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Lady Gaga dismisses Bradley Cooper romance rumours

Days after the widely discussed, passionate musical performance at the recently concluded Oscars that has people around the world 'convinced' that Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper are dating, the pop diva quashed the rumours, saying it was all part of the act. While the social media fixated with "A Star is Born" co-stars as a couple, Gaga said it what was they "wanted you to see" as they crooned to "Shallow", which won Best Original Song. Late show host Jimmy Kimmel prodded the singer: "You had such a connection with Bradley that, instantly, and I guess this is a compliment, people started saying, 'Oh, they must be in love'." Giving a massive eyeroll, the Oscar-winning songwriter, who also brought her statue along for the interview, said, "First of all, social media, quite frankly, is the toilet of the internet. And what it has done to pop culture is abysmal. And people saw love, and guess what, that's what we wanted you to see." "This is a love song, 'Shallow'. The movie, 'A Star Is ...

I was shattered when I heard 'Sonchiriya' script: Bhumi

Actor Bhumi Pednekar says she was left shattered by the commentary filmmaker Abhishek Chaubey has done in "Sonchiriya", from patriarchy to casteism, and feels it's an extremely topical project. Helmed by Abhishek and co-written by Sudip Sharma, the film chronicles the story of dacoits during the time of emergency. "Sonchiriya" had its premiere at a special screening at MAMI, Wednesday night, which was attended by the cast, Sushant Singh Rajput, Bhumi, Ranvir Shorey, and Abhishek along with producer Ronnie Screwvala. "The first time I heard the script, I was honestly shattered. You have these characters on their journey to find their own truth and through the narrative, Abhishek sir has commented on so many things that are still very relevant and prevalent in our society," Bhumi said at the screening. The film uses the backdrop of Chambal valley and makes a strong commentary on the inherent casteism and the strong patriarchy which runs deep. For Bhumi, playing her character, which is a

Audience taste deteriorating, trash films earn Rs 200 cr: Tigmanshu Dhulia

There might be a conversation around mid-budget films doing exceptionally well at the box office but filmmaker Tigmanshu Dhulia believes such cases should be considered as an exception as films with "trash and filth" still continue to make money. The filmmaker, who has helmed acclaimed films like "Paan Singh Tomar" and the "Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster" franchise, says contrary to popular belief, the taste of the audiences has deteriorated. "I've seen the taste of the audience has changed. It's also segregated a bit. Earlier, we used to make one film and it catered to everybody. Now certain films will only be seen by a certain kind of people. "The taste of the general audience, including the middle class and the upper middle class has deteriorated drastically," Tigmanshu told PTI. The director said the change in audiences' liking is a reflection of the societal upheavals. "There used to be a director called Dada Kondke, who was a super hit filmmaker. All his films used to do really well ...

Kochi-Muziris Biennale: Rewriting the history of slave trade

Name: Jacob, Place of birth: Cochin, Age: 18, Sex: M, Seller: Jan Kakkelaan, Buyer: Pierre Simond, Price: Rs 80, Sold at: Cochin town, 8.4.1694. The sparse words on a T-shirt hung out to dry in Fort Kochi is an artist's retelling of the slave trade, a story stretching across the seas from the shores of the Arabian Sea here all the way to South Africa. The installation, One Hundred and Nineteen Deeds of Sale, by Sue Williamson at the ongoing Kochi Muziris Biennale is the South African artist's attempt to recover the "vague" history of slave trade. "It is trying to put a face or name to the history which is largely vague in people's minds -- the slave trade. We know people were taken from one country to another but we don't think about it much," Williamson told PTI. The work was an outcome of her visit to Kochi in 2017 when she was struck by the similarities in the colonial histories of Kochi and her homeland Cape Town. Following her return to South Africa, she began research on the ...

Vidyut Jammwal in awe of animal flow workout

Actor Vidyut Jammwal says animal flow workout helped him be at ease while shooting with animals for his film "Junglee".

Love's what we wanted you to see: Gaga on performance with Cooper

Singer Lady Gaga quashed romance rumours with Bradley Cooper which emerged after their cosy performance at the 91st Academy Awards.

'Aquaman 2' to release in December 2022

Warner Bros has set a December 16, 2022 release date for "Aquaman 2".

Cuaron does not believe Netflix pushback cost 'Roma' its Best Picture Oscar

Filmmaker Alfonso Cuaron, whose "Roma" missed out on Best Picture Oscar to "Green Book", says people may have been sceptical initially about Netflix's involvement but the conversation has changed because it connected with people the way "usually only mainstream films do". "Roma" was the clear front-runner in the race and bagged three Oscars -- Cinematography, Best Foreign Language Film and Best Director nods -- but stopped short of claiming the top prize, which went to Peter Farrelly's racial drama "Green Book". The choice by the Academy members drew sharp reactions both from the film fraternity and in the media, with critics pointing out at Hollywood's hostility towards Netflix, which is being seen as a market disrupter. When asked to comment about the perception that Netflix's involvement may have cost the film its Best Picture Oscar by Variety, Cuaron had a carefully-worded answer. "In the beginning, when I started this process, I felt that. I had friends and other filmmakers say, .

'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' renewed for season 7

Popular TV show "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" has been renewed for the season seven.

Rami Malek in final talks for 'Bond 25'

Rami Malek, who recently won an Oscar for Best Actor, is in final negotiations to play the antagonist in the latest installment of James Bond franchise. The film will be directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga, who came onboard as a director after Danny Boyle exited the project over "creative differences". It was being reported earlier that Malek was being eyed for the villain role, but his schedule on the last season of his breakout show "Mr. Robot" which shoots from March through July, was a hindrance. According to Collider, the actor's team has successfully managed his shooting schedule to accommodate the Bond film. The yet-untitled film will mark Daniel Craig's fifth and possibly the last outing as the famed British spy. Actor Ralph Fiennes, Naomie Harris and Ben Whishaw will also reprise their roles in the new film. French star Lea Seydoux, who played psychologist Madeleine Swann in Sam Mendes' "Spectre", is also returning. MGM will distribute the film in partnership with Annapurna ...

Ellen Page breaks her silence on Jussie Smollett investigation developments

Actor Ellen Page, who came out in support of "Empire" star Jussie Smollett after his alleged hate attack, says she had no reason to doubt his story as LGBTQ people are always prone to such violence. The 32-year-old actor penned a guest column for The Hollywood Reporter, where she said she supported Smollett as she has encountered many such stories from the people she interacted with. "The conversation around Jussie Smollett has led us all to examine hate violence and its implications and aftermath. I had no reason to doubt Jussie..." she said. The Chicago Police has charged Smollett for filing a false police report after it was revealed that the investigators believe that he may have paid two Nigerian brothers to stage the January 29 hate incident. In the attack, the actor had claimed that he was beaten up by the two men, who also shouted racial and homophobic slurs at him. In her column, Page said it will be a blow to the LGBTQ community if the allegations against Smollett are ...

Stop asking actresses when they are making a comeback: Madhuri Dixit

Actress Madhuri Dixit Nene is looking forward to a time when actresses, post marriage or pregnancy, are not asked about when they would make a "comeback" to films.

Mahershala Ali to star in sci-fi film 'Sovereign'

Oscar-winning actor Mahershala Ali has bagged the role in the science-fiction movie "Sovereign".

'Halt and Catch Fire' actress Lisa Sheridan dead

"Halt and Catch Fire" actress Lisa Sheridan, who also worked on numerous other series like "Invasion" and "CSI" is dead. She was 44.

Will Smith exits 'Suicide Squad' sequel

Actor Will Smith has exited the sequel of his 2016 DC-Warner Bros hit film "Suicide Squad".

Will Smith will not return for 'Suicide Squad' sequel

Will Smith will not be returning for 'The Suicide Squad.' The actor who played Deadshot in David Ayer's 2016 film 'Suicide Squad' also introduced Margot Robbie's iteration of Harley Quinn.He was never officially signed on for the sequel, which is from writer-director James Gunn, and scheduling issues are said to be behind Smith's exit from the franchise, revealed The Hollywood Reporter.The sequel is being described as a new take and will feature a mostly all-new case of characters.It is still unknown who will return from the first installment, which also included characters such as the Joker, Captain Boomerang and Killer Croc.The original film saw government boss Amanda Waller (Viola Davis) forcing the villains into service, offering them lighter prison sentences in exchange for going on a dangerous (and secret) mission.Gunn's 'The Suicide Squad' has an August 6, 2021, release date, putting it almost exactly seven years after the director's 'Guardians of the Galaxy,' his first foray ..

'Beverly Hills, 90210' revived with original cast

A revival of "Beverly Hills, 90210" has officially been ordered at the network company Fox with its original series cast members.

Ray Liotta joins 'The Sopranos' prequel 'The Many Saints of Newark'

Actor Ray Liotta is the latest star to join the cast of the prequel film to hit HBO series "The Sopranos". The film, titled "The Many Saints of Newark", will be directed by Alan Taylor. It has been written by show creator David Chase and Lawrence Konner. The prequel will be set against the backdrop of the Newark riots of the 1960s when African-Americans and Italians clashed. According to Deadline, Liotta, 64, joins Alessandro Nivola, Vera Farmiga, Jon Bernthal, Billy Magnussen, Corey Stoll, and Michael Gandolfini. "I am thrilled to be working with David Chase and Alan Taylor on 'The Many Saints of Newark'. David's talent is unmatched and the directing of Alan Taylor makes this even more exciting. I respect them both immensely and look forward to making this special project with New Line," the actor said. The film will feature Nivola as Dickey Moltisanti, who in the HBO series is the deceased uncle of Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini), and father of Christopher Moltisanti (Michael ...

Mahershala Ali all set to star in sci-fi film 'Sovereign'

Fresh from winning his second Oscar, Mahershala Ali has come on board the independent science-fiction film 'Sovereign.'The film will be produced by Entertainment One alongside 21 Laps Entertainment's Shawn Levy, Dan Levine and Dan Cohen, reported Variety.The trio recently produced Netflix's 'Stranger Things,' as well as the sci-fi film 'Arrival.'The project will be directed by Marc Munden, from a screenplay by 'A Quiet Place' writers Scott Beck and Bryan Woods. An original draft of the script was written by Greg Weidman and Geoff Tock, with revisions by Jack Thorne."We have long loved this project and have been patiently waiting until we found the right leading actor, which we no doubt have found in the incredibly talented Mahershala Ali," Nick Meyer, said eOne's president of film. They are financing the project."The cast is clearly shaping up well and is backed by a creative team with a proven track record and the ability to tell a story that will resonate with audiences around the ..

Luca Guadagnino in talks for new HBO drama series 'We Are Who We Are'

Director Luca Guadagnino is reportedly working on a new drama series for HBO. According to IndieWire, the 47-year-old filmmaker, known for movies such as "Call Me By Your Name" and "Suspiria", is in negotiations with the network for the show, "We Are Who We Are". The show will consist of eight hour-long episodes with the first two and the finale being directed by Guadagnino. He will also pen the script alongside Paolo Giordano and Francesca Manieri. Set in Italy, the show centres on Fraser and Caitlin, a pair of teenagers discovering themselves while living on a military base. The show will be executive produced by Lorenzo Meili and Riccardo Neri. It is expected to start filming in late May.