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Vanessa Williams joins 'False Profits' cast
Vanessa Williams is set to star in the ABC drama pilot "False Profits" in a series regular role. The show follows a team of down-and-out women in suburban Arizona as they fight their way to the top of the cutthroat world of a multi-level marketing cosmetics business. Williams will play Suzanne, the leader of a highly successful group of saleswomen, reported Variety. The series already features Bellamy Young, Kosha Patel, Kapil Talwalkar, and Shelley Hennig. Kayla Alpert will serve as writer and executive producer on "False Profits." Jason Reed and Sabrina Wind will also executive via Jason T Reed Productions, with Paul McGuigan directing.
Nidhhi Agerwal signs her second film
"Munna Michael" actress Nidhhi Agerwal is set to feature in a film helmed by "Toilet: Ek Prem Katha" director Shree Narayan Singh.
Google celebrates Gabo
Search engine Google on Tuesday celebrated the 91st birthday of Columbian novelist and Nobel laureate Gabriel Garcia Marquez with a doodle.
John Abraham begins shooting for 'SMJ'
Filmmaker Milap Zaveri along with actor John Abraham have started shooting for their upcoming film "SMJ".
Tiffany Haddish joins Tyler Perry comedy 'The List'
Tiffany Haddish is set to star in Tyler Perry's comedy film "The List." The movie also features Tika Sumpter and Omari Hardwick, reported Variety. Perry is directing from his own script and producing. Paramount Players has already set a November 2 release date for the film. Haddish will play a wild woman who gets released from prison and reunites with her sister, played by Sumpter. Sumpter's character is in an online relationship with a man that may be "catfishing" her.
Beth Behrs to star in comedy pilot 'Our People'
"2 Broke Girls" alum Beth Behrs has been roped in to play the lead in Fox comedy pilot 'Our People'. Based on the Endemol Shine Israeli format "Nevsu: A Young Multi-Cultural Couple," the project follows Abel, a man from a bombastic African family who does not have a world in their native language for "privacy," and his fiancee Jenny (Behrs), who hails from a mid-western family, as they try to build a normal life together. The show also stars Lea Thompson, who will play Jenny's mother, Lisa, reported Variety. "Our People" received a pilot commitment at the network in September. Vali Chandrasekaran will write in addition to executive producing. Trent O'Donnell is set to direct the pilot.
Jay-Z and Beyonce share 'On the Run 2' tour date then retract it
Pop diva Beyonce announced that she and JAY-Z would be co-headlining an "On The Run 2" tour this summer, but the post was quickly deleted. According to Complex magazine, the Facebook post was taken down within minutes. However, fans were quick to capture screen grabs of the listing, which said the first concert would kick off on Monday, July 30, at Philadelphias Lincoln Financial Field. Pre-sale tickets for the shows were set to go on sale on Ticketmaster.com from tomorrow, according to screen shots of the temporary announcement, but because the posts were taken down, there is no official word as to when the tickets will go on sale. Jay-Z and Beyonce last toured together in 2014 for the first "On the Run" tour, supporting her self-titled 2013 album and Jay's "Magna Carta Holy Grail.
Book signed by Tagore up for auction
A signed hardcover copy of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore's 'The King of the Dark Chamber' - the English translation of his famous Bengali play 'Raja' - is up for auction in the US. Signed on a prefatory page in fountain pen by Tagore, the Bolpur edition of the book was published by The Macmillan Company in 1916. The play revolves around a mysterious, unseen, omniscient king, who is both benevolent and efficient. His reluctance towards being seen causes most of the drama in the story, rattling his beautiful wife and the kings of nearby kingdoms. The book was consigned by an American book dealer, according to US-based RR Auction. It is expected to fetch USD 500 at the online auction. Tagore became the first Indian to win a Nobel Prize (Literature) in 1913. He wrote successfully in all literary genres, but was first and foremost a poet, publishing more than 50 volumes of poetry. Tagore was knighted by the British in 1915, but gave up his knighthood after the Jallianwala Bagh ...
'Mental Hai Kya' is quirky, different comedy: Rajkummar Rao
Actor Rajkummar Rao says his upcoming film "Mental Hai Kya" is very quirky and a different comedy.
Bollywood's favourite Aunty Shammi dead
Veteran character actress for nearly six decades, Shammi Rabadi passed away at her home here late on Monday, a family friend said. She was 87.
Veteran Indian actress Shammi passes away
Veteran actress, Shammi, affectionately known as Shammi aunty in the industry, has passed away at the age of 89.The news came in during the early hours of Tuesday and some of the celebrities have taken to social media to express their grief over her death.Her co-star in 1992's 'Khuda Gawah', Amitabh Bachchan praised her for her contribution to the Indian film industry.In his tweet, Bachchan also revealed how her age and illness has caught up with her in her last few years.The 75-year-old actor tweeted, "T 2735 - Shammi Aunty .. prolific actress, years of contribution to the Industry, dear family friend .. passes away ..!! A long suffered illness, age .. Sad .. slowly slowly they all go away .."T 2735 - Shammi Aunty .. prolific actress, years of contribution to the Industry, dear family friend .. passes away ..!!A long suffered illness, age ..Sad .. slowly slowly they all go away .. pic.twitter.com/WYvdhZqo8X— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) March 6, 2018Ex-member of Parliament and ...
50th anniversary of 'The Beatles' in India celebrated in Rishikesh
Yogacharyas and participants of the 29th annual International Yoga Festival at Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh took part in a special meditation at Maharishi Mahesh Yogiji's Ashram, near Parmarth Niketan.The renowned band, 'The Beatles' stayed at Maharishiji's ashram in Rishikesh in 1968, where they wrote nearly fifty songs that soon became some of their biggest hits and 2018 marks the 50th anniversary of their stay.To mark the anniversary, many celebrations have been planned with the devotees of Maharishiji to remember and celebrate His life and teachings.The event was led by Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji with participants from 94 countries by foot on a walking pilgrimage to Maharishiji ashram where there were sacred chanting and divine meditation. Honourable Minister of AYUSH and Minister of Forests, Harak Singh Rawat was also present at the event."Maharishi always emphasised the power and importance of meditation. I often share meditation is the best medication for all agitation. ..
Fans wish Irrfan Khan for recovery from 'rare disease'
Ever since Irrfan Khan revealed contraction of a 'rare disease' on Monday, his fans have been flooding his Twitter with well-wishing messages.A bevy of fans wished the actor a speedy recovery and wished him luck.A fan wrote, "Sending healing energy nd lots of love for early recovery very soon Irrfan Sahab! Inshallah !!"Another fan wrote, "Sir whole country n whole world stands by you n with you... Allah bless u with long n healthy life..we all love u a lot??????? God will make everything better...?? ure the most strongest person ever n you will win this battle too"."Get well soon sir! God plz keep all evils away from him we have only few people who are wonderful inside and out and Irrfan Sir u are one of them not only respect you as an actor but more as a wonderful human you are god plz", wrote another.Another fan wrote, "Irfan, the country prays for your well being We WILl see you much more now on".A fan tweeted, "Sir @irrfank , u fought rarest circumstances from young age & made
Google honours Gabriel Marquez's work with doodle
Google on Tuesday celebrated the work and life of one of Columbia's most prominent authors Gabriel García Marquez, whose work was appreciated all over the world, on his 91st birth anniversary.Described as one of the most popular Spanish-language writers, Gabriel García Marque was born on March 06, 1927.Marque was considered as one of the most significant authors of the 20th century.He was awarded the 1972 Neustadt International Prize for Literature and the 1982 Nobel Prize in Literature. He pursued a self-directed education that resulted in his leaving law school for a career in journalism.In addition to his work as a novelist, Marquez was also a poet, short-story writer, screen writer and journalist.In 1982, Marque became the first Colombian and only the fourth Latin American author to win the Nobel Prize in Literature.García Marquez wrote many acclaimed non-fiction works and short stories, but is best known for his novels, such as One Hundred Years of Solitude (1967), The Autumn of .
Oscars 2018: Gal Gadot steals the show with Tiffany's neckpiece
The Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, LA turned into a mini-galaxy on Sunday as stars from Hollywood heaven descended onto the red carpet, blinding mere mortals with their glittering presence, as always.Gal Gadot was no exception, the Wonder Woman star redefining the phrase 'a sight for sore eyes', donning a silver gown by Givenchy. However, the attire is never quite complete without a few precious stones thrown into the mix and Gal's neckpiece had the grandeur to give Titanic's Heart of the Ocean a run for its money.According to Vogue, the ornament was supplied by Tiffany & Co.'s Blue Book collection, a line of one-of-a-kind gems handcrafted in the renowned workshop above its Fifth Avenue store.Dubbed the "Blue Ice," it was the perfect mix of bold and subtle, featuring 17 aquamarines totalling 61 carats shimmering along with more than a thousand diamonds, 85 custom-cut baguettes and 950 round diamond melee stones all mingled together in glossy platinum.It needed a team of three master .
Olivia Munn sought fertility advice from Kim
Actress Olivia Munn had her eggs frozen "years ago" after seeking advice from her close friend Kim Kardashian.
Michael Caine was never addicted to drugs
Actor Michael Caine says he is happy that he never got addicted to drugs.
I want to make music: Idris Elba
Actor Idris Elba, who loves DJing, says at some point, he would like to make music.
Stefani may head to Las Vegas for residency
Singer Gwen Stefani could be the next A-list musician doing a residency here.
Don't fragment women's body with camera angles: Shabana Azmi
Veteran actress and activist Shabana Azmi says filmmakers should be more responsible in depiction of women's body on screen, because the business of cinema is of images.