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Margot Robbie loves an 'underdog story'
Actor Margot Robbie has revealed that she likes the story of an underdog person. The 27-year-old Australian actor next plays the role of former American figure skater Tonya Harding in the Craig Gillespie-directed "I, Tonya". Robbie was asked about the reason which drove her to portray the character of Harding on screen. "I love gangster films 'cause I love the underdog story. I love watching someone rise up, despite their circumstances," Robbie told Collider. "It's always something I feel like I can get behind. And she felt like an underdog, to me," she added.
Hollywood goes colour blind, but SRK still sells 'fairness' cream (Column: Bollywood Spotlight)
In a year of appalling, gawd-awful sequels and repeatedly renewed franchise films, when Priyanka Chopra made her Hollywood debut with what is arguably the worst film of her career -- yes, "Baywatch Returns" was worse than her Bollywood debut "Andaaz" -- Hollywood came up with a cold turkey. No, make that a frozen turkey -- called "The Mountain Between Us".
Salman, Shilpa booked for making derogatory remarks
A complaint has been registered against Bollywood actor Salman Khan and actress Shilpa Shetty in Mumbai's Andheri Police station for allegedly using a derogatory word against the Scheduled Castes in TV shows.They have been accused of humiliating and insulting the Scheduled Castes by using the word 'bhangi' in separate TV shows.Earlier on Friday, the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) had sought a reply from the Information and Broadcasting Ministry and the police commissioners of Delhi and Mumbai over complaints lodged against them.The NCSC had asked to file a reply on the action taken against the actors as per the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Prevention of Atrocities Act, 2015, within a week.The commission issued the notice after it received a complaint from an ex-chairman of the Delhi Commission for Safai Karamcharis, Harnam Singh.Singh, in his complaint, said that the actors used the word 'bhangi' in TV shows which clearly insults the entire Valmiki community .
Meghan Trainor engaged to actor Daryl Sabara
Singer Meghan Trainor has got engaged to her boyfriend Daryl Sabara. The "All About That Bass" hitmaker and the former "Spy Kids" star announced the news of their engagement on Instagram while sharing a video of Sabara proposing Trainor. "I said yes! For my 24th birthday, the love of my life Daryl Sabara made all of my dreams come true. "He proposed to me under a tunnel of beautiful Christmas lights and surprised me with my family and friends. Im still in shock. I've never been this happy!" wrote Trainor. The couple started dating in July last year and made their relationship public in October. They met through their mutual friend Chloe Grace Moretz.
British Princess apologises for wearing 'racist' brooch
A British Princess has apologised for wearing a brooch that has been called "racist" by some people on the social media, the media reported on Saturday.
Now send live videos via Instagram Direct!
Popular photo and video sharing platform Instagram announced its latest update, which will enable users to send live videos to their friends via Direct, Instagram's messaging platform.With a single tap of the Direct icon, a user can send a live video, or a video they're watching, to a friend or a group of friends and encourage them to join in, the company indicated in a blog post.When a user is live, he/she can tap the Direct icon at the bottom of the screen and send the live video to friends. Users also have this option when going live with a friend. Once sent, the recipient will see the live video in their Direct inbox.However, friends can only view the video while the sender is live. If the feed has ended, the recipient will see a message saying the video has ended.While the feature has been rolled out for greater engagement, users can disable the option to send live videos in Direct by accessing the same in the stories settings. Also, private account users can have only their ...
Vishal Vashitha turns 'problem fixer' for TV show
Actor Vishal Vashishtha, who has been roped as Kanhaiya in "Jai Kanhaiya Lal Ki", says he plays a problem fixer in the upcoming show.
Mark Hamill was dissatisfied with 'Star Wars' plot
Actor Mark Hamill says he was not satisfied with the plotline of his character Luke Skywalker in "Star Wars: The Last Jedi".
Repoter, cameraman of news channel harassed by film actor
The reporter and cameraman of a leading Malayalam news channel were allegedly harassed by a film actor and crew members at a nearby shooting location today. Police said reporter M S Lishoy and camera man Nikhil Joseph of Mathrubhumi news channel were threatened and forced to delete visuals they had shot at the shooting location near Thoppumpady. The TV crew alleged that actor Unni Mukundan got agitated when a question was asked about a complaint filed against him by a woman in a police station. The mediapersons had reached the shooting location on the basis of an invitation. A case has been filed against the actor and others based on the complaint by the mediapersons, police said. The Ernakulam District committee of Kerala Union of Working Journalists (KUWJ) condemned the incident and urged the Kochi City police commission to take action against the actor and others who harassed the mediapersons.
Google Play offers heavy discounts ahead of Christmas
Technology giant Google is offering Android users 12 days of Play Store deals, called 12 Days of Play, for the holidays. The sale offers discounts on apps, books, games, and movies and until January 2.According to The Verge, deals such as renting movies from USD 0.99, four months of free Google Play Music, and 50 percent off the first three months for new subscriptions to DisneyLife and HBO Now, are being offered by Google.Moreover, some premium games such as Minecraft: Story Mode Season Two, Need For Speed Most Wanted, and Final Fantasy Tactics have been slashed by upto 80 percent.Popular TV shows including Game of Thrones, Doctor Who, and The Walking Dead are also discounted.Google is also offering upto 75 percent off on books.
Will start second schedule of 'Race 3' from Sunday: Remo
Remo D'Souza, who is directing the third instalment of successful franchise "Race", said the first schedule of "Race 3" was complete and the second schedule will start from Sunday.
Red FM to present 2nd edition of swag fest with Diljit Dosanjh
Radio network Red FM today said it is presenting its second season of RED LIVE swag fest with Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh tomorrow in Gurugram. "The festival will enthral its audiences with an electrifying evening full of contagious fun, energy and the best of Punjabi music," Red FM said in a statement. The tickets are available on Bookmyshow.com starting Rs 650. This is the second edition of the festival which saw the best of Punjabi music and desi mix. The fest is aimed to garner Punjabi music audience along with those looking for regional and folk music. ******************** Toreto launches twin magno speaker priced at Rs 5,999 * Portable digital product maker Toreto today said it has launched twin magno speaker with wireless bluetooth speaker and hands-free feature priced at Rs 5,999. The speaker set can also be used as two speakers by detaching them with it true wireless stereo operation, the company said adding that it gives 9 hours of non-stop ...
U'khand CM launches his biography
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat has launched a biography based on chronicles of his early struggle and lesser known aspects of his life. Titled 'Trivendra Ek Zindaginama - Khairasain ka Sooraj', the book is written by a doctor named Nandan Singh Bisht, an official release said here. Speaking at the event, several speakers such as Jagar singer and Padma Shri awardee Basanti Bisht, former state women's commission chairperson Sushila Baluni, noted environmentalist andPadma Shri awardee Anil Joshi praised Rawat and described him as a "politician with a strong character and a simple heart".
Wider Image: Rio ballerinas struggle amid Brazil's financial crisis
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Rio de Janeiro's opulent Municipal Theatre has gone quiet this year as months of unpaid wages emptied its calendar of major works and pushed many ballerinas and opera singers into poverty.
When Zaira, Ratna faced their fears
Actresses Ratna Pathak Shah, Bhumi Pednekar, Swara Bhaskar, Vidya Balan and Zaira Wasim say they were forced to face their fears through their roles in films and theatre.
Raising voice against injustice makes country progressive: Monali Thakur
National Award-winning singer Monali Thakur says that expressing a constructive opinion on social injustice makes a country more progressive.
Valmiki community protests screening of Salman's 'Tiger Zinda Hai' in Rajasthan
Rajasthan saw massive protests against another Bollywood film, with members of the Valmiki community disrupting the morning shows of "Tiger Zinda Hai", a Salman Khan-Katrina Kaif starrer, in many cinema halls across the state on Friday in protest against the alleged use of a pejorative word by Salman during a promotional event.
Rajinikanth to disclose his plan about political entry by Dec end
Rajinikanth's close friend on Friday said that the actor would disclose his plan of action regarding his entry in politics before December 31."On any day from 26th December to 31st December, he (Rajinikanth) will disclose his plan of action, thereafter there will not be any doubt regarding his political entry," Tamilaruvi Manian said.As the speculation over actor's entry in politics is rife, his wife had in October said that Rajinikanth will soon take his decision on joining politics."It's his decision. He will take the decision and we will accept and respect whatever decision he takes," Latha Rajinikanth told media.She also asserted that they were also waiting on her husband's official word on his political calling.Earlier last month, actor Kamal Hassan said that he would be willing to work with Rajinikanth if the superstar ever decides to enter politics.The actor said, "There are questions whether I will join hands with Rajinikanth in politics. If Rajini enters politics I'll join ...
R Madhavan's 'Breathe' to be available in three languages
R Madhavan-starrer Amazon series "Breathe" will have its premiere on the streaming site in three languages. The show, which also stars Amit Sadh, will be available to Amzon Prime Video subscribers in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi, according to an official release. The web series has been written and directed by Mayank Sharma. Abundantia Entertainment produced the project. "Breathe" follows a series of murders of organ donors who are connected to Danny Mascarenhas, played by Madhavan. The series also stars Anuj Sachdeva and Sapna Pabbi in key roles.
HC restrains websites, ISPs from uploading pirated copy of
The Madras High Court today restrained 37 websites and internet service providers from uploading pirated copy of Tamil film 'Balloon', set to release on December 29. Justice M Sundar allowed the interim prayer related to a civil suit filed by the film's producers '70 MM Entertainment' and adjourned the matter. The plaintiff had sought to restrain the defendants and any other person or entity from infringing its cinematographic right of the plaintiff over the film by copying unauthorisedly and uploading the same in their websites/webpages and to block them. The judge directed the ISPs, including BSNL, MTNL and Airtel, to block from infringing the cinematographic right of the producers over the film by copying unauthorisedly and uploading the same on their websites/webpages and block them. The film, starring Ajai, Anjali and Janani Iyer, is directed by Sineesh. The plaintiff, represented by K Nandakumar, a partner in the firm, submitted that the defendant websites have the