Yet another new day and thus we bring you the fresh bunch of hot gossips from Hollywood.
Dan Stevens joins 'Call of the wild'
Beauty and the Beast fame actor Dan Stevens is all set to share the screen space with actor Harrison Ford in 20th Century Fox's upcoming film Call of the Wild.
The details of Stevens' role have not yet been revealed but it is said to be a significant one, while Ford is playing John Thornton, a prospector searching for gold in the unforgiving Yukon, as per media reports.
Being directed by The Croods director Chris Sanders, the film is an adaptation of Jack London's classic novel of the same name.
The film will be shot in California, where cutting edge digital technology will be used that will help the filmmakers create the dog-sled racing sequences.
Stevens is currently starring in FX's Legion.
Natasha Rothwell to star in 'Wonder Woman' sequel
Insecure actress Natasha Rothwell has bagged a role in the sequel of Patty Jenkins directorial Wonder Woman.
Rothwell will share the screen space with actors Kristen Wiig, Pedro Pascal, Gal Gadot and Chris Pine, as per media reports.
The makers have not yet revealed anything about the film's plot, but it is known that the pic, which is currently in production, is set in the 1980s and will see Diana (Gadot) facing off against a new villain, Cheetah, played by Wiig.
Rothwell, who also serves as a writer on Issa Rae's HBO series Insecure and previously wrote for the show Saturday Night Live, was recently seen in Fox 2000's Love, Simon.
Demi Lovato in hospital after 'drug overdose'
Singer Demi Lovato was rushed to a hospital here after suffering a suspected drug overdose initially cited law enforcement sources saying it appeared to be a "heroin overdose". However, a source close to Lovato later denied it. The 25-year-old was out Monday night celebrating a friend's birthday in West Hollywood. She also posted photos on Instagram of herself and others in the group, and seemed happy.
As per sources, Lovato was transported by ambulance from her home in the Hollywood Hills just before noon on Tuesday, and is currently being treated.
Paramedics found Demi unconscious when they arrived at her home. Law enforcement sources told TMZ that Lovato was treated with Narcan -- an emergency treatment for narcotic overdoses -- at her home.
Lovato's representative told a leading media company, "Demi is awake and with her family who want to express thanks to everyone for the love, prayers and support. Some of the information being reported is incorrect and they respectfully ask for privacy."
Her aunt Kerissa Dunn posted on social media that the singer is "awake and responsive".
Hollywood celebrities like Ellen DeGenres, Lily Allen, Lady Gaga, Kim Kardashian West, Sam Smith and Bruno Mars have sent in love and get well soon wishes to Lovato via social media.
Lovato has fought substance abuse for years. At one point she lived in a sober living home after getting released from a treatment centre. She had been six years sober from alcohol, cocaine, and Oxycontin.
In June she released a song called "Sober", where she revealed she had fallen off the wagon.
The singer had just performed on Sunday at the California Mid-State Fair in Paso Robles with Iggy Azalea.
She was scheduled to go on the road this week for an upcoming show in Atlantic City.
Demi Lovato’s concert canceled
"Sorry not sorry" fame singer Demi Lovato's concert, scheduled for this week at Atlantic City Beach, has been canceled following the singer's ill-health.
Tickets will be valid to attend the singer Lauv's performance on Thursday along with The Chainsmokers show on 29 July as part of the Atlantic City Beach Fest Concert Series. Refunds will be available at point of purchase if preferred, reports suggest so. Lovato was rushed to a hospital on Tuesday after suffering a suspected drug overdose.
An episode of a television show Beat Shazam that featured Lovato has also got pulled and the makers have decided to replace the episode with another all-new episode.
Lovato has received treatment for bipolar disorder, bulimia, and substance abuse. She also chronicled her daily struggles with recovery in the 2017 YouTube original documentary "Simply Complicated."
Hillary Clinton, Colin Powell to guest star on 'Madam Secretary'
Former US Secretaries of State Hillary Clinton, Colin Powell, and Madeleine Albright will appear in the season five premiere of Madam Secretary.
They will appear to help the show's secretary of state, Elizabeth McCord, played by Tea Leoni, handle a difficult situation in the show, as per media reports.
The show's social media accounts shared a photograph of the three former secretaries, and their on-screen colleague, beaming at the camera, and the show's creator and executive producer said the experience was 'awe-inspiring'.
"Having three powerhouses of diplomacy agree to come on our show is awe-inspiring and humbling. And that we were able to find a time in their busy schedules when they were all available is a miracle," said executive producer Lori McCreary.
"We are delighted to have these three former secretaries of state be part of our season premiere," said creator and executive producer Barbara Hall.
"It was a privilege to experience their perspectives and discourse both in and behind the scenes."
Madam Secretary is a political drama which tells the story of McCord, a former CIA analyst who is appointed as the US Secretary of State. The show, aired in India on AXN, also focuses on the personal lives of the characters.
Patrick Schwarzenegger, Sasha Lane to star in 'Daniel Isn't Real'
Actors Patrick Schwarzenegger, Sasha Lane, Miles Robbins, and Hannah Marks are set to star in the supernatural thriller Daniel Isn't Real.
Elijah Wood's SpectreVision and ACE Pictures announced the cast on Tuesday and said principal photography has begun in New York City. The film is the second feature from writer/director Adam Egypt Mortimer following 2015's Some Kind of Hate, reports suggest so.
Robbins portrays a troubled college freshman who suffers a violent family trauma and resurrects his childhood imaginary friend Daniel (played by Schwarzenegger) to help him cope.
The film is based on the novel In "This Way I Was Saved" by Brian DeLeeuw, who co-wrote the script with Mortimer.
Gary Oldman to star in 'Woman in the Window' (Lead, correcting earlier story)
Actor Gary Oldman will star opposite actress Amy Adams in the psychological thriller The Woman in the Window, directed by Joe Wright. The Woman in the Window is based on A.J. Finn's best-selling novel, as per media reports.
The story centers on a woman who is a recluse in her New York City home, unable to venture outside. She spends her day drinking wine, watching old movies, recalling happier times, and spying on her neighbours. That is when she witnesses a crime involving a new neighbouring family.
Oldman, who will play the family patriarch, had won the Oscar for best actor in 2018 for his portrayal of Winston Churchill in World War II drama Darkest Hour.
Adams has been nominated for five Academy Awards for Junebug, Doubt, The Fighter, The Master and American Hustle.
Cheryl has 'always' enjoyed acting
Singer Cheryl, who has bagged a cameo role in a film, has "always" enjoyed acting.
"It's a small cameo, but she's always enjoyed acting. She'll explore more film roles in the future, but right now music is her focus," as per sources.
Filming is said to have begun at the end of last week, and actors including Russell Brand, Matthew Goode, and Michael Cane are in talks to star in the film.
Pete Davidson, Grande take a break from social media
Actor-comedian Pete Davidson and Ariana Grande have decided to take a break from social media platforms.
Davidson posted on his Instagram story, saying, "No, there's nothing wrong. No, nothing happened. No, there's nothing cryptic about anything. I just don't wanna be on social media anymore or any social platform. The internet is an evil place, and it doesn't make me feel good."
"Why should I spend any time on negative energy when my real life is f**king lit? The fact that I even have to say this proves my point. I love you all, and I'm sure I'll be back at some point."
Grande seemed to have followed suit, and she decided to take a break from Twitter and Instagram. She is active on Snapchat though, reports suggest so.
Tweeting about the social media move, the "God is a woman" singer replied to a follower, explaining, "Yeh! I'm probably gonna post on there for a little while and take a breather from Twitter and Instagram for a little."
Grande blocked comments on some of her recent posts, leaving her 125 million followers concerned.
Cardi B says Offset's arrest was intentional
Rapper Cardi B has called Offset's arrest a targeted attack by the police and vowed to stick by her man no matter what.
The "I Like It" rapper is squarely in her husband's corner regarding his recent Georgia arrest, for which he was booked on two felony gun charges, as per media reports.
Cardi B, 25, is echoing Offset's lawyer's claim that he was pulled over for doing nothing more than being a rich, successful black rapper.
The attorney says that the guns found by police did not belong to Offset.
Cardi B doesn't believe he broke any laws.
R. Kelly responds to sexual misconduct allegations with the song 'I admit'
"I believe I can fly" fame singer R. Kelly has denied all the allegations leveled against him through his latest song 'I admit'.
According to cnn.com, the singer who is in controversies for a long time, packed the 19-minute song with lyrics alluding to multiple claims of sexual misconduct against him, allegations of pedophilia and articles written by reporter Jim DeRogatis.
Beginning line after line with "I admit ...", the singer confesses to a multitude of acts, including infidelity, sleeping with his girlfriend's best friend, having sexual relationships with fans and going to strip clubs every week.
"I admit I was in my own way," he sings.
Acknowledging he's "made some mistakes" and has "imperfect ways," Kelly also says he tried to help others in the music industry who turned on him.
"You may have your opinions, entitled to your opinions, but really am I supposed to go to jail or lose my career because of your opinion, Yeah, go ahead and stone me, point your finger at me, Turn the world against me, but only God can mute me," he continues.
He even addresses the recent accusations that he's brainwashed and held women in a "sex cult."
Earlier this year, a woman named Faith Rodgers filed a lawsuit against the singer, alleging that he sexually assaulted her, locked her in a room to punish her for failing to please him and infected her with herpes.
Kelly has faced repeated allegations of sexual misconduct, and with the song 'I admit', he has tried defending himself.
Rapper G-Eazy wants to be an actor
Rapper G-Eazy has moved here specifically for the purpose of breaking into acting.
The rapper has signed with talent agency UTA and has been auditioning for roles, primarily in movies, reports suggest so.
The 29-year-old rapper said that he is supremely confident, saying "Will Smith, watch out!"
G-Eazy is also producing a few projects and using his connections.
He says he's been in touch with rappers Ludacris, Master P and others who know their way around Hollywood.
Letitia Wright reveals battle with anxiety, depression
Black Panther star Letitia Wright struggled with anxiety and depression before her big break in Hollywood.
"I was depressed and full of anxiety. I think it was that pressure to be accepted, to be somebody," Wright told W magazine.
A snarky comment about her acting talent and her look on social media sites really started to get her down, "When you are looking outside of yourself for happiness and validation, a mean comment on social media can wreck you.
"I was OK when I was on set, hiding behind my work, but when I was not acting I was full of fear and doubt, trying to fill this void inside of me anyway I could: drinking, smoking. It was bad."
Wright also almost missed out on her big break after she considered walking away from acting when she found religion, as per media reports.
"When I first became a Christian, I said, 'I'm never acting again. I'm done'," she said.
However, she reconsidered when she realized she could take control of her career by turning down projects she felt clashed with her principles and morals.
"For me, anything I attach myself to needs to have a purpose. And if it feels like a red light in any way, I do not do it," she added.
I like stories where people change: Mark Rylance
Actor Mark Rylance, who plays English lawyer Thomas Cromwell in Wolf Hall -- based on an eponymous historical novel -- says he enjoys taking up characters that undergo change.
Known primarily as a theatre and film actor, what made him want to be part of this television drama?
"My wife had read the books and said they were very good. And the scripts that I saw initially were very good. So, I hadn't read the books, but the scripts were the things that inspired me," Rylance said in a statement to a leading publication.
"I didn't really know about the depth of the character at that point. But there was a lot of change in it. I like stories where people change, where the characters that I play change. And, this character changes a lot. I think that was it," he added.
Wolf Hall airs in India on Zee Cafe as part of BBC First content block. The show features Rylance as Cromwell.
Preparing for a role of this magnitude involved reading the books.
"When you have such fantastic detailed books behind the script, it makes sense to use them and I read them twice. I'd check each scene in the script with the book.
Paul McCartney recreates Beatles Album ‘Art of crossing Abbey Road’
Ahead of the 49th anniversary of the release of Abbey Road, the Beatles legend Paul McCartney and his daughter Mary recreated its album cover in front of crowds of fans.
Dressed in a white shirt, burgundy pants and sandals, McCartney crossed the street outside of Abbey Road Studios to the delight of die-hard Beatles fans, reports suggest so.
"Why did the Beatle cross the Abbey Road," Mary hilariously captioned videos of her famous father taking a stroll.
While on Instagram Story, McCartney took fan questions, including one inquiry about why he wasn't wearing any shoes for the original cover art, which came out on 8 August, 1969.
"It was a very hot day and I happened to be wearing sandals like I am today so I just kicked them off because it was so hot we went across barefoot. There was no special meaning," he clarified.
The special visit to Abbey Road Studios was not only for the famous crosswalk but to also play four new songs from his upcoming Egypt Station album as part of a secret show.
Also in attendance were McCartney's daughter, fashion designer Stella McCartney and actress Liv Tyler.
Meghan Markle's half-sister addresses 'Cashing In' rumours
Samantha Grant, the older sibling of the Duchess of Sussex, addressed mounting claims that she has financially benefited from her connection to the royal family in her interview on ITV's Good Morning Britain.
The sibling was appearing on the show in an effort to bridge the gap between Meghan Markle and her father, Thomas Markle, whom Samantha claims have not spoken to Meghan in months.
Grant spoke about being a part of the media and broadcasting industry, and how making money out of sharing memories isn't "cashing in", as per media reports.
"I worked in media most of my life and in broadcasting, so because my sister is suddenly royal isn't grounds for me to stop doing all of that," said Grant.
"Let's face it -we all have to survive. Money makes the world go round, so if you want to call that cashing in, that's fine, but I think no one in media would refuse a paycheck for talking about the royal and, as a family, we're not subject to royal protocol," she added.
Samantha concluded, "For someone to say, 'Oh you shouldn't take any money. You should turn down a paycheck,' well go tell your boss you don't want a paycheck for interviewing me because that's cashing in."
Meghan, 36, got married to Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex on 19 May.
Former MTV VJ Jesse Camp goes missing
Former MTV VJ Jesse Camp has gone missing, confirmed the spokesman for the Riverside Police Department in California.
Camp, whose real name is Josiah Camp, was reported missing on 19 July by his sister. Friends and family have been sharing concerned messages on social media, asking anyone for information on his whereabouts, as per media reports.
Camp, 38, rose to fame in 1998 when he became an MTV VJ after winning the network's first Wanna Be a VJ contest.
Camp had been keeping in touch with his elderly mother via weekly phone calls, but according to police, he hasn't contacted her since 11 July.
A former beau of Camp also tried to reach out to him but told the police that a stranger picked up his cell phone and said that Camp had given him the phone and three bags of property.
The camp was last seen in Riverside. He has not been located in any local hospitals or jails.
(SOURCE : IANS)
Mission: Impossible-Fallout was shot extensively in Paris and New Zealand
Just like its sequels, Mission: Impossible – Fallout gives the audience a glimpse of the most exotic and beautiful locations from remote parts of the world. Taking the Impossible Mission Force (IMF) team this edition Christopher McQuarrie has never compromised on the choice of location for his second stint as director in the franchise.
Mesmerized by the scenic beauty of Paris, McQuarrie commented, “I became somewhat obsessive about it. I was relentless with my crew about finding locations that gave depth and scale and scope to the movie. Tom and I both love Paris and we wanted to do something that showcased the city. We had watched a short film called Rendezvous, an eight-minute chase through the city shot from the point of view of the bumper of a speeding car. We wanted to pay homage to that short, which goes past all of the major Parisian landmarks, and we were very fortunate that the city let us do it.”
The first major stunt sequence that took place in Paris, where Ethan Hunt was at the center of a high-speed chase involving a motorcycle, a classic 1986 BMW M5 automobile and an armored truck. Cruise who was a part of the scene said, “I’ve seen so many great films that were made in Paris; it is a city of cinema. It was amazing to have the opportunity to celebrate that, to be able to work there and to be able to immerse the audience in that environment.”
Following Paris was Queenstown on New Zealand’s beautiful South Island, where the cast and crew shot the film’s heart-stopping helicopter sequences. Since it was the beginning of winter in the Southern Hemisphere, the days were extremely short. The crew who was shooting the helicopter stunts as well as transporting the crew from the base camp to various locations began their work before sunrise.
Jake Myers, one of the producers of Mission: Impossible – Fallout explained, “The South Island has a lot of large, undeveloped areas that can only be accessed by helicopter. It is very well equipped with aircraft and extremely experienced pilots because there is a considerable helicopter tourist industry.”
Mission: Impossible – Fallout will release in theatres soon!
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