British pop star Louis Tomlinson said becoming a father at such a young age was a blessing.
	The 25-year-old singer-songwriter has an 18-month-old son called Freddie with his ex-girlfriend Briana Jungwirth.
	While Louis has admitted the pregnancy was unplanned, he is now thankful that it happened, reported Contactmusic.
	"I wouldn't have made this decision if someone asked me on the day. But thank God that the decision was made for me because it's just a blessing to be this age and to be able to have a child," Louis said.

Fatherhood is a blessing: Louis Tomlinson

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English heavy metal band Judas Priest star Rob Halford is set to be honoured with the Lemmy Lifetime Achievement Award.
	The "Breakin' The Law" hitmaker was close to late Motorhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister, who passed away in December 2015 after suffering from inoperable prostate cancer, and is thrilled to have been chosen for the accolade, reported Loudwire.
	"At long last the metal stars are aligned and I'm stoked to attend this year's Loudwire Awards show," the 65-year-old rocker said.
	"I'm excited to shout hails with horns up for all of my friends at Loudwire and all the bands and the fans! It's going to be a hell of a crazy night of good times and major surprises!"
	Judas Priest will be joined by Body Count, Halestorm, Starset and Power Trip at the ceremony held at The Novo in downtown Los Angeles on October 24.

Rob Halford get Lemmy award

The Pune-based Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) has suffered revenue loss of nearly Rs 12 crore on account of students not completing their courses on time and overstaying in hostels without paying any fee or charges, the CAG said today.
	In its report tabled in the Parliament, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) said that students are not completing their respective courses within the prescribed time schedule and this resulted in students occupying hostels beyond scheduled completion of course.
	"... The students continued to be on academic roll and in hostels without any payment of fees/hostel charges after the prescribed tenure of their courses, resulting in revenue loss of Rs 11.83 crore," the CAG said.
	It noted between 2008 and 2012, 315 students were admitted for six long duration diploma courses with scheduled completion time of two and three years.
	Of these, 212 students or 67.30 per cent of the total students enrolled were still on roll as on March 31, ...

Students not completing courses, overstaying caused nearly Rs

Ahead of its August 11 release, Akshay Kumar's much awaited project "Toilet-Ek Prem Katha", has been leaked online and the actor has asked his fans to support him in the fight against piracy.
	On Friday, few reports suggested that the movie featuring Akshay and Bhumi Pednekar was available online, and choreographer Remo D'Souza brought it to the notice of the filmmakers.
	Remo confirmed the news to a leading daily and said that he has informed the producers about the same.
	"The fight against piracy is critical and it's reassuring to see the swift action taken by the Crime Branch on the unfortunate incident involving our film 'Toilet-Ek Prem Katha.
	"I would like urge my friends, colleagues, fans and audiences to please say no to piracy. Thank you all for support," Akshay, 49, posted on Twitter.
	The movie, directed by Shree Narayan Singh, is based on a love story against the backdrop of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.

'Toilet...' leaks online,Akshay urges fans to say no to piracy

China's capital says it won't be inviting Justin Bieber to perform in the country because of his past "bad behavior," although it did concede that the Canadian singer has talent.
	In response to a question from a purported fan on its web page, the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture said it was acting in the interest of imposing standards and order and "cleaning up" the domestic performance market.
	It said Bieber's "bad behavior," including in his private life abroad and while in China to perform, had caused "public dissatisfaction." It did not provide details.
	Bieber performed in Beijing, Shanghai and the eastern city of Dalian in 2013.
	"Justin Bieber is a young foreign singer who is talented at singing but also controversial," the bureau said.
	"Therefore, it's not appropriate to bring in artists who show bad behavior," it said. "However, in the process of growing up and improving his words and deeds, he can truly develop into a singer who is beloved of the masses," it ...

Beijing says no to Justin Bieber over past 'bad behavior'

Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali and actress Anushka Sharma today said that they have never faced nepotism in Bollywood.
	The director and the actress were asked to respond on the topic at the trailer launch of their film "Jab Harry Met Sejal", also starring Shah Rukh Khan.
	Imtiaz said he and both his leading actors are not from the industry but have managed to succeed in Bollywood.
	"The fact that the three of us, who are outsiders, are here today... If we had faced nepotism then we wouldn't have reached this far in our respective careers.
	"I can confidently say about myself that if I am here it is because of the love and affection of the film industry at that time. I don't see it (nepotism)," Imtiaz said while replying to a question from a journalist.
	Ali, however, said if somebody is subjected to bullying for being an outsider then it is wrong.
	Karan Johar, Saif Ali Khan and Varun Dhawan are in news for their IIFA joke on nepotism and Kangana Ranaut, who had first sparked the debate by ...

Haven't faced nepotism in the industry: Imtiaz, Anushka

Talinda Bennington's Twitter account was possibly hacked hours after her husband Linkin Park lead vocalist Chester Bennington was found dead in his Los Angeles home.
	Bennington, 41, reportedly hanged himself at his Palos Verdes residence on Thursday.
	The series of tweets made from Talinda's verified account, which claimed she had been cheating on her husband with his bandmate Mike Shinoda, were soon deleted, leading fans to question the authenticity of the messages.
	"I guess this is the time to say it but I have been cheating on Chester with Mike Shinoda," the tweet read.
	Another tweet from Talinda's account stated, "He didn't kill himself, he was already did before he hung himself, I have proof...(sic)"
	The last tweet said the account was "not hacked".
	"I never really loved him and I'm not hacked I just was in love with the money hurts to say (sic)," the post read.
	Bennington's fans, however, did not buy the claims made in the tweets and slammed the hackers' insensitive ...

Wife's Twitter allegedly hacked after Bennington's death

Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt and wife Tasha McCauley have welcomed their second child together, a baby boy.
	The baby was born in June, reported People magazine.
	McCauley and Gordon-Levitt, 36, share another son, who turns two next month.
	A representative had confirmed the news of Gordon-Levitt and McCauley's second child on the way in May.
	The actor and the businesswoman have kept most aspects of their relationship out of the public eye. The duo quietly tied the knot at their home in December 2014, and in the beginning stages of their relationship, Gordon-Levitt wouldn't publicly name his then-girlfriend.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Tasha McCauley welcome second baby

Anil Kapoor has collaborated with his brother, producer Boney Kapoor, in several successful films like "Mr. India", "Judaai", "No Entry" and "Pukar", and the actor said the latter has helped him immensely in his career.
	Talking about his relationship with his siblings - Boney and Sanjay Kapoor - Anil said, "Sanjay is the most decent. I was the naughtiest. Boney and I used to fight a lot and he used to beat me up...
	"His contribution in my career is tremendous. He worked hard and we made great films together. We learnt from our father to put our blood and sweat into our work. That's how we are and will be till we die," the 60-year-old actor said during a promotional event for his upcoming film "Mubarakan".
	In the comedy, Anil has teamed up with Boney's son, Arjun Kapoor.
	The Anees Bazmee-directed film, which also stars Ileana D'Cruz and Athiya Shetty, will release on July 28.

His contribution in my career is tremendous: Anil on Boney

Actress Sunny Leone and her husband Daniel Weber have adopted a 21-month-old baby girl from Latur in Maharashtra.
	Sunny and Daniel have named her Nisha Kaur Weber.
	Before entering Bollywood, Sunny appeared on Salman Khan-hosted hit reality show "Bigg Boss".
	She has been part of films like "Jism 2", "Ragini MMS 2", "Jackpot" among others. She has made cameo appearances in Akshay Kumar's "Singh is Bliing", Shah Rukh Khan starrer "Raees" and Sonakshi Sinha's "Noor".
	The 36-year-old actress has now signed up for a special appearance in a song in Ajay Devgn-Emraan Hashmi starrer "Baadshaho."
	She will also be seen opposite Arbaaz Khan in Rajeev Walia's romantic musical "Tera Intezaar".

Sunny Leone adopts a baby girl from Latur

Oscar-winning actor Forest Whitaker has been roped in to feature in a multi-episode arc on "Empire".
	The 56-year-old actor will be a part of the fourth installment of Fox's hip-hop drama, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
	Whitaker will portray Uncle Eddie, a charismatic music icon and bona fide hitmaker, who gave an unknown Lucious, played by Terrence Howard, his first radio airplay in his struggling days.
	The "Arrival" actor reunites with "Empire" co-creator Lee Daniels, with whom he has previously worked on the feature "The Butler".
	Last season, actress Demi Moore made her debut in the season-three finale as a nurse aiding Lucious in his recovery after the explosion, setting up a major role in the upcoming season.
	Since it started airing, the show has lured A-listers to guest star such as Marisa Tomei, Rosie O'Donnell, Eva Longoria, Chris Rock, Mariah Carey, Taye Diggs, Alicia Keys, and Ludacris, among others.
	Season four premieres on September 27.

Forest Whitaker to star in 'Empire'

He came to the city of dreams with Rs 2,500 in his pocket and an ambition to make it big in films.
 	But before giving him his due, Mumbai tested Nawazuddin Siddiqui's patience so much so that the actor has now become fear-proof.
	"I have already faced so much in my life. I have seen that time when I didn't even have a single penny in my pocket. And it stayed like that for two-three years. I used to have lunch at one friend's place, dinner at other's and a third friend would get cigarettes for me.
	"I came to Mumbai with Rs 2,500. If I again face a situation where I am left with just Rs 2,500, I would not feel like a failure. I am not afraid of anything," Nawaz told PTI.
	His first Bollywood break was a small role in Aamir Khan's "Sarfarosh". The 43-year-old actor continued featuring in blink-and-you-miss-it roles in various films till "Gangs of Wasseypur" came and changed his fate.
	Nawaz says he thought about leaving Mumbai a lot during his struggling days but he somehow held on to .

Have seen too much to fear failure: Nawazuddin Siddiqui

After creating multiple cinematic milestones at the box office with her origin story, "Wonder Woman" is now giving fans a chance to own three rare comics, featuring her character's history.
	The pieces are being auctioned for anti-human trafficking charity by eBay in August, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
	The issues going up for auction include the superhero's very first appearance on the 1941 "All Star Comics 8" and the first issues of Wonder Woman's two 1940s starring roles - "Sensation Comics 1" and "Wonder Woman 1".
	The Wonder Woman material in each of these issues was written by the character's creator, William Moulton Marston - under the pen name Charles Moulton.

Rare 'Wonder Woman' comics up for auction

TV personality Ryan Seacrest is to return as the host of "American Idol", the ABC network has announced.
	The 42-year-old TV presenter previously hosted the talent show from 2002 until 2016, and will return to the coveted role when "American Idol" makes its eagerly-anticipated comeback on the ABC network next year, reported Variety.
	"We are thrilled to be ushering in this new era of 'American Idol' with Ryan at the helm. So much of 'American Idol's' overwhelming success can be attributed to Ryan, whose larger-than- life personality and laudable dedication to creating quality entertainment has made him a true master of his craft," ABC Entertainment president Channing Dungey said.
	"His talent is limitless, and I can't think of a more appropriate person to honor the 'Idol' legacy as it takes on new life than the man who has been there through it all.

Ryan Seacrest confirmed as host of 'American Idol'

After "Justice League", DC Cinematic Universe will likely start working on its next film "Shazam!".
	The project is expected to go on floors in January or February next year with a likely release in 2019, sources confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter.
	David F Sandberg will direct the feature, about a boy who transforms into Earth's mightiest mortal.
	"Shazam!" has been on DC's film slate for a while now. In 2014 it was announced that Dwayne Johnson would play Shazam's rival, Black Adam.
	However, it's unclear whether Johnson will be involved with this project.

'Shazam!' will be DC's next movie to shoot

"Walking Dead" actress Laurie Holden has been cast in an upcoming thriller "Dragged Across Concrete".
	The 47-year-old star has joined Mel Gibson and Vince Vaughn in the movie, to be directed by S Craig Zahler, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
	Production on the film will start in Vancouver, British Columbia, later this month.
	Gibson and Vaughn will play two police detectives who find themselves suspended when a video of their strong-arm tactics is leaked to the media, while Holden will essay the role of a former officer on the force and wife of Gibson's character.

Laurie Holden joins 'Dragged Across Concrete'

Actor Tiger Shroff, who is a self- confessed fan of Michael Jackson, says he would like to play the King of Pop in a film.
	"Biopics are interesting I would love to do one. I would like to do one on Michael Jackson," Tiger told PTI.
	The actor is grateful to have got an opportunity to pay tribute to his idol through his film "Munna Michael".
	Speaking about his fondest memories of Michael Jackson, the actor says, "I was very young then, so I did not understand what was going on at the concert (in Mumbai in 1996). I was four or five years old. I couldn't see the stage but my father picked me up and then I could see him performing in front of me.
	"I was amazed with his presence. And I knew I wanted to be like that, I wanted that craze and wanted to stand like him and sing like him," the actor says.
	It is not just Jackson's dancing skills that Tiger is mesmerised with, he says he is equally amazed with his charity work.
	"With great power comes great responsibility. The amount of work .

Tiger Shroff wants to be part of a biopic on Michael Jackson

Priyanka Chopra will be the guest of honour at the Toronto international film festival's annual soireee on September 6.
	The "Quantico" actress will be feted at the TIFF Bell Lightbox, a day before the prestigious event officially gets started with an opening night film, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
	The event will feature Priyanka in conversation with festival artistic director Cameron Bailey, where she is expected to talk about her Bollywood career, before foraying into Hollywood.
	Priyanka recently made her Hollywood movie debut with "Baywatch" alongside Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron.
	The festival will run from September 7-17.

Priyanka Chopra to be guest of honour at TIFF 2017

Making it big in the film industry without a godfather is hard but Akshay Oberoi says he never let go of hope.
	The actor has two interesting films slated to release this year and he is confident that they will help him showcase his talent as a performer.
	In an interview to PTI, Akshay says, "As an actor, you have to be very headstrong and thick-skinned, otherwise you can't survive. You have to have the undying hope that one day I will reach the top. If you don't have that then you can't survive.
	"You face so many rejections. I am very arrogant about my talent. There are times when I see an actor's performance and wonder what he is doing in the industry. But that is adding to my fire. I am optimistic that my day will also come."
	The 32-year-old actor does have a film connection - he is the cousin of Vivek Oberoi.
	But Akshay, who made his acting debut with "Isi Life Mein" in 2010 and has featured in films like "Pizza", "Fitoor", "Laal Rang" and soon-to-release "Gurgaon", says he ...

You need undying hope to survive in Bollywood: Akshay Oberoi

"Legion" creator Noah Hawley is developing a Doctor Doom movie for Fox.
	Hawley made the announcement at the ongoing Comic-Con in San Diego, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
	"Two words. Doctor. Doom," Hawley said at the end of his panel for FX's "Legion".
	Fox has been planning to revive the Fantastic Four franchise for the big screen for a long time now after the 2015 outing in the series did not do well at the box office.
	There were reports that Seth Grahame-Smith was working on a Fantastic Four spinoff featuring Franklin Richards, the son of Mr Fantastic and Invisible Girl.

'Legion' creator Noah Hawley working on Doctor Doom movie

Director Vikramaditya Motwane, who has directed critically-acclaimed films such as "Udaan", "Lootera" and "Trapped", says looking back he always feels he could have made his movies better.
	"When I look back I either feel I did this mistake while shooting or writing. Eventually you try and make sure you do not repeat the same mistake with your next film. I always feel I could have made the film better," he told PTI.
	The director's recently released "Trapped" is set to make a world television premiere tomorrow on &Pictures HD.
	"It is a different feeling when the film airs on TV than its official release on the big screen. It's all the more scarier as you are reaching out to a wider audience through television. It's more nerve wrecking as for this film they are the true audience," he says.
	Motwane is hopeful the audience will enjoy watching it in their houses. The film features Rajkummar Rao as a man locked in an uninhabited apartment in Mumbai.
	"At a cinema hall, there is a ...

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