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Nikki Bella shows her baby bump to celebrate 16 weeks of pregnancy

Reality TV star and former WWE wrestler Nikki Bella took to Instagram to share pictures of her baby bump. "Hi my little baby...16 weeks today!" she captioned her post. Nikki, who got engaged to Artem Chigvintsev in January, is expecting her first child and is due just a week and a half apart from her twin sister.
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Report claims Kabir Bedi asked Sunny Leone for her number, 74-year-old responds

Kabir Bedi took to Twitter to respond to a report which claimed he asked Sunny Leone for her mobile number at Dabboo Ratnani's calendar launch event. The 74-year-old wrote, "REPORTS that I asked Sunny for her number aren't true. They are defamatory...At Dabboo Ratnani's party I asked her husband Daniel...for HIS number and HE entered it into my phone."
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Pamela's ex-husband engaged 3 weeks after their 12-day marriage ended: Reports

Pamela Anderson's ex-husband Jon Peters got engaged with another woman just three weeks after their 12-day marriage ended, according to reports. Following their split, Anderson had said, "We'd be very grateful for your support as we take some time apart to re-evaluate what we want from...one another." "This whole marriage thing...has scared me," Peters had told Anderson.
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Actor Raghuvir's 60-yr-old wife files for divorce after 32 years of marriage

Actor Raghuvir Yadav's estranged wife Purnima Kharga has filed for divorce after 32 years of marriage and reportedly demanded interim maintenance of ₹1 lakh and final alimony of ₹10 crore. The 60-year-old former Kathak dancer has claimed that she quit her career to support Raghuvir during his struggling period. However, he reportedly deserted her for other women after becoming successful.
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Melvin misbehaved with many girls, got 18-year-old pregnant: Sana

Talking about her ex-boyfriend Melvin Louis, Sana Khaan in an interview claimed that he has misbehaved with many girls and got an 18-year-old girl pregnant. "The girl doesn't want to reveal...identity. A lawyer texted me about her. She was counselling this girl," she added. Sana further said the girls with whom Melvin has misbehaved are "okay to talk about it".
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I'm suffering from depression, was on sleeping pills: Sana after breakup

Sana Khaan, while talking about her breakup with Melvin Louis, said that she's suffering from "depression and anxiety". "I was on sleeping pills from 20 days. Luckily from last 2 days, I'm sleeping without any pill and I'm really happy about that," she added. "I'm healing and taking care of myself. My family is there," Sana further said.
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Great: Trump tweets on 'Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan'

US President Donald Trump took to Twitter to appreciate Ayushmann Khurrana starrer 'Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan' for its subject and wrote, "Great". Trump was responding to a tweet by gay rights activist Peter Tatchell who shared an article on 'Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan'. The movie released on Friday.
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I think my daughter, who's an introvert, finds freedom by wearing burqa: AR Rahman

Speaking about his daughter Khatija's decision to wear burqa, AR Rahman said, "More than the religious...I personally think it's a psychological thing." Stating his daughter is an introvert and was "spammed" by people after she had sung a song, he said after such a thing, "anybody would shut off". "I think, she finds her freedom (by wearing burqa)," Rahman added.
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Liam Neeson reveals he used butt double for 'flower in his backside' scene

Talking about the scene where Charlize Theron planted a flower in his character's backside in 'A Million Ways to Die...', actor Liam Neeson revealed he used his stunt double for it. Neeson said he asked his stunt coordinator to do it "as a sign of friendship". "I said there's no f***ing way...anyone's going to see my Irish butt," he added.
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You've got a friend in me: Hugh Jackman in video to boy bullied for dwarfism

Actor Hugh Jackman sent a message to a nine-year-old boy in Australia who was bullied because of his dwarfism. "Quaden, you are stronger than you know...you've got a friend in me," Jackman said in a video message. "Life is hard enough...every person in front of us is facing some kind of battle, so let's just be kind," he added.
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Katy Perry collapses after 'gas leak' on American Idol set, video surfaces

A video of Katy Perry collapsing after a "gas leak" on the sets of 'American Idol' has surfaced. In the video, Katy, who's one of the judges on the show, can be seen leaving the studio with fellow judges. The video ends with Katy standing outside with firefighters and saying, "I'm not feeling good," before she falls to the ground.
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Salman to play a Sikh cop in an untitled film starring Aayush Sharma: Report

Salman Khan is set to play a Sikh cop in Abhiraj Minawala-directed untitled film which will see his brother-in-law Aayush Sharma play a North Indian gangster, a report said. He will reportedly grow a real beard for his role. Salman has allotted bulk dates for the shoot and is looking at a year-end or early 2021 release, the report added.
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Chris Pratt claims 2 frozen bodies were found during film's shoot in Iceland

Actor Chris Pratt claimed during his appearance on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' that the bodies of two hikers were discovered on an Icelandic glacier, where his upcoming film 'The Tomorrow War' was shot. "They were fully preserved in their glacier hiking clothes from 1930 or 1940. They had their supplies...rations," he added. However, the Icelandic police couldn't confirm his claim.
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She looked absolutely stunning: Katrina on Priyanka's Grammy outfit

Katrina Kaif has come out in support of Priyanka Chopra after she was trolled for the outfit that she wore at the Grammys this year. Talking about it, Katrina said that Priyanka looked beautiful and "absolutely stunning" in that outfit. "I don't know what anyone else said but I don't think they saw the picture properly," she added.
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People have made me look serious but I'm fun-loving: Akshaye Khanna

Actor Akshaye Khanna has said people have made him look like a serious kind of a person but he's very fun-loving. "I feel the...key to...happiness is to not take things too hard on yourself," he added. Talking about his latest release 'Sab Kushal Mangal', the actor said that he loved the film but "it's a tricky business to entertain people".
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People are baffled that I've education even though I'm a heroine: Sara

On being asked what pride stands for her, Sara Ali Khan said, "Being yourself and...not in...way...it's expected of you." "I've...education, even though I'm...heroine...so many people are baffled at that," she added. Sara, who's the daughter of Saif Ali Khan and his ex-wife Amrita Singh, further said she's more disciplined than children living in families where both parents are together.
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Hrithik wins Best Actor at Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards

Hrithik Roshan on Thursday won the Best Actor award for his performance in 'Super 30', that won Best Film award, at the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards. Moreover, Divyanka Tripathi won Best Actress in Television, Dheeraj Dhoopar won Best Actor in Television Series and Kichcha Sudeepa won Most Promising Actor. 'Bigg Boss 13' won the Best Reality Show award.
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World Book of Records honours Manoj Kumar for his contribution to Indian films

Veteran actor Manoj Kumar was felicitated with WBR Golden Era of Bollywood honour by London's World Book of Records for highlighting patriotic, social, cultural feelings through his contribution to Indian cinema. He was presented with the certificate of honour by World Book of Records President Santosh Shukla, World Book of Records, India Vice President Usman Khan and Professor Rajeev Sharma.
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1970s was a dark period in my life, was taking drugs: Al Pacino

On being asked if doing series 'Hunters' took him back to 1970s, Hollywood actor Al Pacino said, "Nothing takes me back to...'70s. I just can't go back there." "There's something dark about where I was at, at that time. I was a little bit more, I think getting, you know, taking drugs and drinking and all that in...1970s," he added.
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'Joker' actor Joaquin rescues cow and her calf from slaughterhouse

'Joker' actor Joaquin Phoenix rescued a cow and her newborn calf from a slaughterhouse in Los Angeles and relocated them to an animal preserve run by Farm Sanctuary. The rescue took place a day after he accepted the Oscar for Best Actor and advocated for animal rights in his acceptance speech. He named the cow, Liberty, and her calf, Indigo.
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Dad loved India, didn't object when I told I want to be Indian citizen: Adnan

Adnan Sami said in an interview that his father, who served in the Pakistani Army, didn't object when he told him that he wants to obtain Indian citizenship. "He could have said, 'How can you become that? I was...soldier'. He just said, 'Beta, I've lived my life, [Indians] have loved...you. You've my blessings.' Fact is, he loved India," he added.
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Police arrest crane operator after accident on 'Indian 2' sets

Chennai Police on Friday arrested a crane operator in connection with the accident that killed three people on the sets of Kamal Haasan-starrer 'Indian 2'. The operator, who went absconding after the accident, has been booked for causing death by negligence and under other sections of Indian Penal Code. A crane collapsed on the set during the shoot on Wednesday.
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'Gangs of...' only Indian film in Int'l Cinephile Society's films of decade

Anurag Kashyap's 'Gangs Of Wasseypur' is the only Indian film in the list of top 100 films of the decade released by International Cinephile Society. The film has occupied the 58th position in the list. Last year, it also became the only Indian film to feature in The Guardian's list of 100 best films of the 21st century.
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Mahatma Gandhi's wife Kasturba has been ignored for the longest time: Zeenat

Calling Mahatma Gandhi's wife Kasturba Gandhi "a woman of great integrity", Zeenat Aman said, "I don't know many women like Kasturba...who follow their husband's footsteps for the country...She stood by what she believed in and followed through on it." "She was the inspiration for...practices he...used nationally," she added. "Kasturba has been ignored for the longest time," Aman stated.

Heroes do it too, why point fingers only at women? Raveena on plastic surgery

Raveena Tandon, during her appearance on Kareena Kapoor's show, said it's "hypocritical" that only actresses are accused of undergoing plastic surgery or getting Botox. She added, "What do these people think, that heroes don't do these things? Our heroes do it too, why point fingers at women only?" She further questioned if heroes have discovered some "eternal fountain of youth".
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My abs now somewhere under my fat belly: Hrithik on pic from Dabboo's calender

Sharing his picture from photographer Dabboo Ratnani's 2020 calendar, Hrithik Roshan claimed that he doesn't have any abs now. The actor wrote a parody of Amitabh Bachchan's dialogue from Silsila 'Main aur meri tanhai'. "While I am aware that there are no abs, my heart says they are there...somewhere under the fat belly," he said.
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Didn't want problem: AR Rahman on why he didn't cast Pak actors in his 1st film

AR Rahman, who is debuting as a film writer and producer with '99 Songs', revealed he didn't cast Pakistani actors in it as he didn't want any problems. "We were looking for...hero who can sing, play...[Director Vishwesh Krishnamoorthy] goes...and picks up...guys from [Pakistan]," Rahman recalled. "I said, 'Why can't you find any boy in India?...What if something happens," he added.

Shilpa Shetty, Raj Kundra welcome daughter via surrogacy, announce her name

Shilpa Shetty and husband Raj Kundra have welcomed a baby girl through surrogacy. Making the announcement, Shilpa wrote, "Our prayers have been answered with a miracle...We are thrilled to announce the arrival of our little Angel Samisha Shetty Kundra". Stating that her name means 'to have someone like God', she wrote on Instagram, "You personify this name- our Goddess Laxmi."
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We got trade problems with S Korea, Oscar was given to 'Parasite': Trump

US President Donald Trump asked how South Korean film 'Parasite' could win the best picture Oscar at the Academy Awards. Trump said, "How bad were the Academy Awards this year?" "What the hell was that all about? We've got enough problems with South Korea, with trade. On top of it, they give them best movie of the year?" Trump added.
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Doesn't make any difference: Sidharth on Kishwer's 'undeserving winner' remark

Referring to Kishwer Merchant's "undeserving winner" remark over his 'Bigg Boss 13' win, Sidharth Shukla said, "That's...sad that people feel that especially when they have been a part of it and know exactly how the show works." "Each one has their own opinion and so does she," he stated. "It doesn't make a difference what some people say," Sidharth added.
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Riteish Deshmukh announces trilogy on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

Actor Riteish Deshmukh on the occasion of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's birth anniversary on Wednesday took to Twitter to announce a trilogy on the Maratha king. Riteish himself will play the role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. "This will be like standing on the threshold of a dream," tweeted Nagraj Manjule who will direct the film.
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I wasn't Mukesh Bhatt's original choice for 'Bheege Hont Tere': Kunal Ganjawala

Talking about his song 'Bheege Hont Tere', Kunal Ganjawala said, "I wasn't the original singer...Mukesh (Bhatt)...wanted someone else to sing it." "I was called...[and given]...one opportunity to sing...I sang it in one take," Kunal revealed. He added that after hearing him sing, Bhatt told him, "You have created magic. You weren't my original voice but I'm...happy with what I've heard."
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Abhimanyu Dassani, Mrunal Thakur to star in Umesh Shukla's 'Aankh Micholi'

Abhimanyu Dassani and Mrunal Thakur have been roped in to star in 'Aankh Micholi', which is being produced by Umesh Shukla, Ashish Wagh and Sony Pictures Films India. Its cast also includes Paresh Rawal, Sharman Joshi, Divya Dutta, Abhishek Banerjee, Darshan Jariwala, Grusha Kapoor and Vijay Raaz. "The film's...close to my heart...[It's]...a story of a family of misfits," Umesh said.
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'Shubh Mangal Zyada...' banned in Dubai, UAE over homosexual content: Report

Hitesh Kewalya-directed film 'Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan' has been banned in Dubai and the United Arab Emirates over homosexual content, a report said. It added that the producers' offer to edit out the kiss scene between Jitendra Kumar and Ayushmann Khurrana was turned down. The report claimed that the objection was over the film's theme not the kiss.
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Priyanka Chopra to play Ma Anand Sheela in 'Sheela': Report

Priyanka Chopra is set to play Ma Anand Sheela, late spiritual leader Osho's former aide, in a film titled 'Sheela', a report claimed. The report further claimed that the film is being produced by Priyanka through her Purple Pebble banner and will be directed by Barry Levinson. Levinson will also reportedly produce 'Sheela', written by Nick Yarborough, via Baltimore Pictures.
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