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Daughter's voice baffled Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds at concert
Hollywood couple Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds who left their children at home to attend singer Taylor Swift's concert were surprised to hear the voice of their daughter at the show in Massachusetts.According to E! Online, the voice of the couple's three-year-old daughter James Reynold was heard during the intro of Swift's song 'Gorgeous'.Taylor then went on to perform on that song at the show at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough.After hearing the voice of their daughter echo across the stadium, both Blake and Ryan freaked out and their reaction got captured on the camera.A Twitter user who happened to be present during the event shot a video of the couple's reaction.She tweeted, "BLAKE AND RYAN ARE SO CUTE REACTING TO GORGEOUS"Besides James, Lively and Reynolds also have another one-year-old daughter Ines.The couple who watched the concert from the front rows was seated next to supermodel Gigi Hadid.Interestingly, both the couple and supermodel are best friends of Swift.
Challenging gender roles problematic in patriarchies: Pakistani writer (IANS Interview)
Celebrated in ballad and tale, love may be a casualty, rather than constituent, of marriage and family life in traditional South Asian societies. But it can still break free from its restraints to trace its own course -- which can be pretty unconventional. And it is such an "other" relationshipthat is at the heart of this story by this Pakistani author about love seeking to challenge patriarchy-assigned gender roles.
Trump star vandals meet over lunch
Two men who vandalised United State President Donald Trump's Hollywood walk of fame star met over lunch.James Otis who vandalised the star in 2016 and Austin Clay who vandalised it this year came face to face over lunch, reported TMZ. It was a two-hour long meeting around 15 people in attendance.James advised Austin about laws that could protect the latter. Apart from the serious conversation, both of them enjoyed their time together, which included a photo-op.Despite hitting it off on a happy note, it is worth mentioning that James did not pay the $ 20,000 bail after Austin's arrest.Meanhwhile, the Police department and the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce had decided not to remove Trump's star since they realised that if it is removed then cases of violence between Trump supporters and haters will increase exponentially.
YouTube dark mode finally arrives on Android
Google is rolling out the dark mode on YouTube for its Android users.The feature turns the interface all black and also makes it easier on the eyes to navigate through the platform.As The Verge reported, the feature was first added to YouTube desktop last year, followed by iOS in March this year.
20th Century Fox builds AI to predict audience from trailers
In what might open new doors of creativity and research for entertainment publishers, 20th Century Fox has built an AI that can predict the kind of audience likely to watch a movie based on its trailer.The deep learning training enables the AI to draw a connection between the visual elements in trailers and the performance of the movie from certain demographics, Engadget reported.The system is expected to help moviemakers craft custom trailers to appeal to the audience and increase their chances of purchasing the tickets.
Prisoners hack tablets to transfers over USD 225,000 into accounts
Now this could be a good script for a Hollywood blockbuster movie. Over 300 inmates in Idaho were able to hack into tablets to get rich sitting right inside the jail.The prisoners hacked into tablets made by JPay because of a loophole to collectively transfer a total of USD 225,000 into various accounts, Mashable reported.These tablets are intended for prisoners to access music, ebooks, games, and emails. However, the prices for this access are very steep, which is also considered as a motivation for the attack.So far only USD 65,000 of the stolen money has been recovered. Inmates have been barred the access to anything else other than email till the complete amount is retrieved.
You make my world better: Sonam to Anand Ahuja
Actress Sonam Kapoor Ahuja says her husband and businessman Anand Ahuja makes the world better for her.
Didn't fear being judged on fashion: Ranveer Singh
Actor Ranveer Singh, who can carry any ensemble with absolute panache, says he stopped fearing being judged for his fashion statement after he started doing what he really felt like doing.
Ryan Reynolds celebrates four year 'leak-iversary' of 'Deadpool' footage
True to his wry wit, Ryan Reynolds marked the four year "leak-iversary" of the early footage from the first "Deadpool" film in the Marvel franchise. Reynolds, who stars in the title role of the Merc with a Mouth, has said in the past that he struggled to get the project up and running for 11 years. But the film got a green light after the test footage went viral on the internet. The 41-year-old actor quipped he is still hunting for the person who leaked the test footage. "It's the 4 year Leak-iversery. UPDATE: Still searching for the bast**d who leaked our test footage onto the internet causing Deadpool to receive a green light. Taking over the investigation myself. #Angry," Reynolds wrote on Twitter. The actor reprised his role in "Deadpool 2" this year. Reynolds, who co-wrote the sequel with Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, recently downplayed the chances of another "Deadpool" movie, saying the team will cross that bridge when they come to it.
Book on Sikkim's geopolitical influence launched in Delhi
The northeastern state of Sikkim has been sandwiched between the ongoing agitation for Gorkhaland in North Bengal and the Chinese aggression (as it is located close to the Chickens neck corridor), said journalist Amalendu Kundu while launching his book "Shadow of the Dragon and Recent Developments" here on Sunday.
Katrina Kaif to star opposite Salman after Priyanka's 'Bharat' exit
Director Ali Abbas Zafar has found his new female lead in Katrina Kaif, days after Priyanka Chopra's departure from "Bharat". The film, to be released Eid next year, reunites Salman Khan and Katrina after 2017 blockbuster "Tiger Zinda Hai", which was also directed by Ali. The director is excited to reteam with the actor duo. "I am extremely excited to work with Katrina Kaif and Salman Khan once again for Bharat. We have had exciting collaborations in the past and it is very interesting to work with the duo once again. "Katrina got on board in the Nick of time for the project and it is very delightful to work with the immensely talented actress yet again," Ali said in a statement. Katrina will be joining the shoot in the upcoming schedules beginning in September. The announcement comes after the director took to Twitter to reveal that Priyanka had left "Bharat" due to a "very special" reason. Ali did not elaborate much on the "reason" but his tweet alluded the actor's exit to her ...
Netflix's 'Chilling Adventures of Sabrina' to premiere on Oct 26
"Sabrina the Teenage Witch" series will premiere on Netflix on October 26. The show titled, "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina" will bow the Friday before Halloween, EW reported. The 10-episode series stars Kiernan Shipka as Sabrina. "Riverdale" showrunner Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa has penned the script, which imagines the origin and adventures of Sabrina the Teenage Witch as a dark coming-of-age story that traffics in horror, the occult, and witchcraft. Described as an empowered young woman, Sabrina Spellman, is just beginning her dark education as a sorceress, even as she tries to maintain a normal life as a sophomore at Baxter High. Intelligent, compassionate, and brave to the point of recklessness, Sabrina is all that stands between "us and the forces of darkness that threaten our world".
Owe my life, success to community of Kalaripayattu: Vidyut Jammwal
Actor Vidyut Jammwal is bringing global recognition to Indian martial art form Kalaripayattu, and says it is an honour to give back to the community.
Vanessa Kirby, Tom Cruise didn't discuss wedding rumours
Vanessa Kirby hadn't even met Hollywood actor Tom Cruise when reports about their alleged relationship started emerging. The actress says they chose to ignore the rumours when they started shooting for "Mission: Impossible Fallout".
'Mission: Impossible - Fallout' mints $153.5 million worldwide
'MissionThe film collected 92 million dollars from 36 international markets, while it opened with a record 61.5 million dollars in North America, reported Variety.The Tom Cruise-starrer, which holds a 178 million dollars price tag, has also received some of the best reviews for the franchise.Directed by Christopher McQuarrie, the movie also stars Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson, Michelle Monaghan, Sean Harris, and Alec Baldwin.Meanwhile, 'Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again' minted 26.6 million dollars from 46 markets, taking its international total to 96.8 million dollars.
Hindi bestsellers list includes Modi's book among 40 others
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Exam Warriors" and author Amish Tripathi's "Sita", among others, have made it to the translated bestsellers' category of the quarterly-updated "Dainik Jagran Nielsen Bookscan Bestseller" list.
Dancers from Delhi, Sikkim win 'High Fever...'
Delhi's Tara Prasad and Nisha Rasaily, who hails from Sikkim, have emerged as the winners of dance-based show "High FeveraDance Ka Naya Tevar".
Jennifer Lopez goes gaga over boyfriend on his birthday
Hollywood singer, actress Jennifer Lopez took to social media to praise her boyfriend Alex Rodriguez at length on his birthday.Alex Rodriguez is a former baseball player who turned 43 on July 27.In her long post in Instagram, she praised him for being a loving and generous person who strives to be better every single day."Baby, spending time with you over the past year and a half...getting to know the real you more and more...I am surprised everyday by the generous, loving person you are to me and everyone around you. You bring energy and laughter everywhere you go," she wrote.But I am most impressed by the man you strive to be...growing everyday... reaching for new heights, new understanding, new dreams and new goals." she added.She further continued, "YOU ARE A SUPERSTAR. A force of nature, a visionary and a gentleman. I love you and I wish for you, today and everyday, all the goodness and abundance God and the universe has to offer... HAPPY BIRTHDAY Macho Bello. Te Adoro"On the ...
NY Times publisher tells Trump anti-press attacks 'dangerous and harmful'
The publisher of the New York Times has warned Donald Trump in a White House meeting that the president's escalating attacks on the news media are "inflammatory" and "dangerous and harmful to our country." Trump's meeting with AG Sulzberger, who took the reins of the prestigious newspaper on January 1, took place July 20, following a request from the White House for what appeared to be a routine get-to-know-you session. The session, which also included Times editorial page editor James Bennet, had remained secret under mutual agreement until Trump tweeted about it early today. "Had a very good and interesting meeting at the White House with A G Sulzberger, Publisher of the New York Times," Trump said on Twitter. "Spent much time talking about the vast amounts of Fake News being put out by the media & how that Fake News has morphed into phrase, 'Enemy of the People.' Sad!" Sulzberger, in a statement released by the Times, said the president's tweet effectively "put the meeting on ..
As soon as I hit the ramp, nervousness goes: Yami Gautam
Actress Yami Gautam, who turned showstopper for designer Reynu Taandon here on Sunday, says walking the ramp can be unnerving but she feels fine right after she takes to the runway.