Country singer Carrie Underwood says her whole life changed when she welcomed her son into the world.
	The "Before He Cheats" hitmaker, who has two-year-old son Isaiah with her husband Mike Fisher, says despite her busy schedule she loves taking out as much time as possible for her family, reported People magazine.
	"Our whole life has changed. I remember when we first found out we were gonna have him it (was) like, 'How are we gonna do this? Our lives are so crazy as it is.'
	"But you just make room and you learn how important that family time is, and to be able to spend time and carve out some of that and maybe get to go on vacation and maybe get to go on a cruise - that stuff is so important to, like I said, make time for family. That's what it's all about," Underwood says.

Carrie Underwood's life changed after son's birth

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Filmmaker Patty Jenkins says the action scenes in "Wonder Woman" are character driven rather than just providing an "extravaganza".
	The 45-year-old film director, who has helmed the Gal Gadot-starrer, says the action sequences add on to the story of Wonder Woman, reported Contactmusic.
	 "Every action sequence is from her point-of-view and for her story, so there was no point in the movie that we ever stepped out and were like, 'Look at this extravaganza!" Jenkins says.
	Post the standalone film, Wonder Woman will be seen in "Justice League" directed by Zack Snyder.

'Wonder Woman' action scenes are character driven: Jenkins

Actor Michael Douglas says he feels lucky that his father Kirk Douglas is still alive and kicking.
	The 72-year-old actor says he has a strong bond with his 100-year-old dad and enjoys hanging out with him when he can, reported Femalefirst.
	"He's a pistol. When I come out here, I stay at my dad's house. He's got a little apartment above the garage. I cherish the fact of how fortunate I am at my age that my dad's still around. He's gonna be 101 in December, he's still sharp, got a good sense of humour and can share deep stories that go beyond being father and son," Michael says.
	The actor says his father perks up even more if his wife Catherine Zeta-Jones comes to visit.
	"He's a lot better when my wife's out here, he seems to perk up when Catherine's around. He says, 'Oh, my goodness, look at you, you little rascal.

Michael Douglas feels lucky his father is still alive

Actor Chris Pratt says he likes to listen to sad country music when he is away from his wife Anna Faris and son Jack.
	The "Guardians of the Galaxy" star travels a lot for work and he says sad country music helps him in having a nice cry, reported Femalefirst.
	"I like a good story and also to wallow in my sorrow sometimes. I travel a lot and if I'm missing my wife and son, I'll listen to a little bit of Chris Stapleton, Emmylou Harris, some good sad country music.
	"It helps me sit down and have a nice cry... I don't really sit and cry but I like a good story. I've also been listening to a band called Needtobreathe a lot lately, probably more than anything else. I listen to them when I run," Pratt says.

Chris Pratt likes sad country music

Singer Bebe Rexha says she does not like the "Hollywood game" and finds it difficult to trust people.
	The "Me, Myself & I" hitmaker says she finds it tough as she does not know who genuinely wants to hang out with her or who is just using her for fame, reported Femalefirst.
	"The industry is hard. I think everybody only hangs out with you based on levels. That sounds terrible. But people who wouldn't talk to me a year ago, two years ago now want to hang out. I don't like that. If you don't want to hang out with me when I'm nobody, then don't talk to me when I'm doing my thing. So that kind of sucks.
	"It makes it hard to find true friends who really like you for you. I don't like the Hollywood game. I want to be with people who are always rooting for each other and really care about you as a human more than just their career and wanting to be around you in the club or trying to get on your next single to 'level up' - that's a real thing in Hollywood, and I don't like it," she ...

Bebe Rexha doesn't like the Hollywood game

Actress Bella Throne says she was pigeonholed by her fans and casting directors because of her Disney Channel past.
	In an interview with Harper's Bazaar magazine, the "Famous In Love" star says she had to beg for auditions.
	"Not only did fans pigeonhole me, but casting directors wouldn't read me anymore. They were like, 'No, we don't want her to come in because she's so Disney.' I had to literally beg for an audition," Throne says.
	The actress, however, says after she auditioned, a casting director congratulated her and admitted he "totally misjudged" her.
	"(A casting director) shook my hand in the audition and was like, 'I'm really sorry, I totally misjudged you, you're a great actress.

Bella Thorne was pigeonholed due to her Disney channel past

Ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh's wife Chitra Singh, who gave up stage performances in 1991 after the death of their son, will perform at the Sankat Mochan annual music festival here tomorrow.
	Chitra arrived in the city this afternoon and will make her first stage appearance at the temple after a gap of 26 years, said Vishwambhar Nath Mishra, Mahant of the Sankat Mochan Temple.
	Her son Vivek died in a road accident in Mumbai in 1990 and unable to bear the shock, she decided not to sing in public.
	Chitra will also pray and seek the blessings of Lord Hanuman for the Bharat Ratna for her husband.

After 26 years, Chitra Singh set to sing on stage again

Vogue Arabia, the style bible that sought to put the Middle East on the international fashion map, has dismissed and replaced its Saudi princess editor after just two editions.
	The announcement came one day after Deena Aljuhani Abdulaziz, the mother of three who previously set up a members-only fashion business introducing edgy designers to the Gulf, told media outlets that she had been sacked.
	Nervora, the Dubai-based publishers, announced Friday that Manuel Arnaut, who began his career at Vogue Portugal, had been appointed editor-in-chief effective May 7.
	He is the second man appointed to lead an edition of Vogue in less than a week, following the appointment of Ghana-born Briton Edward Enninful to British Vogue.
	Even in the cut-throat world of glossy magazine publishing, it was an astonishingly quick exit for a woman widely known in fashion circles and feted for putting US supermodel Gigi Hadid in a jewel-encrusted veil on the inaugural cover.
	"I refused to compromise when I ..

Vogue Arabia replaces Saudi princess editor with man

Excited to bring the love story of a same sex couple on the web medium, director Nupur Asthana says she couldn't turn it into a film as she was afraid that the project will get stuck at the censor board.
	Nupur's debut web series "Romil and Jugal" is a take on William Shakespeare's tragedy "Romeo and Juliet".
	"It was a film script initially when it was written by writer Anu Menon two-three years ago. It will make a wonderful film but will it ever pass through the censor board? No. So, making a film on it would not be a feasible option at this point and even television channels would not be open to show it," Nupur told PTI.
	"I think digital is the best format today for a story like this, it is the right medium," she says.
	The "Bewakoofiyan" director feels the love story of two boys is relevant today as the society is changing and people have no qualms in talking about their sexuality.
	"It was the right time to explore this subject as web series," she adds.
	The subject marks ...

Don't think censor board would have cleared my story: Nupur

Tiger Shroff is not worried about being compared to his actor father Jackie as he believes in creating his own legacy.
	The young star says he and his father are two different people with different personalities.
	"I want to create my own legacy, my own space. The first time I ever performed on a show, the judges were Farah Khan and Annu Malik.
	"They said 'You should be Hrithik's brother or Govinda's son the way you dance'. But I have an identity of my own. My father and I are very different people with different personalities," Tiger told PTI when asked if he ever bothers to outdo his father's legacy.
	The "Baaghi" actor says despite his vast experience in Bollywood, Jackie never interferes in his career.
	"It does help having someone like him around but he has never involved himself in my career, not at all. He never does that nor ever will. But because I am his son, I think I got recognition from a very early age, that 'He is Jackie's son'."
	The actor says he enjoys outings with .

I want to create my own legacy: Tiger Shroff

Salman Khan's upcoming film "Tubelight" will be distributed overseas by Yash Raj Films.
	The movie, which marks Salman's third collaboration with director Kabir Khan, will release this Eid.
	"Tubelight" also features Sohail Khan and Chinese star Zhu Zhu.
	"Firstly it's our privilege to collaborate with SKF, Salman Khan is arguably the biggest Box Office draw today and growing with each film.
	"With him and Kabir Khan reuniting for the 3rd time, it makes Tubelight a very special and hugely anticipated film with a great deal of excitement both within the business and the audiences alike," Avtar Panesar, Vice President, International Operations, Yash Raj Films said.
	Amar Butala, Chief Operating Officer, Salman Khan Films said, "We delighted to partner with YRF who bring with them years of experience in distribution in both traditional and emerging markets overseas."
	The deal excludes the Middle East and North Africa region.

Yash Raj Films to distribute Salman Khan's 'Tubelight'

Actor Anil Kapoor has declined to wade into the Twitter debate between daughter Sonam Kapoor and actor Abhay Deol, who had slammed Bollywood actors including his "Aisha" co-star for endorsing fairness creams.
	"It's a small thing. I don't get involved into any matter of my kids. So, let it be between the kids. Sonam will be the right person to speak about this. If there is a crucial matter or anything I will talk about it; don't involve me into these small things. Sonam can handle these things very well," Anil told reporters here at an event.
	Abhay had criticised Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Sonam Kapoor, Shahid Kapoor and John Abraham for featuring in campaigns that promote and sell fairness creams.
	While the other actors stayed silence, Sonam posted a photo of Esha Deol, Abhay's cousin, endorsing a fairness cream. She, however, deleted it later.
	Abhay had simply replied, "Is wrong too. For my views read my post."
	Along with the photo she wrote, "@AbhayDeol I appreciate and .

Fairness cream debate: Sonam can handle it well, says Anil

Bollywood celebrities such as Farhan Akhtar and Anupam Kher have come out in support of the CRPF jawans, who were heckled by the local youths in Jammu and Kashmir.
	The video shows some youths beating CRPF jawans during bypoll to the Srinagar parliamentary constituency on April 9.
	Actor Farhan Akhtar tweeted that quick action must be taken against the perpetrators and lauded the jawans for their control.
	"The footage of our soldiers being slapped and heckled is sickening... Their restraint admirable. Action must be taken immediately," Farhan wrote.
	While an angry Randeep Hooda wrote, "Had this soldier used his gun it would've become human rights violation? Then what's this? Should've given the 'azaadi' right there! Very angry!!"
	South Indian star Kamal Haasan condemned the act and tweeted, "Integrate into India. Shame on those who dare touch my soldiers. Height of valour is non-violence. CRPF has set a fine example."
	Actor Anupam Kher posted a video which he captioned, "As a ...

Bollywood reacts to videos of manhandled CRPF jawans

American writer-producer Micheal Pellico, who has scripted Raveena Tandon-starrer "Maatr", says political leaders view the unity of women as a threat to their hegemony.
	Pellico, also the executive producer of the upcoming thriller, says his film is based on the idea of women's unity.
	"Political leaders live in fear that women will unite someday and stand up as a group. They know that when women unite, it spells trouble for their governments. 'Maatr' is an extension of this idea."
	Pellico says he found director Ashtar Sayed perfect to realise his vision.
	"When I met Ashtar, I realised that both of us shared a common passion and anger about the situation surrounding rape and other violent crimes against women. We wanted the story to be told with the international audience in mind.
	"We made a conscious effort right from the beginning that the story may be based in India but owing to its subject, it is important that it is made in an international style so that it appeals to a larger 

Leaders live in fear that women will unite someday: Pellico

Singer-songwriter John Mayer is back on the music scene with his first full-length album titled 'The Search For Everything', after a hiatus of over three years.
	The 39-year-old musician took to Twitter to announce the arrival of his new LP.
	"And that ends an era. August '14-April' 17. I made this record for *you*. May you hear and see and feel yourself in these songs," Mayer tweeted.
	This is the "Clarity" singer's first LP since 'Paradise Valley' that released in the year 2013.
	The album consists of 12 tracks, which includes the Theme from "The Search for Everything" along with new songs titled: "Still Feel Like Your Man", "Emoji of a Wave", "Helpless", "Love on the Weekend", "In the Blood", "Changing", "Moving on and Getting Over", "Never on the Day You Leave", "Rosie", "Roll it on Home" and "You're Gonna Live Forever in Me".
	Mayer is currently on the last leg of his Search for Everything Tour in the US.

John Mayer's first album out after hiatus of over three years

Hollywood star Orlando Bloom and Nina Dobrev are reportedly dating after they were spotted getting cozy at a movie premiere.
	Dobrev, 28, and 40-year-old Bloom attended the premiere of "The Promise" in Los Angeles, reported Ace Showbiz.
	The duo stepped out in style at the event that took place at TCL Chinese Theatre.
	They were joined by the movie cast members that included Christian Bale, Angela Sarafyan and Charlotte Le Bon when hitting the red carpet.
	The rumoured new couple was pictured leaving the event and taking a sweet walk together.
	Bloom and Dobrev's dating rumours comes just days after the British actor addressed his break-up from singer Katy Perry.

Orlando Bloom sparks dating rumours with Nina Dobrev

Founding member Jamiroquai and original keyboardist Toby Smith has died at the age of 46.
	The news was broken by the British funk and acid jazz band fan site Funkin, which states that Smith passed away on April 11.
	The musician formed the band in the year 1992 with Jay Kay as the frontman and other members Stuart Zender, Nick Van Gelder and Wallis Buchanan and stayed with the group for a decade.
	Smith left the band in 2002 to spend more time with his family.
	In his career as a part of Jamiroquai, he had recorded the band's first five albums and co-wrote many songs for the group, including "Virtual Insanity," "Space Cowboy" and "Deeper Underground".
	According to Funk, Smith had set up a recording studio after leaving the band and began making cider with friends and working on classic cars.
	He also produced and managed U K pop band The Hoosiers and co-produced and wrote on "X Factor" winner Matt Cardle's third album 'Porcelain' in 2013.
	The cause of Smith's death is ...

Jamiroquai founding member Toby Smith dies

She is one of the leading style icons in Bollywood but Kangana Ranaut says she was judged for her fashion sense in the initial phase of her career, something which she overcame gradually by "grooming" herself.
	The actress says a lot depends on how one is launched in the industry, which determines how their journey shapes.
	"When I started out, in the beginning, I was judged for my fashion sense. I was from the mountains, so I dressed differently. If you are not launched in a certain manner, if you are not groomed in a certain way, then your journey is a bit different from others," Kangana told PTI.
	The "Tanu Weds Manu" star says since being presentable is one of the most important aspects of the film industry, she had to educate herself with regards to fashion.
	"Initially, I did feel like I was a bit off. I myself felt that. But then you educate yourself. Grooming is an important aspect so you see people around. In the film business, how you present yourself, express yourself is ...

I was judged for my fashion sense: Kangana Ranaut

For veteran playback singer K J Yesudas, music goes beyond religion and it was his devotion towards his parents that fetched him the accolades, including the Padma Vibhushan, that he earned during his illustroius career.
	According to the singer, who has been entertaining audience with Indian classical music, besides devotional and film songs for decades now, said one life was "just not enough to learn music".
	"I belong to a Christian family, but my father always taught me to go beyond religion. Such is the power of music. It transcends the concept of religion. Music is like an ocean to me and I believe in one life you can not finish learning it," Yesudas said, during the felicitation of this year's Padma awardees here yesterday.
	Fondly addressed as Gana Gandharvan (The Celestial Singer), the artiste said his parents and gurus had played a major role in his journey as a singer.
	"In our days children did not question parents and simply listened to them. I think my devotion to my ...

Music is beyond religion: K J Yesudas

They ransacked the whole place - under the chairs, near the flag, beneath the tree - looking for it. "It assured their safety," they said. But, what were they looking for? Deshbhakti (Patriotism).
	The answer lay in the street play "The Trump Card" that was performed here on the ocassion of the 29th National Street Theatre Day on April 12.
	Performed by Khalsa College's theatre group 'Ankur', the play highlighted the importance of being 'patriotic' in the present Indian society.
	Organised by the Safdar Hashmi Memorial Trust (SAHMAT), the celebration saw two more performances including 'Hawalaat' by Bigul, an independent theatre group, and 'Ek Aur Durghatna' by Kirori Mal College theatre society 'The Players'.
	Using dark humor to make their points, 'The Trump Card' took a satirical dig at contemporary Indian politics, and 'Hawalaat' saw three individuals beseeching a police official to put them behind the bars.
	"I do not need to talk about the times we are living in today. Today, ...

Thought-provoking plays on 29th National Street Theatre Day

He is known to get into the skin of his characters, undergo physical transformation for his films and now Rajkummar Rao is set to shave his head and gain weight to play Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose in a web-series.
	The first season of the show will be a 10-part series. and the 32-year-old actor says they will begin shooting once he wraps filming his movie "Shaadi Mein Zaroor Ana".
	"We will start the shoot soon. I am going to shave my head half like he had. I will try and be physically as close to him as possible. I will also learn Bengali and gain some weight. I am happy that finally somebody asked me to gain weight. So I will binge eat and have a lot of sweets," Rajkummar told PTI.
	The series will air on Ekta Kapoor's digital platform ALT Balaji. The actor says he has begun prepping for his role and has been reading about the freedom fighter besides watching documentaries and videos.
	"It is a great story. When they told me about the series, I was on. As an actor, you are always on .

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