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Mumbai, March 26 (IANS) Budding actress Alaya F, who won wide acclaim with her debut role in Jawaani Jaaneman" earlier this year, is missing her Kathak classes in the time of coronavirus lockdown.## So, the young star has gone ahead and done the next best possible thing. She has posted a throwback video that has her honing up her Kathak moves on Instagram.## "Hopefully when I'm able to go back to Kathak class I'll learn how to keep my feet together during chakkars! But until then, here's this throwback video of me almost falling for 16 seconds @rajendrachaturvedi @gopikrishnakathak," Alaya wrote as the caption with the video.## In the video, Alaya attempts a spinning move in Kathak even as she tries keeping her move together.## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) Katrina Kaif is emerging as Bollywood's Lockdown Star. After her videos of dishwashing, working out, and strumming the guitar trended over the past few days, the actress has now taken to brooming to stay occupied at home.## A video that Katrina posted on Wednesday shows the actress brooming the floors of her home. What's more, once the chore got done, Katrina had other imaginative ideas to put the broom to good use.## She is seen using the broom as a bat, to polish her cricketing skills!## "Day 21 lockdown-One day at a time guys.......we all gotta do our part........ I am apparently @isakaif part is to give commentary and pro tips while seated .. Gotta mix it up ..... this is seriously good exercise btw #stayhome #helpoutathome," she captioned the video, shot by her sister Isabelle.## Meanwhile, on the work front, Katrina will be seen opposite Akshay Kumar in Rohit Shetty's cop drama "Sooryavanshi". The film was slated to release on March 24 but has been pushed back indefinitely owing to the COVID-19 outbreak.## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) It seems singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh is fed up of seeing people's workout videos and pictures amid coronavirus outbreak.## On Wednesday, Diljit took to his Instagram account and posted a picture in which we can see him holding a placard that reads, "stop posting your home workouts."## Taking a hilarious dig, Diljit also asked people to "khao piyo aish karo mitro ( eat, drink and have fun)".## "Workout kisey nu dikhayeo na...te nede kise de jayio na ( Don't show your workout to others and don't go close to someone)," he added.## Agreeing to him, actor Ravi Dubey commented: "sahi baat."## Actor Karan Tacker wrote: "haha legit."## On the work front, Diljit, who was last seen in "Good Newwz", will be next seen in "Jodi".## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Los Angeles, March 25 (IANS) Late King of Pop Michael Jackson had predicted a coronavirus-like global pandemic, which is why he wore a facemask despite being mocked, claims ex-bodyguard.## Matt Fiddes, who worked for the singer for a decade, was speaking as the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread across the globe, reports the-sun.com.## He said: "He (MJ) knew that a natural disaster was always there. He was very aware and would always predict that we could be wiped out at any time. That a germ that could spread.## "So he would go through four countries in one day sometimes and he was on airplanes with people all the time."## Matt said he'd jokingly ask Michael not to wear the facemask because he was embarrassed about being clicked with him when he was wearing it.## "He would say, 'Matt I can't get ill, I can't let my fans down. I've got concerts coming up. I'm on this earth for a reason. I mustn't damage my voice, I've got to stay healthy, I don't know who I'm going to encounter today, I don't know what I might pass on.'"## On what Jackson, who died in 2009, would say about the outbreak today, Fiddes added: "I know exactly what he would say to people now and that's it. I told you so.## "Then he'd be moaning that no one is listening to him because when he used to say stuff like that people didn't take him seriously, they used to call him 'Wacko Jacko' and all this stuff.## "But you don't get to be the biggest superstar in the world and not be intelligent. That guy was super damn intelligent. But I knew him."## For more and latest news about Hollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) Hrithik Roshan became emotional after his former wife Sussanne Khan temporarily moved back with him to take care of their sons together, amid the coronavirus outbreak.## Taking to his social media, Hrithik penned a lengthy 'thank you' note for Sussanne.## "It is unimaginable for me, as a parent, to think of having to be separated from my children at a time when the country is practicing lockdowns.## "It is heartwarming to see the world come together as one in this time of deep uncertainty and the possibility of months of social distancing and potential lockdowns for several weeks perhaps.## "While the world talks about humanity coming together, I think it represents more than just an idea especially for parents sharing custody of their kids. How to keep their kids close to them without infringing on the right of the other who also has an equal right to be with his/her children," he wrote.## Along with the post, he uploaded a picture of Sussanne sitting in bed, sipping off a coffee mug.## "This is a picture of dear Sussanne (my ex-wife), who has graciously volunteered to temporarily move out of her home so that our children are not disconnected indefinitely from either one of us. Thank you Sussanne for being so supportive and understanding in our journey of co-parenting," Hrithik added.## Hrithik and Sussanne ended their 17-year-old relationship in 2013 and got divorced in 2014. They have two sons -- Hrehaan and Hridhaan.## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) Bollywood veteran Rishi Kapoor is furious after a section of social media teasingly asked him if he was well stocked up on alcohol, what with the 21-day lockdown being announced in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic.## It all started when Kapoor posted his opinion on the lockdown. "One for all, all for one. Let us do what we have to do. We have no option. We will all keep one another busy and entertained for the coming time. No worries. No panic. Sala isko bhi dekh lenge. PM Ji don't worry we are with you! Jai Hind," he wrote.## Commenting on his tweet, a user wrote: "Daaru Ka Kota Full Hai Na Chinto Chacha"## Another user asked: "Sir whisky ka stock Kar liya?"## Still another user commented: "Chintubhai full stock rakha hai.."## This irked Kapoor and he retorted with a tweet in bold letters: "ANYONE CRACKING JOKES ABOUT MY COUNTRY OR ON MY LIFESTYLE, WILL BE DELETED. BE AWARE AND WARNED. THIS IS A SERIOUS MATTER. HELP US TO TIDE OVER THE SITUATION."## The veteran actor also individually replied to the trolls. To the user enquiring about his stock of whiskey, Rishi Kapoor wrote: "These a***holes think it's funny. Being deleted."## He replied to another troll saying: "Ye ek aur idiot."## Needless to say, the actor is extremely disturbed by netizens' behavior and hence decided to give them a piece of his mind.## Recently, Rishi Kapoor tweeted a picture of a funny-looking man along with a text which reads, "5 days at home listening to the wife."## He captioned it: "On a lighter note! Side effects of the Coronavirus."## The tweet did not go down well with filmmaker Shoojit Sircar who sarcastically replied: "Ya just 5 days.. woman /wife's/mothers have been locked down since generations serving the family."## On Tuesday evening, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a complete lockdown for 21 days to prevent the spreading of the COVID 19 pandemic. Soon after, veteran actor Rishi Kapoor took to Twitter to encourage citizens to cooperate during the lockdown.## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Los Angeles, March 25 (IANS) Singer Shawn Mendes has donated $175,000 to help pediatric care in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.## Earlier this week, the Shawn Mendes Foundation made a donation to the SickKids Foundation. The money will assist in the purchase of equipment and supplies for coronavirus preparedness for the community at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Ontario, reports variety.com.## "Through The Shawn Mendes Foundation, we have been working to find ways to best support the COVID-19 crisis," Mendes said, adding: "By making this donation to SickKids, we hope to help provide support in the urgent screening and prevention of COVID-19 for their patients and the surrounding community of Toronto. For the next month, we will be directing all donations to The Shawn Mendes Foundation to go towards additional efforts by SickKids, as well as efforts being made internationally by the World Health Organization COVID-19 Response Fund."## SickKids is a global leader in pediatric health dedicated to ensuring hospitals provide the best possible care for children and families.## Mendes has been vocal about the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, urging the music community to stay home and practice social distancing.## On March 20, the singer-songwriter hosted a live stream with Camila Cabello as part of the "Together at Home" series presented by Global Citizen in support of the World Health Organization's Solidarity Response Fund. "We love you so much and we care about everyone," Mendes said while signing off from his stream.## "Again, I just want to say be patient with yourself. It's just craziness, and give yourself the patience and love you deserve right now," he added.## For more and latest news about Hollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Los Angeles, March 25 (IANS) Actor Idris Elba has slammed accusations that he was paid to say that he had contracted coronavirus, calling it a "bullsh*t" theory.## The 47-year-old actor, who recently announced that he had tested positive for coronavirus, took to Instagram Live to shut down rumors and conspiracy theory claiming that celebrities have been paid to say that they have been infected by the virus, reports etonline.com.## "I think the debate about rich and poor and who's getting it and who's not, I think, is not a healthy debate. It's like, I got a test but I also got COVID. Does that make me preferential? I don't understand that" Elba told his followers.## "It shouldn't be about whether rich or poor gets it. I think that the negativity around test-shaming is counterproductive. I don't see what people get out of that. And also this idea that someone like myself is gonna is paid to say I've got coronavirus, that's absolute bullsh*t. Such stupidness," he added.## The actor continued: "People wanna spread that as if it's news. That's stupid. It's the quickest way to get people sick because there's no benefit to me and Sabrina sitting here saying we've got it or we ain't got it. I don't even understand the logic of that."## Elba, whose wife Sabrina Dhowre, also tested positive, added that he is "not an actor right now".## "I'm just a human being and I just happen to be in the public eye. So I want people to understand that this is very real. I don't feel like I'm privileged because I got a test because I actually contracted it," he explained.## Earlier this month, rapper Cardi B shared a conspiracy theory. She said that celebrities who have said that they tested positive for COVID-19 are all paid.## For more and latest news about Hollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) Actress Dia Mirza has taken to social media to raise concern for senior citizens living alone as there is a lockdown across the nation amidst widespread coronavirus scare.## She has tweeted urging the government to clarify curfew guidelines so that the vulnerable sections of society can plan better for the days ahead.## "I live at CHS where 80% of our residents are senior citizens. Many living alone. We have no access to vegetables and fruits as all vendors say the police haven't allowed them to go to the main market. Online deliveries are shut. Essentials are essential," she tweeted on March 24.## "We have put in place health protocols keeping in mind the age/needs of our senior members. This curfew needs guidelines that allow neighborhood vegetable vendors to reach the wholesale market. Respect the need for curfew BUT it needs to ensure essentials are not affected," she added.## She is sympathetic to the protocols issued by the government and acknowledges the noble intentions behind them.## She added via Twitter: "We understand what you are dealing with currently cannot be easy by any measure. And you are doing this keeping our health in mind."## But she has also asked, "how we can find solutions so that all can continue to have access to essentials".## In order to tackle the pandemic, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a complete lockdown for 21 days beginning March 25.## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Los Angeles, March 25 (IANS) Fans will have to wait a while longer for Gal Gadots to return to the big screen as Wonder Woman, in the wake of the global coronavirus pandemic. The release of "Wonder Woman 1984" has been pushed to August.## The film, which was scheduled to open on June 5, will now release on August 14.## Gadot took to social media to share a new poster along with the news of the date shift. The actress says she is hoping for 'a brighter future'.## "In these dark and scary times, I am looking forward to a brighter future ahead. Where we can share the power of the cinema together again. Excited to re-date our WW84 film to August 14, 2020. I hope everyone is safe. Sending my love to you all," she wrote.## In the sequel of the megahit 2017 DC film, Gadot will be back as Wonder Woman with edgier action for a new battle with new villains. The Warner Bros film, directed by Patty Jenkins, comes with the tag line "A new era of wonder begins".## Jenkins is also praying for things to get better for all.## "We made ‘Wonder Woman 1984' for the big screen and I believe in the power of cinema. In these terrible times, when theater owners are struggling as so many are, we are excited to re-date our film to August 14th, 2020 in a theater near you, and pray for better times for all by then," Jenkins posted.## Along with "Wonder Woman 1984", Warner Bros. has also indefinitely pulled "In the Heights", an adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical that was due out June 26, and "Scoob" -- an animated film based on "Scooby-Doo" characters, set for May 15, reports variety.com.## "Malignant", a thriller from "Aquaman" director James Wan, was originally scheduled to open on August 14. It will be rescheduled to make way for "Wonder Woman 1984".## "When we greenlit ‘Wonder Woman 1984,' it was with every intention to be viewed on the big screen and are excited to announce that Warner Bros. Pictures will be bringing the film to theatres on August 14," Toby Emmerich, Warner Bros. Pictures Group chairman, said, adding: "We hope the world will be in a safer and healthier place by then."## For more and latest news about Hollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a nationwide lockdown for 21 days on Tuesday evening to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, B-Town took to social media to express their support and urge citizens to cooperate and stay indoors.## Bollywood veteran Amitabh Bachchan wrote a poem in Hindi which reads: "Hath Hain jodte vinamrata se aaj hum, Sune adesh Pradhan ka, sada tum aur hum. Yeh bandish Jo lagi hai, jeevdayee banegi, 21 Dino ka sankalp nishchit corona dafnayegi."## Veteran Bollwood star Dilip Kumar tweeted: "Dawa bui, dua bhi## Pehle kuch faasla bhi## Woh kareem hai raheem hai## Aur wahi mushkil kusha bhi...## My sincere appeal to all of you, #StayHome and obey the #CoronavirusLockdown. God bless us all."## Veteran filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt shared on Twitter: "We are now at a collective turning point, where we must stop, listen & help the government implement the 21 days all India lockdown. The time of great fear requires solidarity, humanity, sacrifice & hope. Not hysteria & rumor-mongering. #21daysLockdown"## Lyricist and censor board chairperson Prasoon Joshi tweeted: "#IndiaFightsCorona. In this war, restraint will be our weapon, stillness will be our defense, the distance will be the sign that we deeply care. Have to fight it with new rules. #CoronavirusLockdown"## Shahid Kapoor shared on Instagram: "Be at home. Stay safe. Stay mentally, emotionally and physically strong. Spread love. Have faith. Pray often. Speak to all those who matter daily. Meditate. Read. Cook. See the sky turn bluer every day. 21 days. Will pass. Keep it real and make it count you all."## Shahid's brother, actor Ishaan Khatter urged: "To all my friends.. everybody that this post reaches. We've got this. Let's not panic. Let's look out for each other. Let's find ways to help one another. This is the time for resilience, patience, and consideration. I promise to do my part. Please do yours, don't step out for anything that is not essential. Don't put others and yourself at risk. We will come out of this stronger. Prayers, LOVE, and energies for everybody #21dayslockdown #quarantineshave"## Randeep Hooda tweeted: "#CoronavirusLockdown: If we don't follow guidelines for the next 21 days, days after that could be even more challenging. Let's follow what prime minister @narendramodi advised in his address and stay safe. Also, essential services will be operational. Please don't put yourself at risk by overcrowding shops to stock up. #Covid19India"## Vaani Kapoor expressed: "The next 21 days of the #CoronavirusLockdown announced by the Hon'ble Prime Minister @narendramodi Ji is of utmost importance. It may seem hard, but it's absolutely important for us to stay home to help contain the spread of the virus."## Aditi Rao Hydari tweeted: "21-day lockdown. Let's be responsible and stay home. if we don't we're in for big trouble and could have an even longer lockdown as well as a catastrophic economy. Help us help ourselves. 21 days of discipline is all it takes- pleeeeease! Let's do this #CoronavirusLockdown"## Arjun Kapoor urged everyone: "#CoronavirusLockdown is for the next 21 days, we all know it's hard but it's for us, it's for our safety. Stay home and stay safe. Please do follow the rules laid down by our Hon'ble Prime Minister @narendramodi Ji"## Singer Shreya Ghoshal shared: "#CoronavirusLockdown for 21 days announced by @narendramodi in his speech today. We can do this in India!! Let's stay positive and sincere to this effort! #StayHome."## Even though most Bollywood celebs support the 21 days lockdown decision, actress Aahana Kumra feels the government should have given some more time to the panicking citizens to stock up during this crisis period.## She tweeted: "I feel the government needs to give some more time for people to stock up!? I understand and applaud the government's efforts to combat the #coronavirus but this is panic is going to create more #COVID?19 patients than ever! #SocialDistancing !? #CoronavirusLockdown."## Many like actress Esha Deol shared the government's guidelines in their tweet. "Don't panic the following daily essentials are going to be available during the #21daysLockdown let's obey our honorable @narendramodi Ji"## Requesting everyone not to waste food and water, actress Bidita Bag shared on Instagram: "We don't know for how long the lockdown will last. So every resource is critical and essential. Kindly restrict the number of items in meals and try for zero wastage of food and water please."## Singer Adnan Sami also shared the government's guideline issued by the government and tweeted: "Ministry of Home Affairs Guidelines for #21daysLockdown; Check out the list of essential services that will remain open...#CoronavirusLockdown #COVID19 #coronavirusindia #StayHome #StayAtHomeSaveLives"## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Los Angeles, March 25 (IANS) Actor Alec Baldwin didn't kiss his wife Hilaria Baldwin for "six weeks" when they first started dating, and would only shake her hand.## The 61-year-old actor got married to the health and wellness expert in 2012. Now, she has revealed that it took him six weeks of dating before he kissed her for the first time, reports femalefirst.co.uk.## When Alec filled in as guest host on an episode of "The Ellen Degeneres Show", he invited Hilaria on as a guest.## "Do you guys know that he shook my hand for six weeks and didn't kiss me when we met. True story. He would tell me all these things like I'm going to marry you, I'm going to spend the rest of my life with you, we're going to have a ton of kids and then he would shake my hand at the end of the night," she told the audience.## However, Alec defended his actions by insisting he didn't want the 35-year-old beauty to think he was using her for sex.## He said: "I didn't want you to think that I just wanted to have sex with you."## To which, Hilaria added: "Hey, look it worked."## Meanwhile, the couple, who have Carmen, Rafael, Leonardo, and Romeo, recently spoke about wanting to expand their family again, after suffering two devastating miscarriages in the last year.## Alec said: "We're going to have another one, just not now. It's a question of time. It was a surprise."## Hilaria added: "Physically, I am feeling a lot better. Emotionally, I'm feeling a lot better. Sharing can be hard, but once you share, it feels a little more real and then once it's more real, you can heal... It also made me feel not alone."## For more and latest news about Hollywood, stay tuned with us.