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Vivek Oberoi unveils Modi biopic's second poster
Actor Vivek Anand Oberoi, who is gearing up for the release of "PM Narendra Modi", unveiled the film's second poster on Tuesday.
Zachary Levi 'not ready' for sex symbol tag post 'Shazam!'
Zachary Levi says he does not want his superhero role in DC Comics movie "Shazam!" to turn him into a sex symbol. The 38-year-old actor, who portrays the titular character in the upcoming DC Extended Universe film, does not find such labels "real". When asked by Entertainment Tonight if he was prepared to be fawned upon by fans, he said, "No, I'm not ready for it. I don't think about that stuff." "That's not real life. None of that is real life. All that stuff is just the icing on the cake of the not real life that all of this is. So if people want to put me in the same conversation as all those guys (Chirs Hemsworth), rock 'n' roll. I just am going to keep doing what I think is the right thing in my life," he added. "Shazam!" revolves around a teenage orphan named Billy Batson (Asher Angel) who is given the ability to transform into a godlike entity whenever he says the word, 'Shazam!'. But Batson and his new foster brother Freddy Freeman (Jack Dylan Grazer) must learn to use the ...
Metallica, San Francisco Symphony to reteam for 20th-anniversary 'S&M' show
Legendary rock band Metallica is set to collaborate with The San Francisco Symphony for a special concert marking the 20th anniversary of their ground-breaking collaborative album 'S&M'. The one-night-only show, aptly titled 'S&M', is set for September 6 at the Chase Center, reported Billboard. The concert will also christen the new arena in downtown San Francisco. Metallica took to Facebook Monday to make the announcement. "We're honored to take part in the Grand Opening of the Chase Center in San Francisco as we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of S&M! "Join us at what is sure to become a cultural landmark in the Bay Area for S&M alongside the San Francisco Symphony with Music Director Michael Tilson Thomas," read the post on the metal legends' official page. Metallica will share the stage with Michael Tilson Thomas, who will conduct part of the show to kick off his final season as the symphony's longtime music director. Originally recorded live at The Berkeley ...
Alia bags her first film with Bhansali
Actress Alia Bhatt has teamed up with filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali for the film titled "Inshallah".
Randhir, Karisma meet Rishi Kapoor in New York
Veteran actor Randhir Kapoor along with his daughter and actress Karisma Kapoor paid a visit to his brother Rishi Kapoor, who is currently undergoing medical treatment here.
Insecurities push you to do better: Arjun Kapoor
Actor Arjun Kapoor, who made his debut in Bollywood in 2012, says the profession comes with a lot of insecurities which push him to do better.
Marilyn Manson finishing work on new LP
Rock singer Marilyn Manson has revealed he is working on his 11th studio album. The 50-year-old shock rocker said he has been in the studio with singer-songwriter Shooter Jennings for a new LP. Manson took to Instagram to share the news over the weekend. "On my way to @shooterjennings to finish my new album," he wrote alongside his photograph. No other information was currently available on the follow-up to his 2017's 'Heaven Upside Down', which Manson appears to be recording. The singer and Jennings previously collaborated on a 2016 cover of David Bowie's 'Cat People'.
RGV postpones 'Lakshmi's NTR' release to March 29
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has postponed the release of his controversial movie "Lakshmi's NTR" to March 29.
A heart-warming tribute to Janice Freeman from Miley Cyrus
American singer Miley Cyrus, on Monday, delivered an emotionally moving tribute at the memorial service of 'The Voice' contestant Janice Freeman.Freeman, who was a part of Miley's team in the Season 13 of the American television series, died from combined complications of lupus and a bronchial infection on March 2, reports E Online.As her father, Billy Ray Cyrus, helped her perform at the service, Cyrus said, "Before we sing this song for Janice, I just want to clear up a rumor. I was never her coach, ever, she was always mine. I learned more from her than anyone that I've ever gotten the honor to be in the room with, not just vocally, I should've gotten more lessons than I did, but she taught me everything that I know about love.""I had planned on singing a song for her, but just losing her is just too much for me. So my dad's going to take care of this for me. But, I'll always be your sister, and I'm here for you, and I'm here for your family, and Janice I'll miss you more than I ..
'White Chicks 2' is going to happen one day: Terry Crews
Terry Crews says he is up for a sequel to 2004 comedy "White Chicks". The actor starred in the film as flirtatious pro basketball player Latrell Spencer who takes a shine to an undercover FBI agent Marcus Copeland, who along with his agent brother Kevin, don whiteface as white women to crack a pair of kidnappings. Real-life brothers Shawn and Marlon Wayans starred as Kevin and Marcus, respectively. Crews said he would love to reprise his role in the film's second installment even if years go by. "I would love (a sequel)! I'm staying in shape for 'White Chicks 2'! I will never get out of shape you know that, right? "I will be 75 and say, 'Here we go, I'm ready to go!' I will never, ever get out of shape because that movie's going to happen one day," the "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" star told Us Weekly. The Wayans brothers teased a sequel to the film a few years ago on social media.
'Black-ish' spin-off episode to star Anders Holm and Tika Sumpter
Actors Anders Holm and Tika Sumpter are set to star in a prequel episode of "Black-ish" spin-off. ABC is developing a prequel to the popular series that would focus on Tracee Ellis Ross' character Rainbow, reported Variety. Holm will play Paul, Rainbow's father, while Sumpter will play her mother, Alicia. Arica Himmel, Mykal-Michelle Harris, Christina Anthony, Gary Cole and Ethan William Childress also feature in the episode. The episode could potentially serve as the basic concept for the prequel, which would be the second spin-off of "Black-ish" after "Grown-ish".
Stories should be unapologetically Indian: Ashwiny
As Indian movies or films set in the country are gaining visibility globally at various international film festivals and award ceremonies including Oscars, celebrated film director Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari says that this is the right time to be "unapologetically Indian" with our stories.
Priyanka Chopra features in powerful women list
Global icon Priyanka Chopra Jonas has joined international celebrities including Oprah Winfrey and Meryl Streep in USA Today's list of "50 most powerful women in entertainment".
Ryan Hansen to star in Fox 'Adam & Eve' pilot
Actor Ryan Hansen has been roped in to play the role of Adam in Fox's "Adam & Eve" pilot. Actor Odette Annable is set to play Eve, reported Variety. The singe-camera comedy is based on the French-Canadian format of the same name. The story follows one couple at three stages of their relationship young and passionate, middle-aged with children and planning retirement. Jon Beckerman will write and executive produce with Claire Scanlon attached as director of the series. Claude Meunier, Luc Wiseman of Avanti Groupe, which produced the original series, will also executive produce. 20th Century Fox Television will produce the pilot.
Miranda Richardson cast in 'Game Of Thrones' prequel pilot
"Harry Potter" actor Miranda Richardson has been roped in to star in "Game of Thrones" spin-off, tentatively titled, "The Long Night". The actor is known for her turn as Rita Skeeter, the nosy Gossip Correspondent for the fictitious newspaper Daily Prophet in "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire". According to Deadline, Richardson has joined the ensemble cast which features Naomi Watts in the lead. Josh Whitehouse, Naomi Ackie, Denise Gough, Jamie Campbell Bower, Sheila Atim, Ivanno Jeremiah, Georgie Henley, Alex Sharp and Toby Regbo are also attached to star. The prequel pilot comes from writer Jane Goldman and "GOT" creator and co-executive producer George RR Martin. Goldman will also serve as showrunner. According to HBO, the new show will be set thousands of years before the events of "Game of Thrones". It will chronicle the world's descent from the golden Age of Heroes into its darkest hour. From the horrifying secrets of Westeros's history to the true origin of the White ...
Issa Rae, LaKeith Stanfield join tella Meghie's 'The Photograph'
Actors Issa Rae and LaKeith Stanfield are set to play lead roles in Universal Pictures' upcoming film "The Photograph". Stella Meghie will direct and Will Packer will produce for his eponymous production company, reported Variety. The romantic drama revolves around intertwining love stories in the past and present. Will Packer Productions' James Lopez will produce, while Rae and Meghie will serve as executive producers.
'Gully Boy' Naezy Creates an Original Rap for fbb Called 'India ka Style'
/ -- Social Kinnect, India's foremost independent digital marketing agency, created and executed a video for fbb that combined pop culture and fashion which will soon become the voice of the Indian millennial. fbb is a pioneer brand in the retail space in India, especially when it comes to spear-heading digitally-innovative campaigns using voice search, influencer marketing, Instagram stories and more. With the 'Gully Boy' fever sweeping the country, fbb is now the first brand in the Indian retail landscape to devise an all-original rap with Naezy, the man that inspired the hit film and producer Sez On The Beat. As the youth of India constantly look up to popular culture to adopt trends, particularly with regard to fashion, this 'India ka style' video represents the perfect amalgamation of culture and style. India is a diverse country, where multiple styles and ways of dressing converge. To encapsulate what 'India Ka Style' actually means to the youth, fbb used hip hop as a form of ..
Alia Bhatt to star opposite Salman Khan in Bhansali's 'Inshallah'
Alia Bhatt is set to star as female lead opposite Salman Khan in filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali's next, which is titled, "Inshallah", the makers announced Tuesday. The film be co-produced by Khan and Bhansali's production banners. Bhansali is re-teaming with Khan after two decades as a lead in the film, which is described as a "love story". Salman took to Twitter to share the news. "It's been 20 years but I am glad Sanjay and I are finally back in his next film, 'Inshallah'. Looking forward to work with Alia and inshallah we will all be blessed on this journey. #Inshallah #SLB @aliaa08 @bhansali_produc @SKFilmsOfficial," the actor wrote. Bhansali Productions also confirmed the announcement. "Finally all speculations and wait end as 2019 brings together #SLB, @BeingSalmanKhan and @aliaa08 in his next film, #Inshallah. Wishing that this entire journey be filled with a lot of love and Inshallah, the team is blessed with hope and faith @SKFilmsOfficial @prerna982," the tweet from their ..
Rachel Bilson to star in 'Lovestruck'
Rachel Bilson has been roped in as the female lead for the show "Lovestruck". According to The Hollywood Reporter, "The OC" alum will play the bride, Daisy Valentine in the dramedy that unfolds at a wedding over a single night. Based on French series, "Quadras", the show is described as a "structurally inventive" series. As the viewer gets to know the wedding party, they will learn about both their present and past and that things are not always as they seem. "Lovestruck" marks Bilson's homecoming to Fox network, where she got her breakout role as Summer Roberts in the teen soap "The OC", that ran from 2003-07. The cast also includes Andie MacDowell and Richard Roxburgh who play Daisy's parents, along with Kathleen Turner, Madeline Wise and Usman Ally.
Florence Pugh in talks to join Scarlett Johansson in 'Black Widow'
Florence Pugh is in negotiations to board Scarlett Johansson-fronted "Black Widow" film. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the "Rising" actor would play a spy on the same level as Natasha Romanoff, likely her moral opposite. The highly anticipated Marvel stand-alone movie will star Johansson as Romanoff aka Black Widow, an agent of the fictional spy agency S.H.I.E.L.D and a member of the superhero team, the Avengers. After "Captain Marvel", the film is the second female superhero-led project in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The shooting is scheduled to begin in London this June. Australian filmmaker Cate Shorthand of Nazi drama "Lore" fame is attached to direct. Jac Schaeffer wrote the most recent draft for the film. Marvel had no comment.