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Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas engaged?

Priyanka Chopra and American singer Nick Jonas are reportedly engaged after two months of dating. According to People magazine, Jonas popped the question on Priyanka's 36th birthday in London. Jonas closed down a Tiffany store in New York City to buy an engagement ring, according to a source. "They are so happy... His friends and family have never seen him like this, and they're all really excited for him. He's definitely very serious about her," the source added. There is no official announcement on their engagement yet, but filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar, announced Priyanka would be quitting his upcoming project "Bharat" in a cryptic tweet alluding to Jonas. "The reason is very very special," Zafar tweeted. "She told us in the Nick of time about her decision and we are very happy for her." The news comes just two months after the duo began dating in May. Over the last several weeks, the 25-year-old singer and the "Quantico" star have been spotted on several outings, including a dinner ...

Aware of criticism around 'Dhadak', says Shashank Khaitan

Basking in the success of "Dhadak", director Shashank Khaitan says he did not brush aside the the caste angle of Marathi film"Sairat", but still he is aware about the criticism and promises to be more sensitive towards such subjects. "Dhadak" has done good business, but is being panned for whitewashing the caste politics, which was at the central theme of its source material. "We did not use the words to verbalise it, but cinema is an audio-visual medium so I thought we have visually achieved it. Apparently, we should have been bit more open about it," Khaitan said when asked about the criticism surrounding the film. "It is a lesson learnt. I don't think we brushed it aside. I don't think we have shied away from it. Maybe, we have not been in your face. Next time, when I approach a topic like that I will be more sensitive," he added. Shashank was talking at the success press conference of "Dhadak" yesterday. The director said the end of the film shows their sensitivity towards the ...

Shooting in five languages was tough, says 'Rashtraputra' maker

Writer-director-actor Aazaad of the upcoming film "Rashtraputra", based on the life story of freedom fighter Chandra Shekhar Azad, says it has been shot in five languages, which was quite difficult for all the actors.

Ex-Trump aide pens tell-all memoir

Former Donald Trump aide and reality TV star Omarosa Manigault Newman has written an "explosive, and jaw-dropping" account of her stint in the White House and with the Trump administration which will be out next month. "Unhinged: An Insider's Account of the Trump White House" will hit bookstores on August 14, publishers Gallery Books and Simon & Schuster India announced today. "Few have been a member of Donald Trump's inner orbit longer than Newman. Their relationship has spanned 15 years through four television shows, a presidential campaign, and a year by his side in the most chaotic, outrageous White House in history," a statement said. "But that relationship has come to a decisive and definitive end, and Omarosa is finally ready to share her side of the story in this explosive, jaw-dropping account. A stunning tell-all and takedown from a strong, intelligent woman who took every name and number, 'Unhinged' is a must-read for any concerned citizen," it said. Newman was an ...

Prakash Jha to direct biopic on mathematician Vashishtha Narayan Singh

Filmmaker Prakash Jha, known for his socio-political dramas, will direct a biopic on the life of Indian mathematician Vashishtha Narayan Singh, whom he considers the "nation's treasure".

Michelle Williams married Phil Elverum secretly

"Shutter Island" fame actress Michelle Williams revealed she has secretly married musician Phil Elverum.

Tamannaah 'only' romancing her cinematic endeavours

Amidst her wedding rumours, actress Tamannaah Bhatia says she is not on "a husband shopping spree" and that she is only romancing her cinematic endeavours right now.

Mahesh Bhatt doesn't want to be called 'master'

Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt says he doesn't want to called a 'master' because he feels that someone's outlook should not be confined to a limited world.

Farhan Akhtar, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy to reunite for US, Canada tour

Filmmaker-actor Farhan Akhtar is looking forward to perform with Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy in the US and Canada next month.

'Nawabzaade': Poorly crafted and fails to engage (IANS Review, Rating: *1/2)

Film: "Nawabzaade"; Director: Jayesh Pradhan; Cast: Raghav Juyal, Punit Pathak, Dharmesh Yelande, Zakir Hussain, Vijay Raaz and Mukesh Tiwari; Ratings: *1/2

Akshay Kumar confirms script issues behind his exit from Gulshan Kumar biopic

Bollywood star Akshay Kumar today confirmed that he walked out of Gulshan Kumar's biopic "Mogul" because of differences over the script. Aamir Khan is producing the biopic with Bhushan Kumar's T-Series. Akshay was finalised last year to play the role of Kumar in the biopic and his look for the film was also unveiled. But there were reports that the actor had walked out of the film. "No I am not part of it. I am not doing it," Akshay said in an interview when asked about the status of "Mogul". "Script pe humari thodi baat.. (We did not agree on the script)," he added. Rajinikanth's "2.0", where Akshay is in the role of the antagonist, is all set to release on November 29 this year after some delay. The sci-fi film was to release in Diwali last year but was moved to January 26 and then once again to April. "I am excited about the film. I am keeping my fingers crossed that it releases on November 29," Akshay said. The "Padman" actor also quashed reports of him doing a film with Kareena ..

Abhishek Bachchan's 'Manmarziyaan' gets new release date

Anurag Kashyap's directorial 'Manmarziyaan' has got a new release date.The Abhishek Bachchan starrer film, which was earlier slated for release on September 21 will now hit the cinema halls on September 14.Film critic and trade analyst, Taran Adarsh, confirmed the news on Twitter, writing, "#Manmarziyaan gets a new release date... Was slated for release on 21 Sept 2018... Will now release one week earlier: 14 Sept 2018... Stars Abhishek Bachchan, Taapsee Pannu and Vicky Kaushal... Directed by Anurag Kashyap... Eros International and Aanand L Rai presentation."Apart from Bachchan, the movie stars Taapsee Pannu and 'Sanju' fame Vicky Kaushal in pivotal roles.'Manmarziyaan' will see Bachchan return to the big screen after a gap of two years as he was last seen in the 2016 rom-com 'Housefull 3'.The film will also mark Taapsee's first project with Kashyap.

'Alexa Cast' now available on Amazon Music

Amazon on Friday launched a new feature called "Alexa Cast" on its own ad-free music streaming service "Amazon Music."

'Ek Ladki Ko Dekha To Aisa Laga' to release in Feb

Anil Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor Ahuja starrer 'Ek Ladki Ko Dekha To Aisa Laga' is all set to hit the theaters on February 1, 2019.Film critic and trade analyst, Taran Adarsh, shared the release date on Twitter, writing, "#EkLadkiKoDekhaTohAisaLaga gets a release date: 1 Feb 2019... Stars Anil Kapoor, Juhi Chawla, Sonam Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao... Produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra and Rajkumar Hirani... Directorial debut of Shelly Chopra Dhar... Fox Star Studios presents... #ELKDTAL"Anil Kapoor confirmed the same by posting a picture on Instagram with a caption that read," Lots of drama, syaapa & pyaar coming your way on 1st February 2019!! #ELKDTAL @?sonamkapoor"Directed by Shelly Chopra Dhar, the film also stars Juhi Chawla in a key role.

Merck Foundation calls for applications for 'Merck More Than a Mother' Media Recognition Awards 2018

Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany announced the opening of the application period for the 'Merck More Than a Mother' Media recognition Awards 2018. The applications are invited by media professionals to showcase their work to raise awareness about infertility prevention and break infertility stigma in Africa.The awards were introduced last year to recognize the outstanding health journalism and to recognize individual professional journalists who have produced accurate, informative, and compelling stories about infertile women or couples in Africa."I strongly believe in the critical role media play to sensitize communities. Therefore we have created these media awards with the aim to recognize the outstanding journalistic coverage that enhances the public engagement and understanding of infertility, breaking its stigma and emphasizing the need to change the social perception of it in African communities. We have also started two relevant hashtags #MenToo ...

Abu Salem sends legal notice to 'Sanju' makers for 'defamatory' remarks

Gangster Abu Salem, serving a life sentence in the 1993 bomb blasts case, has sent a legal notice to the makers of "Sanju" over what he claimed to be "malicious" and "defamatory" remarks made against him in the film based on Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt's life. The notice was sent recently by his lawyer Prashant Pandey to "Sanju" director Rajkumar Hirani, co-producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra, besides production houses the Rajkumar Hirani Films, Vinod Chopra Films and Fox Star Studio. The notice alleged that "baseless, malicious and defamatory remarks" have been made against the extradited gangster in Dutt's biographical film that features Ranbir Kapoor in the lead role. Referring to a particular scene in the movie, it said, "The scene, where Ranbir Kapoor (who plays Dutt) gives a confessional statement about possession of arms and ammunition during communal tension around our country in 1993, is defaming my client (Salem), as my client never supplied arms and ammunition to Sanjay Dutt, as ..

HC seeks CBFC response on IMPPA's plea over movie subtitles

The Bombay High Court today asked the CBFC to file an affidavit in response to a plea filed by the Indian Motion Picture Producers' Association (IMPPA), challenging the former's direction to submit subtitles of movies for censorship. The IMPAA had approached the high court earlier this month claiming that the new rule introduced by the Central Film Certification Board (CBFC) was arbitrary. On April 27, the association received a notice from the CBFC, which said the producers of a film are required to obtain a separate censorship certificate for the film's subtitles. "As per the notice, the producers have to first obtain a certificate for the movie and thereafter when subtitling is done by any producer in a different language, they are also required to obtain fresh censorship from the CBFC," the petition said. According to the petition, earlier certification was required only for the movie from the CBFC and there was no requirement or practice of certification for the ...

There's never been an impossible mission for Tom Cruise: Anil Kapoor

Actor Anil Kapoor has congratulated Tom Cruise on the success of his latest film "Mission Impossible-Fallout" and said that there has never been an impossible mission for the Hollywood star.

Kajol's 'Helicopter Eela' gets new release date

Kajol's upcoming flick 'Helicopter Eela', which was slated to release on September 14, will now hit the big screens on September 7.Ajay Devgn, who is producing the movie, took to Twitter to make the announcement, writing, "Eela coming your way a week early! #HelicopterEela releasing 7th Sept. @KajolAtUN @riddhisen896 @pradeepsrkar @NehaDhupia @HelicopterEela @ADFFilms @PenMovies @jayantilalgada @saregamaglobal."The film also stars National Award winning actor Riddhi Sen, Neha Dhupia and Tota Roy Chowdhary.Directed by Pradeep Sarkar and written by Mitesh Shah, the film will see Kajol playing the role of a single mother and an aspiring singer.

Cody Fern joins cast of 'American Horror Story: Apocalypse'

Actor Cody Fern has joined the cast of season eight of FX's horror anthology series "American Horror Story". Fern, who most recently appeared in "American Crime Story: Versace", joins Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, and Kathy Bates in the eighth season, which has been titled "Apocalypse". The 30-year-old actor will play the role of Michael Langdon in season eight, which will feature the long-awaited AHS crossover between its previous seasons "Murder House" and "Coven". Series creator Ryan Murphy shared the news of Fern's casting on Twitter and wrote, "Excited to announce Cody Fern will be playing the role of Michael Langdon in American Horror Story: Apocalypse. Premieres September 12 on FX." According to The Hollywood Reporter, both Paulson and Peters, who is playing a hairdresser, will be making their directorial debuts with the series.