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'The Marvelous Mrs Maisel' renewed for season three
Amazon has renewed "The Marvelous Mrs Maisel" for a third season. "Mrs Maisel" was initially ordered by the previous Amazon regime with a two season commitment spread across 18 episodes, reported Variety. Season three for the 1950s-set dramedy, which revoles around an Upper West Side housewife who ventures into standup comedy after her picture-perfect marriage falls apart, will likely get 10 installments. The announcement comes after the show won Peabody Award. The first season of "Mrs Maisel" came out in late November. Season two is set to premiere later this year. The show also bagged two Golden Globes in January for comedy series and lead comedy actress for star Rachel Brosnahan.
Book deals with implications of constantly connected world
What makes one happier - am emoji or a real smile; a real hug or curly braces? The enormous amount of information and the information technology surrounding us with increasingly sophisticated tools and methods are not only changing our ways of living but also ways of thinking and probably even how our brains work, authors of a new book say. While accepting that we live in a constantly connected world, we at times need to disconnect to reconnect with the world, they advise. The connected world has changed the premise of what it means to be human, and it will continue to impact lives at a rapidly growing pace in the years to come, both on a personal and professional level says the book "Connected or Disconnected: The Art of Operating in a Connected World". It talks about how to handle the challenges constant connectedness pose to one's wellbeing - sleeping patterns, close relations, work-life balance, and parenting. In the book, published by SAGE, authors Micke Darmell and Kapil Rampal .
TV doesn't give an actor enough space to perform: Anshuman Jha
Anshuman Jha, whose latest movie release is "Angrezi Mein Kehte Hain", has tried his hand at a web show with "Babbar Ka Tabbar" for the first time. The actor, who has done his fair share of theatre too, says television is one medium that he thinks doesn't give enough space to perform.
Amitabh Bachchan urges people to stop piracy
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has urged people to stop piracy and illegal streaming of films.
Emraan Hashmi, Kunal Deshmukh to collaborate again
'Jannat' star Emraan Hashmi and director Kunal Deshmukh will be collaborating again on a new project.'Jannat' clocked 10 years since its release, and the actor-director duo will reunite after four years for a project, details of which have been kept under wraps for the moment.Film critic and trade analyst, Taran Adarsh confirmed the news as he tweeted, "#Jannat celebrates 10th anniversary... Emraan Hashmi and director Kunal Deshmukh reunite... Announce their next film together... Co-produced by NR Pachisia... Written by Shridhar Raghavan."The movie will be co-produced by NR Pachisia and written by Shridhar Raghavan.The two have worked together on "Tum Mile", "Jannat 2" and "Raja Natwarlal".Emraan Hashmi is currently shooting for Jeethu Joseph's debut Bollywood movie with Rishi Kapoor.
I'm so sick of 'moment of silence': Kelly Clarkson on Texas school shooting
Grammy Award-winning singer Kelly Clarkson opened up about the recent school shooting in Santa Fe at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards, and called for taking serious action against the perpetrators. The singer, who hosted the BBMAs, said she was in pain to see her home state, Texas, being ripped apart by gun violence and people need to raise a louder voice against the crime as observing a "moment of silence" is not enough anymore. "I'm so sick of 'moment of silence'. It's not working. There is something I'd like to say about the tragedy Friday at Santa Fe High School. I'm a Texas girl and my home state has head so much heartbreak over this past year and once again, y'all, we're grieving for more kids that have died for just an absolute no reason at all," Clarkson said in her opening monologue. The singer, teary-eyed, continued, "Tonight they wanted me to say that obviously we want to pray for all the victims, we wanna pray for their families." She further said she is against the ...
Broadway star Patricia Morison dead at 103
Broadway star Patricia Morison, best known for hit musicals "Kiss Me, Kate" and "The King and I", has died. She was 103. The actor passed away on Saturday at her home in West Hollywood, California, reported Variety. Morison was born on March 15, 1915 in New York City, the daughter of playwright and actor William Morison and Selena Fraser, a British Intelligence agent during World War I. After graduating from high school, Morison took acting classes and made her stage debut at the Provincetown Playhouse in the musical revue "Don't Mind the Rain." Her Broadway debut followed shortly, in 1933's "Growing Pains," though she never appeared on stage, instead acting as the stand-by for Helen Hayes in the lead role of Victoria Regina. Morison made her feature film debut in the 1939 film "Persons in Hiding". She starred in eight more films through 1942. In 1942, when the US was involved in World War II, she joined the USO and entertained the troops. She returned to the cinema as Empress ...
America has a problem with women directors, says Jodie Foster
Actor-director Jodie Foster says America needs to accept the fact that Hollywood needs "female directors". The 55-year-old Oscar-winning actor said the film industry has been the "last area" that needs to see a change. "It's America that's the problem, and it has been for a very long time. We need to bang the head of America to let them know that it needs female directors," Foster told The Hollywood Reporter. "Europe has always been ahead," she added. The actor was speaking at the premiere of her film "Hotel Artemis". She was accompanied by her co-stars Sterling K Brown, Sofia Boutella, Charlie Day, Brian Tyree Henry and Dave Bautista. Foster said she loves performing but she plans to direct "more" films than she would act in. "I said it and I'll keep saying it - I want to direct. And I will direct more than I acted," she said. Asked to comment on female directors in Hollywood, Foster smiled and said, "Just look at 'Wonder Woman'.
Shares in Luc Besson's EuropaCorp fall, Besson denies rape allegation
PARIS (Reuters) - Shares in EuropaCorp, the film and TV studio group chaired by well-known French film director Luc Besson, slumped on Monday following the emergence of a rape allegation against Besson, which Besson denies.
Actor in me would've died if TV hadn't come along: Neena Gupta
Neena Gupta, who was a part of the avant-garde movement -- also known as the parallel movement -- in Indian cinema, says she has never been in a better place as an actor. She feels television gave her a new lease of life.
Rajniesh, Krushna bond over filmmaking, food
Actors Rajniesh Duggall and Krushna Abhishek, who are working in two films together, are bonding over filmmaking and food.
Vindu Dara Singh produces play on education system
Actor Vindu Dara Singh has produced a Hindi comedy play titled "Golmaal - The Play". It will be staged here on Saturday.
Billboard Music Awards: Janet Jackson first black woman to get Icon Award
Six-time Grammy Award winner Janet Jackson graced the Billboard Music Awards stage to receive the prestigious Icon Award -- becoming the first black woman to get it -- on Sunday. Not only was the moment her first television performance in nine years, but it was also the first time she performed as a mother.
International celebrities select platinum jewelry throughout 71st Annual Cannes Film Festival
International models and movie stars celebrated the latest cinematic achievements wearing spectacular platinum jewelry throughout the 71st Annual Cannes Film Festival, which concludes on Saturday.Arguably the world's most glamorous red carpet, celebrities adorned their gowns and tuxedos with statement jewelry from legendary design house Chopard.Rare and precious, platinum jewelry is truly a perennial red-carpet favorite. All over the world, designers prefer precious platinum to create master pieces because of its versatility, and for it is the most secure setting for any precious gemstone. Celebrities worldwide have been donning exquisite platinum designs for star-studded events, red carpet and other appearances to capture their most glamorous and memorable moments.Below are highlights of statement platinum jewelry designs worn throughout the Film Festival:American Actress Julianne Moore at the Official Opening of the 71st Annual Cannes Film Festival and the Premiere of Todos Lo Saben
Clarkson reunites with Cowell at Billboard Music Awards
Singer Kelly Clarkson and music mogul Simon Cowell enjoyed an impromptu "American Idol" reunion at the Billboard Music Awards here.
Nora excited about 'Dilbar' remake with John for 'Satyameva Jayate' (Lead, superseding earlier story)
Actress Nora Fatehi will be seen sharing the screen space with actor John Abraham in the film "Satyameva Jayate" for a song.
2018 Billboard Music Awards: Ed Sheeran big winner, Janet Jackson creates history
Ed Sheeran emerged as the big winner as the singer-songwriter bagged five top honours, including the Top Artist recognition, at this year's Billboard Music Awards. The singer, who was nominated in 15 categories this year, also took home trophies in Top Male Artist, Top Hot 100 Artist, Top Song Sales Artist and Top Radio Songs Artist categories. Besides Sheeran, Kendrick Lamar and Bruno Mars also were competing in 15 segments, Billboard reported. Lamar came a close second by scoring four wins as the Top Streaming Songs Artist, Top Rap Artist, Top Rap Male Artist, Top Streaming Song (Audio) for "Humble" and Mars followed in the third position by winning the awards in Top R&B Artist, Top R&B Male Artist and Top R&B Tour categories. The major award wins may have been dominated by male artistes this year, but it was a moment in time when Janet Jackson was announced as the BBMA Icon Award - the first African American female artiste to receive the recognition. She performed a ...
Billboard Music Awards: Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift win top honours
The 2018 Billboard Music Awards celebrated some of music's biggest names on Sunday night, with Ed Sheeran winning not only the Top Artist but Top Male Artist Award, and Taylor Swift lifting the Top Female Artist trophy.
Actress Patricia Morison dead
Actress Patricia Morison, who starred in the original 1948 Broadway production of "Kiss Me, Kate" and "The King and I" is dead. She was 103.
'Satyameva Jayate' shoot wraps up
The shooting for John Abraham and Manoj Bajpayee starrer "Satyameva Jayate" has concluded.