Ethan Hawke to play supervillain in comicbook adaptation
Los Angeles, Jan 16 (IANS) Hollywood star Ethan Hawke has been roped in as villain opposite Oscar Isaac in upcoming superhero series, Moon Knight. With the role in Marvel Studios’ series, the actor will be making his debut in comicbook adaptation and superhero realm, reports hollywoodreporter.com. Hawke will play lead villain of the series, while […]
Read MoreDrew Barrymore: I am anything but political
Los Angeles, Jan 16 (IANS) Actress Drew Barrymore feels she is finding her voice on Instagram, but only regarding things that are not related to politics. “At my very core belief I am anything but political and then 2020 happened and the whole world changed and we did have something that united all of us, […]
Read MoreLily Allen is in a ‘really great’ place
Los Angeles, Jan 16 (IANS) Singer Lily Allen was earlier battling with substance abuse, and now she said she is in a really great place. Allen said she is enjoying life again, and continuing to “break the cycle” of addiction, reports femalefirst.co.uk. She is now spending more time with her children — daughters Marnie and […]
Read MoreDua Lipa: Never seen being pretty as some kind of power
Los Angeles, Jan 16 (IANS) International pop star Dua Lipa has tagged herself as an extremely hardworking and driven person, and slammed all those who spread the notion that she got to where she is today because of her looks. “I’ve never really seen being pretty or beautiful as some kind of power. It’s never […]
Read MoreTribhanga: Peculiar mix of brilliant and banal (IANS Review; Rating: * * and 1/2)
Tribhanga; Cast: Kajol, Tanvi Azmi, Mithila Palkar; Direction: Renuka Shahane; Rating: * * and 1/2 (two and a half stars) BY VINAYAK CHAKRAVORTY The great thing about Kajol is she can light up a scene as few stars do, with her zeal to enthral. The flip side is she can burn down a scene, too, […]
Read MoreTandav: Let down by weak script (IANS Review; Rating: * * and 1/2)
Tandav (series on Amazon Prime); Cast: Saif Ali Khan, Dimple Kapadia, Mohd. Zeeshan Ayyub, Sunil Grover, Kritika Kamra, Sarah Jane Dias, Gauahar Khan, Dino Morea, Kumud Mishra, Shonali Nagrani, Anup Sonii, Neha Hinge, Sandhya Mridul, Amyra Dastur; Created by: Ali Abbas Zafar; Rating: * * and 1/2 (two and a half stars) BY VINAYAK CHAKRAVORTY […]
Read MoreZac Efron feels Australia is ‘home’
Los Angeles, Jan 15 (IANS) Hollywood heartthrob Zac Efron reportedly feels Australia is his home, and sources say he has no plans to return to Los Angeles after putting his home up for sale last month. “As of now, he has no plans to live permanently in LA again. He loves Australia and considers it […]
Read MoreKaty Perry reveals the most important thing in her life (Ld)
Los Angeles, Jan 14 (IANS) Singer Katy Perry loves being a working mom, though she says her daughter is the most important thing in her life. The singer welcomed her first child, daughter Daisy Dove, with her fiance Orlando Bloom in August last year. “She’ll always be the No. 1 most important thing ever, naturally. […]
Read MoreAnne Hathaway hates her first name
Los Angeles, Jan 14 (IANS) Oscar-winning star Anne Hathaway has admitted that she is not comfortable when people call her by her first name, adding that she prefers to be referred to by her nickname Annie. “Let’s spill the tea. When I was 14 years old I filmed a commercial and I had to get […]
Read MoreRyan Adams ‘cleared’ by FBI in probe on ‘sexting’ underage fan
Los Angeles, Jan 14 (IANS) American singer-songwriter Ryan Adams has reportedly been cleared of sending sexual messages to an underage female fan, following FBI investigation. “Ultimately, the FBI found no evidence that would support charging Ryan with a crime, and closed its investigation, without charges, in the fall of 2019,” the website Page Six quoted […]
Read MorePreity Zinta hints at ‘new beginnings’ in 2021
Los Angeles, Jan 14 (IANS) Bollywood actress Preity Zinta on Thursday teased fans saying lots of exciting news was coming up in the year ahead. She asked fans to take a guess. The Los Angeles-based actress shared a throwback photo where she poses with a cricket bat. “This is definitely the year of new beginnings. […]
Read MoreJeff Bridges says his tumour has ‘drastically shrunk’
Los Angeles, Jan 14 (IANS) Actor Jeff Bridges has shared some positive news following his lymphoma diagnosis in October. The 71-year-old recently wrote on his website that his “tumour has drastically shrunk” after going in for a CAT scan, reports etonline.com. “I go in for a CAT scan to see if my new protocol is […]
Read MoreArmie Hammer responds to alleged sexual chats
Los Angeles, Jan 14 (IANS) Hollywood actor Armie Hammer has termed the brewing scandal surrounding his sex life as vicious and spurious online attacks, and shared that he has decided to step away from a romantic comedy in which he was to star opposite actress-singer Jennifer Lopez. Hammer is exiting “Shotgun Wedding” after alleged graphic […]
Read MoreArmie Hammer responds to alleged sexual chats
Los Angeles, Jan 14 (IANS) Hollywood actor Armie Hammer has termed the brewing scandal surrounding his sex life as vicious and spurious online attacks, and shared that he has decided to step away from a romantic comedy in which he was to star opposite actress-singer Jennifer Lopez. Hammer is exiting “Shotgun Wedding” after alleged graphic […]
Read MoreEllen DeGeneres opens up on battling Covid-19
Los Angeles, Jan 14 (IANS) Comedian-host Ellen DeGeneres has said that she got to know about her Covid-19 diagnosis when she was getting ready for her show, revealing that everyone around her ran away soon after. As the popular television host returned to her talk show, she used an opening monologue to detail her Covid […]
Read MoreEllen DeGeneres opens up on battling Covid-19
Los Angeles, Jan 14 (IANS) Comedian-host Ellen DeGeneres has said that she got to know about her Covid-19 diagnosis when she was getting ready for her show, revealing that everyone around her ran away soon after. As the popular television host returned to her talk show, she used an opening monologue to detail her Covid […]
Read MoreGwen Stefani grew up listening to Madness
Los Angeles, Jan 14 (IANS) Singer Gwen Stefani has shared how her sibling got her into listening to UK band Madness when they were growing up. The No Doubt singer, who grew up in California, has revealed how she was introduced to the ska music genre, reports contactmusic.com. “I was 17 when my brother was […]
Read MoreRebel Wilson: Wasn’t loving myself the right way
Los Angeles, Jan 14 (IANS) Actress Rebel Wilson says she feels sad that she did not love herself the right way, which led to her putting on weight. Wilson, incidentally, lost over 10 kilos of weight over the past year. “I wasn’t loving myself in the way that I should from 20 to 40 — […]
Read MoreWhy pregnant Paloma Faith won’t step out before delivery
Los Angeles, Jan 13 (IANS) Singer Paloma Faith says that she will not leave her home until her second baby is born. The singer, who announced her pregnancy in September, says she will not venture out because people approach her in public places and she is worried about contracting the Covid virus. Paloma posted a […]
Read MoreEmma Roberts shares first photo of her baby
Los Angeles, Jan 13 (IANS) Actress Emma Roberts has shared the first photo of her baby, whom she welcomed in late 2020. This is the first child for Roberts and her boyfriend Garrett Hedlund. “Thank you 2020 for getting one thing right,” she wrote on Instagram, alongside of a photo of herself holding her baby […]
Read MoreElton John inspired Victoria Beckham to step away from Spice Girls
London, Jan 13 (IANS) Singer-turned-designer Victoria Beckham says she was inspired to step away from the popular band Spice Girls by legendary English singer-songwriter Elton John. The 46-year-old star shot to fame as a member of the girl group. In recent years, she has declined reunion plans. Now, she has opened up about her reason […]
Read MoreKeira Knightley: Sexual objectification of women still exists
Los Angeles, Jan 13 (IANS) Actress Keira Knightley, whose new film Misbehaviour celebrates inclusivity, feminism and beauty of all kinds, said sexual objectification of women still takes place. Misbehaviour tells the true story of feminists who disrupted the broadcast of the Miss World contest in 1970. Commenting on the issue of sexism that the film […]
Read MoreZendaya put on wigs to motivate herself to workout
Los Angeles, Jan 12 (IANS) Actress Zendaya says she does not really enjoy working out, but she found a trick to motivate herself to sweat it out during quarantine. She recently went undercover on the Internet to answer a fan’s comment on YouTube, which read: “Zendaya: ‘I don’t really workout.’ Me: “Howwwwwwww?”, reports contactmusic.com. She […]
Read MoreSonam Kapoor trains for visually-impaired girl’s role in ‘Blind’
Glasgow, Jan 12 (IANS) Sonam Kapoor Ahuja is going all out for her role of a blind person in the upcoming thriller, Blind. Apart from learning the nuances of body language for her role of a visually-impaired person, she has also taken to dietary regulations to look the role. “Sonam has been on a healthy […]
Read MoreSinger Zara Larsson reveals her favourite make-up look
Los Angeles, Jan 12 (IANS) Singer Zara Larsson says one of her all-time favourite glam looks was drag. The singer has revealed that she loved the glam transformation given to her by the LGBTQ+ collective Sink The Pink in 2019, reports femalefirst.co.uk. “One of my favourite make-up looks was when I did drag. It was […]
Read MoreVedita Pratap Singh ties knot in the US, to have Indian wedding in Lucknow
Montana, Jan 11 (IANS) Bollywood and television actress Vedita Pratap Singh has tied the knot with her longtime beau Aaron Edward Sale, who is a US national. The wedding happened in a private ceremony attended by family members, due to the ongoing Covid pandemic, at Lake County Court in Montana, USA. An ecstatic Vedita shared: […]
Read More‘Sex And The City’ to be back but without Kim Cattrall
Los Angeles, Jan 11 (IANS) The popular show Sex And The City is set to return, but without Kim Cattrall in her avatar of Samantha. The other stars of the original series — Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon and Kirstin Davis — will be back in the new chapter, titled And Just Like That…, and […]
Read MoreMichael B. Jordan, Lori Harvey make their relationship official
Los Angeles, Jan 11 (IANS) Actor Michael B. Jordan and model Lori Harvey confirmed their relationship on Instagram after rumours of their romance emerged. The “Black Panther actor” posted two dark photos with his new girlfriend on Sunday evening, showing the couple looking as if they were about to kiss, reports usmagazine.com. Lori shared two […]
Read MorePreity Zinta reveals her family’s fight with Covid-19
Los Angeles, Jan 11 (IANS) Actress Preity Zinta has revealed that several of her family members, including mother and brother, had tested positive for Covid sometime back. The actress took to Instagram on Monday to share the update, saying that they all have tested negative now. She shared that she felt “helpless and powerless” being […]
Read MoreTom Holland sheds 30 pounds for upcoming film ‘Cherry’
London, Jan 11 (IANS) Hollywood star Tom Holland reportedly shed a whopping 30 pounds for his role in the forthcoming film Cherry, and then then successfully regained the weight. “(Tom) really shredded himself for the part. He lost 30 pounds, he gained it back. We’re on an independent movie schedule here. He didn’t really have […]
Read More‘Bridgerton’ star Rege-Jean Page on James Bond rumours
London, Jan 10 (IANS) Actor Rege-Jean Page, who got into the spotlight after the success of period romance Bridgerton, says rumours of him being the new James Bond feels like a merit badge. The actor, who has become a global heartthrob with his role as Simon Basset in the series, opened up about rumours on […]
Read MoreHalle Berry on heartbreaking fact about Oscar
Los Angeles, Jan 10 (IANS) Actress Halle Berry says it is very heartbreaking that she remains the only woman of colour to win an Oscar for Best Leading Actress in 20 years. She won the award in 2002 for her performance in “Monster’s Ball”. At that time, it was hailed as a defining moment for […]
Read MoreLiam Payne admits that it’s hard seeing son during COVID-19 pandemic
Los Angeles, Jan 10 (IANS) Singer Liam Payne says it has been complicated to co-parent his son, Bear, amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. During an Instagram Live, the singer, 27, told producer Ben Winston that he gets tested for COVID-19 before visiting his son, reports people.com. “I went and saw Bear today. We had a […]
Read MoreReligious people cope well with anxiety, depression: Study
New York, Jan 10 (IANS) A new study has revealed that religious people are making use of some of the same tools that psychologists have systematically identified as effective in increasing well-being and protecting against distress, anxiety and depression. Religious people look for positive ways of thinking about hardship, a practice known to psychologists as […]
Read MorePriyanka Chopra Jonas wraps up ‘Text For You’
London, Jan 10 (IANS) Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas has wrapped up shooting of her upcoming Hollywood romantic movie, “Text For You”, and thanked the whole team for managing it all despite the strict lockdown measures. The actress has been staying in London for the past few months for the shoot. Now, the actress took to […]
Read MorePhasing out of film print media (Column: B-Town)
BY VINOD MIRANIA lot is in the process of changing for good and, as the film industry came to a standstill, so did many dependent businesses. The ones which completed the circle of the entertainment industry. That includes film production and all the workforce that it employed and fed to the cinema halls. But, then […]
Read MoreDaisy Ridley reveals ‘scary’ thing about being in ‘Star Wars’
Los Angeles, Jan 10 (IANS) Star Wars actress Daisy Ridley has revealed the scary side of fame that came with starring in the global blockbuster franchise. Ridley became popular as Rey in the recent Star Wars trilogy. She shared she had the “best time” working on the films, but admitted the role attracted a lot […]
Read MoreKim Kardashian begins 2021 with plant-based diet
Los Angeles, Jan 10 (IANS) Reality TV star Kim Kardashian has ditched meat and dairy. She has started the new year with a plant-based diet. Kim has also seriously gotten into spirituality. She has been attending regular Bible study classes, reported aceshowbiz.com. The reality TV star, who is reportedly heading for a divorce with rapper […]
Read MoreBen Hardy, Haley Lu Richardson cast in romantic film
ondon, Jan 9 (IANS) Actor Ben Hardy will star with Haley Lu Richardson in the forthcoming romantic film, The Statistical Probability Of Love At First Sight. The film takes place over a 24-hour period and follows Hadley (Haley Lu Richardson) and Oliver (Hardy), who begin to fall for each other on a flight from New […]
Read MoreNicki Minaj to pay Tracy Chapman $450,000 to settle copyright row
Los Angeles, Jan 9 (IANS) Rapper Nicki Minaj will pay singer Tracy Chapman $450,000 in order to settle a copyright dispute. Chapman had sued Minaj in 2018 for allegedly using portions of her hit 1988 track “Baby, can I hold you tonight” in the rapper’s song “Sorry”. The song was not officially released, but a […]
Read More‘Green Arrow And The Canaries’ spinoff cancelled
Los Angeles, Jan 9 (IANS) The potential Arrow spinoff about the Canaries is reportedly not happening. Plans for the superhero show were first announced in September 2019, six months after it was announced that Arrow would end after its eighth season. An episode titled “Green Arrow & The Canaries” had aired in January 2020 as […]
Read MoreHailee Steinfeld ‘honoured’ to star in ‘Hawkeye’ series
Los Angeles, Jan 9 (IANS) Actress-singer Hailee Steinfeld feels honoured to be part of Marvel’s Hawkeye series. Steinfeld said that it felt “so good” to finally make the announcement after keeping her participation in the series a secret for long, reports people.com. “I guess in a way, it was kind of a blessing in disguise […]
Read MoreMaara: Visually striking but flawed (IANS Review; Rating: * * and 1/2)
Maara (on Amazon Prime); Cast: R. Madhavan, Shraddha Srinath, Sshivada, Abhirami, MS Bhaskar; Direction: Dhilip Kumar; Rating: * * and 1/2 (two and a half stars) BY VINAYAK CHAKRAVORTY The first thing that strikes you about Maara is it is a visually striking film. That’s also about the last thing that strikes you, because almost […]
Read MoreEd Sheeran to turn deejay?
Los Angeles, Jan 9 (IANS) Singer Ed Sheeran is reportedly going to turn a deejay with a remix for singer Passenger. Sheeran has put a spin on his friend Passenger’s song “Sword from the stone”, which is expected to be out next week. His first remix is under the alias “Gingerbread mix”, reports contactmusic.com. “They […]
Read MoreJane Seymour is ‘full-blooded woman’
Los Angeles, Jan 9 (IANS) Actress Jane Seymour says she is flattered to be considered a sex symbol and is thankful to people for considering her a full-blooded woman. “I don’t quite understand what a sex symbol means, but am I still a full-blooded woman? Definitely! And 69, to me, just appears to be a […]
Read MoreAmber Heard responds to Johnny Depp’s $7 million claim
Los Angeles, Jan 8 (IANS) Hollywood actor Johnny Depp is making a desperate attempt to malign actress Amber Heard by claiming that she did not donate the $7 million she received as part of their divorce settlement, said her lawyer. Recently, Depp’s legal team claimed Heard hasn’t donated the money from their divorce settlement to […]
Read MoreMediterranean diet reduces risk of prostate cancer progression
New York, Jan 8 (IANS) If you follow a Mediterranean diet, then there are chances that you may be protected against prostate cancer, a new study suggests. The findings, published in the journal Cancer, suggests that men with localised prostate cancer who reported a baseline dietary pattern that more closely follows the key principles of […]
Read MoreMiley Cyrus mourns pet dog’s death with video tribute
Los Angeles, Jan 8 (IANS) Pop star Miley Cyrus is mourning the demise of her dog, and is looking at her music to heal her. The singer took to Instagram on Friday to share an emotional message for the pet, revealing that she died of cancer. “Mary Jane 5EVR. I wrote this song in Malibu […]
Read MoreRobin Thicke wants to collaborate with Drake on original music
Los Angeles, Jan 8 (IANS) Singer Robin Thicke says he wants to team up with rapper Drake for original music. Drake had earlier sampled Thicke’s track “Teach U A Lesson” on his 2007 mixtape, “Comeback Season”. Thicke would also love to come up with an “original song” with him, reports contactmusic.com. “I would love to […]
Read MoreRupert Grint: Being a dad is a different kind of love
Los Angeles, Jan 8 (IANS) Actor Rupert Grint, who rose to fame by portraying Ron Weasley in the popular franchise Harry Potter, feels becoming a father is a very different kind of love. Grint welcomed his first child, a daughter named Wednesday with his girlfriend Georgia Groome in May last year, reports femalefirst.co.uk. “It was […]
Read MoreAnne Hathaway on returning to screen after a break
Los Angeles, Jan 8 (IANS) Actress Anne Hathaway feels returning to screen after a break can be a tough challenge. “I feel like I’m going through something similar and it’s a funny thing,” she quipped, on returning to screen after a break. “We talk about these things as if they’re specific line breaks as opposed […]
Read MoreTom Parker reveals his brain tumour is shrinking
London, Jan 7 (IANS) The Wanted band member Tom Parker has happy news for fans and friends. In an Instagram post on Thursday, he revealed his brain tumour is visibly shrinking after rounds of chemotherapy. “SIGNIFICANT REDUCTION ?????? These are the words I received today and I can’t stop saying them over and over again. […]
Read MorePankaj Triapthi: I am critical when it comes to my performances
Mumbai Jan 7 (IANS) Actor Pankaj Tripathi admits spotting flaws in his performances when he sees them on the screen, but he says he is sure people will easily connect with his latest performance in the film Kaagaz, which released digitally on Thursday. “I felt connected with the film after watching it, so I am […]
Read MoreKaty Perry: To get through levels of life, you have to be resilient
Los Angeles, Jan 7 (IANS) Singer Katy Perry says she needs to be resilient to get through the levels of life. “To get through the levels of life, you have to be resilient. I think sometimes when you say that, ‘You are resilient’, when you verbalise it, when you give it energy, is when you […]
Read MoreGemma Chan: Wish we didn’t have to talk about race anymore
Los Angeles, Jan 7 (IANS) Actress Gemma Chan says she wishes people would stop raising issues related to race anymore. In an interview to ELLE UK magazine, the “Crazy Rich Asians” star sounds thrilled with the changes visible in Hollywood when it comes to the subject of race, but she only wishes that race and […]
Read MoreGwen Stefani talks about her ‘iconic’ nineties outfits
Los Angeles, Jan 7 (IANS) Singer Gwen Stefani says back in the nineties, her iconic outfits were created by one girl who would knock-off looks for her. The star was known for her bold hair colours, cool chains, big prints and signature red lipstick in the nineties. However, she didn’t have a stylist during her […]
Read MoreBruce Springsteen has ‘a big surprise’ for fans in 2021
Los Angeles, Jan 6 (IANS) At 71, rock legend Bruce Springsteen is working on a secret project that is planned as a big surprise for his fans. The singer, however, does not believe it will be possible to go on tour until next year, amid the global Covid pandemic. “2022 — if you want to […]
Read MoreIt takes 21.6 days to recover from smell, taste loss in Covid
London, Jan 6 (IANS) The most common symptom of Covid-19 is losing sense of smell or taste and a new study suggests that it takes around 21.6 days to recover from the symptoms in mild cases. The reduced or distorted ability to smell during sniffing or eating is also known as olfactory dysfunction. According to […]
Read MoreVin Diesel hints at possible ‘Bloodshot’ return
Los Angeles, Jan 6 (IANS) Hollywood star Vin Diesel on Wednesday shared that he is excited about getting back to filming and dropped hints that he might be back as the superhero Bloodshot. The actor took to Instagram to share a picture in which he seems to be sitting in an airplane and scouting for […]
Read MoreDr. Dre is ‘doing great’ after being hospitalised
Los Angeles, Jan 6 (IANS) Iconic rapper and music producer Dr. Dre says he is doing great after being hospitalised here. The 55-year-old reportedly suffered the aneurysm on Monday and was taken by ambulance to the intensive care unit at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center here. By Tuesday, Dr. Dre, whose real name is Andre Romelle Young, […]
Read MoreKim Kardashian, Kanye West are getting a divorce: Reports
Los Angeles, Jan 6 (IANS) Reality TV star Kim Kardashian and her rapper husband Kanye West are getting a divorce, according to reports. According to pagesix.com, multiple sources said that “divorce is imminent” for the couple, with Kardashian hiring divorce attorney to the stars, Laura Wasser. “They are keeping it low-key but they are done. […]
Read More‘Bond Girl’ Tanya Roberts dies at 65
Los Angeles, Jan 6 (IANS) A day after being incorrectly declared dead, former Bond actress Tanya Roberts has died from a urinary tract infection. She was 65. Roberts, known for playing Stacey Sutton in the 1985 James Bond film “A View To A Kill” and Midge Pinciotti on “That ’70s Show”, passed away on Monday, […]
Read MoreGrammys 2021 postponed over Covid concerns
Los Angeles, Jan 6 (IANS) The 2021 Grammy Awards ceremony, originally scheduled for January 31, has been postponed due to Covid concerns. The ceremony is now scheduled to be held on March 14. “After thoughtful conversations with health experts, our host and artists scheduled to appear, we are rescheduling the 63rd #GRAMMYs to be broadcast […]
Read MoreHalsey says make-up helped her deal with ‘really ugly’ break-up
Los Angeles, Jan 6 (IANS) Singer Halsey has recalled how applying make-up before her shows helped her deal with her public break-up from rapper G-Eazy. Halsey, who dated the rapper for a year before parting ways in 2018, has unveiled her debut make-up brand. During a recent interview, she opened up about how she stopped […]
Read MoreSia finds parenting ‘painful and rewarding’
Los Angeles, Jan 6 (IANS) Singer Sia, who adopted two teenage boys a couple of years ago, says she finds parenting a task that is rewarding as well as painful. “It’s hard. It’s been both painful and rewarding and all I can say really is that I just have to just keep reminding them that […]
Read MorePriyanka Chopra announces ‘We Can Be Heroes’ sequel
Los Angeles, Jan 5 (IANS) Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas says a sequel of her web film, We Can Be Heroes, is in development. The actress took to Twitter on Tuesday to share the update, claiming 44 million households watched the superhero film in the first four weeks of its release. “Heroics Headquarters projection: 44 MILLION […]
Read MoreRowan Atkinson: Responsibility of being Mr Bean is not pleasant
Los Angeles, Jan 5 (IANS) Actor Rowan Atkinson is globally loved for playing Mr Bean, but he says he finds portraying the character stressful and exhausting. The 65-year-old is developing an animated film based on the popular character, but he says he finds “the weight of responsibility not pleasant”, reports dailymail.co.uk. Atkinson played the titular […]
Read MoreBrown fat may protect against cardiac, metabolic conditions
New York, Jan 5 (IANS) People with detectable brown fat are less likely to suffer cardiac and metabolic conditions ranging from Type-2 diabetes to coronary artery disease, a new study suggests. Brown fat, also called brown adipose tissue, helps maintain your body temperature when you get too cold. Unlike white fat, which stores calories, brown […]
Read MoreHilary Duff: I got an eye infection from all the Covid tests
Los Angeles, Jan 5 (IANS) Actress-singer Hilary Duff says she recently got an eye infection from taking too many coronavirus tests. Duff took to Instagram Stories on Monday to share photos of her family enjoying the holidays. Among these were photos of her husband Matthew Koma dressed as Santa Claus, with Duff smiling while holding niece […]
Read MoreStork visits Emma Stone
Los Angeles, Jan 5 (IANS) Actress Emma Stone is reportedly expecting her first child with husband Dave McCary. A source confirmed the news with people.com. In photos obtained on Monday by the Daily Mail, Stone was seen walking in Los Angeles on December 30 with a friend. During the outing, her baby bump was visible. […]
Read More‘Bond girl’ Tanya Roberts not dead but critical, publicist now says
Los Angeles, Jan 5 (IANS) Bond girl Tanya Roberts not dead but critical, says her representative in a new statement. Hours after declaring her dead, Roberts’ publicist Mike Pingel shared that she is still alive and continues to be in hospital, reports hollywoodreporter.com. “I did get confirmation (of her death), but that was from a […]
Read MoreGal Gadot on finding right fighting style for Wonder Woman
Los Angeles, Jan 5 (IANS) Actress Gal Gadot says there were not many cinematic references as to how a female superhero should fight, as usually men are protagonists of films in the superhero genre. The actress added that it was a lengthy process to find the right style of fighting, for her on-screen superhero avatar […]
Read MoreGeri Horner on ‘female pack mentality’
London, Jan 5 (IANS) Singer Geri Horner says she has always felt more confident when she is with her female friends. The Spice Girls member stressed on the importance of sisterhood in a new episode of her YouTube series “Rainbow Woman”, reports femalefirst.co.uk. “When I was in the Spice Girls when I was younger, we’d […]
Read MoreJustin Bieber still insists ‘Tom Cruise is toast’
Los Angeles, Jan 5 (IANS) Pop star Justin Bieber is continuing his long-running joke about wanting to challenge Tom Cruise to a fight, saying that the Hollywood star would be toast should that happen. It was in June last year that Bieber challenged the 58-year-old Cruise to a fist fight on Twitter. He had later […]
Read MoreNovel film that evaporates sweat 6 times faster developed
Singapore, Jan 4 (IANS) A team of researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has created a novel film that is very effective in evaporating sweat from our skin to keep us cool and comfortable when we exercise. The moisture harvested from human sweat can be used to power wearable electronic devices such as […]
Read MoreBeneficial gut bacteria can play key role in treating diabetes
New York, Jan 4 (IANS) Researchers at Oregon State University in the US have found that a few organisms in the gut microbiome play a key role in type 2 diabetes, opening the door to possible probiotic treatments for a serious metabolic disease. The human gut microbiome features more than 10 trillion microbial cells from […]
Read MoreDua Lipa on how her new album ‘Future Nostalgia’ changed her my life
Los Angeles, Jan 4 (IANS) International pop star Dua Lipa says her latest album, Future Nostalgia, has changed her life in many ways. The singer is elated that the album is hitting the right notes among the people. “Just found out we hit over 3 BILLION streams on Future Nostalgia in 2020! THANK YOU!!!!!! this […]
Read More‘Bond girl’ Tanya Roberts no more
Los Angeles, Jan 4 (IANS) Actress Tanya Roberts, best known for playing the Bond girl in the 1985 film A View To A Kill, is no more. She was 65. The actress collapsed while walking her dogs on December 24, and was admitted to a hospital here. She died on Sunday, her friend and representative […]
Read MoreWhy Anne-Marie found performing before Tom Jones ‘pretty mad’
London, Jan 4 (IANS) Pop star Anne-Marie found performing in front of veteran singer Tom Jones pretty mad. She is a coach alongside singers Tom Jones, Olly Murs and rapper will.i.am on “The Voice UK”. In October, Olly got her to sing during the auditions of the show. “(It was) pretty mad, considering that my […]
Read MoreRussell Brand’s wife finds his energy levels exhausting
Los Angeles, Jan 4 (IANS) Laura Brand, wife of comedian Russell Brand, says she sometimes feels she has three children instead of two thanks to the energy levels of her husband. Russell, who has previously battled addictions to drugs, alcohol and sex, has two children with Laura — Mabel and Peggy. Talking about if she […]
Read MoreLarry King hospitalised after testing positive for Covid
Los Angeles, Jan 3 (IANS) Veteran talk show host Larry King has been hospitalised after testing positive for Covid-19. King is receiving treatment at a medical center here, a source close to King’s family told ABC News and CNN, reports variety.com. “Larry has fought so many health issues in the last few years and he […]
Read MoreTom Jones to release a new album
London, Jan 3 (IANS) Singer Tom Jones spent the lockdown period working on an album, which is expected to release later this year. “I recorded an album just before the lockdown, at the beginning of the year. During lockdown, we’ve been mixing it and putting it together. That’s what I’ll be looking forward to,” the […]
Read MoreZoe Kravitz files for divorce from Karl Glusman
Los Angeles, Jan 3 (IANS) Actress Zoe Kravitz and actor Karl Glusman have split after 18 months of marriage. In court records obtained by people.com, the “Big Little Lies” star filed for divorce from Glusman on December 23. A representative for Kravitz confirmed the split to people.com. Kravitz and Glusman were first romantically linked in […]
Read MoreGeorge Clooney seems to have found a film ‘that’s worse than Batman & Robin’
Los Angeles, Jan 3 (IANS) Hollywood star George Clooney is not looking forward to the release of his low budget horror film Grizzly II, which was made in the eighties.A The 1983 horror thriller, which was shelved for decades, has Clooney sporting a mullet. His character gets eaten by a bear in the movie, reports […]
Read MoreHollywood’s number of women directors rose in 2020: Study
Los Angeles, Jan 3 (IANS) Women directors comprise 16 per cent of filmmakers calling the shots on the 100 highest-grossing Hollywood films in 2020, according to a study from the Center For The Study Of Women In Television And Film at San Diego State University. This is a four per cent jump from 2019, and […]
Read MoreDuncan James says members of his band Blue never had a fallout
London, Jan 2 (IANS) Singer Duncan James says his fellow members of the band Blue never had a fallout in 20 years. The band, consisting of Duncan, Antony Costa, Lee Ryan and Simon Webbe, was formed in 2000. “We’re really close. We’ve always been close and never swapped a member out or had a fallout. […]
Read MoreEminem: As a kid, didn’t have money to buy every tape
Los Angeles, Jan 2 (IANS) Rapper Eminem used to collect tapes but shared that as a kid he did not have enough money to buy every tape he ever wanted. “It took me about three years to get what I got right now, because some tapes are just harder to find than others. Because when […]
Read MoreSophie Turner says 2021 looks ‘real naughty’
Los Angeles, Jan 1 (IANS) Game Of Thrones star Sophie Turner says 2021 is looking really naughty to her. The actress shared her views with an image on Instagram. “2021 lookin’ real naughty from where we’re sitting,” she captioned the image, while sharing a picture of herself sitting with her pet dogs. Turner, who garnered […]
Read MorePictures should match words in social media safety messages
New York, Jan 1 (IANS) When using Facebook, Twitter or other social media platforms to nudge people towards safe and healthy behaviour, it is critical to make sure the words match the pictures, says a new study. After looking at social media posts, parents of young children were better able to recall safety messages such […]
Read MoreJonathan Van Ness surprises fans with secret marriage news
Los Angeles, Jan 1 (IANS) Grooming expert and podcast host Jonathan Van Ness has revealed that he secretly got married to his best friend in 2020. He made the announcement while reflecting on 2020 in an Instagram post. Van ness, star of the reality show “Queer Eye”, got married to London-born model Mark Peacock. He […]
Read MoreBTS end 2020 with a digital gig, supported by Steve Aoki, Halsey
Seoul, Jan 1 (IANS) K-pop stars BTS concluded 2020 by entertaining their fans, also called the ARMY, with a digital concert. Global artistes Halsey, Lauv and Steve Aoki joined the South Korean band by connecting remotely. Grammy-nominated BTS had a set list, which included their chart-topping single “Dynamite”, a first No.1 on the Billboard Hot […]
Read More‘Absentia’ actor Matthew Le Nevez decodes success of show
Los Angeles, Jan 1 (IANS) Actor Matthew Le Nevez, popular as Agent Cal Isaac in the series Absentia, says the show is a hit because of the truth within its storytelling. “The main reason why I think this show is successful is because of the truth within the storytelling. It just draws you in a […]
Read MoreElton John tired of singing same hits at concerts
London, Jan 1 (IANS) Legendary English singer-somgwriter Elton John says he is tired of singing the same hit songs over and over again at concerts. “I’m lucky to have so many great songs to play every night. But there is a point in time where you think, ‘I don’t really want to play this anymore’,” […]
Read MoreHailey Baldwin: Plant-based diet wasn’t for me
Los Angeles, Jan 1 (IANS) Model Hailey Baldwin, who is married to pop star Justin Bieber, gave up dairy and meat during lockdown. However, she now says the plant-based diet she was following is not for her. “I felt great and I had a lot of energy, but it was not for me. I don’t […]
Read MoreDwayne Johnson on sudden demise of father: Never had a chance to say goodbye
Los Angeles, Dec 31 (IANS) Hollywood superstar Dwayne Johnson is deeply hurt that he did not get a chance to say goodbye to his father, who passed away earlier this year. The actor got sentimental recalling his upsetting moment of 2020 on social media, which happened when a friend gifted him a paperweight with an […]
Read MoreKelvin Harrison Jr. plays blues legend BB King in Elvis Presley biopic
Los Angeles, Dec 31 (IANS) Actor Kelvin Harrison Jr is all set to essay the role of blues legend BB King in the upcoming Elvis Presley biopic. Harrison Jr., who recently featured in legal period drama “The Trial of the Chicago 7” and the musical drama “The High Note”, will now be seen in the […]
Read MoreThe Weeknd’s new album about Covid, Black Lives Matter
Los Angeles, Dec 31 (IANS) Singer The Weeknd says his next album will be inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement and Covid-19 pandemic. In an interview with TMRW, the singer, whose After Hours tour was postponed due to the pandemic, shared what to expect in his new album, reports billboard.com. “I have been more […]
Read MoreGautam Gulati tests positive for Covid-19
London, Dec 31 (IANS) Bigg Boss 8 winner Gautam Gulati is currently in London, and has shared that he has tested Covid positive. Gautam posted an Instagram photo focussing on his hand placed on a bed. He captioned it: “COVID 19 s**ks.” The actor’s celebrity friends and fans have wished for a speedy recovery. Actress […]
Read MoreAdam Sandler on working in comedies: ‘I want every age to laugh’
Los Angeles, Dec 31 (IANS) Hollywood star Adam Sandler says he likes to work in projects that run high on comedy because it gives him a chance to spread laughter. Sandler has carved a successful career as a Hollywood superstar with a series of comedy films since his debut role in the 1989 release, Going […]
Read MoreWhy Joss Stone wanted to be shown as a toon in her music videos
London, Dec 31 (IANS) Singer Joss Stone says there was a time when she wanted to be depicted in cartoon form in her music videos, like the band Gorillaz, in order to protect her privacy. Stone was just 14 when she signed a record deal. She asked the label boss if her music videos could […]
Read MoreTom Hanks on all-new bald look: ‘I just scared the children’
Los Angeles, Dec 30 (IANS) Hollywood star Tom Hanks has unveiled an all-new bald haircut, for his role of Colonel Tom Parker in the upcoming untitled Elvis Presley film, and he says it is horrible. The actor, who is shooting in Australia for the film, gave a glimpse of the new look when he joined […]
Read MoreAnthony Hopkins celebrates 45 years of sobriety
Los Angeles, Dec 30 (IANS) Hollywood star Anthony Hopkins is celebrating 45 years of sobriety by looking back at the moment when he got a wake-up call to rid himself of alcoholism. The actor reflected upon his life in a video shared on Instagram, and gave out a message to the people suffering from alcohol […]
Read MoreRobert Pattinson’s challenges of taking on Batman avatar
London, Dec 30 (IANS) Actor Robert Pattinson is reportedly being pushed to his limits by director Matt Reeves while shooting the much-anticipated upcoming superhero film, The Batman. Pattinson takes over the role of the caped crusader from Hollywood star Ben Affleck in the new film and several sources have shared that filming has become a […]
Read MoreChanning Tatum joins Sandra Bullock in ‘The Lost City Of D’
Los Angeles, Dec 29 (IANS) Hollywood star Channing Tatum is in final negotiations to star opposite Sandra Bullock in upcoming film, The Lost City Of D. To be directed by Adam and Aaron Nee, the film casts Bullock as a reclusive romance novelist, and if the deal is sealed then Tatum will star as a […]
Read MoreEmma Roberts welcomes her first child
Los Angeles, Dec 29 (IANS) Actress Emma Roberts has reportedly given birth to her first child, a baby boy. Emma and her partner Garrett Hedlund have reportedly named the child Rhodes. “Everyone is healthy,” a source told eonline.com. She gave birth on December 27 in Los Angeles, sources told TMZ. Emma had opened up about her […]
Read MoreMichael B. Jordan will direct ‘Creed III’: Tessa Thompson
Los Angeles, Dec 29 (IANS) Actress Tessa Thompson has confirmed that Michael B. Jordan will make his directorial debut with Creed III. Jordan and Tessa Thompson co-starred in the first two instalments of the boxing franchise. Thompson shared the update while speaking to MTV News, reports etcanada.com. Asked about Jordan being crowned People Magazine’s new […]
Read MoreVeteran Julie Walters finds perfect conversation pal in teenager Dixie Egerickx
London, Dec 29 (IANS) Veteran actress Julie Walters says sharing screen space with young actress Dixie Egerickx in The Secret Garden was not like working with another child in a lot of ways. Praising the 15-year-old Egerickx, who plays Mary Lennox in the film, Walters, 70, said: “Dixie is extraordinary, she is incredibly bright, she […]
Read MoreChrissy Teigen: Going to stop explaining myself
Los Angeles, Dec 29 (IANS) Model Chrissy Teigen will follow a new approach to social media in 2021. She says she will not be in a rush to do things just to prove a point. Teigen, who is married to John Legend, wrote on Twitter: “Excited about the new year’s resolution I started early: not […]
Read MoreBillie Lourd sends ‘love, strength’ to fans on her mom Carrie Fisher’s death anniversary
Los Angeles, Dec 28 (IANS) Actress Billie Lourd paid a tribute to her mother and actress Carrie Fisher on her fourth death anniversary. “Sending my love and strength to everyone out there that’s missing a loved one they’ve lost. Especially those of you who have lost someone during this crazy year. You’re not alone,” Lourd […]
Read MoreJosh Brolin, wife become parents again
Los Angeles, Dec 28 (IANS) Actor Josh Brolin and wife Kathryn have welcomed a baby girl, their second child together. Brolin has become a father for the fourth time. “Chapel Grace Brolin Born at 6:20 pm on 12/25/20 Our little Christmas evening angel,” Kathryn posted on Instagram, reports people.com. “Everywhere we have travelled the one […]
Read MoreSonam Kapoor’s new film ‘Blind’ goes on floor in UK
Glasgow, Dec 28 (IANS) Sonam Kapoor Ahuja started shooting for her new film Blind in the city on Monday. The film is an action thriller directed by Shome Makhija and will be shot in a start-to-finish schedule. The will be seen treading new ground with the genre, and the cast also includes Vinay Pathak, Purab […]
Read MoreGal Gadot: Chris Pine brings the best out of me
Los Angeles, Dec 28 (IANS) Hollywood star Gal Gadot enjoyed working with Chris Pine, and says he is a great partner. The actress got a chance to work with Pine again in “Wonder Woman 1984”, sequel to the Patty Jenkins-directed 2017 DC hit, “Wonder Woman”. “I loved the fact that Patty and (writer) Geoff Johns […]
Read MoreGal Gadot to return with ‘Wonder Woman 3’
Los Angeles, Dec 28 (IANS) Gal Gadot is all set to be back as Wonder Woman and her alter ego Diana Prince in a third instalment of the superhit superhero franchise, with Patty Jenkins returning to direct. “Wonder Woman 3” will conclude the superhero trilogy that started with the 2017 release “Wonder Woman”. Warner Bros. […]
Read MoreAahana Kumra experiences sudden snowfall while shooting in Uzbekistan
Tashkent, Dec 27 (IANS) Bollywood actress Aahana Kumra on Sunday shared how she has experienced sudden snowfall during a shoot in the city. Aahana took to her verified Instagram account to share photos of herself where she can be seen enjoying the snowfall during a shoot. “Mood board when it suddenly starts to snow in […]
Read MoreDwayne Johnson shares experience of playing with daughter’s Barbie (Ld)
Los Angeles, Dec 27 (IANS) Hollywood star Dwayne Johnson has shared how his experience has been of playing with his daughter Tia’s Barbie doll. Dwayne shared a photo on his verified Instagram account where he can be seen sitting with a Barbie doll on his hand while his younger daughter Tia is busy playing with […]
Read MoreTom Hanks: Theatres will survive Covid-19
Los Angeles, Dec 27 (IANS) Hollywood star Tom Hanks feels the shift to streaming world is a due change, and says that movie theatres will survive the Covid-19 pandemic. In an interview with Collider, Hanks opened up about the impact of the pandemic on the business, and the shift of many films to release on […]
Read MoreDifferent BP reading between arms linked to high death risk
London, Dec 27 (IANS) Difference in blood pressure readings between arms is linked to greater risk of heart attack, stroke and death, a significant, large international study has revealed. Led by the University of Exeter, the global collaboration conducted a meta-analysis of all the available research, then merged data from 24 global studies to create […]
Read MoreThe Midnight Sky: Too tedious to thrill (IANS Review; Rating: * * and 1/2 )
The Midnight Sky; Cast: George Clooney, Ethan Peck, Felicity Jones, David Oyelowo, Tiffany Boone, Demian Bichir, Kyle Chandler, Caoilinn Springall; Direction: George Clooney; Direction: * * and 1/2 (two and a half stars) BY VINAYAK CHAKRAVORTY George Clooney’s new film is fascinating for the ominous mood it conveys visually. Set against the aftermath of a […]
Read MoreMartine McCutcheon: Was a little bit in love with Hugh Grant
Los Angeles, Dec 27 (IANS) Actress Martine McCutcheon says she was little bit in love with her Love Actually co-star Hugh Grant. McCutcheon played an assistant to Grant’s character in the film, and added that she didn’t have to act too hard in romantic scenes, reports aceshowbiz.com. “In the first scene we filmed, I had […]
Read MoreAlanis Morissette finds some of the Christmas carols ‘devastating’
Los Angeles, Dec 27 (IANS) Singer Alanis Morissette has opened up on how Christmas carols change her mood. “I have a seasonal affect thing, so as soon as it gets dark at five pm my mood (changes),” she said during a chat show, reports AceShowbiz. Once the holiday season begins, she even finds some of […]
Read MoreEmma Thompson on double standard of Hollywood sex scenes
Los Angeles, Dec 26 (IANS) Actress-screenwriter Emma Thompson points at what she feels is sheer double standard in Hollywood when it comes to sex scenes. “If I have someone playing opposite me in a romantic way, they have to exhume someone, because I’m 61 now. You get past 50 and you’re invisible,” she said. On […]
Read MoreIndian origin British pop star Arzutra drops new single
London, Dec 26 (IANS) Indian origin British pop singer Arzutra Garielle has announced her new single Manchali. Departing from her trademark romantic songs, Manchali is pitched as a motivational number that carries message of empowerment. The energetic song is produced by composer Atif Ali along with Tabraiz Haroon, and directed by Arzutra. The video shows […]
Read More‘Criminal Justice: Behind Closed Doors’ is relevant but flawed (IANS Review; Rating: * * and 1/2)
Criminal Justice: Behind Closed Doors (on Disney+ Hotstar VIP); Cast: Kirti Kulhari, Pankaj Tripathi, Anupriya Goenka, Jisshu Sengupta, Deepti Naval, Mita Vashisht, Shilpa Shukla, Ashish Vidyarthi; Direction: Rohan Sippy and Arjun Mukerjee; Rating: * * and 1/2 ) BY VINAYAK CHAKRAVORTY It was billed as a courtroom thriller, but it ends up more like a […]
Read MoreKanye West drops new EP as Christmas gift to fans
Los Angeles, Dec 26 (IANS) Rapper Kanye West surprised fans by releasing his new EP on Christmas. The Christian project, “Emmanuel”, is a “celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ” and features the rappers’ Sunday Service choir group, reports thesun.co.uk. Kanye is the executive producer and composer of the project, which also features his voice. […]
Read MoreSt Vincent: I’ve taken to writing musicals for my family
Los Angeles, Dec 26 (IANS) Singer-songwriter St Vincent, who misses performing live, will feature her family in her version of A Christmas Carol. “I miss live shows so much. I miss the sweat. I miss the people. I miss the danger. I miss the communion. I miss everything about it. I’ve taken to writing musicals […]
Read MoreNikolaj Coster-Waldau reveals ‘Game Of Thrones’ prop he wanted to take
Los Angeles, Dec 26 (IANS) Actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau says he desperately wanted to take home the golden hand he wore while playing Jaime Lannister in the blockbuster series, Game Of Thrones. Coster-Waldau made the revelation when he was asked if he has ever stolen from the set. “I’ve thought of it. But I don’t want […]
Read MoreGabrielle Union’s bikini-sized Xmas gift has fans gushing
Los Angeles, Dec 25 (IANS) Actress Gabrielle Union had a Christmas surprise in store for fans on Friday. She posted a couple of bikini pictures from the poolside on Instagram, flaunting a perfectly toned body. “Lemme go see what Santa talkin bout,” she wrote as caption with the images. The pictures have over 1,63,884 likes […]
Read MoreLittle Mix post first photo as a trio after Jesy Nelson’s exit
London, Dec 25 (IANS) The British girl band Little Mix on Friday posted their first photo as a three-member group after Jesy Nelson left the band earlier this month. In a new post shared on the Little Mix official Instagram account, the current members — Perrie Edwards, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jade Thirlwall — are seen […]
Read MoreDemi Lovato celebrates her stretch marks
Los Angeles, Dec 25 (IANS) Singer Demi Lovato has flaunted glitter-coated stretch marks in a new Instagram post, in order to make a positive statement. Along with photos of her stretch marks, she also posted details about her eating disorder. “I used to genuinely believe recovery from an eating disorder wasn’t real. That everyone was […]
Read MoreDemi Lovato celebrates her stretch marks
Los Angeles, Dec 25 (IANS) Singer Demi Lovato has flaunted glitter-coated stretch marks in a new Instagram post, in order to make a positive statement. Along with photos of her stretch marks, she also posted details about her eating disorder. “I used to genuinely believe recovery from an eating disorder wasn’t real. That everyone was […]
Read MoreShia LaBeouf ‘seeking long-term inpatient treatment’
Los Angeles, Dec 25 (IANS) Actor Shia LaBeouf is reportedly looking for a long-term inpatient treatment after singer FKA twigs claimed he abused her and gave her STD. LaBeouf’s attorney has revealed the actor is entering rehab, reports dailymail.co.uk. Earlier this month, FKA twigs took a legal step against LaBeouf. Following this, singer Sia came […]
Read MoreAK Vs AK: Quirkiest film Bollywood made this year (IANS Review; Rating: * * * and 1/2)
AK Vs AK (on Netflix); Cast: Anil Kapoor, Anurag Kashyap, Sonam Kapoor, Harshvardhan Kapoor; Direction: Vikramaditya Motwane; Rating: * * * and 1/2 (three and a half stars) BY VINAYAK CHAKRAVORTY Half the trick lies in the casting. Anil Kapoor plays Anil Kapoor. Anurag Kashyap plays Anurag Kashyap. They get to badmouth each other exposing […]
Read MoreAK Vs AK: Quirkiest film Bollywood made this year (IANS Review; Rating: * * * and 1/2)
AK Vs AK (on Netflix); Cast: Anil Kapoor, Anurag Kashyap, Sonam Kapoor, Harshvardhan Kapoor; Direction: Vikramaditya Motwane; Rating: * * * and 1/2 (three and a half stars) BY VINAYAK CHAKRAVORTY Half the trick lies in the casting. Anil Kapoor plays Anil Kapoor. Anurag Kashyap plays Anurag Kashyap. They get to badmouth each other exposing […]
Read MoreCoolie No. 1: Not cool (IANS Review; Rating: * * )
Coolie No. 1 (on Amazon Prime Video); Varun Dhawan, Sara Ali Khan, Paresh Rawal, Javed Jaffrey, Rajpal Yadav, Johnny Lever, Sahil Vaid, Shikha Talsania, Vikas Verma, Manoj Joshi, Anil Dhawan, Bharati Achrekar; Direction: David Dhawan; Rating * * (two stars) BY VINAYAK CHAKRAVORTY The joke’s on all of them really, you realise as the muddled […]
Read MoreCoolie No. 1: Not cool (IANS Review; Rating: * * )
Coolie No. 1 (on Amazon Prime Video); Varun Dhawan, Sara Ali Khan, Paresh Rawal, Javed Jaffrey, Rajpal Yadav, Johnny Lever, Sahil Vaid, Shikha Talsania, Vikas Verma, Manoj Joshi, Anil Dhawan, Bharati Achrekar; Direction: David Dhawan; Rating * * (two stars) BY VINAYAK CHAKRAVORTY The joke’s on all of them really, you realise as the muddled […]
Read MoreColin Firth on how young co-actors of new film astonished him
Los Angeles, Dec 25 (IANS) Veteran actor Colin Firth finds the younger lot of his new film, The Secret Garden, astonishing. Along with the legendary Julie Walters, Firth is surrounded by a young cast including Dixie Egerickx, Amir Wilson and Edan Hayhurst. “I find Dixie, Amir and Edan astonishing! From rehearsals onwards, it’s actually quite […]
Read MoreKerry Katona wouldn’t wish Covid-19 on anyone
Los Angeles, Dec 25 (IANS) Singer Kerry Katona and her fiance Ryan Mahoney are currently battling Covid-19. Katona says she would not wish the virus on anyone. “I know I don’t look it .. but this is the best I’ve felt! I honestly wouldn’t wish it on anyone. Absolutely gutted I can’t have my mum […]
Read MoreGal Gadot defends her casting as Cleopatra against whitewashing charges
Los Angeles, Dec 24 (IANS) Israeli origin Hollywood star Gal Gadot has responded to criticism over her casting as Cleopatra in a new film on the life of the Egyptian queen. In an interview with BBC Arabic, Gadot was reminded that a section of Egyptian viewers were of the opinion that her casting as Queen […]
Read MoreTaraji P. Henson had ‘thoughts about ending’ her life amid pandemic
Los Angeles, Dec 24 (IANS) Actress Taraji P. Henson has revealed that she had suicidal thoughts amid the Covid pandemic. She even thought of how her death would affect her son, Marcell Johnson. Henson made the revelation on her Facebook Watch series, “Peace Of Mind With Taraji”, reports people.com. “For a couple of days, I […]
Read MoreAI-driven sensor can monitor brain serotonin levels in real time
New York, Dec 24 (IANS) Scientists have devised an artificial intelligence (AI)-designed sensor that can help monitor serotonin transmission in the brain under more natural conditions, thus helping address sleep disorders and mental health in the future. Serotonin is a neurochemical that plays a critical role in the way the brain controls our thoughts and […]
Read MoreSandwiched Forever: Feel-good fun (IANS Review; Rating: * * * )
Sandwiched Forever (series on SonyLIV); Cast: Kunaal Roy Kapoor, Aahana Kumra, Atul Kulkarni, Zakir Hussain, Divya Seth Shah, Lubna Salim; Direction: Rohan Sippy; Rating: * * * (three stars) BY VINAYAK CHAKRAVORTY Quite simply, this is your show if you were missing Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi, or Dekh Bhai Dekh, or Sarabhai V/S Sarabhai. Rohan […]
Read MoreGal Gadot on producing ‘Wonder Woman 1984’
Los Angeles, Dec 24 (IANS) Hollywood actress Gal Gadot says working on the Wonder Woman franchise has helped her a lot in her journey as a film producer. She has produced the upcoming self-starring superhero film “Wonder Woman 1984”. Asked about being attached to the film as actor and producer, Gadot said: “It was an […]
Read MorePaul McCartney says working on an album during lockdown saved him
London, Dec 24 (IANS) The Beatles star Paul McCartney has released a new solo album, and he says making it during lockdown saved him. “It was really good to be able to play music, and make up music, and put your thoughts and your fears and your hopes and your love into the music. It […]
Read MoreAmerica Ferrera: Working from home is difficult as mommy
Los Angeles, Dec 24 (IANS) Actress America Ferrera says working from home is difficult as a mother, adding that she discovered raising two children amid the pandemic a tough deal. Ferrera has a seven-month-old daughter Lucia and a two-year-old son named Sebastian. The actress said her daughter “bursts into tears” around new people as she […]
Read MoreGabrielle Union says her little girl is not a fan of snow or sledding
Los Angeles, Dec 23 (IANS) Actress Gabrielle Union on Wednesday posted images featuring her with her little girl Kaavia James. In the pictures, mother and daughter are seen having some time out sledding in the snow although the actress admits her little one enjoyed the experience. “So, turns out @kaaviajames is not a fan of […]
Read MoreViola Davis takes bath with husband every night
Los Angeles, Dec 23 (IANS) Actress Viola Davis says she takes bath with her husband Julius Tennon every night. Davis treats her producer husband to some beauty treatment, too. “We have together time every single morning when we get in the jacuzzi and we have together time every night because we get in the tub […]
Read MoreArnold Schwarzenegger never thought daughter Katherine would ‘marry an actor’
Los Angeles, Dec 23 (IANS) Hollywood star Arnold Schwarzenegger says he never thought his daughter Katherine, now married to actor Chris Pratt, would walk down the aisle with someone from the same profession. During an interview, Schwarzenegger spoke about raising his children on film sets, reports people.com. “I never, ever thought that my daughter is […]
Read MoreHigher meat intake linked to symptoms of childhood asthma
New York, Dec 23 (IANS) Dietary habits established earlier in life may be linked to potentially the future development of asthma as a new research has found that substances present in cooked meats are associated with increased wheezing in children. Their study, published in the journal Thorax, highlights pro-inflammatory compounds called advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) […]
Read MoreRita Ora could have Bulgarian Xmas with no flights back to UK
London, Dec 23 (IANS) British singer Rita Ora might have to celebrate Christmas away from home. After being slammed by the public for flouting Covid restrictions, she flew to Bulgaria to escape the limelight. The singer may now miss the chance to get back home until well after Christmas, as the Bulgarian government has suspended all […]
Read MoreJonathan Rhys Meyers, John Malkovich in pandemic-inspired thriller
Los Angeles, Dec 23 (IANS) Hollywood stars Jonathan Rhys Meyers and John Malkovich will co-star in a pandemic-inspired thriller, The Survivalist. The film takes place a year and a half after the fall of civilization due to a viral outbreak. It follows a former FBI agent (Meyers) who is forced to protect a young woman […]
Read MoreJamie Foxx: I just want to be remembered for the joy
Los Angeles, Dec 23 (IANS) Oscar-winning actor Jamie Foxx says he wants to be remembered for the joy he spreads. Voice-acting in the new animated film Soul let him do just that. Foxx has lent his voice for Joe Gardner, a middle-school band teacher who has a passion for jazz, in Soul. Talking about his […]
Read MoreOscar winners Denzel Washington, Rami Malek and Jared Leto in ‘The Little Things’
Los Angeles, Dec 23 (IANS) Oscar-winning actors Denzel Washington, Rami Malek and Jared Leto strike great form in the first trailer of the upcoming crime thriller, The Little Things. The John Lee Hancock film has been in the news ever since it was announced for its interesting mix of actors. While Malek won Best Actor […]
Read MoreKerry Katona quits smoking
Los Angeles, Dec 23 (IANS) Singer Kerry Katona has quit smoking after over 25 years. The 40-year-old singer is proud not to have had a puff since the day she vowed. “I made and stuck to (a New Year’s resolution) this year. I’d smoked 20 cigarettes a day since the age of 14 and I […]
Read MoreDax Shepard talks about wife Kristen Bell saving him after drug relapse
Los Angeles, Dec 22 (IANS) Actress Kristen Bell had a major role to play in saving her husband Dax Shepard after he suffered a drug relapse. Shepard credited Bell’s unconditional love for saving his life after breaking his 16-year sobriety earlier this year, reports aceshowbiz.com. He has been vocal about his struggles with substance abuse, […]
Read MoreParents sweat it out over screen time, emotional health of kids
New York, Dec 22 (IANS) As millions of parents still struggle to cope with the pandemic amid an extended remote learning phase, a national poll in the US has revealed that they are most concerned about the overuse of social media and screen time, internet safety, unhealthy eating, depression and suicide and lack of physical […]
Read MoreSet goals that involve giving to others to be happier in 2021
New York, Dec 22 (IANS) Toss out your usual list of New Year’s resolutions and set goals that involve giving to others to be happier in 2021, suggest experts. Their study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology showed that happiness increases as your focus of concern and care gets wider. “We found […]
Read MoreGal Gadot teases crossover between Wonder Woman and Black Adam
Los Angeles, Dec 22 (IANS) Hollywood actress Gal Gadot says she would be keen on her superhero avatar Wonder Woman teaming up with Black Adam, soon to be portrayed by Dwayne Johnson. In an interview to MTV News, Gadot teased a crossover between Wonder Woman and Black Adam, reports dailymail.co.uk. “I think that first of […]
Read MoreColin Firth-starrer ‘The Secret Garden’ in Indian cinemas on Jan 8
Los Angeles, Dec 22 (IANS) The Colin Firth-starrer The Secret Garden will arrive in Indian theatres on January 8, 2021. The fantasy drama is based on the 1911 literary classic of the same name, often considered one of the most unique and inventive novels to be penned for children by author Frances Hodgson Burnett. The […]
Read MoreTom Hanks ready to take Covid-19 vaccine publicly
Los Angeles, Dec 22 (IANS) Hollywood star Tom Hanks says he would be taking the Covid-19 vaccine publicly to shun fear and instill faith among people. Hanks opened up about his plans to get vaccinated for Covid-19 along with wife Rita Wilson, in an episode of Today show, reports dailymail.co.uk. “We’ll be getting it long […]
Read MoreBoba Fett to get ‘Star Wars’ spinoff TV series
Los Angeles, Dec 22 (IANS) Hollywood director Jon Favreau has revealed that The Book Of Boba Fett will be the latest to get a standalone spinoff series from the Star Wars universe. The closing moments of season two of The Mandalorian left everyone guessing about a third spinoff, titled The Book Of Boba Fett. Now, […]
Read MorePedro Pascal: Era of the eighties has influenced me
Los Angeles, Dec 22 (IANS) Actor Pedro Pascal says he has been influenced by the 1980s, and it is something that continues to stay with him. The actor asserted that the era added a different sort of charm to the world of the upcoming film, “Wonder Woman 1984”. “The era that has influenced me and […]
Read MoreLizzo surprises mom with luxury car as Christmas gift
Los Angeles, Dec 22 (IANS) Grammy Award-winning singer Lizzo surprised her mother with a luxury car as Christmas gift. Lizzo shared a clip on her verified Instagram account where she is seen presenting the car to her mother. “Merry Christmas, Mommy! Open your eyes,” the 32-year-old said in the video. Her mother replied, overcome by […]
Read MoreLiam Payne on One Direction: I think we’ve got a lot more to come
Los Angeles, Dec 22 (IANS) Singer Liam Payne misses his One Direction bandmates, and thinks there is a lot more to come from the band. The boy band, which also has Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan, has been on a break since 2016. Zayn Malik was part of the band, too, until his […]
Read MoreJohn Legend warns fans about virtual scam using his name
Los Angeles, Dec 21 (IANS) Singer John Legend has warned netizens about a scam doing the rounds on Facebook using his name. The Grammy-winning star tweeted a warning to fans, after being contacted about the scam. “@chrissyteigen @johnlegend don’t know if this is real.. on fb someone is saying that if you type in “christmas” […]
Read MoreEd Sheeran unveils new song ‘Afterglow’
Los Angeles, Dec 21 (IANS) After giving a hint about new music, singer Ed Sheeran has now unveiled a track titled Afterglow. Over the weekend, Sheeran hinted that he would have something for his fans soon. On Monday, he shared the new track on Instagram, and wrote: “Hey guys. Afterglow is a song I wrote […]
Read MoreSimon Cowell walks five miles a day
Los Angeles, Dec 21 (IANS) Music and TV mogul Simon Cowell is recovering well after injuring his back a few months ago. He now walks five miles a day, says a friend. Cowell’s friend Sinitta has shared how he is working hard on fitness after breaking his back in a bike accident in August, reports […]
Read MoreWhy Alicia Silverstone gets small roles for son in her projects
Los Angeles, Dec 21 (IANS) Actress Alicia Silverstone reveals that she gets her nine-year-old son small roles in her projects so that he can join her at work. Silverstone’s son Bear follows in her acting footsteps with appearances in the new film “Sister Of The Groom” and in the forthcoming second season of the web […]
Read MoreAriana Grande announces engagement
Los Angeles, Dec 21 (IANS) Pop star Ariana Grande has announced her engagement on Instagram to realtor Dalton Gomez by sharing a photograph of a diamond ring he gave her. The couple has been dating for nearly a year. Ariana posted four photographs in all. Besides a close-up of the oval stone apparently set on […]
Read MoreShama Sikander learns pole dance in Dubai
Dubai, Dec 20 (IANS) Actress Shama Sikander has opted for a fun way to stay fit. She has taken to pole dancing during her vacation in Dubai. She gave a glimpse of it on Instagram where she posted a video of herself doing pole dance. While some fans found it “hot”, others called it awesome. […]
Read MorePink fractures ankle, says 2020 is the gift that keeps on giving
Los Angeles, Dec 20 (IANS) Singer Pink survived Covid earlier this year, and now she has injured her ankle. “As if surviving covid wasn’t enough for this poop sandwich of a year!” she wrote on Instagram alongside a photo that showed her giving a thumbs up while getting a medical treatment, reports people.com. “Well, I […]
Read MoreEd Sheeran hints he is bringing new music ‘very soon’
London, Dec 20 (IANS) Singer Ed Sheeran has been on a break for a while, and it seems like he is ready to release his new music soon. The 29-year-old became a father in August when he welcomed his daughter Lyra Antarctic with wife Cherry Seaborn. He announced that he would be stepping back from […]
Read MoreEd Sheeran hints he is bringing new music ‘very soon’
London, Dec 20 (IANS) Singer Ed Sheeran has been on a break for a while, and it seems like he is ready to release his new music soon. The 29-year-old became a father in August when he welcomed his daughter Lyra Antarctic with wife Cherry Seaborn. He announced that he would be stepping back from […]
Read MoreUnpaused: Hampered by uneven storytelling (IANS Review; Rating: * * and 1/2)
Unpaused (On Amazon Prime); Cast: Gulshan Devaiah, Sayyami Kher, Sumeet Vyas, Richa Chadha, Lillete Dubey, Rinku Rajguru, Abhishek Banerjee, Geetika Vidya Ohlyan, Ratna Pathak Shah, Shardul Bharadwaj; Direction: Raj and DK, Nikkhil Advani, Tannishtha Chatterjee, Avinash Arun and Nitya Mehra; Rating: * * and 1/2 (two and a half stars) BY VINAYAK CHAKRAVORTY Anthologies can […]
Read MoreDeepa Mehta’s ‘Funny Boy’ rejected for Oscar nomination
By Gurmukh SinghToronto, Dec 20 (IANS) Indo-Canadian filmmaker Deepa Mehta’s “Funny Boy” has been rejected for Oscar nomination in the best International Feature Film category at the 93rd Academy Awards. The filmmaker has co-written and co-directed the film that tells the story a gay Tamil boy growing up in Sri Lanka during the ethnic conflict […]
Read More2020: The Year That Wasn’t (Column: B-Town)
BY VINOD MIRANIThe year 2020 being a leap year, as usual one feels special about it. Besides the regular year-round events, the leap year also brings along the Olympic Games. And now that the Indian sportspersons are doing well in many sporting events, the Olympics are something we Indians do look forward to. Among regular […]
Read MoreWhy actor Henry Winkler started writing books for children
Los Angeles, Dec 20 (IANS) Actor Henry Winkler says he started writing childrens books about learning challenges because he also has the same problem. “I started writing books for children about learning challenges because I have the same. Once I started writing, it was easy for me to remember what it felt like to be […]
Read MoreMa Rainey’s Black Bottom: Hits relevant notes (IANS Review; Rating: * * * and 1/2 )
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom; Cast: Viola Davis, Chadwick Boseman, Glynn Turman, Colman Domingo, Michael Potts; Direction: George C. Wolfe; Rating: * * * and 1/2 (three and a half stars) BY VINAYAK CHAKRAVORTY Denzel Washington’s new co-production is special in more ways than one. The film tries understanding Black history in America using Blues music […]
Read MoreMillie Bobby Brown to star in sci-fi film ‘The Electric State’
Los Angeles, Dec 19 (IANS) Actress Millie Bobby Brown has been roped in to star in the science-fiction film, The Electric State. The film is produced and directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, and based on the Simon Stalenhag illustrated novel of the same name. Set in an alternative future, the story revolves around a […]
Read MoreKatie Holmes makes her relationship with Chef Vitolo Instagram official
New York, Dec 19 (IANS) Actress Katie Holmes has made her relationship with chef Emilio Vitolo Jr. official on social media. Vitolo wished Holmes on her 42nd birthday, sharing a black-and-white photograph of the couple at dinner. In the picture, Holmes is seen sitting on his lap. “The most amazing, kindest, beautiful person. Every time […]
Read MoreKristen Wiig on playing supervillain Cheetah in ‘Wonder Woman 1984’
Los Angeles, Dec 19 (IANS) Actress Kristen Wiig says she did not want to bulk up for the role of the supervillain, the Cheetah, in the upcoming superhero adventure, Wonder Woman 1984. She adds that she had a rigorous workout regime to get the physical aspect of the role right. To get the physicality on […]
Read MoreSoul: Blends the cute with the complex (IANS Review; Rating: * * * and 1/2 )
Soul (on Disney+ Hotstar); Voice cast: Jamie Foxx, Tina Fey, Angela Bassett, Questlove, Phylicia Rashad, Daveed Diggs, Graham Norton, Alice Braga; Direction: Pete Docter; Rating: * * * and 1/2 (three and a half stars) BY VINAYAK CHAKRAVORTY Pete Docter, the man who directed Up, Inside Out and Monsters, Inc. is back with a new […]
Read MoreSpotify set to launch streaming service in S Korea in 2021
Seoul, Dec 19 (IANS) Global streaming giant Spotify is planning to launch a music streaming service in South Korea, home to the booming K-pop industry, in the first half of 2021. It would give listeners here access to around 60 million tracks and over 4 billion playlists, according to the Swedish firm. It also expected […]
Read MoreAlicia Silverstone says her son never had antibiotics
Los Angeles, Dec 19 (IANS) Actress Alicia Silverstone says her nine-year-old son Bear has never taken antibiotics, and is happy that he is healthy. “He’s (her son) such an example of health. This is a child who is plant-based,” the actress said, reports etonline.com. “To never have needed antibiotics in nine years and to never […]
Read MoreRenee Zellweger says ‘Bridget Jones’ helped her make friends
Los Angeles, Dec 19 (IANS) Actress Renee Zellweger says playing Bridget Jones helped her make new friends because people wanted to speak to her about the loved character. “I make friends every day because of Bridget. Someone comes up and says, ‘I learned this from Bridget’ or ‘She means so much to me’. What a […]
Read MoreTom Cruise takes early break from ‘Mission Impossible’ shoot after Covid meltdown?
London, Dec 18 (IANS) Hollywood star Tom Cruise has reportedly taken an early break from filming Mission Impossible 7, following controversy over his on-set Covid meltdown. The actor lost his temper with crew several times over the unit’s failure to follow Covid guidelines. This led to five staff members quitting, reports thesun.co.uk. “It has been […]
Read MoreWhy George Clooney can’t watch his 1997 film ‘Batman & Robin’
Los Angeles, Dec 18 (IANS) Hollywood superstar George Clooney says it is a physically painful experience for him to watch his 1997 superhero film, Batman & Robin. Clooney also revealed that action superstar Arnold Schwarzenegger, who played the villain Mr. Freeze in the film, got $25 million for the role. “I couldn’t have done that […]
Read MoreJennifer Lopez to star in film adaptation of ‘The Cipher’
Los Angeles, Dec 18 (IANS) Singer-actress Jennifer Lopez will star in a film adaptation of the bestselling book, The Cipher. Lopez will produce and star in the film based on the book written by Isabella Maldonado. The actress will be seen in the role of an FBI agent named Nina Guerrera, who finds herself drawn […]
Read MoreEminem unveils new album ‘Music to Get Murdered By – Side B’
Los Angeles, Dec 18 (IANS) Rapper Eminem has surprised fans with a new album, Music To Be Murdered By – Side B. The album has 13 full songs with three skits. It includes lots of references to the ongoing pandemic. This comes 11 months after Eminem had surprise-released the album titled Music To Get Murdered By. The […]
Read More‘Wonder Woman 1984’ maker Patty Jenkins hopes film lets fans discover the hero within
Los Angeles, Dec 18 (IANS) Filmmaker Patty Jenkins says she is hoping to use her upcoming film, Wonder Woman 1984, to add to the conversation on how each of us can discover the hero within. The $200 million-budget superhero adventure was originally supposed to release earlier this year, but got delayed repeatedly amid the Covid […]
Read MoreTina Fey says she saved a man’s life during pandemic
New York, Dec 18 (IANS) Actress Tina Fey has revealed that during the pandemic she saved a man’s life. During an appearance on “The Tonight Show”, Tina told host Jimmy Fallon that she recently helped save the life of a stranger who had been kayaking in the Hudson and ended up floating in the water […]
Read MoreKhloe Kardashian goes on dinner date with Tristan Thompson
Los Angeles, Dec 18 (IANS) Reality TV personality Khloe Kardashian went to Boston for a dinner date with her partner Tristan Thompson, with whom she shares a daughter, True. The TV star and the basketball athlete went to a restaurant in a luxury hotel to enjoy a meal, reports aceshowbiz.com. According to a report in […]
Read MoreRobbie Williams ‘could’ve dropped dead’ from mercury poisoning
London, Dec 17 (IANS) Singer Robbie Williams has given up seafood after mercury poisoning, which he says he got after having too much fish. Williams made the revelation in a radio interview while discussing his eating habits. “I was eating fish twice a day and I’ve got the highest mercury poisoning the doctor has ever […]
Read MoreIan McKellen gets Covid vaccine in England
London, Dec 17 (IANS) Veteran star Ian McKellen has received the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, and says he is feeling euphoric about it. The 81-year-old star received the vaccine as part of the UK’s priority category, reports dailymail.co.uk. The actor joins other stars in being vaccinated, such as Prue Leith, Lionel Blair and […]
Read More‘Lizzie McGuire’ reboot show called off
Los Angeles, Dec 17 (IANS) Actress Hilary Duff has revealed that the much anticipated Lizzie McGuire reboot has officially been cancelled. The actress took to Instagram to share the news, and express her disappointment. “I’ve been so honoured to have the character of Lizzie in my life. She has made such a lasting impact on […]
Read MoreEllen DeGeneres has ‘excruciating back pain’ amidst Covid battle
Los Angeles, Dec 17 (IANS) Popular talk show host Ellen DeGeneres, who has contracted Covid, says she is feeling really good but has an excruciating back pain. The 62-year-old has shared an update about her health in a video posted on Twitter. “Hi everybody, just saying thank you to all the well wishes out there. […]
Read MoreChristopher Walken: I don’t have a cellphone or a computer
Los Angeles, Dec 17 (IANS) Oscar-winning actor Christopher Walken is not big on technology, and he says he does not own a cellphone or a computer. During an interview via Zoom on “The Late Show”, Walken told the host: “Somebody had to come and set this up because I don’t have a cellphone or a […]
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