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Amanda Bynes plans to return to acting next year
Actor Amanda Bynes has teased she is willing to return to acting in 2018 but is waiting to find the right role. The 31-year-old actor was last seen in 2010's "Easy A" but her career was sidetracked by two hit-and-runs and a DUI in 2012 as well as being arrested a year later for throwing a bong out of a window. Her lawyer told Page Six, "Amanda is looking forward to ringing in the new year with her close friends this years. In 2018, she looks forward to completing fashion school and dipping her toe back into acting. She has had several offers but is waiting for the right one to come along for a comeback." Bynes is currently studying at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising.
Prabhudheva's new project begins in Mysuru
Actor-choreographer-filmmaker Prabhudheva has started shooting for his upcoming yet-untitled project here.
Salman will always be a son to me: Dharmendra
Veteran actor Dharmendra says superstar Salman Khan will always be a son to him.
Camila Cabello cried watching her nostalgic music video
Singer Camila Cabello has revealed that she and her family cried "several times" watching her nostalgic "Never Be the Same" music video, which features clips from poignant moments of her childhood and career. "This is a thank you from the bottom of my heart for always being here for me and for all the memories we've made together this year. I freaking love you all so much and PS my family and I cried several times watching this back. IT'S END OF THE YEAR EMO TIME. (sic)" she tweeted. The music video begins with clips of Cabello's childhood before progressing into clips from the last year since she has gone solo after parting ways with Fifth Harmony.
Kim Kardashian West vows to be on her phone less in 2018
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian West's New Year resolution is to stay less busy on her phone. The 37-year-old "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" star will instead try and live more in the moment. "My New Year's resolution is to be on my phone less and be more in the moment," Kardashian wrote on her website Meanwhile, the television personality previously revealed she thinks the Paris robber, who targeted her in October 2016, did so because they could track her whereabouts on social media.
Surprises and shockers: 'Baahubali' sets Rs 500 cr bar for Bollywood (2017 in Retrospect)
The highest earning film in India this year -- "Baahubali 2: The Conclusion" -- was neither an original Hindi movie nor featured an established star. That says a lot about the changing dynamics of Bollywood which, in 2017, saw a mixed bag of projects that drew audiences mainly with solid content, notwithstanding star power.
Ringo Starr, Bee Gees' Barry Gibb to receive knighthood
The Beatles drummer Ringo Starr and the Bee Gees' Barry Gibb are among the British luminaries that will receive knighthood as part of Queen Elizabeth's annual New Year's Honours. Starr, who in 1965 was knighted along with his bandmates as Members of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE), will again receive an MBE for his "services to music," the British government announced Friday. In a statement to BBC Starr said, "It's great! It's an honour and a pleasure to be considered and acknowledged for my music and my charity work, both of which I love. Peace and love." Gibb, knighted as a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) alongside the Bee Gees in 2004, will receive the "Knights Bachelor" for his "services to music and charity." In a statement Gibb said he is "deeply honoured, humbled, and very proud". "This is a moment to be treasured and never forgotten. I want to acknowledge how responsible my brothers are for this honour. It is as much theirs
You will always be a son to me Salman: Dharmendra
Superstar Salman Khan paid a surprise visit to Dharmendra and the veteran actor was deeply touched by the gesture. Dharmendra, who has worked with Salman, 52, in "Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya", took to Twitter to share a picture the duo clicked during the meeting. "Deeply touched by your surprise visit to the farm today... You will always be a son to me Salman Khan," he captioned the picture. The 82-year-old actor's son Bobby Deol, who will be starring along side Salman in action thriller "Race 3", also shared the picture on Instagram.
Hollywood's inspirational films showed up Mumbai's lack of ideas (Column: Bollywood Spotlight)
2017 will be remembered as the year of inspirational dramas in Hollywood.
I&B ministry dealt with several controversial issues in 2017
Uproar over the release of period drama "Padmavati" and two films not screened at IFFI were some of the issues the Information & Broadcasting Ministry had to deal with in 2017, which also saw several appointments including that of Prasoon Joshi as censor board chief. The ministry was also in the headlines for its advisory on condom advertisements on television. In a move that surprised many, the Narendra Modi government allocated the I&B portfolio to the then Textile Minister Smriti Irani, who was shifted out of the human resource development ministry only last year in the backdrop of controversies surrounding her educational qualification, Hyderabad University Dalit scholar Rohith Vemula's suicide and alleged anti-India slogans at Jawaharlal Nehru University. The portfolio of I&B fell vacant after M Venkaiah Naidu was chosen as the NDA nominee for the vice presidential elections. Irani was the fourth minister to be at the helm of affairs of the important ...
Mani Ratnam, Suresh Krissna made me superstar: Rajinikanth
Superstar Rajinikanth on Saturday credited filmmakers Suresh Krissna and Mani Ratnam for making him a superstar.While talking to his fans on the fifth day of his six-day long meet-and-greet programme in Chennai's Raghavendra Mandapam, the 67-year-old actor said, "When K Balachander saw me for the first time, he booked me for three films and asked me to learn Tamil first.""Suresh Krissna and Mani Ratnam are the ones, who made me a superstar," he added.Commenting on his upcoming Indian science fiction '2.0', the 'Kabali' actor said, "'2.O' is a film with a great content and is getting late since CG work going on."The stalwart further thanked his fans for making him what he is today, and said, "Whenever I am unwell, I come back because of the prayers of my fans."His six-day long meet-and-greet programme with fans began on December 26 here.Rajinikanth is holding such a meeting for the second time this year. He had earlier met his fans in May and clicked pictures with them which fuelled ...
I hope I get roles that I can do justice to: Pooja Hegde
Her first film "Mohenjo Daro" may have bombed at the box office, but actor Pooja Hegde says she intends to play good roles on-screen and keep working hard. "Mohenjo Daro", written and directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, released in 2016 and starred Hrithik Roshan and Pooja in the lead roles. The much-awaited film failed to click at the ticket window and was panned by the critics as well. However, the 27-year-old actor, who made her debut with the movie, says a film's failure is hard on a newcomer. "When a film doesn't do well, it kind of sets you back. However, people liked me in the film... that was the feedback that I got. Hopefully I get a few roles that I can do justice to," Pooja told PTI. Despite the disappointment, Pooja is optimistic about her career and said that she will be signing a new movie soon. "It was in my contract that I can't sign any new project before the release of 'Mohenjo Daro'... But I will be making an announcement soon." The actor said that the film .
Wanted to bring humour to the 'Transformers' franchise: 'Bumblebee' director
Director Travis Knight says he has tried to bring "warmth and humour" to "Bumblebee", a "Transformers" spin-off.
DJ Snake gives 'desi' spin to Ola Sunburn
Greeting the fans with 'Namaste', getting onto the console to wave the Indian flag and ending the set with 'Shukriya' -- that's how Grammy nominated French music producer DJ Snake charmed the Indian music lovers while performing at the day two of the ongoing Ola Sunburn festival here.
Girl from Hyderabad makes world's largest painting by feet
A girl from Hyderabad has painted a surface of 140 square metres with her feet in an attempt to enter Guinness World Records.
Par panel asks I&B ministry to consider separate regulator for
A parliamentary panel today asked the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to evaluate the need to have a separate regulator for broadcasting sector, keeping in view its "tremendous growth". The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) at present acts as the watchdog for broadcasting as well as telecom sectors. The Standing Committee on Information and Technology, in its report tabled in the parliament, said the broadcasting sector has seen enormous growth in the number of satellite TV channels with introduction of DTH services, digitisation of cable TV networks, setting up of independent TV rating agency and introduction of FM radio services across the country. In view of the tremendous growth in the broadcasting sector and ever-increasing number of satellite TV channels, the panel said, "the government may undertake evaluation of the need to have a separate regulator for the broadcasting sector". "Till the time the government decides to have a separate ...
B-town wishes 'witty' Mrs Funnybones on birthday
As author-producer Twinkle Khanna turned 43 today, a host of Bollywood celebrities like Anil Kapoor, Riteish Deshmukh and Sonam Kapoor among others wished the former film actress a year full of happiness and love.Twinkle aka Mrs Funnybones is a well-known author, newspaper columnist, film producer, former film actress and interior designer.Her first book Mrs Funnybones sold over a hundred thousand copies, making her India's highest-selling female writer of 2015.She repeated the success with her second book, 'The Legend of Lakshmi Prasad', which also went on to sell over 1,00,000 copies by August 2017.Here is what the Bollywood celebrities tweeted:Riteish Deshmukh wrote, "Wishing the extreme witty & beautiful @mrsfunnybones .. a very happy birthday ??.. have a great great one.. happiness & love always ..."Actor Anil Kapoor tweeted, "Always witty, smart & beautiful! There's no winning at words with her! Happy Birthday!! @mrsfunnybones"Always witty, smart & beautiful! ..
MGR was known for his 'characteristics': Rajini
Former matinee idol and late Chief Minister M G Ramachandran was still living in the people's hearts because of his "characteristics," top actor Rajinikanth said here today. The popular actor, who met his fans for the fourth consecutive day, said people respect if one was "famous" and had "good acting" skills. "But, people add value to you if you have good characteristics. How you talk, how you lead your life that is how people add value to you," Rajinikanth said. "If Puratchi Thalaivar MGR is still living in the (people's) hearts, it is because of his character. Even if he lives for another one hundred years, people will remember him for his character," he said. Popular as MGR, Ramachandran was a matinee idol who later forayed into politics for a successful career. He was the chief minister of the state from 1977 to 1987 till his death. Stating that values were more important for a man, Rajinikanth reiterated his earlier comments asking his fans to take care of their ...
Message of humanity in 'Tiger Zinda Hai' is universal: Director
Euphoric with the stupendous success of "Tiger Zinda Hai", director Ali Abbas Zafar says it's the message of love and humanity which has struck a chord with the audience.
India buys what is shown on celluloid: Report
India is riding the fashionable wave inspired by Bollywood as 2017 saw movie buffs buying trends inspired by their favourite stars online, says an annual fashion report by e-commerce site Flipkart.