Former basketball star Lamar Odom is working on a tell-all book, which will reportedly document his relationship with Khloe Kardashian.
	Odom has revealed he is writing an autobiography about his life that will cover "everything", reported Ace Showbiz.
	"I have a book coming out, an autobiography about my life. The book will cover everything. Everything. It's a free-for-all. It'll be open about everything that's been going on in my life, about the past," he said.
	According to reports, the book will document his relationship with ex wife, Khloe, and also his return to health after a drink and drug binge in a Nevada brothel in October 2015.

Lamar Odom to pen a tell-all book

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Singer Stevie Wonder has tied the knot with fiancee Tomeeka Robyn Bracy in a lavish and star-studded ceremony over the weekend at the Hotel Bel-Air in Los Angeles.
	Stevie, 67, and his new wife were serenaded by John Legend, Usher and Pharrell Williams at the ceremony. The singer later took to the stage himself to sing "Try a Little Tenderness", reported People magazine.
	"It was a beautiful wedding. The ceremony was lavish and very romantic. There were celebrity guests, including John Legend," a source said.
	"Family is very important to Stevie and all of his kids were involved in the wedding."
	This is the third marriage for Stevie. He was married to Syreeta Wright from 1970 to 1972, and Kai Millard from 2001 to 2012.
	In December 2014, the 25-time Grammy winner welcomed his ninth child, and second child with Tomeeka, a baby girl named Nia. He also has seven children from his previous relationships.

Stevie Wonder marries Tomeeka Robyn Bracy

Popular comic book writer Stan Lee was honoured with a ceremony to imprint his hands and feet in front of the TLC Chinese Theatre.
	The event was attended by Marvel head Kevin Feige, "Guardians of the Galaxy" director James Gunn, filmmaker Kevin Smith, "Black Panther" star Chadwick Boseman, Star Trek's Nichelle Nichols and comic book artist Todd McFarlane, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
	"I thank you from the bottom from my heart, and I've always wondered about that expression," Lee said.
	"Why is the bottom of your heart more important than the top of your heart? I thank you from my whole heart."
	For over seven decades, the 94-year-old legend has created some of the most iconic rosters of heroes and villains of the comic book page.
	Among Lee's most memorable creations are Iron Man, Thor, Black Panther, the X-Men, Fantastic Four and Spider-Man.
	These heroes have become the backbone of both the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as well as, the Fox Marvel Universe, further proving ...

Stan Lee honoured with handprint ceremony in Hollywood

Puerto Rican singers Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee's "Despacito" has become the most-streamed song of all time, just six months after it was released.
	The hit single has been played 4.6 billion times across all streaming services, overtaking Justin Bieber's "Sorry", which previously held the title.
	The track is currently No. 1 in the US, UK and Australia.
	"Streaming is a connector for audiences worldwide and it has helped my music reach every corner of the planet. It is truly an honour that 'Despacito' is now the most streamed song in history," Fonsi said.
	"Despacito", which means slowly in Spanish, was released on January 13.
	The upbeat track set a new record on Vevo by becoming the Spanish-language video with the most views in 24 hours (it collected 5.4 million hits).
	It's also the fastest ever music video to 2 billion views (154 days).

'Despacito' becomes the most streamed song of all time

Actor Mark Rylance has revealed his wife Claire van Kampen uses his knighthood status to get tables at renowned eateries.
	The 57-year-old actor made it to Queen Elizabeth II's 2017 New Year Honours and was given the title of Knight Bachelor for his services to British theatre.
	"People have been very nice about it (the knighthood)... My wife is a bit shameless about it, trying to get reservations in restaurants. I don't think that's quite what Her Maj (the Queen) imagined me doing with this knighthood!" Rylance told Time Out magazine.
	The Oscar-winning actor will next be seen in Christopher Nolan's World War II drama, "Dunkirk", in which he plays a mariner.

Rylance's wife uses his knighthood to get into restaurants

Singer Kesha says she has stopped paying attention to the fashion critics after music icon Bob Dylan told her that she looks good.
	"When I see myself on those Worst Dressed lists all the time and I'm like, Bob Dylan thinks I look good. I want to spread good vibes, so if that's the role I'm in now and if this song is helping people heal then I like that," Kesha says in an interview to Billboard.
	The "TiK ToK" singer adds that she realises she cannot be "perfect" but hopes the people connect with her music whenever they listen to it.
	"I don't think everything that I do is going to be perfect or flawless. I definitely would love to help people, I love if they can relate to my music then that's beautiful," she said.
	Kesha is set to release her third full-length album 'Rainbow' on August 11.

Bob Dylan thinks I look good: Kesha to fashion police

Singer Louis Tomlinson says no matter how much he tries he can never have fun at parties flanked by famous people.
	The 25-year-old musician says he does not like going to these get-togethers as he believes they are attended mostly by pretentious people, reported Billboard.
	"What I really can't ever get used to, or really enjoy, are these super geared-up celebrity parties.. Everyone pretends to be friends like they've known each other for years...
	"But no one actually cares. You see people who are beyond self-absorbed, and that's why it can be a dangerous place," says Tomlinson.

Louis Tomlinson can't enjoy celebrity parties

Singer Joe McElderry said he would be elated to be a part of the remake of the Hollywood cult classic "Grease", if it is ever made.
	The 26-year-old musician said he would love to venture into acting with a new version and feels he has what it takes to do justice to the role, reported FemaleFirst.
	"I would love to be in a remake of 'Grease!', a real modern version, a brand new storyline, something for our generation that has the same effect that it had all them years ago. I wish there was a modernised version of it, that would be fun to be a part of and now I believe I have the ability," McElderry said.
	"The Climb" singer said he was approached to do a film before, but things did not pan out that way.
	"There was talks before about possibly doing a film and getting into acting a bit more but I've been so busy. I now have the confidence with acting and it's opened up a whole new world of performing," he said.

Joe McElderry would love to act in 'Grease' remake

Red Hot Chili Peppers' bassist Flea has slammed retirement rumours as "silly talk" after it was speculated the band will call it quits soon.
	The "Californication" hitmakers sparked speculation of the demise of the band last week after drummer Chad Smith claimed he didn't know if the band could continue to tour.
	But now, 54-year-old bassist Flea - real name Michael Peter Balzary - said the band's split rumours were not true as they very rarely look beyond the immediate future and don't know what's in store for them just yet.
	Speaking to TMZ, the "Can't Stop" musician said, "I don't know if you know it, but that's just silly talk. We never really look past the immediate future, but we're on tour right now, we're rocking out, we feel in the spirit, letting the music move us.
	"To be honest, since we first started this band 35 years ago, I've never ever known what's next or round the corner or anything. I think the power of the band lies in that - just staying in the moment and the ...

We're not retiring: Red Hot Chili Peppers

Singer Rita Ora said country music star Willie Nelson would be her ideal partner to go on a road trip with because he's had such an interesting life.
	The "Your Song" hitmaker is a fan of the 84-year-old country music legend and would love to get a chance to spend some time with him so she could pick his brain and be regaled by his tales of life on tour and in the studio, reported Contactmusic.
	When asked who she would most like to go on a road trip with, Rita said, "I would probably go on a road trip with Willie Nelson, he probably has the best stories of all time.

Rita Ora wants to go on a road trip with Willie Nelson

Singer-songwriter John Mayer says he is in a happy space right now as he has made peace with himself and will not let expectations pull him down.
	The 39-year-old musician says he knows what he wants from his life and is taking necessary steps to achieve it, reported GQ Style magazine.
	"The reason I'm so happy now is because a lot of expectation that I had for myself was probably a little bit unnecessary. I have a perfect image of ambition and reward for my life right now. I know what to expect, I know how much I should be asking for when I knock on the door, and I get it," Mayer says.
	The "Free Fallin'" singer says he now understands what his "vision" is.
	"Yeah, there's nothing in my life that doesn't feel good. I'm not being pushed into battle, I'm leading the charge. Because I understand what my vision is - and yes, I believe we can still use the word vision," he said.

John Mayer not burden by expectations anymore

Actress Alicia Vikander says she always wanted to do an action role and featuring in the reboot of "Tomb Raider" is everything she could have asked for.
	The 28-year-old Oscar-winning actress says playing unusual characters is a thrilling experience for her, reported Entertainment Weekly.
	"I'm emotionally drawn to something that's very different from what I've done before. Naturally, that gives me an extra thrill. I have mostly done dramas and indie films in my career...
	"But I don't know how many times I've watched big adventure films like 'Indiana Jones' or 'The Mummy'. I love to get embraced in all those big journeys and to do an action role has always been a child's dream of mine," Vikander says.
	The "Danish Girl" actress will be stepping in actress Angelina Jolie's shoes as Lara Croft in a new movie adaptation of the popular video game series.

Doing action role has been my childhood dream: Alicia Vikander

Actress Troian Bellisario says her battle with anorexia almost killed her and there was a point in her life where she was just eating 300 calories a day.
	The "Pretty Little Liars" star says she is now ten years in recovery, reported Contactmusic.
	"There is a part of my brain that defies logic. Once, it completely convinced me I should live off 300 calories a day, and at some point, it told me even that was too much. That part of my brain is my disease, and there was a time when it had absolute authority over me," Bellisario says.
	"It almost killed me, and you can see that even though I have lived in recovery for ten years now, it still finds loads of fun, insidious ways to thwart me to this day. It was a difficult journey finding my way back to health. Through hard introspection, intense medical and mental care, a supportive family, friends, and a patient and loving partner, I survived, which is rare.
	"But I don't want to just survive that part of my life. I want to create in ...

Anorexia almost killed me: Troian Bellisario

Singer-songwriter Ann-Marie has embraced yoga despite being a little sceptical about it.
	The 27-year-old songstress did a Twitter poll in which she asked her followers whether she will end up liking or hating the fitness regimen.
	"I'm trying yoga later, my first time!! Am I going to hate it or love it?" Ann-Marie wrote.
	In another tweet, the "Ciao Adios" hitmaker said it will be difficult for her to do the asanas as she cannot stick to a pose for a long time.
	"I can't stay still for more than seven seconds so yoga class is going to be a bit of a different experience for everyone else tonight," she wrote.

Ann-Marie takes up yoga

"Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason" star Paul Nicholls says he is lucky to be alive after smashing his leg following a fall from a Thai jungle waterfall.
	The actor, who was trapped for three days, was discovered by locals in a rock pool at the Khun Si Falls on the island of Koh Samui, Thailand, reported Guardian online.
	"I am lucky to be alive. I had a phone with me but I fell from such a height into the water it was unretrievable. It took such a long time to find me. It's an understatement to say it wasn't a great situation. It wasn't that I was lost," he says.
	"The problem was I couldn't move to get out of there. I've got a broken leg and I'm missing a kneecap. It needs complete reconstruction.

Paul Nicholls 'lucky to be alive' after fall

Actor Cillian Murphy says he does not watch any of his movies more than once as he prefers to look forward to his next role.
	"I want to see the film at the premiere, and that will be it. I'll see it once. I don't know anyone who pores over their work because the impulse is always the next - the next piece I do will be the best piece I do," the "Dunkirk" star tells ShortList magazine.
	"To an actor, nostalgia is death. When you look at your work from 10-years ago and think that was the apotheosis, well, you're done really. It's got to be forward thinking.

Cillian Murphy does not watch his movies more than once

Actor Ayushmann Khurrana jokes that SS Rajamouli's epic saga "Baahubali: The Conclusion", which released two weeks before "Meri Pyaari Bindu", was responsible for his film's poor box office collection.
	Starring Ayushmann and Parineeti Chopra, "Meri Pyaari Bindu" released on May 12 amid huge expectations as the songs of the film were popular.
	The movie failed at the box-office but the "Vicky Donor" actor says he personally received a mixed response for his role.
	"I think 'Baahubali' ate us up (laughs). I had fun working on 'Meri Pyaari Bindu'. I got a mix response for the film including from my family - some liked it and some did not. But if 'Baahubali...' had not released, maybe it ('Meri Pyaari Bindu') would have done better," says Ayushmann in a media interaction here.
	Featuring Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, Tamannaah, Ramya Krishnan and Sathyaraj, the second part of "Baahubali" released on April 28 and has reportedly done a business of over Rs 1,500 crore ...

'Baahubali' ate us up: Ayushmann on 'Meri Pyaari Bindu' BO

Actor Vivek Oberoi says if he stops getting interesting work, he will go ahead and produce his own films.
	Vivek, in his 15-year-long career, has seen both highs and lows.
	The 40-year-old actor, however, says there was never a phase when he was upset about his career.
	"I have never been a pessimist, I look forward to the future. I have a strong belief that tomorrow if I am not getting the kind of work I want to do, I will produce my own content," Vivek told PTI.
	"I am not the kind of guy who will woefully sit down on my fate and crib, I didn't get this, this went wrong, I haven't got my due. If I am not happy with what I am getting, I'll make my own."
	Vivek recently appeared on the Amazon web series "Inside Edge" as Vikrant Dhawan, owner of a leading sports management company with grey shades.
	"There are so many limitation in a traditional Bollywood films. I don't think the kind of things I have done in the web series I would've been able to do in films. It could've been ...

If I don't get good work, I'll produce my own films: Vivek

Director Nitesh Tiwari has revealed that he is definitely looking to cast Varun Dhawan in his next film but nothing has been finalised yet.
	The "Dangal" director is working on Siddharth Roy Kapur and Ronnie Screwvala's next film, an adaptation of Varun Agarwal's 2012 bestseller "How I Braved Anu Aunty and Started a Million Dollar Company".
	When asked about approaching Varun for the film, Nitesh told PTI, "We are thinking about him. But he is busy right now. We were looking for a good, young hero who has a great screen presence."
	Nitesh said he did bounce the idea of the film to the "Student of the Year" actor.
	"I did speak to Varun about the film. He is more than happy about it (film). But only time will tell if he can do the film or not as he has a very busy schedule so I don't know what the future holds."
	Besides this, Nitesh is excited about his director wife Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari's upcoming directorial, "Bareilly Ki Barfi". He has co-written the romantic comedy with Shreyas ...

'Dangal' director wants Varun Dhawan for his next

Filmmaker Karan Johar has admitted the nepotism joke targeting Kangana Ranaut at the IIFA Awards stage was his idea and it is something that he regrets now.
	Johar, Saif Ali Khan and Varun Dhawan raked up the nepotism debate during the award ceremony on July 15, where the trio chanted "nepotism rocks", mocking Kangana for calling the "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil" director the "flag-bearer of nepotism" on his chat show earlier this year.
	Varun apologised yesterday, while Johar in an interview with NDTV today said it was a case of a joke gone wrong and his intention was never to hurt anyone.
	"What we said was meant to be a joke, which I think has been misplaced, misunderstood and I think it went wrong. I regret it. The idea of that joke was entirely mine, so I take onus of the idea of what we said. And I think we went a bit far by the Kangana mention.
	"No matter what I say or feel about my issues with what Kangana said on my talk show... I think I was raised to be dignified, chivalrous and a .

I regret it: Karan Johar on Kangana joke at IIFA

Singer-actress Janet Jackson has reportedly moved back to Hollywood from New York City with her six-month-old son, Eissa Al Mana.
	A source close to the 51-year-old songstress revealed she is happy to be back in California, reported ET Online.
	"Los Angeles has always been home for Janet and she is enjoying having her family so close. It's especially important to her because she wants her son to have a close relationship with her mother and family. Everyone is so happy to have her back home," the source said.
	The source added that Jackson is giving final touches to her State of the World tour and she is working out to get back into shape soon and has already lost almost 30kgs.
	"She will hit the stage with the passion and fire that her fans have come to expect from her when her tour starts on September 7," the source said.

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