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Why hasn't a gay actor starred in a Marvel film, a sks Kit Harington
"Game of Thrones" star Kit Harington says he has issues with queer representation in Hollywood films. The actor said the fact that "masculinity and homosexuality" cannot go hand-in-hand in movies bothers him, reported Variety. "There's a big problem with masculinity and homosexuality that they can't somehow go hand in hand. That we can't have someone in a Marvel movie who's gay in real life and plays some super hero. I mean, when is that going to happen?" Harington said. The 31-year-old actor was speaking on the sidelines of ongoing Toronto International Film Festival, where he was joined by his "The Death and Life of John F Donovan" co-stars Emily Hampshire and Thandie Newton and director Xavier Dolan. Newton added, "It is changing, but we have to get behind those changes and keep pushing it".
Witness Arjun-Parineeti's crackling chemistry in 'Tere Liye'
The first track from Arjun Kapoor and Parineeti Chopra starrer 'Namaste England' is out and the romantic number is all about the romantic rendezvous and crackling chemistry between the lead characters.Titled 'Tere Liye', the video of the song is set against the colourful backdrop of Punjab.Penned by Javed Akhtar and composed by Mannan Shaah, the soulful track has been rendered by Atif Aslam and Akanksha Bhandari.Starting from Punjab and moving to London, the upcoming film traces the journey of two individuals, Jasmeet and Param, who travel across the landscapes of India and Europe.A sequel to 2007 film 'Namaste London' starring Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif, the flick will surely have all the elements of a fun quintessential Bollywood film.Directed by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, it will hit theatres on October 19.
Aren't generating enough awareness about mental illness: Mahesh Bhatt
Veteran filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, who is gearing up for the release of his forthcoming film "The Dark Side of Life: Mumbai City" said that we are lacking in generating awareness about mental illness in our country.
Carrie Underwood to receive star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Carrie Underwood is set to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced Monday that the seven-time Grammy Award-winning singer will be honoured with the accolade on September 20. The ceremony will be taking place at 1750 North Vine Street in front of Capitol Records at 11:30 am. Simon Cowell, who was a judge on "American Idol" when Underwood won the 4th season of the reality competition series, and Underwood's CMA Awards co-host for the past 11 years, Brad Paisley, will be the guest speakers at the event. Underwood, 35, will be the first country artiste to get her name on the famous Hollywood Boulevard with its more than 2600 stars since Vince Gill in 2012.
Mamata Banerjee pens lyrics of Durga puja theme song
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has composed the theme song for a popular city Durga puja this year. Banerjee said on Monday at a function with organisers of Durga puja committees that the lyrics aimed to bring back the spirit of 'agomoni' (traditional Bengali songs invoking the goddess) songs in theme music once again. "I had been asked by Arup (Banerjee's cabinet minister Arup Biswas) to compose the theme song for his Durga puja (Suruchi Sangha) and I decided to retain the spirit of Agomoni songs like 'Ja Devi Sarbabhuteshu' in my lyrics. Hope it will be liked by everyone," she said. Popular singer and West Bengal Minister of State for Culture Indranil Sen has lent voice to the lyrics. Sen, who regaled the audience at Netaji Indoor Stadium with the song during the function said, "There is a devotional side in the lines Jai Maa Jai Durga..." "The lyrics have been penned by Didi(Mamata) and it is the theme song of a prominent puja committee. I am happy to be ..
'Wizards of Waverly Place' star David Henrie arrested for possession of loaded gun
Actor David Henrie, best known for his role in Disney Channel's "Wizards of Waverly Place", was arrested Monday at Los Angeles International Airport for possession of a loaded handgun. According to Variety, Henrie was arrested at about 9:05 am on Monday at Terminal 2 at LAX after Transportation Security Administration officers went through his baggage and found the firearm. He was booked into Los Angeles Police Department Pacific Division Jail and has since been released with a court date. Henrie apologised in a statement on Twitter. He said he "unintentionally" brought his gun, which he legally owns and is registered to his name. "I am so sorry for any trouble it caused but I am appreciative of TSA's efforts in implementing the safety laws that are in place to protect our beautiful country. More than anything I am humiliated and embarrassed that this even happened," he wrote. In "Wizards of Waverly Place", Henrie played Selena Gomez's brother. The show ended in 2012.
Backstreet Boys' Nick Carter 'heartbroken' after wife's miscarriage
'Backstreet Boys' band member Nick Carter has revealed that his wife, Lauren Kitt, who was pregnant with their second child, has suffered a miscarriage.The 38-year-old mourned the loss of their baby girl in a series of tweets. "God give us peace during this time," Carter wrote. "I really was looking forward to meeting her after 3 months. I'm heartbroken."After announcing the news, Carter, who is currently on a tour, almost cancelled his solo concert at Barranco Arena in Lima."I don't think I can perform tonight. I'm sorry Lima," he tweeted, before adding, "This will be hard, but for the love of my fans here in Lima I'll be on the stage tonight."Carter and Kitt, who tied the knot in April 2014, are parents to two-year-old son Odin Reign.
'Predator' actor Boyd Holbrook supports Olivia Munn amid sex offender concerns
Boyd Holbrook, the lead actor in Shane Black's reimagining of the "Predator" franchise, has supported Olivia Munn in the controversy over a sex offender cast in their upcoming film. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Holbrook issued a statement Monday apologising for not responding earlier and said he was "proud" of Munn for taking the stand. "I want to start by apologizing for this statement coming late in the current conversation. I do not take any of what has gone on lightly, and I want to speak from the most honest and genuine place possible. "I have stated before, and I will state it again, I am proud of Olivia for the way that she handled a difficult and alarming situation, and I am grateful that Fox took the information seriously and took action swiftly," Holbrook said. Fox removed the scene after Munn told the studio on last month about Striegel being a registered sex offender. She later said the studio initially did not return her call for two days after she reported ...
Great films on India being made only by foreigners: Anupam Kher
Veteran Bollywood actor Anupam Kher wonders why great films on India are being made only by foreigners.
Punjab inspires prolific UK director's new film
The mystery and energy of India propels hyper-productive English director Michael Winterbottom's Dev Patel-Radhika Apte starrer "The Wedding Guest", a Special Presentations title of the ongoing 43rd Toronto International Film Festival. The film, a road movie, crime drama and love story rolled into one, opens with a young Briton of subcontinental origin arriving in Younganabad in Pakistani Punjab ostensibly for a wedding and then goes on to throw the enigmatic male protagonist, played by an understated Patel, into barely explained situations that involve a runaway bride (Apte) and her dodgy NRI boyfriend of four years (Jim Sarbh). The idea behind "The Wedding Guest", Winterbottom says, was in his head ever since he filmed "The Road to Guantanamo" over a decade ago. "I could not make the film back then," he adds, "but the rural part of Punjab where the film was shot struck me as a good setting for a another film." "The Wedding Guest" pans out in parts of Pakistan, Amritsar, Delhi and ...
Neelu Vaghela inspired by Kareena Kapoor
Actress Neelu Vaghela took inspiration from Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor Khan for her new show.
Kendall Jenner flies to Paris amid 'freak out' during NYFW
Reality TV personality-model Kendall Jenner flies to Paris amid 'freak out' during New York Fashion Week (NYFW) after not being booked to walk in any shows
Chrissy Teigen showers husband John Legend with affection
Model and author Chrissy Teigen has paid tribute to husband John Legend after the talented musician added to his enormous haul of awards and accolades at the Creative Arts Emmys on Sunday evening.
Ayushmann spent time at blind school for three months
Actor Ayushmann Khurrana, who plays a visually impaired pianist in Sriram Raghavan's forthcoming thriller "Andha Dhun", regularly went to a blind school for three months to prepare for his role.
CBS sets Moonves payoff at $120 mln pending probe
(Reuters) - CBS Corp said on Monday that it would pay $120 million to former Chief Executive Officer Leslie Moonves if an internal investigation into allegations of harassment fails to provide grounds for his dismissal.
Here's what Kit Harington thinks about queer representation in Hollywood
Game of Thrones star Kit Harington feels that there is an issue with the society's idea of masculinity and homosexuality.Speaking with Variety at Toronto Film Festival, Kit Harington, addressing the queer representation in Hollywood said that there is a big problem with the idea of masculinity and homosexuality that they can't go hand in hand.Giving an example of this from the film industry, Kit said "We can't have someone in a Marvel movie who's gay in real life and plays some superhero. I mean, when is that going to happen?"The actor, who attended the film festival to promote his film 'The Death and Life of John F. Donovan' was accompanied by co-stars Emily Hampshire and Thandie Newton and director Xavier Dolan.
Nicole Kidman discusses #MeToo movement
Nicole Kidman says that #MeToo movement isn't just about gender, it covers many other aspects.Speaking about the viral movement against sexual harassment and sexual assault that started in 2017, Nichole said that it is a big movement so that there is respect and equality and decency and people can move forward regardless of their gender with just a little bit more balance. She also adds that the issue covers various topics like gender, parity, sexual harassment at the workplace.Kidman has always been vocal about the issues concerning women, particularly in Hollywood. In her 2018 Screen Actors Guild (SAG) speech, she spoke about the status of women in Hollywood and said that the industry should continue to support female stories.Kidman's current film, 'Destroyer' is a story about a female detective Erin Bell (Nicole Kidman), whose undercover work inside a cultish gang in the California desert at the beginning of her career ends in tragedy, leaving her with enduring psychic scars, ...
Carrie Underwood to get her very own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
American singer-songwriter Carrie Underwood is all set to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.According to a report by variety, the country star will be the 2,646th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The ceremony will take place at 1750 North Vine Street in front of Capitol Records.The list of Guest speaker at the unveiling ceremony includes television producer Simon Cowell, who was a judge in the 2005 'American Idol' season which Underwood won, and Brad Paisley, who has been co-hosting CMA Awards telecast with Carrie for the last 11 years.The two will be joined in emceeing duties by Leron Gubler, president, and CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.Unlike a lot of other 'American Idol' alumni, Carrie has had the most consistent chart record. Each one of her singles has featured on the top 10 list of the country charts, with most of them bagging the No.1 spot.In her 13-year career, the singer has been awarded seven Grammys, six CMAs, 14 ACMs, and 12 American Music Awards.
CBS sets Moonves payoff at $120 million pending probe
(Reuters) - CBS Corp said on Monday that it would pay $120 million to former Chief Executive Officer Leslie Moonves if an internal investigation into allegations of harassment fails to provide grounds for his dismissal.
Ben Affleck's rumored girlfriend visits him in Rehab
Ben Affleck's rumored girlfriend Shauna Sexton paid him a visit at the rehab.The 22-year-old Playboy model was spotted visiting the California rehab facility, dressed casually in a cropped white T-shirt, faded jeans and sneakers.According to a report by US Magazine, Ben and Shauna were first spotted together on August 16 during what seemed like a dinner date at Nobu restaurant in Malibu.The 46-year-old two-time Oscar winner entered rehab for the third time in August. He is under treatment for alcohol addiction. He went to rehab for the first time back in 2001, following which, in 2017, he announced that he had overcome alcohol addiction. However, in December last year, he once again visited rehab.While Affleck is struggling to get over his alcohol addiction, he recently settled his divorce case with ex-wife Jennifer Garner after three long years.