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'Race 3' team reaches Abu Dhabi for last lap

Filmmaker Remo D'souza along with the team of "Race 3" has reached here for the final shooting schedule of the film, saying the last scene will be "one hell of a ride".

I am a constant source of embarrassment to myself: John Malkovich

Actor John Malkovich says he constantly makes a fool of himself. The 64-year-old veteran actor said that in spite of his advancing years, he is still prone to behaving like a child. "Recently, at the Hotel Caron in Paris, I got up to use the bathroom one night and found myself out in the hallway instead. But that is one of a million: I am a constant source of embarrassment to myself," he told The Guardian. Asked what is the trait he deplores in himself, Malkovich said,"...General childishness, unseriousness and laziness in terms of what I've done compared with what maybe I should have or could have done.

Rajinikanth refuses to talk politics on pilgrimage in Himachal

Actor-turned-politician Rajinikanth, who is on an annual spiritual pilgrimage to the Himalayas, refused to talk about politics when he was queried about his party, which is yet to be named."I am on a pilgrimage here. It (the visit) is excellent, so divine and different from routine. I do not want to talk politics here," the superstar told ANI here.Rajinikanth was on Saturday spotted at 'Mahavtar Baba Ashram' meditation centre in the remote village of Kandabari.The actor, who is on a "private visit" to the state, had earlier this year announced to launch a political party and contest all 234 assembly constituencies in 2021 Tamil Nadu elections.The politician arrived at the Kangra airport on Saturday and expected to stay here for at least 10 days.

Jesy Nelson wants to relaunch acting career

Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson is planning to relaunch her acting career this year. Nelson played a supporting roles in a series of movies as a child, reported Contactmusic. "Jesy was in a few movies when she was little, and acting is something that she has always dreamed of pursuing. "She was impressed with the way Harry managed to make his mark on the film world, and would love to be cast in a blockbuster of her own. So recently she has been looking for an acting agent to help her get a foot in the door," a source told The Sun online. The 26-year-old singer has also assured her band, which also comprises of Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Perrie Edwards and Jade Thirlwall, that her acting dreams will not hamper her singing career as Little Mix will always be her priority. "The girls have an agreement in place that anything to do with Little Mix will always come first for them. The band is 100 per cent their priority. "So any possible acting jobs for Jesy in future would have to fit around their .

Kimberley Walsh wishes her sons form a band

Singer Kimberley Walsh says she wants her sons, Bobby, three, and Cole, 15 months, to form a boy band as they are already showing signs of musical talent. The former Girls Aloud singer, however, will not push her kids to follow her footsteps, reported Femalefirst. "I've not tried to push it on them at all, but they have definitely got it in them. Bobby is often like, 'Right, I'm doing a show'. That's exactly what I was like at his age and he can sing in tune - I've checked actually. Cole has actually got real rhythm too. "I've also got three nephews so maybe they'll form their own little boy band," Walsh said. The singer said she loves seeing her boys play together, but they do not always get along. "It's lovely to see how much they love each other. But there are definitely moments where I'll turn my back for a second and Bobby will have Cole in a headlock. Cole is just absolutely in awe of Bobby. Bobby is very outgoing and confident. I think Cole is going to be a little more ...

Mindy Kaling calls parenthood journey 'profound and strange'

Actor Mindy Kaling has described her journey into parenthood as "profound and strange". The 38-year-old actor, who gave birth to daughter Katherine in December last year, said she was a changed woman as she was "not a kid person" earlier, FemaleFirst reported. "It's really profound and strange. I was not a kid person at all. I was the person, if you had a baby at a party, I would go up to them and shake their hand and be like, 'Hello.' So I didn't know (or) understand how to be around babies. "I was on planes (and) when babies would cry, I would be mad at the families. Now I'm like, 'Let them cry, let them do whatever they want. They can sit on me and poop if they want.' Now I know more," Kaling said on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert". The actor also joked that her three-month-old daughter does not recognise her as she was busy promoting her latest release, "A Wrinkle In Time". "She's often like, 'Who dat?' to me because I've been a little busy promoting this movie," she added.

Elisabeth Shue, Rob Morgan join Tom Hanks' 'Greyhound'

Actors Elisabeth Shue and Rob Morgan have been roped in to star in Tom Hanks' World War II drama "Greyhound". According to The Hollywood Reporter, the script has been penned by Hanks, who is also starring in and producing the film. Stephen Graham is also a part of the movie, which is based on the C S Forester's novel "The Good Shepherd". Hanks plays Captain Ernest Krause, who commands US destroyer the Greyhound and crosses the North Atlantic while being pursued by Nazi U-boats. Directed by Aaron Schneider, the shooting of the film is currently underway in Louisiana.

It drives me nuts when people tell me to relax: Angelina Jolie

Actor Angelina Jolie said she is does not take time out to relax and gets irritated when people ask her to do so. The 42-year-old actor-director said many mothers, like her, "find pleasure" in being on their toes most of the time. "I really don't (relax). I'm one of those people. It drives me nuts when people tell me to relax. I think a lot of moms don't really rest. And somehow we find a real pleasure in that. "I mean, even if I try to take a bath, I'll end up with at least two of my kids in there with me, which is lovely. I wouldn't trade it at all," Jolie told HELLO! magazine. The actor said, as a parent, she believes empathy is the most important lesson that needs to be taught to children. "To value others. If you live life and walk around thinking of yourself and your own needs and desires then not only is it a selfish life, but it ends up being quite an unhappy life, I imagine. And that's where everything goes wrong. The wars and hostility, the ugliness and inhumanity in this ...

James Bay to release second LP 'Electric Light' this year

Singer James Bay is all set to release his sophomore album, 'Electric Light' this year. The new LP releases on May 18, ContactMusic reported. The 27-year-old musician revealed the teaser from the new LP in the form of first single "Wild Love", which stars "Stranger Things" actor Natalia Dyer. He has now unveiled the second single titled "Pink Lemonade". Talking about his new outing, Bay said, "If I had to describe my first album visually it would probably be a flame - while this new album is about a real sonic and artistic evolution for me. "The feeling of a 100 watt bulb expanding and brightening is what I envisioned. 'Electric Light' came to my mind and I knew it was perfect." The album has been co-produced by Jon Green and Paul Epworth.

Demi Lovato friends with people she met on dating apps

Singer Demi Lovato revealed she has tried finding love on dating apps and is now friends with some of the people she met online. The 25-year-old singer said she was introduced to one of them by actor Amy Schumer. "Amy Schumer was like, 'Are you on this thing called Raya?' I put myself out there, because I was ready to date. And I went on a few Raya dates, and they went well. Now I've become really good friends with some people I met on there," Lovato told Billboard. In another interview with Access Live, the "Confident" singer's mother author Dianna De La Garza said she would be "happy" to see her daughter reunite with her former boyfriend actor Wilmer Valderamma. "I do like them together. I have to be honest - I would be happy if they were together forever, but I don't know anything about a timeline or even if it's going to happen. "They're amazing friends and hopefully one day it will be more than that. And if it's not, that will be up to her, I guess. But I do like them together, ..

We are a modern patchwork family: Orlando Bloom on his relationship with ex Miranda Kerr

Orlando Bloom has said he and former wife Miranda Kerr have an amicable relationship and are like a "modern patchwork family". The 41-year-old actor, who has son Flynn with the supermodel, said after a lot of bitterness they finally decided to be civil to each other. "Miranda is a wonderful mother, and Flynn gets on great with her new husband. We are a modern patchwork family. When holidays come we are all together. We are still very close, but now more like brother and sister. Whether you make life mutually hell is a conscious decision. We decided to be nice to each other," Bloom told the new German issue of GQ Style magazine. Kerr, 34, recently married Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel. Bloom said he knew that his career would hold less importance for him once Flynn came long as he wanted to be a present parent in his child's life. "Our experiences in the first years of our life influence everything. When I realised that, I knew that I would work less. I knew that I could not simultaneously

Always wanted to work on my terms, conditions: Actor Ajay Devgn (IANS Interview)

He has kept the audience on the edge of their seats with his action roles, made them laugh out loud in his comical avatar and even cry with his emotional characters. Actor Ajay Devgn looks back at his Bollywood career with contentment -- having worked on his own terms and conditions.

'October' not about love at first sight: Varun

Actor Varun Dhawan says his upcoming film "October" is not about hugs, kisses and dates.

Dev to helm biopic on social worker Subhasini Mistry

Actor Dev has announced his next venture - a film on the life and works of social worker Subhasini Mistry. The 70-year-old woman, who built a charitable hospital in Nadia district with the little money she earned as a domestic help and vegetable seller, was honoured with Padma Shri by the government this year. "The biopic will show the pains and struggles she had to put up with after losing her husband at 23. She worked as a vegetable seller, a domestic help and a labourer to feed her four children," Dev recently said at a press meet here. The idea to set up a hospital for the poor crossed her mind after her husband died without proper medical treatment, Mistry, who was present at the event, said. "My dreams finally took shape in 1996 when a two-storey hospital building came up over one bigha at Hanskhali in Nadia district." The 25-bed hospital now runs on donations and one of her sons, a doctor by profession, looks after some of its operations, she added. Mistry's ...

'Mostly Harmless': Douglas Adams' comic universal 'travelogue' and its impact (Column: Bookends)

No other book has gone so far. Last month, Canadian American entrepreneur Elon Musk sent a copy of this science fiction classic into deep space aboard his Roadster, with one of its seminal messages painted on the dashboard. Then another phrase from this book was, according to a leading writer of the genre, the best advice that could be given to the human race.

Khilji's character reminds me of Azam Khan: Jaya Prada

Actor-turned-politician Jaya Prada has said the character of Sultan Alauddin Khilji in film "Padmaavat" reminded her of Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan. "Though I call Azam Khan my brother, the way he tried to take revenge on me in various ways...whenever I watched Khilji (in 'Padmaavat' movie), the character reminded me of him," the former Rampur MP told reporters here last evening on the sidelines of a programme. In the past, Jaya Prada had accused Khan of circulating material to sully her image. The role of Alauddin Khilji, a 13th century Sultan of Delhi, was played by Ranveer Singh in "Padmaavat", which was caught in a controversy with Karni Sena opposing it on the grounds that it "distorts" historical facts and projects queen Padmavati in poor light. When asked about alleged increase in crime against women, Jaya Prada said people should not celebrate Women's Day on a just one day, rather that spirit should be shown round the year. "We should not celebrate Women's Day on a single

Mindy Kaling moved to tears by B.J. Novak

Actress Mindy Kaling, who has Indian roots, was moved to tears by actor B.J. Novak with a message about how proud he is of her.

'Black Panther' makers have ideas for sequel

There is a "solid direction" in place already for "Black Panther 2", says Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige.

Jessica Alba chops off hair

Actress Jessica Alba has undergone post-pregnancy transformation by chopping off her long hair.

Teri Hatcher game for 'Desperate Housewives' reboot

Actress Teri Hatcher says she is ready to return to a possible reboot of the popular series "Desperate Housewives".