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Favoritism exists in Bollywood, says Huma Qureshi

Published On: January 29, 2017 11:30 PM NPT By: PTI

Actress Huma Qureshi says she often feels the need to have some guidance from an elder person to cut through the nepotism which runs in Bollywood. The actress thinks to say that there is no favoritism in Bollywood would be a lie, but adds that people from within the industry are very hardworking.

A documentary to be made on Jolie-Pitt's relationship

Published On: January 27, 2017 03:12 PM NPT By: PTI

Canadian writer Ian Halperin is planning to make a documentary about former star couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's marriage.

Jimmy Kimmel mocks Donald Trump on show

Published On: January 26, 2017 01:45 PM NPT By: PTI

Talk show host Jimmy Kimmel made a spoof of recently released film "Split" featuring President Donald Trump with 23 identities living in himself on his show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!".

Twitter users forced to follow US President Donald Trump after glitch

Published On: January 23, 2017 11:59 AM NPT By: PTI

Hundreds of thousands of people were forced to follow US President Donald Trump on Twitter after a technical glitch, prompting the social networking site to apologise to users.

Users forced to follow Trump on Twitter after glitch

Published On: January 22, 2017 02:38 PM NPT By: PTI

Hundreds of thousands of people were forced to follow US President Donald Trump on Twitter after a technical glitch, prompting the social networking site to apologise to users.

Mika Singh attends Donald Trump's pre-inauguration dinner

Published On: January 20, 2017 01:36 PM NPT By: PTI

Popular Indian singer Mika Singh was invited for the pre-inauguration dinner organized by Donald Trump. The 39-year-old singer took to social media to share picture from the party and said he was honored to be a part of the guest list.

Ellen Degeneres makes history at People’s Choice Awards 2017

Published On: January 19, 2017 02:23 PM NPT By: PTI

Actress and comedienne Ellen Degeneres made People’s Choice Awards history by becoming the most decorated celebrity in the TV ceremony’s 43 years.

Priyanka Chopra scores second win at People's Choice Awards

Published On: January 19, 2017 12:02 PM NPT By: PTI

Indian actress Priyanka Chopra pipped "Grey's Anatomy" star Ellen Pompeo and Viola Davis to win the favorite dramatic TV actress trophy for her role in "Quantico" at the 2017 People's Choice Awards.

'GoT' season eight may feature more than six episodes

Published On: January 17, 2017 12:58 PM NPT By: PTI

HBO's programming president Casey Bloys has hinted that the final season of the network's popular series "Game of Thrones" might feature more than six episodes.

Foldable ‘iPhone gun’ puts Europe police on alert

Published On: January 12, 2017 05:50 PM NPT By: PTI

LONDON, Jan 11: A 9mm double-barrel gun designed like an iPhone has placed police in Europe on high alert after authorities received a warning that it could be flooded illegally into the continent when it goes on sale in the US.

H'wood stars salute Obama for his achievements

Published On: January 8, 2017 02:13 PM NPT By: PTI

Los Angeles, Jan 8: From Leonardo DiCaprio to Tom Hanks, Hollywood A-listers lent their voices to a farewell tribute honoring the outgoing US President Barack Obama.

Bollywood needs to dignify portrayal of gay characters: Meiyang Chang

Published On: January 7, 2017 01:36 PM NPT By: PTI

Actor-singer Meiyang Chang, who will be playing a gay character in a web series, feels Bollywood needs to handle such portrayals with more sensitivity. In the web series “Untag”, Chang plays the role of Nischay Barbara and he has made sure he doesn’t play the role in a stereotypical way.

Blessed to know you: Vin Diesel to Deepika

Published On: January 6, 2017 01:53 PM NPT By: PTI

LOS ANGELES, Jan 6: Hollywood star Vin Diesel says he is blessed to know his "xXx: Return of the Xander Cage" co-star Deepika Padukone.

Chris Pratt is the hardest working person I know: Jennifer Lawrence

Published On: January 6, 2017 01:23 PM NPT By: PTI

Jennifer Lawrence says she came to admire Chris Pratt’s amazing attitude while working with him on sci-fi drama Passengers. “Chris Pratt is the hardest working person on a movie including the crew, including … I mean, he is the hardest working person I’ve ever met in my life and has such an amazing attitude that I had to tell him to stop being so happy at like 4 in the morning.

Emma Stone wishes she could ditch her stage name

Published On: January 5, 2017 02:44 PM NPT By: PTI

London, Jan 5: Actress Emma Stone says she wants to ditch her stage name for her real name- Emily Jean Stone.

Depp claims Amber Heard seeking more fame through divorce

Published On: January 4, 2017 11:53 AM NPT By: PTI

LOS ANGELES, Jan 4: Hollywood star Johnny Depp has claimed that Amber Heard is making a "blatant attempt to extend her 15 minutes of fame" through their divorce.

About 61 per cent people check their phones within 5 minutes of waking up

Published On: January 2, 2017 11:52 AM NPT By: PTI

For many smartphone owners, checking their phones is among the first and last things they do every day, with 61 per cent respondents saying they look at their devices within 5 minutes of waking up, a report said.

Justin Bieber voted worst celebrity neighbor

Published On: December 30, 2016 11:16 AM NPT By: PTI

NEW YORK, Dec 30: Pop sensation Justin Bieber has been votes as the Worst Celebrity Neighbor of 2016.

Doctor Strange creator Jon Spaihts wants to pen sequel

Published On: December 27, 2016 01:08 PM NPT By: PTI

Creator of Doctor Strange Jon Sapihts is keen to write the sequel. The 66-year-old screenwriter worked on the money-spinning Marvel movie, which is based on neurosurgeon-turned-sorcerer Stephen Strange, and says he wants to be involved with the sequel, reported Female First.

Britney Spears victim of Twitter hack, death hoax

Published On: December 27, 2016 12:06 PM NPT By: PTI

Sony Music Global's Twitter account was hacked and posted fake tweets about death of pop star Britney Spears.