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A R Rahman's Qutub- E- Kripa's music shortlisted for Academy Awards
Hollywood film "Lake of Fire" songs that have been composed by Qutub-E-Kripa, an ensemble of student musicians of AR Rahman's music academy KM Music Conservatory, have been shortlisted for the Best Original Song at the 2018 Academy Awards.
Sushant finds Sonakshi drawings 'beautiful' (Movie Snippets)
Actor Sushant Singh Rajput finds actress Sonakshi Sinha's self-made sketches 'beautiful'.
Art takes centre stage in Goa, impressive turnout
This western state, otherwise known for its beeches and laidback lifestyle, has been transported into an altogether different world, one that is replete with the ethereal aspects of art, exhibitions, theatre and culinary and music offerings at the second edition of the Serendipity Arts Festival. The art-event, which did not see many visitors last year, has already crossed a footfall of over 50,000 in the 72 hours since it opened on December 15.
Sanam band aims to raise awareness about child sexual abuse
Pop rock band Sanam wants to raise awareness about child sexual abuse, and has urged people to pledge with them to "rise up and curb this evil".
Platinum - The Live ABBA Tribute Show Enthralls Audience at DLF5
The evening came alive with mesmerizing Platinum - The Live ABBA Tribute show that enthralled the audience at Horizon Plaza inDLF5. The event witnessed a huge turnout of music lovers who grooved to the melodious beats.Platinum - The Live ABBA Tribute show was brought to India by Ra?ll Padamsee's ACE Productions.The show was headlined by six artists namely Andrew Dane Nye, Sarah Jane Nye, Deborah Lesley Agnieszka Hall, Robert Charles Hendry, Peter John Stroud and Stephen Mark Stroud. Some of the numbers performed by them included Mamma Mia, Dancing queen, Super trouper, Money money money, Gimme gimme gimme, Water loo and Vou le vouz.This team of six people has performed globally across countries such as Russia, Middle East, China, India and the like."Those of us who grew up in the decade of 1960-70s admired ABBA for their ability to create foot tapping music. This scintillating performance by Platinum reminisced of that decade. It was truly heartening to see an enthusiastic turnout of
Priyanka Chopra is a lovely person: Nick Jonas
Singer-actor Nick Jonas says he has heard a lot about India from his "new friend" and actress Priyanka Chopra.
My watchman days story will inspire others: Gurmeet
Actor Gurmeet Choudhary, who became a household name after starring in the 2000s show "Ramayan", feels that his story of working as a watchman will inspire others.
Shaan Shahid bats for India-Pakistan friendship
Pakistani actor-director Shaan Shahid, who has made the remake of veteran filmmaker Mahesh Bhatts 1982 Bollywood film "Arth", has urged the Indian community to support his movie "Arth 2" and the friendship between the two nations.
I was casting icons in 'A Wrinkle...': Director
Director Ava DuVerrnay thought she was casting leaders and icons when she roped in Oprah Winfrey, Mindy Kaling and Reese Witherspoon for her upcoming film "A Wrinkle in Time".
Medium no bar: When Bollywood got bitten by the web bug (2017 in Retrospect)
Bollywood actors and producers got caught in the 'web' amidst the proliferation of digital platforms, the number of producers hopping on to the web-series bandwagon and the variety and quality of stories capable of being told sans censorship.
Nikkhil Advani thankful to Chitrangda
Filmmaker Nikkhil Advani is thankful to actress Chitrangda for coming on board for the Saif Ali Khan starrer "Baazaar".
NBC in talks to revive 'The Office' with limited returning cast
Everybody Stay Calm! 'The Office' might be returning to TV screens really soon.According to the Hollywood Reporter, after the success of the return of 'Will & Grace', NBC is looking to revive another of its beloved comedies - 'The Office'.The network is looking to bring back the former Steve Carell starrer for another season. Carell, however, will not return.A search is underway to find a new star to take over as the show's Michael Scott-like regional manager of paper supply company Dunder Mifflin.NBC is hoping to revive the beloved mockumentary series for the 2018-19 season.Based on Ricky Gervais' hit British comedy of the same name, 'The Office' ran on NBC from 2005 to 2013, winning the Outstanding Emmy Comedy in 2006.The ensemble included Jenna Fischer, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Mindy Kaling, B.J. Novak, Brian Baumgartner, Kate Flannery, Leslie David Baker, Angela Kinsey, Oscar Nunez, Creed Bratton, Ed Helms, Ellie Kemper, Craig Robinson, Paul Lieberstein, and Phylllis ...
The Last Jedi, Blade Runner, Dunkirk in Oscars VFX shortlist
A list of 10 films, including "Star Wars: The Last Jedi", "Blade Runner 2049", "Dunkirk" have advanced to the next round in the visual effects category for the 90th Academy Awards. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAAS) has announced a shortlist of movies, with big-budget films such as "Alien: Covenant" dominating the line-up. Small-budget movies South Korean action-fantasy "Okja" and Guillermo del Toro's take on Cold War, "The Shape of Water" also made it to the list. Other films that have advanced to the next round are - "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2", "Kong: Skull Island", "Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets" and "War for the Planet of the Apes". The members of Academy's Visual Effects Branch Executive Committee, who determined the shortlist, will now be invited to view 10-minute excerpts from each of the shortlisted films on January 6. The members will then vote to nominate five films for final Oscar consideration. The award ceremony will .
Justin Bieber's 'Sorry' lawsuit dropped
Singer Casey Dienel has filed paperwork to drop the lawsuit against singer Justin Bieber on his 2015 hit single "Sorry".
Abrams to receive Leading Man Award at Athena Film Festival
Filmmaker JJ Abrams will be honoured with the Leading Man Award at Athena Film Festival. The 2018 edition of the festival will celebrate Abrams' "extraordinary career and continued support and advocacy of women in the entertainment industry," which includes his work on "Alias" and introducing the world to Daisy Ridley's Rey in the new "Star Wars" trilogy, reported Entertainment Weekly. "I am deeply humbled to be recognised by the Athena Film Festival. Any good I've done has been achieved because I have worked alongside women, and I share my gratitude with all of them for being honoured with this award," said Abrams. Past recipients of the Athena Leading Man Award have included filmmaker Paul Feig in 2016, and actor David Oyelowo in 2017. The 2018 Athena Film Festival will take place from February 22 to 25 at Barnard College in New York City.
Christopher Plummer opens about replacing Spacey in 'All the Money in the World'
Ridley Scott took one of the most historic risks ever in the cinema industry by replacing Kevin Spacey from his already finished movie 'All the Money in the World' and re-shoot all his scenes with veteran actor Christopher Plummer.According to the Hollywood Reporter, Plummer shared that he took nine days to shoot all his scenes and opted not to watch any of Spacey's footage and continually challenging himself at 88 years old.When asked how did he do it and didn't he feel overwhelmingly rushed, Plummer said, "No, because we created our own pace. And Ridley covered it so wonderfully with his cameras that nobody waited; we did it very quickly. Ridley is so quick in shoots, he only does one or two takes because he covers it so well with cameras. He knows exactly how to cut a picture. He's the best of the old-fashioned kind of directors who really knew the cut version of a picture before they even walked on set."The actor continued, "Hitchcock is a perfect example, and it was all worked ...
Enrique Iglesias, Anna Kournikova become parents to twins
Singer Enrique Iglesias has welcomed fraternal twins with former professional tennis player girlfriend Anna Kournikova after a secret pregnancy. Kournikova, 36, gave birth to their children on December 16 in Miami, US Weekly confirmed. The couple, who kept their pregnancy completely under wraps, is now proud parents to son, Nicholas and daughter, Lucy. On the same day, Kournikova shared three pictures on Instagram, which showed her riding on a boat and dressed up in an oversized windcheater jacket from Iglesias' tour. "#miamiwinter #nofilterneeded," she captioned the photo. Iglesias too posted a funny selfie from the boat of himself on social media. Known for being a fiercely private couple, the two have been in a relationship for 16 years now after they met on the sets of Eglesias' 'Escape' music video in 2001, in which the tennis star made an appearance.
Music was secondary in most recent movie scripts offered to me: Rahman
Grammy and Oscar winning composer A.R Rahman says that in the last few years, he had not been offered many musical scripts where he could project his magic. He says his upcoming film "99 Songs" will be the answer to several questions.
Enrique Iglesias, girlfriend welcome twins
Singer Enrique Iglesias has welcomed twin children with his longtime girlfriend and former tennis star Anna Kournikova.
Will Smith channels his 'inner Arjuna' on trip to India
He has almost completed reading the "Bhagvat Gita" and plans to go to Rishikesh next time. For Hollywood superstar Will Smith, reading the holy book while in India is like channelling his "inner Arjuna". The actor, who was on his fourth trip to India, said he loves the country and its history. "I have been here a few times. I love the history. I am 90 per cent through with the 'Bhagvat Gita'... and to be reading it and to be here, my inner Arjuna is being channelled. I am going to go to Rishikesh next time. I am definitely going to be spending a lot more time here," he told journalists yesterday. The actor, who was on a one-day visit, brought along the cast Joel Edgerton, Noomi Rapace and director David Ayer - of his latest Netflix movie "Bright" for the premiere in Mumbai. As he took the stage at a fan event here, he won over the crowd, who had waited for hours to see him, with his exuberance. "I am Will Smith. We are very excited to be here," the actor told fans just