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34 arrested in Philippines for sitting through national anthem

Police in the Philippines have arrested 34 people for not standing while the national anthem was being played at a movie theatre, an official report said on Friday.

Achint was surprised by flak over Swara's masturbation scene

Actress Achint Kaur, who is known for portraying independent and strong woman on the small screen, wonders why hypocrisy exists when films and TV shows depict bold subjects.

Munn takes stand after finding 'The Predator' actor to be a sex offender

Actor Olivia Munn took a stand against a registered sex offender after she found that he was a cast in her upcoming sci-fi movie 'The Predator'.The man against whom Olivia Munn spoke up was actor Steven Wilder Striegel. He was cast in the film for a scene opposite Munn. He was playing the role of a jogger who flirted with Munn's character.Striegel was arrested in 2009 and had pleaded guilty in 2010 for alleged sexual harassment of a minor, reported E! Online. He went to prison for six months. He is said to have harassed a 14-year-old girl, who happened to be his niece.Munn, who came to know about Striegel's past in August, took to Instagram and said, "My mom taught me to never be afraid to stand up and say "Wait, that's not okay." Even if you find yourself standing alone, speak up. Even if people get mad at you, speak up. It is not our job to stay silent so that others can stay comfortable. Use your voice to shape the world or others will continue to shape it for us."Munn, who spoke ..

Kate Hudson flaunts baby bump

Actor Kate Hudson of 'Bride Wars' fame, who is expecting her third baby, flaunted her baby bump to the world.She took to Instagram on Wednesday evening to post a mirror selfie wherein she can be seen sporting a Bikini along with a multi-coloured housecoat.Referring to her pregnant belly, she captioned her post, "#Outie".The 38-year-old 'Deepwater Horizon' actor who announced her pregnancy in April is expecting her first child with boyfriend Danny Fujikawa.She had her first child Ryder Robinson with American musician Chris Robinson. While, she had her second child Bingham Hawn Bellamy with another musician Matt Bellamy.According to page six, the actor earlier wrote it was too "darn challenging to hide, and frankly, hiding is more exhausting then just coming out with it! My kids, Danny, myself and the entire family are crazy excited! A little girl on the way.

Singer Mick Jagger to star in 'The Burnt Orange Heresy'

The lead singer of 'Rolling Stones' Mick Jagger is set to star in an upcoming heist movie 'The Burnt Orange Heresy'.In the movie, directed by Giuseppe Capotondi, Jagger will join other actors Claes Bang and Elizabeth Debicki of 'The Great Gatsby' fame, reported Deadline. The movie is based on a novel by Charles Willeford.The thriller drama, which is set in present-day Italy is about an art critic James Figueras (Bang) who starts dating Berenice Hollis (Debicki). After the couple pay a visit to English art dealer and collector Joseph Cassidy's (Jagger), they are offered a deal in exchange for getting introduced to a mysterious artist named Debney.According to the deal, the couple had to steal an art piece from Debney for Cassidy's personal collection.Production of the film will begin in Italy on September 24 onwards.

Beyonce, Jay Z say 'I do' for the second time

Hollywood's music industry power couple Beyonce and Jay Z have renewed their wedding vows.On Thursday, Beyonce confirmed that the rumours about the renewal that her fans were mumbling about were actually true.According to Page Six, the 'single ladies' singer on her website confirmed that she renewed "vows with my husband of ten years."It is after the renewal that the billionaire couple released a joint album 'Everything Is Love'.Beyonce and Jay-Z said 'I do' for the second time during their opening night of the 'On the Run II tour'.The couple had got married in 2000.

Here's why Anu Malik gave Rs 100 to Maniesh

Singer-composer Anu Malik gave Rs 100 to actor-host Maniesh Paul as token of love for "beautifully" singing on the set of "Indian Idol".

NY Times' decision to publish anonymous column carries risks

The coup of publishing a column by an anonymous Trump administration official bashing the boss could backfire on The New York Times if the author is unmasked and turns out to be a little-known person, or if the newspaper's own reporters solve the puzzle. Within hours of the essay appearing on the paper's website, the mystery of the writer's identity began to rival the Watergate-era hunt for "Deep Throat" in Washington, and a parade of Trump team members issued statements Thursday saying, in effect, "it's not me." The Times' only clue was calling the author a "senior administration official." James Dao, the newspaper's op-ed editor, said in the Times' daily podcast that while an intermediary brought him together with the author, he conducted a background check and spoke to the person to the point that he was "totally confident" in the identity. How large the pool of "senior administration officials" is in Washington is a matter of interpretation. It's a term used loosely around the ...

Broadway actor snatches pro-Trump banner during play

An actor in New York's Broadway theatre snatched away pro-Donald Trump banner with "Trump 2020" written on it from an audience member during the curtain call of a play.It happened on Wednesday night when the Disney's fantasy play 'Frozen' was being showcased at the theatre. The man wearing a "Make America Great Again" visor unfurled the banner in support of the US President Trump for the 2020 elections, reported Entertainment Weekly.During the production's curtain call, the actor, Timothy R. Hughes snatched the banner and threw it away.The actor also took to Instagram to explain his actions, and said that he will not "apologize for how" he "responded to the disrespectful man trying to interrupt this moment with a pathetic political platform"."What does it say about our country and politics when a man at the show tonight felt the need to protest Disney's Frozen on Broadway with a pro-Trump flag?? How frightening is it that our show's messages of love, acceptance, and diversity have ...

Nicki Minaj features in new BTS music video 'IDOL'

Few weeks after the Korean pop band BTS announced their collaboration with Hollywood 'Queen' Nicki Minaj for their new single 'IDOL', the band dropped in a music video of the same featuring the Grammy-nominated rapper.The new single is a part of band's new album 'Love Yourself: Answer'. In the video, Minaj can be seen rapping from the three-minute and 13-second mark while wearing a multi-colored neon outfit.On August 24, BTS had launched the same video sans Minaj. The video had garnered over 22 million views on YouTube within 24 hours.'Love Yourself: Answer' is a reworked version of band's previous album 'Love Yourself: Tear', with the only difference being additional seven new tracks.The collaboration marks BTS's arrival in the US. The Korean pop band, which has already garnered a number of accolades including 'TIME's Most Influential on the Internet list' will start of their first official US tour in September in Los Angeles.

Hollywood remembers 'legend' Burt Reynolds

Several Hollywood celebrities expressed their grief over the demise of their good 'friend' Burt Reynolds. The 82-year-old star died after suffering a cardiac arrest on Thursday in America's Florida state.Hollywood veteran Arnold Schwarzenegger took to Twitter to condole Reynold's death and said that he derived inspiration from the actor, who was one of his heroes.Schwarzenegger tweeted, "Burt Reynolds was one of my heroes. He was a trailblazer. He showed the way to transition from being an athlete to being the highest paid actor, and he always inspired me. He also had a great sense of humor - check out his Tonight Show clips. My thoughts are with his family."'Transformers' actor Mark Wahlberg too remembered the legend and tweeted, "Rest in peace to a legend and a friend. #BurtReynolds"'This is 40' star Lena Dunham remembered Reynolds as the perfect definition of a "golden man".Hollywood's funny man Adam Sandler remembered Reynolds and offered his condolences to the family of Reynolds.

Burt Reynolds died before filming his role in 'Once upon a time in Hollywood'

Burt Reynolds who passed away on Thursday at the age of 82, didn't get a chance to film any scenes for his upcoming movie 'Once Upon a time in Hollywood'.'The Longest Yard' star was scheduled to begin shooting for Quentin Tarantino directorial within a few week, reported The Hollywood Reporter. It is currently being shot in Loss Angeles.The movie stars an ensemble cast of Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio and Margot Robbie in primary roles.The movie is about Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio), a former lead actor of a TV series, and his stunt double Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt) who struggle to make a name for themselves in Hollywood.Had Reynolds been alive he would have played the role of George Spahn, a ranch owner.According to The Hollywood Reporter, Reynolds' niece Nancy Lee Hess in a statement revealed that the star was "looking forward to working with Quentin Tarantino, and the amazing cast that was assembled."82-year-old Reynolds passed away on Thursday in America's Florida after suffering ..

Oscars takes down 'Popular' category for its 91st edition

After weeks of criticism, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) has now officially decided not to introduce the new 'popular' category at the 91st Oscars, which is slated to take place in 2019.According to the Variety magazine, AMPAS in a statement opined that adding a new category would only go on to add more "challenges for films that have already been released."The AMPAS board of governors, however, promised that they will continue to discuss the possibility of presenting this award in future.The Academy's CEO, Dawn Hudson while speaking to Variety said that due to were mixed reactions due to "the introduction of a new award, and we recognize the need for further discussion with our members".In August, filmmaker Adam McKay, producer and late Oscars producer Craig Zadan, was one of the few celebrities who objected the decision of the Academy. However, 'Transformers' actor Mark Wahlberg came out in support of the new category.The upcoming 91st Oscars will be held on

Hollywood actor Burt Reynolds passes away

Veteran actor Burt Reynolds died on Thursday after suffering a heart attack in the American state of Florida.The 82-year-old star has played several roles in TV shows such as 'Dan August' and 'Gun Smoke' to name a few. But one of the major highlights in his career was receiving an Oscar nomination for his 1997 film 'Boogie Nights'.Apart from an Oscar nomination, he also won an Emmy and Golden Globe award for his role in 'Evening Shade'.'The Longest Yard' star in his memoir titled 'But Enough About Me: A Memoir' had mentioned that he always had "wanted to experience everything" before he passes away, reported E! Online.In his long career, he appeared in Broadway shows before embarking on a journey to become a movie star. 1978 to 1982 were the years when he leaped into stardom.Recently, he was working on several projects including 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' alongside Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio.Burt is survived by his son Quinton, who was adopted by the actor when the latter ...

Sonyaa?s look inspired by Madhuri's in 'Hum Aapke...'

Actress Sonyaa will be seen wearing a lehenga in the show "Nazar". It is inspired by actress Madhuri Dixit Nene's look in the popular movie "Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!"

I'm a huge Govinda fan: Ranveer Singh

Actor Ranveer Singh, who is currently busy shooting "Simmba", says he is a huge fan of actor Govinda.

Academy shelves plans for 'popular' Oscar award

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Thursday it was shelving plans for a "popular film" Oscar award that had been ridiculed by critics as a desperate bid to boost viewership and honour moneymaking movies. "There has been a wide range of reactions to the introduction of a new award, and we recognize the need for further discussion with our members," Dawn Hudson, the CEO of the Academy, said in a statement. "We have made changes to the Oscars over the years - including this year - and we will continue to evolve while also respecting the incredible legacy of the last 90 years." The organization that hands out the Oscars had announced the new award in August along with other changes to the 91st Oscars that will be held in Hollywood on February 24 of next year. Those changes include shortening the ceremony to three hours - this year's lasted nearly four - and handing out some of the awards during commercial breaks. The proposed "popular film" Oscar had been panned by ...

Melania Trump says op-ed author 'sabotaging' country

First Lady Melania Trump on Thursday accused the author of an anonymous attack on her husband in the op-ed pages of The New York Times of "sabotaging" the country. The article's author, who is known to the newspaper but described only as a senior administration official, portrayed President Donald Trump as "amoral" and reckless, and said a "quiet resistance" had formed among top aides to thwart his most misguided actions. "People with no names are writing our nation's history," the first lady said in a statement. "Words are important, and accusations can lead to severe consequences." She added that anyone bold enough to make such accusations should "stand by their words" rather than hiding behind anonymity. "To the writer of the op-ed - you are not protecting this country, you are sabotaging it with your cowardly actions," she said.

Women playwrights to be focus of inter-state drama festival

Women playwrights and directors would be the primary focus of the forthcoming seven-day annual Brajanath Sharma Memorial Inter-State Drama Festival, starting next week. The 12th edition of the festival, organised by theatre group Samahar Natya Gosthee in association with Indian Oil Corporation, will showcase the work of four women playwrights and directors, the Festival Committee's general secretary Sitanath Lahkar told reporters on Thursday. "We have focused on women playwrights and directors and are indeed fortunate to focus the works of both veteran and young women in the field," Lahkar said. It is also for the first time that the festival, beginning Monday, will stage an English Play 'RIP' by Savita Rani of Pondicherry University, he said. 'RIP' is a solo interactive play highlighting a woman's personal and political journey, laced with satire and humour. The inaugural play of the festival would be 'Bagh' by Jirsong Theatre and directed by leading Assamese theatre ..

Proud of Indian Constitution for axing Section 377: Raizada

Indo-French actress Niharica Raizada is happy that the Supreme Court has axed the law against homosexuality and says she is proud of the Indian Constitution.