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You will now see more non-skippable ads on YouTube

YouTube has announced that it is expanding its monetization method of unskippable ads to more creators on its platform. This basically means you will not be seeing the 'skip ad' button more often.YouTube announced that creators who can already monetize content on YouTube will be soon able to turn on non-skippable ads for all of their videos, The Verge reported.The change is rolling out to eligible creators starting next week. YouTube is also adding a new tool to allow creators bulk add or remove non-skippable ads and track audience engagement after making the change.

Arjun Kapoor's special gestures for sisters ahead of Raksha Bandhan

With just a day left for the festival of Raksha Bandhan, B-Town actor Arjun Kapoor is not lagging behind when it comes to showering love on his beloved siblings.The 'Gunday' actor is in news ahead of the 'sacred' festival as he flooded his social media feed with appreciation for his long list of sisters.Arjun recently took to his Instagram account and posted a picture of his sister Janhvi Kapoor, as she recently made her ramp debut at the Lakme Fashion Week. She turned showstopper for designer Nachiket Barve and stunned in a pink and purple lehenga with intricate embroidery. She carried off the outfit with elan and made a confident debut on the ramp.He captioned the post, "Janhvi's expression when she's pretending she likes working out over eating. Clearly, its the Raksha Bandhan weekend, vibe being strong on my timeline today."To support Jahnvi, sisters Khushi Kapoor and Anshula Kapoor also attended the fashion show. Anshula and Khushi posed for photos for the media on the red ...

When Shahid thought 'Arjun Reddy' was too perfect for a remake

Actor Shahid Kapoor says when he was approached to star in the Hindi version of Telugu blockbuster "Arjun Reddy" he felt there was no need to remake the film as the original was "too perfect". Shahid, 37, will be playing the lead in the film and the actor said the arc of the character excited him and he decided to come on-board the project. "'Arjun Reddy' is in the preparation stage. We will start shooting for it around October 1. The first thought I had in mind was why are we remaking it. It is too perfect. But then after spending sometime with the script I thought this character is so exciting I want to give it a try," Shahid told PTI. The actor said he prefers being part of projects that come from a place which is "very real". "Content is changing and it is reflection of the fact that different material is coming to actors. And whenever I get that opportunity I kind of jump on it. I am very attracted to films which talk about the issues that we can relate to. I like stories being ..

Fatherhood has made me less self-oriented: Shahid Kapoor

Shahid Kapoor and wife Mira Rajput welcomed their first child together, Misha, two years ago and the actor says fatherhood has completely changed his outlook towards life. Shahid, 37, says it is impossible for an actor to not be "self-oriented", but fatherhood has taught him to be less self-absorbed. "Fatherhood has brought a lot of change in me as a person and as a human being. My priorities have changed. I am less self-oriented now, because I believe actors can never be not self-oriented. I think I am more open to different point of views. I have matured and feel a lot more grown up now," Shahid told PTI. The actor, who will be soon welcoming his second child with wife Mira, said he wants to be a part of every moment of their life and spend as much time as he can with them. "It is no more about just being an actor. I have a family and a kid. I want to be part of my child's growth. I want to be with her in each and every moment. The whole experience of being a parent has been ...

I've become accustomed to negative comments: Amber Rose

Amber Rose has blocked all the "negative outlets" from her life and wants to focus on spreading positivity in the world. The reality TV star and model says "slut shaming and rape culture" have become an extreme form of bullying, and she wants to help women find a way out of the grim reality.

Jennifer Garner helping Ben Affleck ajust for kids'

Actress Jennifer Garner, who has admitted her former husband and actor Ben Affleck into a rehab, is reportedly helping him just for the sake of their children.

Carving niche for myself in bollywood hasn't been easy: Karisma

Even though she comes from a family of powerful actors like Prithviraj Kapoor, Raj Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor and Randhir Kapoor, actress Karisma Kapoor says her journey of carving a niche for herself in the Hindi film industry has not been easy.

Astounded by choice, variety of films Alia is doing: Mahesh Bhatt

Veteran filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt said that he was astounded by his actor daughter Alia Bhatt's choices and the variety of movies that she was doing in her immensely successful film career.

Sanjay Dutt took initiative to make 'Sadak 2': Pooja Bhatt

Actor-filmmaker Pooja Bhatt, who is gearing up for her forthcoming film "Sadak 2", said that her co-star from "Sadak" Sanjay Dutt took the initiative to make the sequel.

Kirstie Alley 'almost ran off and married' John Travolta

Actress Kirstie Alley says she once almost ran off and married John Travolta and claims she still loves him.

'Guardians of the Galaxy 3' production stalled?

In the wake of Hollywood director James Gunn's firing, the production of 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' has temporarily been put on hold.According to The Hollywood Reporter, a small group of crew members who were preparing for the pre-production of the Marvel film, have been told that they are free to look for other work.The latest development comes a month after Gunn's firing. He was let go as the director by Disney when old tweets - which he shared nearly a decade ago - on controversial topics like pedophilia and rape resurfaced.However, the entire 'Guardians of the Galaxy' cast - including Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Bradley Cooper and Vin Diesel - extended their support and asked for Gunn to be reinstated as 'Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol 3' director.The official release date of the film is yet to be revealed.

Courteney Cox to feature in 'Shameless' Season 9

'Friends' star Courteney Cox is all set to join American comedy series 'Shameless' for its upcoming ninth season.The 54-year-old will guest star as Jen Wagner, a famous actress that hires Lip (played by Jeremy Allen White) as a sober companion.In addition to Cox, 'Sons of Anarchy' alum Katey Sagal will also join the Showtime series as Ingrid Jones, a crazed psych patient, according to Entertainment Weekly.While Sagal is best known for her time on 'Married With Children' and most recently for 'Sons of Anarchy', Cox has not made a noteworthy TV appearance since 'Cougar Town' wrapped in 2015.Meanwhile, season nine of Showtime's longest-running series will see the series hit the 100th episode mark. Also starring Emmy Rossum, Ethan Cutkosky, Shanola Hampton, Steve Howey, Emma Kenney and Cameron Monaghan, 'Shameless' is scheduled to premiere next month.

Mohit Malik planning to start family soon

Actor Mohit Malik, who plays a father in a TV show, says he wants a daughter in real life too.

Powerful women characters not represented enough on Indian TV: Minissha Lamba

Actress Minissha Lamba, who is returning to the small screen with a new age love story-based show "Internet Wala Love", feels in the Indian television industry, shows featuring strong and powerful women are very less.

'Green Book' to kick-start 14th Zurich film fest

Hollywood movie 'Green Book', based on a friendship defying race, class and societal constraints, is set to kick start the 14th Zurich Film Festival.The film, directed by Peter Farrelly, will be showcased on the opening night of the film festival, reported Variety.The film, which is set in the backdrop of America in the early 1960s is a true story of a friendship irrespective of race, caste and creed. In the film, Viggo Mortensen plays an Italian-American bouncer from New York's Bronx area who is hired to drive a famous African-American pianist, played by Mahershala Ali.The pianist sets on a journey from Manhattan in New York City to Southern USA for his concert tour. The twist in the movie comes about when the duo has to solely rely on 'The Green Book' which acts as a guide to a few establishments which were safe and accessible to African-Americans.Zurich Film Festival co-directors Nadja Schildknecht and Karl Spoerri said that the film is relevant in today's world despite being set ..

K-Pop band BTS joins hand with Nicki Minaj

Internationally acclaimed Korean-Pop band BTS has now joined hands with Hollywood rapper Nicki Minaj for their new single 'Idol'.Minaj, who recently dropped a new single 'Queen,' is one of the few artists to feature alongside DJ and producer Steve Aoki in BTS's 26-song Album 'Love Yourself: Answer', reported the TIME magazine.'Love Yourself: Answer' is a reworked version of their previous album 'Love Yourself: Tear', with the only difference additional seven new tracks, and marks a final chapter in their Love Yourself series.Earlier in the day, Nicki hinted at the collaboration with a Tweet. She wrote, "#Idol @BTS_twt Uh!!! What's Good KOREA?!"The album features both the songs featuring Minaj and the one without it.The video of the beat-heavy track not featuring Minaj which was launched in YouTube on Friday has been able to garner over 22 million views with over 3.3 million likes.The collaboration marks BTS's arrival in the USA. They've nabbed a number of accolades including 'TIME's ..

Madhuri Dixit, Saroj Khan to join hands for 'Kalank'

Bollywood diva Madhuri Dixit Nene is all set to reunite with Choreographer Saroj Khan in the upcoming film 'Kalank'.Karan Johar's Dharma Productions gave her fans a sneak peek of the rehearsals for the unnamed song from this movie. In the picture, 'Dil to Pagal Hai' star Madhuri Dixit Nene could be seen sitting right next to famed choreographer Saroj Khan.The production house captioned their Instagram post, "#Kalank will bring to you the legendary reunion of @madhuridixitnene & #SarojKhan ji but that's not it because @remodsouza is bringing his element too! Excited? Excited.??.....@karanjohar @apoorva1972 @abhivarman #shooting #setlife #bollywood #films #dharmamovies #dharmaproductions #rehearsal #dance #music #song"The iconic duo last collaborated for the song 'Sharam Laaj Mohe' from the 2014 film 'Gulaab Gang'.The duo is also well known for some iconic numbers like 'Choli Ke Peeche Kya Hai' (Khalnayak), 'Ek Do Teen' (Tezaab).

Neha Dhupia Angad Bedi expecting first child

Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi are expecting their first child, the couple announced via Instagram. "Here's to new beginnings ... #3ofUs. #satnamwaheguru," Dhupia captioned a picture of the couple, where her baby bump is visible. The "Pink" actor shared similar photos on his Intagram, writing, "Ha! Turns out this rumour is true.. #3ofus #satnamwaheguru." Dhupia, 37, and Bedi, 35, got married on May 10 this year in a secret ceremony. Neha and Angad will be walking the ramp tomorrow for the first time together at the Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2018. The two will be turning showstoppers for designer Payal Singhal's show presented by Lakme Salon.

Sushant Singh Rajput calls flood relief workers the real 'heroes'

Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput appreciated the relief workers for their efforts in flood-hit Kerala and Karnataka's Kodagu district and labelled them as the real heroes.'Shuddh Desi Romance' star took to Instagram to post a video of the relief workers loading food materials onto a truck.He captioned it, "Heroes At Work. Take a bow.?? #HeroIsAVerb ?? #together #coorg #kerala ???"On August 21, the 32-year-old actor who became a real-life hero, confirmed in his Instagram account that he made a contribution of Rs 1 crore to Kerala Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund, on behalf of a fan who wished to help the Kerala flood victims.Sushant is well known for films like 'PK', 'M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story' and 'Kai Po Che'. In the work front, he will be next seen in 'Kedarnath' based on the Uttarakhand floods, alongside Saif Ali Khan's daughter Sara.He will also play the lead alongside Sanjana Sanghi in 'Kizie Aur Manny', a Hindi remake of the Hollywood romantic drama 'The Fault in our

Daisy Shah's noble pre-birthday celebrations

A day before her 34th birthday, which falls on Saturday, actress Daisy Shah visited the NGO Smile Foundation with her mother to celebrate with the children there.