Tony Burton, who drew on his career as a prizefighter to play boxing trainer Tony “Duke” Evers in all six “Rocky” films, died on Thursday aged 78.Sylvester Stallone, who stars in the franchise, led the tributes after relatives announced Burton’s…
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Salman gets death threat
Indian police are trying to track down an unknown person who alerted them of possible threats to eliminate Bollywood superstar Salman Khan last week, an official said on Tuesday.The first call was received by the police control room on 16…
Sanjay Dutt released after 5 years jail sentence
Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt has finally walked out a free man after serving his jail-term from the Yerwada Central Jail (YCJ) in Pune. He said there is no easy walk to freedom.He was sentenced to undergo five years’ rigorous imprisonment…
Rihanna now has more No. 1 hits than Michael Jackson
Rihanna’s single “Work,” and latest album “Anti,” have topped the Billboard charts. Rihanna is working the charts, beating King of Pop Michael Jackson for most No. 1 hits. “Work” — the 28-year-old’s recent collaboration with former flame Drake — topped…
Harper Lee dies aged 89
Harper Lee, the author of To Kill a Mockingbird, has died at the age of 89.The book remains a towering presence in American literature, telling the tale of a white lawyer defending a black man accused of rape in the…
Rihanna delays tour after illness
Rihanna on Thursday delayed the start of a world tour days after the R&B star missed the Grammys, citing an illness that affected her voice.The first scheduled show on Rihanna’s “Anti” tour is now March 12 in Jacksonville, Florida, according…
Vanessa, boyfriend under criminal investigation
Vanessa Hudgens and her boyfriend are under investigation for defacing one of Arizona’s most prized treasures … TMZ has learned. We’re told the Red Rock Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest has its sights set on a rock formation…
Playing a Brit ‘would be ultimate challenge: Kate Winslet
Having put on an array of foreign accents in her award-winning career, British actress Kate Winslet says she really wants to play an English character, adding it would be “the ultimate challenge”.The “Titanic” star has pretended to be American, Australian,…
Meghan Trainor wins Grammy
Pop singer Meghan Trainor, whose tongue-in-cheek play on weight issues “All About That Bass” became an Internet sensation, on Monday won the prestigious Grammy for Best New Artist.The 22-year-old Trainor broke down in tears as she accepted the award, the…
Motherhood gave me ‘purpose’: Adele
Singer Adele says becoming a mother gave her “purpose” and taught her to feel as though she was “truly living”.Adele took some time out of the music industry to welcome her three-year-old son Angelo, who she has with her partner…
Bieber is not my boyfriend: Hailey Baldwin
Model Hailey Baldwin, who is rumoured to be in a relationship with Justin Bieber, has set the record straight stating that the singer is “not my boyfriend”.The 19-year-old has shut down rumours of a possible link up. “He’s not my…
Anushka to learn wrestling for ‘Sultan’
Actress Anushka Sharma, who is sharing screen space with superstar Salman Khan in “Sultan”, is learning how to wrestle for the film.Taking to her Twitter account, Anushka posted images wherein she can be seen in the wrestling ring, leaning forth,…
Rihanna’s ‘Anti’ tops Billboard 200
Rihanna’s new album, “Anti,” officially took the top spot on the Billboard 200 album charts on Monday, a week after 1 million giveaway copies made it ineligible for Billboard consideration.”Anti” sold 166,000 units, comprising album and song sales and streaming…
In gratitude for Maurice White, spirit leader of Earth, Wind & Fire
He was a Chicago drummer who followed his astrological chart into the history of American music, and he did it on black terms that reflected black spirituality and an ancient Egyptian heritage. By: Todd Steven Burroughs Born of the Earth…
Priyanka added to list of Oscars’ presenters
Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra has been named one of the 13 presenters at the 88th Academy Awards on February 28, the event’s official website said.Priyanka, who has garnered praise for her role in American TV series “Quantico”, is one amongst…
Anupam Kher not granted Pakistan visa
Veteran Indian actor Anupam Kher on Tuesday said he has been denied a Pakistan visa for his visit to Karachi for a literature festival for the second time.A Pakistani diplomat in Delhi however said that he has “not submitted” any…
Remembering Bobbi Kristina Brown
It’s hard to believe that it’s been one year since Bobbi Kristina Brown was found unconscious in a bathtub in her home in Atlanta on Jan 31, 2015.Bobbi Kristina, the daughter of late music legend Whitney Houston and R&B singer…
David Bowie’s Will
David Bowie had specific plans for his $100 million fortune after he passed away. His beloved wife Iman will get the bulk of the estate with nearly half, but where is the remaining $50 mil going? We have the reported…
Hillary Clinton emails declared ‘top secret’
Hillary Clinton’s unsecured home server contained more than a dozen emails deemed “top secret”- one of the highest levels of classification in the US government, the White House has said. State Department spokesman John Kirby said the documents were not…
Rihanna releases new album in streaming exclusive
R&B superstar Rihanna late Wednesday released her long-awaited eighth album “Anti” as she offered exclusive early access through commercial tie-ups.”Anti,” Rihanna’s first album since 2012, had been announced late last year but the timing of the release was a surprise…
Runa Laila become Jury of India’s highest award in cinema
It is a new feather in her cap. Veteran singer Runa Laila has been named as one of the jury board members of India’s highest award in cinema, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2015. The leading Bangla daily Prothom Alo has…
Chris Rock to host The Oscars
The Oscars have launched a landmark campaign to diversify the ranks of Academy Award voters who decide which actors, movies and filmmakers earn recognition, but Hollywood’s highest honours may remain a predominantly white affair for some time to come.Amid an…
Louis Tomlinson spotted after birth of baby boy
He did it! Louis Tomlinson made to to Los Angeles in time for the birth of his first child, a son born on the evening of Jan. 21. He’s been spotted out for the first time since his baby’s arrival…
Razzak turns 75
Living legend of Bangla film Abdur Rajjak, known as Nayak Raj Razzak, has turned 75 on Saturday.The versatile actor has won national film awards 5 times for Best Actor, alongside numerous other awards.Born on 23 January 1942 in Kolkata, Razzak…
Mariah Carey and James Packer Are Engaged
Wedding bells will soon be ringing for Mariah Carey and James Packer!
The Eagles’ Glenn Frey dies
Glenn Frey, the prolific guitarist, singer, songwriter and founding member of the Eagles, died on Mondayat age 67, the American rock band known for “Hotel California” and dozens of other hits said on its website.Frey died in New York City…
Smear campaign against Nobel Laureate Prof Yunus protested
Several newspapers have reported that, while addressing a programme at Shilpakala Academy held on January 16, honorable prime minister Shaikh Hasina had said, implying Professor Muhammad Yunus, that a former MD of a bank provoked high officials of the US…
Miranda Lambert’s new track
Singer Miranda Lambert surprised her fans with a brand new song “Sweet by and by”.The track was recorded by the country superstar for producer Dave Cobb’s upcoming compilation album “Southern Family”, reports aceshowbiz.com.In the song, Lambert sings about childhood lessons…
Funeral of Celine Dion’s husband at basilica
The funeral for Celine Dion’s husband Rene Angelil will take place next Friday at the Notre-Dame Basilica in Montreal where the couple married, a family spokesman said.Angelil, who discovered the Canadian pop diva and managed her career, died Thursday at…
Poet Rafik Azad is at Hospital
Rafik Azad, one of the most prolific and versatile poets of the country, was shifted to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) today from Anwar Khan Medical College Hospital at Dhanmondi in the capital for better treatment.The poet has been…