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Madonna delivers moving speech after being honoured at GLAAD Media Awards
American singer-songwriter Madonna has received the most meaningful award of her life.On Saturday, the pop singer was named the newest recipient of the Advocate for Change Award at the 2019 GLAAD Media Awards ceremony, reported People.She was honoured for a lifetime of accelerating LGBTQ acceptance in popular culture and beyond. While receiving the award she delivered a heart-touching acceptance speech."Growing up I always felt like an outsider, like I didn't fit in. It wasn't because I didn't shave under my armpits, I just didn't fit in," Madonna said in her acceptance speech, after being introduced by American comedian and actor Rosie O'Donnell.In her heartfelt speech, the singer also paid tribute to her first dance teacher and mentor."The first gay man I ever met was named Christopher Flynn. He was my ballet teacher in high school and he was the first person that believed in me. That made me feel special as a dancer, as an artist, and as a human being. I know this sounds trivial ...
'Surviving R. Kelly: The Impact' addresses victim backlash, sexual abuse trauma
In the wake of Lifetime's documentary series titled 'Surviving R. Kelly', which chronicled the allegations of sexual misconduct against singer-songwriter R. Kelly, a follow-up special examines the reaction to the claims along with the reaction from the music industry at large.'Surviving R. Kelly: The Impact' showcases journalists, activists, criminal justice attorneys and mental health professionals taking a look into the conversations about the abuse allegations that have surfaced since the show aired, reported The Hollywood Reporter.It opens with host and broadcast journalist Soledad O'Brien, calling 'Surviving R. Kelly' the most talked-about documentary of the year. It was seen by nearly 26 million people. Stressing upon her place as a journalist and a woman, she noted the importance of telling this story.Various brief clips from the prior documentary are featured, with one woman declaring, "The breaking point was when he slapped me and choked me until I blacked out." As the women .
Amitabh Bachchan in 'pain', cancels Sunday meet
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan on Sunday afternoon informed his fans that he is cancelling the weekly meet and greet ritual due to ill health. The 76-year-old actor, who sees his admirers every Sunday at his house Jalsa in Juhu since past 36 years, said he might be in pain but fans need not worry. "...Not doing the Sunday Darshan today... In bed... Pain .. Inform all, nothing to worry, but unable to come out," Bachchan wrote on his blog. The actor, who was last seen in "Badla", is currently working on Ayan Mukherji's "Brahmastra" and a bilingual project, titled "Tera Yaar Hoon Main". Bachchan is also teaming up with Emraan Hashmi for a mystery thriller.
Katrina Kaif flaunts her new 'wonderful' car
Actress Katrina Kaif is loving her new car, which she proudly showed off to fans via her social media page.
'155 Hours' on camaraderie in armed forces: Kapri
Filmmaker Vinod Kapri, who has announced his new film "155 Hours", says it will explore the camaraderie of soldiers, a facet that in his opinion has so far been unexplored in Hindi cinema.
Excited to venture into web world: Bobby Deol
Actor Bobby Deol has started shooting for "Class of '83" and says he is excited to venture into the web world with the project, which is backed by superstar Shah Rukh Khan's banner Red Chillies Entertainment.
BJ Novak is godfather to Mindly Kaling's daughter
Indian-origin American actor Mindy Kaling has revealed that her "The Office" co-star and good friend BJ Novak is the godfather to her daughter Katherine. In an interview with Good Housekeeping, the actor said that Novak was more like a family to her. "If I was on the outside looking at it, I would think the same thing. But the truth is that B.J. is so much more like family now than a platonic friend. He's the godfather to my daughter, he comes over like once a week. Sometimes he'll come over just to hang out with her. It's a real staple in my household. ''In the 'When Harry Met Sally' version of platonic friends, I too think that's strange. But when you've known someone for as long as I've known him - the time that we met each other, which was like 24. Now, we're both almost 40. It's such a long time that he truly is just a part of my family," Kaling said. Katherine was born on December 15, 2017.
Shilpa's son does this to impress guru Tiger Shroff
Actress Shilpa Shetty says her young son Viaan did his first back flip to impress his guru and actor Tiger Shroff, who calls the little one a superhero.
Anne Hathaway gets marriage advice from Michael Caine
Actor Anne Hathaway has revealed that veteran Hollywood star Michael Caine gives her marriage advice. The 36-year-old actor said Caine, 86, once told her that it is important to have ''separate bathrooms'' for a successful marriage, reported Bang Showbiz. ''Michael and I don't really have a ring-you-up sort of relationship. But he's always very warm and lovely when we run into each other. "He gives me marriage advice. Separate bathrooms. When he told me that, I laughed and he looked at me and said, 'I'm serious, it's such an important part of the marriage," Hathaway said. The "Devil Wears Prada" star tied the knot with businessman Adam Shulman on September 29, 2012. The couple are parents to son, Jonathan, who was born in 2016.
It's inevitable: Louis Tomlinson on One Direction reunion
Former One Direction member Louis Tomlinson believes the group will reunite at some point in future. The popular British boy band, featuring Tomlinson, Harry Styles, Niall Horan and Liam Payne, went on an hiatus in March 2016 with an aim to focus on their individual careers. ''I do think it will happen. I'd certainly have something to say about it if it didn't. I think it's inevitable. When is the big question. That's something none of us really know the answer to at the moment. "I feel like what's most important is that when we do get back together, we're all on the same page and we've all done what we want to do individually. That's vitally important for when we get back," Tomlinson told Independent Television News. The singer added that he is ''really proud'' of his time in the boy band. ''When I look back on One Direction and the memories that we had, it's only incredible memories. I think we got to a place musically, especially on the last two albums, that we felt really proud ...
Kevin Costner isn't impressed with American politics
Actor-filmmaker Kevin Costner is not happy with the "political landscape" in the US.
Madonna opens up about her equation with Lady Gaga
American singer-songwriter Madonna opened up about her equation with Lady Gaga and said they "were never enemies", following years of a reported feud between the two.The 60-year-old pop star reflected upon her relationship with her fellow singer in an interview for British Vogue's June 2019 issue as cited by E! News.The drama between the two stars is said to have started after Gaga released her 2011 single 'Born This Way', which drew comparisons to Madonna's 1989 hit 'Express Yourself'.Over the years, the duo has often been asked about the issue and about their feelings towards each another. Madonna has repeatedly refuted the feud rumours and often slammed people's tendency to pit two women, notably famous women, against each other."People got very excited about [the thought of Lady Gaga and myself as] enemies, when we never were enemies," Madonna said in the latest interview to British Vogue as cited by E! News.Past February, any reported drama between the two singers appeared to ...
People gossip for average 52 minutes a day
While people gossip 52 minutes a day on average in 16 waking hours, women don't engage in "tear-down" gossip any more than men, reveals an interesting study.
'Game of Thrones' spin-offs moving forward nicely: George RR Martin
Author George RR Martin, whose "A Song of Ice & Fire" saga acts as a base to HBO's popular series "Game of Thrones", on Saturday revealed that makers are working on three spin-offs of the show. "Game of Thrones" will come to an end with its eighth season. The last episode is scheduled to air on May 19. "The one I am not supposed to call 'THE LONG NIGHT' will be shooting later this year and two other shows remain in the script stage, but are edging closer," Martin wrote on his blog post. HBO had given a pilot order to one of the prequel series starring Naomi Watts and written by Jane Goldman and Martin in June 2018, but nothing much is known about the other two spin-offs. The prequel series will chronicle the world's descent from the golden Age of Heroes into its darkest hour.
'The Voice' gets winner from Harshdeep Kaur's team
Sumit Saini, from coach and singer Harshdeep Kaur's team, has won the singing reality show "The Voice".
Madonna honoured at GLAAD Media Awards New York
Popular singer Madonna was among the many artistes who were honoured at GLAAD Media Awards New York.
'Game of Thrones' saga may continue
The original series "Game of Thrones" is inching towards its end but the saga is expected to continue. George R.R. Martin, the author of the "A Song of Ice & Fire" saga, on which the series is based, wrote in a blog post that three spin-offs are "still moving forward nicely".
Kriti Sanon enjoys Goa vacation with 'soul sisters'
Away from hectic shooting schedules and the prying eyes of the paparazzi, actress Kriti Sanon took a fulfilling vacation in Goa with two of her friends, whom she calls soul sisters.
Sudeep feels 'at home' on 'Dabangg 3' sets
Kannada actor Sudeep, who has started shooting for Salman Khan's "Dabangg 3", has thanked the superstar for making him feel at home.
'Gadar' sequel will take Tara and Sakeena's story forward
A sequel to Sunny Deol's 2001 blockbuster "Gadar: Ek Prem Katha" is underway and the story will be a continuation from the original film with a backdrop of India-Pakistan. The film, directed by Anil Sharma, ranks among the top three Indian films in all-time highest footfalls. According to sources, it had 17 crore footfalls and had earned Rs 256 crore upon its release in 2001. "We have been working on 'Gadar' sequel since 15 years. 'Gadar' will be story of Tara (Sunny), Sakeena (Ameesha Patel) and Jeet (their son). The story will move ahead with India-Pakistan angle, 'Gadar' is incomplete without it. "The cast will remain same, like how we have seen in films like 'Baahubali', 'Rambo, 'Fast and Furious', etc. We have discussed the idea with Sunny. We can't disclose anything at the moment," a source close to the film's production told PTI. The movie also featured Amrish Puri and Lillete Dubey. Also, work has begun on the sequel of Sunny and Anil's another hit film "Apne" (2009) that ...