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Singh has not commented publicly, though his spokesperson earlier said he held the film industry and the Don franchise in the "highest regard" and had chosen to stay silent.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

In the movie, Blunt plays Margaret Fairchild, a TV meteorologist chosen by extraterrestrials as the human through whom they communicate—“the last person on earth that you’d imagine would be destined for this task,” Blunt says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

In fact, other than Schwarzenegger, who prevailed in an unprecedented recall campaign, every candidate following Reagan has successfully run for statewide office at least once before being chosen governor.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

The shortlist, chosen by a panel of wildlife experts, excluded household pets.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

“It was chosen, hundreds of years ago, for the way its waters hold its inhabitants tight against its bones,” said Irian.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell