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Al Qaeda's master bomb maker may be dead: UN
The Al Qaeda's master bomb maker who was responsible for planning to blow up an airliner over Detroit on Christmas Day. may have been killed, according to a UN report.
'Love Sonia' to release on September 14
"Love Sonia", based on the horrors of child trafficking, will release on September 14.
'Beetlejuice' musical ropes in Alex Brightman to play lead
The pre-Broadway "Beetlejuice" has found its ghost in Tony nominee Alex Brightman.The the title role was played on-screen by Michael Keaton. In addition, the show's backers, Warner Bros Theatre Ventures and Langley Park Productions, announced that Sophia Anne Caruso will co-star as Lydia, a goth teenager who forms a bond with ghosts. Winona Ryder played the part in the Tim Burton film. Alex Timbers is directing the pre-Broadway staging at the National Theatre in Washington DC with Connor Gallagher attached as choreographer, reported Variety. Performances in DC begin October 14, with an official opening on Sunday, November 4. The musical adaptation features an original score by Eddie Perfect and a book by Scott Brown & Anthony King.
'Love Sonia' to hit screens next month
Tabrez Noorani's 'Love Sonia' is all set to release in India on September 14.The film has an ensemble cast comprising Manoj Bajpayee, Richa Chadha, Rajkummar Rao, Sai Tamhankar, Adil Hussain, Demi Moore, Freida Pinto and newcomer Mrunal Thakur.Film critic Taran Adarsh announced the release date on Twitter, writing, "Release date finalised... Manoj Bajpayee, Richa Chadha, Rajkummar Rao, Sai Tamhankar, Adil Hussain, Demi Moore, Mark Duplass with Freida Pinto and Mrunal Thakur... #LoveSonia to release on 14 Sept 2018... Directed by Tabrez Noorani."The movie has been screened at various international film galas, including the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM). Along with being the opening film at the festival, it was also honoured with the Best Indie Film award.'Love Sonia' is a hard-hitting story of a 17-year-old girl who risks her life to rescue her sister from the sex trade. The movie is shot in India, Hong Kong and Los Angeles.
Michael J. Fox's wife found him 'cocky' in first meeting
Actors Tracy Pollan and Michael J. Fox have revaled details of how they first met each other and who proposed to whom.
Dolly Parton urges kids to read more
Legendary singer Dolly Parton has encouraged children to inculcate the habit of reading.
Andhra CM directs CRDA officials to beautify Krishna River bunds
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has directed the officials of the Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) to beautify Krishna river bunds downstream Prakasam Barrage in Vijayawada.The Chief Minister suggested construction of a platform and national flag at the central point of river bed and beautification of bunds on both sides. He said that an atmosphere should be created to provide an opportunity for people to relax in the evenings.While addressing review meeting of Amaravati CRDA on Thursday, the Chief Minister said, "Proposals should be prepared to beautify the bunds of Krishna River and three canals passing through the city."A delegation led by business leaders' forum president Ram Buxani of UAE came forward to develop two islands of Krisha River. The forum of Ministry of Economy UAE and Indian Embassy and Consulate General in UAE offered proposals to develop PGA state Golf Court, Hotel complex, Convention centre, recreation villas and apartments in nearly .
Pete Davidson opens up about his engagement to Ariana Grande
Comedian Pete Davidson can't stop gushing over her fiancee and singer Ariana Grande as he opened up about their engagement."The day I met her, I was like, 'Hey, I'll marry you tomorrow,'" he said about Grande. "I sent her a picture of engagement rings and said, 'Do you like any of these?''. To which Grande replied, ''Those are my favorite ones.''The 'Saturday Night Live' star revealed that he and Grande have not made any solid wedding plans, but added it is "definitely going to happen, for sure." The pair recently moved into a Manhattan apartment, confirmed The Hollywood Reporter.The couple made headlines after getting engaged in June, less than a month after it was publicly revealed, via an Instagram post, that they were dating.
Arjun Rampal, Siddhanth Kapoor's chanting days
Actor Siddhanth Kapoor says while shooting for the forthcoming war film "Paltan" in Ladakh, he and his co-star Arjun Rampal made it a routine to visit a stupa on a daily basis for chanting.
Recording: Omarosa offered $15,000 a month to be 'positive'
Omarosa Manigault Newman has released another secret audio recording that she says proves President Donald Trump wanted to silence her after firing her from the White House. In the recording played on MSNBC yesterday, Trump's daughter-in-law Lara Trump offers Manigault Newman a job earning USD 15,000 a month. The job wouldn't require her to report to any particular office or have a specific set of duties, other than to speak positively on Trump's behalf as part of his re-election campaign. Lara Trump, married to Eric Trump, can be heard on the tape noting a New York Times report that suggested Manigault Newman had inside information that could be damaging to Trump. "It sounds a little like, obviously, that there are some things you've got in the back pocket to pull out," Lara Trump said. "Clearly, if you come on board the campaign, like, we can't have, we got to ... " Manigault Newman interjects: "Oh, God, no." "Everything, everybody, positive, right?" Lara Trump asks. The secret ...
American star Aretha Franklin passes away
American singer and music royalty Aretha Franklin passed away at the age of 76 following a prolonged illness on Thursday.Franklin, who was suffering from pancreatic cancer and was in a grave condition from last few years, breathed last at her home in Detroit, confirmed Variety."In one of the darkest moments of our lives, we are not able to find the appropriate words to express the pain in our heart. We have lost the matriarch and rock of our family. The love she had for her children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins knew no bounds," the statement read.The 76-year-old songwriter had been ill for a long time and had retired from touring because of her deteriorating health. The star had performed only on a limited basis in past few years, with her most recent appearance coming in last November at an Elton John AIDS Foundation event.The singer also gave a lot of hits like 'Respect', 'Natural Women', and 'I say a little prayer'.
Shooting at jail gave us chills: Deepak Kalra
Actor Deepak Kalra says shooting at a real jail gave the actors of the upcoming series "Banned" chills.
Kajol lights up screen when she's there: Neha Dhupia
Actress Neha Dhupia says her "Helicopter Eela" co-star Kajol is phenomenal and lights up the screen.
'I feel I've lost my father again': Lata Mangeshkar on her bonding with Vajpayee
Devastated by former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's death, Asia's nightingale Lata Mangeshkar who shared a very close bonding with him, said: "He was like my father. He called me Beti. I called him Dadda. I feel I've lost my father all over again.
Body-shaming isn't cool, says Sushmita Sen
Actress and former Miss Universe Sushmita Sen, considered as one of the fittest celebrities in Hindi film industry, said on Thursday that body-shaming is not a cool concept.
Fans wish Madonna a Happy 60th birthday
Fans showered their wishes as American pop queen Madonna turned 60 on Thursday.One of her peers Kylie Minogue wished her on her birthday and called her to be an inspiring figure." Happy birthday to Lady @Madonna!!! I'm 14 years old, dancing and singing in my bedroom and she was just WOW!!! What a force and an inspiration. Enjoy your day Madonna!!! ??????"Another well-known celebrity, a talk show host Andy Cohen credited the 'Girl Gone Wild' crooner for giving everyone the soundtrack of their lives.Darren Hayes of 'Insatiable' fame thanked Madonna for playing a big part in his life and helping him become what he is today.He tweeted, " I wouldn't be who I am without @Madonna - Happy Birthday, Queen."Another fan even went on to credit for her song which promoted safe sex and spread awareness about HIV and AIDS.She wrote, " When Madonna released Like A Prayer in 1989 she included this insert with the first pressings: a guide to safe sex and warnings about HIV/aids during one of the ...
Kolkata family close to Vajpayee narrates his love for films, 'phuchkas'
A family in central Kolkata, who had hosted former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee during his visits to the city since 1956, on Thursday reminisced how the veteran politician fell in love with the Farooq Shaikh-Rekha-starrer 1981 film 'Umrao Jaan' and ended up watching the movie a number of times during his stay here.
'Ramyug' being made at right time for youth: Kunal Kohli
Bollywood director and producer Kunal Kohli, who announced his upcoming film 'Ramyug' on Thursday, says it is the right time to make this film, given the changed mindset of today's youth.
Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin dies at 76
Aretha Franklin, the legendary Queen of Soul, died today at the age of 76. The representative for the veteran singer, Gwendolyn Quinn, confirmed the news that she passed away at her home in Detroit, Sky News reported. Franklin, who was suffering from pancreatic cancer, was recently reported to be "gravely ill". In her last days, she was visited by singer-musician Stevie Wonder with Beyonce and Jay Z paying tributes to her during their On The Run II tour. The singer, who performed in a gospel choir in childhood and later graduated to master other genres such as pop and soul music, rose to worldwide prominence in the 1960s. Franklin's first Hot 100 song, "Won't Be Long", debuted when she was barely 18 years old in 1961. She was the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987 and has 18 Grammy awards to her credit. The music icon had to cancel two performances in March when the doctors ordered her to rest. She last performed in November 2017 at the Elton John ..
'Queen of Soul' Aretha Franklin dead at 76
Legendary singer Aretha Franklin, who got the epithet 'Queen of Soul', died here on Thursday after battling serious health conditions. She was 76.