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As an audience, we always want to see love: Actress Tabu (IANS Interview)
Popular actress Tabu, who has successfully straddled commercial and off-beat films for over three decades, says romance as a genre is great and works in some ways in cinema.
Jason Momoa, Matt Damon to host 'Saturday Night Live'
Jason Momoa, Matt Damon and Claire Foy will host the each December episode of 'Saturday Night Live' (SNL).Foy, who recently appeared in Ryan Gosling-starrer biopic 'First Man', is set to make her hosting debut on the show. She will kick-off the month on Saturday, December 1 and will be joined by musical guest Anderson .PaakOn the other hand, the 'Aquaman' star will host the show on December 8 alongside musical guest Mumford & Sons, who are returning for their third outing to promote their new album Delta.Damon will host the final new show of 2018 on December 15, with Mark Ronson and Miley Cyrus as musical guests. It will be 'The Martian' actor's second hosting stint as he previously appeared on SNL in September to parody then-Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.The official Twitter handle of the show made the announcement saying, "Early present for you. #SNL".
Timberlake postpones LA concert due to bruised vocal cords
Singer Justin Timberlake has postponed his Man of the Woods concert here Tuesday night citing bruised vocal cords. The musician has been facing the issue for the last month and had to reschedule a number of dates in New York and Washington as well. Timberlake's next date is November 29 at Phoenix's Talking Stick Resort Arena. The singer appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon for a silent interview to promote his new book, "Hindsight" recently.
Dev Patel, Tina Fey roped in for 'Modern Love'
Actors Dev Patel, Tina Fey and Anne Hathaway are all set to star in streaming platform Amazon's upcoming anthology series "Modern Love".
Fans Went Crazy at INOX Locations Across the Country at the Exclusive Screening of 'Burn The Stage: The Movie'
/ -- INOX witnessed yet another frenzy on Sunday when Fans went crazy at the exclusive screening of 'Burn The Stage: The Movie'. The screening took place in 17 states and 89 INOX theatres across the country. Approximately 34,000 fans witnessed this 'exclusive one day screening' spread over more than 240 shows, only at INOX. The movie was on BTS performing on their world tour and featured behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with the band. (Photo: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/789894/Fans_INOX_BTS_Army.jpg ) The 'BTS Army' as they call themselves, turned up way before the showtime. The powerful and rampant fans performed flash mob activities, carried placards, had vibrant photo-op sessions, sang and danced on their favourite BTS tracks and recited BTS slogans. Spotted in great numbers were fanatical girls wearing customised T-shirts with the BTS logo on them. In the auditorium, the Fans screamed in high spirits at every possible scene that came by. Fans expressed their emotions
Bhubaneswar geared for start-studded Grand opening ceremony of Hockey World Cup
The capital city of Odisha is all geared up for the grand opening ceremony of Hockey World Cup (HWC) 2018. The opening ceremony will carry a central message of "oneness".Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan, music composer AR Rahman, and renowned actor Madhuri Dixit are going to be the center of attraction during the much-awaited opening ceremony of the event.AR Rahman will be performing live, the Hockey World Cup 2018 official song during the ceremony with Shah Rukh Khan accompanying him in the act.Madhuri Dixit is going to be the lead performer of the ceremony theme song called "Earth Song" in which she will be joined by another 1100 participants. It is with this song that the opening ceremony is slated to begin. The song will represent a take on eastern culture meeting the west. The concept and premise of the act rests on the two halves that have polarised the world.Created by Nupur Mahajan, the Earth Song will address the divide and showcase the blend through this act.The 'Earth Song' ...
Disney, Fox sued in U.S. for $1 billion over Malaysia theme park
(Reuters) - Walt Disney Co and Twenty-First Century Fox Inc were sued for more than $1 billion on Monday by casino operator Genting Malaysia Bhd , which accused them of abandoning a contract related to its planned construction of the first Fox-branded theme park.
Financial fraud case against Harvey Weinstein dropped
New York's Manhattan district attorney has dropped a financial crime case against Hollywood producer, Harvey Weinstein in connection with settling his sexual assault victims.Weinstein's attorney, Ben Brafman, said that Manhattan District Attorney will not look into whether Weinstein used his production company fund to pay off his alleged victims.Speaking to Deadline on this issue, Brafman said he had been pleading the DA about Weinstein's innocence when it came to any financial fraud case. Brafman added that it's been almost a year to make the DA believe that Weinstein was innocent.But despite this development, the ongoing investigation in sexual assault cases against Weinstein would look more deeply into the manner in which the producer went about in the movie business.On November 01, an aspiring actor accused the filmmaker of sexually assaulting her when she was 16-year-old.The former Polish model, identified as Jane Doe, in the court papers, said that in 2002, she met Weinstein for
Dakota Johnson hangs out with beau Chris Martin's ex-wife
Actor Dakota Johnson who is dating British singer Chris Martin bonded with the latter's ex-wife Gwyneth Paltrow.Johnson of '50 Shades of Grey' fame spent Thanksgiving day along with 'Hymn for the Weekend' singer, and Paltrow. Paltrow's husband Brad Falchuk, and her children (with Chris), Apple Martin, and Moses Martin were also present at the celebrations, reported E! Online.It was a first official holiday she spent with Chris after dating the latter for over a year.Chris and Gwyneth who called it quits in 2014, have stayed the best of friends. They welcomed each other's current partners with equal grace. People close to them revealed that Gwyneth appreciated how lovely Dakota as a person is..
'2.0' delivers global message, says Akshay Kumar
Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar says his upcoming film '2.0' attempts to convey a global message on climate change.
Oprah Winfrey's mother passes away
Talk show host Oprah Winfrey's mother Vernita had died at the age of 83.According to TMZ, Oprah's niece, Alisha Hayes, informed that the former's mother died on the Thanksgiving Day (November 22)Vernita along with husband Vernon Winfrey welcomed Oprah into their lives in 1954. Her mother who moved to Milwaukee to work as a housemaid, couldn't raise Oprah and thus she was raised by her maternal grandmother. Oprah revealed that she moved to Milwaukee when she was six and maintained a distance from her mother, because of the long separation.Oprah was given up for adoption, as Vernita had another child in 1963. Interestingly, she met her long-lost sibling Patricia in 2010.After Oprah's relationship with her mother became stable, the former invited the latter on her talk show in 1990.Vernita is survived by Oprah and Patricia and several grandchildren including Alisha Hayes. A private funeral service was held in her memory.
Sameksha to play negative role in 'Tantra'
Actress Sameksha, who essayed the role of 'Queen Olympias' in 'Porus', will play the lead antagonist in the upcoming supernatural family drama show 'Tantra'.
Happy that Shah Rukh is doing 'Saare Jahaan Se Achha': Aamir Khan
Actor Aamir Khan, who shares a close bond with writer Anjum Rajabali and actor Shah Rukh Khan, has said he is really happy that Shah Rukh Khan is doing space film 'Saare Jahaan Se Accha' being written by Anjum Rajabali.
Oprah Winfrey's mother, Vernita Lee, dies at 83
Oprah Winfrey's mother, Vernita Lee, has died at the age of 83. A Winfrey spokeswoman on Monday issued a statement saying Lee died at her Milwaukee home on November 22. The spokeswoman says private funeral services were held. No other details were provided. Lee was a teenager when she gave birth to Winfrey in Mississippi in 1954. They moved to Milwaukee when Winfrey was 6 years old. Lee was featured getting a makeover on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" in 1990. Lee is also survived by another daughter, Patricia Amanda, and four grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Jeffrey, and by a daughter, Patricia.
Ranveer flaunts his quirky 'lewk' from post-wedding bash
Two days after the post-wedding bash in Mumbai, Ranveer Singh on Monday shared his quirky look on social media while flaunting his leopard head mask.The actor captioned the picture, which he posted on his official Instagram account, "issa lewk" (this look) and tagged designer Manish Arora.Ranveer introduced his "pussycat" (leopard head mask) while making his post-wedding bash speech. He had said, "I introduce you all to my pussycat, and she is going to be eyeing you all for the rest of the evening."Also, in the party, Ranveer spoke his heart out about his lady love Deepika and said that he married "the most beautiful girl in the world".According to media reports, the private party was hosted by Ranveer's sister, Ritika Bhavnani, at The Grand Hyatt in Mumbai on November 24.Deepika and Ranveer tied the knot in Lake Como, Italy in a traditional Konkani ceremony on November 14, while a Sindhi wedding was organised on November 15, both of which were attended by close-knit relatives of the .
We went wrong: Aamir Khan on 'Thugs...' failure
Actor Aamir Khan has taken full responsibility for the debacle of 'Thugs Of Hindustan', and has apologised to the audience for not being able to entertain them even though the team tried hard to give the high budget film its best shot.
Italian filmmaker Bernardo Bertulocci dies
Prominent Italian filmmaker Bernardo Bertulocci, the academy award-winning director of films such as "The Last Emperor", "Last Tango in Paris" and The Dreamers", died Sunday after a brief battle with cancer. He was 77. According to The Hollywood Reporter, a spokesperson of the filmmaker confirmed the news of his death in Rome. Known for vivid visuals in the films, the director was one of most recognisable face of Italian cinema. He is considered an acclaimed auteur who pushed the boundaries with his unique filmmaking style. He made his directorial debut at a very young age of 22 with the 1962 film "La commare secca" and his style of using flashbacks to tell the story was applauded by the critics. But it was his 1987 feature "The Last Emperor", epic biographical drama film about the life of Puyi, the last Emperor of China, that brought the filmmaker all the glory. The film won nine Oscars, including best picture and best director for Bertolucci. The director found his place among the ..
People refused to work with me because I was a woman: Leena Yadav
Leena Yadav on Monday said that there have been instances where people have refused to work with her because she was a woman filmmaker. The director, who started her career as an editor, recounted an incident where clients not only cast a doubt on her ability but also asked her to prove her proficiency. I had lots of people refusing to work with me because I was a woman. I remember one incident where those days we used to work on high band (camera). These clients walked in and I was hired as a freelance editor. They looked at me and said, You are the editor?' I said I am'. They said, Then you should know everything' and took off all the wires. He said, Then you should also know the wiring of this place'. And I did the wiring and I did know it. Then I said, You know what? I don't want to work with you.' And I walked out, Leena said. The director was speaking at the in-conversation session Calling The Shots: Women Directors in Indian Cinema', moderated by director Shashank Khaitan at ...
Sanya Malhotra shares her journey from yoga instructor to actor
Actor Sanya Malhotra, who started her Bollywood journey with the critically acclaimed film 'Dangal', has always been passionate about dancing.The 26-year-old actor keeps treating her fans with her dance videos time and again on social media. While she hasn't gotten the chance to show her stunning dance moves on the big screen yet, she has had a special connect with dance over the years.Interestingly, she also choreographed Aamir Khan in the movie 'Secret Superstar'.The 'Badhaai Ho' actor opened up about her journey from being a dance teacher and yoga instructor to entering the glamorous world of movies.During her college days, Sanya had joined the choreography society to learn and explore new dance forms and techniques. To continue with her passion, she joined a ballet company as an instructor and to explore dance further, she later joined a school as a dance teacher."I was paid Rs 15,000 and I gave my first salary to my parents," she said recalling her initial days as a dancer.Taking
Aamir quit 'Salute' as he was consumed by 'Mahabharata': writer Anjum Rajabali
Anjum Rajabali was looking forward to work with Aamir Khan for his next "Salute" but the writer says the superstar was so "consumed" by his mammoth project "Mahabharata" that he could not do the film anymore. "Salute", which is reportedly now titled "Saare Jaha Se Achcha", was earlier offered to Aamir. The film, a biopic on astronaut Rakesh Sharma, will now feature Shah Rukh Khan. "I have been very excited about the project. Like Aamir, I have been a big fan of Rakesh and now he is a good friend also. Frankly speaking, I was very keen that Aamir do it and he, at that moment, had liked it," Anjum told reporters. "We had discussed it a lot. We had a lot of hopes for it but unfortunately (there was) the larger project of 'Mahabharata', which he was consumed by," he added. Aamir, who was sitting right next to the writer exclaimed, "Oh my god!" as the actor had previously remained mum about his exit from the project. The 53-year-old actor said the film's script is wonderful and he was ...