Deepika Padukone's 2nd Hollywood Film In Pipeline; Roped In For XXx Yet Again

Film's director DJ Caruso announced the same on Twitter after welcoming Chinese singer-actor Roy Wang to the xXx family.

Deepika Padukone and Vin Diesel

Months after speculations, it is finally confirmed that Deepika Padukone will star in the fourth instalment of the xXx franchise, alongside Hollywood actor Vin Diesel. Film's director DJ Caruso announced the same on Twitter after welcoming Chinese singer-actor Roy Wang to the xXx family. The director tweeted: "Welcome to the family#RoyWang!" [sic]

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#WangYuan lands starring role in the untitled 4th installment of #VinDiesel's xXx film franchise! Filming begins January 2019. D.J. Caruso returns to direct.#TFBOYS #RoyWang #王源

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When a user asked him if the 'Padmaavat' star will be a part of the film, Caruso replied "Yes!"

Asked if there was any update on Deepika's shooting schedule for the film, Caruso responded to a fan, "Working it out now script being scheduled."

Deepika's foray into Hollywood had created a strong buzz. In fact, last year Diesel had made his maiden visit to India as he came down to Mumbai with Caruso and the Bollywood actress to promote xXx: Return of Xander Cage. He was welcomed with 'desi' fanfare.

The franchise began with the 2002 film xXx, which was followed by the 2005 entertainer xXx: State of the Union. The third xXx movie, featuring Deepika as Serena Unger, had grossed over $300 million worldwide.

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Gary Oldman To Pen, Direct Flying Horse

Academy Award-winning actor Gary Oldman is set to write, direct and feature in his passion project, currently titled Flying Horse

Gary Oldman

Academy Award-winning actor Gary Oldman is set to write, direct and feature in his passion project, currently titled Flying Horse. The actor, 60, is returning to filmmaking over 20 years after he made his directorial debut with Nil By Mouth (1997). Oldman will play famous photographer Eadweard Muybridge, a pioneer of motion pictures, who had a troubled past. Muybridge murdered his wife's lover and was later acquitted by a jury for justifiable homicide.

Doug Urbanski and Tucker Tooley will produce the film. "We long to make good movies, and that means good stories — and there are few stories as good as these events. Launching the first feature from our newly formed production company, Flying Studios, with Tucker, makes the entire thing special for us. We could not wish for a more supportive or collaborative partner," Oldman and Urbanski said in a joint statement.

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Whitney Houston Was Molested By Her Cousin

The revelation comes at the end of Whitney, a documentary on the late singer which was screened at 71st Cannes Film Festival

Whitney Houston

Whitney a documentary on late singer Whitney Houston that debuted at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival, has stated that the Grammy winner was allegedly sexually abused as a child by her cousin Dee Dee Warwick. The revelation comes at the end of the film when Houston's former longtime assistant, Mary Jones, alleges that the singer told her that she was molested as a young child by her cousin Dee Dee, the niece of Houston's mother Cissy Houston, reports ew.com.

Jones noted that Houston's alleged molestation had a lasting effect on her life. "It made her question her sexual preference," she said. On why Houston never told her mother, Jones said the late singer was probably "ashamed. If Cissy had known, she would have done something about it, because Cissy loves her children."

Gary Houston, Whitney's half-brother, also said he was sexually abused between the age of seven and nine by a female family member, in the documentary. Whitney Houston died at the age of 48 on February 11, 2012, by accidentally drowning in a bathtub following a heart attack brought on after years of substance abuse. Dee Dee Warwick died in 2008 at age of 63.

Whitney, which was made with the cooperation of Houston's estate, provides intimate insight into the late singer's personal life and struggles. The documentary also touches on other aspects of the star's troubled life, giving viewers a glimpse into her drug abuse as well as her tumultuous relationship with former-husband Bobby Brown, who also appears in it.

Whitney will be released in the US on July 6.

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Emilia Clarke Says Game Of Thrones Will Have An Unexpected Ending

Emilia Clarke flew to Cannes in the midst of shooting the final season of Game of Thrones — the fantasy series that sees her playing Daenerys Targaryen

Emilia Clarke

Actor Emilia Clarke teased the fans of Game of Thrones, saying the finale of the fantasy series' last season will be different from what's being anticipated. Clarke flew to Cannes in the midst of shooting the final season of Game of Thrones — the fantasy series that sees her playing Daenerys Targaryen.

The actor attended the Cannes Film Festival with the cast of her upcoming project, Solo: A Star Wars Story. She said she was not certain how all the clashes for the Iron Throne will end. "It will be what none of us think it will be," Clarke said. Game of Thrones started with the first season back in 2011 and the final season is set to open in 2019.

Based on George RR Martin's novels, the show is about the thrilling quest to claim the Iron Throne. Clarke got emotional with the thought of the series coming to an end. "It feels like preparing to leave home... That's exciting, but it's sad and scary all at the same time," she said.

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Race 3: Salman Khan And Jacqueline Fernandez's Sizzling Chemistry In Hiriye Song Teaser

Hiriye will feature the hit pairing of Salman Khan and Jacqueline Fernandez who are ready to burn the dance floor with their sizzling chemistry in Race 3 song

Salman Khan and Jacqueline Fernandez in Race 3 song

Ahead of the song's release, the makers of Race 3 treated the audience with a teaser to their very first song titled Hiriye. Hiriye will feature the hit pairing of Salman Khan and Jacqueline Fernandez who are ready to burn the dance floor with their sizzling chemistry. After sharing the first look of the song last evening, the makers have now unveiled the teaser of the oh so hot number.

Wearing a white attire paired with a netted shrug and hot pants, Jacqueline stuns in white and is all set to keep your hearts racing. While on the other hand Salman Khan is seen donning an uber cool denim jacket with a dapper avatar. The duo who are best known for their electrifying chemistry in Kick will be seen reminiscing the magic yet again with Race 3.

Hiriye is composed by Meet Bros. The song is sung by Neha Bhasin and Punjabi singer Deep Money. Starring an ensemble cast of Salman Khan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Saquib Saleem and Daisy Shah, the action thriller is undoubtedly one of the most awaited films.

Produced by Salman Khan Films and Ramesh Taurani under the banner of Tips Industries Ltd, Race 3 is directed by Remo D'souza and will hit theatres on 15th June, 2018.

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Jada Pinkett Regrets Dating 'Married' Will Smith

Jada Pinkett had a revealing, tear-filled conversation with Sheree Zampino Fletcher on her new series Red Table Talk

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett

Jada Pinkett Smith says she regrets dating her husband Will Smith in 1995 before his divorce was finalised from his first wife Sheree Zampino Fletcher. Jada Pinkett had a revealing, tear-filled conversation with Sheree on her new series Red Table Talk, reports People magazine.

"Because I did not understand marriage. I didn't understand divorce. I will say that I probably should've fell back," Jada Pinkett said. To that, Sheree replied:"You think?" Jada Pinkett later explained how it took time for her to realise that she was behaving "insensitively" and "inconsiderately" when Will Smith's marriage to Sheree was in trouble.

Jada Pinkett started dating the actor while he was still married to Sheree, with whom he shared a 3-year-old son, Trey, at the time. The 'Girls Trip' actress and Will Smith have since been married for 20 years.

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Priyanka Chopra Slays, Deepika Padukone Repeats

Priyanka Chopra continued to wow world media at the Met Gala after-party in New York.

Priyanka Chopra continued to wow world media at the Met Gala after-party in New York. After her velvet gown and ornate hood red carpet appearance, PeeCee stunned in a figure-hugging outfit. She chose black and gold faux leather pants with a knotted black top.

A sling bag, blood red lips and golden hoops complimented her look. Deepika Padukone chose a golden velvet dress with black tights. It looked familiar as she had worn it with distressed jeans at Kaajal Anand's birthday party at Shah Rukh Khan's home in January this year.

Dippy was keen to make a sartorial statement that repeating clothes is okay. But not at the Met Gala events, which is considered the night of high fashion. Did she think no one would remember what she wore four months ago? Not sure what was on her mind.

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