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'BlacKkKlansman' wins Grand Prix Award at Cannes
American director Spike Lee's 'BlacKkKlansman' has been awarded with Cannes Film Festival's top awards, the Grand Prix.The film is based on the true story of Ron Stallworth (played by John David Washington), a black Colorado Springs police officer who went undercover in the late 1970s to infiltrate the Ku Klux Klan.Cate Blanchett served as jury president this year, with Kristen Stewart, Denis Villeneuve, Lea Seydoux, and Ava DuVernay all on the jury as well.As for the coveted Palme d'Or, Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda received the honor for his film 'Shoplifters' (Manbiki Kazoku), reports Entertainment Weekly.
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry's wedding stood for change and hope, says Priyanka
In an emotional Instagram post, actor Priyanka Chopra called her close friend, Meghan Markle's marriage to Prince Harry a union of "change and hope". The 35-year-old actor, who was invited to the royal wedding as a guest, took to social media to share her feelings about the former "Suits" actor callin her "the epitome of grace, love and beauty". "Every once in a while there is a moment when time stands still... That happened today... You my friend... Were the epitome of grace, love and beauty. Every choice made at this wedding by you both will go down in history, not just because it was your wedding but because this incredible wedding stood for change and hope. Both things that the world needs desperately," Priyanka wrote. The actor also shared a series of photographs from the wedding - the first being Meghan and Prince Harry's as they step out of the iconic St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle for their first glimpse to the public as a newly-married couple. "Thank you for being the ..
Cannes was Weinstein's hunting ground: Asia Argento
Italian film actress Asia Argento, one of Harvey Weinstein's first accusers, delivered a fiery speech about the disgraced Hollywood producer and issued a warning to sexual predators during the closing ceremony at the Cannes Film Festival.
Japanese director Kore-eda wins Palme d'Or for 'Shoplifters' at Cannes Film Festival
Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda took home the top prize -- the Palme d'Or for his film "Manbiki Kazoku" ("Shoplifters") at the 71st Cannes Film Festival. Kore-eda is only the second Asian Palme d'Or winner this millennium (after Thailand's Apichatpong Weerasethakul for "Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives", 2010). This is the seventh time that a director from Asia has bagged the coveted trophy. The director, who was contesting in the festival's main competition for the fifth time, won the Palme d'Or for the deeply felt film about a cobbled-up family existing on the margins of society and fighting to prevent itself from imploding. Spike Lee's engaging, feisty anti-racism period drama "BlacKkKansman", the true story of an African-American police detective who infiltrated the Ku Klux Klan in Colorado Springs in the 1970s, won the Grand Prix, while Lebanese filmmaker Nadine Labaki's neorealist Beirut street life tale Capharnaum earned the Jury Prize. The Best Director prize ...
Playing villain in 'Simmba' will be challenging: Sonu Sood
Sonu Sood, who will be playing the antagonist in "Simmba", says grey characters always interest him as there is more scope of performance. The 44-year-old actor has already started his preparation for the Rohit Shetty-directed cop drama, starring Ranveer Singh in the lead. "It is very challenging (role). When grey character gets entertaining, the job is done. We are all here to entertain you and I am sure you will be entertained," the actor said. "I am really excited to be working with Rohit and Ranveer and the entire team. The script is phenomenal. Rohit is one of the coolest directors and I can't wait to be in front of the camera under his direction," he added. The shooting for the film will begin next month. Besides this, Sonu has two more films lined up- "Paltan" with J P Dutta and "Manikarnika" with Kangana Ranaut.
Hirokazu Kore-eda's 'Shoplifters' wins Palme d'Or at Cannes
Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda won the Palme dOr at the 71st Cannes Film Festival for his film "Shoplifters".
Cannes Film Festival was Weinstein's hunting ground: Asia Argento "
Italian star Asia Argento, one of Harvey Weinstein's first accusers, delivered a fiery speech about the disgraced Hollywood producer and issued a warning to sexual predators during the closing ceremony at the Cannes Film Festival. "In 1997, I was raped by Harvey Weinstein here at Cannes," the actor said before presenting the Best Actress Award. "I was 21 years old. This festival was his hunting ground. I want to make a prediction: Harvey Weinstein will never be welcomed here ever again." Argento added, "He will live in disgrace, shunned by a film community that once embraced him and covered up for his crimes." She continued by pointing out that Weinstein was not the only predator in the industry and ended her speech with a message that offenders will no longer be able to get away with inappropriate behaviour. "And even tonight, sitting among you, there are those who still have to be held accountable for their conduct against women. For behaviour that does not belong in this industry, .
Elisabeth Moss loved her 'unusual' upbringing
Actor Elisabeth Moss says she enjoyed her ''unusual'' upbringing with her musician parents. The "Handmaid's Tale" star, who was raised in Los Angeles, spent a lot of time travelling with her parents. ''We were always travelling, it was a very unusual upbringing. Everyone was always up late, and slept late. We'd go out to dinner. It was a great upbringing," Moss told Marie Clarie magazine. The 35-year-old actor is a member of the Church of Scientology, and though she rarely speaks publicly about her religion, she would not try and censor anyone else's views on the controversial faith, even if she does not agree with them herself. ''You cannot take away a person's right to speak, and to have a voice. I'm not going to tell you that you can't say what you think... ''I fundamentally believe in freedom and human rights. And, if I was not thick-skinned enough to handle criticism, I would not have been in this business for 29 years.
Luc Besson accused of raping a woman in France
Director Luc Besson, known for movies like "Leon: The Professional," and "Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets", has been reported to police on an accusation of raping a woman in France. The complaint was filed by a young female actor at a Paris police station on Friday. The actor, who worked with Besson on two films, told Variety that the incident, which she described as a "violent sexual assault," happened on May 10, following a meeting with the filmmaker at the Bristol Hotel near the Champs Elysees in Paris. Besson has "flatly" denied the allegations. His attorney said in a statement: "Mr Besson fell from his chair when he learned of these accusations, which he flatly denies." French police are reportedly investigating the claim, and Besson has not been formally charged. French radio station Europe 1 was the first to report the filing of the complaint. Besson is currently working on "Anna", a film starring Russian actress Sasha Lane in the title role, as well as Helen Mirren
Paul Bettany shares text he sent to Ron Howard to get role in 'Solo: A Star Wars Story'
Actor Paul Bettany has revealed his funny text to director Ron Howard got him his "Solo: A Star Wars Story" role. Bettany plays crime boss Dryden Vos in the film. "Have you ever spent long winter evenings wondering why you're not in the Star Wars franchise? I have," he wrote to Howard, as revealed on "The Tonight Show". And Howard replied, "LOL I'll get back to you." "It's a true story" Bettany said."If you don't ask, you don't get. You got to ask." Howard got back to him and Bettany said he was heading to the Star Wars set two weeks later. "Solo: A Star Wars Story" tells of a younger Han Solo as he meets Chewbacca and Lando Calrissian. The film is set to release on May 25.
Chandra Wilson joins musical 'Christmas Harmony'
"Grey's Anatomy" star Chandra Wilson has joined the romantic musical "Christmas Harmony". The musical also features Kelley Jakle, Sally Struthers, Lee Garlington, and Nickel Creek vocalist/guitarist Sean Watkins, reported Variety. Jakle stars in the film as a young woman who returns to her small hometown to rediscover music, family bonds, and the magic of the Christmas season. The production is currently underway in Los Angeles and marks writer-director Nanea Miyata's feature film debut. The feature includes five original songs co-written by Miyata and Justin Jones, and an additional song co-written with Richard Rudolph.
It's raining money on folk singers in Gujarat
Showering of money at cultural programme is not an uncommon thing in India and Gujarat has always remained in limelight for this.In yet another incident taking place in Gujarat, this time in Valsad district, about Rs 50 lakh were showered on singers performing at a charity event on Saturday.People showered notes of Rs 10, 200 and 500 on the two renowned folk singers Geeta Rabar and Brijrajdan Gadhvi while they were performing here.The event was organised by Ashish Patel, sarpanch of Kalwada village in the district, to collect money for Jalaram Manav Seva Trust, a charitable organisation, so that they could buy an ambulance for the village.While talking to ANI, Patel said "Scores of devotees marked their presence in this event. Whatever money will be collected here, we will donate it to the trust. Till now, about Rs. 50 lakh has been collected."In 2016, controversy erupted when singers were showered with Rs. 40 lakh at a musical event in state's Navsari district, at a time when the ...
Kim Kardashian's diet worries
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian was "worried" that she would not fit into her Met Gala dress.
Priyanka Chopra pens heartfelt note for friend Meghan Markle
Actor Priyanka Chopra, who was among the guests invited at the Royal wedding, penned a heartfelt note for her friend Meghan Markle and said it was an emotional moment for her to see the couple exchange their wedding vows at the Windsor Castle.Priyanka took to Instagram on Saturday night to share few photographs of the couple.She wrote: "Every once in a while there is a moment when time stands still. That happened today. You my friend were the epitome of grace, love and beauty. Every choice made at this wedding by you both will go down in history, not just because it was your wedding but because this incredible wedding stood for change and hope.""Thank you for being the perfect picture of all things good. Seeing your union and love blessed in front of my eyes made me so happy and tear up! I wish you both love happiness and togetherness always," she said.Priyanka sported a lilac Vivienne Westwood dress suit and fascinator at the wedding.She was among the high-profile guests which ...
Khloe begs Kim to make up with Tristan
Reality TV personality Khloe Kardashian wants her sister Kim Kardashian to make up with her boyfriend Tristan Thompson for the sake of her new born daughter True.
My husband is my favourite co-star: Isla Fisher
Actress Isla Fisher says she has more respect for her husband and actor Sacha Baron Cohen since working with him on "Grimsby".
Japan wins Cannes top prize with 'Shoplifters' at politically charged fest
"Shoplifters", a heartwrenching tale by Japanese veteran director Hirokazu Kore-eda about a family of small-time crooks who take in a child they find on the street, won the Palme d'Or top prize at the Cannes film festivaltoday. Accepting one of global cinema's most coveted honours from jury president Cate Blanchett, Kore-eda said movies made him hopeful for the state of the world. "Maybe because of the cinema, the people who usually fight each other, the countries that are fighting each other, may be able to come together," he said. Spike Lee won the runner-up Grand Prix for "BlacKkKlansman", a searing broadside against racism with the stranger-than-fiction true story of an African-American police officer who manages to infiltrate the highest levels of the Ku Klux Klan. Lebanese actress-director Nadine Labaki, one of three female filmmakers among the 21 contenders, earned the third-place Jury Prize for "Capernaum" set among the poorest of the poor in Beirut and featuring a devastating
Film director Luc Besson accused of rape by actress: French judicial sources
Police in Paris have opened an investigation after an actress accused French film director Luc Besson of rape, judicial sources said today. "Luc Besson categorically denies these fantasist accusations," the film-maker's lawyer Thierry Marembert told AFP. "(The complainant) is someone he knows, towards whom he has never behaved inappropriately." Judicial sources said a "complaint has been made for acts qualifying as rape by the plaintiff which happened Thursday night into Friday in Paris," adding that Paris police were investigating the allegation against the 59-year-old. Informed sources said the victim went to police on Friday to file a complaint against Besson, who notably directed The Big Blue, Nikita and Leon, after the alleged assault at the Bristol hotel in the French capital. The sources said the complainant said she had been in a relationship with Besson for around two years, stating that she felt under an obligation owing to their professional relationship. One source close ..
Italian 'Buster Keaton' wins best actor at Cannes
Little-known Italian actor Marcello Fonte won best actor at Cannes today for his portrayal of a hapless cocaine-dealing dog groomer who faces down a thug in Matteo Garrone's "Dogman". Garrone cast the little-known actor from southern Italy because of his big smile and sunken cheeks, which he said gave him the air of "a modern-day Buster Keaton".
Kazakhstan's Samal Yeslyamova wins best actress at Cannes
Kazakh actress Samal Yeslyamova won best actress at the Cannes film festival today for playing a jobless single mother from post-Soviet Central Asia adrift in Moscow in Sergey Dvortsevoy's "Ayka". The 33-year-old actress, who also starred in Dvortsevoy's acclaimed debut film "Tulpan", was praised by the Hollywood Reporter for her "intense, committed performance".