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Fans celebrate Rajinikanth's birthday as he turns 70

Published On: December 12, 2019 07:16 PM NPT By: Agencies

Superstar Rajinikanth stepped into his 70th year on Thursday and the actor's wide fan following made sure that day was celebrated in a grand manner.

Alia Bhatt voted sexiest Asian female of the year, Deepika Padukone sexiest of decade in UK poll

Published On: December 12, 2019 05:05 PM NPT By: Agencies

Bollywood star Alia Bhatt has been voted as the Sexiest Asian Female for the year 2019, with fellow actor Deepika Padukone being crowned sexiest for the decade in an online poll released in London on Wednesday.

Feels like right time to say goodbye: Daisy Ridley on end of 'Star Wars' sequel trilogy

Published On: December 12, 2019 03:31 PM NPT By: Agencies

Actor Daisy Ridley believes the sequel trilogy of ‘Star Wars’ is ending at the "right time". The sequel trilogy started with 2015's ‘The Force Awakens’, which introduced the fans to the new characters of Rey (Ridley), Finn (John Boyega) and Poe (Oscar Isaac), in addition to bringing back the core trio of Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford.

Sara comparing herself with Rekha is the funniest thing you'll read today

Published On: December 12, 2019 01:52 PM NPT By: Agencies

Sara Ali Khan is not just appreciated for her acting skills, but also for her amusing sense of humor. The actor had the Internet chuckling away on Wednesday after she posted a picture flaunting her poetic skills.

Ranveer Singh in talks to play comicbook superhero 'Nagraj', Karan Johar to produce

Published On: December 12, 2019 01:34 PM NPT By: Agencies

Actor Ranveer Singh is in negotiations to play the role of the iconic Indian superhero Nagraj in a big-screen adaptation of the comicbook series, Manoj Gupta, president of publisher Raj Comics, said on Wednesday.

Kapil Sharma, wife Ginni Chatrath welcome baby girl

Published On: December 11, 2019 05:00 PM NPT By: Agencies

Comedian Kapil Sharma and his wife Ginni Chatrath were blessed with a baby girl on Tuesday morning.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui's Sister Syama Tamshi Siddiqui Dies At 26 After Battle With Cancer

Published On: December 11, 2019 02:05 PM NPT By: Agencies

Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui's sister Syama Tamshi Siddiqui died on Saturday after a long battle with cancer, said news agency PTI, citing family sources. She was 26.

Here is the official title of ‘Conjuring 3’

Published On: December 10, 2019 04:20 PM NPT By: Agencies

Ever since the first ‘Conjuring’ film released in 2013, the films have been appreciated by critics and audiences alike.

Had thought about trying something else as my films weren't doing well: Shahid

Published On: December 10, 2019 03:50 PM NPT By: Agencies

Actor Shahid Kapoor has said he wondered, at times, whether he should try his hand at something else when his films weren't doing great numbers at the box office. With ‘Kabir Singh’, Shahid registered his career's biggest hit earlier this year, which also turned out to be one of 2019's biggest blockbusters.

Maybe we'll get it this time: Ritesh Sidhwani on 'Gully Boy' Oscar campaign

Published On: December 10, 2019 03:49 PM NPT By: Agencies

Producer Ritesh Sidhwani says the 'Gully Boy' team is leaving no stone unturned to make sure the Ranveer Singh-starrer drama gets in the forefront at the Oscars race. The film has been selected as India's official entry in the International Feature Film category at the 92nd Academy Awards.

Music industry can be a bit homophobic, sexist: Sam Smith

Published On: December 9, 2019 07:56 PM NPT By: Agencies

Oscar-winning singer Sam Smith says he finds it hard to show his feminine side as some people in the music industry are homophobic and sexist.

Justin Bieber flaunts new neck tattoo

Published On: December 9, 2019 06:35 PM NPT By: Agencies

The 25-year-old star took to Instagram to share the new tattoo which is a swallow (bird) with the word "Forever." He captioned the snap: "Forever thanks @_dr_woo_."The newest addition to his collection is located on the left-hand side of his neck below the music note tattoo behind his ear.

Miss South Africa crowned 2019 Miss Universe

Published On: December 9, 2019 05:42 PM NPT By: Agencies

South Africa's Zozibini Tunzi was crowned Miss Universe Sunday night after excelling through rounds of swimsuit and evening gown struts, questions on social issues and one final chance to explain why she was the right choice.

Yoko Ono calls for gun control in US on 39th death anniversary of John Lennon

Published On: December 9, 2019 03:57 PM NPT By: Agencies

On the 39th death anniversary of John Lennon, his wife Yoko Ono has advocated for gun control in the US and said that she still misses the music legend after all these years. The legendary singer was tragically gunned down by Mark Chapman on the New York island of Manhattan in 1980.

Bhumi heading towards a hat-trick in 2019

Published On: December 9, 2019 10:42 AM NPT By: Agencies

With Pati, Patni Aur Woh opening brilliantly, Bhumi Pednekar is set to make a rare mark in the industry. Bhumi will be one of the very few actors who has actually had three successes in a row and that too in a calendar year.

I was a late bloomer: Michael Douglas on his Hollywood career

Published On: December 9, 2019 09:41 AM NPT By: Agencies

Growing up in his father, the great Kirk Douglas' shadow, Hollywood veteran Michael Douglas says acting was not on his mind but he ended up in the profession on a whim.

BTS teases new music

Published On: December 9, 2019 08:30 AM NPT By: Agencies

South Korean pop group BTS has announced that a new music is on the way and an album will be out soon. The seven-member boy band, which stands for 'Bangtan Sonyeondan' or 'Beyond the Scene', is one of a number of K-pop groups with massive fanbases.

Leonardo DiCaprio to present SAG Life Achievement Award to Robert De Niro

Published On: December 7, 2019 05:42 PM NPT By: Agencies

Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio will be presenting the SAG Life Achievement Award to veteran actor Robert De Niro.

Joe Johnston in talks for 'Honey, I Shrunk the Kids' reboot with Josh Gad as lead

Published On: December 7, 2019 04:50 PM NPT By: Agencies

Filmmaker Joe Johnston, the creator of beloved franchise "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids", might be coming back for its reboot.

​Dakota Fanning, Elle Fanning to play sisters in 'The Nightingale' movie adaptation

Published On: December 6, 2019 07:02 PM NPT By: Agencies

Actor's and real-life sisters Elle Fanning and Dakota Fanning are set to star in the big screen adaptation of author Kristin Hannah's ‘The Nightingale’. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Melanie Laurent will direct the film from a script by Dana Stevens.