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Ellen DeGeneres gifts her audience USD 1 million
Popular talk show host Ellen DeGeneres gifted her studio audience a whopping USD 1 million to express her gratitude for each of their acts of kindness. Ellen spent the week celebrating her 60th birthday, and for her special surprise, she partnered with cereal brand Cheerios to give her audience USD 1 million to split among themselves. "I want to take a moment first of all to say everybody in the audience is here for a special reason," DeGeneres said. The audience was filled with people who participated in the campaign "One Million Acts of Good". "Thanks to every single person in this audience, it is filled with goodness and we have reached one million acts of good because of all of you," DeGeneres said in the clip that was uploaded on her talk show's official Youtube channel. She then asked the audience members to check for a box of Cheerios under their seats. After that she revealed the surprise. "You are all going to share this gift. It is the biggest gift I have ever ..
Spice Girls reuniting to explore 'new Opportunities'
Popular band Spice Girls have said they are reuniting and planning to work on "new opportunities together". The members of the band -- Victoria Beckham, Emma Bunton, Geri Horner, Mel Brown and Melanie Chisholm -- recently met at Horner's Hertfordshire residence, where they were accompanied by former manager Simon Fuller. Later, in a statement, the group confirmed that they are getting back together. "We are always overwhelmed at how much interest there is across the whole world for The Spice Girls. The time now feels right to explore some incredible new opportunities together," the group said in the statement, reported Entertainment Weekly. It was their single "Wannabe" that propelled the band to fame in 1996. They had also reunited for a world tour in 2007. Their last performance together was at the closing ceremony for the 2012 London Olympics. "We have enjoyed a wonderful afternoon catching up and reminiscing about the amazing times we have spent together. "We all ...
If Woody Allen Is boycotted, why are we still watching Sanjay Dutt's films? (Column: Bollywood Spotlight)
The grossly lopsided witch-hunt that has already claimed the likes of Kevin Spacey and Michael Douglas now threatens to claim the 82-year old movie-making marvel Woody Allen.
Adam Shankman to helm 'What Women Want' remake
Adam Shankman will the direct the "What Women Want" remake, starring actor Taraji P Henson in the lead. The film, titled "What Men Want", will have Henson play the role of a sports agent, who gains the power to hear men's thoughts, reported Variety. Released in 2000, "What Women Want" was directed by Nancy Meyers and featured Mel Gibson and Helen Hunt in the lead. The new project will be produced by Will Packer and James Lopez with Henson as executive producer. The shooting on the film is expected to start soon. It is scheduled to release in January next year.
Willem Dafoe to star in 'Motherless Brooklyn'
Actor Willem Dafoe has joined the cast of the film "Motherless Brooklyn". "The Florida Project" actor joins Edward Norton in the project, which is an official adaptation of the Jonathan Lethem novel by the same name, reported Variety. Norton is also directing the film, while Bill Migliore and Stuart Blumberg will serve as the producers. The film is set in 1954's New York where a private investigator, affected by Tourette Syndrome, witnesses the murder of his only friend and mentor, by shadowy thugs. It will be executive produced by Gigi Pritzker, Rachel Shane and Sue Kroll.
Kriti's bridal look ends Tahiliani's LFW show on dreamy note
Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon, dressed in a nude tulle lehenga-choli lent a dreamy end to ace designer Tarun Tahiliani's show at Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) Summer/Resort 2018
Facebook bans page trying to sabotage movie ratings
Facebook has reportedly banned a page that claimed to have sabotaged a Hollywood movie's ratings and is preparing to damage the score of other upcoming films on an American review website, media reports said.
Focus on giving my kids right values over fashion: KJo (Lead, correcting headline)
Filmmaker Karan Johar, who is a father to twins Roohi and Yash, said his priority is not to give his kids fashionable and trendy clothes but to imbibe right values in them.
Mumbai schedule for 'Race 3' wrapped up
The Mumbai schedule for the third installment of the "Race" franchise has concluded.
'Race 3' team wraps up Mumbai schedule
The team of 'Race 3' has wrapped up the first schedule of the highly anticipated film.Filmmaker Remo D'Souza took to social media to announce that the shooting schedule of the action-packed thriller starring Salman Khan in Mumbai has been completed."It's a wrap #mumbaischedule. #race3. #racetofinish," he wrote alongside a picture of Salman and Jacqueline Fernandez.Also starring Bobby Deol, Saqib Saleem, Daisy Shah and Anil Kapoor, 'Race 3' will hit theatres on Eid 2018.
I fortunately work with warm, considerate gentlemen: 'The Blacklist' actress
"The Blacklist" actress Megan Boone says she feels "fortunate" to work with considerate men who are willing to drive a change in the narrative and let female characters take the spotlight.
Malayalam actress molested on train honoured for 'exemplary courage
The Kerala Police on Saturday honoured the Malayalam actress, who was allegedly molested on a moving train, for her exemplary courage.Kerala DGP Lokanath Behera honoured the actress at the state police Headquarters in Trivandrum.The incident took place when the actress was travelling from Kannur to Trivandrum.She was sleeping in her berth when she felt a man's fingers on her mouth.She also stated that it was heartbreaking to see that nobody reacted or supported her.
'Pari' scares John Abraham, 'Parmanu' shifts
The impending clash between Anushka Sharma's "Pari" and John Abraham's "Parmanu: The Story Of Pokhran" on Holi has been averted.
Karan to focus on giving his kids right values
Filmmaker Karan Johar, who is a father to twins Roohi and Yash, said his priority is not to give his kids fashionable and trendy clothes but to imbibe right values in them.
Shiv Sena demands probe into Hyd theatre rape case
The Shiv Sena on Saturday demanded a probe into the rape of a 19-year-old girl inside a Hyderabad movie theatre, given that other audiences were also present there."It's shocking how such an incident can occur in presence of hundreds of people in a theatre," Shiv Sena spokesperson Manisha Kayande told ANI."There are security guards and CCTV cameras; I don't know if there are, but ideally theatres should be covered with CCTV cameras. It is quite unbelievable and shocking and should be probed," she added.The victim had gone to watch film 'Padmaavat' at the theatre on Friday, when she was raped by a man, whom she had befriended on social media two months back.According to police who arrested the accused, the latter said that he took advantage of the fact that there were only a few people in the theatre and nobody was near them.
Tiger Shroff will be next seen in YRF's thriller film
Bollywood dancing sensation Tiger Shroff will be sharing the screen for the first time with actor Hrithik Roshan and actress Vaani Kapoor in the Yash Raj Films upcoming untitled thriller film.As per reports, Hrithik will play the role of Tiger's mentor in the movie.The shooting of the film will start this August and is likely to wrap up by February 2019.The flick will be released on October 2 next year.Hrithik will be working with the YRF after 11 years post-Dhoom 2.
Govinda one of the finest comedy actors: Rohit Shetty
Filmmaker Rohit Shetty says comedy is the most difficult genre to pull as an actor, and praised actor Govida for becoming a master in it.
Ellen Degeneres gives $1 mn to fans
Celebrity television host Ellen Degeneres has given $1 million to fans in the audience for a taping of her talk show, as they all contributed to her One Million Acts of Good campaign.
Timberlake, Biel dance in new music video
Singer Justin Timberlake featured his wife and actress Jessica Biel for his new "Man of the woods" music video.
Iggy Azalea, Quavo team up for 'Savior'
Rappers Iggy Azalea and Quavo have teamed up for a new song titled "Savior".