djstereo entertainment: November 2016

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Priyanka Chopra's 'Quantico' shunted due to dipping viewership

Priyanka Chopra

Priyanka Chopra's Quantico, her big ticket to America, appears to be losing its appeal. The show is being pulled off from its 10 pm slot on Sundays and will now air every Monday from January 23 onwards. The announcement was made by the show's writers on their official Twitter handle yesterday.

The post stated, "We will see your faces on Monday nights at 10 pm starting January 23rd. New night. More intense than ever."

The ratings of Quantico have fallen in the second season, with viewership plunging to less three million total (live), in the recent past. The series will take over the slot that is currently occupied by the freshman drama, Conviction.

The Hayley Atwell-starrer will end its run after 13 episodes. There is still little news on the show that will now replace Quantico and secure the prime position on Sunday, 10 pm.

Blaire Underwood: Always fascinating to work with Priyanka Chopra

American television actor Blaire Underwood has praised her "Quantico" co-star and actress Priyanka Chopra and says it is fascinating to work with her.

"I have had a number of conversations with Priyanka Chopra about being number one on the call sheet being the star of the show. She downplays that, but she is the main protagonist, we watch the show through her eyes and her perspective, so she is very much the star of the show and she carries it with a plum," Underwood said in a statement.

"She is very gracious, she is very humble, she is always prepared, she is professional she is about her business," Underwood added.

The actor says he told Priyanka that she is "emotionally full".

"It's always fascinating to work with her, because she trusts her emotions and if you look in her eyes there is always an emotion in her eyes without trying to do too much," he said.

Underwood, who is seen playing the role of CIA officer in the show, which airs on Star World, says "what makes this show really work is that you really get into the characters".

"And she sets the tone in terms of the standard of the work we are doing, the depth of the work we're doing," he added.

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Thursday, November 17, 2016

Charlie Sheen's ex-wife hospitalised

Charlie Sheen

Los Angeles: Actor Charlie Sheen's ex-wife Brooke Mueller is hospitalised after she went missing with their twin children. Mueller had run off with her and Sheen's seven-year-old twin sons Max and Bob earlier in the week.

The Utah Department of Public Safety confirmed that Mueller, 39, is now under psychiatric evaluation, reported AceShowbiz.

"The children are safe and will be released to family. Mueller was taken to an area hospital for evaluation. The State Bureau of Investigation is currently investigating the incident. We do not have any more information to release at this time," they said.

On Tuesday night, Mueller was seen entering a bar with the children and their nanny. Barefooted and "disheveled", she reportedly got into altercation with the nanny. Police were called but the they left the area before the officers arrived.

The next day, the police were informed by a witness on 911, saying Mueller beat her two children at a car wash. Mueller and the children were eventually found safe in an SUV.

Responding to the incident, Sheen said, "I'm just trying to get my kids home safe. I have no other details that relate to the ongoing event."

Mueller and Sheen got married in 2008 and split two years later. She has since been battling drug abuse and had multiple run-ins with the law.

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Janet Jackson's baby's name may pay tribute to Michael Jackson

Janet Jackson

Los Angeles: Singer Janet Jackson is reportedly planning to choose her child's name that pays tribute to her late brother and pop legend Michael Jackson.

A source told eonline.com that the baby's name will "have something to do with Michael Jackson".

The "Rhythm Nation" singer and husband Wissam Al Mana are anxiously awaiting the arrival of their first child together.

"She is due very, very soon," the source said, adding that Janet "can't wait to have the baby".

Despite initial health concerns and a medical order to rest, the source shared, "The doctors said she is doing well and (told her) just to take it easy."

As for her pre-baby preparation, the insider said that she is "relaxing around her place" and recently got their little one's nursery ready.

Speaking of the nursery, the source adds that the couple know the baby's sex and decorated its haven in "soft pastel colours".

Across her pregnancy, she has been spotted out and about in London, joining her husband for an afternoon stroll as well as indulging in some floral shopping.

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Monday, November 14, 2016

Rock legend Leon Russell passes away

Leon Russel

Los Angeles: US musician and rock and roll legend Leon Russell, who worked with artistes including George Harrison, the Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan, has died. He was 74.

The musician died on Sunday in Nashville, Tennessee. His website quoted his wife, Jan Bridges, as saying that he passed away in his sleep.

He had suffered a heart attack in July, reports variety.com.

Raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Russell had a career of more than 50 years playing southern boogie-inflected piano, writing songs, and producing.

Among the hit songs he wrote were 'Delta lady', and 'A song for you' recorded by Ray Charles, the Temptations, the Carpenters, Amy Winehouse, and Whitney Houston.

He played piano on the Rolling Stones' "Get a line on you", which he adapted from their 'Shine a light' song and had a number one country hit with Willie Nelson performing Elvis Presley's "Heartbreak hotel".

Other notable songs written or performed by him include "This masquerade" and "Superstar" made famous by the Carpenters.

Russell performed at the Concert for Bangladesh with George Harrison and Friends and toured with acts including musical duo Delaney and Bonnie and Friends, Edgar Winter, the New Grass Revival, Willie Nelson, and Elton John.

His piano playing can notably be heard on Badfinger's 'Day after day'.

He was inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriter's Hall of Fame in 2011.

Musicians quickly took to social media to express their condolences on Sunday. Elton John called Russell a 'mentor' and 'inspiration'.

Jackie Chan wins Oscar after 56 years in film industry

Jackie Chan

Los Angeles: With more than 200 films under his belt spanning a 56-year career, Jackie Chan has finally received an Oscar.

The 62-year-old action star was awarded an honorary Oscar at the Eighth Annual Governors Awards at the Hollywood and Highland Center in Los Angeles on Saturday night, reported E! online.

Tom Hanks, Michelle Yeoh and Chris Tucker presented Chan with the award.

Hanks compared Chan to the likes of John Wayne and Buster Keaton.

Chan accepted his award, calling it a "dream" and shared his memories growing up and watching the Oscars with his parents.

"My dad always said, 'Son, you get so many movie awards in the world, when are you going to get one of these?' Then I just look at my dad. 'Ha, ha, ha. Dad, I only make comedy
action movies,'" he shared.

The star remembered seeing Sylvester Stallone's Oscar when he had a meeting with him at his house 23 years ago.

"I touched it, kissed it, smelled it," Chan kidded. "I believe it still has my fingerprints on it...Then I talked to myself, 'I really want one.' Finally, (Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs) called and I said, 'Are you sure?'"

Chan thanked his fans and promised them to keep working and making movies.

"After 56 years in the film industry, making over 200 films, I've broken so many bones, finally this is mine. I want to thank you, Hong Kong, such an incredible city, my hometown, my hood, who make me.

"China, my country, I am proud to be Chinese. Thank you, Hollywood, for all of those years teaching me so many things, and also make me a little bit famous. I'm just honored to be here," he said.

Chan took to Twitter to share his feelings about the night. "So honored and happy and lost for words!" he wrote.