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Spider-Man films’ Ned Leeds, Jacob Batalon, secretly marries longtime partner Veronica Leahov

Spider-Man films’ Ned Leeds, Jacob Batalon, secretly marries longtime partner Veronica Leahov

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Actor Jacob Batalon, best known for playing Peter Parker’s best friend Ned Leeds in Tom Holland’s Spider-Man films, is now a married man. According to a People magazine report, Jacob recently married interior designer Veronica Leahov, his longtime partner and fiancée. Jacob Batalon and Veronica Leahov have tied the knot. Jacob Batalon is married Jacob and Veronica notably attended the premiere of the latest Spider-Man film, Brand New Day, last week. The actor has a starring role in the film alongside Tom Holland, Zendaya, Sadie Sink, and Jon Bernthal. The update comes after Batalon teased nicknames in an interview with co-stars Tom Holland and Zendaya. As the trio discussed their nicknames, the actor quipped, “My wife calls me big dog. She doesn’t. I wish she did.” In recent public appearances, including the Spider-Man: Brand New Day premiere, the actor has noticeably worn a ring, including various gold bands on his left-hand ring finger. This had sparked wedding rumours. Veronica seemed to confirm their wedding as she quietly updated her surname on her website to “Veronica …

Jacob Bethell Ruled Out of The Hundred With Knee Injury

Jacob Bethell Ruled Out of The Hundred With Knee Injury

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The Birmingham Phoenix has suffered a major blow as Jacob Bethell has been ruled out of The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026 with a knee injury. He suffered a right knee injury during England’s recent ODI series against India and has withdrawn from the Hundred following an MRI scan on Monday morning. His Participation on Test series against Pakistan also remains uncertain. The ECB have not yet put a timeframe on his recovery, but England’s first Test against Pakistan at Headingley, which is set to begin on August 19. “Jacob Bethell has been ruled out of The Hundred due to a right knee injury,” an England statement said. “Bethell sustained the injury during the Metro Bank ODI Series and underwent an MRI scan yesterday morning. He will begin his rehabilitation, and we will update in due course.” Jacob Bethell (image: X) Bethell was retained by the Birmingham Phoenix for a £340,000 contract and was named captain. Birmingham Phoenix is now under the joint ownership of Warwickshire and US investment fund Knighthead Capitals, with England footballer Jude …

Where is Aaron Larson now? Latest update on Jacob Wetterling’s friend as ABC 20/20 episode shines light on kidnapping

Where is Aaron Larson now? Latest update on Jacob Wetterling’s friend as ABC 20/20 episode shines light on kidnapping

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The Jacob Wetterling case left the country and the small Minnesota town terrified. The child was kidnapped back in 1989 and his body would only be found years later. Now a new ABC 20/20 episode is bringing the case back into the spotlight and focus has gone to Aaron Larson, Wetterling’s best friend, who along with the victim’s brother was present when he was taken by a masked man all those years back. Jacob Wetterling was cycling back home with his brother, Trevor, and best friend, when the 11-year-old was kidnapped by a masked man. (X/@MSHPTrooperF) What happened to Jacob Wetterling? Jacob Wetterling was kidnapped and murdered when he was just eleven years old. Wetterling and his brother, Trevor, and friend, Aaron Larson, were biking when a stranger stopped them and asked them to put their bikes down in the ditch and lie face down. At the time Trevor was ten and Aaron was eleven. He asked them to run and not look back, threatening to shoot them otherwise. When the were united and finally …

Who is Jared Scheierl and where is he now? Survivor who helped crack Jacob Wetterling case returns in ABC’s 20/20

Who is Jared Scheierl and where is he now? Survivor who helped crack Jacob Wetterling case returns in ABC’s 20/20

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A new ABC 20/20 episode, “Where Are You, Jacob?”, has renewed public interest in the Jacob Wetterling case. The special also features an updated interview with Jared Scheierl, the Minnesota man whose survival and decades-long pursuit of justice played a pivotal role in solving the 1989 murder. Following Danny Heinrich’s court admissions, Jared Scheierl speaks with the media in September 2016. (@CarolineLoweTV) Scheierl was 12 years old when he was abducted at gunpoint and sexually assaulted by Heinrich near Cold Spring, Minnesota, on January 13, 1989. He survived the attack after Heinrich ordered him to run without looking back. Months later, 11-year-old Jacob Wetterling was abducted similarly and murdered. On October 22, 1989, Jacob Wetterling was abducted while riding his bicycle with his younger brother and a friend near St. Joseph, Minnesota. Heinrich later confessed to sexually assaulting and killing the 11-year-old out of fear that the boy could identify him. The case remained unsolved for nearly 27 years until investigators matched Heinrich’s DNA with evidence preserved from Scheierl’s assault. Heinrich later confessed to Jacob’s …

Jacob Wetterling parents: Where are Jerry and Patty Wetterling now? Latest update as ABC releases new 20/20 episode

Jacob Wetterling parents: Where are Jerry and Patty Wetterling now? Latest update as ABC releases new 20/20 episode

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Jacob Wetterling’s kidnapping case is back in focus after ABC released the latest 20/20 episode Where are you Jacob? on Friday, July 17. The case has also renewed interest in Wetterling’s family, as many are wondering where his parents, Jerry and Patty are at present. Patty and Jerry Wetterling at the Running HOME for Jacob event, that is organized to raise awareness for missing and exploited children and promote child maltreatment prevention. (X/@CarolineLowe) Before going into that, here’s what you need to know about the Jacob Wetterling kidnapping. Wetterling was kidnapped on October 22, 1989, when he was 11. The boy was riding a bike in rural St. Joseph, Minnesota. The case grew into a national search and Wetterling was only found decades later. His assailant was identified as Danny Heinrich, in 2016, and he led authorities to where Wetterling’s body was buried near Paynesville. At present, Wetterling is buried at the Saint John’s Abbey Friends Cemetery in Collegeville, Stearns County, Minnesota. Here’s where Jacob Wetterling’s parents are today. Where are Jerry and Patty Wetterling …

Jacob Elordi Brings His Charm Even As The World Ends, But Can That Save Humanity?

Jacob Elordi Brings His Charm Even As The World Ends, But Can That Save Humanity?

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The Dog Stars Trailer Review: Jacob Elordi Fronts This Post-Apocalyptic Drama With Glimmer Of Hope (Photo Credit: YouTube) Many films over the years have explored the post-apocalyptic world. As the years pass by and our understanding of the world around us changes, this genre has also been evolving. Jacob Elordi starring The Dog Stars, also explores this genre. Directed by Ridley Scott, the film explores life in a post-apocalyptic world. Amid this is a hopelessly optimistic man who still holds out hope for humanity. The Dog Star Trailer In a world where nothing is as it used to be, survival becomes both an instinct and a necessity. The film tells the story of Hig (Jacob Elordi), a young pilot who is surviving in a post-apocalyptic world. But survival alone is not good enough for him. He, along with a military survivalist, Bangley (Josh Brolin), has carved out an efficient but isolated homestead in this brutal new world. But when Hig receives a mysterious radio transmission, he ventures into the unknown in search of the hope …

Jacob Duffy Returns to New Zealand Squad for West Indies ODIs

Jacob Duffy Returns to New Zealand Squad for West Indies ODIs

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The fast bowler Jacob Duffy will be returning to International cricket after being named in the New Zealand squad for the upcoming five-match ODI series against the West Indies. Duffy has been out of international action since the start of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup earlier this year, as he welcomed his first child recently. Jacob Duffy played for RCB in the IPL 2026, where the side claimed its second title. However, he missed the England Tests following the birth of his child. Meanwhile, Matthew Fisher will be joining Jacob Duffy in the New Zealand squad for the ODI series, which begins on July 11. Having made his test debut against Zimbabwe in August 2025 and T20I debut against Bangladesh this year, he is in contention to make his ODI debut in the upcoming series. He has picked 43 wickets in 25 List A matches at an average of 26. Meanwhile, seamers like Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, and Will O’Rourke will be missing the series to manage their workload. On the other hand, Blair …

Vishal Bhardwaj, Eka Lakhani join Jacob Elordi, Jenna Ortega in Oscars voting panel | Bollywood News

Vishal Bhardwaj, Eka Lakhani join Jacob Elordi, Jenna Ortega in Oscars voting panel | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiJun 25, 2026 02:27 PM IST The Academy has extended invitations to 529 film professionals, including actors, producers, directors, documentary and short filmmakers, writers, film editors, costume designers, musicians, casting directors, cinematographers, makeup artists and hairstylists, visual effects and production technology professionals, production designers, sound designers, and marketing and public relations executives. Among the invitees there are 95 Oscar nominees, including 21 winners, and three Scientific and Technical Award recipients. The membership, which gives individuals the opportunity to vote in Academy Awards, is an acclaimed recognition. Once again, several members from Indian cinema received invitations. Filmmaker-composer Vishal Bharadwaj, editor Deepa Bhatia, costume designer Eka Lakhani are among the Indian film professionals who have become Oscar voters, after being invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). Other notable Indian personalities in the Oscar voters list include, casting director Dilip Shankar, National Award-winning editor A. Sreekar Prasad, animation artist Avneet Kaur, production and technology experts Farah Khan and Rajesh Ramachandran, and visual effects professionals Becky Graham and Jay Mehta. …

Vishal Bhardwaj among 6 Indians invited to Oscar voting panel by Academy; joins Jacob Elordi, Jenna Ortega, Zach Cregger

Vishal Bhardwaj among 6 Indians invited to Oscar voting panel by Academy; joins Jacob Elordi, Jenna Ortega, Zach Cregger

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On Wednesday, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that it has invited 529 people to join the Oscars voting body, a prestigious honour in the cinema world. And while the list is naturally dominated by actors and filmmakers from the United States, it has representation from all over the world, including six names from India as well, including filmmaker and composer Vishal Bhardwaj. Director, screenwriter, producer, music composer and playback singer Vishal Bhardwaj has been invited to join the Academy. (File Photo: AFP) Oscars Academy invites 529 new members The Academy has sent out invites to over 500 people associated with cinema, including One Battle After Another nominee Teyana Taylor, actors Josh O’Connor, Jenna Ortega, Jacob Elordi, and Simu Liu, and filmmakers Josh and Benny Safdie and Weapons director Zach Cregger. Other new members include Anthony Ramos, Bill Skarsgård, Mia Goth, Jon Bernthal, Jemaine Clement, Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù and Stephen Fry. If all new members accept their invitations, the film academy will number 11,319, with 10,338 voting members. This almost doubles the number …

Jacob Duffy Leads RCB’s Bowling Charge as GT Crumble in Chase

Jacob Duffy Leads RCB’s Bowling Charge as GT Crumble in Chase

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A brilliant spell from Jacob Duffy has triggered the Gujarat Titans’ batting collapse in the 255-run chase against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru on May 26 at Dharamsala. He picked up three wickets in four overs, leaking 39 runs, causing a riot in Tuesday’s clash. After being invited to bat first, Virat Kohli and Venkatesh Iyer opened the innings while Mohammed Siraj opened the bowling attack. Despite a solid start from Iyer, he couldn’t convert the start as Kagiso Rabada bagged the wicket of the opener for 19 runs. He got dismissed on the back of a lengthy delivery where the batter swings the bat across the line, but got top-edged as the ball flew to mid off, and Shubman Gill picked a catch. Devdutt Padikkal, who came to bat at No. 3, joined Virat Kohli as the side scored 76 runs in the powerplay. The duo forged a 72-run partnership before Jason Holder picked the wicket of Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal in the same over. Viat Kohli got dismissed on a short of length …