Busy Priyanka Chopra doesn't have time to promote 'Jai Gangaajal'

Priyanka Chopra's choc-a-bloc date diary is making it tough for her to come to India and promote her next 'Jai Gangaajal'

Priyanka Chopra is unlikely to be back in Mumbai before the release of her next, 'Jai Gangaajal'. The star's packed-to-the-hilt schedule in the West is making it impossible for her to zip back home even for a few days. The film releases on March 4 and second season of her American TV show, 'Quantico', goes on air from March 6.

Priyanka Chopra

The actress is currently shooting for the show in Montreal, Canada. Moreover, on February 28, she will be attending the Oscar awards ceremony in California, US.

Says a source, "The week before her film's release is packed with various commitments. She will head to Hollywood for the Oscars this month-end and post the awards ceremony, the countdown to her next Bollywood release and the new season of 'Quantico' will begin. It will be impossible for her to be in two different continents at the same time."

Adds the source, "She has told the makers of Jai Gangaajal that she is trying to work out her schedule to enable her to make a short trip to Mumbai. But right now, no date has been ascertained."

Meanwhile, Jai Gangaajal's director Prakash Jha, who also has a key role in the film, has already started his promotional city tours with actor Manav Kaul. He has been doing the rounds of the hinterland where the film is set. Priyanka is promoting the film on social media and has told the makers that she will do media interactions over the phone.

The actress remained unavailable for comment. Sources close to her say that she is trying to tweak her schedule since she has also committed herself for the big screen adaptation of the '90s TV series, 'Baywatch'.

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Sidharth Malhotra, Alia Bhatt can't seem to keep their eyes of each other

The trio of Sidharth Malhotra, Alia Bhatt and Fawad Khan came together for the trailer launch of their upcoming film 'Kapoor & Sons' on Wednesday.

Watch Video: Here's the trailer of 'Kapoor & Sons'

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As was evident, rumoured lovebirds Sid and Alia had eyes only for each other, while Fawad seemed to be the third wheel.

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Ranveer Singh flies down to Canada to be with Deepika Padukone on Valentine's Day

Wherever Deepika Padukone goes, Ranveer Singh follows.

Also read: Deepika Padukone poses with Thai actor Tony Jaa

Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone

It comes as no surprise that Ranveer has now winged his way to Canada to be with his ladylove. Dippy is shooting for her Hollywood flick, 'xXx: The Return of Xander Cage', in Toronto.

Video: Watch! Vin Diesel, Deepika Padukone 'promise' to entertain you

With Valentine's Day round the corner, Ranveer has all the reasons to want to be with her.

Gwyneth Paltrow credits 'sex' as the reason behind feeling confident

Gwyneth Paltrow has revealed a very raunchy reason behind her youthful figure and healthy glow.

Gwyneth Paltrow

The 43-year-old credits getting down and dirty as the secret behind her incredible appearance. Speaking to People magazine about her new skincare line, the star said she no longer felt self-conscious about her appearance. No surprise there then – she was spotted strutting her stuff in a skimpy bikini. "I think it's really important to be happy, and I think women get happy by being authentic," she said.

"But I also believe in exercise, eating well, drinking lots of water, sex, sleeping and being around people who make you feel good. And I think that glow that you get in life comes from a combination of all those things."

We are guessing the sex she's referring to is with current beau Brad Falchuk – a TV producer for the likes of American Horror Story and Scream Queens. The pair have been dating since Gwyn "consciously uncoupled" from Coldplay singer Chris Martin.

The Iron Man actress added that ageing doesn't faze her one bit. "I earned these gray hairs," she declared.

"I really am not afraid of getting older. I think the 40s are such a gift, and I feel more beautiful now than I did 10 years ago or 20 years ago."

Gwyneth has been involved with a series of high-profile Hollywood figures over her career, including an engagement to Brad Pitt when she first stepped into the spotlight.

"I would never want to go back. I was a mess in my 20s. I'm so thankful to be where I am," she added. It seems the actress will instill the same level of confidence into her daughter Apple – who looks exactly like her.

"With [Apple], what I'm most proud of is she already has a strong sense of self, and to me that's going to make her feel beautiful," she said.

'Saala Khadoos' makers to hold special screening for Mike Tyson in US

The proud makers of R Madhavan's 'Saala Khadoos' have decided to host a special screening of the film for legendary American boxer Mike Tyson in the US within a fortnight

R Madhavan's latest outing, 'Saala Khadoos', which hit theatres last month, had piqued the interest of legendary American boxer Mike Tyson. Earlier this month, the 49-year-old champ had posted on his social networking account: "I'd like to see this boxing film." Ecstatic over this, the proud makers have decided to host a special screening for Mike in the US within a fortnight.

Mike Tyson and R Madhavan

"Co-producers Maddy and Rajkumar Hirani along with some of their team members will fly down to the US for the exclusive event. They have been over the moon after the boxing legend expressed his wish to watch the film. After seeing his post on Facebook, Maddy instantly got in touch with him through his manager and discussed arranging a special screening for him. The team will fly out in the next 10 days. It is a big honour for them," says a source.

Madhavan, who played a rough and tough boxing coach in the film co-starring professional pugilist Ritika Singh, confirms the news. "Yes, it's true. If we cook up a story like that, we will be sued. It was a proper Mike Tyson official fan page on Facebook. He tweeted me and the boxing coach. We got in touch with their PR department and they said they really liked the reviews and the way the boxing film has done and wanted to see the film. So, now we are heading to the US for it. The final conversation happened a couple of days ago."

Birthday special: 12 interesting facts about Jennifer Aniston

Jennifer Aniston gained worldwide recognition by playing Rachel Green in the popular sitcom 'Friends'. But put aside her signature character, how well do you know the Hollywood star? On her 47th birthday, we dig up some interesting facts about the actress

Jennifer Aniston. Pic/Santa Banta

1. Jennifer Aniston was born to actors John Aniston and Nancy Dow. 

2. When she was 11, one of her paintings was exhibited in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

3. She worked part-time as a waitress, telemarketer and bike messenger before stepping into showbiz.

4. Jennifer Aniston was diagnosed with dyslexia in her early 20s.

5. Jennifer Aniston was cast in her first television role in 1990 in 'Molloy'. The show also featured Mayim Bialik, who plays Dr. Amy Fowler in 'The Big Bang Theory'.

Jennifer Aniston was cast in her first television role in 1990 in 'Molloy'. The show also featured Mayim Bialik, who plays Dr. Amy Fowler in 'The Big Bang Theory'. Pic/YouTube

6. Jennifer Aniston made her Hollywood debut in the horror film 'Leprechaun' (1993).

Jennifer Aniston made her Hollywood debut in the horror film 'Leprechaun' (1993). Pic/YouTube

7. She was offered a spot as a featured player on 'Saturday Night Live', but turned it down to do 'Friends'.

8. In 1995, Jennifer Aniston and her 'Friends' co-star Matthew Perry shot a 60-minute instructional video for the release of Microsoft's Windows 95 operating system.

Jennifer Aniston and Matthew Perry in a still from the instructional video of Microsoft's Windows 95 operating system. Pic/YouTube

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9. Jennifer Aniston was Ellen's first guest for the first episode of 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' in 2003.

Jennifer Aniston was Ellen's first guest for the first episode of 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' in 2003. Pic/YouTube

10. Jennifer Aniston co-directed a short film titled 'Room 10' in 2006 with Andrea Buchanan.

11. She has a phobia of flying and fears going underwater.

12. Joey and Chandler's ceramic dog statue in 'Friends' belonged to Jennifer Aniston.

Joey and Chandler's ceramic dog statue in 'Friends' belonged to Jennifer Aniston. Pic/YouTube

Karan Johar reveals the plot of 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil'

Karan Johar has revealed the plot of his upcoming multistarrer 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil'. Read to find out!

Karan Johar has revealed that his film 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' revolves around a Hindu guy and a Muslim girl.

Karan Johar

Ranbir Kapoor plays the character of Ayan (was he named after his bestie, director Ayan Mukerji, who is also KJo’s protégé ?) while Anushka’s character is Alizeh (that’s also the name of Alvira Khan and Atul Agnihotri’s daughter).

Moreover, KJo has emphasised that his film is not about the conflict in their romantic saga

Here's why Kate Winslet won't be boycotting the Oscars

Kate Winslet says she won't be boycotting 88th Academy Awards - because she wants to see good friend Leonardo DiCaprio finally get a Oscar.

Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio.

Although a number of celebrities - including Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith - are skipping this year's ceremony in protest at the lack of diversity, Best Supporting Actress nominee Kate insisted she will attend because she is positive that Leonardo will win Best Actor for The Revenant.

She told the BBC: "To be honest with you, it has been such an extraordinary year for women, I'd feel like I was letting my side down if I didn't go. And also I feel very strongly that it may possibly be Leo's year. And he is my closest friend in the world, and I just couldn't imagine not being there to support him."

Kate - who has been nominated for her role in Steve Jobs - previously called her 'Titanic' co-star Leonardo a "solid (and) loyal person" who has gotten more handsome with age.

She said: "He's a solid, loyal person. He's a great friend, he always has been, and not just to me, but to everyone around him. He still has friends he had when we made 'Titanic'. In many ways he hasn't changed a bit, but in other ways he absolutely has changed."

"He's a stronger actor in this moment than he's ever been. I think he's more handsome than he's ever been. And he feels, to me, the most settled he's ever felt, in himself, right now, which is quite strange, really, given that there's a lot happening around him. He's quite centered and calm, and that's different to the way he was 20 years ago."

Madonna has another wardrobe malfunction

Madonna must have had flashbacks to the Brit Awards 2015 as she had another wardrobe malfunction on stage. The 'Material Girl' may consider ditching capes, cloaks and props in general after she struggled to escape during a live show.

Madonna.

Thankfully, the Queen of Pop was able to retain her footing despite her backing dancers tugging at the tangled veil, which was stuck on her head.She was seen on fan footage from the concert in Taipei, Taiwan as she was pulled backwards and struggled to keep her balance.

Fans will no doubt be reminded of a similar mishap when her cape got caught at the BRITs last year, leading her to take a painful tumble down the steps on stage.Last month, the star rounded off her run of shows in the US with a bit of a bang. Performing in Miami, the singer had some choice words for her ex husband's Guy Ritchie and Sean Penn.

According to the Daily Mail, the Queen of Pop described both of her former flames as "a**hole," after recently referring to Ritchie with the C-word during a concert in Nashville.She is alleged to have said: "I'm looking for a husband, not a c**t. I already married a c**t."

The singer posted a cryptic tweet saying: "Now more than ever............ evenheartsmadeoutofsteelcanbreak."

The outburst comes as the star's custody battle with the 'Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels' director over son Rocco, 15, heats up. The teenager had been travelling with his mum on her international Rebel Heart Tour but left in December after an alleged row over a mobile phone.

It has been claimed Madonna - who also has children Lourdes, 19, David, 10, and Mercy, nine - confiscated his mobile because she thought it was interfering with his homework. Rocco is now living with Guy, 47, his wife Jacqui Ainsley and their three children, Rafael, four, Rivka, three, and Levi, 18 months, in the UK and has so far defied calls for him to return to the US.

'Spotlight' to release in India on February 19

Filmmaker Tom McCarthy's biographical drama film "Spotlight", which is nominated in six categories at the upcoming 88th Academy Awards, will release on February 19 in India.

Starring Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams and Stanley Tucci in the lead, the film tells the true story of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Boston Globe investigation that rocks the city and causes a crisis in one of the world's oldest and most trusted institutions - the Catholic Church.

When the newspaper's tenacious "Spotlight" team of reporters delve into allegations of abuse in the Catholic Church, their year-long investigation uncovers a decades-long cover-up at the highest levels of Boston's religious, legal and government establishment, touching off a wave of revelations around the world.

The investigative thriller is nominated in categories like Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay, Best Director (McCarthy), Actor in a Supporting Role (Ruffalo), Actress in a Supporting Role (McAdams) and Best Editing.

Rahul Roy celebrates birthday on the set of Pooja Bhatt's 'Cabaret'

Rahul Roy celebrated his birthday on the set of Pooja Bhatt’s production, 'Cabaret', on Tuesday.

Also see: Richa Chadha oozes oomph on sets of 'Cabaret'

From left: Pooja Bhatt, Rahul Roy, Richa Chadha and Mahesh Bhatt

The shoot marked the reunion of the 'Aashiqui' (1990) actor with his mentor Mahesh Bhatt and former co-star Pooja.

Rahul will be making a special appearance in the Richa Chadha-starrer where he will re-create his iconic jacket on his head pose from 'Aashiqui'.

Birthday special: Remember these Bollywood stars from the '90s?

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