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Of press freedom and confident women (IANS Books This Weekend)
This World Press Freedom Day (May 3), educate yourselves on two buzzwords key to those who present news to you: censorship and freedom of expression; Trace the rise of television journalism and what it is now, in the words of a veteran journalist; And finally, learn why women must, and can, overcome people-pleasing.
'Now see women who fought against Asaram on screen'
After seeing self-styled godman Asaram Bapu splashed across every platform, the world will now get to see the story of three courageous women who fought for justice against him, says the author of the book behind Asaram's upcoming biopic.
Communication, messaging important for Farhan Akhtar
Actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar feels that communication and messaging are important when a filmmaker tells a story irrespective of the medium.
Justin Bieber partners with YouTube for 'secret project'
Justin Bieber is up for a new big project as he is set to team up with YouTube. The project is expected to come out in 2020.According to Variety, Robert Kyncl, YouTube's chief business officer termed it to be "a top-secret project premiering next year."In a conversation on Thursday, Kyncl also added, "It promises to be one of the most talked-about YouTube originals ever."Bieber, as a performer, has his roots laid in YouTube as he was discovered on the platform for the music covers he made. To this date, Bieber has more than 19 billion views and more than 44.5 million subscribers.Apart from the project in collaboration with Bieber, YouTube has also funded the docu-series on Ariana Grande, 'Dangerous Woman', a documentary on Korean group 'BTS', a documentary feature 'Demi Lovato: Simply Complicated' and Katy Perry's live stream, two years ago.Recently, Bieber made headlines after he opened up about his battle with depression in an interview with Vogue.The singer is also eyeing the ...
There's space for all types of actors: Bhumi
Actress Bhumi Pednekar, who will next be seen on the big screen in "Saand Ki Aankh", says there is no scope for unhealthy competition in the current scenario in the film industry.
Adnan Sami credits his success to Asha Bhosle
Popular singer Adnan Sami is thankful to legendary singer Asha Bhosle for supporting him during the tough phase of his career.
Hugh Jackman helped Kidman with Cruise divorce
Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman says actor Hugh Jackman and his wife Deborra-Lee Furness helped her heal after her divorce from actor Tom Cruise.
Olivia Colman, Anthony Hopkins to star in film adaptation of 'The Father'
Oscar winners Olivia Colman and Anthony Hopkins will be teaming up for Florian Zeller's "The Father". The film is an adaptation of Zeller's stage play of the same name. He will direct the project from a screenplay he co-wrote with Christopher Hampton, reported Variety. Hopkins will portray the eponymous character, a mischievous and highly independent man who, as he ages, refuses all assistance from his daughter Anne (Colman). Yet such help has become essential, following Anne's decision to move to Paris with her partner. As Anne's father tries to make sense of his changing circumstances, he begins to doubt his loved ones, his own mind and even the fabric of his reality as if the world, for a moment, has ceased to be logical. The film is set to start shooting in London later this month. It will be produced by David Parfitt, Jean-Louis Livi, and Philippe Carcassonne along with Christophe Spadone and Simon Friend. Zeller's 2012 play was first launched in Paris, winning a Moliere Award ..
Shawn Mendes releases his latest single
Shawn Mendes brought cheer to his fans as he released his latest single 'If I Can't Have You' on Friday.Mendes will also be performing the song at 'Saturday Night Live' on May 4 and would appear for the second time in the show, as reported by Variety.The three-minute eleven-second video is a total monochromatic experience starting with the camera zooming out of Shawn's face to a sofa on which he was lying.A noteworthy feature of the music video turned out to be that the first half was a 'no-cut' sequence. 'If I Can't Have You' is centred around Mendes with no other noticeable people featuring the video."Pop is what's in my blood -- no pun intended. In the last six months, I wrote about 45 songs and they're all over the place and different vibes. This is the one consistently every time I played for myself and for friends and family was giving people that smile," Shawn told Apple Music's Beats 1, as cited by Variety.On the professional front, the singer has wrapped up the European part .
Keira Knightley, James Righton expecting second child
English actor Keira Knightley and her musician husband James Righton are set to welcome their second child together. The 34-year-old actor revealed her pregnancy at a cocktail party hosted by Chanel. Knightley and Righton got married three years ago and welcomed their first child, daughter Edie in 2015. She was last seen in the movie "The Aftermath" which released in March.
Actress sexual attack case: SC stays trial against Malayalam actor Dileep
The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the trial in an alleged sexual assault case against Malayalam actor Dileep.A bench headed by Justice AM Khanwilkar stayed the trial until the conclusion of the proceedings in the Supreme Court.The bench also comprising of Justice Ajay Rastogi slated the matter for hearing in the third week of July.The Supreme Court was hearing a plea of Malayalam actor Dileep seeking a copy of the digital evidence of the alleged assault of a noted south Indian actress, in which he was a key accused.In the last hearing on April 3, the top court had adjourned the matter after the other party sought an adjournment.The actress, who has also worked in Tamil and Telugu films besides Malayalam, was allegedly abducted and molested by a group of men in her car in February 2017, in a conspiracy, which the actress says was hatched by Dileep.In March 2018, Dileep filed a review petition in the Kerala High Court seeking a copy of the memory card containing visuals of the ...
Kelly Clarkson undergoes appendix surgery after hosting Billboard Music Awards
After zestfully hosting the Billboard Music Awards 2019, singer Kelly Clarkson underwent an appendix surgery hours after the event.The 37-year old performed her latest song 'Broken and Beautiful' amid the appendicitis pain, reported Billboard.Actor-director, Jarett Wieselman first shared about Kelly's appendicitis. Kelly then took to Twitter to express her gratitude and confirmed that she is fine now."Not gonna lie.... I may or may not have broken down in tears after the show from pain. BUT thanks 2 all the amazing people Cedars-Sinai I flew home directly after the event, nailed the surgery early this morning, & feeling awesome now! Bye bye appendix," she tweeted.Clarkson hosted the 2019 Billboard Music Awards and opened the ceremony with some of the year's biggest charts including Florida Georgia Line's 'Meant to Be', Ella Mai's 'Boo'd Up', Maroon 5's 'Girls Like You'.Prior to this year's awards, Kelly had also hosted 2018 Billboard Music Awards.
Ron Howard in talks for 'Willow' series for Disney+
Filmmaker Ron Howard has said that he is in negotiations with Disney for a sequel series to his 1988 feature "Willow" for the studio's upcoming streaming service Disney+. The original film was directed by Howard from a story by "Star Wars" franchise creator George Lucas. The film follows a dwarf named Willow Ufgood (Warwick Davis) who is reluctantly forced into playing a critical role in protecting a special infant named Elora Danan from an evil queen (Jean Marsh). A prophecy told that Elora would bring the queen's downfall. Willow is helped along the way by a mercenary swordsman, played by Val Kilmer. During his appearance on MTV's "Happy Sad Confused" podcast, Howard said that he had "serious discussions" with Disney for the potential series. He also confirmed that Davis would return to play the titular character if the series is given a go-ahead by the studio. "Warwick is so cool and so good and he's such a good actor that I really hope we get the chance to see the mature Willow in
Never denied my Canadian passport, disappointed by needless controversy: Akshay Kumar
Setting to rest speculation about his citizenship, actor Akshay Kumar on Friday said his aim is to make India a stronger nation even though he holds a Canadian passport. The actor, who recently made headlines for his "candid and completely non political" chat with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was the subject of intense speculation about his citizenship after he did not vote in Mumbai on April 29 in the fourth round of the seven-phase polls. In a statement on his official Twitter handle, the 51-year-old said he had never hidden or denied that he holds a Canadian passport. "I really don't understand the unwarranted interest and negativity about my citizenship. I have never hidden or denied that I hold a Canadian passport. It is also equally true that I have not visited Canada in the last seven years," he said. "I work in India, and pay all my taxes in India. While all these years, I have never needed to prove my love for India to anyone, I find it disappointing that my citizenship ...
Lisa Ray to lend voice in bandit queen documentary
Canadian-Indian actress Lisa Ray is lending her voice to "Phoolan", an upcoming live-action and animated documentary about Phoolan Devi.
There's no overrated singer: Guru Randhawa
Popular singer Guru Randhawa says there is no overrated singer as no one is getting rated in the industry.
'Avengers: Endgame' mints over Rs 250 cr in first week
"Avengers: Endgame", the final chapter from the "Avengers" franchise, has registered a business of over Rs. 250 crore at the Indian box office in the first week of its release.
In a first, film on India-Pakistan rivalry at World Cups
A film depicting the cricket rivalry between India and Pakistan at the World Cups will be released soon by Sports Flashes, the company has announced.
When silent was gold: 106 years of 'Raja Harishchandra'
It was 106 years ago on this day that Dadasaheb Phalke's "Raja Harishchandra" released, marking the celebratory beginning of the Indian film industry.
Fire breaks out on sets of Chiranjeevi's film, none injured
A fire broke out on the sets of actor Chiranjeevi's upcoming historical Telugu movie 'Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy' here Friday but no one was injured, officials said. Fire department personnel brought the blaze under control. A set resembling a fort, built near Gandipet Lake, was gutted, they said, adding that no one was present at the spot at the time. "We received a call at around 5.30 am...nobody was injured in the accident. Loss of damage has not yet been estimated," a fire department official said. In his Facebook post, Chiranjeevi's son and film producer, Ram Charan,said, "Unfortunately, a fire broke out on our 'Sye Raa' set in Kokapet earlier this morning. Thankfully, everyone in the team is safe and no one is hurt. We are really looking forward for our last schedule to finish." While Chiranjeevi is playing the lead character, Amitabh Bachchan, Mukesh Rushi and Tamannaah Bhatia are also playing important roles in the movie. Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy is a biographical ...