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'Vodka Diaries': A miserable downer (IANS Review, Rating: *1/2)

Film: "Vodka Diaries"; Director: Kushal Srivastava; Cast: Kay Kay Menon, Mandira Bedi, Raima Sen and Rishi Bhutani; Rating: *1/2

Never molested my daughter: Woody Allen reiterates

Oscar-winning director Woody Allen has reiterated that he never molested his daughter Dylan Farrow. He says she was relentlessly coached that "her father was a dangerous sexual predator".

Long drive not my idea of romance, says Arjun Kapoor

Actor Arjun Kapoor, who has portrayed a lover boy in films like "2 States", "Half Girlfriend", "Tevar" and "Ki & Ka", says he likes driving cars, but long drives are not his idea of romance.

'That's so Raven' star Orlando Brown arrested in California

Orlando Brown, the actor who starred in Disney's hit-TV show 'That's so Raven', was arrested following a family dispute.According to People Magazine, the 30-year-old star was arrested in Barstow, California, after authorities responded to a family disturbance call.As per the official statement released by the Barstow Police Department, the actor was arrested after an argument broke out between him, his girlfriend and his girlfriend's mother at his apartment.Through an investigation, the officer learned that Orlando had an active arrest warrant from Torrance Police Department.He was booked on the following charges - battery against a spouse, resisting a peace officer and possession of a controlled substance. His bail was set at USD 25,000.After his shows, 'That's so Raven' and 'The Proud Family' ended in 2007, Orlando found himself in a few legal situations.In addition to being busted for driving under the influence (DUI), Orlando was recently arrested for allegedly striking his ...

Azmi demands action against people who threatened Deepika

Veteran actor Shabana Azmi today called for action against the "those who put a price" on Deepika Padukone's head and threatened to harm "Padmaavat" director Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Azmi, who took to Twitter to praise the Supreme Court's decision to allow the countrywide release of the controversial movie on January 25, said the issue will be completely resolved only after serious actions are taken against the "criminal elements". "I welcome the SC decision on #Padmaavat. But the unresolvd issue is those who put a price on Deepika Padukone's head and publicly threatened to burn her alive, and harm Sanjay Leela Bhansali, are roaming free with impunity. "Only when state takes action against the criminal elements will justice be seen to be done. (sic)" Azmi tweeted. The apex court yesterday stayed notifications and orders issued by Rajasthan and Gujarat prohibiting exhibition of the lavishly-mounted period drama in their states. The producers, Viacom18 Motion Pictures, had ...

"Padmaavat" is rubbish, don't watch it: Owaisi tells Muslims

Terming the controversy-hit Bollywood film "Padmaavat" as 'bakwas' (rubbish), AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi asked Muslims not to waste their time watching it. "Don't go. God has not created you to watch a two-hour film," the Hyderabad Lok Sabha member said on Wednesday night while addressing a public meeting in Warangal district. "Mr (Narendra) Modi (Prime Minister) has formed a 12- member committee for that film; take out what you can...(but) nobody was consulted when law (to end triple talaq) was being made against us," he said. "The film is 'bakwas' and bad...The Muslim community has to learn from Rajputs, who are united in not letting the film release," he said. The Supreme Court yesterday cleared the decks for the all-India release of "Padmaavat" on January 25 and stayed notifications and orders issued by Rajasthan and Gujarat prohibiting exhibition of the film in their states. The Karni Sena has opposed the Sanjay Leela Bhansali- directed film, alleging it ...

The Mumbai Fest to commence on January 26

The Mumbai Fest, which will offer an array of activities including music, dance, art, food and acting masterclasses, will commence on January 26 here.

Message behind 'Pad Man' truly inspiring: Malala Yousafzai

Pakistani activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai has backed Twinkle Khanna's film "Pad Man" on menstrual hygiene, saying it imparts an "inspiring" message.

You won our hearts: Bollywood celebs thank Netanyahu (Lead, rectifying para 9)

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bonding here with film celebrities -- who have described it an honour and privilege to meet him -- was lauded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as "wonderful".

Lupita Nyong'o pens a book to inspire children of colour

Actor Lupita Nyong'o has written a children's book and she wishes it inspires people of colour "to walk with joy in their own skin". The Oscar-winning actor shared the news on her Instagram page and said the book's name is "Sulwe" which has been inspired by her own childhood as a black teenager. "I am pleased to reveal that I have written a children's book! It's called 'Sulwe'! Sulwe is a dark skinned girl who goes on a starry-eyed adventure, and awakens with a reimagined sense of beauty," Nyong'o tweeted while sharing a screenshot of her interview with the New York Times. "She encounters lessons that we learn as children and spend our lives unlearning. This is a story for little ones, but no matter the age I hope it serves as an inspiration for everyone to walk with joy in their own skin," she added. The actor said the book will be released in January next year and it is aimed at children between the age group five to seven. Talking to NYT, Nyong'o shared further details

Chouhan asks advocate general to review SC's order on 'Padmaavat'

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday said that the advocate general has been asked to review the Supreme Court's order before taking a decision on the screening of 'Padmaavat' in the state.Chouhan's statement comes a day after the Supreme Court set aside the notification passed by the states of Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan and Gujarat to ban the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's directorial Padmaavat.Speaking to reporters here, Chouhan said "I have asked our Advocate General to study the order, I have not seen it yet. We will keep our concerns, if any, in the Supreme Court after study of the decision".Earlier in the day, the Apex Court refused to entertain a plea filed by lawyer Manohar Lal Sharma, claiming the certificate issued by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to Sanjay Leela Bansali's 'Padmaavat' was illegal.A three-judge bench of the Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra said in a statement, "The court has to function as

Delhi police to ensure hassle-free release of Padmaavat

The Delhi Police on Friday assured tight security in the cinema halls for a hassle-free screening of the controversial film 'Padmaavat'."Delhi Police will maintain security at all cinema halls. We are constantly in touch with the cinema hall management and the people living in those areas. We believe the film will release here hassle-free," Deependra Pathak, Delhi Police Chief Spokesperson told ANI.The Delhi Police's statement comes after the Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the notifications issued by four states - Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Gujarat - to ban the release of the film 'Padmaavat'.In its interim order, the court said all states are constitutionally obliged to maintain law and order and prevent any untoward incident during the screening of the film after permission has been granted by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).Starring Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor in lead roles, the film is based on the 16th century Sufi poet Mohammad

I know film industry better than many: Neha Dhupia

Actress Neha Dhupia feels she knows the film industry better than many others as she is "pretty much" friends with everyone.

Wahlberg, Duhamel purchased steroids from dealer

Actors Mark Wahlberg, Josh Duhamel and wrestling star Roman Reigns reportedly made purchases from an unlawful anabolic steroid distributor, Wellness Fitness and Nutrition (WFN).

#MeToo movement a tipping point for Hollywood: Redford (Lead correcting first para)

Veteran actor Robert Redford believes the ongoing #MeToo movement will bring more opportunities for women.

Helen Mirren talks about sexual harassment and #MeToo

Veteran actor Helen Mirren said she never faced sexual harassment in Hollywood as she debuted late in the industry. In an interview with Sunday Today, a preview of which has been released, Mirren talked about how men would often expose themselves in front of her when she was in her twenties. "I had never experienced that... in Hollywood. Because (when) I came to Hollywood, I was in my 30s. I was too old. It doesn't happen to you unless you're very young," Mirren said. The 72-year-old actor also recalled her own experiences of sexual misconduct in public in her 20s. "When I was between 16 and 23, 24, men would expose themselves to me often. I would say about once a week. On the subway, on the Tube, on the bus, or walking down a road," she said. "Weird, because it's not like you're going to go, 'Oh my god, that's the most gorgeous thing I've ever seen'. It's the opposite. It's horror," she added. Mirren also spoke about the #MeToo and Time's Up movements while reflecting on

Timberlake's new music video references to Weinstein, #MeToo

Actor-singer Justin Timberlake's new single "Supplies" showcases all what is wrong in the modern society. The song starts with images flashing on multiple television sets showcasing the issues headlining in the media: sexual harassment, Harvey Weinstein, Kevin Spacey, racism and police brutality in the US. In one of the sequences from the song, US President Donald Trump's infamous remarks from the leaked Access Hollywood tape are printed on a T-shirt worn by a woman who is lifting the car Timberlake sits on. The singer is joined by Mexican actor Eiza Gonzalez and both walk through a series of future city scenes in a vaguely police state. The video also makes quite a few references to the #MeToo and Time's Up movements. Produced by Pharrell Williams, who also has an appearance in the video, the song is the second track to be released from Timberlake's new album 'Man of the Woods'.

Here's why Sean Connery turned down 'Indiana Jones 4'

While he retired from acting long time ago, veteran actor Sean Connery seriously thought of returning to the big screen with the iconic 'Indiana Jones' movie.While speaking in an interview in 2007, which has now been unearthed by the Hollywood Reporter, the 87-year-old actor revealed that he was unimpressed with the pitch from Steven Spielberg.The Academy Award-winning star said, "I spoke with Spielberg, but it didn't work out. It was not that generous a part, worth getting back into the harness and go for. And they had taken the story in a different line anyway, so the father of Indy was kind of really not that important. I had suggested they kill him in the movie, it would have taken care of it better."In the interview, he looked stern while saying that he was totally done with making movies.The Oscar-winning Connery stopped acting in movies after an immensely stressful production for 2003's panned 'The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen'.Though, he did provide voice of Sir Billi in .

#MeToo movement a tipping point for Hollywood: Redford

Veteran actor Robert Redfor believes the ongoing #MeToo movement will bring more opportunities for women.

Farhan to pay tribute to The Beatles, Pink Floyd

Filmmaker-actor and musician Farhan Akhtar says he will pay a tribute to music legends like Pink Floyd, David Bowie and The Beatles at a music festival in Ranthambore in Rajasthan.