Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein  issued an apology today and announced he was taking leave  after the New York Times published a bombshell report accusing  him of sexual harassment over several decades.
"I appreciate the way I've behaved with colleagues in the  past has caused a lot of pain, and I sincerely apologise for  it," Weinstein said in a statement to the Times after its  damning story was published.
He added that he had hired therapists and planned to take  a leave of absence "to deal with this issue head on.

Hollywood mogul Weinstein apologises after sex harassment

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Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt today  said that one thing she has learnt from her experience in the  last two years is that change is the only constant in life and  wondered whether people will continue to love her.
"Initially I was very vulnerable and I was also very  hungry to prove (myself). But with experience and in the last  two years, it just came a bit of realisation to me is that the  only constant in life is change," she said, who has lot of hit  films like Highway at a young age.
"...So, today I may be getting lot of love, tomorrow I  won't, may be. Today may be I am getting lot of hate, tomorrow  I won't, may be," the 24-year old actor added.
Alia was speaking at a session on conversation with Karan  Johar at India Economic Summit.
When asked about her reaction when people do performance  comparisons, she said: "I can just better and just try to be  the better version of myself".
She added that when people ask about her achievements,  she Bhatt said she is just doing her ...

Alia wonders whether people will continue to love her

"Ittefaq" will not be promoted by lead  pair Sidharth Malhotra and Sonakshi Sinha as producer Karan  Johar believes it would be difficult to talk about the  whodunit without spilling plot details.
The trailer of the film, which is a remake of the 1969  film of the same name that featured Rajesh Khanna, Madan Puri  and Nanda in lead roles, was launched today.
The film is directed by Abhay Chopra and also stars  Akshaye Khanna in the role of a cop.
"There will be no promotions as you never know what the  actors or the director might say, what if they say anything by  mistake. So, we have decided to keep them away from  promotions, no interviews nothing. It's a producer's film,"  Johar said.
"It is difficult to maintain the mystery of such films.  It's going to be for the first time that we will have no  promotions for the film from the actor's perspective," he  said.
Johar said it was great to revisit the thriller as he has  always been a fan of the original film.
"I have seen it three .

Sidharth, Sonakshi will not promote "Ittefaq"

Just as movies speed up after the  interval, the Indian economy too should accelerate in the  second half of the current fiscal, Bollywood filmmaker Karan  Johar said today.
The Indian economy may have slowed in last two quarters  but it is still growing and so there is no space for  pessimism, he said at the India Economic Summit of the World  Economic Forum (WEF) here.
"I feel strongly that the interval point in cinema is a  great point. We all know that in second half of most cinema  things speed up. That's my feeling for Indian economy," he  said.
"When it comes to India, I'm hoping for a glorious second  half and a great innings ahead," he added.
The 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham' director said instead of  looking at the glass as half empty, it should be viewed as  half full.
"Here there are so many negative and pessimistic voices  about the economy," he said. "In Europe they are hoping...  their economic growth is flat and not negative."
The economy, he said, would grow at 6.7 per ..

Just like movies, growth will speed up in 2nd half:Karan Johar

Hrithik Roshan today broke his  silence on his prolonged public spat with Kangana Ranaut, who  claims to have had an affair with him, and said he had never  met her "one on one" in his entire life.
How could an alleged seven-year passionate affair between  two celebrities leave no trail, the "Kaabil" star asked in a  lengthy statement released on social media.
In 2016, Hrithik slapped a legal notice on his "Kites"  co-star for calling him a "silly-ex" and maintains that there  was no relationship between them.
According to Kangana, however, they had an affair. She  has also accused the actor of slut-shaming her by allegedly  leaking their private emails to the media.
It has been an ugly, public row that has refused to die  down.
Today, the fight took another turn with the 43-year-old  actor issuing a statement for the first time, but without  naming Kangana
"I believe that ignorance, non-reaction and staying on  the path of dignity is the best way to discourage any  persistent ...

Never met Kangana privately, says Hrithik

"Flarsky", a comedy starring  actors Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen, is slated to arrive in  cinema halls on February 8, 2019.
The Jonathan Levine-directed movie will clash with "The  Lego Movie 2" and action film "Silver and Black", reported  Variety.
In the film, Rogen plays Fred Flarsky, an unemployed  journalist who is a victim of misfortune and his self-  destructive ways.
He tries to pursue Theron's character, who has been his  childhood crush and babysitter, who now happens to be one of  the most influential and unattainable women in the world.
The story has been penned by veteran comedy scribe Dan  Sterling.
The movie is currently in its pre-production stage.

Charlize Theron, Seth Rogen's 'Flarsky' gets a release date

In an attempt to lure Bollywood  producers to shoot in the country, Israel is sending a senior  minister to India to meet top producers from the film and  television industry.
Israel has been eyeing opportunities with Bollywood for a  long time now and has been mulling over a list of incentives  that can be extended to bring them to film in the Holy Land.
Deputy Minister for Diplomacy in the Prime Minister's  office, Michael Oren will be on a five-day trip to India from  October October 6 to 10. His meeting with producers is  scheduled on October 7.
"The Minister will have aninteraction with Indian film  and televisionproducers and share with them opportunities  across film making (location with Israel), scriptsand co-  production between India and Israel, Media Technology etc,"  Jonathan Cummings, a spokesperson for the deputy Minister,  told PTI.
About 20 leading producers, studios and companies  including Yash Raj Films, Dharma Productions, Fox Star, Eros  International, Red ...

Israeli minister on India trip to woo Bollywood producers

Actor Anna Paquin is all set to  star in Martin Scorsese's next "The Irishman".
The 35-year-old Oscar-winning actor will be portraying  the role of Frank 'The Irishman' Sheeran (Robert DeNiro)'s  daughter, a reputed hitman who was suspected to have been  involved in the disappearance of Teamsters leader Jimmy Hoffa  in 1975, reported Deadline.
Paquin will play Peggy, a strong-headed woman who  despises her father's lifestyle and has distanced herself from  him over the years.
She gets attracted to Hoffa (Al Pacino) as someone who  does not belong to the mafia and goes about creating social  impact with his connections.
The film is based on the book by Charles Brandt, "I Heard  You Paint Houses: Frank The Irishman Sheeran and the Inside  Story of the Mafia, the Teamsters, and the Final Ride by Jimmy  Hoffa".
The cast also includes Joe Pesci, Harvey Keitel, Bobby  Cannavale, Ray Romano, Stephen Graham, Kathrine Narducci, Gary  Basaraba, J C Mackenzie and Craig Vincent.
"The Irishman" is 

Anna Paquin to star Martin Scorsese's 'The Irishman'

The release of "Fast And Furious  9" has been pushed back to April 10, 2020.
The ninth chapter was originally scheduled to open on  April 19, 2019.
The news was announced on the official Instagram account  of the movie via a poster which read, "#F9 APRIL 10, 2020".
Universal Pictures did not disclose the reason for  bumping back the date of release.
The eighth installment of the film, "The Fate of the  Furious" released earlier this year in April and earned USD  1.2 billion.
Actors Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson have been confirmed  to reprise their roles.
The "Fast And Furious" franchise also stars Michelle  Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges, Nathalie  Emmanuel, Jason Statham, Scott Eastwood, Kurt Russell and  Charlize Theron.

'Fast and Furious 9' release postponed to April 10, 2020

He has acted in some big films  like "Rang De Basanti", "Kaminey" and "D Day" but for  Chandan Roy Sanyal the struggle to get good work is never  ending.
He made a cameo appearance in "Rang De Basanti" in  2006 and got a breakthrough with Vishal Bhardwaj's "Kaminey"  in 2009.
The actor was surprised by the response to his role in  the Shahid Kapoor-starrer but despite the praise, it did not  translate into good work.
His two films- "Faltu" and "Tell Me Oh Khuda" helped him  earn enough to spend on theatre. He directed two productions  as well. But the next phase was really tough for the actor.
"I did three films -- 'BMW', 'Prague' and 'Mango', but  may be I was not fortunate enough as they were good films but  got stuck somewhere. I lagged behind because I had invested  two years working on those films. I was completely  heartbroken," Chandan told PTI in an interview.
The actor got a fresh start with Nikkhil Advani's  "D Day" but Chandan is now reconciled with the idea of  starting ...

I've to prove myself again and again: Chandan Roy Sanyal

Actor Ben Affleck has responded to  the backlash received by "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice",  saying that criticism of the superhero film bore a dark  undertone is "fair".
The 45-year-old actor, who played Bruce Wayne/ Batman in  the 2016 film, said the portrayal of the Dark Knight in the  Zack Snyder-directed movie appeared dissimilar to how one has  viewed the character's graph till now.
In an interview with Empire magazine, Aleck said, "I can  understand people saying (Batman v Superman) was too dark, or  this was outside the tone of what I'm used to seeing with a  Batman story, and I think that's a fair criticism.
"The movie's bigger in scale than any movie I've been  involved with in my career. It feels massive in terms of the  visual elements. That's something that Zack is really good at.  That will be admired."
The actor will reprise his role in "Justice League",  which is slated to release on November 17.

Ben Affleck admits 'Batman v Superman' criticism is fair

Actor Deepika Padukone today said  her battle with depression in the past has been "such a bad  experience" that she always carries a fear of relapse.
The 31-year-old actor was interacting on the stigma  surrounding mental illness at India Economic Summit here.
"I don't think I can say that I'm completely over it  (depression). There is always a fear at the back of my mind  that I might have a relapse because it has been such a bad  experience for me," Padukone said at the India Economic Summit  here.
When asked whether opening up about depression had cost  her movie roles, Deepika said she was unsure but there might  have been some producers who did not approach her.
"Maybe there are people who haven't offered me films  because they think I was depressed and I can't act. Maybe, I  don't know. I'm in a good space because I can choose the  movies that I want to act in, but I don't think everyone has  that luxury of where they want to work or when they want to  work," she said.
Batting .

Can't say I'm completely over it: Deepika on depression

Breaking his silence on his fight  with Kangana Ranaut, Hrithik Roshan today said that he has  been dragged in a "dirty perverse mess" without any choice and  it is now time for him to defend his side of the truth.
Hrithik had slapped a legal notice on his "Kites" co-star  Kangana Ranaut in 2016 for calling him a "silly-ex" as he  maintains that there was no relationship between them.
Kangana, however, maintains that they had an affair and  has accused the actor of slut-shaming her by allegedly leaking  their private emails to the media.
Their fight has been public and ugly ever since and the  matter refuses to die down.
Without naming Kangana, Hrithik, 43, posted a lengthy  statement on Twitter. He said he initially tried to ignore the  issue but it turned ugly for him.
"I believe that ignorance, non-reaction and staying on  the path of dignity is the best way to discourage any  persistent unwanted intrusions. But Just like a nagging health  issue sometimes ignored can turn ...

Not here to judge but it's time I defend the truth: Hrithik

Actor Jenny Slate is in  negotiations to feature in "Venom", which stars Tom Hardy in  the title role.
The 35-year-old actor is likely to play a scientist in  the Sony movie, reported Variety.
"Venom" also features Michelle Williams and Riz Ahmed.
"Fifty Shades of Grey" scribe Kelly Marcel is also  onboard to co-write the project with Scott Rosenberg and Jeff  Pinkner.
Sony chairman Amy Pascal said Venom exists within the  same universe as "Spider-Man".
Her statement is in contrast to Marvel president Kevin  Feige's comments that the Venom movie has "no plans" at the  present to bring the character into the franchise's universe.
The film follows the adventures of Eddie Brock, the  character who turns into the Marvel villain, Venom.
The character first appeared on the big screen in Sam  Raimi's "Spider-Man 3" and was played by actor Topher Grace.
Directed by Ruben Fleischer, the film will arrive in  theatres on October 5 next year.

Jenny Slate in talks to join 'Venom'

Gearing up for his next big release  "Padmavati", Ranveer Singh says director Sanjay Leela Bhansali  has expanded his universe and "extracted" from him some of his  most special performances.
Ranveer plays Sultan Alauddin Khilji in the upcoming  magnum opus, his third project with Bhansali after  blockbusters "Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-Leela" and "Bajirao  Mastani".
Bhansali has given him the confidence to soar towards  newer horizons in "Padmavati", Ranveer told PTI.
"Mr Bhansali has extracted from me some of my most  special performances. He's opened my eyes, expanded my  universe and given me wings to fly. He's managed to bring out  that which I myself didn't realise I had within me," the 32-  year-old said.
"He has had a profound influence on me as an artiste. He  has moulded me into the artiste that I am today. He has pushed  me beyond barriers and has made me believe in the notion that  there are no limits to what I can achieve as a performer,"  Ranveer added.
The actor says he ...

Bhansali has given me wings to fly: Ranveer Singh

Veteran singer Van Morrison says he  does not like analysing songs as it takes away from the  experience of enjoying music.
The 72-year-old musician, however, says the analytical  approach is useful when it comes to dealing with other aspects  of life, reports Financial Times newspaper.
"I don't intellectualise music. For me that spoils it, if  I'm trying to analyse it and break it all down. It takes away  whatever you connect with.
"I'm intellectual in my approach to a lot of other  things, but not music. I'm a Virgo and Virgos have analytical  minds. But I have to leave that behind with music, because it  doesn't work for me," says Morrison.
The "Brown Eyed Girl" hitmaker says he is in love with  music today even more than when he used to be a teenager.
"The teenage thing is another myth. It wasn't just that  we were teenagers who loved this music. We liked it all our  lives. I like it just as much now as I did then, sometimes  even more. Our heroes were not people in the top 10. ...

I don't intellectualise music: Van Morisson

Star Chris Hemsworth has said that  it is his model wife Elsa Pataky who has had to sacrifice more  in their marriage.
The 34-year-old actor said juggling busy Hollywood career  and personal life simultaneously has often put a strain on his  relationship with his better half, reported GQ Australia  magazine.
"My wife and I fell in love, had kids, didn't really see  each other for a few years, then fell back in love. In terms  of work, (Elsa has) certainly given up more than I have.
"She'd like me to step back and be at home with the kids  more, and of course, I want that too. But I feel like I'm at  this crucial point in my career - I've just got to set up for  longevity or I'll slip off," Hemsworth said.
The "Thor" actor married Pataky in 2010.
The couple has three children - five-year-old daughter  India, and three-year-old twin sons Sasha and Tristan  together.

My wife has given up more that I have: Chris Hemsworth

Press Trust of India

Singer Liam Payne has revealed that  he used to despise being a member of the boy band One  Direction at one point.
The 24-year-old musician admitted he once broke down in  tears when a family meal was disrupted by a cameraman, who  ended up pushing over his mother accidentally, reported  FemaleFirst.
"I just wanted a burger with my parents. I cried my eyes  out. I thought, 'I can't do this' and I really hated my life,"  Payne told DailyStar newspaper.
The "Strip That Down" hitmaker had previously shared that  he had a difficult time as one of the 1D bandmates as they  could rarely leave their hotel when they were out touring.

Liam Payne reveals his lowest moment in One Direction

Singer James Arthur has said he wants  to try his hand at acting as he wishes to see himself turn  into another person altogether.
The 29-year-old musician said he is bored of being just  himself and wants to be creatively inspired, reported  DigitalSpy.
"I would like to get involved in acting. My life for the  last five years has been about being James Arthur, I would  like to be someone else.
"I like to mess around and be different characters. It's  being creative in a different way," Arthur told Holly  Willoughby and Phillip Schofield on "This Morning" show.
The former "X Factor" winner also dished about his book  and said he felt obliged to write about his traumatic  childhood to help those in need.
"I felt like I needed to help other people who were  struggling with mental health issues. I go right back to my  childhood.
"I felt a little embarrassed about writing a book, the  only way I was going to do it was if I could be candid and  honest," he said.

James Arthur wants to try out acting

Singer Liam Gallagher believes he is  "too manic" to feature on chat shows.
The 45-year-old musician recently apologised on Twitter  for not being on his best behaviour during an appearance on  "The Graham Norton Show".
Speaking to The Independent, Gallagher said, he does not  enjoy doing chit chat.
"I've always found that side of things a bit odd. I think  I come across too manic, I prefer to just come on and sing my  song.
"But I had a bit of a chat. Graham's cool. He wasn't  asking me stupid questions, I just can't handle that soap-y  side of it," he said.

I'm too manic for chat shows: Liam Gallagher

Singer MelC says she used to ill-  treat her body earlier in life by just sustaining on fruits  and vegetables.
The former Spice Girl now recalls she does not know how  she managed to pull through and is only grateful for it,  reports FemaleFirst.
"I started to restrict my food to a point where I was  just like - God only knows how I survived - but I think for  maybe a couple of years, maybe it couldn't have been that long  - but I was just eating fruit and vegetables.
"That was it. And with that workload," says MelC.
The singer also admits that she started feeling pressured  by money-related matters, after she shot to fame with her then  music group.
"I was so young and it's a huge responsibility.
"It's not about money. It's about feeling like you have  to take care of all of these people. And you just feel like  you want to be taking care of yourself," she says.

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