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JNUSU opposes screening of film on 'Love Jihad'
The Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) on Friday protested against the screening of a documentary based on 'Love Jihad' on the campus by another group of students.
'Ishq Tera': Poor script mars this love story (IANS Review, Rating: *1/2)
Film: "Ishq Tera"; Director: Jojo D'Souza; Cast: Hrishitaa Bhatt, Mohit Madaan, Mozhgan Taraneh, Shahbaaz Khan, Aman Verma, Ganesh Yadav and Manoj Pahwa; Rating: *1/2
Nabaneeta Dev Sen, Jatin Das to be honoured with D.Litt
Veteran Indian writer Nabaneeta Dev Sen and renowned painter Jatin Das will be conferred an honorary Doctor of Literature degree by the Rabindra Bharati University at its convocation next month, the varsity announced here on Friday.
After 35-year hiatus, ABBA announces new music
Agnetha, Bjorn, Benny and Anni-Frid are all set to make a comeback after a 35-year hiatus.ABBA, the Swedish pop group, took to Instagram and wrote, "The decision to go ahead with the exciting ABBA avatar tour project had an unexpected consequence. We all four felt that, after some 35 years, it could be fun to join forces again and go into the recording studio. So we did. And it was like time had stood still and that we only had been away on a short holiday. An extremely joyful experience! It resulted in two new songs and one of them "I still have faith in you" will be performed by our digital selves in a TV special produced by NBC and the BBC aimed for broadcasting in December. We may have come of age, but the song is new. And it feels good."A fan tweeted a GIF and wrote, "When you find out #ABBA are reuniting."Another fan wrote, "#BREAKING: ABBA is reuniting after 35-year hiatus; new songs announced."The band has given major hits like 'Dancing Queen,' 'Mamma Mia,' 'The Winner Takes .
Sahil Khattar turns 'Mission Commander' for 'The Expedition'
Youtube star Sahil Khattar has turned host for an Internet show called "The Expedition", which features 12 young voyagers who embark on a road trip across villages and small town India.
It's my job to protect Natasha: Varun Dhawan
Actor Varun Dhawan doesn't talk about his romantic relationship with Natasha Dalal often, but he has not made any effort to hide the fact that he is in one. He says it takes away from his personal life and he feels it is his job to protect her.
Professions don't matter in friendship: Anuj Sachdeva
Actor Anuj Sachdeva believes that two actors or people from any field can be friends as friendship has got nothing to do professions.
Chetan Bhagat signs six books deal with Amazon Publishing
English author Chetan Bhagat today signed a global deal for next six books with Amazon Publishing with the first book releasing in October this year. According to a statement by the publishing company, the deal includes three fiction and three non-fiction books to be published globally in print, eBook and audio formats over the course of next five years. While being excited for the deal, the bestselling author of 'Five Point Someone' and '2 States' promised to reveal the details later. "I am delighted to partner with Amazon Publishing as my publisher for my upcoming books. Amazon's online advantage and their commitment to reach every corner of India ties in well with my goals of inspiring every Indian to read books...While I will reveal details later, I am very excited about it," the author said. All the books are also planned to be available in multiple Indian languages. Westland, an Amazon company, will distribute the print editions in India, the company said. "Amazon Publishing is .
Abba reunite after 35 years
Swedish pop group Abba is reuniting after their split 35 years ago with two new songs.
Michael Che, Colin Jost to host Primetime Emmy Awards
American comedians-actors Colin Jost and Michael Che will host the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards on NBC.
Dasu collaborates with 'The Voice Kids' star for song
American singer-songwriter of Indian descent Dasu has teamed up with artiste Edray, best known for participating in "The Voice Kids" show, for their new summer track "Okay".
Shilpa Rao credits her father for singing career
Singer Shilpa Rao, known for hits like "Bulleya", "Tose naina" and "Manmarziyan", is thankful to her father for believing in her talent and supporting her.
There's always been an attempt to be versatile: Diana Penty
After "Lucknow Central", Diana Penty will be seen in films as different as "Parmanu - The Story of Pokhran" and "Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi". The actress, who was sporting enough to emulate a portrait of a Maori ancestor at a Mumbai event, says she has always attempted to maintain versatility.
Amazon to publish next 6 books of Chetan Bhagat
In a mega deal, Amazon Publishing today announced that it would bring out the next six books by popular author Chetan Bhagat. Rupa has published all of Bhagat's nine books since his debut in 2004. The first book of the new deal will be published in October. Westland, an Amazon company, will distribute these six books - three fiction and as many nonfiction titles - in India. The books will be published globally in print, eBook and audio formats and also be available in multiple Indian language versions. "Amazon Publishing is excited to work with Chetan and publish his books to a wider audience including readers both in India and abroad," says Jeff Belle, vice president of Amazon Publishing. "I am delighted to partner with Amazon Publishing as my publisher for my upcoming books," says Bhagat. "My new fiction novel will be my first book in both eBook and print formats with Amazon Publishing and it will be something different from what I have done before," he adds. Amazon acquired ...
Janelle Monae officially comes out, calls herself 'pansexual'
Janelle Monae has come out of the closet and said she considers herself as a pansexual. In an interview with Rolling Stone, the 32-year-old actor-singer, who initially identified herself as bisexual, said she is a "queer black woman". "Being a queer black woman in America, someone who has been in relationships with both men and women - I consider myself to be a free-a** motherf**ker... But then later I read about pansexuality and was like, Oh, these are things that I identify with too.' I'm open to learning more about who I am," Monae said. The singer, whose new visual LP 'Dirty Computer' released today, said she has always sidestepped questions on her sexual orientation but alluded to the status in her songs. Citing "Mushrooms & Roses" and "Q.U.E.E.N." as examples, Monae said, "If you listen to my albums, it's there." The singer points out reference to a character named Mary as an object of affection in the song "Q.U.E.E.N." She also revealed that the original title for ...
Sanjeeda on why 'no daily soaps with husband'
Actress Sanjeeda Sheikh has revealed why she will not do a TV show with her husband Aamir Ali, who is also an actor.
Tilda Swinton, Hugh Laurie join 'David Copperfield'
British actors Tilda Swinton and Hugh Laurie have joined Dev Patel in the "The Personal History of David Copperfield". The film takes a modern look at Charles Dickens' "The Personal History of David Copperfield" with Patel playing the titular character. Armando Iannucci, best known for the films "In The Loop" and "The Death of Stalin", is directing the project from a script he co-penned with Simon Blackwell, reported Variety. The details of characters of Laurie, 58, and Swinton, 57, are not known as of yet. The cast also includes Aneurin Barnard, Ben Whishaw, Morfydd Clark, Anthony Welsh, and Rosalind Eleaza. The novel, first published in 1850, follows the journey of Copperfield, who was modeled after Dickens himself, from impoverished childhood to becoming a successful author. Iannucci is also producing the project along with Kevin Loader and production is expected to start in June in the United Kingdom.
Rachel Morrison to receive AFI's Franklin J Schaffner Alumni Medal
Cinematographer Rachel Morrison will be honoured with the 2018 Franklin J Schaffner Alumni Medal by American Film Institute. The honour recognizes the extraordinary creative talents of AFI Conservatory alumni who embody the qualities of filmmaker Franklin J Schaffner in terms of talent, taste, dedication and commitment to quality storytelling in film and television, a statement by AFI stated. Morrison recently made history after she became the first woman to be ever nominated for the Academy Award for best cinematography for her work on "Mudbound". She also received praise for her work on Marvel's smash-hit 2018 superhero film "Black Panther". The 39-year-old cinematographer, who is also a member of American Society of Cinematographers (ASC), will be presented with the Schaffner Medal at the AFI Life Achievement Award Tribute to George Clooney on June 7, 2018. Previous recipients of the honour includes Terrence Malick (2000), Darren Aronofsky (2001), Todd Field (2002), John Dahl ...
Brie Larson wears platinum jewellery to Avengers Infinity Wars premiere
Brie Larson selected Platinum jewelry from Tiffany & Co. for the premiere of "AvengersTiffany Jazz four-square drop earrings with white diamonds, set in platinum (priced at USD 22,000)Tiffany Cobblestone band ring with diamonds, set in platinum (priced at USD 13,000)Tiffany Jazz three-row diamond ring with diamonds, set in platinum, (priced at USD 9,900)Tiffany Aria ring of diamonds, set in platinum (priced at USD 14,000)White diamond earrings set in platinum are a popular trend lately, as seen on recent red carpets including Gal Gadot and Nicole Kidman at the Golden Globe Awards, and Kristen Bell and Margot Robbie at the SAG Awards.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
From caricatures to layered characters, superheroes come of age
Once costumed and now armoured, superheroes have evolved from unidimensional caricatures out to save the world to fallible men and women with human frailties and flaws, no longer appealing to just teens but offering a slice of real life along with entertainment to discerning audiences. As superheroes, from Iron Man and Captain America to Thor and Black Panther, soared and strode across screens in "Avengers: Infinity War" beginning today, it was more evidence that the genre is constantly reinventing itself. "Avatar" filmmaker James Cameron has predicted that audiences will soon tire of superhero films but that does not seem to be happening anytime soon with Hollywood's armoured world saviours continuing their mission unhindered. Though Cameron has criticised the films for being about "hypogonadal males without families doing death-defying things for two hours and wrecking cities in the process", superheroes are here to stay, warts and all. The shift from the burlesque to the brooding .