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Paris Hilton postpones wedding with Chris Zylka
Seems like, wedding bells won't be ringing anytime soon for reality TV star Paris Hilton and actor Chris Zylka.Quoting a source, E!Online stated that Paris and Zylka were all set to get married on November 11, but the wedding has now been pushed back."She is dead set on getting married so the wedding will happen. Just not as quickly as she had hoped. As of now, it's looking like a spring wedding instead," the source added.The 37-year-old famous heiress and socialite got engaged to the 33-year-old 'Leftovers' star during New Year's holiday in Aspen. The couple planned to get married last month.
Saif rings in his 47th bday with close ones
The 'Nawab' of Bollywood, Saif Ali Khan ringed in his 47th birthday today with his wife and actress, Kareena Kapoor Khan and other family members.Like most celebrity parties, the actor also had a midnight birthday bash with Kareena, his sister-in-law and actress Karisma Kapoor, his daughter Sara Ali Khan and son Ibrahim Ali Khan. His sister and actress Soha Ali Khan also joined the celebration along with her husband Kunal Kemmu.Taking to her Instagram account, Karisma posted a photo from the party wherein everybody can be seen celebrating the occasion. The actress also uploaded a boomerang video wherein Kareena can be seen giving peck on Saif's cheeks.In the picture, Sara can be seen wearing a gorgeous golden velvet outfit while Karisma wore a black dress. While Kareena shined in a black lace top which she paired it with grey pants, Saif kept it simple in white kurta-pyjama and a red bandana.Ibrahim, on the other hand, opted to wear a blue t-shirt with white ripped jeans.Sara, who ...
Jim Carrey talks about his return to Hollywood
Legendary actor Jim Carrey is all geared up for his return into the limelight with a new Showtime show, but not in the same way.The 56-year-old actor, who took some time away from the acting world in recent years, is all set to make his way back to the spotlight with his new HBO show 'Kidding', which will premiere at the end of August.In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Carrey revealed as to why he had earlier opted to leave Hollywood, saying, "I just didn't want to be in the business anymore.""I didn't like what was happening, the corporations taking over and all that. And maybe it's because I felt pulled toward a different type of creative outlet and I really liked the control of painting, of not having a committee in the way telling me what the idea must be to appeal to a four-quadrant whatever," he added.Though Carrey is now all set for his Hollywood return, he explained that he would not be back in the same way."I'm not back in the same way. I don't feel I'm little
Marvel to celebrate 80th anniversary with 'Decades'
Marvel will be marking its 80th anniversary next year by releasing an all-new eight-volume series of collected editions focusing on the history of the company.According to the Hollywood Reporter, the monthly series titled 'Decades' will include 'Decades: Marvel in the '40s - The Human Torch Vs. The Sub-Mariner', 'Decades: Marvel in the '50s - Captain America Strikes!', '60s - Spider-Man Meets The Marvel Universe' and 'Decades: Marvel in the '70s - Legion of Monsters'.Talking about the project, C.B. Cebulski, Marvel Editor-in-Chief C.B. Cebulski said that they are grateful to the fans who supported and embraced marvel all these years while adding that they want the world to experience the history of the Marvel Universe.Earlier this month, Marvel Entertainment had announced the re-launch of the classic 'Uncanny X-Men' comic book series in November, this year.
Anthony Mackie to join 'The woman in the window' team
Hollywood star Anthony Mackie is set to join adult thriller 'The Woman in the Window'.According to Variety magazine, the 'Avengers: Civil War' star is in talks to join Amy Adams and Julianne Moore.The movie is an adaption of author A.J. Finn's bestselling novel 'The Woman in the Window'.Joe Wright of 'Atonement' fame is directing the film while Tracy Letts is writing the screenplay.Gary Oldman, Wyatt Russell, and Brian Tyree Henry are also set to star in the movie.Mackie is well known for his role in 'The Hurt Locker'.He will wrap up shooting for Netflix's remake of the French thriller 'Point Blank' ahead of shooting the Joe Wright thriller.The movie will go on floor this autumn season.Mackie will next be seen opposite to Gina Rodriguez in the remake of 'Miss Bala'.
Ellen comes up with a new clothing line
American talk show host Ellen DeGeneres is all set to add another feather to her already loaded hat, with a new women's clothing line.According to a report by People Magazine, Ellen is launching the new venture in collaboration with Walmart. The collection will include denim, t-shirts, accessories and much more. Commenting on the same, Ellen jokingly said that she is a self-proclaimed Chief design enthusiast and a comfy content reviewer.The line is said to be inspired by Ellen's confident personality, and optimism, comfort. According to DeGeneres, the collection will be inclusive in nature, promoting kindness and love and diversity.This Walmart exclusive brand will carry clothes for a wide range of people and will be available in the stores from 10th September.
A biopic on Jayalalitha to release in 2019
A biopic on late Tamil Nadu chief minister Jayalalitha is set to be released in 2019.Film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh took to Twitter to make the announcement. He informed that the film will hit the theatres on her birthday February 24, 2019.He wrote, "#BreakingNews: Vibri Media - producer of #83TheFilm and #NTRBiopic - to produce #JayalalithaBiopic in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu... The producers plan to launch the movie on Jayalalitha's birth anniversary: 24 Feb 2019... The first look will also be released on the same day... contd."He further mentioned that prominent actors from Bollywood and the southern film industry are set to star in the movie.Jayalalithaa, popularly known as 'Amma' breathed her last on December 5.Born on February 24, 1948, in Mandya district in then Mysore State (now Karnataka) in a Tamil Iyengar Brahmin family, Amma stepped into showbiz in 1961 with an English film 'Epistle.'In her two-decade-long acting career, Jayalalithaa appeared in a whopping 140 ...
Liev Schribber denies harassment charges
Hollywood actor Liev Schreiber refuted allegations of hitting a photographer on June 07.The 50-year-old actor appeared in New York court on Tuesday to respond to a second-degree harassment charge, People magazine reported.According to People, the accused actor hit Sherwood Martinelli, the photographer after he tried to click a picture of the former on the sets of 'Ray Donovan', a thriller TV series.Schreiber who appeared in the court pled not guilty and filed a petition in order to dismiss the charge levelled against him.September 20 is now set as the next date of hearing.Page Six reported that Schreiber and Martinelli indulged in a war of words after the proceedings were over.Speaking to Variety, Schribber said he never touched the photographer or his camera. He added that irrespective of being pissed at Martinelli, he never got into a fight with the latter.
Twitterverse goes gaga over Akshay Kumar's 'Gold'
Twitterverse exploded as Akshay Kumar's much-awaited sports drama film 'Gold' released on 72nd Independence Day.This movie depicts the events that lead to India winning its first gold medal as a free nation.A Bollywood actor Darshan Kumaar said that the movie was a treat to watch.He took to twitter and wrote, "#GoldMovie is a pure Golden treat to watch ??Hatsoff @akshaykumar Mind-blowing performance ??Superb Direction @kagtireema ???? N Brilliant performances by @TheAmitSadh @sunnykaushal89 @ItsVineetSingh @Roymouni n d entire cast ???? @excelmovies"'Raazi' actor Vicky Kaushal who also happened to watch the movie said he experienced a plethora of emotions.He tweeted, "I laughed, I hooted, I clapped, I cried. Stunning film in every department. Many congratulations to the entire team of #Gold for such an amazing film. @kagtireema @akshaykumar @ritesh_sid @FarOutAkhtar @TheAmitSadh @ItsVineetSingh @kapoorkkunal @sunnykaushal89 ?? ??? ?? Gold!"Also, the 'Jannat' star Sonal Chauhan took
Shankar Mahadevan puts out 'Breathless' recreation highlighting govt schemes
Singer-composer Shankar Mahadevan today put out a recreation of his popular song 'Breathless' highlighting the flagship schemes of the government, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi praising his composition. The song that has the theme of 'Non-stop India' keeps to the tune of Mahadevan's 1990s hit composition 'Breathless' with the lyrics talking about India's progress and various government schemes such as Jan Dhan Yojana, Startup India and Mudra Yojana. "Non stop India! A tribute to our vibrant nation and the new heights of development we are scaling," Mahadevan tweeted along with the song, and tagged the prime minister. Responding to Mahadevan, the prime minister tweeted, "Lovely composition @Shankar_Live ! For many, it brings back memories of 'Breathless'. Like your song, 125 crore Indians are working non-stop for India's progress!" Mahadevan has sung another song, 'Ye Desh Meri Jaan', for Doordarshan to mark India's 72nd Independence Day. Both the songs were being widely shared on .
PM appreciates Shankar Mahadevan's song on India's progress
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who talks highly of India's progress, appreciated a music video depicting the same which was posted by Bollywood composer Shankar Mahadevan on Wednesday.He tweeted, "Lovely composition @Shankar_Live! For many, it brings back memories of 'Breathless.' Like your song, 125 crore Indians are working nonstop for India's progress!"Mahadevan earlier in the day tweeted the song."A tribute to our vibrant nation and the new heights of development we are scaling. Jai Hind! ????#IndependenceDay2018 Hon'ble PM @narendramodi," he tweeted.His 'Non-Stop India!' song appreciated the initiatives undertaken by the Prime Minister like 'Skill India', 'Jan Dhan Yojna', 'Start-Up India' and the famed 'Swachh Bharat' campaign. In the song, he says that such initiatives have brought in a much-needed vigour amongst India's youth.His song also didn't fail to mention that in the current regime, the armed forces are giving a befitting reply to the terrorists who try to infiltrate ...
Travis Scott gifts $100K to fans
In a rare gesture, Hollywood rapper Travis Scott is now giving away $100,000 to his fans.This comes at a time when his new album 'Astroworld' is topping the chartbusters.The 'Goosebumps' rapper asked his followers to tweet lyrics from his latest album in order to receive the money he is distributing.The rapper tweeted, "SO I KNOW ITS HARD FOR THE KIDS SO I DECIDED TO UNLOAD MY BANK ACCOUNT ON U GUYS. IM BUSTING DOWN $100,000 AND GIVING AWAY TO ANY FANS THAT CAN TWEET ME THERE CASH TAG WITH LYRICS FROM ASTRO. GANG !!"Twitterverse had mixed reactions to the generous initiative taken up by the rapper.A user tweeted, "angels, halos over me, i need blessings and my peace. $pvtrick."Another follower who appreciated the move tweeted, "Sponsored or not this is legendary"A user took a dig at the rapper and criticised the initiative.He tweeted, ":( waiting cuz this is just travis refunding me for the 20 concerts/festivals I attended + all the merch"'Astroworld' features Drake, Frank Ocean, ...
Taapsee urges citizens to contribute towards India's betterment
On India's 71st Independence Day, Bollywood star Taapsee Pannu urged that the citizens should think about their contribution towards the betterment of the nation.The 'Naam Shabana' actor while speaking to ANI said, "At least for one single day think about how you can contribute towards the betterment of your country at your level."Talking about her contribution towards the society she said that her recent movie 'Mulk' questions how united Indians are in the truest sense."At my level, as an actor I did a movie (Mulk") which will make you think about how united are we as Indians, and also about the things that we have to work on," she said.Earlier today, she posted a Preamble of India to mark the Independence day.She was recently seen in a Bollywood movie 'Mulk' opposite Rishi Kapoor and Prateik Babbar.
Anthony Mackie in talks to join 'The Woman in the Window'
Anthony Mackie is in negotiations to join the cast of "The Woman in the Window" with Amy Adams in the lead. Sources tell Variety, the "Avengers: Infinity War" star will start shooting for the Joe Wright directorial after wrapping up the Netflix remake of the French thriller "Point Blank". "The Woman in the Window" is the story of a child psychologist with agoraphobia (Adams). She witnesses a shocking crime involving her new neighbours, but no one believes her. The film is a big screen take on AJ Finn's book of the same name. Tracy Letts has adapted the script and, Scott Rudin and Eli Bush will produce the project. Cast also includes Julianne Moore, Gary Oldman, Wyatt Russell and Brian Tyree Henry.
Mark Wahlberg reveals why he initially rejected 'The Departed'
Mark Wahlberg has revealed he had initially rejected 2006's "The Departed" as he wanted to play "a different part". The 47-year-old actor, who essayed Sergeant Dingam in Martin Scorsese's Oscar-winning directorial, confessed he had to be convinced to star in the film. "'The Departed' was interesting because I wasn't committed to making the movie and my agent told Marty (Scorsese) that I was. Marty called me up and he was so excited about making this movie together. "I said, 'I'm not doing the movie.' I wanted a different part, and I wanted some other different things. We had talked about doing it for a long time, but things happened and the studio pushed back on different things. I (told Marty) I didn't want to do it," Wahlberg, who starred in the acclaimed crime drama with Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon and Jack Nicholson, told GQ magazine. But the actor's agent and Scorsese were convinced that he was perfect for the role and decided to make him change his mind. "They sent me on a ...
KJo celebrates Independence Day with 'his world'
While the entire nation is engulfed in the spirit of patriotism as India is celebrating its 72nd Independence Day, ace filmmaker Karan Johar too expressed his love for the country.The 46-year-old posted a picture with 'his world' that includes his twins and mother Hiroo Johar. " I love my country! And this is my world!!!! ?" read the caption.In the photo, KJo, donning a casual look can be seen posing in front of the tricolor on a terrace with his family. Both Roohi and Yahi, are seen wearing white and blue outfits respectively.On the work front KJo recently announced his next directorial titled 'Takht'.He will be donning the director's hat for this period-drama two years after Ranbir Kapoor-Anushka Sharma-Aishwarya Rai Bachchan-starrer 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' garnered immense appreciation.The flick, starring Ranveer Singh, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Alia Bhatt, Janhvi Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal and Bhumi Pednekar, will hit the theatres in 2020.
Neelima replaces Garima in 'Nimki Mukhiya'
Bhojpuri actress Neelima Singh will now play actress Garima Singhs character -- Anaro Devi, in the TV show "Nimki Mukhiya".
Priyanka Chopra snapped with 'engagement ring'?
Priyanka Chopra was photographed with what appears to be an "engagement ring" from rumoured beau Nick Jonas. The 35-year-old actor was snapped wearing the rock at fashion designer, Manish Malhotra's party last night. Actor Raveena Tandon, who was also part of the guest list, shared a picture from the event, in which Priyanka can be seen wearing the ring in her left hand. "Peecee and I getting our pouts in order," Tandon captioned the photo. According to reports, Priyanka got engaged to the 25-year-old American singer after he proposed to her on her birthday in London last month. Speculations became rife after the "Quantico" star opted out of Salman Khan's "Bharat" and director of the film Ali Abbas Zafar dropped a hint that she left the film because of a "very special reason", which she told the makers in the "Nick of time". Over the last two months, the rumoured couple has been spotted on several outings, including a dinner date in New York City and a "Beauty and the Beast" Live in ..
Abha Parmar part of 'Sui Dhaaga'
Actress Abha Parmar will share screen space with actors Varun Dhawan and Anushka Sharma in Yash Raj Films' upcoming movie "Sui Dhaaga - Made in India".
'Satyameva Jayate': Fascinating message but lacks the superhero punch (IANS Review, Rating: **1/2)
Film: "Satyameva Jayate"; Director: Milap Zaveri; Cast: John Abraham, Manoj Bajpayee, Aisha Sharma and Amruta Khanvilkar; Rating: **1/2