Woman dragged into bushes by man in park in horrific attempted sexual assault

Sujata Day My parents were born and raised in Kolkata, India, and experienced the golden age of Bengali cinema. They could see themselves in characters onscreen solving mysteries like Soumitra Chatterjee in “Feluda,” courting like legendary stars Uttam Kumar and Suchitra Sen, and living everyday village life as seen through the poignant lens of Satyajit Ray.As a first generation Bengali-American girl, I grew up with two different cultures in a suburban, Irish-Catholic neighborhood. I went to Catholic school for six years, but I also went to Hindu temple camp and spent most of my summer vacations in Kolkata.

Alexis Bledel will not be returning to for season. In a statement to , the 40-year-old actress revealed her exit from the Hulu series. ET has reached out to Bledel and Hulu for comment.«After much thought, I felt I had to step away from at this time,» Bledel's statement read.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorDisney+ added a warning to the page of “Obi-Wan Kenobi” that some viewers may find “certain scenes” in the Star Wars series “upsetting.”That appeared to be in response to the mass shooting earlier this week at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, that left 19 children dead.A message on some Disney+ accounts on the “Obi-Wan Kenobi” landing page on Friday read, “Although this fictional series is a continuation of the story from Star Wars movies filmed many years ago, some scenes may be upsetting to viewers in light of the recent tragic events. Warning: Contains violence involving children.”Later in the day, that message appeared to have been shortened, with the update on Disney+ now reading: “There are certain scenes in this fictional series that some viewers may find upsetting.” The details for “Obi-Wan” also includes a disclaimer that reads, “Some flashing light sequences or patterns may affect photosensitive viewers.”SEE ALSO: Disney+’s ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Is a Solid Bridge Between Trilogies, With a Bonus Origin Story for Even the Most Casual ‘Star Wars’ Fans: TV ReviewSeparately, Netflix added a content warning to “Stranger Things 4,” which bowed early Friday, explicitly referencing the Texas shooting.

Justin Bieber got emotional during a recent concert. While on stage in Mexico as part of his , the 28-year-old singer cried in front of the audience.He later shared a clip of the moment on Instagram, writing, «Tears fill my eyes with hope for humanity.»The somber display came shortly after 21 people were killed during a school shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas.A post shared by Justin Bieber (@justinbieber)During the concert, Bieber also gave an emotional speech about unity and acceptance.«Everybody is equal.

Andy Dick will not be charged in connection with an alleged sexual battery in California after law enforcement said the alleged victim stopped cooperating with an investigation, Fox News Digital has learned. "At this point, the victim is not cooperating with the investigation. So that obviously makes it difficult to continue to investigate the case," a spokesperson for the Orange County Sheriff said Friday.

on another chapter with a relatively happy ending for nearly all its main players.After an explosive season of world-trotting adventures and blonde lookalikes, Cassie Bowden finally accepted every sliver of her imperfect self — the sides of which she had been running from this entire time -- also putting to bed the big mystery that had been plaguing her all season. Turns out, it was CIA boss, Dot (Cheryl Hines), who was the murderous doppelganger wreaking havoc on Cassie's life! With Dot brought to justice for her two-faced crimes, Cassie also came to discover that Jenny, the unassuming crime podcaster from Alcoholics Anonymous, was anything -- just someone who was obsessed with Feliks, the season 1 killer, and ready to go to bat for the jailed murderer.

Harry Styles is doing his part to help end gun violence in the U.S.

Stranger Things” Season 4 is finally over — well, at least for Volume 1. Netflix debuted the first seven episodes of Season 4 on May 27, nearly three years after Season 3 premiered, but for the first time in the series’ history, the new season will be split into two parts, which means fans will have to wait to see which beloved characters make it through the biggest season yet.Season 4 isn’t just the first to get a two-part release, it’s also the longest by far with nine episodes that are all over an hour long.

Alexis Bledel, who has portrayed Emily/Ofglen on The Handmaid’s Tale since the series launch on Hulu in 2017, is exiting ahead of the upcoming fifth season.

Manori Ravindran International EditorDigital artist and NFT virtuoso Emily Yang joined Variety and Kering at the Cannes Film Festival for an inspiring Women In Motion conversation on Friday, just ahead of the final day of the festival’s 75th edition.In just over two years, Yang went from being on unemployment insurance to becoming a rockstar in the NFT-driven digital art space under the handle @pplpleasr. Yang, who designed the April cover of Vogue magazine’s Taiwan edition, has used the proceeds of the sales of her artwork to set up the Stand With Asians Community Fund as well as an NFT collective for charitable work.Starting her career as a visual effects artist, Yang worked on studio tentpoles like “Batman v.

Pat Saperstein Deputy EditorWith the release of “Top Gun: Maverick,” moviegoers everywhere are excited to revisit the San Diego area onscreen for more adventures from Tom Cruise’s Maverick. Although moviegoers won’t be getting back together with Cruise’s love interest Charlie, played by Kelly McGillis, visitors to Oceanside, Calif. can now visit the site of her cute cottage — and eat some pie while they’re there.In the original film, flight instructor Charlie lived in an adorable oceanfront Victorian known as the Graves house that was so sweet, she even stayed there during filming.

Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterAlexis Bledel will not return for “The Handmaid’s Tale” Season 5, Variety has learned exclusively.Bledel, who has played the key character of Emily/Ofglen on the Hulu drama since its first season debuted in 2017, said in a statement Friday: “After much thought, I felt I had to step away from ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ at this time. I am forever grateful to Bruce Miller for writing such truthful and resonant scenes for Emily, and to Hulu, MGM, the cast and crew for their support.”During her four-year run on “The Handmaid’s Tale,” Bledel received four Emmy nominations and one win for her performance in the Bruce Miller-created TV adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s iconic novel.Aside from “The Handmaid’s Tale,” Bledel is best known for her starring role as Rory Gilmore alongside Lauren Graham’s Lorelai Gilmore on “Gilmore Girls” and the revival “Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life,” as well as her parts in “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” franchise and “Mad Men.” Airing its fourth season from April to June 2021, “The Handmaid’s Tale” follows June (Elisabeth Moss) while she strikes back against Gilead as a fierce rebel leader, but the risks she takes bring unexpected and dangerous new challenges.

We’ve heard from several of Josh Duggar‘s family members since his prison sentence was handed down this week. Though we are talking about the 19 Kids and Counting clan here, so in the grand scheme 3 or 4 Duggars is nothing.

Another celeb couple is going their separate ways.

A former Michelin star restaurant worker has revealed some of the hidden tips and tricks diners should exercise when visiting a fine dining establishment.

hitting the market in late 2021 for $1.2 million, the apparition-heavy abode just sold for $1.52 million, or 27% above the asking price, its listing brokerage told The Post.The property, located at 1677 Round Top Road, measures 3,109 square feet — with features including handsome beamed ceilings over wide-plank hardwood floors, fireplaces and wooden cabinetry in the kitchen. But it also comes with roommates in the form of ghouls, though it’s not clear whether they contribute to paying the bills.The sellers, paranormal investigators Jenn and Cory Heinzen, purchased the home for $439,000 in 2019 — and spent four months keeping themselves to one room as “a sign of respect for the spirits, letting them get used to us instead of barging in,” they told the Wall Street Journal at the time of listing.

Depp texts that have been presented by Heard’s team during the six-week trial should not be taken at face value.“Ms. Heard has shown you a lot of text messages from Mr. Depp with some very vivid language,” Vasquez said.

Matthew Morrison is exiting “So You Think You Can Dance.”

Kanye «Ye» West is airing out his grievances yet again through his music, this time bringup his custody battle with Kim Kardashian.The rapper dropped "True Love" — featuring late rapper XXXTentacion — on Friday and Ye didn't waste any time making his feelings known about how he feels when it comes to visiting his four kids — North, 8, Saint, 6, Chicago, 4, and Psalm, 3. Kanye dropped these lyrics in the first verse — «Wait, when you see the kids? I'll see y'all tomorrow. Wait, when the sunset? I see ya'll tomorrow.

Busy Philipps has been keeping a secret, at least from the public, for over a year.On her "Busy Philipps Is Doing Her Best" podcast, the actress revealed that she and her husband, Marc Silverstein, quietly separated in February 2021."It's been a really long time that Marc and I have been separated, and our kids know, our families know, our friends know," she said. "And we really discussed, like, how do I handle it sort of publicly? Because when we first separated, it was, like, February of last year."The "Dawson's Creek" alum and Marc decided against issuing a statement a year ago about the split.

Everytown on his upcoming North American tour to promote an end to gun violence.“Along with all of you, I have been absolutely devastated by the recent string of mass shootings in America, culminating at the latest in Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas,” the singer wrote in a statement on Twitter.End gun violence. pic.twitter.com/YNFHhmkhBG“On our North American tour, we will be partnering with Everytown who work to end gun violence, donating to support their efforst, and sharing their suggested action items,” he continued.The statement was accompanied by Everytown’s website, text campaign and other information, including the statistic that “Firearms are the #1 leading cause of death for American children and teens.”Styles’ third album “Harry’s House” launched on May 20, and tickets very recently went on sale for the North American branch of his 2022 Love on Tour.

Note: This article contains major spoilers for “Stranger Things 4” Volume 1.Already binged the first seven episodes of “Stranger Things” Season 4 Part 1? Not to worry: As we count down the days (35 to be exact) between Volume 1 and Volume 2’s release, viewers are in for a treat in the form of a 30-second-long teaser trailer for the second installment, which they can watch after completing Part 1. But it’s not exactly easy to find.A sort of post-credits scene, the clip comes after Netflix’s dubbing information and previews automatically for watchers, taking you to a different screen entirely rather than playing as part of the episode’s runtime. In the brief teaser, Vecna’s voice can be heard saying, “It’s over, Eleven.

“Top Gun: Maverick” is finally out, fulfilling a long-promised dream from Tom Cruise who was determined to reprise the character that catapulted him to superstardom. The late Tony Scott sadly is not in the director’s chair this time around, but Cruise is working with some familiar faces – his “Oblivion” filmmaker Joseph Kosinski directs, while his “Mission: Impossible” and “Jack Reacher” cohort Christopher McQuarrie is co-writer and producer.The sequel is racking up some incredibly positive reviews and is on track for a massive box office weekend, but what exactly are the viewing options? Here’s how to watch “Top Gun: Maverick”“Top Gun: Maverick” was released exclusively in theaters – including Imax theaters – on May 27.

Shiloh Jolie-Pitt by her parents side throught the years.

Alexis Bledel has confirmed her exit from Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale.

Snoop Dogg is sharing his saddest memory of Tupac Shakur.

Busy Philipps has confirmed she has split from her husband Marc Silverstein. The actress shared the news with fans during her podcast, Busy Philipps Is Trying Her Best, and revealed that they had been living separate lives for more than a year.RELATED: Busy Philipps sparks reaction with new photo of daughter Cricket"It's been a really long time that Marc and I have been separated, and our kids know, our families know, our friends know," she told her co-hosts.WATCH: Busy Philipps' emotional reunion with family "And we really discussed, how do I handle it sort of publicly?" she added."Because when we first separated, it was, like, February of last year, but the truth is, there's a conventional idea of what a person in the public eye is supposed to do when their relationship ends, and it's been very well established, right?MORE: Busy Philipps bikini photo causes concern from her momMORE: Busy Philipps celebrates incredible family news "Like, you make a statement, you're committed to remaining friends, 'please respect our privacy and our family's privacy at this time,' right? But the truth is, like, who made that rule up, that that's how you do it? I'm serious."The 42-year-old then shared that "the last several years has shown me it's a little bit that you can only do what's right for you and your family, whether or not you have a public-facing life or you just post on Facebook or whatever." Busy and Marc wed in 2007Her co-host, Caissie St.

Savannah Guthrie was surprised by special guests on Friday in the Today Show studios - her two young children. "My little Friday visitors," Savannah captioned the post which saw her holding hands with Vale, seven, and five-year-old son Charlie.MORE: Savannah Guthrie makes return to Today after COVID-19 battleSavannah wore a gorgeous black boho maxi dress and paired it with flat brown sandals and a stylish hat.

Former Dawson’s Creek actress Busy Phillips announced that she has split from her screenwriter husband Marc Silverstein after 14 years of marriage, although she’s kept the split secret for over a year.The 42 year old, who shares two daughters, Birdie, 13, and Cricket, eight, with Marc, made the admission on her podcast, Busy Phillips Is Doing Her Best Whilst she didn't give a reason for the breakup, she did reveal that she and Marc actually split in February 2021. Speaking on the podcast, she said: "It's been a really long time that Marc and I have been separated and our kids know, our families know, our friends know.” Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter .