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Dylan Farrow responds to NYT columnist who accused her of 'smearing' Woody Allen

Woody Allen accuser Dylan Farrow blasted a columnist for for his op-ed , in which he says that her allegations of sexual abuse against the filmmaker must be be treated with "added scepticism". Columnist Bret Stephens wrote the op-ed, titled "The Smearing of Woody Allen" for New York Times and cited an investigation into the allegations against Allen that found "inconsistencies in Dylan's statements". Farrow took to Twitter to criticise Stephens and said there was more "information" available for his perusal than what he has used in his op-ed. "If @BretStephensNYT is interested, there is much more information he can find on my case than what he cites in his piece, some of which I have posted here. "To presume I invented this story & convinced myself of it is no less insulting than calling me a liar. I've consistently stated the truth for 25 years, I won't stop now. It's Stephens' right to doubt me if he so chooses but his incredulity doesn't change what happened that day. What it ..

James Franco to return for 'The Deuce' season two

James Franco will feature in the second season of "The Deuce". The 39-year-old actor is all set to return for the next installment of the HBO series amid multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, Entertainment Tonight reported. Writer of the show, Megan Abbott confirmed Franco's return to the reporters at the Writers Guild Awards ceremony, saying that the actor would "of course" be a part of the gritty drama next season. The actor has previously denied the allegations against him on "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" but said he did not want to shut down the voices of the women in any way. Franco has been accused by five women of sexual misconduct till date. In the show, which is set in the 1970s, the actor plays the role of twin brothers Vincent and Frankie Martino who become the forefront for the New York mob operating out of Times Square.

Pranay Pachauri's best wrap-up party (TV Snippets)

Actor Pranay Pachauri says he had the best wrap-up party ever with his "Tere Liye Bro" co-stars.

Demanded equal pay for 'The Huntsman: Winter's War': Theron

Actor Charlize Theron has said that she fought for equal pay and got it during the making of "The Huntsman: Winter's War" where she played a villain. "I am in a position where I could put my foot down and say, I want equal pay to my male co-star, who I had billed another movie with. We were doing a sequel, we had done it together, why not? "What was interesting about it was I had a studio that said all right. And I was like, oh? We just need to say this? We just need to not be so polite about it and say what we want?" said Theron while speaking with Kweku Mandela at Westwood's Geffen Playhouse. The event was organised to celebrate the birth centenary of Nelson Mandela, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Theron, 42, reportedly received $10 million fee for Cedric Nicolas-Troyan-directed film, equal to what her co-star Chris Hemsworth received.

'Soch' guitarist turns singer with 'Tere bina'

Popular guitarist Sushant Sharma, known for his work in songs like "Soch", has made his debut as a singer with the romantic number "Tere bina".

Shahid's next film with Imtiaz not a sequel to 'Jab We Met'

Actor Shahid Kapoor has dismissed reports that his next collaboration with filmmaker Imtiaz Ali is a sequel to their 2007 hit "Jab We Met". Ever since the project was announced, there were reports that the film will be an 'organic' sequel to "Jab We Met", which featured Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan. "There is nothing to do with 'Jab We Met' and in this film I don't look sad! We will make another good film. Why do we live in the past? It ('Jab We Met') has already been done. So no, (this isn't a sequel)," he said in a group interview. The director-actor duo will start working on the project next year after Shahid Kapoor wraps up Shree Narayan Singh's "Batti Gull Meter Chalu". The "Padmaavat" star, who is currently shooting for the film, says as an actor his goal is to constantly try and do different roles. "It's not about performing better or worse, it's about (being) different. That's the operative word for me. I would like to do different things. Every film, every role ..

Weddings are my favourite occasion: Sabyasachi

Celebrated designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee, whose splendid creations for actress Anushka Sharma's wedding ceremonies caught the fancy of several brides-to-be, says weddings are his favourite occasion.

Veteran Odia actress Mahasweta Ray joins BJP

Veteran Odia actress Mahasweta Ray on Monday joined the opposition BJP in the presence of Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan here.

Bahraini artists explore existentialism at India Art Fair

Torn between beliefs and decisions through a lifetime, a man, now a mere silhouette of himself, barely recognises himself and realises all of it had been a lie. A part of Bahraini artist Lulwa Al Khalifa's 'Schism' series, the painting, on display at the ongoing India Art Fair here, seeks to touch upon the subtle existential reality of every human being. With turquoise hued base, the oil on canvas work portrays a diminishing human silhouette being stretched in all directions. "Turquoise represents life. When life starts everyone is an equal. But, we are shaped by our teachings, beliefs and choices that we make. The painting also shows how a man is stretched in every direction that he is barely himself anymore," she told PTI. She says the internal struggle is different for everyone but "as we grow old we realise only our beliefs are not true". Khalifa's paintings characterized by bold colors and textured brush strokes denoting movement, are exhibited at the gallery of artists from ...

Ekta Kapoor collaborate with Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari for two movies

A new collaboration has made its way in the Bollywood!Ekta Kapoor and Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari have collaborated for the first time to make two films together.Out of two films, one will be helmed by Tiwari which will be a romantic-comedy and another light-hearted love story will be directed by a debutante director, under the supervision of Tiwari and Kapoor.To announce the collaboration, Kapoor took to Twitter and wrote, "Magic happens when creative women come together. Excited to collaborate with Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari. We are producing two films together, one of which will be directed by @Ashwinyiyer!(sic)".Meanwhile, Tiwari quoted Kapoor's tweet and tweeted, "There is so much more to films! Looking forward for this beautiful world of storytelling to evolve as @ektaravikapoor and I get our creative forces together for the pure love of cinema. Gratitude (sic)".

Russell Brand to feature in 'Butterfingers'

Russell Brand has been roped in to star as an assassin in the action comedy, "Butterfingers". The 42-year-old actor-comic will play a hitman who has befallen bad times in the film, to be directed by Barnaby Southcombe, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The movie is based on the script penned by Tom Nash and will be showcased at the European Film Market in Berlin next week. The story follows Brand's Keith (known as Butterfingers) as he competes against archrival Perry, who is after the same target in Spain. When Perry defeats Keith in the quest and kidnaps the target's former flame, Butterfingers unwillingly takes their children as secondary leverage, resulting in a race across Europe. Keith now has to find a balance between dealing with the antics of children and attempting to make it to the mark first. The production on the film is scheduled to begin in July in the U K.

We've bonded over more than just music: Band Sanam

The independent four-piece music band Sanam, also known as Fab Four, have come up with its latest single "Sanam mennu". The band members, who share a strong bond that goes beyond music, say they have never focused on working in Bollywood.

Female creators changing Hollywood: 'Ladybird' actress

Actress Saoirse Ronan, who features in "Ladybird", says female creators are changing the industry following the #MeToo movement and that gradual change towards equality will become more visible in the coming years.

I need to be used more for difficult, challenging roles: Manoj Bajpayee

Manoj Bajpayee has an enviable body of work but the actor still yearns to do good roles as he believes filmmakers in Bollywood are yet to fully tap his potential as a performer. Bajpayee is happy that independent cinema actors like him are getting appreciation from both the film industry and the audience. "... I feel I need to be used for difficult and challenging roles more often. I am not used to the fullest of my ability. So to use myself as an actor, I need to work with new and good directors," he told PTI in an interview. "Instead of me looking for a director, they should look for me, which is not happening frequently. If the experienced directors are not looking at me as an actor, then I have to look for new directors. I have made an effort to find good directors. I want roles to find me and that has to happen frequently." Actors such as Irrfan Khan, Rajkummar Rao and Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Bajpayee have increasingly become popular in mainstream cinema but Bajpayee believes ...

'Kuch Bheege Alfaaz': Where tenderness adds balm to misfits of metropolis (Review)

Film: "Kuch Bheege Alfaaz"; Director: Onir; Cast: Zain Khan Durrani, Geetanjali Thapa; Rating: ***1/2

Films make people associate emotionally with wildlife, says British TV producer

Films enable people feel closer to wildlife, associating them emotionally with the lives of animals, says a top British TV producer.

Staying true by capturing North Indian vibe, says Luv Ranjan

Filmmaker Luv Ranjan, looking forward to the release of his film "Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety", says his movies capture the north Indian milieu because it helps him remain true to his stories and his world.

Russell Brand to star in 'Butterfingers'

British stand-up comedian, actor and activist Russell Brand will be seen essaying the role of hard-up assassin in action comedy "Butterfingers".

I am proud to say I am a feminist: Charlize Theron

Actress Charlize Theron says she used to shy away from the term feminist, but she can now admit it proudly.

We've bonded over more than music: Band Sanam

The independent four-piece music band Sanam, also known as Fab Four, have come up with its latest single "Sanam mennu". The band members, who share a strong bond that goes beyond music, say they have never focused on working in Bollywood.