ENTERTAINMENT

Acting is no longer top priority for Jeremy Renner; it's 'to really create change'
IANS -
'The Avengers' actor who had his chest and legs pulverised by his 14,000-lb Pistenbully Snowcat as he tried to stop it hurtling into his nephew on New Year's Day, has reportedly said to have his career perspective totally shifted by the near-fatal accident and now wants to focus on helping change the world, reports aceshowbiz.com.
Taylor Swift to drop four unreleased songs ahead of Eras Tour
IANS -
Three of the songs are part of Swift's massive re-recording undertaking, and one is a never officially released track that was written during the 'Lover' era, reports Variety. The singer made the announcement on her Instagram story, writing: "In celebration of The Eras Tour I'm releasing four previously unreleased songs tonight at midnight."
As India celebrates the Oscars, looking back at Satyajit Ray the writer
IANS -
Satyajit Ray (1921-1991), polymath, polyglot, novelist, short-story writer, illustrator, designer and music composer, was one of the most eminent film directors of world cinema. His 'Pather Panchali' (Song of the Little Road, 1955) established his position as a major film director, winning him the earliest of the many awards that he was to win.
Demi Lovato to make directorial debut with child stardom documentary
IANS -
Lovato will co-direct alongside Nicola Marsh. Producers include Michael D. Ratner's OBB Pictures, Lovato's production banner DLG and Scooter Braun's SB Projects, reports Variety. The three companies have worked together before on the pop star's docuseries 'Dancing With the Devil', which premiered at SXSW in 2021 and.
Gal Gadot wishes 'ma' Alia Bhatt on her 30th birthday
IANS -
Alia, who just turned 30, shared pictures from her birthday celebrations on Instagram. Gal took to the comment section to wish her. Alia shared her birthday pictures and captioned it: "THIRTY." Gal commented: "Happy birthday ma."Helmed by Tom Harper, 'Heart of Stone' is intended to be the first instalment in a series akin to Tom Cruise.
On his first post-Oscars appearance, Ram Charan receives rousing reception at IGI
IANS -
With him was his wife Upasana Kamineni. They were together present to celebrate the moment when the M.M. Keeravani-composed 'Naatu Naatu' won the Oscar for the Best Original Song at the 95th Academy Awards on March 13. Ram Charan was all smiles and kept folding his hands and waving as he negotiated his way through the crush. The actor is scheduled to meet Prime Minster Narendra Modi.
Barry Keoghan in talks with Paul Mescal for 'Gladiator' sequel
IANS -
If the deal closes, Keoghan would join fellow 2023 Academy Award nominee Paul Mescal, who is set to star in the Paramount Pictures film. The sequel follows 2000's blockbuster hit 'Gladiator' - which was nominated for 12 Academy Awards, winning five including best picture, and earned $460 million at the box office.
Kunal Kemmu looks so much like his 'Lootcase' character in 'Namo Hari'
IANS -
Actor Kunal Kemmu, who plays the titular role in the movie, looks similar to the character that he played in "Lootcase" - another streaming movie. The makers chose to do a devotional number as a part of the film's soundtrack because it goes beautifully with the story. Talking about the song, singer Saaj Bhatt said, "Faith is entrenched in our culture.
Sharad Kelkar lends his voice for Hindi version of 'Dasara' starring Nani
IANS -
Talking about dubbing for the second South movie after 'Baahubali', Sharad said: "It's always a wonderful and highly enriching experience to associate with pan-Indian projects of this stature. I have great respect and admiration for my fellow actor Nani and his body of work is commendable." Sharad is popular for his work in both films and TV.
Jubilant Guneet Monga reaches Mumbai after Oscar conquest
IANS -
A weary but cheery Monga, the executive producer of Oscar-winning documentary short film The Elephant Whisperers, reached here shortly after 3 a.m., to huge screams of excitement by the people present there to receive their near and dear ones. The paparazzi was also out in full strength and virtually made a bull run for her, with their cameras or microphones aimed at her, seeking her fresh reactions to her Oscar conquest.
Advertisement