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New version of Freddie Mercury's 'Time' released
Universal Music has released a never-before-seen version of Queen frontman, Freddie Mercury's hit track "Time Waits for No One". The track, earlier titled "Time", was recorded in 1986 song by late music legend for Dave Clark's musical of the same name. The previously released version featured Mercury accompanied by dozens of layers of backing vocals. The new version is developed from an early piano rehearsal of the song and features a different vocal take. "Dave Clark had always remembered that performance of Freddie Mercury at Abbey Road Studios from 1986. The feeling he had during the original rehearsal, experiencing 'goosebumps', hadn't dissipated over the decades, and he wanted to hear this original recording just Freddie on vocals and Mike Moran on piano. "After much searching through the vaults to find the version without all the backing vocals, he finally retrieved it from his tape archive in the spring of 2018," the Universal Music said in a statement, obtained by ...
Malayalam actor held for verbally abusing woman, granted bail
Malayalam actor Vinayakan was arrested and later released on bail for allegedly verbally abusing a woman activist over phone, police said Thursday. A case was registered based on the woman's complaint that the actor had talked in an obscene manner and used abusive words when she invited him for a function in April. "He came to the police station in the morning. We recorded his statement and arrested him. Since it was a bailable offence, he was given bail," the investigating officer told PTI. The woman's Facebook post in this regard had created a furore on social media recently. A police official said the case was registered under IPC section 509 (word, gesture or act intend to insult modesty of a woman) and 294 (B) (uttering obscene words) besides section 120 (O) (causing nuisance to any person by repeated or undesirable or anonymous calls) of the Kerala Police Act. Though the woman, hailing from Pambady in Kottayam district, had lodged the complaint at Kottayam, it was .
WWE star Brock Lesnar's advocate Paul Heyman sends legal notice to Ranveer Singh
Brock Lesnar's advocate Paul Heyman has sent a notice to Ranveer Singh for apparently using his catchphrase 'Eat, Sleep, Conquer, Repeat', in a twisted manner.During the latest India-Pakistan cricket match that took place on Sunday, Ranveer managed to steal the limelight with his high voltage energy in the commentary box and later with his Instagram posts where he shared pictures with some of the popular cricket legends and current team members.From posing for a selfie with Sachin Tendulkar to some candid pictures with Shikhar Dhawan, Ranveer posted it all on his Instagram feed. However, one of these updates caught the attention of Heyman.In a post where the actor can be seen sharing a selfie with Hardik Pandya, the caption read, "Eat, Sleep, Dominate, Repeat". He also shared the photo on Twitter.Reacting to the caption, Lesnar's advocate retweeted the picture and wrote, "@RanveerOfficial ARE YOU F'N KIDDING ME???????????"However, the twist in the story is that Ranveer did not exactly
Cara Delevingne confirms dating Ashley Benson
Cara Delevingne has confirmed that she has been in a relationship with Ashley Benson for a year. After making their relationship official on Instagram a few days ago after the supermodel-actor posted a clip of her kissing Benson in their film "Her Smell", Delevingne declared love for the "Pretty Little Liars" star. Delevingne thanked Benson while accepting an award at the TRevorLIVE New York Gala on Monday, reported Teen Vogue. "I also have another very special woman in this room to thank and you know who you are. She's one of the people who helped me love myself when I need it most and I really needed it. "She showed me what real love is and showed me how to accept it, which was a lot harder than I thought. I love you, Sprinkles," said Delevingne. Benson, who attended the awards show with her, later shared a clip of the model receiving the award on her Instagram stories. "Love you @caradelevingne, proud of you," she captioned the story.
founderINDIA Launches Business Class - a Chat Show With Leading Entrepreneurs
/ -- Hosted by educationist Shantanu Prakash, the TV series is streaming on Amazon Fire TV founderINDIA, India's first Talk TV Channel, is excited to announce the launch of Business Class - a new, insightful business chat show hosted by renowned educationist Shantanu Prakash. The show is focused on new-age entrepreneurs revealing what really happens inside the board rooms, the challenges they face, and their brand building hacks. Shantanu Prakash, in conversation with leading entrepreneurs, gives viewers an unscripted peep into the life of businessmen, drawing and sharing leadership lessons from them in his characteristic articulate style. The launch pack of the first three episodes shows an interesting mix of entrepreneurs from different genres. From ex CEO of NDTV, Vikram Chandra - who now is on an entrepreneurial journey establishing his media venture Editorji, to Annu Talreja - founder of OxfordCaps, and GoWork founder Sudeep Singh, every episode showcases a chat with leaders of .
'Arjun Patiala' trailer out now, seems like a laugh riot
The trailer of upcoming comic drama 'Arjun Patiala' is out now and is sure to leave viewers in splits.The two minute and 20 seconds trailer released on Thursday shows Diljit Dosanjh essaying the role of cute and quirky cop Arjun Patiala, who does not believe in piling up cases.Kriti Sanon who played a reporter in 'Luka Chuppi', is seen as an overdramatic journalist who romances Diljit in the film.The actor also shared the trailer of 'Arjun Patiala' on her Twitter handle.The trailer also shows actors Seema Pahwa, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub and Ronit Roy in a never seen before avatar.Sunny Leone is seen too grooving to a special number in the film.The trailer marks the entry of Varun Sharma, known better by his fictional name "Choocha."Varun explains that his mother had always wanted an Onida television set at home, but since they could not afford it, she named him 'Onnida Singh'.Actor and comedian Sunil Grover seems to be the narrator in the trailer, which also gives a peek into a peppy ...
Janet Mock of 'Pose' fame inks multi-million dollar content deal with Netflix
Janet, the writer and director of FX hit show "Pose", has created history as she became the first black transgender woman to sign a major deal with a streaming service for creating content. According to Variety, the 36-year-old writer has inked a multi-million-dollar deal with Netflix that will allow her to create new shows and film projects for the streaming giant. "This deal is so bonkers. I, of course, will be writing and directing and develop a few hush-hush projects that I can't really talk about, but one of them is a half-hour drama and another is a college series, so I'm really excited for that," Mock said in a video posted by Netflix. As per the deal, Mock will continue to write and direct for "Pose" while also serving as an executive producer and director on "Hollywood", an upcoming Netflix series. "Hollywood" has been created by "Pose" co-creator Ryan Murphy, who had himself struck a deal with the streaming giant, estimated at USD 300 million. Netflix will also get exclusive
They have it figured out by now: Rami Malek on 'Bond 25' troubles
Rami Malek says despite shooting delays on 'Bond 25', the makers of the film have found a way around the project. The Oscar winner, who stars as the antagonist in the new film, dismissed rumours about the upcoming Bond movie, including that key scenes between Malek and Bond star, Daniel Craig were not going to be able to be shot. "The key scenes is something that was fabricated," he was quoted by DigitalSpy. Craig, who will reprise his role as Agent 007 for the fifth and final time, underwent minor surgery following an ankle injury while filming the movie in Jamaica last month. Wearing a cast, the "Spectre" star was seen prepping at the gym for the shoot next week. Malek said though he started filming, he was yet to shoot with Craig. "... Daniel was injured, so they are shooting what they can. I talked to director Cary (Fukunaga) yesterday and the schedule has been altered. I know that. But with a franchise like this, I think they have it together. They have it figured out by now," he
Sophie Turner's father happy over her wedding with Joe Jonas
Sophie Turner's father Andrew Turner is beyond happy and excited that his daughter is tying the knot with Joe Jonas.Entertainment Weekly reported that the 'Dark Phoenix' actor in a sit down with the Hollywood Foreign Press Association talked about how her father was becoming a fan of her husband."He's getting into the Jonas Brothers," she said. "They weren't his demographic, but he's getting into them now and he loves them and the new music is fantastic.""So yeah, my dad was beyond pleased when I married a musician because it was always kind of, 'You have to marry a rugby player or a musician,'" Sophie added. "So I got one of them right."And just like any other newly married couple, the 23-year-old actor confessed that she is still getting used to calling Jonas her "husband.""I keep going from boyfriend to fiance, to husband," she said. "I can't figure out what to say! ... It's early days but we're very happy."The actor revealed that she will be in New York and London. However, the ...
Marvel wants to work with Keanu Reeves, approaches him for 'every movie'
Actor Keanu Reeves is not just the internet's latest obsession, but even for Marvel Studios, which has been eyeing him for a collaboration for a while now and has approached him for "almost every film".The 'John Wick' actor, on a roll with his diverse film choices, has been having a busy year.The 54-year-old actor has delivered a power-packed performance in the recently released 'John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum', popped up for a self-satirising cameo in 'Always Be My Maybe' and voiced an enthusiastic character in 'Toy Story 4'.The entire internet is in love with him, a fact he modestly brushes off, and if this was not enough, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige is also expressing his admiration for the star.In an interview with Comicbook.com, cited by Entertainment Weekly, Feige was asked whether he has ever considered casting Reeves in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), and the producer revealed that the studio tries to "talk to him for almost every film we make.""I don't know ..
Anthony Carrigan boards 'Bill & Ted Face the Music'
Anthony Carrigan, the breakout star of HBO's "Barry", is the latest actor to board the cast of Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter's "Bill & Ted Face the Music". According to The Hollywood Reporter, the 36-year-old actor will play the villain in the film, which will be directed by Dean Parisot. Reeves and Winter had officially announced that they are coming back for the third installment in March this year. Actor William Sadler, who played the Grim Reaper in the second film of the series "Bill and Ted Bogus Journey" (1991), is also coming back for the threequel. The cast also includes actors Brigette Lundy-Paine and Samara Weaving. They will be portraying daughters of Reeves' Theodore 'Ted' Logan and Winter's William 'Bill' S Preston Esq. The official plotline of the film reads, "The stakes are higher than ever for Bill and Ted. Yet to fulfil their rock and roll destiny, the now middle-aged best friends set out on a new adventure, when a visitor from the future warns them that only ...
Sedition charges against Hard Kaur for comments on Bhagwat, Yogi
Rapper Hard Kaur has been booked for sedition for her comments on Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat.The FIR has been registered under Sections 124A (Sedition), 153A, 500, 505 of the Indian Penal Code (PIC) and Section 66 of IT Act after a Varanasi-based lawyer Shashank Shekhar filed a complaint against the Punjabi singer.On June 17, Kaur had written against Bhagwat on her Facebook page.Alongside a photograph of the RSS chief, she put controversial remarks, saying," In history Mahatma Gandhi and Mahavir fought against Brahminical caste system. You are not a nationalist."A day later, on June 18, Kaur wrote objectionable comments against Adityanath.Hard Kaur has worked in movies like 'OK Jaanu', 'Patiala House' and 'Ugly Aur Pagli'.
New 'Paranormal Activity' film in the works
'Paranormal Activity' is coming back to haunt you! Paramount Pictures and American film producer Jason Blum's Blumhouse have teamed up for the seventh 'Paranormal Activity' movie.Paramount chief Jim Gianopulos announced the untitled project on Wednesday during the studio's CineEurope presentation in Barcelona, reported Variety.Rest of the plot details of the upcoming horror film are being kept under wraps.The popular franchise was launched in 2007 with 'Paranormal Activity', a film about a young couple who move to a new house in San Diego and are haunted by a demon. The film, directed by Oren Peli, received an overwhelming response and was extremely profitable earning USD 193 million worldwide.The previous six films have grossed USD 400 million in North America and USD 890 million worldwide.The most recent in the series was 'Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension' which released in 2015. It was the lowest grossing flick in the franchise, earning USD 18.3 million domestically and USD
Priyanka Chopra pens a heartfelt message on World Refugee Day
Bollywood diva, Priyanka Chopra who is the UNICEF goodwill ambassador shared a heartfelt message on World Refugee Day which is celebrated on June 20.The 'Barfi' actor took to her Twitter account to share a lengthy message along with a video.The video features Priyanka teaching and playing with children."On World Refugee Day I am sending all my love to refugee children everywhere," she said in the video.She continued, "I wish your life full of learning and achieving all your dreams."Stating that the future of the world lies in the hands of the children, the actor tweeted, "The truth is quite simple...the future of this world lies in the hands of the children of today."VIDEOThe actor wrote, "But the harsh reality is that there is an entire generation of innocent children growing up right now without any prospects for their future. These children are affected by displacement due to serious conflict and emergencies in their various regions. When families are forced to leave their homes ...
Saoirse Ronan is 'a filmmaker as an actor', says Greta Gerwig
Director Greta Gerwig says Saoirse Ronan is not just her lead actor in "Little Women" but also a true collaborator who brings her own magic to the filmmaking process. The big screen adaptation of the coming-of-age period drama by Louisa May Alcott reunites Gerwig with Ronan, who earlier collaborated on the director's 2017 debut "Lady Bird". "I'm so blessed to work with (Saoirse) twice. She's such a filmmaker as an actor. She's like a barometer of... that truth that rings true," Gerwig told Vanity Fair. While Ronan, who plays Jo in the film, said she looks up to the director. "In the truest sense of the word, I just idolise her," the actor said. Ronan stars opposite her "Lady Bird" co-star Timothee Chalamet, who essays the role of Laurie. "Little Women" also stars Laura Dern, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh, Eliza Scanlen, Meryl Streep, Bob Odenkirk and James Norton.
Shawn Mendes, Camila Cabello's new song to release on this date
Singers Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello are back, just in time for another summer!The duo, who previously worked together on their 2015 hit song titled 'I Know What You Did Last Summer', which appeared on Mendes' album 'Handwritten', is releasing a new track 'Senorita'.Recently, the two shared posts, teasing the upcoming song, which will release on Friday (June 21). Mendes tweeted an image which has the title of the song written on it with link to pre-save the track in the caption.Cabello shared the same post on her Twitter handle.Yesterday, the duo shared different short clips from what appears to be like a new music video. In Cabello's clip, she plays a waitress who notices Mendes in a restaurant, then meets him later on her way out of work. Mendes' clip shows him about to kiss Cabello, then noticing her in the same eating joint.In December, Cabello commented "IKWYDLS part 2????" on Mendes' Instagram photo of the two sitting on the floor of a room together, with Cabello holding a ...
Crew member stabbed on UK set of Anne Hathaway's 'The Witches'
A crew member was rushed to a hospital after he was stabbed at the UK set of Anne Hathway's upcoming film "The Witches". According to the Hertfordshire Mercury, the police said the crew member was severely stabbed by another man, who has been taken into custody. "Police were called at around 12.35pm today to reports of an incident at Warner Brothers Studios in Leavesden. One man sustained a neck injury and was taken to hospital by ambulance," a spokeswoman for Hertfordshire Constabulary said. "A second man was arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm and is currently in police custody. It is believed the men are known to each other. Enquiries are continuing at this time to establish the circumstances around what happened," she added. "The Witches", being directed by Robert Zemeckis, is an adaptation of Roald Dahl's classic book of the same name. The project is produced by Oscar-winning directors -- Alfonso Cuaron and Guillermo del Toro. The book follows
Viola Davis, Chadwick Boseman join Denzel Washington's next
Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman are set to star in Denzel Washington's next production "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom". According to Variety, Washington will be producing the Netflix movie along with Todd Black and Dany Wolf. The feature is an adaptation of August Wilson's award-winning play of the same name. It follows Ma Rainey, a famous blues singer as she makes a record in a studio in 1927 Chicago, where tension boils over among her, her white agent and bandmates. The story deals with issues of race, art, religion and the exploitation of black recording artistes at the hands of white producers. The play has been adapted by Ruben Santiago-Hudson and will be directed by George C Wolfe. Glynn Turman, Colman Domingo and Michael Potts are also part of the cast. Washington and Davis earlier starred opposite each other in Oscar-nominated "Fences" (2016). Production is scheduled to begin next month in Pittsburgh.
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau to star in 'Gone Hollywood'
'Game of Thrones' fame Nikolaj Coster-Waldau is leaving Westeros and heading to Hollywood. The actor has been roped in to lead the FX drama pilot 'Gone Hollywood', his first TV role since 'GoT' concluded.The show will also feature Lola Kirke, Jonathan Pryce, John Magaro, Ben Schnetzer, and Judd Hirsch.'Ocean's Eleven' fame screenwriter Ted Griffin is writing and directing the pilot, and Scott Rudin will be serving as the executive producer, reported Entertainment Weekly.Set in 1980, the upcoming show tells the story of a group of talent agents who break away from an old-guard firm to find their own agency. The new firm skyrockets to industry dominance, disrupting the business and changing it forever. The show will blend its fictional characters with real-life Hollywood figures.The premise of the show is similar to the origin story of the powerhouse Creative Artists Agency, founded in 1975.Coster-Waldau was last seen in Brian de Palma's 'Domino', which released in May 31. His 'GoT' ...
Steve Buscemi joins Judd Apatow's comedy
Veteran actor Steve Buscemi has boarded filmmaker Judd Apatow's upcoming comedy film. According to Variety, Kevin Corrigan, Domenick Lombardozzi and Mike Vecchione are also part of the cast. Details are scarce but it is reported that the coming-of-age film, set in New York's Staten Island, will use elements from "SNL" comic Pete Davidson's life. Apatow is attached to direct from a script he co-wrote along with Davidson and Dave Sirus. Already announced cast includes Davidson, Marisa Tomei, Maude Apatow, Bill Burr, Bel Powley and Pamela Adlon. The film will hit the theatres on June 19, 2020.
