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It's Dwayne Johnson vs 'Skyscraper' in new teaser
Dwayne Johnson's upcoming action film 'Skyscraper' has debuted its first action-packed trailer during the Super Bowl.The flick stars Johnson as former FBI Hostage Rescue Team leader and U.S. war veteran Will Ford, who now assesses security for skyscrapers. In China, he finds the tallest and safest building on the planet suddenly ablaze and he's being framed for the accident.In the teaser, Dwayne's character is missing a leg and relying on what looks like a high tech metal replacement. That fake metal leg is all that saves him from falling thousands of feet off the top of the skyscraper that seems to be the star of the movie.The opening scene depicts Dwayne walking on a connecting suspended bridge while escaping from a slew of bullets fired at him.Dwyane can be seen saving his family trapped in a building 244 floors above the ground in a skyscraper.Few minute into the teaser depicts the fake metallic leg of the protagonist with which he tries to take on the enemies which include being .
Honoured to portray strong women characters: Carey Mulligan
Actor Carey Mulligan has said that she has always looked for films with strong women characters and felt "honoured" to portray such roles on screen. The "Never Let Me Go" actor said her choices as an actor are driven by the need to show women in leadership roles to young girls which she thought is "important". "It's a remarkable honour to be able to portray these strong characters - these women with such complexity - and I want to do it as much as possible," Mulligan said, according to Femalefirst. "I think that it is important for young girls to watch a movie or a television series and see women in these leadership roles, making decisions for themselves and being proactive - I'm driven by that," she added. Mulligan will be next seen in "Wildlife", which marks the directorial debut of actor Paul Dano. The film also features Jake Gyllenhaal, Ed Oxenbould, and Zoe Margaret Colletti.
Michael Buble, Luisana Lopilato expecting third baby
Singer Michael Buble and wife Luisana Lopilato are expecting their third child. A representative of the 42-year-old singer confirmed the news of Lopilato pregnancy following tabloid reports in her native country Argentina that speculated about it, reported EOnline. The couple married in 2011 and already have two sons, four-year-old, Noah and two-year-old Elias. In November 2016, Buble had revealed that his son Noah was diagnosed with liver cancer and was receiving treatment in US. Noah diagnosis had led to Buble cancelling various press appearances, including hosting the BRIT Awards last year. In April last year, Buble had said that Noah was on the path to recovery.
Justin Timberlake pays tribute to Prince at 2018 Super Bowl
Justin Timberlake honoured the late Minnesota native Prince during his Super Bowl halftime show."Minneapolis, Minnesota, this one's for you," the 37-year-old said before paying a tribute to Prince, who was born in the city and continued to have deep ties there throughout his life, before dying in his Minnesota home on April 7, 2016.The 'Man Of The Woods' entertainer sang alongside a large projection of Prince, singing his classic 'I Would Die 4 U.'The performance, however, stumped some fans who had criticised Timberlake for reportedly considering the use of a hologram to show Prince performing during the tribute.The reports had incited mixed responses, including rejection from Prince's former collaborator Sheila E."Prince told me don't ever let anyone do a hologram of me. Not cool if this happens!" she tweeted on Saturday ahead of the show. However, she later clarified, tweeting, "Family, I spoke w/Justin 2nite and he shared heartfelt words of respect for Prince & the Purple fans.
I'm a hoarder: Kareena on fashion
Actor Kareena Kapoor said she would not want to make any changes to her wardrobe as she considers herself a "hoarder". The actor, who returned to the ramp at the grand finale of the Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2018 yesterday, said it would not be possible for her to do away with the hobby of collecting things anytime soon. When asked if she would want to modify her personal collection, Kareena told the reporters, "I don't think I'll change anything in my wardrobe. I (still) hoard my jeans from the time, probably, when I was 20-21. I'm a hoarder. I like to collect things. So getting rid of something... That's not happening any time soon." The actor turned showstopper for Anamika Khanna's "Nudes Reinvented" collection with Lakme Absolute. She added that with changing times actors have started paying more attention to how they dress. "Actors have become fashion conscious. I think it's amazing. Well as long as you're comfortable in what you wear. Once you're comfortable
Pink defends her Super Bowl national anthem performance
Singer Pink lashed out at a Twitter troll after he criticised her performance at the beginning of the 2018 Super Bowl. The "Beautiful Trauma" singer performed the US National Anthem despite battling the flu. The troll had tweeted, "If I've said it once, I've said it 1000 times. Pink sucks and if you like her singing you're dumb." However, Pink gave it back to the troll and tweeted, "Yeah but at least I suck while singing our countries national anthem, and you just suck by yourself on a dirty couch." The 38-year-old star then thanked her fans for their prayers ahead of her performance. "All of your prayers and well wishes and candles got me through. Thank you for all of your love and support. We love you," she tweeted. Pink also bit back at the people who criticised her for spitting out what appeared to be gum during her performance. "It was a throat lozenge," she tweeted. On the eve of her performance, Pink had said that she is suffering from flu. "Trying to practise the ..
Super Bowl 2018: Pink slams people criticising her National Anthem Performance
Three-time Grammy winner Pink has hit back at the people who criticised her National Anthem Performance at the beginning of the 2018 Super Bowl.A Twitter user tweeted, "If I've said it once, I've said it 1000 times. Pink sucks and if you like her singing you're dumb #SuperBowl" to which the singer replied, "Yeah but [at least] I suck while singing our countries national anthem, and you just suck by yourself on a dirty couch."The 38-year-old, who performed while battling the flu, was also criticised for spitting out what appeared to be gum during her performance."It was a throat lozenge," she tweeted, defending herself.Pink wrote on Instagram the day before the Super Bowl that she had the flu, but didn't want to miss the opportunity to perform in front of her family, military family, the Eagles and the world. "Trying to practice the flu away," she wrote. "I've been waiting to sing this song since 1991 when I saw my idol, Whitney Houston, own this song.
Kareena looks pristine in Anamika Khanna's design at LFW finale
Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan closed the Summer/ Resort 2018 edition of Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) as a perfect showstopper as she walked the runway for designer Anamika Khanna in a black outfit that was inspired by sari.
Bankruptcy wasn't 'big deal' for 50 Cent
Bankruptcy wasnt a big deal, says rapper 50 Cent who has featured in an acting role in "Den of Thieves".
Celebrities come in support of Uma Thurman
Stars such as Jessica Chastain, Judd Apatow, Asia Argento and more others extended their support to the 'Kill Bill' actress.Thurman recently opened up about being sexually assaulted by Weinstein and claimed that director Quentin Tarantino forced her to do a car stunt that resulted in injury.The Hollywood Reporter quoted Thurman as saying that she did not feel comfortable operating the car and asked for a stunt person to do the scene, but Tarantino insisted she drive the car, which resulted in a crash that she claims gave her a concussion and damaged knees.The actress also released a footage of the on-set incident.She claimed that Tarantino spat in her face and strangled her with a chain for other scenes.Chastain tweeted, "I keep imagining Tarantino spitting in Uma's face and strangling her with a chain for KILL BILL. How many images of women in media do we celebrate that showcase abuse? When did this become normalized 'entertainment'?"Argento, who was one of the first women to ...
Margot Robbie was hesitant to play lead
In a career of almost six years, "I, Tonya" has marked the first time that actress Margot Robbie has played the lead. She says she was always hesitant about it.
Ruffalo hints at 'final exit' from Marvel Cinematic Universe
Actor Mark Ruffalo has hinted at his last appearance in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Rebecca Ferguson stole skull from 'Hercules' set
Actress Rebecca Ferguson says her favourite of all souvenirs she has taken from her films' set is a skull from the 2014 fantasy adventure film "Hercules".
I am already stereotyped: Kartik Aaryan
Actor Kartik Aaryan says the youth connects with his kind of films like "Pyaar Ka Punchnama" and now "Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety "and he doesn't care" about being stereotyped.
Malaysia bans 'Padmaavat' over negative portrayal of Khilji
Malaysia banned controversial Bollywood film 'Padmaavat' from being screened in its theatres over the negative portrayal of Sultan Alauddin Khilji, its home ministry announced on Friday."He is portrayed as a Sultan who is arrogant, cruel, inhumane, devious with all kinds of trickery, unreliable and who does not fully practice Islamic teachings," the ministry said in a statement.On Tuesday, Malaysia's Film Censorship Board stated that the movie could "not approved for screening", while hearing an appeal lodged by the film's distributors, according to media reports.Bollywood films are extremely popular in Malaysia among Indians, who make up a considerable chunk of the country's population.After massive protests in northern and western India, Padmaavat was released in India on January 25. It crossed the Rs. 100 crore mark within four days at the box office. It has collected 192.5 crores so far and is inching towards the Rs. 200 crore mark.Actor Ranveer Singh essays the role of Sultan ...
This show is going to be one of my bests: Kareena on LFW
Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor was excited to return to the ramp as the grand finale showstopper for designer Anamika Khanna at the Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2018. The actor hopes her much-awaited modelling act will be one of the best shows for her. "This collection is rockeshy, glamorous ready to wear. Anamika is herself so stylish that she has truly outdone herself. "I'm looking forward to people looking at the show as I think it's going to be one of my bests. I'm very excited to take on the ramp. I hope it's a good show," Kareena told PTI in an interview here. The actor last catwalked at Lakme for designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee, when she was expecting her now one-year-old son, Taimur Ali Khan. On the work front, Kareena will next be seen in "Veere Di Wedding". Anamika will bring down the curtains to the ongoing fashion extravaganza as the Lakme Absolute grand finale designer with her clothing line, 'Reinventing Nudes'. The couturier had earlier told PTI, "We have
Italian woman marries Tamil man as per Hindu custom
A Tamil man married a Italian woman here today as per Hindu custom, complete with tying of mangalsutra and playing of traditional music. A Subramoni, a techie and working in China for an Indian software firm, and Flavia Giulianelli, an Italian fell in love when they met at an event in the dragon nation. The Italian, also working in China and the Tamil Nadu man decided to get married and the wedding took place here in a marriage hall. Subramani after completing rituals in the presence of Flavia tied the thali (mangalsutra) around her neck amid playing of traditional music and visitors blessed them by showering 'atchathai' (rice smeared with turmeric, a sign of auspiciousness and a mark of blessings). Subramoni said the marriage was held as per tradition which was also a wish of Flavia. "Both of us got permission from our respective parents for the marriage. She has a keen interest in Indian culture," he said. Flavia told reporters that she was happy about the marriage, ...
Daily Mirror owner to clinch takeover of rival titles this week: Sky
LONDON (Reuters) - The publisher of Britain's Daily Mirror newspaper will clinch a 127 million pound ($179 million) takeover of rival titles the Daily Express and Daily Star this week, Sky News reported on Sunday.
I don't harbour notions about anyone: Kangana on Karan Johar
Actor Kangana Ranaut today said she considers herself to be the "most professional" artiste in the film industry and that her tiff with director Karan Johar is an assumed phenomenon. The actor, who infamously branded the filmmaker as "the flag bearer of nepotism" last year, said she never declared that she would not want to work with him. "I don't harbour notions about anyone. That I don't want to work with someone. And it is also not necessary that we have to be friends with everyone. I don't think one needs to venture into someone else's personal space. I think I'm the most professional person and I'm a career woman," Kangana told the reporters on the sidelines of the Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2018. "My career means a lot to me. I'm not going to compromise on my opportunities... I'm a go-getter and I'm going to get what I want, regardless of what people feel or don't feel," she added. The actor had recently made headlines after she shared the stage with Karan, .
9 books by Mamata Banerjee released at Kolkata Book Fair
Nine books penned by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, including five Bengali titles, have been released at the 42nd International Kolkata Book Fair. The five Bengali books include limericks, poems and articles. The CM was persuaded by publishers and friends in literary circles to introduce her works to common people and she kept their requests, Sudhangshu Dey, president of the book fair organisers, Publishers' and Booksellers' Guild, told PTI here. The response from readers has been great since the very first day, he said. Among the five Bengali books, one is a book of essays on the global recognition of the Kanyashree project, which was undertaken by the West Bengal government. "It is rare for a CM to find time for writing considering the busy administrative and political schedule," said Dey, also the owner of Dey Publishing. The Guild's general secretary Tridib Chatterjee said, "Three other books by the CM, in Alchiki, Hindi and Urdu languages have been ...