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Burt Reynolds accorded 100-car salute
Fans of late Hollywood star Burt Reynolds paid their last respects by hosting a car rally in New York State's Long Island area.According to TMZ, the car rally was organised on Saturday to pay tributes to the star, who made a car, the Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, in his 1977 movie 'Smokey Bandit'.The tribute, which was a parade, was rightly called the '100-Trans Am Salute' since fans rode 100 of those in remembrance of the star.Many of his fans even dressed like Reynolds from his 1977 movie character.The 82-year-old actor passed away on September 06 in Florida after suffering a cardiac arrest.
Trump's tweets turn into rap song at Jimmy Fallon's show
American rapper Common, who appeared on Reality TV host Jimmy Fallon's 'The Tonight Show', made a rap out of United States President Donald Trump's tweets.The Grammy Award-winning rapper, along with another rapper, Black Thought, and Fallon himself, made it possible.Thought started things off with the US Supreme Court Judge nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, who is under the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) scanner for multiple sexual assault allegations levelled against him.Thought's first line was, "So the Senate's got questions for this Kavanaugh guy, but Trump's like..." to which Fallon sang while mimicking Trump "Why didn't someone call the FBI?"Soon after, Common joined in and rapped, "Got no time for vettin', no time for reportin', like when he was with Stormy." to which Fallon sang "Speed is very important".Majority of the lines the trio used from Trump's twitter handle belonged to the Kavanaugh case, as well as adult star Stormy Daniels..
John Legend criticises Senate for behaviour towards sexual assault victims
Singer-songwriter John Legend at New York City's Global Citizen festival lambasted the Senate in regards to the events surrounding US Supreme Court Judge nominee Brett Kavanaugh and professor Christine Blasey Ford, who accused the former of assaulting her.According to Deadline, right before performing his upcoming song 'Preach', Legend called out for the audience's attention to how Senators treat "women who come forward with sexual abuse claims".He indirectly referred to the US senate judiciary committee who have planned to vote Kavanaugh for the post of a Supreme Court Judge after he outrightly denied Professor Christine Blasey Ford's assault charges.The 39-year-old took home his first Emmy at the 2018 Creative Arts Emmys for his role as a producer of 'Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert', which won outstanding live variety special at the ceremony.The 'All of Me' hitmaker has 10 Grammy Awards to his kitty. In 2015, he won the Oscar for Best Original Song for 'Glory,' which was ...
Angad Bedi hosts baby shower for Neha Dhupia
Bollywood actor Angad Bedi hosted a baby shower for his wife, Neha Dhupia.The 'Pink' star took to Instagram to post pictures on his Instagram Story from the baby shower, which was attended by the who's who of B-town.Fitness trainer Yasmin Karachiwala, actor Soha Ali Khan, actor Chunkey Pandey's wife Bhavna Pandey, actor Amrita Arora, singer Sophie Chaudhary, and producer-director Karan Johar were some of those who attended the function.One of the pictures showed Neha, who donned a white floral dress for the occasion, and Angad, who kept it simple with a pale white shirt, trousers, and a black blazer, cutting a cake to mark the occasion.The picture, which was shared by Sophie Chaudhary, was captioned "Cuties @nehadhupia @angadbedi" followed by a baby emoji.Another picture showcased an intimate moment between the couple.On August 24, Dhupia had shared a picture of the couple to announce the news of her pregnancy to her fans, over three months after the couple tied the knot in a private .
HC restrains sale and publication of book on Ramdev
The Delhi High Court has restrained the sale and publication of a book purportedly on the life of Yoga guru Ramdev who claimed that it had defamatory content. Justice Anu Malhotra said the right to reputation of a living individual cannot be "crucified" at the "altar of the right to freedom of speech and expression" of another. The court's observation came on a petition filed by Ramdev against the book titled 'Godman To Tycoon', saying the book, purportedly on his life, had defamatory content and harmed his economic interests and reputation. "This is so as the right to reputation of a living individual under Article 21 of the Constitution of India cannot be sacrificed and crucified at the altar of the right to freedom of speech and expression of another... "...and both have to be harmonised and balanced in as much as no amount of damages can redeem the damage to reputation of any person and merely because there have been previous publications on the same issue, the same does not ...
I make garments inspired by Bauls, but in diversified way: Bangladesh-based Bibi Russell
Former Bangladeshi model of international fame, Bibi Russell turned a designer as she always wanted to "uphold the hidden gems of Bengali culture" through her 'Gamcha (cotton cloth) works' inspired by the earthy natural garments of Bauls -- singing minstrels of undivided Bengal.
Mahatma Gandhi is in every Indian's DNA: Ayaan Ali Bangash
Sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan and his sons Ayaan and Amaan have come up with a new rendition of "Vaishnav Jan To Tene Kahiye Je" on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary. The trio has created a special video of the song which will be released on October 2. In an interview with PTI, Ayaan opened up about music, the new video and relevance of Gandhi in today's time. Q. Can Gandhi's ideology be restricted to a particular section of the society? A. I believe Mahatma Gandhi is in every Indian's DNA. He belongs to every India. There are so many stories of his education, travel and Satyagrah movement that every person can relate with him in their own way. Q. What is so special and different about this video? A. We have shot this video at Birla House, Tees January Marg. My father, brother Amaan and I are featuring together in this video. We have incorporated the charkha, the lathi and other elements related to Gandhi ji as they still convey his message. This our way of ...
Composer Prasad Sashte prefers doing action movies
Composer-music producer Prasad Sashte, who has worked in action films like "Force 2" and "Commando", says he likes to do action movies more than the romantic ones.
Mumbai to host culinary fiesta The Culture Table
Culinary experts like Sarah Todd, Vicky Ratnani and Kaviraj Thadani are coming together for the debut edition of The Culture Table, which promises a bespoke curation of gourmet food and craft beers with curated music and designed spaces.
Posthumous Leonard Cohen LP in the works
A posthumous studio from Leonard Cohen is in development, the singer's son and longtime producer Adam said. One of the most iconic singer-songwriters of the late '60s-'70s, Cohen passed away at the age of 82, a couple of months after releasing LP 'You Want It Darker'. In an interview with CBC's "q", Adam revealed the new material is expected to release in 2019. "I was tasked with finishing a few more songs of his that we started together on the last album, so his voice is literally still in my life. It's a bizarre and delicious entanglement. "To make a long story short, I believe that there are some really beautiful new songs of Leonard Cohen that no one's heard that are at some point going to come out,"," Adam said. He added the tone of the new music resembles the "So Long, Marianne" hitmaker's "older work, something more romantic". "There are these songs that exist that he wanted finished, these incredible powerful readings that were set to music. It's going to surprise and ...
Didn't see this coming: Digangana on double debut in Bollywood
Actress Digangana Suryavanshi, known for featuring in TV shows like "Ek Veer Ki Ardaas...Veera" and "Bigg Boss", is excited about making her debut in Bollywood with two films -- "FRYDAY" and "Jalebi" -- which will release on October 12.
Kajol never wanted to be an actor
Kajol, who has been in the industry for over two decades and has featured in hits like "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge", "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai" and "My Name is Khan", says she never wanted to be an actor.
Bradley Cooper banned Lady Gaga from wearing make-up while filming 'A Star is Born'
Singer Lady Gaga has revealed that she tried to sneak make-up in while shooting "A Star is Born", but director Bradley Cooper did not give her any leeway. Cooper requested that Gaga stayed all natural for the role of an upcoming singer Ally, including having her dye her hair back to its natural colour. But the singer says she had to give up using all products on her face during filming, which was not always easy. "I tried to sneak some make-up in, but Bradley wouldn't go for it..." Gaga said during an appearance on "The Graham Norton Show". Cooper, who also features in the film as Jackson, a rocker on a downward spiral, revealed the make-up ban was simply "how the character is". Known for her experimental style statement, Gaga said the role put her in "the right place" she needed to be. "... When my character talks about how ugly she feels - that was real. I'm so insecure. I like to preach, but I don't always practice what I preach," she said.
Kanye West changes his name to Ye
Rapper Kanye West has announced that his new name is 'Ye'. The 41-year-old musician shared the news of his name change on Twitter and wrote, "the being formally known as Kanye West. I am YE." The rapper-turned-fashion-designer, who is slated to appear on the season premiere of "Saturday Night Live" with host Adam Driver, is scheduled to release his new album "YHANDI" on the show. 'Ye' was also the title of the rapper's June 1 album, which he spent months recording at his ranch in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
Here's why Dakota Johnson wants women to call her
American actor Dakota Johnson went all out by sharing her personal phone number, urging girls and women to call her and share their stories about sexual assault.While addressing the crowd at the Global Citizen Festival, the 'Fifty Shades of Grey' actor said she "wants to help women and girls around the world to tell their story," reported E! News.She took her phone out and added, "This is my phone number. I want you to call me and tell me your story in a voicemail. Or I want you to send me a message at dakota.jo********* and tell me what you've gone through as a woman or girl in the world that's been suffering."The 28-year-old further announced that she will compile these stories and get them heard to amplify their voice. "Together, we can achieve a world where she is equal," she concluded.Combating sexual assault was a prevalent theme at the 2018 Global Citizen Festival. While musicians such as Shawn Mendes, Janet Jackson, and Cardi B, performed, panic broke out briefly when a fence .
New poster of ' First Man' out!
Afte treating fans with an exhilarating trailer, the new poster of Ryan Goslings 'First Man' is out and it promises to take you to space like never before.Taking to his Twitter, film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh unveiled the poster, writing, "Ryan Gosling as Neil Armstrong... From Academy Award-winning director Damien Chazelle... New posters of #FirstMan... 12 Oct 2018 release."The movie also stars Emmy-winning actor Claire Foy, who will play Gosling's wife.Based on the book by James R. Hansen, the movie will explore the sacrifices and the cost - on Armstrong and on the nation - of one of the most dangerous missions in history.The movie reteams the duo of 'La La Land,' as director Damien Chazzelle is helming this Gosling-starrer flick.Written by Josh Singer, the drama is described as a visceral, first-person account of NASA's mission to land a man on the moon, focusing on the years 1961-1969 and Armstrong, the astronaut who became the first man to set foot on the moon.The ...
Fox sets PG-13 'Deadpool' for December release
Fox Studios has a treat for Deadpool fans who wanted to see Merc with the Mouth again this year but with a caveat - that it should be children friendly. Sources told Variety, the studios, who tasted success with "Deadpool 2" early this year, are coming up with a PG-13 version of the sequel. Potentially new footage was shot for its December 21 release. Fox also moved the dates of its other projects. The upcoming sci-fi film "Alita" will be moving out of its crowded holiday slot for a President's Day weekend release on February 14. The latest X-Men installment "Dark Phoenix", with Sophie Turner in the lead, will now open on June 7, instead of Valentine's Day weekend. Another X-Men film "Gambit", which has been in news owing to a rocky start, is set to premiere March 13, 2020. It was scheduled to open in June 2019. The film is currently in development with Channing Tatum attached to play the titular hero.
Tom Hardy recreates Amrish Puri's 'Mogambo khush hua'
Tom Hardy recently tried out the iconic catchphrase of one of Bollywood's most popular villains, Mogambo, and the Hollywood star nailed it. Hardy was promoting his "Venom" co-star Riz Ahmed's upcoming single "Mogambo", and the Pakistan-origin actor made him say the catchphrase "Mogambo khush hua". Veteran Indian actor Amrish Puri played the role of Mogambo in "Mr. India". Ahmed's single is scheduled to be released on October 3. "Tom Hardy gives us his best mogambo - what's the verdict? Think you can do better? Post yours here with #mogambo before the single drops October 3," Ahmed tweeted along side the video of Hardy reciting the dialogue. During an appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live", Ahmed had revealed that his debut solo rap song was inspired by Bollywood's supervillain from the 1987 movie.
Samir wants to teach Prabhudheva 'some things' in cricket
Actor-cricket commentator Samir Kochhar says he would like to teach some things in cricket to his "Charlie Chaplin 2" co-star Prabhudheva.
It's been 'a good year' for Taapsee
Bollywood actor Taapsee Pannu is apparently in the best phase of her career with her films turning out to be super hits. The 'Pink' star posted that 2018 has been a 'good year' for her and how thankful she is to everyone for being a part of it.She also wrote that now she is more clear about her career path.Sharing a collage of her top five hits of the year including her recently released 'Manmarziyaan' opposite Abhishek Bachchan and Vicky Kaushal, the 31-year-old tweeted "I think I can say with a big smile on my face, ITS BEEN A GOOD YEAR and how thankful I am to everyone who has been a part of it! It surely made my path clearer to me."The collage also included posters of 'Soorma' in which she portrayed the role of a hockey player opposite Diljit Dosanjh and 'Mulk' where she was seen as a defense lawyer alongside Rishi Kapoor.Born and brought up in New Delhi, Taapsee made her Bollywood debut with 'Chashme Baddoor'. After a year without releases, she starred with Akshay Kumar in ...