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Denise Richards marries Aaron Phypers
Actor Denise Richards has tied the knot with boyfriend Aaron Phypers. The 47-year-old actor and Phypers exchanged vows during an open-air beachside ceremony in Malibu, California, reported EOnline. Close family members of Phypers and Richards, including her daughters Sam, 14, Lola, 13, and Eloise, seven, were present at the occasion. The wedding ceremony was filmed for the upcoming season of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills", which Richards just joined as the show's newest cast member. Guests at the nuptials included Richard's new co-stars including Lisa Vanderpump and husband Ken Todd along with Camille Grammer and fiance David Meyer. Her close friends Rebecca Romjin and Jerry O'Connell also attended the ceremony. The wedding comes just two days after it was announced that the couple got engaged. Richards was previously married to Charlie Sheen from 2002 to 2006. The former couple share daughters Sam and Lola. Richards is also a mother to daughter Eloise, whom she adopted in ...
Veteran Tamil film actor dies
Veteran Tamil film actor Kumarasamy, popularly known as Kovai Senthil, died here Sunday after brief illness, family sources said. Senthil, 74, died at a private hospital. He made his debut in director K Bhagyaraj's "Oru Kai Osai" in 1980 and acted in more than 200 films including superstar Rajinikanth's hit venture 'Padaiyappa' (1999). The South India Artistes Association in a release condoled the death.
Alfonso Cuaron wins Golden Lion at Venice film fest
Filmmaker Alfonso Cuaron took home the Golden Lion for "Roma" at the 75th Venice Film Festival.
Sushmita Sen mourns death of Miss Universe 1995
Indian actress Sushmita Sen on Sunday mourned the death of Chelsi Smith, who was her successor as Miss Universe in 1995.
Documentary on author-activist Claire Wineland in works
A documentary on cystic fibrosis activist and YouTube star Claire Wineland, who died last week at the age of 21, is in production.
Aishwarya Rai receives Women in Film India's Meryl Streep Award for Excellence
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has been honoured at the Women in Film and Television (WIFT) India Awards here. The 44-year-old actor was felicitated with the Meryl Streep Award for Excellence, which has been established to honour the best female talent in Bollywood and Hollywood. Aishwarya was accompanied by daughter Aaradhya and her mother Brinda Rai at the awards. The actor posted pictures from the ceremony on Instagram where she can been seen in a black-and-golden gown along with her trophy and daughter. "Heartfelt THANK YOU to all my well-wishers from India and all around the world, for being my inspiration and Strength... God Bless and all my love too," Aishwarya wrote. Apart from the actor, director Zoya Akhtar and "Dhadak" star Janhvi Kapoor, among others, were also honoured at the event.
New platform for directors of Bengali entertainment industry
Filmmakers and directors of Bengali entertainment industry have come together on one platform to promote their work and make way for new talents. The apex body - Directors' Association of Eastern India - has been registered under Trade Unions Act (1926) and affiliated to the 'Federation of Cine Technicians & Workers of Eastern India', its president Ashoke Viswanathan said. "The association of directors from film, television and digital media industries, with support of other members of Tollywood, will carry forward the legacy of auteurs, who have set a benchmark for themselves," he told PTI. An estimated 500 people - including filmmakers, technicians and cinematographers - turned up Saturday at the Technicians' Studio, where the association was formally launched at a meeting. "There will be talks, discussions on the emerging media. We will seek to introduce new directors keeping in mind the latest trends in world cinema. There will be screening of works, followed by .
Inderjit Badhwar invited to participate in Prague Writers fest
Veteran journalist and author Inderjit Badhwar will represent India as special moderator in the Prague Writers Festival (PWF) beginning October 3. The prestigious literary event is rated among the top 35 global festivals. Impressive array of authors, Nobel laureates and Pulitzer Prize winners will attend the PFW to be held in the "City of Spires". Badhwar will represent India as special moderator at the six-day annual literary conclave, which will also see participation of Man Booker Prize winning author Kiran Desai, the organisers said in a release. Badhwar will moderate and conduct one-on-one interviews at the Festival. Those with whom he will interact directly on stage include Seymour Hersh and Desai, according to the release. Previous invitees of Indian origin to the PWF included Salman Rushdie and Arundhati Roy. The other literary giants who featured in the past include Harols Pinter, William Styron, Nadine Gordimer, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, John Banville among others,
Aishwarya receives Meryl Streep Award with daughter, mother in tow
Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was honoured with the inaugural Meryl Streep Award for Excellence at the Women in Film and Television (WIFT) India Awards here.
When Preity Zinta fought with Saif Ali Khan
As Siddharth Anand's directorial "Salaam Namaste" completed 13 years of release on Sunday, actress Preity Zinta became nostalgic and recounted fond memories with co-star Saif Ali Khan.
Kevin Feige says Marvel Studios planning more women superhero films
Kevin Feige has said that there more women-fronted superhero films in work at the Marvel Studios. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Feige, 45, confirmed that female superheroes are a big part of the plan for phase four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. "With ('Ant-Man and The Wasp') and now with 'Captain Marvel' and many movies to be announced in the near future, I'm anxious for the time where it's not a novelty that there is a female-led superhero movie, but it is a norm," the Marvel honcho said. "And it is less a story of, 'Oh, look, a female hero', and it's more a story of, 'Oh, what's this about? Who's this character? I'm excited to see that.' And I think we can get there," he added. When asked why it took Marvel ten years to produce a female-led superhero film, Feige said earlier studio bosses were scared and not confident whether women-centric films will be able to do well at the box office. "I think there are a lot of reasons not the least of which was fighting for ...
Dilip Kumar in ICU, doing fine
Legendary actor Dilip Kumar, who was admitted to a hospital here due to chest infection, has shown "lots of improvement" and is currently doing fine. The actor was diagnosed with mild pneumonia, his wife Saira Banu said Thursday. The 95-year-old actor was admitted to Lilavati hospital in suburban Bandra on Wednesday. "He is in ICU but is fine now. There has been a lot of improvement in his health. Doctors are doing the check up and the treatment is on too. He is normal and we are very much happy with the progress," Ajay Kumar Pande, Vice President of Lilavati Hospital told PTI. Dilip Kumar's nephew Faisal Farooqui had first shared the news about the actor's ill health on his official Twitter account. "Saab has been admitted to Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital as he was bit uneasy due to a chest infection. He's recuperating. Requesting your duas and prayers," he had written. Known as the 'Tragedy King of Bollywood', Dilip Kumar has given memorable performances in films such as "Andaz", ...
Akshay's fans get birthday treat with new '2.0' poster
On the occasion of his 51st birthday on Sunday, actor Akshay Kumar on Sunday treated his fans with a fresh poster of his character from the upcoming sci-fi thriller "2.0".
IPS officer recites couplets from Thirukkural to motivate
Poetry is seldom associated with the toughness the job of a police officer entails. But it is precisely because of his love for verses loaded with messages in lofty human ideals and conduct that Deputy Commissioner of Police,Chennai, R Thirunavukkarasu, has been made brand ambassador for the works of legendary Tamil poet and humanist Tiruvalluvar, who had sounded on subjects as varied as ethidcs, politics, economics and delicate matters of love centuries ago. The officer said he has had more than the usual exposure to Tamil literature, in particular the reatise of Thirukkural, from an early age, since his parents were teachers. Thirunavukkarasu said he had been reading out a couplet from the Kural each day for many years as he thought it would help and motivate him. "Life has become stressful for most of us and I thought reading out one couplet from the Kural every day would help and motivate me. I have been doing it for years." The 44-year old officer hit upon the idea ..
Collection of essays on Bengali sculptor Meera Mukherjee to launch
A "comprehensive account" of late Bengali sculptor Meera Mukherjee's engagement with art, essaying "her journey as an artist, the element of romanticism in her work, her sculptures" and her social involvement, will be launched here on Friday.
Never felt I have failed: Govinda
He ruled the box office in the '90s and early 2000s but Govinda has not been able to recreate that success for quite some time now. Despite this, the actor says he does not feel he has failed as a performer. The 54-year-old actor, who has delivered hits like "Hero No 1", "Dulhe Raja", "Chote Miyan Bade Miyan" and "Partner", said he never imagined that he will become such a big star. "I never thought I would become so famous and people would shower their love and blessings. I hope this unconditional love continues. The actor is not a flop actor till the time he thinks he is finished. "I have never been scared or felt I have failed. I don't turn back and whatever be the phase and time, I am still working and I will continue to do so," Govinda said here at the trailer launch of his upcoming film "FryDay". Asked if he feels the struggles he had faced while trying to make it big in the movies can make a good plot for a biopic, the actor said he would not mind a film on his life. "All those
He was a true movie star: Julianne Moore remembers Burt Reynolds
Oscar winner Julianne Moore has mourned the death of veteran actor Burt Reynolds, calling him a "true movie star". Reynolds, best known for his roles in "Deliverance" and "Boogie Nights," died at a hospital in Florida on Thursday. He was 82. Moore, 57, who acted alongside Reynolds in Paul Thomas Anderson's porn industry drama "Boogie Nights", revealed that before the film, they had worked together on the series "B.L. Stryker". "I loved Burt. I loved him. Not only did I work with him in 'Boogie Nights', but he had a TV show in the '80s called 'B.L. Stryker'. I got a job on it and it was shot in Jupiter, Florida, and I came down and shot for two weeks. "He was so gracious and so lovely," Moore told Variety on the sidelines of Toronto International Film Festival. Moore reminisced about meeting Reynolds on the sets of "Boogie Nights" and said she was very saddened by the death of the actor. "All those years later when we worked on 'Boogie Nights', I went and knocked on his door was like, .
Quentin Tarantino's 'Star Trek' film is 'bananas', says Karl Urban
Karl Urban has given an update on filmmaker Quentin Tarantino's proposed "Star Trek" movie and the actor said it is "bananas". It was reported last year that Tarantino had pitched a story idea to JJ Abrams for a "Star Trek" film and the duo is planning to develop a movie at Paramount Pictures. In an interview with TrekMovie, 46-year-old Urban, who plays doctor Leonard 'Bones' McCoy in Abrams' rebooted "Star Trek" trilogy, shared the "little bit" information he has about Tarantino's project. "I know a little bit about what that is, and it's bananas. So, they are writing that as well. He is currently making a film with Brad Pitt and and (Leonardo) DiCaprio. So, it is going to be a year away from finishing that. So, it would be really rad to get to make a film with him. Tarantino's story is rumoured to be R-rated but Urban assured that unlike other films by the filmmaker, the new "Star Trek" movie will not contain any "obscenity and stuff". "You shouldn't worry that it is going to be ...
Akriti Kakar sings devotional song
Singer Akriti Kakar has sung a devotional song titled "Om Gajanan Siddhivinayak", to be launched on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi later this month. She has dedicated the track to her band.
Diverse cultures react to child abuse differently: 'Gali Guleiyan' director
"Gali Guleiyan" director Dipesh Jain, who has taken the film on child abuse to many prestigious international film festivals, feels different cultures respond differently to violence.