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Anushka unveils new poster of 'Sui Dhaaga'
Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma unveiled a new poster of her upcoming film 'Sui Dhaaga'.She took to Instagram to unveil it and wrote alongside, "4 hafte mein aa rahi hai #SuiDhaagaMadeInIndia! Aur kya kahein.... Sab Badhiya Hai :) (It will release after 4 weeks #SuiDhaagaMadeInIndia! What more can I say... Everything is fine) Releasing on 28th September @varundvn @yrf @SuiDhaagaFilm #ManeeshSharma #SharatKatariya"The official trailer of the movie, which was released on August 12, has received over 27 million views.Directed by Sharat Kataria and produced by Yash Raj Films, 'Sui Dhaaga' will see Anushka Sharma and Varun Dhawan play an on-screen couple for the first time.The film tells a heart-warming story of pride and self-reliance while taking forward the message of 'Made in India'.The film is slated to hit the big screens on September 28.
Priya Tandon wants to do supernatural show
Actress Priya Tandon wishes to be a part of a supernatural show by popular producer Ekta Kapoor.
H'wood actress Vanessa Marquez killed by cops
Hollywood actor Vanessa Marquez was shot and killed by police in Pasadena city.According to a TMZ report, police arrived after Marquez's concerned landlord called them up to check on her, as she was said to be suffering from seizures due to an eating disorder.Variety reported that after the paramedics were called in to take care of her health, the 'Fire and Ice' actor took out a gun and pointed at the police. It is after such an act that the police opened fire at her.Vanessa, who was rushed to the hospital, was declared brought dead. It later turned out that the weapon she was holding was a mere BB gun.She, who died on Thursday (local time) was only 49 years old.
Dream come true: Corin Hardy on being in 'Conjuring' universe
Director Corin Hardy says he was excited to construct a new portion of the "Conjuring" universe with "The Nun".
Bill Clinton remembers friend Aretha Franklin
Former US President Bill Clinton shared his thoughts during his friend Aretha Franklin's funeral service in Detroit.The former 72-year-old politician while paying a tribute to the 'Queen of Soul' said that it wasn't Franklin's music that brought everyone to the service, but it is because of the courage with which she led her life.He went on to say that her determination to overcome failures has made her more inspirational.He even appreciated the singer's hard work throughout her career, adding that this very ethic is "not very much in fashion".The Clinton family's relation with the singer started off from the early 1990s when Franklin performed at the President's inaugural ceremony.Franklin passed away on August 16 at her residence in Detroit at the age of 76. She was suffering from pancreatic cancer.The singer is well known for hits like 'Respect', 'Natural Women', and 'I say a little prayer'.
Church Bishop mistakes Ariana Grande to be fast food item
Seems like Ariana Grande had to suffer an identity crisis for a brief moment, after a Bishop mistook her for a food item, during the late 'Queen of Soul' Aretha Franklin's funeral service.After Grande performed to Franklin's 'A Natural Woman' the latter's funeral on August 31, Bishop Charles H. Ellis III of Greater Grace Temple in Detroit got on stage to admit that he wasn't familiar with Grande's work.Speaking to E! Online, the Bishop admitted that she was a 'new something' from Taco Bell (an American fast food chain).After admitting his mistake, the Bishop shared a hug with the Grammy award-winning singer. Ariana, who happened to laugh at the Bishop's joke, exited the stage after addressing her love for the late singer.Grande, who brought fiancee Pete Davidson along, was one of the several performers at Aretha's funeral. Famed singer Faith Hill performed to a gospel song, 'What a Friend we have in Jesus'.Franklin passed away on August 16 at the age of 76, at her residence in ...
Palestine to send 'Ghost Hunting' to Oscars
Palestine has officially chosen documentary film 'Istiyad ashbah' (Ghost Hunting) for submission at the 91st Academy Awards.In the documentary directed by Raed Andoni, the Palestinian ex-inmates act out their nightmarish interrogation memories at the Moskobiya interrogation centre in Jerusalem, reporter The Hollywood Reporter.A replica of the interrogation rooms was built inside a hall where the inmates re-enacted and shared the humiliation they experienced during their detention.'Ghost hunting' is Palestine's 11th submission in the foreign-language category.The film has been co-produced by Palestine, France, Switzerland and Qatar.On August 30, Germany officially chose 'Never Look Away' to be submitted in the 'foreign language' category for the 91st Academy Awards, set to be held next year.Earlier in August, Turkey chose 'The Wild Pear Tree' and Ukraine chose their film 'Donbass' to be submitted under the category.
JLo knocked tooth out with mic
Singer-actress Jennifer Lopez says she once knocked her front tooth out with her microphone while she was on stage.
Disney World workers reach tentative agreement on pay issues
(Reuters) - Walt Disney World workers have reached a tentative agreement with the Walt Disney Co regarding payment issues, union body International Brotherhood of Teamsters said on Friday.
Tiffany Haddish wants to date English man
Actress Tiffany Haddish finds English men attractive, especially with their accent.
What is the big Deol?
Yamla Pagla Deewana Phir Se: Starring Dharmendra, Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, Kriti Kharbanda and Directed by Navaniat Singh. Rating: ***(3 stars)
Trump confirms taking hardline stance with Canada on NAFTA
President Donald Trump confirmed Friday that he is taking a hardline stance with Canada in talks to rewrite the North American Free Trade Agreement, but railed against the leak of his comments by a Canadian newspaper. The Toronto Star reported that Trump boasted in an interview that he was playing hardball with Canada in the negotiations.
Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga bond over Italian roots
Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga, in a recent press conference at the Venice Film Festival, said they bonded over their shared Italian roots on the sets of 'A Star is Born'.According to a report by Variety, Cooper admitted that he did not know Lady Gaga was Italian and said their East Coast Italian-American families were a huge part of their bond. He also confessed that he fell in love with her face and eyes.Talking about Cooper, Gaga said that she needed to show her vulnerability to play Ally's character and Bradley made her comfortable on the sets.The American singer-songwriter said that the story is about love and what Bradley refers to as the human plight of addiction.Cooper also said that if Warner Brothers allowed him to continue to tell these stories, he would like to do it again.Directed by Cooper, 'A Star Is Born' is scheduled to hit the theaters on October 5.
Sunaina Roshan shares heartwarming note for brother Hrithik
Days after Raksha Bandhan, Sunaina Roshan has shared a heartwarming note on her blog for her brother Hrithik Roshan.The 'Kaabil' actor shares a very special bond with his family, particularly his sister Sunaina. She dedicated the blog post titled 'My Brother Duggu' to Hrithik and the sweet childhood memories which the duo shared.Expressing love for her brother in the post, Sunaina revealed how Hrithik was a shy, yet a really determined and stubborn child. She also said that the actor was too shy to even interact with her girlfriends.Sunaina also revealed some really interesting things about the actor. She mentioned that Hrithik uses different cologne for each role he plays and never uses it again. She wrote, "When he was preparing for his role for Krrish, he had two different perfumes, particular to his characters of Rohit (Son) and Krishna (Father), in the film."Sunaina also revealed how dealing with stammer was Hrithik's biggest hurdle, writing , "I remember watching him at the age .
Miss Universe 2018: Mumbai girl Nehal Chudasama to represent India
Nehal Chudasama from Mumbai was crowned the Yamaha Fascino Miss Diva Miss Universe 2018 at a star-studded grand finale event here on Friday night. She will compete at the Miss Universe 2018 pageant in Bangkok in December.
Shahid, Mira's latest still is all about romance
Mira Rajput Kapoor never fails to show how much she loves her actor husband, Shahid Kapoor, and has once again treated her fans to a romantic click of the couple.The doting wife took to Instagram and shared an adorable picture, where Mira can be seen smiling and cuddling up to her husband, Shahid, who is holding her tightly.The much-in-love couple has made headlines time and again for their undeniable chemistry, and is all set to welcome their second child soon.Meanwhile, the couple's first child, two-year-old daughter Misha, is already an internet sensation as her parents keep giving fans a peek into her life with cute photos and videos of their daughter.'Shamira' tied the knot on July 7, 2015, in an intimate ceremony in the outskirts of Delhi.On the work front, Shahid will be next seen opposite Shraddha Kapoor in his upcoming film titled 'Batti Gul Meter Chalu', which is slated to release on September 21, this year.
Sophie Cookson to play Christine Keeler in BBC drama
'Kingsman' star Sophie Cookson will be seen playing the role of a controversial party girl, Christine Keeler, in an upcoming BBC drama about the Profumo Affair.Cookson, who also starred in the Kingsman follow-up 'The Golden Circle' and the Netflix drama 'Gypsy', leads the cast for the upcoming drama 'The Trial of Christine Keeler', reported Deadline.The show revolves around the infamous Profumo affair, which shows 19-year-old Christine Keeler being briefly involved in a relationship with John Profumo, the Secretary of State for War in Harold Macmillan's Conservative government.Profumo at first lied to the House of Commons about the fling. The incident became a worldwide scandal after it was revealed that Keeler might have been simultaneously dating the Soviet naval attache.It will explore Keeler's role in the scandal that helped bring down Harold Macmillan's Conservative government in 1963.The drama is written by 'Apple Tree Yard' writer Amanda Coe and exec produced by Coe, Ecosse ...
Sonu quits 'Manikarnika...'; Kangana blames male chauvinism
Actor Sonu Sood has walked out of 'Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi' owing to his professional commitment towards 'Simmba'. But Kangana Ranaut, the leading lady of the film, has claimed that he left the movie as he "refused to work under a woman director".
Competition Comm slaps over Rs 12 lakh fine on KFCC, two individuals
The Competition Commission has imposed a fine of Rs 12.58 lakh on Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) and two individuals for unfair business ways with respect to screening of movies dubbed in Kannada. While directing the entities to "cease and desist" from anti-competitive practices, the watchdog has asked the grouping to come out with a 'Competition Compliance Manual'. The ruling has come on a complaint filed by film producer G Krishnamurthy pertaining to a tamil movie dubbed in Kannada. The regulator found that the KFCC and others "acted in concert and impeded entry and screening of dubbed movies and in particular the informant's film Sathyadev IPS - in the state of Karnataka" in violation of competition norms, as per an official release. "Such anti-competitive practice was found to have an appreciable adverse effect on competition and adversely affected the consumers, producers and exhibitors of dubbed cinema in the state of Karnataka...," it added. Out of the total fine, ..
Family, friends recall Kuldip Nayar as defender of press freedom, lover of cricket & dark chocolates
Hailing him as a "staunch defender" of press freedom and civil liberties, friends, family and admirers of Kuldip Nayar today gathered here to mourn his loss, and said carrying forward the values he espoused would be a "true tribute" to the veteran journalist. The Press Club of India (PCI) and the Indian Women Press Corps (IWPC) organised a memorial meet at the Club premises in honour of Nayar, who died here aged 95 on August 23. Press Association president Jaishankar Gupta described him as a man who was a "living history". "He saw the pre-Independence era and the post-Independence era, Emergency and post-Emergency period. He was a staunch defender of press freedom and fought fiercely for civil liberties. His loss is more poignant at a time when freedom of expression is under strain," he said. Gupta alleged that the kind of "attacks" on the press freedom taking place today is such that was "not even seen" during the Emergency days. "And, therefore, we must take a pledge to carry ...