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Lady Gaga briefly adresses split from Christian Carino
American singer-songwriter Lady Gaga briefly opened up about her split from her ex-fiance Christian Carino during a recent concert in Las Vegas.While performing her 'Jazz & Piano' show as a part of her residency in Las Vegas, the singer briefly addressed her breakup when a song reminded her of when she was engaged, reported E! News."Last time I sang this song, I had a ring on my finger, so it'll be different this time," the Grammy winner told the crowd before singing 'Someone to Watch Over Me'.Meanwhile, going by Carino's Instagram, he was in Utah with Johnny Depp over the weekend.Speculation of the two parting ways emerged earlier this year with the 33-year-old singer's rep confirming in February that they had indeed ended their engagement, two years after their romance made headlines.The 'A Star Is Born' actor and Carino sparked break up rumours at the Grammy Awards ceremony. Carino didn't attend the award show, where she took home three Grammys. Gaga was also not wearing her .
Bhumi happy with co-actors who bring diversity to screen
In her upcoming projects, actress Bhumi Pednekar is working with Ayushmann Khurrana, Vicky Kaushal and Kartik Aaryan. She says it is wonderful to work with co-actors, whose movies have not only made good box office numbers, but also proved their versatility.
Diane Kruger joins '355' cast
Actor Diane Kruger is the latest addition to the star-studded cast of Simon Kinberg's spy thriller "355". The film also features Jessica Chastain, Lupita Nyong'o, Fan Bingbing, and Penelope Cruz. According to Variety, Kinberg is directing the movie from a script he co-wrote with Theresa Rebeck. "I'm so ecstatic to have an actress of her caliber to round out this extraordinary cast," Kinberg said. The story revolves around a group of spies from international agencies around the world. "These women must bond together, overcoming their suspicions and conflicts, to use all their talents and training to stop an event from occurring that could thrust our teetering world into chaos. Along the way, these strangers and enemies become comrades and friends, and a new faction is formed code-named '355' (a name they adopt from the first female spy in the American Revolution)," the plot synopsis read. Sebastian Stan and Edgar Ramirez also co-star. Chastain and Kelly Carmichael's Freckle Films will
Charlize Theron to be honoured with 2019 American Cinematheque award
Hollywood star Charlize Theron will receive the 2019 American Cinematheque Award. According to Deadline, the award is bestowed annually by the nonprofit arts organisation to honour an "extraordinary filmmaker in the entertainment industry who is fully engaged in his or her work and is committed to making a significant contribution to the art of the motion picture." The South African actor, who was also a producer on popular Netflix series "Mindhunter", will be presented with the award in a ceremony set to take place on November 8 at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. "The American Cinematheque is extremely pleased to honour Charlize Theron as the 33rd recipient of the American Cinematheque Award at our celebration this year. "Charlize Theron is making a significant contribution to the art of motion pictures while breaking through outmoded limitations on what an actress and producer can do," said American Cinematheque chairman Rick Nicita. Previous American Cinematheque ..
Patrick J Adams joins 'Suits' final season
Actor Patrick J Adams is set to return for the final season of popular series "Suits". The actor, who departed the show in season seven, will reprise his role as Mike Ross at mid season, reported Variety. Ross will be part of a case that will put him against his former mentor Harvey Specter (Gabriel Macht) and Samantha Wheeler (Katherine Heigl). In the beginning of the series, Ross impressed Specter with his encyclopedic knowledge of the law despite not having a formal degree, and secured a position at Specter's law firm. In the end of seventh season, Ross left the firm to move to Seattle with his wife, Rachel (Meghan Markle). The makers had announced in January that the upcoming ninth season of "Suits" would be the show's last. The final season will consist of 10 episodes, premiering on July 17 on USA Network. The series, created by Aaron Korsh, has aired on the cable network since 2011.
Vijay Varma to feature in cameo in 'Super 30'
Actor Vijay Varma, who played Moeen bhai in "Gully Boy", will be seen in the Hrithik Roshan-starrer "Super 30" in a cameo role.
Barry Jenkins to direct biopic of choreographer Alvin Ailey
Filmmaker Barry Jenkins has been signed on to direct biopic of legendary choreographer Alvin Ailey. According to Variety, Julian Breece is writing the script for the project which was announced by Fox Searchlight in March 2018. Ailey, who was raised in rural Texas by a single mother, founded the interracial Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in New York City in 1958 and helped popularise modern dance. His "Revelations" became one of the most-performed modern dance pieces in history. Ailey received the Kennedy Center Honors in 1988, a year before he died at the age of 58 from AIDS-related complications. In 2014, President Barack Obama selected Ailey to be a posthumous recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Singer-songwriter Alicia Keys and Susan Lewis are producing the film through their banner AK Worldwide production company, along with Judy Kinberg, Rachel Cohen and Jana Edelbaum from iDeal Partners. The untitled project is a co-production between AK Worldwide, iDeal ...
'Executed' North Korean diplomat is alive: CNN
A North Korean diplomat is alive and in state custody, undermining a South Korean newspaper's report that said he had been executed by a firing squad, CNN reported on Tuesday citing informed sources.
We shouldn't give up on #MeToo: Taapsee
Actress Taapsee Pannu says people must not stop raising their voice against sexual harassment at workplace and continue the #MeToo movement.
Sexual assault case: Kevin Spacey makes surprise appearance before court
Actor Kevin Spacey who was charged with groping a man at a bar in Nantucket, Massachusetts made a surprise appearance in the court on Monday morning.The actor whose presence was not required to attend the hearing and who stayed away from the proceedings except for a brief hearing in January, which he also tried to avoid, appeared in the court today, reported The Hollywood Reporter.Sporting a grey suit and glasses, the 59-year-old former 'House of Cards' actor, who has pleaded not guilty to a charge of indecent assault and battery, did not comment as he walked in with his lawyers. Spacey will face up to two-and-a-half years in jail if convicted.According to authorities, the assault happened in 2016 at a club where the man worked as a busboy. In court documents filed on Friday, Spacey's lawyers claimed that the man has deleted a set of text messages that could support Spacey's claims of innocence in the case.The accuser's attorney, however, declined to comment on the issue. The case ...
Vidyut Jammwal starrer 'Commando 3' gets new release date
Fans of Vidyut Jammwal will have to wait for a while to catch the actor back in action as the release date of his film 'Commando 3' has been preponed.The film, which was earlier slated to release on September 20, will now hit the screens on September 6.The film directed by Aditya Datt will also star Adah Sharma, Angira Dhar and Gulshan Devaiah.Film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh on announcing the release date of the film wrote, "New release date... Vidyut Jammwal... Commando 3, directed by Aditya Datt, will now release on 6 Sept 2019... Costars Adah Sharma, Angira Dhar and Gulshan Devaiah... Vipul Amrutlal Shah production... Reliance Entertainment presentation."The film will be produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah and Reliance Entertainment presentation.The story of 'Commando 3' sequel revolved around Commando Karanveer Singh Dogran essayed by Vidyut, an International spy who goes on a black money trail along with Bhavna Reddy, essayed by Adah Sharma from India to Bankok.The power ..
Discovery acquires 'Killing Michael Jackson' documentary
Fans of Michael Jackson can now watch the complete investigation revolving around the mysterious death of the global pop icon as Discovery International picked up a documentary titled 'Killing Michael Jackson.'The documentary explores the intriguing circumstances around the death of the international singer. It has been picked up by Discovery for its channels in Italy, Germany and the Nordics. The TV giant will also launch the film on its Quest Red channel in the UK, according to The Hollywood Reporter.The hour-long documentary features three US detectives who led the original investigation into the controversial pop singer's death in 2009.Uniting on screen for the first time since the trial of Doctor Conrad Murray - who was put behind the bars for the involuntary murder of Jackson - Orlando Martinez, Dan Myers and Scott Smith will re-examine the case a decade later and reveal to the audience details of their investigation.The film promises to take you on a mysterious journey where ...
Ruma Guha Thakurta: The founder of 'gana sangeet' (Obituary)
Veteran Bengali actress and singer Ruma Guha Thakurta passed away on Monday following old age related problems, prompting people to remember her for the legacy she left behind and mourn the loss.
Payal Rohatgi stirs row over Shivaji tweet, then apologises
After kicking up a controversy by posting a tweet on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's 'caste', actor Payal Rohatgi Monday apologised, but not before she drew a flak on social media and from political parties. "Chhatrapati shivaji maharaja was born in shudra varna in family of farmers and by sacred thread ceremony and remarriage to his spouse made a kshtriaya so that he could be coronated King. So people from one Varna could go to another Varna if they acquired that skill. No casteism?" the actor said in a tweet on Sunday. After she faced immense backlash for her tweet, she uploaded a video Monday, apologising for her comments. "My simple question has been misconstrued into a 'hate speech. Even I, obviously, worship such a legendary Hindu King. I was reading something and came across an information which I put out. But social media is full of nameless trolls," she said in the video. Rohatgi said she didn't ask the question to put the Maratha king down. "I apologise with ...
Keanu Reeves to make Marvel debut with 'The Eternals'?
It's Keanu Reeves' world and we are living in it or so it seems as the Hollywood superstar, known for films such as "Speed", "The Matrix" and "John Wick" series, is in early talks to make his Marvel debut. If things go well, Reeves may be a part of "The Eternals", which Marvel Studios hopes to begin producing in the coming months. The 54-year-old actor is a viral Internet sensation occasionally and is currently on screens in "John Wick: Chapter 3 Parabellum" and an adorable cameo where he can be seen as his aggrandised movie star self in Netflix's rom-com "Always Be My Maybe". According to MCU Cosmic, while negotiations are underway, Reeves is yet to sign on the dotted line. Talks are still in the early stages. He would join the already announced cast of Angelina Jolie as Sersi, Richard Madden as Ikaris, as well as Kumail Nanjiani and Ma Dong-seok in mysterious roles. Marvel is still looking for an Asian actor for a lead role, with casting of at least two more lead female roles with .
Sexual assault case against Kevin Spacey returns to court
Kevin Spacey's lawyers will return to court in the case accusing the Hollywood actor of groping a man at a bar in Nantucket, Massachusetts.A pre-trial hearing of the case will take place in the Nantucket district court on Monday, Fox news reported.According to authorities, the assault happened in 2016 at a club where the man worked as a busboy.Calling the allegations "patently false", the 'House of Cards' actor pleaded not guilty in January to a charge of indecent assault and battery levelled against him.In court documents filed on Friday, Spacey lawyers claimed that the man has deleted a set of text messages that could support Spacey's claims of innocence in the case. The accuser's attorney, however, declined to comment on the issue.The case first came to light in 2017 when former Boston TV anchor Heather Unruh accused Spacey of sexually assaulting her son, who was at that time 18-year-old.The court has ordered the club to present surveillance footage from the night before it by ...
Delhi HC dismisses plea to stay release of film 'Bharat'
The Delhi High Court Monday dismissed a plea that sought a stay on the release of Salman Khan-starrer "Bharat", saying the petition was premature and filed to draw mileage from the movie, which is slated to hit the theatres on June 5. A vacation bench of justices J R Midha and Chander Shekhar was displeased with the petitioner for approaching the court at the last moment and for circulating the petition in the media before it was listed. At the outset, the bench watched the trailer of the movie on the petitioner's mobile phone and asked him what was objectionable in it. "There are so many persons named 'Bharat', so if they are doing anything wrong, should we put all of them behind bars? Should we ban individuals from having the name 'Bharat'?" the bench said. The petitioner Vikas Tyagi said his objection was that the character 'Bharat', which was played by Salman Khan, was a womaniser. The court said it was of the view that the petition was filed to draw mileage from it and the plea ..
HC dismisses plea seeking stay on 'Bharat' movie
The Delhi High Court on Monday rejected a plea seeking a stay on the release of Salman Khan's upcoming movie 'Bharat'. A division bench of Justices J.R. Midha and Chander Shekhar said the petition was premature and without merit as the petitioner has only seen the trailer and not the full movie.
Keanu Reeves may act in Marvel's 'The Eternals'
Actor Keanu Reeves is in talks to appear in Marvel Studios' "The Eternals" alongside actress Angelina Jolie.
Ranveer Singh roots for V.Unbeatable dance group
Actor Ranveer Singh says he is proud of V.Unbeatable, Mumbai-based dance group, that got a standing ovation from the judges of the reality show "America's Got Talent" last month.