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I don't fear being judged: Ranveer Singh

Ranveer Singh proudly flaunts the badge of being quirky and unconventional as the actor believes there has always been an "attarangi" streak in him. The 33-year-old actor, who endorses fashion brand JACK & JONES, says "edgy" is his middle name. "I have always been 'attarangi' (unique), as my school friend put it. I make authentic choices when it comes to my style. "I have always been attracted to fashion, music, personalities, attitudes that are edgy. That is why I relate to JACK & JONES on every level. The brand and I share the same personality, values and are extremely expressive," Ranveer told PTI in an email interview. Known for his out-of-the-box style statement and delivering immersive performances, the "Padmaavat" star says he does not fear being judged by people for his choices - be it fashion, films or life. "I express myself with vibrant colours, printed blazers, ripped denims. I have zero filters as I don't fear anyone judging me. I don't hold back. With anything or

Vivek was 'destined' to do film with Shiva

Actor Vivek Anand Oberoi feels that he was destined to do a film with Kannada movie star Shiva Rajkumar.

MacKenzie Meehan joins 'Bull'

Actress MacKenzie Meehan has been roped in for season three of TV series "Bull".

Radhika, Jim to turn showstoppers for designer Punit Balana

Actors Radhika Apte and Jim Sarbh will be seen walking the runway for designer Punit Balana at the upcoming Lakme Fashion Week's Winter-Festive edition.

Scarlett Johansson becomes world's highest paid female actress

"Lost in Transaltion" actress Scarlett Johansson has been named as the world's highest paid female actress by Forbes.

Sriram Raghavan's film to release on October 5

"Badlapur" director Sriram Raghavan's next film titled "AndhaDhun" is set to release on October 5.

Lies bother me, says rapper Nicki Monaj

Singer Nicki Minaj, who is facing a lot of backlash and criticism for her newly released album "Queen", feels people who don't get affected by rumours or lies being spread about them are not being truthful.

HC reserves order on Ilyasi's plea challenging conviction

The Delhi High Court on Friday reserved order on former TV serial producer Suhaib Ilyasi's plea challenging a trial court order which has convicted and sentenced him to life imprisonment for murdering his wife in 2000.

Mark Walhberg's strong bond with Peter Berg

Actor Mark Wahlberg says he gets along with director Peter Berg well, and loves working with him.

Michael B. Jordan surprises teen fan on 'Creed 2' set

"Black Panther" Michael B Jordan surprised a fan who had visited the sets of his upcoming film "Creed 2". Jordan decided to surprise the fan, Audeva Agyema, after he got to know that the teenager had taken a life-size cut-out of the actor to her prom when her boyfriend cancelled at the last minute. Agyema was invited to the "Creed 2" set in Philadelphia, but was told that Jordan would not be there. The 31-year-old actor posted a video of the special super fan event, where he met unsuspecting teen who was clearly amazed after Jordan greeted her from behind. "I had to surprise @de.gye after hearing about her taking me (kinda Lol) to Prom. She had no idea we would bring her to the set of @creedmovie but you know I had to show her some love since I couldn't actually be her date," he wrote on Instagram. "Creed 2", directed by Steven Caple Jr, recently wrapped filming and is currently in the post-production phase. The film will also mark the return of Sylvester Stallone and Tessa Thompson.

Ruth Wilson says she is 'not allowed' to talk about her exit from 'The Affair'

Actor Ruth Wilson, who had recently claimed that she was not paid at par with her co-star Dominic West on Showtime's "The Affair", has said that she is not allowed to talk about the reason behind her exit. Wilson's character, Alison Bailey, was killed in August 5 episode of the show, a move that had sent shockwaves amongst the fans. In her first interview since her exit from the show, Wilson told CBS This Morning, "I did want to leave but I'm not allowed to talk about why." When the host asked Wilson whether her exit pertained to her not receiving pay parity, Wilson replied, "I've never complained to Showtime about pay parity." In a statement to Variety, the studio explained the rationale behind killing Wilson's character in the show and termed it as a "creative decision". "We can't speak for Ruth, but heading into season 4 everyone agreed the character's story had run its course. Ultimately, it felt like the most powerful creative decision would be to end Alison's arc at the moment ..

Ariana Grande pays tribute to Aretha Franklin

American singer Ariana Grande paid a soulful tribute to Aretha Franklin on Thursday's episode of the 'Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon'.According to Variety, Grande featured on the show to promote her latest studio album 'Sweetener' and was scheduled to participate in a comedy sketch. But at the last moment, the producers of the show requested her to perform one of Franklin's songs.The singer got all emotional before the performance and said that Franklin has always been one of her heroes. Grande performed 'Natural Woman', one of Franklin's classics, with the show's in-house band 'Roots'.Her performance ended up getting a standing ovation from the audience, following which she exited the stage with teary eyes.The 25-year-old also posted a photo of her with Aretha Franklin on Instagram.Ariana's 'Sweetener' is currently trending on social media.

Singer Jil Janus commits suicide

Jil Janus, lead vocalist of rock band Huntress, took her own life after battling with mental illness for a long time. She was 43.

Nick Jonas, parents in Mumbai to meet Priyanka Chopra's family

Actor Priyanka Chopra's boyfriend Nick Jonas and his parents -- Denise Miller-Jonas and Paul Kevin Jonas -- are in the city amid reports the couple will throw a bash to celebrate their engagement with family and close friends. Clad in black pants and a full-sleeve T-shirt, the 25-year-old American singer and his parents were received by Priyanka, 36, at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport here. Nick's brother Kevin, Joe and Frankie Jonas have also arrived in the city. The couple will reportedly be throwing a party for their friends and family at Priyanka's residence in suburban Juhu to celebrate their July engagement. At the airport, Jonas senior was holding a Tiffany & Co bag, the famous jewellery brand from whose London store the American singer bought the engagement ring. Priyanka, who is currently in Mumbai to shoot for Shonali Bose's film "The Sky is Pink", was spotted wearing the ring at designer Manish Malhotra's party recently. Nick had met Priyanka's family in ..

'The Alienist' to get sequel series 'The Angel of Darkness'

TNT Network has ordered a sequel series to "The Alienist", titled "The Angel of Darkness". The new limited series is based on the sequel of the same name by author Caleb Carr, who wrote the novel "The Alienist". It will mark the reunion of "The Alienist" leads Daniel Bruhl, Luke Evans, and Dakota Fanning, reported Variety. "We could not be prouder of The Alienist's outstanding, award-worthy performance and all of the work the incredible actors and crew put in to bring that story and time period to life," Sarah Aubrey, executive vice president of original programming for TNT, said in a statement. "Our audience fell in love with these multi-dimensional, timeless characters and the journey of their struggles living in complicated times. With this new story in TNT's Suspense Collection, we will further immerse viewers into their world as they are confronted with a new enemy," she added. "The Alienist", which scored six Emmy nominations, including for Outstanding Limited Series, is about ..

Kriti Kharbanda to walk for Sweta and Priyangsu at LFW

Actor Kirti Kharbanda will turn showstopper for designers Sweta and Priyangsu's label "Tahweave" at the upcoming Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2018. The designers will be showcasing their collection titled 'Unchartered' on the last day of the fashion extravaganza. The clothing range is inspired by mystical rocky terrain of the Irish mountain lands and their culture. "With this collection we are paying homage to the natural beauty that surrounds us. The landscapes that people usually ignore, the mountains, are the source of our inspiration for this collection that reflects their rugged beauty and glory," Sweta and Priyangsu said in a statement. The silhouettes range from structured overlays to draped dresses crafted in shades like blush pink, burgundy, chocolate brown and green. With minimal embroidery, the collection deals with women's contemporary occasion wear. Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2018 runs from August 22 to 26.

I learnt everything about acting on the sets, says Sonakshi Sinha

Sonakshi Sinha says much of her learning about acting happened on film sets unlike today's newcomers who enter the industry prepared in every aspect. Sonakshi, who made her debut in 2010 with Salman Khan's "Dabangg", says since she never wanted to be an actor, she gradually learnt things along the way in the industry. "I never wanted to be an actor in the first place, I never went for workshops, acting or dancing classes. Everybody who is making their debut today are so well prepared. "They know how to face the camera, how to pose for photographers. I didn't know any of that. I was a fat kid, I lost weight and was put in a film. I learnt everything on set," Sonakshi told PTI. The actor may have come along a long way but said the process of learning has still not stopped for her. "The learning process still continues. Even today I make sure whoever I meet, work with, teaches me something. It may not be related to work but just something they said. Everybody teaches you something and I .

Huma didn't care about working with Khans on arrival in Bollywood

Actress Huma Qureshi says she never dreamt about working with the popular Khans of Bollywood when she arrived in Mumbai as for her, being part of one film mattered to her the most.

Here's the title track of 'Manmarziyaan'

Bollywood actress Taapsee Pannu unveiled the lyrical video of the title track from her upcoming movie 'Manmarziyaan' and the melodious number is all about the essence and feeling of first love.The 'Pink' actress took to Twitter and shared the video, writing, "Kar Lae #Manmarziyaan #JaisiTeriMarzi! Title Track outnow"The new song, titled 'Jaisi Teri Marzi', is sung by Harshdeep Kaur and Bhanu Pratap Singh, and composed by Amit Trivedi. The lyrics have been penned by Shellee.'Manmarziyaan' will see Abhishek Bachchan return to the big screen after a gap of two years since he was last seen in the 2016 rom-com 'Housefull 3'.The film also stars Vicky Kaushal in a pivotal role. Directed by Anurag Kashyap, the flick will hit the big screens on September 14 this year.

I try bringing my emotions, experiences in films: Director Ali Abbas Zafar

Be it "Sultan", "Gunday" or "Tiger Zinda Hai", Ali Abbas Zafar has never failed to strike a chord with the audience as his films always have a dash of human touch to it. The director says it is because he tries to bring his real-life experiences and emotions in every movie he does.