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B-Town celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi

As the nation celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi, B-Town gears up to mark the festival with fervour.The stars are taking to their social media handles to share their share of joy and celebration.Veteran actor Anupam Kher took to social media to unveil a video from 'MAGICAL' Shree Ganesh Temple in Entebbe, Uganda. In the video, the devotees can be seen celebrating the sacred festival with playing drums and chanting 'Ganpati Bappa Morya.'"This is MAGICAL. Shree Ganesh Temple in Entebbe, Uganda celebrates #GaneshUtsav with the chants of #GanpatiBappaMorya. Listen to the sound of drums and the expressions on the faces of the people who are playing them. #GanpatiBappaMorya #VibesAndEnergy," he wrote.Diva Madhuri Dixit too took to Twitter to wish her fans, writing, "Modaks, family gatherings, dance, music... Everything about #GaneshChaturthi makes me happy. I wish this festive season brings you all countless blessings!#GanpatiBappaMorya."Varun Dhawan and Anushka Sharma, who are on a promotional ...

Proud of Abhishek Bachchan's work: Karan Johar

Filmmaker Karan Johar has praised the entire cast and crew of the film "Manmarziyan" and said that he is proud of actor Abhishek Bachchan's performance in the film.

Rhea Chakraborty opts out of Sooraj Pancholi's "Satellite Shankar"

Rhea Chakraborty has opted out of "Satellite Shankar", starring Sooraj Pancholi, owing to date issues. She was rumoured to play a journalist in the film, according to a press release. "Rhea and I were in talks regarding the film but due to her date issues, she couldn't be part of the film. She is a talented actor and I look forward to working with her in future," co-producer Murad Khetani said in a statement. Rhea has seen success with "Mere Dad Ki Maruti". She also featured "Bank Chor" and "Dobaraa". Her next release is Mahesh Bhatt-produced "Jalebi".

Gibson accuses 'Professor...' producer of film scam

Actor Mel Gibson's attorneys have accused the producer of American-Irish drama film "The Professor and the Madman" of seeking to swindle Irelands tax authorities.

Henry Cavill responds to reports of his Superman exit

As reports of his exit from DC Extended Universe as Superman were circulating on social media, actor Henry Cavill responded to it and found it 'exciting'.

Sam Taylor-Johnson was offered nothing after 'Fifty Shades of Grey'

Director Sam Taylor-Johnson says she was offered "nothing" after directing "Fifty Shades of Grey".

Kate Beckinsale done with 'Underworld' film series

Kate Beckinsale has ruled out a return to the vampire film franchise "Underworld". In an interview with Variety, the 45-year-old actor said she is done playing vampire Selene, a character she has essayed in five films so far. "I wouldn't return. I've done plenty of those," Beckinsale said. The actor also revealed that she was attached to the "Wonder Woman" project when it was in early stages of development. She added Gal Gadot, who eventually landed the role, did a "wonderful" job. "Yes, there was a period of time, a long time ago, when (producer) Joel Silver was involved with it. But it worked out beautifully. That was a wonderful film that Gal (Gadot) did," she said. Beckinsale has no regrets about not signing on to play the superhero character as the script she was offered was not good. "No, it would have been a terrible movie based on the script that I read," she said.

2018 Student Academy Award winners announced

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the names of 19 winners of its Student Academy Awards.

Beyonce reunites with LeToya Luckett

Beyonce Knowles and her former Destiny's Child band member LeToya Luckett reunited after 18 years during the 'On The Run II' tour.

Henry Cavill bids adieu to 'Superman'?

After donning the blue suit for three films, Hollywood actor Henry Cavill has reportedly parted ways with Warner Bros.As per The Hollywood Reporter sources, the British actor is said to be hanging up the red cape. It was also reported that Warners tried to enlist Cavill for a Superman cameo in 'Shazam!', which stars Zachary Levi. But the contract talks between Cavill's rep and the studio broke down, and the door is now closing on other potential Superman appearances.The 35-year-old took to Instagram on Thursday and uploaded a cryptic video. In the video, he can be seen wearing a 'Krypton Lifting Team' t-shirt as he stares at the camera with a single expression and a Superman figurine enters and disappears from the frame.The news came after Warner Bros. shifted its focus to a Supergirl movie, which will be an origin story featuring a teen superheroine.Meanwhile, the actor was most recently co-starred in 'Mission: Impossible- Fallout'.

'Sui Dhaaga' team makes eco-friendly Lord Ganesha

On the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi on Thursday, the team of the upcoming film "Sui Dhaaga-Made In India" made an eco-friendly Lord Ganesha idol using threads.

I'm part moody, part responsible: Sneha Khanwalkar

Sneha Khanwalkar likes life to happen to her - to doodle, travel, fall in love and get her heart broken - when she is not making music. The avant garde composer does not believe in "working too hard and earning too much money". When asked how she navigates work, Khanwalkar told PTI in an interview, "I've not been careful about what I do. I've been doing other things in life like learning to doodle, travelling, falling in love, getting my heart broken. "I just feel you don't have to keep on working hard and earn too much money, I think you can just earn the amount you need. I'm part moody and part responsible. That is what inspires me. It makes me more eased out about life in general." She burst onto the music scene with successes such as "Oye Lucky, Lucky Oye!", "Love, Sex Aur Dhokha" and "Gangs of Wasseypur" series. The music director says it was through films that she found a connection with music though she was introduced to the Gwalior gharana of Hindustani classical music at a ...

Saurabh Shukla returns to stage

Actor Saurabh Shukla is set to return to theatre with the play "Jab Khuli Kitaab".

Aparna Sen plays a role in a film she wished to direct

Actor-director Aparna Sen had a desire to make a film on the sensational court case of Bhawal prince in erstwhile East Bengal, but agreed to play a role in national award winning director Srijit Mukherjee's movie on the same. Sen told reporters she had planned to use the same book 'A Princely Impostor: The Kumar of Bhawal and the Secret History of Indian Nationalism' by Prof Partha Chatterjee' for the film she wished to make. The '36 Chowringhee Lane' director recalled "when Srijit had requested me to do a role in the film I asked him what prompted him to do the story on Bhawal prince which had been adapted to big and small screens on earlier occasion in Bengali." As Srijit replied he had been impressed by the book and wanted to do another film on the subject, "I immediately agreed as the book was based on a lot of research." Speaking after trailer launch of the upcoming film 'Ek Je Chhilo Raja' early this week, Sen - the maker of 'The Japanese Wife' - said "Srijit, ...

Keira Knightley doesn't like 'negativity' around period dramas

Actor Keira Knightley believes that people do not take period dramas seriously as they tend to focus more on women characters. The 33-year-old actor, who has featured in period films such as "Atonement", "Pride and Prejudice", "Anna Karenina" and "The Imitation Game", said she does not like "negativity" around such movies. "There's a negativity around [period dramas] because predominantly, they're female," the actor said at the Toronto International Film Festival. According to BBC, the "Pirates of the Caribbean" star also said she is lured back to the genre because of its strong characters. "The strongest characters I've found have been in period roles. I also like the idea of breathing life back into what is gone. In a funny way, it's resurrecting the dead," Knightley said. The actor is once again starring in a period drama, "Colette", based on the life of the French novelist Colette. Knightley said she "instantly felt connected" to the author's story and that is why she said yes to .

I have two unique, flawed works of art to look back on: Harshvardhan Kapoor

Actor Harshvardhan Kapoor isn't fazed by back-to-back failures at the box office and says he is happy with the fact that he walked the path less travelled.

Pedro Pascal to make his Broadway debut with 'King Lear'

"Narcos" star Pedro Pascal is all set to make his Broadway debut with "King Lear" adaptation. Oscar and Tony winner Glenda Jackson is playing the title character in the show which will be directed by Sam Gold and backed by producer Scott Rudin. The veteran actor previously starred in a West End production of the classic play. Pascal joins the production's cast alongside actors Ruth Wilson, John Douglas Thompson, Elizabeth Marvel and Jayne Houdyshell, reported Entertainment Weekly. "King Lear" will begin previews on February 28, 2019 and will open on April 4, 2019 at the Golden Theatre. The limited run ends on July 7, 2019.

Akshay, Rajinikanth battle face-to-face in '2.0' teaser

The teaser of director Shankar Shanmugham's upcoming film "2.0" shows an ultimate showdown between its two stars, Akshay Kumar and Rajinikanth, who are seen as the "biggest rivals" battling it out between good and evil.

Know how Bradley Cooper helped Lady Gaga in 'A Star is Born'

American stars Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga, in a recent chat, opened up about how they relied on one another while filming 'A Star is Born'. It was Cooper's directorial debut and Gaga's first big screen role.Talking about the film, the 'Hangover' star told E!Online, "The thing that I was very aware of from the beginning and I cherish even to this day is how much we both had at stake because it was a first for both of us. We knew that we were really going to have to rely on each other because it's scary putting yourself out there to this degree."Earlier, in a press conference at the Venice Film Festival, Cooper had admitted that he did not know Lady Gaga was Italian and said their East Coast Italian-American families played a huge part in their bond.Gaga added that the trust she had in him every day on set, provided a remarkable artistic experience. "I feel honestly completely humbled and grateful to be here sitting next to him," she said.After receiving warm receptions at its ...

Beyonce reunites with ex-bandmate LeToya Luckett

Seems like Beyonce's ongoing 'On the Run II' tour with husband Jay-Z has turned yet more special. Queen Bey recently met with her former 'Destiny's Child' band member, LeToya Luckett, during the tour.Reminiscing their old times, Luckett shared a snap of the two on Instagram and captioned it "Love".In the picture, the Grammy-winning singer can be seen donning a white pearl-encrusted leotard, craddling Luckett's baby bump. Meanwhile, the would-be mother wore a cheetah-print dress with a black oversized blazer and gold dangling earrings.Formed in 1997 in Houston, Texas, 'Destiny's Child' was an American girl group whose final and best-known line-up comprised of Beyonce Knowles, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams.They delivered superhit songs like 'Say My Name', 'Cater 2 U', 'Soldier', 'Lose My Breath' among others..