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I always wanted to work with Ekta Kapoor: Sudeepa
Actress Sudeepa Singh, who has joined the cast of Ekta Kapoor's upcoming show "Dil Hi To Hai" along with actors like Omkar Kapoor and Yogita Bihani, says she always wanted to work with the popular producer.
Anushka Sharma's new fashion line draws inspiration from Suppandi
Remember Suppandi, the popular character from the Tinkle comics universe? In an effort to popularise Indian pop culture and celebrate it globally, actress Anushka Sharma has sought design inspiration from Suppandi for the spring-summer collection line of her label NUSH.
It's very difficult to slot me: Rajeev Khandelwal
Rajeev Khandelwal likes to describe himself as "an explorer, a husband and an actor", but thanks to his on-screen roles, he has been labelled as a lover boy, a charmer and more. He says owing to the different genres and mediums that he has tried, it won't be easy to "slot" him now.
John honoured to work with Manoj Bajpayee (Movie Snippets)
Actor John Abraham says it was an honour for him to work with National Award-winner Manoj Bajpayee in "Satyameva Jayate".
'Tareefan' was composed on flight: QARAN
"Tareefan", the song that has been sung by rapper Badshah, and has actresses Kareena Kapoor Khan, Sonam Kapoor, Swara Bhasker and Shikha Talsania lip-synching to his voice in its video, was composed on a flight on an iPad, says its composer QARAN.
Biopic on legendary actress Savitri promises to break box office records
"Mahanati" in Telugu and "Nadigaiyar Thilagam" in Tamil, the bi-lingual biopic on the legendary Telugu-Tamil actress Savitri, promises to take the audience through various stages of her life from childhood to old age. It will also recreate some of Savitris most iconic dramatic sequences and songs and dances.
James Blunt adores music's unifying power
Whether it is from love or his various experiences or his view of politics, "You're beautiful" star James Blunt likes to draw inspiration from the world around him. The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter says music unites people irrespective of caste, gender or religion.
Margot Robbie to play Sharon Tate in 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood', Burt Reynolds in talks to join
After months of speculation, Sony has confirmed that Margot Robbie will portray the role of actor Sharon Tate, who was killed in the the most infamous murders by the Charles Manson family in the 1960s, in "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood". Veteran actor Burt Reynolds is in early negotiations to star in Quentin Tarantino's ninth film, Deadline reported. If on board, the "Boogie Nights" star, 82, will play George Spahn, the blind rancher who owned the property that Charles Manson and his followers were living on when they hatched the plan for the most infamous murders in the 1960s. Three Tarantino regulars - Kurt Russell ("The Hateful Eight"), Tim Roth ("Reservoir Dogs"), and Michael Madsen ("Kill Bill") will be seen in small/cameo-style roles. The director reunites with Leornardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt after having worked with them in "Django Unchained" and "Inglourious Basterds" respectively. The movie is based on the murder of actor Sharon Tate and three others at the hands of the ...
People were hungry for it: Martin Freeman on 'Black Panther' success
"Black Panther" has gone on to become a culture phenomenon in the last year with its impact growing deeper with time and actor Martin Freeman feels its record-breaking success reflects that the film was the need of the hour. The 46-year-old actor, who plays CIA agent Everett K Ross in the Ryan Coogler-directed film, said the audience was yearning for a game-changer and that is the reason why they lapped up the movie without any delay. "People were hungry for it (the film). There were a lot of people who were dying to see it. It's not often that people come up to you and say, 'I've seen this film seven times. I take my mom, my dad.' So, that's rare in itself. "As well as being a very good film, it also feels like a bit of a moment," Freeman said in an appearance on PeopleTV's "Couch Surfing". "Black Panther" is the first Marvel film to be led by a person of colour - Chadwick Boseman - and featuring a virtually all-black cast with Michael B Jordan, Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira, Letitia
Christina Aguilera, Demi Lovato to collaborate for 2018 BBMAs
Powerhouses Demi Lovato and Christina Aguilera are all set to debut new collaboration at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards.They will perform 'Fall In Line', Aguilera's new single from her forthcoming album, 'Liberation'.Aguilera and Lovato took to their respective social media handles to make the announcement.The two joined previously announced performers- Janet Jackson, BTS, Camila Cabello, Kelly Clarkson, Ariana Grande, John Legend, Dua Lipa and Shawn Mendes.The event, to be hosted by Clarkson, will broadcast live from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 20.
Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter reteaming for 'Bill & Ted 3'
Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter are returning for the third installment of "Bill & Ted" after a gap of around 27 years. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the much talked about - "Bill & Ted Face the Music" - is in works with Dean Parisot as director. Reeves and Winter will reprise their iconic roles as Ted "Theodore" Logan and Bill S Preston Esq, respectively. Original creators Chris Matheson and Ed Solomon have penned the script. The actor duo said they are elated to head back to the world of the two time-travelling metalheads. "We couldn't be more excited to get the whole band back together again. Chris and Ed wrote an amazing script, and with Dean at the helm we've got a dream team," Reeves and Winter said in a statement. The new film will see the two characters way past their teenage, now burdened by the responsibilities of family. They have written thousands of tunes, but are to write a good one and are lightyears away from penning the greatest song ever written. When a ..
Tessa Ferrer and Jay Paulson join George Clooney's 'Catch-22'
George Clooney's "Catch-22" series has added Tessa Ferrer and Jay Paulson to its cast. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Ferrer will play ward nurse Duckett who likes John Yossarian (Christopher Abbott) and is exasperated by his relentless scheming but admires him as well. The role was originally played by Paula Prentiss. On the other hand, Paulson will play the chaplain (originally portrayed by Anthony Perkins). A nervous man and a deep thinker, the character is avoids conflict at all costs and takes a liking to Yossarian. Set in Italy, the six-part series follows the story of Yossarian, a US Air Force bombardier who does not like the increasing number of flight missions being assigned. He is angered by a bureaucratic rule, Catch-22, which specifies that being concerned for one's safety is proof of sanity. Kyle Chandler will play the role of Colonel Cathcart, which was to be originally played by Clooney, the part originally played by Martin Balsam in the 1970 feature. Clooney, who
Sharks like jazz music: study
Sharks can acquire a taste for jazz music, say scientists who have found that the predators may be much smater than thought. Researchers from Macquarie University in Australia trained baby Port Jackson sharks to associate music with a food reward. When played a jazz song, the sharks learnt to go to a feeding station for a tasty treat. "Sound is really important for aquatic animals, it travels well under water and fish use it to find food, hiding places and even to communicate," said Catarina Vila-Pouca, lead author of the study published in the journal Animal Cognition. Anecdotal reports have suggested that sharks can learn to associate the sounds of boat engines with food, for example as part of shark cage-diving activities. The study provides evidence that sharks can learn the association relatively quickly. When it came to differentiating between jazz and classical music, the sharks struggled, said Culum Brown, an associate professor at Macquarie University. "It was obvious that ...
Burt Reynolds in talks to join Tarantino's 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood'
Veteran actor Burt Reynolds is in early negotiations to star in Quentin Tarantino's ninth film "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood". If on board, the "Boogie Nights" star, 82, will play George Spahn, the blind rancher who owned the property that Charles Manson and his followers were living on when they hatched the plan for the most infamous murders in the 1960s. According to EW, three Tarantino regulars - Kurt Russell ("The Hateful Eight"), Tim Roth ("Reservoir Dogs"), and Michael Madsen ("Kill Bill") will be seen in small/cameo-style roles. The director reunites with Leornardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt after having worked in "Django Unchained" and "Inglourious Basterds" respectively. The movie is based on the murder of actor Sharon Tate and three others at the hands of the Manson family cult. DiCaprio plays Rick Dalton, an ageing, out-of-work actor in the film, with Pitt as his longtime stunt double named Cliff Booth. The two characters happen to be Tate's neighbours. Margot Robbie, ...
Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter team up for 'Bill and Ted 3'
It's official! Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter are reteaming for another 'Bill & Ted' movie.The pair is returning to the big screen for a third movie in the franchise after almost 30 years, reports The Hollywood Reporter.In the flick titled 'Bill & Ted Face', Reeves and Winter will reprise their iconic roles as Ted "Theodore" Logan and Bill S. Preston Esq., respectively."We couldn't be more excited to get the whole band back together again," Reeves and Winter said in a statement. "Chris Matheson and Ed Solomon wrote an amazing script, and with Dean Parisot at the helm we've got a dream team!"The first movie, which released in 1989, proved to be a big hit. It was followed by a sequel, 'Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey', which was released in 1991.
Shawn Mendes announces brand new arena tour
Gear up all Shawn Mendes fans! The singer-songwriter has announced a massive run of tour dates.Titled 'Shawn Mendes: The Tour', it will kick off in March next year and will end in New York City in August.The 'In My Blood' hitmaker, who will visit North America, the UK, and Europe, took to social media to reveal the 2019 Global Tour dates.Ticket pre-sales begin May 12, and tickets for the general public will go on sale May 19, reports E! Online.
Christina Aguilera, Demi Lovato to perform new song 'Fall in Line' at BBMAs
Pop stars Christina Aguilera and Demi Lovato will perform their new collaboration, "Fall in Line", at the upcoming Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs). The announcement comes after weeks of speculation that Aguilera had teamed up with Lovato after she released the track listing for her upcoming LP 'Liberation', People magazine reported. The "Smoke & Mirrors" singer, 25, also hinted at the duet during a show in Dallas as part of her recent tour. "Christina's my girl and big things are coming," she told fans. Last year, Lovato said in an interview that she has worked with "one of my biggest idols" but she could not yet reveal the name. "I can't wait for the world to hear it. It's an incredible song," she had teased. Aguilera, 37, finally dropped the first single, "Accelerate", off of her first new album in six years last week. The BBMAs will be hosted by Kelly Clarkson, with Janet Jackson being the recipient of this year's icon award. Singers such as Shawn Mendes, Camila Cabello and Dua .
Jordan Peele's next titled 'Us', Lupita Nyong'o in talks to star
Jordan Peele has decided the title of his next feature film and it is "Us". The 39-year-old actor-turned-filmmaker, who made his directorial debut with Oscar-nominated "Get Out" last year, made the announcement on Twitter. Peele shared the poster of the film sans the caption. The artwork, however, describes the film as "a new nightmare from the mind of" the director. The project is being developed by Universal Pictures, which is touted to be "another original and provocative thriller" by Peele. The noveau filmmaker, who created history by becoming the first black screenwriter to win the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for "Get Out" in March, will once again direct from a screenplay he wrote. Peele is also attached as producer alongside Ian Cooper, Sean McKittrick, and horror maverick Jason Blum. Oscar-winning actor Lupita Nyong'o is in negotiations to star in the film, while her "Black Panther" co-star Winston Duke and "The Handmaid's Tale" lead Elisabeth Moss are also ...
Billy Crudup joins 'After The Wedding' remake
Billy Crudup has been roped in to star opposite Jullianne Moore in the American remake of "After The Wedding". The 49-year-old actor will be playing Oscar, the loving husband to Moore's Theresa, Deadline reported. The film is based on the 2006 Oscar-nominated Danish film of the same name directed by Susanne Bier that starred Mads Mikkelsen. Bart Freundlich, who is Moore's real-life spouse, is directing the remake from his own script. Joel B Michaels and Silvio Muraglia are producing the remake. The new film follows the director of an Indian orphanage on the verge of bankruptcy, who discovers that her organisation is in contention to receive a large charitable donation from a wealthy American businesswoman, forcing her to travel to New York City, where she is confronted by a past she tried to forget. Also starring Michelle Williams, the production of the project will begin this spring.
'Santa Clarita Diet' renewed for third season
"Santa Clarita Diet", featuring Drew Barrymore and Timothy Olyphant, is getting a third season at Netflix. The new installment of the horror comedy, with a 10-episode run, is slated to premier next year, Deadline reported. The main cast of the show, including Barrymore, Olyphant, Liv Hewson and Skyler Gisondo, are set to reprise their roles. The announcement comes less a month-and-a half after the second season of the show aired on March 23. Created by Victor Fresco, "Santa Clarita Diet" follows real state agents Joel (Olyphant), wife Sheila (Drew) and their daughter Abby (Liv Hewson). Their dull life in Los Angeles suburb of Santa Clarita drastically changes after Sheila becomes an overnight zombie which makes her crave for human flesh. Joel and Sheila try to maintain their marriage while killing humans to feed the latter's growing appetite. Both Barrymore and Olyphant executive produce.