Matthew Perry: Huge fan of 'The Odd Couple' film

Los Angeles: Actor-writer Matthew Perry, who stars as Oscar Madison in the 2015 version of the comedy TV series 'The Odd Couple', says he was a "huge fan" of the original American black comedy film which released in 1968.

"I was a huge fan of the movie. I was too young to have seen the play, but I was a huge fan of the movie and then a gigantic fan of the TV show (which came out in 1970)," Perry, who is also the executive producer and co-writer of the TV series, said in a statement.

"There are a couple of lines from the movie that have squeezed their way into the script, which is fun for me to say some lines that Walter Matthau said. It's kind of a dream come true," he added.

Perry, who is known for portraying Chandler Bing on the long-running sitcom 'Friends', says the new version of 'The Odd Couple' would appeal to a modern audience with its "funny" content.

"It's funny and it's got a great cast and hopefully my take on Oscar is a little bit new and fresh and Tom's take on Felix is new and fresh," he said.

About the script of the TV show, Perry said: "It's been a lot of drafts, a lot of different incarnations of the script."

"I wrote it with Joe Keenan and Bob Daily and those guys are working, you know, when I have a run through and I have to be here, those guys are in the writer's room, but when I am not here I am in the writer's room," he added.

'The Odd Couple' will premiere in India on Friday on Star World and Star World HD.

Niall Horan wants to marry Selena Gomez

London: One Direction member Niall Horan says he wants to marry pop star Selena Gomez.

Niall Horan and Selena Gomez
Niall Horan and Selena Gomez.  Horan made the confession in the "Carpool Karaoke" for an episode of "The Late Late Show with James Corden" on Tuesday, reports aceshowbiz.com.
"Do you know the game 'Sleep With, Marry, Cruise'?" host James Corden asked Horan, before explaining, "One person you want to cruise for a year, sharing a room - you spend every minute, every day with them but you do not sleep with them. One of them you marry. One of them you just sleep with."
Horan showed a serious facial expression as he listened to Corden's explanation.
He then gave Horan three names that he had to choose either to sleep with, marry or cruise.
"Your three are Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez and Tina Fey," said the 37-year-old.
Without further ado, Horan said, "Sleep with Tina Fey," to which Corden exclaimed, "Nice!"
"Marry Gomez," Horan continued. "Marry Selena Gomez, good choice," Corden said of his choice.
"Go in a cruise with Demi Lovato," Horan added.
His bandmate Harry Styles who sat on the back seat said of Demi: "Great voice."
Horan then chimed in and said: "Yeah, yeah. She could sing a song. We can have good time."

'Ice Age: Collision Course' first trailer arrives

Los Angeles: The first trailer of "Ice Age: Collision Course" has surfaced online.



The fifth instalment of the "Ice Age" movie series brings back Scrat the squirrel, who is still in quest of his favourite acorn. However, it accidentally takes him into space, reports aceshowbiz.com.
The trailer opens with Scrat entering a cave below the iceberg, where he accidentally activates a spaceship.
When he tries to take back his acorn, the ship flies and gets into space. He then experiences a series of ridiculous cosmic events which cause some planets to collide and threaten the Ice Age World.
The trailer also shows a glimpse of Manny the Mammoth, Sid the Sloth and Diego the Tiger.
Realising that they have to save themselves from the cosmic threat, "Sid, Manny, Diego, and the rest of the herd must leave their home and embark on a quest full of comedy and adventure, traveling to exotic new lands and encountering a host of colourful new characters."
Back in November, 20th Century Fox debuted a short film entitled "Scratastrophe" which also followed the adventure of Scrat in outer space.
The film is expected to release in US on July 22 next year.

Salma Hayek shares 'makeup-free' selfie

Washington D.C.: Salma Hayek has left everyone stunned with her recently-posted 'makeup-free' selfie.
Along with the picture that showed wet hair coming down on her face, the 49-year-old actress wrote, 'Wet hair, no make up, no filter, no retouch, but very good light. #hair #nomakeup #nofilter #noretouch #light.'


Hayek, through the years, has remained a shining light in Hollywood when it comes to embracing the aging process and in July she reiterated her aversion to anti-aging surgery and Botox.
She has also claimed that she was told to get Botox done when she was younger, but she didn't do it.

Leonardo DiCaprio ate bison liver while filming 'The Revenant'

Los Angeles: Leonardo DiCaprio went all out to get into his 1820s fur trapper character for 'The Revenant' and decided to eat bison liver.

Leonardo DiCaprio
Leonardo DiCaprio.
The 41-year-old 'Wolf of Wall Street' star opened up about the brutal conditions the cast and crew have to survive in while shooting, reported People magazine.
"The bad part is the membrane around it. It's like a balloon. When you bite into it, it bursts in your mouth," DiCaprio said.
The actor said the guidance of director Alejandro G Inarritu Birdman led to a better performance and a better film.
"There's been a lot said about the movie and the difficulties making it, and how meticulous Alejandro is with his vision. But to me, that should be praised.
"I don't want to work with somebody who isn't thinking of every possible aspect of what's up on the screen. I think there's a hunger for audiences to see something completely extreme and difficult," he said.
'The Revenant' will release on Christmas Day.

Quentin Tarantino snaps over selfie request

New York: Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino reportedly clashed with a fan when she tried to take a 'selfie' photograph with the famed director at the premiere of his new film.

Quentin Tarantino
Quentin Tarantino
The Oscar winner unveiled western movie "The Hateful Eight" at the Ziegfeld Theater in New York but he had an awkward encounter with a female fan ahead of the screening, according to the New York Daily News.
While Tarantino was enjoying a drink in the lobby prior to the premiere, a woman leaned over and tried to take a photo of him but the filmmaker snapped.
As shocked onlookers watched, he allegedly told the fan, "No! No! I don't like that honey. No, I won't be in your selfie... This is my movie and my theatre. Not tonight, not now. No. That's like asking someone in church. It's not right. No."

Eva Longoria shares pictures of her visit to Taj Mahal

Agra: Hollywood actress Eva Longoria celebrated her recent engagement to Jose Antonio Baston, by visiting the Taj Mahal, the iconic monument of love.
Longoria took to Instagram to share photographs of her visit to Taj Mahal on Wednesday.
In one image, the 40-year-old can be seen creating a photographic illusion in which she appears to be holding the Taj Mahal.
"I'm holding the TajMahal! #Beauty #Love," the "Desperate Housewives" star captioned the image.

In another image, she can be seen jumping in front of Taj Mahal. She captioned it: "Can't leave Agra without a jumping photo in front of Taj Mahal."
Longoria, who got engaged to the television professional last week in Dubai, announced her arrival in India via Twitter.
She even posted images from her visit to Harmony House India, an NGO which takes care of the basic needs of under-privileged children, and wrote: "Thank you Harmony House for letting us visit! You're doing amazing things."
According to reports, Longoria will be in India till Christmas.

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and girlfriend blessed with baby girl

Washington D.C.: Happy times are here for Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, as his girlfriend Lauren Hashian recently gave birth to a baby girl.
Dwayne Johnson
Dwayne Johnson. Pic
According to sources, the 43-year-old actor was very emotional and excited on seeing his newborn daughter for the first time. Both parents are said to be beyond happy for this next chapter in their lives, reports E! Online.
This is the first child for the couple together and the second for the 'San Andreas' star, as he has a 14-year-old daughter named Simone with ex-wife Dany Garcia.

Kajol to star in hubby Ajay Devgn's next

With Rohit Shetty’s ‘Dilwale’ opposite Shah Rukh Khan released, actress Kajol is all set to star with her hubby Ajay Devgn in his next production.
The role of Kajol as the lead actress in her husband’s production helmed by Ram Madhvani was already confirmed in 2014, but the project was dropped. Thereafter both of them became busy with their respective projects. While Ajay went on to film his dream project ‘Shivaay’, Kajol began shooting for ‘Dilwale’.
Ajay who is keeping busy shooting for ‘Shivaay’ has planned out the schedule and the shooting will be wrapped up by April next year, while Kajol also has no other film commitment after ‘Dilwale’. As such, plans have been been put into motion for the couple’s next screen outing together.
A DNA reported quoted Kajol confirming, “Yes, we have planned a film under the ADF (Ajay Devgn Ffilms) banner. We have a script in hand and are just refining it further with a couple of important things that need to be sorted.”
If things go as per plans, then the film will go on floors in June next year. However, Ajay wouldn’t be directing the film. “We have finalised the director. We’ll soon reveal the film’s title, genre and my character’s details,” Kajol said.
In a career spanning 23 years, Kajol has done just 30 films as she is very choosy about her roles and does films that she likes. “I think of myself from a worker perspective and would basically do what I like doing,” the ‘Fanaa’ actress said.
“Fortunately, I have a financial ability to do certain films only if I want to. I would do that from script to script. I would step into a film only if I am able to justify my presence there,” she added.

Alia, Sidharth, Varun party with Shahrukh at Mannat


It’s party time! ‘Dilwale’ hit the screens today and last night the ‘Dilwale’ team along with others partied with Shahrukh Khan at his Bandra residence, Mannat. Alia Bhatt, Sidharth Malhotra, Sajid Khan, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Dino Morea and others were spotted arriving at Mannat. Alia who suffered burnt recently gave a sweet smile to the paparazzi.
Varun Dhawan and Rohit Shetty were clicked arriving at the special bash thrown by King Khan to celebrate ‘Dilwale’ release. Shahrukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan, who is pursing high studies in London was also spotted.
‘Dilwale’ directed by Rohit Shetty brings Shahrukh Khan and Kajol after a long hiatus. The film also stars Varun Dhawan, Kriti Sanon, Boman Irani, Johnny Lever and Sanjay Mishra. ‘Dilwale’ released with Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Bajirao Mastani’ opened with mixed reviews. The film faced protest in many parts of India. Protesters called for a ban on Shahrukh Khan’s film following his comment on intolerance.
The USP of ‘Dilwale’ is the hit pair of Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol who will be seen on-screen after a gap of five years. There is fresh romance between young actors Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon. There is the winning combination of Shah Rukh and Rohit Shetty who have earlier delivered the blockbuster ‘Chennai Express’. High voltage stunts and adrenaline-rushing cars are quintessential features of a Rohit Shetty film. And to top it all, the film has been shot across picturesque and exotic locales.
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Farah Khan vents out her anger at British Airways

Filmmaker Farah Khan seems not so impressed with the hospitality of British Airways. She took to Twitter to vent her anger on the airline services. Farah has a bitter experience of travelling with British Airways for the second time.
Lashing out at the airways, the 50-year-old filmmaker tweeted how she faced trouble for flight delay, Farah Khan wrote, "And British Airways does it again!! Not only delays flight but also changes seats.. N rude staff says "if u dont like v can offload u!!!""
Her tweet was followed by another one that read, "Thankfully the flight staff is much nicer than the ground staff.. They're the only ones who apologise 4 the delay n mix up @British_Airways."

Replying to Farah's tweet, actress Huma Qureshi wrote, "@TheFarahKhan @British_Airways shucks !! that's awful .. not cool BA"

Sonakshi Sinha reveals her biggest turn off

Sonakshi Sinha may have this image of being politically correct, but on the TV show 'Born Stylish', the actress threw caution to wind. When asked what her biggest turn off was, she replied, “A man talking about himself, just trying to show off how ‘big’ he is. I have had such experiences in the past, and I hate them.”

Who was the best-dressed Bollywood star on the red carpet in 2015?

Ace designers pick the best looks from 2015’s gala celebrity events
From classic gowns and embellished sarees to risqué, hip-baring and crop top outfits, versatile looks have popped up on the crimson rug this year. Popular designers of the industry point out showstopping styles which made the cut for 2015’s best red carpet looks and share tips for the upcoming awards season.
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Sonam Kapoor
“I feel Sonam Kapoor puts in the maximum effort to be different and unique, and always manages to do so too. She made quite an impact at Cannes this year, especially in the Ralph and Russo gown.”



Quick tip: I would love to see more of traditional wear on the red carpet since it has been missing in action for a while. It really suits the Indian silhouette.
Ridhi Arora
Deepika Padukone
“Deepika Padukone was a show-stealer in a Monica Jaisingh gown. She looked pristine and kept the look balanced and classy.”
Quick tip: Evening gowns in metallic shades are the in-thing this season. Chic separates in solid colours make for a great style statement.
Masumi Mewawalla
Priyanka Chopra
“Priyanka Chopra looked stunning in an orange asymmetric silhouette gown that she wore to an awards function. The shade is a little tricky to pull off, but she did great.”
Quick tip: Actresses should opt for bold yet subtle looks with clean placement of cuts and stitches with little sheen on the embroidery.
Anuj Madan
Imran Khan
“One of my favorite red carpet looks is what Imran Khan wore to a recent event. Teaming a Tom Ford tuxedo with a turtle neck was a great way to experiment and stand out.”
Quick tip: Navy blue is the colour to opt for. It need not always be a shirt; one can even pair a dinner jacket with a turtleneck. Accessorise with trendy cuff links or lapel pin.
Raghavendra Rathore
Kartik Aaryan
“Kartik Aaryan at a film festival opening was definitely a winner in the men’s department. A bandhgala can never disappoint, and wearing it to a red carpet event shows its versatility.”
Quick tip: A classic will always be a classic, nothing compares. So keep it simple, chic and super classic.
Rick Roy 
Sonam Kapoor
“Sonam Kapoor’s Cannes look, hands down. This is a unique silhouette and not a safe bet at all. What is admirable about Sonam is that she takes risks and owns the outfits she wears no matter how risqué the style might be.”
Quick tip: Volume is definitely coming back, so, big, ornate pieces are what actresses should play around with. Also, nudes and skins ruled this season, so I hope actors go big with colour on the red carpet.
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Katrina Kaif made a few risqué appearances this year. For a film festival, she went for a mix of elegant and edgy. The bandeau top accentuated her waist.
Katrina Kaif, Athiya Shetty, Kangana Ranaut
Newcomer Athiya Shetty made heads turn several times. Our favourite was a dramatic mustard gown with ruffle detail and an oxblood lip at a beauty awards show.
Kangana Ranaut rocked a Ralph and Russo gown at a red carpet premiere of her film. She wore her hair in a messy bun and kept the make-up minimal.

Is Bipasha Basu skipping her usual early morning workouts?

Bipasha Basu
The nip in the air has made Bipasha Basu lethargic. Bips tweeted yesterday, “One of those days when you just battle to wake up and don’t feel like getting out of the bed... yawn... winter coziness.” Does this means that Bips has been skipping her morning workout?

Arjun Rampal to launch the first look of 'Ishq Forever'

Arjun Rampal and Lisa Ray
Arjun Rampal and Lisa Ray
Arjun Rampal is barely seen at events nowadays, but he is making an exception for the upcoming film, 'Ishq Forever'. The actor will be lauching the first look of the film which stars Lisa Ray and Jaaved Jaaferi. Arjun has an old connect with the film’s producer, Shabbir Boxwalla. He had acted in Shabbir’s 'Dil Ka Rishta' (2003) which had Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as his co-star. Their bond has managed to remain strong even a decade later.

Getting into the skin of his character helped Purab Kohli bag 'Airlift' role

Purab Kohli
Purab Kohli

Several actors have landed up at the doorsteps of filmmakers in their character’s avatar to convince them that they can play a given role. Purab Kohli took the same route for the upcoming film, Airlift. The actor went to meet the film’s director, Raja Krishna Menon, in an unkempt, scruffy look which convinced him that Purab could pull off the role. Appearances do matter, when it comes to the casting process.

Ranveer Singh has gained a new fan in Hrithik Roshan!


Hrithik Roshan
Hrithik Roshan
Ranveer Singh has a new fan — Hrithik Roshan. The latter watched 'Bajirao Mastani', and was so impressed with Ranveer that he immediately took to Twitter and said, “He used to be my fan. Now I am his. @RanveerOfficial. We shall make sure d cycle continues with every film of ours. Take a bow.”
Ranveer Singh, Hrithik Roshan, Bajirao Mastani screening
Ranveer Singh with Hrithik Roshan at a recent screening of 'Bajirao Mastani'. View more pics below
Last heard, Ranveer was smiling like a Cheshire cat after reading Duggu’s post.
Photos: Star-studded screening of 'Bajirao Mastani'Photos: Star-studded screening of 'Bajirao Mastani'
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's epic was screened to the who's who of Bollywood. Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Hrithik Roshan, Shahid Kapoor and other popular Bollywood stars were present.

Watch Video: Mastani cuts off Bajirao's moustache

And so, finally, Ranveer Singh has gotten rid of his ‘Bajirao Mastani’ look! How? Well thanks to ‘Mastani’ Deepika Padukone.
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Ranveer has posted a video of his in which Deepika is seen cutting off his moustache.
He even posted a picture of his new look with the actress.
Well, with Ranveer we cannot really say, it was ‘mooch’ ado about nothing!

Sonu Sood supports road safety awareness campaign

Sonu Sood

Sonu Sood extended support to a road safety awareness campaign which kicked off in the city recently. The event was attended by Police Commissioner Javed Ahmad.
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Nimrat Kaur

Shahid Kapoor has got his wife Mira's shoulder to rest

New Delhi: Newly married Shahid Kapoor cant' get enough of his wife Mira Rajput, even when he is on-board.
The 34-year-old actor recently posted a selfie with his wife on his Instagram, wherein the couple was seen sitting in a flight.
While Mira was all smiles in the picture, the 'Haider' star was seen resting on his wife's shoulder.
After his box office debacle 'Shaandaar,' Shahid will be next in Vishal Bhardwaj's directorial 'Rangoon' that also stars Kangana Ranaut and Saif Ali Khan.

Massy 'Dilwale' gets good start, classy 'Bajirao Mastani' to catch on

It was a good Friday at the Bollywood box office with big budget films 'Dilwale' and 'Bajirao Mastani' raking in over Rs.20 crore and Rs.12 crore respectively on the opening day itself.
Dilwale 
A still from Dilwale
It was termed as a clash of the titans when Shah Rukh Khan's 'Dilwale' opposite Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone's 'Bajirao Mastani' were going to be released on the same day. Eventually, both the films seem to have found their own audience. Industry experts say though 'Dilwale' has opened to packed houses, the numbers will only get better for 'Bajirao Mastani'.
'Dilwale' amassed Rs.21 crore, according to trade analyst Taran Adarsh while the net box office collection in India for 'Bajirao Mastani' is Rs.12.80 crore.
The distributors term 'Bajirao Mastani' as a 'slow-starter', adding that the weekend will decide the fate of both the films.
"It all depends on the weekend. Though 'Dilwale' has opened up well, I don't see 'Dilwale' sustaining too long after the weekend. As far as 'Bajirao Mastani' is concerned, it's a slow-starter. It will sustain in the long run and I don't think there will be a dip in the collection in 'Bajirao Mastani' even after the weekend," distributor Sanjay Ghai from Delhi, told IANS.
Bajirao Mastani 
A still from Bajirao Mastani
Directed by Rohit Shetty, 'Dilwale' brings back SRK and Kajol together on the silver screen after a gap of five years with a story laced with action, rib-tickling comedy and romance.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Bajirao Mastani', on the other hand, turns back the clock to narrate the historical love saga of Maratha warrior Peshwa Bajirao I (Ranveer) and his relationship with Mastani (Deepika). The film also stars Priyanka Chopra.
Another industry expert Manoj Desai from Gaiety Galaxy emphasised that the response to Bhansali's magnums opus is growing with word of mouth.
"'Bajirao Mastani' has got more appreciation and it is growing through word of mouth. 'Bajirao Mastani' is houseful along with 'Dilwale' on Saturday and that's a positive sign," Desai told IANS.
The distributors also assert that content will be the final winner of the box office war.
Ghai said: "Both the films are extremely different. While 'Dilwale' is for masses, 'Bajirao Mastani' is for the class audience and ultimately it's the content that will steal the show."
Ranveer and Deepika, who are reportedly dating each other, are thrilled with the positive response. Deepika said: "It's been a very emotional and overwhelming experience. I haven't seen so much appreciation for a film till now."
The release of the films was also met with protests at various cities across India on Friday, resulting in a minor setback for them.
Trade guru Sunil Bansal from Rajasthan told IANS: "Due to protests, a few shows of 'Dilwale' were cancelled in Rajasthan. As far as 'Bajirao Mastani' was concerned, only one or two centres in Maharashtra were affected."
"Bajirao Mastani" has released in 3050 screens in India, while it is reported that "Dilwale" made its way into as many as 2700 screens. The budgets of both films are clearly over Rs.100 crore.

Sunny Leone at 'Box Cricket League Season 2' launch

Sunny Leone seems to be having a good time during 'Box Cricket League Season 2' which features television stars.
Sunny Leone

Mandana calls Keith a servant of the 'cool group'

On day 67 in 'Bigg Boss 9', Mandana Karimi targets Keith Sequeira and calls him a 'servant' of the 'cool group'
The housemates wake up to 'Baadshah' grooving and showcasing energetic moves. The day begins with a discussion about household chores when Keith explains Mandana her duties while she complains about finding dirty dishes in the sink. Mandana makes a face and cribs about him to Gizele and Rishabh. Meanwhile Rochelle warns Keith to beware of Mandana because she's trying to irritate him and later act as the damsel in distress. Sometime later, Rishabh is seen taunting Priya which she does not appreciate. She feels Rishabh is constantly finding ways to put her down which makes her question his character. Besties Gizele and Mandana gather in the garden area and make fun of the 'cool group' by calling them the 'LS' (low society) group.
Gizele Thakral accuses Keith Sequeira of being 'unfair' as a task moderator

Gizele Thakral accuses Keith Sequeira of being 'unfair' as a task moderator
Later in the day, Bigg Boss announces the captaincy task where Prince and Rishabh compete against each other. Both of them are asked to select their supporters who have to compete on behalf of them. The supporters have to be stationed in the garden area holding helium balloons in their hands. If anyone loses the grip of the balloons, their contender will lose a point. Keith is appointed as the sanchalak of the task. After a while the task gets intense and the housemates get aggressive and start blaming each other. Gizele blames Keith for being partial and starts crying after he declares her out of the game. Mandana and Gizele target Keith and call him the 'cool group's servant. Seeing Gizele upset, Prince goes to console her and have a conversation but Mandana enters the room and asks Prince to back off.
Prince and Rishabh are competing against each other in the captaincy Task

Prince Narula and Rishabh Sinha are competing against each other in the captaincy task
In the evening all contestants run towards the garden with joy after seeing a life size poster of Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan together! They even click an air selfie with the poster in anticipation of seeing them over the weekend. To everyone's dismay Bigg Boss announces that their luxury budget points have become nil due to their unsatisfactory conduct during the task. The cool group begin to discuss about the lost luxury budget points when Rochelle starts sulking over the fact that they're not appreciated for their efforts. The housemates are presented with an interesting 'Nutrigain' challenge where they have to prove their physical strength after being divided into two teams. After lights out, the housemates convince Rishabh to stop being too harsh on Priya as she genuinely wants to be his friend.
Housemates click selfie with SRK and Salman's poster

Housemates get a picture clicked with SRK and Salman's poster. SRK will be seen promoting 'Dilwale' and sharing the stage with Salman. The episodes will be aired on December 19-20

Amanda Bynes back on Twitter

Los Angeles: Actress Amanda Bynes has returned to Twitter after a four-month break.

Amanda Bynes
Amanda Bynes.
The 29-year-old treated her 3.5 million followers with a photograph of herself with her make-up artist and best friend Troy Jensen on Thursday. She looked delighted to be making her comeback on the micro-blogging site, reports mirror.co.uk.
"Me and my bestie @itstroyjensen! Happy Holidays," Bynes captioned the image.
In the photograph, Bynes is seen posing with her hand placed on Jensen's shoulder.
Showing off her long nails and wearing a mesh top, teamed with a black coat, she seems to be having a good time.
Bynes's previous Twitter post came on August 18 and that was also an image with a friend.

Amber Heard's 'claw' story

Los Angeles: Actress Amber Heard has confessed that her friends used to mock her by calling her "claw hands" while she was learning ballet routines for 'The Danish Girl'.

Amber Heard. Pic/Santa Banta
Amber Heard.
The 29-year-old, who plays ballerina Oola alongside Eddie Redmayne and Alicia Vikander in the pseudo-biographical drama film, discussed her strenuous ballet training for the movie while talking to chat show host James Corden on "The Late Late Show" on Wednesday, reports dailymail.co.uk.
"I wanted to train for it and there were some ballet sequences that we wanted to have the option to incorporate into the movie. I trained forever and I have two left feet. I'm the most clutsy person in the world. I have no - what do you call it? Grace," she said.
The actress added: "I crammed about three months of solid training in, working my way up from the floor and learning the technical aspect of ballet. I've got these dances down, technically perfect. I'm learning all the moves, but the last thing we get to are the hands. I send videos to my friends so I get encouragement and look for their support and everyone shoots back 'What's with the claw hands?'."

Bradley Cooper's 'rare connection' with Jennifer Lawrence

Los Angeles: After working in four films together, actor Bradley Cooper says teaming up with Jennifer Lawrence is incredibly comfortable.

Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence
Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence.
"I wonder if these guys who do 'Dancing With The Stars' like have a connection forever. I really do think that really provided the basis by which we can just work together.
"We don't talk often, but when I showed up in Boston for 'Joy', then all of a sudden it was like we never stopped. We just started where we left off, and that's rare. It's just easy to look at her and feel like I'm telling the truth," deadline.com quoted Cooper as saying.
The two Hollywood stars, who will be seen in the forthcoming film "Joy" together, have given hits like "Silver Linings Playbook", "American Hustle" and "Serena".
"Joy" will tell an exciting story of a struggling single mother who invents a mop, which leads her to becoming president of her own company.
Cooper, who is playing a supporting role in "Joy", is glad that there is no love interest between their characters.

Britney Spears proud of her 'beautiful boys'

Los Angeles: Singer Britney Spears felt proud of her sons while watching them perform in a Christmas pageant.

Britney Spears
Britney Spears. The 'Toxic' hitmaker gave a sneak peek at one show starring her children Sean and Jayden James, reports eonline.com.
"My beautiful boys. Merry Christmas," Spears wrote on Instagram with a video of her sons singing loud and proud in front of a packed house.
It's not just the singing that caught people's attention. The duo's dancing abilities also impressed many.

Sharon Stone to star in 'The Disaster Artist'

The actress is all set to essay the role of a Hollywood agent in the James Franco directorial
Sharon Stone has joined the cast of comedy film 'The Disaster Artist', in which she will play a Hollywood agent in the movie.

Sharon Stone and James Franco. Pics/Getty Images
Sharon Stone and James Franco. 
James Franco is directing as well as starring in the film with brother Dave Franco and Seth Rogen, reports a website.
The Disaster Artist is currently being shot in Los Angeles and boasts of a call sheet that includes Zac Efron, Josh Hutcherson, Alison Brie and Kate Upton.
Also in the cast are Ari Graynor, Jacki Weaver, Hannibal Buress and Andrew Santino.
Franco is portraying the eccentric Tommy Wiseau, helmer and star of the movie The Room, which developed a strong cult following.
Wiseau had no filmmaking experience when he set out to write, direct and produce the film, which centres on a man named Johnny, whose fiancee Lisa cheats on him with his best friend, Mark.

Selena Gomez teases fans with bikini selfie

Los Angeles: Singer Selena Gomez has teased her 56.2 million Instagram followers with a sneak peek from her racy new photoshoot.

While her fans continue to wait for the release of her "Hands to Myself" music video - in which she also sports a racy look - the 23-year-old has something else up her sleeve, reports people.com.
"Comin soon hehe," she captioned an image of her confidently posing in a little black bikini.
Gomez did give a bit of a clue. The "Same old love" hitmaker tagged photographer Steven Klein, the same artist responsible for reality TV star Kylie Jenner's controversial wheelchair cover shoot for Interview magazine.

Kourtney Kardashian bares it all

Kourtney Kardashian took to Instagram to post a butt-naked picture of herself.

Kourtney Kardashian
Kourtney Kardashian
With just a smiley emoticon as the caption, we can see the reality television actress facing a wall as she lets her brunette hair down.
Since, allegedly, Kourtney has been hooking up with Justin Bieber, was this picture meant for him?

Kaley Cuoco dating 'Arrow' star Paul Blackthorne?

Los Angeles: 'The Big Bang Theory' lead Kaley Cuoco is reportedly dating Paul Blackthorne three months after filing for divorce from Tennis star Ryan Sweeting.

Kaley Cuoco
Kaley Cuoco. "It's new, but she's really excited about it," said an insider.
The relationship news comes weeks after Cuoco, 30, replaced her wedding date tattoo with what appears to be a moth.

Amy Schumer's emotional struggle

Actress and stand-up comedian Amy Schumer got emotional on a TV show while talking about her father who has been battling multiple sclerosis. During an interview, the actress opened up about her ailing father.

Amy Schumer
Amy Schumer
"He's not good. Some days he's really good and he's with it and we're joking around. And some days I go to visit my dad, and it's so painful. I can't believe it," Schumer said.
The illness is a disabling disease of the brain and spinal cord. It has no cure. The 34-year-old actress was only 12 when her father was diagnosed with it.
"He was in physical pain. That's when I kind of took the lead and took care of everybody in my family. I would keep them... I would keep everybody laughing. I'm the one who ties it all together," she said.

'Fast & Furious 7' named the most mistake-filled movie of 2015

London: With 41 errors spotted by eagle-eyed film fans, the fast-paced action movie 'Fast & Furious 7' has topped 'Jurassic World' and 'The Martian' on moviemistakes.com's annual list of flubs.

Fast & Furious 7
Fast & Furious 7.
The 'Furious 7' mistakes include a Jason Statham driving clanger, reported Contactmusic.
Webmaster Jon Sandys writes, "When the team attends Han's funeral, Jason Statham is watching the team in a Maserati with tinted windows. During the chase that follows the Maserati is shown twice with clear windows, with a man in a mask behind the wheel."
Sandys adds, "The hospital scene at the start says London. However the sign outside the hospital says Birm ingham, and when we see Shaw at the hospital it is in London. However, the plugs above the bed are two pronged American style outlets."
And there are another 38 errors just like that. 'Jurassic World' comes in second place with 33 mistakes, while film fans spotted 21 mistakes in at Damon's 'The Martian'.
New James Bond film "Spectre" and "Mad Max: Fury Road" round out the top five with 16 and 15 mistakes, respectively, and "Terminator Genisys", "Ant-Man", "Fifty Shades of Grey", "Minions" and "Avengers: Age of Ultron" complete the top 10.

Stormtroopers in mid-day office

The Stormtroopers, who are under the command of arch villain Darth Vader, in 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens', visited the mid-day office on Wednesday to promote the Christmas day attraction.

Birthday special: Did you know these facts about Brad Pitt?

Did you know Brad Pitt is related to US President Barack Obama? As the Oscar-winner turns 52 today, we recap some interesting facts about the Hollywood heartthrob
Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt.
1. Brad was born William Bradley Pitt. His mother was a school counselor and his father ran a trucking company.
2. Brad Pitt studied journalism at the University of Missouri but dropped out two weeks shy of graduation. He moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting and took up odd jobs.
3. Initially, Brad made several uncredited appearances, including one as a partygoer in Robert Downey Jr's 'Less Than Zero' in 1987.
4. He made his television debut in 1987 with a role on the NBC soap opera 'Another World'.
5. After playing supporting roles in films and making guest appearances on television, Brad Pitt gained recognition with his role in Ridley Scott's film 'Thelma & Louise' in 1991. Brad, however, was not the first choice for the film. He got the role after Billy Baldwin dropped out to do 'Backdraft'.
6. Brad Pitt had his front teeth chipped for the role of Tyler Durden in 'Fight Club'. He had them restored after the film's shooting was complete.
7. US President Barack Obama is a distant cousin of Brad Pitt, according to researchers at the New England Historic Genealogical Society.
8. Brad Pitt has several tattoos, including one with the initials of his wife Angelina Jolie and six kids - Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, and twins Vivienne and Knox.
9. Brad Pitt has a private pilot's licence for flying single-engine planes.
10. 10 years after 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith', Brad Pitt and his wife Angelina Jolie reunited on the big screen in the romantic drama 'By the Sea' (2015).

Birthday special quiz: How well do you know Steven Spielberg?

The prolific director, screenwriter and producer Steven Allan Spielberg turns 69 today. Think you are a die-hard Spielberg fan? Take our quiz and prove it
Steven Spielberg
Steven Spielberg. Pic/AFP

Are 'Friends' co-stars Courteney Cox and Matthew Perry dating?

Los Angeles: Actors Courteney Cox and Matthew Perry, who played a couple on the hit sitcom 'Friends', are reportedly dating in real life.
Courteney Cox and Matthew PerryCourteney Cox and Matthew Perry. Pic/AFP
Both stars are currently single after Cox ended her engagement to Snow Patrol's member Johnny McDaid in early December and Perry split from actress Lizzy Caplan in 2012.
Star magazine claims that Cox rushed into the arms of her former co-star following her breakup.
"It's no surprise that Matthew was one of the first people Courteney called when she ended the engagement," a source told the magazine, reports aceshowbiz.com.
"They've leaned on each other before, during her infertility struggle and his battle with addiction," the source added.
The insider claimed that the duo is planning to 'take it slow' and don't wish to make their relationship public 'anytime soon'.
However, Gossip Cop has debunked the story. Citing its own source, the site says that the report is not true.
Earlier this year, the two were also rumoured to be dating after they were spotted together and kissing in public.

Madonna defends Sean Penn, says he never abused her

Madonna jumps to Sean Penn’s defence, submits declaration in court that her former husband never assaulted her during their four-year marriage 
Madonna has stood up for former husband Sean Penn in his defamation lawsuit against Lee Daniels and has made a court declaration that he never physically abused her during their famously tumultuous marriage. According to court documents, the 57-year-old songstress said that while they certainly had more than one heated argument during their marriage, the 55-year-old actor never hit her, tied her up or physically assaulted her, reports a website.

Sean Penn and Madonna 
The Like a Player hitmaker further said that any report to the contrary is completely outrageous, malicious, reckless and false.
She also stated that reports of an alleged 1987 incident, in which he struck her with a bat, are “completely outrageous, malicious, reckless and false”. She labelled allegations relating to a December 1989 incident which purportedly resulted in Penn’s arrest as false as well.
In September, Penn sued Daniels for $10 million after the filmmaker and the Empire co-creator characterised him as an abuser in an interview.

Amazon Prime Video reveals the poster of Penguin, Teaser Out on 8th June

Amazon Prime Video today unveiled the poster for the much-awaited psychological thriller - Penguin. A Karthik Subbaraj, Stone Bench Films an...