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Big B is better now, coping well: Aamir Khan
Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan, who turned 53 on Wednesday, said his "Thugs of Hindostan" co-star Amitabh Bachchan's health is better now and he is back to shooting.
Stephen Hawking dies, world loses its brightest star (Roundup)
Renowned British physicist Professor Stephen Hawking, who shaped modern cosmology and inspired millions despite suffering from a life-threatening condition, died on Wednesday -- leaving millions in mourning globally. He was 76.
Pitbull joins 'Uglydolls' animated franchise
Singer Pitbull has joined STX Entertainment's animated UglyDolls franchise, based on the pop culture Uglydoll characters. Pitbull, whose real name is Armando Christian Perez, will write and perform an original song for the UglyDolls film and lend his voice to one of the the key characters, according to The Hollywood Reporter. STX is also eyeing Pitbull for spinoff UglyDoll projects now in development at STXtv, STXdigital and STXsurreal VR. "Pitbull's amazing musical creativity and magnetic personality have captivated millions of adoring fans around the world. We're thrilled to collaborate with him, and look forward to showcasing his singular talent as we build the UglyDolls franchise," Adam Fogelson, chairman of STXfilms, said in a statement. The UglyDolls movie will see the characters confront what it means to be different and struggle with their desire to be loved and ultimately discover they do not have to be perfect to be amazing.
Rajinikanth offers prayers at Uttarakhand ashram
Rajinikanth continues his annual spiritual pilgrimage as he reached an ashram in Uttarakhand on Tuesday.The actor was seen offering prayers at Swami Dayanand ashram on Wednesday.The actor till now has refused to answer any questions about politics, stating that he has not become a full-fledged politician yet.Earlier this year, Rajinikanth had announced that he would be entering active politics and contesting all the 234 assembly seats in Tamil Nadu in 2021.He has not yet announced his party's name.
Politicians, tech giants condole Hawking's death on Twitter
Twitterverse today stood testament to how the British physicist Stephen Hawking touched lives of people from all walks of lives, as Indian statesmen, activists and tech giants took to the microblogging site to condole the renowned astrophysist's death. "Sad to hear of the passing of scientist Stephen Hawking. His brilliant mind made our world and our universe a less mysterious place. And his courage and resilience will remain an inspiration for generations," President Ram Nath Kovind wrote on his Twitter handle. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed Stephen Hawking as an outstanding scientist and academic. "His grit and tenacity inspired people all over the world. His demise is anguishing. Professor Hawking's pioneering work made our world a better place. May his soul rest in peace," the prime minister wrote. "Passing away of renowned theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking, who unravelled mysteries of universe to the public, is a huge loss to the scientific world," Vice President M ...
Having more women filmmakers is bringing a change: Lara Dutta
From winning the Miss Universe crown to navigating her way in Bollywood, coming up with a prenatal yoga series and now debuting on television, Lara Dutta Bhupathi has enjoyed various roles in showbiz. She says with increasing participation of women behind the cameras, there's a change visible in the entertainment industry.
Eisha Singh enjoys doing shows with social messages
After starring in "Ishq Ka Rang Safed" that highlighted the plight of widows, Eisha Singh will play a character who has a strong opinion about 'triple talaq'. The young actress feels happy to get such "good offers".
TN Dy CM, Kamal Haasan condole Hawking's death
Tamil Nadu deputy chief minister O Panneerselvam and MNM founder-president Kamal Haasan today condoled the death of renowned scientist Stephen Hawking. In a tweet, Panneerselvam hailed Hawking as an "extraordinary person", a "great scientist" and an "unforgettable" person. "Stephen Hawking's demise is an irreparable loss for mankind," he added. Haasan, founder of the Makkal Neethi Maiam (MNM) said people all over the world would be proud that Hawking lived among them. "We shall forever remember his knowledge grant. His fame shall live (forever)," the actor-politician said in a tweet. Hawking, world famous British scientist and modern cosmology's brightest star known for his groundbreaking work with black holes and relativity, died today at his home in Cambridge aged 76.
It's a pleasure to go to work everyday: Drew Barrymore
Actress Drew Barrymore says she loves to go to work everyday and express her views on the set.
Stephen Hawking: a brief history of genius
Stephen Hawking, who has died aged 76, was Britain's most famous modern day scientist, a genius who dedicated his life to unlocking the secrets of the Universe. Born on January 8, 1942 - 300 years to the day after the death of the father of modern science, Galileo Galilei - he believed science was his destiny. But fate also dealt Hawking a cruel hand. Most of his life was spent in a wheelchair crippled by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a form of motor neurone disease that attacks the nerves controlling voluntary movement. Remarkably, Hawking defied predictions he would only live for a few years, overcoming its debilitating effects on his mobility and speech that left him paralysed and able to communicate only via a computer speech synthesiser. "I am quite often asked: how do you feel about having ALS?" he once wrote. "The answer is, not a lot. "I try to lead as normal a life as possible, and not think about my condition, or regret the things it prevents me from doing, which are .
What a life: Indian film industry mourns Hawking's demise
Actors, filmmakers and music experts from the Indian film industry mourned the death of British physicist Stephen Hawking, whose contribution to science and humanity they will remember for a lifetime.
Dubai based couture brand Surkhab to launch in India
Dubai based designer Shilpi Gupta is making her India debut with her line Surkhab, a poetic ode to the wondrous world of art and design.
Dwayne Johnson's 'Rampage' to release in India in April
Dwayne Johnsons action adventure "Rampage" will hit the screens in India on April 30.
'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald' trailer released
The trailer to the sequel of "Fantastic Beasts" is a treat for "Harry Potter" fans.
Claire Foy was paid less than Matt Smith on 'The Crown'
Actor Claire Foy may be the queen but she was paid less than her male co-star Matt Smith on Netflix series "The Crown". Foy's nuanced performance as Queen Elizabeth II earned her a Golden Globe award for Best Actress and an Emmy nomination but executives at Left Bank Pictures, the production company behind "The Crown", revealed Smith earned more than Foy did on the show, reported Entertainment Weekly Foy was paid around USD 40,000 per episode on the historical drama, according to a report in Variety. But it is not clear how much Smith earned. "The Crown is one of the most expensive television series with the production house spending around USD 7 million per episode for its two seasons. Left Bank creative director Suzanne Mackie said Smith made more money than Foy because he was already famous after playing the eleventh Doctor on the British TV show "Doctor Who" while Foy was a relative newcomer. Foy and Smith are not returning for the third season as "Broadchurch" star Olivia ...
'Haider' actor Narendra Jha dies at 55
Noted film and television actor Narendra Jha, best known for his performance in films such as "Raees", "Kaabil" and "Haider", died today after a heart attack, according to the family. He was 55. The actor died at his farmhouse in Wada. "Yes, he has passed away. He got heart attack today early morning while he was at his farmhouse. He was here because he was not keeping well," a family member told PTI. Jha began his acting career on TV with hit shows like "Shanti", "Ithihass", "Captain House". The actor gradually moved to films but continued his hold on the small screen, appearing in Shyam Benegal's "Samvidhaan", comedy show "Begusarai" and "Chhoona Hai Aasmaan". He played Shahid Kapoor's father in Vishal Bhardwaj's "Haider" and bootlegger Musa Bhai in Shah Rukh Khan-starrer "Raees". He was set to appear in Prabhas-starrer "Saaho". Condolence messages began pouring on Twitter as the news of actor's sudden death spread. Rahul Dholakia, who directed Raees, tweeted: "Gosh !! Tragic. ...
'The Last Jedi' home release includes silent film version
Fans of "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" buying the movie for home use will also get access to a cut of the movie where the only audio is of John Williams score.
Zayn Malik, Gigi Hadid part ways
Singer Zayn Malik and model Gigi Hadid have called it quits.
Film industry shocked over Narendra Jha's sudden death
Actor Narendra Jha's sudden demise on Wednesday has left the film industry in shock as his friends and colleagues said he was hale and hearty and was geared up to feature in a slew of new projects.
Lynda Carter experienced sexual abuse on 'Wonder Woman' set
"Wonder Woman" star Lynda Carter has revealed she faced sexual abuse on the sets of the 1970s TV series. In an interview with The Daily Beast, Carter said she faced inappropriate behaviour from a man who she said had violated "a lot of people" and was already facing consequences amid the #MeToo movement. "He's already being done in. There's no advantage in piling on again. There's nothing legally I could add to it, because I looked into it. I'm just another face in the crowd I don't want it to be about me, it's not about me. It's about him being a scumbag," she said. Carter also said that a cameraman on the "Wonder Woman" TV series set drilled a peep hole into the wall of her dressing room. He was caught and fired, but Carter said she was still recovering from the experiences. The 66-year-old actor said while sexual harassment and abuse were rampant, she and other women often did not report it because they feared negative consequences. Instead, women tried to protect themselves and ...