<p>Dave Bautista is set to star in Denis Villeneuve's next directorial venture "Dune".</p>

<p>The "Guardians of the Galaxy" star joins Timothee Chalamet and Rebecca Ferguson, Variety reported.</p>

<p>Set in the distant future, "Dune" follows Paul Atreides (Chalamet), whose family assumes control of the desert planet Arrakis. After Paul and his family are betrayed, the story explores themes of politics, religion, and man's relationship to nature, as Paul leads a rebellion to restore his family's reign.</p>

<p>Ferguson will portray Atreides' mother, Lady Jessica, who escapes with him into the desert and helps him become a saviour in their eyes. Bautista will play "Beast" Rabban, the sadistic nephew of a baron who oversees Arrakis.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Eric Roth is penning the script.</p>

<p>Legendary closed a deal with the Frank Herbert estate in 2016 for his iconic novel, granting the studio rights to not only films but also TV projects on the sci-fi property.</p>

<p>The projects will be produced by Villeneuve, Mary Parent and Cale Boyter.&nbsp;</p>


Dave Bautista is set to star in Denis Villeneuve's next directorial venture "Dune". The "Guardians of the Galaxy" star joins Timothee Chalamet and Rebecca Ferguson, Variety reported.

Dave Bautista is set to star in Denis Villeneuve's next directorial venture "Dune". The "Guardians of the Galaxy" star joins Timothee Chalamet and Rebecca Ferguson, Variety reported. Set in the distant future, "Dune" follows Paul Atreides (Chalamet), whose family assumes control of the desert planet Arrakis. After Paul and his family are betrayed, the story explores themes of politics, religion, and man's relationship to nature, as Paul leads a rebellion to restore his family's reign. Ferguson will portray Atreides' mother, Lady Jessica, who escapes with him into the desert and helps him become a saviour in their eyes. Bautista will play "Beast" Rabban, the sadistic nephew of a baron who oversees Arrakis. Eric Roth is penning the script. Legendary closed a deal with the Frank Herbert estate in 2016 for his iconic novel, granting the studio rights to not only films but also TV projects on the sci-fi property. The projects will be produced by Villeneuve, Mary Parent and Cale Boyter.

Dave Bautista joins Denis Villeneuve's 'Dune'

<p>Tom Hanks is all set to present M*A*S*H legend Alan Alda with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 25th annual Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards.</p>

<p>The 82-year-old, who will accept the honour from his former `Bridge of Spies` co-star for his outstanding career, will become the 55th recipient of the award given to an actor, reports People magazine.<br />
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The past recipients include Lily Tomlin, Carol Burnett, Debbie Reynolds, Dick Van Dyke, Mary Tyler Moore, Ernest Borgnine and Betty White. The award is given annually to an actor who fosters the "finest ideals of the acting profession."<br />
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Alda, whose career spans over seven decades, has appeared in `The West Wing,` `The Aviator` and `Manhattan Murder History,` but is best known for his role as Hawkeye Pierce in the television series `M*A*S*H.`Set to be hosted by Megan Mullally, SAG Awards will take place on January 27<span style="background-color: rgb(246, 213, 217);">.</span></p>


Tom Hanks is all set to present M*A*S*H legend Alan Alda with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 25th annual Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards. The 82-year-old, who will accept the honour from his former `Bridge of Spies` co-star for his outstanding career, will become the 55th recipient of the award given to an actor, reports People magazine.

Tom Hanks is all set to present M*A*S*H legend Alan Alda with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 25th annual Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards. The 82-year-old, who will accept the honour from his former `Bridge of Spies` co-star for his outstanding career, will become the 55th recipient of the award given to an actor, reports People magazine. The past recipients include Lily Tomlin, Carol Burnett, Debbie Reynolds, Dick Van Dyke, Mary Tyler Moore, Ernest Borgnine and Betty White. The award is given annually to an actor who fosters the "finest ideals of the acting profession." Alda, whose career spans over seven decades, has appeared in `The West Wing,` `The Aviator` and `Manhattan Murder History,` but is best known for his role as Hawkeye Pierce in the television series `M*A*S*H.`Set to be hosted by Megan Mullally, SAG Awards will take place on January 27.

SAG Awards 2019: Tom Hanks to present Life Achievement Award to Alan Alda

<p>The legal battle between American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey and her former manager Stella Bulochnikov has finally come to an end.</p>

<p>The 48-year-old singer and her former manager settled the sexual harassment lawsuit that was filed back in April, in which the singer`s ex-manager accused her of sexual harassment, alleging that Carey was often nude in front of her, reported People.</p>

<p>"The parties have reached a mutually agreed resolution to this matter," an attorney for Bulochnikov told Page Six. While it is not clear whether the deal includes a financial settlement, the lawsuit seeks unspecified damages. After working together for almost three years, Carey and Bulochnikov parted ways in November 2017 and released a joint statement at that time saying that they would remain "partners in a number of business ventures" and would "continue to support each other in those endeavours.</p>

<p>"However, back in April, Bulochnikov`s lawyers filed an order in New York court alleging breach of contract and violation of the U.S. Civil Rights Acts. According to several media reports, Bulochnikov`s lawyers claimed that Carey sexually harassed her by often being naked in front of their client, was also battling with substance abuse and owed her millions of dollars. Shortly after the claims were made by Bulochnikov, Carey`s team released a statement denying the allegations.</p>

<p>"Stella Bulochnikov was terminated from employment as Mariah`s manager due to failure to perform her job effectively and ill-serving her client. Stella was not under contract for employment. She has been spreading false rumours to any media outlet that will publish them. We won`t respond to lies and threats," Carey`s rep earlier told People. After her former manager threatened legal action, Carey opened up exclusively to People about her struggle with bipolar disorder, which she was diagnosed within 2001 after being hospitalised for a physical and emotional breakdown.</p>

<p>"Until recently I lived in denial and isolation and in constant fear someone would expose me. It was too heavy a burden to carry and I simply couldn`t do that anymore. I sought and received treatment, I put positive people around me and I got back to doing what I love - writing songs and making music," said Carey, who has since entered therapy and been on medication for her disorder.&nbsp;</p>


The legal battle between American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey and her former manager Stella Bulochnikov has finally come to an end. The 48-year-old singer and her former manager settled the sexual harassment lawsuit that was filed back in April, in which the singer`s ex-manager accused her of sexual harassment, alleging that Carey was often nude in front of her, reported People.

The legal battle between American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey and her former manager Stella Bulochnikov has finally come to an end. The 48-year-old singer and her former manager settled the sexual harassment lawsuit that was filed back in April, in which the singer`s ex-manager accused her of sexual harassment, alleging that Carey was often nude in front of her, reported People. "The parties have reached a mutually agreed resolution to this matter," an attorney for Bulochnikov told Page Six. While it is not clear whether the deal includes a financial settlement, the lawsuit seeks unspecified damages. After working together for almost three years, Carey and Bulochnikov parted ways in November 2017 and released a joint statement at that time saying that they would remain "partners in a number of business ventures" and would "continue to support each other in those endeavours. "However, back in April, Bulochnikov`s lawyers filed an order in New York court alleging breach of contract and violation of the U.S. Civil Rights Acts. According to several media reports, Bulochnikov`s lawyers claimed that Carey sexually harassed her by often being naked in front of their client, was also battling with substance abuse and owed her millions of dollars. Shortly after the claims were made by Bulochnikov, Carey`s team released a statement denying the allegations. "Stella Bulochnikov was terminated from employment as Mariah`s manager due to failure to perform her job effectively and ill-serving her client. Stella was not under contract for employment. She has been spreading false rumours to any media outlet that will publish them. We won`t respond to lies and threats," Carey`s rep earlier told People. After her former manager threatened legal action, Carey opened up exclusively to People about her struggle with bipolar disorder, which she was diagnosed within 2001 after being hospitalised for a physical and emotional breakdown. "Until recently I lived in denial and isolation and in constant fear someone would expose me. It was too heavy a burden to carry and I simply couldn`t do that anymore. I sought and received treatment, I put positive people around me and I got back to doing what I love - writing songs and making music," said Carey, who has since entered therapy and been on medication for her disorder.

Mariah Carey settles sexual harassment lawsuit with former manager

<p>Actor Dwayne Johnson says he wanted to explore his 'biting chemistry'&nbsp;with Jason Statham in the upcoming 'Fast and Furious'&nbsp;spin-off 'Hobbs And Shaw'.</p>

<p>In an interview with, Johnson said he wanted to work on the spin-off after he made his debut in the franchise with 2011 action 'Fast Five'.</p>

<p>"We started talking about the potential of a spin-off really after 'Fast Five'. And then when 'Fast 6' came around, that's when we started having real talks about it, but then the challenge was just finding out what the creative could be and how we cracked that," Johnson said.</p>

<p>"I'm really happy that we were not only able to crack the creative and really lean into the relationship and chemistry - the biting chemistry between myself and Jason Statham - but I think that also you find out that it's something the fans have been wanting for some time now," he added.</p>

<p>The 46-year-old star said with the spin-off, his aim is to extend the life of the franchise, which is eagerly followed by millions of fans around the globe.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"When you have a franchise that is as successful as the 'Fast and Furious' franchise, the goal, certainly my goal, was always to try and create a scenario where we have as much longevity as we possibly can have.</p>

<p>"And in that spirit, you have to evolve and you have to spin off and you have to create new characters and new stories, especially when you're coming off 'Fast 8', where you have an eight at the end of your title," the actor added.</p>

<p>In the new film, Johnson and Statham are reprising their fan-favorite roles of Luke Hobbs and Deckard Shaw respectively.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also featuring Vanessa Kirby and Idris Elba, 'Hobbs And Shaw'&nbsp;will hit the theatres in August 2019.</p>


Actor Dwayne Johnson says he wanted to explore his 'biting chemistry' with Jason Statham in the upcoming 'Fast and Furious' spin-off 'Hobbs And Shaw'. In an interview with, Johnson said he wanted to work on the spin-off after he made his debut in the franchise with 2011 action 'Fast Five'.

Actor Dwayne Johnson says he wanted to explore his 'biting chemistry' with Jason Statham in the upcoming 'Fast and Furious' spin-off 'Hobbs And Shaw'. In an interview with, Johnson said he wanted to work on the spin-off after he made his debut in the franchise with 2011 action 'Fast Five'. "We started talking about the potential of a spin-off really after 'Fast Five'. And then when 'Fast 6' came around, that's when we started having real talks about it, but then the challenge was just finding out what the creative could be and how we cracked that," Johnson said. "I'm really happy that we were not only able to crack the creative and really lean into the relationship and chemistry - the biting chemistry between myself and Jason Statham - but I think that also you find out that it's something the fans have been wanting for some time now," he added. The 46-year-old star said with the spin-off, his aim is to extend the life of the franchise, which is eagerly followed by millions of fans around the globe. "When you have a franchise that is as successful as the 'Fast and Furious' franchise, the goal, certainly my goal, was always to try and create a scenario where we have as much longevity as we possibly can have. "And in that spirit, you have to evolve and you have to spin off and you have to create new characters and new stories, especially when you're coming off 'Fast 8', where you have an eight at the end of your title," the actor added. In the new film, Johnson and Statham are reprising their fan-favorite roles of Luke Hobbs and Deckard Shaw respectively. Also featuring Vanessa Kirby and Idris Elba, 'Hobbs And Shaw' will hit the theatres in August 2019.

Fans will see Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham's 'biting chemistry' in 'Hobbs And Shaw'

<p>Steve McQueen says top Hollywood bosses are scared to experiment with the films and do not want to explore diverse storylines.</p>

<p>In an interview with The Guardian, the McQueen, best known for the Oscar-winning feature '12 Years a Slave', said people of power in Hollywood lack creative imagination.</p>

<p>"I can't remember if there has ever been a movie about a gay person who is a detective or the lead in a romantic comedy who doesn't have a problem with their sexuality.</p>

<p>How is that possible? Certain people of power and influence in the industry are gay yet would never think about making a movie like that," McQueen said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"What does it say about the worldview they're helping maintain? I'm not pointing fingers - I'm just saying that if we see two men or women walking down the street holding hands, we're not even going to blink. But if it's on the screen, apparently it becomes thunderous," he added.</p>

<p>The 49-year-old filmmaker's latest film 'Widows', follows the story of four widows who try to pull off a heist after the death of their husbands.</p>

<p>The director believes that the film, which was completely overlooked for Golden Globes nominations, is an example of certain blindness towards stories that don't fit a certain format.</p>

<p>"As an artist, you have your path and that's fine. And sometimes the world won't agree with you and that's fine. I'm here hopefully for a little while and will do my work.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I'm just telling a story about four women trying to get their s**t together, about the environment in which we're living, in a way that's not high heels and handbags, that's about human beings and full-on conversations," McQueen said.&nbsp;</p>


Steve McQueen says top Hollywood bosses are scared to experiment with the films and do not want to explore diverse storylines. In an interview with The Guardian, the McQueen, best known for the Oscar-winning feature '12 Years a Slave', said people of power in Hollywood lack creative imagination.

Steve McQueen says top Hollywood bosses are scared to experiment with the films and do not want to explore diverse storylines. In an interview with The Guardian, the McQueen, best known for the Oscar-winning feature '12 Years a Slave', said people of power in Hollywood lack creative imagination. "I can't remember if there has ever been a movie about a gay person who is a detective or the lead in a romantic comedy who doesn't have a problem with their sexuality. How is that possible? Certain people of power and influence in the industry are gay yet would never think about making a movie like that," McQueen said. "What does it say about the worldview they're helping maintain? I'm not pointing fingers - I'm just saying that if we see two men or women walking down the street holding hands, we're not even going to blink. But if it's on the screen, apparently it becomes thunderous," he added. The 49-year-old filmmaker's latest film 'Widows', follows the story of four widows who try to pull off a heist after the death of their husbands. The director believes that the film, which was completely overlooked for Golden Globes nominations, is an example of certain blindness towards stories that don't fit a certain format. "As an artist, you have your path and that's fine. And sometimes the world won't agree with you and that's fine. I'm here hopefully for a little while and will do my work. "I'm just telling a story about four women trying to get their s**t together, about the environment in which we're living, in a way that's not high heels and handbags, that's about human beings and full-on conversations," McQueen said.

Hollywood does not experiment, try new ideas, says Steve McQueen

<p>'Aquaman'&nbsp;star Jason Momoa has claimed he has not been working out since past one year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During an interview with Entertainment Weekly, the actor's co-star from the DC movie, Amber Heard, said that he 'loves working out'.</p>

<p>Momoa replied saying, "absolutely f*****g not ? I love rock climbing, but I do not love working out. I haven't worked out in at least a year and it's been awesome."</p>

<p>The 39-year-old actor said he worked out during the filming of 'Aquaman', going to gym sessions with his co-star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (who plays Black Manta) so that he does not get injured during the filming of intense fights and other action scenes.</p>

<p>'Aquaman'&nbsp;opens in theatres December 21.</p>


'Aquaman' star Jason Momoa has claimed he has not been working out since past one year. During an interview with Entertainment Weekly, the actor's co-star from the DC movie, Amber Heard, said that he 'loves working out'.

'Aquaman' star Jason Momoa has claimed he has not been working out since past one year. During an interview with Entertainment Weekly, the actor's co-star from the DC movie, Amber Heard, said that he 'loves working out'. Momoa replied saying, "absolutely f*****g not ? I love rock climbing, but I do not love working out. I haven't worked out in at least a year and it's been awesome." The 39-year-old actor said he worked out during the filming of 'Aquaman', going to gym sessions with his co-star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (who plays Black Manta) so that he does not get injured during the filming of intense fights and other action scenes. 'Aquaman' opens in theatres December 21.

Jason Momoa says he hasn't worked out in a year

<p>Warner Bros and DC Films are developing a movie on 'Warner Bros', based on DC Comics' quirky character who debuted in 1941.</p>

<p>According to the Hollywood Reporter, Amanda Idoko has been roped in to write 'Plastic Man'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Bob Shaye, the co-founder of New Line Cinema, will executive produce. No director is currently attached to the film.</p>

<p>Created by Jack Cole for Quality Comics, 'Plastic Man'&nbsp;is able to transform himself into any shape. An orphan forced to live on the streets, he turned to a life of crime, was shot during a heist, and was exposed to an unknown chemical liquid that gave his body the properties of rubber, allowing him to stretch, bounce, and mold himself into any shape. A monk attended to him while he was shot, he turned to law and order, and began capturing criminals as Plastic Man? wearing a red and yellow rubber costume.</p>

<p>DC Comics acquired the character in 1956 and began incorporating Plastic Man into the DC Universe.</p>

<p>DC's film production president Walter Hamada and Chantal Nong are overseeing the project for the studio.</p>


Warner Bros and DC Films are developing a movie on 'Warner Bros', based on DC Comics' quirky character who debuted in 1941. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Amanda Idoko has been roped in to write 'Plastic Man'.

Warner Bros and DC Films are developing a movie on 'Warner Bros', based on DC Comics' quirky character who debuted in 1941. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Amanda Idoko has been roped in to write 'Plastic Man'. Bob Shaye, the co-founder of New Line Cinema, will executive produce. No director is currently attached to the film. Created by Jack Cole for Quality Comics, 'Plastic Man' is able to transform himself into any shape. An orphan forced to live on the streets, he turned to a life of crime, was shot during a heist, and was exposed to an unknown chemical liquid that gave his body the properties of rubber, allowing him to stretch, bounce, and mold himself into any shape. A monk attended to him while he was shot, he turned to law and order, and began capturing criminals as Plastic Man? wearing a red and yellow rubber costume. DC Comics acquired the character in 1956 and began incorporating Plastic Man into the DC Universe. DC's film production president Walter Hamada and Chantal Nong are overseeing the project for the studio.

'Plastic Man' film in works at Warner Bros, DC

<p>By far the biggest movie of the year at the box office was 'Black Panther', the new black Marvel superhero movie, which also won rave reviews from critics who praised both its adventure and its portrayal of a majestic Africa.</p>

<p>The film tells the story of T'Challa/Black Panther (Chadwick Boseman), the new king of the futuristic, wealth-laden African nation Wakanda, who is challenged by factions within his own country.</p>

<p>According to Box Office Mojo, the film has grossed 700 million dollars in the United States. Its worldwide box office takings reportedly stand at 1.1 billion US dollars.</p>

<p>The second best performing movie at the U.S. domestic box office was 'Avengers: Infinity War', which grossed 678 million dollars, according to Box Office Mojo.</p>

<p>Coming in third place was the animated film 'Incredibles 2', which has taken 608 million dollars in the U.S.</p>

<p>'Incredibles 2' picks up directly following the events of the original film with the Parr family members attempting to balance having a normal life with their superpowers. Holly Hunter, Craig T. Nelson, Sarah Vowell, and Samuel L. Jackson reprise their voice roles, while Bob Odenkirk, Catherine Keener, and Sophia Bush voice new characters. Brad Bird returned to write and direct the sequel.</p>

<p>The fourth best-performing movie at the box office was 'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom', grossing 416 million dollars, followed by 'Deadpool 2', grossing 318 million dollars.</p>

<p>As ever the Academy Awards provided its share of memorable moments -- Frances McDormand won best leading actress for 'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri'.</p>

<p>In her acceptance speech, she talked about her support for inclusion riders, which she later explained was an additional clause in a contract that asks for '50 per cent diversity not only in casting but also the crew'.</p>

<p>McDormand's award went missing briefly at the lavish Governors Ball party in Hollywood, where Academy Award winners have their statuettes engraved after the awards ceremony. She said at the time: "I've lost my Oscar!"</p>

<p>The Oscar was retrieved and later returned to McDormand.</p>

<p>The man accused of stealing her Oscar, Terry Bryant, has pleaded not guilty, but the case will reportedly go to trial.</p>

<p>Guillermo del Toro edged out established names and fresh talent to win his first Oscar for "The Shape of Water". His movie also took the Best Picture award.</p>

<p>Gary Oldman won best actor in a leading role for his transformation into Winston Churchill in 'Darkest Hour'.</p>

<p>Outside of the Oscars, Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda won the Palme d'Or at Cannes for 'Shoplifters', a movie that wowed audiences for its delicate portrayal of family life and surprising plot twists.</p>

<p>The win, by a director who has won prizes at the festival in previous years, defied speculation that the Palme would go to a woman director, with three strong contenders in a year when the Hollywood sexual harassment scandal was the talk of the town.</p>

<p>'Touch Me No', a film about intimacy and sex that shocked some viewers with explicit scenes, won the Golden Bear prize for best film at the 68th Berlin International Film Festival on Saturday (February 24).</p>

<p>Romanian director Adina Pintilie said she had not expected to win the award for her film, which blurs reality and fiction as it follows several characters who seek intimacy yet also fear it.</p>

<p>Director Alfonso Cuaron picked up the coveted Golden Lion award at the Venice Film Festival.</p>

<p>Cuaron's "Roma", named after the neighbourhood in Mexico City where writer-director-cinematographer Cuaron grew up, is a Spanish-language drama that critics almost unanimously described as "shimmering" due to its luscious black-and-white cinematography.</p>

<p>At the opposite end of cinematic achievement, 'The Emoji Movie' stunk up the annual Razzie awards in March, besting all contenders for worst achievements in film.</p>

<p>2018 was a year when music featured heavily in successful films -- from 'A Star is Born' with Lady Gaga, to the Freddie Mercury biopic "Bohemian Rhapsody", and another slice of Abba in "Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again".</p>

<p>It was also a year when there was a large number of female-led Hollywood films such as 'Ocean's 8', which stars Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Helena Bonham Carter and Rihanna.</p>

<p>'Ocean's 8' sees Bullock play Debbie Ocean, the estranged sister of Danny Ocean, played by George Clooney in the trio of Ocean's movies.</p>

<p>In 'Peppermint' Jennifer Garner plays a woman out for revenge against not only the gang members who murdered her husband and daughter but also those who allowed the killers to walk free.</p>

<p>'Ant-Man and the Wasp' was the first Marvel feature film to spotlight a female character in the title.</p>

<p>Another big-budget movie with female leads was 'The Spy Who Dumped Me', a comedy spy thriller about two best friends who have to stick together when they get embroiled in an international conspiracy, and starred Mila Kunis and Kate McKinnon in the lead roles.</p>

<p>Diversity was also celebrated in 'Crazy Rich Asians', which marked the first time in 25 years that an all-Asian cast has starred in a Hollywood film. The movie, a romantic comedy about an Asian American girl who goes to Singapore to meet her boyfriend's family for the first time, went on to become one of the highest grossing of 2018.</p>

<p>Elsewhere in the movie world, in August John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John reunited for a special 40th-anniversary screening of 'Grease' at the Oscars headquarters.</p>

<p>Also, in November, Disney released the first trailer for the live-action retelling of 'The Lion King'. On the first day of release, the trailer notched up a staggering 224.6 million views - a record for Disney according to Variety.</p>

<p>The movie, which will hit theaters next summer, boasts an ensemble voice cast that includes Beyonce, Donald Glover, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Seth Rogan. Glover plays Simba, Beyonce plays his love interest Nala and Ejiofor plays Simba's uncle, Scar.</p>


By far the biggest movie of the year at the box office was 'Black Panther', the new black Marvel superhero movie, which also won rave reviews from critics who praised both its adventure and its portrayal of a majestic Africa.

By far the biggest movie of the year at the box office was 'Black Panther', the new black Marvel superhero movie, which also won rave reviews from critics who praised both its adventure and its portrayal of a majestic Africa. The film tells the story of T'Challa/Black Panther (Chadwick Boseman), the new king of the futuristic, wealth-laden African nation Wakanda, who is challenged by factions within his own country. According to Box Office Mojo, the film has grossed 700 million dollars in the United States. Its worldwide box office takings reportedly stand at 1.1 billion US dollars. The second best performing movie at the U.S. domestic box office was 'Avengers: Infinity War', which grossed 678 million dollars, according to Box Office Mojo. Coming in third place was the animated film 'Incredibles 2', which has taken 608 million dollars in the U.S. 'Incredibles 2' picks up directly following the events of the original film with the Parr family members attempting to balance having a normal life with their superpowers. Holly Hunter, Craig T. Nelson, Sarah Vowell, and Samuel L. Jackson reprise their voice roles, while Bob Odenkirk, Catherine Keener, and Sophia Bush voice new characters. Brad Bird returned to write and direct the sequel. The fourth best-performing movie at the box office was 'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom', grossing 416 million dollars, followed by 'Deadpool 2', grossing 318 million dollars. As ever the Academy Awards provided its share of memorable moments -- Frances McDormand won best leading actress for 'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri'. In her acceptance speech, she talked about her support for inclusion riders, which she later explained was an additional clause in a contract that asks for '50 per cent diversity not only in casting but also the crew'. McDormand's award went missing briefly at the lavish Governors Ball party in Hollywood, where Academy Award winners have their statuettes engraved after the awards ceremony. She said at the time: "I've lost my Oscar!" The Oscar was retrieved and later returned to McDormand. The man accused of stealing her Oscar, Terry Bryant, has pleaded not guilty, but the case will reportedly go to trial. Guillermo del Toro edged out established names and fresh talent to win his first Oscar for "The Shape of Water". His movie also took the Best Picture award. Gary Oldman won best actor in a leading role for his transformation into Winston Churchill in 'Darkest Hour'. Outside of the Oscars, Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda won the Palme d'Or at Cannes for 'Shoplifters', a movie that wowed audiences for its delicate portrayal of family life and surprising plot twists. The win, by a director who has won prizes at the festival in previous years, defied speculation that the Palme would go to a woman director, with three strong contenders in a year when the Hollywood sexual harassment scandal was the talk of the town. 'Touch Me No', a film about intimacy and sex that shocked some viewers with explicit scenes, won the Golden Bear prize for best film at the 68th Berlin International Film Festival on Saturday (February 24). Romanian director Adina Pintilie said she had not expected to win the award for her film, which blurs reality and fiction as it follows several characters who seek intimacy yet also fear it. Director Alfonso Cuaron picked up the coveted Golden Lion award at the Venice Film Festival. Cuaron's "Roma", named after the neighbourhood in Mexico City where writer-director-cinematographer Cuaron grew up, is a Spanish-language drama that critics almost unanimously described as "shimmering" due to its luscious black-and-white cinematography. At the opposite end of cinematic achievement, 'The Emoji Movie' stunk up the annual Razzie awards in March, besting all contenders for worst achievements in film. 2018 was a year when music featured heavily in successful films -- from 'A Star is Born' with Lady Gaga, to the Freddie Mercury biopic "Bohemian Rhapsody", and another slice of Abba in "Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again". It was also a year when there was a large number of female-led Hollywood films such as 'Ocean's 8', which stars Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Helena Bonham Carter and Rihanna. 'Ocean's 8' sees Bullock play Debbie Ocean, the estranged sister of Danny Ocean, played by George Clooney in the trio of Ocean's movies. In 'Peppermint' Jennifer Garner plays a woman out for revenge against not only the gang members who murdered her husband and daughter but also those who allowed the killers to walk free. 'Ant-Man and the Wasp' was the first Marvel feature film to spotlight a female character in the title. Another big-budget movie with female leads was 'The Spy Who Dumped Me', a comedy spy thriller about two best friends who have to stick together when they get embroiled in an international conspiracy, and starred Mila Kunis and Kate McKinnon in the lead roles. Diversity was also celebrated in 'Crazy Rich Asians', which marked the first time in 25 years that an all-Asian cast has starred in a Hollywood film. The movie, a romantic comedy about an Asian American girl who goes to Singapore to meet her boyfriend's family for the first time, went on to become one of the highest grossing of 2018. Elsewhere in the movie world, in August John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John reunited for a special 40th-anniversary screening of 'Grease' at the Oscars headquarters. Also, in November, Disney released the first trailer for the live-action retelling of 'The Lion King'. On the first day of release, the trailer notched up a staggering 224.6 million views - a record for Disney according to Variety. The movie, which will hit theaters next summer, boasts an ensemble voice cast that includes Beyonce, Donald Glover, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Seth Rogan. Glover plays Simba, Beyonce plays his love interest Nala and Ejiofor plays Simba's uncle, Scar.

Hollywood flashback 2018: All the winners, losers and blockbuster movies of the year

<p>Divorcing Hollywood power couple <a href="http://www.wionews.com/search?q=Angelina+Jolie">Angelina Jolie</a> and <a href="http://www.wionews.com/search?q=Brad+Pitt">Brad Pitt</a> have reached a final agreement over the custody of their six children, Jolie's lawyer said on Friday, after more than two years of often bitter negotiations.</p>

<p>"A custody arrangement was agreed to weeks ago, and has been signed by both parties and the judge," Jolie's lawyer Samantha Bley DeJean said in a statement to Reuters.</p>

<p>"The agreement, which is based on the recommendations of the child custody evaluator, eliminates the need for a trial. The filing and details of the agreement are confidential to protect the best interests of the children."</p>

<p>Representatives of Pitt had no immediate comment.</p>

<p>Jolie and Pitt, once one of Hollywood's most glamorous couples, separated in September 2016 after a more than 10-year romance and two-year marriage.</p>

<p>Jolie, who filed for divorce citing irreconcilable differences, had been seeking primary custody of their six children, three of whom are the couple's biological children and three of whom are adopted.</p>

<p>Friday's statement did not say how custody would be divided, and Jolie's spokesperson declined to give details.</p>

<p>A trial date in the custody case had been tentatively set for December 4 before a private judge in Los Angeles.</p>

<p>A source close to Jolie said that she "is very pleased to be entering the next stage and relieved with progress for the health of their family.".</p>

<p>The 2016 divorce filing triggered a bitter custody dispute during which Pitt was investigated and cleared of child abuse, and both sides accused each other of trying to manipulate media coverage in their favour.</p>

<p>The couple have yet to reach a final divorce settlement.</p>

<p>"Moneyball" actor Pitt, 54, and "Maleficent" star Jolie, 43, began dating in late 2005 and married in 2014. They are parents to Maddox, 17, Pax, 15, Zahara, 13, Shiloh, 12, and 10-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne.</p>


Divorcing Hollywood power couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a final agreement over the custody of their six children, Jolie's lawyer said on Friday, after more than two years of often bitter negotiations.

Divorcing Hollywood power couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a final agreement over the custody of their six children, Jolie's lawyer said on Friday, after more than two years of often bitter negotiations. "A custody arrangement was agreed to weeks ago, and has been signed by both parties and the judge," Jolie's lawyer Samantha Bley DeJean said in a statement to Reuters. "The agreement, which is based on the recommendations of the child custody evaluator, eliminates the need for a trial. The filing and details of the agreement are confidential to protect the best interests of the children." Representatives of Pitt had no immediate comment. Jolie and Pitt, once one of Hollywood's most glamorous couples, separated in September 2016 after a more than 10-year romance and two-year marriage. Jolie, who filed for divorce citing irreconcilable differences, had been seeking primary custody of their six children, three of whom are the couple's biological children and three of whom are adopted. Friday's statement did not say how custody would be divided, and Jolie's spokesperson declined to give details. A trial date in the custody case had been tentatively set for December 4 before a private judge in Los Angeles. A source close to Jolie said that she "is very pleased to be entering the next stage and relieved with progress for the health of their family.". The 2016 divorce filing triggered a bitter custody dispute during which Pitt was investigated and cleared of child abuse, and both sides accused each other of trying to manipulate media coverage in their favour. The couple have yet to reach a final divorce settlement. "Moneyball" actor Pitt, 54, and "Maleficent" star Jolie, 43, began dating in late 2005 and married in 2014. They are parents to Maddox, 17, Pax, 15, Zahara, 13, Shiloh, 12, and 10-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne.

Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt reach child custody agreement: Lawyer

<p>From the skeletal insomniac in 'The Machinist' to the pot-bellied con artist in 'American Hustle', Hollywood superstar Christian Bale is that rare artist who stops at nothing to get under the skin of his characters.<br />
<br />
This 'transformation' is the key to his acting and keeps the process intriguing and interesting, Bale said in an interview.<br />
<br />
"It's not necessarily what everybody does. I greatly admire people who are able to be themselves and be entertaining and be one thing all the time. There is an incredible talent to that. I don't have that.<br />
<br />
"I like to see how much I can take myself out of each and every character I play. I actually enjoy that I don't have a particular technique and it changes all the time.<br />
<br />
Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't," Bale, who is currently in India to promote Andy Serkis' 'Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle' for Netflix, said.<br />
<br />
The actor, who has spoiled 'Batman' forever for other artistes with his masterful depiction of the angst-ridden superhero in Christopher Nolan's critically-lauded and commercially successful trilogy, said people often attach the tag of "method actor" to him but the term is alien for him.<br />
<br />
Not being a trained performer, the 44-year-old approaches every role with some apprehension and that one question everybody ponders over -- "Oh god, how am I gonna do this."<br />
<br />
"I don't consider myself the master of my craft and I think that's what keeps me intrigued because I never did train. I literally had couple of weekends at YMCA. I make it up each time and my wife knows this. Every time I get cast, I go, 'Oh god! How am I gonna do this.' I change my technique every single time," Bale told PTI.<br />
<br />
"People have been saying to me that 'you are a method actor'. That requires training in the method and I have no idea what that means at all. I just make it up as I go along," he added.<br />
<br />
While superhero fans just can't see or imagine anyone else playing Batman, cinephiles have always held films such as 'The Machinist', 'American Psycho' and 'The Fighter' as examples of how great his cinema is.<br />
<br />
The star's portrayal of former US vice president Dick Cheney in Adam McKay's upcoming political drama, 'Vice', a part for which Bale gained more than 40 pounds, is generating another Oscar buzz for the actor.<br />
<br />
He got the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his portrayal of trainer Dickie Eklund in David O Russel's sports drama 'The Fighter'.<br />
<br />
Playing real people might limit some actors as there is only a certain way one can be but the opposite holds true for Bale, who said he finds it liberating to be other people.</p>

<p>"When you are playing a real person, I find it actually very liberating because sometimes when you are playing an entirely fictional character, you're concerned that you are trying to steal scenes by being, perhaps, quite an exhibitionist.<br />
<br />
Whereas when you know the actual person is that, then you can turn to the director say 'Look at him for instance.' 'The Fighter', for instance, Dickie, who I'm still in touch with, look at Dickie and just come and hang out with him over dinner. He does all these things. Therefore I can get away with it. It's not just the ego of an actor. I find it actually very liberating to play real people," he said.<br />
<br />
Bale plays Bagheera, the elder brother-mentor to Mowgli in the Netflix film, which is a darker take on Rudyard Kipling's classic.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
Having known Serkis for a long time and being aware of the actor-director's reputation as the master of performance capture technique, Bale was sufficiently intrigued about the role.<br />
<br />
In a press conference on Sunday, the actor said he found a close connection with the three main characters&nbsp;panther Bagheera, man-cub Mowgli and the film's villain, Bengal tiger Shere Khan. Check out the photos of <a href="http://www.wionews.com/photos/mowgli-world-premiere-hollywood-and-bollywood-stars-grace-the-red-carpet-179515">the starry premiere here.&nbsp;</a><br />
<br />
"Like Mowgli, Bagheera had to work out who he was. He has taken the damage and turned it into love and positivity whereas Shere Khan has taken it and turned it into bitterness and hatred," Bale had said.<br />
<br />
' Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle'&nbsp; features performance capture and voice over by Bale, Serkis, Cate Blanchett, Benedict Cumberbatch, Naomie Harris, Tom Hollander and Peter Mullan. The film stars Rohan Chand as the title character.<br />
<br />
The film has been dubbed in Hindi by Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Madhuri Dixit and Kareena Kapoor.&nbsp;</p>


From the skeletal insomniac in 'The Machinist' to the pot-bellied con artist in 'American Hustle', Hollywood superstar Christian Bale is that rare artist who stops at nothing to get under the skin of his characters.

From the skeletal insomniac in 'The Machinist' to the pot-bellied con artist in 'American Hustle', Hollywood superstar Christian Bale is that rare artist who stops at nothing to get under the skin of his characters. This 'transformation' is the key to his acting and keeps the process intriguing and interesting, Bale said in an interview. "It's not necessarily what everybody does. I greatly admire people who are able to be themselves and be entertaining and be one thing all the time. There is an incredible talent to that. I don't have that. "I like to see how much I can take myself out of each and every character I play. I actually enjoy that I don't have a particular technique and it changes all the time. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't," Bale, who is currently in India to promote Andy Serkis' 'Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle' for Netflix, said. The actor, who has spoiled 'Batman' forever for other artistes with his masterful depiction of the angst-ridden superhero in Christopher Nolan's critically-lauded and commercially successful trilogy, said people often attach the tag of "method actor" to him but the term is alien for him. Not being a trained performer, the 44-year-old approaches every role with some apprehension and that one question everybody ponders over -- "Oh god, how am I gonna do this." "I don't consider myself the master of my craft and I think that's what keeps me intrigued because I never did train. I literally had couple of weekends at YMCA. I make it up each time and my wife knows this. Every time I get cast, I go, 'Oh god! How am I gonna do this.' I change my technique every single time," Bale told PTI. "People have been saying to me that 'you are a method actor'. That requires training in the method and I have no idea what that means at all. I just make it up as I go along," he added. While superhero fans just can't see or imagine anyone else playing Batman, cinephiles have always held films such as 'The Machinist', 'American Psycho' and 'The Fighter' as examples of how great his cinema is. The star's portrayal of former US vice president Dick Cheney in Adam McKay's upcoming political drama, 'Vice', a part for which Bale gained more than 40 pounds, is generating another Oscar buzz for the actor. He got the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his portrayal of trainer Dickie Eklund in David O Russel's sports drama 'The Fighter'. Playing real people might limit some actors as there is only a certain way one can be but the opposite holds true for Bale, who said he finds it liberating to be other people. "When you are playing a real person, I find it actually very liberating because sometimes when you are playing an entirely fictional character, you're concerned that you are trying to steal scenes by being, perhaps, quite an exhibitionist. Whereas when you know the actual person is that, then you can turn to the director say 'Look at him for instance.' 'The Fighter', for instance, Dickie, who I'm still in touch with, look at Dickie and just come and hang out with him over dinner. He does all these things. Therefore I can get away with it. It's not just the ego of an actor. I find it actually very liberating to play real people," he said. Bale plays Bagheera, the elder brother-mentor to Mowgli in the Netflix film, which is a darker take on Rudyard Kipling's classic. Having known Serkis for a long time and being aware of the actor-director's reputation as the master of performance capture technique, Bale was sufficiently intrigued about the role. In a press conference on Sunday, the actor said he found a close connection with the three main characters panther Bagheera, man-cub Mowgli and the film's villain, Bengal tiger Shere Khan. Check out the photos of the starry premiere here. "Like Mowgli, Bagheera had to work out who he was. He has taken the damage and turned it into love and positivity whereas Shere Khan has taken it and turned it into bitterness and hatred," Bale had said. ' Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle' features performance capture and voice over by Bale, Serkis, Cate Blanchett, Benedict Cumberbatch, Naomie Harris, Tom Hollander and Peter Mullan. The film stars Rohan Chand as the title character. The film has been dubbed in Hindi by Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Madhuri Dixit and Kareena Kapoor.

Christian Bale: Don't consider myself the master of my craft

<p>Meg Ryan is now engaged!<br />
&nbsp;<br />
Yes, in the day and age of social media where everything gets leaked even before it happens, Meg managed to pull this without anyone breathing over her neck.&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp;<br />
In a sweet Instagram announcement post, Meg revealed that she is no more single. She posted a cartoon sketch of her and fiance Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter John Mellencamp. She captioned the photo: “ENGAGED!"&nbsp;</p>

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<p>It will be the second time when Meg will tie the knot. The 56-year-old actress was previously married to Dennis Quaid from 1991-2001. Meanwhile, this will a fourth marriage for John, 67.&nbsp;<br />
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According to People, Meg and John started dating in 2010 after the ‘Pink Houses’ singer divorced his third wife of 18 years, model Elaine Irwin.&nbsp;</p>


Meg Ryan is now engaged! Yes, in the day and age of social media where everything gets leaked even before it happens, Meg managed to pull this without anyone breathing over her neck.

Meg Ryan is now engaged! Yes, in the day and age of social media where everything gets leaked even before it happens, Meg managed to pull this without anyone breathing over her neck. In a sweet Instagram announcement post, Meg revealed that she is no more single. She posted a cartoon sketch of her and fiance Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter John Mellencamp. She captioned the photo: “ENGAGED!" View this post on Instagram ENGAGED! A post shared by Meg Ryan (@megryan) on Nov 8, 2018 at 9:08am PST × It will be the second time when Meg will tie the knot. The 56-year-old actress was previously married to Dennis Quaid from 1991-2001. Meanwhile, this will a fourth marriage for John, 67. According to People, Meg and John started dating in 2010 after the ‘Pink Houses’ singer divorced his third wife of 18 years, model Elaine Irwin.

Meg Ryan is now engaged, check out her sweet announcement post

<p>Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin was arrested and charged with assault on Friday after allegedly punching a 49-year-old man in the face during a New York parking dispute, police said.</p>

<p>The 60-year-old, who has famously impersonated President Donald Trump and who lives in downtown Manhattan with his second wife and their four young children, was arrested in Greenwich Village.</p>

<p>"Police got a call around 1:30 pm (1730 GMT) regarding an assault in progress. When we got there, we discovered that it looked like two individuals were fighting over a parking spot," a spokeswoman said.</p>

<p>The younger man had already parked his vehicle and was attempting to purchase a parking ticket, when he got into a dispute with Baldwin, "who then punched him in the face," the officer said.</p>

<p>She said the unnamed man was taken to hospital in a "stable" condition, while Baldwin was in custody.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He was subsequently charged with assault in the third degree and harassment in the second degree, and ordered to appear in court on November 26, police said.</p>

<p>Baldwin is well known for his hot temper and for impersonating Trump on satirical US television show "Saturday Night Live." The Oscar nominee recently launched a Sunday night talk show on ABC television.</p>

<p>In 2014, he was detained by New York police for riding his bicycle the wrong way down a street.</p>

<p>In late 2013, NBC scrapped his late-night chat show after he allegedly subjected a photographer to a homophobic slur outside his apartment on the day that a Canadian actress convicted of stalking him was jailed.</p>

<p>In a subsequent profanity-laden article in New York Magazine, the actor said he was finished with public life and that the Big Apple no longer offered his then baby daughter a "normal" life.</p>

<p>The near 5,300-word rant denied allegations that he insulted gays and lashed out furiously against the media, the city where he has lived since 1979, and US public life in general.</p>

<p>Despite that February 2014 article, the actor still lives in Manhattan with second wife Hilaria. The couple have four young children together.</p>

<p>His anger made headlines as long ago as 2007, when he left a notorious message for his then 11-year-old daughter with first wife Kim Basinger, calling her a "rude, thoughtless little pig."</p>


Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin was arrested and charged with assault on Friday after allegedly punching a 49-year-old man in the face during a New York parking dispute, police said.

Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin was arrested and charged with assault on Friday after allegedly punching a 49-year-old man in the face during a New York parking dispute, police said. The 60-year-old, who has famously impersonated President Donald Trump and who lives in downtown Manhattan with his second wife and their four young children, was arrested in Greenwich Village. "Police got a call around 1:30 pm (1730 GMT) regarding an assault in progress. When we got there, we discovered that it looked like two individuals were fighting over a parking spot," a spokeswoman said. The younger man had already parked his vehicle and was attempting to purchase a parking ticket, when he got into a dispute with Baldwin, "who then punched him in the face," the officer said. She said the unnamed man was taken to hospital in a "stable" condition, while Baldwin was in custody. He was subsequently charged with assault in the third degree and harassment in the second degree, and ordered to appear in court on November 26, police said. Baldwin is well known for his hot temper and for impersonating Trump on satirical US television show "Saturday Night Live." The Oscar nominee recently launched a Sunday night talk show on ABC television. In 2014, he was detained by New York police for riding his bicycle the wrong way down a street. In late 2013, NBC scrapped his late-night chat show after he allegedly subjected a photographer to a homophobic slur outside his apartment on the day that a Canadian actress convicted of stalking him was jailed. In a subsequent profanity-laden article in New York Magazine, the actor said he was finished with public life and that the Big Apple no longer offered his then baby daughter a "normal" life. The near 5,300-word rant denied allegations that he insulted gays and lashed out furiously against the media, the city where he has lived since 1979, and US public life in general. Despite that February 2014 article, the actor still lives in Manhattan with second wife Hilaria. The couple have four young children together. His anger made headlines as long ago as 2007, when he left a notorious message for his then 11-year-old daughter with first wife Kim Basinger, calling her a "rude, thoughtless little pig."

Alec Baldwin charged in New York after 'punching' man

<p>'Fargo'&nbsp;star Ewan McGregor will be playing the antagonist in Harley Quinn spin-off, 'Birds of Prey'.<br />
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According to a website, the 47-year-old actor will portray Gotham City mob boss Black Mask.&nbsp;<br />
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The character, also known as Roman Sionis, is the head of the False Face Society gang and is said to be obsessed with masks.&nbsp;<br />
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McGregor joins Margot Robbie, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jurnee Smollett-Bell and Rosie Perez in the film which is being directed by Cathy Yan.<br />
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Robbie is all set to reprise her 'Suicide Squad'&nbsp;role of Harley Quinn.<br />
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Winstead will play Huntress and Smollett-Bell will portray Black Canary in the DC comic book-inspired film.<br />
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Robbie will also co-produce the project with Sue Kroll and Bryan Unkeless.<br />
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'Birds of Prey'&nbsp;will open in the theatres on February 7, 2020.<br />
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'Fargo' star Ewan McGregor will be playing the antagonist in Harley Quinn spin-off, 'Birds of Prey'. According to a website, the 47-year-old actor will portray Gotham City mob boss Black Mask.

'Fargo' star Ewan McGregor will be playing the antagonist in Harley Quinn spin-off, 'Birds of Prey'. According to a website, the 47-year-old actor will portray Gotham City mob boss Black Mask. The character, also known as Roman Sionis, is the head of the False Face Society gang and is said to be obsessed with masks. McGregor joins Margot Robbie, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jurnee Smollett-Bell and Rosie Perez in the film which is being directed by Cathy Yan. Robbie is all set to reprise her 'Suicide Squad' role of Harley Quinn. Winstead will play Huntress and Smollett-Bell will portray Black Canary in the DC comic book-inspired film. Robbie will also co-produce the project with Sue Kroll and Bryan Unkeless. 'Birds of Prey' will open in the theatres on February 7, 2020.

Ewan McGregor to play the antagonist in 'Birds of Prey'

<p>There will only be a handful of people in this world who have claimed to have seen some Hollywood films, to have missed out on classic action-film ‘Gladiator’. We hear that Ridley Scott’s Oscar-winning film is most likely to get a sequel.&nbsp;<br />
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The sequel of ‘Gladiator’ will reportedly focus on Lucius, the son of Lucilla, which was played by Connie Nielsen in the first film. Lucius will reportedly be shown as an adult who is ready to gladiate. In the first film, Russell Crowe’s character, Maximus met his end.&nbsp;<br />
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This is not the first time when Ridley has suggested making a sequel to ‘Gladiator’ and there’s no surprise here as the film won several Oscars and was a commercial hit at the box office, becoming a classic in its category.</p>

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<p>There is no news as of now, as to which characters will reprise their role from the first film.&nbsp;<br />
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‘Gladiator’ starred Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Ralf Möller, Oliver Reed, Djimon Hounsou, Derek Jacobi, John Shrapnel, and Richard Harris in pivotal roles.&nbsp;</p>


There will only be a handful of people in this world who have claimed to have seen some Hollywood films, to have missed out on classic action-film ‘Gladiator’. We hear that Ridley Scott’s Oscar-winning film is most likely to get a sequel.

There will only be a handful of people in this world who have claimed to have seen some Hollywood films, to have missed out on classic action-film ‘Gladiator’. We hear that Ridley Scott’s Oscar-winning film is most likely to get a sequel. The sequel of ‘Gladiator’ will reportedly focus on Lucius, the son of Lucilla, which was played by Connie Nielsen in the first film. Lucius will reportedly be shown as an adult who is ready to gladiate. In the first film, Russell Crowe’s character, Maximus met his end. This is not the first time when Ridley has suggested making a sequel to ‘Gladiator’ and there’s no surprise here as the film won several Oscars and was a commercial hit at the box office, becoming a classic in its category. View this post on Instagram Are you not entertained? A sequel to #Gladiator is officially in development with #RidleyScott set to return at the helm. What is your favorite moment from the 2000 #BestPicture Oscar winner? ⚔️ A post shared by IMDb (@imdb) on Nov 1, 2018 at 5:21pm PDT × There is no news as of now, as to which characters will reprise their role from the first film. ‘Gladiator’ starred Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Ralf Möller, Oliver Reed, Djimon Hounsou, Derek Jacobi, John Shrapnel, and Richard Harris in pivotal roles.

Who's excited? Ridley Scott's Oscar-winning film 'Gladiator' to now get a sequel

<p>Netflix Inc will debut three of its upcoming original films in a limited number of theaters before the movies appear on the streaming service, the company said on Wednesday.<br />
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The move for 'Roma,' 'Bird Box'&nbsp;and 'The Ballad of Buster Scruggs'&nbsp;is a change from the company's traditional practice of releasing movies in theaters and on Netflix on the same day.<br />
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'Roma,'&nbsp;a black-and-white, Spanish-language film about a housekeeper in Mexico, will start playing in cinemas in Los Angeles, New York and Mexico on November 21 and later expand to other cities and countries.&nbsp;<br />
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Directed by Oscar-winner Alfonso Cuaron, 'Roma'&nbsp;will debut on Netflix and in additional theaters on December 14.<br />
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At the end of September, Netflix had 137 million subscribers to its movie and TV streaming service.<br />
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It began stocking its library with original films just three years ago.<br />
<br />
Netflix had been insisting that any movies it sent to theaters be available to its streaming membership on the same day.<br />
<br />
Most large theater chains remain opposed to Netflix films, and some prominent directors have objected to the idea that their movies would be seen mostly on the small screen.<br />
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Now, Netflix's strategy is evolving.<br />
<br />
"Netflix's priority is our members and our filmmakers, and we are constantly innovating to serve them," Scott Stuber, head of Netflix's film group, said in a statement.<br />
<br />
'Roma'&nbsp;is a likely contender for the best picture, according to Hollywood awards experts, and Netflix's release plan for the film is similar to ones used by traditional studios to promote their arthouse movies ahead of awards voting.<br />
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'The Ballad of Buster Scruggs,'&nbsp;a new movie from 'Fargo'&nbsp;filmmakers Ethan and Joel Coen, will start a limited theatrical run on November 8, eight days before its debut on Netflix.<br />
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'Bird Box,'&nbsp;a thriller starring Sandra Bullock and Sarah Paulson, will begin playing in some theaters on December 13 before hitting Netflix on Dec. 21.&nbsp;</p>


Netflix Inc will debut three of its upcoming original films in a limited number of theaters before the movies appear on the streaming service, the company said on Wednesday.

Netflix Inc will debut three of its upcoming original films in a limited number of theaters before the movies appear on the streaming service, the company said on Wednesday. The move for 'Roma,' 'Bird Box' and 'The Ballad of Buster Scruggs' is a change from the company's traditional practice of releasing movies in theaters and on Netflix on the same day. , 'Roma,' a black-and-white, Spanish-language film about a housekeeper in Mexico, will start playing in cinemas in Los Angeles, New York and Mexico on November 21 and later expand to other cities and countries. Directed by Oscar-winner Alfonso Cuaron, 'Roma' will debut on Netflix and in additional theaters on December 14. At the end of September, Netflix had 137 million subscribers to its movie and TV streaming service. It began stocking its library with original films just three years ago. Netflix had been insisting that any movies it sent to theaters be available to its streaming membership on the same day. Most large theater chains remain opposed to Netflix films, and some prominent directors have objected to the idea that their movies would be seen mostly on the small screen. Now, Netflix's strategy is evolving. "Netflix's priority is our members and our filmmakers, and we are constantly innovating to serve them," Scott Stuber, head of Netflix's film group, said in a statement. 'Roma' is a likely contender for the best picture, according to Hollywood awards experts, and Netflix's release plan for the film is similar to ones used by traditional studios to promote their arthouse movies ahead of awards voting. 'The Ballad of Buster Scruggs,' a new movie from 'Fargo' filmmakers Ethan and Joel Coen, will start a limited theatrical run on November 8, eight days before its debut on Netflix. 'Bird Box,' a thriller starring Sandra Bullock and Sarah Paulson, will begin playing in some theaters on December 13 before hitting Netflix on Dec. 21.

Netflix to release three films in theaters ahead of online debut

<p>Actress Kerry Washington, best known for her Emmy-nominated role over seven seasons on television drama 'Scandal,'&nbsp;returns to the Broadway stage this month in the new play 'American Son.'<br />
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The four-character story, which opens on Sunday for a limited engagement, is set in a Florida police station where a mother and father are seeking information about their missing son.<br />
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The 90-minute production was written by Christopher Demos-Brown, who works as a trial attorney in Southern Florida.<br />
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&nbsp;Brown said he used that experience to help shape the story, but said the emotional impetus was police shootings of African-Americans.<br />
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"I wrote it around the time of the Tamir Rice incident and the Eric Garner incident. Those - the Tamir Rice, Eric Garner and Philando Castile incident - really, kind of were the ones that were in the back of my mind" and are mentioned in the play, Demos-Brown said in an interview.<br />
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Cast members said they hope 'American Son'&nbsp;sparks meaningful conversations about race, identity and love.<br />
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"I think it gives you a lot of perspectives," Washington said. "One of my hopes is that when people leave the theater, not only that they`re talking about the play with each other, but that they find themselves walking in somebody else`s shoes."&nbsp;<br />
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Washington previously appeared on Broadway in 2009 in the David Mamet play 'Race.'<br />
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&nbsp;She starred in 'Scandal'&nbsp;on the ABC broadcast network for seven seasons as political fixer Olivia Pope.<br />
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The show ended its run in April.<br />
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Actress Kerry Washington, best known for her Emmy-nominated role over seven seasons on television drama 'Scandal,' returns to the Broadway stage this month in the new play 'American Son.

Actress Kerry Washington, best known for her Emmy-nominated role over seven seasons on television drama 'Scandal,' returns to the Broadway stage this month in the new play 'American Son.' The four-character story, which opens on Sunday for a limited engagement, is set in a Florida police station where a mother and father are seeking information about their missing son. The 90-minute production was written by Christopher Demos-Brown, who works as a trial attorney in Southern Florida. Brown said he used that experience to help shape the story, but said the emotional impetus was police shootings of African-Americans. "I wrote it around the time of the Tamir Rice incident and the Eric Garner incident. Those - the Tamir Rice, Eric Garner and Philando Castile incident - really, kind of were the ones that were in the back of my mind" and are mentioned in the play, Demos-Brown said in an interview. Cast members said they hope 'American Son' sparks meaningful conversations about race, identity and love. "I think it gives you a lot of perspectives," Washington said. "One of my hopes is that when people leave the theater, not only that they`re talking about the play with each other, but that they find themselves walking in somebody else`s shoes." Washington previously appeared on Broadway in 2009 in the David Mamet play 'Race.' She starred in 'Scandal' on the ABC broadcast network for seven seasons as political fixer Olivia Pope. The show ended its run in April.

Actress Kerry Washington to star in  new play 'American Son'

<p>There seems to be no end to the feud between rappers, Nicki Minaj and Cardi B.<br />
<br />
After their infamous New York Fashion Week fight that saw Cardi hurling a shoe at Minaj, the two have been quite open about their dislike for each other.<br />
<br />
Claiming innocence on a number of things, Minaj addressed her ongoing feud with the 'I like it'&nbsp;singer and opened up about last month's altercation between the two during the latest episode of her radio show, Queen Radio.<br />
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"The altercation was something so mortifying and so humiliating to go through in front of a bunch upper-echelon people who have their life together,” Minaj said.<br />
<br />
Responding to her comments, Cardi uploaded a 10-part Instagram video series and addressed the multiple aspects of the feud calling Minaj a liar.<br />
<br />
In the heat of the moment, she ended up flashing Minaj's phone number to her Instagram followers.<br />
<br />
Soon after that, Minaj took to Twitter and said, "I’ll pay you to take a lie detector test about every claim I made on #QueenRadio. You won’t. I must admit you’re a convincing liar. You looked me dead in my face and said you told ya, man, not to do the “no flags” video cuz I was dissing you. London on da Track got the same call."</p>

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<p>The feud between the duo started when Cardi launched a scathing attack on Minaj at Harper’s Bazaar ICONS party in New York City.<br />
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The fight is said to have broken out after Minaj criticised Cardi for not being a good mother.</p>


There seems to be no end to the feud between rappers, Nicki Minaj and Cardi B. After their infamous New York Fashion Week fight that saw Cardi hurling a shoe at Minaj, the two have been quite open about their dislike for each other.

There seems to be no end to the feud between rappers, Nicki Minaj and Cardi B. After their infamous New York Fashion Week fight that saw Cardi hurling a shoe at Minaj, the two have been quite open about their dislike for each other. Claiming innocence on a number of things, Minaj addressed her ongoing feud with the 'I like it' singer and opened up about last month's altercation between the two during the latest episode of her radio show, Queen Radio. "The altercation was something so mortifying and so humiliating to go through in front of a bunch upper-echelon people who have their life together,” Minaj said. Responding to her comments, Cardi uploaded a 10-part Instagram video series and addressed the multiple aspects of the feud calling Minaj a liar. In the heat of the moment, she ended up flashing Minaj's phone number to her Instagram followers. Soon after that, Minaj took to Twitter and said, "I’ll pay you to take a lie detector test about every claim I made on #QueenRadio. You won’t. I must admit you’re a convincing liar. You looked me dead in my face and said you told ya, man, not to do the “no flags” video cuz I was dissing you. London on da Track got the same call." I’ll pay you to take a lie detector test about every claim I made on #QueenRadio. You won’t. I must admit you’re a convincing liar. You looked me dead in my face & said you told ya man not to do the “no flags” video cuz I was dissing you. London on da Track got the same call. — QUEEN (@NICKIMINAJ) October 30, 2018 × The feud between the duo started when Cardi launched a scathing attack on Minaj at Harper’s Bazaar ICONS party in New York City. The fight is said to have broken out after Minaj criticised Cardi for not being a good mother.

Feud crops up between singers Nicki Minaj and Cardi B

<p>Actors Chloe Grace Moretz and Jack O'Connell will be playing the iconic roles of Bonnie and Clyde in the upcoming film 'Love Is a Gun'.<br />
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According to Variety, the project, which will be helmed by Spanish director Kike Maillo, is based on Jeff Guinn's 2010 account 'Go Down Together: The True, Untold Story of Bonnie and Clyde'.<br />
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'Up in the Air'&nbsp;scribe, Sheldon Turner has adapted the script from the book with revisions by Johnny Newman.&nbsp;<br />
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Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, were portrayed by Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty in a film of the same name which has over the years attracted a cult following.<br />
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The two committed several crimes, including robbery, kidnapping, and murder, in the early 1930s.<br />
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They had killed nine policemen before they were shot dead by the police in May 1934 in Louisiana.<br />
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'Love Is a Gun'&nbsp;will be produced by Marissa McMahon and Ashley Schlaifer alongside Sean and Bryan Furst. The film will start production in early next year.&nbsp;<br />
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Actors Chloe Grace Moretz and Jack O'Connell will be playing the iconic roles of Bonnie and Clyde in the upcoming film 'Love Is a Gun'. According to Variety, the project, which will be helmed by Spanish director Kike Maillo, is based on Jeff Guinn's 2010 account 'Go Down Together: The True, Untold Story of Bonnie and Clyde'.

Actors Chloe Grace Moretz and Jack O'Connell will be playing the iconic roles of Bonnie and Clyde in the upcoming film 'Love Is a Gun'. According to Variety, the project, which will be helmed by Spanish director Kike Maillo, is based on Jeff Guinn's 2010 account 'Go Down Together: The True, Untold Story of Bonnie and Clyde'. 'Up in the Air' scribe, Sheldon Turner has adapted the script from the book with revisions by Johnny Newman. Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, were portrayed by Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty in a film of the same name which has over the years attracted a cult following. The two committed several crimes, including robbery, kidnapping, and murder, in the early 1930s. They had killed nine policemen before they were shot dead by the police in May 1934 in Louisiana. 'Love Is a Gun' will be produced by Marissa McMahon and Ashley Schlaifer alongside Sean and Bryan Furst. The film will start production in early next year.

Chloe Grace and Jack O'Connell to play Bonnie and Clyde in 'Love Is a Gun'

<p>International star Beyonce took the internet by storm after channelling&nbsp;her inner Toni Braxton as she paid a tribute to the music icon with her Halloween costume.<br />
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The&nbsp;'Halo' singer took to her official Instagram account to post a series of pictures alongside an emotional note, which read, "Sending love and adoration to one of our talented legends. Thank you for the countless bops. Your tone, your beauty, your range, and your God-given talent is treasured. Loving you always. Have a Happy Halloween my Kings and Queens."</p>

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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BpkdLlZHH_5/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">Sending love and adoration to one of our talented legends. Thank you for the countless bops. Your tone, your beauty, your range, and your God-given talent is treasured. Loving you always. Have a Happy Halloween my Kings and Queens.</a></p>

<p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;">A post shared by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beyonce/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;" target="_blank"> Beyoncé</a> (@beyonce) on <time datetime="2018-10-30T19:51:03+00:00" style=" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;">Oct 30, 2018 at 12:51pm PDT</time></p>
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<p>In a picture posted by her, the singer can be seen recreating the look from 'Another Sad Love Song'&nbsp;singer`s 1993 eponymous debut album. She wore a white tank top paired with high-waist light blue jeans, a black leather jacket and a belt chain adding the perfect amount of oomph to the outfit. For her hair, Beyonce opted for a pixie wig.<br />
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She completed the look with round gold earrings and chose to wear a deep red shade lipstick.<br />
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Braxton was amazed just how perfectly she pulled it off and tweeted thanking the singer, "How do you look better than me on MY album cover? I LOVE IT, Such a superstar! Thanks for the love sis! Happy Halloween Who run the world...GIRLS! GIRLS!"</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Phoni Braxton!? NEVER!!!<br />
How do you look better than me on MY album cover?<br />
I LOVE IT, Such a superstar!<br />
Thanks for the love sis!<br />
Happy Halloween 🎃<br />
Who run the world...GIRLS! GIRLS! 💃🏽💃🏼<a href="https://twitter.com/Beyonce?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Beyonce</a> <a href="https://t.co/dFSbBrQV8Y">pic.twitter.com/dFSbBrQV8Y</a></p>
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<p>It has become a tradition for the 37-year-old star to pay homage to her inspirations on Halloween. She started it in 2014 when Beyonce and her daughter Blue Ivy Carter dressed up as Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson, respectively.&nbsp;</p>


International star Beyonce took the internet by storm after channelling her inner Toni Braxton as she paid a tribute to the music icon with her Halloween costume.

International star Beyonce took the internet by storm after channelling her inner Toni Braxton as she paid a tribute to the music icon with her Halloween costume. The 'Halo' singer took to her official Instagram account to post a series of pictures alongside an emotional note, which read, "Sending love and adoration to one of our talented legends. Thank you for the countless bops. Your tone, your beauty, your range, and your God-given talent is treasured. Loving you always. Have a Happy Halloween my Kings and Queens." View this post on Instagram Sending love and adoration to one of our talented legends. Thank you for the countless bops. Your tone, your beauty, your range, and your God-given talent is treasured. Loving you always. Have a Happy Halloween my Kings and Queens. A post shared by Beyoncé (@beyonce) on Oct 30, 2018 at 12:51pm PDT × In a picture posted by her, the singer can be seen recreating the look from 'Another Sad Love Song' singer`s 1993 eponymous debut album. She wore a white tank top paired with high-waist light blue jeans, a black leather jacket and a belt chain adding the perfect amount of oomph to the outfit. For her hair, Beyonce opted for a pixie wig. She completed the look with round gold earrings and chose to wear a deep red shade lipstick. Braxton was amazed just how perfectly she pulled it off and tweeted thanking the singer, "How do you look better than me on MY album cover? I LOVE IT, Such a superstar! Thanks for the love sis! Happy Halloween Who run the world...GIRLS! GIRLS!" Phoni Braxton!? NEVER!!! How do you look better than me on MY album cover? I LOVE IT, Such a superstar! Thanks for the love sis! Happy Halloween 🎃 Who run the world...GIRLS! GIRLS! 💃🏽💃🏼@Beyonce pic.twitter.com/dFSbBrQV8Y — Toni Braxton (@tonibraxton) October 30, 2018 × It has become a tradition for the 37-year-old star to pay homage to her inspirations on Halloween. She started it in 2014 when Beyonce and her daughter Blue Ivy Carter dressed up as Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson, respectively.

Beyonce pays tribute to music icon Tony Braxton in Halloween look

<p>The Simpsons' showrunner Al Jean rubbished reports of Apu Nahasapeemapetilon being written off from the show amid the much-heated debate over the character's stereotypical portrayal.<br />
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Last week, producer and 'Castlevania'&nbsp;animator Adi Shankar told IndieWire that the show is planning to "drop the Apu character altogether".<br />
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Shankar, who is not attached to 'The Simpsons', clarified that he received the news from two people who work for the show and a third source who works directly with creator Matt Groening.<br />
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Jean discredited the news saying Shankar was "not a producer" on the show.<br />
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"I wish him the very best but he does not speak for our show," he wrote on Twitter.<br />
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The writer also went on to deny another report which claimed that the character "is being deported from Springfield".<br />
In his reply, Jean tweeted, "@NRO the story is untrue."<br />
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One of the longest-running animated sitcoms on American TV, the show has been criticised for its stereotypical portrayal of the South Asian community which came to light after Hari Kondabolu called out the makers through his documentary, 'The Problem with Apu'.<br />
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Following the controversy, 'The Simpsons'&nbsp;addressed the criticism in the episode 'No Good Read Goes Unpunished'&nbsp;but failed to pacify the viewers. The makers were further slammed on social media for its tone-deaf response.<br />
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Earlier, Hank Azaria, the voice behind Apu, offered to step away from the role after the controversy surged.<br />
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Creator Groening also said the debate around Apu's depiction had turned into noise and "no nuance" was left in the conversation.<br />
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The Simpsons' showrunner Al Jean rubbished reports of Apu Nahasapeemapetilon being written off from the show amid the much-heated debate over the character's stereotypical portrayal.

The Simpsons' showrunner Al Jean rubbished reports of Apu Nahasapeemapetilon being written off from the show amid the much-heated debate over the character's stereotypical portrayal. Last week, producer and 'Castlevania' animator Adi Shankar told IndieWire that the show is planning to "drop the Apu character altogether". Shankar, who is not attached to 'The Simpsons', clarified that he received the news from two people who work for the show and a third source who works directly with creator Matt Groening. Jean discredited the news saying Shankar was "not a producer" on the show. "I wish him the very best but he does not speak for our show," he wrote on Twitter. The writer also went on to deny another report which claimed that the character "is being deported from Springfield". In his reply, Jean tweeted, "@NRO the story is untrue." One of the longest-running animated sitcoms on American TV, the show has been criticised for its stereotypical portrayal of the South Asian community which came to light after Hari Kondabolu called out the makers through his documentary, 'The Problem with Apu'. Following the controversy, 'The Simpsons' addressed the criticism in the episode 'No Good Read Goes Unpunished' but failed to pacify the viewers. The makers were further slammed on social media for its tone-deaf response. Earlier, Hank Azaria, the voice behind Apu, offered to step away from the role after the controversy surged. Creator Groening also said the debate around Apu's depiction had turned into noise and "no nuance" was left in the conversation.

'The Simpsons' showrunner Al Jean  brushes off reports of Apu's exit

<p>&nbsp;Hilary Duff and Matthew Koma have become parents to their first child, a baby girl.<br />
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The couple shared the news Tuesday on Instagram.<br />
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They have named the little one Banks Violet Bair, whom Duff, 31, gave birth to last Thursday at her residence.<br />
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"Banks Violet Bair... This little bit has fully stolen our hearts! She joined our world at home on Thursday afternoon and is absolute magic," the 'Younger' star wrote alongside a photograph with her boyfriend and the baby.<br />
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She also has a six-year-old son, Luca Comrie with former husband Mike Comrie.<br />
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Koma, 31, also shared the same picture a while later expressing his excitement.<br />
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"&nbsp;We welcome a beautiful daughter, little sister, and best friend for life. Could not possibly be more grateful for our growing family and for the ... Who makes it all possible. Cloud ten," the musician wrote.<br />
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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BpigFzgHTGd/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">Banks Violet Bair❤️ this little bit has fully stolen our hearts! She joined our world at home on Thursday afternoon and is absolute magic ✨</a></p>

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<p>They had announced the pregnancy in June.<br />
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Duff and Koma have been dating since last January.</p>


Hilary Duff and Matthew Koma have become parents to their first child, a baby girl. The couple shared the news Tuesday on Instagram. They have named the little one Banks Violet Bair, whom Duff, 31, gave birth to last Thursday at her residence.

Hilary Duff and Matthew Koma have become parents to their first child, a baby girl. The couple shared the news Tuesday on Instagram. They have named the little one Banks Violet Bair, whom Duff, 31, gave birth to last Thursday at her residence. "Banks Violet Bair... This little bit has fully stolen our hearts! She joined our world at home on Thursday afternoon and is absolute magic," the 'Younger' star wrote alongside a photograph with her boyfriend and the baby. She also has a six-year-old son, Luca Comrie with former husband Mike Comrie. Koma, 31, also shared the same picture a while later expressing his excitement. " We welcome a beautiful daughter, little sister, and best friend for life. Could not possibly be more grateful for our growing family and for the ... Who makes it all possible. Cloud ten," the musician wrote. View this post on Instagram Banks Violet Bair❤️ this little bit has fully stolen our hearts! She joined our world at home on Thursday afternoon and is absolute magic ✨ A post shared by Hilary Duff (@hilaryduff) on Oct 29, 2018 at 6:38pm PDT × They had announced the pregnancy in June. Duff and Koma have been dating since last January.

It's a girl! Hilary Duff and partner Matthew Koma announce the birth of their first child

<p>Actor Mel Gibson has joined hands with Charlie Hunnam and Eiza Gonzalez to star in the upcoming action-thriller film ‘Waldo’.<br />
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Directed by filmmaker Tim Kirkby, the film follows a brilliant former detective gone rogue and is based on the novel ‘Last Looks’ by Howard Gould, reported The Hollywood Reporter.<br />
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‘Waldo’ introduces a new hero in disgraced former LAPD detective Charlie Waldo (Hunnam), currently living the life of a minimalist in the woods.<br />
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His quiet life comes to a startling halt when he is roped back into working as a private eye to investigate the murder of an eccentric television star’s wife.<br />
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The movie will go on floors in the first quarter of 2019.<br />
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Actor Mel Gibson has joined hands with Charlie Hunnam and Eiza Gonzalez to star in the upcoming action-thriller film ‘Waldo’. Directed by filmmaker Tim Kirkby, the film follows a brilliant former detective gone rogue and is based on the novel ‘Last Looks’ by Howard Gould, reported The Hollywood Reporter.

Actor Mel Gibson has joined hands with Charlie Hunnam and Eiza Gonzalez to star in the upcoming action-thriller film ‘Waldo’. Directed by filmmaker Tim Kirkby, the film follows a brilliant former detective gone rogue and is based on the novel ‘Last Looks’ by Howard Gould, reported The Hollywood Reporter. ‘Waldo’ introduces a new hero in disgraced former LAPD detective Charlie Waldo (Hunnam), currently living the life of a minimalist in the woods. His quiet life comes to a startling halt when he is roped back into working as a private eye to investigate the murder of an eccentric television star’s wife. The movie will go on floors in the first quarter of 2019.

Mel Gibson, Charlie Hunnam and Eiza Gonzalez team up for 'Waldo'

<p>After winning rave reviews and an Oscar nomination for his performance in 'Lion', actor Dev Patel is all set to go behind the camera and direct a movie. The British native of Indian descent is all set to make his directorial debut with upcoming revenge thriller film ‘Monkey Man’.</p>

<p>The actor who shot to fame with the movie ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ will also star in the movie, Variety reported.</p>

<p>'Monkey Man` tells the story of Kid (Patel), who emerges from prison to grapple with a world marred by, in the words of the logline, “corporate greed and eroding spiritual values.”</p>

<p>The film will be set in modern-day India, but will also deal with mythology. Patel has co-written the script for the movie with Paul Angunawela and John Collee.&nbsp;</p>

<p>His upcoming projects include ‘The Personal History of David Copperfield’ and ‘Hotel Mumbai’.&nbsp;</p>

<p>(With ANI inputs)</p>


After winning rave reviews and an Oscar nomination for his performance in 'Lion', actor Dev Patel is all set to go behind the camera and direct a movie. The British native of Indian descent is all set to make his directorial debut with upcoming revenge thriller film ‘Monkey Man’.

After winning rave reviews and an Oscar nomination for his performance in 'Lion', actor Dev Patel is all set to go behind the camera and direct a movie. The British native of Indian descent is all set to make his directorial debut with upcoming revenge thriller film ‘Monkey Man’. The actor who shot to fame with the movie ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ will also star in the movie, Variety reported. 'Monkey Man` tells the story of Kid (Patel), who emerges from prison to grapple with a world marred by, in the words of the logline, “corporate greed and eroding spiritual values.” The film will be set in modern-day India, but will also deal with mythology. Patel has co-written the script for the movie with Paul Angunawela and John Collee. His upcoming projects include ‘The Personal History of David Copperfield’ and ‘Hotel Mumbai’. (With ANI inputs)

Dev Patel to make directorial debut in a mythological thriller set in India 

<p>The actor believes it is this key ingredient that worked for her and fiance, singer Nick Jonas.<br />
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"Truly this is what worked for me, he has to be someone who respects you. By that, I don't mean makes coffee for you, not that. But someone who respects the hard work you put into your life,'' said the Quantico star.<br />
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"Who respects that if his work is important, so is yours. Or if he makes choices that are important to him, so is your opinion. That's respect, and that's incredible to have," Chopra told People magazine.<br />
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The 36-year-old actor said she does not want women to settle for less than what they deserve in life.<br />
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"Then everything is so easy because you give each other credit for your intelligence, you give each other the benefit of the doubt because you trust each other. There's so much that comes out of that. I think don't settle for less than that," she said.<br />
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Chopra celebrated her <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/inside-priyanka-chopras-gala-bridal-shower-at-tiffany-co-new-york-174316">bridal shower </a>Sunday night ahead of her wedding with Jonas.&nbsp;<br />
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According to sources, the couple is set to tie the knot in India in December. They got engaged in a traditional Roka ceremony at her residence in Mumbai.&nbsp;<br />
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The actor believes it is this key ingredient that worked for her and fiance, singer Nick Jonas. "Truly this is what worked for me, he has to be someone who respects you.

The actor believes it is this key ingredient that worked for her and fiance, singer Nick Jonas. "Truly this is what worked for me, he has to be someone who respects you. By that, I don't mean makes coffee for you, not that. But someone who respects the hard work you put into your life,'' said the Quantico star. "Who respects that if his work is important, so is yours. Or if he makes choices that are important to him, so is your opinion. That's respect, and that's incredible to have," Chopra told People magazine. The 36-year-old actor said she does not want women to settle for less than what they deserve in life. "Then everything is so easy because you give each other credit for your intelligence, you give each other the benefit of the doubt because you trust each other. There's so much that comes out of that. I think don't settle for less than that," she said. Chopra celebrated her bridal shower Sunday night ahead of her wedding with Jonas. According to sources, the couple is set to tie the knot in India in December. They got engaged in a traditional Roka ceremony at her residence in Mumbai.

Priyanka Chopra on what has worked with Nick Jonas: He has to be someone who respects you

<p>Actors Zoe Kravitz and Karl Glusman are engaged.<br />
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Kravitz, who has been dating her fellow actor for two years, said 'yes' after he popped the question in her living room in February.<br />
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"I'm engaged. I haven't told anyone yet - I mean, I haven't told the world. I wanted to keep it private," she told Rolling Stone magazine.<br />
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The "Big Little Lies" star said Glusman was planning to propose to her during a romantic trip to Paris, but decided to pop the question while they were at home due to work calls.<br />
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She recalled the moment saying she was in sweatpants and was "a little drunk".<br />
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"I could feel his heart beating so fast - I was like, 'Baby, are you OK?' I was actually worried about him!"<br />
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Glusman then started to get down on one knee and Kravitz assumed he was stretching to calm his heart down. But instead, he went on to pull out a ring box.<br />
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"He nailed it. And I love that it wasn't this elaborate plan in Paris. It was at home, in sweatpants," she added.&nbsp;<br />
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The couple met through mutual friends.</p>


Actors Zoe Kravitz and Karl Glusman are engaged. Kravitz, who has been dating her fellow actor for two years, said 'yes' after he popped the question in her living room in February.

Actors Zoe Kravitz and Karl Glusman are engaged. Kravitz, who has been dating her fellow actor for two years, said 'yes' after he popped the question in her living room in February. "I'm engaged. I haven't told anyone yet - I mean, I haven't told the world. I wanted to keep it private," she told Rolling Stone magazine. The "Big Little Lies" star said Glusman was planning to propose to her during a romantic trip to Paris, but decided to pop the question while they were at home due to work calls. She recalled the moment saying she was in sweatpants and was "a little drunk". "I could feel his heart beating so fast - I was like, 'Baby, are you OK?' I was actually worried about him!" Glusman then started to get down on one knee and Kravitz assumed he was stretching to calm his heart down. But instead, he went on to pull out a ring box. "He nailed it. And I love that it wasn't this elaborate plan in Paris. It was at home, in sweatpants," she added. The couple met through mutual friends.

Zoe Kravitz and Karl Glusman get secretly engaged

<p>Television anchor Megyn Kelly's NBC morning show "Megyn Kelly Today" will not return to the air, NBC News said in an emailed statement on Friday.<br />
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Earlier this week, Kelly sparked widespread criticism by defending the use of blackface as part of Halloween costumes during remarks on the show.&nbsp;<br />
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Kelly apologised for the comments on the air, but the network began airing taped episodes of her normally live show on Thursday.&nbsp;<br />
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Kelly, 47, remains an employee of NBC News and "discussions about next steps are continuing," her attorney, Bryan Freedman, said in a statement on Friday.<br />
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&nbsp;According to a 'Today'&nbsp;show report on Friday, NBC executives and Kelly's representatives were in negotiations about her departure and her remaining three-year $69 million contract.<br />
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NBC hired Kelly in January 2017 after she rose to fame on 21st Century Fox's cable channel Fox News. At the time, her contract at Fox was up for renewal and she said she was searching for new opportunities.<br />
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Next week, other Today show co-anchors will host during the 9 am&nbsp;hour that had belonged to Kelly, NBC News said.<br />
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Kelly made her controversial remarks on her show on Tuesday.<br />
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"What is racist? Because you get in trouble if you are a white person who puts on blackface for Halloween or a black person who puts on whiteface for Halloween," she said.<br />
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"When I was a kid, that was OK as long as you were dressing up like a character."<br />
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Kelly apologised on air the next day, saying, "I was wrong, and I am sorry."&nbsp;<br />
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NBC News Chairman Andrew Lack condemned the remarks in a staff meeting, according to a report on the network's 'Today'&nbsp;morning show on Friday.<br />
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Last September, Kelly caused a furore when she interviewed actress Jane Fonda and quizzed her about plastic surgery. She was criticised for interviewing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, who has said the 2012 Connecticut school shooting a hoax.&nbsp;<br />
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Despite her high-profile hiring, Kelly has failed to boost audiences.<br />
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According to Nielsen rating data, 'Megyn Kelly Today'&nbsp;drew an average audience of 2.3 million in the 12 months to September 2018, compared to 2.8 million for 'Today's Take'&nbsp;that was hosted by Al Roker and Tamron Hall and replaced by Kelly's show.</p>


Television anchor Megyn Kelly's NBC morning show "Megyn Kelly Today" will not return to the air, NBC News said in an emailed statement on Friday. Earlier this week, Kelly sparked widespread criticism by defending the use of blackface as part of Halloween costumes during remarks on the show.

Television anchor Megyn Kelly's NBC morning show "Megyn Kelly Today" will not return to the air, NBC News said in an emailed statement on Friday. Earlier this week, Kelly sparked widespread criticism by defending the use of blackface as part of Halloween costumes during remarks on the show. Kelly apologised for the comments on the air, but the network began airing taped episodes of her normally live show on Thursday. Kelly, 47, remains an employee of NBC News and "discussions about next steps are continuing," her attorney, Bryan Freedman, said in a statement on Friday. According to a 'Today' show report on Friday, NBC executives and Kelly's representatives were in negotiations about her departure and her remaining three-year $69 million contract. NBC hired Kelly in January 2017 after she rose to fame on 21st Century Fox's cable channel Fox News. At the time, her contract at Fox was up for renewal and she said she was searching for new opportunities. Next week, other Today show co-anchors will host during the 9 am hour that had belonged to Kelly, NBC News said. Kelly made her controversial remarks on her show on Tuesday. "What is racist? Because you get in trouble if you are a white person who puts on blackface for Halloween or a black person who puts on whiteface for Halloween," she said. "When I was a kid, that was OK as long as you were dressing up like a character." Kelly apologised on air the next day, saying, "I was wrong, and I am sorry." NBC News Chairman Andrew Lack condemned the remarks in a staff meeting, according to a report on the network's 'Today' morning show on Friday. Last September, Kelly caused a furore when she interviewed actress Jane Fonda and quizzed her about plastic surgery. She was criticised for interviewing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, who has said the 2012 Connecticut school shooting a hoax. Despite her high-profile hiring, Kelly has failed to boost audiences. According to Nielsen rating data, 'Megyn Kelly Today' drew an average audience of 2.3 million in the 12 months to September 2018, compared to 2.8 million for 'Today's Take' that was hosted by Al Roker and Tamron Hall and replaced by Kelly's show.

No come back for 'Megyn Kelly Today' show

Fans of Hollywood singer Taylor Swift are reminiscing the singer`s completion of twelve years in the music industry. The `Love Story` hitmaker`s fans took a stroll down memory lane to share stories from the time when her first album `Taylor Swift` was released.

Fans of Hollywood singer Taylor Swift are reminiscing the singer`s completion of twelve years in the music industry. The `Love Story` hitmaker`s fans took a stroll down memory lane to share stories from the time when her first album `Taylor Swift` was released. An ardent fan shared a video from her fifth birthday, which was the time when she received a CD of Swift`s debut album. ''#12YearsOfTaylorSwift getting the debut album on my fifth bday!!!'' her fan tweeted. View this post on Instagram WE LOVE YOU PERTH!! It’s incredible to be back in Australia! See you soon, Melbourne 💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋 📸: @therealdonarnold @gettyentertainment A post shared by Taylor Swift (@taylorswift) on Oct 19, 2018 at 9:45am PDT × Another fan shared a funny incident about her mom listening to the debut album first before gifting it to her and wrote, ''My mom buying the CD & listening to it before giving it to me to make sure everything was appropriate ???? #12YearsOfTaylorSwift''. Another fan of the `I Knew You Were Trouble` singer wrote that she had impressed her high school boyfriend while listening to Taylor Swift`s `Teardrops on my guitar` on a country radio station."I`m so, so happy I listened to country radio for one week of my life to impress my high school boyfriend because I accidentally heard Teardrops and the rest, as they say, is history #12YearsOfTaylorSwift," she tweeted. View this post on Instagram I LOVE YOU ATLANTA 💕💕💕 We’ll see you tomorrow night too! Thanks for being so loud and wild and fun tonight 🎆 📷: @shearerphoto @gettyentertainment A post shared by Taylor Swift (@taylorswift) on Aug 10, 2018 at 9:17pm PDT × A female fan even remembered her first date from the time when the song `Tim McGraw` from Swift`s first album was released back in 2006. She thanked Taylor Swift for being with her and her husband throughout their 12 years of love."Taylor has been with us for our entire love story + 12 years later we are married with 3 little Swifties. #12YearsOfTaylorSwift @taylornation13," she added. View this post on Instagram So wait... we get to play 2 more nights at @gillettestadium ??! Sounds fake?!? You guys were UNREAL tonight. We can’t wait to see you again, and again after that. 💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋 📷: @kevinmazur @gettyentertainment A post shared by Taylor Swift (@taylorswift) on Jul 26, 2018 at 10:51pm PDT × `Taylor Swift` is the debut album by Taylor Swift, which was released on October 24, 2006. Swift was only 16 years old when it was released. She wrote the songs for her album during her freshman year of high school.

Taylor Swift completes 12 years in the music industry

<p>Swamp-rocker singer-songwriter Tony Joe White died at the age of 75 on Wednesday.<br />
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Variety quoted his son Jody White as saying, "He wasn`t ill at all. He just had a heart attack.there was no pain or suffering.''<br />
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'The Cult'&nbsp;writer was behind several hits including `Polk Salad Annie` and `Rainy Night in Georgia`. White, a country bluesman, was covered by multiple artists including Tina Turner and Elvis Presley.<br />
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The 'Ain`t going down this time'&nbsp;singer had released his latest and a complete blues album 'Bad Mouthin'&nbsp;in September and had also made a debut on the Grand Ole Opry.<br />
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White passed away at his home in Leipers Fork, Tennessee, outside of Nashville.<br />
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Swamp-rocker singer-songwriter Tony Joe White died at the age of 75 on Wednesday. Variety quoted his son Jody White as saying, "He wasn`t ill at all. He just had a heart attack.

Swamp-rocker singer-songwriter Tony Joe White died at the age of 75 on Wednesday. Variety quoted his son Jody White as saying, "He wasn`t ill at all. He just had a heart attack.there was no pain or suffering.'' 'The Cult' writer was behind several hits including `Polk Salad Annie` and `Rainy Night in Georgia`. White, a country bluesman, was covered by multiple artists including Tina Turner and Elvis Presley. The 'Ain`t going down this time' singer had released his latest and a complete blues album 'Bad Mouthin' in September and had also made a debut on the Grand Ole Opry. White passed away at his home in Leipers Fork, Tennessee, outside of Nashville.

American singer and guitarist Tony Joe dies at 75

<p>Justin Timberlake had to postpone his New York City show on Wednesday due to "severely bruised" vocal cords.<br />
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The `Say Something` singer, who was set to perform at the Madison Square Garden, took to social media to make the announcement.<br />
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The 37-year-old also informed his fans that he will make it up to them by performing for on his birthday on January 31.<br />
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"Hey guys, I`m sorry to announce I have to postpone the show at MSG tonight on doctor`s orders. My vocal cords are severely bruised," the singer revealed on Instagram.</p>

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<p>"I`m gonna make this up to you and the new show will be on my birthday.""More info to come. Again, I`m so sorry to do this, but excited to see you soon. Love, J," he added.<br />
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Timberlake has been busy performing as part of his ongoing Man of the Woods Tour.<br />
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Apart from that, the singer is gearing up for the release of his first book, `Hindsight &amp; All the Things I Can`t See In Front of Me`.<br />
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According to his website, the book will 'give readers a peek into Timberlake`s creative process through an intimate collection of images from his personal archives that range from childhood to the present day.'&nbsp;It will be available in bookstores and on the web on October 30.&nbsp;</p>


Justin Timberlake had to postpone his New York City show on Wednesday due to "severely bruised" vocal cords. The `Say Something` singer, who was set to perform at the Madison Square Garden, took to social media to make the announcement.

Justin Timberlake had to postpone his New York City show on Wednesday due to "severely bruised" vocal cords. The `Say Something` singer, who was set to perform at the Madison Square Garden, took to social media to make the announcement. The 37-year-old also informed his fans that he will make it up to them by performing for on his birthday on January 31. "Hey guys, I`m sorry to announce I have to postpone the show at MSG tonight on doctor`s orders. My vocal cords are severely bruised," the singer revealed on Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Justin Timberlake (@justintimberlake) on Oct 24, 2018 at 1:26pm PDT × "I`m gonna make this up to you and the new show will be on my birthday.""More info to come. Again, I`m so sorry to do this, but excited to see you soon. Love, J," he added. Timberlake has been busy performing as part of his ongoing Man of the Woods Tour. Apart from that, the singer is gearing up for the release of his first book, `Hindsight & All the Things I Can`t See In Front of Me`. According to his website, the book will 'give readers a peek into Timberlake`s creative process through an intimate collection of images from his personal archives that range from childhood to the present day.' It will be available in bookstores and on the web on October 30.

Justin Timberlake postpones New York City show due to bruised vocal chords

<p>Director Richard Linklater has set up the biopic of comedian Bill Hicks as his next project.<br />
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The 58-year-old filmmaker, best known for critically acclaimed films such as 'Before'&nbsp;trilogy, 'Dazed and Confused'&nbsp;and 'Boyhood', will write and direct the new feature for Focus Features, reported Indiewire.<br />
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Hicks was raised as a Southern Baptist and began performing comedy in the late 1970s in Texas. He toured extensively during the 1980s, achieving widespread success for his act, which used dark comedy to tackle social issues of the day.<br />
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The comedian died from pancreatic cancer in 1994 at the age of 32.<br />
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Linklater is an avowed fan of Hicks and shares a similar Southern Baptist upbringing.<br />
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&nbsp;He has regretted in the past that he never got the chance to work with the comedian who was a fan of the director's coming-of-age movie 'Dazed and Confused'.<br />
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The filmmaker is currently working on 'Where'd You Go, Bernadette', which features an ensemble cast of Cate Blanchett, Kristen Wiig, Judy Greer, Billy Crudup and Laurence Fishburne.&nbsp;<br />
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Director Richard Linklater has set up the biopic of comedian Bill Hicks as his next project. The 58-year-old filmmaker, best known for critically acclaimed films such as 'Before' trilogy, 'Dazed and Confused' and 'Boyhood', will write and direct the new feature for Focus Features, reported Indiewire.

Director Richard Linklater has set up the biopic of comedian Bill Hicks as his next project. The 58-year-old filmmaker, best known for critically acclaimed films such as 'Before' trilogy, 'Dazed and Confused' and 'Boyhood', will write and direct the new feature for Focus Features, reported Indiewire. Hicks was raised as a Southern Baptist and began performing comedy in the late 1970s in Texas. He toured extensively during the 1980s, achieving widespread success for his act, which used dark comedy to tackle social issues of the day. The comedian died from pancreatic cancer in 1994 at the age of 32. Linklater is an avowed fan of Hicks and shares a similar Southern Baptist upbringing. He has regretted in the past that he never got the chance to work with the comedian who was a fan of the director's coming-of-age movie 'Dazed and Confused'. The filmmaker is currently working on 'Where'd You Go, Bernadette', which features an ensemble cast of Cate Blanchett, Kristen Wiig, Judy Greer, Billy Crudup and Laurence Fishburne.

American director Richard Linklater to work on a biopic of comedian Bill Hicks

<p>Actor Chris Pratt is in negotiations to star in Taylor Sheridan's next directorial.<br />
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Sheridan, who last directed the 2017 thriller, 'Wind River', will also pen the script for the new film, reported Deadline.<br />
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His writing credits include films such as 'Sicario' 'Hell or High Water', '12 Strong'&nbsp;and 'Sicario: Day of the Soldado', among others.<br />
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The film, tentatively titled 'Fast', follows a former special forces commando (to be played Pratt), who is recruited by the DEA to lead a black ops strike team targeting drug dealers who are protected by the CIA.<br />
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David Heyman is producing the feature for Warner Bros.&nbsp;<br />
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Actor Chris Pratt is in negotiations to star in Taylor Sheridan's next directorial. Sheridan, who last directed the 2017 thriller, 'Wind River', will also pen the script for the new film, reported Deadline.

Actor Chris Pratt is in negotiations to star in Taylor Sheridan's next directorial. Sheridan, who last directed the 2017 thriller, 'Wind River', will also pen the script for the new film, reported Deadline. His writing credits include films such as 'Sicario' 'Hell or High Water', '12 Strong' and 'Sicario: Day of the Soldado', among others. The film, tentatively titled 'Fast', follows a former special forces commando (to be played Pratt), who is recruited by the DEA to lead a black ops strike team targeting drug dealers who are protected by the CIA. David Heyman is producing the feature for Warner Bros.

Chris Pratt may star in Taylor Sheridan's next directorial film

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