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Ruby Rose and Jessica Origliasso split
Actor Ruby Rose and The Veronicas' singer Jessica Origliasso have split after two years of dating. Rose announced the break up in a post on social media, saying the pair "parted ways a few months ago". "Break ups are always incredibly hard on the people involved but I can only be grateful for the experiences we shared," Rose wrote to Twitter. "It's with a heavy heart to share that Jess and I parted ways a few months ago. We still love each other very much and I will always support her and be her biggest advocate. I understand it's 'April 1st' but I would never use something so personal as an April fools joke," she added. Origliasso has not commented on the split.
Kapil Sharma turns 37, hopes to keep reinventing work
Kapil Sharma has seen a lot of ups and downs in his professional and personal life. But the actor-comedian, who turned 37 on Monday, says he hopes to have a long innings in the industry and he will make it happen by reinventing different films and shows.
Taylor Swift 'Deadpool' episode was last straw: Stephen Glover
Actors Donald Glover and his brother Stephen Glover were rumoured to have left their roles in the animated Deadpool TV series over creative differences. But the latter says it was the proposed episode with singer Taylor Swift in the show which was the "last straw".
Banita hired Hindi tutor for 'October'
Indian British actress Banita Sandhu says she hired a Hindi tutor for her Bollywood debut film "October". She is now looking forward for the British audience to watch the "international film and a beautiful piece of art" helmed by Shoojit Sircar.
Akshay Kumar to be face of real estate company
Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has been roped in as the brand ambassador of real estate developer Lodha Group.
'Rambo' needs more prep work: Sidharth Anand
Filmmaker Sidharth Anand says the Hindi remake of "Rambo"with Tiger Shroff is taking time as it requires a lot of preparation for action sequences. There were reports that the project was shelved but Anand says it is in the pipeline. "...while Tiger and I were working on these things, another film with YRF came into the picture. For the first lead, we felt Hrithik Roshan was an apt choice. For the second lead I bounced the idea to Tiger," Anand told PTI. "I told him that if we do this film now, we will have to push 'Rambo'. And we both agreed that we give a little bit of more time to prepare (for Rambo). As soon as the shoot of YRF film is over, Anand says, the work will begin on "Rambo". The initial plan is to make "Rambo" into a franchise, but that can happen only if the part one does well, he says. "We need to bring the first film out and then see if audience wants to watch more of this character or not. It will go on floors by 2019 end and release in 2020," he says. Anand's last .
Putting finishing touches to 'Solo', confirms Ron Howard
Director Ron Howard has confirmed that final touches are being added to "Solo: A Star Wars Story". The film, which explores the story of Han Solo, a role immortalised by veteran actor Harrison Ford on screen, is slated to release in summer. Alden Ehrenreich will play the title role. Howard took to Instagram where he posted a picture of himself and the editing team as they worked on the opening graphics of the movie. "Working on opening graphics up at #skywalkerranch. Gotta admit, pinching myself a few times a day as we put on the finishing touches up here," he said. In another post, Howard said, "Mixing at legendary #SkywalkerRanch Exciting to see and hear #Solo really coming together. We are becoming so eager to share the fun." Also Emilia Clarke, Woody Harrelson, Donald Glover and Thandie Newton, the film is set to released worldwide on May 25.
'NYPD Blues' creator Steve Bochco dead
Steven Bochco, the TV writer behind classic crime dramas including "Hill Street Blues" and "NYPD Blues", is no more. He was 74.
Ranveer Singh not to perform at IPL opening ceremony due to injury
Ranveer Singh, who recently suffered a shoulder injury, will not perform at this year's IPL opening ceremony, the actor's spokesperson said today. The 32-year-old star has been advised not to overstrain his shoulder, which he injured during a football match. He was scheduled to perform at the grand finale on April 7 event. "After multiple medical check-ups, the doctors have strongly advised Ranveer Singh to not perform at this year's IPL opening ceremony in which he was doing the finale act. They feel his high-energy performance would only overstrain his shoulder and aggravate the injury," his spokesperson said in a statement. The "Padmaavat" actor, however, will continue shooting for his next "Gully Boy". "Ranveer will continue to shoot for 'Gully Boy' as per its shooting schedule which is not physically strenuous since only performance-based talkie scenes are left to be shot," the statement added. The actor is also working in Rohit Shetty's cop film "Simmba" and Kabir Khan's sports .
Stardom has no gender today: Maneesh Sharma
Fresh from the success of Rani Mukerji-starrer "Hichki", producer Maneesh Sharma says stardom has no gender today as the audience is accepting good stories irrespective of the actor featuring in the film. The film lovers value content and talent, he believes. "Rani is a big star. Her last outing ('Mardaani') was a big hit. Today, stardom has no gender. We have had a female-led narrative and it has done very well. It is extremely rewarding. Content and talent are the heroes," Maneesh told PTI. He says the commercial success of "Hichki" reassures his belief in good cinema and gives him a boost to support engaging and entertaining stories. During several screenings for the film fraternity, Maneesh received a lot of love and warmth for the movie and he knew the film had its heart in the right place, but he needed the validation from the audience. In hindsight, the producer-director feels "Hichki" was a risk, but today he only hopes that the film has a long life and more people watch ...
Hollywood mourns the loss of legendary producer Steven Bochco
Hollywood is mourning the death of Steven Bochco, the prolific showrunner of American sitcoms.The 10-time Primetime Emmy Award winner, who died on Sunday after a long battle with a rare form of cancer, created several hit television shows including 'Hill Street Blues', 'NYPD Blue', 'L.A. Law', 'Doogie Howser, M.D.', 'Commander in Chief', 'Raising the Bar' among others.People from all the aspects of the industry have paid tribute to the legendary artist.Disney CEO Bob Iger, who was ABC Network president when 'NYPD Blue' launched, wrote, " Steven Bochco: Today, our industry lost a visionary, a creative force, a risk taker, a witty, urbane story teller with an uncanny ability to know what the world wanted. We were long-term colleagues, and longer term friends, and I am deeply saddened".American actress, Sharon Lawrence, who worked with Bochco in 'NYPD Blue,' wrote, "It was his vision, style, taste and tenacity that made me love watching TV. It was being on #NYPDBlue that made me love ...
Won't conduct Muslim marriages where music part of weddings: Deoband qazi
Terming wedding bands 'un-Islamic', Darul Uloom Deoband said on Monday that they will not solemnise Muslim marriages where music and dance are part of the wedding as it is against Islam.Talking to ANI, 'City Qazi' Mufti Azhar Hussain said, "We will not conduct 'Nikah' in weddings where music and dance is happening and DJ is there. This is against Islam; (we) will boycott such weddings. If the music and dance happened before the nikah ceremony and qazi did not know then it is different."Earlier as well, Muslim clerics had raised objections on the usage of music in the wedding terming it as financial burden and wastage.Clerics of Kota in Rajasthan had already imposed a ban on DJs, loud music and wedding bands at Muslim weddings.
'Parmanu...' to get new release date
After terminating a contract with production company KriArj Entertainment in the interest of "Parmanu - The Story Of Pokhran", John Abraham Entertainment on Monday announced the film will soon get a new release date.
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Joker Origins movie will be prequel to Nolan's 'The Dark Knight'
The Joker Origins film, to be directed by Todd Phillips, will serve as a prequel to Christopher Nolan's 2008 movie "The Dark Knight", it has been confirmed. The newly-released synopsis for the DC film from Warner Bros revealed how The Joker, once a "well-meaning man", came to become one of the most notorious criminals of all time, ContactMusic reported. Martin Scorsese will produce the film with Phillips. "Twenty years before Batman saved the city in THE DARK KNIGHT TRILOGY, Gotham was a dangerous place. In the crime-ridden Narrows, one man tries to escape his unfortunate lot through a passion for theatrics and stand-up comedy. However, one bad day is all it takes in this city, and soon the well-meaning man has become the most dangerous criminal of all: the Joker. "Directed by Academy Award Nominee Todd Phillips ("WAR DOGS") and produced by Academy Award Winner Martin Scorsese ("GOODFELLAS"), this prequel to Academy Award Nominee Christopher Nolan's "THE DARK KNIGHT" will explore how .
Westlife 'in talks' to reunite for a South Korean show
Former music group Westlife is in talks to reform for an appearance on South Korean TV show "Immortal Song". The musicians would feature on the show, which traditionally features a celebrity guest musician, usually a K-pop singer, and a selection of amateur vocalists who perform the guest's songs. "Immortal Song" is a competition-style programme and a winner that is chosen in the end. According to Metro, all band members have signed for the TV gig, Shane Filan who has been pursuing a solo career. Website Allkpop.com claim representatives from KBS revealed the negotiations are on. Westlife, who still enjoy an active fanbase in South Korea, would be performing some of their hits. The group, which also consisted of Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan, Mark Feehily and Brian McFadden as members, disbanded in 2012 after forming in 1997.
Mary Poppins is 'creepy', says Emily Blunt
Actor Emily Blunt, who essays the role of Mary Poppins in the film's reboot, feels the character is a bit "creepy". Appearing on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert", the host noted that he always found the character "a little sinister". "Well, I think she's creepy," Blunt replied. However, the actor then added, "But I loved doing it, it was just the best. It really was awesome." "Mary Poppins Returns" is directed by Rob Marshall.
John Krasinski loves wife Emily Blunt 'more' after working with her
John Krasinski has a newfound love for his wife Emily Blunt after working with her on their new movie, "A Quiet Place". The 38-year-old actor starred alongside his spouse, whom he married in 2010 and with whom he has daughters Hazel, four, and Violet, 21 months, in the new film, which he also directed. "I never have loved my wife more than after we did this movie, and we were really nervous about it. It really could've gone the other way, we could be announcing our divorce right now if it did go the wrong way. "But I think for me, it was a trust thing. We trust each other in day-to-day life for sure, but when you trust each other in this way it's really different. But the way we went about it was sort of the way we go about our marriage, which is 'Let's be really honest. Let's be honest from the beginning so that nothing surprises us, but we get to say all the things we feel'," Krasinski told People magazine. "A Quiet Place" also features Millicent Simmonds and Noah Jupe.
Cheryl puts an end to Liam Payne cheating rumours
Cheryl has quashed rumours that her boyfriend Liam Payne is cheating on her. The "Fight for This Love" hitmaker posted a response on Twitter to a story that had surfaced about the former One Direction singer getting close to a backing dancer and another "mystery woman" in Dubai. "I usually don't bother myself to respond to stupid articles. But in my silence they hold the pen. This is a stupid article, clutching at very small straws. But I can't ignore this story involving an innocent dancer colleague of Liam's who has a fiance, and dragging them into this desperate attempt to try and cause problems between Liam and I. "Nor do I understand the almost daily onslaught of stories. The other 'mystery woman' in the story happens to my long term friend and manager (that's embarrassing). I also happen to love Katy Perry," Cheryl wrote. The singer confessed to loving Perry after Payne shared a photo of himself with the "American Idol" judge, and later followed up her post with another tweet ...