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Signing 'Indian 2' has been a step up in my career, says Kajal
Actress Kajal Aggarwal, who teams up with actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan for the first time in the upcoming Tamil film "Indian 2", says signing the project has been a step up in her over a decade-long career.
Leonardo DiCaprio's foundation donates USD 100 million to climate change fight
Hollywood star Leonardo Dicaprio's charitable foundation has raised more than USD 100 million in the fight against climate change. The Academy Award-winning actor founded the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation in 1998 to increase awareness about climate change. "When I founded LDF 20 years ago, I did so based on the simple idea that we could make a real difference by directly funding some of the most effective environmental projects. 'Whether it be individuals, grassroots movements or major nonprofits, we wanted to focus on getting critical funding to those who could have the greatest impact. "We are extremely proud to celebrate 20 years of this model. Since 1998, we have supported over 200 projects on every continent and in every ocean from habitat and species conservation, renewable energy, climate change, indigenous rights, and more. I am pleased to announce USD 11 million in new grants across our six program areas, bringing the total financial impact of LDF to over USD 100 million" ...
Kristen Stewart and Stella Maxwell part ways
Kristen Stewart and Stella Maxwell have split. According to Us Weekly, the twosome called it quits "around a month ago". Stewart and Maxwell, who is a supermodel and Victoria's Secret Angel, were last seen together in October in Amsterdam, during a break from the actor's filming schedule for the upcoming "Charlie's Angels" film. The duo never publicly addressed their relationship, but had been spending a lot of time together after they both attended the Met Gala in May 2017. The news comes a day after Stewart was spotted holding hands with stylist Sara Dinkin.
Sooraj Pancholi returns to Twitter
Actor Sooraj Pancholi is back on Twitter after deleting his account last year following the controversy surrounding his father and actor Aditya Pancholi and actress Kangana Ranaut.
Archana, Parmeet Sethi to play reel life couple
Real life husband and wife Archana Puran Singh and Parmeet Sethi will play reel life couple in "My Name Ijj Lakhan".
Here's who Jake Gyllenhaal is dating!
Hollywood actor Jake Gyllenhaal is currently dating model Jeanne Cadieu!"Jeanne is very mature for her age. She's quirky, smart and loves history, reading; she's a really great and well-rounded person, She and Jake really took things slow, but are now pretty serious," US Weekly quoted a source saying.The couple, however, wants to keep their relationship under wraps. The two do not even follow each other on social media.While the two are not yet ready to share their relationship with the world, they are all for the idea of escaping for quick getaways to spend some quality time together. Earlier this year, the lovebirds were spotted flocking together in London and Greece.Gyllenhaal was previously linked with Reese Witherspoon, Kirsten Dunst and Natalie Portman.On the work front, the actor, whose past credits include 'Wildlife', 'Stronger' and 'Life, will be next seen in 'Spider-Man: Far From Home'.
Apara Mehta to play marriage broker in show
Actress Apara Mehta will essay the role of Santa Buwa, a marriage broker, in the TV show "Mere Sai".
Kardashian-Jenner sisters shutting down their apps
The Kardashian-Jenner sisters, Kourtney, Kim, Khole and Kylie, have shut down their subscription apps. The reality TV stars will stop updating their three-year-old apps and websites in 2019. The move came after another sister, Kendall, shut down her app and site last year. "We've had an incredible experience connecting with all of you through our apps these past few years but have made the difficult decision to no longer continue updating in 2019. "We truly hope you've enjoyed this journey as much as we have, and we look forward to what's ahead," Kim wrote on her website. Similar notices were posted by Kylie and Khloe. The Kardashian-Jenners' digital properties, launched in 2015, were developed and managed by Whalerock Industries, the production house headed by CEO Lloyd Braun. The Kardashian-Jenner apps were free but offered additional content to subscribers who paid USD 2.99 per month.
Shreyas excited to celebrate his daughter's first Christmas
Actor Shreyas Talpade, who welcomed a baby girl via surrogacy earlier this year, is excited to celebrate her first Christmas.
Jason Momoa crashes couple's wedding
Actor Jason Momoa wielded his Aquaman trident to crash a couple's wedding in Oahu.
'Toothbrush' not a regular love story: Samir Soni
Actor Samir Soni says the short film "Toothbrush" is not a regular love story.
Priyanka must be tired from wedding festivities: Danielle
TV personality Danielle Jonas says she had a great experience at her sister-in-law Priyanka Chopra's wedding with singer Nick Jonas in Jodhpur but she also feels that the Indian actress must be "so tired".
'Tiger Zinda Hai' clocks one year (Movie Snippets)
Salman Khan-starrer "Tiger Zinda Hai" completed a year since its release on Saturday, and the film's director Ali Abbas Zafar is all nostalgic.
Tulsi shares what she likes about performing for an international audience
Singer Tulsi Kumar performed live in Bahrain for the first time this week. She says performing outside India gives her an opportunity to connect with Indians abroad as well as fans of Indian music and culture.
Fans will see Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham's 'biting chemistry' in 'Hobbs And Shaw'
Actor Dwayne Johnson says he wanted to explore his "biting chemistry" with Jason Statham in the upcoming "Fast and Furious" spin-off "Hobbs And Shaw". In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Johnson said he wanted to work on the spin-off after he made his debut in the franchise with 2011 action "Fast Five". "We started talking about the potential of a spin-off really after 'Fast Five'. And then when 'Fast 6' came around, that's when we started having real talks about it, but then the challenge was just finding out what the creative could be and how we cracked that," Johnson said. "I'm really happy that we were not only be able to crack the creative and really lean into the relationship and chemistry - the biting chemistry between myself and Jason Statham - but I think that also you find out that it's something the fans have been wanting for some time now," he added. The 46-year-old star said with the spin-off, his aim is to extend the life of the franchise, which is eagerly ...
Ben Affleck to star in, produce 'I Am Still Alive"
Actor Ben Affleck is set to star in and produce wilderness drama "I Am Still Alive". According to The Hollywood Reporter, the film is an adaptation of Kate Alice Marshall's novel of the same name. The story centres on a teenage girl who is forced to move in with her off-the-grid dad in the Canadian wilderness after her mother is killed in a car crash. But after an unfortunate event, the girl and her dog are forced to survive on their own. Affleck, 46, will play the father in the film, which he will produce through his Pearl Street Films. Lori Evans Taylor is set to write the script for the adaptation. Universal Pictures recently won a bidding war for the rights to develop a feature film. Affleck is currently filming for Gavin O'Connor's next, tentatively titled "Torrance". He plays a high school basketball coach recovering from addiction. He will also be seen in upcoming films -- "Triple Frontier" and "The Last Thing He Wanted".
Ben Whishaw doubts 'Q' will return in Bond 25
Actor Ben Whishaw says he is not sure whether his James Bond films character 'Q' will return for the next film in the franchise. Actor Daniel Craig, who had earlier said that the 2015 "Spectre" marks his last outing as the famed British spy, will now play the iconic character for one last and final time. However, there is uncertainty over others characters such as Moneypenny, played by Naomi Harris, Whishaw's Q and Ralph Fiennes' M. In an interview with Vanity Fair, Whishaw, 38, voiced doubts about Q's return in the film, which will be directed by "Maniac" helmer Cary Joji Fukunaga. "I'm not even sure if I'll be in it. I'm assuming that I'm not going to be so it will be a nice surprise if they put me in. I think it's right (Fukanaga) and Daniel need to just figure it out. I've done two; I've had a good run," the actor said. Whishaw also said that he had the best time working on previous two Bond films -- "Skyfall" and "Spectre". "I was in a film that people actually saw. I mean, lots .
Will Smith says Genie in 'Aladdin' remake will pay homage to Robin Williams
Actor Will Smith, who is taking on the role of Genie in Disney's live-action feature "Aladdin", says his version of the beloved character will be a "homage" to Robin Williams. Williams, who died in 2014, had voiced the character in Disney's animated musical in 1992. Smith, 50, said in an interview with Entertainment Weekly that he was initially "terrified" to accept the part. "Whenever you're doing things that are iconic, it's always terrifying. The question is always: where was there meat left on the bone? Robin didn't leave a lot of meat on the bone with the character," the actor said. Smith said he later developed confidence to "deliver something that was a homage to Robin Williams but was musically different". "Just the flavour of the character would be different enough and unique enough that it would be in a different lane, versus trying to compete," he added. The Guy Ritchie-directed film, which also stars Naomi Scott as Pricess Jasmine and Mena Massoud as the title character, .
Hollywood does not experiment, try new ideas, says Steve McQueen
Steve McQueen says top Hollywood bosses are scared to experiment with the films and do not want to explore diverse storylines. In an interview with The Guardian, the McQueen, best known for the Oscar-winning feature "12 Years a Slave", said people of power in Hollywood lack creative imagination. "I can't remember if there has ever been a movie about a gay person who is a detective or the lead in a romantic comedy who doesn't have a problem with their sexuality. How is that possible? Certain people of power and influence in the industry are gay yet would never think about making a movie like that," McQueen said. "What does it say about the worldview they're helping maintain? I'm not pointing fingers - I'm just saying that if we see two men or women walking down the street holding hands, we're not even going to blink. But if it's on the screen, apparently it becomes thunderous," he added. The 49-year-old filmmaker's latest film "Widows", follows the story of four widows who try to pull .
6th edition of Yuva Natya Samaroh to open today
The 6th edition of Yuva Natya Samaroh, a theatre festival of five young directors, will begin here Saturday with some of the best modern, mythological as well as Parsi style drama. Organised by Sahitya Kala Parishad, Department of Art, Culture and Languages, Government of Delhi, the five-day festival will be held at Kamani Auditorium here. It will open with a music adaptation of noted Hindi writer Mithileshwar's 'Babuji' directed by Rajesh Singh, the organisers said. "It's heartening to see how theatre continues to grow and mesmerize audiences, despite the digital boom. The credit goes to the young talents who keep the medium alive. "This festival is a great platform for young directors to showcase their work. I urge the people of Delhi to come out in large numbers to support the emerging talent," Manish Sisodia, Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, said. The festival lineup includes Mahasweta Devi's iconic 'Rudali' directed by Arvind Singh, Ashok Lal's 'Shatru' directed by Sunil Rawat, ...