Young visitors at Sharjah Children's Reading Festival had the opportunity to meet one of India's most loved chefs and media personalities, Pankaj Bhadouria, at the 'Cookery Corner'.
	A self-made culinary professional and one of the most prominent faces in the Indian food industry, Pankaj is well- known for her devotion to the culinary arts; a passion that made her quit a 16-year career in teaching and won her the first MasterChef India title in 2010.
	With butter, flour, cocoa powder and tonnes of chocolate chips, a bunch of bright-eyed kids circled around the chef and were more than ready to make their two-minute chocolate desserts.
	"Healthy eating is as much about the ingredients as it is about the style of cooking and one's overall dietary discipline. Getting your three meals a day on time is crucial, especially for young children, who need a steady source of nutrition for good growth and vitality," Pankaj remarked, while assisting young chefs in their brownie-making ...

MasterChef Pankajbakes brownies with children in UAE

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Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has questioned the relevance of award functions, including the National Film Awards, by citing Aamir Khan's example.
	The 55-year-old director took to Twitter, where he called the actor "the greatest filmmaker" in the country and said his consistent absence from such events only reflects their importance today.
	"Fact that Aamir Khan, the greatest filmmaker of India does not attend any award events, including national award speaks, about those events," wrote Varma.
	The "Sarkaar" director further lauded Khan for continuing to deliver good content and not care about receiving awards.
	"Highest quality films are made by Aamir and that he doesn't care to be measured by any Indian award committee, including National (Awards) speaks loud," he added.
	Recently, actor Akshay Kumar winning the National Award for Best Actor for his role in crime drama "Rustom" was questioned by people.

Ram Gopal Varma questions relevance of National Awards

Actor Hrithik Roshan is proud of his mother Pinky for overcoming her aquaphobia.
	The 43-year-old star said that it was the first time his mother decided to conquer her fears and get into the ocean.
	"63 years of waterphobia. Never swam. Today she jumps off a boat into the deep Indian Ocean. Here she is flying beyond the fear. So proud of you mama!" Hrithik tweeted, along with an underwater shot of his mom.
	The actor was last seen in Sanjay Gupta's "Kaabil," which released in January this year.
	Hrithik received rave reviews for his portrayal of a blind man.

Hrithik Roshan proud of his mother for beating aquaphobia

"Wizards of Waverly Place" star David Henrie has married his longtime girlfriend, Maria Cahill.
	The couple tied the knot on Friday, April 21 in an Old Hollywood style wedding, reported Entertainment Tonight.
	The 27-year-old former Disney star and Cahill, a former Miss Delaware, tied the knot before some of Henrie's Waverly Place castmates, including Selena Gomez, Jake T. Austin, Jennifer Stone and Maria Canals-Barrera.
	 Henrie said that he knew Cahill was the one from their first meeting.
	"I knew Maria was special from the moment I saw her. Now, almost three years later, it's almost surreal that we're finally getting married. We're so blessed to be surrounded by our family and friends to celebrate this special day and I can't wait to start this next adventure with my best friend and soulmate," Henrie said.

David Henrie, Maria Cahill get married

Pop diva Mariah Carey and ex- husband Nick Cannon were spotted going on two dinner dates in a row.
	The outings came less than two weeks after the singer's split from backup dancer Bryan Tanaka, Us weekly.
	Carey, 47, and Cannon headed to Mr Chow restaurant in Beverly Hills with their 5-year-old twins, Moroccan and Monroe, on Thursday, April 20.
	On Friday, April 21, the amicable exes headed to Nobu Malibu for a private dinner without their children.
	Carey and Cannon, who wed in April 2008, finalised their divorce in late 2016. She was engaged to Australian billionaire James Packer last year before her friendship with Tanaka turned romantic.

Mariah Carey, Nick Cannon's frequent dinner dates

Actor Channing Tatum says he does not miss his former life as a stripper and insists there was nothing glamorous about it.
	The 36-year-old actor, who drew inspiration from his past life as an exotic dancer for his role in the "Magic Mike" movies and the newly launched 'Magic Mike Live' at Hard Rock Las Vegas, says he has no desire to return to the stage, reported People magazine.
	"I don't miss anything about stripping. I stripped in Tampa for like 25 girls, at best. It wasn't glamorous whatsoever, so there's nothing that I miss about stripping. This isn't stripping. This is a show," Tatum says.
	The actor also revealed why he decided to create a live show based on the movies in Vegas.
	"People in general are coming because they know the movies and they think they're going to get something like they saw in the last film, and they're going to get all that.
	"But I think they're going to get something else. We don't do live shows. We don't do that. With this, we didn't have any rules ..

Channing Tatum doesn't miss life as a stripper

Actress Tori Spelling says she is the happiest when all are kids are in the house spending time with her.
	The "Beverly Hills 90210" actress, who has kids Liam, 10, Stella, eight, Hattie, five, Finn, four, and Beau, six weeks, with her husband Dean McDermott, loves the chaos of having a large brood and feels a bit nervous when things are peaceful, reported Hello magazine.
	"The only time I put my hands up and say, 'I can't cope' is when it's too quiet. I grew up with just my brother in a very loving but quiet, structured home.
	"I would look at other people and think, 'I wish I had a big family'. I would long for it. But now I've created my own. We have our own in-built parties and playdates," Spelling says.

Tori Spelling's family goals

Priyanka Chopra is on a ten-day visit to India and the actress was seen spending time with filmmaker Zoya Akhtar and actor Ranveer Singh.
	Ranveer, 31, who has worked with Priyanka in films like "Gunday", "Dil Dhadakne Do", and "Bajirao Mastani", took to Twitter to share the pictures from their reunion.
	"Mama Zo and Madam Mercurial #mygirls @priyankachopra #ZoyaAkhtar," the actor captioned the photo of three of them chilling.
	After "Dil Dhadakne Do" Ranveer is all set to collaborate with Zoya once again for her next directorial venture "Gully Boy", while Priyanka, 34, who has been busy with her projects in West, is yet to sign a Bollywood movie.

Priyanka Chopra's day out with Ranveer Singh, Zoya Akhtar

Homi Adajania says his directorial venture "Takadum" is not shelved and he decided to hold the project as he was not happy with the script.
	In June last year, Homi had announced "Takadum" starring Sushant Singh Rajput, Parineeti Chopra and Irrfan Khan, in the lead roles.
	The film was due to go on floors in October last year.
	"When it (story) got translated from an English set up to Hindi, it seemed like a forced fit as a story in Mumbai. I tried to fix it up then but (that did not work out) now it (film) has gone for rewriting. It's not shelved right now. It's still an open working possibility," Homi told PTI.
	The filmmaker says the only reason for "Takadum" being put on the back burner was the final story.
	"I was very happy with the initial story. It's a story based in New York in English and I was trying to put in the Mumbai set up. When we translated it, I felt people like this don't exist in Mumbai I felt it was forced," he says.
	According to Homi, it was the collective ...

'Takadum' is not shelved: Homi Adajania

Director Gauri Shinde says she is critical of her own work and feels she could have done a better job with her last film "Dear Zindagi".
	"You always feel that the film could have been better. I am my own critic. After there is a long gap in the film I look back and always feel I want to make certain changes. I keep regretting that there is one deleted scene, I wish I had added it in 'Dear Zindagi'," Gauri told PTI.
	"There is a deleted scene of aircraft that is out on Youtube, I wished I had kept it but then there was an issue of time so we couldn't keep it. It was a hard call to take. But there are certain things right for that moment," she says.
	Gauri is a bit nervous and and also excited as the movie is now all set for the world television premiere today on Zee Cinema.
	"It is always a different feeling whenever the film comes out for the first time, be it the theatres or TV. I hope more people watch it on TV again," she says.
	 Gauri says she casts actors as per the script's ...

I am my own critic: Gauri Shinde

Actor-comedian David Spade and Naya Rivera were spotted enjoying a dinner date.
	The two, who star together in the Crackle comedy film "Mad Families," were photographed near the Malibu sushi restaurant Nobu, a popular celebrity hotspot, reported E! online.
	"David really likes Naya. They are still trying to keep things private, but they have hung out a couple of times since Hawaii," a source said.
	For the date night, the 30-year-old former "Glee" actress wore a sexy black dress with a thigh-high split, while Spade, 52, sported a blue shirt, dark pants and black leather jacket.

David Spade, Naya Rivera's dinner date

"Deadpool 2" starring Ryan Reynolds as the foul-mouthed superhero is set to release in June 1, 2018.
	Reynolds is also a producer on the film with "Deadpool" writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick returning along with Drew Goddard assisting, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
	David Leitch came on board to lead "Deadpool 2" last year after Tim Miller dropped out due to creative differences with Reynolds.
	The superhero sequel also recently cast Zazie Beetz as the mutant mercenary Domino.

Ryan Reynolds' 'Deadpool 2' to release in June 2018

Filmmaker James Cameron and Fox have set the release dates for the four "Avatar" sequels, with "Avatar 2" arriving on December 18, 2020.
	"Avatar 3" will open  December 17, 2021, followed by a three- year break for "Avatar 4, set for December 20, 2024. "Avatar 5" will then open on December 19, 2025.
	The news was announced on the movie's official Facebook page.
	"Great to be working with the best team in the business! Avatar takes flight as we begin concurrent production on four sequels," Cameron said in the post.
	Cameron had announced a year ago at CinemaCon that he would make four "Avatar" sequels, promising that the films would start hitting theaters in 2018.
	The filmmaker said last year that he had first envisioned two sequels but after meeting with the screenwriters, artists and designers, he realised that he had too much material for just two films. He initially decided on three sequels, then jumped to four.
	Cameron and Jon Landau are producing through their Lightstorm ...

'Avatar' sequel release dates confirmed

Actress Erin Moran, best known for playing Joanie Cunningham on the 1970s sitcom "Happy Days," has died. She was 56.
	Moran's body was found unresponsive on Saturday afternoon by authorities in Indiana. The cause of death is unknown, reported Variety.
	Born in California, the actress also starred in the "Happy Days" spin-off "Joanie Loves Chachi".
	Moran had fallen on hard times in recent years. She was reportedly kicked out of her trailer park home in Indiana because of her hard-partying ways.
	Henry Winkler, who starred opposite Moran as The Fonz in ABC's iconic series, tweeted, "OH Erin...Now you will finally have the peace you wanted so badly here on earth. Rest In It serenely now. Too soon."
	The actress was just 14 when she signed on to play Ron Howard's sister in the family comedy, which aired from 1974 to 1984.
	Howard tweeted, "Such sad sad news. RIP Erin. I'll always choose to remember you on our show making scenes better, getting laughs and lighting up tv screens."
	Moran's 

'Happy Days' actress Erin Moran dies at 56

Actress Meghan Markle is reportedly allowed to visit the Kensington Palace without going through the regular identification drill.
	The 35-year-old actress, who is dating Prince Harry, is 'waved right through' security at the gates of his home, according to US Weekly.
	However, all other visitors are required to fill out several forms of identification and are accompanied with an official invitation from a member of the household.
	"Harry has made it clear she's to be treated like everyone else who lives there.
	"She's very much been accepted into the family. They are so happy to see Harry happy," a source said.

Meghan 'waved through' security checks in Kensington Palace

Singer Charlie Puth has come up with a new single titled, "Attention".
	The 25-year-old musician is back in the music scene with a new track from his upcoming sophomore album, reported Billboard.
	The song is now available on all online music platforms.
	There's no release date or name yet for Puth's next LP.
	The Grammy-nomainated pop singer will also join Shawn Mendes on his Illuminate World Tour which will kick off on July 6 at Portland's MODA Center.

Charlie Puth drops new single

The family of singer Christina Grimmie has officially released some more material she had recorded before a concert goer tragically took her life last year in June.
	The four-song 'Side B' EP arrived on April 21, reported Billboard.
	The album, which includes the single "Invisible, is the follow-up to the Side A EP that Grimmie released in February 2016.
	Another number on the EP is a reproduced version of Jason Mraz's "I Won't Give Up", which she performed as a contestant on "The Voice".
	Grimmie's family has revealed that those songs will be featured on a full-length LP, titled 'All Is Vanity', which will be available on June 2, commemorated as National Gun Violence Awareness Day in the US.
	They also said they will be making a special announcement for the deceased songstress' fans on "The Voice" on April 25.

Christina Grimmie's family releases 'Side B' of her last EP

Singer Nicole Scherzinger is in talks to star in the film adaptation of the musical, "Wicked".
	If things work out, the 38-year-old songstress will play Elphaba in the big screen version of the stage play, reported FemaleFirst.
	"Nicole has held early discussions with film bosses who think she's perfect for the role of Elphaba.
	"She's been eyeing a career in acting for some time now, so playing the lead role in a such a popular musical would be a major coup. There's still some way to go before a final decision but she's very much in the frame for the job," a source said.

Nicole Scherzinger in talks to star in 'Wicked' film

Documentary on the life of singer Chris Brown titled "Welcome To My Life" will be out in June.
	The film's website said, "This compelling documentary moves beyond the spotlight and past the attention-grabbing headlines to give pop superstar Chris Brown a chance to tell his own story.
	"New interviews with the international phenomenon reveal long-awaited answers about his passion for making music, his tumultuous and much publicised relationships, and the pitfalls of coming of age in the public eye."
	The documentary will also star familiar faces such as Usher, Jennifer Lopez, DJ Khaled, Mary J. Blige, Mike Tyson, Rita Ora and Jamie Foxx.
	It will feature some never-seen-before footage from Brown's concerts and work projects.

Chris Brown's documentary set for release in June

Singer Kimberly Wyatt says her two- year-old daughter Willow wants a baby sister.
	The 35-year-old songstress, who has not yet revealed the gender of her second child, says her little one hopes to get a sister soon, reported FemaleFirst.
	"She's adamant she's getting a baby sister and there's no telling her otherwise... We always wanted Willow to have a sibling and really hoped they would be as close in age as possible, although you don't always get to choose when these things happen," Wyatt says.
	"She definitely senses there's a change coming because she wants to be close to me more, but I have to admit I love that - I'll take as many cuddles as I can get," she adds.

Kimberly Wyatt's daughter wants a baby sister

Actress Freida Pinto says that speaking her mind can get her "into trouble" but she will still not shy away from sharing her views.
	"I'm not afraid to speak my mind, and that can get me into trouble. For me (social and political activism) is the only thing that matters," Pinto says.
	The 32-year-old, who stars in the Showtime miniseries "Guerrilla", says she jumped at the opportunity to play the role of Jas, reported People magazine.
	"As a female actor it is a lot harder to come across roles that explore every aspect of the character, not just her beauty. But Jas and I are similar in our passion," she says.
	Pinto considers herself "really blessed" to have a career in Hollywood but is also aware of the fickleness of it all and how fleeting stardom can be. And despite any ups and downs she has had through her career, the actress says she would not go back and do anything differently.
	"I'm just glad that I did everything I had to do in my 20s and got everything out of my system ...

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