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'Godfather' actor Carmine Caridi passes away at 85

Actor Carmine Caridi, who gained popularity by playing Carmine Rosato in the film 'Godfather'The Gambler' actor had been in a coma and was admitted at Cedars-Sinai hospital in Los Angeles, according to Fox News.His fierce character in 'The Godfather: Part II' was praised by all, especially the territorial feud scene with co-actor Frank Pentangeli, played by Michael V.According to Gazzo Studio executive Robert Evans, Carmine Caridi was the first choice of director Francis Ford Coppola for the role of Sonny Corleone in the film which later went to James Caan considering the fact that he was too tall for the role.The veteran actor also featured in 'The Godfather: Part III', playing the role of an investor, Albert Volpe.Other than this he also appeared in TV shows including 'Phyllis', 'Starsky and Hutch', 'Taxi', 'NYPD Blue' (as detective Vince Gotelli) and in 'Fame' (as Angelo Martelli).Carmine Caridi was once expelled from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences because he was ..

The Jonas Brothers to release memoir, 'Blood'

The Jonas Brothers are set to release a tell-all memoir, "Blood", which will hit the shelves on November 12. The book is the first stint of the band, comprising Kevin, Joe and Nick, writing, according to The Hollywood Reporter. It was announced Tuesday that the Grammy-nominated trio have signed a book deal with Macmillan imprint Feiwel and Friends. They will write the memoir with author Neil Strauss of "The Dirt" fame. The book will shine a light on their origins as a music group, their rise to stardom, the secrets behind their breakup and their recent return to the music scene. "We're three brothers from New Jersey, and we were not supposed to be successful. From record labels dropping us to our dad losing his job over us, this shouldn't have happened or lasted as long as it did. "Yet here we are, more excited than ever, and we're so grateful and ready to tell the full story of the journey we've had as individuals, as artists, and as family," said Joe Jonas. World English rights for .

Huma can't wait to begin work on Zack Snyder's film

Indian actress Huma Qureshi feels humbled and excited to join the cast of American filmmaker Zack Snyders "Army of the Dead". She says she cant wait for the shooting to begin.

Veteran actor Tanuja undergoes operation for diverticulitis

Veteran Bollywood actor Tanuja has undergone operation for diverticulitis and is doing fine, says a source from the hospital. Tanuja, 75, was admitted to city-based Lilavati Hospital on Wednesday. An insider told PTI that she would remain hospitalised for "at least a week". Diverticulitis, a condition which results in the inflammation or infection of small pouches called diverticula that develop along the walls of the intestines. Actor Kajol, Tanuja's daughter, was also spotted visiting her at the hospital. The news of the actor's hospitalisation came two days after Kajol's father-in-law, action director Veeru Devgan's death. Tanuja has appeared in prominent films like "Jewel Thief", "Haathi Mere Saathi", "Do Chor" among others.

'The Hot Zone' happened because of Ridley Scott: Julianna Margulies

Julianna Margulies says she has so much trust in Ridley Scott that she would not mind reading even a phone book for her longtime collaborator. The actor, who worked with the Oscar-winning director on her most acclaimed project, "The Good Wife", said starring in "The Hot Zone" was a no brainer as Scott was one of the executive producers on the new show. "Ridley Scott, who was my boss on 'The Good Wife', was a very big pull for me (for this show). I knew I was in good hands. He's the one who got me to do 'The Good Wife' actually. I would pretty much read the phone book for him," she told PTI in a telephonic interview from New York. In the six-part limited series from National Geographic, Margulies plays real-life figure Dr Nancy Jaax, a US Army scientist who is appointed to work on the Ebola outbreak operation for their United States Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID). The show is based on Richard Preston's 1994 book of the same name. The actor said the project

Better art gets created in troubled society: Sudhir Mishra

When a society goes through trouble and art becomes a subject of censorship and freedom of an artiste gets curtailed, that complexity produces the best art, says National Award-winning filmmaker Sudhir Mishra.

Pamela Adlon joins Judd Apatow's comedy

Pamela Adlon has boarded filmmaker Judd Apatow's upcoming comedy film. The "Better Things" creator-star joins Pete Davidson, Marisa Tomei, Maude Apatow, Bill Burr and Bel Powley. Details are scarce but it is reported that the coming-of-age film, set in New York's Staten Island, will use elements from Davidson's life. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Apatow is attached to direct from a script he co-wrote along with Davidson and Dave Sirus. Tomei will play Davidson's mother and Maude will play Davidson's sister. The film is scheduled to be released on June 19, 2020.

Evans Peters not ruling out 'American Horror Story' return

Evan Peters may not be a part of "American Horror Story: 1984", but the actor has hinted that he might not be done with Ryan Murphy's TV franchise. The actor has played as many as 18 characters, including Andy Warhol, Jesus and Charles Manson, through his eight-year run in the FX series. He joins "AHS" mainstays like Kathy Bates, Angela Bassett and Jessica Lange to step away from the series. Asked if he would return for a future season, Peters told DigitalSpy, "Yeah, absolutely, never say never. "I just... Yeah, we'll see what happens," he added. The actor will next be seen reprising his role as mutant Peter Maximoff / Quicksilver in MCU's X-Men film "Dark Phoenix".

Kodak Black to remain behind the bars

There is no sigh of relief for American singer-rapper Kodak Black as he will still remain behind bars on weapon violation charges. He was found putting in false information to purchase firearms from a gun shop in Miami.The singer bought a 9 mm handgun, a .380-caliber handgun, and a semiautomatic Mini Draco weapon, according to Fox News.Earlier this month, the 21-year-old was arrested during a hip-hop festival at Miami which was marred by several violent incidents outside the venue. There were three unrelated shootings in the area with possible connections to the festival being investigated by officers currently.The 'Testimony' singer was previously granted release on $550,000 bond which got declined later on the grounds that the type of weapons purchased was concerning.According to Black's advocate, he needed the weapons because he faced security threats from a few gangs and rivals.Other than this, the singer has also been booked for drug, weapons and sexual assault charges in other ..

Tanuja undergoes surgery, to be in hospital for a week

Veteran Bollywood actress Tanuja, who was diagnosed with diverticulitis, has undergone surgery.

Liberating to play Jessica Pearson outside 'Suits', says Gina Torres

Gina Torres says it was "liberating" to play Jessica Pearson outside the periphery of "Suits", which revolved more around Harvey Specter and Mike Ross. Gabriel Macht and Patrick J Adams played Harvey and Mike, respectively. Torres is set to reprise her role in her spin-off "Pearson", in which disbarred lawyer Jessica takes on the dirty realm of Chicago politics as the mayor's right-hand woman. The actor said the new show gave her an opportunity to put flesh and blood on a fully realised human. "Not that I didn't love working with that cast and those story lines, but it's just such a gift, as an actor, to explore these different aspects of a woman, a powerhouse, a boss, a lover, a niece," she told Entertainment Weekly. Asked how "Pearson" will be different from "Suits", Torres said tonally it will be "a little darker". "We're much more interested in being reflective of what's happening today and how it's affecting society. Therefore, our background of Chicago is very important, because

DuVernay teams with 'Batman' book comic scribe for film

Hollywood Director Ava DuVernay and 'Batman' book comic scribe Tom King are teaming up for the film "The New Gods".

Elton John considered Timberlake to star in 'Rocketman'

Actor Taron Egerton may have drawn raves in Cannes Film Festival for his portrayal of legendary singer Elton John in "Rocketman" but the legend's first choice was actor-singer Justin Timberlake.

Justin Timberlake was Elton John's first choice to star in 'Rocketman'

Long before Taron Eagerton was finalised to play Elton John in his biopic "Rocketman", the music icon considered Justin Timberlake for the role originally. John and producer husband David Furnish had the former 'Nsync band member in mind after he featured in the 2001 music video "This Train Don't Stop There Anymore" as the man of the moment. "But we never formerly approached Justin because we weren't ever at a stage where it was the right time to approach him. But he did an amazing job in the video. He put on a prosthetic nose, and it turned out to have been some really interesting acting work as well," Furnish told The Hollywood Reporter. The film, directed by Dexter Fletcher and produced by Furnish, received favourable reviews at its world premiere at the recently concluded Cannes Film Festival. Tom Hardy too almost starred in "Rocketman" but John appeared to throw a shade at the "Venom" star. "Taron Egerton came onboard this film because somebody else dropped out," he told the ...

Miley Cyrus amazes Jonas Brothers with a personal question

The Jonas Brothers were left surprised and speechless by their friend Miley Cyrus's question during a radio interview.The 26-year-old asked the brothers about their purity ring which they wore to symbolise their intention to stay virgins until marriage."Did it feel good finally taking off your purity rings?" Cyrus asked on pre-recorded radio show Capital Breakfast with Roman Kemp.To which, Joe Jonas laughed and replied, "Yeah!" according to Fox News.He exchanged vows with 'Game of Thrones' famed actress Sophie Turner in Las Vegas earlier in May.Nick tied the knot with actress Priyanka Chopra in a big fat wedding which took place in India in December 2018.And Kevin Jonas got married to Danielle Jonas back in 2009 in a castle on Long Island. Together they have two daughters Alena and Valentina.Joe explained the importance of a ring during a recent appearance on James Corden's "Carpool Karaoke."The purity rings [symbolized the decision] to wait for the right person when the time was ...

Big B captures 3 Bachchan generations in one frame

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has shared a photograph of three generations of the Bachchan family in one frame.

'Batman' writer Tom King collaborating with Ava DuVernay on 'New Gods'

"Batman and Mister Miracle" comic book writer Tom King has been tapped to co-write the screenplay for DC Comics superhero film "New Gods" with Ava DuVernay. The news was confirmed by Entertainment Weekly. DuVernay is attached to direct the Warner Bros film. Created by Jack Kirby in the 1970s, the New Gods comprises a veritable pantheon of characters and some of DC Comics' most complex and epic mythology. DuVernay also gave a shout-out to King on Twitter. "Hey @TomKingTK. Ready to write 'NEW GODS', buddy? A," the filmmaker wrote on Thursday. Last week, DC announced King was leaving the Batman comic in December in order to write a "Batman/Catwoman" miniseries, to be launched in January. The Eisner-winning writer's other comics credits include "Omega Men" (DC), "The Sheriff of Babylon" (Vertigo), and "The Vision" (Marvel).

Arnold Schwarzenegger to star in animated series 'Stan Lee's Superhero Kindergarten'

Hollywood veteran Arnold Schwarzenegger is set to star in a new animated TV series, "Stan Lee's Superhero Kindergarten". According to Variety, Schwarzenegger will lend his voice to Arnold Armstrong, who was an average gym teacher before he gets superpowers when the earth passes through the ionic dust left in the wake of a mysterious comet to become Captain Courage, one of Earth's greatest protectors. However, after a battle with his arch nemesis, Dr Superior, he expended all of his powers in defeating his foe, and forced to end his career as Captain Courage - until a massive explosion of super-energy particles came raining down and rumours of super-powered children began surfacing. Now, he serves as a kindergarten teacher who secretly trains the new generation of young superheroes. This is one of the final projects created by Lee prior to his death last November. It is a co-production between Genius Brands, Lee's POW! Entertainment and Schwarzenegger's Oak Productions with the actor ..

'The Godfather' actor Carmine Caridi dies at 85

Carmine Caridi, who is best remembered for playing Carmine Rosato in "The Godfather: Part II," has passed away. He was 85. His representatives told Variety the actor died on Tuesday after being in a coma at Cedars-Sinai hospital here. "From broadway, to film and television, Carmine spent over six decades entertaining audiences, and nothing made him happier. His talent, wit, warmth, and charm will be missed. Carmine passed peacefully, surrounded by friends and family, yesterday afternoon at Cedars Sinai Hospital," they said in a statement. Caridi's character in "The Godfather: Part II" played a key role in the territorial feud with Frank Pentangeli (Michael V Gazzo). The veteran actor also appeared in the final part of "The Godfather" trilogy in a different role - Albert Volpe, an investor in Michael Corleone's casinos who is killed in an attack at a hotel in Atlantic City. Studio executive Robert Evans said in his 1994 memoir "The Kid Stays in the Picture" that Caridi was director ...

Kit Harington is "proud" of checking into rehab

'Game of Thrones' star Kit Harington is nothing but proud of his decision to get help, as he continues to recover from stress and alcohol use at a rehab.The 32-year-old actor, who played Jon Snow in 'GoT', has been at a health retreat in Connecticut for about a month. He checked in weeks before the HBO Drama series' finale episode aired on May 19.While he continues to recover from his health issues, a source told Page Six that the actor has "nothing but pride for his decision.""If seeing Kit get help can help anyone struggling, that's fantastic. There's no shame at all to this," the source asserted.To deal with stress, negative emotions, and alcohol use, Harington is undergoing psychological coaching, cognitive behavioural therapy and is also practicing mindful meditation at the facility, Page six reported on Wednesday.A source close to Harington revealed that the end of 'GoT' "really hit Kit hard.""He realized 'this is it -- this is the end', it was something they had all worked so ..