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Creativity is about constantly reinventing: Anita Dongre

Fashion designer Anita Dongre says the key to success in the creative world is constant innovation.

Actors should push themselves by crossing boundaries: Nivin Pauly (IANS Interview)

Nivin Pauly is awaiting the release of "Kayamkulam Kochunni", touted as the most expensive movie made in the Malayalam film industry. He is also looking forward to soon making his debut in a Hindi language film. The Malayalam star believes that all the actors should challenge themselves by crossing boundaries and acting in languages that they are not fluent in.

Ryan Reynolds trolls Blake Lively over risque image

Actor Ryan Reynolds has trolled his wife and actress Blake Lively on social media over a racy image.

Youngsters more aware, conscious about cleanliness: Arjun Kapoor

Actor Arjun Kapoor says youngsters today are more aware and conscious about having cleanliness.

Indian series 'Smoke' to premiere in Cannes

Indian series "Smoke" by Eros Now Original will premiere at global entertainment content market MIPCOM 2018 in Cannes under the 'Made in India Originals' category.

#MeToo movement gets a voice in Bollywood

Silence is no more an option. Several powerful Bollywood voices have spoken about sexual harassment in the entertainment industry, and many more voices are likely to come forward in the near future with their own tales of sexual violation that they were so far afraid to reveal.

Janelle Monae joins Harriet Tubman biopic

Singer Janelle Monae is joining the cast of "Harriet", a new biopic chronicling the life of Harriet Tubman.

Rose Byrne cast in sci-fi thriller 'I Am Mother'

Rose Byrne has joined the cast of sci-fi thriller "I Am Mother". According to Variety, the 39-year-old actor will voice the title robot Mother in debutante director Grant Sputore's film. Byrne said the movie is a "unique, eerie, unnerving and visionary science fiction piece. He is such an exciting talent to come out of Australia and I am so flattered to be on board with such an incredible artist." Michael Lloyd Green penned the script, which was on the 2016 Black List. Hilary Swank and Clara Rugaard also star in the film. Rugaard plays the first of a new generation of humans raised by Mother - a kindly robot designed to repopulate the earth following mankind's extinction. But the arrival of a blood-drenched woman (Swank) poses a threat to their unique bond. Shooting began last year in Australia.

Working with J.P. Dutta was a big tick mark for Gurmeet Choudhary

Actor Gurmeet Choudhary, whose latest big screen outing was in the war-based movie "Paltan", says working with its director J.P. Dutta, who turned 69 on Wednesday, was in his bucket list.

Better to wait for right film: Minissha Lamba

Actress Minissha Lamba, who has made her stage debut with a theatre production, says she prefers to wait for a good film rather than grabbing any random opportunity just to maintain visibility.

'Sharp Objects' director Jean-Marc Vallee takes a break

After receiving a career tribute at the Vancouver Film Festival, Canadian film director Jean-Marc Vallee has decided to "recharge" his batteries and take a break from directing films.Talking to The Hollywood Reporter, the 'Dallas Buyers Club' director said," I burnt myself out. I'm so tired. I'm on a break, have been for a month, and I have seven more to go. I'm taking eight months to recharge my batteries and to get my life back." He also added that it is a marathon, a Herculean effort for a director to direct.Valle shot two murder mysteries, 'Big Little Lies' and 'Sharp Objects', back to back for 180 days in 20 months.He also mentioned that it wasn't his choice to become a workaholic since six years ago after earning multiple Oscar nominations for 'Dallas Buyers Club'. "It just happened. I didn't go through a burnout, but I need the break I'm on now," he said.The 55-year-old resurrected his career in 2005 with 'C.R.A.Z.Y'., a story about a young gay man dealing with his homophobic ..

Demi Lovato doing well, says sister Madison De La Garza

Demi Lovato is on the road to recovery, singer's younger half-sister Madison De La Garza said. Lovato, 26, is currently in rehab after being hospitalised for a drug overdose in July. De La Garza, 16, said it has been a difficult time for their family but she is happy that her sister is putting up a fight, Billboard reported. "Demi is doing really well," she said on the "Millennial Hollywood" podcast. "She's working really hard on her sobriety and we're all so incredibly proud of her. It's been crazy for our family, it's been a lot," the actor, best known for playing Juanita Solis in "Desperate Housewives", added. Lovato was recently spotted in public for the first time after her hospitalisation.

Noah Centineo joins 'Charlie's Angels'

"To All the Boys I've Loved Before" famed actor Noah Centineo, has landed a key role in the "Charlies Angels" reboot.

Emma Stone to appear in Paul McCartney's next music video

Emma Stone inadvertently revealed Tuesday that she will appear in a new music video for Beatle legend Paul McCartney. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Oscar-winning actor was addressing a Q&A panel with the Child Mind Institute, where she opened up about her battle with anxiety, a condition she has been struggling with from the age of seven. When moderator Dr Harold S Koplewicz asked Stone, "What's next?" And before the "La La Land" star had a chance to answer, Koplewicz added, "besides a video with Paul McCartney?" To this Stone responded: "I don't think you're supposed to announce that." The actor, who will next be seen in British period drama "The Favourite", also said she is working on the "Zombieland" follow-up. McCartney's new LP, his 18th solo, 'Egypt Station' released September 7.

Don't know what happened 10 years ago, I was kid back then: Shakti Kapoor on Tanushree's allegations

Shakti Kapoor took a dig at Tanushree Dutta's allegation that Nana Patekar harassed her on the sets of a film in 2008, saying he was a kid 10 years ago when the incident happened. In a recent TV interview, Dutta said Patekar misbehaved with her while the two were shooting a special song for "Horn Ok Pleassss" 10 years ago. The actor, a former Miss India-Universe who is now based in the US, also alleged that Patekar had the tacit support of the film's makers. Asked to comment on the controversy, Kapoor told reporters Tuesday, "I have come from the US yesterday, so I have no clue about it. And if I say something, it will be wrong... You tell me what has happened." When one of the reporters briefed him about the matter, the actor said, "I don't know what happened 10 years ago, I was a kid 10 back then." Dutta has garnered support from many in the film industry which includes names such as Farhan Akhtar, Priyanka Chopra, Twinkle Khanna, Hansal Mehta, Richa Chadha and Swara Bhasker, among .

Top Chinese actress Bingbing fined for tax evasion

Chinese actress Fan Bingbing, who starred in the X-Men and Iron Man film franchises, has been fined hundreds of millions of yuan for tax evasion and other offences, authorities said on Wednesday.

Sylvester Stallone starts filming 'Rambo 5', reveals first look

Sylvester Stallone started shooting for "Rambo 5" on Tuesday. The 72-year-old actor, who reprises his role as troubled Vietnam War veteran John Rambo in the fifth part of the action franchise, made the announcement on Instagram. He also shared his first look from the film dressed as a cowboy. "Tonight we start filming..." Stallone wrote in one post. "Comes a Horseman Wild and Free. @rambomovie #rambo5," he wrote in another. The film will be directed by Adrian Grunberg and scripted by Matthew Cirulnick. In May, Stallone confirmed that "Rambo 5" is slated to be released next autumn. The Hollywood action star will next be seen in "Creed 2", reprising arguably his most famous role of boxing legend Rocky Balboa. The sequel, featuring Michael B Jordan as Adonis Creed, will hit theatres November 21.

Angelina Jolie is inspiring: Elle Fanning

Elle Fanning says her "Maleficent 2" co-star Angelina Jolie is a source of inspiration. The 20-year-old actor, who reunites with Jolie in the follow-up to Disney's 2014 dark fantasy film, said she learnt a lot from her multifaceted senior. "She does a lot and is very inspiring to work with. To see how she handles the business and also she's the producer so to see that side of things, to see her with her producer hat on, I learned a lot," Fanning told People magazine. The actor, who plays Princess Aurora in the film franchise, revealed she developed a close bond with Jolie, who essays the title role, on the sets of their latest movie. "I was 14 when I did the first movie, now I'm 20. I wasn't as young now so Angelina and I got to relate on a different level now that I'm older. We actually got very close on the second one. Very close. She's amazing!" she said. Actors Sam Riley, Imelda Staunton, Juno Temple, and Lesley Manville are also returning for the sequel and they will be joined by

Noah Centineo joins 'Charlie's Angels' reboot

"To All the Boys I've Loved Before" breakout star Noah Centineo has been roped in to star in the "Charlie's Angels" reboot. According to Variety, the 22-year-old actor will play the love interest of one of the Angels. Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott and Ella Balinska have been confirmed as the leading ladies. Elizabeth Banks will direct and also star in the movie as the gender-flipped Bosley. She will also produce the project under her Universal-based Brownstone production company. Patrick Stewart and Djimon Hounsou will play the other two Bosleys. Jonathan Tucker and Luis Gerardo Mendez also star. Jay Basu and Banks worked together on the most recent draft of the script, which will focus on a new generation of Angels working for the mysterious Charlie, who has built the Townsend Agency into a global security enterprise providing protection and intelligence services for a variety of private clients. Sony Pictures produced a film of the same name, starring Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz and

Tanushree-Patekar row: I was kid back then, mocks Shakti Kapoor

After a lot of Bollywood stars spoke in support of Tanushree Dutta over her allegations against Nana Patekar, veteran actor Shakti Kapoor laughed the matter off, stating that the incident took place 10 years ago and he was a kid back then.In a recent interaction with media, Kapoor said, "I don't know anything about this case. This was 10 years back, I was a kid back then."Dutta recently alleged that Patekar misbehaved with her on the sets of the film 'Horn Ok Pleasss'. She had accused Patekar of harassing her while shooting for a special dance number in the movie, and also accused dance choreographer Ganesh Acharya of teaming up against her.The 'Aashiq Banaya Aapne' actor further said that she and her family were attacked after she refused to perform the intimate step.Many Bollywood celebrities have voiced their support for the actor including Priyanka Chopra, Parineeti Chopra, Farhan Akhtar, Swara Bhaskar, Shilpa Shetty, Kalki Koechlin, and Sonam Kapoor Ahuja.Meanwhile, Patekar's ...