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Twitter loses its calm as Cardi B broke Beyonce's two world records
Cardi B has made a music history by breaking pop queen Beyonce's two Guinness World Records titles.Since the news broke on Internet, fans have been cheering the artist and pouring their congratulations on Twitter.A fan wrote, "Cardi B Breaks Beyonce Billboard Record: Just eight months after freaking out over her first encounter with Beyonce, Cardi B has already broken one of Bey's Billboard records! One week after smashing Taylor Swift's Apple Music streaming record with new ".Another fan wrote, "You know #WomenRule when @Beyonce and @iamcardib both breaking records in one weekend"."April is a good month. Cardi B breaking records, Beyonce making history, J Cole dropping an album. I'm here for this Black Excellence", wrote another fan.One fan tweeted, "LEGENDS ONLY. Everyone loves the new humble rap queen!! #InvasionOfPrivacy is an iconic debut album breaking records. Haters stay pressed. Cardi continues to be blessed and stays winning."One tweet read, "Queen!!!!!!!god bless her & .
'Monster Hunt 2' gets India release date
Raman Huis live-action adventure film "Monster Hunt 2" will be releasing in India on May 11.
Zoom channel gets makeover, goes platform agnostic
Bollywood TV channel Zoom will get a new look and feel to match refreshed content, courtesy a partnership with fashion e-tailer Myntra.
'Omerta' release pushed to May 6
The release of Rajkummar Rao-starrer "Omerta" has been postponed to May 6 as the clearance from the censor board on the film came in recently. Directed by Hansal Mehta, the movie is based on the life of character of British-born Pakistani terrorist Omar Saeed Sheikh, played by Rao. The film was earlier scheduled to arrive in cinema halls tomorrow. Mehta says "Omerta" had "fair bit of violence and strong language" pertaining to the story and as the team did not want any cuts, waiting till the process was complete by the Central Board of Film Certification was the only answer. "We knew that it wouldn't be a cake walk with the Censor Board given that the film has a fair bit of violence and strong language. We didn't want cuts that would take away the essence of the film, so we had to wait. "The Censor Board Chief and members of the revising committee understood how certain scenes could not be removed since they are essential for audiences to understand how a terrorist's mind works. Hence
'Homeland' to end with season 8
CIA drama "Homeland" is ending after season eight. Actor Claire Danes, who is expecting her second child with husband Hugh Dancey, confirmed the news in an interview with Howard Stern on his Sirius XM show. "Yeah, that's it," she said when Stern asked her about rumours that the show was ending after its next season. A representative for Showtime said that the network has not made a decision beyond season eight. The series is currently airing its seventh season, the finale for which is set to air on April 29, according to The Hollywood Reporter. When Stern asked Danes how she's dealing with the upcoming season being the last, the actress acknowledged that she feels "really conflicted" about it. "I mean, I'll be ready. She's a lot, this Carrie-freakin' Mathison character," she said. "It's a workout, so I'll be ready for a reprieve from that.
Isabella Rossellini does not want to name her rapist
Actor Isabella Rossellini says she is not comfortable telling her #MeToo story as she does not believe there is any value in naming the man who raped her as a teenager. The 65-year-old actor, in an interview with Vulture, said she is a supporter of the #MeToo movement, which shows the many obvious and subtle ways women are diminished. "I do understand the value for some people to talk about their experiences, but for me, there is no value. The person that raped me I was 15 or 16, he was a year older than I, why would I dig out this story 48 years later? What if people start to say, No, you have to say the person's name?' I don't know what happened to him. He might be married. He might have children. I am a superstar in Italy. If I said who did this, I would destroy him," the actor said. Rossellini said date rape was a common occurrence among young men and women in Italy while she was growing up. "This man hurt me in the context of a culture that we are all trying to change. I don't ..
Some people have created a false face of Islam: Iranian director Majid Majidi (IANS Interview)
Islam is about friendship, kindness and peace, and far from roughness and terrorism that it has been lately associated it, avers Majid Majidi, the globally acclaimed Iranian director who once attempted to change the "false" perception of the religion with the film "Muhammad: The Messenger of God". But he realised that the path is full of thorns.
Superman will live within us no matter how old he gets: Henry Cavill on Man of Steel's 80th birthday
On Superman's 80th birth anniversary, "Man of Steel" star Henry Cavill paid his tributes to the righteous superhero, saying he will continue to live among the people, irrespective of his age. The 34-year-old actor, who gained international fame starring as Superman in the 2013 DC film, took to Instagram to express his gratitude to the iconic character first create by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster in 1933 that gave him hope and allowed him the "space to push myself beyond the limits of my patience". "For 80 years he has been saving our tails and indeed perhaps our souls. Inspiring us to be greater than we thought ourselves able. He's certainly changed me, given me hope, allowed me space to push myself beyond the limits of my patience. Truly, what would a world be without Superman? He paved the way for all of our favourite heroes even if he's not yours personally. "A huge thank you to the incredibly talented artists and writers over the years who have given us so much. ...
Rakesh Roshan to get lifetime achievement honour
Veteran filmmaker Rakesh Roshan will be felicitated with a Lifetime Achievement honour at the Dadasaheb Phalke Film Foundation Awards for his contribution as a producer, director, screenwriter, editor and actor in Hindi films.
Knew 'Omerta' wouldn't be cakewalk with censor board: Hansal Mehta
Filmmaker Hansal Mehta, whose "Omerta" will now release on May 4, says he knew getting through the censor board would not have been a cakewalk with the film which is inspired by the life of a real-life terrorist.
KJo to be first Indian filmmaker in Madame Tussauds collection
Karan Johar has become the first-ever Bollywood filmmaker to get a place at the famous Madame Tussauds.Reacting to the news, Johar took to his Twitter and shared his happiness. He tweeted, "Honoured to be the first filmmaker from India at the prestigious @MadameTussauds ...thank you to the entire team in London who worked tirelessly ...will have further details about when and where soon!!! #MadameTussauds #iifamadametusaauds".The process has begun in London and it will take about six months for the wax figurine to be ready.Apart from Johar, other Indian dignitaries who have been graced with the honour are Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Anil Kapoor, Sachin Tendulkar, Katrina Kaif, PM Narendra Modi, Hrithik Roshan, Madhuri Dixit, Prabhas, and Varun Dhawan.The 45-year-old filmmaker often referred as KJo, is a celebrated Indian film director, producer, screenwriter, costume designer, actor, and television personality.Some of his
'Marrowbone' to release in India in May
Sergio Sanchez's "Marrowbone", which features Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Heaton, Mia Goth and George MacKay, will release in India on May 4.
It's a blessing to reach out to north, south viewers: Kiara Advani
Actress Kiara Advani, who featured in "M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story", is all set to make her debut in Telugu cinema opposite superstar Mahesh Babu in "Bharat Ane Nenu". She says its a blessing to be able to cater to the audience in the north and south market.
Rs 6.5-crore worth of drug seized at airport in Bengaluru
Customs authorities have seized 12.9 kg of methaqualone, a sedative drug, worth Rs 6.5 crore at the airport here, officials said. The psychotropic substance, banned under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, was seized last night. The drug was bound for Malaysia, they said, adding the consignor had despatched it through courier in the guise of palm sugar. The consignment was booked from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur, they added.
Josh Groban, Sara Bareilles to host Tony Awards
Pop-singers-turned-Broadway-stars Josh Groban and Sara Barielles will host the 2018 Tony Awards. This will be the first time the duo will host award ceremony held every year to recognise excellence in live Broadway theatre, CBS.com reported. Bareilles, who starred in the hit show "Waitress" and composed the music and lyrics, earning her first Tony Award nomination, said it was an honour for her to present the awards that celebrate theatre, a medium "which completely transformed" her life. "I have never felt more embraced and encouraged by a professional community, and I am so grateful for that. I feel incredibly lucky to get to spend an evening celebrating and applauding this outstanding collective of artistes, friends, collaborators, and creatives. "It is my great honour to join my friend Josh Groban in hosting the Tonys this year, and use the opportunity to simply say a heartfelt 'thank you' to this wonderful community... In high heels, with jokes," she said in a statement. Groban, .
Chadwick Boseman to speak at Howard University's commencement
"Black Panther" star Chadwick Boseman will deliver the keynote address at this year's Howard University's commencement ceremony. The 40-year-old actor, who is a Howard graduate, is also expected to receive an honorary degree at the event scheduled for May 12, reported Washington Post. "I'm excited to return to the Mecca in celebration of the achievements of our illustrious students. Let's listen, learn and build with one another," Boseman said in a release. Wayne AI Frederick, the university president, said it was an honour for the school to have Boseman back for the commencement and also praised him for playing characters such as Jackie Robinson, James Brown and Thurgood Marshall. Talking about his role in the blockbuster "Black Panther", Frederick said, the actor's portrayal served as a reminder of the "excellence found in the African diaspora and how places like Howard are hidden, untapped gems producing the next generation of scientists, engineers and doctors." "Mr Boseman ...
Shoot of 'Kalank' begins
The shoot of "Kalank", which stars Sonakshi Sinha, Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan and Aditya Roy Kapur, has begun. Directed by Abhishek Varman, the epic drama is set in the 1940s also features Madhuri Dixit and Sanjay Dutt. Madhuri took to Twitter to make the announcement. "Just finished my shoot with @AnilKapoor and #indrakumar on the sets of #TotalDhamaal and was phenomenal as usual. Now arrived at the sets of #Kalank with @karanjohar for the look test. The sets are breathtaking. Can't wait for you to see both films!" she wrote. The film marks the collaboration of Karan's Dharma Productions, Fox Star Studios and Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment. Alia shared a picture with Karan, Sajid Nadiadwala and director David Dhawan, dressed in red and black. "The men in RED and BLACK... Day 1 of #Kalank calls for a visit to set from the 3 most important people! What a way to begin the film!! @karanjohar @NGEMovies #DavidDhawan @Varun_dvn," the actor tweeted. Varun also shared a picture of ...
Sara Bareilles, Josh Groban to host Tony Awards
Music artistes Sara Bareilles and Josh Groban will host the theatre industry's biggest awards ceremony Tony Awards.
Karan Johar honoured to be first Indian filmmaker at Madame Tussauds
Filmmaker Karan Johar says he feels honoured to be the first filmmaker from India to have a wax statue at the Madame Tussauds.
'Kalank' shoot begins
The shooting for filmmaker Karan Johar's next production venture "Kalank" has begun.