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'Superheroes' rally behind terminally ill fan
Some of the biggest superheroes of the Marvel cinematic Universe have answered a call of a terminally ill fan.American journalist, Shannon Bream, took to Twitter and relayed a message from a dying boy. His last wish was to receive a greeting from of the Avengers.The 47-year-old posted, "Need your help Twitterverse - trying to help a young boy who is dying. He probably has just days and all he want is a greeting from one of the Avengers. If you have a celeb connection, please let me know. Otherwise, could you help out with a RT? Thank you in advance!"Since then, a bevy of 'superheroes' offered their services to the little fan.Replying to Bream, Chris Evans, the 'Captain America' of Marvel universe, tweeted, "Happy to! DM me".Ryan Reynolds, though not an Avenger, but nonetheless a famous superhero of 'Deadpool' of the same name, offered his services in his trademark tongue-in-cheek style.He wrote, "I'm more of a "Reserve Avenger". But happy to help. DM me".Paul Bettany, who formerly ...
Zareen gives speech on menstrual hygiene
Actress Zareen Khan talked about important factors related to menstrual hygiene here on Tuesday.
Anushka only Bollywood actor to feature in Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 list
Anushka Sharma has become the only Bollywood star to feature in the Forbes Aisa 30 Under 30 list. In its third year, the annual 30 Under 30 Asia list features 300 young innovators and disruptors across 10 categories who are re-inventing their industries and driving change across this diverse region. Representing 24 countries across Asia-Pacific - including Azerbaijan and North Korea for the first time - the finalists were selected from thousands of online nominations. Anushka, 29, star started out her career as a model in 2007, making her acting debut in 2008 with "Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi". She ventured into production in 2015 with "NH10". Her production house, Clean Slate Films, has also backed -- "Phillauri" and "Pari". Indian badminton star PV Sindhu also features on the list.
HC directs DMRC to pay 'immediate interim relief' to RInfra's DAMEPL
Reliance Infrastructure's (RInfra) subsidiary Delhi Airport Metro Express Private Ltd (DAMEPL) on Tuesday said the Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to pay Rs 306 crore as immediate interim relief to the company.
Anushka Sharma in Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2018 list
Bollywood actress-producer Anushka Sharma features in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2018 list, which includes innovators and disruptors who are reshaping their industries and changing Asia for the better.
'Simmba' will make me do some homework: Sonu Sood
Actor Sonu Sood has come on board for Rohit Shetty's upcoming entertainer "Simmba". He says the "challenging" role will make him do a lot of homework.
Justin Theroux enjoying his 'single life' post Jennifer Aniston split
Actor Justin Theroux is "enjoying his new single life" following his surprise split from Jennifer Aniston a little over a month ago. According to E! online, the 46-year-old actor has been keeping himself busy entertaining since he separated from Aniston, his wife of over two years. "He's been hosting and attending a lot of different friendly gathering. He is trying to keep himself around friends a lot more than he used to. He's not at home thinking about his divorce," a source said. Aniston and Theroux released a joint statement on February 15, announcing that it was their "mutual" decision to "lovingly" part ways at the end of last year. The source also said that the actor is working hard to "stay busy" and "stay happy.
'Bohemian Rhapsody', 'Dark Phoenix' release shuffled
Twentieth Century Fox has shuffled the releases of its most awaited films, including "X-Men: Dark Phoenix" and "Bohemian Rhapsody", for this year and 2019. The Queen biopic, featuring Rami Malek as frontman Freddy Mercury, has been pushed up from December 25 to November 2, which was the original release date for the X-Men sequel, "Dark Phoenix", Deadline reported. "Dark Pheonix" will now open on February 14, 2019 "Bohemian Rhapsody" is facing some speed bumps with its directors as Bryan Singer was replaced by Dexter Fletcher after he was accused for lack of professionalism. Fox's horror-driven adaptation of "The New Mutants", which was originally slated for a February 22 release, will now debut on August 2, 2019.
Actors need to be socially responsible: Boman Irani
In a nation where Bollywood and cricket are the biggest entertainment avenues for the common man, actors carry the onus of being socially responsible, says Boman Irani, known for exhilarating performances in films like "Munna Bhai MBBS" and "3 Idiots", among others.
Twitter reacts to Pak's first transgender News Anchor
As soon the news of Pakistan hiring a first transgender news anchor came in, the people took to social media and lauded the decision.A private news channel in Pakistan recently made history by hiring country's first transgender news anchor in a country where many transgender people face severe discrimination.According to reports, Marvia Malik, a former model and also a journalism graduate, said she was emotionally overwhelmed when she was offered the job at a private broadcaster- Kohinoor, where she anchored her first show on Friday.The news of her first appearance on TV went viral on social media with people reacting on Twitter.One user tweeted, "Selected on merit not on gender issues #EqualityForAll''Marvia Malik, a journalism graduate who has also worked as a model, told the BBC she was moved to tears when she was offered the job,' tweeted another user.Another tweet read, 'ConTRANSulations to Maavia Malik on her new job! Hope she fulfils her dreams and keeps on being an ...
Kim Kardashian accused of photoshop again
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian has been accused of a photoshop fail, yet again.
Connie Britton to star in 'Dirty John' anthology
Actor Connie Britton is set to topline Bravo's "Dirty John" true crime anthology series. Season one of the series will be based on Los Angeles Times reporter Chris Goffard's reporting and podcast about "Dirty" John Meehan, his relationship with Debra Newell and his exploits, reported Deadline. The drama will tell the story of how Newell's romance with Meehan spiraled into secrets, deception, denial and, ultimately, survival with shocking ramifications for not just her, but her children. Britton will portray Newell, who fell for Meehan after meeting him via an over-50 dating site. He denounced her children, who immediately saw him as a con artist. The series will be written by Alexandra Cunningham, who will executive produce the project alongside Mark Herzog, Chris Cowen, Chris Argentieri, Charles Roven and Richard Suckle. "Dirty John" marks the first TV role for Britton after she exited ABC-turned-CMT country music drama "Nashville".
Blunt game for 'Devil Wears Prada' sequel
Actress Emily Blunt would be game for a "The Devil Wears Prada" sequel if rest of the cast, including Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep and Stanley Tucci want to take part too.
South Korean pop star dies at 33
South Korean pop star, Seo Minwoo of '100%' fame has died at the age of 33.The group's management issued a statement stating that the ' BANG The BUSH' singer was found unconscious at his home. While authorities have not yet confirmed the cause of death, local media reports suggest a cardiac arrest.The statement was issued on Monday and announced the day of death to be March 25 at his home in Ganghan.Heartbroken fans took to Twitter to pay their respects to the star.One fan wrote, "My prayers go out to Minwoo's family, friends & fans :( This is the second loss that this industry has endured this year. Hopefully he is resting in peace right now. To all his fans, try not to be upset, be proud of his work & keep his legacy going. #RIPMinwoo"Another fan posted, "Sending my condolences and love to the fans, friends and family of Seo Minwoo and 100% ??"."Heaven gained another angel ???? ; you don't need to be fan to pray for his soul. it only takes to be human. Rest well in heaven, ..
Amrapali Gupta to appear in 'Kaleerein'
Actress Amrapali Gupta, known for featuring in shows like "Ishqbaaaz" and "Qubool Hai", has joined the cast of "Kaleerein".
Salman Khan is the best human being: Varun Dhawan
Actor Varun Dhawan, who starred in the remake of Salman Khan starrer "Judwaa", says the superstar is the best and the most helpful human being.
TV actor Karan Paranjape dies at 26
TV actor Karan Paranjape, best known for featuring in the youth show "Dil Mill Gayye", passed away. He was 26. The actor reportedly died at his residence here on March 25. The cause of death is unknown. Paranjape's co-star from "Dil Mill Gayye", Sehban Azim said the actor is believed to have died in his sleep. "He died on March 25. He was staying with his mom. Cause of death is not known to us as of yet. All we know is that he slept and he didn't wake up. It's really sad. We couldn't go to the funeral too because we got to know about it late," he told PTI. Azim also shared a picture with Paranjape on Instagram, with caption: "Gone too soon my friend. May your soul rest in peace. You will always be remembered." Karan Wahi, another co-star from the show, also uploaded a picture with the late actor on social media. "You will be missed, Jigs (nickname for his character, Jignesh from the show)," he wrote alongside the photo. Paranjape also starred in popular show "Sanjeevani".
Bachchan leaves for Hyderabad to shoot for Chiranjeevi's film
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan is in Hyderabad to shoot for South superstar Chiranjeevi's Telugu film, "Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy", based on the life of freedom fighter from Rayalaseema, Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy. The 75-year-old actor, who has a guest appearance in the movie, took to his blog to make the announcement. He also shared a look test in which he can be seen sporting a long grey hair and beard. "Dear friend Chiranjeevi, that majestic super star and icon from the world of Andhra and Telugu cinema, requests for a guest appearance in his magnum opus, on a most valiant period character that he portrays, and I agree... "So am off to begin its shoot in Hyderabad... In a few hours... the first look tests of which seem to be somewhat, thus... These are not the final, but close," Bachchan wrote. The veteran actor added that he is getting such roles as he is in the winter of his life. "... To bring in a character, attempt to put me in situations that resemble the above... Cannot really ...
Working with Emily on 'A Quiet Place' best experience ever: Krasinski
John Krasinski and Emily Blunt may have been married for almost a decade but they collaborated for the first time on "A Quiet Place" and the actor-director says it was "the best time"of his career. Krasinski has earned universal praise for his directorial venture, which features him and Blunt as a couple who along with their children are forced to live in silence to escape the mysterious creatures roaming the earth. If they make a sound, they will be hunted. The actor, best known to fans for his role of Jim Halpert in "The Office", said it was a very intense experience as they lived their worst fears as parents on the survival drama. "We were about to live through our biggest fears as parents together on screen, which was a bit crazy. (But) Working with my wife will go down as probably the best time I've ever had in my career," he said in a statement. "We usually keep our careers completely separate, but we're each other's biggest fans. We each have our own process and we weren't sure
When someone tries to shut you down, it tests your conviction: Swara Bhaskar (IANS Interview)
She is frank, honest and fearless. Actress Swara Bhaskar believes in acknowledging the "good" as well as "not-so-good" realities of the film industry and says when someone tries to shut her down, is when she gets more strength to rise above the fear and that it is a test of her conviction.