Spanish actor Antonio Banderas has lent his voice to one of the main characters in "Justin and the Knights of Valour", a feature-length 3D animated film scheduled for release next year....
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‘Mirror Mirror’ to release in India April 20
Julia Robert's "Mirror Mirror", a comic reprise of the Snow White legend, will hit Indian theatres April 20....
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Oprah Winfrey regrets launching cable network
Talk show queen Oprah Winfrey says she regrets launching her OWN TV network, and confesses she was unaware of the difficulties she would face to turn her channel into a success....
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I’m thinner than Leonardo DiCaprio: Kate Winslet
Actress Kate Winslet believes she has got thinner and Leonardo DiCaprio has got fatter since "Titanic"....
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Taylor Swift wins entertainer of the year award
Singer Taylor Swift has been named entertainer of the year at the Academy of Country Music Awards....
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Email forces Cameron to reshoot ‘Titanic’ 3D scene
<div align="left">James Cameron reshot a scene of his "Titanic" 3D venture after an astronomer pointed out that the stars were in the wrong place as the ship sank.<br /> </div>...
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Ashton Kutcher as Steve Jobs
LOS ANGELES: For his forthcoming biopic, Mark Hulme has roped in Ashton Kutcher to play the role of late technology mogul Steve Jobs. The film is scheduled to begin shooting in May this...
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James Bond to open London Olympics
<div align="left">Actor Daniel Craig has been invited by Queen Elizabeth to open the 2012 London Olympics as super spy James Bond.</div>...
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David Guetta launches record label
<div align="left">Grammy Award-winning DJ and music producer David Guetta will add music mogul to his resume after launching his own record label.</div>...
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Lady Gaga launches poster contest
LONDON: Singer Lady Gaga wants budding young artists to create posters on the theme of bravery for her newly launched charity, Born This Way Foundation, which aims to wipe out bullying.
"We are calling...
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Emma Stone to star in ‘Into The Woods’
<div align="left">Acterss Emma Stone has reportedly been approached to show off her musical skills in big screen adaptation of fairytale stage show "Into The Woods".</div>...
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Eva Longoria shares perfume profits for charity
<div align="left">Actress Eva Longoria is giving her charity work a boost by deciding to donate a dollar from every sale of her new perfume, EVAmour.</div>...
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Katy Perry wants fans to choose songs for her new movie
LONDON: Singer Katy Perry wants her fans to help choose songs for her new 3D movie "Katy Perry: Part of Me".
The singer has also asked her Twitter followers to give her...
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Wrath of the Titans – Trailer
After 'Clash of the Titans' where Perseus heroically defeated the monstrous Kraken, Warner Bros Pictures brings 'Wrath of the Titans'....
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I had a great pregnancy: Jessica Simpson
MUMBAI: Singer Jessica Simpson is enjoying her pregnancy and says she can’t wait to have the baby. The 31-year-old star has gained 40 pounds during her pregnancy. "I had a great pregnancy. Eating...
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Megan Fox wants to be a mother
LOS ANGELES: Actress Megan Fox has her sights set on becoming a mother. The actress has told friends that she is desperate to start a family with husband Brian Austin Green and is...
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‘The Hunger Games’ gets third biggest opening ever
LONDON: "The Hunger Games" made a whopping $155 million at the US box office, making it the third-best debut film ever. It is behind the $169.2 million achieved by the "Harry Potter" finale...
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‘Avatar 2’ not delayed: Jon Landau
<div align="left">Oscar-winning producer Jon Landau has rejected rumours about delay of "Avatar 2", saying there is no question of delay as a date for its release was never set.</div>...
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‘Hangover III’ to be filmed in September
<div align="left">"The Hangover III", the third film in the comedy movie series, will begin production in September.</div>...
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Miley Cyrus falls sick
LONDON: Singer-actress Miley Cyrus, scheduled to perform on former American boxer Muhammad Ali’s birthday, is suffering from a bout of ill health. Cyrus willl hit the stage with Lionel Richie, Rascal Flatts and...
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Pitbull to provide theme song for ‘Men in Black 3’
<div align="left">Rapper Pitbull will provide the theme song for the soundtrack of the third movie in the "Men in Black" series, a number called "Back in Time", Columbia Pictures announced Thursday.</div>...
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Nicki Minaj new face of Pepsi
Rapper Nicki Minaj has signed a multi-million dollar deal to front the campaign for Pepsi's new drink called Pop....
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‘John Carter’ tops global Box Office
LONDON: Action movie "John Carter" is the biggest grosser on international box office for the second consecutive week, raking in over $40 million in 54 markets outside America. The film, starring Taylor Kitsch...
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Eva Longoria to meet Barack Obama
LOS ANGELES: Actress Eva Longoria will visit President Barack Obama next week in Washington to discuss education, immigration and the economy; and she is nervous. "I’m always nervous (about meeting him). It’s the...
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Kate Winslet to make stage debut
LONDON: Actress Kate Winslet is ready to make her theatre debut. The actress has spoken several times with David Hare about directing her in a play called "Skylight" opposite Bill Nighy, reports contactmusic.com....
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Hugh Jackman in ‘Prisoners’
LONDON: Australian actor Hugh Jackman will begin work in thriller "Prisoners" which is about a carpenter, Keller, who searches for his kidnapped daughter. The movie is to be directed by ‘Incendies’ helmer Denis...
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Kristen Wiig wants to adopt!
LOS ANGELES: Actress and writer Kristen Wiig, who was seen in "Bridesmaids", is keen to adopt children. The 38-year-old is currently dating musician Fabrizio Moretti. Kristen, whose career took off after she wrote...
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No more interviews for Lady Gaga
LONDON: Singer Lady Gaga plans to keep quiet once her interview with Oprah Winfrey airs this weekend because she has nothing else to say to the media. Contactmusic.com reports that she doesn’t care...
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Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie to wed by autumn?
The couple, who are rumoured to be expecting twin boys, want to marry in time for the arrival of the babies later this year....
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New concourse for Harry Potter’s railway station
LONDON: When Harry Potter goes to Hogwarts next semester, he will probably have difficult finding the wall to ram into, after a new concourse was unveiled at London’s King’s Cross station Wednesday. The project,...
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Kristen Stewart’s ice sculpture at Madame Tussauds
LONDON: "Twilight" actress Kristen Stewart has rendered as an ice sculpture in a special attraction at Madame Tussauds’s museum here. The sculpture stands next to figures of her real-life boyfriend Robert Pattinson and...
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Javier Bardem goes blond for next Bond flick
LONDON: Spanish actor Javier Bardem will wear a police uniform and a blond wig in his role as the villain in the next James Bond movie, according to photos from the shoot published...
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Tom Cruise in ‘A Star Is Born’?
LONDON: Actor Tom Cruise is having talks to star alongside Beyonce Knowles in the new version of the classic film, "A Star Is Born", which is being directed by Clint Eastwood. It’s still...
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‘The Lorax’ tops US box office
LOS ANGELES: Animation film "The Lorax" has made its way to the top of the US box office after raking in $39.1 million at the weekend. The computer-animated 3-D musical family film,...
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‘Bonsai’ wins best film at Miami fest
MIAMI: "Bonsai", directed by Chile’s Cristian Jimenez, won the best Ibero-American film award at Miami’s International Film Festival, which concluded its 29th edition Sunday after the screening of about 100 films from 35...
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Britney sells home at loss
LOS ANGELES: Singer Britney Spears is selling her Beverly Hills home but at a huge loss. The singer has been living in the house since 2007. She relisted the house on the market...
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Emily Blunt eyes Bond role
LONDON: Actress Emily Blunt is eager to play a female James Bond. The British actress, who previously turned down roles in superhero films like "Captain America" and "Iron Man 2", admits she would...
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Shakira says she watches every match of soccer star beau
MADRID: Colombian singer Shakira said she never misses a match where her boyfriend, Spanish soccer star Gerard Pique, is playing. Aware of the "dedication, commitment, discipline and teamwork" needed to play professional soccer,...
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Shakira up for charity award
LONDON: Colombian singer Shakira has been nominated for a prestigious award in Spain in recognition of her endless charity work. The 35-year-old, a Unicef goodwill ambassador, is shortlisted for the Prince of Asturias...
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Jennifer Aniston in a happy mood
LOS ANGELES: "Friends" star Jennifer Aniston says her happiness is at 10 plus and the reason is her new home in Los Angeles. She said living in New York felt like living in...
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Kristen Wiig inspires Olivia Wilde
LONDON: Actress Olivia Wilde says she "worships" Kristen Wiig’s fashion statement. The 27-year-old is a huge fan of the "Bridesmaids" actress because she proves it is possible to be sexy as well as...
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Indian American filmmaker wins award
WASHINGTON: Indian American filmmaker Manan Singh Katohora has won the "2012 Rising Star Award" for his feature film "9 Eleven" at the Canada International Film Festival. Held in Vancouver, British Columbia, the festival...
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Nicole Kidman replaces Rachel Weisz in ‘Railway Man’
LONDON: Oscar winner Nicole Kidman has replaced Rachel Weisz in "The Railway Man" as Colin Firth’s wife. Weisz was required to do additional shooting on "The Bourne Legacy" and "Oz: The Great and...
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When De Niro disguised himself as homeless man
LONDON: Veteran actor Robert De Niro disguised himself into a homeless man for a shelter visit, while he researched for his role in "Being Flynn". "We did spend time at Pine Street Inn...
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Scarlett Johansson to play Janet Leigh
LONDON: Actress Scarlett Johansson will play the role of Janet Leigh in "The Making of Psycho". According to contactmusic.com, the 27-year-old will star alongside James D’Arcy, Anthony Hopkins and Dame Helen Mirren in...
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Mila Kunis to play Jacqueline Kennedy?
LONDON: Actress Mila Kunis might essay the role of Jacqueline Kennedy in a new movie. The actress is in talks to feature as the wife of the iconic US president John F. Kennedy...
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Kristen Wiig lands new comedy role
LONDON: Comedian Kristen Wiig is in negotiations to work on a new action comedy movie from the writers of "The Descendants". According to contactmusic.com, the 38-year-old is teaming up with Nat Faxon and...
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Oscar statuettes sold for $3 mn in auction
LOS ANGELES: A collection of 15 Oscar statuettes which were handed out to recipients, including the writer for "Citizen Kane", fetched more than $3 million at an auction here Tuesday, two days after...
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I was sober at Oscar party: Sean Young
LONDON: Actress Sean Young has denied reports she was drunk at the time of her arrest at the official Oscar afterparty. The "Blade Runner" star insists she was sober when she became embroiled...
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French President Nicolas Sarkozy congratulates ‘The Artist’ team
French President Nicolas Sarkozy has congratulated the team of black and white silent film "The Artist" for winning five Oscars....
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Octavia Spencer to turn producer
Actress Octavia Spencer, who won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for "The Help", is planning to turn producer....
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Pride over Oscar win, shame over content: Pakistani daily
ISLAMABAD: The documentary that won Pakistan’s first Oscar is a matter of national pride, but its "content is a matter of national shame", said a daily. The Oscar that went to Sharmeen Obaid...
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US congratulates Iranian director on Oscar win
WASHINGTON: The US government Monday congratulated Iranian director Asghar Farhadi after his film "A Separation" won the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film. "On behalf of all of us, to congratulate Iranian film...
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Pakistani film wins Oscar for best documentary
LOS ANGELES: Pakistani documentary film "Saving Face", which uncovers the story of hundreds of people, mostly women who become acid attack victims, was honoured with the Oscar award for best documentary (short) at...
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Sean Young arrested for Oscar party scuffle
LOS ANGELES: Actress Sean Young, known for her role in "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective", was reportedly busted by police at the official Oscar after-party for allegedly getting physical with a security guard Young...
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‘Men In Black 3’ Will Smith’s brainchild
LOS ANGELES: It was actor Will Smith who came up with the idea of the third installment of "Men In Black", says director Barry Sonnenfeld. The actor reprises his role as alien fighting...
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A.R. Rahman performs at Oscars again
LOS ANGELES: Indian composer A.R. Rahman performed at the 84th Academy Awards here as part of the Oscar band in his third performance at the prestigious award ceremony. "Oscar sangamam – if you...
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‘The Artist’, ‘Hugo’ in tie with five Oscars each
French silent film "The Artist" and period film "Hugo" became the big winners at the star-studded 84th Academy Awards ceremony here as they walked away with five honours each....
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Chinese acrobats to perform at the Oscars
BEIJING: Acrobats from China will for the first time perform at the Academy Awards ceremony to be held in Los Angeles Sunday. Nine artists from east Shandong province will perform gruelling feats of...
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My films create a show, not reality: ‘The Artist’ director
MUMBAI: His black and white silent film "The Artist" has won three Golden Globes and seven BAFTA’s (awards of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts) this year. French director Michel Hazanavicius...
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I didn’t kill Michael Jackson, stress did: Conrad Murray
LOS ANGELES: Michael Jackson’s personal doctor Conrad Murray has filed legal documents claiming that MJ was so stressed out over his financial woes that he recklessly self-administered a fatal dose of Propofol that...
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Ednita Nazario to release new album
SAN JUAN: Puerto Rican singer Ednita Nazario, known as "the Diva of Ponce", announced Tuesday that in March she will release a new album entitled "Desnuda" with which she said she sought an...
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Emma Watson wants her own style
LONDON: Actress Emma Watson wants to develop her own sense of style and she loves to wear what she likes. The 21-year-old, who has previously fronted advertising campaigns for fashion brand Burberry, has...
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Michael Douglas to present award at Oscars
LONDON: Veteran actor Michael Douglas, who is recovering from throat cancer, has been added to the list of presenters at the Oscar ceremony. The 67-year-old is tipped to announce the best picture award...
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Beatles music fuels giant street party in Rio de Janeiro
RIO DE JANEIRO: A musical troupe that sets Beatles tunes to Brazilian beats Monday drew 60,000 people to a carnival street party in Rio de Janeiro. Sargento Pimenta was created last year by...
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David Beckham voted best dressed
LOS ANGELES: Soccer star David Beckham ruled the Hall of Game awards after picking up two prizes, including one for best style. The Cartoon Network Hall of Game Awards let viewers vote for...
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Antonio Banderas to play Picasso in ’33 Dias’
MADRID: Spanish actor Antonio Banderas will play Pablo Picasso in Carlos Saura’s upcoming "33 Dias" (33 Days). The $7.9 million film will focus on the painter’s emotional turmoil while he worked on his...
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Beyonce Knowles starts new hobby – painting!
LONDON: Singer Beyonce Knowles may be busy with baby vomit and dirty diapers but that has not stopped her from taking up new hobbies. Even with a five-month-old baby to look after, she...
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Mexican actor to be the new Zorro
LOS ANGELES: Mexican actor Gael Garcia Bernal will take over from Antonio Banderas as Zorro in the next movie about the mighty masked swordsman, Variety said on its Web site. Garcia Bernal will...
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Oprah Winfrey to make big screen comeback?
LOS ANGELES: Talk show queen Oprah Winfrey might make her big screen comeback soon — 14 years after she was last seen in a movie. Winfrey, who wrapped up her daily chat show...
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Angelina Jolie honoured at Peace ceremony
LONDON: Actress Angelina Jolie has been honoured for raising awareness of human rights issues with her directorial debut "In The Land Of Blood And Honey". The 36-year-old was the guest of honour at...
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Michael Bay to direct ‘Tranformers 4’
LOS ANGELES: Director Michael Bay has been roped in by Paramount Pictures to helm two films "Pain and Gain" and "Tranformers 4". Bay will commence shooting this spring on "Pain and Gain," then...
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Vanessa Hudgens hates shooting underwater
LONDON: Actress Vanessa Hudgens admits that she hated acting underwater for her new film "Journey 2: The Mysterious Island". "I have such a pet peeve, I hate getting my face wet and fully...
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Whitney Houston found under water
LOS ANGELES: Police have confirmed Whitney Houston was under water and unconscious when she was found by members of her staff. Contactmusic.com reports that police have confirmed that attempts were made for 30...
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Oprah Winfrey issues apology for Tele Vision remark
LONDON: International talk show queen Oprah Winfrey has issued an apology for breaking TV ratings rules and urging fans to watch her "Oprah’s Next Chapter" show instead of Grammy Awards. Contactmusic.com, the 58-year-old...
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Adele, Foo Fighters win big at 54th Grammy Awards
LOS ANGELES: British singer Adele and alternative rock band Foo Fighters emerged as the big winners at the 54th Grammy Awards. While Adele walked away with six honours, Foo Fighters took home five...
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‘The Artist’ wins top honours at BAFTA
LONDON: The black-and-white silent movie "The Artist" swept away top honours at the Orange British Academy Film Awards – it was named the best film, while Michel Hazanavicius and Jean Dujardin bagged the...
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Adele wins top honours at Grammy Awards
LOS ANGELES: Adele is on a roll. The British singer was in tears after she made a clean sweep by winning all six Grammy awards for which she was nominated, including top honours...
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Singer Whitney Houston dies at 48
LOS ANGELES: Iconic American singer Whitney Houston has died at the age of 48, her publicist said. Houston’s publicist Kristen Foster confirmed the singer’s death. The cause of her death was not immediately...
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Madonna fans oppose bombing Iran before Israel gig
MOSCOW: Israeli fans of pop star Madonna have asked the government not to launch any air strikes against Iran until after the diva’s concert in Tel Aviv May 29. In a newly opened...
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Naomi Watts to play Princess Diana
LONDON: Actress Naomi Watts has been roped in to play the role of Princess Diana in "Caught In Flight" and she says that it is an honour to play the iconic role in...
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Eva Green to play lead in ‘300’ sequel
LONDON: French actress Eva Green has been signed on to play the lead in "300" sequel. The 31-year-old, last seen in "Casino Royale", will join Aussie actor Sullivan Stapleton in the follow-up to...
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Lady Gaga to meet fans picked from the crowd
LONDON: Pop superstar Lady Gaga has promised to pick fans from the crowd and meet them backstage at her upcoming shows. The 25-year-old singer shared her plans through her Twitter page, contactmusic.com reported....
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Daniel Radcliffe wants to prove himself
LOS ANGELES: Actor Daniel Radcliffe hopes to prove himself with his new movie where he plays a widowed father. The 22-year-old actor hopes the movie "Woman in Black" will prove he is more...
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Clint Eastwood donates fee to charity
LONDON: Actor-director Clint Eastwood has donated the fee he received for his controversial Super Bowl commercial to charity. According to contactmusic.com, the 81-year-old was accused of endorsing US President Barack Obama’s re-election campaign...
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Madonna’s gig stuns audience at Super Bowl
LONDON: Madonna’s 12-minute performance at the Super Bowl left the audience spellbound. The singer’s medley during half time at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis Sunday was a treat for all sports lovers...
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Sharon Stone to play cheating wife
LONDON: Actress Sharon Stone will play a married woman who seduces a student in director Tony Kaye’s new movie. According to contactmusic.com, the 53-year-old, known for her bold role in "Basic Instinct", will...
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Madonna rules out wardrobe malfunction
LONDON: Pop star Madonna is determined not to suffer any wardrobe malfunctions during her upcoming performance at Indiana’s Lucas Oil Stadium. The 53-year-old will perform during her Super Bowl concert Sunday. "Great attention...
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Now, Lady Gaga has a pad in London
LONDON: Pop star Lady Gaga has reportedly bought a luxurious apartment in a the posh locality of Fitzrovia here and she is expected to share it with her boyfriend Taylor Kinney. The pop...
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Harrison Ford to be honoured by Society of Cinematographers
LOS ANGELES: Hollywood star Harrison Ford will be honoured for his career at the upcoming American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) gala. The 69-year-old will receive the coveted Board of Governors award at the...
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With injured knee Bradd Pitt struggles to balance
LONDON: Actor Brad Pitt, who is nursing an injured knee, says that the injury had made him "lopsided" and he is finding it hard to balance himself. The actor has been forced to...
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Paris Hilton to record with Snoop Dogg
LONDON: Socialite Paris Hilton has landed another big name collaboration for her upcoming music comeback with Snoop Dogg agreeing to record a track with her. The 30-year-old released her debut album, Paris, in...
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Shakira receives French honour, first for a Colombian
LOS ANGELES: Singer Shakira has become the first Colombian to be honoured with France’s Chevalier De L’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres medal. The 34-year-old received the award from the French Minister of...
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George Clooney wants London Olympics tickets
LONDON: Actor George Clooney says he wants to attend this year’s London Olympics. The "Descendants" actor is delighted the world’s biggest sports event is coming to the British capital as he loves visiting,...
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‘DAM 999’ out, ‘Hugo’ leads Oscar nomination pack
LOS ANGELES: Martin Scorsese’s "Hugo" leads this year’s Oscar nomination pack with 11 nods and "The Artist" is close behind with 10 nominations, while India’s only hope "DAM 999" is out of the...
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Making a good movie has no formula: Paul Bettany
LONDON: Actor Paul Bettany believes there is no specific formula for making a successful movie. The 40-year-old, who has starred in films including "A Beautiful Mind", "The Secret Lives of Bees" and "Iron...
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German embassy to organise UAE filmmakers’ visit
The Germany embassy in Abu Dhabi will organise a special visit for young filmmakers based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to enable them experience the Berlin Film Festival....
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Jennifer Aniston to take a career break?
LONDON: Actress Jennifer Aniston is reportedly planning to put her career on hold. According to Britain’s Daily Mail, the 42-year-old has decided not to take on any more movies for the foreseeable future....
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Italy’s Nanni Moretti named Cannes president
Italian director Nanni Moretti has been named president of the jury at the 65th Cannes Film Festival to be held in May....
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The many ‘Shah Rukhis’ of Vienna head for Berlin
VIENNA: For 51-year-old Maria Stella Hinterndorfer, the wait has only just begun. Called "Shah Rukhi number one", she is one of the most ardent fans of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan. She booked...
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