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James Gunn's 'BrightBurn' gets new release date

The makers of American screenwriter James Gunn's upcoming horror movie revealed that the film now be released on May 24, 2019, as opposed to November 30 this year.Titled as 'BrightBurn', the flick will open opposite Disney and Guy Ritchie's live-action 'Aladdin', as well as Warner Bros.' video game adaptation 'Minecraft' and Fox's 'Stuber', confirmed The Hollywood Reporter.Starring Elizabeth Banks, Gunn's brother Brian Gunn and cousin Mark Gunn wrote the script, with 'The Hive' filmmaker David Yarovesky directing.This comes after James Gunn was fired from the Guardians of Galaxy franchise after his controversial tweets on topics like pedophilia and rape.On a related note, actress Selma Blair had quit twitter over her support towards reinstating Gunn in the film and also called him "one of the good ones".Apart from Blair, 'Guardians of Galaxy' star Dave Bautista also defended the director after he was fired.

This musician was hired by Bruno Mars to sing 'Happy Birthday'

American singer-songwriter Bruno Mars is all excited for his 33rd birthday and has hired his fellow musician Ed Sheeran to sing 'Happy Birthday' for him.Taking to Twitter, 'The Lazy Song' singer uploaded a video in which he can be seen tucking into a birthday cake adorned with letters spelling out his first name. Sheeran, playing the guitar, then sang a birthday song for Mars, adding: "Happy birthday two-time Super Bowl-performing Bruno."You know you've made it when you can hire Ed Sheeran to sing you Happy Birthday. #ExtraForever! #HappyBrunoMarsDay! ," read his caption.Mars, known for his superhit songs including 'Uptown Funk' and 'That's What I Like', headlined the Super Bowl half-time show in 2014 and joined Coldplay and Beyonce for the 2016 edition.The two global superstars will also go head-to-head at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles.

Priyanka catches up with Neetu, Rishi Kapoor in NYC

Bollywood veteran Rishi Kapoor, who recently flew to the United States with wife Neetu Kapoor to seek medical treatment, spent quality time with his 'Agneepath' co-star Priyanka Chopra.Taking to Instagram, 'The Sky Is Pink' star shared a picture of the trio, in which a blonde-haired Rishi can be seen sitting on a couch, and Priyanka and Neetu sitting behind him."Was so good seeing you both @neetu54 #RishiKapoor laughter and smiles as always!!," Priyanka captioned the post.The 'Kapoor and Sons' star also recently met his 'old friend', actor Anupam Kher, in Manhattan, New York.In a cryptic tweet last month, Rishi announced that he was travelling to the US for medical treatment. Before his well-wishers could jump to conclusions, the 'Mulk' actor asked them not to speculate his leave of absence."Hello all! I am taking a short leave of absence from work to go to America for some medical treatment. I urge my well-wishers not to worry or unnecessarily speculate. It's been 45 years "plus" of .

Pankaj Tripathi dons bell-bottoms, multi-coloured shirts in 'Shakeela'

For his role as an overdramatic actor-producer of the 1990s in "Shakeela", actor Pankaj Tripathi will be seen in over-the-top style, flaunting bell-bottoms and colourful suits and shirts.

MAMI drops AIB, Rajat Kapoor's films from fest's line-up

The Mumbai Academy of Moving Image (MAMI) has dropped two films -- AIB's "Chintu Ka Birthday" and Rajat Kapoor's "Kadakh" -- from the line-up of the upcoming 20th edition of the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival in the wake of the #MeToo tide.

Difficult to be a woman in India: Soha Ali Khan

Actress Soha Ali Khan has come forward in support of Tanushree Dutta by saying it is very difficult to be a woman in a country like India.

Michael Pena to star in 'Fantasy Island'

American actor Michael Pena is all set to star as Mr. Roarke in the upcoming Hollywood movie 'Fantasy Island.'Pena will star as the character made famous by Ricardo Montalban in Blumhouse's feature adaptation of the popular ABC TV series 'about a magical, wish-fulfilling island', reported The Hollywood Reporter.The flick is being produced by Blumhouse and Sony Pictures.Both these production houses will collaborate with filmmaker Jeff Wadlow for this movie, reported Variety. The movie is an adaptation of a television series of the same name, which ran between 1977 and 1984.The story revolved around a mysterious overseas island where people are permitted to live out their wildest fantasies but, for a price. The series was based on dark and supernatural themes.It ran for a whopping seven seasons, with 152 episodes.Wadlow is directing and co-writing it with Chris Roach and Jillian Jacobs.

Malcolm McDowell joins Fox News movie

Hollywood veteran Malcolm McDowell has been roped in to play News Corp Chairman Rupert Murdoch in Annapurna's upcoming drama about disgraced former Fox News Chief Roger Ailes and the women who brought him down, confirmed The Hollywood Reporter.The 75-year-old will join actor Margot Robbie, Charlize Theron and Nicole Kidman in the currently untitled movie.Theron will produce the feature along with Beth Kono and AJ Dix via their Denver & Delilah banner. Roach, Randolph and Margaret Riley are also producing.In a career spanning over 50 years, McDowell has played varied film roles across different genres as a character actor. He also had a string of roles on numerous television series.He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2012.

I've no intention of becoming an actress: 'Gippi' director

Director Sonam Nair has featured in movies like "Kapoor & Sons" and her own film "Gippi". She says she loves performing, but doesn't want to become an actress.

Cameron Monaghan to exit 'Shameless'

American actor Cameron Monaghan is officially leaving comedy series 'Shameless' after season 9.Monagham, who played Ian Gallagher in the popular series, announced his exit in a long Instagram post writing "all good things come to an end."Posting a few candid pictures from his 'Shameless' shoot days, the 25-year-old wrote, " All good things come to an end. An old cliche, but one that rings true with a sincerity and clarity especially in moments like these. Everything ends."He added, "The next episode will be my last. This role has been a joy to inhabit, a wild and special ride, and I'd like to thank #Shameless as well as you, the viewers, for being there with him. Goodbye, Ian Clayton Gallagher. We'll meet again?"This comes after actor Emmy Rossum announced her exit from the show in August this year.'Shameless' revolves around the story of Frank Gallagher, who is the head of a working-class family in Chicago. His six children suffer because he is a heavy drinker and therefore, Fiona, ..

Pallavi Sharda happy to work with Gurinder Chadha

Actress Pallavi Sharda has joined the team of Gurinder Chadha's India-set drama "Beecham House", and says working with the director is an "absolute joy".

Gary Barlow opens up on weight loss battle

Singer Gary Barlow has revealed he did not leave his house for about six months after his weight rose to 109 kg.

Nana refrains from commenting on Tanushree's allegation

Veteran actor Nana Patekar against whom Tanushree Dutta has leveled harassment allegations, refrained from commenting on the issue further.When asked about not receiving support from Bollywood in this regard, he told ANI, "I can't say anything about it."He made this statement after meeting a Mumbai based prosecutor, Ujjwal Nikam on Monday evening. Patekar's lawyer Rajendra Shirodkar was also present.Shirodkar, on being asked what the meeting was about, said it had nothing to do with Tanushree's case.Earlier today, Patekar while speaking to the media denied the allegation, and said, "the truth which was there 10 years back stands true even today".Tanushree has alleged that Patekar misbehaved with her on the sets of the film 'Horn Ok Pleasss' in 2008. She also accused him of harassing her while shooting for a special dance number for the movie. As a retort, Patekar has slapped her with a legal notice, while Tanushree filed a police complaint over the issue on Saturday.

Lil Wayne's concert ends midway after reports of shots fired

Rapper Lil Wayne's concert ended abruptly after somebody in the crowd screamed about shots being fired.It happened when Wayne was performing at the 2018 A3C Festival in the city of Atlanta, according to TMZ.The reports of shots being fired triggered panic at the festival with people trying to flee the premises. Several people were said to be trampled during the frenzy.The festival authorities took to Instagram saying, "We are still collecting information to determine exactly what happened and will provide follow up information as soon as we know more details.""Please be assured that the law enforcement officers present have confirmed that there were no weapons involved," they added.Later on, Wayne tweeted, "Hope everyone at A3C is safe!!" with an emoji of hands in prayer.Wayne is known for songs like 'Lollipop', 'A Milli' and 'Got Money'.

Neha Dhupia, Soha Ali Khan come in support of Tanushree Dutta

Support for Tanushree Dutta, who alleged Bollywood veteran Nana Patekar of harassing her, is growing by the day, as actors Neha Dhupia and Soha Ali Khan voiced their support for the former saying "it's time when people need to hear women out more seriously"."We have seen the footage. We have seen the fact that people were pushing her car. The fact that she is waking up 10 years later, that's not the point," she said.'Aashiq Banaya Aapne' actor Tanushree had claimed that she and her family were attacked after she refused to perform some intimate steps with Patekar during the shooting of the film 'Horn Ok Pleasss' in 2008. However, Patekar has refuted the allegations and sent a legal notice to Tanushree.Dhupia further added that it is time to wake up and question the men. "Let's question the people who are on the line of fire. Let's question the men, let's listen to the women more carefully. Let's not turn a blind eye, let's not turn a deaf ear to the situation and to what's happening. .

I am happy it's happening: Taapsee on #MeToo movement

Bollywood actor Taapsee Pannu on Monday said she is glad that a #MeToo movement has finally started in India and that women are now coming out in the open to talk about it.Speaking to ANI, the 'Pink' star said, "I think it should have started then and when. I am happy that it has at least started; people are coming out in the open, talking about it and names being taken. I am happy it's happening."She further said the need of the hour is for every country to realise that women are an important part of society and need to be respected."Every country including ours should wake up to realise that women are an important part of the society and they need to be respected equally. I think that is what needs to be done," said the 31-year-old.Earlier in the day, Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Maneka Gandhi also expressed her happiness about the #MeToo movement having started in the country. She, however, hoped that the campaign "won't go out of control"."This is in the sense ..

I have learnt from my mistakes: Amyra Dastur

Actress Amyra Dastur has learnt from her mistakes, and says she likes to discuss projects with her parents before giving a go ahead.

Absolutely awesome: Stephen Amell on Batwoman joining Arrowverse

Actor Stephen Amell, who stars as Oliver Queen in the superhero vigilante show "Arrow", says it's "absolutely awesome" to have the iconic character Batwoman in the Arrowverse.

'Badhaai Ho' makers to throw baby shower for expecting mothers

Actor Ayushmann Khurrana and the makers of "Badhaai Ho" will be hosting a baby shower for 50 expecting mothers on October 10 here.

#MeToo: Alok Nath raped me, says writer-producer Vinta Nanda

Vinta Nanda, a veteran writer-producer of the avant-garde 1990s' show "Tara" fame, has accused actor Alok Nath -- known for his "sanskaari" on-screen image -- of sexually violating her almost two decades ago.