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Pakistan boycotts Indian movies after IAF air strikes
No Indian movie will release in Pakistan, the government announced on Tuesday following air strikes by the Indian Air Force (IAF) on terror training camp on the Pakistani soil.
Janet Jackson announces Las Vegas residency
American singer-songwriter Janet Jackson has announced all details, including dates related to her first Las Vegas residency which is going to take place in May.The 52-year-old singer took to her Instagram account to announce that she is launching a three-month residency at Park MGM's Park Theatre in Las Vegas. She also shared a clip featuring her performing.She wrote, "Hey u guys, I'm so excited to announce my new Vegas residency, "Metamorphosis"! A celebration of my journey and the 30th anniversary of #RhythmNation! I'll be at the @parkmgmin May, July & August. Link in bio. #MetamorphosisVegas."The show Metamorphosis promises to peel back the layers of the singer's private life from her childhood all the way through her career, reported E! News."Fans will follow her path to self-love, empowerment, motherhood and activism, amidst the challenges faced along her personal journey. She encourages her audiences to find their own light within themselves through her Metamorphosis," a .
Odisha Cabinet approves state film policy
In a bid to promote Odia films and create an conducive eco-system for production of films in the region, the state government Tuesday rolled out Odisha State Film Policy-2019 The policy was approved at the cabinet meeting chaired by chief minister Naveen Patnaik. The policy will promote quality Odia films, facilitate film tourism in the state, establish Odisha as a destination of film shooting and improve screen density in Odisha, said chief secretary A P Padhi. He said the policy has been formulated in consultation with stakeholders including film industry associations, experts from the fraternity, government departments and agencies. To enhance the ease of filming and facilitate the development of related institutions, the Odisha State Film Policy, 2019 proposes to implement a single window approval process for shooting of films in the state. It is proposed that all proposals for film cities, multiplexes and cinema halls will be facilitated through the government's ...
Pakistan boycotts Indian movies, advertisements
Pakistan's Information and Broadcasting Minister Fawad Chaudhry on Tuesday announced a boycott of Indian movies as well as 'Made in India' advertisements in the country.
Varun Sharma to make digital debut with 'Bollywood Bazzinga'
"Fukrey" star Varun Sharma will be making his digital debut with show "Bollywood Bazzinga". He will be seen hosting the show, which will stream on MX Player. The show can be described as a Bollywood quiz show.
Emilia Clarke promises a shocking GoT ending
"Game of Thrones" actress Emilia Clarke has promised "shocking" chapters in the final season of the hit fantasy series.
Talk Talk frontman Mark Hollis dead
Mark Hollis, lead singer of 1980s band Talk Talk, has died. He was 64 years old, his former manager said.
Indian society often fails to produce good husbands: Jaya Prada
Veteran actress Jaya Prada, who plays a mother in the show "Perfect Pati", says that Indian society has spent centuries grooming girls to be good wives, but often fails to produce good husbands.
Sridevi's last film 'Mom' to release in China on this date
China will get to see the late actor Sridevi on the silver screen for the last time ever in her film titled 'Mom'.The film will hit the theatres in China on March 22. Indian film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh took to his Twitter handle to share the news alongside a poster of the film.He wrote, "#Xclusiv: Sridevi's final major film #Mom will release in #China on 22 March 2019... Zee Studios International release... Poster for local audience."The announcement comes just two days after Sridevi's death anniversary (February 24).The film had garnered an overwhelming response from fans and critics alike in India. Sridevi had also won several awards for it posthumously.'Mom', which also starred Akshaye Khanna and Nawazuddin Siddiqui, released on July 7, 2017 in India. Pakistani actors Adnan Siddiqui and Sajal Aly also play pivotal parts in the film.The film was directed by Ravi Udyawar and produced by Sridevi's husband Boney Kapoor. 'Mom' was Sridevi's last film as a lead actor ...
'PadMan' actor reunites with Akshay in 'Kesari'
Actor Rakesh Chaturvedi, who had shared screen space with Akshay Kumar in last year's film "PadMan", has reunited with the action hero in "Kesari".
Ariana Grande to headline LGBTQ festival Manchester Pride 2019
Singer Ariana Grande will be headlining the LGBTQ festival Manchester Pride in the UK this year. According to BBC, the gig will mark the pop star's first show in the city since she performed at her One Love Manchester charity concert that took place in the aftermath of the suicide attack at her Manchester Arena gig. The festival recently released its official 2019 lineup which also features British synth-pop band Years & Years and a number of LGBTQ artistes. Grande had previously said she would be doing a "a special show" in Manchester as part of her European tour in August. "We are of course coming and we love you," she told fans in Manchester in December when the other tour dates were announced.
India at the Oscars: Too late, too little (Comment)
Finally, India has done it at the Oscars. A 'period film unlike "Lagaan", "Devdas" or "Baahubali" -- entitled "Period. End Of Sentence", has won the Oscar in the Best Short Documentary category. But is this really reason for us to rejoice after the repeated rebuffs we've been subjected to at the Oscars?
Here's when Diljit Dosanjh's wax statue will be unveiled at Delhi's Madame Tussauds
Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh is the latest celebrity to join the world's biggest superstars at the Madame Tussauds with his wax figure.The star's wax statue will be unveiled on this Thursday at the Madame Tussauds, Delhi.Expressing his happiness, Diljit took to his Instagram account to share a picture of himself along with the news."#MadameTussauds 28 February 2019 #WaxStatue DOSANJHANWALE Da I'll be there Thursday Nu Milde An.. LOVE MY FANS @madametussauds @madametussaudsdelhi," he wrote alongside his picture.Diljit will become the first ever turbaned star to have a statue at the Madame Tussauds. Diljit was last seen in 'Soorma', a biographical sports drama film based on the life of hockey player Sandeep Singh. The film also starred Taapsee Pannu in a lead role. The actor has also starred in critically acclaimed 'Udta Punjab' alongside Kareena Kapoor Khan, Alia Bhatt and Shahid Kapoor and 'Phillauri' opposite Anushka Sharma.Apart from being an amazing actor, Diljit is also a singer .
Ellen Pompeo's husband reveals why he stopped watching 'Grey's Anatomy'
"Grey's Anatomy" star Ellen Pompeo's husband, music producer Chris Ivery has revealed he quit watching the hit medical drama as his wife's romantic scenes made him feel "awkward". Ivery said Pompeo's character, Dr Meredith Grey currently has a new lover in Giacomo Gianniotti's Dr Andrew DeLuca - someone he knows in real life. "There was a time back in the day that I watched it a lot, but then I didn't know if she had a lover," he told Us Weekly. "I would say I'm not jealous. I'm really confident. But it's awkward. She's acting, but now she's got this new lover, which I know him, Giacomo. He's a great guy. I actually like him. And to be honest, I haven't watched those scenes because I feel like it can be awkward," he added. Pompeo, who leads the one of the longest-running TV dramas, is also attached as producer. The actor made her directorial debut on the 13th season of the show (episode 18). "Grey's Anatomy" is currently in its season 15.
Oscar ratings improve for first time in 5 years with 29.6 million viewers
The Oscars have improved their ratings with a surge of 3.1 million or 13 per cent in viewership, courtesy a razor-tight runtime, performances from members of Queen and Lady Gaga and presence of films like "Black Panther" and "Bohemian Rhapsody" in Best Picture category. The ABC Network said the 91st Academy Awards attracted 29.6 million viewers and clocked a rating of 7.7 in adult 18-49 demography. In a statement, the network also said the Oscars, touted US TV's biggest awards show, stood well above other key award shows this year -- the Grammys and the Golden Globes. The Grammys, held earlier this month, were viewed by 19.9 million viewers and had a rating of 5.6, while the Golden Globes clocked 18.6 million viewers with a 5.2 rating. The 2019 edition is therefore US TV's most watched entertainment telecast in two years, and the first rise in viewership since Ellen DeGeneres hosted the awards in 2014. The 2018 ceremony had marked the lowest point for the Oscars in its history with ...
French Prosecutors drops rape case against director Luc Besson
French prosecutors have dropped a preliminary investigation into the allegations of rape against filmmaker Luc Besson. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the public prosecutor's office said on Monday that the investigation was dropped due to lack of evidence. In May 2018, Besson, known for movies like "Leon: The Professional," and "Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets", was accused of raping a woman in France. The complaint was filed by actor Dutch-Belgian actor Sand Van Roy at a Paris police station, saying that she had been repeatedly raped by the 59-year-old director during an on-off relationship. The filmmaker's lawyers also confirmed the news. "Mr. Luc Besson has satisfactorily noted the decision of the Prosecutor to dismiss the charges brought by Ms. Sand Van Roy, which he has always formally denied. This decision comes after a very thorough survey conducted by the prosecutor with which he fully cooperated," they said. Besson had previously "flatly" denied the ...
Sridevi's 'Mom' to release in China on March 22
Sridevi's last theatrical outing "Mom" is set to hit the theatres in China on March 22, 2019. The announcement comes barely two days after the late actor's first death anniversary. Sridevi's husband, producer Boney Kapoor made the announcement Tuesday and said they wanted to showcase the actor's "most remembered last film" in the neighbouring country. "'Mom' is a film that has connected with both, mothers and audiences, from every region. This is Sri's last film and our aim is to tell this beautiful story and showcase her most remembered last film to as many people as possible. "Zee Studios International has been a part of 'Mom's success since day one and I am glad to see them take this film to heights even two years after its release," Kapoor said in a statement. The Ravi Udyawar-directed revenge thriller follows a mother (Sridevi) who avenges a crime committed against her stepdaughter. Sridevi was honoured posthumously with a Best Actress National Film Award for her performance in ..
Biopics work because of its content: Darshan Kumaar
Bollywood has seen a surge of politically themed films, be it "Raajneeti", "Indu Sarkar", "Thackeray" or the upcoming movie on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's life. Actor Darshan Kumaar, who plays a journalist in "PM Narendra Modi", says if the film industry can make biopics on sports stars, then why not on politicians as well.
Scale of 'Sacred Games 2' huge: Pankaj Tripathi
Pankaj Tripathi is set to return as the mysterious Guruji in the second season of "Sacred Games" and the actor says the scale of the hit crime-thriller web series is huge. Guruji will play a pivotal role in unfolding a chain of events that shape the highly anticipated season, which was shot in India and overseas. When asked about season two of the show, Pankaj told PTI, "As an actor, I can't talk in detail about the show. I've been asked not to. But yes, I can definitely say that the scale of the show is huge this time. "The writing is fantastic and the show will be very interesting." The first season of Netflix's first India original was directed by Anurag Kashyap and Vikramaditya Motwane. It featured Saif Ali Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the lead. The sophomore season of the series, based on author Vikram Chandra's novel of the same name, will pick up from Sartaj Singh (Khan) pursuing his relentless battle of saving the city and Ganesh Gaitonde (Siddiqui) facing bigger challenges
Srijit to make biopic on heptathlete Swapna Barman
Filmmaker Srijit Mukherji is set to make a biopic on Swapna Barman, the heptathlete who did the nation proud by winning gold at the 2018 Asian Games. Actor Sohini Sarkar has been roped in to play the role of Barman in the yet-to-be-titled film, Mukherji told reporters here. Sarkar, who had received acclaim for her performance in 'Durga Sahay' and 'Criss Cross', will begin a "rigorous workshop" to prepare herself for the role, he said. "The film will focus on her life, struggles and achievements. Swapna has made the nation proud at a young age. From her humble beginning at Jalpaiguri, she could come this far only with support of her parents, her grit and determination," Mukherji explained. Born with six toes on each foot, Barman hails from a financially downtrodden family at Jalpaiguri in West Bengal, where her mother worked for a tea estate and her father Panchanan Barman was a rickshaw-puller. The national award-winning director said that he has spoken to Barman's ...