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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.

Ronan Keating welcomes second child with wife Storm

Published On: March 30, 2020 05:27 PM NPT By: Agencies

Singer Ronan Keating and his wife, fashion designer Storm Keating have become proud parents to a baby girl. The former Boyzone member said their second child, Coco was born on March 27.

Emily Blunt wants to further explore 'Mary Poppins' world

Published On: March 30, 2020 04:50 PM NPT By: Agencies

Actor Emily Blunt says it is her wish to revisit the world of "Mary Poppins" once again. The 37-year-old actor took on the role of magical English nanny in Disney's "Mary Poppins Returns", which was a direct sequel to the 1964 original.

COVID-19: Alan Merrill, songwriter of 'I love rock 'n' roll', dies at 69

Published On: March 30, 2020 04:20 PM NPT By: Agencies

Musician-songwriter Alan Merrill has passed away due to complications from the coronavirus. He was 69. The recording artiste died in New York Sunday; his daughter Laura Merrill confirmed the news on Facebook.

Anushka-Virat, Kartik Aaryan pledge donations to PM-CARES, CM relief funds

Published On: March 30, 2020 03:28 PM NPT By: Agencies

Actor Anushka Sharma, her cricketer-husband Virat Kohli, Kartik Aaryan among others on Monday pledged money to various relief funds aimed at combating the coronavirus pandemic in the country.

Kriti Sanon pens romantic thoughts

Published On: March 30, 2020 01:55 PM NPT By: Agencies

Kriti Sanon has been using her time at home, constructively. From working out to picking up important lessons in cooking, she has been making every single day of the 21-day national lockdown, count.

Jon Bon Jovi believes his son Jacob contracted 'mild' coronavirus

Published On: March 29, 2020 04:37 PM NPT By: Agencies

Singer-songwriter Jon Bon Jovi says he suspects that his teenage son Jacob might have contracted a mild version of coronavirus. Talking to Entertainment Weekly, the 58-year-old singer said his son showed symptoms of COVID-19 but has not been tested for it.

Salman Khan to extend financial help to 25,000 daily wage workers of film industry

Published On: March 29, 2020 04:26 PM NPT By: Agencies

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has pledged to financially support 25,000 daily wage workers from the film industry in the wake of the national lockdown, according to Federation of Western Indian Cine Employees (FWICE).

The man makes me proud: Twinkle on Akshay's decision to donate INR 250 million

Published On: March 29, 2020 04:17 PM NPT By: Agencies

Minutes after actor Akshay Kumar pledged to donate INR 250 million from his savings to the PM's relief fund, wife Twinkle Khanna has nothing but all good words for the decision.

Ryan Gosling to star in space drama 'Project Hail Mary'

Published On: March 29, 2020 02:18 PM NPT By: Agencies

Actor Ryan Gosling will be venturing into the space genre once again with the upcoming film adaptation of author Andy Weir's book. According to The Hollywood Reporter, media studio is in negotiations to pick up the project.

'Avengers', 'Harry Potter' series and other films to re-release in China

Published On: March 27, 2020 04:30 PM NPT By: Agencies

China seems to be turning to superheroes for some help as they are all set to re-open theatres as the country tries to get back to normal after battling the coronavirus pandemic.

BTS band postpones tour due to coronavirus outbreak

Published On: March 27, 2020 04:20 PM NPT By: Agencies

South Korean band BTS is rescheduling their North American 'Map of the Soul' tour amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Mark Blum passes away at 69 due to COVID-19 complications

Published On: March 27, 2020 02:48 PM NPT By: Agencies

American actor Mark Blum known for work in theatre as well as in films 'Desperately Seeking Susan,' 'Crocodile Dundee' and the series 'You', is dead at age 69 due to complications from COVID-19.

Kevin Hart, Eniko Parrish expecting second child

Published On: March 27, 2020 08:49 AM NPT By: Agencies

Actor-comic Kevin Hart and wife Eniko Parrish are expecting their second child. The 40-year-old actor took to Instagram on Tuesday to share the news. "#Harts #FamilyOfSix #Blessed #LiveLoveLaugh," Hart captioned a picture of Parrish's growing baby bump.

Demi Lovato dating 'Young and the Restless' star Max Ehrich

Published On: March 26, 2020 05:18 PM NPT By: Agencies

American singer Demi Lovato is dating soap opera star Max Ehrich, three months after ending her brief fling with baseball outfielder Austin Wilson.

Harvey Weinstein 'doing fine' after testing positive for COVID-19

Published On: March 26, 2020 02:36 PM NPT By: Agencies

A source from the prison told that the disgraced producer has not showed any signs of severe illness so far. He was reportedly diagnosed with coronavirus on March 21.

Bollywood celebs welcome 21-day nationwide lockdown to combat coronavirus

Published On: March 25, 2020 05:46 PM NPT By: Agencies

Calling the 21-day national lockdown in India a "collective turning point", Bollywood personalities such as veteran singer Asha Bhosle, filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, actors Taapsee Pannu and Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub said the decision by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was essential to fight the coronavirus outbreak

Rocker Jackson Browne tests positive for coronavirus

Published On: March 25, 2020 03:43 PM NPT By: Agencies

Veteran rock singer-songwriter Jackson Browne says he is recuperating at home after testing positive for the coronavirus. The 71-year-old musician said he got tested for COVID-19 after feeling ill and experiencing a "small cough and a temperature".

Sussanne Khan to move in with Hrithik Roshan to take care of kids together during quarantine

Published On: March 25, 2020 02:45 PM NPT By: Agencies

Hrithik Roshan and Sussanne Khan may well have parted ways but the couple continues to co-parent their kids Hrehaan and Hridaan.