Actor Tanushree Dutta Saturday said she has not received any legal notice from Nana Patekar's lawyer.
Dutta, who recently kicked up a storm after she alleged that Patekar harassed her on the sets of film "Horn Ok Pleassss" in 2008, said he is trying to intimidate her giving "empty threats".
"Given the recent developments, I am putting together a team of lawyers and advocates to defend my interests. Also contrary to the claims made by Nana's lawyer I have not received any legal notice.
"...Instead of making empty threats to intimidate me into silence, send me a legal notice and then you will see what I will do with it," Dutta said in a statement.
The actor said despite of so many eye witness accounts she is being subjected to "criminal intimidation and harassment".
"This is the story of countless millions in our country who are still waiting justice because they got dragged into a web of legal mumbo-jumbo and were silenced into submission.They make a mockery of not only our judiciary ..

I haven't received any legal notice from Nana Patekar: Tanushree Dutta

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Singer Ariana Grande has dropped out of performing at  "Saturday Night Live", citing "emotional reasons".
The 25-year-old singer was scheduled to appear at season 44 premiere of "SNL" but has been now replaced by rapper Kanye West, reported EOnline.
Executive producer Lorne Michaels confirmed the news during an appearance on Cadence13's Origins podcast, saying, "We had Ariana drop out for emotional reasons two days ago."
"And then Kanye stepped up, so he'll be there," he added.
Grande has had a tough month after her ex-boyfriend, Mac Miller, died following a suspected drug overdose.
Her recent social media activity has made her fans worried about her.
In a string of tweets, the singer asked followers for "just one day, please".
"Can I please have one okay day. Just one. Please," she wrote, before adding in another tweet, "I'm so f**king tired, please".
She later tweeted to her fans, "You are angels in my life. it's just been a tough month. I'm trying to get my work done and get back ..

Ariana Grande cancels appearance at 'Saturday Night Live'

Mallika Dua believes while stand-up artistes are being accepted as professionals, it is still tough for female comedians to make their space in the industry.
Dua, who became popular post her appearance in comedy video "Shit People Say: Sarojini Nagar Edition", says the influx of the digital platform has made situation better for comedians.
"Earlier, comedians were one odd ball people in the industry but in the last two-three years stardom has come up for them. Thanks to digital platform. Comedy is an industry now. It is a profession today. But still there is a need for more comic roles written for females," Dua told PTI.
The stand-up comedian says she never evaluates performances on the basis of gender.
"I am against the term female comedian. It's a profession. It should not be defined by gender. My goal has been to be the best among everyone in my fraternity and not just women. Today same work comes to men and women but sadly there is no transparency money-wise."
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I have never evaluated myself as a female comedian, says Mallika Dua

Roman Polanski has announced his new directorial venture, titled "J'accuse".
In the #MeToo era, this is the first project for the 85-year-old director, who has spent most of his career as a fugitive due to a statutory rape case in the US.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the film is based on the real-life story of Captain Alfred Dreyfus, a French-Jewish soldier who was accused of spying for the Germans. His trial had become the talk of Paris in the 1890s.
Oscar winner Jean Dujardin will star in the project, playing a counter-espionage office who managed to prove  after Dreyfus was convicted  that the soldier was in fact innocent.
The film's cast also include Louis Garrel, Mathieu Amalric, Olivier Gourmet and Polanski's wife, actor Emmanuelle Seigner.
Shooting for the project will start in Paris later this year.

Roman Polanski announces new film 'J'accuse'

Actor Shraddha Kapoor, who is all set to portray Saina Nehwal on the big screen, says the ace badminton player's journey mirrors her own.
The biopic, titled "Saina", will be directed by Amol Gupte, who has helmed movies such as "Stanley Ka Dabba" and "Hawa Hawaai". The film went on floors last week.
The 31-year-old actor says she has been practising for the role for many months now and during the process she came to realise how hard it was for Saina to achieve her success.
"I have already clocked 40 classes of badminton in preparation for this biopic. It's a really tough sport, but I am enjoying myself. To get an insight into the life of a sportsperson is fascinating. Saina's journey itself is so interesting  right from her misses to her injuries and victories," Shraddha said in a statement.
"I can relate to her journey in a big way, because I have gone through similar experiences in a different field. Despite everything, she has not let her focus shift and that's what's truly ...

Can relate to Saina Nehwal's journey, says Shraddha Kapoor

Screen icon Audrey Hepburn's son Luca Dotti has revealed that the legendary actor never thought she was beautiful and battled insecurities throughout her life.
In an interview with Daily Telegraph, Luca, whom Hepburn had with her second husband, Andrea Dotti, said the actor's mother always made fun of her, calling her the "ugly duckling".
''I look at photographs, and it's something I try to answer. I don't know ... it's ... something. She never thought she was beautiful. She didn't have the uniform beauty of her time. Her own mother made fun of her, calling her the ugly duckling.
"My grandmother always joked that my mother was this tall, slim, thing without curves - never a sexy beast. And my mother kept that insecurity: the thought that maybe tomorrow would change and she'd be ugly again. 'When I look back, I see she was very elegant. My mother had an innate charm whether in official photos, or captured by the paparazzi. That is something you cannot buy," Luca said.
The 48-year-old ..

Audrey Hepburn never thought she was beautiful, says son Luca Dotti

Actor Salma Hayek has come aboard the cast of Paramount Pictures comedy "Limited Partners".
The 52-year-old actor joins Tiffany Haddish and Rose Byrne in the Miguel Arteta-directed feature, reported Deadline.
Haddish, 38, and Byrne, 39, are portraying best girlfriends who build a successful company, only to find their bond tested when a big buyout offer comes their way.
The script has been penned by Sam Pitman and Adam Cole-Kelly, and the film will start shooting next month.
Peter Principato, Italy Reiss and Joel Zadak are producing, with Nicolas Stern executive producing.

Salma Hayek joins comedy film 'Limited Partners'

"Deadpool" star Ryan Reynolds is all set to play the lead in sci-fi comedy "Free Guy".
The film will be directed by Shawn Levy, best known for helming "Night at the Museum" series and executive producing hit Netflix show "Stranger Things".
The story, penned by Matt Lieberman, follows a background character who realizes he is living in a video game. With the help of an avatar, he tries to prevent the makers of the game from shutting down his world.
Reynolds, 41, will also produce the project under his banner Maximum Effort, along with Greg Berlanti and Sarah Schechter, reported Deadline.
The actor, who most recently starred in "Deadpool 2", is currently shooting for Michael Bay's "6 Underground" for Netflix. He is also lending his voice for Legendary's "Pokemon: Detective Pikachu".

Ryan Reynolds to star in sci-fi comedy 'Free Guy'

Actor Kevin Spacey has been sued for allegedly sexually assaulting a masseur at a house in Malibu, California, two years ago.
According to Deadline, a lawsuit filed at Los Angeles Superior Court states that the actor, who is being investigated by police in the US and UK over alleged sexual assaults, attacked the unnamed masseur in October 2016.
"Spacey assaulted and battered plaintiff by forcing plaintiff to touch his scrotum, testicles, and penis, grabbing plaintiff's shoulders and pulling him in for an apparent attempted forced kiss, and grabbing plaintiff's genitalia," the complaint filed by a John Doe masseuse read.
"During these assaults, plaintiff repeatedly asked Spacey to allow him to leave, but Spacey blocked access to the door with his naked body," the 11-page paperwork also said of the incident.
As per the lawsuit, "as a direct and proximate result of Spacey's actions, plaintiff has suffered and continues to suffer severe mental anguish, emotional pain and distress, fear, ..

Kevin Spacey sued by masseur over alleged sexual assault in 2016

"Wonder Woman" star Gal Gadot is in negotiations to star in the "Death on the Nile", Twentieth Century Fox's follow-up to "Murder on the Orient Express".
If the talks are finalised, the 33-year-old actor will portray socialite Linnet Doyle, recently married to the former fiance of a past friend, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Kenneth Branagh is expected to come back as the director and reprise his role of the mustachioed Belgian detective Hercule Poirot, though a deal is yet to be signed.
Based on celebrated author Agatha Christies novel of the same name, the follow-up will chronicle Poirots vacation in Egypt where he discovers a murder on the banks the Nile as a love triangle goes bad.
The book has been previously adapted into a 1978 film, with Peter Ustinov as Poirot along with Bette Davis, Mia Farrow, Maggie Smith, among others.

Gal Gadot in talks for 'Death on the Nile'

"A Star Is Born" alum Barbra Streisand has seen the new version of the movie featuring Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper and the veteran artiste says the film will surely have a great run at the box office.
In the new film Cooper plays rockstar Jackson Maine who discovers a talented singer named Ally (Gaga).
The 1976 version, which starred Streisand, won an Oscar for Best Music, Original Song for "Evergreen".
Streisand, who has seen the new remake, shared with E! online the advice she gave to Gaga for her role.
"I told her to do it live, and she wanted to do it live, so that's good because that's the best way to do it. But their songs are different  It's a good movie, it's going to be a hit," she said.
"It starts like my old movie, with the concert and he goes to a club and finds her. But they were able to put some new things in it which I liked," she added.
"A Star Is Born" also marks the directorial debut of Cooper.

It's a good movie, it's going to be a hit: Barbra Streisand on 'A Star Is Born' remake

Hugh Jackman and Emily Blunt are among the artistes who will be honoured at the SCAD Savannah Film Festival.
Jackman, best known for playing superhero character Wolverine on screen, will receive Legend of Cinema Award at the annual film festival, which will be held from October 27 to November 3, the Savannah College of Art and Design said in a statement.
The event is the largest university-run film festival in the US.
Blunt, 35, will be honoured with Icon Award, while her 38-year-old husband, John Krasinski, will be bestowed with the Vanguard Award.
"The Deuce" star Maggie Gyllenhaal will be getting the Outstanding Achievement in Acting and Producing Award, and "Big Little Lies" actor Shailene Woodley will receive the Spotlight Award.
Armie Hammer, who most recently starred in the Oscar-winning drama "Call Me By Your Name", will be honoured with the Outstanding Achievement in Cinema Award.
The stars of Barry Jenkins' "If Beale Street Could Talk" -- Stephan James and KiKi Layne -- are .

SCAD Savannah Film Festival to honour Hugh Jackman, Emily Blunt

Actor Eddie Murphy and his girlfriend Paige Butcher are engaged.
Butcher, who is pregnant with her and Murphy's second child, was spotted out and about in Los Angeles wearing a large diamond ring earlier this week, reported E! online.
This will mark the first marriage for Butcher, 39, and second marriage for Murphy, 57. He was married to Nicole Mitchell Murphy for 13 years until 2006.
Murphy and Butcher started dating in 2012 and welcomed their daughter in 2016. His representative had said last month that the actor and model are set to welcome their second child in December.

Eddie Murphy and girlfriend Paige Butcher are engaged

Singer Lady Gaga has revealed during her initial days in the music industry she was asked to get a nose job.
The 32-year-old singer, who is making her feature film debut with Bradley Cooper's directorial "A Star Is Born", said she did not took the advice seriously as she wanted to be known for who she is.
"I was told when I was first starting out that I should get a nose job, but I didn't because I wanted to be who I was," she told Sky News.
Gaga said she drew inspiration from such experience to play the role of an aspiring singer in the musical drama.
"I really believed in myself when I started out pounding on doors to break down all of the barriers in the music industry, I really had courage. She doesn't have that, she's not brave and she's not full of self-confidence," she said.
"A Star Is Born" will hit the theatres on October 5.

Was asked to get nose job during my early days as singer, says Lady Gaga

Actor Bradley Cooper has trashed the idea that he should take over as the director for the third part of "Guardians of the Galaxy" series.
The untitled third film is currently without a director after James Gunn, who helmed the previous two installments, was fired by Disney for his old offensive tweets.
Cooper, 43, who is making his directorial debut with the musical drama "A Star Is Born", was asked whether he would be willing to take up the job.
"In directing? I could never direct anything that I didn't write. No, I could never direct anything that I didn't write," the actor, who voices Rocket Racoon in the film series, told online outlet JOE.
Actor Dave Bautista had recently revealed that the third part of "Guardians of the Galaxy" has been put "on hold indefinitely" after Gunn's departure.

Bradley Cooper won't direct 'Guardians of the Galaxy 3'

Actor Will Smith hopes his "Suicide Squad" character Deadshot is given a solo film by the Warner Bros and DC Entertainment.
The 50-year-old actor had appeared in the David Ayer-directed film alongside Margot Robbie, Jared Leto, Cara Delevingne, Viola Davis and Scott Eastwood.
Though the film failed at the box and was slammed by critics, Smith's performance was appreciated by all.
The actor recently answered questions from fans during a YouTube live-stream, moments before bungee-jumping in the Grand Canyon.
When a user asked if Deadshot will ever get his solo, Smith replied, "I hope so. I love playing Deadshot. I really enjoyed that character."
"They've been talking about it. So if a good idea comes around... We've been having meetings. But I would love to. I love Deadshot," he added.
The studio is currently moving with another spin-off, "The Birds of Prey".
Margot Robbie will reprise her role of Harley Quinn in the film, which will be helmed by Cathy Yan.

Will Smith wants Deadshot solo

"Modern Family" star Sarah Hyland has opened up about her sexual assault that happened when she was in high school.
The 27-year-old actor shared her horrifying ordeal in a Twitter post, using the hashtag #whyididntreport.
"He was a friend. It was New Year's Eve my senior year of high school. Everyone was drunk. He broke in to the bathroom I was in," she wrote.
"I hoped it was a dream but my ripped tights in the morning proved otherwise. I thought no one would believe me. I didn't want to be called dramatic. After all I didn't say no. Shock can do that to a person," she added.
In the past few days, a number of celebrities like Mira Sorvino, Ashley Judd and Cara Delevingne, have used the 'Why I Didn't Report' hashtag to explain why they did not report being sexually assaulted.

Sarah Hyland shares her story of being sexually assaulted

Actor Seth Rogen will be starring in a new comedy from Sony Pictures.
The 36-year-old actor will play Herschel Greenbaum, a man who is preserved in a pickle barrel for 100 years and emerges out after a century in the middle of modern day Brooklyn, New York.
The film is based on a New Yorker novella from Simon Rich and cinematographer Brandon Trost is in negotiations to helm it, reported Variety.
Rich will adapt his own novella with Rogen, Evan Goldberg, and James Weaver producing the feature through their banner Point Grey.
Production is expected to begin next month in Pittsburgh.

Seth Rogen to play lead in new Sony comedy

Veteran actor Bruce Dern has joined the cast of Quentin Tarantino's next feature "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood".
Dern, 82, replaces Burt Reynolds, who died on earlier this month after suffering a heart attack, reported Variety.
Reynolds was set to star alongside Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie and Al Pacino in Tarantino's film.
"Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" is set during the time of the Manson murders in 1969 and follows a television actor and his stunt double who to try to make it in the industry.
Dern, who earlier worked with the filmmaker on "The Hateful Eight", will play George Spahn, the nearly-blind ranch owner whose property was invaded by Charles Manson (Damon Herriman) and his notorious 'family' in the months leading up to the crime.
The cast also includes Luke Perry, Damian Lewis, Dakota Fanning, Emile Hirsch, Clifton Collins Jr, Tim Roth, Michael Madsen, Keith Jefferson, and Nicholas Hammond.
The film has a release date of July 26, 2019.

Bruce Dern replaces Burt Reynolds in 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood'

Veteran singer Lata Mangeshkar Friday turned 89 and on Twitter there was an outpouring of love and heartfelt messages for the voice which has regaled the audiences for decades.
Her extensive experience and work in the industry, ranging from 1942 to 2015, has earned her many sobriquets, such as Queen of Melody and the Nightingale of India.
She started her career at the age of 13 in 1942 and has till now sung over 25, 000 songs, in different languages.
Her songs such as "Dil vil pyar vyar", "Bindiya chamkegi", "Ajeeb dastan hai ye" "Tune o rangeele kaisa jaadu kiya", "Mere haathon mein", "Aaja shaam hone aayi", "Dil deewana bin sajna ke" and "Kitne ajeeb rishte hai yaha pe", among others still resonate with the people.
She is the only singer to be awarded the highest civilian honour -- the Bharat Ratna. Among the other honours she received are Dadasaheb Phalke Award, France's highest civilian award (Officer of the Legion of Honour), three National Awards and several Filmfare awards.
Her 

Bollywood wishes Lata Mangeshkar on her 89th birthday

The Maharashtra government's  'Lata Mangeshkar Award for Lifetime Achievement' in the field  of music will be conferred on senior music composer Vijay  Patil, better known as 'Raamlaxman'.
The award, announced every year on Mangeshkar's  birthday, comprises a cash prize of Rs five lakh and a  citation.
Culture Minister Vinod Tawde made the announcement  here Friday. The date of the award ceremony will be announced  shortly, he said.
In his over four decades-long career, Patil has  composed music for more than 150 films in Hindi, Marathi and  Bhojpuri languages, including blockbusters such as "Maine Pyar  Kiya" and "Hum Apke Hain Kaun".
Born on September 16, 1942 at Nagpur, Patil took his  initial lessons in music from his father and uncle. He later  studied music at the Bhatkhande Shikshan Sanstha.
Marathi actor-film maker Dada Kondke first signed him  up as music composer for his film "Pandu Havaldar" in 1974.
Patil then composed music for several other films  produced by Kondke, ...

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