Veteran action star Arnold Schwarzenegger has announced he is "back" after open-heart surgery.
The 70-year-old former governor of California took to Twitter to inform his fans about his health.
"It's true: I'm back! I went to sleep expecting to wake up with a small incision and woke up with a big one - but guess what? I woke up, and that's something to be thankful for. Thank you to the doctors and nurses. And I'm truly filled with gratitude for all of the kind messages," Schwarzenegger tweeted.
His spokesperson, Daniel Ketchell, said on Twitter on Friday that Schwarzenegger "underwent a planned procedure to replace a pulmonic valve that was originally replaced due to a congenital heart defect in 1997."
He said Schwarzenegger's pulmonic valve was "successfully replaced" and that the star "is currently recovering from the surgery and is in stable condition".
The spokesperson also said that "steroids have nothing to do with this."
Schwarzenegger, a former Mr Universe and Mr Olympia, had .

I'm back: Arnold Schwarzenegger after open-heart surgery

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Actor Billie Lourd paid homage to her grandmother Debbie Reynolds on the veteran star's 86th birth anniversary.
Lourd posted an Instagram photo of the two together, which she captioned with heart, crown and star emojis. In the picture the two are dressed up sporting wide smiles as they stand side by side. Lourd's late mother, Carrie Fisher, appears in between them with her head nestled into Reynolds' shoulder.
Reynolds passed away on December 28, 2016 after suffering a stroke, only one day after Fisher tragically died of a heart attack.
Lourd also paid tribute to Reynolds on her 85th birthday last year.

Billie Lourd remembers grandmother Debbie Reynolds on 86th birthday

Pop star Taylor Swift's stalker, who was accused of threatening to kill the singer and her family, has been sentenced to 10 years of probation.
According to E! News, Frank Andrew Hoover was arrested in November 2016 after he violated a restraining order Swift had against him.
The order was filed a month earlier after Hoover allegedly stalked the singer following her concert at a Formula 1 race.
As per the documents Hoover had been emailing Swift's father, Scott, for several months, threatening to murder the entire family.
The contents of the emails were revealed in the indictment.
In the messages, Hoover allegedly told the family, who he called the "evil family of devils," to "enjoy the brain aneurysms and death" and also allegedly said, "Decided that we are going to end all the Swifts on one day because I can't stand that virus s**t your daughter spread."
Another email stated, "Go to hell, Swift."
In addition to 10 years of probation, TMZ reports that Hoover's location will be ...

Taylor Swift's stalker sentenced to 10 years probation

Actor Emily Blunt says having kids completely changed her as a person.
The 35-year-old actor, who has daughters Hazel, four, and Violet, 20 months, with husband John Krasinski, said she has become more ''capable'' than ever, reported Contactmusic.
''(Being a mum) changes your world completely. You become a different person, because you look at your choices from a different perspective. 'Whenever I'm considering a project, I always think how it's going to affect the lives of my daughters. You learn that you're actually more capable than ever," Blunt told Look magazine.
The actor will next be seen starring opposite her spouse in horror film "A Quiet Place", but it is not a movie she wants her kids to see.
"I think I'd prefer them to watch me in 'Mary Poppins Returns'. That's the kind of film, right now, that I'm so proud my children will be able to watch me in," she added.

Motherhood changed me: Emily Blunt

Linkin Park co-founder Mike Shinoda has said he does not have any idea about what the future holds for the band after the death of front man Chester Bennington, who tragically took his own life in July aged 41.
The rock star had previously insisted the group would continue together but he has now revealed he does not have an ''answer'' to fans asking about their new music.
''I'm unable to say what will happen with the band. There's really just no answer, and it's funny because if I even say anything about the band's future, that becomes the headline, which is stupid because the answer is there is no answer.
''Fans think they want to know what the future is: Believe me, I want to know what the answer is. But there just isn't one," Shinoda told Vulture magazine.
It was recently announced that the 40-year-old musician will be releasing his new music and performing tracks from his recent EP "Post Traumatic" as he makes his first solo appearance at Reading and Leeds Festivals.

Mike Shinoda clueless about Linkin Park's future

Comedian Tracy Morgan is set to star along side Taraji P Henson in "What Men Want".
Adam Shankman is directing the film, which is inspired by Nancy Meyers' 2000 rom-com, "What Women Want," reported Variety.
Will Packer and James Lopez are producing and Shankman executive producing the project.
The original featured Mel Gibson as a marketing executive who suddenly has the ability to hear what women are thinking after a freak accident.
In the remake, the roles are reversed, with Henson playing sports agent who has been constantly boxed out by her male colleagues. When she gains the power to hear men's thoughts, she is able to shift the paradigm to her advantage as she races to sign the NBA's next superstar.
The movie is scheduled to release on January 11, 2019.

Tracy Morgan joins 'What Men Want' cast

Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan Tatum have decided to part ways after nearly nine years of marriage.
The couple, in corresponding social media posts, said that they have "lovingly chosen to separate."
"Hey world! SoWe have something we would like to share. First off, it feels odd that we have to share this kind of thing with everyone, but it's a consequence of the lives we've chosen to lead, which we also happen to be deeply grateful for. We're living in an incredible moment in time, but it's also a time where truth can easily get distorted into 'alternative facts' So we want to share the truth so you know that if you didn't read it here then it's most certainly fiction.
"We have lovingly chosen to separate as a couple. We fell deeply in love so many years ago and have had a magical journey together," the couple said, noting that "Absolutely nothing has changed about how much we love one another, but love is a beautiful adventure that is taking us on different paths for now," the ...

Channing Tatum, Jenna Dewan separate after 9 years of marriage

Actor and filmmaker John Abraham has terminated his company's partnership with Kriarj Entertainment, alleging "material breaches", including non-payment, and said it has no rights over the film "Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran".
Abraham's production house JA Entertainment published a trade notice in a city paper on Sunday, declaring that it was ending its partnership with Prerna Arora's Kriarj Entertainment.
"Delay in payments/non-payments, have caused delays in the post production work after the film's principal shoot was completed by us in time and on schedule last year," it said in another statement today.
Kriarj said in a response that JA Entertainment's decision was "invalid and illegal".
"Please note that the said termination is illegal and invalid. Our rights in the film as a joint producer/presenter and owner of all rights are fully secured, we have always fulfilled all our commitments till date and have clear intent to continue doing so," Kriarj said.
The production house, ...

John Abraham's production house terminates contract with Kriarj on 'Parmanu'

Emmy Award-winning writer Steven Bochco, known for creating series such as "Hill Street Blues" and "Doogie Howser, MD", died at the age of 74.
A family spokesperson for the scribe-producer said he died after a battle with cancer, Variety reported.
Bochco, who has 10 Emmy awards to his credit, created several hit television shows including "LA Law" and "NYPD Blue".
The son of a painter and a concert violinist, Bochco grew up in Manhattan.
He attended NYU, followed by Carnegie Institute of Technology, receiving a degree in theatre and went to Los Angeles there after.
He, then, wrote for several series at Universal Studios. In 1972, he got his big break when he wrote the screenplay for the sci-fi film "Silent Running". He also wrote "The Movie Maker" after which he turned towards the small screen.
Bochco had said that the disrespect he confronted as the writer discouraged him to write for the celluloid.
At 22, he served as a story editor on popular NBC drama, "The Name of the Game" till .

'Hill Street Blues' creator Steven Bochco dies at 74

Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj believes culture is the only thing that can act as a catalyst in mending the ties between Indian and Pakistan.
Bhardwaj was in Karachi to attend the Pakistan International Film Festival (PIFF). During the fest, he was a part of multiple panel discussions that  featured other artists from India and Pakistan.
"I think this (culture) is the only way to bring normalcy between the two countries; more and more cultural events can bridge the gap. And it's very sad that we are always at loggerheads. We all are alike; if we come together we'll be such a great force in the world in terms of everything  culturally, economically as well as politically," Bhardwaj told The News International.
Addressing the ban on Pakistan artistes in India, the director hoped things will get better with time.
"I think we will eventually have to come back to reality sooner or later. I think it will get smooth with time because culture is the only way possible. Generally, there are two ways 

Culture only way to bring normalcy between India and Pakistan : Vishal Bhardwaj

The Joker Origins film, to be directed by Todd Phillips, will serve as a prequel to Christopher Nolan's 2008 movie "The Dark Knight", is nothing but an April Fool's joke.
A report by Screen Rant first shared a fake synopsis "for the DC film from Warner Bros" had revealed how The Joker, once a "well-meaning man", came to become one of the most notorious criminals of all time.
The story has now been updated with a rider that it was, in fact, an April Fool's Day joke about the film, which would be produced by Martin Scorsese along with Phillips.
"Twenty years before Batman saved the city in THE DARK KNIGHT TRILOGY, Gotham was a dangerous place. In the crime-ridden Narrows, one man tries to escape his unfortunate lot through a passion for theatrics and stand-up comedy. However, one bad day is all it takes in this city, and soon the well-meaning man has become the most dangerous criminal of all: the Joker.
"Directed by Academy Award Nominee Todd Phillips ("WAR DOGS") and produced by ...

Joker Origins movie prequel to Nolan's 'The Dark Knight' an April Fool's joke

Actor Donald Glover, who along with brother Stephen Glover exited the planned "Deadpool" animated series, has revealed that a proposed episode about singer Taylor Swift was the "last straw" in their departure from the show.
Glover brothers, who were writing the Marvel show, have left the animated TV series over "creative differences".
Stephen wrote on Twitter, "There really was a Taylor Swift episode. It was HILARIOUS. And it definitely was the last straw lol.
"Our show wasn't too black. It wasn't really that black at all. But we definitely wanted to give 'Rick and Morty' a run for their money and I think we would have. Around of the gang."
The tweet has since been deleted.
His comments come after Donald, in a fit of rage, shared a 15-page fake script for the show after its cancellation was announced.

Taylor Swift episode last straw in 'Deadpool', says Stephen Glover

Actor Ruby Rose and The Veronicas' singer Jessica Origliasso have split after two years of dating.
Rose announced the break up in a post on social media, saying the pair "parted ways a few months ago".
"Break ups are always incredibly hard on the people involved but I can only be grateful for the experiences we shared," Rose wrote to Twitter.
"It's with a heavy heart to share that Jess and I parted ways a few months ago. We still love each other very much and I will always support her and be her biggest advocate. I understand it's 'April 1st' but I would never use something so personal as an April fools joke,"  she added.
Origliasso has not commented on the split.

Ruby Rose and Jessica Origliasso split

Alesha Dixon has said she wants to have another child but is worried that time may not be on her side.
The "Britain's Got Talent" judge, who is mother to Azura, admitted she may not be able to give her four-year-old daughter a sibling.
"Not a day goes by without me longing for another baby. I don't know whether it will happen given my age but I adore the idea of a large family and I hope I will be lucky.
"The love I feel for Azura is so pure and unconditional. The main thing is to enjoy her in the present and be philosophical about the future, because what will be will be," Dixon, 39, told You magazine.
After Azura's birth, the TV personality had earlier said she was not interested in expanding her family.

Not a day goes by without me longing for another baby: Alesha

Justin Bieber sent out a message for his fans on Easter, saying the festival was "not about a bunny", it was reminder of Jesus Christ's sacrifice.
The 24-year-old singer, who is devoted to Hillsong Church, took to Instagram to praise Christ.
"Jesus has changed my life. Easter is not about a bunny, it's a reminder that my Jesus died on the cross for my sins and then rose from the dead defeating death! I believe this happened and it changes everything!
"I am set free from bondage and shame I am a child of the most high God and he loves me exactly for where I am how I am who I am," Bieber wrote in a note.
The "Believe" hitmaker, however, shared a funny picture which showed him holding up a stuffed rabbit and wearing rabbit-eared glasses.
"Remember when I said Easter isn't about bunnies... Well I lied," he captioned the photo.

Bieber's message for fans: Easter is not about a bunny

Filmmaker Sidharth Anand says the Hindi remake of "Rambo"with Tiger Shroff is taking time as it requires a lot of preparation for action sequences.
There were reports that the project was shelved but Anand says it is in the pipeline.
"...while Tiger and I were working on these things, another film with YRF came into the picture. For the first lead, we felt Hrithik Roshan was an apt choice. For the second lead  I bounced the idea to Tiger," Anand told PTI.
"I told him that if we do this film now, we will have to push 'Rambo'. And we both agreed that we give a little bit of more time to prepare (for Rambo).
As soon as the shoot of YRF film is over, Anand says, the work will begin on "Rambo".
The initial plan is to make "Rambo" into a franchise, but that can happen only if the part one does well, he says.
"We need to bring the first film out and then see if audience wants to watch more of this character or not. It will go on floors by 2019 end and release in 2020," he says.
Anand's last .

'Rambo' needs more prep work: Sidharth Anand

One of pop diva Rihanna's songs became an instrument to register protest at the hands of Howard University students, who stormed a building in the premises to call out authorities on the USD 1 million stolen from the school's financial aid.
The students, who led a demonstration on March 29 in Washington DC, chose the singer's "B**ch Better Have My Money" for their cause, Billboard reported.
Rihanna retweeted a video from the protest, which showed a massive turnout of students flooding the administrative block shouting the song's lyrics.
She added a flexing arm and a raising hands emoji to her caption.
Six staff members of the university were found to have embezzled over USD 1 million, an amount which was intended for low-income students.

Rihanna song becomes Howard varsity's protest anthem

Director Ron Howard has confirmed that final touches are being added to "Solo: A Star Wars Story".
The film, which explores the story of Han Solo, a role immortalised by veteran actor Harrison Ford on screen, is slated to release in summer. Alden Ehrenreich will play the title role.
Howard took to Instagram where he posted a picture of himself and the editing team as they worked on the opening graphics of the movie.
"Working on opening graphics up at #skywalkerranch. Gotta admit, pinching myself a few times a day as we put on the finishing touches up here," he said.
In another post, Howard said, "Mixing at legendary #SkywalkerRanch Exciting to see and hear #Solo really coming together. We are becoming so eager to share the fun."
Also Emilia Clarke, Woody Harrelson, Donald Glover and Thandie Newton, the film is set to released worldwide on May 25.

Putting finishing touches to 'Solo', confirms Ron Howard

Ranveer Singh, who recently suffered a shoulder injury, will not perform at this year's IPL opening ceremony, the actor's spokesperson said today.
The 32-year-old star has been advised not to overstrain his shoulder, which he injured during a football match. He was scheduled to perform at the grand finale on April 7 event.
"After multiple medical check-ups, the doctors have strongly advised Ranveer Singh to not perform at this year's IPL opening ceremony in which he was doing the finale act. They feel his high-energy performance would only overstrain his shoulder and aggravate the injury," his spokesperson said in a statement.
The "Padmaavat" actor, however, will continue shooting for his next "Gully Boy".
"Ranveer will continue to shoot for 'Gully Boy' as per its shooting schedule which is not physically strenuous since only performance-based talkie scenes are left to be shot," the statement added.
The actor is also working in Rohit Shetty's cop film "Simmba" and Kabir Khan's sports .

Ranveer Singh not to perform at IPL opening ceremony due to injury

Fresh from the success of Rani Mukerji-starrer "Hichki", producer Maneesh Sharma says stardom has no gender today as the audience is accepting good stories irrespective of the actor featuring in the film.
The film lovers value content and talent, he believes.
"Rani is a big star. Her last outing ('Mardaani') was a big hit. Today, stardom has no gender. We have had a female-led narrative and it has done very well. It is extremely rewarding. Content and talent are the heroes," Maneesh told PTI.
He says the commercial success of "Hichki" reassures his belief in good cinema and gives him a boost to support engaging and entertaining stories.
During several screenings for the film fraternity, Maneesh received a lot of love and warmth for the movie and he knew the film had its heart in the right place, but he needed the validation from the audience.
In hindsight, the producer-director feels "Hichki" was a risk, but today he only hopes that the film has a long life and more people watch ...

Stardom has no gender today: Maneesh Sharma

The Joker Origins film, to be directed by Todd Phillips, will serve as a prequel to Christopher Nolan's 2008 movie "The Dark Knight", it has been confirmed.
The newly-released synopsis for the DC film from Warner Bros revealed how The Joker, once a "well-meaning man", came to become one of the most notorious criminals of all time, ContactMusic reported.
Martin Scorsese will produce the film with Phillips.
"Twenty years before Batman saved the city in THE DARK KNIGHT TRILOGY, Gotham was a dangerous place. In the crime-ridden Narrows, one man tries to escape his unfortunate lot through a passion for theatrics and stand-up comedy. However, one bad day is all it takes in this city, and soon the well-meaning man has become the most dangerous criminal of all: the Joker.
"Directed by Academy Award Nominee Todd Phillips ("WAR DOGS") and produced by Academy Award Winner Martin Scorsese ("GOODFELLAS"), this prequel to Academy Award Nominee Christopher Nolan's "THE DARK KNIGHT" will explore how .

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