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Tracee Ellis Ross, Dakota Johnson-starrer 'The High Note' going straight to video on-demand

Published On: May 6, 2020 11:37 AM NPT By: Agencies

"The High Note", featuring Tracee Ellis Ross and Dakota Johnson, is the latest film to head straight to video on-demand amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Daniel Radcliffe to lead audio reading of 'Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone'

Published On: May 6, 2020 11:17 AM NPT By: Agencies

"Harry Potter" creator JK Rowling is teaming up with music streamer Spotify to launch an audio recording of the series' debut book, "The Sorcerer's Stone", the first chapter of which will be read by film franchise star Daniel Radcliffe.

'Grey's Anatomy' writers to start work on next season soon: showrunner

Published On: May 6, 2020 11:09 AM NPT By: Agencies

"Grey's Anatomy" showrunner Krista Vernoff says the writers of the series will get together to discuss its 17th season this month through conference call

Vin Diesel confirms 'Chronicles of Riddick 4' script almost ready

Published On: May 5, 2020 11:48 AM NPT By: Agencies

Hollywood action star Vin Diesel has confirmed that the latest script of "Furya", the fourth film in the "Chronicles of Riddick" series, will be complete soon.

Nicolas Cage to play Joe Exotic from Tiger King' in new scripted series

Published On: May 5, 2020 11:29 AM NPT By: Agencies

Hollywood star Nicolas Cage is set to essay the role of Joe Exotic, the subject of Netflix's hit documentary-seriesTiger King, in a new scripted show.

Joe Russo closes deal to write 'Extraction 2'

Published On: May 5, 2020 11:16 AM NPT By: Agencies

Filmmaker Joe Russo has started working on a sequel to Chris Hemsworth-starrer "Extraction". The director wrote and co-produced the action thriller, which debuted on Netflix in April and has been praised by both the critics and viewers.

Star-studded digital concert 'I for India' raises over Rs 52 crore for COVID-19 relief

Published On: May 5, 2020 11:05 AM NPT By: Agencies

The home-to-home digital concert "I for India", held to raise funds for the frontliners working round-the-clock to contain the coronavirus pandemic in the country, has raised an amount of over Rs 52 crore donations for relief.

Camila Cabello offers chance to be in her next music video for charity

Published On: May 4, 2020 07:45 PM NPT By: Agencies

Singer Camila Cabello is giving one lucky fan the opportunity to make an appearance in her next music video as part of the All-In Challenge.

Emma Stone talks mental health in times of coronavirus: Write, write and write

Published On: May 4, 2020 02:41 PM NPT By: Agencies

In a rare video appearance, actor Emma Stone is raising mental health awareness while practising social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic.

JK Rowling donates 1 million pounds for coronavirus relief

Published On: May 4, 2020 02:32 PM NPT By: Agencies

"Harry Potter" author JK Rowling is contributing 1 million pounds to help some of those hit hardest by the coronavirus pandemic and the subsequent lockdown.

Shah Rukh, Aamir, Hrithik turn singers to raise funds for COVID-19

Published On: May 4, 2020 02:28 PM NPT By: Agencies

Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Madhuri Dixit Nene among others turned signers for a digital concert to raise funds for the frontliners working round-the-clock to contain the coronavirus pandemic in the country.

Simplicity should be the way of life: Dharmendra on lockdown

Published On: May 4, 2020 02:25 PM NPT By: Agencies

Veteran actor Dharmendra believes the biggest takeaway from the coronavirus pandemic should be the importance of leading a simple life.

Sam Smith wants to date older men

Published On: May 3, 2020 10:24 AM NPT By: Agencies

Singer Sam Smith says he wants to date an older man. The Oscar winner last dated "13 Reasons Why" star Brandon Flynn. Smith, 27, and Flynn, 26, broke up after an eight-month relationship in 2018.

Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Natalie Portman and others from Hollywood remember Irrfan Khan

Published On: May 1, 2020 03:53 PM NPT By: Agencies

Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard and Natalie Portman are among the Hollywood celebrities who have mourned the death of actor Irrfan Khan.

Irrfan Khan caught acting bug after watching his uncle perform in plays

Published On: May 1, 2020 09:49 AM NPT By: Agencies

Actor Irrfan Khan's tryst with acting started as a teenager here when he used to watch his maternal uncle Sajid Nisar act in plays at the city's town hall in the early 80s.

Will cherish the love I've received from him: Alia Bhatt on Rishi Kapoor

Published On: May 1, 2020 09:46 AM NPT By: Agencies

Actor Alia Bhatt said Rishi Kapoor was a legend who became her friend over the years and she will forever hold close to her heart the love she received from the late actor.

I'm fine, observing lockdown at home: Naseeruddin Shah on hospitalisation rumors

Published On: May 1, 2020 09:43 AM NPT By: Agencies

Rubbishing reports of hospitalisation, veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah on Thursday said he was "fine" and at home observing the nationwide lockdown.

Shraddha Kapoor donates to help feed stray animals during lockdown

Published On: April 30, 2020 10:55 AM NPT By: Agencies

Actor Shraddha Kapoor has donated to an NGO to help them feed stray animals during the lockdown period.

'American Idol' to continue performances remotely

Published On: April 30, 2020 10:50 AM NPT By: Agencies

After taking some time to make the decision on how to proceed with 'American Idol,' ABC has confirmed that the singing TV series will continue with remote performances.

COVID-19 effect: Only streamed films to be eligible for Oscars 2021 for the first time

Published On: April 30, 2020 10:36 AM NPT By: Agencies

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will allow only films streamed online for the forthcoming Oscars in the wake of the industry-wide shutdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic.