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Anurag Kashyap brings out the 'best' from Taapsee Pannu
Actress Taapsee Pannu says her "Manmarziyan" director Anurag Kashyap exudes such energy that it makes the "best happen" on the set.
Payal Ghosh to play role inspired by Radhe Maa in 'Jai Mata Di'
Actress Payal Ghosh will play a character inspired by self-proclaimed spiritual leader Radhe Maa in Saurabh Verma's directorial venture "Jai Mata Di".
John Oliver buys Russell Crowe's jockstrap for Alaskan Blockbuster store
John Oliver has confirmed that he was the anonymous bidder for Russell Crowe's leather jockstrap from "Cindrella Man" at the actor's "divorce auction" and actually paid USD 7,000 for it. Not just the jockstrap, Oliver's show "Last Week Tonight" had also purchased several other items from the auction that Crowe held to celebrate the end of his marriage. Oliver revealed that he had a better home for the bizarre piece of movie memorabilia. He was planning to give it to one of the last Blockbuster stores in Alaska as video shops are facing extinction in the era of Internet streaming. The comedian acknowledged it was "a big price to pay just to find out what Russell Crowe's b***s smelled like in 2005". He revealed that the show had also dropped some serious money for "a bunch of pointless Russell Crowe memorabilia". He also bought the set chairs used by Crowe and Denzel Washington on "American Gangster", the vest Crowe wore in "Les Miserables", the hood he wore in "Robin Hood" and a satin .
Kathy Bates, Mark Hamill among 'The Big Bang Theory' season finale guest stars
Veteran actors Kathy Bates and Mark Hamill have been roped in to guest star in the 11th and final season of "The Big Bang Theory". The details on their roles are being kept under wraps, but since the finale will feature Amy and Sheldon's much-awaited wedding, the two actors may star as the family members, EW reported. Sheldon's family has been introduced in "TBBT" with his mother Mary and sister Missy often making appearances and with the spin-off "Young Sheldon" the viewers also got an insight into the ace astrophysicist's childhood. The finale installment may throw some light on Amy's family - her mother's (Mrs Fowler) character, briefly appeared via video chat in season nine and her father is has not yet appeared on the show. On the other hand, Hamill is expected to play himself. His "Star Wars" co-stars Carrie Fisher and James Earl Jones also guest-starred in the seventh season. Lauren Lapkus and magician Teller also guest star in the series. Jerry O'Connell has been tapped to ...
Blackbuck case: Salman granted permission to travel abroad
Bollywood actor Salman Khan has been granted permission to travel abroad for his upcoming film's shooting by the Jodhpur District and Sessions Court .Khan, who was granted bail in the blackbuck poaching case, filed the petition before Jodhpur District and Sessions Court seeking permission to travel outside India, earlier in the day.Khan is scheduled to shoot in Canada, Nepal, and the United States from May 25 to July 10 this year.On April 05, the 52-year-old actor was sentenced to five years imprisonment after being convicted of killing two blackbucks in Jodhpur during the shooting of his 1998 movie 'Hum Saath Saath Hain'.Before getting the bail, Khan spent two nights in Jodhpur Central jail. While granting the bail, the court had ordered Khan to seek legal permission before leaving the country.
Emma Watson, Tom Felton and Matthew Lewis have 'Harry Potter' reunion
It was a magical nostalgia for Pottermaniacs when "Harry Potter" stars Emma Watson, Tom Felton and Matthew Lewis had a reunion reliving their good Hogwarts days. Felton, who played the vicious bully Draco Malfoy hating on the muggle "brightest witch" Hermione Granger and bumbling-stumbling Neville Longbottom in the eight-part film series based on JK Rowling's bestseller books of the same name, took to Instagram to share a picture with his onscreen batchmates. They may have had bad blood among them as Draco belonged to the arch nemesis house Slytherin and later supported Voldemort in the Battle of Hogwarts against Daniel Radcliffe's Harry, including the fellow Gryffindors, but the trio seemed more than happy to reminisce old time. "School mates #hogwartsalumni," the 30-year-old actor captioned the black-and-white photograph.
Music: A perfect tranquiliser!
Turns out, music aids not just mental health, but physical health as well.According to a study conducted by Fundaçao De Amparo À Pesquisa Do Estado De Sao Paulo, the music intensifies the effects of anti-hypertensive medication.The research showed anti-hypertensive drugs improving heart rate more in patients with high blood pressure who listen to music after taking medication than those who don't indulge."We observed that music improved heart rate and enhanced the effect of anti-hypertensives for about an hour after they were administered," said Vitor Engracia Valenti, a coordinator of the study.A few years ago, the researchers at UNESP Marília began studying the effects of music on the heart in conditions of stress. One of their findings was that classical music tends to lower heart rate."We've observed classical music activating the parasympathetic nervous system and reducing sympathetic activity," said the principal investigator.The sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems ..
Happy street created for Big B's 'Badumbaaa'
Umesh Shukla created a special street to shoot Amitabh Bachchan's "Badumbaaa" for "102 Not Out". The director says the song reflects the spirit of the film.
Lata Mangeshkar's phone call an award in itself: Anupam Kher
Veteran actor Anupam Kher will receive the Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Award. He has thanked legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, and says a phone call from her was an award for him in itself.
Harrdy Sandhu excited about next album
Singer Harrdy Sandhu, elated about the positive response to his song "Naah", says he has already started working on his next album.
Mark Hamill to enter 'Big Bang Theory' universe
Actors Mark Hamill and Kathy Bates will make a cameo in the wedding-themed season 11 finale of hit comedy series "The Big Bang Theory".
'Daas Dev' release pushed to 'clutter-free' April 27
Filmmaker Sudhir Mishra's "Daas Dev" will now release on April 27. Its producer is happy to have a "clutter-free" date.
It's a wrap for 'Dhadak' shoot featuring Janhvi Kapoor
The shooting for filmmaker Shashank Khaitan's upcoming movie "Dhadak", featuring Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor, has concluded.
'Night Court' star Harry Anderson passes away
Best known for playing Judge Harry Stone in television comedy series 'Night Court', Harry Anderson has passed away at the age of 65.Anderson was found dead at his home in Asheville, North Carolina, on Monday."This morning at 6:41 a.m. the Asheville Police Department responded to the home of actor Harry Anderson where he was found deceased," the Asheville Police Department told the Hollywood Reporter. "No foul play is suspected."Anderson, who played a goofy but big-hearted judge in the 1980s sitcom, earned three Emmys for his role.He also appeared on 'Cheers', starred as humorist Dave Barry on the 1990s show 'Dave's World' and played Richie Tozier in the miniseries adaptation of Stephen King's 'It'.'Stunned' by his death, celebs took to social media to pay their tribute."I interviewed Harry Anderson when I was 15 years old and he was so kind, and frank and hilarious. The interview is in my book Sick In The Head. He was a one of a kind talent who made millions so happy," tweeted Judd ...
Lamar wins Pulitzer for his album 'Damn'
American rapper Kendrick Lamar has created history by winning a Pulitzer Prize for his album 'Damn.'He is the first non-classical or jazz musician to have won the same since the awards began including music 75 years ago.'Damn' is Kendrick's fourth album which he released in April 2017.Host Dana Canedy happily made the announcement and said, "We are very proud of this selection. It means that the jury and the board judging system worked as it's supposed to the best work was awarded a Pulitzer Prize. It shines a light on hip-hop in a completely different way. This is a big moment for hip-hop music and a big moment for the Pulitzers," reported Variety.Lamar, 30, has 11 Grammy Awards and has been lauded by President Barack Obama on several occasions.
T-Series to bring 'Saaho' for Hindi audience
Bhushan Kumar of T-Series has taken it upon himself to bring a delight to the Hindi-speaking audience of the world.Kumar has joined hands with UV creations, one of the leading production houses in the South, to bring an upcoming film 'Saaho' to the Hindi market.The news was broken on the Internet by Taran Adarsh, an Indian film critic and a trade analyst, from his official Twitter handle. He wrote, " #NewsBreak: Bhushan Kumar joins hands with Prabhas and UV Creations for #Saaho... #Saaho will be presented by TSeries and Bhushan Kumar... Directed by Sujeeth... Will hit the screens next year".The film, starring Telugu actor Prabhas a.k.a the 'Baahubali' and Bollywood's Shraddha Kapoor, is being shot in Hindi, Telugu, and Hindi simultaneously. It is being shot at striking locations in, around and outside the country.Apart from Prabhas and Shraddha, the film also stars Neil Nitin Mukesh, Jackie Shroff, Mandira Bedi, Mahesh Manjrekar, and Chunky Pandey in pivotal roles.The ultra-modern ...
Amy Schumer in talks to star in boxer Christy Martin biopic
Actor amy Schumer is in negotiations to feature in the biopic of champion boxer Christy Martin. The 36-year-old actor is in talks to star in the drama written and directed by Katherine Fugate, Deadline reported. Based on the real-life story of the world champion boxer of the same name, the film will follow Martin who had to fight to achieve success in the man's world and later ended up fighting for her life. Martin, who now goes by the name Christy Salters, grew up in West Virginia earning the nickname in the boxing world of The Coalminer's Daughter after she won a boxing competition. By 1990, she was in the boxing ring pushing the glass ceiling for women to be allowed to box. The film will be produced by Alix Madigan, Nicolas Chartier and Alissa Phillips. Jonathan Deckter will serve as executive producer.
Eva Longoria gets star on Walk Of Fame
Actress Eva Longoria has joined the 'stars' of the likes of Daniel Radcliffe, Scarlett Johansson, Mary Carlisle, Kirk Douglas and Richard Burton on Hollywood's Walk of Fame.
Abhishek Bajaj roped in for 'Bitti Businesswali'
Actor Abhishek Bajaj has been roped in for upcoming show "Bitti Businesswali".
Arunoday Singh set to make his singing debut
Actor Arunoday Singh, who is playing one of the leads in the musical "Sound of Music", is all set to make his singing debut.