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Renee Zellweger weighs in on potential fourth 'Bridget Jones' film

Renee Zellweger says she would love to reprise her iconic role as Bridget Jones in the fourth follow-up in the series. The actor said she would want to see what the character is up to after she got a somewhat fairytale ending in the most recent "Bridget Jones's Baby" (2016). "(It could be) 'Bridget Jones: The Menopause'," Zellweger, 50, joked. "No, I know Helen's (Fielding) written the book, and I love this character. So, I mean, if they call me, I'll go running," she said in an appearance on "The Talk". Based on Helen Fielding's book series, the first two films in the franchise are -- "Bridget Jones's Diary" (2001) and "Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason" (2004). The author's "Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy", which was published in 2013, is yet to be adapted for screen. "Bridget Jones's Baby" was drawn from her columns for UK newspaper, The Independent. Zellweger will next be seen in Netflix drama "What/If". She will also portray Hollywood icon Judy Garland in a biopic.

Greg Kinnear joins Lisa Kudrow for Lee Daniels-Whitney Cumming's 'Good People'

Greg Kinnear has been roped in for Lee Daniels and Whitney Cumming's Amazon comedy project, 'Good People'. This comes a day after Lisa Kudrow joined the upcoming show.Cummings, who is credited with the creation of the show will also be seen in a role onscreen, confirmed The Hollywood Reporter.'Good People' follows three generations of women working in a college ombudsman's office. Kinnear will essay the role of Dr Paul Keating, a charismatic professor of philosophy at Sacramento University.Kudrow will play the role of Lynn Steele, the college ombudsman who finds herself to be perceived out of touch by the younger generation.According to Amazon's logline, the show will use the college setting to " navigate the current cultural climate, the concept of feminism across different generations, and the struggle to reconcile socially constructed ideas with current ethical views regarding complex issues such as sex, race, class and gender."'Phil', Kinnear directorial debut is set for a release

Indian artist to present largest solo show in HK

The largest-ever solo Hong Kong exhibition of Indian artist N.S. Harsha, known for his multi-faceted artistic practice, would show how textile is a blank canvas that allows for imagination and interpretation.

I feel lost: Jason Momoa reacts to Daenerys' death in 'Game of Thrones' finale

Jason Momoa is not happy with "Game of Thrones" season finale that brought along the death of his on-screen wife Daenerys Targaryen at the hands of her love interest and nephew, Jon Snow. The actor, who starred as Khal Drogo in the first season of the HBO series, said he felt "lost" with how things went for his Khaleesi (Emilia Clarke) in the last episode of the final season. Momoa live-streamed himself watching the episode on Instagram. The actor reached the part where Jon (Kit Harington) is banished to the Night's Watch over killing Daenerys and put out an Instagram Story to vent his faux anger. "Let me get this sh*t straight. You're going back to what the f**k you did in the first place and you killed Khaleesi... Oh my God! We're gonna go to the bars and we're gonna get in a fight," he said in the story. "I feel lost. I'm lost. What the f**k? Drogon should've melted his a**. Ugh. And the godda*n bar is closed!" he added. Post "GoT", Momoa went on to star in and as DC superhero ...

Varun Dhawan breaks down on 'Street Dancer 3D' set

Actor Varun Dhawan got emotional on the sets of "Street Dancer". He broke down while performing for a sad number.

'Turpeya' song from 'Bharat' released

In another delight for the fans, makers of Salman Khan starrer 'Bharat' have released another mellow song from the film.Sharing the song on Twitter, Salman wrote, " Main turpeya ghar se dur! Turpeya Song OUT NOW."Set on the backdrop of a man out of his home country, the song starts with a dialogue Salman says in praise of India and features him entering a sort of celebration wearing a navy uniform.Salman comes across a girl who hugs him, making him reminisce his childhood. Gracing his look like a navy person, Salman who is joined by fellow navy men, starts grooving adding mild Bhangra moves.Nora Fatehi is also seen flaunting her elegant moves in a white plunge-neck blouse paired with high-slit chiffon skirt.The latter half of the track features Katrina Kaif walking in a church wearing a gorgeous white wedding gown, but it turns out to be merely Salman's imagination. High energy dance moves and Sukhwinder Singh's melodious voice is perfectly adding to the appeal of the song.Penned by ..

'Minions' sequel titled 'The Rise of Gru'; set for 2020 release

The sequel to the 2015 animated blockbuster "Minions" has been titled "Minions: The Rise of Gru". Universal Studios and Illumination Entertainment revealed the title and also announced that the much-awaited film will hit the theatres worldwide on July 3, 2020, reported Deadline. "Minions" is a prequel spin-off of the highly-successful "Despicable Me" franchise that centres around Gru (Steve Carell), a reformed super-villain, his yellow-coloured Minions; his three adoptive daughters, Margo, Edith and Agnes, and his wife, Lucy Wil. At the end of the 2015 film, the makers had introduced a younger version of Gru and now going by the title of the new feature, the story is expected to focus on the character's formative years and his relationship with the Minions. No plot or casting details for the sequel have been confirmed yet by the studio as yet. The franchise, including "Minions", have amassed over USD 3.7 billion at the global box office.

George R.R. Martin reveals 'Game of Thrones' books may end differently from the show

'Game of Thrones' fans have been complaining about the last season and its end, but there's some good news for them! They may get a better ending in the books that inspired the insanely popular TV series.The 'GoT' fans can breathe a sigh of relief as George R.R. Martin, the author of the book series that inspired HBO's show revealed that the books may have a different ending."How will it all end? I hear people asking. The same ending as the show?," Martin wrote on his website, Not a Blog.Martin answered his own question with, "Well... yes." However, after his answer, the author teased his fans a bit and added, "And no. And yes. And no. And yes. And no. And yes."Martin also promised that all of the characters in the books that didn't appear on the show will get attention in the upcoming novels 'Winds of Winter' and 'A Dream of Spring'."There are characters who never made it onto the screen at all, and others who died in the show but still live in the books," Martin wrote."So if nothing

Natalie Portman denies Moby's "disturbing" dating claims, calls him "creepy"

Actor Natalie Portman refuted rumours of being in a relationship with singer-songwriter Moby, saying he was a "much older man being creepy with me."Portman's statement comes after, Moby recently recalled their rumoured romance in his new memoir 'Then It Fell Apart', reported People.The 53-year-old singer claimed to have engaged in a brief romantic fling with Portman after meeting her backstage at one of his shows.According to Portman, the singer's recollection of their time together was far from accurate. She didn't see him as a romantic partner but as a "creepy" older man."I was surprised to hear that he characterized the very short time that I knew him as dating because my recollection is a much older man being creepy with me when I just had graduated high school," Portman told Harper's Bazaar UK as cited by People.The Oscar-winning actor stated that she was just 18 when they met, despite Moby's claims that she was 20. Although they struck up a friendship, it ended when she realised

DiCaprio saw River Phoenix on the night he died

Actor Leonardo DiCaprio was one of the last people in Hollywood to see actor River Phoenix alive.

Hope issue with Big B is settled soon: SJ Suryah

Actor-filmmaker SJ Suryah, who is basking in the success of his latest Tamil outing "Monster", has said he hopes to settle issues with megastar Amitabh Bachchan and resume shooting for upcoming Tamil drama "Uyarntha Manithan" soon.

Cannes: Anil lauds daughters' 'art with fashion' strokes

Actor Anil Kapoor is a proud father as his daughters, actress Sonam Kapoor Ahuja and producer Rhea Kapoor, are creating waves at the 72nd edition of Cannes Film Festival. He said his daughters are creating art with fashion.

Leonardo DiCaprio recalls meeting River Phoenix on the night he died

Leonardo DiCaprio has revealed that he saw '90s teen idol River Phoenix on the day he died of a drug intoxication outside a Hollywood nightclub. Phoenix, like DiCaprio, started as a child actor and had built up an impressive resume by starring in cult classics such as "Stand By Me", "Running on Empty" and "My Own Private Idaho". He collapsed and died on the sidewalk outside the West Hollywood nightclub The Viper Room at the age of 23. DiCaprio said he wanted to shake hands with Phoenix but was too nervous to muster up the courage only to hear that the actor had died. "I grew up revering River Phoenix as the great actor of my generation, and all I ever wanted was to have just an opportunity to shake his hand," DiCaprio told Esquire magazine. "And one night, at a party in Silver Lake, I saw him walk up a flight of stairs. It was almost like something you would see in Vertigo, because I saw there was something in his face, and I'd never met him always wanted to meet him, always wanted ..

Reed Morano, Kriisten Wiig pull out projects from Georgia over anti-abortion bill

Director Reed Morano and actor Kristen Wiig have announced that they will not shoot their respective projects in the US state of Georgia where an anti-abortion bill was recently passed. Kentucky, Mississippi, Ohio and Georgia recently approved bans on abortion once a fetal heartbeat is detected, which can occur in about the sixth week of pregnancy. Georgia's neighbouring state Alabama has also passed a bill that seeks to install an outright ban on abortion. Morano, best known for directing Hulu's dystopian drama "The Handmaid's Tale", was set to visit Georgia for scouting locations for her upcoming Amazon series "The Power", but has now decided against it, reported Variety. The 42-year-old director took to Instagram to share a Time magazine article about her decision to not film the show in Georgia. "It feels wrong for a reason. And it felt wrong to us to go ahead and make our show and take money/tax credit from a state that is taking this stance on the abortion issue. We just ...

HBO president rules out possibility of 'Game of Thrones' sequel series, spinoff

Bad news for all the 'Game of Thrones' fans! If the series finale, which aired on Monday, left you unsatisfied or you are still in denial that the show has finally ended, don't wait for a sequel or spinoff, because it is not on the cards.HBO programming president Casey Bloys in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter ruled out any possibility of a sequel.The insanely popular TV series, based on the books of George R.R. Martin, which were adapted by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, ended two days back with a shortened season, leaving fans wanting for more.On being asked if there could be a sequel featuring Arya Stark (played by Maisie Williams) as she ventures west of Westeros, Bloys said "Nope, nope, nope. No.""I do want this show, this Game of Thrones, Dan and David's show, to be its own thing. I don't want to take characters from this world that they did beautifully and put them off into another world with someone else creating it. I want to let it be the artistic piece they've got," .

Will Smith is afraid of mice

Actor Will Smith, who loves to perform daredevil stunts on and off screen, is actually afraid of mice in real life.

Aaron Carter backtracks MJ did one 'inappropriate' thing

American singer Aaron Carter has clarified comments he made about late singer-songwriter Michael Jackson's alleged "inappropriate" behaviour.One day after Carter claimed that Jackson did one thing that was "a little bit inappropriate", the 'I Want Candy' singer took to his Twitter handle to clarify."Everyone having my back I appreciate you. My reasoning for even speaking on this subject is to tell my truth, be real and to also have his back based on my experiences with Michael. He was an amazing guy, I stand by that. So I ask u not to turn this into something it isn't," he wrote.[{2c3402a3-e96b-4a1d-b28c-77f7bb066c79:intradmin/carter_tweettmay22.jpg}]Carter also replied to a few tweets by users. The 31-year-old star told a fan that Jackson did do something "a little inappropriate," but it was nothing "sexual." Carter asserted, "I'm not trying to achieve anything except telling my story to validate he didn't f--king do anything sexual! Are you all this stupid? Honestly?"The singer ...

'Defiant Ones' director to helm docu-series on Tupac

Director Allen Hughes, who helmed the award-winning documentary "The Defiant Ones," has closed a deal with Tupac Shakurs estate for a five-part docu-series for which he will have full access to all of the late rappers released and unreleased recordings, writings and poetry, according to an announcement from his representative.

Cardi pushes concerts to recover from plastic surgery

Rapper Cardi B has postponed her upcoming music concerts to fully recover from her plastic surgery procedures.

Holly Hunter joins drama series 'Succession'

Oscar and Emmy winning actress Holly Hunter has joined the cast of the second season of drama series "Succession" in a recurring role.