Pakistani-origin British actor Riz Ahmed has vowed to dedicate the entire month of April to "music time", as he release an EP and tour with other bands.
	The 34-year-old actor and rapper - who is also known as Riz MC - has revealed he is putting his acting career to one side for the upcoming weeks so he can focus on making music and touring with artists Hermes and Swet Shop boys, reported Metro online.
	"Now what we do is bursts of activity. I've been doping a lot of promo over the last several months and then this year I've been writing scripts.
	"April is touring with the band, recording music and releasing an EP, Sufi La, on Record Store Day (April 22). April is music time," Ahmed says.

Riz Ahmed wants to focus on music this month

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Rocker Brendon Urie is venturing into acting this year with a Broadway debut in the award- winning 'drag' musical "Kinky Boots" coming this summer.
	He'll play the lead character in the Jerry Mitchell directed show starting in May.
	The Panic At The Disco frontman will be playing Charlie Price on Broadway this summer; a character that was originally played by Stark Sands, though most recently by Killian Donnelly in London.
	He's a man who reluctantly takes over his father's failing shoe factory after his death and finds a way of getting back in business by targeting a niche market: drag queens!
	"I'm thrilled to be making my Broadway debut with this fantastic company. I'm a huge fan of Kinky Boots and musical theatre, and am honored to be joining the cast," Urie says.
	J Harrison Ghee will be playing drag queen Lola, while Taylor Louderman plays factory worker Lauren.
	Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell is back as director and choreographer on the show, with a score by Cyndi Lauper and .

Brendon Urie to make Broadway debut with 'Kinky Boots'

Actor Barkhad Abdi is part of "Blade Runner 2049" and he says he plays a scientist who is totally deformed.
	"He's a scientist and he's totally deformed," the actor says in an interview to Heat Vision about his role in the film, a sequel to Ridley Scott's 1982 classic.
	Footage from director Denis Villeneuve's "Blade Runner 2049" stunned audiences last month at CinemaCon, with the presentation helping assure viewers the film was truly expanding on Scott's vision.
	The sequel stars Ryan Gosling as Officer Q and original star Harrison Ford as Rick Deckard, as well as Jared Leto, Robin Wright and Ana de Armas.
	It takes place decades after the events in Blade Runner, with Q tracking down Deckard for a mysterious purpose, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
	For Abdi, who shot scenes with Gosling, the weight of living up to the original was on his mind.
	"It's not pressure, it's a blessing. But for me, I do everything that I do to the full extent like it's the last one. I feel an ...

Barkhad Abdi plays a scientist in 'Blade Runner 2049'

Singer John Legend has joined the team behind the virtual reality series "Rainbow Crow", which is based around Native American folklore.
	The 38-year-old singer has been cast to play the title role in "Rainbow Crow", an episodic series produced by Baobab Studios with Eric Darnell - who directed "Antz" and the "Madagascar" movies - set to direct, reported Entertainment Weekly.
	Speaking about the series - which he is also set to executive produce - the "All of Me" singer says, "The story is really about community. It's about love, it's about inclusion, it's about sacrifice and doing something for the greater good."
	The first chapter of the series will be unveiled at the Tribeca Film Festival later this month and is inspired by a Lenape myth about the origin of fire.
	John's character is a plumed bird who is nominated by the other animals to bring warmth back to the world during darkness and cold.

John Legend joins VR series 'Rainbow Crow'

Gordon Ramsay was served justice in court when his father-in-law Chris Hutcheson pleaded guilty to hacking the computer system of his restaurant company Gordon Ramsay Holdings Ltd.
	The pair have been feuding since 2010 when the TV chef fired him from the business.
	The 68-year-old father of Gordon Ramsay's wife Tana confessed to conspiring to access data from a computer illegally and was charged under Operation Tuleta; the investigation of allegations surrounding computer hacking that originally related to the News International phone hacking scandal, reported BBC.
	Chris Hutcheson's sons; 46-year-old Adam Hutcheson and 37-year-old Chris Hutcheson Jr.; also pleaded guilty to the offence, while daughter 45-year-old Orlanda Butland denied the same charge.
	According to reports, no evidence was offered for Butland's case, suggesting that she was not prosecuted.
	The family grouped at the Old Bailey to answer charges relating to hacking Gordon Ramsay Holdings Ltd. Between October 2010 ...

Gordon Ramsay's father-in-law admits hacking chef's computers

Filmmaker Christopher Nolan has revealed that singer Harry Styles bagged the role in his upcoming war-drama by beating "thousands" of actors.
	The 46-year-old director revealed that the former One Direction member had gone through a proper audition to get "Dunkirk", reported LA Times.
	"When we put the cast together, we had some established names. But for the guys on the beach, we really wanted young unknowns. He's not that unknown, but he'd never done anything as an actor before.
	"So he auditioned. I auditioned literally thousands of young men with different combinations of young men. And he had it," said Nolan.
	"Dunkirk" releases on July 21, 2017.

Harry Styles beat out 'thousands' to get 'Dunkirk': Nolan

Former glamour model Katie Price wants cyberbullies to be put on a register similar to the sex offenders register.
	The 38-year-old model-and-businesswoman started a petition to make cyberbullying a criminal offence in response to the mean online taunts that are continuously aimed at her 14-year-old son Harvey, who is autistic, has ADHD and partial blindness and suffers from Prader-Willi syndrome which causes a variety of medical problems, reported Contactmusic.
	Katie's ultimate goal is to make cyberbullying a specific criminal offence which if you are found guilty of will have a lasting effect on your life.
	Discussing her mission on 'Loose Women', the mother-of- five says, "I cannot believe there isn't a law on this. I have five children but it is only Harvey. Nothing is said about my other children. I think we should have a register as a deterrent but there needs to be structure.
	"Who do you punish and to what extreme. If someone went for a job interview and was on the sex ...

Katie Price wants cyberbullies on criminal register

In a first, a film directed by a third-year student of the Film & Television Institute of India (FTII) here has been selected for Cinefondation under the aegis of the upcoming Cannes Film Festival.
	"Gilles Jacob, president of Cinefondation, has confirmed the selection and has invited Payal Kapadia for presentation of her film at Cannes," the FTII stated in a release today.
	This is for the first time that an FTII film is selected for participation in the Cinefondation, which is created to inspire and support the next generation of international filmmakers.
	Kapadia told PTI her film "Afternoon Clouds" is actually a second-year exercise at FTII, which have to be done as a part of final second-year project.
	She said Cinefondation is actually students' Cannes section and it was FTII, which sent the film.
	To mark its 20th year, the Cinefondation selection has chosen 16 films (14 works of fiction and 2 animations) from among 2600 works submitted this year by film schools from all ...

FTII student's film selected for Cannes

Charlie Murphy, older brother of Eddie Murphy and a comedy stand-up and performer in his own right, has died.
	Murphy died today in New York of leukemia, according to his representative, Domenick Nati. Murphy was 57.
	He was perhaps best-known for his appearances on "Chappelle's Show" on Comedy Central. He collaborated with writing his brother's starring films "Norbert" and "Vampire in Brooklyn." He voiced roles in animated TV series that include "The Boondocks" and "Black Jesus."
	Murphy's feature films include "Our Family Wedding," ''King's Ransom" and "CB4."
	He is credited with appearances to air later this year on the TV drama series "Power.

Comedian Charlie Murphy, brother of Eddie, dies at 57

A film distributor today moved the Madras High Court, seeking a stay on the April 28 release of the multi-lingual film "Baahubali 2" in Tamil Nadu, citing unpaid dues of Rs 1.18 crore.
     Chennai-based ACE Media, in its civil suit against M S Sharavanan of Sri Green Productions, submitted that the latter had taken theatrical exhibition rights of the Tamil movie for the entire Tamil Nadu territory.
     In January, 2016, he had approached ACE for a loan, to be paid to Prabhu Deva Studio Pvt Ltd, on the promise that he would return the amount with an additional sum of Rs 10 lakh before the release of "Baahubali 2".
     ACE Media proprietor claimed that he found Sharavanan trying to sell theatrical exhibition rights to third parties and that negotiations took place on April 9 during the film's audio release.
     When queried about it, he was informed that the amount would be given after the movie's release.
     Terming it contrary to the terms of the February 1, 2017 agreement, ACE .

Film distributor moves Madras HC seeking stay of 'Baahubali 2'

"The Golden Wing" has received the grand jury prize for best feature at the 2017's Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA).
	Directed by Bobby Sarma Baruah, the film shot in Assam is a rare project made in the Rajbangshi language.
	Director Karishma Dube's film "Devi" won the grand jury prize for best short at the recently-concluded 15th annual edition of the cinematic extravaganza.
	"A Billion Colour Story", helmed by debutant director N Padmakumar, won the audience choice awards for best feature film.
	On the other hand, "An Insignificant Man" was picked up as their favourite documentary feature, which has been directed by Khushboo Ranka and Vinay Shukla and produced by filmmaker Anand Gandhi.
	Under the same category, director Onir's "Aaba" was chosen as the best short film.
	A special jury mention for feature was made for Haobam Paban Kumar's "Lady of the Lake" and shorts special mention went to "Gudh", directed by Saurav Rai.

'The Golden Wing' wins at IFFLA 2017

Actor Tiger Shroff says it wouldn't be fair if he said his "mann ki baat" about what he truly feels about filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma who called him names in a series of tweets recently.
	In a Twitter rant, RGV had said it would be cool to see a face-off between Tiger and actor Vidyut Jammwal, who both are martial arts experts.
	Later, the "Commando" actor shared a sound recording of a conversation between him and the filmmaker on Twitter where RGV was trash-talking about Tiger and even called him "the greatest woman I saw in my life."
	Tiger, however, says he would refrain from commenting about the filmmaker and is happy that his work is making people talk about him.
	"RGV is a senior person, he has been in the industry for years. I've just recently entered the industry. Ab agar mann ki baat bolu toh shayad appropriate nahi hoga (It won't be appropriate if I speak my heart out)," he told reporters.
	"But I am just glad I've made some sort of an identity, mark in the industry that ...

Won't bring shame to my parents by reacting to RGV: Tiger

Director Ali Abbas Zafar says Katrina Kaif will be undergoing an extensive combat training to perform stunts in his next "Tiger Zinda Hai".
	The forthcoming project is a sequel to 2012 superhit "Ek Tha Tiger", directed by Kabir Khan and produced under Yash Raj Films.
	The 'Tiger' series centers on a fictional character of an Indian spy (RAW), code named Tiger (Salman) who falls in love with a Pakistani spy (ISI), played by Katrina.
	"Katrina will be going through a rigorous training programme in hand-to-hand fighting along with Kali knife fighting with specialised trainers from the UK and LA," Zafar said in a statement here.
	The "Bang Bang" actress, who is currently shooting for a musical song for her next "Jagga Jasoos", will start her training from April 20.
	She will shoot for some high-octane action sequences along with Salman Khan at a studio in Mumbai and other foreign locations.

Katrina to undergo rigorous training for 'Tiger Zinda Hai''

Actor-producer Ranbir Kapoor has put an end to all the speculations regarding Katrina Kaif not promoting "Jagga Jasoos",  saying the actress will be part of the film's promotions.
	"Katrina has worked very hard on the film. The film is her's as much as it is mine. We will promote it really well and release it well too. When we make a film, we make it with lot of love and sincerity. We would like to put it across in the best way possible," Ranbir told reporters here last night on the sidelines of an award function.
	There were reports that Katrina and Ranbir did not get along while shooting for "Jagga Jasoos".
	The duo has finally completed the shoot of the long-in-the-making "Jagga Jasoos", helmed by Anurag Basu. The film also happens to be Ranbir's first production.
	"The movie is set to release on July 14. Yesterday (Monday) was the last day of 'Jagga Jasoos' shoot. I am very happy with how it has turned out. It is my first film as producer and I hope everyone supports and loves the 

Katrina will promote 'Jagga Jasoos' which releases on July 14

IIFA is returning to the US for the second time with the 2017 edition set to be held in New York from July 14 to 15.
	The festival, currently in its 18th year, will take place at NYC's iconic MetLife Stadium. The US city of Tampa Bay in Florida hosted the 2014 International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards.
	"We were waiting for a long time to do IIFA in New York. I feel that New York is like Mumbai as it is also a city that never sleeps. The idea is to give a rebirth to IIFA," Andre Timmins told PTI.
	"For 18 years, our focus has been on promoting Indian cinema around the world. But at the same time we want to recognise Hollywood films that are doing well in India. We are also trying to recognise all web series airing in India," says Timmins, Director - Wizcraft International, the producers and creator of the IIFA movement.
	He says that the event has the support of the American consulate, the Governor, the Mayor of New York and the Indian diaspora in the US.
	"We wish to see US ...

IIFA 2017 to be held in New York

Trailer of "Ek Thi Rani Aisi Bhi", a film on the life of Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia, was screened here today.
     The film on the late BJP stalwart and member of the erstwhile Scindia dynasty is based on the book "Rajpath Se Lokpath Par", written by Mridula Sinha, Goa Governor.
     Actor and BJP MP from Mathura, Hema Malini, has played Vijayaraje in the film which also stars Vinod Khanna, Sachin Khedekar and Rajesh Shringarpure.
     It would be released on April 21.
     "The film touches upon Vijaya's life, lifestyle, struggles, victories and defeats, her thoughts and their significance in the present and future context," said the director Gul Bahar Singh.
     "Her politics was unique and she was always concerned about the country," said Vijayaraje's daughter and Madhya Pradesh Sports Minister Yashodhara Scindia, who was present on the occasion.
     State ministers Maya Singh and Archana Chitnis were also present.

Film on Vijayaraje Scindia to release on April 21

Supermodel Gigi Hadid is all set to visit India as part of her global #TogetherTour to celebrate her Spring 2017 TommyXGigi collaborative collection.
	The 21-year-old model, who will be visiting Mumbai on April 27, will join India's own fashionista Sonam Kapoor to discuss fashion, her collection, and her role as the global brand ambassador for Tommy Hilfiger womenswear.
	"Travelling around the world to meet fans and present the TommyXGigi collections has been an amazing experience. I look forward to visiting Mumbai and celebrating our final #TogetherTour stop this season," Gigi said in a statement.
	"I am excited to welcome Gigi in India, I have always loved Tommy Hilfiger, and the TommyXGigi collaborative collection is just pure perfection!" said Sonam.
	India will be the last stop of Gigi's Spring 2017 tour. The model visited New York, Berlin, Dubai, Tokyo and Shanghai last year and Los Angeles, Amsterdam, London, Milan and Paris this year to promote her clothing range.
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Gigi Hadid to visit India, to discuss fashion with Sonam

Actor Abhay Deol has criticised Bollywood actors for endorsing fairness creams including Shah Rukh Khan, Vidya Balan and Deepika Padukone after BJP leader Tarun Vijay's racist comments on a TV news debate.
	The 41-year-old actor took to Facebook, where he posted a number of celebrity ad campaigns, criticising Bollywood as well as the country's obsession with fairness, post Vijay's remarks without naming him.
	Pointing out actor John Abraham's advertisement, Abhay wrote, "WE ARE NOT A RACIST COUNTRY! I will prove it to you. In the pic below John holds a card with shades from white to dark. Hey! You can see the promise of darker skin too if you read the card from left to right! He's not telling you to go from right to left! Duh!
	"Even if the writing on the tube reads 'Intensive FAIRNESS moisturiser'. It just means its 'FAIR' to all who use it."
	He also took pot-shots at actors and actresses such as "Raanjhanaa" co-star Sonam Kapoor, Ileana D'Cruz, Shahid Kapoor, Sidarth Malhotra, ...

Abhay Deol calls out Bollywood on fairness cream ads

Late night show host David Letterman's mother, Dorothy Mengering has passed away at the age of 95.
	Mengering was well-known to her son's audience as a part of the cast of the recurring characters who appeared often on his NBC show "Late Night" and his CBS "Late Show", reported Variety.
	A spokesperson for Letterman confirmed that Mengering died on Tuesday, a day before the host's 70th birthday.
	Mengering was born on July 18, 1921 in Indiana's Linton as Dorothy Hofert and she married Harry Letterman, David's father in 1942.
	She had three children with Harry - Jan, David and Gretchen.
	She went on to marry her second husband Hans Mengering in 1983, ten years after Harry's death. Hans Mengering passed away in March, 2013.
	Mengering first appeared on "Late Night" in the year 1986. She also made frequent return visits leading up to Thanksgivings and Mother's Days on the series.
	An excellent pie-maker, one of her most popular recurring portions with her son was "Guess Mom's ...

David Letterman's mother dies

The producers of a documentary film on the Indian army's role in the Bangladesh Liberation war, made by film students of a private institute, have sent the movie to CBFC.
	"We had organised private screening of the film, '1971 India's Finest Hour', at a private building last December which was also attended by West Bengal Governor K N Tripathi," producer of the documentary Pradip Kumar Chopra told PTI today.
	"After that there were lots of post-production work to be completed and hence we could apply to the CBFC, Kolkata in March 27 after post-production," Chopra said.
	"The one-hour film, made by some students of a city-based institute, has archival footage of the 1971 Liberation War and touched on the role of Indian Army during that period," he said.
	"We have applied for the censor certificate and are expecting to get it in the next 10-15 days," he said ruling out any controversy about the past screening of the film.
	CBFC Kolkata, Regional Officer, Ajoy Mahmia said, "We have ...

1971 Liberation War docu sent to Censor Board

From featuring in supporting roles to playing the lead in her next "Indu Sarkar", Kirti Kulhari has come a long way and the actress says she is confident of carrying a film on her shoulders.
	Kirti who has appeared in multi starrer films like "Shaitan", "Jal" and "Pink" among others is excited about her first film as a lead, directed by Madhur Bhandarkar.
	"I have always been very confident about myself as an actor. To carry a film on your shoulder you either have to be a star or a very good actor. I was confident about myself but post "Pink" people felt I could carry a film on my shoulder... it was a huge responsibility. When I started 'Indu Sarkar' I was more than confident of doing the film," Kirti told PTI.
	Kirti received rave reviews for her incredible performance in the Amitabh Bachchan-starrer, which released last year. Post one of the screenings of "Pink", which recently bagged a National Award, Bhandarkar offered her "Indu Sarkar" and she accepted the offer ...

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