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I fit into Luv Ranjan's vision: Nushrat

Actress Nushrat Bharucha says she feels lucky that filmmaker Luv Ranjan can tell so many different stories through her.

Beyonce helped Haddish calm down

Actress Tiffany Haddish says singer Beyonce Knowles talked her out of getting into a fight.

Octavia Spencer to screen 'Black Panther' in Mississppi

Oscar winner Octavia Spencer has grand plans for Marvel's "Black Panther" ahead of its official release. The "Shape of Water" actor intends to buy out a movie theatre in Mississippi to screen the film for children from underserved community. "I will be in (Mississippi) when this movie opens," Spencer posted in a message on Instagram. "I think I will buy out a theatre in an underserved community there to ensure that all our brown children can see themselves as a superhero. I will let you know where and when Mississippi. Stay tuned," she added. Spencer had adopted a similar strategy for her film "Hidden Figures" last year and had bought out a screening of the film in a Los Angeles movie theatre.

Cheerleaders perform on 'Ghoomar' during NBA match

Deepika Padukone's "Padmaavat" had a great opening in the US and now the film's song "Ghoomar" has also become a rage. A group of cheerleaders performed on the song during a NBA match between the teams Charlotte Hornets and Miami Heat on January 28. The video of the dance sequence was posted by the NBA on Facebook and its viewership has clocked closed to 2 million. It has been shared 6,600 times on the social networking site. In the video, cheerleaders, in traditional Indian dresses, can be seen dancing on the popular song much to the delight of fans, who can be heard whistling and applauding in the stadium. The "Ghoomar" song, featuring actor Deepika Padukone and Shahid Kapoor, is part of "Padmaavat", which was released in India on January 25. The song had its own share of controversy, with many expressing outrage over Deepika's bare midriff in the sequence, which was later covered with the help of CGI.

Google celebrates Malayalam author Kamala Das

Nine years after her death, popular author and poetess Kamala Das alias Madhavikutty continues to be in the news. Google on Thursday dedicated a Doodle to celebrate her life and work.

NY group fuses contemporary dance with Indian classical music

Wrapping up its high-octane India tour, a New York-based dance troupe enthralled the audience in New Delhi with a western contemporary performance infused with Indian classical themes, which its director described as a "wild experiment". Five members of Battery Dance group, along with an Indian dancer, performed 'Shakti: A Return to the Source' to the accompaniment of 'Raag Durga', rendered by musicians Rajan Mishra and Sajan Mishra, to a packed house last evening at the Kamani Auditorium. Jonathan Hollander, president and artistic director of the company, said the performance was by nature "organic" and it came "out of a seed". "The whole act is a layered experience and mixing the two art schools - Indian Classical and American Contemporary - was a wild experiment. But, there is that element of inevitability which makes the experience unique," he told PTI. "I just gave a broad thematic ambit to my troupe, rest I let my dancers do their own body inflexes," he said. The ..

Rose McGowan calls Weinstein's claims 'sad, sexist'

Actor Rose McGowan has fired back at Harvey Weinstein for disputing her accusation that he sexual assaulted her in 1997. McGowan, one of the first people to accuse Weinstein of sexual harassment, said it was "a continued attempt" by the producer to malign and 'slut shame' her. Weinstein, in a new statement via his lawyer, claimed that he had an email from her former manager which said that McGowan had told her afterward that their encounter was "consensual" but she "regretted having done" it. The disgraced producer also claimed he had an email from Ben Affleck saying McGowan never told him that she was attacked by the producer, contradicting her account. McGowan responded to the claims with a profanity-filled tweet before releasing a statement, reported Entertainment Weekly. "Yesterday's statement from Mr Weinstein and his attorney Ben Brafman unequivocally proves a continued attempt to malign, smear, and 'slut shame' Rose McGowan. It is an affront not only to Rose, but .

Beckham most fashionable person in the world: Baichung Bhutia

Former Indian football captain Baichung Bhutia says Manchester United alum David Beckham is the "most fashionable person" in the world. According to the 41-year-old football veteran, the English forward player beats all icons from sports and even Hindi and international cinema when it comes to style. "David Beckham... Not just in football, but in the entire world from Bollywood to Hollywood, he is the most fashionable person ever," Baichung told PTI on the sidelines of the ongoing Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2018. The retired striker today turned showstopper for label Kuzu by designer Karma Sonam, who hails from his state, Sikkim. He described his personal style statement as "being comfortable and confident in what I wear". Earlier, Baichung said he is proud to represent Sikkim at the 13th edition of Sustainable Fashion Day. "I think there's huge potential that has not been tapped yet from the area. Today, we see some of the best designers from there and with what ...

Mammootty's 'Street Lights' headed to North America, Singapore

After a successful release in the United Arab Emirates, Superstar Mammootty's "Street Lights" is set to release in North America and Singapore on Friday.

Not a crime, but it's not cool: Amy Schumer on Aziz Ansari

They may be one of the best buddies in the Hollywood comedy circuit but addressing the allegations against Aziz Ansari, Amy Schumer said "that kind of behaviour" with women is not acceptable. A 23-year-old Brooklyn-based photographer recounted a date with Ansari that she called "the worst night of my life". The woman, referred to as Grace, vividly described how she exchanged numbers with Ansari at the 2017 Emmy Awards after-party and went on a date with him on a bar on the banks of the Hudson river, which escalated quickly to a sexual encounter at his apartment. Ansari, however, responded to the claims saying the two engaged in "sexual activity, which by all indications was completely consensual". In a new interview for The Katie Couric Podcast, Schumer said, "He's been my friend and I really feel for the woman. I identify with all the women in these situations. Even if it's my friend, I don't go, 'Oh, but he's a good guy.' I think, 'What would it feel like to have been .

Ridley Scott to receive BAFTA fellowship

Veteran filmmaker Ridley Scott will be honoured with a prestigious BAFTA fellowship, the highest accolade that the organisation gives. The director will receive the honour at next month's BAFTA film awards ceremony, reported Variety. The Fellowship recognises individuals who have made an outstanding and exceptional contribution to cinema, games or television. "It is a privilege to have been able to make a career for myself in this industry and to be honoured for my body of work is indeed very gratifying," Scott said. Previous filmmakers to have been bestowed with the Fellowship include Alfred Hitchcock, Steven Spielberg, Stanley Kubrick and Martin Scorsese. While Mel Brooks was last year's recipient, actors Sean Connery, Elizabeth Taylor, Judi Dench, Vanessa Redgrave and Christopher Lee have also been honoured previously.

Big B threatens to quit Twitter after losing followers

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has threatened to quit Twitter, accusing the micro-blogging website of reducing his followers.

Ridley Scott to be honoured with BAFTA Fellowship

Filmmaker Ridley Scott will be awarded a Fellowship at the British Academy Film Awards, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has announced.

Keep that voice strong: Celebs speak up for Swara Bhasker

Celebrities like Richa Chadha, Mini Mathur and Jwala Gutta spoke up on the right to opinion and freedom of expression following the social media wrath faced by actress Swara Bhasker on sharing her thoughts on "Padmaavat".

Jim Carrey will not face trial over Cathriona White's death

Hollywood star Jim Carrey has been cleared of wrongdoing in connection with the death of his girlfriend Cathriona White, who committed suicide in 2015. White's husband Mark Burton and mother Brigid Sweetman had filed the lawsuit against the "Mask" actor accusing him of giving Cathriona prescription drugs and multiple sexually transmitted diseases leading up to her death in September 2015. But the lawsuits were dismissed on January 25, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Carrey had filed a countersuit in October and claimed that White had the STDs when they met. He also claimed that White had falsified medical records. A spokesperson for Carrey confirmed that the case had been dismissed on January 25. He added that there would be no further comment but Carrey was "looking forward to moving on with his life".

'Kuldip Patwal: I Didn't Do It': Deepak Dobriyal shines (IANS Review, Rating: **)

Film: "Kuldip Patwal: I Didn't Do It"; Director: Remy Kohli; Cast: Deepak Dobriyal, Raima Sen, Gulshan Devaiah, Parvin Dabas and Anurag Arora; Rating: **

'Phantom Thread': Subtly layered romantic melodrama (IANS Review, Rating: ***1/2)

Film: "Phantom Thread"; Director: Paul Thomas Anderson; Cast: Daniel Day-Lewis, Vicky Krieps, Lesley Manville, Camilla Rutherford, Gina McKee, Brian Gleeson, Harriet Sansom Harris, Lujza Richter and Julia Davis; Rating: ***1/2

Stars to wear black at BAFTA in support of Time's Up movement

Hollywood stars who will be attending the BAFTA Film Awards have been urged to wear black to the event in support of Time's Up movement. The Golden Globes Awards, which were held last month, witnessed a rare moment in history with many prominent Hollywood A-listers, including men, donning black and Time's Up pin to protest against gender inequality and sexual harassment in Hollywood. This was followed by Grammy Awards where the stars turned up wearing a white rose to support the cause of gender equality. Now, according to a letter sent by a "collective of UK based female film and television industry leaders", the attendees have been asked to follow suit and wear black. "With BAFTA being the first major film awards ceremony in Europe this year, we feel it is important to make a statement to show global solidarity and that the issue is not being forgotten, and to join hands with people across all industries who have experienced inequality and abuse," the letter stated, ...

Nintendo working on a Mario movie

Nintendo has confirmed that it is working on an animated Super Mario movie with Illumination, the animation studio behind movies like "Despicable Me" and "Minions". "Nintendo and Illumination are partnering on a movie starring Mario, co-produced by Shigeru Miyamoto and Chris Meledandri!" Nintendo of America posted on Twitter. The Wall Street Journal had reported about the deal back in November. No release date has been announced yet.

I'm a constant warrior of independent music: Shibani Kashyap

Singer Shibani Kashyap, known for songs like "Sajna aa bhi ja" and "Zinda hoon main", says she has always supported independent music.