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'Black Widow', 'Mulan' get new release date

Published On: April 5, 2020 02:09 PM NPT By: Agencies

Disney Studios has announced the new release dates for its much-awaited movies Black Widow and Mulan which were pushed after theatres were closed in many countries across the globe due to coronavirus pandemic.

COVID-19: Ekta Kapoor to forsake her salary of Rs 2.5 crore to help co-workers

Published On: April 5, 2020 01:15 PM NPT By: Agencies

Filmmaker Ekta Kapoor on Friday said she will be letting go of her one-year salary of Rs 2.5 crores so as to provide financial aid to her co-workers in her company Balaji Telefilms.

Japanese mathematician solves conjecture after 8-year struggle

Published On: April 5, 2020 12:50 PM NPT By: Agencies

After an eight-year struggle, embattled Japanese mathematician Shinichi Mochizuki has finally received some validation. His 600-page proof of the abc conjecture, one of the biggest open problems in number theory, has been accepted for publication.

Netflix donates Rs 7.5 crore to help daily wage workers in India

Published On: April 5, 2020 12:04 PM NPT By: Agencies

Streaming platform Netflix on Saturday announced that it will contribute Rs 7.5 crore to Producers Guild of India (PGI) Relief Fund to help daily wage earners in the entertainment industry in the country.

Jennifer Aniston surprises coronavirus positive nurse with $10G gift card

Published On: April 4, 2020 05:16 PM NPT By: Agencies

American actor Jennifer Aniston used her star power on Thursday to brighten the day of a coronavirus frontline worker, who tested positive for the virus.

Leonardo DiCaprio launches relief fund to feed poor amid coronavirus crisis

Published On: April 4, 2020 05:10 PM NPT By: Agencies

Actor Leonardo DiCaprio on Thursday launched a hunger relief initiative - America's food fund - to raise funds for helping the low-income families of America that have been affected by the coronavirus outbreak.

Deepika, Ranveer pledge support to PM-CARES

Published On: April 4, 2020 01:48 PM NPT By: Agencies

Bollywood couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh on Saturday announced that they will be donating money to the PM-CARES Fund to help combat coronavirus pandemic in the country.

Selena Gomez shares bipolar diagnosis

Published On: April 4, 2020 01:39 PM NPT By: Agencies

Singer Selena Gomez opened up about her bipolar disorder diagnosis. She made the revelation during an Instagram live chat session with fellow Disney star Miley Cyrus.

Harry Styles stuck in US due to coronavirus pandemic

Published On: April 3, 2020 04:03 PM NPT By: Agencies

Actor-singer Harry Styles says he is stranded in the US in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Several governments have imposed lockdowns in their countries so as to tackle the pandemic. This resulted in air travel also being suspended.

'The Yogi Bear' voice actor Julie Bennett passes away at 88 due to COVID-19

Published On: April 3, 2020 02:29 PM NPT By: Agencies

Veteran voice actor Julie Bennett passed away at the age of 88 on Tuesday from health complications caused by COVID-19,reports said.

Reese Witherspoon launches chat series 'Shine On At Home'

Published On: April 3, 2020 01:59 PM NPT By: Agencies

Hollywood star Reese Witherspoon has announced the launch of her new show Shine On At Home where she would dole out advice to people in need during their home quarantine.

COVID-19: Kylie Jenner to donate hand sanitisers to California hospitals

Published On: April 3, 2020 01:54 PM NPT By: Agencies

Kylie Jenner will be making a huge donation of hand sanitisers to southern California hospitals. The 22-year-old reality TV star and her mother, Kris Jenner, have teamed up with cosmetics company Coty to mass produce the hand sanitisers.

Now Saif, Kareena pledge support to PM-CARES, Maha CM relief funds

Published On: April 2, 2020 05:32 PM NPT By: Agencies

Bollywood couple Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan on Thursday announced that they will be donating money to the PM-CARES Fund and Maharashtra Chief Minister's Relief Fund to help combat coronavirus pandemic in the country.

Sona Mohapatra to host a live interactive gig

Published On: April 2, 2020 05:26 PM NPT By: Agencies

Singer Sona Mohapatra is engaging with her fans through a live-interactive video session on Thursday to chase away the coronavirus lockdown blues.

'American Idol' to continue despite coronavirus pandemic, says host Ryan Seacrest

Published On: April 2, 2020 05:22 PM NPT By: Agencies

Popular TV host Ryan Seacrest has revealed that the latest edition of Amercian Idol is moving ahead as per the plans despite the coronavirus pandemic.

Amid lockdown, Sunny Leone starts online chat show

Published On: April 2, 2020 05:17 PM NPT By: Agencies

Actor Sunny Leone on Thursday announced the launch of her digital chat show, titled "Locked up with Sunny".

Broadway star Brian Stokes Mitchell tests positive for COVID-19

Published On: April 2, 2020 05:12 PM NPT By: Agencies

Veteran Broadway actor Brian Stokes Mitchell has been diagnosed with coronavirus. In a video message, posted on Twitter, the Tony Award-winning actor said he recently got the confirmation that his test for COVID-19 came positive.

Justin Long, brother believe they contracted coronavirus but they haven't tested

Published On: April 2, 2020 12:04 PM NPT By: Agencies

Hollywood star Justin Long believes he and his brother Christian contracted coronavirus after the latter's girlfriend returned from a work trip. In his podcast 'Life Is Short with Justin Long', the actor said they did not get tested as they are not in the "high-risk category", reported Entertainment Weekly.

Madhuri Dixit Nene, husband donate for COVID-19 relief

Published On: April 1, 2020 03:47 PM NPT By: Agencies

Bollywood diva Madhuri Dixit Nene on Wednesday announced that she, along with her husband Sriram Madhav Nene, will be donating to the PM CARES Fund and Maharashtra's CM Relief Fund to combat COVID-19.

'Star Wars' actor Andrew Jack dies aged 76

Published On: April 1, 2020 03:40 PM NPT By: Agencies

'Star Wars' actor Andrew Jack has died from COVID-19 related health complications on Tuesday, reported Deadline.