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Suchitra Krishnamoorthi criticises Swara's opinion on 'Padmaavat'

Suchitra Krishnamoorthi criticised Swara Bhaskar for saying that by the end of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Padmaavat" she "felt like a vagina". The singer questioned Swara's opinion pointing out that the actress essayed an "erotic dancer/prostitute" in films in the past.

Bruno Mars, Kendrick Lamar win big at politically charged Grammys (Roundup)

Bruno Mars and Kendrick Lamar emerged as big winners at the 60th Grammy Awards, which was dotted by surprises, star performances and comments on President Donald Trump, apart from key social and political debates.

I am signing amazing films, says Parineeti Chopra

Actor Parineeti Chopra, who last appeared in "Golmaal Again", says that now she is signing amazing films and all this happened after the stupendous success of "Golmaal Again".

Ottanthullal artist collapses, dies during performance

Noted Ottanthullal exponent Kalamandalam Geethanandan collapsed and died while performing at a temple in nearby Irinjalakkuda. Though Geethanandan (58), retired head of Thullal Department at Kalamandalam Deemed University of Art and Culture was rushed to a nearby hospital, he was declared brought dead last evening, police said. A video clip of his last performance circulating in the social media showed that Geethanandan collapses in front of the percussion artist with folded hands as the shocked audience looks on. Geethanandan, a recipient of several awards including Sangeetha Nataka Academy Award in 2000 and Kalamamdnal award in 2010, also acted in over 30 malayalam films. Thullal, a solo poetic performance combining dance and recitations, is one of the oldest art forms of Kerala. Meanwhile, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan condoled the death of Geethanandan saying his death was a great loss to the field of culture in the state. Leader of Opposition in the state ...

Stage to screen adaptations don't always work: Elkunchwar

Eminent Marathi playwright Mahesh Elkunchwar says film adaptations of plays are not always successful but there is nothing wrong in someone attempting to translate a work from one medium into another "if the basic fact is retained". Elkunchwar, whose acclaimed plays 'Holi', 'Party' and 'Sonata' had been adapted into films by ace arthouse directors, told PTI here, "Adaptations don't always work. Sometimes they do." "However, there is nothing wrong in someone trying to translate a work from one medium into another as long as he/she remembers that every narrative has a grammar of its own," he said yesterday on the sidelines of 'Monologues 2018' - a play reading session. If this basic fact is not remembered, the experiment may fall flat on its face, Elkunchwar, a recipient of the 'Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for Theatre', said. In his career, spanning five decades, the writer has experimented with many forms of dramatic expressions with themes ranging from creativity to ...

Here's how Anushka Sharma is preparing for 'Sui Dhaaga'

Anushka Sharma has started working on her next project, 'Sui Dhaaga' and just like her co-star Varun Dhawan, the actress will be seen in a completely de-glam avatar.The 'Sultan' star took to Twitter and revealed her look from the film. She posted the picture saying, "???? ?? ???? ?????, ????? ??? ?? ?? ?????? - ??? ????. @SuiDhaagaFilm | @yrf | #SuiDhaaga | @Varun_dvn"In the photo, Anushka is seen trying her hand on embroidery stitch with full concentration.Last month, Varun revealed his look on Instagram and posted a picture of himself working on a sewing machine with an intense look on his face.The movie is being helmed by Maneesh Sharma-Sharat Katariya.The flick is based on a social initiative and inspired from 'Make in India' initiative and is all set to hit the floors on Gandi Jayanti in 2018.

Chrissy Teigen is pregnant with a baby boy

Model Chrissy Teigen has confirmed that she is expecting a baby boy. The 32-year-old star and husband John Legend are already parents to one-year-old daughter Luna. After attending the 60th Grammy Awards, Teigen announced the gender of her second child while sharing a picture of herself from the red carpet. "Mama and her baby boy," she captioned the photo on Instagram. For the event, Teigen opted for a silver Yanina Couture gown featuring long bell sleeves, cinched at the waist.

Grammys 2018: Who won what? Here's the list

The 60th annual Grammys saw Bruno Mars as the biggest winner at the star-studded ceremony.The musician took home seven trophies, including album of the year and record of the year for '24K Magic', while Kendrick Lamar followed with five wins.Meanwhile, country artist Chris Stapleton claimed three honours, multihyphenate Childish Gambino/Donald Glover nabbed two wins, while Alessia Cara took home the honour for best new artist.Alessia Cara won 'Best New Artist', commenting that she had been practicing for a Grammy acceptance speech since childhood. Cara was the only female artist awarded during the three-and-a-half hour broadcast.Ed Sheeran, only got recognised in two categories coming into the awards and won both - for Best Pop Vocal Album for his album 'Divide' and for Best Pop Solo Performance for 'Shape Of You'.Last year's film awards contender 'La La Land' also picked up two wins for its soundtrack.Here's the list of winners:Album of the Year"24K Magic" - Bruno Mars (WINNER)Record

Leonard Cohen wins rock album Grammy

Music legend Leonard Cohen posthumously won a Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance. The singer and songwriter, who passed away in November 2016, beat late musician Chris Cornell to win with "You Want It Darker". Produced by his son Adam, the album by the longtime Angeleno also won out over "Run" by Foo Fighters, "No Good" by Kaleo and Nothing More's "Go to War" His posthumous win followed "Star Wars" actor Carrie Fisher getting her first Grammy for her reading of her memoir "The Princess Diarist". Cohen died in his sleep aged 82 in his Los Angeles home.

Carrie Fisher wins posthumous Grammy award

Veteran actor Carrie Fisher won the Best Spoken Word Album Grammy, at the 60th annual ceremony. Fisher posthumously won the prize for her audiobook recording of "The Princess Diarist", a memoir culled from her diaries during her time shooting the first Star Wars film and portraying Princess Leia. The memoir was published just five weeks before her death in December 2016 and made headlines for the details it revealed, including an on-set affair with costar Harrison Ford. Fisher beat out Neil deGrasse Tyson, Shelly Peiken, Bruce Springsteen, Bernie Sanders and Mark Ruffalo in the category. She was previously nominated for a Grammy in 2009 for her book, "Wishful Drinking." Fisher's daughter, Billie Lourd, was among the first to congratulate her late "momby" on social media, posting a throwback photo of Fisher with a note to her fans. "'Princess Diarist' was the last profesh(ish) thing my momby and I got to do together," she said. "I wish she was here to carry me down the ...

Nyong'o discusses the significance of 'Black Panther'

Actor Lupita Nyong'o has said the idea of a self-reliant nation in "Black Panther" was "exciting" for her and drew her to the project. The "12 Years A Slave" actor, who plays the role of Nakia in the Ryan Coogler-directed superhero film, said she accepted the role without even seeing the script. "We were creating an aspirational world where the African people are in charge of their own destiny. And that really appealed to me and had the little girl inside me jumping for joy," Nyong'o told The Hollywood Reporter. "To just have African people, black people, at the center of that narrative is so exciting." The 34-year-old actor also said the character felt familiar to her. "My father raised us to stand up for what we believe in and to fight for what is right. We were always told, 'You need to make a difference in the world,'" Nyong'o said. "I live with that insistence all the time," she added.

Bruno Mars wins big at Grammys

Taking the Grammys by storm, Bruno Mars walked away with six trophies for his hit-album '24K Magic', including the three biggest awards of the night - Album of the Year, Record of the Year and Song of The Year.The musician beat out nominees Childish Gambino with 'Redbone'; Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee and Justin Bieber for 'Despacito'; Jay-Z for 'The Story of O.J.' and Kendrick Lamar with 'HUMBLE'.He took to the stage and began his acceptance speech with a shout-out to his fellow nominees, "You guys are the other reason why I'm in the studio pulling my hair out. Thank you guys for blessing us with your music".Mars urged the Grammy Awards to not play him off, but the music did come up toward the end of his speech.While accepting the award, Mars said, "Don't cut me off Grammys, please". This year marked Mars' third nomination in the Album of the Year category, and his second win.While accepting the Record of the Year award, Mars said, "My father, if you're watching. Look at me, pop, look ..

You're not sh**holes: Grammys' message for immigrants

With Sting performing "Englishman in New York", Shaggy joining in to state he was a Jamaican in New York, and American rapper Logic shouting out "You're not shitholes" -- the 60th Grammy Awards here turned out to be quite a statement against US President Donald Trump's crude remark on the immigrants.

Time's Up: Celebs say with roses, speeches, acts at Grammys

A white rose lay atop the piano as Elton John performed, Janelle Monae delivered an impassioned speech and a host of celebrities flaunted either white ensembles or white roses at the 60th Grammy Awards in support of the Time's Up movement against sexual harassment.

Britney Spears adds new tour dates after tickets sold out

Singer Britney Spears has added an extra dates to her final 'Piece of Me' tour due to phenomenal demand from the fans. The singer announced that she will be performing extra shows in Atlantic City on July 20 and a second London gig at The O2 arena on August 25 after tickets sold out in seconds. Spears, 36, had earlier said she was bringing her 'Piece of Me' tour to the UK and Ireland, after her four year Las Vegas residency ended on New Year's Eve. However, the London and Brighton dates sold out in seconds when they went on sale, leaving many fans disappointed. Britney will commence the tour at the MGM National Harbor in Washington DC on July 12 and will wrap it in the British capital.

Tom Cruise says his ankle is "still broken"

Actor Tom Cruise has opened up about his injury on the sets of his upcoming film "Mission Impossible-Fallout". The actor recently appeared on "The Graham Norton Show", where he talked about filming for a stunt during which he broke his ankle. "It's still broken, but I'm doing well. It's not fully healed, but we're shooting," Cruise said. He was accompanied by his co-stars from the film -- Rebecca Ferguson, Henry Cavill, and Simon Pegg. Cruise also shared the footage from the stunt that was captured on set from three different cameras. "I'm wearing two wires. They're basically just safety wires because I go at a full tilt and I'm sprinting as hard as I can and I hit the side of the wall and that's the stunt," he said. In one shot, it appears he face-planted into the concrete building. However, in the third and the most-disturbing clip, Cruise's foot can be seen slamming at an extreme angle. "I didn't want to do it again. I knew instantly it was broken," Cruise ...

Black Panther is world leader: Actor Boseman

Actor Chadwick Boseman says Black Panther thinks like a strategist and a world leader, and those are qualities that make him different from other superheroes.

Hillary reads 'Fire and Fury' at Grammys, Haley fumes

Hillary Clinton made a surprise appearance at the Grammy Awards and took part in a comedy bit taking a jab at US President Donald Trump.

Bruno Mars wins Song of The Year at 60th Grammy Awards

Star performer Bruno Mars' single "That's What I Like" won the Song of the Year honour at the 60th Grammy Awards here.

Bruno Mars wins Grammy for 'Song of the Year'

After three previous nominations for Song of the Year, Bruno Mars has finally come out as a winner.The 32-year-old musician picked up 'Song of the Year' Grammy for 'That's What I Like'.He took the award alongside co-writers Christopher Brody Brown, James Fauntleroy, Philip Lawrence, Ray Charles McCullough II, Jeremy Reeves, Ray Romulus and Jonathan Yip.This year's nomination marks Mars' fourth in this category and his first win.During his acceptance speech, Mars said, "I've known these guys for over a decade. All those horror stories you've heard about the music business, we've been through all of it. That's the first time on this album we came collectively as a group and put this song together and album together".This is Bruno's fourth win at this year's star-studded ceremony. Earlier in the day, he won trophies for - Best R&B song (That's what I like), Best R&B album (24K Magic) and Best R&B performance (That's what I Like).The song beat out Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee ..