Category: ENTERTAINMENT

London, May 21 (DIN NEWS) Singer Selena Gomez has thanked her best friend, pop diva Taylor Swift, for changing her life and for being a support system throughout her career. The “Same Old Love” hitmaker praised Swift as she joined her on-stage at her Reputation Tour at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, reported Contactmusic. ‘I want to say thank you to my best friend of about 12 years, almost 13. And the reason why she has been one of my best friends is because this person has never, ever judged a…

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Los Angeles, May 21 (DIN NEWS) Ed Sheeran emerged as the big winner as the singer-songwriter bagged five top honours, including the Top Artist recognition, at this year’s Billboard Music Awards. The singer, who was nominated in 15 categories this year, also took home trophies in Top Male Artist, Top Hot 100 Artist, Top Song Sales Artist and Top Radio Songs Artist categories. Besides Sheeran, Kendrick Lamar and Bruno Mars also were competing in 15 segments, Billboard reported. Lamar came a close second by scoring four wins as the Top Streaming…

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London, May 20 (DIN NEWS) Actor Elisabeth Moss says she enjoyed her ‘unusual’ upbringing with her musician parents. The “Handmaid’s Tale” star, who was raised in Los Angeles, spent a lot of time travelling with her parents. ‘We were always travelling, it was a very unusual upbringing. Everyone was always up late, and slept late. We’d go out to dinner. It was a great upbringing,” Moss told Marie Clarie magazine. The 35-year-old actor is a member of the Church of Scientology, and though she rarely speaks publicly about her religion, she…

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Cannes, May 20 (DIN NEWS) Italian star Asia Argento, one of Harvey Weinstein’s first accusers, delivered a fiery speech about the disgraced Hollywood producer and issued a warning to sexual predators during the closing ceremony at the Cannes Film Festival. “In 1997, I was raped by Harvey Weinstein here at Cannes,” the actor said before presenting the Best Actress Award. “I was 21 years old. This festival was his hunting ground. I want to make a prediction: Harvey Weinstein will never be welcomed here ever again.” Argento added, “He will live…

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Windsor, May 19 (DIN NEWS) An Indian-origin chef and social entrepreneur invited by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to their wedding arrived with some specially-baked treats at Windsor Castle today. Rosie Ginday, dressed in a bright yellow flowery dress, said she felt really special to be chosen to be a part of the royal couple’s special day. “It is really exciting. They have used their special day to shine a light on organisations working to impact communities, which is so lovely and I hope they have a lovely day,” said Ginday,…

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Los Angeles, May 19 (DIN NEWS) Streaming giant Netflix cancelled the premiere of its show “13 Reasons Why” in the wake of Santa Fe High School shooting incident. The second season of the show, that attracted controversy last year around its graphic depiction of the suicide of its protagonist in the first season, has a subplot which focuses on gun violence. The streaming service announced the cancellation hours before the scheduled premiere and red carpet event. “Our hearts are with the victims of the Santa Fe High School shooting, and with…

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Mumbai, May 18 (DIN NEWS) Actor John Abraham, who started off as a model before venturing into the Hindi film industry, says he is a middle class person and believes in leading a simple and frugal life. “I am not a narcissistic person by nature, I don’t like going out looking for attention. I don’t have a bodyguard, I have a simple life, I don’t wear a watch, I have a basic car. I am a middle class person and I will not lose that. I live my life on my…

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Cannes, May 18 (DIN NEWS) Veteran Bollywood actor Sridevi was honoured with the TITAN Reginald F Lewis Film Icon Award at the ongoing Cannes Film Festival. The award traditionally celebrates women of the film industry all over the world and also salute the multi-cultural impact on the world of cinema. Veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai and producer Namrata Goyal received the award on behalf of Sridevi’s family . “Janhvi, Khushi and I are overwhelmed with the recognition and tributes and love of millions of her fans being showered on her. Her work…

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Los Angeles, May 17 (DINNEWS) “Avengers: Infinity War” star Benedict Cumberbatch is all set to play Dominic Cummings, the strategist who was the campaign director of 2016’s “Vote Leave” campaign in the UK. The drama “Brexit” (working title), based on EU referendum, is a two-hour project, which will be directed by “Black Mirror” fame Toby Haynes, according to The Hollywood Reporter. A Channel 4 venture, the show is being described as an “utterly timely and compelling new political thriller from Olivier- and Royal Television Society-winning screenwriter James Graham.” “Unpacking the anatomy…

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Mumbai, May 17 (DIN NEWS) Composer Vishal Dadlani believes Bollywood films and its music can be a powerful tool to send across an important message to people. The iconic track “Dil Toh Paagal Hai” from Yash Chopra’s cult classic of the same name has been re-rendered. The new version, in collaboration with Dadlani, has been sung by 6 Pack Band 2.0 comprising six specially-abled children. Asked if such causes can be highlighted through Bollywood films and songs, Dadlani said, “It can and it should be done, it’s very important. Music is…

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