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Robert Downey Jr to play lead in 'Doctor Dolittle'
IANS 3/21/2017 4:51:21 AM
Actor Robert Downey Jr has been roped in to play the title role in upcoming film "The Voyage of Doctor Dolittle", which is based on the classic character who can talk to animals.

I'm a fool for love: Nicole Scherzinger
IANS 3/21/2017 4:48:26 AM
Singer Nicole Scherzinger says she is a "pussycat" when it comes to love, but a lion in every other space in life.

Jake Gyllenhaal believes in aliens
IANS 3/21/2017 4:46:03 AM
Actor Jake Gyllenhaal says he believes in aliens and thinks the extra-terrestrial beings could even be living among us.

Kim Kardashian worried about family's security
IANS 3/21/2017 4:43:58 AM
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian says she can't sleep without knowing if security guards are protecting her, following last years Paris robbery.

Scarlett Johansson took 'The Ghost...' role after therapy
IANS 3/21/2017 4:41:53 AM
Actress Scarlett Johansson says she agreed to star in sci-fi crime drama film "The Ghost in the Shell" after consulting her therapist.

Michelle Keegan, Mark Wright cosy up for selfie
IANS 3/21/2017 4:38:21 AM
Actress Michelle Keegan and her husband Mark Wright cosied up to each other for a romantic selfie, bringing an end to rumours that their marriage is going through tough times.

'Despicable Me 3' introduces Gru's twin brother
IANS 3/15/2017 5:35:34 AM
New trailer of animated comedy film "Despicable Me 3" gives a sneak peak of the character Gru's twin brother.

Johansson, Portman eyed for 'The Girl in the Spider's Web'
IANS 3/15/2017 5:33:42 AM
Actresses Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman are being eyed for "The Girl in the Spider's Web", which is a sequel of "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo".

Yoda may appear in 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi'
IANS 3/15/2017 5:30:22 AM
The iconic character Jedi Master Yoda might return in "Star Wars: The Last Jedi".

"Cars 3" to have new, reprise characters
IANS 3/15/2017 5:26:12 AM
Animated film "Cars 3" will feature new as well as returning characters with voice-overs from actors like Kerry Washington, Nathan Fillion, Lea DeLaria and Lewis Hamilton.

Emma Stone bags her first Oscar for Best Actress
IANS 2/27/2017 1:41:52 AM
Glittering in a golden gown, Emma Stone won the Best Actress for her role in the musical "La La Land" at the annual Academy Awards here, making it her first Oscar win.

Casey Affleck named Best Actor at Oscars 2017
IANS 2/27/2017 1:35:29 AM
Actor Casey Affleck won an Oscar in the Best Actor category for his role as a grieving brother in film "Manchester by the Sea" at the 89th Annual Academy Awards.

Winners List: 89th annual Academy Awards:
DM 2/27/2017 12:57:42 AM
The winners of the 89th annual Academy Awards:

'Zootopia' wins Oscar for Best Animated Film
IANS 2/26/2017 11:02:43 PM
Disney's "Zootopia" -- which tells a story of a female rabbit who defies her haters to become a police officer, was named the Best Animated Feature film at the 89th Academy Awards ceremony here.

Charlize Theron, Seth Rogen in 'Flarsky'
IANS 2/24/2017 6:59:50 AM
Actors Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen have been roped in to star in the upcoming comedy film "Flarsky", which will be directed by Jonathan Levine.

Matt Reeves to direct 'The Batman'
IANS 2/24/2017 6:58:09 AM
Filmmaker Matt Reeves will direct "The Batman", it has been officially announced.

McCartney, Ringo Starr reunite in studio
IANS 2/21/2017 5:07:43 AM
Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, the last two surviving members of the Beatles, recently reunited in a studio, sparking the band's reunion rumours.

Warner Bros wants Mel Gibson to direct 'Suicide Squad' sequel
IANS 2/16/2017 5:02:44 AM
Actor Mel Gibson is being courted by production house Warner Bros to direct the sequel to the film "Suicide Squad".

Niki Caro in talks to direct 'Mulan'
IANS 2/16/2017 4:51:56 AM
Niki Caro is in talks to direct Disney's live-action film "Mulan".

Tom Holland dating Ella Purnell
IANS 2/16/2017 4:37:10 AM
Actor Tom Holland, who plays Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films, is reportedly dating "Kick-Ass 2" actress Ella Purnell.

Justin Bieber to bring Purpose Tour to India
IANS 2/16/2017 4:30:26 AM
Grammy award winner and global pop sensation Justin Bieber will make his way to India with his Purpose World Tour in May.

At 90, Mel Brooks receives BAFTA Fellowship
IANS 2/13/2017 4:44:35 AM
Hollywood's legendary comedian and filmmaker Mel Brooks, 90, was on Sunday honoured with the BAFTA Fellowship by Duke of Cambridge Prince William at the historic Royal Albert Hall here.

'La La Land' wins top honours at BAFTA Awads 2017
IANS 2/13/2017 4:41:19 AM
Hollywood's romantic musical "La La Land" won in five categories of its 11 nominations, including Best Film, Best Director for Damien Chazelle and Best Leading Actress for Emma Stone, at the 70th BAFTA Awards here on Sunday.

Emma Roberts is Lea Michele's best friend
IANS 2/13/2017 4:40:00 AM
Actress Lea Michele says Emma Roberts is her "best friend", after they grew close on the set of "Scream Queens".

BAFTA Awards: Emma Stone, Casey Affleck win Best Leading Actors
IANS 2/13/2017 4:37:16 AM
Emma Stones performance in La La Land and Casey Afflecks work in Manchester By The Sea won them the Best Leading Actress and Actor honour respectively at the 70th BAFTA Awards ceremony here on Sunday.

Viola Davis wins BAFTA Award, speaks up for African-Americans
IANS 2/13/2017 4:35:35 AM
Viola Davis, who on Sunday won the Best Supporting Actress honour at the 70th BAFTA Awards for "Fences", finds it an anomaly that the awards season has diverse nominees this year. She also took a dig at US President Donald Trump, saying he knows noth...

Dev Patel wins Best Supporting Actor at BAFTA Awards 2017
IANS 2/13/2017 4:33:42 AM
Indian-origin British actor Dev Patel on Sunday took home a BAFTA Award for the Best Supporting Actor for his performance in "Lion" -- a film about an Indian boy -- which also got the Best Adapted Screenplay honour.

Selena Gomez teases new music online
IANS 2/6/2017 5:08:26 AM
Singer-actress Selena Gomez treated her fans to a tease of a new song, which is believed to be titled "It aint me" and a collaboration with Norwegian DJ Kygo.

Katy Perry might perform at 2017 BRIT Awards
IANS 2/6/2017 4:47:22 AM
Singer Katy Perry is in talks to headline the 2017 BRIT Awards, which will place place on February 22.

Diesel's daughter thinks 'Fate of the Furious' will be hit
IANS 2/6/2017 4:43:39 AM
Actor Vin Diesel says his 22-month old daughter Pauline is confident that her fathers upcoming film "The Fate of the Furious" will be a hit at the box office.

Nicole Kidman might star in 'Aquaman'
IANS 2/1/2017 4:43:07 AM
Actress Nicole Kidman is in early negotiations to join the cast of "Aquaman" as the mother of the superhero, played by Jason Momoa.

Damon praises 'The Great Wall' for strong female character
IANS 2/1/2017 4:36:55 AM
Hollywood actor Matt Damon is so impressed with the importance given to Chinese actress Jing Tians character Lin Mae in "The Great Wall", that he is willing to change the film's title to "The Women and The Wall".

Darren Criss to play villain in 'Duet'
IANS 1/25/2017 5:19:54 AM
Actor Darren Criss will play a negative character in "The Flash" and "Supergirl" musical crossover titled "Duet".

'La La Land' bags 14 Oscar nominations
IANS 1/25/2017 5:17:37 AM
Hollywood romantic musical comedy-drama film "La La Land" has picked up 14 Oscar nominations, it was announced here on Tuesday.

Michael Keaton wants Americans to give Trump a chance
IANS 1/23/2017 5:12:09 AM
Actor Michael Keaton is reportedly standing up against the Hollywood rebellion about US President Donald Trump.

Woody Harrelson to join 'Star Wars'
IANS 1/23/2017 5:08:23 AM
Actor Woody Harrelson has confirmed his role in "Star Wars" Han Solo spin-off.

Keegan won't leave house without eye lift cream
IANS 1/23/2017 5:05:32 AM
Actress Michelle Keegan can't leave the house without her eye lift cream, which she applies to her face before she goes on set to shoot a new show or fashion campaign.

Marsden under consideration for 'Green Lantern Corps'
IANS 1/23/2017 5:01:50 AM
Actor James Marsden is reportedly being eyed by the entertainment company DC Comic to star in "Green Lantern Corps" for the role of Hal Jordan.

Hailee Steinfeld to return for 'Pitch Perfect 3'
IANS 1/17/2017 1:47:39 AM
Actress Hailee Steinfeld has confirmed that she will return in the upcoming musical comedy film "Pitch Perfect 3".

'Miss Sloane' to release in India on February 3
IANS 1/17/2017 1:39:26 AM
Actress Jessica Chastain starrer "Miss Sloane" will release in India on February 3.

Deepika to talk about love, work with Ellen DeGeneres
IANS 1/10/2017 4:59:50 AM
Popular American talk show host Ellen DeGeneres will be grilling Indian actress Deepika Padukone about her personal life as well as her plans to take her career in Hollywood forward.

Jessica Biel wonders if Timberlake has a flaw
IANS 1/10/2017 4:55:44 AM
Actress Jessica Biel says she is still looking for a flaw in her husband and singer-actor Justin Timberlake after four years of marriage.

Wonder Woman will be fully evolved in 'Justice League': Zack Snyder
IANS 1/10/2017 4:52:23 AM
Director Zack Snyder says the character of Wonder Woman will be "fully evolved" in "Justice League".

Priyanka Chopra makes a glittering statement at Golden Globes 2017
IANS 1/10/2017 4:50:17 AM
Priyanka Chopra made a glittering statement at the Golden Globe Awards when she walked the red carpet in a custom-made Ralph Lauren golden gown -- leaving her "Baywatch" co-stars stunned.

Kim had to redefine her priorities: Khloe Kardashian
IANS 1/4/2017 5:33:16 AM
Reality TV personality Khloe Kardashian says her sister Kim had to "redefine her priorities" since she was robbed at gunpoint.

Natalie Portman open to Marvel return
IANS 1/4/2017 5:31:22 AM
Actress Natalie Portman is hoping to return to the Marvel universe one day.

Susan Sarandon's daughter slammed for sharing son's story
IANS 1/4/2017 5:29:26 AM
Oscar-winning actress Susan Sarandon's daughter and actress Eva Amurri Martino faced criticism following her revelation that her son, Major James, suffered a crack on his head after a night nurse dropped him just after Thanksgiving last year.

Ridley Scott not a fan of superhero movies
IANS 1/4/2017 5:26:52 AM
Hollywood director Ridley Scott, known for his sci-fi films like "Alien", "Blade Runner" and "The Martian", is not a fan of movies based on superheroes.

Actor-comedian Ricky Harris dies at 54
IANS 12/28/2016 3:19:21 AM
Actor-comedian Ricky Harris has died of a heart attack, according to his manager Cindy Ambers. He was 54.

'Star Wars' actress Carrie Fisher dies aged 60
IANS 12/28/2016 3:15:29 AM
American actress Carrie Fisher, best known for her role as Princess Leia in the Star Wars series, has died at the age of 60, after suffering a heart attack, media reports said.

I feel like a role model for other women: Kristen Taekman
IANS 12/27/2016 4:57:46 AM
Actress Kristen Taekman, who appeared on seasons six and seven of "The Real Housewives of New York City", believes she is a role model for women.

For any presidential candidate, being very extreme is scary: Jennifer Lawrence
IANS 12/20/2016 4:58:28 AM
Actress Jennifer Lawrence, who received a mixed response to her emotional essay on US President-elect Donald Trumps electoral triumph, says she understands the frustrated reactions she got and also acknowledged the need to recognize the "divide" in t...

Lindsay Lohan to spend holidays with refugees
IANS 12/20/2016 4:54:27 AM
Actress Lindsay Lohan will remain focused on working with refugees even during the upcoming holidays.

'Game of Thrones' author feels 'Westworld' will win at Golden Globes
IANS 12/20/2016 4:51:12 AM
"Game Of Thrones" author George R.R. Martin thinks sci-fi western series "Westworld" will take away awards from the fantasy series at the upcoming Golden Globe Awards ceremony.

Faris sides with Lawrence over Pratt prank war
IANS 12/16/2016 5:00:23 AM
Actress Anna Faris is taking actress Jennifer Lawrence's side in her ongoing prank war with the formers husband and actor Chris Pratt.

Lindsay Lohan gets cosy with mystery man
IANS 12/16/2016 4:47:04 AM
Actress Lindsay Lohan was spotted being "affectionate and holding hands" with a mystery man here.

Angelina Jolie boosted breast cancer genetic testing: Study
IANS 12/16/2016 4:45:03 AM
Hollywood actor Angelina Jolie's public disclosure in 2013 regarding her surgery for breast cancer led to a spike in genetic tests for a gene known to increase the deadly disease, a study has found.

Tom Hardy to get inked by DiCaprio after losing bet
IANS 12/8/2016 4:48:05 AM
Actor Tom Hardy has revealed that after losing a wager with actor Leonardo DiCaprio, he would now have to get a tattoo in DiCaprios handwriting.

Bella Hadid wants to act
IANS 12/8/2016 4:44:36 AM
Model Bella Hadid wants to appear in films. The 20-year-old says one of her goals is to appear in movies but insists she won't be sharing any more of her hopes and dreams as she is superstitious, reports femnalefirst.co.uk.

I'm not sexy: Dame Helen Mirren
IANS 12/8/2016 4:35:20 AM
Actress Dame Helen Mirren has says she doesn't believe she is "sexy", and would "argue" that she isn't a "sexual object".