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'James Bond' actress Olga Kurylenko tests COVID-19 positive
2277 days ago
Hollywood

'James Bond' actress Olga Kurylenko tests COVID-19 positive

Los Angeles, March 16 (IANS) "Quantum of Solace" actress Olga Kurylenko has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, she has revealed.## The 40-year-old, who played Camille Montes in the 2008 film, said she was diagnosed after feeling "ill for almost a week" with fever and fatigue, reports the Daily Mail.## She is now facing days in isolation and posted a picture of her locked window on Instagram on Sunday night as she revealed she was "locked up at home".## The actress added: "Fever and fatigue are my main symptoms. Take care of yourself and do take this seriously!"## Kurylenko starred opposite Daniel Craig in "Quantum of Solace" as Bolivian secret agent Camille Montes, a role for which she did dialect training.## "The Death Of Stalin" actress, who was born in Soviet-era Ukraine but is now a French citizen, wrote her Instagram caption in both English and the Cyrillic alphabet.## Russian reports say she has lived in London for around a decade, but she did not say where she is undergoing quarantine.## She said: "To bring down the temperature, they said to take Paracetamol, which I do. That's all. Nothing more to do. Of course, I still take vitamins for myself like that. And I eat garlic, just for the immune system. I drink water. Squeeze lemons in water. That's all."## Kurylenko's diagnosis comes days after Hollywood star Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson became the first major Hollywood celebrities to contract the virus.## Kurylenko had recently finished shooting her upcoming movie "The Bay Of Silence", according to The Hollywood Reporter. It is not yet clear if anyone else will need to be quarantined as a result of her testing.## She has a number of releases in the offing, including a French Netflix movie called "Sentinelle" that is in post-production and due out this August. She is also slated to appear in a Chinese action thriller called "The Hunting", originally called "Fox Hunt".## For more and latest news about Hollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Vin Diesel confirms making a debut as musician
2277 days ago
Hollywood

Vin Diesel confirms making a debut as musician

Los Angeles, March 16 (IANS) High octane action star Vin Diesel is aiming to conquer the pop charts by releasing his first album.## "The Fast and Furious" actor has previously shown off his musical skills as a performer at the 2017 Billboard Latin Music Awards, while he also treated fans to a remix of singer Selena Gomez's collaboration with Kygo -- "It Ain't Me", reports aceshowbiz.com.## Diesel, 52, says he has been quietly working on his side career to break into the charts with a debut album.## Confirming the project is in development during an appearance on America's "The Late Late Show with James Corden", the actor said: "I gotta be honest with you..., my kids love when I sing and they love it so much - it's kind of like J.R.R. Tolkien, he started telling his kids stories about Hobbits and next thing you know he went onto Lord of the Rings. I have a little bit of that in me!"## Diesel didn't share any details about the album's release, but he's already received the seal of approval from his three young children, who have been previewing the tunes as they're made.## "I wish I could play all the music for you," he told host James Corden. "I'm really lucky to have some really original great music. Nothing in the world is better than seeing my four-year-old daughter walking around the house singing these songs that she hears me playing now.## "It's the most beautiful thing in the world. To be able to share that, there's nothing more beautiful than that."## For more and latest news about Hollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Tara Sutaria looks forward to sing in 'Ek Villain 2'
2277 days ago
Bollywood

Tara Sutaria looks forward to sing in 'Ek Villain 2'

Mumbai, March 16 (IANS) Few would be aware that Tara Sutaria is also a singer. The budding actress gets a chance to showcase her vocal skills in Mohit Suris upcoming "Ek Villain 2", and is sure excited about the fact.## "I think I am going to be singing in this film, which is something I have been looking forward to. I am finally getting an opportunity to do so, and I am excited," said Tara about "Ek Villain 2".## The actress, who was seen in "Student Of The Year 2" and "Marjaavaan", has been a professional singer since she was seven, and has sung in operas and musical competitions.## "Ek Villain 2" stars John Abraham, Aditya Roy Kapur, and Disha Patani along with Tara. She is has paired opposite "Malang" star, Aditya Roy Kapur, in the film and reportedly plays a singer in the film, which is scheduled to go on floors in mid-2020.## "Ek Villain 2" is slated to hit the theatres next year on January 8. Could the ongoing coronavirus pandemic jeopardize the film's shoot?## "I am very new to the industry so I don't know about the effects per say so, I wouldn't want to talk about it. Having said that, I think our industry is a very strong and tough industry. We will come through, no matter what the situation is and I feel we are going to come back with a bang," declared Tara, while interacting with the media at Bombay Times Fashion Week 2020.## The actress also has Milan Lutharia's "Tadap" coming up. The film is a remake of the Telugu hit "RX 100" and it marks the Bollywood debut of Suniel Shetty's son Ahan Shetty.## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Emilia Clarke doesn't like to date actors
2277 days ago
Hollywood

Emilia Clarke doesn't like to date actors

London, March 16 (IANS) Actress Emilia Clarke doesn't like to date other actors as she feels successful actor relationships are "few and far between".## She said: "I am single right now ... Dating in this industry is interesting. I have a lot of funny anecdotes, a lot of stuff I can say at a fun dinner. I was (dating actors) but I'm not now. I mean, I wouldn't say I've completely sworn off them, but I do think actor relationships that are successful are few and far between, and you have to have a ton of trust."## Clarke underwent two lots of brain surgery when she was younger but didn't share it for ages as she didn't want it to be another "celebrity sob story", reports femalefirst.co.uk.## Speaking to The Times newspaper, Clarke said: "I didn't want to turn it into this celebrity sob story. I didn't want people's pity or 'Oh, poor little rich girl, your successful life ain't good enough?' It's done a huge amount of healing for me, being able to open up about it. I was match-fit six weeks after the second surgery (in 2013)."## For more and latest news about Hollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Paris Hilton wants to live forever
2277 days ago
Hollywood

Paris Hilton wants to live forever

London, March 16 (IANS) Socialite Paris Hilton wants to live forever because she thinks it would be "boring" if there's nothing after death.## "Death scares me because I don't know what happens. I just don't want it to be anything because that would be so boring. I'm trying to figure out a way - freezing myself or inventing the fountain of youth pill - so people could live forever, like that movie 'Death Becomes Her'," Hilton told Britain's Cosmopolitan magazine, reports femalefirst.co.uk.## She feels "lucky" that she has retained her youthful appearance without resorting to cosmetic surgery.## "I feel 21 forever. And I'm all-natural. I feel so lucky that my mum always told me to stay out of the sun. I feel lucky I haven't had to resort to what most people do in this town," Hilton said.## Meanwhile, though she has ruled herself out of a reboot of "The Simple Life", Hilton said producers have quizzed her on who she thought would be perfect for the show - which saw her and Nicole Richie try their hands at various tasks - if it did come back, but refused to say who she chose.## She said: "My schedule is just so insane. I can't imagine leaving my life and going to the middle of nowhere and doing that again. Plus the show is so timeless and iconic, you can't remake that. They asked me who I would recommend if I didn't want to do it myself. (Who did I say?) I can't tell. I've signed a confidentiality agreement.## "I don't know (if it is coming back). I don't think it'll ever be what it was, but it will be fun to watch other people do it."## For more and latest news about Hollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Sidharth, Shehnaz to feature in Darshan Raval's song 'Bhula Dunga'
2277 days ago
Bollywood

Sidharth, Shehnaz to feature in Darshan Raval's song 'Bhula Dunga'

Mumbai, March 15 (IANS) 'Bigg Boss 13' contestants Shehnaz Gill and Sidharth Shukla, who are fondly called as "Sidnaaz" by fans, will feature together in a music video.## The song, titled "Bhula Dunga", is sung by Darshan Raval.## Sharing the news among his followers, Darshan took to Instagram and wrote: "Ye do khoobsoorat logon ke saath aa rahe hai ek khoobsoorat gaana sirf aur sirf aap sab ke liye."## Along with the post, he posted a picture in which Darshan can be seen sharing smiles with Shehnaz and Sidharth.## Speaking more about the song, Naushad Khan, MD, Indie Music Label, who will be releasing the track on its official YouTube page said: "We have completed the shoot for the song and aim to release it at the earliest. I wouldn't want to divulge more details but fans of Darshan, Siddharth and Shehnaz are in for a very special song."## Also, a picture is doing the rounds on the internet in which Sidharth and Shehnaz are seen romancing each other in the rain.## For more and latest news about Songs, stay tuned with us.

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COVID-19 effect: No film, TV, digital shoot from March 19 to 31
2277 days ago
Bollywood

COVID-19 effect: No film, TV, digital shoot from March 19 to 31

Mumbai, March 15 (IANS) In the wake of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, all filmmaking and producing bodies have unanimously decided to stop shooting for all kinds of entertainment formats temporarily. ## A notification unanimously issued by the Indian Motion Pictures Producers' Association, Federation of Western India Cine Employees and other similar bodies have ordered that shooting for films, TV shows, digital and other kinds of entertainment format will have to remain suspended between March 19 to 31. ## The notification reads: "In view of the epidemic spread of COVID-19 throughout the world including India, an urgent joint meeting of IMPPA- WIPFA-IFTPC-IFTDA-FWICE held on 15-3-2020 unanimously decided to stop shooting of films, TV serials, web series and all other entertainment, including digital formats from 19-3-2020 till 31-3-2020 as a result of health advisory, closure of all cinema halls, all sporting, educational institutes and entertainment events by the Government of India which has declared a medical emergency over the coronavirus. We appreciate and support all the steps taken by the Government of India to control the virus." ## "All units shooting till the stoppage comes into force have been strictly advised to follow all precautionary and preventive measures without fail." ## "Decision about re-starting shootings shall be taken on 30-3-2020 after considering the prevailing situation." ## It was reported only yesterday that superstar Salman Khan is continuing shooting in the city for his upcoming flick 'Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai' even though the makers insist they are strictly adhering to the safety norms of World Health Organisation (WHO). ## Meanwhile, Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan tweeted this morning requesting his fans not to gather outside the gate of his bungalow Jalsa for their weekly meet and suggested them to stay safe. ## For more and the latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned to us.

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When Saif Ali had to earn back the Pataudi Palace
2277 days ago
Bollywood

When Saif Ali had to earn back the Pataudi Palace

Mumbai, March 15 (IANS) Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, who is the son of Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi and Sharmila Tagore, shared that he had to earn back his ancestral palace in Pataudi after it was rented to a hotel chain post his father passed away. ## According to indiatoday.in, Saif in an interview spoke about the assumptions that he inherited the stunning Pataudi Palace from his father. ## "People have a certain fixed notion. For that matter, even (with) Pataudi (palace), when my father (Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi) died, it got rented to Neemrana Hotels. Aman (Nath) and Francis (Wacziarg) used to run (the hotel). Francis passed away. He'd said that if I wanted (the palace) back, I could let him know. I said that I want it back. They held a conference, and said, okay, you have to give us lots of money!" Saif said in the interview. ## The "Jawaani Jaaneman" star said that he had to earn back the palace he was supposed to have inherited. ## "The house I'm supposed to have inherited has been earned back through money from films. You can't live off the past. At least we can't in our family, because there was nothing. There is history, culture, beautiful photographs; and, of course, some land. It has been a privileged upbringing. But there's been no inheritance," he said, reports indiatoday.in. ## What's special about the Pataudi Palace? ## According to hindi.bollywoodshaadis.com, the palace was built 81 years ago. It was built in 1935 by the eighth Nawab and the former cricket legend Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi Ali Hussain Siddiqui. It is said that the palace costs a whopping Rs 800 crore. It has over 150 rooms and over 100 people work here. Iftikhar's son and Saif's father Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi had got the palace renovated by an international architect. ## The palace has several big grounds, stables and garages. After the renovation, Saif had shared a photograph of the palace. Apart from a big drawing room, the palace has seven bedrooms, dressing and billiard rooms, reports bollywoodshaadis.com. ## For more and the latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned to us.

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Abhimanyu Singh: It's big deal to play the antagonist
2277 days ago
Bollywood

Abhimanyu Singh: It's big deal to play the antagonist

Mumbai, March 15 (IANS) Actor Abhimanyu Singh says playing the antagonist is a big deal. ## Abhimanyu is playing a menacing villain called Shaukeen in a web-series called "Bhaukaal" and principal antagonist in filmmaker Rohit Shetty's upcoming film "Sooryavanshi" starring Akshay Kumar. ## "My character is brutal. Calling him a villain will be an understatement. The villain in Bhaukaal is as important and as powerful as the hero. The dialogues are hard. His one-liners are the soul of the web series. The vindictiveness of my character is certainly scaring the audience," Abhimanyu said. ## "Looks like people are loving the dialogues, they are all over social media. I am happy that people are Shaukeen's Shaukeen," he added. ## In the 10 episodes web series, Abhimanyu Singh makes a lasting impact as the menacing villain and adds venom to his cruel character. His role as a villain looks barbaric and spiteful as the insensitive killer. "Bhaukaal" is a crime drama inspired by the true-life events of an IPS officer. ## Directed by Jatin Wagle, this web series on MX Player is produced by Harman Baweja and Vicky Baweja of Baweja Movies and Applause Entertainment. ## Ever since the launch of the trailer, Abhimanyu's character has made a mark and built curiosity among his fans. ## He talks about how his character is not a typical baddie in the film despite being part of a larger-than-life Shetty's cop universe: "It is a big deal to play the antagonist." ## For more and the latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned to us.

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Neha Kakkar on acting: Should be sure that the film is hit
2277 days ago
Bollywood

Neha Kakkar on acting: Should be sure that the film is hit

New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) She is popular for her foot-tapping numbers like "Garmi", "O saki saki", "Dilbar", "Ek toh kum zindagani" and "Aankh marey", singer Neha Kakkar says she would only try her hands into acting only when she is "absolutely" sure that the film she would be starring in will become a "big hit". ## Asked if she ever plans to star in a Bollywood film, Neha told IANS: "Till now, singers who have tried their hands in doing films have not been successful. So, if in case I do it, I should be absolutely sure that the film becomes a big hit, then only I will do it otherwise I won't." ## Neha says she wouldn't just feature in a flick for the sake of it. ## "I wouldn't just do films for the sake of doing it. When I feel that yes this film will be a hit then only I will do it," she said. ## For more and the latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned to us.

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Ellen 'already bored' as talk show gets suspended
2278 days ago
TV

Ellen 'already bored' as talk show gets suspended

Los Angeles, March 15 (IANS) Comedian-host Ellen DeGeneres says she is "already bored" after her hit TV talk show halted production due to coronavirus concerns. ## Earlier this week, bosses at "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" made the decision to tape without live audiences, but on Friday the star announced the decision had been made to suspend production until April, reports aceshowbiz.com. ## Sharing the news on Twitter, DeGeneres wrote: "Hey there. Me again. So, after some more thought, we have decided to suspend production completely until March 30th. We just want to take every precaution to ensure that we do our part to keep everyone healthy." ## She added: "I love you guys, and can't wait to come back. I'm already bored." ## Numerous TV talk shows have either been shut down or will record without a live studio audience due to the outbreak, which has seen more than 145,000 cases of the illness registered, resulting in more than 5,400 deaths since it began in December. ## It was also announced on Friday that Sharon Osbourne's panel show "The Talk" would stop filming, with a statement on Twitter reading: "In light of the current events, @TheTalkCBS has decided to suspend production for now. We hope to be back LIVE soon. In the meantime, enjoy some of our favourite episodes starting Mon., 3/16. We can still laugh and share moments. We're in this together." ## "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon", "Late Night with Seth Meyers", and "The Wendy Williams Show" will also go dark from Friday, as the Governor and Major of the Big Apple introduce restrictions on public gatherings, venues and events. ## For more and the latest news about TV, stay tuned to us.

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Salman shares throwback pic to wish Aamir
2278 days ago
Bollywood

Salman shares throwback pic to wish Aamir

Mumbai, March 15 (IANS) "Dabangg" star Salman Khan shared a throwback photograph to wish superstar Aamir Khan on his 55th birthday. ## Salman on Saturday took to Twitter, where he shared an old image of himself along with Aamir. ## He captioned it: "Happy birthday Laal Singh Chaddha @aamir_khan." ## Aamir turned 55 on Saturday. He is currently busy shooting for his upcoming film "Laal Singh Chaddha" in Punjab. ## The film is an official Hindi remake of the Hollywood Classic "Forrest Gump". It also features Kareena Kapoor Khan in the lead role. ## For more and the latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned to us.

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