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Blac Chyna unhappy with Rob Kardashian's letter

Blac Chyna slammed her ex Rob Kardashian after he sent a letter to her stating their daughter Dream could not appear on Chyna's reality TV show without his consent.In response, the mother of two shared a statement on social media expressing her displeasure on Kardashian family's insistence on Dream's appearance on the show 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians'."I also would have pointed out to Rob the hypocrisy of his family's insistence that Dream appears on 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' in the family's desperate attempt to boost the dismal ratings for their stale and contrived show, without my approval," she wrote pointing out a recent episode that showed Dream's birthday party.She also felt that there was a lack of conversation in the matter. "As Executive Producer of my show, it is very unfortunate that Rob could not simply have an adult conversation with me. Had Rob contacted me directly rather than through his attorney Marty Singer, Rob would have learned about Dream's ...

Jessica J opens up about her relationship with Channing Tatum

American singer-songwriter Jessica J opened up about her bond with boyfriend Channing Tatum and joked about getting him to open her forthcoming tour."Oh, I am very happy on 21 Jump Street! I always look for a guy with a good sense of humor and good morals. And hygiene. A man who showers is very important," Us Weekly quoted Jessica from an interview with The Times.The 'Bang Bang' singer also joked about renaming her upcoming tour and having Channing do a "stripper" act to open the tour for her."I'm thinking about calling my next tour 'Magic Mike and I' and having Chan open for me as a stripper. He'd do it too! That would sell some tickets, eh?," she saidThe singer also accepted the fact that the two got papped even before they got into a relationship."Chan and I got photographed before our relationship was even a thing and that created such pressure," she added."We've needed time to get to know each other. We've just had our first holiday together, which was wonderful, but that's all ..

Kapoor siblings share heartfelt messages for father Boney

On Father's Day, which is dedicated to cherishing fathers for bestowing their unconditional love and support, Janhvi Kapoor and Arjun Kapoor shared heartfelt messages for their father Boney.Clubbed along with recent ones, Janhvi posted adorable throwback pictures of her family and penned a sweet message."To the strongest, wisest, kindest man I know- Happy Fathers Day. I love you more than I can put into words. I promise to always try my hardest to make you as proud as you've always made me," she wrote.The first picture in the series is a monochrome picture of young Boney Kapoor. Followed by a recent snap of the father-daughter duo, where Janhvi is dressed in an elegant white attire whereas Boney can be seen sporting a dark blue sherwani.Taking her fans down the memory lane, the 'Dhadak' actor also posted a beautiful picture of her parents - Boney Kapoor and late Sridevi - in which little Janhvi can be seen in her mother's arms.Whereas, Arjun Kapoor too shared a throwback photo of a ...

Rajasthan's Suman Rao crowned Miss India World 2019

Suman Rao, a CA student from Rajasthan, emerged the winner of Miss India World 2019. The ceremony was held at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Indoor Stadium on Saturday here. Chhattisgarh's Shivani Jadhav, an engineer by qualification, was crowned Miss Grand India 2019, while management student Shreya Shanker from Bihar won Miss India United Continents 2019 title. Telangana's Sanjana Vij was adjudged as Miss India Runner Up 2019. The winners were judged by a panel comprising renowned designer duo Falguni Shane Peacock, Miss World 2018 Vanessa Ponca de leon, actors Huma Qureshi, Chitrangda Singh, Aayush Sharma, choreographer-filmmaker Remo D'Souza, sprinter Dutee Chand and football captain Sunil Chhetri. The evening witnessed enthralling performances by Katrina Kaif, Vicky Kaushal, Nora Fatehi and Mouni Roy. The show was hosted by Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar and actor-anchor Maniesh Paul along with Miss World 2017 Manushi Chhillar.

Tiger protects Disha from fans while leaving eatery

Actor Tiger Shroff protected actress Disha Patani from getting mobbed by fans while leaving a restaurant here.

Shreya, Sonu Nigam come together for love song

Singers Shreya Ghoshal and Sonu Nigam are reuniting for a love song, the title track of the forthcoming film "Hume Tumse Pyaar Kitna".

Actor in waiting: Laxmi Pandhe says want good roles but won't compromise

The world of glitz and glamour usually brings name, fame and money but things are not as hunky-dory as expected for actor and auto-rickshaw driver Laxmi Pandhe. Life changed a bit for her after actor Boman Irani spotted her driving an auto at night on the streets of Mumbai, last month. Posting a video clip of the encounter with her on social media, Boman shared the inspiring story of how Laxmi juggles two jobs -- acting in Marathi TV serials, films and driving an auto-rickshaw. It made her famous. A lot of people talk to her now and also ask for a selfie, she says. "I do text him (Boman) once in a while with a 'Good Morning' message. I have never asked him for work and I know I can get work if I talk to him or ask for it. But I haven't. In fact, I have never ever asked anyone to give me work. I rather follow a proper professional way to get work. I am happy and proud that I am a self-made person. I am content with my life and career," Laxmi told PTI in an interview. She studied in a ..

Aparshakti, Darshan, Akasa team up for World Music Day

Artistes like Aparshakti Khurana, Darshan Raval, Akasa, Aastha Gill and Arjun Kanungo have joined forces for the celebration of World Music Day on June 21.

On Father's Day, Mahesh Bhatt thanks his daughters

In a departure from tradition, filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt marked Father's Day on Sunday by thanking his daughters, Pooja, Alia and Shaheen.

Enough being recused by knight in shining armour: Huma on women's portrayal in films

Actor Huma Qureshi says it was liberating to headline a female-driven project with "Leila" as it is about time the trope of women being rescued by men on screen is done away with. The actor features in the latest Netflix series "Leila", which follows her character Shalini in search of her daughter Leila whom she lost one tragic summer. Shalini deals with various hardships in the course of her search, in a story of longing, faith and loss. The actor wonders if Shalini was not a woman and was a man instead, would the representation on screen change. "I don't know. That's the question you've to constantly keep asking... But for me, it was absolutely enriching. I think it's enough now, how long will you be rescued by the knight in shining armour? At what point can you start being the superhero in your own life?" In an interview with PTI, the actor says there is inequality and repression of women "but where are our role models?" "Where are people who look and talk like us but are yet (not .

Meghan Markle's wedding dress on display in Scottish castle

Meghan Markel's stunning Givenchy wedding dress is on display in Edinburgh's Scottish castle.The dress has been put for display for the first time as a part of a special exhibition titled 'A Royal Wedding: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex' which started on June 14 and will run until October 6, reported The Sun cited by Fox News.The wedding dress designed by Claire Waight Geller, Givenchy's artistic director is on display alongside a 16-foot long veil and diamond and platinum studded tiara.To make it more realistic, a replica of the bridal bouquet was made from artificial flowers.Also, Prince Harry's Household Cavalry uniform created by tailors at Dege and Skinner on Savile Row, London, will also be there standing next to Meghan's dress.While it is thought that it isn't the real thing that he wore on the wedding, Prince said to have loaned an identical uniform to the Palace of Holyroodhouse for the exhibition.Besides, Prince George's page boy uniform and Princess Charlotte's silk ...

Want to be known as Pan-India artiste: Kiara Advani

Kiara Advani says as an actor she does not limit herself to a medium or language as she hopes to establish herself as a Pan-India artiste. After getting her Bollywood breakthrough "MS Dhoni: The Untold Story", the 26-year-old actor went on to feature in films opposite Telugu stars Mahesh Babu ("Bharat Ane Nenu") and Ram Charan ("Vinaya Vidheya Rama"). "Today there are so many options available to show your skills, be it in films of your own language or doing regional cinema or being part of the web world. "One has to look at every avenue because there is so much work out there - regional films, web. Language is not a barrier anymore. And I want to be known as a Pan-India artiste," Kiara told PTI in an interview. The actor said after success, she has become a bit careful about choosing projects. "I feel you can't keep waiting. You have to be patient but at the same time you have to choose the right offer because if you are not picking up good content, someone else will. "There is so ...

Neil Nitin Mukesh wraps up shooting for 'Saaho'

Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh has wrapped up shooting for "Saaho" and called the upcoming film a "beautiful journey".

Had told 'Super 30' makers actor, director will be of my choice: Anand Kumar

In the past nine years, Patna-based mathematician Anand Kumar says a lot of big actors and directors approached him to make a film on his life but nothing excited him until "Super 30" came his way. "Super 30", directed by Vikas Bahl and starring Hrithik Roshan as Kumar, has been in the making for quite some time. The first trailer of the movie, which was recently released, faced criticism for the lead's fake tan and unconvincing accent. Kumar, however, is happy with the way the film has turned out and said post "Queen" he wanted Bahl to helm his life story, which he believed Hrithik will do justice to. "The passion and enthusiasm that these people had no one had shown that earlier. I liked their approach, they wanted to tell a true story. They had given me the liberty to be a part of the process creatively. "I had a few conditions - only once I approve the script the film will be made and the actor, director and music director will be of my choice," Anand told PTI in an interview. He .

Emma Stone meets her music idol Emily Bunton

Actor Emma Stone met one of her music idols, Spice Girls' Emily Bunton, in person on Saturday.Bunton posted a picture with Stone on Instagram with a caption that read, "When Emma met Emma. #2become1." She posted the picture before her next stop at the Wembley Stadium for the Spice Girls Reunion tour, which was announced last year, Entertainment Weekly reported.Bunton rose to prominence with the pop girls group, Spice Girls, and was nicknamed "Baby Spice" in the early 1990s.Stone made her fandom vocal for the Spice Girls in 2014, when she sobbed while listening to a video message that Mel B, another member of the pop group, made for her.Reportedly, the Academy Award winner told Jimmy Fallon last year that, "Growing up I was super blonde. My real name is Emily, but I wanted to be called Emma because of Baby Spice and guess what? Now I am. That's, like, pretty messed up."Spice Girls comprises of prominent celebrities like Melanie Brown, Melanie Chisholm, Emma Bunton, Geri Halliwell, and .

Simon West to helm Chinese tomb-raid film 'Legend Hunters'

British director Simon West who helmed 'Lara CroftBased on the popular fantasy novel series, 'Ghost Blows Out the Light', 'The Legend Hunters' is the next installment of 'Mojin' universe, reported Variety.Backed by Wanda Pictures and Beijing-based Saints Entertainment, it is scheduled to release in July next year. The film is halfway through shooting and is expected to wrap in Russia in mid-August.The film features Zhang Hanyu, Jiang Wu and Hong Kong actress Celina Jade in the pivotal roles.The most successful direct adaptations, 'Mojin: The Lost Legend,' minted USD 241 million in 2015, but others flopped, including last year's 'Mojin: The Worm Valley,' which managed just USD 21 million."To be honest, at first we weren't really eager to take the project on. If you're just shooting the same books again, they've already been shot to death. No one wants to see that anymore," said Saints CEO Su Xiaochen."But then we found a good point of entry: This story is outside of the books. It's a ..

Here's how Sonam Kapoor celebrated Father's Day

On the occasion of Father's Day, Sonam Kapoor not just wished her dad Anil Kapoor but also shared an emotional post for her father-in-law Harish Ahuja along with some throwback photos.In her Father's Day special post, Sonam shared an adorable picture with Harish Ahuja from her wedding and penned a heartfelt message, "To always spoiling me. Love you papa! Happy Father's Day to someone who has unending faith in me. #harishahuja"Whereas, to wish her father she shared a picture from her childhood where little Sonam can be seen in Anil Kapoor's arms."One day definitely isn't enough to celebrate how much you mean to me. Dad, you have always been my superhero. Happy Father's Day!! Love you so much Happy Fathers Day," Sonam wrote in an Instagram post.The 'Khoobsurat' actor married Delhi-based businessman Anand Ahuja last year in a lavish ceremony.On the work front, Sonam will be next seen in 'The Zoya Factor', co-starring Dulquer Salmaan. Based on a novel of the same name by author Anuja ...

Rajniesh's past life connection with wars, spirituality

Actor Rajniesh Duggall, currently seen as Lord Krishna in a TV show, likes to believe that he has some past life connection with wars, historicals and spirituality as such stories intrigue him.

Amjad Ali Khan enthralls audience at maiden China concert

Sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan, along with his sons Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash, performed in Shanghai captivating the Chinese audience at his maiden concert in the country. Held on Saturday, the concert was organised by Chaiti Arts Foundation, run by Indian expats in Shanghai in association with the Indian Consulate. It was a night to remember, Khan, 73, said about the show. "Memorable concert last evening in #Shanghai at Shanghai Centre Theatre #ChaitiArtsFestival," the veteran musician shared on Twitter alongside some photographs. He also met Consulate General of India in Shanghai Anil Kumar Rai at the concert. Speaking at the concert, Rai said, "The mesmerising performance by Ustad Amjad ji and his team at Chaiti Art Festival, Shanghai took us to the glorious cultural roots of South Asia and provided a great opportunity to the art lovers from China to understand civilisational connect with India." The foundation said Khan struck a "positive chord" with the audience ...

Father's Day: Sara Ali Khan shares some never-before-seen pictures with 'Abba' Saif

Head to Sara Ali Khan's Instagram feed for the cutest post you will see on Internet today. The actor has shared a series of photos from her childhood, showering her "Abba" with love on Father's Day.In her most recent social media post, the actor shared a series of black and white photos where little Sara can be seen enjoying some carefree time with Saif Ali Khan, making for some very beautiful, candid photographs.Alongside the pictures, Sara, in her caption, shared an insight into the strong bond that the father-daughter duo shares.Thanking her father for filling her childhood with special memories, Sara wrote, "Happy Fathers' Day Abba Thank you for always being here for me, for being my partner on nerdy holidays, for teaching me how to read, for showing me my first rain and snow, for teaching me how to eat spaghetti and all the while remaining patient, loving and compassionate!"On the work front, Sara is currently filming for Imtiaz Ali's new directorial movie starring Kartik Aaryan.