Singer Jennifer Lopez, who was rumoured to be dating Drake, has praised the R&B star saying he is brilliant and she loves him.
	The "On the Floor" singer and the "Hotline Bling" hitmaker have now reportedly gone their separate ways, but she has nothing but good things to say about the Canadian rapper, reported Female First.
	"Of course. I love Drake. He's so brilliant, talented, amazing. We made a song together. We hung out. We have a great time. He's amazing. I have so much love for that boy," Lopez said.
	According to the reports things had "fizzled out" between Jennifer - who has eight-year-old twins, Max and Emme, from her marriage to Marc Anthony - and Drake because of their busy schedules.

I love Drake, he is brilliant: Jennifer Lopez

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Daughter of King of Pop Michael Jackson, Paris co-designed her stunning tie-dye gown with Jeremy Scott.
	Paris, wore the Moschino gown when she stepped out to present at the Grammys, reported Entertainment Tonight
	"Paris reached out to me after being asked to present The Weeknd at the Grammys and wanted to see if I would be interested in making her a dress.
	"Once we met up, it was just a creative meeting of the minds! She loved some of the tie dye pieces from my Resort Moschino line, so we took that as a starting point in creating an evening gown that's old Hollywood meets peace-loving hippie and 100 percent Moschino," Scott said of the look.
	Jackson, 18, dazzled in the cutout gown, and even added another hippie touch by choosing to go barefoot.
	Her younger brother, Prince, took to Instagram to praise his sister's look in a sweet video message.
	"Alright, so you guys can a whole lot of stuff, you can say a whole lot of stuff. But she designed that dress, look at all those people. .

Paris Jackson co-designed her tie-dye Grammys dress

A Pakistani court has allowed private television channels having valid licences to show Indian films as per their terms of agreement with the country's regulatory authority.
	Lahore High Court Chief Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah yesterday granted the permission to private television channels in the light of the report put by the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) before the court.
	Shah passed the interim order on a petition filed by Leo Communication challenging ban on airing Indian content on cable television network.
	The report stated that television channels should be allowed to run Indian films as per clause 7.2 (ii) of License Establish & Operate Satellite TV Broadcast Channel Station.
	Advocate Taffazul Rizvi, counsel for petitioner, argued in the court that the channels should also be allowed to broadcast Indian plays as they also fall within the definition of 'entertainment' under the licence agreement with the PEMRA.
	PEMRA law officer contested the ...

Pak court allows private channels to show Indian films

Actress Priyanka Chopra-produced Marathi film "Ventilator" has won best screenplay award at the 15th Pune International Film Festival (PIFF).
	The movie produced by her production house Purple Pebble Pictures, had released in November last year and won the award at the on-going festival.
	Director Rajesh Mapuskar, who had also worked on the screenplay of the movie, received the award for the fun family fiesta film.
	"I am overwhelmed to receive my first award at Pune International Film Festival and that too for writing. I am happy international jury has appreciated and honoured our screenplay. It's a proud moment for the team," Mapuskar said in a statement.
	Producer and Priyanka's mother Madhu Chopra said she is honoured with the appreciation for their maiden Marathi project.
	"It means a lot to me because the subject of the movie is very close to my heart and it was something which we all - Priyanka and Rajesh truly believed in. The movie has been selected for New York Film Festival 

Priyanka's "Ventilator" wins best screenplay award at PIFF

Acclaimed Punjabi singer Gurdas Maan's latest album "Punjab", touching on the drugs issue and other social evils in the state, has become a huge hit.
	The song which released on February 11, became an instant hit and has already received 7,160,698 views on video sharing website Youtube.
	In the video, Maan plays the personification of time, who brings legendary Bhagat Singh from year 1917 to the year 2017 where drug abuse is rampant, other "social maladies are on the rise and agriculture is in dire straits".
    	Maan brings Bhagat Singh the child in the present day Punjab to show him how his martyrdom is a debt that the state is yet to repay.
	The 60-year-old singer touches upon the drug problem in the state and says the state once known as "Rangla" (for its rich culture) Punjab, has fallen prey to drug addiction and other social evils.
	Maan also touches upon consumerism and the incidents of sacrilege in Punjab in the recent past.

Gurdas Maan's new album on drug issues becomes a hit

Celebrated theatre personality Mohan Agashe said although he is no master when it comes to acting, he is still trying to smuggle education in the garb of entertainment.
	The 69-year-old actor, who was addressing a Master Class at the National School of Drama, said it took him a while to realise how his education in psychology and theatre go hand-in-hand.
	"After I officially retired as director-professor of Maharashtra Institute of Mental Health, I wanted to change my profession, from a doctor to a smuggler. I am trying to smuggle education in the garb of entertainment," Agashe said.
	"It is because what is available in the open market did not have any quality. And everyone knows smuggled goods have always been rich in quality," he added.
	The veteran actor, well known for his portrayal of Nana Phadnavis in Vijay Tendulkar's Marathi play 'Ghashiram Kotwal' in 1976, drew a parallel with current education system, where he asserted that the learning approach must transform, as in the ...

Trying to smuggle education in garb of entertainment: Agashe

He may be considered a heart-throb among girls, but actor Sidharth Malhotra has no special plans for Valentine's day as he will be busy working.
	The actor has just completed his latest, "Reload" and is so neck-deep in work that he quipped he had forgotten tomorrow is Valentine's Day.
	When asked about his plans for tomorrow, Sidharth told reporters, "My plans for tomorrow is only working, nothing else. Valentine's day is tomorrow, yes, thanks for reminding me."
	Currently, the actor is gearing up for the release of "Reload", directed by Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D K. The film also stars Jacqueline Fernandez.
	"We have finished shooting that. We had loads of fun making it. I am pretty excited for the film. It is too soon to talk about it but it is an action, fun film, coming out in August."
	While the 32-year-old actor has to wait till August for the film to come out, Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt, who made their debut with Sidharth in "Student of the Year", will be next seen in ...

Sidharth Malhotra to have a working Valentine's day

Director Gurinder Chadha, who has teamed up with Huma Qureshi for the first time for their upcoming film "Viceroy's House, " says the film will turn out to be a great launchpad for her in world cinema.
	"Huma is a great actress. And with 'Viceroy's House,' she will get a great launch in global cinema. For the role, she had to ditch her Mumbaiya accent and get into the prim and proper British one," Gurinder said in a statement.
	The film headlined by Hugh Bonneville, Gillian Anderson, Huma and Manish Dayal is all set to premiere at the Berlinale 2017. The "Jolly LLB2" actress walked the red carpet along with her co-stars and the film's director for the British-Indian historical drama film.
	In the film, Huma who essays the role of Aalia, a Muslim interpreter to the last Viceroy of India played by Hugh Bonaville and his wife played by Gillian Anderson.
 	Before shooting the film, the "Gangs of Wasseypur" actress had flew to London to meet Jaya Thadani, who was actually an interpreter ...

'Viceroy's House' great international launch for Huma:Gurinder

In today's tech driven world people end up using social media to express their feelings, but Bollywood's young brigade still prefers to go traditional when it comes to romance.
	"Love is illogical and abstract its not something that can be analysed it has to be felt and when people are in love they do crazy things," Harshvardhan Kapoor told PTI.
	"Love has not changed today. True love is always a unique and everything else is a distraction," he added
	For actor Kartik Aaryan who did a youth centric romantic-comedy "Pyaar Ka Punchnama" the essence of love is different today than earlier.
	"I believe in meeting and knowing people. Instead of Whatsapping scrolling and chatting for hours and writing an essay everytime on social media account. I believe in making memories and doing small things for my loved ones," he said.
	Even for actress Swara Bhaskar, who has acted in films like "Raanjhanaa" love is not about expressing one's feelings openly to the world.
	"I am not someone who would ..

B-town's young brigade old school when it comes to romance

In a move to celebrate the rich filmmaking tradition of Bengal, the 'Jio Filmfare Awards East' 2017 will be honouring popular Bengali films made last year.
	Of the 25-27 categories for Bengali films, there will be 10 categories for popular works and the time span will be from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
	"It is in the fitness of things that Filmfare starts recognising the present day work of Bengali film industry which is enriched by past masters," Tollywood hero Jeet, who was present at the press meet as representative of the industry, said.
	From films like "Praktan", "Saheb Bibi Golaam" to thriller "Kuheli", a varied mix of different Bengali films are up for grabs at the award ceremony to be held on February 25 at Science City auditorium.
	Films from other north-eastern states will not be in competition this year.

Filmfare Awards East to honour Bengali cinema

A docu-feature on master blaster Sachin Tendulkar titled "Sachin: A Billion Dreams," is set to release on May 26.
	The release date of the film was announced by Tendulkar himself on Twitter.
	"The answer to the question that everyone's asking me is here. Mark your calendars and save the date. @SachinTheFilm releases 26.05.17," the legendary cricketer wrote along side the poster of the feature.
	The film will revolve around the rise of Tendulkar. Real life footage of Tendulkar playing cricket have been used in the film.

'Sachin: A Billion Dreams' to release on May 26

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan will be seen in Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt-starrer "Dragon".
	In the film, to be directed by Ayan Mukerji, Bachchan will be playing a pivotal role.
	"He has given his nod for the film. It's a full fledged role and not a guest appearance. It's an important role. He will begin shoot this year itself," sources said without giving details of Bachchan's role.
	This is the first time that the megastar and Ranbir will be teaming up for a film.
	The "Piku" star has worked with Ranbir's father and actor Rishi Kapoor in films like "Amar Akbar Anthony", "Coolie", "Naseeb", "Ajooba" among others.
	"Dragon" is said to be superhero film which has a mythological backdrop and Ranbir's character has powers to emit fire.
	The "Wake Up Sid" helmer is reportedly planning a three-film franchise of "Dragon", but only if the first part succeeds.
	The 74-year-old star will be next seen in Ram Gopal Varma's "Sarkar 3" that releases on April 7. After that, he has Vijay Krishna ...

Big B, Ranbir come together for Ayan Mukerji's 'Dragon'

The celebrated story of Ghasiram Kotwal has been retold many times since first being staged in 1972, but as a recent show here proved, the political satire still packs a stinging punch for the modern day.
	Vijay Tendulkar's classic, which has stayed "relevant for more than 40 years", was showcased here as part of Bharat Rang Mahotsav, the annual theatre festival of National School of Drama.
	Directed by Rajinder Nath, the story of Ghasiram, from Savaldas to Kotwal, chronicles his rise from an abject humiliated immigrant to the position of a remorseless tyrant.
	The play, which starts with an invocation to Ganesha, is a mix of Marathi folk theatre style 'Tamasha', devotional songs used as parts of narration, and Lavani, a Marathi combination of song and dance.
	Unlike the original play written in Marathi, Nath's Ghasiram Kotwal was performed mostly in Hindi and partly in Awadhi.
	Set in Pune, portrayed as a cesspool of immorality, the play is the journey of Ghasiram Savaldas, played by 

Ghasiram Kotwal lives and dies one more time

Adele was rumoured to have married her partner of five years Simon Konecki in a secret wedding ceremony over Christmas and the singer confirmed her marital status as she referred to him as "husband" at Grammy Awards.
	In her emotional acceptance speech for album of the year for '25' the 28-year-old singer thanked her little family and revealed that she had finally tied the knot.
	"Grammys, I appreciate it, the Academy, I love you, my manager, my husband and my son - you're the only reason I do it," Adele said.
	In December, Adele was spotted wearing a band on her wedding finger, however, representatives for the singer had "no comment" when asked if the star had tied the knot.
	The couple are parents to four-year-old son Angelo.
	Adele scooped up five awards at this year's Grammys.

Adele confirms marriage to Simon Konecki at 2017 Grammys

Actress Rani Mukherji is not teaming up with director-producer Siddharth P Malhotra.
	There were a lot of speculations that Rani would be making a comeback on the silver screen with a women oriented film directed by Siddharth and the project will be produced by her filmmaker husband Aditya Chopra.
	"There is no women oriented film or any film which Rani will be doing with Siddharth and which will be backed by Yash Raj Films. There is no such project in the pipeline," sources said.
	The 38-year-old actress, who welcomed her first child, baby girl Adira in 2015, was last seen as a feisty cop in 2014 film "Mardaani".
	The "We are Family" helmer has not directed films since 2010 and is busy producing television shows.
	According to the sources, the director is working on couple of scripts including a love story and a drama film, but none of these projects are with Rani Mukherji and Yash Raj Films.
	Earlier, there were also reports of Shoojit Sircar doing a women oriented film featuring ...

Rani Mukherji not doing film with Siddharth P Malhotra

Actress Shraddha Kapoor says she finds waking up early in the morning "magical".
	The 29-year-old actress said she loves the energy one feels in the morning.
	"Waking up early is just magical. Love love loveeee the morning energy," Shraddha wrote on Twitter followed by sun and heart emoji.
	The actress will next be seen romancing Arjun Kapoor in "Half Girlfriend."
	Directed by Mohit Suri the film is based on Chetan Bhagat's novel of the same name. Bhagat is also co-producing the movie slated to release on May 19.
	Shraddha's another much awaited project is "Haseena: The Queen of Mumbai" directed by Apoorva Lakhia.
	The actress, who has mostly played girl-next-door characters, will be essaying the role of Dawood Ibrahim's sister Haseena Parkar in the film.

Waking up early is just magical: Shraddha Kapoor

From a wooden boat projected with the images of Odisha's cultural diversity to a book narrating tales of one of the oldest crusaders of 'chipko' movement, an ongoing exhibition is focusing on finding an alternative road map for sustainable development.
	Titled "Evidence Room: A retrospective of Negotiating Routes", the group show by Khoj International Studios, incorporates site-specific installations by 12 artists who are engaged with ecology and sustainable development.
	Through a mixed-media installation consisting of a 6-feet-long wooden boat and video projection, Odisha-based artist Jyoti Ranjan Jena is using indigenous art form called "Ravan Chhaya" (shadow puppetry dance) to re-imagine Chilika Lake and its depleting natural ecosystem.
	"I have recreated the characters form Chilika's history, weaving in diverse stories which talk about the present situation of the lake. The deteriorating condition is not only impacting the ecosystem but has worsened the living conditions of ...

Artistes focus on sustainable development through installations

There may be a lot of scrutiny on what celebrities wear, but actress Aditi Rao Hydari says she is not bothered by what fashion police feels and wears clothes in which she is comfortable.
	"They (paparazzi) are doing their work. It is up to me how I take things. One can either spend time cribbing or being happy. I feel there is no point cribbing.
	"There is lot of scrutiny on what we wear but it depends on how you look at it. I chose to look at it in a positive way as I have fans who like me the way I am," Aditi told PTI.
	For the 30-year-old actress fashion is an extension of one's personality.
	"It's (fashion) like being in a playground and you can have so much fun with it. There are two ways again either it (fashion) can burden you or you can enjoy it, you should have fun with it. I don't know what's in or what's out I wear what I like and what I am comfortable wearing," she added.
	In real life the "Wazir" actress says she prefers to ditch makeup.
	"I am mostly no makeup person. ...

Fashion police doesn't bother Aditi Rao Hydari

Singer-rapper Akon has praised India and its people for being wonderful.
	The 43-year-old musician was asked by one of the fans in a Twitter chat to say a few words about India.
	"India is full of wonderful people and brilliant potential," Akon wrote back.
	The five-time Grammy nominate singer had collaborated with Indian superstar Shah Rukh Khan for the song "Chhammak Chhallo" in the 2011 film "Ra.One".
	One of the followers also asked Akon to visit India soon.
	Towards the end, the "I Wanna Love You" singer thanked fans and followers for talking with him.
	"Thank you all for connecting with me today, I read all your messages even if I can't answer all of them I try," Akon tweeted.

Full of wonderful people, Akon praises India

Actress Tannishtha Chatterjee feels one can easily distinguish between trained and untrained actors and says it is rather sad that the mainstream cinema in the country has fed the public with "bad acting."
	The "Parched" star says most of the good actors in the film industry come from a solid training background but also lauds the younger stars like Ranbir Kapoor, Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt for bringing realism in their roles.
	"What training does is, it makes you aware of what good acting is. I feel there is a difference between trained and untrained actors. It does show on screen. But that distinction is something I think in our country the 'aam junta' doesn't understand," Tannishtha told PTI.
	"We have fed them with bad acting in mainstream cinema for years. Now some of the stars like Ranbir, Ranveer and Alia, they are very good. They are stars but very good actors also. They bring in certain kind of realism."
	The 36-year-old actress, who has worked in both, international and ...

Mainstream films have fed audience with bad acting: Tannishtha

Actor Sohail Khan says his brother Salman Khan, who has been around for 25 years in the film industry, is growing bigger and bigger as a performer.
	"He is growing bigger and bigger. He has evolved as an actor. People are loving his work in 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' .. He was at his natural best, he has become a normal performer, actor. He does what he thinks is right and should be done for the film," Sohail told PTI.
	Salman and Sohail will be seen together in Kabir Khan's "Tubelight" and the latter is hopeful the film and "Dabangg" star's work will be appreciated in the film.
	"Every film has its own journey. He (Salman) will do justice to the role and the film. I enjoyed working with him. He and Kabir share a great chemistry. They knew what they are getting into. It will be good film."
	Considering Sohail and Salman are brothers in real life it relatively became easy to work with each other.
	"It's an advantage to work together as we know each other. It's easy to communicate. There are ..

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