Oscar-winner Lupita Nyong'o has  called out Grazia magazine for retouching her natural hair in  their November issue.
In the magazine cover, Nyng'o appears with a shaven head  but the actor shared the original images on her Instagram  where she has a loose afro ponytail.
"As I have made clear so often in the past with every  fiber of my being, I embrace my natural heritage and despite  having grown up thinking light skin and straight, silky hair  were the standards of beauty, I now know that my dark skin and  kinky, coily hair are beautiful too," Nyng'o wrote.
The 34-year-old star said while she loved being featured  on the magazine's cover, it defeated the very purpose of  promoting different ideas of beauty.
"Being featured on the cover of a magazine fulfills me as  it is an opportunity to show other dark, kinky-haired people,  and particularly our children, that they are beautiful just  the way they are. I am disappointed that @graziauk invited me  to be on their cover and then ...

Lupita Nyong'o slams Grazia magazine for retouching her hair

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Acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Majid  Majidi will present his latest directorial venture "Beyond the  Clouds" on the opening day of this year's International Film  Festival of India, Goa.
The Oscar-nominated director will be present for the  screening along with music maestro A R Rahman and Vishal  Bharadwaj, who has written dialogues for the film.
Film's lead actors Ishaan Khatter and Malavika Mohanan,  along with producers Punit Goenka, Shareen Mantri, Kishore  Arora, Reza Tashakkori and Sujay Kutty will also attend the  screening.
"IFFI is delighted to host the India premiere of the  well-loved Iranian film maker Majid Majidi's first Made in  India film. Majid Majidi is known for his masterly cinema  dealing with the touching human bonds that emerge in the midst  of adversity and human suffering.
"'Beyond the Clouds' continues this trajectory in an  Indian setting, making it a reflection of the truly  international outlook of this truly Indian film festival,"  Sunit Tandon, Festival ..

Majid Majidi's 'Beyond the Clouds' to open IFFI 2017

Actor Terry Crews has fired  talent agency William Morris Endeavor (WME), days after filing  a complaint against one of its executive for allegedly groping  him.
Just days after the news about of Harvey Weinstein broke,  the "Expendables" actor had claimed that a "high-level  Hollywood executive" groped his "privates" at a party last  year.
The alleged perpetrator has been identified as Adam  Venit, head of WME's motion picture group, who now has gone on  leave as the agency investigates the accusations, reported  Variety.
Meanwhile, Crews has filed a report with the Los Angeles  Police Department, which is investigating the accusations.
On October 10, Terry Crews claimed on Twitter that a  Hollywood executive had groped him.
"My wife and I were at a Hollywood function last year and  a high level Hollywood executive came over to me and groped my  privates.
"Jumping back I said What are you doing?! My wife saw  everything and we looked at him like he was crazy. He just  grinned like a .

Terry Crews fires WME after filing report against executive

Singer Nicky Minaj's brother  Jelani Maraj has been convicted of raping a minor at his home.
Maraj was convicted of endangering the welfare of a child  and predatory sexual assault on a child younger than 13,  Nassau County District Attorney spokesman Brendan Brosh told  People Magazine.
The charges against Maraj carry a maximum sentence of 25  years of life imprisonment. He will be sentenced on December  14.
The girl, now 14, had testified in the court against  Maraj and detailed about her repeated sexual assaults that she  said occurred when Maraj was alone in his house with her.
Maraj's lawyers had argued in the court that the  accusations against him were fabricated in order to get his  sister pay USD 25 millions to the girl and her mother.

Nicky Minaj's brother convicted of raping a minor

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's "Fanney  Khan" is ready for a head to head with Salman Khan's "Race 3"  next year on Eid.
"Fanney Khan" starring Anil Kapoor, Aishwarya and  Rajkummar Rao is all set to hit the theatres in India on June  15, 2018.
"We are happy to announce that 'Fanney Khan' is coming  to wish audiences 'Eid Mubarak' on June 15, next year.
"The film is a beautiful slice of life story that comes  straight from the heart and will have audiences thoroughly  entertained," producer Prernaa Arora of KriArj Entertainment,  said in a statement.
Directed by Atul Manjrekar, the film is the official  Indian remake of the Dutch film "Everybody's Famous".
Salman, who has been dominating the Eid release slot for  six years now, will once again release his movie on the  festival.
"Race 3" is the third film in the action franchise.  The previous two instalments had Saif Ali Khan as the main  lead but now Salman has replaced him. Remo D'Souza has taken  over the project from director duo ...

Aishwarya-Salman to have a box office clash on Eid 2018

"Gossip Girl" actor Ed Westwick  has denied second rape allegation, saying he is cooperating  with the authorities to clear his name.
In a statement posted on social media Westwick, 30, said,  "It is disheartening and sad to me that as a result of two  unverified and provably untrue social media claims, there are  some in this environment who could ever conclude I have had  anything to do with such vile and horrific conduct," he wrote  on Instagram and Twitter.
"I have absolutely not, and I am cooperating with the  authorities so that they can clear my name as soon as  possible."
Westwick, who also previously denied Cohen's account, is  currently being investigated by the Los Angeles Police  Department after Cohen filed a sexual assault report Tuesday.
Wynn, whose stage name was Aurelie Marie Cao, alleged in  a Facebook post that Westwick sexually assaulted her in July  2014 while she was visiting the actors rented home.
"I said no and he pushed me face down and (I) was  powerless ...

Ed Westwick denies second rape allegation

Two commercially unreleased  Bengali films will be screened in different competitive  categories in the 23rd Kolkata International Film Festival  beginning today.
The two films are Saibal Mitra's 2016 film 'Chitrakar'  (The Last Mural) and Indrasis Acharya's 'Pupa' (2017).
'Chitrakar', starring Dhritiman Chatterjee and Arpita  Chatterjee in the lead roles, would be screened in the Asian  Select (Netpack award) section.
Netpack stands for the Network for the Promotion of  Asian Cinema.
'Chitrakar' revolves round a blind painter Bijon Bose  and the contours of his relationship with a young painter  Tithi.
'Pupa', to be screened in the competition section of  Indian language's films in the festival, is about four lives  sailing smoothly and suddenly on the crossroads due to a  changed situation as a tough decision was now required.
There are seven films in the Asian Select section  while in the Competition Section on Indian Language's Films,  the number of movies are 10.
Besides these ...

2 unreleased Bengali films to be screened at KIFF

Sridevi, Nawazuddin Siddiqui and  Akshaye Khanna, starrer "Mom" will now release in Russia.
Directed by Ravi Udyawar, the film follows a mother who  avenges a crime committed against her step daughter.
The film will be titled "Mama" for its Russia release and  will first be premiered at a popular film fest before its  official release in the country.
The film marked the 300th screen appearance for veteran  actor Sridevi and will have the biggest release in Russia, a  first for a Bollywood movie.
Also starring Sajal Ali, Adnan Siddiqui and Abhimanyu  Singh, the film opened to rave review in Indian cinemas on  July 5.

Sridevi's "Mom" to release in Russia

"Wonder Woman" actor Gal Gadot  will be honoured with Rising Star Award at the 29th annual  Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF).
The 32-year-old actor will receive the honour during the  annual awards ceremony which will be held at Palm Springs  Convention Center on January 2, 2018.
"Gal Gadot's 'Wonder Woman' showed us a strong, capable,  poised, curious and compassionate character, and her  performance has been universally praised, resonating with  audiences everywhere.
"Gal plays the immortal warrior so well, and the film's  themes are especially apt for today, empowering all types of  people-women and men, young and old-the world over," said  festival chairman Harold Matzner in a statement.
The fest had earlier honoured Ruth Negga, Alicia  Vikander, Jennifer Lawrence, Scarlett Johansson, Anna Kendrick  and Dakota Fanning with the Rising Star Award.
The Israel-born actor will reprise her iconic role in  "Justice League", alongside Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Ezra  ...

Gal Gadot to receive Rising Star Award at PSIF Festival

Disney has signed a deal with  director Rian Johnson to develop a new "Star Wars" trilogy.
Johnson has directed "Star Wars: The Last Jedi," which  is due out in December.
The studio is also planning a live-action "Star Wars" TV  series to air on its entertainment streaming service that is  expected to launch by the end of 2019, reported Variety.
Disney chairman-CEO Bob Iger made the announcement during  the company's quarterly earnings call.
Apart from the "Star Wars" TV series, Disney is working  on TV series adaptations of Pixar's "Monsters Inc", the Disney  Channel's "High School Musical" franchise and an original  entry from Marvel.
Johnson will write and direct the trilogy with his  longtime collaborator Ram Bergman.
"We all loved working with Rian on 'The Last Jedi'. He's  a creative force, and watching him craft 'The Last Jedi' from  start to finish was one of the great joys of my career. Rian  will do amazing things with the blank canvas of this new  trilogy," said Kathleen ...

New 'Star Wars' trilogy in works with Rian Johnson

Actor Jeremy Piven has denied  the allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct against  him saying that the accusations are "absolutely false and  completely fabricated".
The "Entourage" actor has been accused of sexual  misconduct by TV actor Ariane Bellamar, who accused him of  groping her.
In a statement posted on his official Twitter handle,  Piven said," I would never force myself on a woman. Period."
"...the accusations against me are absolutely false and  completely fabricated," he said.
The actor has also offered to take a lie detector test to  prove his "innocence".
"We seem to be entering dark times  allegations are  being printed as facts and lives are being put in jeopardy  without a hearing, due process or evidence. I hope we can give  people the benefit of a doubt before we rush to judgement," he  added.
After Bellamar, two more women accused Piven of sexual  harassment.
"Longmire" actress Cassidy Freeman spoke out against  Piven, writing a post on her Instagram ...

Jeremy Piven denies 'false and fabricated' allegations

Actor William Dafoe will  receive the Cinema Vanguard Award at the 2018 Santa Barbara  International Film Festival.
The honour will be presented at Santa Barbara's historic  Arlington Theatre, following a career-retrospective  conversation, on February 1 as part of the fest's 33rd  edition, which is set to run from January 31 to February 10,  reported Variety.
The Cinema Vanguard Award recognises filmmakers "who have  forged their own path, taking artists risks and making a  significant and unique contribution to film."
"Willem Dafoe has brought countless unforgettable  characters to the big screen. His role in 'The Florida  Project' perfectly embodies his talent and imagination. It is  an honour to celebrate his work with the Cinema Vanguard  Award," SBIFF executive director Roger Durling said in a  statement.
Previous Vanguard Award honorees include "Manchester by  the Sea's" Casey Affleck and Michelle Williams, Rooney Mara  ("Carol), Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones ("The Theory ..

Dafoe lands Cinema Vanguard by Santa Barbara Film Festival

Taylor Swift's new single  "Gorgeous" has a special appearance by actors Ryan Reynolds  and Blake Lively's elder daughter James.
The song features on Swift's new album "Reputation".
Swift's fans made the revelation on Twitter as they  shared the album's credits.
"Baby intro voice by James Reynolds," the album booklet  read.
The 27-year-old singer wrote on Tumblr she had shared  the information at one of her "secret sessions" ahead of the  album's release.

Reynolds-Lively's daughter part of Taylor Swift's 'Gorgeous'

Director Shawn Levy is in  negotiations to helm sci-fi movie "Crater".
The project is being financed by 20th Century Fox with a  script from John J Griffin, reported Variety.
The story of the film is set on a lunar mining colony and  charts a boy growing up after the death of his father, and  facing being permanently relocated to another planet.
Levy will also produce the film, along with Dan Levine of  21 Laps, the banner responsible for hit Netflix show "Stranger  Things".

Shawn Levy in talks to direct 'Crater'

Supermodel Chrissy Teigen has said  that her husband John Legend wanted their daughter's name to  "sound beautiful" and that is why they named her Luna Simone  Stephens.
"I think when John and I were picking a name, we wanted  something that sounded beautiful. Of course, John is big on  the sound of things," said Teigen.
She said she she loved the name and was a fan of the way  it looked, reported Femalefirst.
"I would love to be able to give Luna maybe a customised  piece of jewellery. I think there's something really beautiful  about her name - the way it's written.
"I was thinking more about how it was written and it's  just so feminine and so beautiful the way you write it, that I  love it in like maybe a nameplate necklace or something would  be so cute on her," said Teigen.
Luna was born to the couple on April 14, 2016.

Wanted daughter's name to sound beautiful: Teigen

Actor Stephan James will star  opposite Julia Roberts in upcoming drama series "Homecoming".
Based on the fictional podcast of the same name,  "Homecoming" is described as a political thriller centering on  a caseworker at a secret government facility.
Roberts will play the caseworkers supervisor while James  will play the role of a soldier, reported Deadline.
The podcasts creators Eli Horowitz and Micah Bloomberg  will pen the adaptation.
Sam Esmail is writing and developing "Homecoming" as part  of his overall deal with Universal Cable Productions, where he  also has "Mr Robot" and is working on a miniseries adaptation  of the sci-fi classic "Metropolis".

Stephan James joins Julia Roberts in 'Homecoming' series

Actor Jamie Bell said that he  prefers to play "funny sidekick" in films.
The 31-year-old actor said that he usually does not watch  his own movies but had to watch his latest film as he was  playing a real life character in it, reported Femalefirst.
"I rarely see any of my work but I had a duty to watch  'Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool', a responsibility. I was  playing someone's real life. And it's very challenging  watching yourself. I don't know what it's like for other  actors," the actor said.
"All the time I'm watching it, I'm like 'I should really  stick to playing the funny sidekick guy!' That's my preferred  role!" he added.
"Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool" also features Annette  Bening who plays the role of Gloria Grahame.

Jamie Bell likes to play 'funny sidekick' in movies

Actors Reese Witherspoon and  Jennifer Aniston will star in an untitled series that has been  picked up by tech giant Apple.
Both Witherspoon and Aniston will co-executive produce  the show which is based on an original concept by Michael  Ellenberg and take an inspiration from Brian Stelter's book  "Top Of The Morning", according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The show will be written by Jay Carson, who will also  serve as the showrunner.
Witherspoon recently appeared in the "Big Little Lies"  and had guest starred in Aniston's famous show "Friends" in  2004.

Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Aniston series picked by Apple

Actor Bob Saget has defended  the decision of actors Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen against  returning for the "Fuller House".
The 61-year-old actor fully supported the Olsen twin's  decision and said people must be allowed to do what they want
"People should do what they want with their lives, and  when they're 9 months old and they get a job," Bob told  Entertainment Tonight.
"I love them very very much, Ashley and Mary-Kate, and  they love what they do and acting is not what they want to do.  People should do what they want to do," he added.

Saget supports Olsen Twins' decision of not returning to show

Emma Roberts has not always  been confident about her demeanour, particularly her height.
While talking to Shape Magazine, Emma said,"I used to  have a complex about being short, now I love that I'm 5'2. I'm  strong, and that feels really good to me."
The-26-year-old, "Scream Queens" star said that everyone  is "innately" confident, which changes as people grow older,  she also advised her fans to listen to their own opinions  rather than letting others voice creep in.
The star of "American Horror Story: Cult" also talked  about her diet, saying she likes to be in tune with her body  and mind, she does what feels good for her.
"I also love cupcakes, ice cream and Sidecar Doughnuts.  Sometimes I bring sweets for everyone at work as an excuse to  eat them.

I used to have a complex about being short: Emma Roberts

"Breaking Bad" star Aaron Paul  and wife Lauren are about to welcome a baby girl.
The 38-year-old actor took to Instagram in September to  share the news with his fans, that he is expecting his first  child.
Lauren took to Instagram on Thursday to announce the  gender of the baby.
"Also baby girl was in my tum here and I had no idea.  BUN!" Lauren, 30, wrote along side a group photo from her  recent trip to Colorado.
The couple has been married for four years.

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