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Kamal Haasan to announce political party name on Feb 21
Actor Kamal Haasan announced that at the beginning of his political tour, he would reveal the name of his political party and the principles of the same.The actor, who released a detailed plan of his tour across the state, said it will commence on February 21 and will be undertaken in multiple phases."As hinted in the press conference of November 2017, I intend to embark on a journey across the state from February 21, 2018, to truly understand the needs of my people, what is afflicting them and what their aspirations are. Further, this momentous journey of meeting people across Tamil Nadu is neither an act of rebellion nor is it a gathering for glamour; this is a journey of discovery and learning and an opportunity for me to truly understand my people," the letter written by him read.On this tour, which will be flagged off from his hometown of Ramanathapuram, Kamal Haasan will be proceeding to the districts of Madurai, Dindigul and Sivagangai, where he will be interacting with ...
Camila Cabello wants to work with The 1975
Singer Camila Cabello has said she wants to collaborate with the band The 1975 for her next solo. Cabello, who quit Fifth Harmony in 2016, said she would love to get into the studio with the "Chocolate" rockers. "Oh my god, I want to work with them so bad. I'm on a 1975 roller coaster right now. I can't stop listening to them," Cabello said, according to Femalefirst. "I wanna work with them so badly. I was listening to them in the car the other day and I was like, I just want to DM Matt Healy and be like 'Hey, can we work together'" she added.
Christoph Waltz was unhappy with his performance in 'Spectre'
Actor Christoph Waltz has said there were "loose ends" in his performance in Sam Mendes-directed Bond film "Spectre". The 61-year-old actor played the role of Ernst Stavro Blofeld in the 2015 film, which marked the fourth appearance of Daniel Craig as James Bond. Talking about his role and experience of the film, Waltz, in an interview with The Times, said, "It was an incredible experience to be part of this postwar cultural phenomenon. Yet I can't say that I was happy at every step of the process. I feel that there are some loose ends with my engagement. And I'm not saying that I'm going to be in the next one. I'm not going to be in the next one." "But let's say, in terms of my feeling that I have sufficiently served a purpose, there are a few white blotches on that map for me, personally... There are just certain things I am unhappy with. I wish I would have gotten the opportunity to iron those glitches out," he added.
Selena Gomez' mother advised her not to work with Woody Allen
Selena Gomez's mother, Mandy Teefey, has finally opened up about the musician's controversial decision to work with Woody Allen, who has been accused of sexual misconduct.The 'Same old Love' hit-maker's mom Mandy said she tried to convince her daughter it would not be good to work with the filmmaker on 'A Rainy Day in New York' but it fell "on deaf ears".Writing a comment on Instagram, Mandy noted, "No one can make Selena do anything she doesn't want to. I had a long talk with her about not working with him and it didn't click. There is no fall person here. No one controls her. She makes all her own decisions. No matter how hard you try to advise. It falls on deaf ears."The statement arrives about a month after Gomez and Teefy made headlines for a reported fallout over the star's relationship with Justin Bieber.She said, "Selena can live her life however she wants as long as she is happy, safe and healthy. She is 25 years old and knows what is at stake with her health. I do not ...
Traffic makes SRK a photo editor
Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan never fails to amaze us with anything he does.Today, the actor told his fans what he does when he is stuck in the traffic.The 'Raees' star took to Twitter and shared a selfie. But, he merely not just clicked the photo but also edited it and that's what he becomes when stuck in traffic - a photo editor.He captioned the image, "Traffic maketh you a photo editor besides late for work."Meanwhile, on the professional front, Shah Rukh Khan is currently shooting for Aanand L Rai's film 'Zero', in which he will play the role of a Dwarf.The title was announced through a teaser which was essentially a throwback to the 80s giving the perfect feel of retro cinema complete with the grand sets and glazing lights.The film also stars Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma in the lead roles.The flick is set to be released on December 21.
Annette Bening piqued my interest: Jamie Bell
Jamie Bell said the opportunity to act alongside veteran actor Annette Bening "piqued his interest" to star in the film "Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool". The 31-year-old actor admitted that he did not read the script when he got it but when he heard Bening was also starring in the movie, he wanted to get involved. Directed by Paul McGuigan, the film is based on the memoir of the same name by Peter Turner, and tells his story of falling for aging Hollywood actress Gloria Grahame in 1970s Liverpool, only to face reality when she is diagnosed with breast cancer. "I was sent the script and in my usual fashion, I didn't really read any of the notes associated with it. I just started reading Page 1, as a cold read," Bell told Collider. "I had no idea who Gloria Grahame was, but I had heard that Annette Bening was doing it, which piqued my interest because I've always wanted to work with her. I just love her work. But I didn't know anything about the story and I didn't know
Robert Downey Jr is irreplaceable as Iron Man: Chirs Evans
Actor Chris Evans believes his Marvel co-star Robert Downey Jr is "irreplaceable" as Iron Man and said no one else could play the iconic character better than him. Downey Jr plays Tony Stark, the man with iconic suit of armour, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe that started with 2008 film "Iron Man". Evans portrays the role of Steve Rogers aka Captain America in the MCU. Both the actors will reprise their respective roles in "Avengers: Infinity War" and "Avengers 4", which is presumed to be their last film in the franchise. Speaking with Comicbook.com, Evans said, "It's low- hanging fruit to say (Robert) Downey. He's such a wonderful guy and is so talented, so experience, and so supportive. He's always been in my corner and I've always felt supported by him." "No matter what it feels like for me, I try to imagine what it feels like for him, because he really did start this. He really is so irreplaceable. Nobody can ever be 'Iron Man'. It's not a role like Superman or ...
Mackie teases 'Infinity War' scene featuring 40 superheroes
Actor Anthony Mackie has teased a scene from "Avengers: Infinity War" which will feature around 40 superheroes fighting alongside each other. At the Ace Comic-Con, Mackie, who plays the role of superhero Falcon in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, talked about his experience of shooting the film. "There was one day we were on set and were doing this scene that's in the trailer where we're all running to battle, you know, all of us are on set and it's like forty superheroes," said Mackie, who was accompanied by Chris Evans and Sebastian Stan at the event, reported Empire magazine. "I look to my right and I see Tom Holland and Dave Bautista. I see them in the corner and Tom is literally the size of Dave's leg, I don't know what they're talking about but Bautista jumps up and does a kick-punch move and I was like 'Yo, you're about to kill him!'" he added. "Avengers: Infinity War" will star Robert Downey Jr, Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Scarlett Johansson, Chris Hemsworth, Anthony ...
Baldwin says renunciation of Woody Allen is 'unfair and sad'
Actor Alec Baldwin has expressed support for Woody Allen after a number of Hollywood stars distanced themselves from the veteran director. In recent days, actors such as Greta Gerwig, Ellen Page, Timothee Chalamet, Rebecca Hall and Mira Sorvino had expressed regret over starring in Allen's films. Chalamet and Hall have announced that they will donate their salaries from Allen's upcoming film "A Rainy Day in New York". Baldwin, who starred in three of Allen's films, tweeted his support for the director. "Woody Allen was investigated forensically by two states (NY and CT) and no charges were filed. The renunciation of him and his work, no doubt, has some purpose," Baldwin wrote. "But it's unfair and sad to me. I worked with WA (Woody Allen) 3 times and it was one of the privileges of my career," he added. Baldwin also said that sexual abuse complaints should never be dismissed but he argued that accusations should also be "treated carefully". "Is it possible to support ...
Francis Daley, Goldstein in talks to direct 'Flashpoint'
Writer-director duo John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein are in negotiations with Warner Bros to helm "Flashpoint" based on DC superhero Flash. Ezra Miller will reprise his role of Barry Allen/The Flash in the film. He last portrayed the superhero in "Justice League". According to The Hollywood Reporter, the "Spider-Man: Homecoming" scribes, who are known for writing and directing big comedies such as "Vacation" and "Game Night", might give a comedic tone to the film. Warner Bros has yet to comment on the status of "Flashpoint" and its incoming directors. Rick Famuyiwa was previously attached to helm the project. Warner Bros has been looking for a replacement ever since his exit.
Mary Elizabeth Winstead joins Will Smith in 'Gemini Man'
Actor Mary Elizabeth Winstead has been cast opposite Will Smith in Ang Lee's "Gemini Man". Actors Tatiana Maslany and Elizabeth Debicki were also considered for the female lead before Winstead bagged the role, reported Variety. Actor Clive Owen was earlier cast as the antagonist in the Paramount Pictures and Skydance Media project. The film follows an over-the-hill hitman who faces off against a younger clone of himself. The makers are eyeing an October 4, 2019 release. "Gemini Man" was first set up at Disney in 1997 as a pitch by Darren Lemke, with Murphy producing and Tony Scott directing. Curtis Hanson was also attached to direct at one point as well before Lee came on in the spring of 2017.
Alec Baldwin comes in support of Woody Allen as Hollywood back away
Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin came to Woody Allen's defense on Twitter after several actors expressed regret for working with the iconic filmmaker.In a string of tweets, the 'Saturday Night Live' star shared his thoughts about actors speaking out about allegations that Allen molested his adoptive daughter Dylan Farrow.The actor, who has worked with Woody in 'Blue Jasmine' and 'To Rome With Love,' slammed the re-emergence of sexual-abuse allegations against the director, writing, "accusing people of such crimes should be treated carefully."He wrote, "Woody Allen was investigated forensically by two states (NY and CT) and no charges were filed. The renunciation of him and his work, no doubt, has some purpose. But it's unfair and sad to me. I worked with WA 3 times and it was one of the privileges of my career."Baldwin argues that sexual abuse complaints should never be dismissed, but he said accusations should also be "treated carefully.""Is it possible to support survivors of pedophilia
Matt Damon apologises for #MeToo comments
After being criticised for his controversial remarks on sexual harassment in Hollywood, actor Matt Damon said that he vows to spend more time listening and less time talking.While giving an interview to a leading US channel, when asked what he'd learn from the criticism of his comments, the 47-year-old actor replied, "I really wish I'd listened a lot more before I weighed in on this. I don't want to further anybody's pain with anything that I do or say. So for that, I am really sorry."The 'Downsizing' star also noted that she loves and respects the women that are coming ahead and speaking about their horrific experiences with the #TimesUp movement."[With] Time's Up, a lot of those women are my dear friends, and I love them and respect them and support what they're doing," explained Damon.He concluded his comments by saying that he wants to be a part of the change that has been happening in the industry but feels that he should take a backseat for a while and keep his mouth shut.This ..
Katie Holmes goes make-up free
Actress Katie Holmes slipped into a vintage-inspired khaki wool coat and cloche hat with no make-up to combat the chilly temperature for her outing here with a male friend.
Was always confident about becoming singer: Benny
Benny Dayal, known for hit tracks like "Badtameez dil" and "Let's nacho", says he was confident about becoming a singer.
Miramax bid for Weinstein Co. complicates sale process - LA Times
(Reuters) - An attempt by Qatar-owned film company Miramax to buy Weinstein Co. has complicated plans to sell the studio to a group of investors led by former Obama administration official Maria Contreras-Sweet, the Los Angeles Times reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Kim Kardashian splurges on lavish nursery
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian, who is preparing to welcome her third child via a surrogate, has spent a huge amount on a lavish nursery and baby goods.
Adam Shankman super happy with 'Enchanted 2' script
Film director Adam Shankman is "super happy" with the "Enchanted 2" script, which he says will be more songs than its original.
Felt a responsibility playing Donatella Versace: Cruz
Hollywood star Penelope Cruz says she felt a "responsibility" playing Italian fashion designer Donatella Versace in the series "The Assassination of Gianni Versace".
Thought Khloe will never have kids, says Kris
Reality TV personality Kris Jenner was "ecstatically surprised" when her daughter and reality TV star Khloe Kardashian told her she was pregnant because she didn't think she would ever have kids.