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Cabello 'always' has crush on somebody
Singer Camila Cabello says she always has a crush on somebody.
Trump demands publisher stop release of book quoting ex-aide Bannon
US President Donald Trump on Thursday demanded publisher immediately stop release of a forthcoming controversial book about his administration, one day after he lambasted former White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon over book quotes.
Nikitin Dheer finds negative roles challenging
Actor Nikitin Dheer, best known for playing a negative character in Shah Rukh Khan starrer "Chennai Express", says such roles have a lot of layers which make them very challenging.
Lady Gaga, Pink to perform at Grammys 2018
Pop titans Lady Gaga and Pink and rapper Childish Gambino will be performing at 60th Annual Grammys in New York City on January 28, the recording academy has announced.The Recording Academy took to its Twitter handle and posted, "Current nominees Childish Gambino (@donaldglover), @ladygaga, @littlebigtown, and @Pink are among the first announced to perform at this year's 60th #GRAMMYs: http://grm.my/2CEO5mI".The award ceremony, which will be hosted by actor James Corden, will be aired live from Madison Square Garden in New York on January 28.The 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' star is one of the year's top nominees, with five, while musical group 'Little Big Town' are up for two and Gaga and Pink are both up for Best Pop Solo Performance.Jay-Z is the top nominee with eight, followed by Kendrick Lamar, whose "DAMN." album scored seven; Bruno Mars with six; and Gambino, SZA, Khalid, and producer No I.D. (who worked on "4:44") with five each.
Fox TV producers offered assurances ahead of Disney merger
PASADENA, Calif. (Reuters) - Walt Disney Co executives have voiced support for the Fox television studio's adult-oriented programming and development is continuing as usual while a proposed merger undergoes regulatory review, Fox executives and producers said Thursday.
'Games of Thrones' season 8 to premier in 2019
'Games of Thrones' lovers will have to wait until 2019 for the final season of the fantasy series.HBO officially announced that the epic fantasy series will return for its eighth and final season in 2019 with six episodes.The cable and satellite television network took to its Twitter handle, writing, "Send a raven. #GameofThrones returns to @HBO for its eighth and final season in 2019"."David Benioff & D.B. Weiss, David Nutter and Miguel Sapochnik will be the directors for the new season. Writers for the new season are David Benioff & D.B. Weiss, Bryan Cogman and Dave Hill," it added.The executive producers of the series are David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, Carolyn Strauss, Frank Doelger and Bernadette Caulfield and co-executive producers are Bryan Cogman, Guymon Casady, Vince Gerardis and George R.R. Martin, it confirmed.The delay is suspected to give 'Game of Thrones' creator Martin a window to release his long-awaited novel 'The Winds of Winter'.For the first time, the series has
Juhi's kids not thinking of Bollywood
Actress Juhi Chawla says her children, Arjun and Jahnavi, are not thinking about entering Bollywood at the moment. But she will be "thrilled" if they decide to get into showbiz.
Fisher's 'wonderful' advice to Ridley
Actress Daisy Ridley says she received "wonderful" advice from late actress Carrie Fisher before she passed away in December 2016.
I feel Rajinikanth means good, says top music composer Rahman
Oscar winning music composer A R Rahman today said he felt that actor Rajinikanth meant "only good," by outlining a theme of "spiritual politics." "He has spoken about spiritual politics of a secular character, only he knows what he meant by saying that, but I feel that Rajinikanth meant only good," Rahman told reportes here. The composer, answering a question on actors entering politics, said "they (actors like Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth) should have felt that there is a need for a good leadership," he said. Rahman, who is set to celebrate his 51st birthday on January 6, said anybody who joined politics, whether Rajinikanth or others, should work for fulfilling the needs of the people. Improving infrastructure, making farmers' lives better are among the things that needed attention, he said. A concert, 7Up's 'Netru Indru Naalai' (Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow), will be held here on January 12 marking his completion of 25 years in the film industry, he said.
Major change is coming in Hollywood, says Jessica Chastain
Hollywood actress Jessica Chastain, who has been one of the most important and strongest voices in the industry when it comes to talk about the sexual misconduct allegations that has been plaguing the showbiz from some time now, has revealed that "change is coming" in Hollywood and thinks that things will be a lot "better" next year.The 'Miss Sloane' star believes things will be a lot ''better'' by next year and urged people to remember that there are many ''good guys'' in the industry too, reports Page Six.While speaking to accept the Chairman's Award at the 29th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala on Tuesday, she noted, "I want to acknowledge what a difficult year 2017 has been for all of us. Major change is coming. Change is good. Change is needed. Through a joint effort we will make things better. We must be better - and we will. We have sadly heard a lot about the bad boys of Hollywood, but I would like to send some deserved love to a few of the good guys .
Salman Khan appears before Jodhpur court in poaching case
Bollywood actor Salman Khan on Thursday appeared before the Jodhpur court for the final arguments in the 19-year-old black buck poaching case.The hearing is being conducted in the court of the chief judicial magistrate in Rajasthan's Jodhpur district by presiding officer Devkumar Khatri.During the final arguments of the defence, the actor came to the court along with his bodyguard Shera after being summoned."Today, we were present in the court during the final arguments," Hastimal Saraswat, the actor's lawyer, told the media.The advocate submitted the final arguments by showing a video recording of prosecution eye-witness Poonamchand to the magistrate.Sawaswat stated there was a "contradiction" in the statements given by the witness in the video and given by the investigating officer."We told the court how the investigating officer manipulated the statement given by eye-witness Poonamchand. The investigating officer has written many things in the statement which was not even said by ..
Gal Gadot's daughter hasn't seen 'Wonder Woman' yet
While the whole world has seen her kicking some serious butt on the big screen as 'Wonder Woman' last year, actress Gal Gadot has revealed that her daughter hasn't seen the movie yet.According to Contactmusic.com, the 32-year-old actress has revealed that her six-year-old daughter Alma hasn't had a chance to watch the critically acclaimed movie yet but she is "very proud" of her mom.While talking at the Palm Springs International Film Festival, she said, "She loves it. She didn't watch the movie yet, because I'm the mother and I just try and protect her and give her normal things, but she will definitely. She's very proud. She's very, very proud. She's already asked me if she can take over when I'm older."The actress also admitted that the success and scale of the movie hasn't truly sunk in for her yet as it's too soon."Right now, in the eye of the storm, I enjoy it and I appreciate the amazing feedback. But I think that it's going to take me time to really digest and realise what's ..
Surreal: Simone Garcia Johnson on being Globes Ambassador 2018
Simone Garcia Johnson says it was a "surreal" moment when she found out that she has been chosen as the 2018 Golden Globes Ambassador. Simone, who is the daughter of wrestler-turned-actor Dwayne Johnson and producer Dany Garcia, said she got the good news on her 16th birthday last year. "It was surreal and I was immediately so excited. The first person I told was my best friend... "They've (parents) been so supportive, which I'm extremely thankful for. My mom has always told me to be the most authentic version of myself and always be a strong woman," she told E! News. A student, an IMG model and an activist, Simone said the biggest social issue the youth faces today is that their opinions are often considered "invalid". "I think some of the older generation has this idea that because we're young and the world is evolving so quickly, we have a false sense of 'real' social issues, which isn't true. "My advice to my generation would be to continue to fight for things you're .
HC rejects plea for probe over Dileep's visitors in jail
The Kerala High Court today dismissed a petition seeking investigation into alleged irregularities committed by jail authorities in allowing visitors to actor Dileep while he was jailed in connection with attack on a South Indian actress here last year. Justice B Kemal Pasha rejected the petition after accepting a report submitted by the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Aluva, who probed the matter. The DySP, in his report, said no jail rules were violated in allowing visitors to meet the Malayalam actor in the Aluva sub-jail, where he was lodged. The court had earlier directed the state government to produce an inquiry report on the visits of various persons, including certain film personalities at the sub-jail when Dileep was remanded there in connection with the case. The government had informed the court that a probe was being conducted on the matter. The petitioner Maneesha M Chathely submitted that visitors were allowed to meet Dileep in violation of rules. The ...
Guillermo Del Toro reveals why he is not directing 'Pacific Rim 2'
'Pacific Rim' was one of the most un-expected hits of 2013 and as soon as it was announced that there will be a sequel to the movie, everyone thought that Guillermo Del Toro will be helming the second installment.But quashing dreams of his fans, the veteran director has claimed he isn't directing 'Pacific Rim Uprising' because of the lengthy wait between shoots, reports Contactmusic.com.While speaking to a leading US entertainment website, the 53-year-old filmmaker shared that he stepped away from the sequel as his other projects took over and he no longer had the time to dedicate to the feature.He noted, "I prepped my version of 'Pacific Rim 2', which was I developed the screenplay, I storyboarded and designed the creatures and the robots and all that. And then that suspension of six months, I left and helped select the new director, Steven DeKnight, and that was about it."Guillermo instead worked on 'The Shape of Water', for which he is now receiving critical acclaim, but admits he .
Cate Blanchett to head Cannes Film Festival jury
Hollywood heavyweight has been announced as the Cannes Film Festival jury president for this year.According to the Independent, the Australian actress will preside over the competition for the 71st festival from May 8 to May 19. This year, the festival begins on a Tuesday and ends on a Saturday.Blanchett will be the 12th woman to lead the jury of the prestigious festival.Talking about the accomplishment, Blanchett said in a statement, "I have been to Cannes in many guises over the years - as an actress, producer, in the marketplace, the Gala-sphere and in competition but never solely for the sheer pleasure of watching the cornucopia of films this great festival harbours."The statement continued, "I am humbled by the privilege and responsibility of presiding over this year's jury. This festival plays a pivotal role in bringing the world together to celebrate story: that strange and vital endeavour that all peoples share, understand and crave."The Oscar-winning actress was among the ...
Nigaar, Gauahar Khan reveal secrets online
Actresses and sisters Gauahar and Nigaar Khan have revealed each other's secrets and habits online.
CCI rejects complaint against K Sera Sera, 7 others
The Competition Commission has dismissed allegations of abuse of dominance against K Sera Sera Digital Cinema and seven other entities with regard to supply of equipment used for the purpose of film exhibition. The others are Viacom 18, Aditya Chowksey, UFO Movies India, E-City Digital Cinema, Real Image Media Technology, United Media Works and the Film and TV Producers Guild of India. The complaint was made by a Madhya Pradesh-based cinema hall proprietor, who had entered into an agreement with K Sera Sera, wherein the latter had agreed to install all the necessary Digital Cinema Equipment (DCE) required for the purposes of screening films at the former's theatre premises. It was alleged that K Sera Sera had abused its dominant position by unlawfully terminating the agreement and that the Film & TV Producers Guild had done the same by issuing diktats to all producers to not deal with the complainant. For the case, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) considered
Ram Gopal Varma talks Twitter
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma, who has returned to Twitter after taking a break for about seven months, says he got bored of not being on the micro-blogging site and, so, he got back on.
Deserve to be happy: Sam Smith
Singer Sam Smith, who is currently in a relationship with gay partner Brandon Flynn, says he deserves to be happy now.