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Dhanush's international film out in India on June 21
Actor Dhanush's "The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir", which marked his international debut, will release in India on June 21.
Vivek Oberoi deletes controversial tweet
Actor Vivek Oberoi has apologised for his controversial tweet, and decided to take "remedial action" by deleting it.
Mel B 'doing fine' following hospital stay
Singer Mel B's vision has been restored after she was temporarily blinded last week, says a source.
Sophie finds GoT finale remake petition disrespectful
"Game of Thrones" star Sophie Turner says the petition to remake the final season is "disrespectful" to the whole team.
Sandhya plays powerful, intimidating character in show
Actress Sandhya Mridul says she plays a very powerful and intimidating character -- the strongest mother of the show "Mentalhood".
'John Wick 4' to release on this date
John Wick will return in exactly two years! The upcoming film 'John Wick 4' is scheduled to hit the big screens on May 21, 2021.Lionsgate announced the release date of the fourth chapter of the famous 'John Wick' franchise on Monday, reported Variety.The studio made the announcement via a text message to fans, "You have served. You will be of service. John Wick: Chapter 4 is coming - May 21, 2021."However, Lionsgate did not reveal any other details about the upcoming film.The third part in the franchise released on Friday (May 17) and opened to an overwhelming response from the audience and critics alike. Keanu Reeves starrer 'John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum' won the North American box office with USD 56.8 million opening, which was nearly double the fourth weekend of 'Avengers: Endgame' at USD 30 million.'John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum' tells the story of Reeves, who returns as an ex-hitman on the run from assassins.Stuntman-turned-director Chad Stahelski helmed the movie, ...
Here's when Prabhas, Shraddha's 'Saaho' will release
The star cast of 'Saaho' unveiled the first look and announced release date of the film. The film, which stars Prabhas and Shraddha Kapoor in the lead roles, is slated to hit the big screens on August 15, this year (Independence Day).The 'Ek Villain' actor announced the release date of the film by sharing the first look poster on her Instagram account.The poster features the Telugu superstar, who looks quite intense and captivating. The ultra cool sunglasses, black leather jacket, the actor's fierce look, and intriguing eyes are the highlights of the poster, which will surely leave the fans wanting for more. A hashtag #Saaho started trending minutes after the poster released."This Independence Day, say Saaho with us. The biggest action movie ever made in India. Prabhas returns on 15th August 2019. Here is the first look poster," Shraddha captioned the post.On Monday, Prabhas made an interesting announcement about his upcoming film. The megastar took to his Instagram account and ...
Lisa Kudrow to star in Amazon comedy pilot 'Good People'
"Friends" star Lisa Kudrow is all set to feature in the pilot of Amazon comedy "Good People". The potential series is being developed by writers and executive producers Whitney Cummings and Lee Daniels, reported Variety. Cummings will also star in the pilot which follows three generations of women working in the Ombudsman's office of a college. They 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. Kudrow, 55, will portray Lynn Steele, The University Ombudsman. Daniels will also direct the pilot. The show will be produced by Amazon Studios and Fox 21 Television Studios.
Maisie Williams will be a celebrity judge on 'RuPaul's Drag Race UK'
"Game of Thrones" star Maisie Williams has been announced as the guest celebrity judge on the UK version of "RuPaul's Drag Race". The 22-year-old British star, who is now free from her commitments to her breakout show "Game of Thrones", will appear in one episode of the show, which is set to air on BBC Three later this year. "What I love the most about drag is the story of the drag queen behind the facade. I think that so much of drag comes from a place of real pain and seeing how that transforms into a character is so interesting to me. I love that about art and about drag," Williams said in a statement. The actor will be joined by RuPaul and Michelle Visage in the panel. Graham Norton and Alan Carr will appear as rotating resident judges across the eight-episode series. The new show, produced by World of Wonder, is the first UK adaption of the Emmy-winning franchise and global hit. It is set to showcase the most fabulous drag queens that the UK has to offer.
What he did was shameful: Kher on Vivek Oberoi sharing meme on Aishwarya
Actor Anupam Kher has slammed Vivek Oberoi for sharing a meme about Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's personal life and called it shameful and in poor taste. Oberoi apologised for sharing the meme and deleted the controversial tweet after being severely criticised on social media. When asked Kher about it, the actor told reporters, "It's very shameful. It's as simple as that. He shouldn't have done that. It's absolutely not cool." The actor was speaking at the trailer launch of his upcoming "One Day". His co-star, actor Esha Gupta, also slammed Oberoi and said the tweet is a reflection of who he is. "It just shows your mentality, specially if you're getting a minor involved. It's not in good taste at all. It just shows how he is. It doesn't reflect on what others are. It was shameful," she said. Oberoi, who reportedly dated the former Miss World in early 2000s, on Monday posted a meme on Twitter with three panels, one featuring him, another with Salman Khan and a third with Aishwarya's husband
Its a wrap for Rajkummar Rao, Mouni Roy starrer 'Made in China'
The Rajkummar Rao and Mouni Roy starrer 'Made in China' on Tuesday announced the wrap of the shooting of the film.Mouni posted a series of pictures directly from the sets of the film on Instagram, where the actors along with the crew can be seen smiling and enjoying their "Trip" to the fullest."Oh, what a trippppp! MADE IN CHINA," she captioned the post.A cake was also cut as a part of the celebrations and both the actors were seen posing and clicking selfies with the entire team of the film.The film is based on the life of a struggling Gujarati businessman, Raghu (Rajkummar Rao), who embarks on a journey to China in order to make his business flourish. The hilarious journey and several experiences help the 'Newton' actor to become a successful entrepreneur later.Mouni will be seen in the role of Rao's wife (Rukmini).The movie also stars Boman Irani in a pivotal role.The film has been directed by National Award-winner Mikhil Musale, who won best director for his 2016 drama-thriller ...
Aaron Carter calls Michael Jackson a 'good guy', but says he behaved inappropriately with him
Singer Aaron Carter remembers Michael Jackson as a "good guy" but claims the King of Pop once behaved inappropriately with him. In a video clip from his upcoming appearance on "Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars Family Edition", Carter made a brief comment on Jackson but did not divulge any details related to the incident. "Michael was a really good guy as far as I know, really good guy. He never really, like, he never did anything that was inappropriate except for one time. There was one thing that he did that was a little bit inappropriate," Carter said. The singer's response comes months after he criticised Wade Robson and James Safechuck for "stomping on an icon and a legend's grave" by repeating the assault allegations against Jackson in HBO's explosive "Leaving Neverland" documentary. Twenty years ago, Robson and Safechuck had testified under oath that these events never occurred. In the same interview, Carter had said he "hung out" with Jackson and stayed at his house and in his
Get ready for 'Turpeya' from Salman's 'Bharat'
Just a few days ahead of the release of Salman Khan starrer 'Bharat', makers of the film are all set to treat the fans with a new song 'Turpeya' from the movie.Announcing the release of the song on his Twitter handle, Salman Khan shared a picture and wrote, "Meri Mitti, Mera Desh!"The photo features the 'Dabangg' actor in a chevron moustache, wearing a white navy uniform and a pair of classic black aviators with a golden frame. The patch of his cap reads 'Eagle Marine'.[{4dc0a02e-8d57-4eb1-a6d9-cda53f3da9bb:intradmin/Salman_song_out.JPG}]Earlier, four songs - 'Slow Motion', 'Chashni', 'Zinda', 'Aithey Aa'- from the film were released by makers.Spread over a span of 60 years, the film has some scenes recreating the partition of India. Director Ali Abbas Zafar had revealed in an Instagram post that shooting for those scenes was the most challenging.'Bharat' stars Salman with Katrina Kaif as the female lead. It also features Nora Fatehi, Sunil Grover, Disha Patani, Jackie Shroff, and ..
Kit Harington, Sophie Turner defend 'Game of Thrones' final season amid criticism
Don't ask Kit Harington or Sophie Turner about the disappointing final season of "Game of Thrones" as the actors, who played Jon Snow and Sansa Stark in the fantasy drama, say it is "disrespectful" to assume that people behind the show did not give their best. Harington said show critics "can go f**k themselves" because those on the show alone know the amount of hard work that went into making the series a mega hit. "How I feel about the show right now is quite defiant. I think no matter what anyone thinks about this season - and I don't mean to sound mean about critics here but whatever critic spends half an hour writing about this season and makes their (negative) judgement on it, in my head they can go f**k themselves," Harington told Esquire magazine in an interview. The actor, who joined the series in his early 20s, said he has seen people spend sleepless nights on the show. "Now if people feel let down by it, I don't give a f**k because everyone tried their hardest. That's how
'Humans' cancelled after three seasons
Sci-fi drama "Humans" will not be returning for a fourth season, the creators have announced. Writers Jonathan Brackley and Sam Vincent shared the news on Twitter on Monday. The series, that ran on Channel 4 and AMC, was fronted by "Crazy Rich Asians" star Gemma Chan. "Sadly, there won't be a fourth season of Humans. In this age of unprecedented choice and competition, we can have no complaints. Channel 4 and AMC were the perfect partners. They supported the show brilliantly and above all let us make three seasons. We're gutted, of course, but we were so lucky. We got to make the show we wanted to make, for 24 episodes... "So here's to every last actor, director, writer, producer, exec, commissioner, DoP, editor, composer, crew member and the unfailingly generous Swedish team behind the original version," the writer duo said in a statement. Brackley and Vincent thanked fans for their support and regretted they were unable to "keep the story going for the people that love it". The end
Aaron Carter claims Michael Jackson did one "inappropriate" thing
American singer Aaron Carter is opening up about his complicated past with late singer-songwriter Michael Jackson.Aaron will appear alongside his mother Jane Carter in the upcoming season of 'Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars Family Edition', where he will be speaking up about the late King of Pop following the controversial documentary 'Leaving Neverland', reported People.In a newly released clip of the star for his upcoming appearance, Aaron talked about an alleged experience with Jackson. While his comments are very brief and include very little explanation in the video, the singer claimed that Jackson was once "a little bit inappropriate.""Michael was a really good guy, as far as I know, a really good guy. He never did anything that was inappropriate," he said in People's interview footage from the WE tv series."Except for one time. There was one thing that he did that was a little bit inappropriate," he claimed without giving out any further details.Aaron will also open up about .
Joshua Jackson joins 'Little Fires Everywhere' cast
Actor Joshua Jackson is set to star opposite Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington in Hulu's "Little Fires Everywhere". Based on Celeste Ng's 2017 bestseller of the same name, "Little Fires Everywhere" follows the intertwined fates of the perfect-looking Richardson family and an enigmatic mother and daughter who upend their lives. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Jackson will play Bill Richardson, a Shaker Heights attorney, husband to the strong-willed Elena (Witherspoon), and father to Lexie (Jade Pettyjohn), Trip (Jordan Elsass), Moody (Gavin Lewis), and Izzy (Megan Stott). When Bill agrees to represent family friends in a custody battle things in his personal life starts getting complicated. Liz Tigelaar has created the series adaptation of "Little Fires Everywhere" and serves as showrunner. Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine, Washington's Simpson Street, and ABC Signature Studios are producing the series.
Elle Fanning faints during Cannes dinner party
American actor Elle Fanning, who is also a member of this year's Cannes jury, had a health scare on Monday when she fainted at the Chopard Trophee dinner party.An eyewitness told E! News that they saw the 21-year-old star briefly fainting, adding that "she quickly recovered before leaving."While the news of her passing out quickly went viral, the dinner attendee said it happened so fast that people at the party barely even noticed it."Most people in the room didn't even notice until after there was a brief pause, during which word quickly spread through the venue about what happened," the eyewitness revealed.The 'Maleficent' actor later confirmed on Instagram that she did indeed faint, but also asserted that there is nothing to worry about.She also shared her picture with a caption that read, "Oops, had a fainting spell tonight in my 1950's Prada prom dress but it's all good." She also added hashtags "dress too tight" and "time of the month," for further context.It seems like other ...
'Game of Thrones' finale sets viewership record
A record 19.3 million viewers tuned in for the final episode of "Game of Thrones", which ended its spectacular run as one of the most loved and pirated shows in television history on a bittersweet note on Sunday. Titled "The Iron Throne", the Sunday episode broke the record set by its previous episode "The Bells", for which 18.4 million viewers had tuned in. With 13.6 million tuning in for the show on HBO alone, the show has become the most-watched telecast in the network's history, CNN reported. Despite the record numbers of viewers, the final season has been one of the worst reviewed in the series' history, with a record number of fans even petitioning HBO to remake it with "competent writers".
Punjabi film industry has grown immensely: Diljit Dosanjh
Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh believes his film industry has grown a lot in the past seven years, both in terms of content and viewership. The 35-year-old actor, who is one of the biggest names in the Punjabi entertainment scene, credited overseas audience for the growth of the industry. "The Punjabi film industry has grown immensely in the past seven-eight years and has reached newer heights in terms of content and also expanding its audiences worldwide, and that's a great thing. I hope the industry keeps growing in this positive direction. "We are not only having a great audience for Punjabi films in north India but we are also seeing growth in other places like Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Indore, etc. And the overseas audiences have always been good for us. Without them we couldn't have taken Punjabi cinema to such heights," Diljit said in a statement. The actor will next be seen in Punjabi film "Shaada", which revolves around a man and a woman who are past the eligible ...