Hollywood pop sensation Selena Gomez is out with another groovy number called Good For You and the official music video was released yesterday. Selena has managed to charm us with her cute yet sexy avatar in the video where she is seen alone in different shots. The singer, songwriter and actress went all the way in Good For You by showing off her skin in a naked shower scene as well, which she manages to pull off with grace. The song is filled with emotions of a girl who wants to be good for her lover in every way. Selena sings about dressing up and looking good for the love of her life, which brings out the emotion in the music video as well. Shot beautifully in different locations, Selena can be seen donning casual attires like ripped denim, silk dress, and a wet white T-shirt in one scene.
The original song actually includes a verse by rapper ASAP Rocky which was removed in the music video. Gomez describes the song as her personal opinion about how she as a woman should be. The American beauty addresses her past issues in a process of self-realization but manages to keep her confidence intact which is her biggest strength. The video has however been presented with a rather seductive and sensual vibe.
The singer/actress has recently been roped in by hair care product Pantene to be their new celebrity ambassador. This is Selena’s first ever beauty campaign and the singer was thrilled to share the big news with her fans. The young and beautiful musician has achieved a lot in such a young age and is quite the role model for millions of girls over the world.

Cast: Varun Dhawan, Shraddha Kapoor, Prabhudheva, Lauren Gottlieb Direction: Remo D’Souza
Rating: **1/2

‘ABCD 2’ is definitely bigger, but is it better than its prequel?
Maybe not.
Yes, it is a dance film but unlike in a dance reality show or a dance DVD, in a film we need the semblance of a plot. We cannot move from one of piece of choreography to the other with an incongruous narrative. Except the dance sequences, every other element in this film seems like an afterthought.
‘ABCD’ might have been made on a tighter budget and with nondescript actors but there was a clear plot trajectory holding the motley group together. ‘ABCD 2’ has roped in two bankable stars – Varun Dhawan and Shraddha Kapoor but it just fails to capitalize on their USP.
The run-time of the film may not give us enough opportunity to finish counting the cuts on Varun’s well-sculpted abs but with the exception of that, there’s nothing about his presence that adds to the film. Any one of the young choreographers could have essayed Varun’s part and it wouldn’t have made an iota of difference. Why didn’t we make better use of his impeccable comic timing?
Shraddha again is completely superfluous to the story. We obviously have the lead stars to bolster the narrative with some Bollywood-style romance but again, the love angle kicks in too late. There’s just no zing to this love story – they predictably fall in love – no muss, no fuss.
Lauren Gottlieb is the only member of the cast who seemed like she had a blast of a time pelvic-thrusting and hip-hopping to her heart’s content. And Prabhudheva too is a pleasure to watch - with his accented Hindi, smattering of Tamil dialogues and his groovy moves. But why saddle his part with an emotional crutch?
Between judging dance reality shows and directing a film on a subject close to his heart, our director Remo D’Souza seems to have completely lost his way. There are too many ideas that are just not executed right. It doesn’t help that he is completely let down by the music department, except the final number, none of the songs from the film stay with you.
The reason I like a film like ‘Happy New Year’ by Farah Khan, who is also essentially a choreographer is because she manages to entertain you. We might only be interested in the dances but in the interim you are entertained by over-the-top, absurd, inane humour and melodrama. And even though you are well aware of the irrationality of her plot, you just play along with her for the duration of the film.
Remo provides no such reprieve. And it doesn’t help that this underdog team’s international dance competition aspirations are very similar to those of Indiawaale’s (from ‘Happy New Year). This feels like a very meek attempt at replicating the same success.

I understand hip-hop might be slightly more technical then just flowing with Bollywood dance but that’s just technicality. If a film isn’t capable of engaging you then what’s the point?

Watch it if dance is the only thing that makes you move.

Kung Fu Panda’s third installment is all set to personify cuteness on the big screen in January 2016. The first two chapters of the Kung Fu Panda series went to grab Academy Award nominations for the Best Animated Feature Film. The stills of the latest chapter of Kung Fu Panda witness new characters.

The first chapter of Kung Fu Panda series depicted that Jack Black’s Po had been adopted and the family no longer existed. However Kung Fu Panda 3 shows a twist in the tale with showcasing all of Po’s family members with additional pandas. Po will discover the secret panda village in the newest chapter.
The third chapter will also see the character of Rebel Wilson portraying the role of a love-struck dancing panda named Mei Mei. However it is said that there will be no romantic angle to Po and Mei Mei.
Kung Fu Panda which is incomplete without its share of adventures will see an overdose of adventure in the Kung Fu Panda 3, Po will face two hassles in this latest installment.

DreamWorks Animation’s Kung Fu Panda is already a hit across the globe; the first two chapters went on to earn 1.3 billion dollars at the worldwide box office and the same is expected to reflect in the third one.

This photo provided by Universal Pictures shows, Bryce Dallas Howard, from left, as Claire, Chris Pratt as Owen, Nick Robinson as Zach, and Ty Simpkins as Gray, in a scene from the film, "Jurassic World," directed by Colin Trevorrow, in the next installment of Steven Spielberg's groundbreaking "Jurassic Park" series. The Universal Pictures 3D movie releases in theaters on June 12, 2015. (Universal Pictures/Amblin Entertainment via AP)

Along the scaly spine of the Tyrannosaurus Rex runs the evolution of Hollywood blockbustering.

Twenty-two years ago, Steven Spielberg's "Jurassic Park" set the standard for the kind of movie the industry has, ever since, bred like test-tube dinos. Their genes are genetically modified for the requisite computer-generated effects, merchandising tie-ins and theme park-style attractions.

While it's easy to lament the kind of films born out of Spielberg's box office record-setter, "Jurassic Park" was — and still is — a kind of pop perfection that has since been endlessly copied but rarely equaled.

"Jurassic World," the latest incarnation of the franchise, is lacking the deft sense of wonderment, wit and suspense that guided the original. Director Colin Trevorrow, who ended his first and only other feature, "Safety Not Guaranteed," with a Spielbergian magical twist, has instead made a more biting thriller hung up on the corporate mandates of post-"Jurassic Park" Hollywood.

This photo provided by Universal Pictures shows, Chris Pratt as Owen leading the raptors on a mission in a scene from the film, "Jurassic World," directed by Colin Trevorrow, in the next installment of Steven Spielberg's groundbreaking "Jurassic Park" series. The Universal Pictures 3D movie releases in theaters on June 12, 2015. (ILM/Universal Pictures/Amblin Entertainment via AP)

What was once a charmingly hokey, if fatally misguided island resort off Costa Rica created by a wealthy, wide-eyed carnival showman has grown into a sprawling, monorail-traversed theme park worth billions. Jurassic World is a Dino Disney World, complete with long lines, bored teens and no shade to speak of. For better or worse, "Jurassic World" has done a very good job of recreating the theme park experience.

The feat of bringing dinosaurs back from extinction is no longer enough of a draw for the park, an obvious parallel to the pressure on Trevorrow to amplify entertainment and maintain franchise profit. New species of dinosaurs have been genetically created to satisfy the masses streaming through the gates. Some even get outfitted with electronic headsets, bringing us ever closer to the cinema of Dr. Evil: "sharks with frickin' laser beams attached to their heads."

This photo provided by Universal Pictures shows, Chris Pratt, in a scene from the film, "Jurassic World," directed by Colin Trevorrow, in the next installment of Steven Spielberg's groundbreaking "Jurassic Park" series. The 3D movie releases in theaters by Universal Pictures on June 12, 2015. (Chuck Zlotnick/Universal Pictures via AP)

"Bigger, louder, more teeth" is the demand of the park's corporate overlords, which includes the serene CEO Simon Masrani (Irrfan Khan). But the real face of the new Jurassic World is operations manager Claire Dearing (Bryce Dallas Howard), a business suit-clad executive who calls the dinosaurs "assets" and describes the park in terms of revenue, not awe.

When her two nephews, a brooding teenager named Zach (Nick Robinson) and his younger, more excited brother Gray (Ty Simpkins) arrive for a visit, Claire still spends most of her time in the NASA-like control room or hosting potential sponsors.

The only one who seems to understand the dinosaurs is Chris Pratt's Owen Grady, a kind of Velociraptor Whisperer. He's trained a foursome of Raptors, each sporting their own nickname, by clicking sounds. He shouts commands ("Stand down, Blue!") that would sound more fitting for an over-friendly Russell Terrier than a resurrected Raptor.

This photo provided by Universal Pictures shows, Chris Pratt, left, and Bryce Dallas Howard in a scene from the film, "Jurassic World," directed by Colin Trevorrow, in the next installment of Steven Spielberg's groundbreaking "Jurassic Park" series. The 3D movie releases in theaters by Universal Pictures on June 12, 2015. (Chuck Zlotnick/Universal Pictures via AP)

When the dinosaurs' intelligence is again underestimated, chaos returns to the park, courtesy of a wily, ferocious hybrid of mysterious genetic makeup called the Indominus Rex. He's part T-Rex, part frog and all business when it comes to the chompy-chompy — none of that tenderness of the Tyrannosaurus. He's a focus group-tested product for maximum appeal — again, just like "Jurassic World."

The corporate commentary in the screenplay, by Trevorrow, Rick Jaff, Amanda Silver and Derek Connolly, comes across as heavy handed partly because it's not smoothed by humor. If the modern blockbuster could use anything, it's a rework by a few talented comedy writers. As a control room techie, Jake Johnson lands the only real laugh.

The 3-D "Jurassic World" is also an ugly, over-saturated movie; CGI has run amok here as much as dinosaurs. After nods to John Williams' classic original, Michael Giacchino's unremarkable new score punctuates the action, as the characters gradually come together from locations across the park. Vincent d'Onofrio's opportunistic military contractor is also lurking.

Pratt, the Harrison Ford heir apparent, slides perfectly into the film. But it's Howard who makes the biggest impact as a corporate cog whose controlled world is imploding. It's not a subtle portrait — she keeps her heels throughout — but her transformation is the most convincing one in a film full of dubious evolutions.

"Jurassic World," a Universal Pictures release, is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for "intense sequences of science-fiction violence and peril." Running time: 124 minutes. Two stars out of four.

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MPAA definition of PG-13: Parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

Cartoon Network has revealed the first glimpse of its reimagined Powerpuff Girls series with some new artwork that's full of sugar, spice and everything nice... and Chemical X.

The revamped series will focus on the original trio of crime-fighting school girls as they save the world from a slew of villains before bedtime, though it's unclear whether the girls will be battling familiar baddies like Mojo Jojo and HIM, or all-new foes. Amanda Leighton, Kristen Li and Natalie Palamides will voice Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup, respectively, while Tom Kenny will return to reprise his role as Narrator/Mayor. Emmy-winner Nick Jennings (Adventure Time) is executive producing alongside Bob Boyle (Wow! Wow! Wubzy!) as co-exec producer.
"It has been wonderful to see this new show team bring such passion and positive creative spirit to this iconic property," said Chief Content Officer Rob Sorcher. "We know that fans of every age will appreciate this new take on saving the world before bedtime."
Craig McCracken created the original Powerpuff Girls series in 1996 that went on to win two Emmy Awards during its 78-episode run. The series also spawned a video game, as well as a film in 2002 which IGN called "a parents' and an exhibitors' dream" that "delivers its goods and gets out, leaving the audience wanting more."
The new series is slated for a 2016 release.

By Abid, Glamsham Editorial
2015 has been a watershed year for women oriented films. It began with Anushka Sharma's NH-10, followed by the much bigger PIKU (still counting), starring Deepika Padukone in the title role. But the biggest and the best was yet to come. Obviously we are referring to Kangana Ranaut's TANU WEDS MANU RETURNS.
As per the inputs with us, TANU WEDS MANU RETURNS, already a blockbuster (by the second week itself), has zoomed past the 125 crore mark at the end of its third weekend. Whether or not, TWMR becomes an all-time blockbuster (its immaterial for now!), Kangana is now challenging her male counterparts namely, Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar and with some luck even Hrithik Roshan!
Confused? Please read on! As things stand, Kangana's TWMR is all set to go past the three mentioned superstars' biggest grossers of last year. Ajay Devgn SINGHAM RETURNS, Akshay Kumar's HOLIDAY and with some luck even Hrithik Roshan's BANG BANG.

Kudos to the queen Kangana who is taking woman power to dizzying heights in the all-male dominated Bollywood .