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Blake Lively already working on Met Gala gown

Actor Blake Lively's team is already working on the gown she will be wearing at this year's Met Gala. The actor revealed the team of designers have already logged a whopping 600 hours of work on the gown. "This year's may be my favourite dress ever. They've already worked on it for 600 hours, and it's not done," Lively told Vogue magazine. She later told Women's Wear Daily that designer were making something "custom" for her to wear to the event. "They're making something custom for it. So it's kind of nice, because I have a bunch of artists around me who I have direct relationships with. It's sort of a group effort with that. I rely on people who do that for a living rather than outsourcing it to someone else," she said. Lively, 30, did reveal which designer has come up with the idea for her gown, but shared that she is in talks with jeweller Lorraine Schwartz and shoemaker Christian Louboutin to help her accessorise.

When Sanjay Dutt cried 3 years after his mother's death!

Sanjay Dutt had not cried when his mother Nargis died and for three long years his wounds were festering when suddenly he got tapes of his mother's dying wish and finally burst out crying. This is among many anecdotes about the original bad boy of Bollywood mentioned in a new book on him. In "Sanjay Dutt: The Crazy Untold Story of Bollywood's Bad Boy", Yasser Usman tells Sanjay's story - the good, the bad and, at times, the disastrously absurd, the conflicts, the mistakes, the many heartbreaking tragedies, and the overwhelming triumphs. The book, published by Juggernaut, talks about Sanjay's ladies, his craziest moments like doing drugs, drinking the blood of a monitor lizard and shooting inside his home one unhinged night. Nargis died on May 3, 1981 of cancer just before the release of Sanjay's film Rocky. "Sanjay had not cried when his mother died. It had been three long years since Nargis had passed away but Sanjay's wounds were still festering," Usman writes. Sanjay was at that at

I constantly learn from Serena Williams: Karlie Kloss

Model Karlie Kloss says tennis star Serena Williams constantly inspires her. The former Victoria's Secret model praised Serena for always "challenging the status quo". "Serena is one of the most extraordinary women on the planet. She challenges the status quo in so many ways, and I learn from her constantly," Kloss told the New York Times newspaper. The model had previously said that it was "important and necessary" for women to support one another like she has been supported by her sisters, her mother, and her friends throughout her career.

We are redefining the industry: John Boyega on inclusion rider

"Star Wars" actor John Boyega says he completely supports inclusion rider and is excited about "redefining and reshaping" the film industry. The inclusion clause aims to promote diversity in casting and crew memberships. The term became popular after Frances McDorrmand sparked interest in it when she concluded her Oscars best actress acceptance speech by saying, "I have two words to leave with you tonight, ladies and gentlemen: inclusion rider." "We are redefining and reshaping the industry at the moment. A lot of the secret rules of Hollywood are unfounded and unlawful so to start including them (inclusion riders) makes our industry better. Those who wish to defy (using inclusion riders), they're held accountable. So for me, I love that it's happening," Boyega told Newsbeat.

I freaked out: Alicia Vikander on quitting Instagram

Actor Alicia Vikander says the pressure of continuously posting pictures and videos on Instagram was too much for her to take. The "Tomb Raider" star said she decided to leave the photosharing website just a month after joining it, reported Femalefirst. "I did have Instagram. I already freaked out about a month in, like a (pressure) that I had to post things. So, no, I don't have an Instagram account anymore," Vikander, 29, said. The actor, however, is in love with Google. "My friends call me Mrs Google. I'm really good at Googling answers on anything, and I'm very good at planning travels," she said.

Acting 'not a competition' for Rajkummar

National Award-winning actor Rajkummar Rao doesn't see acting as a competition. He says it is a personal journey.

My life was a disaster before meeting Nicole, says Keith Urban

Singer Keith Urban said he was bad in relationships before meeting his now wife, Hollywood star Nicole Kidman. Urban said he has lately become the person he always wanted to be and credits Kidman for bringing out the best in him, reported Femalefirst. "Back before I met Nic and got married I sucked at relationships. I would write these songs about love and relationships; I remember writing 'Somebody Like You' and playing it for my girlfriend at the time and she just looked at me and said, 'You're a f*****g hypocrite,' and I couldn't argue that. "And I realised I was writing from all these place of the kind of person I wished I could be. I wasn't that person but I wanted to be. It was only a song but my real life was a disaster. The only thing that's changed in my life is I've more so become the person I was trying to be," Urban told Grammy Museum's Scott Goldman. Kidman and Urban tied the knot in 2006 and have two daughters together.

I'm single, not lonely: Kylie

Singer Kylie Minogue, who split from fiance and British actor Joshua Sasse last year, says she is still single but doesn't feel lonely.

Weinstein would prefer it if I were dead: McGowan

Actress Rose McGowan, who alleged that Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein had raped her, says she is sure that the "sociopath" would prefer if she was dead.

Aretha Franklin cancels upcoming gigs due to health concerns

Legendary singer Aretha Franklin has cancelled her upcoming concerts after her doctor recommended that she take a break from touring. "Aretha Franklin has been ordered by her doctor to stay off the road and rest completely for at least the next two months. She is extremely disappointed she cannot perform at this year's New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival as she had expected and hoped to," Franklin's management sent in a statement. The Queen of Soul was scheduled to perform on April 28th at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Fest; organisers announced that Rod Stewart will now fill in for Franklin in that slot, reported Entertainment Weekly. Franklin announced that her March 25th concert at Newark's New Jersey Performing Arts Center would also be cancelled. That performance was scheduled to take place on her 76th birthday. In February last year, Franklin had said in an interview that she would soon retire from touring. "I am retiring this year. I will be recording, but this will

'Will & Grace' revival gets 3rd season

The revival of American sitcom "Will & Grace" has been extended to season three and its second one has been expanded.

Would give me great pleasure to return to Lahore for work: Kamini Kaushal at 91

From spending her childhood in the lanes of Lahore to starting her journey as a radio artiste, Kamini Kaushal has a very special place in her heart for the cultural capital of Pakistan. The veteran actress, 91, says she would love to go back to her "land" for work, but in a "secure" environment.

Chadwick Boseman to host SNL

"Black Panther" star Chadwick Boseman will be hosting Saturday Night Live on April 7. The "Avengers: Infinity War" star will be joined by musical guest Cardi B, reported Entertainment Weekly. This will mark the first appearance for both performers on the sketch show.

'Will & Grace' picked up for third season

"Will & Grace" revival has been renewed for season three, the cast of the comedy made the announcement at PaleyFest here. This will also be a longer run than the previous season, said creator and executive producer Max Mutchnick, reported Entertainment Weekly. "We have been picked up for five more episodes next year, so we're not doing 13, we're doing 18," Mutchnick added, while cast members Debra Messing and Eric McCormack got up and did a little dance on the stage. Originally on air from 1998-2006, the show returned to much critical acclaim last year, with its topical, comedic take on the mostly-single lives of a group of New Yorkers. "There's certainly a pressure to live up to it this time around. But we knew we could be these characters again. I just feel like this has been a magic carpet ride, this reboot," McCormack said of the revival. "I was pretty excited to see what was going on in Grace's life at that time. I loved the fact that she was a single working woman, who was ..

Barbra Streisand talks about #MeToo movement

Veteran singer-actor Barbra Streisand shared her views on the current fight against sexual harassment and #MeToo movement during the the 35th annual PaleyFest, saying that "we are in a strange time". The Hollywood legend, who was presented with the Icon Tribute during the kickoff to the PaleyFest, commented on how the fight for gender equality is currently at a fever pitch, reported Billboard. "We're in a strange time now in terms of men and women and the pendulum swinging this way and that way but it's going to have to come to the center," Streisand told Ryan Murphy in a Q&A. The 75-year-old star, however, said she was not the target of sexual harassment maybe because she "wasn't like those pretty girls with those nice little noses". The first event of PaleyFest's also saw many clips of Streisand's TV work dating back to her first appearance on TV in 1963 on "The Jack Paar Show". Streisand also revealed that she did not perform on TV for many years until resurfacing on HBO in ...

Aretha Franklin cancels concerts due to health concerns

Legendary singer Aretha Franklin has cancelled her two upcoming concerts on her doctor's orders.

My co-stars bring out the best in me: Saurabh Shukla

Co-actors bring out the best in him, says actor Saurabh Shukla, who loves sharing screen space with his "favourites" Ajay Devgan and Ranbir Kapoor.

India's poverty etched in 'Homeland' star's memory

English actor Jake Weber visited India when he was a child, and says he saw poverty, hardship and sickness in the country.

Nana Patekar inspires me: Shruti Sharma

Actress Shruti Sharma says veteran actor Nana Patekar is her inspiration. She worked with him in the film "Wedding Anniversary".

Will Gluck rues lack of romantic comedies in Hollywood

"Friends with Benefits" director Will Gluck, who feels people in Hollywood are scared to make romantic comedies now, would love to see more such films.