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'Battle' of the bands never existed for 98 Degrees' Timmons

Multi-platinum-selling group 98 Degrees' singer Jeff Timmons says he always feels insecure but that never stopped him from collaborating with "rivals" like the Backstreet Boys or NSYNC as they admire each others talent, music and success.

Trump and CNN: President and TV network at loggerheads

Donald Trump has been at frequent loggerheads with CNN since taking office, but their feud has become increasingly bitter as the channel's acerbic White House coverage fuels a boom in viewers. From reportedly raging that CNN was on the first lady's television set, to refusing to take questions from the network, to the White House barring one of its reporters from a press event: the Trump-CNN relationship is toxic. "Donald Trump is doing what conservative politicians have been doing for a long time but which he is taking to a new level -- to use the press as a punching bag, and this plays very well with the conservative base," said Robert Jensen, who is retiring this fall as journalism professor at the University of Texas. CNN's stated commitment to uncovering the truth, its household-name status and robust coverage of crises in the administration, broadcasting damaging headlines around the clock, have been a huge thorn in the president's side. Fact-based reporting aside, eyebrows have

Justin Theroux in talks to joins voice cast of Disney's 'Lady and the Tramp' reboot

Actor Justin Theroux is in negotiations to voice star in Disney's live-action/CG hybrid remake of 1955 classic "Lady and the Tramp". If finalised, the 46-year-old actor will be the voice of the Tramp and will join Ashley Jensen, who will provide vocals for the Scottish Terrier Jackie, in the project, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The studio had recently hired Charlie Bean to helm the live-action/CG hybrid remake from a script by Andrew Bujalski. Brigham Taylor will produce the project, which will be available exclusively on Disneys own digital streaming service scheduled to be launched late next year. The 1955 classic followed two dogs, an upper-middle-class American cocker spaniel named Lady and a a street smart, downtown stray mongrel called the Tramp, as they embark on many romantic adventures. The film featured several popular songs, including "Bella Notte", "Hes a Tramp" and "The Siamese Cat Song". Chaz Salembier and Jessica Virtue are overseeing the remake for ...

Of mysteries, marketing and the core concepts of life (IANS Books This Weekend)

Read a mysterious tale around a pregnant woman, who loses her husband and is herself vulnerable because of her association with the country's intelligence agencies; read another mysterious story that deals with the disappearance of a young girl, who is eventually found at her own house, raising questions about the absurd town she lives in; know how listening is a radical new way of engaging with clients and customers; and get a guide on the concepts of life, explained through experiences, practical examples and the most accepted scientific theories.

Ellen Burstyn, James Caan to star in 'Welcome to Pine Grove!'

American stars Ellen Burstyn and James Caan are all set to star in Michael Lembeck' rom-com 'Welcome to Pine Grove!'Burstyn will play the role of a widow who moves into the Pine Grove Senior Community and discovers it's just like high school, full of cliques and flirtatious suitors. Whereas Caan will portray the role of the new guy at Pine Grove and Burstyn's love interest, confirmed Variety.The screenplay, written by Donald Martin, is based on a story by Powell, which was inspired by his grandmother's own experience of moving into a retirement community.Powell, Dominique Telson and Fred Bernstein will produce the flick with Rick Jackson and Claudine Marrotte.Meanwhile, Burstyn is all set for Noah Hawley's 'Life on Earth' at Fox Searchlight.Caan will next be seen in BBC Films' crime drama 'Out of Blue'..

I do consider myself a feminist: Amyra

Actress Amyra Dastur, who has worked with female directors like Sonam Nair and Leena Yadav, says she considers herself a feminist.

Sreerama a triple threat in showbiz, says Dadlani

Singer-composer Vishal Dadlani says "Subhanallah" hitmaker Sreerama is known in the entertainment business as a "triple threat".

Biopic on my mother should be called 'Ek Thi Smita': Prateik

Prateik Babbar would love to have a biopic on his mother Smita Patil and he even has a title in mind. It should be called "Ek Thi Smita". "People have talked about a biopic on my mother. And I am excited about it. In such a short span, it was one hell of a life lived. It is special. I would love to have a biopic made on her," Prateik told PTI. Regarded as one of the finest actors in Hindi and Marathi cinema, Patil acted in over 80 films in her career that spanned over a decade. "I am ok with it. I don't know if my family is. I am not the only one to give a green signal to it...it has to be a collective decision of the family. It is a sensitive thing. But it is a beautiful thought," the actor said when asked whether there were any apprehensions in telling the story. Patil, who was married to Raj Babbar, passed away in 1986 at the age of 31, barely two weeks after giving birth to Prateik due to some complications. "I miss her a lot even today. She has been very inspiring. I have seen ...

'Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga' to release on February 1, 2019

Actors Sonam Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao starrer "Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga" will be hitting the screens on February 1, 2019.

Emraan Hashmi roped in for Netflix's 'The Bard Of Blood'

Actor Emraan Hashmi has been roped in for the adaptation of author Bilal Siddiqi's "The Bard Of Blood", a series for digital streaming giant Netflix.

Ellen Burstyn, James Caan to star in 'Welcome to Pine Grove'

Actors Ellen Burstyn and James Caan will star in a romantic comedy film titled "'Welcome to Pine Grove".

Don't feel like a hero, call me an actor: Rajkummar Rao

Actor Rajkummar Rao says he always feels like an actor and not a "hero", a term he prefers should be reserved for Army people fighting at the border. Rao says he has never tried to be a hero nor does he understand what it means. "I don't know how a hero feels, honestly. I feel like an actor, I wanted to be an actor. I always want to feel just like an actor. I don't know this 'hero' term. If someone comes to me with a script and says 'sir this hero...' I'm like 'is there a name or he is just called a hero?' "We are not heroes. Heroes are people fighting for us at the border. We are not heroes we are just doing our job," the actor told reporters last night at the trailer launch of his upcoming horror-comedy "Stree". Rao, who has emerged as one of the most versatile actors in Bollywood in recent times, said the definition of "hero" has undergone a change today with cinema. "The speed at which cinema is changing, the definition of hero is also changing. Even a big superstar like Aamir sir

Here's sneak peek of Richa Chadha from Shakeela biopic

The first look of Richa Chadha from her upcoming movie, which is based on south Indian actress and model Shakeela, is out.In the picture, Richa can be seen flaunting a fresh avatar in a white Kerala sari, Kasavu Pattu.The actress opened up about her look in a statement and said, "The challenge for the look of the film but also a good one is that the story traces the journey of Shakeelas younger days to her becoming a popular figure. The looks span over years and years and with each passing time her look changed and thus to show that is challenging but also for me as an actor its gratifying that I get to grow with the real character on celluloid.""Shakeela is still a legend and we wish to do complete justice to her when the film is ready," she added.Directed by Indrajit Lankesh, the film will delve into the life of superstar Shakeela who ruled the Southern film industry for over two decades.The 'Fukrey' star has begun shooting for the film in a small town of Karnataka, Tirthahalli.

'Helicopter Eela' gets new release date

Actress Kajol's "Helicopter Eela", which was slated to release on September 14, will now hit the screens on September 7.

Britney Spears' team keeps alcohol at bay

Singer, actress Britney Spears' team is making sure to keep her away from alcohol.

Michelle Williams secretly marries Phil Elverum

Actor Michelle Williams has revealed that she recently tied the knot with singer-songwriter Phil Elverum in a private ceremony and said that she "never gave up on love" after the death of her partner Heath Ledger. The 38-year-old actor was in a relationship with Ledger until his death in 2008 and has a daughter, Mathilda, with him. In an interview with Vanity Fair, the "Manchester by The Sea" actor said she got married to Elverum in a secret ceremony in the Adirondacks which was witnessed by only a handful of friends and their two daughters. Williams described her union to Elverum, who lost his wife Genevieve Castree in 2016 to cancer, as a "very sacred and very special". "Obviously I've never once in my life talked about a relationship, but Phil isn't anyone else," Williams said. "And that's worth something. Ultimately, the way he loves me is the way I want to live my life on the whole. I work to be free inside of the moment. I parent to let Matilda feel free to be herself, and I am .

Film on Sam Manekshaw not a biopic: Meghna Gulzar

Acclaimed filmmaker Meghna Gulzar, who has a knack of telling gripping real life stories through her movies, says that her forthcoming film based on the life of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw will not fall under the category of biopic.

Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas engaged, reports US media

Actress Priyanka Chopra and pop singer Nick Jonas are engaged after two months of dating, the US media has reported.

We don't get to hear music like 'Abhimaan' had: Big B

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan on Friday reminisced the music and production of his and wife Jaya's evergreen film "Abhimaan", which has clocked 45 years since its release.

'Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster 3': Convoluted and trite (IANS Review, Rating: **)

Film: "Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster 3"; Director: Tigmanshu Dhulia; Cast: Sanjay Dutt, Jimmy Sheirgill, Mahie Gill, Zakir Hussain, Deepak Tijori, Nafisa Ali, Kabir Bedi, Chitrangada Singh; Rating: **