Singer Chris Brown has used a racist remark to strike back at comedian Aziz Ansari for calling President Donald Trump the "Chris Brown of politics" during his "Saturday Night Live" monologue.
	In an expletive-ladden Instagram post, Brown called Ansari "Alladin".
	During Ansari's nearly 10-minute speech, the comedian and "Master of None" star noted the similarities between the new president and the tempestuous singer, reported New York Post.
	"I'm sure there's a lot of people that voted for Trump the same way a lot of people listen to the music of Chris Brown, where it's like, 'Hey, man! I'm just here for the tunes.
	"I'm just here for the tunes. I don't know about that other stuff. I just like the dancing and the music. I don't condone the extracurriculars'."
	Several people took offense to Brown's post commenting that Ansari is Indian and Aladdin is Middle Eastern.
	Despite the backlash, Brown slammed Ansari again in another Instagram post.

Chris Brown attacks Aziz Ansari for his SNL joke

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"La La Land", a whimsical ode to Hollywood musicals of the past, tied the record set by "Titanic" and "All About Eve" by bagging 14 nods at the 89th Academy Awards nominations announced today.
	The candy-colored love story earned nods for best picture, best director for 32-year old Damien Chazelle and best actress and actor nods for its lead stars, Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling at the nominations.
	The Academy, which faced a lot of criticism for its lack of diversity for last two years, addressed the topic by nominating actors like Denzel Washington, Octavia Spencer, Viola Davis, Ruth Negga, Mahershala Ali, British-Indian Dev Patel, Naomie Harris and films like "Hidden Figures" and "Fences" and "13th".
	"La La Land", about two dreamers trying to make it big in the city as they fall in love, will face competition at the Academy awards next month from sci-fi drama "Arrival" and "Moonlight", with both landing a total of eight nominations.
	Actor-director Mel Gibson, who was made an outcast 

Oscars: 'La La Land' equals record with 14 nominations

Meryl Streep has become the first star to be nominated for 20 Oscars as she received a best actress nod for her role in "Florence Foster Jenkins."
	Already a three-time Oscar-winner, Streep, has been nominated in the best actress category for her role as a tone-deaf opera singer alongside Ruth Negga for "Loving", Isabelle Huppert for "Elle", Natalie Portman for "Jackie" and Emma Stone for "La La Land".
	The 67-year-old star received her first Academy Award nomination for "The Deer Hunter" in 1979 in the best supporting actress category, which she lost out to Maggie Smith for her film "California Suite".
	She won her first ever Oscar for "Kramer vs Kramer" in 1980.
	This nomination comes after Streep's fiery, politically-charged Golden Globes speech against US President Donald Trump.
	Streep, an ardent supporter of Trump's rival Hillary Clinton, took the President down in her scathing acceptance speech, without naming him and cautioned against powerful people using their position to ...

Meryl Streep receives 20th Oscars nomination

"La La Land", Damien Chazelle's dreamy ode to classic Hollywood musicals, swept the 89th Academy Awards nominations today by becoming the only third movie in the Oscars history to bag a record 14 nods.
	The movie, about two artistes who fall in love while trying to make a career in Hollywood, bagged nominations in all the key categories including the best picture, best director for Chazelle and best actress and actor for its leading stars -- Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling, respectively.
	"La La Land" equalled the record 14 nominations of "All About Eve" in 1959 and "Titanic" in 1997.
	The second most nominated films this year are sci-fi drama "Arrival" and coming-of-age story "Moonlight" with both bagging 8 nods each.
	British-Indian actor Dev Patel bagged his first nomination in the best supporting actor category for his moving India-set drama "Lion".
	Past Oscar winners and nominees Jennifer Hudson, Brie Larson, Emmanuel Lubezki, Jason Reitman and Ken Watanabe joined Academy president .

Oscar nominations announced; 'La La Land' leads with 14 nods

Miditech's new series "India's Game Changers" is set to premiere on channel News Asia from tomorrow at 10 pm.
	Hosted by Niret Alva, the show will get an unique access inside India's biggest and brightest start ups.
	It will also feature exclusive interviews with some of the biggest investors, mentors and policy makers like Amitabh Kant (Nitiayog), Krishnan Ganesh (Growth Story) and Sudhir Sethi (IDG Venture Capital) to get an insight into the business eco-system in India.
	"On 'India's Game Changers' you will meet celebrity founders, big ticket investors and powerful bureaucrats who've together helped make India one of the most exciting and vibrant start up ecosystems in the world," said Nikhil Alva, Series Editor &amp, Founder, Miditech.

'India's Game Changers' set to air on News Asia from tomorrow

Sidharth Malhotra has been linked to actress Alia Bhatt for a while now but the actor maintains that they are "friends" and there is no harm in being spotted together.
	Ever since Sidharth and Alia acted together in "Student of the Year", gossip mills have been abuzz with rumours of their fondness for each other.
	"So, I shouldn't be spotted with her? If we are going to public places there is media around to click us (taking our pictures). We all are friends and very very close so why shouldn't we get clicked? What is there to hide," Sidharth told reporters here when asked about his outings with Alia.
	On work front, the 32-year-old star is excited about his next two releases "Reload" opposite Jacqueline Fernandez  and remake of Rajesh Khanna starrer "Ittefaq" with Sonakshi Sinha.
	"The shooting for 'Reload' is almost done only one song is left. The film will come out (release) in August. It has popcorn action as it has elements of humour in it," he said.
	"I will start shooting for ..

Alia and I are 'friends': Sidharth Malhotra

Actor Ajay Devgn's mother Veena is admitted to a city hospital and the doctor says she is doing fine now.
	Ajay, who is filming for Bhushan Kumar and Milan Luthria's upcoming action thriller "Baadshaho,"  had to cut short his shoot due to his mother's health.
	A week ago, Veena was diagnosed with a chest congestion and was admitted to a hospital in suburban Santacruz, sources said.
	"She is doing fine now there is nothing to worry. Ajay has left for Jodhpur again to continue with his shoot. Kajol is by her mother-in-law's side right now," the source added.
	Reportedly Veena had been hospitalised earlier too and that time as well Ajay had cut short his shoot to be by his mother's side. He left after she was discharged.

Ajay Devgn's mother hospitatlised

Girl band Fifth Harmony, Nick Jonas and Carly Rae Jepsen are set to perform at the NHL All-Star Game at Staples Center here.
	Jepsen will start the things with Canadian national anthem before the game, and Fifth Harmony will follow with "The Star-Spangled Banner." Jonas, meanwhile, will perform during the game's second intermission, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
	"We are pleased with the incredible lineup of entertainment that we put together for the 2017 Honda NHL All-Star Weekend.
	"The All-Star Weekend will feature three days of can't-miss events, including the NHL100 celebration on Friday night, in a weekend where hockey takes over Hollywood. We are excited for Nick Jonas, Fifth Harmony and Carly Rae Jepsen's All-Star Game performances for our fans in L.A and those watching around the world," said Steve Mayer, NHL chief content officer in a statement.
	This will mark Fifth Harmony's second performance without Camila Cabello, following their debut as a quartet at the ...

Fifth Harmony, Nick Jonas to perform at NHL All-Star Game

Actress Amy Poehler is dating New York based attorney Benjamin Graf.
	The couple were spotted taking a hike in LA together in May of last year, reported Us magazine.
	Graf specializes in trademarks and patents, according to his company bio. "When he is not trying to be an inventor himself, he enjoys Ultimate Frisbee, tennis, cooking and exploring new cities and countries," his bio says.
	The "Parks and Recreation" alum was previously married to Will Arnett for nine years from 2003 to September 2012. They share two sons, Archie, eight, and Abel, six.

Amy Poehler dating lawyer Benjamin Graf

Bollywood actor Pulkit Samrat got into a scuffle with a photographer yesterday after he filed for divorce.
	Pulkit, 33, and his estranged wife Shweta Rohira went to file for divorce yesterday afternoon in Bandra family court.
	But things turned ugly when Pulkit got into a scuffle with a photographer. In some photographs, the actor is seen grabbing a photographer by his collar.
	Apparently Pulkit lost his cool when he saw photographers taking his pictures while he was leaving from the court.
	The "Fukrey" actor and Shweta tied the knot in 2014. The duo separated in 2015.

Pulkit Samrat attacks photographer

Actor Alec Baldwin, who plays President Donald Trump on the current season of "Saturday Night Live," will host the show for a record-breaking 17th time.
	The 58-year-old actor, whose absence was felt on "SNL" this past weekend is all geared up to present the show on February 11, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
	This time with his appearance as host on the series, Baldwin will leave actor Steve Martin behind by one show. He had earlier hosted the show in the year 2011.
	The actor will be preceded by "Twilight" star Kristen Stewart on February 4, which marks her hosting debut on the show.

Alec Baldwin to host 'SNL' for record 17th time

Model Ashley Graham has said that she is "obsessed" with boxing.
	The 28-year-old model, famous for modelling for plus-sized lingerie has admitted that boxing is her favourite form of exercise as she throws punches not to just lose weight but also to feel healthy, reported FemaleFirst.
	"Lately I've been obsessed with boxing. When I'm sweating and kicking ass in front of 30 other people at the gym, it definitely helps to dress the part," Ashley said.
	She said that she also sets weekly fitness goals for herself, "Like 'I'm going to work out three days this week' instead of 'I'm going to lose 3 pounds this week.

Ashley Graham's favourite form of exercise is boxing

Gujarat Railway Police today ordered an inquiry into the chaos that led to the death of one person at Vadodara Railway Station after a crowd of around 15,000 people gathered to have glimpse of superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who was travelling via train to promote "Raees".
	The inquiry has been ordered by Western Railway Superintendent of Police (SP), Vadodara Division, Sharad Singhal, who confirmed the death of one Farid Khan Pathan during the rush.
	"When police was trying to control the crowd from running behind the moving train, 45-year-old Farid Khan Pathan fell unconscious and subsequently died in the hospital. Two of our police constables were also injured in the chaos," said Singhal, adding that a Deputy SP rank officer would probe the incident.
	"I have ordered an inquiry into the entire incident to find out whether the organizers had taken any permission for such event or not. If yes, then who gave them the permission and how such as a large number of people were allowed to gather 

Inquiry ordered into the chaos during 'Raees' promotion

Actress Angelina Jolie will reportedly donate the entire salary that she earns from her being the face of new fragrance campaign, Mon Guerlain to charity.
	The 41-year-old star has not disclosed the name of the charity she will hand over the funds to, reported FemaleFirst.
	It is also been said that Jolie may give the collected amount to the UN Refugee Agency, of which she is a Special Envoy or the Preventing Sexual Violence Initiative.
	The scent has been named, "Notes of a Woman" and Jacques Guerlain's spokesperson said, "We create perfumes for the women we admire."
	The perfume endorsement is Jolie's first huge campaign since she filed for divorce from Brad Pitt.

Angelina Jolie to donate Mon Guerlain salary to charity

Bangladeshi writer and activist Taslima Nasreen whose impromptu session at the Jaipur Literature Festival yesterday drew a minor protest here, will not be invited to the event from next year, organisers said in a statement today.
	"They expressed their anger.... I heard them out. Explained we supported minorities in every way. Underscored that we are a platform for all points of view. Agreed that we should consider their request not to reinvite them," Sanjoy K Roy, Producer of JLF, said.
	Protesting organisations including Rajasthan Muslim Forum, All India Milli Council, Jamaat-e-Islami and Muslim Personal Law Board, had said yesterday that the writer, who has been living in exile since 1994 after facing the ire of fundamentalists, was a "disputed" personality.
	They demanded that no invitation must be extended to the writer again.
	"Nasreen is a disputed personality. JLF organisers did not name her in the schedule in JLF booklet. Organisers played hide and seek game and police ...

JLF organisers to not invite Taslima Nasreen from next year

Actor Dev Patel says that he would not call himself a hero, especially the Bollywood ones, after doing his upcoming film, "Lion".
	In a recent interview with The Independent, the 26-year-old British-Indian actor said that he feels less like a hero now than ever before.
	"I wrote a piece in my diary about the word hero, because you know the Bollywood stars when they are in public in India people call them hero, so they would call out hero to me, and I'm like, I wrote this thing in my diary about feeling less like a hero than ever before," Dev said.
	He said that he felt a bit out of place when the people in India would address him as a hero while filming for the movie.
	Dev also said that he had visited several orphanages while preparing for his role as Saroo Brierley, an Indian boy who gets lost on a train while scrounging for food and gets adopted by an Australian family.
	Dev added that "Lion" is mostly about Sunny Pawar's performance and has praised the child actor for his acting ..

Feel less like a hero after 'Lion', says Dev Patel

Known across the globe for his action films, superstar Jackie Chan says that he does gets scared to perform stunts on the screen and insists that he is no superhero.
	"I am motivated to do action because of you (audience). I do get scared to do action. When I do a stunt I think will this be my last shot. When I look around so many fans, the love and warmth, I want to do different kind of films. That's my goal," Jackie told reporters here at a promotional event of his upcoming film "Kung Fu Yoga" last night.
	"I don't know how many years I can continue to do making films and doing action but as long as I can I will do it," the 62-year-old actor said.
	Jackie arrived in Mumbai last morning the Indian-Sino venture "Kung Fu Yoga" and was welcomed at the airport by his co-star Sonu Sood.
 	He later shot "The Kapil Sharma Show" before heading to his hotel in suburban Juhu to address the media.
	The "Who Am I" star couldn't stop heaping praises on Sonu Sood.
	"He (Sonu) is tough. We learn ...

I do get scared of doing action in films: Jackie Chan

After launching Harshali Malhotra in Kabir Khan's "Bajrangi Bhaijaan", superstar Salman Khan is introducing another child actor into Bollywood with his upcoming film, "Tubelight".
	The 51-year-old actor shared the pictures of his little co-star, Matin Rey Tangu on social media.
	In the first photo, one can see Salman hugging Matin, with the child actor's back to the camera.
	"Backed by Matin Rey Tangu," wrote Salman.
	In the second picture, Salman officially announced that Matin is a part of the film and tweeted it as, "Introducing Matin Rey Tangu".
	"Tubelight" marks the third collaboration of Salman and Kabir, the actor-director duo has previously worked in "Ek Tha Tiger" and "Bajrangi Bhaijaan".
	The film also features Chinese actress Zhu Zhu and late actor Om Puri, alongside Salman and Matin.

Salman Khan introduces little co-star from "Tubelight"

As part of the initiative to bring heritage Indian craft to the forefront at the Lakme Fashion Week, artisans from Kutch will showcase at the Spring/Summer edition of the event, which begins here from February 1.
	Seven artisans of Kutch under Somaiya Kala Vidya and two independent award winning master craftsmen will present their striking and innovative textile stories through their collection as designers.
	The show is to be held on the second day of the fashion event which is called the "Sustainable Fashion & Indian Textiles Day".
	Traditional Kutch weaving, ajrakh prints, bandhani, rabari and suf embroidered saris and ensembles will hit the runway by the artisans.
	It will have a special collection from Shrujan, one of the most prominent craft based NGO's operating in Kutch in India.
	Commenting on the initiative Jaspreet Chandok, Head- Fashion, IMG Reliance Ltd said, "We have been at the forefront of promoting Indian Handlooms and this show puts the spotlight firmly on an ...

Kutch artisans to showcase at Lakme Fashion Week

Comparisons between Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra started as soon as the actresses signed their Hollywood projects, but the "Piku" star says it is "unfair" as they both are following a different path.
	Priyanka, 34, made her international debut with "Quantico" in 2015, while the 31-year-old actress debuted in Hollywood with her recently released "xXx: Return of Xander Cage".
	During an interview with USA Today, Deepika finally broke silence over being compared with her "Bajirao Mastani" co-star.
	"It's not fair to make comparisons. Let me just say everyone has a different path and journey," she said.
	Even Priyanka, who was recently on filmmaker Karan Johar's chat show, said "It's so nice for me to see that Deepika is doing 'xXx...'and whatever else she does in the  future or Sonam (Kapoor) or so many other actors, who want to come to America I hope they are starting out."
	Sonam has also signed up with United Talent Agency (UTA), one of the Hollywood's premier talent agencies.

Unfair to compare me with Priyanka: Deepika Padukone

The next chapter of the 'Star Wars' saga finally has a name, and it's "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
	Disney today announced the official title and unveiled the new logo for the film.
	"It's official. STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI is the next chapter of the Skywalker saga. This December. #TheLastJedi," the official 'Star Wars' page tweeted.
	The movie is written and directed by Rian Johnson and produced by Kathleen Kennedy and Ram Bergman.
	JJ Abrams, Jason McGatlin, and Tom Karnowski are serving as executive producers.
	The movie also marks Carrie Fisher's last in the popular franchise. Fisher starred as Princess Leia in all original 'Star Wars' trilogy.
	Actor Mark Hamill's character Luke Skywalker will appear right from the outset of the "The Last Jedi" and will have ample amount of the screen-time.
	The movie will investigate the motivations of the hero trio, Rey, Finn, and Poe, while also revealing more about the mysterious histories of these characters.
	"Star Wars: The Last Jedi" is ...

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