Hollywood Updates
Selena Gomez Denied Russian Visa Because She Supports Gay Rights
Selena Gomez is
the latest U.S. performer to be denied access into Russia. Joining the
likes of Lady Gaga and Madonna, Gomez is the newest singer to be banned
from entering the country. On Gomez's tour itinerary, she was set to
perform next week in Moscow and St. Peteresburg, but those locations
have now been removed.
Gomez is thought to have been denied a visa due to her
support of gay rights. Recently, Russia passed a law banning gay
propaganda and have actively been denying people entrance into the
country if they are expected to speak out in support of gay rights. The Moscow Times confirmed this saying, "Gomez
failed to secure a Russian visa after the government tightened the visa
regime for foreign musicians in response to Madonna's and Lady Gaga's
decisions to openly support gays during their shows in Russia last
year." The article also went on to say that Russian conservatives have
attempted to file a lawsuit against "those U.S. singers" that promote
"nontraditional sexual relationships."
On Sept. 17, three days before Gomez's visa request was denied, gay rights activist and author John Becker began a petition on Change.org that
asked Gomez "to stand on stage and speak out for Russia's LGBT
community." Now that Gomez has been denied access into Russia, the
petition has reached almost 13 thousand signatures.
Selena Gomez is
the latest U.S. performer to be denied access into Russia. Joining the
likes of Lady Gaga and Madonna, Gomez is the newest singer to be banned
from entering the country. On Gomez's tour itinerary, she was set to
perform next week in Moscow and St. Peteresburg, but those locations
have now been removed.
Gomez is thought to have been denied a visa due to her
support of gay rights. Recently, Russia passed a law banning gay
propaganda and have actively been denying people entrance into the
country if they are expected to speak out in support of gay rights. The Moscow Times confirmed this saying, "Gomez
failed to secure a Russian visa after the government tightened the visa
regime for foreign musicians in response to Madonna's and Lady Gaga's
decisions to openly support gays during their shows in Russia last
year." The article also went on to say that Russian conservatives have
attempted to file a lawsuit against "those U.S. singers" that promote
"nontraditional sexual relationships."
On Sept. 17, three days before Gomez's visa request was denied, gay rights activist and author John Becker began a petition on Change.org that
asked Gomez "to stand on stage and speak out for Russia's LGBT
community." Now that Gomez has been denied access into Russia, the
petition has reached almost 13 thousand signatures.
Snooki plans to undergo breast lift
Washington: Former `Jersey Shore` star Snooki has reportedly
revealed that she thinks her "boobs are disgusting" after giving birth
to her 1-year-old son Lorenzo.
According to People magazine, the 25-year old American reality television personality expressed her dissatisfaction with her boobs, on Bettheny Frankel`s talk show, saying "my boobs are hanging and so big", ABC News reported.
She added that she wants to feel confident about her chest and may undergo a breast lift.
According to People magazine, the 25-year old American reality television personality expressed her dissatisfaction with her boobs, on Bettheny Frankel`s talk show, saying "my boobs are hanging and so big", ABC News reported.
She added that she wants to feel confident about her chest and may undergo a breast lift.
You will get to know me on my next tour: Jessie J
London: Singer Jessie J says fans will get to know her better in her upcoming concert tour next month.
The 25-year-old `Price Tag` hitmaker insists the audience would have a different experience this time, reported Daily Star.
"I`ve
written the treatment for the tour. All of the ideas are mine. It`s
very much an experience. You guys will get to feel a lot of the songs.
You`ll get to know me," Jessie said.
"I try my hardest no matter
how far away the audience are, however big the crowd, to really look at
people when I sing. You guys will get to feel a lot of the songs. You`ll
get to know me," she added.
The singer was also unhappy that her new album Alive got leaked online.
"The
mystery in music is slowly disappearing. The big reveals don`t happen
anymore. Everything is so immediate! Social networking just makes
everything so accessible. Such a shame," she added.
Olivia Wilde made first move on fiancé
Los Angeles: ‘Drinking Buddies’ star Olivia Wilde says that when
her fiance Jason Sudeikis met her, he did not even ask for her number.
The 29-year-old actress who has been dating Sudeikis since 2011, had to drop her number to her fiance through a friend, reported People magazine.
"I met Jason, and I thought he was so charming. He`s a great dancer. But he didn`t even get my number," Wilde said.
"Over the next six months we kept running into each other. [One night], my best guy friend walked up to him and said, `This is Olivia`s number. Use it.` That was the beginning," she added.
The actress may have a very fun-filled wedding.
The 29-year-old actress who has been dating Sudeikis since 2011, had to drop her number to her fiance through a friend, reported People magazine.
"I met Jason, and I thought he was so charming. He`s a great dancer. But he didn`t even get my number," Wilde said.
"Over the next six months we kept running into each other. [One night], my best guy friend walked up to him and said, `This is Olivia`s number. Use it.` That was the beginning," she added.
The actress may have a very fun-filled wedding.
Gwyneth Paltrow makes too many demands in gym?
London: Hollywood star Gwyneth Paltrow reportedly makes too many demands in the gym she co-owns.
The 42-year-old actress exercises for two hours a day, six days a week, owns her own chain of workout studios, reported Daily Telegraph.
"Before she showers, Gwyneth makes someone go into the stall and wipe the entire shower dry. She refuses to touch what she calls `somebody else`s shower water`," a source said.
"She also refuses to use toilet paper that anyone has touched and demands an unopened package. It`s nuts," the source added.
The 42-year-old actress exercises for two hours a day, six days a week, owns her own chain of workout studios, reported Daily Telegraph.
"Before she showers, Gwyneth makes someone go into the stall and wipe the entire shower dry. She refuses to touch what she calls `somebody else`s shower water`," a source said.
"She also refuses to use toilet paper that anyone has touched and demands an unopened package. It`s nuts," the source added.
Jennifer Aniston, Justin Theroux got chickens with mansion
Los Angeles: Actress Jennifer Aniston and actor Justin Theroux
inherited chickens when they moved into their USD 21 million Bel Air
mansion last year.
The 42-year-old screenwriter who is engaged to Aniston, says having chickens in the place was one of the reasons they moved into the place, reported E!Online.
"We inherited the chickens from the previous owners. They were like, `Of course we`ll get rid of the chickens,` and we said, `Are you crazy? Don`t get rid of the chickens. That`s half the reason we wanted this place," Theroux said.
Aniston had previously joked that the people were getting bored to receive eggs from them.
The 42-year-old screenwriter who is engaged to Aniston, says having chickens in the place was one of the reasons they moved into the place, reported E!Online.
"We inherited the chickens from the previous owners. They were like, `Of course we`ll get rid of the chickens,` and we said, `Are you crazy? Don`t get rid of the chickens. That`s half the reason we wanted this place," Theroux said.
Aniston had previously joked that the people were getting bored to receive eggs from them.
Liam Hemsworth locks lips with Eiza Gonzalez
Los Angeles: It was the final nail in the coffin for Liam
Hemsworth and Miley Cyrus` relationship after the former was seen
kissing Mexican actress Eiza Gonzalez.
Hemsworth, 23, and Gonzalez were spotted as they got cosy in a car parking area here, reports dailystar.co.uk.
The new couple went separate ways after sharing a few passionate moments. Gonzalez looked really happy.
Hemsworth and Cyrus` relationship, which lasted over a year, hit the rocks when Cyrus gave a raunchy performance on stage during an awards function. She later stripped down for her track "Wrecking ball".
Hemsworth is said to have been embarrassed by Cyrus` actions.
The trailer for the French drama Blue is the Warmest Color was
released today after winning the Palme d'Or prize at the 2013 Cannes
Festival. The Abdellatif Kechiche-directed film chronicles the love
affair of a young lesbian couple. French actress Adèle Exarchopoulos
plays Adèle, an impressionable high school student who falls for the
older and more mature Emma, played by Léa Seydoux (Midnight in Paris).
While the trailer doesn't give away too much, it does feature the two
girls in some intensely passionate scenes that show how overwhelming
first love can be. Since the film is in French, the trailer doesn't have
any dialogue, but it doesn't need it. The wonderful acting and
compelling storyline is enough to engross audiences.
Wild Bunch
Judging from the trailer, it is understanable why the film is garnering so much buzz. This looks to be a fresh look at young love. But while the film has been receiving critical acclaim, it has been given an NC-17 rating. While this is typically a death sentence for American movies, the French film is receiving so much great feedback that it will be released in U.S. theaters on Oct. 25. Blue Angel, the French graphic novel which the film is based on, will also be released in the U.S. in October.
She could have added some diamonds to her timepiece, but 16 year-old
singer Lorde decided to turn down a profitable gig opening for Katy Perry
in favor of listening to her gut. The pop star, who is already cooler
than you or I could ever hope to be, confirmed that she didn't take the
opportunity because it didn't feel right to her. It's not a surprising
move, considering she also talked her record label into giving her time
to develop into the artist she currently is rather than simply popping
out a debut album full of cover songs. However, there's no hard feelings
about the tour — Lorde said that she thinks Perry is "really talented"
— so there's no reason for any Katycats to get riled up.
Unfortunately, it takes even less to upset Miley Cyrus' army of "Smilers," which is something Lorde learned the hard way. After announcing on Twitter that her hit song "Royals" had bumped Cyrus' "Wrecking Ball" from the top spot of the US iTunes Chart, she also reported that the death threats had been flowing in, saying "wo #1 on US itunes. even if it lasts an hour i feel HAPPY. downside is all these miley fans telling me they're gonna stab my rotting corpse." Luckily, the New Zealander has a good sense of humor, and even retweeted a couple of her favorite threats.
While the crazed fan reaction is rather unsurprising, it is worth noting that Lorde herself is a fan of "Wrecking Ball," and even tweeted in support when Cyrus' single first dropped. You see, Smilers, it is possible for everyone to just get along. There's plenty of room on your iPods for both Bangerz and Pure Heroine, so just take a deep breath and enjoy all of the awesome ladies in pop music right now. Oh, and stop tweeting death threats. Seriously, just don't do that.
As well as smashing her own VEVO record by surpassing 100 million views in just six days, the impact of Miley Cyrus' promo for "Wrecking Ball" has also been highlighted by the amount of parodies that have cropped up since its premiere last week. Here's a look at some of the funniest, weirdest and in some cases, most downright disturbing, efforts to replicate the sledgehammer-licking, steel-ball straddling, nude-posing video.
Radio 1's Greg JamesThe presenter of the
UK’s biggest pop radio station's drive-time show is no stranger to
getting his kit off or indeed the idea of the video spoof, which made
him the perfect candidate to slap on the make-up, force a few tears out
and show former girlfriend Ellie Goulding exactly what she's been
missing.
Frank McDonaldVine user Frank McDonald didn't quite have the budget to recreate the studio setting of the original so instead had to make do with a swinging tyre in his back garden for perhaps the most cleverly improvised tribute yet.
Nicolas CageChances
are you'll never be able to look at the comically intense actor in the
same way again after one slightly unhinged YouTube user decided to
superimpose his face onto Cyrus' body for an eight-second clip which has
already racked up an impressive four million views.
Adorable KittenEven the feline world isn't immune from the power of the former Hannah Montana
as this Vine clip featuring a disinterested kitten being gently swung
by its neck to demolish two upright books perfectly shows.
Aleksei ArcherThe award for most effort goes to YouTube comedienne Aleksei Archer, who not only offered the most well-produced pastiche but also rewrote the entire lyrics of the song in order to mock Cyrus' recent MTV VMA performance.
It’s time for another season of MTV’s hit reality show Teen Mom,
which means young people everywhere are tuning in to receive valuable
information about safe sex and the realities of raising a child when
you’re still a child yourself. Only that’s not what’s happening at all
when folks tune in to the show. So I make this plea to people the world
over — myself included — please. Can we all stop supporting this
terrible series (that is also strangely addictive if you like to watch
things that make you really, really angry)? Here are a few reasons to
boycott this madness.
Actually, Teen Pregnancy Looks Pretty Awesome
Wait. So, if I’m a teenager in America, and I get knocked up, there’s a chance that I might end up on television? And if I have enough drama, and get into enough Twitter beefs with my fellow co-stars, I could get my own spin-off series? Oh, and then there’s the part where I’ll get paid as well? Sign me up (10 years ago).
Parents Everywhere Achieve A False Sense Of Superiority
Confession time. How many of us watch this show and -- 15 minutes in -- are suddenly parenting experts and/or the best parents ever, because we never once demanded that our Mom babysit for us so we could go on a date with some guy who was not the father of our child? And how many of us pat ourselves on the back because we never got into a screaming match with our babydaddy on the side of the highway? This show makes even the most mediocre parents look top-notch, and turns the rest of us into judgmental, unsympathetic, know-it-alls.
The Adult Parents Of The Teen Parents Are, Often, Equally Horrible
While there have been some parents on the show (teen and otherwise) who were actually not so cringe-worthy, most seasons are just filled with bad parenting left and right. Now, granted, the label of ‘bad parenting’ may be complicated, but let’s just say that many of the teens receive so much “help” from their parents, one gets the sense that they’re not even getting the full brunt of [teen] parenthood, and -- as a result -- neither are the viewers.
An Entire Demographic Of Teen Moms Are Inexplicably Left Out
After years of this show being on the air, you’d think there would have been a handful of teen parents from inner city neighborhoods. Not that diversity would necessarily make up for everything else that is problematic on Teen Mom, but the fact that so many of the girls live in decent-sized homes, in decent neighborhoods adds to a certain glamourized depiction of teen motherhood in America.
Teen Moms Get Turned Into Reality TV Stars
Granted, we are living in an age where fame is not necessarily relative to possession of a particular talent or skill. But one of the most devastating truths about the Teen Mom series is that it turns young, often troubled mothers into celebrities. It’s like taking a troubled child star and handing her a baby, and then sitting back to videotape the results. We’ve seen many of these girls (Jenelle Evans, Farrah Abraham, Amber Portwood, etc.) become walking trainwrecks and fodder for the tabloids. And in all that drama and junk entertainment, it’s easy to forget the children.
For seven seasons, Allison Janney brought class and sassiness into The White House as Press Secretary CJ Cregg on The West Wing. One of her greatest hits was this lip-synch of Ronny Jordan's "The Jackal," which was written in to the show after Aaron Sorkin caught her performing it on set to entertain her castmates.
Janney recently returned to a severely underused Twitter account, and current White House Press Secretary Jay Carney welcomed her back with a request for a lesson in Jackal-ing. While she was promoting her new comedy Mom on Arsenio Tuesday night, the actress resurrected the act. Sadly, the audience didn't seem to know what was going on. But West Wing fans were definitely in heaven.
Hemsworth, 23, and Gonzalez were spotted as they got cosy in a car parking area here, reports dailystar.co.uk.
The new couple went separate ways after sharing a few passionate moments. Gonzalez looked really happy.
Hemsworth and Cyrus` relationship, which lasted over a year, hit the rocks when Cyrus gave a raunchy performance on stage during an awards function. She later stripped down for her track "Wrecking ball".
Hemsworth is said to have been embarrassed by Cyrus` actions.
'Blue Is the Warmest Color' Trailer Is Solemn, Sexy, and Seriously Intense
Wild BunchJudging from the trailer, it is understanable why the film is garnering so much buzz. This looks to be a fresh look at young love. But while the film has been receiving critical acclaim, it has been given an NC-17 rating. While this is typically a death sentence for American movies, the French film is receiving so much great feedback that it will be released in U.S. theaters on Oct. 25. Blue Angel, the French graphic novel which the film is based on, will also be released in the U.S. in October.
Lorde Turns Down Katy Perry, Angers Miley Cyrus Fans, Still Coolest Teenager Ever
Unfortunately, it takes even less to upset Miley Cyrus' army of "Smilers," which is something Lorde learned the hard way. After announcing on Twitter that her hit song "Royals" had bumped Cyrus' "Wrecking Ball" from the top spot of the US iTunes Chart, she also reported that the death threats had been flowing in, saying "wo #1 on US itunes. even if it lasts an hour i feel HAPPY. downside is all these miley fans telling me they're gonna stab my rotting corpse." Luckily, the New Zealander has a good sense of humor, and even retweeted a couple of her favorite threats.
While the crazed fan reaction is rather unsurprising, it is worth noting that Lorde herself is a fan of "Wrecking Ball," and even tweeted in support when Cyrus' single first dropped. You see, Smilers, it is possible for everyone to just get along. There's plenty of room on your iPods for both Bangerz and Pure Heroine, so just take a deep breath and enjoy all of the awesome ladies in pop music right now. Oh, and stop tweeting death threats. Seriously, just don't do that.
The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Parodies of Miley Cyrus’ 'Wrecking Ball'
As well as smashing her own VEVO record by surpassing 100 million views in just six days, the impact of Miley Cyrus' promo for "Wrecking Ball" has also been highlighted by the amount of parodies that have cropped up since its premiere last week. Here's a look at some of the funniest, weirdest and in some cases, most downright disturbing, efforts to replicate the sledgehammer-licking, steel-ball straddling, nude-posing video.
Frank McDonaldVine user Frank McDonald didn't quite have the budget to recreate the studio setting of the original so instead had to make do with a swinging tyre in his back garden for perhaps the most cleverly improvised tribute yet.
Aleksei ArcherThe award for most effort goes to YouTube comedienne Aleksei Archer, who not only offered the most well-produced pastiche but also rewrote the entire lyrics of the song in order to mock Cyrus' recent MTV VMA performance.
It Is Seriously Time To Stop Watching MTV’s ‘Teen Mom’
Actually, Teen Pregnancy Looks Pretty Awesome
Wait. So, if I’m a teenager in America, and I get knocked up, there’s a chance that I might end up on television? And if I have enough drama, and get into enough Twitter beefs with my fellow co-stars, I could get my own spin-off series? Oh, and then there’s the part where I’ll get paid as well? Sign me up (10 years ago).
Parents Everywhere Achieve A False Sense Of Superiority
Confession time. How many of us watch this show and -- 15 minutes in -- are suddenly parenting experts and/or the best parents ever, because we never once demanded that our Mom babysit for us so we could go on a date with some guy who was not the father of our child? And how many of us pat ourselves on the back because we never got into a screaming match with our babydaddy on the side of the highway? This show makes even the most mediocre parents look top-notch, and turns the rest of us into judgmental, unsympathetic, know-it-alls.
The Adult Parents Of The Teen Parents Are, Often, Equally Horrible
While there have been some parents on the show (teen and otherwise) who were actually not so cringe-worthy, most seasons are just filled with bad parenting left and right. Now, granted, the label of ‘bad parenting’ may be complicated, but let’s just say that many of the teens receive so much “help” from their parents, one gets the sense that they’re not even getting the full brunt of [teen] parenthood, and -- as a result -- neither are the viewers.
An Entire Demographic Of Teen Moms Are Inexplicably Left Out
After years of this show being on the air, you’d think there would have been a handful of teen parents from inner city neighborhoods. Not that diversity would necessarily make up for everything else that is problematic on Teen Mom, but the fact that so many of the girls live in decent-sized homes, in decent neighborhoods adds to a certain glamourized depiction of teen motherhood in America.
Teen Moms Get Turned Into Reality TV Stars
Granted, we are living in an age where fame is not necessarily relative to possession of a particular talent or skill. But one of the most devastating truths about the Teen Mom series is that it turns young, often troubled mothers into celebrities. It’s like taking a troubled child star and handing her a baby, and then sitting back to videotape the results. We’ve seen many of these girls (Jenelle Evans, Farrah Abraham, Amber Portwood, etc.) become walking trainwrecks and fodder for the tabloids. And in all that drama and junk entertainment, it’s easy to forget the children.
Holy CJ Cregg! Allison Janney Brought Back 'The Jackal' on 'Arsenio'
Janney recently returned to a severely underused Twitter account, and current White House Press Secretary Jay Carney welcomed her back with a request for a lesson in Jackal-ing. While she was promoting her new comedy Mom on Arsenio Tuesday night, the actress resurrected the act. Sadly, the audience didn't seem to know what was going on. But West Wing fans were definitely in heaven.
Jennifer Aniston 'desperate' for baby?
London: Former `Friends` star Jennifer Aniston is reportedly getting broody and is desperate to have a baby.
The 44-year-old actress has been trying to get pregnant since her engagement with actor Justin Theroux in August 2012, and she is said to be frustrated that she`s not expecting yet, reported Daily Mirror.
"It is starting to be a source of irritation for Jen. She purposely left her work slate clean for the next few months to prepare for motherhood. She puts a brave face on the rumours, but it masks her desperate desire to be a mother," a source said.
It is also said the couple`s wedding may be delayed due to their working commitments. Aniston has recently spoken about their future wedding, insisting they haven`t set a date yet because they want to wait until the timing is `perfect`.
"We just want to do it when it`s perfect, and we`re not rushed, and no one is rushing from a job or rushing to a job.
"And, you know, we already feel married. There have been no cancelled weddings. There have been no postponed weddings. There have been no arguments about where to get married. Just clearing all that up," she had said.
The 44-year-old actress has been trying to get pregnant since her engagement with actor Justin Theroux in August 2012, and she is said to be frustrated that she`s not expecting yet, reported Daily Mirror.
"It is starting to be a source of irritation for Jen. She purposely left her work slate clean for the next few months to prepare for motherhood. She puts a brave face on the rumours, but it masks her desperate desire to be a mother," a source said.
It is also said the couple`s wedding may be delayed due to their working commitments. Aniston has recently spoken about their future wedding, insisting they haven`t set a date yet because they want to wait until the timing is `perfect`.
"We just want to do it when it`s perfect, and we`re not rushed, and no one is rushing from a job or rushing to a job.
"And, you know, we already feel married. There have been no cancelled weddings. There have been no postponed weddings. There have been no arguments about where to get married. Just clearing all that up," she had said.
Johnny Carson biopic in the making
Los Angeles: Johnny Carson, the legendary NBC talk show host, will be the subject of a television miniseries.
NBC will be producing the series, based on Bill Zehme`s long awaited biography `Carson the Magnificent: An Intimate Portrait`, reported Ace Showbiz.
The series will follow Carson`s life from his childhood in Nebraska until his death in 2005. It features a number of personal details gathered from Zehme`s access to Carson`s close personal and professional connections.
Zehme`s book is yet to be published owing to numerous delays, presumably the publication will now tie in with the release or pre-release of some material from the series.
NBC have not announced any further details including who would be playing Carson.
Carson was one of NBC`s biggest stars, working for the company for over thirty years. His show, `The Tonight Show With Johnny Carson`, was hugely popular and aired on the network between 1962 and 1992.
He retired in 1992 and has been cited as the inspiration for many other talk show hosts including David Letterman, Jay Leno and Jimmy Fallon.
Despite being a longtime advocate of animal rights, Katy Perry found herself under fire from PETA this week after the charity claimed that the likes of the elephant, monkey and tiger used in her "Roar" video could have suffered great distress during its filming. The Billboard chart-topper has since responded with a letter from the American Humane Association which confirms that none of the animals in question were harmed in the shoot. But she's not the first pop star forced to defend her honour in such a manner. Here's a look at five others who incurred the wrath of the controversial activists.
Lady GagaAfter wearing a bikini made of meat for the front cover of Vogue in Japan, pop's least shy and retiring wallflower then went the whole hog for the 2010 MTV VMAs by sporting an entire dress made out of raw beef. Understandably, PETA didn't take too kindly to such a publicity-seeking use of animal flesh. But after offering a mumbo-jumbo explanation for its creation, Gaga remained unrepentant and recently described it as her favourite outfit ever.
BeyoncéAt the same time most viewers of Beyoncé's Super Bowl half-time show were transfixed on her bootylicious dance moves, PETA were instead focusing all their attention on the scantily-clad costume made from the skins of pythons, iguanas and cows. Coming just a month after she wore a mink coat during her appearance at President Barack Obama's inauguration, it seems fair to say that Mrs Carter is unlikely to be on their Christmas card list this year.
Jennifer LopezA long-time arch nemesis of PETA, Jenny From The Block first caused offence when she introduced fur into her Sweetface clothing line in 2005. Two years later, several protestors stormed the audition stage of her Glow In The Dark reality show to label J-Lo as a 'fur-ho.' While the organisation even created a computer game, J.Lo Fur Bully On The Block, in which players try to rescue animals from her clothing factory.
Britney SpearsLike Perry, Britney Spears found herself at the centre of a PETA storm following a video shoot in 2008. The pop princess had previously been criticised by the charity for draping a snake around her neck for her iconic 2001 MTV VMA performance. But she angered them even more when she failed to take any notice of their warning about the use of "cruelly trained lions and elephants" in the promo for "Circus."
RihannaPETA certainly didn't mince their words when they saw Rihanna parading around in a pair of thigh-high snakeskin boots during a night out in central London last year, labelling the R&B workhorse "a desperate freak." Using her beloved Instagram page, the unapologetic star then posted a photo of herself dressed in a white fur coat with the caption #petaproblems.
Bollywood Updates
NBC will be producing the series, based on Bill Zehme`s long awaited biography `Carson the Magnificent: An Intimate Portrait`, reported Ace Showbiz.
The series will follow Carson`s life from his childhood in Nebraska until his death in 2005. It features a number of personal details gathered from Zehme`s access to Carson`s close personal and professional connections.
Zehme`s book is yet to be published owing to numerous delays, presumably the publication will now tie in with the release or pre-release of some material from the series.
NBC have not announced any further details including who would be playing Carson.
Carson was one of NBC`s biggest stars, working for the company for over thirty years. His show, `The Tonight Show With Johnny Carson`, was hugely popular and aired on the network between 1962 and 1992.
He retired in 1992 and has been cited as the inspiration for many other talk show hosts including David Letterman, Jay Leno and Jimmy Fallon.
Pop Stars Who Risked The Wrath Of PETA
Despite being a longtime advocate of animal rights, Katy Perry found herself under fire from PETA this week after the charity claimed that the likes of the elephant, monkey and tiger used in her "Roar" video could have suffered great distress during its filming. The Billboard chart-topper has since responded with a letter from the American Humane Association which confirms that none of the animals in question were harmed in the shoot. But she's not the first pop star forced to defend her honour in such a manner. Here's a look at five others who incurred the wrath of the controversial activists.
Lady GagaAfter wearing a bikini made of meat for the front cover of Vogue in Japan, pop's least shy and retiring wallflower then went the whole hog for the 2010 MTV VMAs by sporting an entire dress made out of raw beef. Understandably, PETA didn't take too kindly to such a publicity-seeking use of animal flesh. But after offering a mumbo-jumbo explanation for its creation, Gaga remained unrepentant and recently described it as her favourite outfit ever.
BeyoncéAt the same time most viewers of Beyoncé's Super Bowl half-time show were transfixed on her bootylicious dance moves, PETA were instead focusing all their attention on the scantily-clad costume made from the skins of pythons, iguanas and cows. Coming just a month after she wore a mink coat during her appearance at President Barack Obama's inauguration, it seems fair to say that Mrs Carter is unlikely to be on their Christmas card list this year.
Jennifer LopezA long-time arch nemesis of PETA, Jenny From The Block first caused offence when she introduced fur into her Sweetface clothing line in 2005. Two years later, several protestors stormed the audition stage of her Glow In The Dark reality show to label J-Lo as a 'fur-ho.' While the organisation even created a computer game, J.Lo Fur Bully On The Block, in which players try to rescue animals from her clothing factory.
Britney SpearsLike Perry, Britney Spears found herself at the centre of a PETA storm following a video shoot in 2008. The pop princess had previously been criticised by the charity for draping a snake around her neck for her iconic 2001 MTV VMA performance. But she angered them even more when she failed to take any notice of their warning about the use of "cruelly trained lions and elephants" in the promo for "Circus."
RihannaPETA certainly didn't mince their words when they saw Rihanna parading around in a pair of thigh-high snakeskin boots during a night out in central London last year, labelling the R&B workhorse "a desperate freak." Using her beloved Instagram page, the unapologetic star then posted a photo of herself dressed in a white fur coat with the caption #petaproblems.
It was awkward to call Sanjay Dutt for 'Ungli' shoots: Rensil
Mumbai: Director Rensil D`Silva says it was not easy to direct
Sanjay Dutt for upcoming film `Ungli` at a time when the actor was
getting ready to surrender and serve his remaining jail term in the 1993
bomb blasts case.
"It`s never easy when someone is going to jail and you have to direct him. There was a grim mood on the set. But Sanju himself made things easy for all of us with his calm demeanour and professionalism. If he had not been comfortable, it would have been difficult for us direct him," he said.
"I have known him for quite some time and I feel he has gone through enough in his life and I wish he does not have to undergo similar things. It is traumatic," he said.
The Supreme Court on March 21 upheld Dutt`s conviction in the case and sentenced him to five years in prison. The 54- year-old actor is currently in Pune`s Yerwada jail to serve the pending three-and-half years term.
After Rensil`s directorial debut `Kurbaan`, Dutt expressed his desire to work with him.
"We felt a bit awkward... Bad to go at his place or talk to him every day (after the conviction) and ask him to come for shoot when he was going through so much in his personal life. But I had to do it. We are lucky to have finished our work with him. There were 2-3 scenes to be shot for which I had waited for one-and-a-half month," he said.
Produced by Karan Johar, `Ungli`, starring Emraan Hashmi, Kangna Ranaut and Randeep Hooda besides Dutt, has had its own share of roadblocks.
Karan postponed `Ungli`s release from September 20 to a later date to avoid clash with Shahid Kapoor`s `Phata Poster Nikla Hero`. Reports also surfaced about creative differences between Karan and Shirish Kunder, who was editing the film.
"There had been delay in the release and one of the reasons was the Sanju factor. We had a delay in music department and then Shirish Kunder had to go as he had his own film to edit. Karan Johar gave away the release date to Shahid Kapoor for `Phata Poster Nikla Hero`. So one thing after another held up the release of `Ungli`," Rensil said.
Rensil hopes to finish the project by Christmas and release the film early next year.
"We are looking to release the film in January or February. The film is about friendship and it doesn`t have too many songs. There is one promotional song and we are working on it," he added.
"It`s never easy when someone is going to jail and you have to direct him. There was a grim mood on the set. But Sanju himself made things easy for all of us with his calm demeanour and professionalism. If he had not been comfortable, it would have been difficult for us direct him," he said.
"I have known him for quite some time and I feel he has gone through enough in his life and I wish he does not have to undergo similar things. It is traumatic," he said.
The Supreme Court on March 21 upheld Dutt`s conviction in the case and sentenced him to five years in prison. The 54- year-old actor is currently in Pune`s Yerwada jail to serve the pending three-and-half years term.
After Rensil`s directorial debut `Kurbaan`, Dutt expressed his desire to work with him.
"We felt a bit awkward... Bad to go at his place or talk to him every day (after the conviction) and ask him to come for shoot when he was going through so much in his personal life. But I had to do it. We are lucky to have finished our work with him. There were 2-3 scenes to be shot for which I had waited for one-and-a-half month," he said.
Produced by Karan Johar, `Ungli`, starring Emraan Hashmi, Kangna Ranaut and Randeep Hooda besides Dutt, has had its own share of roadblocks.
Karan postponed `Ungli`s release from September 20 to a later date to avoid clash with Shahid Kapoor`s `Phata Poster Nikla Hero`. Reports also surfaced about creative differences between Karan and Shirish Kunder, who was editing the film.
"There had been delay in the release and one of the reasons was the Sanju factor. We had a delay in music department and then Shirish Kunder had to go as he had his own film to edit. Karan Johar gave away the release date to Shahid Kapoor for `Phata Poster Nikla Hero`. So one thing after another held up the release of `Ungli`," Rensil said.
Rensil hopes to finish the project by Christmas and release the film early next year.
"We are looking to release the film in January or February. The film is about friendship and it doesn`t have too many songs. There is one promotional song and we are working on it," he added.
Doing intimate scenes with Ashmit was tough: Veena Malik
New Delhi: Former friends Veena Malik and Ashmit Patel may have
worked together in ‘Supermodel’, but the actress reveals it was
difficult doing intimate scenes with him as they were not on talking
terms during the shooting.
Veena and Ashmit were first introduced as contestants on `Bigg Boss` season 4 and became close on the reality TV show. However, after the show got over, problems surfaced in their relationship.
The Pakistani actress says she reunited on-screen only for professional reasons and has moved on from the 35-year-old actor.
"It was very tough to shoot intimate scenes together... I have never been through such trauma. A person you talk to everyday, is so close and then you are not even looking at each other. During the shoot of the movie we weren`t even talking to each other, we had a cold war going on," Veena said.
The duo is now on "good professional terms" and Veena is keen to work with Ashmit again.
"We have come to a point where we will keep bumping into each other, we have to live in the same industry so it is important to make peace. I have great regard for Ashmit. He has been a strong support for me and after `Supermodel` I realised that we can work together. I would love to do more films with him," she said.
The romantic thriller, directed by Navin Batra, released Friday.
After rom-com ‘Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani’, Rajkumar Santoshi’s ‘Phata Poster Nikhla Hero’ comes across as a simple childlike Hindi film that now is a rarity. The film starring Shahid Kapoor and Ileana D’Cruz is one of its kinds because the audiences have now matured and expect more than what has already been delivered.
Santoshi’s previous film- ‘Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani’- had laughter elements scattered across the film evenly. But that’s not the case with ‘Phata Poster Nikla Hero’, where the audiences are left to wonder whether to laugh or cry!
That’s certainly doesn’t mean that the film isn’t worth a laughter. A number of thoroughly entertaining comic sequences are sporadically placed in the film. Nonetheless, some clichéd filmi scenes peppered on the top somewhat dilute the true essence of the film.
The story is about a small town mother’s aspirations and her dream to see her son becoming an honest police officer. Savitri (Padmini Kolhapure) wants her son Vishwas (Shahid Kapoor) to join the police force. But her son is a wannabe actor who cannot think of anything beyond films.
Savitri, raises her son with great difficulties and instils good values in him. She doesn’t want him to indulge in anything that is unethical. But her son has other plans.
The acting ka keeda in him tempts him to opt for a different route to build a career- yes a career in films. He dreams of becoming a superstar.
The wannabe actor gives a miss to his enrolment in the Mumbai police for his Bollywood aspirations. His chance encounter with real goondas while he is wearing a fake Police uniform helps him meet his ladylove Kajal (Ileana D’Cruz).
Kajal, who is a socially responsible young woman, is stumped by Vishwas’s daredevilry as he accidentally becomes a catalyst in rescuing an innocent girl from the clutches of the goondas.
And the silsila of Kajal’s misunderstanding continues. In the meanwhile, Vishwas gets the shock of his life when he is informed of his mother’s arrival to the city. And the troubled son looks for ways to keep pretending to be a Police Officer.
But how long will Vishwas be able to keep his mother’s Vishwas in him intact. The remaining part of the film answers the question.
Coming to the acting- ‘Phata Poster Nikhla Hero’ is an out and out Shahid Kapoor film. The actor delivers applause worthy performance in the film which has him in the limelight from the start to finish. ‘Barfi!’ girl Ileana has very little screen space yet manages to impress. And ‘fabulous’ is the word for veteran Padmini Kolhapure.
The songs in the film are a treat to the ears. The picturisation of the song ‘Mere Bina Tu’ will certainly remind you of ‘Tu Jaane Na’ featuring Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif from Santoshi’s ‘Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani’. And the song ‘Main Rang Sharbaton Ka’ by Atif Aslam and Chinmayi Sripada is truly melodious.
PPNH in totality doesn’t have too much to offer apart from Shahid’s flawless performance. The screenplay was good but the story failed to hold the attention of the audiences.
The first half of the film promises sheer entertainment. But the film goes flat in the latter half. Santoshi’s idea was good but perhaps he failed to implement it well.
If you want to take your kids for a movie, then ‘Phata Poster Nikla Hero’ is definitely a good choice this weekend. And even otherwise if you still want to watch the film, do not go with great expectations.
Director Ritesh Batra’s debut Hindi feature vehicle - ‘The Lunchbox’ – runs on the theme that reads “Kabhi kabhi galat train bhi sahi jagah pahuncha deti hai” (Sometimes even a wrong train can get you to the right destination).
‘The Lunchbox’ is a journey of Saajan Fernandes (Irrfan Khan) and Ila (Nimrat Kaur) who are living a spice-less existence. Saajan is a widowed government employee on the verge of retirement after serving his company faithfully for 35 years. Ila, on the other hand, is a duty-bound young housewife, who lives to serve her husband Rajeev and nurse her daughter Yashvi. To rev-up her marriage, Illa decides to cook a delish meal for her indifferent (and infidel) hubby and get it delivered by the impeccable hands of dabbawallahs. As fate would have it, the dabba lands up at Saajan’s desk leading to a series of written notes being passed on from one end to another. Ila gets an anchor that was missing in her life and love brings a breath of fresh air in the autumn of Saajan’s life. What pulls the strings of the audience’s heart the most is the way ‘love’ cooks up between the pair sans any form of new age communication. To add zing to this love story, there is Aslam Sheikh (Nawazuddin Siddiqui), who has been hired as Saajan’s post retirement replacement. Nawazuddin as Aslam is unintentionally funny and he has got his comic timing right. His interesting conversations with Saajan make the film more engaging and original. Ditto for Bharati Achrekar (Mrs Deshpande) who plays Ila’s neighbour in the film. It is her voice that can be heard from upstairs whenever Ila engages in conversation with her.
What makes ‘The Lunchbox’ a rare fare is the fact it follows the uncharted path, never goes into the predictable zones and of course, steers clear of the clichés such as masala song sequences.
Ritesh Batra’s has given a sensible direction to the film and needless to say, when there are honed actors like Irrfan Khan and Nawazudddin Siddiqui, performances are bound to be one of the other unique aspects of the film. Nimrat Kaur looks real on the frames as a middle-class housewife seeking someone to share her feelings with.
The ending of the film has been left to the viewers` imagination or perhaps there is a a sequel in making.
Clearly, ‘The Lunchbox’ is a wholesome affair – one that shows how it feels when mundane seems magic and attempts to explore the concept of age bar in love.
Veena and Ashmit were first introduced as contestants on `Bigg Boss` season 4 and became close on the reality TV show. However, after the show got over, problems surfaced in their relationship.
The Pakistani actress says she reunited on-screen only for professional reasons and has moved on from the 35-year-old actor.
"It was very tough to shoot intimate scenes together... I have never been through such trauma. A person you talk to everyday, is so close and then you are not even looking at each other. During the shoot of the movie we weren`t even talking to each other, we had a cold war going on," Veena said.
The duo is now on "good professional terms" and Veena is keen to work with Ashmit again.
"We have come to a point where we will keep bumping into each other, we have to live in the same industry so it is important to make peace. I have great regard for Ashmit. He has been a strong support for me and after `Supermodel` I realised that we can work together. I would love to do more films with him," she said.
The romantic thriller, directed by Navin Batra, released Friday.
'Soniye' different from my other songs: Mika Singh
Mumbai: Singer Mika Singh, who has collaborated with Shibani
Kashyap for Punjabi track `Soniye` for the latter`s upcoming untitled
album, says the song is different from his other songs.
Mika`s forte is Punjabi flavoured pop numbers such as `Mauja hi Mauja`, `Pungi`, and `Rani too main raja`, but his song with Shibani is a fusion of desi and Sufi beats.
"It is a very good song. We both (me and Shibani) have sung it together and our common friend Gaurav Dayal has composed the music. People are liking all my current songs, but this (`Soniye`) is all different," Mika told reporters here Thursday at the shoot of the video.
"Shibani has sung very well and you all will love it. It is a club song and has disco beats, but it is Sufi as well," he added.
Mika said that the video got delayed because of his busy schedule.
"We were planning to come out with the video, but I was busy with my shows. Now finally we are shooting the video and it`s a very good song," said Mika.
Mika`s forte is Punjabi flavoured pop numbers such as `Mauja hi Mauja`, `Pungi`, and `Rani too main raja`, but his song with Shibani is a fusion of desi and Sufi beats.
"It is a very good song. We both (me and Shibani) have sung it together and our common friend Gaurav Dayal has composed the music. People are liking all my current songs, but this (`Soniye`) is all different," Mika told reporters here Thursday at the shoot of the video.
"Shibani has sung very well and you all will love it. It is a club song and has disco beats, but it is Sufi as well," he added.
Mika said that the video got delayed because of his busy schedule.
"We were planning to come out with the video, but I was busy with my shows. Now finally we are shooting the video and it`s a very good song," said Mika.
Love should be extraordinary: Ranbir Kapoor
Mumbai: The heartthrob of many, Ranbir Kapoor`s heart throbs for
true love. The young star says he treats love as sacred and wants to
keep it on the highest pedestal.
The 30-year-old, one of Bollywood`s most eligible bachelors, does not intend to settle for an arranged marriage.
"Today`s new generation takes its own decisions. I don`t think I will go for an arranged marriage, but I am not against arranged marriages," Ranbir told reporters in an interview.
"Personally, love is very important for me. There are lots of ordinary things in life, so love should be extraordinary. I hope I achieve that," he added.
He is young and successful. His fans want to know whom he will marry.
Currently, the `Jawaani Deewani` star is reportedly crazy about Katrina Kaif. They worked together in `Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani` and `Raajneeti`.
He neither accepted nor denied the relationship, but said: "I am single till I get married."
"If I am in a relationship and if I talk about it and in case my relationship doesn`t work, that puts a lot of pressure on the girl and her reputation. People get very judgemental and our society judges girls a lot," he added.
The `Rockstar` star wants to keep his love life under wraps but says he will share the news of his marriage.
"Of course, if I get married, I will not hide it, or even if I want to live my life like a free bird," he said.
"I have realised that as much as I can, I should hide my personal life and save it and not make my life a reality show. I will try my best," he added.
When asked if this was the lesson he had learnt from his previous relationship with Deepika Padukone, he replied: "Yes."
"The last time when I was in a relationship, I used to talk about it, but the spotlight gets to your personal life," said the actor.
"Wherever you go people ask the same question. At times it gets difficult. You work so much on a film and people only want to know about your personal life. I feel bad that they don`t talk about your work, but it`s part of my job," he said.
Pictures of Ranbir and Katrina were recently leaked, but he says he is not upset about this.
"I don`t get upset about anything. I am an actor and today everybody is a photographer as everyone has a camera. People want to know about you. When I was a child, even I wanted to know about my favourite actor. So they will write about it," he said.
"Yes, I feel bad when everybody is talking about your personal life, but it`s part of my business. As an actor we always want people to write about us and talk about us. And when they are actually writing, then we say don`t write about this. I am an actor, I am a public property. I don`t own myself, public owns me," he said.
Rumours are not good for anyone. But Ranbir gets ample support from his parents - Neetu and Rishi Kapoor.
"Thankfully, both my parents are from the film industry and a lot has been written about them when they were dating each other. Of course, they feel bad when so much of negativity happens," he said.
"At times, of course, they (parents) must be feeling bad, but they don`t say anything. They are very supportive," he added.
Ranbir is now gearing up for the release of his new film `Besharam`.
The 30-year-old, one of Bollywood`s most eligible bachelors, does not intend to settle for an arranged marriage.
"Today`s new generation takes its own decisions. I don`t think I will go for an arranged marriage, but I am not against arranged marriages," Ranbir told reporters in an interview.
"Personally, love is very important for me. There are lots of ordinary things in life, so love should be extraordinary. I hope I achieve that," he added.
He is young and successful. His fans want to know whom he will marry.
Currently, the `Jawaani Deewani` star is reportedly crazy about Katrina Kaif. They worked together in `Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani` and `Raajneeti`.
He neither accepted nor denied the relationship, but said: "I am single till I get married."
"If I am in a relationship and if I talk about it and in case my relationship doesn`t work, that puts a lot of pressure on the girl and her reputation. People get very judgemental and our society judges girls a lot," he added.
The `Rockstar` star wants to keep his love life under wraps but says he will share the news of his marriage.
"Of course, if I get married, I will not hide it, or even if I want to live my life like a free bird," he said.
"I have realised that as much as I can, I should hide my personal life and save it and not make my life a reality show. I will try my best," he added.
When asked if this was the lesson he had learnt from his previous relationship with Deepika Padukone, he replied: "Yes."
"The last time when I was in a relationship, I used to talk about it, but the spotlight gets to your personal life," said the actor.
"Wherever you go people ask the same question. At times it gets difficult. You work so much on a film and people only want to know about your personal life. I feel bad that they don`t talk about your work, but it`s part of my job," he said.
Pictures of Ranbir and Katrina were recently leaked, but he says he is not upset about this.
"I don`t get upset about anything. I am an actor and today everybody is a photographer as everyone has a camera. People want to know about you. When I was a child, even I wanted to know about my favourite actor. So they will write about it," he said.
"Yes, I feel bad when everybody is talking about your personal life, but it`s part of my business. As an actor we always want people to write about us and talk about us. And when they are actually writing, then we say don`t write about this. I am an actor, I am a public property. I don`t own myself, public owns me," he said.
Rumours are not good for anyone. But Ranbir gets ample support from his parents - Neetu and Rishi Kapoor.
"Thankfully, both my parents are from the film industry and a lot has been written about them when they were dating each other. Of course, they feel bad when so much of negativity happens," he said.
"At times, of course, they (parents) must be feeling bad, but they don`t say anything. They are very supportive," he added.
Ranbir is now gearing up for the release of his new film `Besharam`.
‘Phata Poster Nikhla Hero’ review: A childish masala film!
After rom-com ‘Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani’, Rajkumar Santoshi’s ‘Phata Poster Nikhla Hero’ comes across as a simple childlike Hindi film that now is a rarity. The film starring Shahid Kapoor and Ileana D’Cruz is one of its kinds because the audiences have now matured and expect more than what has already been delivered.
Santoshi’s previous film- ‘Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani’- had laughter elements scattered across the film evenly. But that’s not the case with ‘Phata Poster Nikla Hero’, where the audiences are left to wonder whether to laugh or cry!
That’s certainly doesn’t mean that the film isn’t worth a laughter. A number of thoroughly entertaining comic sequences are sporadically placed in the film. Nonetheless, some clichéd filmi scenes peppered on the top somewhat dilute the true essence of the film.
The story is about a small town mother’s aspirations and her dream to see her son becoming an honest police officer. Savitri (Padmini Kolhapure) wants her son Vishwas (Shahid Kapoor) to join the police force. But her son is a wannabe actor who cannot think of anything beyond films.
Savitri, raises her son with great difficulties and instils good values in him. She doesn’t want him to indulge in anything that is unethical. But her son has other plans.
The acting ka keeda in him tempts him to opt for a different route to build a career- yes a career in films. He dreams of becoming a superstar.
The wannabe actor gives a miss to his enrolment in the Mumbai police for his Bollywood aspirations. His chance encounter with real goondas while he is wearing a fake Police uniform helps him meet his ladylove Kajal (Ileana D’Cruz).
Kajal, who is a socially responsible young woman, is stumped by Vishwas’s daredevilry as he accidentally becomes a catalyst in rescuing an innocent girl from the clutches of the goondas.
And the silsila of Kajal’s misunderstanding continues. In the meanwhile, Vishwas gets the shock of his life when he is informed of his mother’s arrival to the city. And the troubled son looks for ways to keep pretending to be a Police Officer.
But how long will Vishwas be able to keep his mother’s Vishwas in him intact. The remaining part of the film answers the question.
Coming to the acting- ‘Phata Poster Nikhla Hero’ is an out and out Shahid Kapoor film. The actor delivers applause worthy performance in the film which has him in the limelight from the start to finish. ‘Barfi!’ girl Ileana has very little screen space yet manages to impress. And ‘fabulous’ is the word for veteran Padmini Kolhapure.
The songs in the film are a treat to the ears. The picturisation of the song ‘Mere Bina Tu’ will certainly remind you of ‘Tu Jaane Na’ featuring Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif from Santoshi’s ‘Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani’. And the song ‘Main Rang Sharbaton Ka’ by Atif Aslam and Chinmayi Sripada is truly melodious.
PPNH in totality doesn’t have too much to offer apart from Shahid’s flawless performance. The screenplay was good but the story failed to hold the attention of the audiences.
The first half of the film promises sheer entertainment. But the film goes flat in the latter half. Santoshi’s idea was good but perhaps he failed to implement it well.
If you want to take your kids for a movie, then ‘Phata Poster Nikla Hero’ is definitely a good choice this weekend. And even otherwise if you still want to watch the film, do not go with great expectations.
‘The Lunchbox’ review: A rare fare through and through!
Director Ritesh Batra’s debut Hindi feature vehicle - ‘The Lunchbox’ – runs on the theme that reads “Kabhi kabhi galat train bhi sahi jagah pahuncha deti hai” (Sometimes even a wrong train can get you to the right destination).
‘The Lunchbox’ is a journey of Saajan Fernandes (Irrfan Khan) and Ila (Nimrat Kaur) who are living a spice-less existence. Saajan is a widowed government employee on the verge of retirement after serving his company faithfully for 35 years. Ila, on the other hand, is a duty-bound young housewife, who lives to serve her husband Rajeev and nurse her daughter Yashvi. To rev-up her marriage, Illa decides to cook a delish meal for her indifferent (and infidel) hubby and get it delivered by the impeccable hands of dabbawallahs. As fate would have it, the dabba lands up at Saajan’s desk leading to a series of written notes being passed on from one end to another. Ila gets an anchor that was missing in her life and love brings a breath of fresh air in the autumn of Saajan’s life. What pulls the strings of the audience’s heart the most is the way ‘love’ cooks up between the pair sans any form of new age communication. To add zing to this love story, there is Aslam Sheikh (Nawazuddin Siddiqui), who has been hired as Saajan’s post retirement replacement. Nawazuddin as Aslam is unintentionally funny and he has got his comic timing right. His interesting conversations with Saajan make the film more engaging and original. Ditto for Bharati Achrekar (Mrs Deshpande) who plays Ila’s neighbour in the film. It is her voice that can be heard from upstairs whenever Ila engages in conversation with her.
What makes ‘The Lunchbox’ a rare fare is the fact it follows the uncharted path, never goes into the predictable zones and of course, steers clear of the clichés such as masala song sequences.
Ritesh Batra’s has given a sensible direction to the film and needless to say, when there are honed actors like Irrfan Khan and Nawazudddin Siddiqui, performances are bound to be one of the other unique aspects of the film. Nimrat Kaur looks real on the frames as a middle-class housewife seeking someone to share her feelings with.
The ending of the film has been left to the viewers` imagination or perhaps there is a a sequel in making.
Clearly, ‘The Lunchbox’ is a wholesome affair – one that shows how it feels when mundane seems magic and attempts to explore the concept of age bar in love.
'Bigg Boss 7': Pratyusha Banerjee's ex-flame to join her in the house
Earlier, Sara Khan and Ali Merchant had done the same in the fourth season of the popular reality show.
Telly actress Pratyusha Banerjee, who is seen on the latest edition of Bigg Boss, has been in the limelight for all the wrong reasons lately.
The TV`s favourite bahu first made waves when she decided to quit her popular show `Balika Vadhu` midway.
Later, it was her break-up with businessman-boyfriend Makrand Malhotra and filing of a police complaint against him accusing him of abusive behaviour.
Now, rumour has it that her ex-beau Makrand may follow her into the Bigg Boss house.
Earlier, Sara Khan and Ali Merchant had done the same in the fourth season of the popular reality show.
The couple even had a much-hyped wedding on the show, but parted ways soon after the show came to an end. Well as they, anything for TRPs.
Interestingly, Makrand had thrown a lavish bash to celebrate his break-up with Pratyusha and had denied it being a publicity gimmick.
Now, only time will tell what turn the Pratyusha-Makrand saga will take and whether it is for real or is just a publicity stunt.
New Delhi: Former contestant of ‘Bigg Boss’, Shradha Sharma is excited to watch ‘Bigg Boss Season 7’. She is happy that her favourite star Salman Khan is once again hosting the show and is also impressed with the theme of Jannat v/s Jahannum. She says, “I like the whole concept of Jannat v/s Jahannum. See, we all have both negative & Positive aspect within us but unfortunately negativity always influence more than positive, It depends on us which way to go.”
Commenting on ‘Bigg Boss Season 7’, Shradha says, “The number of male contestants is very less. Among male contestants some are good and I personally like them but ‘Mard nahi hai is baar Bigg Boss me jise Bigg boss ke ghar me dekhne me mazaa aaye’ and I think girls will dominate the house in this season only if they get united”
Well, according to a secret source or should say rumors Dancing Doll Shradha Sharma may take a grand wild entry in this season of Bigg Boss. Finger crossed!
Telly actress Pratyusha Banerjee, who is seen on the latest edition of Bigg Boss, has been in the limelight for all the wrong reasons lately.
The TV`s favourite bahu first made waves when she decided to quit her popular show `Balika Vadhu` midway.
Later, it was her break-up with businessman-boyfriend Makrand Malhotra and filing of a police complaint against him accusing him of abusive behaviour.
Now, rumour has it that her ex-beau Makrand may follow her into the Bigg Boss house.
Earlier, Sara Khan and Ali Merchant had done the same in the fourth season of the popular reality show.
The couple even had a much-hyped wedding on the show, but parted ways soon after the show came to an end. Well as they, anything for TRPs.
Interestingly, Makrand had thrown a lavish bash to celebrate his break-up with Pratyusha and had denied it being a publicity gimmick.
Now, only time will tell what turn the Pratyusha-Makrand saga will take and whether it is for real or is just a publicity stunt.
Mard nahi hai is baar 'Bigg Boss' me: Shradha Sharma
New Delhi: Former contestant of ‘Bigg Boss’, Shradha Sharma is excited to watch ‘Bigg Boss Season 7’. She is happy that her favourite star Salman Khan is once again hosting the show and is also impressed with the theme of Jannat v/s Jahannum. She says, “I like the whole concept of Jannat v/s Jahannum. See, we all have both negative & Positive aspect within us but unfortunately negativity always influence more than positive, It depends on us which way to go.”
Commenting on ‘Bigg Boss Season 7’, Shradha says, “The number of male contestants is very less. Among male contestants some are good and I personally like them but ‘Mard nahi hai is baar Bigg Boss me jise Bigg boss ke ghar me dekhne me mazaa aaye’ and I think girls will dominate the house in this season only if they get united”
Well, according to a secret source or should say rumors Dancing Doll Shradha Sharma may take a grand wild entry in this season of Bigg Boss. Finger crossed!
US organisation to award Aamir Khan for 'Satyamev Jayate'
Washington: Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan has been selected for
a US award for his television show `Satyamev Jayate` along with eminent
American director Kathryn Bigelow and the International Center on
Nonviolent Conflict (ICNC).
They will be honoured at the inaugural awards dinner by the America Abroad Media (AAM) in Washington DC on October 28.
"Their work exemplifies the power of media to inform, educate and empower citizens about the critical social and public policy issues of our time," America Abroad Media said in a statement.
America Abroad Media said Aamir`s TV series, `Satyamev Jayate`, explores India`s biggest social challenges and has been seen by hundreds of millions of people in his country and across Asia.
Khan was also recently selected as one of TIME Magazine`s 100 most influential people.
Bigelow is the director of films like `Zero Dark Thirty` and `The Hurt Locker`, which have received widespread acclaim for their honest portrayal of war and counter-terrorism. In 2010, Bigelow became the first and only woman to date to win the Academy Award for Best Director.
Founded by Peter Ackerman, the ICNC produces award-winning documentaries on the role of non-violent resistance in promoting democratic change.
The ICNC - which was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize in 2013 - will release a new documentary on the Arab Spring and uprising in Egypt later this year.
They will be honoured at the inaugural awards dinner by the America Abroad Media (AAM) in Washington DC on October 28.
"Their work exemplifies the power of media to inform, educate and empower citizens about the critical social and public policy issues of our time," America Abroad Media said in a statement.
America Abroad Media said Aamir`s TV series, `Satyamev Jayate`, explores India`s biggest social challenges and has been seen by hundreds of millions of people in his country and across Asia.
Khan was also recently selected as one of TIME Magazine`s 100 most influential people.
Bigelow is the director of films like `Zero Dark Thirty` and `The Hurt Locker`, which have received widespread acclaim for their honest portrayal of war and counter-terrorism. In 2010, Bigelow became the first and only woman to date to win the Academy Award for Best Director.
Founded by Peter Ackerman, the ICNC produces award-winning documentaries on the role of non-violent resistance in promoting democratic change.
The ICNC - which was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize in 2013 - will release a new documentary on the Arab Spring and uprising in Egypt later this year.
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