Singer Jason Derulo is latest A-lister to join the star-studded voice cast of "Cats", the film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's beloved musical.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Derulo, best known for platinum singles such as "Wiggle", "Talk Dirty", "In My Head", and "Whatcha Say", will play a feline named Rum Tum Tugger, who is rebellious and never satisfied.
The film will be directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Tom Hooper and shooting is expected to start soon in England.
Derulo joins Taylor Swift, Jennifer Hudson, James Corden, Ian McKellen, Judi Dench, Idris Elba and Rebel Wilson in the cast.
Lee Hall will adapt the screenplay for the musical, which Lloyd Webber based on TS Eliot's children's poems.
The story follows a tribe of cats called the Jellicles and the night they make what is known as "the Jellicle choice" and decide which cat will ascend to the Heaviside Layer and come back to a new life.
Hudson, who won an Oscar in 2007 for her role in Dreamgirls, will take on the 

Jason Derulo boards Tom Hooper's 'Cats' musical

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Margot Robbie-starrer "Suicide Squad" spin-off has been titled "Birds of Prey (And The Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)", the actor announced on Wednesday.
The 28-year-old actor shared the news on Instagram where she posted the title page of Christina Hodson's script for "Birds of Prey", which includes a handwritten addition, revealing the full name of the feature.
Warner Bros Picture confirmed the spin-off's title and release date on Twitter.
"@MargotRobbie #BirdsofPrey (And The Fantabulous Emancipation of one Harley Quinn) hits theatres 2.7.20," read a tweet from the studio.
Robbie is reprising her "Suicide Squad" role of Harley Quinn, while actor Ewan McGregor recently joined the cast as the villain, Black Mask.
The film, to be directed by Cathy Yan, will also feature Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Huntress, Jurnee Smollett-Bell as Black Canary, Ella Jay Basco as Cassandra Cain and Rosie Perez as Renee Montoya.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the film will follow ...

Margot Robbie reveals official title of 'Birds of Prey' film

The big screen prequel to hit HBO series "The Sopranos" may feature actor Alessandro Nivola in a major role.
According to Variety, the 46-year-old actor, best known for films such as "Jurassic Park III", "Goal" series and "Disobedience", is in negotiations to play Dickey Moltisanti in the prequel.
In the HBO series, Moltisanti is the deceased uncle of Tony Soprano, played by James Gandolfini, and father of Christopher Moltisanti, played by Michael Imperioli.
The character never appeared in the show as he was murdered prior to the drama's timeline. He is credited along with Uncle Junior for establishing the New Jersey crime family.
The feature film, titled "The Many Saints of Newark", will be directed by Alan Taylor. It has been written by show creator David Chase and Lawrence Konner, reported Variety.
The prequel will be set against the backdrop of the Newark riots of the 1960s when African-Americans and Italians clashed.
Chase will produce the film via his Chase Films banner with ...

Alessandro Nivola in talks to star in 'Sopranos' prequel movie

Veteran actor Robert De Niro and wife Grace Hightower have called it quits after over 20 years of marriage.
A source close to the family told People magazine that the couple have separated and are living apart.
De Niro, 75, and Hightower, 63, had got married in 1997 after dating for a decade. They share two children together -- 20-year-old son Elliott and six-year-old daughter Helen Grace.
This is not the first time the couple have broken up. They split briefly in 1999 and fought a custody battle over their son at the time. Later, they smoothed out their troubles and in 2004, renewed their vows.
The veteran actor was previously married to Diahnne Abbott, from 1976 to 1988. He shares son Raphael with Abbott, and twin sons Aaron and Julian with his former girlfriend, Toukie Smith.

Robert De Niro and wife Grace Hightower split after over 20 years of marriage

The International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2018 opened Tuesday as a collage of cinematic glimpses, bursts of pride, colour and loads of 'koffee'.
Day one of the 49th edition of the country's leading movie extravaganza was high on Bollywood starpower with emphasis on sports as a nation-building exercise and strengthening ties with Israel, which is this year's country of focus.
The lamp was lit by Goa Governor Mridula Sinha, Minister of State (Independent Charge) Information & Broadcasting Rajyavardhan Rathore, I&B ministry secretary Amit Khare, and the jury.
The Statute of Unity also found mention at the festival as an audio-visual of the recently-unveiled structure of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in Gujarat was played out.
As the world's tallest statue with a height of 182m, the figure is a "message from India to the world", co-host for the evening, actor Amit Sadh said.
The beginning of the eight-day-event was only met by darker skies, unlike last year when the festival ...

IFFI 2018: A mixed bag of cinema, colour and some 'koffee'

Indians can be "world beaters" in any sector, including film industry, Information and Broadcasting Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore said Tuesday, asserting that the International Film Festival of India is a platform for the young generation to showcase their talent.
He said the focus at this year's film extravaganza is on digital cinema.
"The potential in India and the young Indian generation is absolutely amazing. We can be world beaters in any sector and the film industry is one such sector," he said at the red carpet of the IFFI opening ceremony here.
"This International film festival is basically a platform for our young generation to be able to showcase their talent, their skills, their stories to the international cinema. Also, it allows the international filmmakers to come and see our work," the minister said.
He said India is a land of storytellers where every person has a story to tell. "These stories inspire and entertain us."
He also termed as incredible the Information 

We can be 'world beaters' in any sector, including film industry: Rathore

They have blockbusters like "Ghayal", "Damini" and "Ghatak" to their credit and Sunny Deol is once again set to reunite with director Rajkumar Santoshi.
The yet untitled project will go on floors next year.
Deol said he can't talk much about the project at this stage but revealed it will be a powerful character driven film, like the duo's previous collaborations.
"We start the film around February-March next year and then finish it off. I can't give the space the film is set in but it's a complete story and is a character driven film, like we have done before. My character goes through a journey, and it's about that. I begin the film after wrapping up my son's debut," Sunny told PTI.
The actor is currently tied up directing his son's debut "Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas' and awaiting the release of his next, "Bhaiaji Superhit", scheduled to release on November 23.
Sunny said directing his son is often a very emotional process but he can't let feelings overwhelm him.
"It is an emotional process .

Sunny Deol to start shooting for Rajkumar Santoshi's film next year

Actor Kareerna Kapoor Khan says she appreciates women coming out and speaking about harassment and believes everyone in the work space should feel safe.
The actor says the women in the film industry want a secure work place and currently that is being addressed.
"We are openly having discussion today. The fact that there are so many women, who have come out and spoken, that's a start. The fact is earlier people hadn't spoken for years," Kareena said.
"Today, people have come out and I really appreciate those women, who actually had the courage to stand up and talk and that is going to help all of us change our workplace and give us security," she added.
Kareena was speaking at the launch of Ishq 104.8 FM's show 'What Women Want', for which the actor has turned an RJ.
Kareena said from the biggest star to the smallest, every one in the industry needs to be provided security.
"Whoever it is, big or small, it has to be safe. It doesn't matter whether you are the biggest superstar or the .

Women have to be secure in work space: Kareena Kapoor Khan

Popular actor-comedian Sunil Grover is returning to the small screen with Star Plus show "Kanpur Wale Khuranas".
The actor, who is known for playing characters like 'Gutthi' and 'Dr Mashhoor Gulati',  says the fresh concept of the show interested him.
"I am happy to be back on the small screen with a fresh concept. This character is unlike any I've played before and I am very excited to embark on this journey of entertaining my viewers.
"The show is sure to charm everyone alike with a theme that resonates with the viewers and keep them hooked onto their television screens at night," Grover said in a statement.

Sunil Grover returns to television with 'Kanpur Wale Khuranas'

Union Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore Tuesday said if there is ever a biopic on him he would want Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar to direct the film.
During an impromptu "Koffee With Karan" session at the opening ceremony of 49th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), Rathore was asked by the director-producer about the actor he would like to see playing his role in the biopic.
Rathore said while he was clueless about the actor, he would definitely want Johar to direct the movie.
"I don't know about the actor, but I would certainly like to have Karan Johar as the director of the film," Rathore said.
Bollywood star Akshay Kumar was also part of the "Koffee With Karan" session.
Johar asked him which actor he feels can play his role in his biopic, Kumar, who initially looked confused, said "Ranveer Singh" after an audience member promoted the young star's name.
When Johar asked the minister about winning awards, he said it reflected the adulation and the love of the people for .

Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore wants Karan Johar to direct his biopic

Filmmaker Karan Johar brought his sassy chat show host avatar to the opening ceremony of International Film Festival of India (IFFI) as he sat down for a conversation with Union Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore and Bollywood star Akshay Kumar.
In an over 18-minutes-long session Johar praised both Rathore and Kumar for their achievements in their respective fields and also played the famous "Koffee Quiz" with both the guests.
The filmmaker, who is usually known for his cheeky sense of humour, stayed formal throughout the conversation which started with Kumar sharing his experience of working on "Gold".
The film, directed by Reema Kagti, is scheduled to be screened during the 49th edition of IFFI.
"I enjoyed myself when I did 'Gold'. It was interesting to know about what happened in 1948. We won our first gold medal and that to, we went to England and won it. It was an amazing story. I am thankful to Reema (Kagti, director), Ritesh and Farhan for giving me this film," Kumar said.
The 

Johar holds impromptu 'Koffee with Karan' session with Rathore, Akshay at IFFI opening

Actor Ali Fazal says despite giving critically acclaimed performance in films such as "3 Idiots", "Fukrey" and others, filmmakers still find it hard to gamble money on him.
The actor says sometimes producers get confused by his "brand" which he has created by featuring in films of different genres.
"Sometimes, producers told me it is hard thing to gamble on you alone and there was one producer who said, 'I am a confused brand', like I am doing a (Vikram) Bhatt film and then something different. I have to grapple before choosing a project, I have to think who is going to produce or present it," Ali told PTI.
Ali says he rejected many films, which according to him were awful, even when he was facing a financial crisis.
"There was a time when I had no money in my account and I turned down the offers even when I was offered lots of money. I had read the script several times but I couldn't say yes to it."
The actor is no stranger to the world of Hollywood, having done a cameo in Vin Diesel 

When a producer told Ali Fazal he is a 'confused brand' actor

Popular singer Arijit Singh on Tuesday said he feels "claustrophobic" when he listens to his songs.
The 31-year-old singer was attending the opening ceremony of 49th edition of International Film Festival of India (IFFI), where his directorial debut "Sa" will be screened.
During the event, host of the evening Amit Sadh asked Arijit, the voice behind tracks such as "Tum hi ho", "Phir le aya dil" and "Chahun main ya naa", about how does he generate the intensity to sing such romantic songs.
"Is that a question?" Arijiti replied.
Amit then asked the singer whether he listens to his own songs to which he said, "I feel claustrophobic when I listen to myself."
The opening ceremony of IFFI 2018 was attended by Union minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, Goa governor Mridula Sinha, Bollywood star Akshay Kumar, filmmaker Karan Johar, Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) chief Prasoon Joshi and producer Siddharth Roy Kapur among others.

I feel claustrophobic when I listen to my songs,  says Arijit Singh

Actor Preity Zinta Tuesday said she is a "huge supporter" of India's #MeToo movement and would slap any person who tried to harass her, apologising for her remarks on the campaign that has led to the downfall of many in the Indian film industry and outside.
Zinta, who has been slammed on social media, said her recent comment to an entertainment website was taken out of context.
"I wish I had (faced sexual harassment) I would have an answer to tell you," she said controversially in the video interview.
Clarifying her remarks, which led to a backlash from people from all walks in life, Zinta said in a media statement that she did want the movement to be diluted with false accusations as her brother (a cousin) went through it and eventually shot himself.
"My reason for saying 'I wish something like this would have happened to me' in the film industry with a smile was because I would have reacted and slapped the person. So it never happened and much later when it happened I did react ...

I am a huge supporter of #MeToo movement: Preity Zinta

What happens when all the Disney princesses -- Anna from "Frozen", Ariel from "The Little Mermaid" and Jasmine from "Aladdin", among others -- come together in a room? You get the Queen of all scenes.
Disney's upcoming animated feature "Ralph Breaks the Internet", starring John C Reilly and Sarah Silverman in the lead, features such a congregation scene of the studio's some of the most popular female characters.
The studio has also roped in the original talent behind these royalties to once again lend their voices to these beloved characters for the epic scene.
The princesses, who feature in the scene, and their human self include Irene Bedard ("Pocahontas"), Kristen Bell (Anna in "Frozen"), Jodi Benson (Ariel in "The Little Mermaid"), Auli'i Cravalho ("Moana"), Linda Larkin (Jasmine in "Aladdin"), Kelly Macdonald (Merida in "Brave"), Idina Menzel (Elsa in "Frozen"), Mandy Moore (Rapunzel in "Tangled"), Paige O'Hara (Belle in "Beauty and the Beast"), Anika Noni Rose (Tiana in "The ...

Disney princesses unite for 'Ralph Breaks the Internet'

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has helped farmers of Uttar Pradesh by paying off their loans.
The 76-year-old actor paid off loans of 1398 farmers from the state, that amounted to over Rs 4.05 crore.
He shared the news in his blog where he wrote, "Gratitude leans across to the desire  of removing some of the burdens that farmers continue to suffer from...
"It was Maharashtra first, when over 350 farmers loans were taken care of... now its UP and 1398 of them that had out standings of loans on banks has been done with an outlay of 4.05 crore... and the inner peace it generates when the desired is completed."
Bachchan has also personally arranged for 70 selected farmers to travel to Mumbai and receive their bank letters.

Amitabh Bachchan pays off loans of 1398 UP farmers

"Stranger Things" star Millie Bobby Brown has been named UNICEF's youngest-ever Goodwill Ambassador.
The appointment was marked on World Children's Day at United Nations Headquarters and the Empire State Building in New York.
"It's a dream come true to become a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. It's a huge honour to join such an impressive list of people who have supported UNICEF over the years. I am looking forward to meeting as many children and young people as I can, hearing their stories, and speaking out on their behalf," Brown, 14, said in a press release shared on UNICEF's official website.
As a Goodwil Ambassador, Brown will use her global platform to raise awareness of children's rights and issues affecting young people, such as poor education, violence, bullying and poverty.
Brown has supported UNICEF's work since 2016, hosting its 70th anniversary celebrations at the United Nations in 2016, and championing UNICEF's inaugural World Children's Day last year.
She joins a list of ...

Millie Bobby Brown named UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador

The makers of Richa Chadha-starrer "Shakeela" have released a bold and feisty first look of the film.
The first poster of the Indrajit Lankesh-directed film features Richa as the eponymous adult actor who was one of the biggest stars of the '90s from Kerala and acted in several adult films in languages spanning Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada.
In the poster, which has the catchphrase "Not a Porn Star" inscribed on it, Richa is shown donning tons of gold jewellery.
The film is produced by Magic Cinemas and Yoddhas Entertainment
"I'm looking forward now that the film has wrapped up for the release next year. We have kept the story to the most authentic version of her real life. Shakeela herself has been pivotal to making this film happen and helping us an in-depth knowledge into her life which has helped us tell the story in its most authentic version possible," Richa said in a statement.
"She was a brave soul who defied norms of the business during her time and her story was much .

First look poster Richa Chadha's 'Shakeela' out

Patralekhaa, who will be next seen in Pradeep Sarkar's "Arranged Marriage", says it is a progressive film.
The movie will explore the relationships in a family and their involvement during the process of an arranged marriage.
"My character is a timid girl. It is a very progressive film. It will resonate with a large section of audiences," Patralekhaa said in a statement.
The actor plays a Bengali girl in the film.
For the first time the "CityLights" actor has teamed up with Sarkar and she says, she enjoyed the process of working on this film.
"His love and passion for his work is the most endearing thing about him and also annoying. But I have learnt so much from him. It was indeed a pleasure working with him. One of the bucket list."
"Dada's (Sarkar) process is very interesting. A teenager is trapped in that man. He is very helpful and supportive."
The film features Ali Fazal as the male lead.

'Arranged Marriage' is a progressive film, says Patralekhaa

Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi have named their daughter Mehr Dhupia Bedi.
The couple welcomed the little one, their first child together, on November 18.
Neha shared the name of her daughter on Instagram along with a picture of the baby's feet wearing socks with "hello world" written on them.
"Mehr Dhupia Bedi says hello to the world..." she captioned the photo.
Neha, 37, and Angad, 35, got married on May 10 this year in a private ceremony.
The couple announced their pregnancy on August 24 through social media.

Neha Dhupia, Angad Bedi name their daughter Mehr

Actor Jude Law believes it is a worrisome fact for an actor to get typecast as a handsome person.
In an interview with New York Times, the 45-year-old actor said growing old is actually a "good news" for him as it helps him to experiment with the roles he take up.
"Getting pigeonholed as an actor is terrifying because you want to keep people guessing. So being the golden boy or the beautiful young thing clearly worries me because you think, 'What happens when my hair falls out, like it is, and I start getting old?'
"The good news is I certainly felt like turning 40, I saw more opportunity to play against type or out of my comfort zone," Law said.
He said the physical attributes are a "funny thing" and he do believes that there should be "more to talk about" it.
"Looks is a funny thing... Having said that, I'm 45. If people say, 'You're desperately good looking,' then I'll say, 'I'm desperately happy to hear that," Law added.

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