British fashion house Ralph & Russo will present its ready-to-wear collection during London Fashion Week.
	The brand, headed up by Michael Russo and Tamara Ralph, is usually a regular on the Paris Couture Fashion Week schedule, but will bring its inimitable signature to London come September 15, reported Vogue UK.
	"With London being a cosmopolitan hub, we couldn't think of a better place to launch our first ready-to-wear offering.
	"We continue to listen to the demand of our customer and the market, which will continue to fuel the expansion of the R&R product and universe," Russo said
	Ralph & Russo was first established in 2007, focusing on haute couture. It became the first British brand in nearly 100 years to be welcomed into the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture, a governing body of the French fashion industry that dictates who's allowed to present during Paris Couture Week.

Ralph & Russo to debut ready-to-wear at London Fashion Week

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Val Kilmer has finally revealed who worked hard behind the camera on "Tombstone" after writer-director Kevin Jarre was fired from the position, and it is none other than Kurt Russell.
	"Tombstone", often deemed as the "Godfather" of western movies, starred Russell as Wyatt Earp.
	In a blog post Kilmer, who played John Henry "Doc" Holliday in the movie, made it clear that "Kurt is solely responsible for Tombstone's success, no question."
	"I was there every minute and although Kurt's version differs slightly from mine, the one thing he's totally correct about is how hard he worked the day before, for the next day's shot list, and tremendous effort he and I both put into editing, as the studio wouldn't give us any extra time to make up for the whole month we lost with the first director.
	"I watched Kurt sacrifice his own role and energy to devote himself as a storyteller, even going so far as to draw up shot lists to help our replacement director, George Cosmatos, who came in with only 

Kurt Russell essentially directed 'Tombstone': Val Kilmer

Newly appointed censor board chief Prasoon Joshi today said that he hoped to carry out his responsibilities in a constructive manner.
	The government replaced Pahlaj Nihalani, who has hogged headlines for his controversial decisions, with Joshi in a surprise announcement today.
	"Good intent is the best beginning. Bearing responsibility and doing my best has been my endeavour. I have believed that right and responsibilities are better served with constructive contribution," Joshi told PTI after his appointment.
	"One hopes to make a positive difference with the guidance and support of respected minds," he said.
	The 45-year-old award winning lyricist will serve as chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for a period of three years or until further orders, the information and broadcasting ministry said in a release.
	The government also reconstituted the existing board.
	The new members are Vidya Balan, Vivek Agnihotri, Gautami Tadimalla, Narendra Kohli, Naresh ...

Good intent is the best beginning, says new CBFC chief Prasoon

Green Day has parted ways with its manager of 21 years, Pat Magnarella, who has represented the rock band since 1996.
	A source told Variety, the trio of Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt, and Tre Cool, is set to sign a deal with Jonathan Daniel at Crush Music that manages artistes such as Sia, Fall Out Boy, and Lorde, among others.
	When Variety reached out to Magnarella, he had no comment.
	Green Day started working with Magnarella two years after releasing the breakthrough, multi-platinum album, 'Dookie'.
	He served as a producer on several Green Day projects, including the cast album for 'American Idiot'.
	Magnarella also ran Armstrong's independent label Adeline Records.

Green Day, manager Pat Magnarella part after 21 years

With "Partition: 1947", Huma Qureshi is joining the growing list of Indian actors making their presence felt in international projects.
	The actor, however, says she did not go in search of an international film and took up the Gurinder Chadha-directed film because it came her way.
	"I didn't go looking for an international project or a Hollywood film. Gurinder Chadha was making a film about the Partition. She wanted an Indian actor. Her casting director sent me the script and asked me to read it and also send an audition tape," Huma says.
	The actor, who made her debut with "Gangs of Wasseypur" in 2012, says till "Dedh Ishqiya", which released in 2014, she had to audition for all her movies.
	But unlike other actors, Huma does not have any qualms about auditioning for roles.
	"A lot of actors have issues taping themselves as they feel their work should speak for itself. But till 'Dedh Ishqiya', I can proudly say that I was screen tested for all the movies. Nothing has been given to ..

I didn't go looking for an international project: Huma

Gone are the days when Bollywood stars enjoyed a loyal audience, believes Ajay Devgn.
	The actor says the present generation of cinemagoers are not committed to any one hero or heroine.
	"The newer generation of audiences are not loyal to anybody. We have been lucky that a segment of the public has been loyal to us for the past 25 years. So we have that plus point. But otherwise, they will only go and watch the film that they feel they'll understand," Devgn told reporters here.
	The actor, who will next be seen in Rohit Shetty-directed "Golmaal Again", says he still preferred the mystery that was once associated with a star.
	"I feel that the aura of the star is dying. I liked the mystery that came with being a star, I still do. But today, there is so much exposure. Say, if one is not active on the social media, they may start feeling insecure seeing others doing it. They may feel the pressure."
	Devgn says when he was starting off as an actor, there were no ego clashes among the ...

The aura of a star is dying: Ajay Devgn

The Kerala High Court today adjourned to August 18 the hearing on a fresh bail plea of Malayalam actor Dileep, arrested in connection with a case of plotting the abduction and sexual assault of a South Indian actress in February.
	Justice Sunil Thomas posted the matter for next Friday for hearing the version of the prosecution in the case.
	The court had dismissed his earlier bail application on July 24 after finding that the probe into the case was progressing and the mobile phone, which the prosecution stated as a key evidence in the case, had not been recovered.
	The actor in his fresh plea yesterday submitted that the scenario had completely changed and that he was not the kingpin of any criminal conspiracy or even a participant in it.
	The petitioner also contended that he was not the perpetrator of any criminal offence.
	"He is only the unfortunate victim of an orchestrated media campaign and proceedings of a group of police officers acting on the pre-conceived notion of guilt ..

HC adjourns hearing on fresh bail plea of Dileep

Acting legend Soumitra Chatterjee and director-actor Aparna Sen are all set to share the screen space after a gap of 17 years.
	Soumitra and Aparna, who worked in films such as "Baksa Badal" (1970), "Akash Kusum" (1965), "Jiban Saikate (1972)" and were last seen together in "Paromitar Ekdin" in 2000, will feature in Suman Ghosh's "Basu Paribar".
	It is Ghosh's fifth film with Chatterjee while he is collaborating with Sen for the first time.
	"This is my first project with Rinadi (Aparna Sen) who is usually not keen to work in other directors' films unless she is intrigued by the script. She also wanted to work with Soumitra-da after all these years," Ghosh told PTI.
	"And so far Soumitra-kaku (uncle) is concerned, I needed someone with that kind of persona and sophistication for my character. This film would not have been possible without Soumitra Chatterjee."
 	The director said Chatterjee is a name that is "irreplaceable" in Bengali cinema.
	"While he has been a part of many ...

Soumitra Chatterjee, Aparna Sen to star in 'Basu Paribar'

Sanjay Dutt said he would completely focus on the third installment of the "Munna Bhai" franchise, post the release of his upcoming movie "Bhoomi".
	Directed by Rajkumar Hirani, "Munna Bhai MBBS", which released in 2003, was a turn around in Dutt's career where he played the affable Munna aka Murli Prasad Sharma. It was followed by sequel, "Lage Raho Munna Bhai" (2006)
	At the trailer launch of "Bhoomi" here last evening, when Dutt was asked if making a comeback with "Munna Bhai 3" would've been a better decision, filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra said the makers are still writing it.
	"Just ask him (Abhijat Joshi, writer) that question. He is still writing. We have been writing for three years," quipped Chopra.
	"He (Dutt) was getting bored sitting at home, how much more we could've made him wait. Whenever he asked, 'is it happening?', we said, 'Yes sir it's happening'. So we will start the film as soon as the script is ready," he added.
	Dutt said both Hirani and Abhijat, along with his .

Will start working on 'Munna Bhai 3' post 'Bhoomi':Sanjay Dutt

The second part of royal drama "The Crown" is all set to debut on Netflix on December 8.
	Netflix just released the first look and the teaser of the Peter Morgan-created show, which is an inside look at Queen Elizabeth II's reign.
	Based on the award-winning play "The Audience", the series reunites creator-writer Morgan with director Stephen Daldry and producer Andy Harries.
 	The second season will begin with soldiers in Her Majesty's Armed Forces fighting an illegal war in Egypt, and end with the downfall of her third Prime Minister, Harold Macmillan after a devastating scandal.

'The Crown' season two to debut in December

Ryan Murphy's limited series "Katrina: American Crime Story" will now acquire the book "Five Days At Memorial" by Pulitzer Prize winner Sheri Fink as source material.
	The book details the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina at Memorial Medical Center in New Orleans, and the decision by medical staff, led by Dr Anna Pou, to euthanise critically ill patients after being trapped in the hospital for days without power.
	Murphy's muse Sarah Paulson will take the lead role as Dr Anna Pou, one of the hospital's real life medical professionals, who later was accused of giving patients lethal drugs to expedite their deaths during the disaster, reported Deadline.
	Scott Rudin will also executive produce the series along with Murphy, Nina Jacobson, and Brad Simpson.
	"Katrina" is expected to start production in the spring and premiere in 2019 as the third installment in the "ACS" franchise following "People v O J Simpson" and the upcoming "The Assassination of Gianni Versace".

Sarah Paulson to star in revamped Katrina installment of 'ACS'

Singer Katy Perry has said she does not feel weighed down by her age and has embraced her turning 30 with grace.
	The 32-year-old songstress said she has become more liberated than ever, be it mentally or sexually, reported AceShowbiz.
	"I'm surrendering and embracing my 30s. You couldn't give me anything to go back to my 20s... I feel 360-degrees liberated -- all around. Whether it's politically, mentally, spiritually, sexually.
	"I feel liberated from all the things that don't serve me," Perry told W magazine.

I'm embracing my 30s: Katy Perry

The Russo brothers have confirmed that production on the "Avengers 4" film has begun.
	The directing duo posted a teaser photo on social media marking the beginning of "Avengers 4" shoot.
	They shared an image featuring a glove with four fingers extended.
	Marvel has yet to reveal the title for "Avengers 4".
	The official cast for the film also is being kept under wraps.
	However, Josh Brolin and Jeremy Renner have already confirmed that they would be returning for the fourth 'Avengers' movie.

'Avengers 4' begins production

Jimmy Kimmel and wife Molly McNearney's baby boy William "Billy" John had an open heart surgery three days after his birth in April and according to the late-night host his son will need two more of the procedures.
	In a recent interview to The Hollywood Reporter, Kimmel, however, said the little one is "doing great."
	"Young Billy made his first visit to our office today. He's juggling. He's translating Flaubert from French into English. No - he smiles. That's pretty much it. He is very interested in ceiling fans. He likes those a lot. I could get him to pay the same amount for Netflix just to watch ceiling fans," Kimmel joked
	In all seriousness, "We would like to get (the surgeries) over with and not have to think about it all the time, but it could definitely be worse," the 49-year-old said.
	Kimmel said he and McNearney "didn't know anything about heart surgery" before their son's birth and subsequent operation, and that the associated memories from the beginning of Billy's life .

Jimmy Kimmel's son needs two more heart surgeries

Rohit Shetty's name conjures up the image of expensive cars blowing up mid air but the director said he has tried to stay away from his signature style in "Golmaal Again".
	The 43-year-old filmmaker said he was tired of the media and reviewers' for bashing his films for "just having many car sequences".
	"I'm not blowing up cars this time in. I'm on detox in 'Golmaal Again'. It's a little unfair that you do so much hard work to make a 2.5 hour film and all they talk about is how I just blow cars.
	"They make it look like the moment they sat to watch the film till the time they left the theatres, it was just about that. Pick any film of mine, there hasn't been a car sequence that has surpassed two minutes, maximum five," Shetty told reporters on the sets of the film in Ramoji Film City.
	The filmmaker, who is directing the fourth film in the "Golmaal" series, is once again banking on the hit formula of fun and celebration.
	"Consciously, we've worked hard and we know there will be a ...

I'm on detox from blowing cars this time: Rohit on 'Golmaal 4'

Google today marked the 44th anniversary of hip-hop with an in-depth interactive doodle.
	The doodle also doubles as an interactive music game, complete with the ability to mix and scratch a number of records as they play on two decks.
	Hip-hop was born forty-four years ago at a party in the Bronx when DJ Kool Herc used two turntables to isolate and extend the breakbeat of a song, inspiring people to cut loose on the dance floor.
	The doodle features an introduction and tutorial both narrated by former host of Yo! MTV Raps, Fab 5 Freddy, and achievements highlighting hip-hop's early pioneers.

Google celebrates 44th birth anniversary of hip-hop

Actor Idris Elba has revealed that there was a time when he did not have a roof over his head.
	The 44-year-old actor said he had to find a place to spend the night as he did not have anywhere to put up, reported Contactmusic.
	"I faced homelessness once, and it just seems bizarre that young people are getting into this perpetual cycle.
	"This is England, Great Britain, we shouldn't be facing that," Elba told TimeOut magazine.
	"The Dark Tower" actor's comment comes after he appeared at the Shelter benefit with rapper Skepta.
	"I've got a passion and I turned up to say: 'Skepta's here, support the cause'," Elba added.

I faced homelessness once: Idris Elba

The creators of legal drama "Suits" have roped in actor Jay Harrington to feature in a multiepisode arc in the show.
	The 45-year-old "Better Off Ted" actor will be seen playing Mark Meadows, Donna Paulson's ex-boyfriend in two episodes, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
	 "We have discussed Jay for many roles over the years because our casting director, Bonnie Zane, knows I'm a huge fan of his from 'Better Off Ted' and other things. Often he was unavailable. A few months ago he was pitched for the role of Tommy Bratton, but we ended up going with Al Sapienza. A few weeks later we were writing the role of Mark Meadows and that was perfect.
	"It requires someone in that age range who can be charming, can be handsome, and someone who can be a challenge sexually with Harvey for Donna," showrunner Aaron Korsh said.
	The role brings Harrington back to USA, where he featured in the 2014 short-lived legal comedy "Benched".
	"Suits" is currently in its seventh season.

'Suits' enlists Jay Harrington for multiepisode arc

Actor Anna Paquin is all set to feature in lesbian romance, "Tell It to the Bees", opposite actor Holliday Grainger.
	The 35-year-old actor has started shooting for the period drama in Scotland, according to The Hollwood Reporter.
	The film will be directed by Annabel Jankel.
	The story is set in a small town of 1950s Britain that discovers the romantic relationship between a single mother (Grainger), who is struggling with the breakdown of her marriage, and a doctor (Paquin).
	The movie is based on Fiona Shaw's 2009 novel of the same name.
	It also features Kate Dickie, Emun Elliott, Steven Robertson, Lauren Lyle and debutant Gregor Selkirk.

Anna Paquin to star in lesbian romance 'Tell It to the Bees'

NBC is rebooting 1960s comedy series "The Munsters" about a family of lovable monsters with "Odd Mom Out" creator Jill Kargman.
	Inspired by the original series, the half-hour single- camera show follows members of an offbeat family who are determined to stay true to themselves but struggle to fit in in hipster Brooklyn, reported Deadline.
	Kargman will write the script and will executive produce with Sethmaker Shoemeyers Productions' Seth Meyers and Mike Shoemaker. Universal TV is the studio.
	NBC and Universal previously took a shot at rebooting "The Munsters" several years ago as an hour-long series written by Bryan Fuller.
	It resulted in the big-budget pilot "Mockingbird Lane", directed by Bryan Singer and starring Jerry O'Connell as family patriarch Herman Munster, Portia de Rossi as his wife Lily, Eddie Izzard as Grandpa and Charity Wakefield as cousin Marilyn, which aired as a Halloween special in 2012.

'The Munsters' reboot in the works

Singer-actor Nick Jonas has joined the cast of post-apocalyptic thriller "Chaos Walking".
	The 24-year-old musician will star alongside actors Daisy Ridley and Tom Holland, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
	The film is based on Patrick Ness' best-selling novel of the same name and will be directed by Doug Liman.
	The story is centred on a colony planet where almost all women have been killed by a virus and all living creatures have been affected by The Noise, a virus that inflicts immersive visions of ones' thoughts.
	Jonas will portray the role of Davy Prentiss Jr, a young soldier in Mayor Prentiss' army, who is fuelled by jealousy over his father's mentorship of long-time rival Todd Hewitt.
	The movie also stars Mads Mikkelsen as the villain, along with Demian Bichir and Kurt Sutter, who have recently come onboard.
	The film is slated to release on March 1, 2019.

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