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Madhuri Dixit to organize online dance festival

Published On: April 29, 2020 11:42 AM NPT By: Agencies

Actor Madhuri Dixit Nene is all set to host a two-day online dance festival to help people relieve stress and learn new dance form amid the nation-wide lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Steven Spielberg explains why 'The Goonies' sequel hasn't been made

Published On: April 29, 2020 11:39 AM NPT By: Agencies

Veteran filmmaker Steven Spielberg has revealed that the whole band of "The Goonies" have assembled once or twice in every few years to discuss its sequel but haven't been able to crack the idea for it yet.

Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan dies at 54

Published On: April 29, 2020 11:31 AM NPT By: Agencies

Bollywood actor Irfan Khan died on Wednesday. He was 54 years old.

Gospel singer Troy Sneed dies from coronavirus

Published On: April 29, 2020 11:28 AM NPT By: Agencies

Troy Sneed, the Grammy-nominated gospel singer, has died due to complications from coronavirus. He was 52. According to Billboard, the singer passed away on Monday at a hospital in Jacksonville, Florida.

Rapper Scarface on dialysis after suffering kidney failure due to coronavirus

Published On: April 28, 2020 09:10 AM NPT By: Agencies

American rapper Scarface has revealed that he has suffered kidney failure due to novel coronavirus and is on dialysis.

Raj Nidimoru, Krishna DK working on two micro-series

Published On: April 28, 2020 09:07 AM NPT By: Agencies

In order to encourage budding filmmakers during lockdown and to keep their creativity flowing, director duo Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK, said they will mentor and back the new format of micro-storytelling.

Mickey Rourke-starrer 'Warhunt' wraps shooting during COVID-19 crisis

Published On: April 28, 2020 09:03 AM NPT By: Agencies

The shooting of World War II fantasy horror movie "Warhunt", featuring Hollywood star Mickey Rourke, is complete after the film continued the shooting during the coronavirus crisis

There have been misunderstandings, misinformation: Kanika Kapoor on COVID-19 battle

Published On: April 27, 2020 10:39 AM NPT By: Agencies

More than a month after testing positive for the coronavirus, singer Kanika Kapoor on Sunday said there have been several "wrong exchanges of information" regarding her travel timeline and battle with the disease.

When Kate Winslet was recognised as Rose from Titanic' in Himalayas

Published On: April 27, 2020 10:34 AM NPT By: Agencies

Hollywood star Kate Winslet says she was overwhelmed when an old man in the Himalayas recognized her as Rose from Titanic during her trip to India.

'Doctor Strange 2' moves to March 2022, 'Spider-Man 3' delayed till November 2021

Published On: April 26, 2020 10:04 AM NPT By: Agencies

Disney and Marvel Studios have pushed back the release of Benedict Cumberbatch's much-awaited "Doctor Strange" sequel to March 2022.

I'm never gonna say never: Cameron Diaz on acting comeback

Published On: April 26, 2020 10:00 AM NPT By: Agencies

Two years after announcing her decision to retire from acting, Hollywood star Cameron Diaz has teased that she may return to movies. In a recent interview with her former makeup artist Gucci Westman for Harper's BAZAAR UK, the Charlie's Angels star said she is "never going to say never," when it comes to her potential return to the big screen.

Vidya Balan pledges to donate 1000 PPE kits to healthcare staff in India

Published On: April 26, 2020 09:56 AM NPT By: Agencies

Actor Vidya Balan has decided to donate 1000 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits to the frontline healthcare staff across India.

''83" not coming on OTT platform, makers aiming for theatrical release

Published On: April 26, 2020 09:43 AM NPT By: Agencies

Reliance Entertainment on Saturday dismissed reports of digital premiere for it much-awaited film 83 and said the team is aiming for a theatrical release.

'Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark 2' in works at Paramount, Andre Ovredal to return as director

Published On: April 25, 2020 10:48 AM NPT By: Agencies

Paramount Pictures is moving ahead with a sequel to its 2019 horror hit "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark". According to The Hollywood Reporter, filmmaker Andre Ovredal will return to direct the sequel with Dan Hageman and Kevin Hageman once again writing the script.

My fairy godmother in 'Cinderella' is non-conforming: Billy Porter

Published On: April 25, 2020 10:44 AM NPT By: Agencies

Actor Billy Porter says his portrayal of the Fairy Godmother in the upcoming "Cinderella" will be "genderless" and "non-conforming". During an appearance on "Variety Live", Porter said he had completed his work on the movie before the production was shut down due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Police complaint against Kangana Ranaut over remark

Published On: April 25, 2020 10:42 AM NPT By: Agencies

A complaint has been filed with police against Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut for allegedly referring to members of a particular community as terrorist in a video released in support of her sister Rangoli Chandel, an official said on Friday.

HBO Max developing 'The Hellfire Club' adaptation with 'Revenant' scribe

Published On: April 24, 2020 12:32 PM NPT By: Agencies

HBO Max is reportedly working on an adaptation of author Jake Tapper's book "The Hellfire Club".

Jennifer Lopez sued for $150,000 by NY photographer

Published On: April 22, 2020 05:45 PM NPT By: Agencies

A New York City photographer has filed a lawsuit against singer-actor Jennifer Lopez for using a photo of hers on social media without permission.

Eminem celebrates 12 years of sobriety

Published On: April 22, 2020 05:42 PM NPT By: Agencies

Rap king Eminem is celebrating 12 years of abstinence from alcohol and drugs. The 47-year-old recording artiste, who has battled addiction over the years, took to Instagram on Monday to share the news.

Alicia Silverstone says she was called fatgirl' for Batman and Robin' role

Published On: April 22, 2020 05:36 PM NPT By: Agencies

Actor Alicia Silverstone has opened up about the body-shaming remarks she was subjected to when she starred as Batgirl in Joel Schumacher's Batman and Robin.