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TMC and BJP repose faith in celebrities
Reposing faith in celebrities over seasoned politicians, the Trinamool Congress and the BJP fielded seven actors, a playback singer and two footballers in West Bengal for the Lok Sabha polls. Celebrities in the TMC brigade made a better showing in the hustings than the saffron party, with five of them winning a ticket to the Lok Sabha, while two of the BJP's star candidates emerging victorious. The Asansol seat was witness to one of the most eyecatching battles between actor Moon Moon Sen and Bollywood playback singer Babul Supriyo. TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee had shifted Sen to Asansol from Bankura, from where she had won in 2014, to take on Babul Supriyo. The temperamental Sen was possibly at her best in displaying her star status on the day of election in Asansol, saying that she was not aware of clashes there since she woke up late because she was not served bed tea in time at the four-star hotel where she stayed for over a month during campaign. "They gave me my ...
Ranveer Singh takes notes from Kapil Dev for '83'
Ranveer Singh leaves no stone unturned when it comes to giving a power-packed performance. The actor is buckling up for his upcoming film '83' and is set to amaze fans in his role as Kapil Dev, as he seems to learn the intricacies from the legend himself.Yet again, Ranveer is proving that he is the powerhouse. His latest Instagram posts are proof that the actor is going to nail his performance as the cricket legend.The 'Padmaavat' actor shared pictures with ace cricketer where the two can be seen exchanging beaming smiles. Ranveer holds a pen and a notebook, which is somehow indicating that he is making notes. In another frame, the two are seen discussing something in depth.It looks like Ranveer has developed more fondness for Kapil as he sits cross-legged on a couch listening to the legend carefully. The monochrome image in the backdrop has a big-framed pictured of Kapil Dev holding a bat.In the third post, Ranveer and Kapil are seen sharing a cup of some beverage. The two are ...
Did Taylor Swift just drop hint about her new project?
Did Taylor Swift just hinted her fans about her new project? Well, the singer is a master of leaving little clues about her projects and her fans are even best at decoding it.In an interview with 'The Independent Opens a New Window' and as cited by US Weekly, the 29-year-old singer revealed that the upcoming record's title can be found in her "Me!" music video. "I think you see it once, and you hear it twice," she told the newspaper.The Eagle-eyed fans already put the pieces together to discover that 'lover' is likely the word the Grammy winner is referencing too. A neon sign that reads 'Lover' is featured in the video as Swift sits atop a building with a unicorn statue.The pop singer also repeats the word twice in the hook which makes the fans believe that her next project could be titled as 'Lover'.Swift copped to the Easter egg madness in her interview while simultaneously vowing not to go overboard if fans grew tired of the game. "I trust them to eventually unravel all of them, ...
Films not my world: 'Free Solo' star
For a rock climber, Alex Honnold, whose ascent of Yosemite's towering El Capitan without any ropes, was documented in Oscar-winning documentary "Free Solo", people's recognition for his climb means more than the recognition for the film.
'Game Over' is very special: Taapsee Pannu
Actress Taapsee Pannu says her upcoming multi-lingual thriller "Game Over" is a very special film as it hasn't been shot in region specific way.
Fans upset over Ariana Grande's 'unrecognisable' wax statue
As soon as Madame Tussauds London unveiled the wax statue of American singer Ariana Grande this week, it met with disdain and confusion on social media by her fans.The fans were not thrilled with the statue of the pop singer as they found it inappropriate as per the looks of the singer.After teasing the unveiling in April--and calling upon her fans to help choose the statue's outfit--Madame Tussauds tweeted a picture of the figure on Tuesday. While the organisation claimed it had "nailed" her style, Twitter users had a few issues with the rest of the piece, as reported by E-News.The fans of the singer stormed the social media and wrote, "She doesn't look anything like Ariana!" one commenter wrote."Ari deserves better," tweeted another.In fact, fans argued that there were several facial features on the statue that didn't match Grande's looks, including the eyebrows and the nose."Yeah this is really bad lol," tweeted one critic."The whole face is off, does not look like her at all. Her .
My endgoal is to be better actor: Mithila Palkar
There's an intrinsic verve that Mithila Palkar brings alive with 'little things' she does when she faces the camera. The actress, who will soon be seen in "Chopsticks", says she is focussed on being a better artiste everyday, rather than chasing the stardom that entices many into the world of showbiz.
Taylor Swift spends romantic time with boyfriend Joe Alwyn in Paris
American singer Taylor Swift and her British actor boyfriend Jow Alwyn were seen spending some quality time together in Paris, France.According to E-News, the duo caught the attention of several onlookers at a local cafe, strolling around the streets of the city and admiring the architecture on Friday morning.According to an eyewitness, the pair kept things very low-key (and romantic!) during their outing. In fact, they were seen sporting baseball caps and dark sunnies to look more incognito, the source pointed out."Taylor has been working in Europe the last few days and she and Joe arrived in Paris late Thursday," a source told E! News. "They will be spending the weekend in the City of Love where she's appearing on The Voice."The insider continued, "On Friday morning they had a leisurely breakfast at Cafe de Flore. They sat inside and sipped on coffees. They seemed very comfortable together, just talking and people watching."After coffee, the two "walked around the streets of ...
Ariana Grande's new wax figure upsets fans
As soon as Madame Tussauds London unveiled the wax statue of American singer Ariana Grande this week, it met with disdain and confusion on social media by her fans.The fans were not thrilled with the statue of the pop singer as they found it inappropriate as per the looks of the singer.After teasing the unveiling in April--and calling upon her fans to help choose the statue's outfit--Madame Tussauds tweeted a picture of the figure on Tuesday. While the organisation claimed it had "nailed" her style, Twitter users had a few issues with the rest of the piece, as reported by E-News.The fans of the singer stormed the social media and wrote, "She doesn't look anything like Ariana!" one commenter wrote."Ari deserves better," tweeted another.In fact, fans argued that there were several facial features on the statue that didn't match Grande's looks, including the eyebrows and the nose."Yeah this is really bad lol," tweeted one critic."The whole face is off, does not look like her at all. Her .
'A Quiet Place' sequel gets a new release date
The second instalment of John Krasinkski's thriller 'A Quiet Place' which was set to release on May 15, 2020, will now be releasing on March 20 next year.The film will star Emily Blunt, Millicent Simmonds and Noah Jupe who will be reprising their roles from the first film. The cast will be joined by Cillian Murphy, Variety reports.Krasinkski has been working on the script for the sequel with Bryan Woods and Scott Beck.The first edition of the film which released on April 6, 2018 garnered $340 million at the global box office.Krasinski had not only directed but had also starred in the 2018 film based on the story of an isolated family of four that must live in silence while hiding from creatures that hunt by sound.While Blunt won the Screen Actors Guild Award for best supporting actress for her performance in the film, Krasinski along with Woods and Beck received a Writers Guild nomination in the original category.
'Sonic the Hedgehog' release date shifted to February 2020
The makers of the live-action reboot of 'Sonic the Hedgehog' have shifted the release date of the film to February 14, 2020. Earlier, the film was eyeing a release in November 2019.After the trailer of 'Sonic the Hedgehog' was released earlier this month, Twitterati criticised the director over the character's look.Director Jeff Fowler on Friday tweeted in this regard and said, " Taking a little more time to make Sonic just right." He shared a graphic indicating the new release date of the film.After the huge outcry of fans on Sonic's looks, the director accepted the feedback and tweeted, " Thank you for the support. And the criticism."He added, "The message is loud and clear. You aren't happy with the design & you want changes. It's going to happen. Everyone at Paramount & Sega are fully committed to making this character the BEST he can be."The trailer which released on May 1, opens with Sonic whizzing by police sheriff Tom Wachowski, played by James Marsden.The trailer .
Ravi Kishan meets Yogi Adityanath after winning Gorakhpur LS seat
BJP leader Ravi Kishan, who won the Lok Sabha elections from Gorakhpur seat, met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath here on Friday.The Gorakhpur seat was represented by Adityanath for five terms since 1998 until Praveen Kumar Nishad of Samajwadi Party won the seat in a by-poll last year. The seat was vacated by Adityanath when he became the chief minister in 2017.Ravi Kishan brought Gorakhpur Lok Sabha seat back into the BJP's kitty and termed his win as "the victory of truth". The Bhojpuri film actor defeated Rambhual Nishad of Samajwadi Party (SP) by a margin of 3,01,664 votes.Talking to ANI, the actor-turned-politician said, "This is a victory of truth, I thank people of Gorakhpur for the mandate.""I also thank Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath, BJP president Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for their belief in me," added Kishan.He termed it a "huge victory reflective of the fact that from now onwards the caste-based politics is over".Kishan had ...
Will start shooting of film under my production house by this year: Katrina Kaif
Actress Katrina Kaif who is gearing up for the release of her forthcoming film 'Bharat', hopes that she will start shooting of the film under her production house by this year.
Nolan's 'Tenet' first film that Dimple Kapadia auditioned for: Manager
Dimpal Kapadia, who is all set to feature in Christopher Nolan's "Tenet", was initially hesitant about the film as she did not have the details but then decided to tape an audition, her career's first, the actor's talent manager said. Nolan, one of the most prestigious directors in Hollywood, flew down to Mumbai to meet Kapadia along with the casting director. "We suggested her name for this film to them. Following which, I brought this up to her. She was initially a bit hesitant as she did not have an idea about her role in detail. I just briefed her. "She got interested and taped her audition. This is the first time she auditioned for a film," Purvi Lavigia Vats, her talent manager, told PTI. Nolan, it seems, was convinced that Kapadia was the right choice after seeing the audition tape. "They had come here (in Mumbai) recently to meet her. They were really interested in meeting her and to know more about her," Purvi said. "Things are being finalised and Kapadia is most likely to ...
Adam Levine bids adieu to 'The Voice'
After serving as a coach in the singing reality show 'The Voice' for 16 years, Adam Levine is now ready to say goodbye.Carson Daly, who hosts the reality show, announced the news on NBC's "Today", Fox News reports."After 16 seasons, Adam Levine, our beloved coach and friend, has decided to leave 'The Voice.' Adam was one of the original coaches that launched the show, winning the competition three times and inspiring many of the artists that he worked so closely with over the years ... He'll always be a cherished member of the 'Voice' family and, of course, we wish him nothing but the best," Daly revealed.Along with singer Blake Shelton, CeeLo Green and pop sensation Christina Aguilera, Adam joined the reality show back in 2011 when it first aired.Meanwhile, Per Daly and Gwen Stefani, who have made a surprise appearance on the show in some of the seasons, will replace Levine in season 17.While the 40-year-old singer has not made any public statement as of yet, Shelton, who is known to
Joe Jonas' ex, Taylor Swift and wife Sophie Turner
Joe Jonas' ex Taylor Swift and his wife Sophie Turner crossed paths for the first time as they featured together in the recent episode of 'The Graham Norton Show'.According to Fox News, while Swift appeared on the show to promote her latest album 'Me!', Turner came to promote her upcoming film 'X-Men: Dark Phoenix'.According to media reports, Jonas broke up with Taylor Swift back in 2008 over a phone call. Following her break up, Swift even released a song titled 'The story of us', which was apparently about Joe.Earlier this month, Jonas secretly married Turner in Las Vegas.The couple started dating in November 2016. After a while, the couple decided to take their relationship to the next level and announced their engagement in October 2017.
Dionne doubts whether Beyonce can touch iconic status
American Singer Dionne Warwick, who recently released her new album 'She's Back', is doubtful of pop queen Beyonce ability to sustain her musical career and become as iconic as musicians from the sixties era.According to People, the 78-year-old singer said while she appreciates Beyonce's growth, but she said she was doubtful whether her career will reach iconic levels."I have an admiration for Beyonce Knowles, Carter now. Watching her growth has been quite refreshing. It's wonderful to see how she's been able to create what and who she wanted to be and who she is... very proud of that, I really am," said Warwick.Dionne said she doubted whether Beyonce could sustain and become as big as Frank Sinatra or Johnny Mathis."Now sustaining and becoming a big icon that Gladys Knight, or Patti LaBelle, or Johnny Mathis, or Frank Sinatra, or Sammy Davis Jr. is? I doubt that" Warwick added.She continued to express her doubts against Beyonce and said, "And I love her to death and can appreciate ...
IMW looks like a weathered TV show (IANS Review, Rating: **)
Film: "India's Most Wanted"; Director: Raj Kumar Gupta; Cast: Arjun Kapoor, Rajesh Sharma, Gaurav Mishra, Prasanth and Aasif Khan; Rating: **
Amazon wants to make Alexa truly intuitive
It may seem a little odd to have a human-like conversation with your smart speaker, but Amazon is headed that way with its voice-enabled Alexa.According to a patent filed by Amazon at the US Patent and Trademark Office, the e-commerce giant is working on a system to enable a more natural conversation with Alexa.The system would allow to capture and process portions of a spoken utterance, before a wake word. So instead of starting an instruction every time with 'Alexa, play some music', it could allow you to simply say, 'Play some music, Alexa'; making the conversation more natural and human-like.
At Cannes, stars raise over USD 15 mn for AIDS research
Stars of the movies and the music world raised more than USD 15 million for AIDS research at Cannes film festival's most glamorous party, organisers said on Friday. After 10 days of uncharactistically bad weather, the sun finally put in an appearance at the glittering event late Thursday, with the stars quaffing champagne on a balmy evening in the gardens of the exclusive Eden Roc hotel at Cap d'Antibes, near Cannes. The social highlight of the festival, the charity dinner laid on by the American Foundation for AIDS Research (amFAR) brought in a host of big hitters among them Antonio Banderas, Eva Longoria, Andie MacDowell, Adrien Brody, Tom Jones, Tommy Hilfiger, Pamela Anderson and Donald Trump's youngest daughter Tiffany. The 26th edition of the annual Cinema Against AIDS kicked off at sunset in a marquee where an operatic number was followed by a set by British glam rock band The Struts, with later performances by Jones and Mariah Carey. As the evening got under way, the auction .