Amy Schumer announces divorce
Comedian and actress Amy Schumer has announced that she and her husband, chef Chris Fischer, have decided to end their marriage after seven years. In a statement shared publicly, Schumer said the decision was difficult but amicable, adding that they still love and respect each other and will continue to focus on raising their son. The couple asked for privacy during this time.
Schumer and Fischer married in February 2018 in Malibu, California, and welcomed their son in May 2019. They also collaborated professionally, starring together in the Food Network series Amy Schumer Learns to Cook and the HBO mini-series Expecting Amy, which documented Schumer’s challenging pregnancy.
Schumer’s Hulu dramedy Life & Beth was partly inspired by her marriage. She rose to fame with the 2015 film Trainwreck and remains active in comedy and acting. Fischer is an award-winning chef and cookbook author.
‘Lokanti’ to release nationwide on Dec 12
Nepali narrative film Lokanti, produced under the banner of Krishan Films, is set to hit cinema halls across the country simultaneously from Friday, Dec 12. Along with the announcement of its release date, the makers have also unveiled the film’s first-look poster. Directed by Ranjit Rana, Lokanti is presented as a complete family drama, placing themes of family, love, struggle, peace, and subtle social conflicts at its core.
Actor Yasraj Garach plays the lead role in the film, which has been shot in the natural and authentic locations of Kavre district. The movie aims to highlight the social sensitivities embedded within a family love story.
Produced by Santosh Neupane, the film features actress and model Richa Thapa opposite Garach. Other key cast members include Bimala Limbu, Kumar Neupane, Bikash Adhikari, Daman Rupakheti, and Govinda Prabhat. The film also marks the acting debut of Kumar Neupane and Bikash Adhikari, both of whom have expressed excitement about their first venture.
The music is composed by Bikash Chaudhary, while Ronish Tamang has handled the cinematography. Rooted in Nepali culture, Lokanti promises audiences a fresh blend of emotion and social storytelling.
Arjun Sapkota’s new song “Jhaliko” released
Singer and composer Arjun Sapkota’s new song “Jhaliko” has been released through his official YouTube channel. The song features vocals by Sapkota along with popular singers Melina Rai and Samikshya Adhikari.
The lyrics were penned by Santosh Sapkota, with contributions from Krishna Reule and Pradeep Rodan in the hook line and ghazal sections, respectively.
The music video, based on a story by Dipa Simkhada and Bishal Ghimire, portrays the pain and struggles of Nepalis who go abroad for employment. It highlights the harsh reality of migrant workers leaving home with dreams of a better future, only to return in coffins.
Directed by Bishal Ghimire, the video stars Arjun Kusum Bhandari and Shibu Pandey in lead roles. It also features performances by Rajendra Aryal, Santosh Sapkota, Sabin Dotel, and Shreedhar Adhikari. The cinematography is by Buddha Thapa, and the video has been edited by Dinson Shah.
‘Sacred City’ captures Nepal’s spiritual essence
Christine L Mace, a black-and-white photographer based in New York City, presented her latest exhibition, Sacred City, at Mcube Gallery in Lalitpur. The showcase, which ran from Oct 26 to 30, marked her first international exhibition.
Sacred City explores authentic human experiences and the spiritual essence of daily life through natural, unposed photographs. Mace’s work centers on humanizing the “other” and capturing fleeting moments of genuine connection among people, spaces, and places.
Reflecting on the inspiration behind the series, Mace said, “After my surgery, I lost a lot of myself and realized there wasn’t much humanity left in the chaos of daily life. I began searching for a spiritual quest and wanted to document people who pray. Through Sacred City, I aim to highlight sacred and spiritual places in Nepal and across South Asia.”
She described her visit to Nepal as deeply moving: “I loved the experiences here and my work in this environment. Watching children play around temples and stupas as if they were playgrounds was wonderful—it showed how culture and daily life blend beautifully here.”
Mace draws inspiration from photographer Richard Sandler, known for capturing the soul of New York City through his street photography. In 2019, her photo series Dominoes in Havana won First Place in the Black and White Category at the 14th Julia Margaret Cameron Awards, cementing her place as a leading contemporary black-and-white photographer.
