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Sufi singer Kavita Seth wants to don rapper's avatar
As a new wave of hip-hop and rap culture has emerged in India with the success of "Gully Boy", popular Sufi and playback singer Kavita Seth is keen to give a new twist to her trademark genre with a touch of rap and ballads.
Shooting of Rajkummar, Janhvi-starrer 'Roohiafza' begins
The shooting of Rajkummar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor-starrer 'Roohiafza' began on Friday.'Stree' actor shared the information on Twitter with a clapper board.The film also features 'Fukrey' actor Varun Sharma in a pivotal role.Rajkummar and Varun have worked together in 2015 release 'Dolly Ki Doli'.Helmed by Hardik Mehta, the film is produced by Dinesh Vijan and Mrighdeep Singh Lamba.Rajkummar will next be seen in 'Mental Hai Kya' opposite Kangana Ranaut and 'Made in China' with Mouni Roy.
Shooting for horror-comedy film 'RoohiAfza' begins
The shooting of Rajkummar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor starrer "RoohiAfza" has commenced.
I don't think I can make things fly with my stardom: Siddharth
Siddharth maybe one of the most versatile performers in the industry but he believes fame and stardom of an actor are not enough to save a project if it is not good. That's the reason why, the actor said, he has always strived to work with talented people. His decision to make his streaming debut with "Leila" was also inspired by this philosophy. "I always look for places where I can learn something. And that was the selfish motivation behind picking a show like this. It was a no brainer," he told PTI in an interview. "I act in films so that I can be someone that I'm not... It's always been about trying to do something that's not been done before," he added. The actor, who has worked in both South and in the Hindi film industry on films such as "Aaytha Ezhuthu", "Bommarillu" and "Rang De Basanti", said talented names like Deepa Mehta, Shanker Raman and Pawan Kumar were enough for him to board the series. "The job of an actor is generally not very safe or satisfying. Because you're not
Fantastic there is conversation: Chris Hemsworth on changing gender norms in cinema
Chris Hemsworth's movie choices post his success as Thor have one thing in common -- strong and independent female characters. The actor played a handsome but daft-headed secretary in an all-female reboot of "Ghostbusters" and in his latest "MIB: International", he features as Agent H opposite the franchise's first on-field woman agent, Agent M (Tessa Thompson). The Hollywood star says even though he has not picked these movies keeping in mind the debate around gender, he is is happy that the change is finally happening. "I am glad that people are now sort of well aware. And for younger generation, it is normal as opposed to my or the older generations. We sort of have to rethink about it. Making it a norm should be the aim. That's important and I think it's occurring," Hemsworth told PTI in a group interview here. The 35-year-old Australian actor said the fact that audiences are open to female superhero films and have made movies like "Wonder Woman" and "Captain Marvel" a huge ...
Shruti Haasan to have break-up song in her debut EP
Singer-actress Shruti Haasan says she has been extremely honest with the seven songs of her debut EP. One of the songs by the singer-songwriter, who split from boyfriend Michael Corsale a few months ago, is about heartbreak, but she says it has nothing to do with whining.
Intense performance takes a toll on me: Taapsee
Actress Taapsee Pannu, who has been performing intense characters in films including "Mulk", "Badla" and the latest "Game Over", says such roles take a toll on her mind and change her mental fabric a little bit.
Shooting for horror-comedy film 'Rooh-Afza' begins
The shooting of Rajkummar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor starrer "Rooh-Afza" has commenced.
When the world stopped to watch Armstrong's moonwalk
When Neil Armstrong walked on the Moon, he became the biggest live television star in history. Officially more than 500 million people gathered around their sets to watch him leap from the ladder of Apollo 11's Eagle landing craft and onto the surface of the Sea of Tranquility. But as AFP reported at the time, that figure was probably an underestimation. Experts now believe the real number was closer to 700 million, a fifth of the planet's population at the time. Next month will mark 50 years since Armstrong's famous phrase -- "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind" -- was heard around the world. The moment was the culmination of an unprecedented 31-hour live link-up between NASA and major US TV networks. Armstrong's first steps onto the lunar landscape on July 21, 1969 were followed second-by-second by viewers across the globe, with the notable exception of China and the old Soviet bloc. Normal life across the planet stopped for those special moments, AFP ...
Moving ahead in an age of disruption, of choices and more, journeying through the Silk Route (IANS Books This Weekend)
Learn how to 'pivot' forward in an age of disruption by coming out of your comfort zone; then, switch back to an era that harkens to the Emergency; and finally, relive an arduous 14,000 km journey through Central Asia, China and Tibet tracing an ancient trade route.
I used to be a couch potato: Ekta Kapoor
Producer Ekta Kapoor says she used to be a couch potato, and always wanted to make something which was fun.
DJ Snake, J Balvin, Tyga join hands for summer anthem
DJ Snake, singer J Balvin and rapper Tyga have shared a new summer anthem called "Loco Contigo".
Cuba Gooding JR charged with forcible touching in alleged New York groping incident
Oscar winner Cuba Gooding Jr has been charged with forcible touching after he was accused of groping by a woman in a Manhattan bar. According to Variety, a 29-year-old woman claimed that on Sunday Gooding grabbed her breast after he got drunk at the Magic Hour Rooftop Bar and Lounge on Seventh Avenue near West 36th Street. The actor has denied the allegations. On Thursday, the 51-year-old actor turned himself in to the police after which he was charged with the forcible touching, which is a misdemeanour. If proven guilty, the actor could face up to one year prison term under the New York state law. Later in the day, Gooding was released without bail and is set to return to court on June 26. His lawyer, Mark Heller, told USA Today that his client will plead not guilty in the case. Gooding's broke out with 1991 film "Boyz n the Hood" and later won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in "Jerry Maguire". He most recently portrayed OJ Simpson in "The People vs OJ ...
Mira shares Shahid Kapoor's 'then and now' image
Shahid Kapoor's wife has shared a photograph of the actor's transition over sixteen years.
'Mumbai Saga' my most ambitious film: Sanjay Gupta
Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta is looking forward to bringing the world of his gangster drama "Mumbai Saga" alive on screen, and says it is his most ambitious film.
Kathy Bates boards Clint Eastwood's 'The Ballad of Richard Jewell'
Veteran actor Kathy Bates has joined the cast of filmmaker Clint Eastwood's upcoming drama "The Ballad of Richard Jewell". The film is based on a a real-life security guard, Richard Jewell, whose world turned upside down after someone from law enforcement wrongly leaked to media that he was a possible suspect for the pipe-bombing at Centennial Park during the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Jewell went from being a hero, who discovered the suspicious abandoned backpack and saved hundreds of lives, to one of the most hated men in the US. According to Deadline, Bates, 70, will portray Bobi Jewell, Richard's mother who was an insurance claims adjuster. The film will also feature Oscar winner Sam Rockwell in the role of a defense attorney who defends Jewell after he is wrongly accused. Casting for the role of Jewell has not been announced yet. Billy Ray is writing the script, which is based on a Marie Brenner article in Vanity Fair. "As law enforcement asserted Jewell planted the bomb himself and .
Taylor Swift new album 'Lover' to release in August
Pop star Taylor Swift has revealed that her new album "Lover" will release on August 23. The 29-year-old singer shared the news through an Instagram Live Stream. According to Entertainment Weekly, there will be four deluxe special editions of the album, all of which will be available at Target retail stores and on her official website. The versions will also feature two audio tracks that will provide a glimpse into her songwriting process. The singer-songwriter's new single "You Need To Calm Down" was released on Friday. "I never take it for granted that you care about stuff that I've made," Swift said appreciating her fandom in her Live Stream.
Charli XCX to release album after six-year hiatus
English singer Charli XCX is set to release an album after a gap of six years. The 26-year old singer, whose real name is Charlotte Emma Aitchison, took to Twitter to announce the release of her third album. The singer also posted the cover of her album on Instagram and informed her fans of the development through the photo sharing app. "I am so so so happy to announce that my new album, 'Charli' is out September 13. You can pre order it now and I will also be going on tour to perform it for you. "This album is my most personal, which is why I decided to call it by my name. I've put as many of my emotions, my thoughts, my feelings and my experiences with relationships into these 15 songs and I am so proud of them," she wrote. The singer said that the album is executive produced by her and AG Cook and features collaboration with artistes such as Christine and the Queens, Sky Ferreira, Troye Sivan, Kim Petras, Tommy Cash, HAIM, Lizzo, Big Freedia, CupcakKe, Brooke Candy, Pabllo Vittar, .
Almost Famous duo 'Breakout' with Soulja Boy
Mumbai-based electronic DJ duo Almost Famous are excited to unveil their latest track "Breakout" in collaboration with American hip-hop artist Soulja Boy.
Kubbra Sait honoured to be part of queer film fest
"Sacred Games" star Kubbra Sait is happy to be part of the 10th edition of the Kashish Mumbai International Queer Film Festival, and considers it her "badge of honour".