*Los Angeles*: Actor Kevin James is in negotiations to star as a 44-year-old athlete in the football drama “44”.In the film, James will portray Joey Williams, a father of four who played for the Lambuth University football team in 2003 alongside his 21-year-old son, reports variety.com.
Williams had been recruited out of high school to play football at Tennessee Tech but injured his left knee during his senior season.
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Shahid Kapoor feels shooting for 'Rangoon' was one of the most demanding and exhausting schedule he has attempted.
The film was shot in the rough terrains of Arunachal Pradesh.
Sasha, who has donned a variety of looks in the film, found it exacting.
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Pulkit Samrat just can’t wait to kickstart the shoot of the sequel of his 2013 film, Fukrey.*Pulkit Samrat*
The actor has already begun catching up with some of his co-stars, including Manjot Singh and Varun Sharma.
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*Tiger Shroff *lives in shorts and sleeveless vests.*Tiger Shroff and Shraddha Kapoor*
In his upcoming film Baaghi, where he is paired opposite Shraddha Kapoor, the actor had to wear a suit for several scenes.
When Tiger was told about his formal look, he felt it would be a source of discomfort, since he prefers the casual look even at formal events.
But after the fittings, Tiger felt he looked suave in a suit.
http://images.mid-day.com/images/2016/mar/27soha-ali-khan-Tanishaa-s.jpg*Soha Ali Khan**Tanishaa Mukerji**Konkana Sen Sharma*
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What do two filmmakers bond over when they meet for the first time? Apart from movies, their love for food it is.*Tigmanshu Dhulia. Pic/ Datta Kumbhar*
Tigmanshu Dhulia and Pakistan’s award-winning director Sabiha Sumar. The two met in Amritsar recently for the Zeal for Unity drive, that aims to get filmmakers from the two neighbouring countries together.
Tigmanshu, whose love for food is no hidden secret, instead of calling Sabiha for dinner, asked her to cook mutton biryani for him at his Mumbai residence.
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*Katrina Kaif* is clearly letting bygones be bygones in her personal and professional life.
At a recent event, Kat played to the paparazzi and did not dodge even the uncomfortable questions.
Usually, she is reticent, but looks like she has opened up. She appeared cheerful and friendly.
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Azharuddin’s first wife Naureen has gifted *Prachi Desai* her heirloom pearl necklace on the completion of the cricketer’s biopic 'Azhar'.
Prachi plays her in the film.
*Prachi Desai*
The set was given to Naureen by Azhar’s grandmother and has a gold locket syudded with miniature rubies.
Prachi is fond of collecting antique jewellery. Touched by the gesture, Prachi gifted a customised diamond studded charm bracelet to Naureen.
http://images.mid-day.com/images/2016/mar/Jennifer-Lopez-s.jpg*Jennifer Lopez*
In a recent interview, the 46-year-old actress said, "I think different time different thing, who knows what could’ve happened, but there was a genuine love there," a website reports.
Adding on to this, the actress said they both didn’t try to have a public relationship, they just happened to be together at the birth of the tabloids.
"And it was like, ‘Oh my God.’ It was just a lot of pressure, she said.
http://images.mid-day.com/images/2016/mar/27henry-cavill-s.jpg*Henry Cavill*
In a chat with Graham Norton, the presenter quizzed him about stepping into Daniel Craig’s shoes for the follow-up to the 2015 box office hit Spectre.
The actor started off a little coy and said: "It all depends. Obviously I’m very busy with the Superman stuff but if there were any windows and they wanted me to do that kind of role, then it would be great — I’d love to do it. It depends on what everyone here thinks."
With that he raised his arm to the crowd to invite their response — which came in the form of a huge cheer and round of applause.
Irishman Graham quipped: "Shameless. Shameless. I think walking the streets begging is bad," as the guests, which also included Amy Adams and Ben Affleck, burst into laughter.
http://images.mid-day.com/images/2016/mar/27Miley-Cyrus-s.jpg*Miley Cyrus*
"It's true! I am going to be the newest judge on Season 11 of "The Voice" @NBCTheVoice #thevoice," she posted on Twitter.
A celebrity news website said Cyrus, who is serving as an advisor for the current season, will replace Gwen Stefani. But aside from Cyrus, another new judge is set to take a seat on the show.
http://images.mid-day.com/images/2016/mar/27Hugh-Jackman-s.jpg*Hugh Jackman*
In a video obtained by a news channel, The Wolverine actor could be seen grabbing the arm of a man and pulling him around, as the man held onto his daughter, a website reported.
Jackman then helped his son Oscar, 15, from the same rip.
The X-Men: Days of Future Past actor, who donned a black swimsuit, was also seen waving at other swimmers in a bid to attract their attention and get them to come ashore.
Lifesavers also launched into action, using boards and jetskis to make several other rescues.
Peter Adam, the man who was grabbed by the actor, told the news channel that he was helping the actor’s daughter at the time.
"He wasn’t rescuing me, I was assisting him to get his daughter up to the sandbar. He then grabbed my hand to get us up. He then went to get his son," Adam said.
The North Bondi Surf Life Saving Club took to Instagram to thank Jackman and the surf lifesavers on duty for their actions.
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*Adele*
Adele was unaware of the incident and continued her show. When she found out about the incident later, she immediately issued an apology on Twitter.
“I’m so sorry to hear that someone got hurt at my show tonight. It’s being investigated to ensure it won’t happen again,” she tweeted.
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*Dwayne Johnson*
“Cool piece on why I should run for President. Maybe one day. Surely the White House has a spot for my pick-up truck,” Johnson tweeted, linking to a story that laid out why he should occupy the White House.
The story, from a leading journal, uses Instagram photos from Johnson’s personal account to jokingly lay out his campaign advantages, featuring him doing everything from pumping iron to volunteering.
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It's break time on the sets of Jacqueline Fernandez's upcoming comic caper, Housefull 3, at Filmistan Studios. Fernandez steps out in a short hot pink number that celebrates her long legs.
Seeing the Easter goodies laid out, she exclaims, "Hallelujah... it's Easter already?"*The actress says she goes store hopping to check out the detailed decorations, especially on baskets. Pic/ Ajinkya Sawant *
The actress has been filming for two other films — Dishoom and A Flying Jatt – and the schedule has been hectic for the Lankan beauty. During Christmas, she made her co-stars play Secret Santa on the sets of Housefull 3. Now, it is time for coloured eggs, marzipan goodies and little chicks and bunnies laid out in pretty baskets.*Jacqueline with her mother Kim*
*Family time*
Sweets are a definite no for the actress, but she does not mind cheating on her diet for a festival. "After Christmas, Easter is celebrated in a big way across the globe and it is no different in Lanka, apart from the fact that some coconut goodies are thrown in. It is a time when the family gets together."*Hot cross buns*
She can't visit home due to professional commitments, so her mother, Kim, has flown down to be with her. "After attending church, my mom and I will check out the goodies available at local cake shops. More than tucking in, checking out what is available is fun. I simply adore the way the baskets laden with Easter goodies are decorated. And more than the marzipans, I dig the baskets with the yellow chicks on them."
*Time to reflect*
"Easter is a time to reflect and introspect. It is about beginning anew. It spells the renewal of the mind. And it also means a lot of goodies."
Reminiscing about her younger days, she says, "Easter and Good Friday meant a lot of baking at home. I still remember the taste and aroma of the fresh hot cross buns my mom would make for us kids. These spiced sweet buns made with currants and raisins are marked with a cross on the top. The aroma would waft through the house. Hot cross buns are traditionally eaten on Good Friday, the cross represents the crucifixion of Jesus."
She adds, "I also recollect that every year, when I was growing up, we kids would spend a few hours just before Easter colouring and decorating Easter eggs. We always had a lot of fun doing it. We would paint the boiled egg or make a neat hole and pour out the egg without cracking the shell. The smart kid would make a neat hole that would not crack the entire shell. Then we would wash the egg and colour it. Eggs are a symbol of new life and speak of the resurrection."
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Before we meet Fan director Maneesh Sharma, we are told he doesn't answer 'tabloid-type' questions. He is busy editing his next release, the big-budget Fan with Shah Rukh Khan in a double role, set to release on April 15. Fan is his fourth film, after the 2010 hit Band Baaja Baraat, Ladies VS Ricky Behl (2011) and Shuddh Desi Romance (2013). But, as the Delhi boy tells us through the interview, he always meant this to be his first.
*Also read: SRK is the perfect tool when talking about father-daughter relationship: Kamlesh Mota*
"I told Adi (Aditya Chopra) about a movie I wanted to make, exploring the dynamics between a fan and a superstar. It hasn't been attempted in Indian movies before, and though it's not a personal story, it fascinated me. It's relevant too, isn't it? The gap between the fan and the star is widely reduced thanks to social media. But all Adi said was this can't be your first movie," says the 35-year-old, as we chat over coffee at Yash Raj Film's Andheri office. Chopra 'hmmd and hawed', asking Sharma to work on Aaja Nachle (2007) as assistant editor, instead. The next time, he asked him to work on Jab Tak Hain Jaan. After that finished, Sharma was once again twiddling his thumbs, his eyes framed on the Fan idea, when Chopra called him to the office.*Shah Rukh Khan in make-up by Hollywood artiste Greg Cannom*
"He asked me what's up. Once again, I said I am working on Fan. He said 'yes, yes, great idea, but very tough. I told you, it can't be your first movie. Why don't you think of another idea?'" Sharma was dejected, and out of that rejection, emerged Band Baaja Baraat. "Who knew it would work so well? All I wanted to do was Fan, and just because I needed to think of another idea, I thought of that! But my heart was still stuck on Fan."*Maneesh Sharma*
Sharma was equally sure that he wanted SRK playing both, of crazed fan, Gaurav, and the superstar Aryan Khanna. "During Jab Tak…, there was a silent agreement that Shah Rukh would do Fan. Who else do you see with that kind of aura?" We agree, and then ask, is Aryan Khanna a version of SRK?
"In his journey, sure. He comes from a middle-class family in Delhi and becomes a superstar. But, other than that, he is a fictional character." Sharma is, like most before him, in awe of Khan. "He was the most experienced person on set but behaved like the youngest. It was always like, 'did I do this right? Should I do this again?' He was always learning," says Sharma. He is more excited about SRK playing Guarav, the fan, who also resembles his idol, Aryan Khanna. It could be because having two SRKs could just work better for the film.
YRF roped in Hollywood make-up guru Greg Cannom, who worked on Brad Pitt-starrer, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, to work on Khan's look, making him appear 20 years younger. "On my way here, I was talking to the peon, who told me that one of his relatives asked him, did they shoot this movie at the time of Karan Arjun, and using the footage now. I didn't know someone could even think like that!"
We then ask him the most obvious question: how his "a fan becomes the greatest enemy" movie is different from the obsessive fan Hollywood movies. Does anybody die? He laughs, "You want me to tell you the plot? I can't. It's been tackled so that this-is-what-could-happen tale becomes a thriller. So, we all think we are close to the star, right? But what happens when you realise that's not the truth."
Point out his affinity for north Indian characters and he laughs, "In the next movie, it won't happen. I am from Delhi, so I took inspiration from where I grew up." We start talking about the Delhi and Mumbai divide and he laughs, "Aisa hota tha. Ab, I think, bas ek joke hai. It's all fun and games, and these days, every other person you meet in the industry is from Delhi!"
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*Zayn Malik*
As the couple was making its way through the swarming fans, one unfortunate lady lost her footing and was about to fall, but Zayn stepped forward to help her up. Gigi was also quick to tend to the young girl and make sure she way okay.
http://images.mid-day.com/images/2016/mar/Ashton-Kutcher-s.jpg*Ashton Kutcher*
Kutcher got candid about his social media habits during a new interview with a magazine, attributing his daughter and a need to inspire people rather than beat out media outlets and tabloid rumours as reasons behind his decision.
He explained, "Now the things that I share on social media are stories that inspire ideas, connect and educate people."
The star went on to admit that becoming a father has changed his life in ways that he never thought possible, pushing him to prioritise.
"Having a child takes whatever table you’re sitting at, flips it upside down and switches all your priorities around," he said.
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'Rustom' is helmed by Tinu Suresh Desai and also features Arjan Bajwa and Esha Gupta. The film is scheduled for a worldwide release on 12 August.
"'Happy Ending' is not the end of my career, so don't worry. I am coming back. In August my film 'Rustom' is coming up with Akshay Kumar. So fingers crossed," Ileana said at an event in Mumbai.
"'Rustom' is an intense film. I am too excited," the 27-year-old actress added.
At the event, the actress had donned casual attire. She expressed that she is not at all brand conscious and loves to wear comfortable clothes.
"I love being simple and minimalistic. More than an outfit, I like to accessorise myself with one big piece of jewellery. Quality of the outfit is my first preference. It doesn't matter whether it is branded or not," Ileana said.
Asked about the most stylish male actor in Bollywood in her opinion, Ileana took a long pause and said: "I like men with old fashion and I think Farhan Akhtar dresses very well."
As far as as actresses are concerned, Ileana picked Sonam Kapoor.
"Sonam Kapoor is unbelievable when it comes to fashion. I can never do what she does. I can't carry half of the thing she does," she said.
Though the actress, who has been a regular showstopper for renowned designers, finds fashion runways "nerve-wracking."
"I don't feel excitement while walking on ramps. It's a nerve-wracking experience for me. I keep praying not to fall down on runways," Ileana said. Reported by Mid-Day 2 hours ago.