Popular Bollywood singer Kumar  Sanu has opened a restobar in the city, where foodies can  relish kebabs and tikkas while listening to his retro numbers  from the '90s.
The decor, choice of songs and menu of the  multi-cuisine restaurant 'Dum Laga K Haisha', named after the  2015 romantic comedy but with a twist in the spelling, would  give people a glimpse of the life and works of the singer.
"My fans will be able to know about my journey to the  music world, how I reached this far, who were my duet partners  and the music directors I've worked with," Sanu said.
Sanu settled on the name of the restaurant,  inaugurated by actor Prosenjit Chatterjee just before Durga  Puja, because he said it was catchy and had a Bollywood  effect.
The hero's character, essayed by Ayushmann Khurrana,  was a die-hard fan of Sanu who also played himself in the  movie and belted out three numbers.
The restaurant walls are decorated with posters  tracing the 60-year-old playback singer's journey to ...

Kumar Sanu's restaurant to serve nostalgia with food

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Tech giant Apple has terminated  the deal with Harvey Weinstein's production house for a series  on legendary singer Elvis Presley, following sexual harassment  allegations on the media mogul.
Weinstein has also been ousted from The Weinstein Company  (TWC) as co-chairman post the controversy.
The Elvis project, which was in very initial stages -  barely past the deal-making step, made it easier for Apple to  pull the plug on the project, sources told Deadline.
The insider also revealed that there was an idea to  expand the series into an anthology franchise, which would  have followed stories of Prince and Michael Jackson in  subsequent chapters.
Weistein's name will now be removed from all ongoing TWC  TV series on which he had served as executive producer.
These shows, which are in far more advanced stages, will  proceed as planned, at least currently, as most have surpassed  pre-production and production.
The board made the decision to fire Weinstein from his  company at a meeting

Apple kills Weinstein-backed biopic on Elvis Presley

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Veteran showrunner Ryan Murphy  has offered a solution to end the drama surrounding the  cancellation of a potential third installment of "Sex and The  City" - replace actor Kim Cattrall as Samantha Jones.
The 51-year-old creator's comments come after Cattrall  said she was not up for an "SATC" reunion and had moved on  from playing the beloved character.
Murphy said it would be disheartening to see the sequel  scrapped, which has had an impact on the popular culture,  reported Entertainment Weekly.
"Recast Samantha! I don't get it!... Look, I would be  very devastated if I created something cultural like that and  95 per cent of the team said, 'Let's do it,' but there was a  hold on it.
"They meant something to me  they were important and  cultural in changing the discussion of women and sexuality,"  he said during a conversation with TV critic Emily Nussbaum at  The New Yorker Festival.
Murphy, however, said he did not believe that Cattrall  was at fault.
"I don't blame Kim Cattrall 

'Recast Samantha', says Ryan Murphy on 'Sex and The City 3'

Model Chrissy Teigen says she  has a crush on "Baywatch" star Zac Efron.
The 31-year-old catwalk star says musician husband John  Legend believes that she finds the actor desirable, reports  InStyle magazine.
"It's not really like a physical crush on him... Like, I  really enjoy his films. I enjoy him in a professional manner.
"John thinks I really like Zac Efron because I can never  stop watching his movies," says Teigen.
Married to the "All of Me" hitmaker, the Sports  Illustrated model has a 17-month-old daughter Luna with him.

Chrissy Teigen has a crush on Zac Efron

The next installment of "Doctor Who"  will have fewer but longer episodes as Jodie Whitaker takes  the baton from Peter Capaldi to feature as the first female  Time Lord of the sci-fi series.
The new show by BBC One will have 10 chapters  two fewer  than the 12 episodes the past three series have had, according  to The Mirror.
The shorter series, however, is made up by longer  episodes, with each episode planned to be of one-hour-long  duration rather than that of the usual 45 minutes.
Digital Spy reached out to the BBC, who declined to  comment.
"Doctor Who" will air on Christmas Day in the UK on BBC  One and BBC America in the US.

'Doctor Who' season 11 to have fewer but longer episodes

Pink has announced an arena  tour of Australia and New Zealand in support of her album  "Beautiful Trauma".
The news comes after the singer announced a 40-date trek  North American arena tour last week to promote her forthcoming  seventh studio LP.
Pink will visit the continent for multiple arena concerts  from July to September 2018, reported Billboard.
The shows will be produced by Live Nation Australasia,  which start July 3, with the first of two shows at Perth Arena  before heading east onto Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and  Brisbane.
The multiple Grammy winner will then travel to New  Zealand, along with her entourage, including a show in Dunedin  and a couple of tour-closing gigs in Auckland on September 4  and 5.
Pink last visited New Zealand in 2013 for her The Truth  About Love tour.

Pink sets 'Beautiful Trauma' Australia-New Zealand arena tour

Model Ashley Graham has given  it back to the body-shaming trolls, saying she loves the skin  she is in and does not go gymming to lose her curves.
The 29-year-old actor, who regularly shares workout  videos and pictures on Instagram, slammed the haters for their  vicious comments.
"Everytime I post a workout video I get comments like,  'you'll never be skinny so stop trying' and 'you still need  your fat to be a model'.
"I workout to stay healthy, feel good, get rid of jet  lag, clear my head, show big girls we can move like the rest  of 'em, stay flexible and strong, have more energy. I don't  workout to lose weight or my curves, (because) I love the skin  I'm in," Graham wrote.
This post comes after the model said she is "not  convinced" that a time will come when women will confident  about their bodies.

I love the skin I'm in: Ashley Graham to trolls

Actor Ranveer Singh said he is  overwhelmed and humbled with the response the first trailer of  "Padmavati" received, calling it "unprecedented" and "rare".
The first preview of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's much-awaited  magnum opus received high praise both by the Bollywood  fraternity and social media for what it appears to be a  concoction of passion and power.
In a lengthy Instagram post, Ranveer, who plays Sultan  Alauddin Khilji besides Deepika Padukone's Rani Padmavati and  Shahid Kapoor's Maharawal Ratan Singh, thanked his fans and  followers for their love and appreciation.
"Thank you from the bottom of my heart, to each and every  one of you who has been generous in effusively showering love  and appreciation for our trailer. To witness this avalanche of  praise across the board is unprecedented and overwhelming.  It's very rare... and very, very humbling," he wrote.
Ranveer then went on to praise the team of "Padmavati"  and his mentor, Bhansali, calling the well-received ...

Response to 'Padmavati' trailer overwhelming, humbling:Ranveer

Singer Charlie Puth says he  rejected the offer to judge "American Idol" as he found the  schedule too overwhelming.
The 25-year-old musician said he had no issues with the  makers but it was not possible for him to take up the job as  his personal life was in a mess, reports Entertainment  Tonight.
"The schedule got too overwhelming. It's nothing to do  with (the network)... ABC is wonderful and I told them I would  love to be in business with them in the future. (I was in  talks) and then things in my life got crazy," says Puth.
The "We Don't Talk Anymore" hitmaker, however, says he is  excited about the reboot of the reality TV singing show.
"I can't wait to watch it. It's a huge honour that they  asked me. The fact that they would even ask me to be a part of  it is just beyond flattering because it's a show I grew up  watching and I know it's going to be amazing without me," he  says.
With Katy Perry, Lionel Ritchie and Luke Bryan as  mentors, "American Idol" airs next year.

Charlie Puth turned down 'American Idol' when life got crazy

Singer Sam Smith wishes he were  in a long-term relationship at this point in his life.
The 25-year-old musician says it had a lot to do with his  sexual orientation, where being the only homosexual in his  village did not leave him in a position to venture into a love  affair, reports Billboard.
"I do feel I'm a bit behind in my relationships. I wish  I'd been in a long-term relationship by this age. But then, I  didn't move to London until I was 19.
"I'd grown up in an area where I was the only gay guy in  school, the only gay guy in my village. I'd definitely be  emotionally richer now if I'd had a long-term relationship,  but if it wasn't easy while I was growing up, it's hardly  going to be any easier for me now, is it?" says Smith.
The Oscar-winning singer adds he wants to have a family  in future and if he meets someone worthwhile, it will be an  added plus.
"I want to be healthy and I want to live as long as  possible. I want kids, and I want to open a florist. If a  boyfriend 

I'm a bit behind in my relationships: Sam Smith

Director Patty Jenkins has  praised actor Chris Pine for the skill and brilliance he  brought along when he played Wonder Woman's love interest,  Steve Trevor in the DC film.
The 46-year-old filmmaker retweeted a video message from  the official "Wonder Woman" UK timeline, which showed snippets  of the actor's performance from the blockbuster film.
Jenkins wrote back saying, "Chris' skill, talent and  generosity blew me away, every day. Making that kind of  performance look easy is epic bada**. He's a beast."
According to Contactmusic, the actor-director will  collaborate again - this time on an upcoming drama series "One  Day She'll Darken".
The show will see Pine in the lead, playing a former  marine named Jay Singletary.
Jenkins has been roped in to direct the pilot episode and  executive produce the entire series.
While "Wonder Woman 2" is slated to release in December  2019.

Patty Jenkins praises Chris Pine's talent and generosity

Cara Delevingne has quipped one  thing that is common between her and her dog is that they both  suffer from Attention Deficit and Hypersensitivity Disorder  (ADHD).
The 25-year-old model appeared on "This Morning" to  discuss mental health and the stigma around it, when her pet  Leo, who accompanied her to the sets of the show, decided to  gatecrash the interview.
Delevingne was in conversation with Holly Willoughby and  Phillip Schofield, when her mixed breed canine started running  all over the studio, even jumping up on the sofa.
"He's got ADHD like I have," she joked.
The "Suicide Squad" star spoke about mental health,  saying that she is in a better space right now but there was a  time when she found it difficult to express her feelings.
"I'm not in hell now. The things that stick with all of  us the most are the darker times, the more traumatic times.  Those are some of the points I remember the most.
"I didn't know how to communicate my emotions. I was very  ashamed of the ...

Cara Delevingne jokes about sharing ADHD with her dog

Taylor Swift has announced two  new live gigs in wake of the release of her upcoming album,  'Reputation'.
The 27-year-old singer is set to perform at two radio  station-sponsored festivals - 99.7 Now!'s Poptopia in San Jose  on December 2 and the B96 Jingle Bash in Chicago on December  7, reported Spin magazine.
Swift's San Jose show will also see performances by Ed  Sheeran, The Chainsmokers, Niall Horan, Fifth Harmony, Khaled,  Logic and Dua Lipa.
The announcement comes after the release of her singles  "Look What You Made Me Do" and "Ready For It".
The album is slated to release on November 10.

Taylor Swift announces two new live shows

Madhu Valli, an emerging hip hop  artist and a student of criminal law at George Mason  University in Virginia, has been crowned as Miss India  Worldwide 2017.
Stephanie Madavane from France was declared runner up at  the 26th edition of the beauty pageant held in New Jersey on  Sunday.
Sangeeta Bahadur from Guyana took the third spot at the  pageant that had contestants from 18 countries.
"I want to be the next biggest bridge between Bollywood  and Hollywood," Valli, 20, told PTI, a day after winning the  pageant.
Her latest album was released a day earlier.
She said her dream is to be a recording artist.
Music, she said, is her passion.
She started learning vocals at 8.
The beauty pageant attracts people of Indian origin from  across the world. It provides a platform to showcase how  Indian culture has been preserved thousands of miles away, she  said.
"I definitely want to speak to a lot of young Indian  American women about women empowerment and positive self-  image," Valli ...

Madhu Valli from USA crowned Miss India Worldwide

City-based Ibarisha Lyngdoh of  Shillong Chamber Choir fame has been chosen as one of the  judges at the 4th Asia Pacific Choir Games and Grand Prix of  Nations Colombo 2017 in Sri Lanka from October 2128,  officials said today.
Iba, a successful and accomplished soloist of the  Shillong Chamber Choir, will be the only Indian representative  along with jury members from the UK, Norway, USA, South  Africa, New Zealand, Singapore, China, Indonesia, Myanmar and  the Philippines, the officials of Shillong Chamber Choir said.
At least eight choir groups will be participating from  India - KC Lights (Meghalaya), the Nagaland Chamber Choir  (Nagaland), the Ao Naga Choir (Nagaland), the Mizo Cardinal  Choir (Mizoram), the Salvation Singers (Mumbai), Beat Choir  (Chennai), the Madras Musical Association Choir (Chennai) and  the Sargam Choir (Chennai), Shillong Chamber Choir said in a  statement.
Welcoming the appointment, Iba said, "Its an honour  and most of all a special moment in my career .

Ibarisha to be judge of Asia Pacific Choir Games

Remakes may be the latest trend in  Bollywood but actor Vidya Balan believes one should not temper  with an old classic.
There were reports that Vidya was offered to play  Sridevi's role in a remake of "Sadma".
"I would not do it (remake a film). I can't dare to make  or do something again. I was offered 'Sadma' remake and I said  no to it. As I feel one should not touch a film like 'Sadma',  why tamper with it? These are timeless films. One can  reinterpret it but I am not one of those who would go for it,"  Vidya told PTI on the sidelines of Jio MAMI Movie Mela event  here.
Vidya said Hrishikesh Mukherjee's "Anand", Ramesh Sippy's  "Sholay", Mahesh Bhatt's "Arth" and Shekhar Kapur's "Mr.  India" were her favourite films during a conversation with  film critics Anupama Chopra and Rajeev Masand.
The National award-winning actor, meanwhile, is looking  forward to her next film, "Tumhari Sulu".
She plays a carefree housewife who turns into a late  night radio jockey.
The film was ...

Vidya Balan not a fan of remakes

The producers behind reality game  show "Kaun Banega Crorepati" (KBC) have planned a special  surprise for megastar Amitabh Bachchan's 75th birthday on  October 11.
Big B hosts the popular quiz show.
The team of "KBC" has released a special video showing  students and teachers of the Sherwood College, Nainital, from  where the actor graduated, celebrating his birthday.
The backdrop of the college was decorated with life-  size posters of Bachchan and students and teachers sang the  birthday song, a press release issued here said.
Also, Bachchan's favourite guitarist Niladri Kumar played  the birthday tune on his guitar, it said.
The "Piku" star was emotional to see the love and  affection showered by college students, teachers and the  guitarist.
This special episode of the show will be aired on  October 11 on Sony Entertainment Television.

KBC team's special surprise for Amitabh Bachchan on birthday

The Weeknd has teamed up with  with the comic giant Marvel to come out with a series titled,  "Starboy", which borrows its name from the rapper's hit 2016  song.
The 27-year-old musician, who was present at New York's  Comic-Con, took to Twitter to announce the news.
"The Weeknd and Marvel presents: STARBOY... comic book  coming soon. I'll be signing autographs in the Marvel Booth,"  he wrote.
The Weeknd also shared a picture from the event, in which  he can be seen posing in front of the comic book's cover.
According to FemaleFirst, the rapper had revealed about  his plans to turn his alter-ego (Starboy) into a comic book  character.
"'Starboy' is the next chapter in this chronicle, this  saga. I guess this is the fourth chapter. He's a character  that we created. It's so funny, we want to create a comic out  of him as well (...) He's a cool, dope character that makes  appearances a lot on the album.
"He's definitely made his appearance in different records  in the past as well. He's 

The Weeknd releases 'Starboy' comic with Marvel

Kim Cattrall, who has been at  the receiving end of "Sex And The City" fans for allegedly  killing the third movie, said she has moved on from playing  Samantha Jones and fans should too.
When a fan recently confronted Cattrall over her decision  to not play Samantha, she tweeted, "Josh, I've played 'SAM'  for 20 years. Am moving on & so should you. Try Sensitive Skin  my show on @Netflix."
Sarah Jessica Parker recently confirmed that "SATC-3" was  no longer moving forward though they had a good script. There  were reports that the project had to be killed due to  Cattrall's alleged demands.
In an interview with Piers Morgan, Cattrall, however,  denied making any demands.
"The answer was always no and a respectful, firm no. For  me it's over, it's over with no regrets. I just wish that  Sarah had been nicer."
Actor Willie Garson, who played Carrie Bradshaw's bestie  Stanford Blatch in the HBO series, however, threw a shade on  Cattrall for acting pricey.
"Dear fans, because I'm ...

Cattrall wants fans to move on from Samantha Jones from 'SATC'

Rose McGowan has criticised  Hollywood for its "bro" culture after allegations of sexual  harassment against movie mogul Harvey Weinstein came to light.
A New York Times article detailed numerous claims of  sexual harassment allegations leveled against Weinstein by  multiple women, including actor Ashley Judd.
McGowan's name also features in the article, which said  that the producer reached out settlements with at least eight  women.
The NYT said McGowan was one of those women with whom  Weinstein settled in 1997 following an incident in a hotel  room during the Sundance Film Festival.
Though the actor had declined to comment on the story,  she has hinted at being harassed by a Hollywood producer in  the past.
Since the article came out, McGowan has been vocal in her  criticism of Weinstein.
"Men in Hollywood need to change ASAP. Hollywood's power  is dying because society has changed and grown, and yet  Hollywood male behavior has not. It is so not a good look,"  she said in an ...

Rose McGowan calls out Hollywood over its bro nature

The first trailer of one of the most  anticipated films of this year, "Padmavati", is out and as  expected director Sanjay Leela Bhansali's magnum opus promises  to be a heady cocktail of passion and power.
The three lead characters - Padmavati (Deepika  Padukone), Maharawal Ratan Singh (Shahid Kapoor) and Sultan  Alauddin Khilji (Ranveer Singh) - come alive after their first  looks were released recently.
The romance-war drama looks every bit a spectacle that  transports the audience to the 14th century, where the Rajputs  ruled.
The long-shot war sequences, which Bhansali appears to  have mastered in the last year's "Bajirao Mastani", honour the  grandeur and colour of the royal landscape.
Deepika comes across as headstrong and righteous as Rani  Padmavati in her majestic traditional 'poshak' (outfit), never  seen without her 'nath', while Shahid does justice to the  gutsy and never-say-die attitude that Rajputs swear by.
Ranveer, as the antagonist Khilji, appears darkly  eccentric, 

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