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Netflix offering more than $300 million for billboard company - sources
(Reuters) - Netflix Inc is attempting its largest acquisition, offering more than $300 million to acquire a company that owns billboards across Los Angeles, including West Hollywood's famed Sunset Strip, according to people familiar with the matter.
I felt heartbroken: Molly Parker on allegations against Kevin Spacey (IANS Interview)
Molly Parker, who once co-starred with actor Kevin Spacey on the Netflix series "House Of Cards", was heartbroken about the uncertain future of the show after the latter's sexual misconduct scandal. The actress says she is really happy that the show will go on as it is bigger than any actor.
Tarun Khanna's 'money-minded' role in 'Mere Sai'
Actor Tarun Khanna, known for shows like "Kasautii Zindagii Kay" and "Chandragupta Maurya", will play the role of a wealthy businessman in the "Mere Sai" show.
'Hidden Figures' to be adapted into TV series
"Hidden Figures", a 2016 film starring Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and Janelle Monae will reportedly be adapted into a television series by National Geographic.
Sean Penn's son arrested on drug possession charges
Actor Sean Penn and actress Robin Wright's son Hopper was arrested for possession of marijuana and mushrooms.
Daniel Day-Lewis spotted using a flip phone on New York subway
It does not come as a surprise to know that Daniel Day Lewis, multiple Oscar winning actor best known for his nuanced performances in films such as "There will be Blood", "Lincoln", "Gangs of New York" and other, uses a flip phone. The 60-year-old actor was spotted on a New York subway using a flip phone. The momentous occasion was shared by journalist Karen Han, who said the person in the photo was indeed Lewis, according to The Hollywood Reporter. "Daniel day-lewis is on my train and casually just looking at his flip phone," Han tweeted. When Twitteratis asked for proof, Han posted the picture and wrote, "For everyone who asked for pictorial evidence." The photo sent the Twitterverse into tizzy and with many applauding simple lifestyle while others made jokes about him practising his method acting in real-life as well. "Smart. Batteries last a week, no app tracking or hacking, nobody wants to steal it," one person tweeted. Another user wrote, "This one time i saw that Daniel day ...
It is important to stay raw as an actor: Ishaan Khatter
Ishaan Khatter, who is all set to make his feature debut with Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi's "Beyond the Clouds", says it was a conscious decision to avoid any formal training in acting as he wanted to begin his film journey with a clean slate. Ishaan says he made a 50-minute audition video to impress the director of critically-acclaimed films such as "Children of Heaven", "Colour of Paradise" and "The Song of Sparrows". "I did not want to take any formal training in acting, it was a conscious decision. I wanted to learn as much as I could but I did not want to get used to a rigid format or technique of acting. "I wanted to be able to observe people, things freely and have a clean state, have a fresh perspective and be moulded on the job. I felt it was important to stay raw and to my good fortune Majidi sir wanted someone who was untrained," he told PTI in an interview. Ishaan, who is the half-brother of actor Shahid Kapoor and son of actor Neelima Azeem, featured as a child actor ..
Novoneel Chakraborty's 'The Stranger Trilogy' now a web series
Fiction writer Novoneel Chakraborty's "The Stranger" trilogy will be brought to life, with a new adaptation as a romantic thriller web series, publisher Penguin Random House has announced. The rights to the books -- "Marry Me, Stranger", "All yours, Stranger", and "Forget me not, Stranger", have been acquired by Applause Entertainment, which has partnered with filmmaker Goldie Behl to bring out the three season show. "'The Stranger Trilogy' are extremely enthralling novels and by collaborating with Goldie Behl and Novoneel Chakraborty for this show, we aim to provide the audiences with three exciting seasons of the trilogy," Sameer Nair, CEO, Applause Entertainment, said. The edgy, gripping, and engaging story of the protagonist Rivanah trying to find her footing in Mumbai and undergoing a roller-coaster of emotions, is a coming-of age drama. It will show her transformation from a sheltered, spoilt brat to a strong and independent woman. "'The Stranger Trilogy' has been a phenomenon ..
Pink forgets lyrics of her own song at concert
Three-time Grammy winner Pink won the hearts of all her fans, despite forgetting the words of her own song during a concert.While performing at the Madison Square Garden in New York City recently, the 'So What' singer forgot the lyrics of the second verse of her song 'Who Knew'.Her fans, however, loved her for what she did next.According to People magazine, Pink reacted by laughing and telling the crowd, "I forgot the words. S-!" But she proved what a pro she is by soldiering into the chorus.
Bob Dylan, Kesha honour LGBT couples with song recreations
Singers Kesha and Bob Dylan have joined forces with a slew of other artistes to honour LGBT community by reworking some classic love songs with gender flips.
I haven't been asked to be back in Bollywood: Toby Stephens
English actor Toby Stephens, who made his Bollywood debut with "Mangal Pandey: The Rising", says he is willing to work in the Hindi film industry, but nobody has offered him a project after the 2005 film.
Jake Gyllenhaal to star in, produce 'Welcome to Vienna'
Actor Jake Gyllenhaal will produce and act in "Welcome to Vienna", an adaptation of author Kevin Wignall's upcoming book "To Die in Vienna".
Marc Jacobs is engaged
Renowned fashion designer Marc Jacobs is all set to marry partner Char Defrancesco. The duo recently got engaged and Jacobs shared the news on social media. "And this happened...'Charly Defrancesco will you marry me'? #flashmobatchipotle #moves THANK YOU everyone for making this happen," the designer wrote on social media. He concluded, "to my Ride or Die fiance @chardefrancesco I LOVE YOU." Jacobs proposed Defrancesco in Chipotle and flash mob performed choreography to Prince's "Kiss" to seize the moment. As the song came to a close, Jacobs was down on one knee with a box as the crowd cheered them on. Defrancesco also gushed about the special night, writing,"Get ready for the all time gag. Thank you to everyone who helped make this happen.
Lorde apologises for bathtub post with Whitney Houston lyrics
Pop star Lorde has apologised for her tone-deaf Instagram post which appeared to reference the death of Whitney Houston. The post included a photo of a bath tub along with the caption, "And iiii will always love you", the lyrics of a popular song by Houston. Houston, 48, had died in 2012 when she accidentally drowned in a bathtub in Los Angeles. Three years later, her daughter, Bobbi Kristina, also died in a similar manner. After angry fans lashed out at the Kiwi singer, she deleted the post and issued an apology in an Instagram Story. "Extremely extremely poorly chosen quote," she wrote. "I'm so sorry for offending anyone I hadn't even put this together I was just excited to take a bath. I'm an idiot. Love Whitney forever and ever. Sorry again," Lorde added.
Japan anime giant Takahata dead at 82
Oscar-nominated Japanese anime director Isao Takahata, who co-founded Studio Ghibli and was best known for his work "Grave of the Fireflies", has died aged 82, the studio said today. The winner of many awards domestically and internationally, Takahata was considered one of the greats of Japanese animated film and is often linked with long-term Studio Ghibli collaborator Hayao Miyazaki. He enjoyed a career spanning several decades, producing both films and work for the small screen and his latest production, "The Tale of the Princess Kaguya", earned him an Academy nomination for best animated feature. An adaptation of a popular tale from the 10th century -- considered one of the founding texts of Japanese literature -- the film was also selected for a slot in the Director's Fortnight sidebar to the main Cannes film competition in 2014. It also won rave reviews, with the New York Times in 2014 describing it as "exquisitely drawn with both watercolour delicacy and a brisk sense of ...
Anne Hathaway slams body shamers
Hollywood star Anne Hathaway is gaining weight for a role and has slammed "all the people who are going to fat shame me". The actor posted a video of her exercising on her Instagram. "I am gaining weight for a movie role and it is going well. To all the people who are going to fat shame me in the upcoming months, it's not me, it's you. Peace," she wrote. The 35-year-old actor added that she "wanted to set this to Queen's 'Fat Bottomed Girls' but copyright said no." The "Devil Wears Prada" star has not shied away from calling out her haters in the past. Last month, Hathaway addressed those who criticised her 2013 Oscars dress, which she wore when she won the award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in "Les Miserables". The "Ocean's 8" actor also talked about a time when people disliked her for no particular reason nearly five years ago. "It's not that I've gotten a rhino skin to it, but I sort of see all of that for what it is. How the world feels about me has nothing to do with .
Doll stole the show during 'Jersey Shore's new season premiere
When 'Jersey Shore's Sammi "Sweetheart" Giancola chose not to return for the reunion season, Pauly D, the casts' ultimate prankster, found a creative way to fill her in as a doll.The new season, 'Jersey Shore: Family Vacation' is going to be a family vacation without the entire family as Sammi Giancola chose not to be a part of it.The premiere of the new season turned up on Thursday, April 5.Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, Ronnie Ortiz-Magro, Vinny Guadagnino, Deena Nicole Cortese, Paul "DJ Pauly D" Delvecchio, Jenni "JWOWW" Farley and Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino- all reunited in Miami for the revival, and it only took "13 seconds" to bring up Sammi Giancola, the original cast member who turned down making an appearance.It was reported that Sammi didn't show up due to her past failed relationship with her co-star Ronnie.The pair dated for a while after the show wrapped up in 2012, but it did not work out.Sammi is now dating Christian Biscardi.'Jersey Shore' is an American reality ...
Anne Hathaway's powerful message for fat shamers
Oscar-winning actor Anne Hathaway has preemptively shut down her future body shamers - and how.'The Dark Knight Rises' star took to social media to reveal she's purposefully gaining weight for her next movie and posted a message for all the people who were going to fat shame her in the coming months."I am gaining weight for a movie role and it is going well. To all the people who are going to fat shame me in the upcoming months, it's not me, it's you. Peace xx," the 35-year-old wrote, as she shared a video of herself in the gym."PS- I wanted to set this to Queen's 'Fat Bottomed Girls' but copyright said. Continued peace xx."According to The Hollywood Reporter, "It's unclear which film Hathaway is referring to, but she is reportedly attached to star in the upcoming sci-fi thriller 'O2', the Dee Rees-directed adaptation of the Joan Didion novel 'The Last Thing He Wanted', and a remake of 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels', alongside Rebel Wilson.
Big Little Lies Season 2: Check out Meryl Streep's 1st look
Academy Award winner Meryl Streep looks unrecognisable as Mary Louise Wright in the second season of Emmy winning HBO drama 'Big Little Lies'.Nicole Kidman took to Instagram to share Streep's first look as she shared a picture from the show's set."First day on the set with Meryl and "my" darling boys! #BigLittleLies," Kidman captioned the picture.Streep, who will join the show alongside Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman and Laura Dern, will play the mother of Perry (played by Alexander Skarsgard in Season 1).Her character will arrive in Monterey after becoming "concerned for the well-being of her grandchildren" following her son's death and "searching for answers," according to a description provided by HBO.Reese Witherspoon, Shailene Woodley, Laura Dern, Zoe Kravitz, Adam Scott, Iain Armitage, Jeffrey Nordling, and James Tupper are all set to return for the hit show's second season.
Small bridges should be built: Nandita on India-Pakistan bond
Acclaimed actress-filmmaker Nandita Das, who was a part of an Indian delegation to Karachi last week, is undaunted by hate mongers who call her anti-national. She hopes small efforts help in building bridges between India and Pakistan.