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Shivani Gosain 'excited, nervous' about her comeback

Actress Shivani Gosain, known for shows like "Kasautii Zindagii Kay" and "Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii", is excited and nervous about making a comeback to showbiz after a break of two years.

Ranbir as Sanjay Dutt isn't what Kingsley was as Gandhi

The long-awaited teaser of Rajkumar Hirani's Sanjay Dutt biopic, now finally titled "Sanju", again prompted the question that had cropped up when the film was announced: Why do we need a biopic on the actor and which aspect of his life is inspirational?

I've never faced casting couch: Ranbir Kapoor

Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor says he has never faced the casting couch.

Melissa McCarthy opens up about gender pay disparity

Actor Melisssa McCarthy has opened up about the time she realised she was earning less money than her male co-stars. The 47-year-old actor said though she was initially dejected to see people who started off with her suddenly making "15 times" more than her but that did not made her lose control of her career. "There were some jobs when I was paid what most (of my co-stars were). And then people who climbed the ladder with me were suddenly making 15 times what I made. "I was like, 'Wait, wait, wait.' I thought, 'This is based on bullsh*t. This not based on anything factual to me.' I hated that feeling of not being in control and not being able to do anything about it. I think that feeling is what keeps the fight in me," McCarthy told Glamour magazine. The "Bridesmaids" actor said women need to stay persistent and demand a salary they deserve for their work. "I think you have to play. It's like this: You can stay in a local theatre and work for the art of it, and that's great. Or you ..

'Book Club' to open in India in May

Jane Fonda's "Book Club" will release in India on May 18.

Benedict Cumberbatch wants to be rid of Weinstein's 'toxicity' on 'The Current War'

"The Current War", starring Benedict Cumberbatch was one of the films that suffered the most due to the Harvey Weinstein scandal, but the actor is "fine" as it will help the film get rid of the "toxicity" of the disgraced producer. The film, which focuses on the rivalry between legendary scientists Thomas Edison (Cumberbatch) and George Westinghouse (Michael Shannon), has been shelved with no new release date in sight. "If it takes us not releasing our film for a couple of years just to be rid of that toxicity, I'm fine with that... (He wants to) To step back and be as far removed from that influence as possible, both as filmmaker and as human being," Cumberbatch told The Telegraph. The actor previously worked with Weinstein on the 2014 film, "The Imitation Game," which received eight nods at the 87th Academy Awards, including Best actor for Cumberbatch. The actor described Weinstein as "lascivious". "I wouldn't want to be married to him Gaudy in his tastes, for all his ...

Musical performances to take place on full moon nights

With the majestic Qutub Minar as its backdrop, a three-part monthly series will bring together different traditions of Indian music on full moon nights here. 'Under the Banyan Tree on A Full Moon Night' will mark the advent of the full moon in the months of April, May and June, respectively, starting from April 29 at 1AQ, near Qutub Minar. Organised by Teamwork Arts, the music concert will open with sitarist Azeem Ahmed Alvi, Hindustani classical vocalist Ujwal Nagar, and Sufi qawwals Qutbi Brothers representing the vibrancy and richness of Indian musical tradition. With a poetic blend of moonlight and music, music aficionados of the city will be able to enjoy Baithak-style evenings along with an intimate experience with the like-minded and an opportunity to engage with the musicians as well. "Each time we put together a programme, our endeavour is to bring before the enthusiasts once-in-a-lifetime experiences, that they may cherish eternally. Our team's expertise in designing a ...

Proud to be part of generation that's not putting up with harassment: Ansel Elgort

Ansel Elgort says he is proud to be a part of today's generation that has sounded the bugle against sexual harassment and abuse in Hollywood in the form of #MeToo campaign. The 24-year-old actor-singer said though he has not faced harassment, it is unfortunate that several people had to deal with the misconduct throughout their careers. "I'm glad that I'm young. I haven't really had to deal with this stuff. People who are older, their whole careers they've dealt with harassment. That sucks. I'm proud to be part of a younger generation that's not putting up with that and is changing everything," Elgort told Variety. "Men right now, we don't look to good. I'm proud to be a young dude who can set a good example for men," the "Baby Driver" star added. The #MeToo campaign that sparked off a debate in Hollywood late last year, had actors along with people from other walks of life share their stories of sexual abuse. The reportage of multiple allegations of sexual harassment, including rape,

Biopic is a totally different monster: Rajkumar Hirani

Filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani, who on Tuesday launched the much-awaited teaser of "Sanju" -- a film on the life of actor Sanjay Dutt -- says the experience of making a biopic is very different from a regular future film especially at the scripting level.

There is no catfight: Sarah Jessica Parker on Kim Catrall

Sarah Jessica Parker says she has no hard feelings for her "Sex and the City" co-star Kim Catrall as there is no catfight. Multiple reports surfaced detailing decades of alleged hostility between the two actors, after Cattrall made it clear she has zero interest in reprising her role as Samantha Jones in a third "Sex and the City" movie. Parker, who was careful not to badmouth her former co-star while promoting the second season of HBO's "Divorce earlier" this year, said the tabloid stories were blown out of proportion. "I'd just like to remind everybody that there is no catfight. I have never uttered an unkind, unsupportive, unfriendly word, so I would love to redefine it," she told Vulture. "..."There is no catfight. There never has been a catfight. I've never fought with someone publicly in my life, nor would I. And I spent time with all of the women on the set. People need to recall that it wasn't just two women on the set fighting because that just never happened," she added She

'Aaleya' not communal movie, clarifies producer

Amidst the ongoing tiff with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), the producer of Bengali film 'Aaleya', Pradip Churiwal, on Tuesday clarified the words like 'Gujarat Riots' and 'Jai Shri Ram' have been used with the right intent.He was earlier directed by the CBFC to mute some words in the flick."It is not a communal movie. In some scenes, we have quoted words like 'Gujarat Riots' or 'Jai Shri Ram'. But they are shown with the right intent. The dialogues are not against any community," Churiwal told ANI.Reportedly, the regional office of CBFC has asked for six modifications including muting of the word 'Gujarat'.

'Hope Aur Hum' trailer is oddly relatable!

The new trailer of 'Hope Aur Hum', starring Naseeruddin Shah, is out and it is oddly relatable.The 2-minute-11-second clip shows a family of six grappling with their lives while maintaining their familial bond.The film is a slice-of-life entertainment, revolving around the lives of various family members and their life stories.Apart from the 'Sarfarosh' actor, the film also stars Sonali Kulkarni, Aamir Bashir, Naveen Kasturia, Kabir Sajid, and Virti Vagnani in pivotal roles.The film, directed by Sudip Bandyopadhyay and produced by Samira Bandyopadhyay, is slated to hit the theaters on May 11.

Billboard Music Awards: Shawn Mendes, Dua Lipa set to perform

Camila Cabello, Dua Lipa and Shawn Mendes are all set to take the stage as performers at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards.The young superstars are the first round of performers to be announced, reports People magazine.The event, to be hosted by Kelly Clarkson, will broadcast live from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 20.Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, and Pulitzer Prize winner Kendrick Lamar are leading the nominations with 15 nods each.

Deepika Padukone dazzles on TINGS London cover

Bollywood's leading lady, Deepika Padukone has yet again surpassed her achievements and graced the cover of TINGS London.After becoming the only Indian actress to feature on TIME's 100 influential people in the world, the 'Padmavati' of Bollywood has secured the place on one of the most prestigious publication.Within a very short span of time, Padukone has carved a space for herself globally. Termed as the 'Queen of 100 crores' club, the actress holds the most number of films under this club.Her most recent outing, 'Padmaavat' clocked over 300-crores at the box office.Not just in acting, Padukone is also a known face at various social causes. She became the first actress to publicly address the condition of mental illness and her suffering from depression.The actress currently has been working towards creating awareness and supporting mental illness with her NGO, The Live Love Laugh Foundation (TLLF).

Parliament is not immune to casting couch: Renuka Chowdhary

Responding to Bollywood choreographer Saroj Khan's remark on the casting couch, Congress leader Renuka Chowdhary on Tuesday said that even Parliament is not immune to it.Talking to ANI, Chowdhary urged that India should stand up and said #MeToo."It is not just in the film industry. It happens everywhere and it is the bitter truth. Don't imagine that Parliament is immune or other workplaces are immune to it. It is time that India stood up and said #MeToo," Chowdhary said.Earlier in the day, veteran choreographer Saroj Khan defended the practice of casting couch in the film industry. The 69-year-old, who has choreographed more than 2000 songs in her career, further said the 'tradition' has been going on for centuries and blaming just Bollywood is unfair."This is going on from 'Baba Adam's times', it is not new. Someone or the other always try to take an advantage of a girl. The government officials do it too, then why are we only behind the film industry? It provides livelihood at ...

Tata Sky, Netflix to join hands for next innovation in content delivery

Tata Sky and Netflix on Tuesday entered into a strategic partnership under which in India, the subscribers of both Tata Sky and Netflix will have easy access to a world of content through future Tata Sky platforms.Tata Sky subscribers will be able to browse and access the entire Netflix service, including TV shows, films, documentaries, standup comedy and kid's titles. Netflix's service includes over a thousand hours of Ultra HD content, complementing Tata Sky's extensive high quality programming."Tata Sky's partnership with Netflix adds another dimension to providing worldwide quality content on demand for our subscribers. Keeping up with our promise of pioneering innovation, we will soon announce the offering that is possible with this partnership. We are glad to include Netflix in our family and look forward to keep offering an extraordinary entertainment experience to all our subscribers," said MD & CEO of ?Tata Sky Ltd., Harit Nagpal."We are delighted to partner with Tata Sky

Ed Sheeran's 'Songwriter' documentary sold to Apple

The worldwide screen rights of "Songwriter", a documentary on Ed Sheeran, has been purchased by tech giant Apple. The going price is yet to be revealed but sources tell Billboard, the deal has been closed at low- to mid-seven figures. The movie, that made its North American debut at the Tribeca Film Festival, will be released in theaters as well as on Apple's platforms. The film has been directed by Murray Cummings, who is Sheeran's cousin. It traces the Grammy winner's rise in the music world and, his creative process in penning songs and performing his hits. Talking about the film, Cummings said he wanted to concentrate on Sheeran's avatar of a songwriter rather than the "superstar". "I wanted to focus on him being a songwriter rather than 'Ed Sheeran the superstar'-type thing. It's like, this is a guy that's really good at his job, and writes songs all the time - if his brain's on, he wants to write. "It takes a lot to write a song; you go down a lot of different channels and not ..

Dule Hill, Jazmyn Simon get married

Actors Dule Hill and Jazmyn Simon have tied the knot, one year after announcing their engagement. The "Psych" alum, 42, and the "Ballers" actor, 33, shared the news on social media with the wedding hashtag #SimonSaysHill. "If I could speak all of the languages of all the lands throughout the world, I still would not be able to find the words to express the fullness of my love for you @JazmynSimon," Hill captioned a picture from their wedding day an Instagram. Hill wore a Ralph Lauren suit and Jimmy Choos, while Simon looked beautiful in a BERTA gown, Charlotte Olympia shoes, and jewelry by Maria Elena.

You can't opt out of ads if on Facebook but can control them

If you are on Facebook, you cant opt out of ads altogether because ads are what keep Facebook free but you do have different options to control how your data can and cant be used to show you ads, the social media giant has said.

Jessica Williams to play professor Eulalie 'Lally' Hicks in Fantastic Beasts sequel

JK Rowling has revealed that actor Jessica Williams will play professor Eulalie "Lally" Hicks in the upcoming "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" sequel. Professor Hicks teaches at Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, America's equivalent of Hogwarts. Rowling tweeted that the next "Fantastic Beasts" film, "The Crimes of Grindelwald", will only feature a "hint" of Lally, and that her true glory will be revealed in the third film. Williams was announced as part of the cast back in October. "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald" will be released November 16.