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'The Goldbergs' actor dead

"The Goldbergs" actor Jackson Odell has died at age 20.

Vince Vaughn arrested

Actor Vince Vaughn was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving.

B-town gives thumbs up to 'Dhadak' trailer

Bollywood film fraternity has praised the trailer of Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter starrer 'Dhadak', one of the most-anticipated films of 2018.From Alia Bhatt to Preity Zinta to Anil Kapoor, celebs took to Twitter to hail the lead actors and the team of 'Dhadak.'Here's what they posted:Alia Bhatt: Make way for these two sparkling ACTORS #Jahnvi & #Ishaan are pure magic in the dhadak trailer!!! And my dear friend @ShashankKhaitan you are just the best.. I am soo excited for this one. And if I may say so.. Super proud if you #DhadakTrailerPreity Zinta: Wow ! #Dhadak looks awesome @karanjohar?? It has so many emotions rolled into one ! All the best to #Janvi #Ishaan #Shashank& everyone involved in it's making. I have a sneaky feeling it's going to break all out hearts. #lovestory #innocence #firstlove @apoorvamehta18Varun Dhawan: Here it is @ShashankKhaitan #Dhadak. This film is gonna be amazing and #jhanvi and #Ishaan totally light up the screeen. So proud of your journey .

Amy Schumer calls 'My Fair Lady's' Henry Higgins a mansplainer

Amy Schumer called the iconic character of Henry Higgins in the Hollywood classic "My Fair Lady" a "mansplainer". The 37-year-old actor-writer, who introduced the first Tony nominee for best revival of a musical, "My Fair Lady", called out the state of women's right in the US. The musical, based on George Bernard Shaw's "Pygmalion" is a comedy about class. "It tells the story of a scruffy flower girl, Eliza Doolittle, who is transformed by Henry Higgins, a man-splaining expert on dialects," Schumer said. The "I Feel Pretty" star pointed out the production, which first hit Broadway in 1956, continues to be relevant even today. "This interpretation celebrates Eliza's growing self-confidence and highlights equal rights for women. Because we actually don't have that... "In Eliza's words, The difference between a lady and a flower girl is not how she behaves, but how she is treated," she added. At the awards, the revival was nominated for 10 Tonys, including acting nods for Harry ...

Jane Fonda to receive career honour at Lyon's Lumiere Festival

Hollywood diva Jane Fonda will be bestowed with a career honour at this year's Lumiere Film Festival. The 80-year-old star-activist will be presented with the award on October 19, by festival director Thierry Fremaux, who also heads up the Cannes Film Festival, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Fonda said she is "over the moon" to be receiving the award. "I am honoured to be invited to the Lumiere festival in Lyon," she added. The organisers said Fonda was chosen for the recognition in part for "her willingness to embody fierce independence from a young age (and) for her singular personality that has inspired her to choose powerful, politically-committed female characters". "With a filmography as impressive as her roles, she is at once fragile, naive, strong, committed, a femme fatale, a mesmerising presence, as well as funny and irreverent. Jane "Fonda is an international star, an icon spanning several decades of audiences, in a world that has drastically changed. She is a ...

12,000-year-old rock paintings found in China

Archaeologists have discovered 12,000-year-old rock paintings in China that depict scenes of human hunters. Several images painted with ochre were discovered on a rock in the city Heihe in the Lesser Khingan Mountains in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The archaeologists confirmed the images of three mammoths, which means the rock paintings were made before the extinction of the mammoth, or at least 12,000 years ago. Meanwhile, archaeologists believe that the paintings were made by using fingers, not brushes, and with paints such as ochre, according to the state-run Xinuha news agency. "Ochre alone cannot be preserved on rock for such a long time. The paint is a mixture of ochre and animal glue, which has helped the artwork survive thousands of years," said Zhao Pingchun, one of the researchers. The discovery is important in the studies on life in the Lesser Khingan Mountains during the Palaeolithic period, and can provide information about human civilization in Heilongjiang .

Ravi Dubey considers Big B, Irrfan his idols

Actor-host Ravi Dubey says megastar Amitabh Bachchan and critically acclaimed actor Irrfan Khan have always been inspirations for him.

'Dhadak' gives Bollywood the most charming Romeo, Juliet since Rishi, Dimple

First things first. Going by the trailer, Karan Johar's production and Shashank Khaitans directorial "Dhadak" is nothing like the original film "Sairat".

Prophet Muhammed movie 'The Message' to release in Saudi

The controversial 1976 film, 'The Message', based on the life of Prophet Muhammed, is all set to release in Saudi Arabia.The movie stars Anthony Quinn, Irene Papas, Michael Ansara, Johnny Sekka, and Michael Forest.The historical epic was banned in Arab territories as it encountered the opposition from authorities and forcing the crew to move to Morocco and re-create model cities of Mecca and Medina for the shoot, confirmed The Hollywood Reporter.During its release, the movie faced heavy backlash and theatrical banning in Middle Eastern territories.The newly restored version of the film also received its world premiere at the Dubai International Film Festival and is now due to travel across the region in time for Eid.'The Message' is one of the only films about the birth of Islam.

'Nalini' makers asked to meet VC for shooting in campus

Makers of 'Nalini', a film on the relationship between teenaged Rabindranath Tagore and a Marathi girl, have been asked to meet the vice-chancellor of the Visva-Bharati and members of an experts committee before undertaking any shoot within the university campus. 'Nalini' is a Marathi-Bengali film on the relationship between Tagore and Annapurna Turkhud during 1878-79. She was the daughter of a family friend, based in Maharashtra, who had taught him Western manners before his trip to the UK. "We have asked the director to meet the members of a university appointed committee, comprising experts, and discuss the story and scenes before he can start shooting within the campus," Acting Vice-Chancellor of Visva Bharati, Sabujkali Sen, said today. She said, "As for any shoot within the campus, the makers of the film will have to satisfy the expert committee that the scenes will not project any contrarion view about Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore and that it did not hurt the ...

Star kids should grow beyond their name: Karan Johar on nepotism

Filmmaker Karan Johar avoided the use of the word "nepotism" -- which had sparked a roaring debate in Bollywood two years ago -- at the trailer launch of "Dhadak", which marks the debut of late Sridevi's daughter Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter. He says the talents -- irrespective of their family name -- work hard to be where they are.

Troye Sivan announces 'Dance To This' featuring Ariana Grande

Recording artiste Troye Sivan announced his latest track, "Dance To This", with singer Ariana Grande. The 23-year-old DJ took to Twitter to share the news. "DANCE TO THIS FT @ARIANAGRANDE. JUNE 13," Sivan wrote alongside cover art of the song. The number will release this Wednesday. "Dance To This" comes after a number of tracks by Sivan such as "My My My!", "The Good Side" and "Sprout", which are included in his upcoming LP 'Bloom'. A follow-up to his maiden album, 'Blue Neighborhood', 'Bloom' is out on August 31. In the past, Sivan has also collaborated with artistes like Taylor Swift and Martin Garrix.

Eminem accused of using gunshot sound effects at concert, rapper denies

Eminem has been accused of causing panic at one of his concerts by using realistic gunshot sounds but the rapper denied the claims, saying he had used a pyrotechnic concussion. The 45-year-old artiste invited ire of admirers on social media when a sound effect which sounded like gunfire was used at the end of his 2000 song "Kill You" during the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. Footage from the show, which has gone viral on the social media, shows the audience members screaming and ducking for cover after hearing the sounds. In a statement to People magazine, the spokesperson for the rapper rubbished the claims. "Contrary to inaccurate reports, Eminem does not use gunshot sound effects during his live show. The effect used by Eminem in his set at Bonnaroo was a pyrotechnic concussion which creates a loud boom. "He has used this effect - as have hundreds other artists - in his live show for over 10 years, including previous US festival dates in 2018 without complaint," the statement ...

Robbie Williams to perform at World Cup opening ceremony

British pop star Robbie Williams will perform at the World Cup opening ceremony in Moscow on Thursday, the world football governing body FIFA and the singer's representatives said. The award-winning singer formerly in the band Take That, who is best known for his hit single "Angels", will sing alongside Russian soprano Aida Garifullina shortly before Russia and Saudi Arabia kick off the World Cup at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium. The 44-year-old said in a statement on Monday that performing at the World Cup was "a boyhood dream" and it would be "an unforgettable show". His song "Party Like a Russian" two years ago sparked controversy in Russia for promoting stereotypes about the country. It included lyrics about a leader who "alleviates the cash from a whole entire nation, takes loose change and builds his own space station". Williams told fans on Twitter at the time that the song "is definitely not about (Russian President Vladimir) Putin". Last year, he offered to represent Russia in ...

Shekhar Kapur wants to direct Kamal Haasan

After working as an actor with Kamal Haasan in "Vishwaroopam 2", filmmaker Shekhar Kapur has expressed a desire to direct the star.

'Soorma': An intriguing story of Sandeep Singh

The trailer of the Punjabi singer-actor, Diljit Dosanjh's next, 'Soorma' is out now and it is a story based on the greatest comeback of hockey legend, Sandeep Singh.The trailer of the film traces the journey of ex-captain of Indian Hockey team, Sandeep Singh, essayed by Dosanjh.The film showcases his personal as well as professional aspects of life. It shows how Sandeep struggles to get on his own feet after getting paralyzed for two years.The film also features Taapsse Pannu and Angad Bedi.Singh is regarded as one of the world's most dangerous drag-flickers, masters in a peculiar scoring technique in hockey. He was even graced with the nickname 'Flicker Singh' for his drag speeds of over 145 km/hr.Helmed by Shaad Ali, the film is set to hit the theaters on July 13.

Batti Gul Meter Chalu: Shahid Kapoor is in jovial mood

Shahid Kapoor's happy-go-lucky mood on the sets of 'Batti Gul Meter Chalu' will surely wipe away your Monday blues.The 'Padmaavat' star, who seems to be having a fun time shooting for the film, posted an adorable photo on social media."#morningvibes be like #battigulmeterchalu," he captioned the Instagram picture.'Batti Gul Meter Chalu' is about bringing the social issue of electricity shortage to the notice of people and to encourage authorities to investigate the inaccuracies of the electricity bills.The film also features Shraddha Kapoor and Yami Gautam in pivotal roles.The Shree Narayan Singh-directorial is slated to release on August 31.

Twitter mourns death of Jackson Odell

'The Goldbergs' star Jackson Odell passed away at the age of 20 in Los Angeles.The reason of his death is unknown as he was found unresponsive in his residence.In addition to his role in 'The Goldbergs', Odell had credits on 'The Fosters,' 'Modern Family,' and 'iCarly.' He also starred in the 2011 film 'Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer.'His fans mourned to his death.Expressing the sorrow, a fan wrote, "#RIP #Jacksonodell I remember u from ur beginning."Another fan wrote, "Rest in peace. You where way to young to leave this planet :( sending thoughts and love to the family and friends. #restinpeaceJacksonOdell #JacksonOdell.""#JacksonOdell Rest In Peace A person who lived in the moment and who loved music every second of life always remember," tweeted a fan."So sad. Such a tragic loss of a brilliant young man ?? RIP #JacksonOdell," wrote a fan..

Ananya Birla dedicates single to friendship

Singer Ananya Birla says her single "Circles" is a dedication to friendship, and she is excited to share it with the world.

Janhvi Kapoor misses mom Sridevi at debut film's trailer launch

Janhvi Kapoor reflected the excitement and nervousness of a Bollywood debutante at the trailer launch of her maiden movie "Dhadak" here on Monday, but she was emotional as she missed her mother, the late Sridevi's presence at the special occasion.