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Arctic Monkeys announce UK and Ireland tour
English band Arctic Monkeys have announced the dates of their Irish and UK tour which will be taking place later this year. The seven-time Brit awards winning band will head out in support of their new LP 'Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino' this September. "We're pleased to announce our live dates in September 2018. Tickets go on sale at 9am on Friday 13th April," the band tweeted. The band, which consists of Alex Turner, Matt Helders, Jamie Cook and Nick O'Malley, will kick off their tour with two consecutive performances at Manchester Arena on September 6 and September 7, before hitting London's The O2 on September 9 and 10. The group is also slated to perform in their hometown of Sheffield at FlyDSA Arena on September 18 and 19. The tour will eventually conclude at the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle upon Tyne on September 27. 'Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino' is their first album in five years and consists of 11 brand new tracks.
Ensure no obstruction in release of Nanak film: SC
The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed states to ensure that there was no opposition to the release of the film "Nanak Shah Fakir", which is set to release in India and abroad on April 13.
SC clears decks for release of movie 'Nanak Shah Fakir'
The Supreme Court today cleared the decks for an all-India release of the controversial movie 'Nanak Shah Fakir' on April 13. The top court criticised the apex Sikh body Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) for putting restrictions on the release of the movie, based on the life and teachings of the first Sikh guru, Guru Nanak Dev. A bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud said once the statutory body like the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has cleared the movie, no individual has the right to impede its release. The bench asked all the states to maintain law and order and ensure smooth screening of the film. The petitioner Harinder S Sikka, a retired Naval officer and the producer of the film, had approached the apex court seeking protection of the Fundamental Right of speech and expression and the propagation of religious views which, he alleged, was being curtailed by certain section of the people having vested ...
No comparison: Tiger Shroff on father Jackie (Movie Snippets)
Actor Tiger Shroff says there can be only be one "hero", and that's his father Jackie Shroff. He believes in no comparison with the veteran actor.
Rachel McAdams welcomes son with beau
Actress Rachel McAdams is reportedly now a mother of a boy.
Manoj's 'Gali Guleiyan' on a foreign fest journey
Manoj Bajpayee-starrer "Gali Guleiyan", which has had a good run at foreign festivals, is set to be screened at more galas, including prestigious ones like Busan International Film Festival and Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles. The actor is excited.
New play examines why authoritarian regimes turn anti-intellectual
Not long ago, when the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) here was at the centre of a burning controversy -- with its student leaders and several professors being dubbed "anti nationals" -- a playwright and theatre director, who, in his own words, "was born and raised in JNU", took serious note of it. And he did what he does best -- began working on a script, titled "Muktidham". Now, he has been nominated for Best Director and Best Original Script at the Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Awards later this month.
I've looked up to my sister: Esha Gupta
Actress Esha Gupta says her elder sister Neha is someone she has always looked upto and she feels that their different fashion sense works well for them.
Zoe Saldana slams Hollywood 'elitists' for looking down on superhero films
"Guardians of the Galaxy" star Zoe Saldana has blasted out at her peers in Hollywood for looking down on Marvel films. The actor, who plays Gamora in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), says she is disappointed with the negative attitude industry insiders have towards superhero movies. "I've been in rooms with people in this industry who are great at what they do, but they're absolutely elitist and they look down at movies like the Marvel films or actors like myself. They think we're selling out in some way. "Every time they speak I feel so disappointed in them, because whenever you see pictures of people in this industry who donate their time to children in need, it's these actors that live in the world that you feel is selling out," Saldana told Net-A-Porter. The 39-year-old actor believes the responsibility of playing a superhero is often overlooked. "That actor takes time out of their life and sits down with that five-year-old and says, 'I see you, I hear you, and you matter,'. ..
Amber Heard donates divorce settlement money to charity
Actress Amber Heard, who won $7 million in her divorce settlement from actor Johnny Depp, has donated a part of it to charity.
Bollywood debutant explores Manto's work for bold film
Marathi filmmaker Samit Kakkad is set to make his Bollywood directorial debut with a film titled "AscharyaFuckIt", inspired by the writings of the late revered writer Saadat Hasan Manto.
'Scream Queens' star Diego Boneta joins 'Terminator' reboot
Actor Diego Boneta is in talks to play a pivotal role in the upcoming reboot of "Terminator". Boneta's role is not clear as details are being kept under wraps, but he is said to be playing a human in the film, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Tim Miller is directing the latest human versus machine story, with James Cameron producing with Skydance. Linda Hamilton and Arnold Schwarzenegger are returning to the fold, while "Blade Runner 2049" actor Mackenzie Davis is one of the new additions to the sci-fi action project. Hamilton and Schwarzenegger are reprising their iconic roles, while Davis is playing a soldier-assassin from the future. The reboot is scheduled to release on November 22, 2019.
'24' alum Leslie Hope to make feature directorial debut with rom-com
Actor Leslie Hope, who played the role of Jack Bauer's wife on the first season of "24", has decided to make her feature directorial debut with indie romantic comedy,"The Swearing Jar". According to the Hollywood Reporter, Hope will direct the film from a screenplay adapted by actress Kate Hewlet from her theatrical play. Casting is currently underway through Heidi Levitt Casting in Los Angeles. The project will be produced by Jane Loughman of Monkeys & Parrots and Kyle Bornais and Tony Wosk of Farpoint Films. Filming is scheduled to start later this year in Toronto, Canada. The story revolves around Carey, a musician and teacher who throws a birthday concert for her husband, Simon, only to be plunged into the history of their marriage, parenting and loss through comedy, music and memory.
Audience habituated to be spoonfed a type of comedy: Abhinay Deo
Director Abhinay Deo says his new film "Blackmail" was a gamble because the Indian audience is used to being served up only a certain kind of comedy, and he was attempting something different.
Russell Crowe is officially divorced from Danielle Spencer
Hollywood star Russell Crowe and Danielle Spencer are officially divorced. The Oscar winner took to Twitter to share his current relationship status and address dating speculations. "I am not in a relationship with this young lady and never have been," Crowe posted. Hours later, the actor followed up with a tweet about his divorce. "In other news... Yesterday , April 9th , 2018 at 12:30pm Eastern Daylight time (Australia)... I officially became divorced," Crowe said. Crowe, 54 and Spencer parted ways in 2012, though he admitted in 2015 that the duo had not legally split up and he was still in love with her.
Rachel McAdams gives birth to her first child
Actor Rachel McAdams has welcomed her first child, a baby boy, with boyfriend of two years Jamie Linden. No other details about the new arrival have been confirmed, however Hollywood Pipeline reports that new parents were spotted gushing about the newborn during a lowkey outing. McAdams managed to stay out of the public eye for most of her pregnancy, she was last spotted at Pearson International Airport in Toronto on November 27 wearing a baggy jacket and a baseball cap. The 39-year-old's pregnancy was confirmed in February after she skipped the premiere of her latest film, "Game Night".
Russian ballet 'Swan Lake' now comes to Kolkata
Forty-five artistes from the Royal Russian Ballet will stage the iconic ballet 'Swan Lake' in the city from April 12 to April 14, after performing in other cities of the country. The production of the current edition of 'Swan Lake', has been choreographed by Vladimir Troschenko and directed by Anatoly Kazatsky, both veteran ballet artistes. 'Swan Lake' is a ballet having a 140-year old history and its central plot originates from Russian folk tales. It is about Odette, a princess turned into a swan by an evil sorcerers curse and how she breaks the curse with the power of love. 'Swan Lake' is performed on the classical compositions written by Russian composer, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. It was composed in 187576 The ballet had previously held 36 shows in Mumbai, Delhi and Ahmedabad with the last phase of the tour being Kolkata. The show will be brought by Navrasa Duende, a leading production house and there will be four shows between April 12 and April 14. Dinesh Singh ...
'Glee' alums Lea Michele and Darren Criss announce joint tour
"Glee" stars Lea Michele and Darren Criss are reuniting for their joint LMDC Tour. The nine-city schedule kicks off May 30 in Nashville and includes stops in Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Washington DC, Indianapolis, Columbus, Easton, Newark and Toronto, reported Entertainment Weekly. The duo will perform together as well as individually, revisiting songs from Broadway and "Glee" as well as performing original songs from their recent solo albums. "We've always had so much fun performing together for one-off gigs, so it's high time we took that show on the road. We share so much musical history together between Glee, Broadway, and our own solo projects, so it will be fun to put it all together for our fans in one big show," Michele and Criss, both 31, said in a joint statement.
My sister is someone I have looked upto: Esha Gupta
Actress Esha Gupta says that her elder sister Neha is someone she has always looked upto and she feels that their different fashion sense works well for them.
Carrie Underwood to perform new song at 2018 ACM Awards
Country star Carrie Underwood is set to perform at ACM Awards in first public appearance after "gruesome" accident. In November, the singer fell down the steps outside of her home, sustaining multiple injuries including a broken wrist and damage to her face that required 40 to 50 stitches. Underwood spent the past week teasing fans about the prospect of new music, posting images from the studio and rehearsing with her band. And now, the Academy of Country Music confirmed that a fresh single from Underwood was on the way, announcing that the country star will perform the as yet untitled song during the ACM Awards in Las Vegas on Sunday. Previously announced performers at the ACM Awards include Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Bryan, Kelly Clarkson, Florida Georgia Line, Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton, Maren Morris, Keith Urban, and more. Reba McEntire is set to host.