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Elton John biopic to release in May, 2019
"Rocketman", a biopic on living legendary musician Elton John, will release on May 17, 2019.
SGA rethinking over Morgan Freeman's lifetime achievement honour
Following the allegations of sexual misconduct against Oscar winning actor Morgan Freeman, the Screen Actors Guild is reviewing the Lifetime Achievement Award they gave to the former."These are compelling and devastating allegations which are absolutely contrary to all the steps that we are taking to insure (sic) a safe work environment for the professionals in this industry," the union said in a statement via a SAG-AFTRA spokesperson, as quoted by CNN."Any accused person has the right to due process, but it is our starting point to believe the courageous voices who come forward to report incidents of harassment. Given Mr. Freeman recently received one of our union's most prestigious honors recognizing his body of work, we are therefore reviewing what corrective actions may be warranted at this time," it added.For the unversed, the 80-year-old actor has been accused of 'inappropriate behaviour and harassment' by women.A young production assistant, who, back in 2015, started work on ...
Maika Monroe now part of Shia LaBeouf's meta-biopic
Make way for actress Maika Monroe as something really big is in the pipeline for her.The 'Independence Day: Resurgence' fame star has been roped in for Shia LaBeouf's meta-biopic, 'Honey Boy', as per The Hollywood Reporter.Monroe will play an aspiring actress named Sandra.Directed by Alma Har'el and co-written by LaBeouf, 'Honey Boy' will depict the story of the 31-year-old actor's relationship with his father at two different stages in his life: as a young boy starting out as an actor and a young man with a burgeoning career.LaBeouf is playing his own father at both stages of the story.The report further said that LaBeouf, and Lucas Hedges and Noah Jupe, who are playing the 'Transformers' actor at different ages, have already started shooting for the indie drama.The cast also include Natasha Lyonne, Martin Starr, Byron Bowers and Laura San Giacomo.
Rapper 50 Cent investigated for alleged threat to cop
Rapper 50 Cent is yet again in trouble!The 42-year-old rapper is being investigated by New York City Police Department for allegedly threatening a cop in an Instagram post, as per The Hollywood Reporter."There is a formal complaint on file for aggravated harassment and detectives are investigating," the NYPD said in a statement, as quoted in the report.According to a report by Page Six, "in a since deleted post on his Instagram, 50 Cent reportedly wrote, 'Get the strap'," referring to "NYPD Deputy Inspector Emmanuel Gonzalez, head of the 72nd Precinct in Sunset Park."On that note 'strap' is often referred to a gun.The Hollywood Reporter further said, according to the rapper's representative, "Months ago, Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson filed to trademark the phrase 'Get The Strap,' a slogan he has been posting across all of his social media platforms. It is posted in connection with photographs and videos, including many featuring just him or things he is promoting."The statement continued, .
Will Smith shuts down divorce rumours in his new song
"Mind your d**n business" is what Will Smith has to tell everyone...atleast his new song says so!The actor-rapper, who has returned as a crooner after 13 long years, addressed the divorce rumours with wife Jada Pinkett Smith in the song, reported E! Online.In a recently posted preview video of the song 'To the Clique', Will is seen rapping, "20 years of swag y'all just witnessed, stop the divorce rumors and mind your damn business."Further giving his family a shout-out, mentioning his wife and the kids- Trey, Jaden and Willow- he sang, " The real life Incredibles, last name Smith, Jaden, Jada, Willow, Trey-y'all ain't f--king with my clique."Will and Jada, who tied the knot on New Year's Eve in 1997, celebrated their 20-year anniversary last year.Even after being the subject of numerous split rumours over the years, the couple is going strong, and the latest song is surely a proof to the same.
I try to break stereotypes with each film: Sonam Kapoor Ahuja
Actress Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, who is promoting her upcoming film 'Veere Di Wedding', has said that she tries to break stereotypes with each of her films.
Emilia Clarke plans GoT tattoo
Actress Emilia Clarke is planning to commemorate the end of "Game of Thrones" with a tattoo of a dragon on her wrist.
Nushrat Bharucha to work with Atif Aslam
Actress Nushrat Bharucha is excited to work with Pakistani singing sensation Atif Aslam on a music video.
'Veere Di Wedding' a progressive film: Kareena Kapoor Khan
Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan has said that her upcoming 'Veere Di Wedding', which she is promoting these days, is a progressive film.
Morgan Freeman accused of sexual harassment by 8 women
Legendary actor Morgan Freeman, 80, has been accused of sexual harassment by eight women. He has denied it saying he has never intended to make anyone uncomfortable.
Pak imposes temporary ban on screening of Indian films during Eid
Pakistan has imposed a temporary ban on the exhibition and screening of Indian films during next month's Eid holidays. According to a notification issued by the ministry of information and broadcasting, the exhibition and screening of Indian and foreign films will be banned from two days before the Eid to until two weeks after the holidays. An official in the ministry said the step had been taken on the requests by the Pakistani film exhibitors, distributors and production houses. Under this ban no cinema across Pakistan will be allowed to show Indian movies during the Eid holidays which usually run for four days and bring in big business for the new Pakistani, Bollywood and Hollywood films. Another official from the Pakistan Film Exhibitors' Association confirmed they had received the notification. "The notification says that the temporary ban is being imposed in order to promote local movies on the festivals, a time when usual than larger audience is attracted towards cinemas," he ..
Childhood memories influence one's personality: Actress Geetanjali Thapa
National Award-winning actress Geetanjali Thapa, who plays the female protagonist Minnie in the forthcoming film "Bioscopewala", says a person's childhood memories influence and impact his or her personality as an adult in a huge way.
Multiple women accuse Morgan Freeman of sexual harassment
As many as eight women have accused Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman of sexual misconduct and inappropriate behaviour on movie sets, a media report said today. According to the CNN, a total of 16 people spoke to the news outlet about the 80-year-old actor's alleged acts which range from inappropriate touching to suggestive comments. While eight said they had experienced harassment or inappropriate behaviour, another eight said they witnessed Freeman's alleged behaviour. "In all, 16 people spoke to CNN about Freeman as part of this investigation, eight of whom said they were victims of what some called harassment and others called inappropriate behaviour by Freeman. Eight said they witnessed Freeman's alleged conduct," the report said. "These 16 people together described a pattern of inappropriate behaviour by Freeman on set, while promoting his movies and at his production company Revelations Entertainment," it said. The veteran actor was bestowed with the Screen Actors Guild's ...
Morgan Freeman accused of inappropriate behaviour, harassment
Oscar winner and veteran actor Morgan Freeman has been accused of 'inappropriate behaviour and harassment' by women, reports CNN.A young production assistant, who, back in 2015, started work on "Going In Style," a bank heist comedy starring Morgan Freeman, alleged that Freeman subjected her to unwanted touching and comments about her figure and clothing on a near-daily basis.Freeman would rest his hand on her lower back or rub her lower back, she added.In all, 16 people spoke to CNN about Freeman as part of the investigation; eight witnesses and eight who claimed to be the victims.The Oscar winning actor "kept trying to lift up my skirt and asking if I was wearing underwear," she claims.A senior member of the production staff of the movie Now You See Me in 2012 said Freeman "did comment on our bodies. . We knew that if he was coming by . not to wear any top that would show our breasts, not to wear anything that would show our bottoms, meaning not wearing clothes that [were] ...
'Veere Di Wedding': Will India's 'Ocean's 8' strike gold at box office?
Fans of popular Hollywood's Ocean's trilogy are keenly awaiting the release of its forthcoming spin-off 'Ocean's 8' featuring leading actresses Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett and Anne Hathaway.Similarly, in India, Bollywood is also coming up with one-of-a-kind female driven movie 'Veere Di Wedding', which, according to trade pundits, is expected to witness humungous footfalls at the box office.Starring Kareena Kapoor Khan, newly-married Sonam Kapoor, Swara Bhaskar and Shikha Talsani in the lead, 'Veere Di Wedding' is all set to hit screens across India on June 1, one week before the release of 'Ocean's 8' on June 8."All eyes are on 'Veere Di Wedding' as not only it is the film showing tremendous potential, but is also a game changer in more than one ways. While Hollywood has films like 'Sex & the City' and recently 'Ocean's 8', Indian cinema is finally waking up to the power of our female superstars," said a trade source."'Veere Di Wedding' brings together two heavyweights - Sonam
Jason Bateman apologises for defending Jeffrey Tambor in an interview
"Arrested Development" star Jason Bateman has apologised for downplaying co-star Jessica Walter's comments about facing verbal harassment at the hands of Jeffrey Tambor during a group interview, saying he was "incredibly embarrassed" for underestimating her feelings. The team of the sitcom, which has been revived and is set to return for a fourth season on Netflix, sat down for an interview with the New York Times and the conversation soon moved towards Tambor's alleged past behaviour, prompting Walter to speak about the actor. Tambor was fired from his critically-acclaimed role in "Transparent" over allegations of sexual misconduct. He has denied the allegations but has admitted to rude behaviour on the sets. His return on "Arrested Development" is his first major gig after the controversy. During the interview, Walter and Tambor were asked about their working experience and the actress became emotional as she revealed that she was yelled at her co-star. "He never crossed the line ..
'Those were the days,' writes Preity Zinta as she shares throwback picture
Bollywood actress Preity Zinta shared a 'throwback Thursday' picture in which she is seen with her fellow actors, Shah Rukh Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Priyanka Chopra and Rani Mukerji and Arjun Rampal.The star took to Instagram to share this memory as she wrote, "?Those were the days when there was no social media and we all liked each other ! Today we like each other's comments but hardly have time to hang out like this ! #Temptationtour #Toomuchfun #ThrowbackThursday #Madness #Happiness #Friendship #Ting."Preity memorized the Temptation Tour of 2004 to Europe and the United States through the vintage photo.Currently, Preity was busy with her IPL team Kings XI Punjab.
Kajol gets wax statue at Madame Tussauds Singapore
Bollywood actress Kajol walked on the red carpet with her daughter Nysa for the first time to unveil her wax statue at Madame Tussauds attraction here.
'Raazi' made me realise it's important to be in successful films: Arif Zakaria
From playing the college lecturer in the 1989 campus serial "Chunauti" to the aging suspicious loyal Pakistani house-help in Meghna Gulzar's hit "Raazi", actor Arif Zakaria has come a long way. He says the Alia Bhatt-starrer has taught him the importance of being a part of a successful film.
Thandie Newton vows to protect her daughter in Hollywood
Actress Thandie Newton says she will protect her actress and daughter Nico Parker like a lioness in Hollywood.