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Now Slumdog Millionaire at the Grammys

Now Slumdog Millionaire at the Grammys

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

AR Rahman has been nominated in several categories for his compositions from the Oscar-winning movie.

A movie starring Oprah, Sandra Bullock, Meryl Streep

A movie starring Oprah, Sandra Bullock, Meryl Streep

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here!

Slumdog kids won't get money from Boyle unless...

Slumdog kids won't get money from Boyle unless...

Rediff.com19 Nov 2009

Danny Boyle has decided to withhold the trust fund set up for the movie's child stars after reports emerged that they are not attending school regularly.

Sandra Bullock's marriage on the rocks

Sandra Bullock's marriage on the rocks

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

Infidelity claims may result in a split between the actress and her husband Jesse James.

AR Rahman plans free concert in Australia

AR Rahman plans free concert in Australia

Rediff.com11 Aug 2009

The Oscar winning music composer hopes music can relieve the ongoing tension between India and Australia following racist attacks.

Prakash, Yuki advance in Chennai Open qualifiers

Prakash, Yuki advance in Chennai Open qualifiers

Rediff.com3 Jan 2010

A few years back eminent filmmaker Roman Polanski couldn't enter the United States, even if it was to receive the much sought after Best Director Oscar.

What's the big deal about Parasite?

What's the big deal about Parasite?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

'Are we too close as well-off Indians, all with servants and drivers and tuition teachers ourselves, to be able to understand why it is all so awful?', asks Aakar Patel.

Asia's Greatest Actors of all time

Asia's Greatest Actors of all time

Rediff.com5 Mar 2010

India has highest number of entries, with five actors included in the list.

Pussycat Doll's verison of Jai Ho in top 100

Pussycat Doll's verison of Jai Ho in top 100

Rediff.com9 Mar 2009

Rahman has become the first Indian -- and by Indian, we mean born in India, raised in India and based in India -- to make it to the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.

Slumdogs and fat cat bankers

Slumdogs and fat cat bankers

Rediff.com28 Feb 2009

Mesmerised by the cinematic kitsch of Mumbai's underbelly, Americans are seeking palliatives to the horror stories tumbling out of the Byzantine world of investment banking.

The stars who will win the Golden Globes

The stars who will win the Golden Globes

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

If anyone thinks that the Golden Globes are insignificant, the Hollywood studios are out to prove them wrong.

Golden Globes: Black Lives Matter!

Golden Globes: Black Lives Matter!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

'Stories can change people.' 'But there's a story we have been afraid to see and hear about ourselves in this industry.' 'A story about which voices we respect and elevate, and which we tune out.' 'Story about who's offered a seat at the table and who is kept out of the rooms where the decisions are made.'

Anthony Minghella passes away

Anthony Minghella passes away

Rediff.com18 Mar 2008

The British filmmaker who helmed films like The English Patient is no more. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Choa, a Hong Kong-born choreographer, and his son, Max, an actor.

Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt move to London

Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt move to London

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

The latest Hollywood updates.

Mumbai's date with international cinema

Mumbai's date with international cinema

Rediff.com5 Mar 2008

Quite a few cinematic gems will be showcased at MAMI this year.

Sean Connery's 10 Landmark Roles

Sean Connery's 10 Landmark Roles

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Diamonds are Forever. So is Sean Connery.

Pinki smiles on Rediff!

Pinki smiles on Rediff!

Rediff.com2 Oct 2009

The Smile Pinki team -- director Megan Mylan, Dr Subodh Kumar Singh, Pinki and Ghutaru -- chat with Rediff readers.

Isaac Hayes no more

Isaac Hayes no more

Rediff.com12 Aug 2008

American soul, funk and R&B legend Isaac Hayes was found dead Sunday at his home in Memphis, Tennessee. The Academy Award-award winning musician was 65. His body was reportedly found near a piece of exercise equipment, and no foul play is suspected. Best known for the Oscar-winning Shaft theme song, the talented singer, songwriter and composer was always a music prodigy, even throughout an impoverished childhood.

Censor Board strikes again, blocks TV premiere of 'The Danish Girl'

Censor Board strikes again, blocks TV premiere of 'The Danish Girl'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

The television premiere of the internationally acclaimed film "The Danish Girl" was put on hold on Sony Le Plex as the channel was unable to receive the necessary certification from the Central Board of Film Certification.

When Brad Pitt asked NASA astronaut about Vikram

When Brad Pitt asked NASA astronaut about Vikram

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

The US astronaut reflected on the importance of international cooperation in space missions like these.

Slumdog Millionaire wins at Toronto film fest

Slumdog Millionaire wins at Toronto film fest

Rediff.com15 Sep 2008

Singh was not really the Kinng when it came to competing with Slumdog Millionaire, the underdog saga shot entirely in Mumbai, which won the People's Choice Award at the end of the 33rd Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) last weekend. Akshay Kumar's film was one of the 250 feature films from more than 60 countries, eligible for the award.

L K Advani wishes Rahman

L K Advani wishes Rahman

Rediff.com24 Feb 2009

The whole world is goning ga-ga over Slumdog Millionaire's victory at the 81st Annual Academy Awards. L K Advani congratulated the team for winning eight Oscars.

'It's been an incredible journey'

'It's been an incredible journey'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2009

Oscar nominee Resul Pookutty on his journey from a small village in Kerala to the Kodak theatre in Los Angeles, where the Academy Awards are held.

The Lunchbox gets nominated at BAFTA 2015

The Lunchbox gets nominated at BAFTA 2015

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

Directed by Ritesh Batra, it stars Irrfan, Nimrat Kaur and Nawazuddin Siddique, and tells a unique love story.

'I will do my best to promote TZP'

'I will do my best to promote TZP'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2008

Aamir Khan is optimistic that his film Taare Zameen Par will make waves at the 81st Annual Academy Awards in February.

TZP: India's best choice?

TZP: India's best choice?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2008

Have your say!

10 OTT shows for You

10 OTT shows for You

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

The OTT menu is sparkling with brand new goodies. Here are Sukanya Verma's 10 recommendations for the week.

Hollywood legend Mickey Rooney passes away

Hollywood legend Mickey Rooney passes away

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

The actor was 93.

Foodstar, India's own version of Michelin Star rankings!

Foodstar, India's own version of Michelin Star rankings!

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

Culinary Culture, which is spearheading the venture, will bring globally-ranked chefs to India as well as take local chefs abroad so they can work at world-ranked eateries.

Jane Wyman dies at 93

Jane Wyman dies at 93

Rediff.com11 Sep 2007

Wyman, who won an Oscar for her role as the deaf rape victim in Johnny Belinda died at her Palm Springs home, said Richard Adney of Forest Lawn Memorial Park and Mortuary in Cathedral City

Sean Penn romancing Petra Nemcova?

Sean Penn romancing Petra Nemcova?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2008

The actor turned up with Nemcova for Sir Elton John's post-Academy Award night bash.

Bollywood's SPACE adventures!

Bollywood's SPACE adventures!

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Sukanya Verma looks at the handful of occasions when Bollywood believed sky was the limit.

Mel Gibson vs Michael Moore!

Mel Gibson vs Michael Moore!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2005

Passion: Favourite film of 2004!

Passion: Favourite film of 2004!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2005

Sophia Loren: Still sexy at 71

Sophia Loren: Still sexy at 71

Rediff.com7 Jul 2006

Devdas failed where Lagaan triumphed

Devdas failed where Lagaan triumphed

Rediff.com12 Feb 2003

The Great Hollywood quiz

The Great Hollywood quiz

Rediff.com4 Jan 2005

Brush up your knowledge of Hollywood!

Place your bets on hobbits!

Place your bets on hobbits!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2004

Joker leads BAFTA nominations

Joker leads BAFTA nominations

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Joaquin Phoenix-starrer Joker, one of the most controversial yet admired movies of 2019, is leading the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) nominations with 11 nods.

'American empire is coming to an end'

'American empire is coming to an end'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2005

'The US is going through a crisis of self-confidence,' says Lord Puttnam.