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Cardi B breast-feeds, strips naked in her new music video

Cardi B has broken all the glass ceilings with her latest music video. Every part of the clip, right from stripping naked to breastfeeding a baby, yells boldness.The three-minute long video of the song titled 'Money' features the American rapper in many catchy outfits, and in certain parts, without any. At one point, Cardi bears her rear for the camera and sits on a piano stark naked!And that's not all, the video also features the Grammy nominee, who recently embraced motherhood, feeding a baby. According to a report by US Weekly, the baby is most likely not the rapper's 5-month-old daughter, Kulture.Cardi B is not the only celebrity who has recently made headlines for embracing her womanhood at a public platform.Earlier this month Rachel McAdams attracted some much-needed attention after she let photographer Claire Rothstein capture her with a breast pump on. The actor, without any doubt, looked stunning in a Versace outfit and accessories with a breast pump.And let's not forget, ...

Jason Momoa: On being 'boxed', 'Aquaman' and women empowerment

The Khal Drogo of "Game of Thrones" has won hearts in his superhero avatar in "Aquaman". Actor Jason Momoa says he doesn't mind being "put in a box" with his on-screen portrayals -- and is happy with the shape of his career.

Naseeruddin Shah's Ajmer Lit Fest event cancelled

Naseeruddin Shah's keynote address at the Ajmer Literature Festival has been canceled on Friday after protests erupted over the actor's recent remarks on the Bulandshahr violence.Earlier this week, the Bollywood actor found himself at the centre of a major controversy over his remarks about the killing of a policeman in Bulandshahr.The controversy started after a video emerged on social media in which Shah can be heard saying "the death of a cow has more significance than that of a police officer."He also asserted that living in this country, he worries for his children, "I feel anxious for my children because tomorrow if a mob surrounds them and asks, 'Are you a Hindu or a Muslim?' they will have no answer. It worries me that I don't see the situation improving anytime soon."Shortly after the video went viral, many people took to the streets to protests against the veteran actor. They expressed their anger by showing black flags and burning the actor's effigy.Clarifying his remarks a

It was difficult for me to get out of urban vibe for 'Rangbaaz': Saqib

Actor Saqib Saleem, who plays a rural man in the "Rangbaaz" web series which will premiere globally across more than 190 countries on Saturday on ZEE5, has said that it was difficult for him to get out of the urban vibe to play the character.

'Pink' director's new short film is never short of breath (Movie Review)

Film: Maya (Short Film); Cast: Padmapriya, Abir Chatterjee; Director: Annirudha Roy Choudhury; Rating: *** (3 stars)

'KGF' in Hindi is a messy monstrosity (Movie Review)

Film: KGF, Chapter 1(dubbed in Hindi); Cast: Yash, Srinidhi Shetty; Director: Prashanth Neel; Rating: *(1 star)

Ranveer Singh is a good actor: Govinda

Govinda, who has worked with Ranveer Singh in 'Kill Dill', has said the latter is a really good actor.

Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal's hilarious Christmas gift for Ryan Reynolds

While Ryan Reynolds is usually the one pranking people, this time, the joke was on him!The tables were turned when Hugh Jackman recently teamed up with fellow 'Marvel' star Jake Gyllenhaal to hilariously troll Reynolds.The 'Deadpool' actor himself took to social media to share what happened and how he was pranked by the two.Reynolds, who is known as Hollywood's resident jokester, posted photos of himself standing between a laughing Jackman and Gyllenhaal. He can be seen donning a brightly coloured Christmas sweater."These f--king a--holes said it was a sweater party," the 42-year-old captioned the images.Reynolds has also had a history of teasing Jackman, who reprised Wolverine for a 'Deadpool' cameo.

Andy Cohen to become father through surrogacy

'Bravo' host Andy Cohen has announced he is all set to become a dad in just six weeks time!He revealed the happy news as he wrapped up Thursday's broadcast of 'Watch What Happens Live,' reports People magazine."Tonight, I want you to be the first to know that after many years of careful deliberation, a fair amount of prayers and the benefit of science, if all goes according to plan, in about six weeks' time, I am going to become a father, thanks to a wonderful surrogate who is carrying my future," Cohen said."Family means everything to me, and having one of my own is something I've wanted in my heart for my entire life. And though it's taken most me longer than most to get there, I cannot wait for what I envision will be the most rewarding chapter yet."The 50-year-old, who previously split with his partner Clifton Dassuncao, did not reveal any additional information, including the sex of the child or his plans to raise the kid as a single parent.

Up outfit books Naseeruddin Shah flight tickets to Pak

The Uttar Pradesh Navnirman Sena Friday said it will send veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah a air-ticket for Pakistan over his comments on the Bulandshahr violence. The actor found himself at the centre of a major controversy over his remarks in reference to the killing of a policeman in Bulandshahr earlier this month. He said the death of a cow was being given importance over killing of a policeman in the violence. "If Naseeruddin Shah feels scared in India, he can go to Pakistan. The UPNS (Uttar Pradesh Navnirman Sena) has booked a air-ticket for him to Pakistan for August 14," UPNS chief Amit Jani said. "Like him, if anybody else feels scared, the UPNS will also book air-tickets for them to Pakistan," he said. Wondering why his comments on mob violence were being misconstrued with some people calling him a "traitor", actor Shah said Friday in Ajmer that he spoke as a "worried Indian" and has the right to express concerns about the country he loves. "What I said earlier was as a ...

Malik says he received threat calls from "fringe elements"

NCP leader Nawab Malik Friday claimed to have received threat calls from "fringe elements" after he participated in a debate show on a news channel on actor Naseeruddin Shah's recent cow related remark. He asked Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and police officials to look into the issue seriously. Malik, a spokesman of the Sharad Pawar-led party, said it would be Fadnavis' responsibility if anything "untoward" happened to him. "Post my debate on @News18India this evening, I am receiving threat calls from fringe elements. @DevenBhartiIPS @Dev_Fadnavis @MumbaiPolice please make a note of this issue seriously. If anything untoward happens to me, the @CMOMaharashtra will be responsible. @NCPspeaks," Malik tweeted. When asked Malik said the TV debate was regarding Shah's recent "cow death given more significance than a police officer's" comment. "After the debate I got threat calls from two numbers. I have informed local police station too about it," he ...

Assam's nightingale Dipali Borthakur passes away

Legendary singer Dipali Borthakur passed away at a city hospital on Friday afternoon, sources said. She was 78.

Aditya Roy Kapur to join Instagram world!

It is happening guys! Aditya Roy Kapur is finally ready to enter the world of Instagram. The actor announced his debut date in a hilarious video shared by Varun Dhawan.Aditya is been one of those few Bollywood stars, who have been absent from the social media from the very starting. But not anymore, in the fun video posted by his 'Kalank' co-star Varun, Aditya revealed that he will be making his much-awaited Instagram debut in August next year.Changing his voice to what seems to be a girl's voice, the actor hilariously explained why he has finally decided to make an Instagram account and what all he will be using it for."Children I have come! They told me Instagram nowadays is very important. I am an actor you know. I have to do promotion, self-promotion. So I have come and I will do Instagram every day," he started the video saying.Sharing his Instagram plans, the actor asserted, "Everyday one post I will do for you. I'll think nice jokes videos. I will thing nice videos. I will show

Miley Cyrus sings 'Santa Baby' with feminist twist

Miley Cyrus gave a feminist twist to classic Christmas songs and ladies, that's all you would want to croon this festival.The American singer on Thursday featured on the 'Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' with Mark Ronson. Keeping up with the Holiday spirit, Cyrus was scheduled to perform the 1953 Christmas hit 'Santa Baby.'The songstress, however, made her intention clear and told the host of the show, Jimmy Fallon, that she will not be performing the traditional version of the song, in which singer Eartha Kitt asks Santa for a convertible, yacht, and fur coat."I think I might need to change a few of these lyrics," Cyrus said.Seems like Fallon did not expect what was coming when agreed to give Cyrus the creative liberty to tweak the lyrics. Taking to the stage, the singer started singing out, "Santa, baby/ I don't need any fancy jewellery, not me/I've got something else in mind Santa baby,/And I don't need your presents tonight."Channelling all her feminism in the lyrics, Cyrus ...

Right wing protestors force Naseeruddin Shah to give Ajmer Literature Festival a miss

Bollywood actor Naseeruddin Shah on Friday gave the Ajmer Literature Festival a miss due to strong protests by the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha and other right wing associations for his controversial statements.

Collection of historic books, including Gandhi's writings, finds new home in SA

Over 3,000 books written by renowned writers across the globe, including 12 volumes of collected works of Mahatma Gandhi, amassed over six decades by an Indian-origin family has found a permanent home at a knowledge centre in South Africa. Most of the books, once banned under the apartheid regime, were handed over at a ceremony by an internationally-renowned and South Africa-born academic, now living in the UK, Mohamed Keshavjee, a descendent of the Keshavjee family who came to South Africa from Gujarat and settled in Pretoria. The ceremony was dedicated to Indian-origin lawyer Ismail Mahomed, who was appointed the first Chief Justice in democratic South Africa by President Nelson Mandela. Mohamed died in 2000. "No one can deny the seminal role that Ismail Mahomed played in the restoration of the confidence of the people of South Africa in its judiciary as an important pillar of the Rule of Law in the new South Africa," said Keshavjee. "I somehow became the custodian of this ...

Christmas not a religious affair for me, but special: Randeep

Actor Randeep Hooda says Christmas, though not a religious affair for him, has always been special.

I want to be challenged as an actor: Ali Asgar

Actor-comedian Ali Asgar's popularity as a flamboyant grandmother from "Comedy Nights with Kapil" is his most famous performance but the actor says he is ready to ditch the costume if given a challenging role. The actor the success of 'Dadi' has been a blessing but also limiting to a certain extent. "An image is being built about me that I like doing only female characters and that it is my comfort zone. The day I get an exciting role, I will leave this (female) costume. I am hungry for good roles. I want to be challenged as an actor, I want to work hard on a character," Ali told PTI. The actor said he has no complaints that female characters have become his identity but breaking out of a set image is important for him. "..I am not complaining, I don't want to blame anybody. I keep acting in films, I did one called 'Amaavas', it will release in January, I did 'Judwaa 2', hosted award shows, where I am Ali Asgar playing different male parts. "Only because people are saying I am playing

Jon Bernthal opens up about his daughter's coma which led him to drop out of 'First Man'

Hollywood actor Jon Bernthal, who was all set to play the role of astronaut David Scott in 'First Man', was forced to drop out of the film after his daughter went into coma.Opening up about the unfortunate turn of events, 'The Punisher' actor, in an interview with Men's Health magazine, revealed that his daughter Adeline, who is now almost 4-year-old, had an unexpected seizure, following which she entered a coma. This led the actor to exit the Ryan Gosling starrer Neil Armstrong-centered movie.Speaking about how his wife Erin Angle handled the situation in the best way possible, the actor said, "People talk about bravery like fake macho bravery, but my wife didn't flinch."What I saw in my wife was courage and beauty unlike I'd ever seen," he asserted.The little girl was diagnosed with encephalitis, a viral infection that causes inflammation in the brain. Adeline remained in a coma for three days straight and when she did wake up, she was unable to recognize her family. She has since ..

Priyamvada enters 'Kullfi Kumarr Bajewala'

Actress Priyamvada Kant has been roped in to play an important part in the show "Kullfi Kumarr Bajewala".