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al Gadot will be honoured with #SeeHer award at the annual Critics’ Choice Awards. The actor will be presented with the honour by her director Patty Jenkins at the ceremony on January 18 next month, said a statement posted on the award’s official website.

The #SeeHer award recognises a woman that pushes boundaries and changes stereotype­s in entertainm­ent to accurately portray women. Spearheade­d by the Associatio­n of National Advertiser­s (ANA), the #SeeHer movement aim to accurately portray all women and girls in media by 2020.”We’re honoured to recognise Gal this year with the second annual #SeeHer Award,” said ANA CEO Bob Liodice.

“Not only was she able to challenge stereotype­s in film and find success by starring in one of the biggest blockbuste­rs this year, she also used that success to shine a light on her own industry, and push the boundaries on gender equality in real life,” he added. Viola Davis was the recipient of the honour for the year 2016. inger Katy Perry’s fan was arrested for allegedly stalking her during the Witness tour. A 37-year-old man named Pawel Jurski appeared in court today where he faced felony charges of aggravated stalking and escape, reported E! online. He also faces apper Wiz Khalifa is excited about his maiden visit to Indian and plans to “embrace the culture” and connect with his fans. Khalifa, who will headline the day two of multi-genre music festival Time Out 72 in Goa, said he wants to present a stunning show.

“I’m excited to visit India. I am keeping an open mind and going to embrace the culture as soon as I land. I’m excited to get over there and see what there is for me to do. And then I plan on putting on an amazing show for my fans,” the rapper said.Khalifa added,“India is huge and the fans are awesome.”

The hitmaker said he has heard a lot of good things about the Indian music and

#SeeHer honour for Gal Gadot

misdemeano­ur charges of loitering and resisting arrest.

According to a police report, the defendant allegedly entered a restricted area backstage at the American Airlines Arena and attempted to rush towards the stage where Perry was performing. “I will do whatever it takes to be Bollywood, but is yet to explore them.“I have heard of Bollywood. I don’t know a ton about it but it looks amazing! I listen to every kind of music. I don’t have any favourites, but I love listening to a diverse playlist.”

The 30-year-old, however, has no immediate plans to collaborat­e with Indian musician.“I don’t currently have any specific plans but I am always open to working with good artistes no matter where they are from,” he said.

Time Out 72 will be held at Vagator in Goa from December 27 to 29. Khalifa will be joined multi-platinum recording artist Jason Derulo and world number one DJ, Martin Garrix.

Wiz Khalifa to explore Indian culture Petition seeks Damon’s ouster from Ocean’s 8 Katy Perry’s fan arrested for stalking

n online petition has been launched against Matt Damon following his controvers­ial comments on sexual misconduct in Hollywood.The online petition demands the producers of the movie – GeorgeCloo­ney, Steven Soderbergh and Susan Ekins – to cut the actor’s cameo in the all-female spin-off of the trilogy which is “supposed to be an empowering film for women”, reports aceshowbiz.com.

The petition, which has nearly reached its goal of 18,000 signatures, reads:“This behaviour is beyond enabling – it’s just gross”. (Referring

with Katy Perry,” Pawel allegedly told police.

The police report also states that the defendant first tried to contact the singer at two of her shows in Canada. Pawel also stated to police that he attended the 33year-old singer’s shows in Orlando, Tampa, Atlanta, Chicago and Grand Rapids in the past 20 days. to the 47-year-old actor’s comments on sexual abuse that were deemed not appropriat­e by many).”Matt Damon should not be in this movie. Damon’s inclusion would trivialise the serious nature of the charges against sexual abusers like Harvey Weinstein – ashow of massive disrespect for the brave women speaking out.”

The petition claimed that if the producers didn’t remove Damon’s cameo from the movie, it would show a “lack of accountabi­lity for sexual harassment in the workplace that four in ten American women experience.”

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