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Meditative artworks by artist-photographer on view in Delhi
Delhi-based artist-photographer Amita Prithviwasis abstract paintings and vivid colours are a visual depiction of what she feels when she meditates. Taking viewers through her soulful journey into herself, her paintings opened for display here on Friday.
Vital to stay on right side of line dividing patriotism, jingoism: Adivi Sesh
Actor Adivi Sesh, who will be seen as Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, the NSG commando who lost his life while rescuing many hostages during the 26/11 terror attack in Mumbai, acknowledges the importance of not promoting jingoism through cinema.
Jonas Brothers reunites for 'Sucker'; Video features Priyanka, Sophie
Pop rock band the Jonas Brothers have officially reunited for the new song, "Sucker". The three brothers -- Joe, Kevin and Nick -- shared the song on their band's official Twitter handle and its video also features the ladies of their lives. Sophie Turner, Joe's fiancee, Kevin's wife Danielle Deleasa and Priyanka Chopra prominently features in the video which has been shot in the UK. "#SuckerVideo is officially out! We really had the best time shooting this video in England with our family. Hope you guys love it. Feels good to be back," read the post of Jonas Brothers. Priyanka also shared the song on Twitter. "#Sucker OUT NOW... This is the first time we've worked together but not for a moment did it feel like work. Such a fun family affair... #JonasBrothers and the #JSisters cheering each other on! Proud of you husband," she wrote. The video sees the band and their ladies, donning avant-garde costumes, live out their life in "Alice in Wonderland" style around a castle. Recently, the
Julia Roberts in talks for new Amazon series
Julia Roberts is in negotiations to once again headline a Amazon Studios project. The 51-year-old Oscar winner last year featured in Amazon's limited series "Homecoming" which was very well received by the critics and the audiences. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the new series, titled "Charlotte Walsh Likes to Win", is an adaptation of a novel by the same name from Jo Piazza. If finalised, Roberts will star and also executive produce the series. Piazza's book focuses on an idealistic Charlotte Walsh, who leaves her job as a high-powered Silicon Valley executive to move back with her husband and three daughters to her downtrodden Pennsylvania hometown so that she can run for Senate in a midterm election that will decide the balance of power in Congress. She is initially shocked at how nasty her opponent is willing to play in the campaign, and how harshly she is judged by the media. She also sees that the strain wears heavily on her family, which is thrown into the middle of ...
'Andhadhun' to open Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles, Tabu to be honoured
The 17th annual Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles will open with the screening of "Andhadhun" paired with a tribute and moderated discussion with its star, Tabu. One of the most talented actors in Hindi cinema, Tabu is known for her masterful performances in films such as "Astitva", "Maqbool", "Haider", "The Namesake" and "Life of Pi". "Andhadhun", the latest from thriller master Sriram Raghavan, won rave reviews and box office success upon its release last year in September. The film revolves around Tabu's Simi, a desperate small time actor-turned trophy wife who is caught disposing of her husband's body in front of a presumably blind pianist Akash (Ayushmann Khurrana). The story follows Simi, Akash, and Akash's suspicious girlfriend (played by Radhika Apte) in a wicked story of ambition, romance and organ harvesting. "We have discussed honoring Tabu for a long time, and this year felt like the right time," said Christina Marouda, IFFLA's Executive Director. "Her work and ...
'Isn't It Romantic': Most awful film of Priyanka Chopra's career (Review)
Film: "Isn't It Romantic"; Director: Tod-Strauss Schulson; Cast: Rebel Wilson, Liam Hemsworth, Adam Devine and Priyanka Chopra; Rating: * (1 star)
Practised music in graveyard as young boy: Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan
Padma Vibhushan awardee Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan says as a young boy he used to practice in a graveyard so that he could sing without any inhibition or distraction and also without disturbing anyone. Eighty-seven-year-old Khan recalls he uttered his first words as a child quite late and his parents had to try out various methods to make him speak. The legendary Hindustani classical vocalist has come out with his memoir "A Dream I Lived Alone", co-written with daughter-in-law Namrata Gupta Khan. In an interview, Khan told PTI about several interesting facts about his life which he also mentions in his book, published by Penguin Random House. On his practising music in the graveyard, he says his sole motive was to do his riyaz and there was no sense of fear or hesitation. Khan was around 12 years old then. His guru used to take his daily nap after lunch and would ask Khan to go home and practice. But home was not the right place as he got distracted. "The graveyard was desolate and a ..
Oscar-winning composer Andre Previn dead at 89
Four-time Oscar-winning music composer Andre Previn is dead. He was 89.
I have no regrets: Vaani Kapoor
Actress Vaani Kapoor has no regrets when it comes to her professional decisions, and says she is happy about her choices.
Kelly Clarkson to host 2019 Billboard Music Awards
American singer-songwriter Kelly Clarkson is back for hosting 2019 Billboard Music Awards.NBC announced on Thursday that the 36-year-old singer will be returning to host this year's awards for a second time, reported E! News.Expressing her happiness to return as the host of the award ceremony, she said, "I had so much fun hosting the Billboard Music Awards last year that I'm back for more. We're turning it up a notch this year and I can't wait to celebrate all of my fellow amazing artists for another unforgettable night of live music."The singer also shared the news with her fans on her social media handles.Kelly did an amazing job as a host at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards, where popular singers like Demi Lovato, Shawn Mendes and Christina Aguilera took the stage to perform their hit songs.Kelly released her eight studio album titled 'Meaning of Life' in 2017. She is currently continuing her run as a judge on American television series 'The Voice'. She is also gearing up for her ..
Key - The most luxurious party spot of the Capital at Hotel Samrat
Party peeps in the city, look no further. If you are looking for a lavish place with an enthralling vibe and overflowing food and drinks, Delhi's latest addition to nightlife, KEY will be your saviour. Take out your shiny shoes and get ready to party till the dawn this weekend because the Dj's will be playing magic for you to grove and move.With potent cocktails and scrumptious nibbles, chill with your homies at this stylish Key. Let's start the Weekend as Key Invites some of the International DJs to make you all forget the entire week stress. While Wednesday is the day for Hip Hop celebration, Enjoy Friday with best DJ nights when Music Maestros at Key will make you groove, Saturday Fun will elevate as DJ Johnnie Ernest and DJ Saurabh along with Weekend Artist of the Day will make you groove. So it's time to wear that perfect dress, phone your best friends, order your favourite booze and groove your hearts out as you experience the best in Delhi's nightlife.Key is a Luxurious Club ..
Tyrese Gibson to star as Teddy Pendergrass in biopic
American singer-actor Tyrese Gibson is all set to star as the late singer Teddy Pendergrass in an upcoming biopic, for which Warner Bros. Pictures has acquired the late singer's life rights.Little Marvin is writing the screenplay for the film with Donald De Line, Lee Daniels and Gibson producing. Pendergrass' widow Joan Pendergrass is on board for the upcoming biographical drama as an executive producer, reported Entertainment Weekly.Pendergrass was raised by a single mother in Philadelphia. He rose to fame in the early 1970s as the lead of Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes. He went on to be successful as an R & B solo artist with five consecutive platinum albums. However, his life turned upside down in 1982 after a near-fatal car crash left him paralysed from the chest down.After struggling to recover, the late singer learned to sing all over again and returned to perform at the historic Live Aid concert in Wembley Stadium, London in 1985. He continued to perform for two decades, .
Jonas Brothers' latest music video out, also features their leading ladies
The Jonas Brothers are back with an all-new music track and are accompanied by their leading ladies. After taking a break for nearly six years, the sibling trio, comprised of Nick Jonas, Joe Jonas, and Kevin Jonas decided to treat their fans with an all-new track 'Sucker.'And if the announcement of their new track was not enough to get the fans all excited, the brothers topped it with a cherry by releasing the music video featuring their leading ladies, or, as Priyanka Chopra likes to call them, the Jonas Sisters.The three-minute-long clip features Kevin, Joe, and Nick with their lovely leading ladies- Danielle Jonas, Sophie Turner and Priyanka Chopra.The song, which welcomed the boy band back to the music scene, is about being head-over-heels in their relationships. The video features the love birds happily flocking together while oozing romance. "I'm a sucker for you/Say the word and I'll go anywhere blindly/Any road you take you to know that you'll find me You're making the ...
Priyanka Chopra, Meghan Markle's friendship hits a rough patch
Actress Priyanka Chopra is said to be upset with her friend and Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle for skipping her wedding to singer Nick Jonas.
Jonas Brothers reunite, Priyanka stars in song's video
The Jonas Brothers have reunited for a single titled "Sucker" after a gap of six years. Its video features Nick Jonas' actress wife Priyanka Chopra too.
Kartik Aaryan and Sara Ali Khan to star in Imtiaz Ali's 'Love Aaj Kal 2'
Director Imtiaz Ali is reportedly moving ahead with the sequel to his romantic drama "Love Aaj Kal". The director is reuniting with producer Dinesh Vijan for the project which will take off in Delhi next week with Sara Ali Khan, Kartik Aaryan and Randeep Hooda in lead roles, according to sources from the production house. Incidently, it was Sara's father, Saif Ali Khan, who had played the male lead in Ali's 2009 film opposite Deepika Padukone. Kartik, who currently stars in Vijan's Maddock Films production "Luka Chuppi", confirmed the news of his casting. "He (Imtiaz) is one of my favourite filmmakers and I have always wanted to work with him. I am glad it's finally happening," the actor said. The news of Sara and Kartik starring together is a treat for the fans of two young stars, who have been keen to see them pair up after Sara admitted to having a crush on Kartik on Karan Johar's TV show. The sequel will be set in Delhi and Punjab.
'Beverly Hills 90210' star Luke Perry in hospital after he suffered massive stroke
Hollywood star Luke Perry, currently starring in "Riverdale", has been admitted to a hospital after he suffered a "massive" stroke. The 52-year-old actor is "currently under observation at the hospital", his representative Arnold Robinson told the Hollywood Reporter. However, contrary to what some media reports have said, "he is not in a coma," the spokesperson added. The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to an address, believed to be Perry's, around 9:40 am for a "medical assistance" call on Wednesday, authorities said. The actor's health scare happened on the same day Fox announced that the original stars of "Beverly Hills 90210" has signed on for a reboot. Perry famously played bad boy Dylan McKay on the long-running '90s teen drama. The actor currently stars as Fred Andrews on "Riverdale".
'Riverdale' actor Luke Perry hospitalised
"Riverdale" actor Luke Perry has been hospitalised after suffering a massive stroke, the actor's representative said.
Tabu to be honoured at Indian Film Festival in Los Angeles
Bollywood actor Tabu, known for some stunning roles in films like 'Andhadhun', 'Haider, 'Drishyam', will be honoured at the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles next month.The National Award winning actor will kick-start the 17th edition of the Indian Film Festival Los Angeles in April with critically acclaimed 'Andhadhun', which is helmed by Sriram Raghavan, reported Variety.The festival will start on April 11 and will go on till April 14 at the Regal L.A. Live: A Barco Innovation Centre in Los Angeles. It will open with a tribute to Tabu and a discussion along with a screening of her latest film.The opening and closing night films and galas will be held at the Ahrya Fine Arts Theatre in Beverly Hills."We have discussed honoring Tabu for a long time, and this year felt like the right time," said Christina Marouda, IFFLA's executive director."Her work and personality embody everything that IFFLA is about - being fearless, versatile, independent in spirit, unwilling to compromise, ...
Legendary filmmaker G. Aravindan's photo collection comes to NFAI
In a major acquisition, a trove of photographs and other materials from the private collection of legendary seven-time National Award winner filmmaker, the late Govindan Aravindan, has become a part of the National Film Archives of India (NFAI), an official said here on Friday.