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Acting guru Roshan Taneja dead at 87
Roshan Taneja, who trained scores of Hindi film actors including the likes of Shabana Azmi, Naseeruddin Shah, Jaya Bachchan, Anil Kapoor and Shatrughan Sinha, has died, said a family member. He was 87.
Guns N' Roses sues brewery for trademark infringement
American rock band Guns N' Roses has filed a lawsuit against a Colorado brewery for trademark infringement over a beer called 'Guns 'N' Rose', the media reported.
Boney Kapoor gets emotional over 'Mom' releasing in China
Boney Kapoor shared an emotional tweet on the release of late actor Sridevi's last film 'Mom' in China on Friday.Boney Kapoor took to his Twitter handle to express his feelings. "Mom releases in China today. An emotional moment for me. Thank you @ZeeStudios_ for spreading Sri's last film to such wider audiences. I hope people will connect with the film there too," he wrote.'Mom' was earlier slated to release in China on March 22.The film also starred Akshay Khanna, Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Pakistani actors Adnan Siddiqui and Sajal Aly.'Mom' was Sridevi's last film in the lead role after she passed away in February 2018.The film received critical acclaim and garnered immense applause from the fans as well.It won two National Awards- Best Actress for Sridevi and Best Background Score for AR Rahman.'Mom' has already been released in Poland, Czech, Russia, UAE, UK, USA, and Singapore.
Hollywood icon Judy Garland biopic's trailer out
First trailer of upcoming Judy Garland biopic starring Renee Zellweger as the late actress, has been released by Roadside Attractions.The film is set to hit theaters on 27 September this year.The one-minute and twenty-nine-second trailer which released on Friday features Renee, touching down in London for a series of sold-out concerts at the Talk of the Town nightclub.According to Hollywood Reporter, the film portrays Judy Garland's final days before she died from an accidental drug overdose at age 47 in June 1969, while living in the U.K.Renee Zellweger revealed in an interview that she involved two hours per day to transform into the Hollywood icon - Judy Garland. The procedure included undergoing hair, makeup application, including contact lenses, wigs, and a near-identical wardrobe."It was such a joy learning about the magnificence of this person. I always admired her. She was so quick and so funny. She could hit the ball back with the best of them," Zellweger concluded.
Rihanna to launch a new luxury fashion line
Singer Rihanna is coming up with a new luxury fashion line 'Fenty' which is expected to debut in spring this year.According to Eonline, Rihanna has partnered with LVMH to create Fenty. The brand will include shoes, accessories and ready-to-wear."Everybody knows Rihanna as a wonderful singer, but through our partnership at Fenty Beauty, I discovered a true entrepreneur, a real C.E.O. and a terrific leader. She naturally finds her full place within LVMH. To support Rihanna to start up the Fenty Maison, we have built a talented and multicultural team supported by the Group resources. I am proud that LVMH is leading this venture and wish it will be a great success," LVMH's chairman BernardArnault said"Designing a line like this with LVMH is an incredibly special moment for us. Mr. Arnault has given me a unique opportunity to develop a fashion house in the luxury sector, with no artistic limits. I couldn't imagine a better partner both creatively and business-wise, and I'm ready for the ...
Arjun Kapoor shares the motion poster of 'India's Most Wanted'
Arjun Kapoor has treated his fans with the latest motion poster of his upcoming film 'India's Most Wanted'.The actor shared the motion poster on his Twitter handle on Friday and captioned: "Terror was his middle name. Experience a one of its kind manhunt of #IndiasMostWanted in cinemas on 24th May."The sixteen-second motion poster gives a sneak peek into Arjun's character. His face is half hidden with a scarf which is adding to his intense look in the motion poster.'India's Most Wanted' is based on true events and is about five men who saved the lives of billions of people by hunting down a terrorist, which the makers have named 'India's Osama'.The film is being helmed by Rajkumar Gupta and produced by Rajkumar Gupta, Myra Karn, and Fox Star Studios.It is slated to hit the screens on May 24.
Kareena pledges to spread awareness on immunisation
On the occasion of Mother's Day, Kareena Kapoor Khan, urged mothers across the nation to get their children immunised.As a UNICEF Celebrity Advocate, she pledged to keep every child alive at an event.The 38-year old actor also shared her experience of becoming a mother to enlighten all the young mothers. She said "When I delivered Taimur, the first thing I asked the doctor was that how do I protect him from Pneumonia, how do I protect him from the hundreds of diseases that I have been hearing of and when he presented me with the immunisation chart, I held on to it. I knew this is what it is going to take for my child to be alive."During the event, Kareena Kapoor Khan honoured radio jockeys for spreading awareness against child sexual abuse and routine immunisation."It is great to see how so many radio jockeys across the nation worked tirelessly to educate, engage and spread the message of our campaign, to make people understand the importance of children's health, immunisation; ...
Audience can expect fun ride from 'Good News' says Kareena
Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan, who next will be seen in 'Good News', has said that audience can expect a fun ride from her upcoming romantic-comedy film as it features actors such as Akshay Kumar, Diljit Dosanjh and Kiara Advani apart from her.
Richa doesn't believe in having war of words in public
Actress Richa Chadha says she doesn't believe in having war of words on public platforms. Instead, she likes to confront the issues directly with the person concerned.
Steven Spielberg quits TV show 'Bull'
Steven Spielberg stepped down as executive producer of TV show 'Bull' following sexual harassment allegations on Michael Weatherly, director of the series.News of Spielberg stepping down comes nearly five months after Weatherly was accused of sexual harassment by former co-star Eliza Dushku, reported by US Weekly.A source confirmed to the weekly that Spielberg, 72, as well as his production company Amblin Television and fellow executive producers Darryl Frank and Justin Falvey, have also parted ways with 'Bull'.Steven has been a vocal supporter of the "Time's up" movement.Dushku, 38, also revealed in a March interview with Deadline that she and Spielberg "sat and brainstormed and discussed possible solutions for this systemic imbalance of power, the abuse and harassment that we've been seeing and hearing and experiencing and both in our industry and beyond."The 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' alum received a $9.5 million settlement from CBS after she claimed that Weatherly, 50, made ...
Kartik Aaryan praises Ananya Panday for 'SOTY 2'
As debutant Ananya Panday's film 'Student of The Year 2' released on Friday, Kartik Aaryan heaped praises on her.In a beautiful picture shared on Instagram, Kartik and Ananya can be seen looking at a phone. He started the caption with more of a banter, "Arey arey itni saari taareefein !!!""Congratulations on your big day. Keep brightening up the big screen with your bright smile n cuteness," Aaryan eulogized Ananya for her performance in the film.[{d7de99b2-fc8a-4da8-b9a8-067d134f17a0:intradmin/Kartik_with_Ananya.JPG}]Ananya Panday made her Bollywood debut in Karan Johar's 'Student of the Year 2' alongside Tiger Shroff and newbie Tara Sutaria. The film hit the screens on Friday and is garnering great acclaim from the audiences.Aryan and Panday are also teaming up for the remake of 'Pati, Patni Aur Woh' which will also star Bhumi Pednekar.The film is being directed by Mudassar Aziz, who is known for films like 'Dulha Mil Gaya', 'Happy Bhag Jayegi' and 'Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi'.The film
Google officially brings podcasts to Search results
At the Google I/O 2019, the search giant promised to include podcasts in its search results and now, it seems the feature is finally rolling out.According to 9to5 Google, Google Podcasts is showing on the web for iOS and Android on a number of devices. The feature shows podcast results with relevant episodes instead of just the title. One can listen in directly from the search results page or save an episode for later.Podcasts do not require one to sign in to the Google Account. On the desktop version, access to one's subscriptions is available through Google Search results.
IIMC extends last date to apply for PG diploma courses
The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) has extended the last date to apply for its various Post Graduate Diploma programmes till May 15 from the earlier date of May 12. The institute had been receiving requests for extension of last date, particularly from students in Odisha and adjoining states, where communication services were badly affected due to severe cyclonic storm 'Fani', a press release said. Admissions have been announced for 476 seats across IIMC's six campuses in Delhi, Dhenkanal (Odisha), Aizawl (Mizoram), Jammu (J&K), Amravati (Maharashtra) and Kottayam (Kerala). The institute has also introduced 10 per cent quota for the economically weaker section. The selection for the IIMC PG Diploma courses will be through a national-level entrance examination comprising a descriptive written test, a group discussion and an interview. The written examination for the IIMC PG Diploma Courses in Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, and Urdu will be held on May 25. For English ...
Ariana Grande will be new face of Givenchy
American singer-songwriter Ariana Grande will be the new face of Givenchy for its 2019 Fall and Winter campaign that will be unveiled in July.She took to her Instagram account to share a series of her images and video. "#arivenchy#GivenchyFamily @givenchyofficial," she captioned her latest video post.According to Eonline, the French luxury fashion house announced the statement on Friday. "It is with great excitement that the House of Givenchy reveals its new face--a strong, independent woman of refreshing character and style: the multi-talented Ariana Grande," it said."A modern muse and the voice of a generation, Ariana has emerged as one of the most influential forces in pop culture today. A Grammy award-winning performer, songwriter, and singer, she naturally embodies the spirit of the Givenchy woman with impertinence, generosity and a lightning wit--all cloaked in a touch of mystery," it said.Grande said it is an honour . "I am so proud to be the new face of Givenchy," she said in .
'The Intruder': Thrilling but predictable (IANS Review)
Film: "The Intruder"; Director: Deon Taylor; Cast: Michael Ealy, Meagan Good, Dennis Quaid, Joseph Sikora; Rating: **
London anti-knife protesters target YouTube
Anti-knife crime protesters smeared themselves with fake blood outside YouTube's London offices in protest at the Google company's alleged promotion of graphic content. Britain has very tough gun laws and shootings across the country are relatively rare. But knife crime has been a problem for much of the past decade -- particularly in poorer neighbourhoods of big cities such as London where gang violence remains a concern. Activists have appealed to social media platforms, expressing concern at the amount of crime-related content. YouTube "is a contributing factor," Elaine Donnellon, lead organiser for the Operation Shutdown campaign group, told AFP at a rally with around 20 other women. "They have blood on their hands." Official statistics show 285 people were stabbed to death across England and Wales between April 2017 and March 2018. The figure is the highest for a 12-month period since such records began being compiled in 1946. Campaigners said they had unsuccessfully tried ...
'Student of the Year 2': Trite but breezy (IANS Review)
Film: "Student Of The Year 2"; Director: Punit Malhotra; Cast: Tiger Shroff, Aditya Seal, Tara Sutaria, Ananya Panday, Manoj Pahwa, Ayesha Raza, Manasi Joshi Roy, Samir Soni, Gul Panag; Rating: **1/2
Miley Cyrus might just have announced upcoming song title
"Wrecking Ball" singer Miley Cyrus has given fans a mystery, it seems.Her latest post has led to speculations that she has finished her new album and it will be released soon.The singer took to Twitter to share a photo of herself, standing next to a recording microphone and a piano.However, it was the caption that sparked speculation. She wrote, "She Is Coming"[{a040e8d4-5e11-473a-96ba-a2b002c44a6d:intradmin/miehe.JPG}]According to Billboard, the phrase 'She is Coming' could be the name of her seventh album."Me and [producer] Mark [Ronson] have worked on a bunch of songs on my next record, so I was kind of just in this creative space," she said during an interview last year for the Most Requested Live with Romeo.The American singer-songwriter was recently seen at the Metropolitan Museum of Art for Met Gala event organised by the Costume Institute Gala.
Major Lazer, Skip Marley join forces for summer anthem
American electronic dance music group Major Lazer and singer Skip Marley, grandson of legendary Jamaican singer Bob Marley, have teamed up for "Can't take it from me".
Smita Bansal excited about debut play as writer
Actress Smita Bansal, who marks her debut as a scriptwriter in theatre with "Hello Zindagi", is confident it will leave the audience with a smile.