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Katy Perry launches scented jelly sandals collection

Singer Katy Perry has launched a new line of "scented jelly sandals". The 33-year-old musician took to Instagram to unveil some samples from her footwear collections. Perry shared a picture from the line with sandals in vibrant colours and scents such as strawberry red, lime green and yellow lemon. She captioned the image: "Walking on sunshine and fruits in @katyperry's new scented jelly sandals." The collaboration with Forever 21, the collection is called 'The Geli', according to Katy Perry Collection website. The footwear also comes in "white (cherry), pink (watermelon), orange (peach), and yellow (lemon) and ostensibly smell like the fruits that are pictured next to each toe.

'Omerta' release postponed after censor hurdle over national anthem

Hansal Mehtas gritty, raw, brutal and disturbing "Omerta", the film about the global terror activities of Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh, has finally been cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification with an 'A' certificate.

Meghan Markle was 'meant to be royal': Paula Patton

Actor Paula Patton says she almost made a prediction that Meghan Markle was "meant to be royal". Patton, 42, recalled meeting the "Suits" actor, who is all set to tie the knot with Prince Harry on May 19, in the run-up to her wedding with singer Robin Thicke. "I met her (Markle) because she helped me with my wedding invitations. "She had this beautiful writing. That moment I feel like I said something to her. Like, 'You are really meant to be royal.' She was just so graceful and lovely, and actually really kind," Patton told ET. When the "Hitch" actor married Thicke in 2005, Markle was a struggling actor. She used to work as a freelance calligrapher and held a job as a clerk at the Paper Source, where she had her wedding invitations made, to pay the bills. The couple, however, split in 2014.

Cary Elwes, Jake Busey join 'Stranger Things' season three

"Stranger Things" is adding two new members to the Upside Down universe with actors Cary Elwes and Jake Busey joining its upcoming third installment. "The Princess Bride"-fame Elwes will play a character named Mayor Kline, while Busey ("Starship Troopers") will play Bruce, Variety reported. Priah Ferguson will now star in a recurring role, while Maya Thurman-Hawke will be one of the new leads in the third season of the Netflix show. The series also stars Winona Ryder , David Harbour, Finn Wolfhard, Noah Schnapp, Millie Bobby Brown, Caleb McLaughlin, Gaten Matarazzo, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Joe Keery and others. The series takes place in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana, where a secret government lab accidentally opens a door to another dimension referred to as the Upside Down. "Stranger Things" season three will air next year.

Treat bullies with love: Benedict Cumberbatch

Benedict Cumberbatch says the best way to deal with bullies is to show them one's "love". The 41-year-old actor says one has to "empathise" with bullies and at the same time try "not (to) hate yourself", Femalefirst reported. "This is a really, really difficult subject. As hard as it may seem, you have to meet it with love. You have to try and empathise with behaviour and not hate yourself but understand why people often want to damage other people, it's because they're damaged themselves," Cumberbatch told 14-year-old YouTube star Sophia Grace. The actor, who is awaiting the release of "Avengers: Infinity War", also said one should try not to take the bullies seriously as they do not know "the real you". "If you could just turn that mirror around a little bit on them than that could quell it slightly. To stand on your own two feet, to stand unaffected by bullies, they don't really know the real you, they want to get at something to feel better about themselves. The strongest advice ..

OnePlus teams up with Marvel Studios for 'Avengers: Infinity War'

Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus on Thursday announced a partnership with Marvel Studios to celebrate its 10th anniversary with the film "Avengers: Infinity War" which arrives in theatres on April 27.

Remo doing fantastic job with 'Race 3': Jacqueline

Actress Jacqueline Fernandez has praised director Remo D'Souza for doing a fantastic job with "Race 3", the third installment of the popular action-thriller franchise "Race".

Chrissy Teigen hints at second make-up collaboration

Model Chrissy Teigen has shared a sneak peak of a photoshoot for a possible second Becca cosmetics collaboration.

Stormy Daniels' attorney raps Trump on Twitter

Michael Avenatti, adult movie star Stormy Daniels' lawyer, who is suing US President Donald Trump, on Wednesday exchanged fire with Trump directly on Twitter after the latter posted his first tweet about Daniels.

Paula Patton predicted Markle's future royal status

Actress Paula Patton says she predicted that Meghan Markle would become a member of the royal family one day.

Saudi Arabia opens 1st movie theater in 35 years

The opening of the first movie theater in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday has been highly anticipated across the country, after over 35 years of prohibition for religious reasons.

Kolkata rallyists seek justice for Kathua rape victim

Seeking "Justice" for the rape and murder of an eight-year-old girl in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua, singers, painters and sports personalities on Wednesday joined common people including a large number of women in a rally in the heart of the city.

Customs seizes over 12 kg of Methaqualone in Bengaluru airport

Customs department sleuths tonight seized a huge consignment of banned Methaqualone at the Kempegowda International Airport here. The consignor wanted to smuggle the psychotropic substance to Malaysia, Customs officials said. They said around 12.9 kg of Methaqualone was found by Customs Intelligence unit officers of the Aircargo Commissionerate. The substance is banned under NDPS Act, 1985, the officials said, adding that the seized item is worth Rs 6.5 crore. The consignor had despatched the substance through courier terming it palm sugar, said a Customs officer. The consignment was booked from Chennai to Kaula Lumpur. Further investigation is under progress, the officer said. The officer did not divulge much information about the courier company and the possible persons involved in the crime.

Poetry, literature can be effective tools in forging peace:Guv

West Bengal Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi has said poetry and literature can be effective tools in forging peace and understanding among people. Tripathi, himself an accomplished poet, said this after the release of 'Let My Love Be' -- a global anthology on poetry -- at a function here. Several dignitaries were present on the occasion including Grammy-nominated musician Pt Tarun Bhattacharya. "Among people and communities representing different cultures, poetry and literature can play a very effective role in fostering bond as any creative piece of work appeal to the heart," the governor said at the function yesterday. 'Let My Love Be' contains poems by city-based poet Bijoy Bhakat, besides those penned by Fred Tunks and Kathi Waggoner Coates of the US and Muzghan Azizy of Afghanistan. "We mainly do research-based stuff. This is our first foray outside that space. The reason why we chose to publish these poems is because of their lyrical quality," Shyamal Baran Roy said .

Maha villagers fall for hoax of snake "guarding" ancient idol

A viral video of a snake coiled around an ancient idol in a Maharashtra village led to long queues of believers to witness the spectacle, which turned out to be an elaborate hoax played by some locals. The video of a cobra "guarding" an idol unearthed during digging work at Kanherwadi in Beed district yesterday, went viral on social media, prompting a surge of devotees who claimed the idol was that of Shiva. Overnight, tents and pandals came up at the otherwise desolate place, with some selling incense sticks, flowers, puja material and other knick-knacks. Somebody set up a loudspeaker system from which devotional songs blared. A "kirtan" (religious discourse) was organised at the venue, which drew hundreds to the spot. The idol, which a local archaeology expert said was that of the Sun god and not of Lord Shiva, was soon adorned with garlands offered by devotees, while others were delirious that "god" had chosen their village as his abode. A villager was seen recounting .

Saudi Arabia to show 'Black Panther' to mark cinema opening

Saudi Arabia is to hold a private screening today of the Hollywood blockbuster "Black Panther" to herald the launch of movie theatres in the kingdom that are expected to open to the public as early as next month. Authorities are planning an invitation-only screening of the movie in a concert hall converted into a cinema complex in the capital, Riyadh. The screening will be followed by a rush to build movie theatres in major cities. The Saudi government has dubbed Wednesday's event as "the showing of the first commercial film in the kingdom after more than 35 years." "This is a landmark moment in the transformation of Saudi Arabia into a more vibrant economy and society," Saudi Minister of Culture and Information Awwad Alawwad said in statement ahead of the screening. It's a stark reversal for a county where public movie screenings were banned in the 1980's during a wave of ultraconservatism that swept Saudi Arabia. Many Saudi clerics view Western movies and even Arabic films made in ..

Exhibition celebrating Shakespeare in South Asia arrives at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

An exhibition celebrating Shakespeare's impact across South Asia is being held at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire this month. Shakespeare in South Asia, the result of a collaboration between Birmingham City University and the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, will be the first exhibition to go on show at the second city's famous music college until May 4. The exhibition offers a glimpse of South Asia's fascination with Shakespeare, and his enduring influence on the cultures and lives of its people. Working in collaboration with Birmingham City University's School of English students, the exhibition takes visitors on a visual tour of each of the eight countries that make up South Asia (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka) offering an intriguing snapshot into each country's relationship with Shakespeare and how they have made him part of their own evolving history. Students at the University researched the Bard's impact in each of the countries and

Fourth 'xXx' movie in works

After "xXx: The Return Of Xander Cage", the film which marked Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone's foray in Hollywood, the "xXx" franchise is set to get a fourth instalment.

Vintage cycle rally to promote Marathi film 'Cycle'

In an innovative way to promote their film, the makers of upcoming Marathi movie "Cycle" have planned a cycle rally tomorrow in the city. The event has been scheduled by Viacom18 Motion Pictures of a vintage cycle rally on the eve of International Cycle Day. Talking about the film, director Prakash Kunte said the rally was the perfect way to make the people aware about the uniqueness of the movie and its characters. "'Cycle is a special film for all of us associated with it and there is no better way to celebrate the occasion of International Cycle Day than a vintage cycle rally. "The event is as unique as the film and its characters. I am grateful for all the actors who have taken out time from their busy schedule to participate and endorse the event and the film," Kunte said in a statement here. "Cycle" is produced by Happy Mind Entertainment in association with MFA and Think Why Not. The film stars Hrishikesh Joshi, Priyadarshan Jadhav and Bhalchandra Kalam. "Cycle" takes you back .

Bhimsainji was a true artiste: 'Gharaonda' actress Zarina Wahab

Animation director, ad maker and feature filmmaker Bhimsain Khurana, who died aged 82 on Tuesday, was a true artiste, says actress Zarina Wahab who worked with him in the film "Gharaonda".