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Norton talks James Bond rumours

Norton talks James Bond rumours

-- 2017-12-27 03:31:18

Actor James Norton , who was one of the main contenders to take over the eponymous role of James Bond from Daniel Craig, has said it was "wonderful" for him to be a part of that discussion. The 31-yea...

Salman Khan, Shilpa Shetty face FIR

Salman Khan, Shilpa Shetty face FIR

-- 2017-12-26 02:34:35

An FIR was filed against Bollywood superstar Salman Khan and Shilpa Shetty Kundra on Saturday at Andheri Police station, for allegedly using the word "bhangi" on a public platform that hurt the sentim...

Taylor Swift helps fan buy home

Taylor Swift helps fan buy home

-- 2017-12-25 02:27:14

Pop star Taylor Swift's fans revealed on 'The Swift Life' app that the singer helped her fan purchase a house after she was homeless for eight months during her pregnancy. Stephanie Waw, shared the h...

Jimmy Kimmel wants good ratings for Oscars

Jimmy Kimmel wants good ratings for Oscars

-- 2017-12-24 12:00:00

Jimmy Kimmel has released the first promo for the upcoming Oscar ceremony and the TV host has asked for good ratings and a "jetpack" from the fans. This will be the second time Kimmel will be hosting...

Rajinikanth plans to enter politics

Rajinikanth plans to enter politics

-- 2017-12-23 02:13:14

Rajinikanth’s close friend Tamilaruvi Manian on Friday said that the actor would disclose his plan of action regarding his entry in politics before December 31. “On any day from 26th Dece...

Bollywood film on Bill Gates’ inspiration list!

Bollywood film on Bill Gates’ inspiration list!

-- 2017-12-21 04:11:37

Hindi movie 'Toilet: A Love Story' was one of the things that inspired Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates this year, he revealed on Twitter. As "tough year" 2017 comes to a close, Gat...

Little Nawab Taimur turns one

Little Nawab Taimur turns one

-- 2017-12-20 02:16:47

As star couple Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan’s little munchkin Taimur has turned one today, the Pataudi Palace is all decked up for little Nawab’s first birthday. Karisma Kapoor,...

South Korean pop star ‘kills self’

South Korean pop star ‘kills self’

Reuters 2017-12-19 12:00:00

The lead singer of top South Korean boy band SHINee died in hospital on Monday in a possible suicide that robs fans of the globally-famous K-Pop genre of one of its biggest stars. Kim Jong-hyun, 27,...

Kurnikova, Iglesias welcome twins

Kurnikova, Iglesias welcome twins

-- 2017-12-19 12:00:00

Anna Kournikova and Enrique Iglesias have welcomed twins over the weekend, a boy and a girl. The news has come as a surprise to many fans of the low-key couple, who successfully managed to keep the p...

Michael Jackson's music video revamped

Michael Jackson's music video revamped

-- 2017-12-18 11:55:14

Late King of Pop Michael Jackson's classic music video of the track 'Blood on the Dance Floor' has been revamped. Reportedly, the new version of the music video features footage from the late legend...

Affleck undergoes treatment for alcoholism

Affleck undergoes treatment for alcoholism

-- 2017-12-17 12:00:00

Actor Ben Affleck appeared to have returned to a residential rehab facility, in his ongoing battle to conquer his struggle with alcohol addiction. Reportedly, it is confirmed that the 45-year-old ac...

‘The Rock’ considering presidential run!

‘The Rock’ considering presidential run!

-- 2017-12-17 03:28:48

Hollywood actor and former professional wrestler Dwayne Johnson announced that he was not considering to be running for president. But, it looks like he has again changed his mind. According to...

NASA to screen Star Wars for astronauts

NASA to screen Star Wars for astronauts

-- 2017-12-16 11:46:42

The Star Wars: The Last Jedi is set to release this week around the world but astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) will also be able to watch it in the coming days, NASA said. &ldq...

Anushka, Kohli enjoy honeymoon in ‘heaven’

Anushka, Kohli enjoy honeymoon in ‘heaven’

-- 2017-12-16 05:27:33

Newlywed actress Anushka Sharma and star cricketer Virat Kohli are currently enjoying their honeymoon in snowcapped mountains—but won’t say where. Anushka on Friday shared a cosy selfie w...

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to marry on May 19

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to marry on May 19

-- 2017-12-15 07:30:48

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding will be held on 19 May next year, Kensington Palace has announced. The couple confirmed their engagement last month and said the ceremony would take place at...

9 films fighting for foreign language Oscar nomination

9 films fighting for foreign language Oscar nomination

-- 2017-12-15 03:30:15

Nine films are now competing for an Academy Award nomination in the foreign language category. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the short-list Thursday, which includes films...

Weinstein threatened to kill me: Hayek

Weinstein threatened to kill me: Hayek

BBC 2017-12-14 12:00:00

Actress Salma Hayek has described Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein as a rage-fuelled "monster", alleging he sexually harassed and threatened her. Writing in the New York Times, Ms Hayek said Mr Weins...

Disney to invest $52.4b in 21st Century Fox

Disney to invest $52.4b in 21st Century Fox

-- 2017-12-14 07:25:23

Disney is buying a large part of the Murdoch family's 21st  Century Fox in a $52.4 billion deal, including film and television studios, cable and international TV businesses as it tries to meet c...

Chaplin family plead to save Cinema Museum

Chaplin family plead to save Cinema Museum

BBC 2017-12-13 12:00:00

Charlie Chaplin's family have written an open letter to ask for London's Cinema Museum to be saved. The museum, housed in the former Lambeth workhouse where Chaplin once lived, could be under threat...

Surprises, snubs of the Golden Globe nominations

Surprises, snubs of the Golden Globe nominations

Reuters 2017-12-12 12:00:00

Women were shut out of the directors race at the 2018 Golden Globe nominations on Monday, while Ridley Scott’s scramble to reshoot “All the Money in the World” led to a surprise nod...

Priyanka Chopra gets Mother Teresa Memorial Award

Priyanka Chopra gets Mother Teresa Memorial Award

-- 2017-12-12 06:01:03

Priyanka Chopra has received this year's Mother Teresa Memorial Award. She has been honoured for her contribution towards lending her support to social causes, such as her recent visit to Syria, wher...

Rock singer ‘sorry’ for concert kick

Rock singer ‘sorry’ for concert kick

BBC 2017-12-11 12:33:43

Queens of the Stone Age musician Josh Homme has apologised after a female photographer said he kicked her in the head during a concert in Los Angeles. Chelsea Lauren posted a video on social media th...

Cinemas returning to Saudi Arabia!

Cinemas returning to Saudi Arabia!

-- 2017-12-11 12:00:00

Saudi Arabia has announced that public cinemas will be allowed in the conservative kingdom for the first time in over 35 years, and the first ones are likely to open next March. Cinemas were banned i...

It's official now! Kohli ties the knot with Anushka

It's official now! Kohli ties the knot with Anushka

-- 2017-12-11 12:00:00

Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli has tied the knot with Bollywood actress and long time girlfriend Anushka Sharma in Milan, in Italy's northern Lombardy region. The couple is expected to make...

Dangal actress Zaira alleges in-flight molestation

Dangal actress Zaira alleges in-flight molestation

-- 2017-12-10 12:00:00

Indian national award-winning actress, Zaira Wasim, who starred in Bollywood's top-grossing film ‘Dangal’ says she was molested on a flight between Delhi and Mumbai. The 17-year old said...

Bengal Classical Music Festival begins on Dec 26

Bengal Classical Music Festival begins on Dec 26

-- 2017-12-10 04:43:12

Organisers have said acclaimed Indian violinist L Subramaniam and Astana State Philharmonic Symphony, a 58-member orchestra from Kazakhstan, will raise the curtain on the Bengal Classical Music Festiv...

Rowling defends Depp casting in 'Fantastic Beasts'

Rowling defends Depp casting in 'Fantastic Beasts'

Reuters 2017-12-10 01:34:48

“Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling on Thursday defended the decision to cast Johnny Depp in the next “Fantastic Beasts” movie after a backlash from fans unhappy about the circu...

Dhaka Intl' Film Festival begins January 12

Dhaka Intl' Film Festival begins January 12

-- 2017-12-09 09:44:37

The 16th edition of Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) is going to be held in Dhaka from January 12 to 20, 2018 with the theme 'Better Film, Better Audience and Better Society'. "More than 200...

'X-Men' director Bryan Singer sued for ‘harassment’

'X-Men' director Bryan Singer sued for ‘harassment’

Reuters 2017-12-09 02:08:48

Brian Singer, the director of the film series “X-Men”, has been sued for allegedly sexually assaulting a 17-year-old boy in 2003, according to a lawsuit filed in King County Superior Court...

Kohli-Anushka wedding is forthcoming

Kohli-Anushka wedding is forthcoming

-- 2017-12-08 12:00:00

The grapevine is buzzing with news of what now appears to be the imminent wedding of Bollywood’s Anushka Sharma and Team India’s Virat Kohli. Late last night the actress dodged the media...