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Amber Heard reveals why she still loves Johnny Depp

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Actress Amber Heard opened up to NBC News on ‘Today’ about her life after the defamation trial with ex-husband Johnny Depp that captivated the nation.

When asked if she’s worried about being sued again by him for defamation, Heard said, “I’m scared that no matter what I do, no matter what I say or how I say it, every step that I take will present another opportunity for this sort of silencing,” she said, reports ‘Variety’.

The host Savannah Guthrie brought up Depp’s text message to Heard that she would suffer “total global humiliation,” and asked Heard if she thought that came true.

“I know he promised it,” she said.

“I testified to this. I’m not a good victim, I get it, I’m not a likable victim, I’m not a perfect victim. But when I testified I asked the jury to just see me as human and hear his own words, which is a promise to do this. It feels as though he has.”

Asked if she was hoping to “cancel” Depp with the op-ed, Heard said, “Of course not. It wasn’t about him.”

When asked about her upcoming plans, Heard said, “I get to be a mom full-time, where I’m not juggling calls with lawyers,” she said.

Asked about Depp today, Heard said, “I love him. I loved him with all my heart. And I tried the best I could to make a deeply broken relationship work. I couldn’t. No bad feelings or ill will towards him at all. I know that might be hard to understand or it might be really easy to understand, if you’ve ever loved anyone it should be easy.”

Heard spoke to the host on NBC’s ‘Today’ show for the first interview following the conclusion of the highly publicised trial between her and Depp. During the interview, the two discussed the verdict of the case, which ended with both Heard and Depp receiving compensatory damages, albeit Depp received significantly more.

In the first part of the interview, Heard denied lying about the alleged abuse she spoke about during her testimony, saying “I made a lot of mistakes, but I’ve always told the truth.” She also discussed her belief that the social media coverage of the trial helped to influence the outcome, stating that “I think even the most well-intentioned juror� it would have been impossible to avoid this.”

“Every single day I passed three, four, sometimes six city blocks lined with people holding signs saying ‘Burn the Witch,’ ‘Death to Amber.’ After three and a half weeks, I took the stand and saw a courtroom packed full of Captain Jack Sparrow fans who were vocal, energised.”

The trial between Depp and Heard saw the Virginia jury rule that both Heard and Depp were guilty of defamation toward each other. The jury ruled in favor of three counts of defamation brought by the plaintiff Depp and one count of defamation brought by Heard in her counterclaim.

Depp received $10 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages, with the punitive damages being reduced to $350,000, in accordance with the state’s statutory cap. Heard received $2 million in compensatory damages for her counterclaim.

The trial began when Depp, the plaintiff in the case, sued Heard for defamation regarding a 2018 Washington Post op-ed she published alluding to being the victim of past abuse. Although the op-ed did not directly mention the ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ star, Depp claimed the op-ed damaged his reputation and ruined his career.

A year prior to the op-ed’s publication, Heard and Depp divorced after two years of marriage, with Heard alleging that Depp had subjected her to emotional, physical and sexual abuse throughout their relationship.

In 2020, prior to the American trial, the High Court of London ruled against Depp in a separate defamation case spawned by Depp suing The Sun for writing about the abuse allegations.

The UK court ruled that he assaulted Heard in 12 of 14 alleged incidents, reports ‘Variety’.

Over the course of the trial, Heard became a target for online posts that frequently ridiculed her in favour of support for Depp.

Over the course of the trial, several viral trends emerged mocking Heard, including TikTok trends making fun of her testimony in which she described her alleged abuse during her relationship with Depp. On TikTok, the hashtag ‘Justice for Johnny Depp’ was viewed 20 billion times, while the hashtag ‘Justice for Amber Heard’ received 27 million views.

Since the conclusion of the Virginia trial, Heard’s attorney, Elaine Bredehoft, has publicly stated her client plans to appeal the verdict.

NBC’s Guthrie notably has her own connection to the Heard/Depp case, as her husband, Michael Feldman, served as a consultant on Depp’s legal team. Guthrie disclosed this information during an interview she conducted with Depp’s lawyers, Ben Chew and Camille Vasquez, on ‘Today’ earlier this month.

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Aadesh Chaudhary shares his show ‘The H Files’ will present health facts with a detective twist

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Mumbai, April 10: Actor Aadesh Chaudhary is all set to bring something fresh to the small screen with his upcoming show ‘The H Files.’

The show aims to present health-related facts through an engaging detective-style narrative — a concept rarely explored in Indian television. Set to premiere on Bottoms Up Studios’ YouTube channel, the show explores intriguing health-related mysteries through a captivating investigative format unlike anything seen before.

Speaking about the show, Aadesh shared, “In today’s time, maintaining good health has become crucial, and the concept of The H Files sounded very interesting. There’s a lot of misinformation on the internet, so my friend and producer Kunal who also owns Clink Communication and Bottoms Up Studios—and I came up with this idea to present it through The H Files, blending acting with meaningful information.”

Talking about his role in this health-focused show, the actor revealed that he is playing a detective who investigates different cases and shares that knowledge with people. “Nobody has ever presented health-related facts in a detective style before—so The H Files will be an unexpected and exciting watch.”

The ‘Sasural Simar Ka’ actor added, “Anything shown creatively, people enjoy. Audiences will love this. They need to be aware of their health and the things they’re missing. This won’t be your typical detective show. Today, people want both entertainment and useful information,” Aadesh says. “The H Files is my way of mixing both fun and facts. It’s like a mystery show where the real villain is lack of awareness, and the hero is health. So, get ready to uncover the truth.”

On a related note, “The H Files” is produced by Kunal Garud and co-produced by Dalljiet Kaur. New episodes will be released every Tuesday and Thursday, with the first episode premiering on April 10.

Speaking of Aadesh Chaudhary, he is well known for his performances in popular shows such as “Sasural Simar Ka,” “Yeh Dil Sun Raha Hai,” and “Laal Ishq.”

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Karan Patel talks about failure of his film, why he won’t do ‘Bigg Boss’

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Mumbai, April 8: Popular television actor Karan Patel, known for his work in shows such as Kasturi, and Yeh Hai Mohabbatein, agreed that the timing of the release of his 2023 film Daaran Chhoo was not right, which contributed to the film’s failure at the box-office. He also revealed why he would not be able to participate in the controversial reality show Bigg Boss, hosted by Salman Khan.

Speaking on Bharti Singh and Harssh Limbachiyaa’s podcast about “Bigg Boss”, Karan said: “Bigg Boss is not meant for me. I won’t be able to do it. What happens is the contestant may be inside but the people outside get uncomfortable because how patient can one be in three months. You will never see me inside. If a person like Hiten Tejwani can get angry inside the house then think about it…. Even Salman Khan told him ‘that you are very sweet, this show is not made for you’.”

He added: “If Bigg Boss was Bigg Boss from four-five years ago and it was about them and their lives then the audiences would be interested to watch them. Now, they have brought commoners, celebrities, people from every walk of life … I don’t want to see my bhaji wala in the Bigg Boss house…. Also I can’t tolerate misbehaviour and bad talk towards women… And the show is working on this only.”

He then went on to talk about his film ‘Darran Chhoo’, which will be released in 2023. The movie is directed by Bharat Ratan and produced by his mother Minoo Patel and wife Ankita Bhargava Patel.

Karan,who starred in the film, said: “The timing for my film was wrong. We were new producers and when I released muy film Salaar released a week after that and then came Jawaan. It was also the Indian cinema week and all these things we didn’t pay attention to. So, we released the film at the very wrong time.

The day my film was released it was 50 years of Indian cinema and all the old classics were re-released that day. That is why my film didn’t work. Basically our timing was wrong.”

Talking about the booming Indian OTT space, he said, “I am not getting offers, be it good roles or bad roles. Now the OTT space has got spoiled due to too many people doing too many things on it.”

He went on to criticise the digital platform medium and said: “Most of the shows on OTT today have become soft porn for me. If there are no sleazy scenes or love-making scenes in it, it won’t be watched even if it’s not required in the story.”

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Shantanu Maheshwari returns for the 5th season of ‘Campus Beats’

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Mumbai, April 7: Amazon MX Player is back with the popular teen dance drama, “Campus Beats”, for an enthralling fifth season.

Adding to the excitement, the streaming service has unveiled the official trailer for the latest season of the show, featuring Netra and Rihanna’s fierce battle for Ishaan’s heart. Just as Ishaan and Netra move ahead from a tangled ‘situationship’ into something real, cracks start to show in their world. In the arena of the World Dance Championship, it’s ‘Netra vs. Rihanna’ where love, loyalty, and ambition get lost in the fierce rivalry.

Spilling his thoughts on the latest season of “Campus Beats”, Shantanu Maheshwari shared, “Campus Beats has been a great experience for me, both as an actor and a performer. With every season, the narrative has deepened, the emotions have heightened, and the dance has just gotten more intense. Season 5 raises the bar—more drama, higher stakes, and some of the toughest choreography we’ve attempted so far. I’m excited for fans to see where Ishaan’s journey goes from here, and I’m grateful to be part of a show that continues to inspire and connect with so many hearts.”

Additionally, Amogh Dusad, Head of Content at Amazon MX Player, stated, “We are happy to return with the latest season of Campus Beats. The show has struck a resounding chord in the hearts of audiences with its energy, youthful vibe, and relatable characters. Can’t wait for everyone to join the troupe once again.”

Helmed by Palki Malhotra, the show will see Shantanu Maheshwari, Shruti Sinha, Sahaj Singh Chahal, Tanvi Gadkari, Harsh Dingwani, Tanya Bhushan, Dhanshree Yadav, Teriya Magar, Adnan Khan, Manish Poonam, Dipankana Das, Manasvi Vashist and Rohan Pal reprising their beloved characters.

The fifth season of “Campus Beats” will stream on Amazon MX Player on April 10.

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