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Usher drops new album 'A'

Singer-rapper Usher has surprised his fans with a brand new album, titled 'A'. The new LP comes two days before the "My Boo" singer celebrates his 40th birthday, reported Entertainment Weekly. The R&B singer has reteamed with producer Zaytoven for eight-song album, which is dedicated to his home city of Atlanta. Usher and Zaytoven have earlier worked on 2009 song "Papers". His last released album was 'Hard II Love' in 2016. On Instagram, the singer also unveiled a video teaser of the new album. It features Usher and Zaytoven cruising around the city and checking out familiar Atlanta haunts, including Cascade Family Skating roller rink and a Waffle House alongside stops at strip clubs. The album features collaborations with Atlanta rappers Future and Gunna on the first and last tracks of the record, respectively.

Women have found a voice with #metoo movement, says Robin Barnes

Robin Barnes, a renowned jazz singer from New Orleans, is in Jaipur to attend the 3-day MTV India Summit.

Berenice Bejo to lead 'Josephine and Napoleon' series

"The Artist" actor Berenice Bejo is set to lead the "Josephine and Napolean" series. The English-language period drama is created by British showrunner Tony Saint, reported Variety. The eight-part series is based on Andrew Roberts' "Napoleon: A Life" and Kate Williams' "The Dangerous Life of Josephine Bonaparte". The series will be directed by a French and English filmmaker duo who will be announced later, along with a French writer who will be working with Saint. It is being produced by the British company Ecosse Films and Pascal Breton's Paris-based Federation Entertainment for the network France Televisions. Bejo, who received an Oscar nomination for her performance in Michel Hazanavicius' "The Artist", will play Josephine, Napoleon Bonaparte's first wife, lover, and muse. According to the makers, the series will explore how these "two colonial outsiders from the French islands achieved the most audacious and extraordinary ascent to power in human history." They added that the ...

It's all blown out of proportion, says Usha Uthup on #Metoo movement

At a time when the #MeToo movement is gaining momentum in India, renowned singer Usha Uthup expressed her sadness at the entire episode.

Rob Lowe to star in crime drama 'Wild Bill'

Actor Rob Lowe is set to star in and executive produce crime drama "Wild Bill" for British broadcaster ITV. In the six-part series Lowe will play high-flying US cop Bill Hixon, who is appointed chief of police in East Lincolnshire, a rural part of Eastern England. "Wild Bill" is created by David Griffiths, Kyle Killen, and Dudi Appleton and Jim Keeble, and will be written by lead writers and showrunners Keeble and Appleton, reported Variety. The story revolves around Hixon, who arrives in Boston, Lincolnshire, with his 14 year-old daughter Kelsey. He hopes they can flee their painful recent past. But this unfamiliar, unimpressed community will force Hixon to question everything about himself and leave him asking whether it's Boston that needs him, or he needs Boston? "'Wild Bill' is a larger than life character who's outrageously articulate, has nothing to lose and revels in being an American fish out of water" Lowe said.

'Iron Fist' canceled after two seasons at Netflix

Marvel's Iron Fist has been cancelled by Netflix after two seasons. The series featured Finn Jones as the titular superhero character, a martial arts expert with the ability to call upon a mystical power known as the "Iron Fist". In a joint statement, obtained by Variety, the streaming giant and Marvel Television confirmed that the show is ending. "Marvel's 'Iron Fist' will not return for a third season on Netflix. Everyone at Marvel Television and Netflix is proud of the series and grateful for all of the hard work from our incredible cast, crew and showrunners," read the statement. "We're thankful to the fans who have watched these two seasons, and for the partnership we've shared on this series. While the series on Netflix has ended, the immortal 'Iron Fist' will live on," it added. The first season of the show premiered on Netflix in 2017. It was panned by the critics upon its debut. The second season, which premiered recently, received favourable reviews but it was not enough to .

Sourabh trying to 'break free from image of God'

Actor Sourabh Raaj Jain, who struck a chord with the masses by playing the character of Lord Krishna in a TV show, says he is trying to get rid of the image of God by portraying different roles.

Oscar Isaac not worried about fans expectations

Actor Oscar Isaac says he is not bothered about the expectations of fans and compares the backlash his "Star Wars" films received with George Lucas' prequel series. The 39-year-old actor, who starred in two "Star Wars" films -- "The Force Awakens" and "The Last Jedi", told Indiewire that he does not pay attention to negativity on social media. "Luckily, since I'm not directing it, producing it, or distributing it, I don't have to worry so much about fan expectations. Also, not all fans have the same expectations," he said. The "Ex Machina" star said people had "strong feelings" about Lucas' prequel series -- "The Phantom Menace", "Attack of the Clones" and "Revenge of the Sith" -- but they still accepted them. "People had very strong feelings, but there wasn't as much of an organised way to speak out about it. People that run blogs and websites need content. So it's like, 'There's some content!' Five people on Twitter. Hundreds. Whatever it is. Then you make it into a story," Isaac ...

Jeffrey Dean Morgan, David Strathairn join family drama 'Walkaway Joe'

Actors Jeffrey Dean Morgan and David Strathairn have been roped in to star in the family drama "Walkaway Joe". The film, which has begun shooting in St John's Parish, Los Angeles, also features Julian Feder and Julie Ann Emery, reported Variety. Tom Wright is making his directorial debut with the film. Michael Milillo has penned the script. "Walkaway Joe" is about an unlikely friendship between a teenage boy searching for his father, who has abandoned his family. The boy takes to his bicycle to find his father and a wandering loner hiding from his past reluctantly takes in the boy. The film is being produced by Rachel McHale, Minor Childers and Michael Milillo. SwingLake Entertainment is the production company.

Vikas Bahl's former wife slams 'gutsy, fearless' Kangana

Vikas Bahl's ex wife Richa Dubey came out in support of the filmmaker and slammed actress Kangana Ranaut for saying that the "Queen" director used to 'bury his face in her neck' and 'hold her really tight'.

Japanese filmmaker hopes to direct Aamir Khan

The acting acumen of Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan, who has found a fan following in China, has caught the eye of Japanese filmmaker Norihiro Koizumi who hopes to direct the actor someday.

Liam Neeson, Kate Walsh to star in thriller 'Honest Thief'

Veteran action star Liam Neeson and actor Kate Walsh are set to star in independent action-thriller "Honest Thief". "Ozark" co-creator Mark Williams will direct the film from a script by Steve Allrich, reported Variety. Neeson will portray a bank robber who tries to turn himself in because he is falling in love with a woman, played by Walsh, who works at a storage facility where he is stashed his loot. Complications come when his case is turned over to a corrupt FBI agent. Williams is also producing along with Craig Chapman, Tai Duncan, and Myles Nestel of Solution Entertainment Group, which is fully financing.

Women deserve benefit of doubt: Fardeen Khan

Actor Fardeen Khan has come forward to support the #MeToo campaign by saying that women who are accusing men of sexual harassment deserve the benefit of doubt. However he also said that proper investigation needs to be done as it can destroy the career and life of an individual.

'Angry Birds' series in works

The first longform 'Angry Birds' series is in the works and will be aimed at six-to-twelve year-olds. Finnish firm Rovio, which owns the "Angry Birds" property, has roped producer and distributor Cake to make the new series, reported Variety. The producers have not revealed how many episodes there will be or how long each installment will run. "Long-form content marks the obvious next step in extending the 'Angry Birds' brand on the small screen," said Tom van Waveren, CEO & creative director at Cake. The current TV and digital lineup includes the original 2D "Angry Birds Toons" series, and spin-offs "Angry Birds Blues" and "Piggy Tales," which featured characters from the "The Angry Birds Movie".

Voivod's latest: A futuristic prog thrash space odyssey (Music Review)

Canadian heavy metal band Voivods latest album, "The Wake", coming after a long gap of five years, takes listeners through an epic sci-fi journey and gives their legions of fans something to celebrate.

Hope #MeToo campaign doesn't fizzle out: Mouni Roy

Actress Mouni Roy, who is busy shooting for her forthcoming film "Made in China", is hoping that the #MeToo campaign which has gathered momentum in the country doesn't fizzles out like other important issues.

Nana Patekar exits 'Housefull 4'

His son Malhar Nana Patekar on Friday announced the veteran actor's decision of "stepping out of the project" and the reason behind it

There's lot of pretence, false allegations: Sussanne Khan on #MeToo

Interior designer and entrepreneur Sussanne Khan has taken a neutral stance on the #MeToo campaign by saying that women shouldn't make false allegation on an individual without any legal evidence.

Visually impaired girls perform Garba on song penned by PM Modi

Festival of Navratri is incomplete without Garba dance in Gujarat. From young to old-aged people, everyone celebrates the festival in the state by performing this dance.Several visually impaired girls from Andh Kanya Prakash Gruh, a school in Ahmedabad which cares for approximately 200 blind girls, also got a chance to perform Garba dance that too, on a song written by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Prime Minister Modi penned down the song titled 'Ghume Aeno Garbo' in his mother tongue - Gujarati. It is sung by Aishwarya Majmudar and Ami Parikh.The Prime Minister is known for his exemplary writing skills. He has authored several books and writes wonderful poetry as well. In April, he had shared a poem titled 'Ramata Ram Akela' written by him in Gujarati.Known to be an ardent follower of all rituals performed during Navratri, the Prime Minister keeps fasts on all the nine days.

Cardi B advises Selena after 'emotional breakdown'

Rapper Cardi B has extended support to Selena Gomez who is currently receiving mental health treatment after an 'emotional breakdown.'Recalling the time they worked together on the music video for 'Taki Taki,' Cardi told E!Online, "When I met her, she was such a sweet, adorable person. She's really what you see. She's really a sweetheart.""I just want to let her know, Girl, you're beautiful, you're rich and hold on because even sometimes I feel like I'm losing my mind. I just got to pray hard to God and get away from social media," the rapper continued."You could go on vacation, you could go anywhere in the world but you can't escape your mind," she added.Earlier this week, Selena tried to take control of her ongoing issues related to anxiety and depression. She is currently at an East Coast psychiatric facility and is receiving Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), which is useful in treating various mental disorders. The 'Back To You' singer has received DBT in the past too.On ...