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Half of Hollywood is gay, yet gay men don't exist in movies: Ian McKellen

Veteran actor Ian McKellen has attacked Hollywood's timidity in depicting minorities on screen. The 78-year-old actor, famous for his roles in "Lord of the Rings" series and the "X-Men" franchise, is openly gay and has been an outspoken advocate for LGBTQ rights. In an interview with Time Out, McKellen was asked about the controversy surrounding the decision not to show the young Dumbledore as "explicitly gay" in the upcoming "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" sequel. "Well, nobody looks to Hollywood for social commentary, do they? They only recently discovered that there were black people in the world. Hollywood has mistreated women in every possible way throughout its history. Gay men don't exist," McKellen replied. The actor credited 1998 film "Gods and Monsters", in which he starred as director James Whale, as being the "beginning of Hollywood admitting that there were gay people knocking around, even though half of Hollywood is gay." McKellen, who revealed his sexuality ...

Lena Headey wishes to start conversation about mental health

"Game of Thrones" star Lena Headey says she wants to end the stigma around mental health. Citing her own example, the actor urged people to speak out about what they are going through, Contactmusic reported. "There are certain things that are cool to talk about, and there are certain things that no one wants to talk about. I just feel if you don't share and you don't connect, you're just causing more isolation, and that's a really bad thing for all of us. I've learnt just to sit with it, anything that feels uncomfortable. "I saw a doctor for the medical check, and I just burst into tears. She said I was postnatally depressed and I went, 'Am I? Why is that?' I saw a great guy and he sorted me out, but I did the first year (on 'Game of Thrones') in that space, figuring out motherhood and going through a weird time personally. It was tricky," she said while speaking on Running Wild with Bear Grylls. The 44-year-old actor had previously revealed she was diagnosed with "horrendous" ...

Historic! K-pop band BTS tops Billboard 200 chart

It is surely a historic moment for the K-pop genre, as BTS, the Korean boy band, tops the Billboard 200 chart.BTS, also known as the Bangtan Boys, made their debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart with their third studio album 'Love Yourself: Tear', making it the first K-pop act in charts history.Billboard reports that, 'Love Yourself: Tear' that was released on May 18, "launches with 135,000 equivalent album units earned in the U.S. in the week ending May 24, according to Nielsen Music."For the unversed, "the Billboard 200 chart ranks the most popular albums of the week in the United States, based on multi-metric consumption, which includes traditional album sales, track equivalent albums (TEA) and streaming equivalent albums (SEA).

Musician Sting receives honorary degree from Brown University

Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner, better known by his stage name Sting, have added another feather to his hat of fame.According to local Rhode Island newspaper, The Providence Journal, the 66-year-old English musician received an honorary degree from Brown University at its 250th commencement.His wife, Trudie Styler, was too honoured with the degree at the event.Sting formed the pioneering new wave band 'The Police' in 1977.

Suki Waterhouse goes nude for sci-fi film

Model-actress Suki Waterhouse stripped completely naked to play sex android Ash in actor James Franco-starrer "Future World".

Telangana CM condoles demise of Tollywood actor Ranga Rao

Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao on Sunday expressed his grief over the demise of noted Telugu film actor and producer Madala Ranga Rao while undergoing treatment in private hospital in Hyderabad.The chief minister remembered him as the person who produced several pictures with social consciousness and also inspired many. He conveyed his condolences to the bereaved family members.Ranga Rao also widely known as "Red Star" for his revolutionary movies, passed away on SundayRanga Rao had received the prestigious Golden Nandi award from the then Andhra Pradesh government for his film 'Yuvatharam Kadilindhi'.Various political leaders have condoled the demise of Ranga Rao.

Alia, A.R. Rahman add 'star' power to channel's revamp

Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt features in a new song while Oscar winner A.R. Rahman has composed a signature tune for channel Star Plus, which has taken on a fresh look and brand identity.

John Abraham on lookout for comedy script

Actor John Abraham has a lot of films in his kitty, but he is missing doing a comedy movie.

Letitia Wright open to idea of making Shuri the Black Panther

Actor Letitia Wright says the idea of making Shuri the Black Panther on the big screen excites her. The actor essayed the role of Shuri, T'Challa's sister, in the stand-alone "Black Panther" movie and "Avenegrs: Infinity War". In a Q&A at MCM London Comic-Con, Wright was asked about the prospect, to which she responded, "If the opportunity came about, then why not? It would be comic book accurate. Yeah, that would be amazing. "It means more training, more learning and it would really be an amazing adventure. Shuri becomes a savage in the comic books. From going to comedic and fun and like a kid to then just pulling out some claws. I'm excited.

Prosenjit turns big producer, announces new film projects

Bengali superstar Prosenjit Chatterjee is set to produce several new feature film projects to dish out content-rich films to the audience. The actor had produced four Bengali feature films in the past. The upcoming projects will be 'Uranchandi', 'Mahalaya', 'Das Da', 'Kolkata Company', 'Abar Asitechhe' and an unnamed one, Chatterjee told reporters here last week. All these films will be made by young directors, the actor said. "More than a producer I would love to be considered as a creative person. "We all want to take the Bengali audience to the theatres. It is possible only if we make films which are rich in content, backed up by good direction and production. We will not compromise on these factors," he said. 'Uranchandi' is a road movie focussing on three women representing different generations. 'Mahalaya' is based on a controversy surrounding Bengal's 'Mahisasuramardini' programme aired on radio, to mark the advent of 'Devi Paksha' during Durga Puja. The programme .

Amy Poehler wants 'Parks and Recreation' revival

Amy Poehler says she would love her show "Parks and Recreation" to make a comeback. The 46-year-old actor, who became popular for playing Leslie Knope in the NBC sitcom, said even other cast members would like the series to return. "I'll speak for everybody and say we would all do it. I think we would all do it someday. It would be amazing," Poehler told Ellen DeGeneres on her show. Nick Offerman, who played Ron Swanson on the show, said he would be game for the revival if Beyonce joined the cast. "Parks and Recreation", a political satire show, created by Greg Daniels and Michael Schur, aired on NBC from April 9, 2009 to February 24, 2015.

Daniel Craig to get 50 mn pounds for final 007 film

Daniel Craig will reportedly receive a fat pay cheque of 50 million pounds for his last outing as James Bond in the next 007 film. The 50-year-old actor will also get an executive producer credit, along with endorsements and profits, according to Mirror.com. Craig previously received 37 million pounds for 2015's "Spectre". The film is likely to have a run time of around two hours and 20 minutes, meaning the actor will get 357,000 pounds per minute of screen time. If paid 50 million pounds, Craig's earnings will exceed that of his predecessors' with Sean Connery making 7 million pounds for six official Bond movies. George Lazenby made ?72,000 pounds for one outing, Roger Moore bagged 17 million pounds for his seven films as the iconic spy. Timothy Dalton churned 4 million pounds from two appearances followed by Pierce Brosnan raking in 13 million pounds in four films.? Craig starts shooting for the film in December, which will go on till five months. An autumn release is planned for ...

Medium not a criterion to act: Shilpa Kadam

"Nirdosh" actress Shilpa Kadam, who is returning to the small screen with a new serial "Roop - Mard Ka Naya Swaroop", says medium is not a criterion to act.

'Rowdy Rathore 2' script ready: Co-producer

The script of the much-awaited sequel to Akshay Kumar-starrer "Rowdy Rathore" is ready. It just needs to be approved by filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali who is co-producing the film, says Shabina Khan.

Katherine Langford confirms exit from '13 Reasons Why'

"13 Reasons Why" star Katherine Langford has confirmed that she will not be returning to the controversial hit series for a third season. Though a season three is yet to be ordered by Netflix, the 22-year-old actor, who played the lead Hannah Baker who commits suicide in the first chapter of the teenage drama, signed off from the show in a heartfelt Instagram post. Langford thanked the cast and crew as well as fans in her post and also shared a picture of a blackboard mural dedicated to her character, Hannah. "'Hannah... I love you... And I let you go'. Those are the words I was able to say six months ago, and now can finally share with you... As most of you know @13reasonswhy was my first ever job and I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to tell Hannah's story so fully in season 1, and to be asked back for a season two. "Thankyou to @netflix @paramountpics @anoncontent , the incredible producers, creatives, cast and crew for making these last two years so special. And to all

Ryan Coogler regrets killing Andy Serkis' character in 'Black Panther'

"Black Panther" director Ryan Coogler says he regrets killing Andy Serkis' character, Ulysses Klaue, in his record-breaking blockbuster. In an interview with the Toronto Sun, Coogler admitted that he was not sure if it was the best move to kill off Klaue. "I like Klaue. I was bugged by having to do that. It's tough when you have to kill characters off and I really did love that character," Coogler said. The filmmaker went on to say, "I love Andy, he's a lovely person. But again, it's one of those things where when you've got so many people in a movie, some of them have to go. Klaue in this movie, he's just having a good time. "Every scene he's in, he's walking in like it's the best day of his life. He's got a swagger to him that's interesting and for me it was cool to see Andy act like that. It was a real pleasure." In an interview with ComicBook.com, "Black Panther" executive producer Nate Moore said Klaue is dead for good and fans should not be expecting to see any more of him. "The

Andhra CM's gesture means more than National Awards for us: 'Mahanati' makers

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu offered to give "Mahanati" -- on iconic actress Savitri's life -- tax exemption in the state, but the films producer Ashwini Dutt declined it. For the film's team, the gesture itself was overwhelming.

Anil Kapoor would've been fit for 'Bhavesh Joshi' in 1990s, says son

Actor Harshvardhan Kapoor, son of veteran actor Anil Kapoor, says his father would have been a perfect fit for the character of a common man-turned-superhero in "Bhavesh Joshi Superhero" had the movie been made in the 1990s.

I enjoy doing songs that can bring people together: Shaan

From singing some of Bollywood's most romantic numbers to lending voice to songs with a message -- the melodious Shaan says he finds himself at peace while working on tracks which bring people together.

'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom' - Dinosaurs to appear a day earlier

Here is good news for the Indian fans of the 'Jurassic World' franchise. The much-awaited third installment, titled ' Jurassic WorldThe movie will release a day earlier than the scheduled date of June 08, two weeks ahead of its official release in the US, i.e. June 22. Henceforth, the Indian lovers of dinosaurs will get an early glimpse of the enormous dinosaurs roaring on the big screen than the whole world.The news was confirmed by Taran Adarsh, a trade analyst and an Indian film critic, on his twitter. He tweeted, "#BreakingNews: #JurassicWorld: #FallenKingdom to now release a day earlier - on 7 June [Thursday] - in India... In English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu... This year also marks the celebration of 25 years of #JurassicPark."Universal Pictures will release the science-fiction in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu in 2300+ screens around the country.The film will take ahead the plot three years from where the previous one left in 2015.Directed by J.A Bayona of 'The Impossible' ...