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Amy Winehouse's hologram to feature in tour

A hologram of late singer Amy Winehouse, who died in 2011, will headline a world tour.

#MeToo effect: Akshay Kumar cancels 'Housefull 4' shoot

Amid sexual harassment allegations against director Sajid Khan and actor Nana Patekar, actor Akshay Kumar has called off the shooting of "Housefull 4".

I should make more films to find my signature: Sriram Raghavan (IANS Interview)

Sriram Raghavan, who has received a positive response from the audience and critics alike for his just released thriller "Andhadhun", says he should be making more films to find his signature because otherwise he feels like a debutant in each of his films.

Witness a whole new world in the 'Aladdin' teaser

The teaser for Disney's live-action remake of 1992 animated hit 'Aladdin' is out and it introduces the audience a whole new world.The teaser trailer opens with a bird's shadow gently gliding over the desert until Agrabah, the city of mystery and enchantment, appears in the distance. The bird, which turns out to be a parrot, leads toward a deep, ominous voice. "Only one may enter here," roars Cave of Wonders, as a shadowy figure enters.It ends with the appearance of Mena Massoud as Aladdin who holds a mystical lamp with a trapped genie."One whose worth lies far within. A diamond in the rough." It's Aladdin!The movie also stars Naomi Scott as princess Jasmine, Will Smith as the magical Genie, and Marwan Kenzari as Jafar, Numan Acar as Hakim and Navid Negahban as The SultanDirected by Guy Ritchie, and co-written by John August and Ritchie, the film will hit the theatres on May 24, 2019.

Dakota Johnson not pregnant with Chris Martin's baby

Dakota Johnson has put all the baby rumors to rest for good. All she is pregnant with right now is good ideas.The 'Fifty Shades' actress on Thursday featured on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, where she addressed the speculation of her being pregnant with her rumored boyfriend Chris Martin.When prompted to talk about the rumors, Dakota told Ellen that she is pregnant with ideas, not a baby. "That is a mighty tight outfit for someone who's pregnant," Ellen asked. To which Dakota replied by saying, " The only thing I'm pregnant with is a lot of really good ideas . but not any babies."The pregnancy speculation began on Monday, after TMZ released a video that was presumed to be a gender-reveal party. In the video, blue and pink balloons can be seen flying over the Coldplay front man's home.Talking about the video, the 'How to Be Single' actor said, "Well, it was my birthday and there happened to be balloons that were pink and blue, and so then I was pregnant. I didn't know that the balloons ...

Celebrities criticise Kanye West for meeting Trump

Celebrities are slamming Kanye West left, right and center for his meeting with United States President Donald Trump.The 'Ye' rapper, in his meeting with Trump, covered everything from mental health to prison reform to Second amendments to North Korea. Getting a little too emotional and overwhelmed on this big day, West even said that he viewed Trump as a "father figure"According to a report by Variety, West mentioned that putting on the "Make America Great Again" hat, made him feel like a "Superman" who is ready to help the world.However, all this did not go well with the Twitterati as many celebrities tweeted their displeasure over the meeting.Comedian Chelsea Handler, taking a jibe at the West's 'father figure' statement, wrote, "Kanye West says he thinks of Trump as a father. Guess who doesn't think of Kanye as a son?"The 'Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising' actor Ike Barinholtz tweeted, " It's good to know that while Florida is being pummeled by a storm and the dow is shitting the bed .

#MeToo effect: Akshay Kumar ask producers to cancel shoot of Sajid Khan's 'Housefull 4'

Actor Akshay Kumar Friday said he has requested the producers of "Housefull 4" to halt the film's shoot, asserting that he will not work with any "proven offenders". "Housefull 4" is being directed by Sajid Khan and features actor Nana Patekar, who have been accused of sexual harassment. Stringent action should be taken against the offenders, Kumar said in a brief statement posted on Twitter. "I've just landed back in the country last night and reading all the news has been very disturbing. I've requested the producers of Housefull 4 to cancel the shoot until further investigation," he wrote. "This is something that requires stringent action. I will not work with any proven offenders and all those who have been subjugated to harassment should be heard and given the justice they deserve," the 51-year-old actor added.

Rodriguez once asked JLo for autograph

Singer-actress Jennifer Lopez's boyfriend Alex Rodriguez says he once asked the singer-actress for an autograph before they started dating.

I'm 'nalayak' student, so I take longer: Kapil Sharma on learning from controversies

Kapil Sharma took a break from showbiz after a string of untoward incidents, but he is back in action and is hoping to spread happiness and laughter once again. The actor-comedian says he is a slow learner, but is gradually figuring out how to live in the public eye.

Trump signs Music Modernization Act

US President Donald Trump has signed a Music Modernization Act, a bipartisan act which addresses music licensing and royalty legislation, among other issues related to music rights.

I strongly believe women are shaping our society: Pradeep Sarkar

Having made his debut as a feature film director with "Parineeta", filmmaker Pradeep Sarkar gave women a strong representation on-screen -- much more than many of his contemporaries -- even before the wave of 'female-centric' films started in Bollywood. He says women are bringing change and shaping society for the better.

Asha Bhosle makes comeback in Bengali Durga Puja song circuit after 23 years

Breaking an almost 23-year hiatus, legendary singer Asha Bhosle has recorded a Bengali song on the occasion of Durga Puja.

Johnny Depp opens about 'Fantastic Beasts' casting row

Actor Johnny Depp has broken silence over his casting in the film "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald", saying he felt bad for author JK Rowling who had to defend him. Depp's casting as Gellert Grindelwald in the franchise had led to a huge uproar as he was accused of domestic violence by his ex-wife Amber Heard. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, the 55-year-old actor said he was "falsely accused" and Rowling understood him. "I'll be honest with you, I felt bad for J.K. having to field all these various feelings from people out there. I felt bad that she had to take that. But ultimately, there is real controversy," Depp said. "The fact remains I was falsely accused, which is why I'm suing The Sun newspaper for defamation for repeating false accusations. JK has seen the evidence and therefore knows I was falsely accused, and that's why she has publicly supported me. She doesn't take things lightly. She would not stand up if she didn't know the truth. So that's really .

Hailee Steinfeld to host 2018 MTV EMA

Actor-musician Hailee Steinfeld will be the host of 2018 MTV Europe Music Awards. The ceremony will air live globally from Bilbao Exhibition Centre in Spain on November 4, MTV said in a press release. "The EMAs are a show where anything can happen. I can't wait to host a night filled with incredible artists, performances, some surprises of my own let's do this, Bilbao!" Steinfeld said. She won the "Best Push Artist" at last year's EMAs. This year she is nominated in the "Best Pop" category alongside Ariana Grande, Camila Cabello, Dua Lipa and Shawn Mendes. The actor's next film roles include in "Bumblebee" and in the voice cast of "Spiderman: Into the Spider-Verse". She is currently working on the original Apple series "Dickinson".

Sound mixer critical after fall on sets of Tom Hanks' film

A 65-year-old sound mixer is in critical condition after falling on the set of "You Are My Friend", starring veteran actor Tom Hanks.

'True Detective' season three to premiere on January 13, 2019

HBO has announced that the third season of anthology series "True Detective" will premiere on January 13, 2019. The third season, created by Nic Pizzolatto, tells the story of a macabre crime in the heart of the Ozarks, and a mystery that deepens over decades and plays out in three separate time periods. It will feature Oscar winner Mahershala Ali as Wayne Hays, a state police detective from Northwest Arkansas. The series also have Carmen Ejogo, Stephen Dorff, Mamie Gummer, Scoot McNairy, and Ray Fisher in pivotal roles. The anthology police drama was a breakout sensation when it premiered in 2014. The first season, featuring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson, received universal acclaim with critics praising the direction of Cary Fukunaga and the two actors performances. The show's second season, which aired in 2015, received a chilly response from both the critics and the fans.

Ryan Coogler to write and direct 'Black Panther 2'

Ryan Coogler is coming back to write and direct the sequel of his Marvel superhero feature "Black Panther". Actor Chadwick Boseman, who portrayed T'Challa / Black Panther in Coogler's film, will reprise his role in the follow-up. Marvel Studio have not yet made any announcement regarding the project but according to The Hollywood Reporter, the director will write the film next year and begin shooting it in late 2019 or early 2020. Coogler's "Black Panther" is Marvel's highest domestic grossing film ever, earning just over USD 700 million in the US and USD 1.3 billion worldwide. The film also received critical acclaim and is expected to receive a nomination in the best film category at the Academy Awards next year. The director, who started his feature film career with "Fruitvale Station", rose to prominence with Rocky spin-off "Creed". The film featured Michael B Jordan, who also starred in "Black Panther" as the villain Erik Killmonger. Coogler is currently executive producing "Creed

'FryDay': Slapstick but entertaining (IANS Review, Rating: **1/2)

Film: "FryDay", Director: Abhisek Dogra; Cast: Varun Sharma, Govinda, Digangana Suryavanshi, Atul Mathur, Bijendra Kala, Rajesh Sharma, Sanjay Mishra, Prabhleen Sandhu; Rating: **1/2

Govinda shines again in 'Fry Day' (Movie Rating: ***)

Film: Fry Day; Starring: Govinda, Varun Sharma, Prabhleen Sandhu, Digangana Survanshi; Director: Abhishek Dogra; Rating: ***(3 stars)

You will never see anything like 'Tumbbad' again (Movie Review ****½)

Film: Tumbbad; Starring: Sohum Shah, Mohd Samad, Director: Rahi Anil Barve, Anand Gandhi; Rating: **** ½(4 and a half stars)