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No more songs for Justin before his wedding
Justin Beiber will not release any more new songs before his wedding with girlfriend Hailey Baldwin.According to a report by TMZ, Bieber was out with his fiancee on Sunday when paparazzi asked him if there are any more projects in the pipeline, to which Justin said getting married is the next item on his to-do list.Justin recently released a track with DJ Khaled called 'No Brainer'. Fans believe the song is a dedication to his bride-to-be.The love-struck couple has been in news ever since they confirmed their engagement on social media earlier this month.
'Die Hard' celebrates 30th anniversary with outdoor screening at 'Nakatomi Tower'
It has been three decades that Bruce Willis' John McClane screamed 'Die Hard' in John McTiernan's seminal 1988 action blockbuster and the makers gave a fitting tribute to the film when they marked the occasion with an outdoor screening at the famed 'Nakatomi Tower'. It was the foot of Fox Plaza in Century City, that stood in for the fictional tower, which saw hundreds gathered on the roof of an adjacent parking garage at dusk as the structure served as a glorious backdrop to experience "Die Hard" like never before, Variety reported. "Die Hard", a film franchise that originated with Roderick Thorp's novel "Nothing Lasts Forever", revolves around McClane, a New York City and Los Angeles police detective who continually finds himself in the middle of difficult situations and is the only beacon of hope in crisis. It was at the fictional Nakatomi Plaza that East German terrorists broke in and took the celebrants hostage. With five films in the series, the first one also starred Alan ...
Steed of the Jungle God: A crusader's memoir on experiences in the wild
Naturalist Raza H Tehsin has come out with a new book in which he narrates his real-life encounters in the jungles, busts many a scary myth and also provides a glimpse into the psychology of why hunters ended up becoming conservationists. "Steed of the Jungle God: Thrilling Experiences in the Wild" is replete with anecdotes, mysteries and legends. "This book is about the mysteries that I and my family have encountered in the wild during more than a century of our jungle wanderings and the quest for rational explanations behind these phenomena," says Tehsin. Tehsin's father TH Tehsin served as the deputy mayor and then mayor of Udaipur city and also as the honorary magistrate. His wanderings with his father in the jungles fashioned Tehsin's young mind and he grew up with a hunger to explore forests. Tehsin uses words like 'game', 'bagging' etc, in the book for maintaining the tone of how hunting was spoken about in the olden days when it was legal. But he bade farewell to hunting in ..
Chuck Lorre weighs in on Moonves sexual harassment claims
Chuck Lorre almost dodged a question which indirectly referenced the sexual harassment allegations against CBS Corp CEO Leslie Moonves, but the writer-producer soon went in to emphasise that "it's important to have a safe work environment". In an explosive article published in The New Yorker last Friday, six women alleged their careers suffered when they rebuffed Moonves' unwanted advances. Over two dozen company employees, past and present, also detailed incidents of harassment, gender discrimination or retaliation at CBS. The 65-year-old showrunner has three hit comedies at the channel such as "The Big Bang Theory", its spin-off "Young Sheldon" and "Mom". At 2018 Television Critics Associations' Summer Press Tour, Lorre was asked what is his role, as a powerful producer at the network, in making sure that there is a safe environment, Deadline reported. "I don't think this is the venue to discuss what is going on there," the producer replied, who was at the event to promote his new ..
Getting married is next on my mind, says Justin Bieber
Pop star Justin Bieber says he will not be releasing new music until he gets married to fiance Hailey Baldwin. The 24-year-old singer has recently dropped his new track "No Brainer" with DJ Khaled. According to TMZ, when a paparazzi spotted Bieber and asked what he has up his sleeves next, the singer said, "Getting married." Who's the lucky girl?" asked the photographer. Bieber, 24, smiled and pointed to Baldwin The "Sorry" hitmaker proposed to the 21-year-old model earlier this month following just five weeks of dating.
Mira will never let Shahid go!
Mira Rajput never fails to show how deeply she is in love with her actor husband, Shahid Kapoor.The doting wife shared a swoon-worthy picture of the couple on photo sharing application Instagram. The much-in-love couple can be seen sharing a hug in the adorable black and white photo.Mira captioned it "Find someone you can hug, kiss and kick. And then don't ever let them go ??".The couple celebrated their third anniversary earlier this month and are all set to welcome their second child soon. A baby shower was hosted for Mira Rajput on July 16.The couple's first child, one-year-old daughter Misha, is already an internet sensation as her parents keep giving fans a peek into her life with cute photos and videos. Infact, Shahid made the announcmenet of his wife's second pregnancy using a photo of their daughter.'Shamira' tied the knot on July 7, 2015, in an intimate ceremony in the outskirts of Delhi.
It is an absolute honour: Jason Momoa on playing Aquaman
Actor Jason Momoa says playing DC superhero Aquaman is the "biggest honour" for him. The 38-year-old actor said portraying the character on big screen was a ''dream job'' for him. "I mean, that was the biggest honour, like when Zack (Snyder) told me - there's just so many brown-skinned kids that are going to grow up and go, like, 'Yeah, all of our gods are water gods.' "It is an absolute honour. Some people accept that he's not white. I think it's cool. It's an honour for me to be that person standing up. Dream job, you know what I mean?'' Momoa said. The "Game of Thrones" star has previously appeared as Aquaman in 2017's "Justice League". "Aquaman" stand-alone will hit the theatres in December this year.
My kids influence my work-related decisions: Smita Bansal
Actress Smita Bansal says that her two children play an important role in all the decisions that she makes including those that are related to her work.
Former FTII director John Sankaramangalam dead
Veteran film personality John Sankaramangalam, a former director of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in Pune, died at a hospital near here on Monday, said family sources.
Raftaar hopes to 'win hearts of every bride' with wedding song
Rapper Raftaar is making a "shaadi track" in collaboration with Lakme Salon. He says it will bring together the combination of "beauty and music" and hopes it will win the hearts of every bride.
Carrie Fisher irreplaceable: Mark Hamill
Ahead of actor Mark Hamill's final performance as Luke Skywalker in "Star Wars" films, the popular voice artist became nostalgic and remembered late actress Carrie Fisher, who was popularly known for her role as Princess Leia in the "Star Wars" films.
Let's redefine entertainment, make it healthy, joyous: Shabana Azmi (IANS Interview)
New Delhi, July 30 ( IANS) Veteran actress and social activist Shabana Azmi feels actresses nowadays are moving away from the "I will remain silent" mode through their films and the grip of patriarchy is becoming loose in current times. She also feels that art should be used as an instrument for social change and one should make it healthy, fun and joyous rather than "crude and vulgar".
China to release 'Hotel Transylvania 3' in 'blackout period'
Hollywood's animated movie 'Hotel Transylvania 3The animated film is slated to hit the theatres on August 17, reported Variety.It should be noted that Chinese regulators are changing their policy which earlier only allowed the release of local movies.In the Chinese market, August is colloquially referred as the 'blackout period'.With the move, China will see simultaneous releases of Hollywood movies and China-US co-productions.'Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again' will release on August 3, while Tom Cruise starrer 'Mission: Impossible - Fallout' is set to hit theatres on August 31.A China-US co-production movie, 'The Meg', starring Jason Statham and China's Li Bingbing will release on August 10.Among local releases, 'Legend of Ravaging Dynasties' and comedy 'Duan Pian Er' will be released this month.Interestingly, the first and second movie in the 'Hotel Transylvania' franchise never got an August release date in the Chinese box office.The total worldwide earnings of 'Hotel Transylvania 3' ...
Wanted to produce film to change course of Pakistani cinema: Ali Zafar
Ali Zafar couldnt be happier. His production "Teefa In Trouble" has been received positively, and he says its success means a lot as he wanted to back a movie which could change the course of Pakistan's cinematic history.
Before Priyanka Chopra's memoir, new biography on the global star
A British film festival programmer once asked Aseem Chhabra, known for penning the biography of Shashi Kapoor, whether actress Priyanka Chopra deserved a book. The answer has now arrived at the bookstores in the form of a full fledged biography that Chhabra has penned on the "Quantico" star, narrating her inspirational rise from a small town, middle-class family to the hearts of hundreds of thousands of her fans.
'Balle Balle' to be staged at Kingdom of Dreams
After a successful run in Mumbai, "Balle Balle", an Indian wedding musical theatrical show, will now be staged at the Kingdom of Dreams here starting August 11.
Never surrendered to the idea of being a hero: Anil Kapoor
Anil Kapoor says he never chased stardom in his 35-year-long journey in cinema and rather saw it as the by-product of being a versatile performer. The 61-year-old actor, whose first lead role was in 1983 film "Woh Saat Din", says he never succumbed to the idea of a conventional "hero" as his aim was to be recognised as a performer. "Since the time I started till now, I have never surrendered to the idea of being a hero. I just wanted to be an actor. I was lucky that those characters came to me and the films became successful. I just went for the characters, directors and stories. And I became a star," Kapoor told PTI in an interview. The actor says even after giving back-to-back hits in the '90s, he never put on airs and that's the case even now. "I don't shy away from doing odd jobs on the sets. I am low maintenance. I can adapt to any kind of situation because I have always had that inherent confidence. More than anything else work is important for me. I believe that's what has kept
'Die Hard' makers celebrate film's 30th anniversary in style
A special screening of John McTiernan's action thriller "Die Hard" on its 30th anniversary was organised in the shadow of the film's famous Nakatomi Tower.
Acceptance is theme of most of my stories: 'Hotel Transylvania' director
Being an immigrant from Russia, Genndy Tartakovsky always wanted to fit in while growing up in the US. And his personal experiences find a way into the stories he tells. The director says adding one's own anecdotes lend a personal touch to the story, making it honest and unique.
Bittersweet facing my final 'Star Wars' chapter without Fisher: Hamill
Carrie Fisher may have left earthlings for a galaxy far, far away but her on-screen brother Mark Hamill is happy that Princess Leia Organa will make a final appearance in "Star Wars: Episode IX". "It's bittersweet facing my final chapter without her. She is simply irreplaceable. I'm finding solace in the fact that she won't BE replaced & would love the worldwide outpouring of affection from those who loved her when they heard the news. #CarrieOnForever (sic)" Hamill tweeted. Fisher died of a sudden cardiac arrest on December 27, 2016, at the age of 60. Director JJ Abrams, who is returning to direct the final chapter in the Skywalker Saga of the hit franchise, recently confirmed that they have used unseen footage shot for "The Force Awakens" to build Leia's character in the upcoming movie. "We desperately loved Carrie Fisher. Finding a truly satisfying conclusion to the Skywalker saga without her eluded us. We were never going to recast, or use a CG character. With the support and .