Category: ENTERTAINMENT

It is “very disturbing” to see a particular community being targeted in the country, says actor Taapsee Pannu, whose latest film “Mulk” centres around a Muslim family caught in a terror plot. The discrimination against the community was a big reason for her to take up the project, the 30-year-old said. Referring to the politically charged climate in the country and the community being targeted, Pannu said, “It’s very disturbing, I’ll give you an example from my own life. My manager is a Muslim, my driver, my house help are…

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A day after news portals reported the engagement of Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin, the couple has officially confirmed the news.After multiple reports of their engagement flooded the Internet, they took to social media to seal the deal todayAccording to CNN, the singer popped the question to the model during a trip to Bahamas over the weekend.Bieber, 24, shared a picture of Baldwin, whom he described as “the love of my life”, planting a kiss on his cheek.The singer wrote a mushy post for her wherein he appears to be…

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Actor Robin Wright has weighed upon the sexual assault allegations against her “House of Cards” co-star Kevin Spacey.   In an interview with Savannah Guthrie on NBC’s “Today”, Wright was asked if there was any red flag regarding Spacey’s alleged behaviour on the show’s sets. “We were coworkers, really. We never socialized outside of work. (It was a) respectful, professional relationship. He was so great with me. He was never disrespectful to me, so that’s my personal experience. That’s the only thing that I feel I have the right to…

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Harvey Weinstein, who was previously indicted on charges involving two women, was released on bail today while fighting sex crime accusations that now include a third woman.   “We fight these battles one day at a time, and today we won this round,” defense attorney Ben Brafman said outside court. Brafman said during an arraignment that he expects more charges. Weinstein pleaded not guilty after he was brought into the courtroom while handcuffed from behind, then uncuffed for the proceeding. An updated indictment unveiled last week alleges the movie mogul-turned-#MeToo…

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Los Angeles, Jul 8 (DIN NEWS) Songwriter Diane Warren has defended Morgan Freeman, who has been accused of sexual harassment and inappropriate behaviour by multiple women, saying the people need to understand the difference between flirting and sexual assault. According to a CNN report, a total of 16 people spoke to the news outlet about Morgan’s alleged acts which range from sexually charged verbal harassment to touching. Warren, who experienced harassment and misconduct when she was younger, penned the #MeToo movement anthem ‘Til It Happens to You’. When questioned about…

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New York, Jul 8 (DIN NEWS) Jennifer Lawrence says does not identify as a method actor and said she becomes the character as soon as she puts on her costume. The 27-year-old actor, who was last seen playing a Russian ballerina-turned-operative in “Red Sparrow”, said the film’s director, Francis Lawrence asked her to talk to her friends in an accent to stay in character – a suggestion she refused. “For two weeks before the movie, Francis would say, ‘You should talk in the accent at home. Stay in the accent…

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Los Angeles, Jul 7 (DIN NEWS) “Twilight” star Ashley Greene has tied the knot with longtime boyfriend Paul Khoury. The 31-year-old actor and the Australian TV personality got married in San Jose, California, Brides magazine reported. The guest list included the couple’s friends such as actors Liam Hemsworth, Zac Efron, Robert Pattinson, Brittany Snow, Lauren and Aaron Paul, and Evan and Ashlee Simpson-Ross. Greene donned a custom back-bearing dress by Katie May for the ceremony, and later changed into a statement reception gown by Windi Williams-Stern, owner of Studio Unbiased.…

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Los Angeles, Jul 7 (DIN NEWS) Alexandra Shipp, actor who plays young Storm in the “X-Men” film franchise, has addressed the criticism surrounding her casting in the role, saying people have no right to tell her that her skintone “doesn’t match a Crayola from 1970”. Shipp first starred as the character in 2016’s “X-Men: Apocalypse” and was slammed for not having a dark enough skin. Halle Berry played the adult version of the role in “X-Men” (2000), “X2” (2003) “X-Men: The Last Stand” (2006) and “X-Men: Days of Future Past”…

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Mumbai, Jul 6 (DIN NEWS) Saif Ali Khan, Kunal Kemmu and Vir Das are all confirmed to return for the sequel to their hit zombie comedy “Go Goa Gone”. The film will be once again helmed by director duo Raj Nidimoru, and Krishna DK, and Dinesh Vijan will produce it via his banner, Maddock films. “It’s been quite a journey from 2013, and I’m so excited we are back again with this crazy ride! ‘Go Goa Gone’ redefined many things, and we are gunning to do that again.” “Saif’s character…

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Mumbai, Jul 6 (DIN NEWS) Akshay Kumar, who has turned presenter for “Chumbak”, believes Marathi cinema is way ahead of Bollywood when it comes exploring complex stories. “The content of Marathi cinema is no doubt better than Hindi cinema. Also, they (Marathi cinema) are much bolder. I have seen ‘Balak Palak’ and I have enjoyed watching it. It is a bold film, they (Marathi cinema) create (good) content and that too bold,” Akshay told reporters here at the trailer launch of “Chumbak”. The film, directed by Sandeep Modi, stars Swanand…

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