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Zoe Saldana will suffer from FOMO after leaving Marvel Cinematic Universe
Actor Zoe Saldana feels she will to suffer from the 'fear of missing out' or FOMO after she exits from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The 39-year-old actor, who starred as Gamora in the recently released "Infinity War", said she is grateful she got the opportunity to play a part that is a great role model. "Yes and no. It was sad, of course, because I think that we all suffer from FOMO. "There is a fear always of missing out, but I'm so happy that I got to play a part in the Marvel Universe, and I also got to play a character that - it has been brought to my attention - is seen as a great role model for young women. And also for young boys. I live for that, that's why I do what I do. So I guess I'm going to cry all the way to 'Avatar', you know?" Saldana told LA Times newspaper. The actor, who is set to reprise the role of Neytiri in the upcoming "Avatar" movies, said she is looking forward to work with veteran director James Cameron again. "We are just about finishing motion capture .
Auctioning 'Rustom' costume for good cause: Akshay Kumar
Actor Akshay Kumar says he and wife Twinkle Khanna are unfazed by the backlash they are receiving over the auction of the costume he wore as an Indian naval officer in "Rustom". Akshay last week announced that the costume of his 2016 film would be auctioned for charity and the proceeds would fund animal rescue and welfare. Taking offence to his description of the costume as the "original naval uniform", Twitteratti pointed out to that his outfit was just a film costume and not the real naval uniform, that the couple claimed in their auction post. Twinkle, particularly, faced severe criticism after a senior Army officer wrote to her on Facebook saying she would get a "bloody nose", if she auctions the costume in the name of a uniform. The actor-turned-author wrote she would initiate a legal action against the man. At an event last evening, when Akshay was asked about the trolling that his wife was being subjected to, the actor said they were auctioning the costume for a "good ...
Bruce Springsteen to receive special honour at 2018 Tonys
Legendary musician Bruce Springsteen will receive a special award for his blockbuster solo show 'Springsteen on Broadway' at this year's Tony Awards. The 68-year-old music icon will be honoured for his gig that went on to become the highest grossing new production of the 2017-18 season, the Tony Awards Administration Committee announced. According to Variety, the show is an intimate, autobiographical narrative-driven concert built around excerpts from Springsteen's 2016 memoir, "Born to Run". The production began previews from October 3 at the Walter Kerr Theatre and officially opened nine days later garnering rave reviews from both theatre fraternity and music press. The limited engagement initially was scheduled to run through November 26, but overwhelming ticket demand along with Springsteen's engagement with the crowd - 939 people a night - have prompted him to extend the concert multiple times. Following a brief hiatus, the show is now back on the boards and selling through ...
A bit late for 'Grease' reunion: Olivia Newton-John
Over a year after Olivia Newton-John hinted at the possibility of "Grease" reunion, the veteran actor has said it is "a bit late now" to go for the follow-up. The 69-year-old actor, who starred as Sandy Olsson opposite John Travolta's Danny Zuko in the 1978 iconic musical, said she is unsure if the idea would work now. "I think it's a bit late now. What would you do? Put us in a nursing home? I can't imagine that working now but you never know what someone could come up with. If there was a great idea then, of course, we would consider it, or at least I would," Newton-John told Forbes.com. "If John was up for it then I think I would be too but we couldn't do it without each other. Let's see what the future brings," she added. The actor said she is always on board to connect with her co-stars when they cross paths from time to time. "I stay in touch with John and also DiDi Conn who played Frenchy. They're the two that I see the most. Whenever we're in the same city we get together and .
Panini Pandit to launch new digital platform 'Papa Plays'
Panini Pandit, the son of late veteran actor Raaj Kumar, is stepping into the world of entertainment with a new digital platform named "Papa Plays".
Zoe Saldana feels she will suffer from 'FOMO'
Actress Zoe Saldana feels she will suffer from "FOMO" -- fear of missing out -- once she leaves the Marvel universe.
Rogen dodges query on Franco's alleged sexual misconduct
Actor Seth Rogen says his perspective on his friend and actor James Franco's alleged sexual misconduct case is not relevant.
Theron fed up of her weight gain story
Actress Charlize Theron believes too much focus has been put on her body transformation for the film "Tully".
'Indian TV shows have ruined concept of family'
Many stories revolving around families, especially daughter-in-law and mother-in-law, have been told on the small screen. But director Apurv Singh Karki says Indian TV shows have ruined the concept of family for him.
Kim Kardashian 'unfollows' Thompson
Reality TV personality Kim Kardashian has unfollowed sister Khloes beau Tristan Thompson on social media less than three weeks after news of his alleged affairs made headlines.
Patience a virtue I learnt courtesy Indian musicians: Singer Kabul
Singer Kabul says he has learnt the art of being patient from Indian musicians.
Auction of uniform not wrong, says Akshay Kumar
Amid the controversy over the auction of the naval uniform that has been used in his film "Rustom", actor Akshay Kumar said the auction intends to support a good cause and he has not done "anything wrong".
Vivendi to examine capital options for Universal Music on May 17
PARIS (Reuters) - French media group Vivendi said on Tuesday that its board would examine on May 17 various scenarios regarding the capital evolution of its Universal Music Group (UMG) unit.
Hubby Akshay defends Twinkle over 'Rustom' uniform auction controversy
Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar on Tuesday defended his wife Twinkle Khanna, who is being trolled for auctioning naval uniform from the film "Rustom".Addressing the media at New India Conclave here, Akshay said, "I am with my wife....She is doing it for a good cause. Mujhey Kuch fark nahi padta kon kya bolta hai (I don't care about who says what)."Producer-author and entrepreneur Twinkle Khanna said on April 29 that she believes in taking legal action instead of retaliating with "violent threat" online."As a society do we really think it's all right to threaten a woman with bodily harm for trying to raise funds for a charity by auctioning a uniform used in a movie, a piece of film memorabilia," Khanna said on micro-blogging site Twitter while replying to a troll.The report about the auctioning of the uniform from the movie was first posted by Akshay himself on his social media handle, followed by a post from his wife Twinkle. According to both of them, the auction will go towards the ...
Soumitra Chatterjee, Buddhadeb Dasgupta conferred lifetime achivement awards
Thespian Soumitra Chatterjee and veteran film maker Buddhadeb Dasgupta were on Tuesday conferred lifetime achievement awards for their contribution towards Indian cinema on occasion of the third edition of the Bengal International Short Film Festival (BISFF) here.
'Moral policing' at metro station sparks protests
A couple were allegedly thrashed by a group of people at the Dumdum metro station here for public display of affection. The incident, reported in a section of the media with purported pictures of the assault, sparked protests outside the metro station today. According to the media reports, a man hugging his female friend raised eyebrows in a train compartment last night. A few people objected to it, following which an argument ensued between the two sides. The mob then allegedly heckled the couple, pushed them out of the train and beat them up, the reports said. Condemning the incident, citizens, carrying placards, gathered outside the Dumdum metro station this morning, demanding a suo motu case by the Railway Police Force (RPF) against the assaulters. Indrani Banerjee, the spokesperson of the Metro Rail, said appropriate action would be taken in the matter if the victims came forward with a complaint. The Metro Rail did not support moral policing of any kind, she added. "We have ...
Security guard abuses minor girl in Hyderabad
A security guard of a theater allegedly abused a 13-year-old girl physically here on Tuesday.According to police, a security guard of Vijetha theatre physically abused the minor girl when she had gone to take water from the theatre.The security guard allegedly abused the minor girl in the bathroom after tying her and putting a cloth into her mouth. The girl's parents are daily labourers.Talking to ANI, the girl's relatives said, "We all went to take water near Vijetha theatre at 7.00 a.m. We all came from there but the girl didn't come out. She came out crying at 9.00 a.m. The girl said that she was taken into the bathroom and her hands were tied hard. Then the security guard tried to abuse her in the bathroom."Venkat Reddy, Sanathnagar SHO, informed that the minor girl resides in huts which are opposite to Vijetha theatre here under Sanathnagar limits."The girl went to take water near the theatre in the morning at 7.00 am. The watchman of the theatre named Prashanth dragged the girl .
Goa Governor confers Devashri Narad award on journalists
Journalists should be objective and promote positivity in the society, said Goa Governor Mridula Sinha on Tuesday.
Hasbro to acquire Power Rangers, other franchises from Saban
(Reuters) - Toy maker Hasbro Inc has agreed to acquire children's entertainment and merchandising franchises, including the characters of the superhero TV show Power Rangers, from Saban Properties LLC in a deal valued at $522 million in cash and stock, the companies announced Tuesday.
13-year-old girl raped by cinema worker in Hyderabad
A minor girl was allegedly raped by a cinema theatre worker here on Tuesday, police said.