year and Best Rap Performance for the upcoming Grammys.

ICE's allegation that Abraham-Joseph is British came as a shock to the artist's fans, as he is most closely associated with Atlanta and its music scene.

He has said the "21" in his name is a reference to a street gang in Decatur, and his songs often refer to his past in East Atlanta's Zone 6.

In the single Bank Account, he raps that he is "straight up out the 6".

(Source: IANS)