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'Extraction' director Sam Hargrave confirms plans for third movie
Los Angeles, June 5 (IANS) Stuntman-turned-director Sam Hargrave shared plans for a third story as long as people enjoy the second film featuring Chris Hemsworth's Tyler Rake.
2023-06-05
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
WTC Final: As long as you are prepared to have a good grind you can have success as a batter, says Rohit Sharma
London, June 5 (IANS) Ahead of the World Test Championship Final against Australia at The Oval, India skipper Rohit Sharma said his team is ready to grind it out in the marquee clash against challenging batting conditions and dukes ball.
2023-06-05
Category: International, United Kingdom,Sports,Cricket
Threat of pandemics far from over: Minister Bharati Pawar at G20 meet
Hyderabad, June 4 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Bharati Pravin Pawar has said that the threat of pandemics is far from over and called for integrating and strengthening One Health-based surveillance system.
2023-06-04
Category: India, Charleston,National,Health/Medicine
'Calmness he has...is so evident': Cameron Green ready to face familiar foe Rohit Sharma in WTC final
London, June 4 (IANS) Australia all-rounder Cameron Green has just completed a stint playing under Rohit Sharma, and can now turn to what he learned from the India skipper when they meet again in the ICC World Test Championship final. 
2023-06-04
Category: International, United Kingdom,Sports,Cricket
Michael Keaton thought nobody wanted to see his 'Batman'
Los Angeles, June 4 (IANS) Hollywood star Michael Keaton thought his vision of Batman was unlikely to happen. The 71-year-old actor took on the title role of the superhero in the 1989 film directed by Tim Burton and returned to star in its 1992 sequel 'Batman Returns'.
2023-06-04
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
Greta Gerwig compares 'Barbie' to disco
Los Angeles, June 4 (IANS) Actress-director Greta Gerwig has compared the 'Barbie' movie to disco music. The 39-year-old filmmaker was inspired by musicals such as 'The Wizard of Oz' when it came to her tale about the beloved Mattel doll, and she hopes it gives audiences a fun, communal experience in the same way as the popular 1970s musical style, reports 'Female First UK'.
2023-06-04
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz
Kannada actress Prema takes ramp walk with cancer survivors to spread message of courage
Bangalore, June 4 (IANS) Kannada actress Prema took a ramp walk with cancer survivors to spread the message of courage and positivity about beating the dreaded and stigmatised disease in Bengaluru on the occasion of the National Cancer Survivors' Day.
2023-06-04
Category: India, Karnataka,National,Cinema/Showbiz,Health/Medicine,Human Interest/Society
Natalie Portman battles to save marriage after husband 'cheats with 25-yr-old'
Los Angeles, June 4 (IANS) The 'Black Swan' star Natalie Portman is battling to salvage her marriage which has been rocked by allegations that her husband, Benjamin Millepied, has cheated on her with a younger woman.
2023-06-04
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
WTC Final: Michael Neser named as replacement for Josh Hazlewood in Australia's squad
London, June 4 (IANS) Fast-bowling all-rounder Michael Neser has been named as a replacement for Josh Hazlewood in Australias squad for the World Test Championship Final clash against India starting at The Oval from June 7.
2023-06-04
Category: International, United Kingdom,Sports,Cricket
Director Rajasenan quits BJP in Kerala, to join CPI(M)
Thiruvananthapuram, June 3 (IANS) Ace Malayalam film director Rajasenan, who was a state committee member of the BJP, has quit the party and is set to join the CPI(M) in Kerala.
2023-06-03
Category: India, Kerala,National,Cinema/Showbiz,Politics
WTC Final: Didn't hit us until the game was actually played, says Cummins on missing 2021 finale
London, June 3 (IANS) Ahead of their first World Test Championship final appearance, Australia skipper Pat Cummins stated that the side was hit by the realisation of a missed opportunity when India and New Zealand played the inaugural finale of the championship in 2021.
2023-06-03
Category: International, United Kingdom,Sports,Cricket
Lady Gaga on mental health benefits of make-up: 'Sometimes it lifts my spirits'
Los Angeles, June 3 (IANS) Singer Lady Gaga uses make-up to benefit her own mental health after taking the advice of her mother.
2023-06-03
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
WTC Final: Culture right now in Indian team is really good, feels Ajinkya Rahane
London, June 3 (IANS) Back in the Indian Test team for the first time after January 2022, veteran middle-order batter Ajinkya Rahane feels the culture in the current team is really good right now as the Rohit Sharma-led side gears up for the 2023 World Test Championship final.
2023-06-03
Category: International, United Kingdom,Sports,Cricket
David Warner plans to retire from Test cricket at SCG against Pakistan next year
London, June 3 (IANS) Ahead of the World Test Championship final against India at The Oval from June 7-11, Australia's veteran left-handed opener David Warner has revealed that he hopes to finish his Test career at the Sydney Cricket Ground against Pakistan in January 2024.
2023-06-03
Category: International, United Kingdom,Sports,Cricket
Tom Hanks wasn't a fan of some of his own films
Los Angeles, June 3 (IANS) Hollywood star Tom Hanks feels that not every film he did was great.
2023-06-03
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
Josh Tongue retained as England name unchanged 16-player squad for first two Ashes Tests
London, June 3 (IANS) Fast bowler Josh Tongue has retained his place as England named an unchanged 16-member squad, which is playing the ongoing match against Ireland, for the first two Ashes Tests against Australia.
2023-06-03
Category: International, United Kingdom,Sports,Cricket
Goa Environmental Film Festival kicks off with 'The Elephant Whisperers'
Panaji, June 3 (IANS) The first edition of 'Goa Environmental Film Festival' (GEFF) kicked off on Saturday with the Oscar winning documentary 'The Elephant Whisperers'.
2023-06-03
Category: India, Goa,National,Cinema/Showbiz,Art/Culture/Books
Josh Tongue's England debut earns 50,000 pounds for a family friend
London, June 2 (IANS) Worcestershire seamer Josh Tongue on Thursday made his England Test debut against Ireland at the Lord's and helped earn a whopping 50,000 pounds to a family friend -- Tim Piper -- who placed an unlikely bet 14 years ago.
2023-06-02
Category: International, United Kingdom,Sports,Cricket
Hooper, Reifer, Franklin named assistant coaches of West Indies men's red-ball team
St. John's (Antigua), June 2 (IANS) Former West Indies captains Carl Hooper and Floyd Reifer have been named as Assistant Coaches in the white ball teams to work alongside new Head coach Daren Sammy, Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced.
2023-06-02
Category: International, Canada,Sports,Cricket
Tupac Shakur set to be honoured with Hollywood Walk Of Fame star
Los Angeles, June 2 (IANS) Rapper Tupac Shakur is to be honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2023-06-02
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
IND vs AUS: Josh Hazlewood hopeful of getting fit for WTC Final
Formby (England), May 31 (IANS) Experienced Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood is hopeful of getting fit for the World Test Championship final against India at the Oval next month and working hard in the practice sessions.
2023-05-31
Category: International, United Kingdom,Sports,Cricket
Padma Lakshmi 'honoured' to be among World's Most Influential People on TIME 100
Los Angeles, May 31 (IANS) Indian American model, TV host, author and activist Padma Lakshmi was among TIME 100's Most Influential People in the world earlier this year, and she also featured in the latest Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
2023-05-31
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz
Kate Beckinsale praises Keanu Reeves for helping save her from Cannes wardrobe malfunction
Los Angeles, May 31 (IANS) Actress Kate Beckinsale is the latest actor to offer up evidence that Keanu Reeves is the nicest actor in Hollywood.
2023-05-31
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
Sia reveals autism diagnosis, claims she's now sober
Los Angeles, May 31 (IANS) Singer Sia Furler, who tied the knot with her boyfriend Dan Bernard earlier this month, says she is in "recovery" after she discovered she is "on the spectrum" and also reveals she is now sober.
2023-05-31
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz
'Can't run away from what's been most successful': McCullum doubles down on England's attacking plan
London, May 31 (IANS) England Test coach Brendon McCullum has stressed that the team will continue to play in the same bold vein in the Ashes and throughout their home summer campaign, even as they are forced to shuffle personnel on the bowling side.
2023-05-31
Category: International, United Kingdom,Sports,Cricket
Susan Sarandon thanks volunteers for planting over 100k saplings in Ladakh
Leh, May 31 (IANS) Acclaimed Hollywood actress Susan Sarandon on Wednesday thanked volunteers and the Young Drukpa Association for planting over 100,000 saplings in Ladakh this month, saying "what an accomplishment."
2023-05-31
Category: India, Himachal Pradesh,National,Cinema/Showbiz,Environment/Wildlife,Human Interest/Society
Bruce Springsteen falls on stage in Amsterdam during world tour
Los Angeles, May 31 (IANS) Bruce Springsteen fans had their hearts in their mouths as the Boss had a scary looking fall during his gig in Amsterdam.
2023-05-31
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz
Paloma Faith fumes at 'The Little Mermaid' over its message to 'next gen women'
Los Angeles, May 30 (IANS) Singer-actress Paloma Faith has been left disappointed with the live action remake of the movie 'The Little Mermaid'.
2023-05-30
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz
Benedict Cumberbatch's former chef arrested for breaking into actor's home, threatening family
London, May 30 (IANS) Hollywood star Benedict Cumberbatch's former chef just broke into the 'Doctor Strange' actor's house in north London and even threatened his family.
2023-05-30
Category: International, United Kingdom,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
Tarantino criticises streaming films: They 'don't exist in the Zeitgeist'
Los Angeles, May 30 (IANS) Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino has previously said he plans to retire after his 10th film, but during a conversation at the Cannes Film Festival, he reiterated that 'The Movie Critic' is his last, as "it's just time to go out" -- while streaming films are having their moment.
2023-05-30
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
Kylie Jenner, Timothee Chalamet's relationship is 'not serious'
Los Angeles, May 30 (IANS) Reality TV star Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet are enjoying the current state of their relationship.
2023-05-30
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
Johnny Depp cancels shows as doctor warns him not to fly after injury
Los Angeles, May 30 (IANS) Hollywood star Johnny Depp, whose film 'Jeanne du Barry' received a seven-minute standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival, has been forced to postpone a slate of his upcoming tour dates due to an injured ankle.
2023-05-30
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
Emily Blunt sometimes forgives people 'too quickly'
Los Angeles, May 28 (IANS) Actress Emily Blunt has shared that she sometimes forgives people "too quickly". The 40-year-old star has admitted she is "hard to offend", which has made her an ideal cast member for directors or fellow actors looking to avoid on-set drama, and she has learned to "let things go", reports 'Female First UK'.
2023-05-28
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
John Stamos was 'angry' with Mary-Kate, Ashley Olsen for refusing 'Fuller House'
Los Angeles, May 28 (IANS) Actor John Stamos was "angry" with Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen when they decided not to do 'Fuller House.'
2023-05-28
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
Palme d'Or goes to 'Anatomy of a Fall'; Justine Triet 3rd woman director to get it
Cannes, May 28 (IANS) A year after collecting his second Palme d'Or for 'The Triangle of Sadness', Ruben Ostlund bestowed the same honour on 'Anatomy of a Fall', director Justine Triets thought-provoking legal drama, reports 'Variety'.
2023-05-28
Category: International, France,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
Kriti Sanon at IIFA: All generations, kids especially, must watch 'Adipurush'
Abu Dhabi, May 28 (IANS) Kriti Sanon, who is soon going to be seen playing Sita in the upcoming film 'Adipurush', says that all generations, but especially children, must watch 'Adipurush'.
2023-05-28
Category: International, Togo,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
'Drishyam 2', Alia, Hrithik get top awards; Kamal lifetime honour at IIFA 2023
Abu Dhabi, May 28 (IANS) After sweeping the technical awards at IIFA 2023, 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' continued its winning run on Saturday night, with Alia Bhatt getting Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female).
2023-05-28
Category: International, Togo,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
Mark Hamill does not expect returning to 'Star Wars'
Los Angeles, May 28 (IANS) Mark Hamill has no expectations about returning to 'Star Wars'. Although the 71-year-old actor's alter-ego Luke Skywalker died in Rian Johnson's 2017 movie 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi', he appeared as a Force ghost in J.J. Abrams' 2019 movie 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker'.
2023-05-28
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
Taylor Hawkins' son plays drums for Foo Fighters in Boston Calling music fest
Los Angeles, May 28 (IANS) Foo Fighters former drummer Taylor Hawkins' son Shane is continuing to honour his father's legacy.
2023-05-28
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz
Ben Barnes wants to be put 'in a superhero suit' before ageing out
Los Angeles, May 28 (IANS) Actor Ben Barnes, who played the role of Billy Russo/Jigsaw in the Marvel series 'The Punisher' from 2017 to 2019, wants to play a superhero before he's too old.
2023-05-28
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
Parineeti and Raghav Chaddha arrive in Jaipur to finalise wedding destination
Jaipur, May 28 (IANS) Bollywood actor Parineeti Chopra and Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha are in Jaipur on Sunday, reportedly busy finalising the location of their wedding in Rajasthan.
2023-05-28
Category: India, Rajasthan,National,Politics,Cinema/Showbiz
'Gangubai...' tops technical awards at 23rd IIFA's music-loaded opening
Abu Dhabi, May 27 (IANS) Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Alia Bhatt-starrer 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' bagged three technical awards at the IIFA Rock night, which marked the beginning of the three-day 23rd edition of the International Indian Film Academy and Awards (IIFA) at Yas Island on Friday night.
2023-05-27
Category: International, Togo,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
Investigation on Roger Waters after alleged anti-semitic Berlin show
Los Angeles, May 27 (IANS) Former Pink Floyd frontman Roger Waters took to social media recently to defend himself as he often has in recent years, against charges of Anti-Semitism.
2023-05-27
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Immigration/Law/Rights
Meg Lanning ruled out of Women's Ashes Tour
Melbourne, May 27 (IANS) Australian women's team captain Meg Lanning has been ruled out of the Women's Ashes Tour of the UK due to medical reasons.
2023-05-27
Category: International, United Kingdom,Sports,Cricket
Jo jokes Harry Potter turned to crack due to stress of being 'the chosen one'
Los Angeles, May 27 (IANS) 'Harry Potter' author J.K. Rowling has joked that Harry Potter turned to crack cocaine following the stresses his schoolboy adventures put on his life.
2023-05-27
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood,Art/Culture/Books
Ashes series: Jimmy Pierson to join Australia squad as cover for Inglis after first Test
Sydney, May 26 (IANS) Cricket Australia on Friday announced that wicketkeeper-batter Jimmy Peirson would join their Test squad ahead of the second Ashes Test at Lord's next month.
2023-05-26
Category: International, Australia,Sports,Cricket
(IANS Review) 'Auhaam': A poignant and powerful suspense thriller (IANS Rating: ****)
Film: Auhaam Duration: 142 minutes
2023-05-26
Category: International, United Kingdom,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
Barbie, Ken get arrested after leaving behind Barbieland paradise in 'Barbie' trailer
Los Angeles, May 26 (IANS) 'Barbie' has a new official trailer and it teases what Greta Gerwig's summer tentpole is all about, as Barbie and Ken are set to officially enter the real world on July 21.
2023-05-26
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz
Taylor Lautner addresses claims he 'aged like a raisin' since 'Twilight', asks Netizens to 'be nice'
Los Angeles, May 26 (IANS) Actor Taylor Lautner has called out the cruel internet trolls who have slammed his appearance and claimed that he has "aged like a raisin".
2023-05-26
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
Jason Roy eyes World Cup spot despite ending England contract
London, May 26 (IANS) Despite forfeiting his contract with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), England opener Jason Roy still wants to represent his country at the Cricket World Cup in India later this year.
2023-05-26
Category: International, United Kingdom,Sports,Cricket