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Comedy is difficult to perform: Diana Penty
Actress Diana Penty says essaying a comic role is quite challenging for her, but she loves playing such characters as it helps her to grow as an artiste.
Mark Wahlberg defends Oscars' new popular film category
Actor Mark Wahlberg says that with the new category introduced by the Academy Awards, he might win a couple of awards now.
MAI welcomes SC stay on J&K HC order for taking food inside cinemas
The Multiplex Association of India (MAI) has welcomed the decision of The Supreme Court that stayed a Jammu and Kashmir High Court order permitting moviegoers to carry their own eatables and beverages inside theatres.
Yash Chopra contributed a lot to Indian cinema: Varun Dhawan
Actor Varun Dhawan, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film "Sui Dhaaga - Made In India" under the Yash Raj Films's banner, says that the late veteran filmmaker Yash Chopra contributed a lot to Indian cinema.
Shatrughan Sinha calls 'Mulk' bold, socially relevant
Actor-politician Shatrughan Sinha has lauded filmmaker Anubhav Sinha's latest release "Mulk" and said that the film is bold, beautiful, socially relevant and balanced.
Kesha agrees to officiate same-sex wedding
Singer Kesha will be officiating a same-sex couple's wedding after they asked the pop star to marry them. The "Tik-Tok" hitmaker was at the premiere of her new documentary "Rainbow: The Film" at the Metrograph in New York when a couple, who she had previously been posing for pictures with, asked her to marry them. The conversation was recorded on camera and posted on TMZ as the unidentified pair said, "We want you to officiate our wedding." To which Kesha replied, "Well I do that! I do officiate, when are you getting married?" The girls said, "Whenever you're free!" The 31-year-old singer giggled and replied, "Well I'm going on tour but yeah I do officiate weddings. That's so sweet. This man and these ladies, they do my schedule. Are you engaged? Congratulations! Thats's so cute.
Chris Pine and Chris Hemsworth 'Star Trek 4' future in doubt
Audiences may not be able to see Chris Pine and Chris Hemsworth together in "Star Trek 4" as the talks between the two actors and the companies making the new installment, Paramount Pictures and Skydance Media, have fallen apart. Pine was due to reprise his role as iconic sci-fi hero Captain Kirk, which he has inhabited for three movies, while Hemsworth was to have played his father in a time-travelling adventure. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Pine and Hemsworth are said to be asking the studios to stick to existing deals. As per a source, Paramount contends that Trek is not like a Marvel or Star Wars movie and is trying to hold the line on a budget. The source said the actors insist they have deals in place and that the studios are reneging on them, forcing them to take pay cuts as they try to budget a movie that is following a mediocre performer. Pine signed up for a fourth movie when he made his deal for 2016's "Star Trek Beyond". Hemsworth has been attached to the film ...
Justin Timberlake to release his first book
Singer-actor Justin Timberlake is set to release his first book, entitled "Hindsight & All the Things I Can't See in Front of Me" The 37-year-old musician said the book will be filled with pictures and stories from his childhood to the present day. It will make it to the stalls on October 30. "Guys, I have some news! I've been working on this for a while now and I am happy to finally give you a first look at my first book, #Hindsight. I'm looking forward to sharing these pictures and stories with you. "It's coming out October 30th! Special thanks to @SandraBark, @MBierut and @HarperCollinsUS for making this happen,'' Timberlake posted on Instagram. The book will also reveal the creation of his hit 2006 single "Sexy Back", as well as what it takes to produce live shows and the formation of his popular "Saturday Night Live" skits.
Pandering to the patriotic card in films has run its course (Column: Bollywood Spotlight)
What happened to all the great patriotic films that would light up our movie theatres every year, and not only for Republic Day and Independence Day?
'Star Trek' star Nichelle Nichols diagnosed with dementia
"Star Trek" actor Nichelle Nichols has been diagnosed with dementia. TMZ has obtained documents filed in the 85-year-old's conservatorship in which Dr Meena Makhijani reportedly states that Nichols has been a patient of hers over the last two to three years and that she has "moderate progressive dementia." The website also reports that the doctor states in the documents that Nichols "has major impairment of her short-term memory and moderate impairment of understanding abstract concepts, sense of time, place and immediate recall." "There's no apparent impairment," however, when it comes to Nichols' "long-term memory, orientation of her body, comprehension, verbal communication, concentration, recognition of familiar people, as well as ability to reason logically and plan actions," the report claimed, citing the documents. Nichols started her career as Uhura in "Star Trek" on the TV series in the '60s. The actor even appeared at Comic-Con last month to discuss her iconic role.
Bollywood celebs wish 'miss sunshine' Jacqueline on birthday
Bollywood celebrities including Anil Kapoor, Abhishek Bachchan, Varun Dhawan and Huma Qureshi among many others have wished actress Jacqueline Fernandez on her 33rd birthday on Saturday.
Don't have a quintessential role in 'Satyameva Jayate': Aisha Sharma
Model Aisha Sharma will be making her Bollywood debut with "Satyameva Jayate" and she says it is a conscious decision to choose roles that are "different". Aisha, who will be seen alongside John Abraham and Manoj Bajpayee in her first film, believes it is easy for a newcomer to get slotted on the basis of looks. "When you look a certain way it is easy for people to cast you in a certain roles. Slotting does happen. I have made conscious effort to choose roles that are out of the box. I don't have a quintessential role in Satyameva Jayate '. It is a different role," she told PTI. "My role in the film is not glamed-up. She is a social crusader of sorts in the film. She stands for whatever she believes in. So, in her own way she is contributing to the good of the society," she adds. The film, directed by Milap Zaveri, deals with the issue of corruption and molestation and Aisha says cinema often derive inspiration from real life. "We all want to stand up against women who are treated ...
Standard of music has fallen badly: Tochi Raina
Singer-composer Tochi Raina says poetry in songs has died down resulting in deterioration of the quality of music being produced. Tochiwho has sung popular tracks like "Ik Tara", "Kabira"says today anyone can play two strings on a guitar and write a track but they lack depth. "The standard of music has fallen badly today which has affected the poetry in songs. The poetry is dead today and without it the music can never be good. It's our responsibility to bring back these things," Tochi told PTI. "In the older times, people were inherently philosophers who would train in music and then compose songs. Today, the generation doesn't know philosophy, they pick up guitar, play two strings and make a song. So the poetry died and the standard fell," he added. Tochi recently sang "Rab-e-illahi" a Sufi track for Drishyam Play, an initiative by Drishyam Films to curate and promote fresh music from different parts of the country. Composed by Band Of Bandagicomprising him and his brother Neeru ...
Sidharth-Parineeti come together for 'Jabariya Jodi'
Welcome the 'Jabariya Jodi' of B-TownAfter 'Hasee Toh Phasee', the Bollywood stars are reuniting for Ekta Kapoor's next. The 'Aiyaary' star took to social media to make the official announcement and also shared her excitement."Surprise Party Sune ho ? ...yeh surprise shaadi hai ! Excited to announce my next film #JabariyaJodi with @parineetichopra @ektaravikapoor @RuchikaaKapoor @ShaileshRSingh @KarmaMediaEnt @balajimotionpic," he wrote.Directed by Prashant Singh, 'Jabariya Jodi' is co-presented by Balaji Telefilms and Karma Media Entertainment. Meanwhile, Ekta Kapoor, on Friday, had shared that the cast had begun the shoot for the film.Along with a picture of the film's clapboard, she had tweeted, "Filming begins for @ParineetiChopra and @S1dharthM starrer "Jabariya Jodi". #JabariyaJodi #ShootBegins @balajimotionpic @ShaileshRSingh @RuchikaaKapoor"Reportedly, the film was earlier titled 'Shotgun Shaadi'.
Timberlake to share his life stories in upcoming book
American singer-songwriter Justin Timberlake will launch a book titled 'Hindsight & All The Things I Can't See In Front Of Me' in October.The actor broke the news on his Twitter handle saying, "Guys, I have some news! I've been working on this for a while now and I am happy to finally give you a first look at my first book, #Hindsight. I'm looking forward to sharing these pictures and stories with you. It's coming out October 30th!"The Harper Design book will offer a peek into Justin's professional and family life. Co-written by Sandra Bark, the book has been designed by Michael Bieru. Timberlake said in a statement that the book was a wonderful process for him and that a lot of amazing people helped him become the famous artist he is today, adding that the book is a reflection of all the important moments of his life.The Grammy award winner's past credits include films like 'The Social Network', 'Bad Teacher', 'Friends with Benefits' and 'In Time' in addition to numerous ...
#4DaysToGold: Akshay shares new still
With just a few days left for his much-anticipated film to release, Akshay Kumar treated his fans with a fresh still from 'Gold'.The 50-year-old shared a black-and-white picture of himself as Tapan Das "pepping the team." With hockey sticks in their hands, everyone can be seen intently listening to Akshay."Tapan Das pepping the team because teamwork makes the dream work #4DaysToGold," read the caption.The sports drama takes the audience back in time to witness a team's struggle to make the nation proud.The upcoming flick will release this Independence Day, which also marks the occasion of the 70th anniversary of free India's first gold medal at the 1948 Olympics.The film boasts of an ensemble cast including Amit Sadh, Kunal Kapoor, Vineet Singh, and Sunny Kaushal, among others.'Gold' also marks the debut of TV sensation Mouni Roy on the big screen.
Nicki Minaj drops 'Queen,' featuring Eminem, The Weeknd
After multiple delays and one fake-out, singer Nicki Minaj has finally dropped her fourth studio album, "Queen" - a week earlier than the August 17 release date she announced last week.
Justin Timberlake to release book on his career, artistry
Singer-actor Justin Timberlake announced that he will release his book "Hindsight: & All the Things I Can't See in Front of Me" on October 30.
'Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna' understood better today: Karan Johar
Filmmaker Karan Johar says that "Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna", which completed 12 years of its release on Saturday, is understood better today.
People raise religious issues when election dates approach: Anubhav Sinha
Filmmaker Anubhav Sinha, who is enjoying the success of his last released film "Mulk", feels that a section of people raise religious issues when election dates approach in the country.