Dhruti Shah, a Dubai-based writer and director from Mumbai, is being hailed as an avante garde presenter and performer following a successful staging of her play "i".
	According to Shah, "i" is a lyrical composition of a journey of four distinct voices unraveling their identity through the growing stages and cycles of life.
	Shah's play was staged as part of a "Queens of Drama", a theatrical collective held here from April 6-8.
	"Using introspective tools and complex techniques of self-discovery, these four voices begin to unfurl their universality, collapsing the boundaries between them, their exploration and the audience," Shah told PTI.
	According to her, amalgamating physical theatre, dance, sound and light and several eclectic means of expressions, this production was a celebration to all things that make us human, and our integration to life's beauty and mystical wonders.
	Shah channels her surreal interpretations of the mundane, while remaining grounded time in the rawness of ..

Indian writer-director's play makes a mark in Dubai

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Director Zack Snyder has shared a photo of Henry Cavill wearing a replica of Christopher Reeve's Superman costume.
	The photo, which sees Cavill during his audition to play Superman in "Man of Steel", is later captured and shared by fans via Twitter.
	"First test with Henry...I knew right away he was my Superman," Snyder wrote in the caption.
	Cavill will reprise his role as Superman in upcoming "Justice League" and "Man of Steel 2".
	"Justice League" will also feature Ben Affleck as Batman, Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, Ray Fisher as Cyborg, Amy Adams as Lois Lane, Ezra Miller as The Flash, Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor and Willem Dafoe as Nuidis Vulko.
	The superhero team-up movie is scheduled to be released in US theatres on November 17.

First image of Cavill wearing Reeve's superman costume released

Actor Ryan Phillippe has refuted reports of him romancing pop star Katy Perry by tweeting that he is "not dating" her.
	His tweet came after a few tabloid reports claimed that the actor and pop star were spotted getting cozy at Elton John's birthday bash.
	Phillippe, 42, slammed the reports, saying that he "barely knows" the 32-year-old songstress.
	"I AM NOT DATING KATY PERRY. BARELY KNOW HER. PLEASE STOP FLYING HELICOPTERS OVER MY HOUSE. SHE IS NOT HERE," he tweeted in all caps.

Ryan Phillippe rubbishes Katy Perry dating rumours

Brooklyn Beckham is clearly following in the footsteps of his father David Beckham, especially in the art of body tattoo.
	After debuting his first tattoo last weekend, the 18-year-old aspiring photographer has already got his second inking as he has taken to social media to show it off.
	In the snap, which was shared on Instagram, Brooklyn can be seen pulling back the sleeve of his T-shirt to reveal the tattoo of a Fujitsu camera inked on his left bicep.
	This time, the oldest son of David and Victoria went to famed tattoo artist Dr. Woo. He was apparently satisfied with the result as he captioned the shot, "Great second tattoo by @_dr_woo_."
	Previously, Brooklyn got a Native American tattoo on his forearm which was inspired by his former soccer player father.
	The inking has since received online backlash from his fans.
	While some called it "awesome," "beautiful," and "great," some others accused him of "disregarding the violent history of indigenous people" for a "cool"

Brooklyn Beckham gets second tattoo

Reality TV personality Kylie Jenner surprised students at Rio Americano High School in Sacramento when she unexpectedly arrived at their prom.
	The 19-year-old reality star accompanied junior Albert Ochoa to the school prom, bringing along her longtime pal Jordyn Woods for the festivities, reported People magazine.
	Kylie took to Snapchat to post a photo of the two in their dresses, sitting inside a private jet. She wore an off-the-shoulder mocha gown, while Jordyn sported a red gown.
	Several students, including Ochoa's sister, also posted videos of Kylie at the prom.
	"Tell me why my brother took kylie jenner to prom tonight," the sister wrote on Twitter, later posting a video of Jenner giving her date a hug.

Kylie Jenner attends high school prom as student's date

Actress Amber Heard was forced to abruptly leave an awards gala after suffering an apparent medical emergency.
	The 30-year-old actress was supposed to receive an award at the unite4:humanity gala, an event known for honuoring the philanthropic work of celebrities.
	But before Amber's big moment, she fell seriously ill and abruptly left the venue midway through the ceremony. It's not clear if she went to a hospital or simply went home, reported E! online.
	Cara Delevingne and iO Tillett Wright eventually took the stage to accept the award on her behalf.
	Amber was feted for her humanitarian work with the American Civil Liberties Union.
	"Our dear friend Amber unfortunately suffered a bit of an emergency earlier this evening and she had to go," iO said.
	The award was presented by Ayaan Hirsi Ali, a Somali-born Dutch activist, and apparently a huge hero of Amber's.
	"And I want to also say that I've never seen Amber nervous and I've known her quite intimately for a long time. And she's 

Amber Heard hospitalised due to health emergency

Actor Alec Baldwin was back as Donald Trump on "Saturday Night Live" and mocked the President's policy on economy, health care and Syria strikes.
	In a skit, Baldwin's Trump couldn't wait to find out what his supporters thought about his actions in Syria.
	The voters, however, expressed concerns closer to home like losing their jobs, healthcare and houses.
	"As president, I promise, I'll do everything I can do to make sure you people work in coal for the rest of your lives," Baldwin quipped.
	In another sketch, Baldwin pulled a double duty as POTUS and Fox News anchor, Bill O'Reilly.
	"I actually see a lot of myself in you, Bill. A hunch, just a loose hunch," Baldwin's Trump said, slyly referring to the FOX News anchor's sexual harassment scandal.
	"SNL" also took on the controversial Pepsi ad starring Kendall Jenner from the director's point of view.
	Beck Bennett played the director and writer of the commercial which was slammed for appropriating the resistance.

'SNL' mocks Donald Trump, Kendall Jenner's Pepsi ad

Actor Bradley Cooper and his girlfriend Irina Shayk have welcomed their first baby.
	The 31-year-old Russian supermodel, who has been dating Cooper, 42, since spring 2015, gave birth two weeks ago, reported People magazine.
	However, no other details were made available.
	Shayk's pregnancy news came out in November after she showcased a baby bump while walking the runway at the 2016 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
	The two were first romantically linked in May 2015 when they were spotted kissing in New York City.

Bradley Cooper, Irina Shayk welcome their first child

Reality TV star Kourtney Kardashian has shared a picture with former partner Scott Disick in which they are seen holidaying with their three children in Hawaii.
	The "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" star took to Instagram to post a selfie with her ex flame.
	"Mom and Dad back at it again with the co-parenting skills," Kourtney captioned the picture, in which she and Disick can be seen sporting matching aviator shades and pose around lush green landscape.
	Disick had earlier shared a adorable photograph of his brood looking out a French window at a grove of palm trees, shrubbery and a nearby hiking trail.
	"Life," he captioned the Instagram post.
	The duo are parents to Mason, 7, Penelope, 4, and Reign, 2.

Kourtney, Scott Disick co-parenting in Hawaii

R&B star Rihanna is all set to debut as a jewellery designer this May.
	The 29-year-old music diva will be launching a fine jewellery collection with hi-end brand Chopard, which will premiere at this year's Cannes Film Festival, reported Elle magazine.
	The collection is titled "Rihanna Loves Chopard", which draws its inspiration from the landscape and Carnival celebrations of the "Work" songstress' native island Barbados.
	Rihanna has co-designed nine pieces with Chopard creative director Caroline Scheufele.
	"Rihanna and I collaborated closely on the collections, so you can feel her unstoppable energy, strong creativity, and inherent sense of design in every piece. With her unique style, she redefines the way people see and wear jewellery," Scheufele said in a statement.
	The items will be super limited edition with only 2,000 of each design available.
	Earlier in February, Rihanna debuted one of her designs - floral chandelier earrings - at the Grammy's red carpet.
	She has ...

Rihanna to design a jewellery collection

Singer Kelly Clarkson has shared an adorable video which shows her daughter River trying Nutella for the first time.
	In a video posted on Instagram, the 34-year-old songstress can be seen asking her two-year-old if she likes the taste of the chocolate and hazelnut spread on her toast.
	"River, do you like Nutella?" Clarkson asked, to which she replied with a "yeah" and then shimmied, which made the "American Idol" alum laugh.
	Clarkson captioned the clip as, "River's first Nutella experience. It should have been via crepe but toast was easier #nutellagoodness #australiagoodness."
	The songstress is also a mother to son Remington "Remy" Alexander, whom she welcomed with husband Brandon Blackstock in April last year.

Kelly shares daughter's video trying Nutella for first time

Actor Scott Eastwood says his father, veteran actor-filmmaker Clint Eastwood, does not help him in getting roles in films.
	The 31-year-old actor, who will be seen in "Fate of the Furious", says he had to go through an audition like any other actor to bag the part in the F Gary Gray-directed movie, reported The Independent.
	"It doesn't work like that. He (Clint) can't just pick up the phone and say 'cast my son'. It's not like I didn't have to audition for 'Fast & Furious' because of who my father is," says Scott.
	The actor says he even had to audition for roles in his Clint's films and was eventually cast in smaller parts in movie like "Flags of Our Fathers" (2006) and "Gran Torino" (2008).
	"He was hard on me on set... We're actually looking to do something. We're just trying to find the time," says Scott.
	The eight installment of the "Fast & Furious" franchise opens on April 12.

My father does not call people to get me a job: Scott Eastwood

Writer-producer Shonda Rhimes is all set to join the board of Planned Parenthood, an NGO that provides reproductive health care in the US and around the world.
	In an interview with Elle magazine, the 47-year-old media personality says she wants to serve the society and she will try to do that in any way possible.
	"I haven't totally defined what I want to do yet, but mostly I want to be of service in any way that I can. And if that is helping to convey messages, that is what I'm going to do... I think it's important for women to have a means to get health care. I think it's important that women have a place to go to get Pap smears and cancer screenings," says Rhimes.
	The "Grey's Anatomy" creator says that although she has never had the need to call on Planned Parenthood, she believes it is important it is accessible for all.
	"The fact that I've never had to use a Planned Parenthood, the fact that I've never been in need of medical services I couldn't afford or didn't have access ...

Shonda Rhimes to join Planned Parenthood

Country star Keith Urban has emphasised on the importance of music education in schools.
	The 49-year-old musician was honoured with the Recording Artists' Coalition Award for his musical achievements and commitment to numerous music education programmes at the Grammys on the Hill event, reported Billboard.
	Before the ceremony, Urban said that music has an affect on the psyche of the children and schools must try to propagate this type of education.
	"My involvement is specific to music education. What I like about talking here is that it allows for a broader perception of the impact of music in schools.
	I don't want to say that all schools must do this. It's complicated. All I ask is that it not be seen as a fringe issue," Urban said.
	The award was presented to the four-time Grammy winner by Neil Portnow, president of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences.

Keith Urban stresses music education at Grammys on the Hill

Actor Zac Efron has been immortalised in wax yet again and this time his statue was unveiled at Madame Tussauds' Berlin museum.
	The 29-year-old actor's new wax figure was revealed in Berlin to mark his role as one of the lifeguards, Matt Brody in the upcoming action movie "Baywatch", reported Elle magazine.
	However, Efron was not present at the unveiling of his wax statue.
	Dressed in a black wet suit, the actor's figure is staged in a beach-like outdoors, sitting under the umbrella with an orange floater in his hands.
	Efron already has several other wax figures in Madame Tussauds museums in London, Hollywood and Washington, DC.

Zac Efron gets another new wax statue at Madame Tussauds

Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds says he wants to remake "Alien" with himself in Sigourney Weaver's role.
	The 40-year-old actor insists his new sci-fi saga "Life" isn't very similar to Ridley Scott's famous franchise apart from the subject matter, but he could see himself portraying the actress' iconic character Ellen Ripley, reported Contactmusic.
	Asked about the comparisons, he says, "This isn't Sigourney Weaver, 'Get away from her your territory. Although, my God, to have my own take on Ripley - I think I'd make a good Ripley.
	"I'm tall, I could maybe work one of those mechanical crane robots if she showed me. Yeah. I could see it... This isn't extra-terrestrial ravenous xenomorph boards spaceships and slaughters everyone. Which I'm all for. Here, this creature is trying to survive. It's encountered the scariest alien of all - humans.
	"It's basically being abducted by aliens, us, and is reacting to that. And this guy can defend himself.

Ryan Reynolds wants to remake 'Alien'

British model Jourdan Dunn says her mother is her best friend.
	The 26-year-old model - who has a seven-year-old son called Riley - has always been close to her mother and is able to confide in her about anything, reported Contactmusic.
	"My mum Dee is my best friend. I have always had such a great relationship with her. She's someone I can tell everything to," Dunn says.

My mum is my best friend: Jourdan Dunn

George Shelley has been reportedly axed from Capital FM's "The Capital Breakfast Show" after bosses felt he wasn't prepared to take over from main presenter Dave Berry.
	The former Union J singer has presented the early morning show on the UK radio station alongside Berry and Lilah Parsons since 2016, but has now been dropped, reported Contactmusic.
	Sources says the Capital FM bosses "weren't prepared" to let the 23-year-old musician front the show, but he is still a member of the Capital team and is set to be placed at a different time slot.
	"George has done a great job but bosses weren't prepared to put him in charge of the station's flagship show. It doesn't mean his radio career is over though. He and Lilah are in talks to work elsewhere at the network, although nothing has been confirmed," a source says.
	The show will now be fronted by stand-in presenters for the next few weeks until the new host is announced.

George Shelley axed from Capital FM Breakfast Show

Singer Alesha Dixon has confirmed that British girl group Mis-Teeq is planning a reunion.
	The 28-year-old singer said she is currently busy working on her solo material but will soon reunite with Sabrina Washington and Su-Elise Nash, reported Digital Spy.
	"I don't know what we're waiting for really, to be honest. We're talking, we love each other - we'd love it to happen one day. Timing is key. At the moment, obviously I'm in the studio working on solo material and I'm working on some other things, so it's just finding that time to do it.
	"It would be disastrous to not do something because the history we have together and the fact that, if it wasn't for the girls, I wouldn't be doing anything that I'm doing now. And I love them - so it'd be nice," Dixon said.
	Mis-Teeq enjoyed plenty of UK chart success in the early 2000s with singles including "All I Want", One Night Stand" and "Scandalous".
	They released a total of three albums, their last coming in 2004 before splitting in

Alesha Dixon confirms Mis-Teeq reunion

Actress Eva Longoria has paid a visit to the Spanish village her ancestors came from.
	The "Desperate Housewives" star shared on Instagram a picture of her posing in front of a sign marking the town of Longoria in Asturias.
	"Yep. This happened today! Got to finally discover my roots! I have been wanting to visit the small village where my ancestors came from and where my last name was born for years !! And today I got to meet all the amazing people in this small town who were beaming with pride!
	"Thank you to everyone who helped welcome me today, I felt the love and energy of each of you! Gracias por recibirme! #Asturias #Llongoria #Longoria #Orgullosa," the 42-year-old actress captioned the photo.
	The actress has been documenting her trip on Snapchat, including her time spent in Asturias' capital city Oviedo.

Eva Longoria visits the village her ancestors came from

Pop star Sarah Harding says she really misses her girl band Girls Aloud.
	The 35-year-old singer shot to fame after winning a place in the band on reality show "Popstar: The Rivals" alongside Cheryl, Nadine Coyle, Kimberley Walsh and Nicola Roberts 15 years ago.
	Though Harding says it is unlikely the group will get back together again, she'd jump at the chance of a reunion, reported OK! magazine.
	"I get really nostalgic when I think about being in Girls Aloud. I found a CD of our Radio One Live Lounge performances the other day and it was so nice to listen back and hear us all bantering with each other. I really miss performing with the girls on stage.
	"I don't think a reunion will happen any time soon, but I'd love the chance to do something again. A lot of our fans would love us to come back so we'll have to see what happens.

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