Jimmy Kimmel gets pep talk from Morgan Freeman
Los Angeles, Feb 18 (IANS) Jimmy Kimmel, who will be hosting Oscars this years, got a pep talk from veteran actor Morgan Freeman ahead of his stint at the 89th Academy Awards ceremony. In a…
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‘Hidden Figures’ is sanitised but disarming depiction of segregation
By Subhash K Jha Film: “Hidden Figures”; Starring: Taraji P Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monae, Directed by Theodore Melfi; Rating: ***1/2 (3 and a half stars) To pee or not to pee, that’s the question….
‘The Lego Batman Movie’: High on energy, low on taste
By Troy Ribeiro Film: “The Lego Batman Movie”; Director: Chris McKay; Cast: Will Arnett, Zach Galifinakis, Michael Cera, Rosario Dawson, Ralph Fiennes, Jenny Slate, Conan O’Brien, Doug Benson, Billy Dee Williams, Zoe Kravitz, Eddie Izzard,…
‘Silence’ Review: Scorsese delivers a near masterpiece (Rating: ****)
By Troy Ribeiro Film: “Silence” Director: Martin Scorsese Cast: Andrew Garfield, Adam Driver, Liam Neeson, Tadanobu Asano, Ciaran Hinds, Issey Ogata, Shinya Tsukamoto, Yoshi Oida, eld, Adam Driver, Liam Neeson, Tadanobu Asano, Ciaran Hinds, Issey…
Indian singer collaborates with Ricky Martin
Mumbai, Feb 17 (IANS) Indian singer Akasa Singh has collaborated with Spanish singer Ricky Martin for a English-Hindi mix song titled “Vente Pa Ca”. She says it was a dream to work with him. The…
Rob Kardashian, Blac Chyna split again
Los Angeles, Feb 17 (IANS) Reality TV personality Rob Kardashian and model Blac Chyna have split again following her cheating scandal last year. According to a source, Rob decided to end his relationship with Chyna…
Chrissy Teigen shares nude photograph
Los Angeles, Feb 17 (IANS) Model Chrissy Teigen shared a nude photograph of herself on social media platforms. The image shows the model sitting cross-legged on a chair, reports mirror.co.uk. “Just a typical press day…
‘Moonlight’ Review: A pretentious triptych tableaux (Rating: **)
By Troy Ribeiro Film: “Moonlight” Director: Barry Jenkins Cast: Trevante Rhodes, Andre Holland, Janelle Monae, Ashton Sanders, Jharrel Jerome, Naomie Harris, Mahershala Ali, Alex Hibbert and Jaden Piner Rating: ** Designed as an art house…
Beatty, Dunaway may present best picture trophy at Oscars
Los Angeles, Feb 17 (PTI) Actors Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway, who co-starred in 1967 crime film “Bonnie and Clyde”, might co-present the best picture Oscar at the 89th Academy Awards on February 26. To…
Adam Levine in ‘so much love’ with her little daughter
London, Feb 17 (PTI) Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine has said he is so in love with her four-month-old daughter, Dusty Rose. The 37-year-old star, who welcomed Dusty with wife Behati Prinsloo in September last…
When Stefani got flowers from Shelton on Valentine’s day
London, Feb 17 (PTI) Singer Gwen Stefani said she got some “beautiful flowers and lots of texts” from her partner and country musician Blake Shelton on Valentine’s day. The 47-year-old star said though they were…
‘Tangled: The Series’ gets early season two renewal
Los Angeles, Feb 17 (PTI) “Tangled: The Series” has been renewed for season two on Disney. Though, the popular animated series is still a month away from its premiere, the channel has given it a…
Gomez spends USD 30,000 for The Weeknd’s birthday bash?
Los Angeles, Feb 17 (PTI) Singer-actress Selena Gomez has reportedly spent over USD 30,000 for her rumoured boyfriend The Weeknd’s birthday party. The 24-year-old star has apparently organised a lavish party for the “Starboy” hitmaker…
Damian Lewis’ wife doesn’t want kids to learn American accent
London, Feb 17 (PTI) Actor Damian Lewis has said his wife, Helen McCrory, is worried their children might develop American accent. The English-born star, who shares 10-year-old Manon and Gulliver, nine, with McCrory, had adopted…
Sam Smith writes track with Frances for new album
London, Feb 17 (PTI) Singer Sam Smith has penned a track with singer-songwriter Frances for his forthcoming new album. Smith, 24 took a break from the limelight in 2015 after a phenomenally successful two years…
Louis Tomlinson working with Matoma on EDM track
London, Feb 17 (PTI) Singer Louis Tomlinson has been in the studio with tropical house DJ/producer Matoma working on new EDM music. The 25-year-old One Direction star released his debut solo song ‘Just Hold On’…
Lena Dunham defends Taylor Swift
Los Angeles, Feb 17 (PTI) Lena Dunham has defended her friend Taylor Swift, after the star was blasted for not endorsing a candidate in the US presidential election last year. The 30-year-old “Girls” creator was…
Kerry Washington to join cast of ‘Deadpool 2’?
London, Feb 17 (PTI) Actress Kerry Washington has reportedly emerged as a frontrunner to land the role of female assassin Domino in the forthcoming “Deadpool” sequel. Ryan Reynolds is currently working on the follow up…
Krysten Ritter pens first novel
Los Angeles, Feb 17 (PTI) Krysten Ritter may have been busy with “Jessica Jones” but the actress also found time to write her first novel. The star has penned a psychological thriller named “Bonfire,” about…
Amanda Bynes slams Twitter impersonator
London, Feb 17 (PTI) Actress Amanda Bynes has claimed that she is being impersonated on Twitter and the person also gained access to her private Instagram account. The 30-year-old actress took to the micro-blogging site…