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Rebel Wilson tweets apology after backlash over 'plus-sized' claims
Rebel Wilson has apologised for the comments she had made about "plus-sized" women actors in Hollywood. The Australian actor, who will be next seen opposite Liam Hemsworth in "Isn't It Romantic", had claimed in an interview with Ellen DeGeneres that she will be "first-ever plus-sized girl to be the star of a romantic comedy". When social media users reminded her that actors Queen Latifah and Mo'Nique had fronted romantic comedies before, Wilson said there was a "grey area" around how those films were categorised. After further backlash, the actor tweeted an apology. "In a couple of well-intentioned moments, hoping to lift my fellow plus sized women up, I neglected to show the proper respect to those who climbed this mountain before me like Mo'Nique, Queen Latifah, Melissa McCarthy, Ricki Lake and likely many others," Wilson wrote. "With the help of some very compassionate and well-thought out responses from others on social media, I now realize what I said was not only wrong but also .
Idris Elba gets his own Twitter emoji
Actor Idris Elba, this years sexiest man alive, has earned a Twitter emoji of his own.
Sabhyata Launches its First Diwali Campaign
/ -- By redefining the celebration, Sabhyata changes perception this Diwali Sabhyata, one of India's leading ethnic wear brand launches their first ever Diwali brand campaign featuring the Bollywood veteran, Shishir Sharma along with upcoming movie stars Ritwik Sahore and Ahsaas Channa. The video brings to life Sabhyata's philosophy of celebrating womanhood. (Logo: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/780296/Sabhyata_Logo.jpg ) (Photo: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/780297/Sabhyata_Store.jpg ) This video, by Sabhyata, is an initiative to project the new father-daughter relationship in sync with the modern lifestyle and defines this connection in a new unique way. This thought is executed in a simple yet endearing manner by the central protagonists of the film; the young and free brother, the quiet sister, the supportive yet caring father and the giving mother. Commenting on the launch of this new Diwali Campaign, Chayan Verma, Head of Marketing, Sabhyata, said, "Sabhyata has ...
Ben Foster to star in boxing drama 'Harry Haft'
Actor Ben Foster has signed on to play the lead in boxing drama "Harry Haft". The feature, to be directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Barry Levinson, will tell the story of a boxer who survived Auschwitz by being forced to fight fellow prisoners in the concentration camps in ghoulish gladiatorial battles. The script has been adapted by Justine Juel Gillmer from Alan Scott Haft's book about his father, "Harry Haft: Survivor Of Auschwitz, Challenger Of Rocky Marciano", reported Deadline . Levinson will also produce the feature alongside New Mandate Film's Matti Leshem , Aaron L. Gilbert, Jason Sosnoff and Scott Pardo. Foster, 38, most recently appeared in the "Leave No Trace" and Melanie Laurent's "Galveston".
No ready buyers for serious cinema, says film editor Sreekar Prasad
National Award-winning film editor Sreekar Prasad, known for his contribution to popular films like "Dil Chahta Hai", "O Kadhal Kanmani" and "The Ghazi Attack", says there are no ready takers for serious cinema as buyers or theatres focus more on box-office earnings which come with "established actors".
The Chainsmokers form production company
Grammy Award-winning musical duo Drew Taggart and Alex Pall of the Chainsmokers have formed a production company titled Kick the Habit Productions to develop and produce film, television, and digital projects.
Noah Centineo to star in Assaf Bernstein's 'Valet'
Actor Noah Centineo, the breakout star of "To All the Boys I've Loved", is set to play the lead in the feature "Valet". The film will be directed by Assaf Bernstein, best known for helming Netflix's political thriller series "Fauda", reported Variety. The 22-year-old actor will portray a young valet driver, who gets involved in a government mission to take down an international arms dealer. "American Sniper" scribe Jason Hall is writing the script for the feature with Mark Burg, Daniel Herther, Brad Kaplan and Brent Baum producing it. Centineo is currently shooting for TV series "Good Trouble" and he will also be seen in Elizabeth Banks' "Charlie's Angels" remake, alongside Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott and Ella Balinska.
Cause of Mac Miller's death revealed
It has been revealed that rapper Mac Miller died of mixed drug toxicity.The cause of death was found by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-coroner, reports E! Online. The drugs in Miller's system included fentanyl, cocaine, and ethanol, the coroner found.The 'Self-care' rapper, whose real name is Malcolm McCormick, passed away in September.Miller collaborated with big names in the music industry included 'Maroon 5', singer Pharrell Williams, and even did a tour with rappers Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz. His debut album 2011 'Blue Slide Park' managed to top the music charts.After his tragic death, several fans and celebrities paid tribute to the musician. His ex-girlfriend Ariana Grande also remembered Miller in a number of social media posts. She also recently honoured him in a song called 'Thank You,' calling him 'an angel.
Noah Centineo bags lead role in Assaf Bernstein's 'Valet'
After bagging a role in the upcoming reboot of 'Charlie's Angels', American actor Noah Centineo has landed the lead role in Israeli screenwriter Assaf Bernstein's action movie, 'Valet.'The feature will center on a young valet driver, played by Centineo, who gets involved in a government mission to take down an international arms dealer after he valets a car for a government agent, confirmed The Hollywood Reporter.Assaf Bernstein, the helmer behind the Netflix series 'Fauda', will direct from a script by American Sniper scribe Jason Hall.The 22-year-old star stole numerous hearts with two Netflix movies - 'To All the Boys I've Loved Before,' and 'Sierra Burgess is a Loser.'.
Matthew McConaughey wanted to play Jack in 'Titanic'
American actor Matthew McConaughey opened up about how he missed on the role of Jack Dawson in 'Titanic' and how he really wanted to draw Rose, played by Kate Winslet, like one of his French girls.In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter's 'Awards Chatter', the 49-year-old star said he is still upset that he missed out on Leonardo DiCaprio's role in 'Titanic'.The Oscar winner auditioned for the role of Jack in James Cameron's movie and came away feeling good about the project, but he didn't get the part. "I went and auditioned, I wanted that. I auditioned with Kate Winslet, I had a good audition, and walked away from there pretty confident that I had it. I didn't get it. I never got offered that," he said.Despite not getting the role, McConaughey went on to hold key roles in other works like 'The Wedding Planner', 'Magic Mike', 'Interstellar', and 'True Detective.'Last year, Winslet also recalled her audition with McConaughey. During fire round of questions from Stephen Colbert on
Mac Miller died of an accidental overdose, states coroner report
Rapper Mac Miller died from an accidental overdose due to a combination of alcohol and drugs, including fentanyl, the coroner's report has stated. The report, posted on the official website of Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner - Coroner on Monday, said the 26-year-old rapper's cause of death was "mixed toxicity,". The report said the coroner found cocaine, alcohol and the powerful opioid fentanyl in Miller's system and his death has been ruled as "accident". The rapper, whose real name was Malcolm James McCormick, was found unresponsive in his home in the Studio City neighbourhood on September 7. Miller had long suffered from substance abuse and was even vocal about it. In his deeply personal 2014 mixtape "Faces", the rapper had addressed his drug addiction. Miller went through a well-publicised break-up with singer Ariana Grande earlier this year. The pair, who met in 2012, collaborated on a number of songs and performed together at the One Love Manchester concert in .
Spice Girls 'incredibly excited' to announce Spice World tour
It's official! Spice Girls are going on a tour!The pop group - sans Victoria Beckham - are returning for their first tour in a decade. Mel B (Scary Spice), Melanie C (Sporty Spice), Emma Bunton (Baby Spice), and Geri Halliwell (Ginger Spice) will embark on a limited stadium tour in the UK next year.The announcement was made on Monday on their official Twitter handle.According to the Entertainment Weekly, the tour - featuring special guest Jess Glynne - will commence on June 1, 2019 in Manchester at the Etihad Stadium. It will run through Coventry, Sunderland, Edinburgh, and Bristol before capping off the tour at Wembley Stadium in London.The 'Spice Girls'- Melanie Brown, Melanie Chisholm, Emma Bunton, Geri Halliwell, and Victoria Beckham- burst onto the scene in 1996 with their debut single, 'Wannabe'.They have given superhit songs like 'Spice up your life', '2 Become 1' and many more.
Spice Girls announce reunion tour
Popular band Spice Girls have announced they are reuniting for a new tour. The four founding members of the band -- Melanie Chisholm (Sporty Spice), Melanie Brown (Scary Spice), Emma Bunton (Baby Spice) and Geri Horner (Ginger Spice) -- will commence a six-date UK tour on June 1, 2019 at Manchester Etihad stadium. "WE'RE GOING ON TOUR!! We're incredibly excited to announce the Spice World tour," they wrote on Instagram. However, Victoria Beckham, aka Posh Spice, will not be part of the tour. "Being in the Spice Girls was a hugely important part of my life and I wish my girls so much love and fun as they go back on tour, I know they will put on an amazing show and the fantastic fans past and present are going to have a wonderful time!" Beckham said in a statement, obtained by Entertainment Weekly. The tour, featuring special guest Jess Glynne, will run through Coventry, Sunderland, Edinburgh, and Bristol before capping off the tour at Wembley Stadium in London. It was their single ...
#MeToo is "a bit too much" for Pamela Anderson
American-Canadian actress Pamela Anderson opened up about the ongoing #MeToo movement, which, she felt, was "a bit too much" for a feminist like her.After acknowledging the seriousness of the matter, the former 'Baywatch' star branded it as the third wave of feminism and called it a "bore" that "paralyses men.""Feminism can go too far. I'm a feminist, but I think that this third wave of feminism is a bore. I think it paralyses men. I think that this #MeToo movement is just a bit too much for me, I'm sorry. I'll probably get killed for saying that, " E!Online quoted Anderson's statement on 60 Minutes Australia.Anderson, however, was undeterred by the possibility of being labeled anti-#MeToo and doubled down on her controversial comments, going as far as to suggest that those who encountered the likes of producer Harvey Weinstein boiled down to a lack of common sense.The #MeToo movement has been gaining momentum all over the world and many stars have opened up about their sexual ...
The Chainsmokers to produce movie based on 'Paris'
American DJ and production duo, Alex Pall and Andrew Taggart, who is popularly known as The Chainsmokers, are all out and about to produce their first movie based on their 2017 multi-platinum hit song, 'Paris'.The EDM duo recently started their own production company, Kick The Habit Productions. The film will be developed under that banner with author Mickey Rapkin, who wrote the book that inspired 'Pitch Perfect'."We are beyond thrilled to have launched Kick the Habit Productions as we continue to bridge the gap between our overall artistic vision, the entertainment industry as a whole and our fans. The age of being only a musician is over and we are excited to go all-in on this venture to curate, produce and create meaningful projects," Variety quoted Taggart and Pall's joint statement.'Paris' originally appeared on the pair's 2017 album 'Memories. Do Not Open.' In a Facebook post that shared the stories behind each of the record's tracks around its release, The Chainsmokers ...
Rebel Wilson 'deeply sorry' for 'first-ever plus-sized' girl comment
Rebel Wilson has apologised for not acknowledging other plus-size actresses in rom-com roles.The 'Pitch Perfect' star is facing flak on social media for saying on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' that she was "kind of proud to be the first-ever plus-sized girl to be the star of a romantic comedy."The 38-year-old on Tuesday responded to the criticism in a series of tweets. "In a couple of well-intentioned moments, hoping to lift my fellow plus sized women up, I neglected to show the proper respect to those who climbed this mountain before me like Mo'Nique, Queen Latifah, Melissa McCarthy, Ricki Lake and likely many others," she wrote."With the help of some very compassionate and well-thought out responses from others on social media, I now realize what I said was not only wrong but also incredibly hurtful."Wilson continued, "To be part of a problem I was hoping I was helping makes it that much more embarrassing & hard to acknowledge. I blocked people on Twitter because I was hurting from
Rana would love to do superhero film in Indian space
Actor Rana Daggubati, who had dubbed for a version of the Hollywood superhero film "Avengers: Infinity War", is interested in the genre if told in Indian context.
Craig has 'mastered' binge drinking
James Bond star Daniel Craig says his level of fame has forced him to master binge drinking.
Argentine fan names rose after Lata Mangeshkar
A Lata Mangeshkar fan from Argentina, Santiago Lopez, who is a florist by profession, has named a rose in honour of the veteran playback singer.The 89-year-old melody queen, who was "deeply touched" by the gesture, posted an image of the royal blue rose on her Twitter handle. She further revealed that Lopez, who is Spanish by birth, is learning Sanskrit, Hindi and Yoga."Namaskaar, I was deeply touched by this, so sharing it with you all. Mr. Santiago Lopez, living in Argentina and Spanish by birth, is my fan and a florist by profession. He has named this flower Lata. He has also taken to learning Sanskrit, Hindi and Yoga. Humbled and grateful," Mangeshkar wrote on the micro-blogging site.Born on September 28, 1929, Mangeshkar is one of the best-known and most respected playback singers in the country. She is a recipient of three National Film Awards, 12 Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards, four Filmfare Best Female Playback Awards and many more.In a career span of over seven ..
Artist Patnaik wishes Kohli birthday with cricket-themed sand art in Ayodhya
Noted sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik Monday made a cricket-themed sand art installation here to wish ace batsman Virat Kohli on his 30th birthday. The art work depicted a semi-circular ground with a pitch in the middle, and Kohli, donning the blue, shown in profile on the right. A bat, bearing 'Happy Birthday', and a ball and Virat Kohli emblazoned on the sandy background completes the installation, pictures of which the artist shared on his Facebook page. "#HappyBirthdayVirat Wish you a successful life & great year ahead. @imVkohli. My SandArt at Ayodhya," Pattnaik posted on Facebook. The artist is in town to work on a sand art for the ongoing 'Deepotsav' festival. Kohli, a batsman par excellence with a plethora of records to his name, turned 30 Monday. He is spending his birthday with actor wife Anushka Sharma in Haridwar. The cricket community, including legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag, wished him. "Every year you guys send so much birthday love! Time for me to