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Fortunate to pick films with fantastic roles for women: Arjun Kapoor
Having done films like "Ishaqzaade", "2 States" and "Ki & Ka", actor Arjun Kapoor says he feels fortunate to be a part of projects where the women have had strong and fantastic roles.
Abolish Trump camps, says Indian filmmaker Ritesh Batra
Indian filmmaker Ritesh Batra, who has made films in the US, has slammed US President Donald Trump for separating children from their illegal immigrant parents.
Niall Horan shares stage with Taylor Swift
The former One Direction singer Niall Horan surprised his fans as he joined the stage with Hollywood sensation Taylor Swift during her performance in Wembley Stadium, London.Horan treated his fans with a performance of his song 'Slow Dance,' reported Entertainment Weekly.The 24-year-old Irish singer followed appearances by Selena Gomez, Shawn Mendes, and Troye Sivan, who all popped in for performances along the way on the Reputation tour.After the appearance, Swift shared a behind-the-scenes photo of their 'soundcheck at Wembley Stadium' to social media.She wrote, "THANK YOU for surprising the crowd tonight!!!.".
It is important to take risks: Diana Penty
Diana Penty says as an actor her priority is to keep experimenting and avoid sticking to "formula films". The actor, whose last release "Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran" did significantly well at the box office, says it is important for films to mint money at the ticket window but she would not compromise over content to be in a project which will "do well". "Box office success definitely matters. I will be lying if say it does not matter. At the end of the day, there is a lot of money that gets put into films. Plus you want it to do good and don't want it to lose any money. A lot of hard work goes into making a film. "There are some films that you know will do well. Then there are others which have good stories that ought to be told. But because they are slightly risky, not everybody is willing to take that up. But I think it is important to take risks because at the end of the day, you want to explore new genres and new characters," Diana told PTI on the sidelines of IIFA 2018. The ...
Alec Baldwin invites Melania Trump to join him on 'SNL'
Alec Baldwin invited US First Lady Melania Trump to join him on "Saturday Night Live". The 60-year-old actor, who is known for nailing the impression of incumbent POTUS on "SNL", took to Twitter to announce that he is planning for the next season and hopes Trump would join him. He alluded to the First Lady's recent statement on separation of children from their parents who illegally migrated to the country through the US-Mexico border, in which she said she "hates to see children separated from their families and hopes both sides of the aisle can finally come together to achieve successful immigration reform". "Dear Melania, We know what you're thinking. What you're feeling. You are quaking with anticipation. Shuddering with a strange, newfound courage. Come. Come over to the light. We will welcome you as a hero in ways you never imagined possible. And then do SNL with me," Baldwin wrote In a follow-up tweet, which included a picture of the first lady and Baldwin at an event, the ...
Pantera drummer, co-founder Vinnie Paul dead
Heavy metal band Pantera's drummer and co-founder Vinnie Paul is dead, the group announced on Facebook.
Rana Daggubati suffers blood pressure issues
Actor Rana Daggubati says he is facing some blood pressure issues which will be fixed soon.
Han Solo's Blaster tops auction
Han Solo's sci-fi blaster from the 'Return of the Jedi' has been sold for USD 550,000 at a Las Vegas auction on Saturday.The blaster was part of a collection from the U.S. art director on the film, James L. Schoppe, confirmed The Hollywood Reporter.Other items at the auction included a full Superman III costume worn by actor Christopher Reeve. It was sold for USD 200,000.A black wool dress worn by Marilyn Monroe went for USD 50,000 to benefit the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation.The auction was held at Planet Hollywood casino-resort.
Maintaining consistency of success tough: Anil Kapoor clocks 35 years in showbiz
From making his mark as a commercially successful and award-winning actor to giving his children wings to fly high, Anil Kapoor, 61, has aced his reel and real life. The actor, who has clocked 35 years of his showbiz journey, says maintaining the consistency is tougher than dealing with tough times.
Madonna's love letter to model up for auction at USD 15,000
Music icon Madonna's love letter to the model she famously kissed in her 1990 "Justify My Love" video is going under the gavel. The 59-year-old singer's handwritten note, which she sent to Amanda Cazalet in 1991 after working on the video, has a starting bid of USD 15,000, according to TMZ.com. As per the website, Madonna begins the letter with a joke about not being able to get in touch with Cazalet, saying it is like "trying to seduce the Pope". The LGBTQ champion further calls the model the most beautiful woman in the world and admitted to fantasising about kissing her again. She adds, "I cannot explain my attraction -- nevertheless it's there." According to the online auction house, GottaHaveRockandRoll.com, Cazalet claims the letter is one of several correspondences between her and Madonna during the years following the music video. The auction begins July 11 and closes on July 20.
Tom Holland reveals 'Spiderman 2' title in social media gaffe
Actors attached with Marvel have a way of letting out the secret details that the franchise strives to guard with all fierceness and "Avengers: Infinity War" star Tom Holland has done just the same. The 22-year-old actor revealed the name of his next stand-alone, which is "Spider-Man: Far From Home" in a faux pas on Instagram. Holland, who was in Seattle to attend Ace Comic-Con, took to social media to update his fans. He said he knew nothing about the "Spider-Man..." sequel but had received the script for the movie. "I wanted to apologise because there's no real revelation coming out this weekend about 'Spiderman 2'... I don't know much about it. I'm a little confused as I died (referring to 'Infinity War'). "So, I don't really know how it all comes into play. But I got the new script. I'm super excited to read it," Holland said in the video. But when the actor lifted his iPad and the fans got a quick glimpse into the title of the next "Spider-Man". In April, Marvel boss Kevin Feig .
Sudha Murty's 'Here, There and Everywhere': Easy to read, heavy on sermonising (Book Review)
Book: Here, There and Everywhere; Author: Sudha Murty; Publisher: Penguin; Pages: 243; Price: Rs. 250
I am a living miracle: Selma Blair on two years of sobriety
Selma Blair is celebrating two years of abstinence from alcohol and drugs. The actor, who recently turned 46, shared an emotional post on Instagram thanking her friends and family for their unwavering support. "Two years sober. Two years feeling everything and nothing. Two years of extreme gratitude and humility and grace. I thank the lord and my friends. Thank you for the most special birthday week @fran.anania #amypines #arthursaintbleick. "I prayed for a miracle at my lowest points. I am a living miracle. Thank you. Thank you. #birthdaygirl #almost46 #summersolstice #grace," Blair wrote, The "Lost in Space" actor also shared a picture of her ringing in her birthday with a cake with two candles, along with celebrating the milestone moment. Blair's battle with alcohol and substance abuse is well documented.
Title of 'Spider-Man' sequel revealed!
Hollywood star Tom Holland revealed the title of the 2019 sequel of 'Spider-ManThe 'Avengers: Infinity War' star took to Instagram to announce the title.He wrote, "Sorry for no announcements, but I love you guys."Sony and Marvel Studio's 'Spider-Man: Far From Home' will open on July 5, 2019, and will be the first Marvel Cinematic Universe movie to follow Avengers 4, which opens two months earlier, confirmed The Hollywood Reporter.The flick will also star Jake Gyllenhaal as the villain, Mysterio.
Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari happy to represent India at BRICS film fest
Director Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari says she is honoured to represent India at the BRICS film festival, to be held in Durban in July.
I never planned singing: Iulia Vantur
Romanian TV presenter Iulia Vantur, who has showcased her musical prowess in the latest release "Race 3", says she had never planned singing.
Blame myself for my disappearance: Bobby Deol
Actor Bobby Deol who made a comeback in Bollywood after four long years with "Race 3", blames himself for his disappearance from the big screen.
Kashmir film festival inspiring youth in Valley: Rajit Kapur
Actor Rajit Kapur said the ongoing third season of Kashmir World Film Festival is motivating and inspiring the youth in the Valley to create the love for cinema in their mind."A festival like this holds great importance because since a long time there has not been a film culture in the Valley. So, in a way it is inspiring and motivating the young generation to create the love for cinema in them. My support will always be there for them," Rajit told ANI.The third season of the Kashmir World Film Festival kick started on Tuesday in an attempt to revive the film culture in the Valley.Mushtaq Ali Ahmad Khan, Chairman of Actor's Creative Theater (ACT), an organization working in the field of Art, Film, and Literature, came forward for this initiative.The main purpose of the festival is to promote the film culture and provide a specific platform to the talented youths of the Valley with great potential in filmmaking."It's a really great feeling coming back to Kashmir. I came here four years
Demi Lovato finds humour in life
Singer Demi Lovato says life is "really funny".
Madonna's love letter to female model up for auction
Singer Madonna was crushing hard on the model she famously kissed in her 1990 "Justify My Love" video, and professed it in a love letter that is now up for auction.