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Oprah takes on Trump-era political divide in a show

Published On: September 26, 2017 11:34 AM NPT By: IANS

LOS ANGELES, Sept 26: Popular host Oprah Winfrey assembled a group of voters to examine the US' political and cultural divide on the show ‘60 Minutes’ for a channel. Winfrey held a roundtable session with 14 voters from West Michigan, evenly split between President Donald Trump supporters and detractors.

Found a new superstar in Varun, says Anu

Published On: September 26, 2017 11:27 AM NPT By: IANS

NEW DELHI, Sept 26: Anu Malik sang the original ‘Oonchi hai building’ from Salman Khan starrer ‘Judwaa’, and he has also sung the track’s recreated version picturised on Varun Dhawan for ‘Judwaa 2’. The singer-composer says he’s impressed by the younger star.

"Looking forward to "Fanney Khan''

Published On: September 26, 2017 10:32 AM NPT By: IANS

MUMBAI, Sept 26: Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan says she is waiting excitedly to join the team of her next movie ‘Fanney Khan’. Aishwarya is a part of ‘Fanney Khan’, an upcoming musical comedy film directed by Atul Manjrekar, with Anil Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao.

"Horror, an under-explored genre in Bollywood'

Published On: September 25, 2017 12:29 PM NPT By: IANS

MUMBAI: Bollywood actor Kunaal Roy Kapur, whose latest movie ‘The Final Exit’ is a supernatural horror film, says though the Indian audience enjoys watching horror films, the genre has not been explored properly. Recent horror film like ‘Mona Darling’ and ‘Dobaara: See Your Evil’ failed at the box office this year.

Disha may play lead in 'Sangamithra'

Published On: September 25, 2017 12:18 PM NPT By: IANS

Bollywood actress Disha Patani is likely to play the lead in upcoming Tamil historic drama ‘Sangamithra’, according to a source from the film unit. Disha has been signed as the replacement for actress Shruti Haasan, who was originally supposed to be a part of the project.

Rajkummar to call Aamir for 'Newton' Oscar promotion

Published On: September 24, 2017 10:46 AM NPT By: IANS

MUMBAI, Sept 24: Bollywood actor Rajkummar Rao is excited as his new film ‘Newton’ has been announced as India's official entry for the Oscars. The actor says that he will call superstar Aamir Khan for the advice on its promotion.

Jessica's husband loves waking up next to her

Published On: September 24, 2017 10:38 AM NPT By: IANS

LOS ANGELES, Sept 24: Film producer Cash Warren, who is expecting his third child with wife Jessica Alba, says he is impressed by the actress beauty and loves waking up next to her.

Deepika unveils "Padmavati' logo

Published On: September 21, 2017 11:51 AM NPT By: IANS

MUMBAI, Sept 21: Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone on Wednesday shared a logo of her much-awaited movie ‘Padmavati’ -- thereby starting the promotions of the film, which was mired in controversy during its shoot over its subject.

Leonardo announces $20 million environmental grants

Published On: September 21, 2017 11:41 AM NPT By: IANS

LOS ANGELES, Sept 21: Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio has announced that his Foundation will give $20 million in grants to more than 100 environmentally focused organizations.

I'm not a Scientologist: Jada Pinkett

Published On: September 21, 2017 11:35 AM NPT By: IANS

LOS ANGELES, Sept 21: Hollywood actress Jada Pinkett Smith has denied Leah Remini's claims that she is a Scientologist. The actress took to Twitter to comment on actress Remini's accusations that she was a member of the church, reports hollywoodreporter.com.

Salman scouts for talent via mobile app

Published On: September 21, 2017 11:30 AM NPT By: IANS

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan says he is looking for fresh talent for his upcoming production through his Being In Touch mobile application.

Age has not affected anything: Akshay

Published On: September 18, 2017 11:51 AM NPT By: IANS

MUMBAI, Sept 18: He is 50 but Akshay Kumar continues to defy age with his looks, physique, stunts and spirit. While he says his passion gets him going, industry experts say the fact he keeps reinventing himself with right stories has helped his success story.

‘Motherhood getting less appealing with age’

Published On: September 18, 2017 11:44 AM NPT By: IANS

LOS ANGELES, Sept 18: Hollywood actress Jennifer Lawrence says motherhood has become less appealing with age.

Ekta feels great working with Ronit

Published On: September 18, 2017 11:37 AM NPT By: IANS

MUMBAI, Sept 18: Producer Ekta Kapoor says that working with actor Ronit Roy again, this time for an upcoming web series ‘Kehne Ko Humsafar Hain’, feels great.

Kevin Hart apologizes to wife, kids

Published On: September 18, 2017 11:26 AM NPT By: IANS

LOS ANGELES, Sept 18: Actor-comedian Kevin Hart has issued a public apology to his pregnant wife Eniko Parrish and children after admitting to getting involved with a woman that led to an attempted blackmail. According to TMZ, a woman has allegedly demanded money from the comedian over a video in which the two are engaged in "sexually suggestive" conduct.

Never meant to imply Sikkim has insurgency: Priyanka

Published On: September 16, 2017 08:36 AM NPT By: IANS

MUMBAI, Sept 16: Actress Priyanka Chopra on Friday clarified that calling Sikkim insurgency-prone was in context of her film ‘Pahuna...’ but she is apologetic about hurting the sentiments of the people of the hill state, and hopes they forgive her.

Heather Locklear hospitalized after car crash

Published On: September 16, 2017 08:32 AM NPT By: IANS

LOS ANGELES, Sept 16: Actress Heather Locklear has been hospitalized for minor injuries after a car accident here. The 55-year-old on Thursday crashed her car into a ditch, tmz.com quoted police as saying.

Bappi Lahiri dubs for Elton John in Hindi

Published On: September 16, 2017 08:19 AM NPT By: IANS

MUMBAI, Sept 15: Popular singer-composer Bappi Lahiri has dubbed for Elton John's part in the Hindi version of the Hollywood film ‘The Kingsman: The Golden Circle’. He says it was an honor and feels his style is similar to that of the ‘Candle in the wind’ hit maker.

Love Saif's simple look in "Chef': Menon

Published On: September 14, 2017 09:58 AM NPT By: IANS

MUMBAI, Sept 14: Director Raja Krishna Menon says he wanted a very casual yet creative look for actor Saif Ali Khan in the forthcoming film ‘Chef’.

Neena joins Rishi Kapoor in "Mulk'

Published On: September 14, 2017 09:54 AM NPT By: IANS

MUMBAI, Sept 14: Actress Neena Gupta has been roped in for Anubhav Sinha's ‘Mulk’, which also stars veteran actor Rishi Kapoor.