Regina King won her first Oscar trophy in the Best Supporting Actress category at the 91st Academy Awards for her performance in Barry Jenkins' "If Beale Street Could Talk".
Based on the novel by literary icon James Baldwin, the film follows the romance of two young African-Americans, Tish (Kiki Layne) and Fonny (Stephan James), who strengthen their bond through an unexpected pregnancy and are nearly torn asunder by a wrongful imprisonment.
King plays Sharon Rivers, mother to Tish, who is a fierce advocate for her daughter and fights valiantly to prove Fonny's innocence.
The 48-year-old actor was emotional as she walked up to the stage to receive her first Oscar award. She paid tribute to Baldwin's writing, calling him "the greatest artist of our time."
"This is a little surreal. James Baldwin birthed this baby and Barry nurtured her and surrounded her with so much love and support. So it is appropriate for me to be standing here because I am an example of what it looks like when ...

Regina King wins Best Supporting Actress Oscar

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Director of "Luka Chuppi", Laxman Utekar, has worked as director of photography in several big films and says he has learnt a lot in his journey -  learning decency from Shah Rukh Khan to admiring megastar Amitabh Bachchan's maturity.
Laxman has been behind the camera for films like "102 Not Out", "Dear Zindagi", "English Vinglish" and "Hindi Medium" among others.
"I've learnt from all the people I've worked with. There is so much to learn from them. When you work with Shah Rukh Khan, you learn decency. He is a thorough gentleman. He knows how to talk to people, how to handle them," Laxman told PTI.
"Bachchan sahab's maturity and experience reflects when you work with him. I feel lucky that I've got to work with such talented people," he added.
Laxman has previously helmed Marathi films like "Tapaal" and "Lalbaugchi Rani." "Luka Chuppi" marks his Hindi directorial debut, along with his writer collaborator Rohan Shankar.
The film, produced by Dinesh Vijan, features Kartik Aaryan and ...

When you work with Shah Rukh Khan, you learn decency: 'Luka Chuppi' director

Matthew McConaughey says his mother is a "mess" when it comes to his popularity.
The actor said when he first found fame, it was difficult for him to keep his eager mother, Kay, 87, tight-lipped about his personal life.
"She's a mess, man. When I first became famous she would show up at my interviews. It wasn't about me, it was about her.
"I would say, 'Please Mom - I'm trying to navigate this newfound celebrity and being in the public eye, so just watch the loose lips. Just let me be the lead voice for now...'" McConaughey told the Telegraph magazine.
The 49-year-old actor said all efforts went out of the window when a friend told him to watch an American tabloid show "Hard Copy" on which Kay was showing a reporter around their home, including the place "where Matthew slept with his first girlfriend".
His older brother Rooster said while he admired his sibling trying to get their mother to keep mum, no one else had ever succeeded before.
McConaughey added, "Rooster said, 'Buddy, you .

My mother loves flaunting my fame, says Matthew Mcconaughey

Dwayne Johnson has admitted that his high school classmates used to believe that the professional wrestler-turned-actor was an undercover cop rather than an actual student.
Johnson, 46, made the remark in response to a news video on Twitter Saturday.
"Did you know @TheRock's high school classmates thought he was an undercover cop? Keep watching to see what The Rock was really like as a teenager!" read the caption of the video clip.
Confirming the story, Johnson replied on the tweet and said the article was a "nice trip down the memory lane".
"And yes, very true story when I moved from Hawaii to Nashville, I was already 6'4 225lbs with a pornstache at 15yrs old  and the students in my new high school thought I was an undercover cop. All the lovely ladies stayed far away from me," he added.
On the work front, the actor will next be seen in "Hobbs and Shaw" which will hit cinemas on August 2.

Dwayne Johnson's high school classmates believed he was 'undercover cop'

Singer Norah Jones has said she "freaked out" when she met rock icon David Bowie for the first time.
Jones, who is a huge Bowie fan, said she met the late singer at a Vanity Fair party in 2003 but she was too shy to suggest a duet.
Asked whether she would have worked with the "Ziggy Stardust" hitmaker, she told MOJO magazine, "We were in very different places, but we shared a love of very similar things. I met him once in 2003 at a Vanity Fair party."
"He and I were at the same table. I was so shy then. I didn't talk to anybody unless they talked to me first. Lisa Robinson introduced us. She was like 'Fly, birds, fly!' But I was too... I would have been more comfortable now but then I was freaked out," the 39-year-old jazz singer added.
Bowie passed away in 2016, aged 69, following a secret battle with cancer.

Norah Jones 'freaked out' when she met David Bowie

Iggy Azalea says she experiences anxiety when she reaches out to fellow musicians for a potential collaboration as she fears rejection.
The 28-year-old rapper made the admission in a series of tweets Friday.
"Over the years I've become a lil self conscious about reaching out to ppl I don't know personally to collaborate or simply just compliment them because I feel so paranoid they'll be like 'Gross, I hate her' but recently I've started to push past my anxiety and just ASK!" Azalea wrote.
"Not letting my anxiety about potentially feeling rejected by people I'm a fan of stop me from trying my luck and reaching out to them has already lead to tons of new creative people around me for this era. I'm really excited about that, (sic)" she added.
The "Fancy" hitmaker previously revealed she felt "crazy anxiety" when rumours of her dating basketball player Jimmy Butler started doing the rounds.

Iggy Azalea opens up on anxiety battles

Actor Charlize Theron is set to star in Netflix's action film "The Old Guard".
The film is based on the comic book series by Greg Rucka and illustrator Leandro Fernandez, reported Deadline.
"The Old Guard" focuses on a small group of immortal soldiers who have been working as mercenaries for centuries. But the group, led by a woman named Andy, get a shock when they find a new immortal woman, not long after they discover an evil group has video evidence of their immortality.
The project also features "If Beale Street Could Talk" breakout star KiKi Layne.
Gina Prince-Bythewood is writing and directing the project with Theron also attached as a producer through her company Denver and Delilah, alongside Skydance's David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Don Granger.

Charlize Theron to star in Netflix's action movie 'The Old Guard'

Pritam believes a well-recreated song is not a problem but it is unhealthy when the industry follows a "herd mentality" as it degrades the quality of the music produced.
Off late, Bollywood has churned out several remixes, with every film having one recreated track.
"Anything done well is good. But if one recreation works, one thousand more follow. If anything becomes a hit, then everyone will blindly follow it. Herd mentality isn't healthy because then a lot of trash comes out. That's the problem.
"One or two recreations done well is nice but the tendency of following the herd doesn't really help the industry," Pritam told PTI.
The composer recently collaborated with international DJ, Marshmello, to create the track "Biba", for his three-city tour in India.
Pritam said the team was clear on what kind of track they wanted, which was more of an "India original".
"I was leaning towards a song which was romantic-trance, the kind which generally Marshmello does. But they wanted a fun ...

Herd mentality not healthy: Pritam on remaking old songs

Guns N' Roses bass guitarist Duff McKagan has confirmed that the legendary hard rock band is working on a new album.
Guitarists Slash and Richard Fortus have both teased a new Guns N' Roses album in recent weeks and McKagan is the third member of the group to share the details of the reunion LP.
In an interview with Eddie Trunk on his Trunk Nation radio show, McKagan confirmed that he has heard some of the new material Axl Rose is working on for the album.
"Oh, it's real, but the fun part and the cool part about Guns N' Roses is we don't really talk about it, and what happens next just happens. It's never been that band that there's a direct schedule of how we do things.
"I've heard some magnificent stuff that Axl has, really cool stuff he's been working on. So I'm excited about the possibilities with that, of course. I don't mean to get anybody rabid. Our day will happen when it happens, that's for sure," McKagan said.
The album would be the group's first since 2008's 'Chinese ...

Duff McKagan confirms Guns N' Roses reunion album

Actor Blake Lively says she finds it difficult to interact with people and make friends.
The 31-year-old actor said even though acting helped her in developing self-confidence, it still takes her time to feel comfortable around people, reported Contactmusic.
''I am much less inhibited and more open with people than I was when I was younger. Acting did that for me, but I'm still slow to make friends.
''I'm not the type of person who meets someone and after a few minutes, I want to exchange phone numbers. It takes me time to feel comfortable with someone," Lively said.
The "Gossip Girl" alum believes if one has "self confidence and a strong sense of determination'' then ''you can make your own luck''.
''Even as a little girl I would think 'It's a good day to be happy'. That kind of thinking and feeling has stayed with me my entire life and I hope I never lose it.
''If you have self confidence and a strong sense of determination, then good things are going to happen to you. You can make .

I'm slow in making friends, says Blake Lively

Filmmaker JJ Abrams says he wants fans of the "Star Wars" franchise to be satisfied with the treatment he has given to the much anticipated "Star Wars: Episode IX".
The 52-year-old director, who has helmed thesci-fi movie after previously directing "Episode VII - The Force Awakens", is excited for the audiences to see the highly anticipated third installment in the trilogy.
''I really can't wait for you to see it. There are a lot of words that we all hope that you feel, and obviously the biggest most important one is 'satisfied'," Abrams told Entertainment Tonight.
The movie recently wrapped up filming, and Abrams said it was ''emotional'' on the set.
''It was actually a pretty emotional thing, the cast and crew just did an unbelievable job, and I just cannot wait for you to see what we've got going for you.''
"Star Wars: Episode IX" is slated for release in December 2019.

J Abrams hopes fans will be satisfied wit 'Star Wars' trilogy finale

Singer R Kelly remained in detention over sexual abuse charges Sunday, his lawyer said, having still not posted bail.
A Chicago judge set bail at USD 1 million at a hearing Saturday -- of which 10 per cent needs to be paid, in this case USD 100,000.
But local media reported that Kelly had failed to do so, and remained in detention. "Correct," Steve Greenberg, the musician's lawyer, responded to an AFP question over whether his client was still jailed.
R Kelly has already spent two nights in detention. Greenberg explained Saturday that his client was not as rich as his fame would suggest.
"This is someone who should be wealthy at this stage of his career, and through mismanagement, through hangers-on and bad contracts and bad deals and bad leases like he had in his studio, he really doesn't have any money at this point," Greenberg said.
R Kelly was jailed on Friday on charges of sexually abusing four victims, including three minors, between 1998 and 2010.

R Kelly has not posted bail, still jailed: Lawyer

Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha and four others have been booked for allegedly cheating an event organiser here, police officials said Sunday.
However, Sinha's management agency, in a statement, alleged that the event organiser was using the media to release "false and manipulated" information, and she would be "forced" to take legal action.
The case was registered against the actress and the others under Indian Penal Code (IPC) sections pertaining to cheating and criminal breach of trust, police said.
In a complaint on November 24 last year, an event organiser, Pramod Sharma, had alleged that he paid Rs 24 lakh to a company to invite Sinha for a prize distribution function in Delhi and that the actress had confirmed her presence, but did not turn up, the officials said.
The complainant, a resident of Shivpuri in Moradabad, said in total, he paid Rs 37 lakh, which included transferring a huge amount to Sinha, according to police.
Sinha's management agency has denied the charge, ...

Sonakshi Sinha among five booked for cheating event organiser

A year has gone by since the Indian film industry lost its first female superstar, Sridevi, but her family, co-stars and directors are yet to come to terms with her absence.
Sridevi passed away, aged 54, due to accidental drowning in a Dubai hotel on February 24 last year. Her sudden death left family, friends and thousands of fans in a state of shock.
On her first death anniversary, daughter Janhvi Kapoor was among the first ones to pay a tribute to Sridevi on social media. "My heart will always be heavy. But I'll always be smiling because it has you in it," Janhvi wrote on Instagram, alongside a picture of her sitting in her mother's lap holding hands.
Sridevi's brother-in-law, Anil Kapoor, who has shared screen space with her in multiple films, wrote: "An unbearable loss is only made bearable through fond memories...We miss you #Sridevi. A whole lot."
Sonam Kapoor also posted a picture of the evergreen actor on Instagram to pay tribute.
Sridevi's sister-in-law, designer Maheep ...

Void that can never be filled: family, colleagues remember Sridevi on 1st death anniversary

Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha and four others have been booked for allegedly cheating an event organiser here, police officials said Sunday.
The case was registered against the actress and the others under Indian Penal Code (IPC) sections pertaining to cheating and criminal breach of trust, police said.
In a complaint on November 24 last year, an event organiser, Pramod Sharma, had alleged that he paid Rs 24 lakh to a company to invite Sinha for a prize distribution function in Delhi and that the actress had confirmed her presence, but did not turn up, the officials said.
The complainant, a resident of Shivpuri in Moradabad, said in total, he paid Rs 37 lakh, which included transferring a huge amount to Sinha, according to police.
"The investigating officer in the case had served a notice to Sinha and the four others, but after not getting a response an FIR was registered on Friday," Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Moradabad, Ravindra Gaud, said.
He said among the four ...

Sonakshi Sinha among 5 others booked for cheating event organiser

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan on Sunday said he is pained that women who carry hepatitis B virus face discrimination in the society, something he will continue to fight for.
Bachchan, who is the World Health Organization's Goodwill Ambassador for Hepatitis in South-East Asia Region, said women must be treated with respect and dignity.
"Discrimination against women has been most disturbing for me. This shouldn't happen. Women are half the power of the country, they are the strength of the country. They must be given the respect and dignity that all deserve," Bachchan said.
"To be discriminated like this just because they are carrying hepatitis B virus is not acceptable. I will fight for this as long as I am alive," he added.
The 76-year-old actor was speaking at the launch of National Action Plan on combatting viral hepatitis in India.
Bachchan said this discrimination is "condemnable" and was shocked to know how things unfold for women suffering from the disease.
"I have heard such ...

Discrimination against women disturbs me: Bachchan

Two National Awards and several critically-acclaimed performances later, Girish Kulkarni has caught the attention of global audience with "Sacred Games" and the actor says he is now aware of his responsibility as a public figure.
Though he has featured in award-winning Marathi films like "Vihir" and "Deool", Kulkarni is known to the Hindi audience for his work in "Ugly" and "Dangal".
For the actor, his turn in "Sacred Games" as politician Bipin Bhonsle was "magical".
"What happens when a show becomes this popular across the world is that more people talk about you. You get more likes and retweets on Twitter and you feel slightly happy," Kulkarni quips.
"But it adds on to the sense of responsibility. Not just as an actor but even otherwise you become aware of your responsibility. It is obviously good that my performance has resonated with so many and it's a great feeling," the actor told PTI.
Kulkarni says though he is aware of his popularity, he would want the audience to celebrate ...

Don't like hero worshipping, want audience to celebrate my art: Girish Kulkarni

A year has gone by since Indian film industry lost its first female superstar, Sridevi and on her maiden death anniversary daughter, actor Janhvi Kapoor says her heart still feels heavy.
Janhvi, who made her acting debut last year in July with "Dhadak", says her mother will always be there in her heart.
Sridevi passed away, aged 54, due to accidental drowning in a Dubai hotel on February 24, 2018. Her sudden death left family, friends and thousands of fans in a state of shock.
"My heart will always be heavy. But I'll always be smiling because it has you in it," Janhvi wrote on Instagram, alongside a picture of her sitting in her mother's lap holding hands.
Sridevi's sister-in-law, designer Maheep Kapoor shared a series of pictures with the actor on Instagram and wrote, "Will always remember the good times."
In an impressive career, spanning five decades, Sridevi dominated the commercial space in cinema in the '80s and '90s. She reversed the trend of the male-dominated film industry by 

My heart is heavy: Janhvi remembers mother Sridevi on first death anniversary

The decision of Indian film fraternity to not release their movies in Pakistan following Pulwama attack will have a fleeting effect on the box office collections, believe experts.
In the wake of the February 14 terror attack, which claimed the lives of 40 CRPF jawans, makers of films such as "Total Dhamaal", "Luka Chuppi", "Arjun Patiala", "Notebook" and "Kabir Singh" have announced not to screen the movies in the neighbouring country.
Bollywood trade analyst Taran Adarsh says Indian films have great viewership in Pakistan but the collection from the country does not contribute much to the worldwide box office numbers of Hindi films.
He, however, believes it would be detrimental to the earnings of distributors in Pakistan.
"There are about 150 screens in Pakistan. Like us, they also love Hindi movies. They make very few films. Also, you cannot show Hollywood films round-the-clock. Indian films are a big addiction... It is going to be tough for them as it is a small market for us," ...

Not releasing Bollywood films in Pak won't affect Indian film industry, say experts

After several rejections, walk-in auditions and a six-year-long wait for his chance in the spotlight, Siddhant Chaturvedi, the breakout star of Zoya Akhtar's "Gully Boy", is exactly where he always wanted to be.
As MC Sher, a sympathetic mentor to Ranveer Singh's budding rapper Murad, Siddhant has won over critics and the audiences with his charismatic screen presence and confident acting.
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan is one of the admirers of his performance and recently sent a handwritten letter and a bouquet of flowers to Siddhant.
The 25-year-old actor, who studied to become a chartered accountant like his father but left it midway to pursue a career in Bollywood, says he started trying his luck at the age of 19.
"I struggled for six years and there were many rejections and low points along the way. I started from the bottom. But I always had this raging ambition to go out there and prove myself with that one perfect opportunity.
"I always used to think 'ki apna time kab ayega'. And .

'Apna time aa gaya' for 'Gully Boy' breakout star Siddhant Chaturvedi

Kriti Sanon says it took a "Bareilly Ki Barfi" for people to take note of her talent as she believes there is common perception that if an actor is not glamorous, she will act well.
Though she started out with big commercial ventures, her turn as a small town girl in the Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari directorial "drastically changed" the game for Kriti.
"It's weird but when you are in a de-glamorous role people see your acting more. When you are slightly more dressed up, it takes a while to see beyond the looks and the acting. Especially when they don't already have a perception of you being an actor," Kriti told PTI.
"Once you break that and they know you are an actor, then doing a glamorous part is ok. Then they say you are showing your range," she added.
Kriti said today she has gained the confidence to take risks.
"When you don't have someone backing you, you do feel scared to be doing something away from what is expected of a normal heroine. When you step out of the conventional commercial 

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