Actress Kate Hudson says getting older is a "double-edged sword" as it affects one physically, but also gives a greater sense of wisdom.
	The 38-year-old actress says she has grown more comfortable in her skin and wants women to feel positive about growing old, reported The Times magazine.
	"Ageing is like a double-edged sword, because you accept that your body starts to change and gravity takes over and, as that's happening, you gain a sense of wisdom and get more comfortable with who you are...
	"I'm all for the creams and the lasers and longevity. I'm not going to lie: I'm one of those women who, if there's a filter, I'm using it...You can use all the creams in the world but, I'm telling you, the best thing for ageing is being active and healthy, so I want to reach out to women about body positivity," Hudson says.

Ageing is a double-edged sword: Kate Hudson

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Actress Joanne Froggatt said she likes portraying real and humane characters onscreen as she believes people are imperfect.
	The 36-year-old actress, who is known for her role as lady's maid Anna Bates in "Downton Abbey", said she enjoyed her role in the HBO series, reported Entertainment Weekly.
	"I like to play flawed people. We're all flawed to a greater or lesser degree and I always want to do things that are different from the things I've done. I loved Anna Bates, she was a lovely character to play for six years," Froggatt said.
	The actress, who will next be seen in Sundance's show "Liar", said she was clueless about the film adaptation of the period drama.
	"Honestly I have no idea if or what is happening with the movie unfortunately, I wish I did, but I have no idea what's going on," she said.

I like to play flawed people: Joanne Froggatt

David Leitch, the director of "Atomic Blonde", said he had approached rock legend David Bowie for a cameo in the recently-released spy thriller.
	The filmmaker said the "Ziggy Stardust" hitmaker declined to appear in the Charlize Theron-starrer but the movie featured his songs as a tribute to him after his death, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
	"I think he (Bowie) really responded to the script and that it was about this city and there was music and everything. But at that time, he respectfully declined.
	"Then during the shooting of the film, we heard of his passing, so it was even more special to us that those songs remained in the movie," Leitch said.
	The film used two of Bowie's songs - "Cat People (Putting Out Fire)," in the beginning of the film and his collaboration with the band Queen, "Under Pressure," in the end.
	Leitch said the team wanted the legendary singer to appear in the film in the interrogation scene that frames the plot.
	Bowie, who had featured in films ...

'Atomic Blonde' director sought David Bowie for cameo

Priyanka Chopra has proved her mettle as an actress in the west and now she is turning producer with a new TV show based on Bollywood diva Madhuri Dixit's life.
	New York-based writer Sri Rao has penned the comedy series about a Bollywood star who settles down in the suburbs of America with her bi-cultural family.
	Madhuri left Mumbai after her marriage to Shriram Nene and moved to Denver, US, where she lived for 12 years. The actress along with her husband and sons returned to India in 2011.
	"The incredible Madhuri Dixit's real life has been the inspiration behind Sri Rao's amazing story, and I can't wait to work with the both of them to see how this will pan out," Priyanka, who will be the executive producer on the show along with Madhuri, posted on Instagram.
	Mark Gordon and Nick Pepper will also executive produce through the Mark Gordon Company (MGC). ABC Studios will co- produce with MGC.
	"Again, it's unchartered territory for me, producing a show for American television but ..

Can't wait to work on the show based on Madhuri: Priyanka

Legendary Dhrupad singer Ustad Sayeeduddin Dagar has died, family sources said today.
	Dagar, 78, passed away last night at a private hospital here following a brief illness.
	He is survived by his wife, two sons and their families. His last rites will be performed in Jaipur.
	Born in Alwar on April 20, 1939, the renowned classical vocalist hailed from a family, whose name is synonymous with Dhrupad, a genre of Hindustani classical music.
	Dagar represented the 19th generation of the renowned family of Dhrupad music, propagated by Behram Khan Dagar of Jaipur.
	His father, Ustad Hussainuddin Khan Dagar, was his first guru, from whom he started learning at the age of six.
	Dagar also studied music under tutelage of his uncles and brothers.
	He performed at some of the most prestigious platforms in India and abroad.
	His two sons - Nafeesuddin and Aneesuddin - who represent the 20th generation of the Dagar lineage, are taking the Dhrupad tradition ahead.
	Dagar moved to Pune in 1985.

Noted Dhrupad singer Ustad Sayeeduddin Dagar no more

The poster of Zaira Wasim-starrer "Secret Superstar" was released today by the film's producer, superstar Aamir Khan.
	The musical film, about a girl who aspires to be a singer, has been directed by Aamir's former assistant Advait Chandan.
	The poster, which was shared by Aamir on social media, sees a school girl walking with a backpack. A microphone is seen peeking out of her bag.
	Aamir also features in the film alongside his "Dangal" co-star.
	The teaser of "Secret Superstar" was released in December last year.

Aamir Khan unveils 'Secret Superstar' poster

At a time when every move of star kids is being documented and written about, Kajol's children are away from the whole frenzy, something which the actress says is a conscious decision of her and husband Ajay Devgn.
	The couple shares two kids -- daughter Nysa and son Yug-- together, and the actress says keeping them away from the spotlight at large is an attempt to give the children their space where they are not bogged down by any kind of pressure.
	"Ajay and I made a conscious decision to keep our children away from the media. We feel we want to keep them away from the pressure, from the unnecessary burden which will come on them. I don't want that to happen," Kajol says in an interview.
	"They shouldn't be under pressure by the media, public or even unknowingly by me, to become something. It should be their choice what they want to become, I will give them the platform to have that choice, but the choice has to be theirs with a free and clear mind."
	Kajol says their kids ...

Ajay and I consciously chose to keep kids away from media:

Telugu actor Tanish Alladi was today questioned for four hours by Telangana excise department's SIT as part of an ongoing probe into the online drug racket busted by it earlier this month.
	"The questioning started at 10:30 am and ended at 2:30 pm," excise officials said.
	After leaving the SIT office, Alladi told media persons that he had replied to the questions asked by the SIT officials.
	"Say no to drugs...Please... While conveying the news, present it in a decent way...It will be good for our families...Because it has created a lot of disturbance to my family," he said.
	The actor, who started his career as a child artiste, has acted in 19 movies.
	He is among the 12 personalities, including actors and directors, from the Telugu film industry (popularly known as Tollywood), to be summoned by the SIT in connection with the case.
	During the investigation into the drug racket that was busted here on July 2, names of some members of Tollywood had cropped up.
	The SIT is questioning 

Drug racket: Telugu actor Tanish Alladi questioned for 4 hours

Hollywood director Chuck Russell is set to helm his first-ever Hindi film, "Junglee", which stars Vidyut Jammwal in lead role.
	The American filmmaker, best known for directing Jim Carrey superhero fantasy comedy "The Mask", has joined hands with Junglee Pictures for the upcoming action-adventure film.
	"Chuck was our first choice and we reached out to him thinking may be the story would appeal to him given that it raises an issue of global significance and to our delight Chuck agreed and he will be flying in next month to start the prep," Priti Shahani, President, Junglee Pictures, said in a statement here.
	"Junglee" tells a heart warming story penned by Ritesh Shah revolving around a man who revisits his hometown and is reunited with his elephant friend.
	It will go on floors in October and is aiming summer 2018 release.
	Vidyut said he felt fortunate to get an opportunity to be a part of the film that has a message of global significance.
	"And above all being directed by the ...

Chuck Russell to direct Vidyut Jammwal's 'Junglee'

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has signed an exclusive deal with Amazon Prime Video giving them the worldwide streaming rights to all his future titles, starting with "Tubelight".
	The online streaming service will also have rights to films produced by Salman Khan Ventures.
	After their theatrical release, the actor's films will first premiere on the streaming service, which will be two months before Satellite/Television broadcast or any other form of distribution.
	The service will also have access to Salman's older titles such as "Bajrangi Bhaijaan", "Kick", "Jai Ho" and "Hero" along with upcoming new releases.
	"Amazon Prime Video reaches over 200 countries and territories and I am happy to collaborate with Amazon Prime Video and expand the reach of Indian cinema. Fans of Indian cinema will discover my movies on a new platform and the platform will also help new fans discover our cinema," Salman, 51, said in a statement.
	Nitesh Kripalani, Director and Country Head, Amazon Video ..

Salman Khan signs deal with Amazon Prime Video

Mohammed Rafi's native village, Kotla Sultan Singh, paid homage to the legendary playback singer on his 37th death anniversary today.
	Scores of tribute poured in remembering the celebrated singer from across the village, which is located about 30km from Punjab's Amritsar district.
	Apart from annual singing competitions for children that are organised in the village, a small function took place honouring Rafi's musical legacy.
	"Rafi sahab's songs are as popular today as they were when he was alive," said Rohan, one of the fans.
  	The singer was born in Kotla Sultan Singh on December 24, 1924.
	Rafi started singing by imitating the chants by a fakir in his village. But his first public performance came when he turned 13, when he sang a KL Saigal song in Lahore.
	In 1944, he moved to Mumbai to pursue a career in singing and made his playback singing debut in "Gaon Ki Gori", which released next year.
	The singer later went on to lend his voice to Bollywood megastars including Amitabh .

Rafi's native village remembers the legend on death anniv

Kajol has clocked 25 years in Bollywood and the actress expressed her gratitude to the audiences who continue to shower love on her even today.
	The 42-year-old actress debuted in the 1992 romantic drama "Bekhudi", alongside another debutant Kamal Sadanah.
	Kajol took to Twitter where she shared an old picture with her parents, actress Tanuja and director-producer Shomu Mukherjee.
	"Throwback to 25 years back. So much love for so long. Truly humbled!" she wrote.
	Tanuja also featured in the Rahul Rawail-directed movie, playing the actress' onscreen mother.
	Apart from Kajol, her long-time friend and co-star, Shah Rukh Khan also completed 25 years in the film industry on June 25 this year.
	The popular on-screen couple has featured in films such as "Baazigar", "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge", "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai" and "Dilwale".

Truly humbled: Kajol on completing 25 years in Bollywood

Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor paid his tributes to legendary singer Mohammed Rafi on his 37th death anniversary, thanking him for giving voice to him onscreen.
	The 64-year-old actor took to Twitter to express his gratitude towards the singing stalwart.
	"Remembering the great Mohammed Rafi Sahab. Thank you for being my voice, lost you 37 years back today. Peace be with you!" wrote Kapoor, alongside a picture with the singer at a wedding.
	Rafi did playback for the "Kapoor & Sons" actor in songs such as 'Parda Hai Parda' from "Amar Akbar Anthony", 'Dard-e- dil' from "Karz" and 'Tere Dar Pa Aaya Hoon' from "Laila Majnu", among others.
	The singer passed away in 1980 due to heart attack.

Thank you Rafi sahab for being my voice: Rishi Kapoor

Former One Direction singer Harry Styles has made history as the only person ever to have his album, single and movie debut at number one.
	Styles' self-titled debut solo album and single "Sign of the Times" topped the US Billboard charts when they were released earlier this year, while his movie "Dunkirk" - in which he plays a young soldier - topped the US box office this month, reported Entertainment Tonight Canada.
	Styles' first post-One Direction album immediately shot to  Number 1 on the Billboard charts upon its release in May, racking up 230,000 equivalent album units in its first week of release.
	The album's first single, "Sign of the Times", which was released in April, likewise debuted in the top spot.
	Styles' acting debut in the Christopher Nolan-directed Second World War drama has proved to be a blockbuster, easily taking the top spot at the box office.
	It has so far earned USD 131.3 million at the domestic box office and USD 234.1 million internationally.

Harry Styles makes history with debut success

Veteran actress Diana Rigg says she had a great time playing the Bond girl in 1969's "On Her Majesty's Secret Service".
	The 79-year-old actress, who portrayed Tracy Draco in the popular spy franchise, recalls working in the film as a "profligate" experience, according to People magazine.
	"My God, I loved it. It was so profligate - money was no object. There was a 10-second bit where I looked at my watch. And they sent for a watchmaker to arrive with a case full of watches.
	"I just chose one, and they gave it to me. I also had a huge beautiful fox fur coat that I wore in the film, and they gave it to me! I loved it," says Rigg.
	Popularly known as Olenna Tyrell, the witty, political matriarch from "Game of Thrones", the actress says she was unaware about the phenomenon of the HBO series when she signed up for it.
	"I hadn't seen it. But the scripts were absolutely wonderful, and its production values are wonderfully rich... Mostly what you remember and enjoy are the scenes you ...

Diana Rigg loved being a Bond girl

A private funeral service was held for Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington, who was laid to rest in Rancho Palos Verdes, California.
	A drum kit was set up on a stage for a musical tribute to the singer, who died after committing suicide on July 20. He was 41.
	Over 200 of Chester's family, bandmates and close friends gathered for the funeral on Saturday near the late singer's home.
	Each attendee was provided with a yellow wristband featuring the "Talking to Myself" singer's name as well as a VIP pass which featured a photo of him performing shirtless before a stadium crowd, reported Billboard.
	Austin Carlile, the former lead singer of Attack Attack! and Of Mice & Men, posted on Instagram a picture of the passes.
	"The service today was beautiful. Thank you Linkin Park, thank you Chester. For everything," he wrote, adding heart emojis.
	Chester, who was found dead in his Palos Verdes Estates home on July 20, is survived by wife Talinda Bennington and their three children as ...

Chester Bennington laid to rest in a private funeral

Telugu film actor Tanish Alladi today appeared before the SIT of Telangana's excise department as part of an ongoing probe into the online drug racket busted by it earlier this month.
	Tanish, who started his film career as a child artiste, has so far acted in about 19 films.
	He appeared before SIT sleuths this morning.
	The actor is among the 12 personalities, including actors and directors, from the Telugu film industry (popularly known as Tollywood) to be summoned by the SIT in connection with the case.
	During the investigation into the drug racket that was busted here on July 2, names of some members of the Telugu film industry had cropped up.
	The SIT was questioning them to find out if they had any links with the racket as consumers or suppliers or with those arrested, the excise officials earlier said.
	Since July 19, the SIT has questioned filmmaker Puri Jagannadh, cinematographer Shyam K Naidu, actors P Subba Raju, Tarun Kumar, P Navdeep and Ravi Teja, actresses Charmi Kaur 

Telugu actor Tanish Alladi appears before SIT

Paris Jackson and her godfather, actor Macaulay Culkin, who was very close to her late father Michael Jackson, showed their strong bond by getting matching spoon tattoos.
	The two were spotted getting inked at Tattoo Mania in West Hollywood.
	In some photos obtained by E! News, Paris and Macaulay were seen heading to the tattoo parlour.
	Paris, 19, donned a white crop top and green pants, while 36-year-old Macaulay looked casual in a jersey and black pants.
	Paris seemed to be very excited as she was all smiles while getting her arm tattooed.
	She later took to Instagram Story to give fans a look at their new matching inks. One of the photos saw a close-up shot of their arms.
	Another photo saw the "Home Alone" star leaning his head on his goddaughter's shoulder as they showed off their tattoos.

Paris Jackson, Macaulay Culkin get matching spoon tattoos

Hollywood actress-filmmaker Angelina Jolie has defended the casting process for her new movie "First They Killed My Father", insisting that the welfare of the children involved was her highest priority.
	The star was criticised after a recent Vanity Fair profile described how casting directors looked through Cambodian orphanages, circuses, and slum schools to find a child actor to play their lead, Loung Ung.
	During the auditions, they also set up a game where money was put on a table and children were encouraged to think of what they needed it for before the cash was snatched away.
	"Srey Moch (the girl ultimately chosen for the part) was the only child that stared at the money for a very, very long time. When she was forced to give it back, she became overwhelmed with emotion.
	"When she was asked later what the money was for, she said her grandfather had died, and they didn't have enough money for a nice funeral," Jolie had explained to the magazine.
	However, Jolie, 42, who ...

Angelina Jolie defends movie casting process

India Couture Week celebrated its tenth anniversary in style by putting up a spectacular grand finale with Manish Malhotra as the designer and young stars Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh as his muses.
	The designer, who has been a part of the FDCI India Couture Week for the past seven years, tried to break out from the "quintessential bridal" space with his new collection titled "Sensual Affair".
	"I wanted to put up a show which was a bit different. I didn't want to do a quintessential bridal collection. Clothes are all about the cocktail, sangeet and reception, but not about the wedding day," Manish told reporters here post the show.
	The designer said for him Alia and Ranveer signify the "young and different" and hence the actors were the obvious choice to be the showstoppers.
	Manish said he wanted to collaborate with Ranveer for the past three years and is happy that finally he could get the "Bajirao Mastani" star to walk for him.
	"For me, when you think of young and different you .

Ranveer-Alia bring alive Manish Malhotra's 'Sensual Affair' at ICW finale

Producer Ritesh Sidhwani refuted reports that TV actress Mouni Roy bagged a role in his upcoming production "Gold", starring Akshay Kumar, after her name was recommended by superstar Salman Khan.
	Produced by Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar under their banner Excel Entertainment, the project marks Mouni's big screen debut.
	There were reports that it was Salman who suggested the team to take the "Naagin" actress in the film.
	Asked about the same, Sidhwani told reporters, "No, nothing like that. Nobody had to recommend. She is honest and very talented.
	"She actually gave a fantastic audition for the part and after that we chose her. We did a proper test and it was then that she got the part. It wasn't based on any recommendation," Sidhwani said at the success party of his web series, "Inside Edge" here last evening.
	"Gold", directed by Reema Kagti, is about India's first Olympic medal win as a free nation in the year 1948 at Games of the XIV Olympiad, London.
	The movie will hit the ...

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