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Iggy Azalea's backup dancer suffers seizure mid-song, rapper defends finishing concert

Rapper Iggy Azalea has defended herself after she came under fire for finishing a live concert despite one of her backing dancers suffering a seizure mid-song. According to TMZ, the 28-year-old Australian rapper was performing at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Thursday, when one of her back-up dancers suddenly collapsed on stage during the performance of "Black Widow". An ambulance was quickly driven to the side of the stage, where the dancer was treated. Azalea, however, faced criticism for apparently failing to acknowledge what had happened, finishing not only the song but then the rest of the set. "Just want to let everyone asking know my dancer is OKAY! The light and heat caused her to have a seizure. She is backstage feeling much better," Azalea wrote defending her decision and giving an update on the dancer's condition. She said she decided to carry on singing because she thought the dancer had "fallen / twisted her ankle". Azalea added it "may sound harsh" ...

Rathore defends BJP for promoting 'The Accidental Prime Minister', questions Congress over freedom

A day after the trailer of 'The Accidental Prime Minister', was released on Thursday, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore defended his party for 'extending wishes' for the film, and hit out at the Congress asking why the party, which has been a champion of freedom, is now questioning that freedom.

Make films on Rafale issue, demonetisation too: RJD MP

Taking a dig at the BJP over the biopic "The Accidental Prime Minister", RJD MP Manoj Jha Friday alleged the party opened up its coffers for the film and said that movies should also be made on alleged irregularities in the Rafale fighter jet deal, demonetisation and farmers' suicide. He said films should also be made on embattled liquor tycoon Vijay Mallya and fugitive billionaire jewellers Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi. The trailer of the film "The Accidental Prime Minister", a political drama based on a book written by former prime minister Manmohan Singh's media advisor Sanjaya Baru, was released in Mumbai on Thursday. The biopic stars Anupam Kher as Manmohan Singh and Akshay Khanna as Sanjaya Baru. The trailer of the movie shows Singh as a victim of the Congress's internal politics ahead of the 2014 general elections. "The film is not accidental. The BJP opened up its coffers for the movie. It is the first time I have seen a party handle (twitter) promoting a film. "Why not produce

Sia releasing new music in 2019

Singer Sia will be releasing a new album and a ''feature length musial'', which she has written and directed, next year. The record will mark her ninth studio album and her first since her festive themed 'Everyday Is Christmas' album, released in November 2017. Sia made the revelation on Twitter. When a fan asked her about her plans to release new music, the "Cheap thrills" hitmaker replied, ''Next year I'm releasing an album and a feature length musical I wrote and directed. Lots of fun things to come!'' Her last regular album was 'This Is Acting' which came out in January 2016.

Will not back off from 'Accidental Prime Minister', my life's best work: Kher

Calling "The Accidental Prime Minister" his "life's best performance", actor Anupam Kher on Friday said he will not back off from the snowballing controversy over the film on former prime minister Manmohan Singh. The actor, who plays the title role in the movie, also took a swipe at Maharashtra Youth Congress' threat to stop the release unless it is first shown to them, saying they should be happy a film has been made on their leader. "I am not going to back off. This is my life's best performance. #DrManmohanSingh will agree after seeing the film that it is a 100% accurate depiction," Kher tweeted. The trailer of the film, based on the book of the same name by Sanjay Baru who served as Singh's media advisor 2004 to 2008, was released here on Thursday. It depicts Singh as a victim of Congress' internal politics ahead of the 2014 Lok Sabha elections. The trailer drew sharp reactions from the Congress, which dubbed it a "propaganda film". The party's Maharashtra youth wing wrote a ...

Emma Stone says turning 30 left her gloomy

Actress Emma Stone says she felt 'gloomy' for a week after turning 30.

Mukesh Tiwari excited about 'Band Baja Bandh Darwaza'

Actor Mukesh Tiwari is excited about stepping into the genre of horror-comedy on the small screen with the show "Band Baja Bandh Darwaza".

No idea when we will get censor certificate: Director of film set in Kashmir

National Award-winning director Ashvin Kumar, who received an Oscar nomination for the short film "Little Terrorist", is still struggling to get U/A certificate for his next movie "No Fathers In Kashmir".

Dwayne Johnson's latest picture with his daughters is too cute to handle!

Actor Dwayne Johnson is loving and cherishing hugs with his daughters Jasmine and Tiana in his latest Instagram post.The 46-year-old actor took to his account on the photo-sharing application and revealed that he's enjoying being able to cherish some special moments with his two youngest children.He posted an adorable picture featuring him with his two little ones along with a caption that read, "Daddy's arms. I ain't gonna be able to hold 'em like this forever, so you better believe I snatch these cookies and love 'em up every moment I can. Plus, I know there's gonna come a day where in daddy's arms is the last place they want to be. Baby Tiana Gia is already there with the "help me" look on her face. Can't guarantee I'll love and protect all my daughters for the rest of their lives, but I can guarantee I will for the rest of mine. #xmas #daddysarms #helpme."Missing from the cute family snap was his eldest daughter Simone. Lately, Johnson has been sharing some cute father-daughter ..

Theatre is the father of films and neither is poor cousin of other: Lushin Dubey (IANS Interview)

Actress and theatre veteran Lushin Dubey feels that theatre has become more fearless over the years in terms of breaking the norms. She also calls the medium the father of films and stresses that it's best to participate in both and not treat either like a poor cousin of the other.

Congress' protests will give more publicity to 'The Accidental Prime Minister': Anupam Kher

As the political row over the upcoming film 'The Accidental Prime Minister' intensifies, its lead actor Anupam Kher on Tuesday stated that the protests against the movie will result in increased publicity.The film is being criticised by the opposition Congress as "incorrect representation of the facts," Kher, however, is seemingly unfazed by the barbs.The actor, in an exclusive interview with ANI, responded to Maharashtra Youth Congress' objection that the recently released trailer of the film, based on Dr. Manmohan Singh' tenure as India's prime minister, has distorted the facts.The organisation on Thursday also asserted that if it is released without prior screening for their office bearers, they will resort to "other options" to stop the release of the film."An actor's job is to act, the filmmaker's job is to make a film and take it to the people and it's the job of these organisations to protest. So, we should not give so much of importance to them," Kher said.He added that both ..

Rajini's "Petta" trailer released

The trailer of supertstar Rajinikanth's much awaited 'Petta' was released Friday by the film makers, giving a sneak peak into the action flick boasting of a star-studded cast including Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Vijay Sethupathi. It shows Rajinikanth in a cool avatar and in one scene making his trademark sunglasses gimmick, which is hugely popular among his fans. The film is expected to be an action flick with the stunts being choreographed by Peter Hein. Produced by Sun Pictures, it is directed by 'Pizza' fame Karthik Subbaraj and music scored by Anirudh. Besides Siddiqi and Sethupathy the film's star cast includes actresses Trisha and Simran and actor-director Sasikumar. 'Petta', roughly translating into one's local stronghold in Tamil, will hit the screens ahead of the Pongal festival in mid January.

'Thackeray' director unfazed by box office clash

Abhijit Panse, director of "Thackeray", based on the life of Shiv Sena founder isn't worried about competing with Kangana Ranaut's "Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi" and Emraan Hashmi-starrer "Cheat India". He says if a film is good, it will work.

'Goodfellas' actor Frank Adonis dies at 83

Veteran character actor Frank Adonis, best known for his roles in "Goodfellas" and "Raging Bull", has died. He was 83. His wife Denise Adonis confirmed the news to TMZ and Fox. "He fought a good fight. It was rough. He was in too much pain and he wanted to go he told us he wanted to go. We're devastated. It's going to be hard, but we'll get through it," Denise told Fox. Born Frank Testaverde Scioscia in Brooklyn on October 27, 1935, Adonis has starred in films like "Goodfellas" (1990) and "Raging Bull" (1980) to "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective" (1994) and "Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai" (1999) By the end of his life, Adonis had amassed 40 film credits with a penchant for playing gangsters, including appearances in films like "Find Me Guilty", "Mafioso: The Father, The Son", "Mob Queen" and on episodes of "Law & Order", "The Equalizer" and "The Sopranos". He also appeared in hit films like "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective", "True Romance" and "Wall Street". Adonis also tried his hands .

I'm constantly having to override my fear: Sandra Bullock on motherhood

Hollywood star Sandra Bullock says she ''constantly has to override'' her fears about her children as she gets panicked a lot when it comes to their safety. The 54-year-old actor, who has eight-year-old Louis and six-year-old Laila, said she gets scared when she has to give a certain level of freedom to her kids. "You get so good at saying no and you're so panicked about everything. You literally have to stop and say, 'Why did I just say no? Why don't we just play hooky from school one day and just go enjoy life?' I'm constantly having to override my fear," Bullock told People magazine. The actor previously revealed she can be ''a little neurotic'' when it comes to her kids, as the current state of the world leaves her ''afraid every day'' of what might happen to her children whilst they are at school.

'Goodfellas' actor Frank Adonis no more

Actor Frank Adonis, whose decades-long career included roles in "Goodfellas" and "Raging Bull", has died. He was 83.

Billy Ray congratulates daughter Miley on her wedding

Singer-songwriter Billy Ray Cyrus has wished his daughter, singer Miley Cyrus, a happy married life.

A great year for metal, but rock is not dead (2018 In Retrospect)

The year bore witness to a plethora of new material from various metal artistes. As they -- old and new, the famous and the underground -- decided on innovations and new ideas, it energised a whole genre.

Interesting part about becoming an adult is most things become bittersweet: Emma Stone on turning 30

Emma Stone has opened up about the ''bittersweet'' experience of leaving her 20s saying with age she has learned to accept that she would not be able to please everyone. The "La La Land" star, who turned 30 on November 6, said it is pointless to try to make everyone happy. ''I got gloomy for about a week, but realised the most interesting part about becoming an adult is most things become bittersweet. I'm still finding my voice. It's OK if not everybody likes you, and that doesn't make it more appealing to convince them of why you are likeable. ''So that was a major lesson, not falling over myself to win over the unwinnable. Nobody knows what they're doing! We're all just a bunch of people trying to figure out how to get through the day," Stone told British Vogue magazine. The Oscar-winning actor also revealed that prior to filming "The Favourite", she had not worked since December 2017. "I haven't worked since last December. By the time I work again, it will have been 14 ...

Can't change facts if making a movie on Jallianwala Bagh or Holocaust: Anupam Kher on 'The Accidental Prime Minister'

"We can't change the facts," said veteran actor Anupam Kher, who plays the role of Dr. Manmohan Singh in the upcoming biopic 'The Accidental Prime Minister.'The trailer of the movie, which recently came out, drew a lot of flak from the opposition Congress party which poked holes in the portrayal of the former prime minister.The party also criticised the teaser saying that the movie shows Sonia Gandhi and her son Rahul Gandhi in a wrong light.However, Kher, in an exclusive interview with ANI, stated that the film is based on facts as chronicled in a book by Sanjaya Baru-- Manmohan Singh's media advisor between 2004 and 2008."If we make a film on the issue of Jallianwala Bagh or The Holocaust or any historic incident, we can't change the history or the facts. That's what we have done here," the 63-year-old said."The book is written by a man who was very close to the prime minister at that time. This book was either ignored or people moved on after its release. So why this hue and cry ...