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It will divide opinion: Kit Harington on 'Game of Thrones'

Kit Harington believes the ending of "Game of Thrones" will "divide opinion" because it is impossible to please everyone in the audience. The 32-year-old British actor, who plays Jon Snow in the HBO epic fantasy drama, said the makers have made sure to give a "strong" end to popular series, reported Contactmusic. ''I think it will be strong. But you don't want to mess it up on the very last outing. I haven't watched a single series that has a following like Thrones does where everyone is satisfied with the ending. "I don't think that it'll be any different with this. I think it will divide opinion," Harington told Emmy magazine. "Game of Thrones", which started airing in 2011, will wrap with season eight. Earlier this year, the network announced that the final season will premiere on April 14. In India, the series will premiere on Star World.

'Rocketman' expected to get R-rating

Elton John biopic "Rocketman" is expected to receive an R-rating due to the sex and drug scenes in the film. Two sources close to the project told The Hollywood Reporter that the film will include an intimate love scene between Taron Egerton, who plays the title role, and "Game of Thrones" star Richard Madden, who plays John's former manager and lover, John Reid. The film, which takes its title from one of John's hits of the same name, deals with challenging themes such as the music icon's drug addiction. It also includes scenes from his childhood as a student at the Royal Academy of Music, his friendship with writing partner Bernie Taupin (played by Jamie Bell) and coming to terms with his sexuality. According to one insider close to the production, filmmakers and Paramount are in discussions about the love scene, which has the F-word several times and includes brief rear nudity, and someone snorting cocaine. Dexter Fletcher, who stepped in to complete "Bohemian Rhapsody" after Bryan

Biopic trend a result of mob behaviour: Vikram

Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt feels the trend of biopics in the Hindi film industry is a result of mob behaviour and that if some biopics fail at the box office, then this phase will end too.

Here's what Rajesh does for creative satisfaction

Actor Rajesh Tailang of "Selection Day" fame says that whenever he gets time, he tries to make something of his own for creative satisfaction.

Here's the first look of 'Annabelle Comes Home'

'Annabelle' is BACK! And she is ready to give us chills in the upcoming film 'Annabelle Comes Home'.James Wan, who is bankrolling the film, shared the first look of the demonic doll, Annabelle, placed in an artefact room on his Instagram account.The image posted by Wan finds the doll on a shelf in the artefact room of Ed and Lorraine Warren, the real-life paranormal investigators portrayed in the Conjuring film series by actors Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga. The two actors are all set to reprise their roles in 'Annabelle Comes Home'.In the caption, Wan revealed that this time the doll wouldn't just have cameos but this film will be completely centred on it. He also announced the release date of the horror film."OK, maybe she has snuck cameos in my other recent films (which I won't confirm or deny), BUT... she'll very definitely be up front and center on this one! The real next chapter of THE CONJURING Universe. On June 28th #AnnabelleComesHome Directed by Gary Dauberman," he ...

Aditya claims he's single, Arjun calls him liar

Actor Aditya Roy Kapur on Tuesday hinted that he is single, by posting a photograph of himself in a T-shirt which read "single".

Mandy Moore receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Actor Mandy Moore was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The 34-year-old actor received the star in the presence of her "This Is Us" castmates and her "A Walk to Remember" co-star, Shane West on Monday. "This is Us" creator, Dan Fogelman, shared a few sweet words about Moore, following which West took to the podium and surprised her with a picture of the two of them when they wrapped their beloved 2002 film. Director Adam Shankman was also present. Calling the film "wonderful experience", West said the Nicholas Sparks adaptation gave him a "chance to fall for this fantastic woman". "Mandy, you are an absolute gem, your smile is absolutely ridiculous - seriously, it's ridiculous, and it lights up the room when you walk in - your energy is irresistible, and your heart is second to none. I couldn't be more proud of you, I couldn't be more happy for you. Love ya," he said in the address. Moore later shared some photographs with West from the ceremony on Twitter. "Stars ...

Michael B. Jordan to star in 'Methuselah'

American actor Michael B. Jordan is soon going to treat his fans with Warner Bros' upcoming film titled 'Methuselah', based on the Biblical story of a man who lived to be 969 years old.The 'Creed' star will also be serving as the producer along with Heyday's David Heyman and Jeffrey Clifford for the upcoming project, reported Variety.Warner Bros. has been working on the film for many years now. Several actors including Will Smith and Tom Cruise have shown interest in the project.Screenwriter Zach Dean wrote an early script after coming on to the project in 2014. The most recent draft was written by American screenwriter Tony Gilroy.The story centres on the longest-living figure in the Bible, Methuselah. He is referenced in the Book of Genesis as the son of Enoch, who lived to be 365 years old. The scripts have focused on Methuselah's survival skills.Apart from this film, Jordan is also set to star in and produce Denzel Washington's next directorial 'Journal for Jordan' and is ...

Jaya Prada joins BJP

Veteran actor and former MP Jaya Prada joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday.The actor-turned-politician was inducted into the party by BJP general secretary Bhupender Yadav and the party's media head and Rajya Sabha MP Anil Baluni.Jaya Prada had made her political debut in 1994 with the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) but later quit due to differences with party chief Chandrababu Naidu.The actress then joined the Samajwadi Party (SP) but was expelled on account of alleged anti-party activities in 2010.The former SP leader had won the Rampur Lok Sabha seat in 2004 and 2009.

AAI organises second edition of Dance and Music in the Park

Airports Authority of India (AAI) organised the second edition of Dance and Music in the Park on March 23 and 24 in collaboration with Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music and Culture Amongst Youth (SPIC MACAY).The event was organised at Nehru Park here to celebrate composite heritage, and to bring awareness about a peaceful and clean environment.AAI Chairman Dr Guruprasad Mohapatra inaugurated the two-day event by lighting the lamp in the presence of AAI HR Anuj Aggarwal.The first day saw a vocal music recital by Pandit Jasraj, the doyen of Hindustani Classical Music and a captivating performance by noted Kutiyattam dancer, Kapila Venu. On the second day, the programme began with a flute recital by Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia followed by a performance by Malvika Sarukkai, an accomplished Bharatanatyam dancer.With an objective of promoting Indian culture and generating awareness of the cultural traditions and heritage of India, AAI signed a Memorandum of Understanding .

Sanjay Dutt dismisses rumours about contesting Lok Sabha polls

Actor Sanjay Dutt has denied reports that he would be contesting in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections 2019. The actor took to Twitter to clear the air surrounding the reports that claimed he was set to follow in his father, late actor-Congress MP Sunil Dutt's foosteps and contest polls from Ghaziabad. "The rumor about me contesting for the Loksabha elections is not true (sic)" Dutt tweeted Monday. He further extended his support to his sister, Congress MP Priya Dutt ahead of the general elections. "I stand with my country and in full support for my sister @PriyaDutt_INC. I urge everyone to come out in maximum numbers and cast their vote for our nation!" Dutt wrote.

Bieber to come up with new album soon, says he is 'repairing some of deep-rooted issues'

Pop star Justin Bieber says he will soon make a comeback to the music scene with a new album, a follow up to his 2015 LP 'Purpose'. The 25-year-old singer said he is currently busy "repairing" some deep-rooted issues and needs to sort things out to sustain his marriage. "I read a lot of messages saying you want an album .. I've toured my whole teenage life, and early 20s, I realised and as you guys probably saw I was unhappy last tour and I don't deserve that and you don't deserve that, you pay money to come and have a lively energetic fun light concert and I was unable emotionally to give you that near the end of the tour. "I have been looking, seeking, trial and error as most of us do, I am now very focused on repairing some of the deep rooted issues that I have as most of us have, so that I don't fall apart, so that I can sustain my marriage and be the father I want to be. Music is very important to me but Nothing comes before my family and my health," Bieber posted on ...

Prateik gets directed by wife in music video

Actor Prateik Babbar has been directed by his filmmaker wife Sanya Sagar for a music video for Shah Rule's "Move back".

Transwoman cast in Bollywood film

Shree Ghatak Muhury, a transgender, has been cast in director Ram Kamal Mukherjee's film "Season's Greetings".

Nikki Bella announces retirement from WWE

Actress-wrestler Nikki Bella has announced her retirement from the WWE.

Dev Patel gets flak for taking up Indian roles

British-Indian actor Dev Patel has revealed he is tired of being criticised for "stealing" roles from "real" Indian actors. The 28-year-old actor, who was born in London to parents from Gujarat, India, said he is trying to understand himself better by connecting to his heritage. "I get flak sometimes because people will say, 'Why aren't they giving these roles to a real Indian?' I wonder, What does that even mean? The only way I can converse with my grandparents is in Gujarati. Does that make me real enough? Or am I only allowed to witness the moments of prejudice and racism going through airports? Is that the only bit that I'm allowed of the culture? "The truth is I'm trying to understand myself better and my heritage, to figure things out, in the movie choices I make. That's been the greatest thing for me in going to India repeatedly," Patel told San Francisco Chronicle. The "Lion" star previously confessed he "reconnected" with his Indian roots when he starred in the Oscar-winning .

Not contesting Lok Sabha elections: Sanjay Dutt

Actor Sanjay Dutt has said he will not take part in politics or contest the Lok Sabha elections.

Nicolas Cage to get married for fourth time

Veteran actor Nicolas Cage is set to tie the knot with girlfriend Erika Koike. According to court documents obtained by E! online, the 55-year-old actor has applied for a marriage license with Koike in Clark County, Nevada. The pair first sparked romance rumours in Puerto Rico while he was filming the upcoming action film "Primal". Prior to dating Koike, Cage was married to Alice Kim for ten years, but separated in 2016. Before that he briefly married Lisa Marie Presley in 2002 and Patricia Arquettein the late '90s.

Justin Bieber promises musical comeback after "repairing deep-rooted issues"

Singer-songwriter Justin Bieber knows that his fans are eagerly awaiting new music, but the singer is stepping away from the spotlight for a while to focus on his health.The 25-year-old artist opened up about working on some of his "deep-rooted issues" in a lengthy Instagram post explaining his fans that his music career is taking a back seat as his health and family are top priorities at the moment.Bieber began his post saying, "So I read a lot of messages saying you want an album .. I've toured my whole teenage life, and early 20s, I realized and as you guys probably saw I was unhappy last tour and I don't deserve that and you don't deserve that, you pay money to come and have a lively energetic fun light concert and I was unable emotionally to give you that near the end of the tour."Bieber also noted that he is prioritising his mental health to "sustain" his marriage and to live up to the expectations he has created for himself as a future father."I have been looking, seeking, ...

Varun 'sad, happy' with Conor McGregor's retirement

Actor Varun Dhawan says he is sad but happy with the retirement of Conor McGregor and says the professional mixed martial artist and boxer had changed the sport.