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Kevin Hart to host 2019 Oscars
Comedian Kevin Hart will host the next Academy Awards ceremony in February in 2019.
Many exciting opportunities in spy genre for actresses: Actress Stana Katic
Former "Castle" star Stana Katic, who played an agent in the James Bond movie "Quantum of Solace", says there are many exciting opportunities in the spy/espionage film genre for actresses.
Donald Trump is going to be ultimate test of humanity: Vir Das
Vir Das has always been blatantly honest about his views on the world's socio-political climate, and has freely mocked US President Donald Trump. The actor-comedian feels he is going to be the "ultimate test of humanity's tolerance".
Jazz musician, actor Roger V. Burton dead
Jazz musician, television actor and developmental research psychologist Roger V. Burton is dead. He was 90.
Proud to share screen with Ranbir, Sanjay: Ronit Roy
Actor Ronit Roy, who has started shooting for the upcoming film "Shamshera", says he is proud to share the screen with actors Ranbir Kapoor and Sanjay Dutt.
India quite tough for international artistes to break into: Simon Fuller
Music mogul Simon Fuller, who brought his global pop group Now United to India for the first time, finds the country digitally smart and fully focused on the future. However, he says India has been overlooked by international artistes and now it is difficult for foreign talent to break into.
Salman Khan is richest Indian celebrity: Forbes
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is the richest Indian celebrity, according to the 2018 Forbes India Celebrity 100 list, which he has topped for the third consecutive year. Shah Rukh Khan has fallen out of the top 10 list.
Terry Crews, Leslie Mann to announce Golden Globe nominations
'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' star Terry Crews and Danai Gurira (Black Panther) are the presenters for this year's Golden Globe nominations.Apart from them, Leslie Mann (Blockers) and Christian Slater (Mr. Robot) have also been tapped to announce the honorees for the 76th annual awards, reports Variety.The nominees for the 25 categories will be revealed during a press conference on Thursday. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) will livestream the 2019 Golden Globe nominations from the official Golden Globes Facebook page as well as the Golden Globes website.The ceremony recognises excellence in film and television, both domestic and foreign. Set to take place on January 6, 2019, it will air live from the Beverly Hilton. While Seth Meyers hosted the 2018 ceremony, a host for this year's telecast has not been announced yet.
Craig Gillespie to direct Emma Stone starrer 'Cruella'?
Australian film director Craig Gillespie is in talks to direct the live-action 'Cruella,' with Emma Stone playing the protagonist, who covets the furs of the 101 Dalmation pups to provide herself a perfect coat.Set in the early 1980s, Stone will portray the role of infamous fashionista villain Cruella De Vil, who hates dogs. De Vil was first seen in the 1961 animated classic '101 Dalmatians.'According to Deadline, American writer Alex Timbers was on board to direct the project, but the 'Mozart of the Jungle' co-creator ran into scheduling issues and dropped this project. Timbers, who is also a theater director, has two major productions next year.Famously known for directing the Tonya Harding biopic, 'I, Tonya', Gillespie has also helmed movies like 'The Finest Hours', 'Million Dollar Ar,' Fright Night remake, and 'Lars and the Real Girl.
Kareena Kapoor Khan open to do web series
Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan says she is game to star in a web series only if the content is as "wonderful" as "Sacred Games".
Films I'm doing are extension of my street theatre: Ayushmann
Actor Ayushmann Khuranna says the kind of films he is doing are an extension of his street theatre days as they are real and entertaining at the same time.
Never thought I can be as big as a female singer: Neha Kakkar
As livewire as her songs, Neha Kakkar says she never thought she could make it as big as she has as a female singer in showbiz.
Emma Stone to play Cruella, 'I, Tonya' director in early talks to helm
Emma Stone is set to star in Disney's live-action take on Cruella de Vil, the antagonist from "101 Dalmatians". According to The Hollywood Reporter, "I, Tonya" director Craig Gillespie is in early negotiations to helm "Cruella". Stone will play the infamous villain in what is being billed as an origin story, set in the early 1980s with a punk vibe. Hollywood veteran Glenn Close famously portrayed the role of the maniacal, notorious, fur-loving dog-hating head of a fashion house who would go to any lengths to get hold of more and more Dalmatian fur in "101 Dalmatians" and "102 Dalmatians". Prior to Gillespie, Alex Timbers was on board to direct the project, the deal could not go through due to scheduling issues. Andrew Gunn is producing "Cruella" with Marc Platt and Kristin Burr.
Kate Seigel, Mike Flanagan welcome second child
Actor Kate Seigel and director Mike Flanagan have become proud parents to a daughter. The couple, who last worked on Netflix's hit horror series "The Haunting of Hill House", welcomed their second child on December 3. Flanagan took to Twitter to share the news and revealed that they have named their little one, Theodora after the character Siegel plays in the 10-episode series. "Today, Kate and I welcomed our daughter, Theodora Isabelle Irene Flanagan, into the world. Mom and baby are both fantastic, tired, and so, so happy," the director tweeted. The duo, who married in 2016, also share son, Cody (two).
Anne Hathaway could play lead role in 'Sesame Street' movie
Oscar-winning actor Anne Hathaway is in early talks to star in the Warner Bros. 'Sesame Street' movie.The 'Ocean's 8' star has been offered a starring role in the film, according to Variety. However, no papers have been signed yet.If she gives her nod, this would mark Hathaway's second foray into the 'Sesame Street' world, as the 36-year-old previously appeared in the holiday special 'Elmo's Christmas Countdown' in 2007.Set to be helmed by 'Portlandia' co-creator Jonathan Krisel, the upcoming live-action movie is said to be a musical.Hathaway will next be seen in the mystery thriller 'Serenity' and 'The Hustle.' She has recently wrapped production on the Netflix drama 'The Last Thing He Wanted.
Kevin Hart to host Oscars 2019
Kevin Hart is all set to host the 91st Academy Awards ceremony. The actor-comic took to Instagram on Tuesday to announce that he has been selected to host the Oscars next year. This will be Hart's first attempt at emceeing the annual awards night. "For years I have been asked if I would ever host the Oscars and my answer was always the same... I said that it would be the opportunity of a lifetime for me as a comedian and that it will happen when it's suppose to. "I am so happy to say that the day has finally come for me to host the Oscars. I am blown away simply because this has been a goal on my list for a long time... To be able to join the legendary list of hosts that have graced that stage is unbelievable," Hart wrote alongside a picture of a golden Oscar statuette. The "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle" actor thanked the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) for the opportunity. "I will be sure to make this Oscars a special one," he added. The Academy confirmed the ...
Demi Lovato decides to 'never give up'
Inching closer to her post-rehab recovery, singer-songwriter Demi Lovato has decided to 'never give up' and her latest Instagram post is a proof of the same.The 'Sorry Not Sorry' singer shared a selfie wearing her Brazilian jiu-jitsu martial arts outfit and showing off her after workout glow."Sweaty, messy jiu-jitsu hair. #BJJ #bluebelt #nevergiveup," read the caption.She has often posted pictures and videos about her workouts and jiu-jitsu accomplishments on social media.Lovato maintained a low profile on social media after she was hospitalised for overdosing in July. However, she did break her silence in November when she encouraged her fans to vote in the midterm election.Following her hospitalisation after an apparent drug overdose, the 26-year-old singer spent some time in a rehab facility to seek help and has been very focused on her health.
Rajinikanth's '2.0' set for major China release
Superstar Rajinikanth's "2.0", which has set the cost registers ringing all over, is gearing up for a major China release across 56,000 screens, according to its makers.
US radio stations pull 'Baby, It's Cold Outside' in wake of #MeToo
It's that time of year when radio stations across the United States are playing Christmas music nonstop. But one classic holiday song is proving too controversial for some stations in the wake of the #MeToo movement. "Baby, It's Cold Outside" -- a duet written in 1944 and performed over the years by scores of artists, including Dean Martin, Dolly Parton, Ray Charles and Lady Gaga -- has turned into a hot potato for broadcasters, some of which have yanked the popular song on grounds the lyrics are predatory toward women. A radio station in the state of Ohio was first to announce it was pulling the song from its playlist last weekend after receiving complaints. Several other stations across the country -- and even in Canada -- have followed suit. Controversy over the song has existed for years but it has notched up a level this year because of the #MeToo movement that began in the United States more than a year ago in response to accusations of sexual abuse and harassment by powerful ..
Katie Price to marry again
Singer Katie Price is reportedly engaged to on-off boyfriend Kris Boyson.