Page 168 - Entertainment Culture

Arjun, Gabriella Demetriades twin in white

Living up to the 'summer vibes', actor Arjun Rampal and his girlfriend Gabriella Demetriades were seen twinning in shades of white.

Auto drivers held for trying to break open ATM

Three people were arrested Friday for attempting to break open an automated teller machine in the city, police said. The had entered the ATM kiosk at Kavundampalayam around midnight Thursday. CCTV footage showed that two went out and another person trying to break open the machine. However, they fled when the alarm bell rang. Police, who rushed to the spot, went through the CCTV footage and identified the trio as autorickshaw drivers in the area and managed to arrest them around 5 AM.

Vikrant happy with success of 'Criminal Justice'

Actor Vikrant Massey is glad that he could make a mark with his performance in the Indian adaptation of "Criminal Justice", and hopes it keeps getting "more and more admiration".

Priyanka Chopra's brother's wedding called off?

Indian actress Priyanka Chopra's brother Siddharth Chopra's wedding may have been called off, if indicators on his fiancee Ishita Kumar's social media account are anything to go by.

Kelly Clarkson underwent appendix surgery hours after hosting Billboard Music Awards

Singer Kelly Clarkson has revealed that she underwent a surgery to get her appendix removed, hours after she hosted 2019 Billboard Music Awards. The 37-year-old shared the news of Twitter, saying that she flew back home soon after the show wrapped as she started experiencing pain. She said she underwent surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles on Thursday and is now "feeling awesome". "Not going to lie.... I may or may not have broken down in tears after the show from pain. But thanks to all the amazing people @Cedars-Sinai I flew home directly after the event, nailed the surgery early this morning, and feeling awesome now," Clarkson wrote on the microblogging site. "Bye bye appendix #TheShowMustGoOn" she added. According to Entertainment Tonight, the surgery did not appear to be an emergency procedure, as Clarkson had been experiencing intense appendicitis pain since past one week.

Salman Khan denies hosting charity event in Bijnor

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has cautioned his fans that the posters of him hosting a charity show in Bijnor are fake and he is not associated with the event in any capacity. The 53-year-old actor took to Twitter to share the poster of the event which claimed that the superstar's foundation Being Human is presenting the show scheduled to be held on May 4. "Neither Being Human Foundation nor me are associated with this event in any way," Salman tweeted. The poster mentioned that popular singer Guru Randhawa, Neha Kakkar, Armaam Malik and Amaal Malik will also attend the event.

'Uri: The Surgical Strike' to premier on Zee Cinema on May 5

Actor Vicky Kaushal starrer 'UriThe film, which was released in January, is based on the 2016 Indian Army's surgical strikes in Pakistan following the attacks in Jammu and Kashmir's Uri.The film also features Yami Gautam, Paresh Rawal, Kirti Kulhari and Mohit Raina in pivotal roles.The film entered the 100 crore club and took the internet by storm with the catchphrase, "How's the Josh".Helmed by Aditya Dhar, the movie was produced by Ronnie Screwvala.

'Star Wars' actor Peter Mayhew dies at 74

Actor Peter Mayhew, best known for his role as 'Chewbacca' in the Star Wars movie series, died at the age of 74.According to Variety, the actor's family announced the news on Twitter. They wrote, "He died at his North Texas home surrounded by his family"Chewbacca's loyalty to Han Solo made him one of the most beloved characters.Producer Charles H Schneer found Peter Mayhew in London where he was working as a hospital attendant. Schneer cast Mayhew in Ray Harryhausen's "Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger." Thereafter he was cast as Chewbacca, the 200-year-old Wookiee.Mayhew also worked for "The Empire Strikes Back," "Return of the Jedi," "Revenge of the Sith," "The Force Awakens" and "The Star Wars Holiday Special."At first, George Lucas preference was bodybuilder David Prowse to play Chewbacca, but Prowse decided to play Darth Vader instead and Lucas cast Mayhew.He also made guest appearances on TV shows "Donny and Marie," "The Muppet Show" and "Glee."When Mayhew was asked why Chewbacca .

Shawn Mendes drops new single 'If I can't have you'

Pop star Shawn Mendes has released his new single "If I can't have you' along with the official music video. The singer took to Twitter to announce the arrival of his new song and shared the single's video and artwork. "It's a confident pop record and it's clearly that for me. 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," the Candian singer-songwriter told Apple Music's Beats 1. Mendes has co-written the song with Scott Harris, Teddy Geiger, and Nate Mercreau. The 20-year-old singer will be performing the latest single for the first time on Saturday Night Live on May 4. This will mark his second appearance on the popular American Television show. Mendes has recently concluded the European leg of his world tour after he released his self titled album, last year.

TV adaptation of Scott Turow's 'One L' in works

American author and lawyer Scott Turow's novel "One L" is getting a television adaptation. The project is in "very early" stage at Freeform, reported Variety. According to the network, the eponymous series "follows five uniquely gifted students who bond as they navigate the perils of their first year of law school and come to terms with who they want to be, while grappling with their complicated pasts". "One L: The Turbulent True Story of a First Year at Harvard Law School" released in 1977. Several of Turow's other writings have already been adapted into TV feature films, including "Innocent", "Pleading Guilty", "Reversible Errors" and "Burden of Proof". His book "Presumed Innocent" was made into a film in 1990 and featured Harrison Ford, Greta Scacchi and Brian Dennehy.

Priyanka and I are still very close: Ali Abbas Zafar

Priyanka Chopra Jonas' sudden exit from "Bharat" may have left fans disappointed, but filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar says he understood the actor's decision and continues to share a close bond with her. Priyanka was originally set to star opposite Salman Khan in the film, but she opted out of the project as a part of the film's schedule was clashing with her wedding with American singer Nick Jonas. "There was no stress. Nothing was going on in my head when that happened. One good thing which has happened with me is that after working with Salman, I have started managing my stress very nicely because he gives that to me everyday," Ali quips. In an interview with PTI, the director says it was difficult to accommodate the date changes as "Bharat" was already scheduled to release on Eid this year. "She had a genuine reason. She was going through something very special in her personal life. It was affecting our dates. If we would have accommodated her into the film, it wouldn't be releasing on .

New Zealand PM engaged to long-time partner

New Zealand Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, is engaged to her long-term partner, television presenter Clarke Gayford, her spokesperson confirmed on Friday.

Online backlash pushes 'Sonic the Hedgehog' director to make character modifications

"Sonic the Hedgehog" director Jeff Fowler has announced that the film will undergo "changes" after an online uproar over the titular character's design and appearance. Actor Ben Schwartz voices the beloved video game character from Sega in Fowler's film which also features James Marsden and Jim Carrey. The film's first trailer was criticised on social media with people saying that Sonic's appearance barely resembles the original version. Fowler took to Twitter to assure fans that he and the studio, Paramount Pictures, will do whatever it takes to make sure the movie version of Sonic does justice to the character. "Thank you for the support. And the criticism. The message is loud and clear... you aren't happy with the design & you want changes. It's going to happen," he wrote on the microblogging website. "Everyone at Paramount & Sega are fully committed to making this character the BEST he can be... #sonicmovie #gottafixfast," he added. "Sonic the Hedgehog" is scheduled to ...

Justin Bieber working on YouTube project premiering next year

Pop star Justin Bieber has partnered with video-sharing website YouTube for a "top secret" project set to premiere in 2020. "It promises to be one of the most talked-about YouTube originals ever," Robert Kyncl, YouTube's chief business officer, said while announcing the deal on Thursday. According to Deadline, the Google-owned video platform is also working on projects with creator Markiplier and stunt team Dude Perfect. The YouTube project will be a homecoming for Bieber, 25, who was spotted by talent manager Scooter Braun on the website where he used to share the videos of covers of songs by various pop artistes.

'After': Soppy romance best left unseen (Review)

Film: "After"; Director: Jenny Cage; Cast: Josephine Langford, Hero Fiennes-Tiffin; Rating: *

Want to grow thick skin like dad, says Ananya Panday

Actress Ananya Panday, who is making her Hindi film debut with "Student of the Year 2", says she wants to grow a thick skin like her actor-father Chunky Panday.

'Twilight' headed for film-concert tour

The first installment of the "Twilight" saga, which released in 2008, is getting a film-concert tour. The film, which featured Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner in the lead, was based on the first book in the beloved series of YA vampire novels by Stephenie Meyer. According to Variety, Lionsgate announced Thursday that "Twilight" will screen internationally while being accompanied by live performances of Carter Burwell's original score as performed by a full orchestra. The tour will begin in Brazil this August and is followed by stops in Australia and the U K. "Twilight" is a modern-day love story set in the town of Forks, Washington about new transfer student Bella Swan, who meets the mysterious Edward Cullen. When she discovers that Edward is a vampire, a forbidden secret, their lives turn upside down in a fight to preserve their love. Apart from "Twilight", Lionsgate properties "The Hunger Games" and "La La Land" are also set for live-to-film performances.

Shailene Woodley to star in thriller 'Misanthrope'

Actor Shailene Woodley will be toplining the upcoming serial killer thriller film "Misanthrope". The project, which hails from FilmNation Entertainment, will be directed by Damian Szifron from a screenplay he co-wrote with Jonathan Wakeham, reported Variety. The story follows a talented but troubled cop who is recruited by the FBI to help profile and track down a murderer. Shooting will soon start in Atlanta and producers are currently looking for additional cast members. FilmNation, which previously backed "Arrival", "The Big Sick" and "Late Night", will finance and oversee worldwide sales for "Misanthrope". Woodley, 27, will also produce alongside Aaron Ryder and Stuart Manashil.

Bieber partners with YouTube for 'top secret' project

Pop singer Justin Bieber has partnered with video streaming website YouTube for a "top secret" project which is set to debut next year.

'Twilight' getting a film-concert tour

The "Twilight" saga will be back, this time as a live concert that will tour the world.