Veteran actress Asha Parekh says Union Minister Nitin Gadkari's remark that she "chased" him for the Padma Bhushan was hurtful.
	The Minister for Road Transport and Highways had last year said Parekh approached him seeking recommendation for the prestigious award.
	The 74-year-old actress says Gadkari's comment wasn't right.
	"It did hurt me. It was not the right thing for him to do. But I took it with a pinch of salt. It didn't matter to me... Controversies are a part of the film industry," Parekh told PTI.
	The Padma Bhushan is the third highest civilian award after the Bharat Ratna and the Padma Vibhushan.
	Gadkari claimed that Parekh had told him that she was entitled for the Padma Bhushan due to her massive contribution to the Indian film industry.
	Parekh was honoured with Padma Shri in 1992 and with a Lifetime Achievement award in 2014. She was one of the top stars in Hindi films from 1959 to 1973 and had worked with all top heroes of her time including Shammi Kapoor, Rajendra .

Gadkari's remarks did hurt me: Asha Parekh

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Oscar-nominated actor Demian Bichir will join "The Conjuring 2" spin-off "The Nun".
	According to The Hollywood Reporter, Bichir will play a priest named Father Burke in the movie. The priest is ordered by Rome to investigate a mysterious death of a nun.
	Corin Hardy directs "The Nun", while James Wan, who helmed "The Conjuring" and "The Conjuring 2", serves as producer along with Peter Safran.
	Wan also co-writes "The Nun" script with Gary Dauberman. Plot detail is still kept under wraps, but "The Nun" will center on the demon nun which stole viewers' attention in "The Conjuring 2".
	"The Conjuring 2" script originally didn't have the iconic demon nun in it.
	The character was added during re-shoots months before the movie was released, when Wan had an idea to reconcieve a demon.
	The terrifying appearance of the nun helped the movie earn a spectacular USD 320 million at global box office.
	Bichir was nominated for an Oscar for his performance in "A Better Life". His other movie ...

Demian Bichir to star in 'Conjuring 2' Spin-Off 'The Nun'

Actor Pierce Brosnan has refuted rumours that he's in negotiations to play Cable in the upcoming "Deadpool 2".
	The former James Bond actor cleared up the air during a visit to "Jimmy Kimmel Live!", saying, "Not true. Nothing's come my way yet", reported Ace Showbiz.
	When asked about the picture that showed him sitting with Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, he says, "We were sitting, waiting for a plane, the three of us, and the guy said, 'Quick, let's get a photograph,' and I jump in the middle and Mr. Reynolds said, 'Let's do Three Wise Monkeys.' We put it out there and it went viral. I don't lie. They know where to find me, it's just fabricated."
	The second "Deadpool" film is scheduled for 2018. Zazie Beetz is tapped as Domino. "Man of Steel" actor Michael Shannon and "Stranger Things" star David Harbour are in contention to play the main baddie.

Pierce Brosnan not part of 'Deadpool 2'

Pepsi has announced that it is pulling its new TV ad depicting reality star Kendall Jenner leaving a modeling shoot to join a protest march after criticism that it was insensitive.
	The commercial, which was unveiled on Tuesday, showed Jenner yanking off a blonde wig to reveal her dark mane and wiping off her makeup before joining the protesters.
	She hands a can of Pepsi to one of the police officers standing guard, which makes him smile. The marchers then turn joyous.
	People took to social media to say it mocked protests against police violence, reported USA Today.
	In a statement posted on its website, Pepsi said they did not intend to make light of serious issues.
	"Pepsi was trying to project a global message of unity, peace and understanding. Clearly we missed the mark, and we apologize. We did not intend to make light of any serious issue. We are removing the content and halting any further rollout. We also apologize for putting Kendall Jenner in this position," Pepsi said in .

Pepsi pulls controversial Kendall Jenner ad after outcry

Mani Ratnam feels filmmakers at times take too much from the real life and says his upcoming release "Kaatru Veliyidai" is also inspired from people he has come across.
	"Most of it is based on people you know or met. So, there are some tacit real-life inspirations if not apparent. Sometimes, I think filmmakers grab too much from real life. You pick from various sources invariably," he told PTI.
	While Ratnam's previous outing "OK Kanmani" was a contemporary romance-drama centered on live-in relationships, "Kaatru Veliyidai" is a period film in the backdrop of the Indian Air Force.
	"'Kaatru Veliyidai' is not contemporary. It is a period film set in the backdrop of the late '90s. It's more like an intense, emotional relationship drama," says Ratnam.
	The director says he always looks for genuineness in an idea to develop it as a feature on screen.
	"I always look for genuineness. If I feel I can connect with the audience, I will try to develop it. For example, the genesis of ...

Filmmakers grab too much from real life: Mani Ratnam

Actress Shabana Azmi ditched her private car and travelled by the metro instead in order to avoid peak-hour traffic snarls here.
	"Travelling by Delhi Metro from airport to make it in time for an urgent appointment! Its SUPERB.. Clean," Azmi posted on Twitter alongside a photograph.
	The 66-year-old actress later shared an update that she successfully made it to an appointment on time and praised the metro services for helping her do that.
	"Hey guys! Appointment done.

Shabana Azmi takes the metro in Delhi

Former "Friends" star David Schwimmer and his wife Zoe Buckman are taking some time apart from their marriage to evaluate their future.
	The couple, who have five-year-old daughter Cleo together, are taking a break from their six-year marriage and have appealed for support and privacy in order to focus on raising their little girl during their new chapter, reported Us Weekly.
	"It is with great love, respect and friendship that we have decided to take some time apart while we determine the future of our relationship," the couple said in a statement.
	"Our priority is, of course, our daughter's happiness and well being during this challenging time, and so we ask for your support and respect for our privacy as we continue to raise her together and navigate this new chapter for our family."
	Schwimmer, 50, met the 31-year-old photographer when he was directing "Run" in London in 2007, and she relocated from her native UK to be with him in Los Angeles.
	The couple married in 2010. It was .

David Schwimmer, wife Zoe Buckman 'taking time apart'

Toy company Hasbro is planning to make a reboot for "G.I. Joe" movie series, which initially were set to have a sequel.
	In an interview to Los Angeles Times, Hasbro consumer products overseer Simon Waters says, "The world has changed, and I think you're going to see 'G.I. Joe' changing with it. There's going to be a much more contemporary approach to the whole franchise, and that will allow us to develop different characters."
	The feature films based on Hasbro's action figures, titled "G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra" and "G.I. Joe Retaliation", were released in 2009 and 2013 respectively.
	Starring in the first movie were Channing Tatum, Sienna Miller and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, while Dwayne Johnson and Bruce Willis joined the second movie.
	G.I. Joe is a line of Hasbro's action figures which represent U.S. Armed forces.
	There are some branches of them, which include the Action Soldier (U.S. Army), Action Sailor (U.S. Navy), Action Pilot (Air Force) and Action Marine (Marine Corps).

'GI Joe' to get theatrical reboot

Actress Natalie Portman has been spotted with her newborn baby for the first time since she gave birth in February.
	The "Jackie" actress was pictured stepping out with her baby girl, Amalia, in Los Angeles' Los Feliz area, reported Ace Showbiz.
	In some pictures, Natalie was seen keeping her new bundle of joy close to her chest with a black material carrier as she took her to popular walker spot Griffith Park.
	The 35-year-old Israeli-born actress left the stroller at home and carried the baby girl in the sling due to the park's walking trails having a steep gradient.
	Natalie gave birth to Amalia on February 22, just days before the Academy Awards.
	It's the second child for the "Black Swan" star and her dancer husband, Benjamin Millepied.
	Their first child, a son named Aleph, was born in June 2011.
	A year later, Natalie and Benjamin tied the knot in an intimate Jewish ceremony in Big Sur, California.

Natalie Portman steps out with baby Amalia for the first time

Shia LaBeouf's "Man Down" has flopped in the UK during its limited theatrical debut after it reportedly only sold one ticket, raking in 7 pounds when it opened at a cinema in Burnley over the weekend.
	The movie revolves around a soldier searching for his estranged son and battling PTSD after his return from Afghanistan.
	Directed by Dito Montile, it's also supported by the likes of Gary Oldman, Jai Courtney and Kate Mara, reported Ace Showbiz.
	The film premiered at 2016 Venice Film Festival before playing at the Toronto International Film Festival and heading to US theatres in December.
	It fared much better in the US, collecting an estimated USD 454,490. It's now available for video on demand and will be released on DVD and Blu-ray next month.

Shia LaBeouf's 'Man Down' sells only one ticket in UK

Christian Bale, Steve Carell and Amy Adams are reportedly in talks to star in untitled Dick Cheney biopic directed by Adam McKay.
	Bale may play the former vice president of United States, while Adams is on board to play Lynne Cheney. Carell, meanwhile, is reportedly in talks to play former US congressman Donald Rumsfeld, reported Variety.
	McKay will helm the movie from his own screenplay. Gary Sanchez Productions and Brad Pitt's Plan B are set to produce.
	Producers and studio plan to film the biopic sometime in spring for an award-season push.
	Cheney was the CEO of Halliburton Company before becoming vice president under George W. Bush between 2001 and 2009.
	Prior to becoming the CEO of Halliburton, Cheney served in the administrations of Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford and George H.W. Bush.
	Bale teamed up with McKay in Oscar-nominated "The Big Short" in 2015. He will next be seen in historical drama "The Promise" and western movie "Hostiles".
	Carell, meanwhile, has finished filming 

Christian Bale, Amy Adams to star in Dick Cheney biopic

Actress Alyssa Milano has criticised First Lady Melania Trump for wearing two diamond rings in her official first lady portrait.
	The Charmed alum, 44, took to Twitter to voice her opinion on the photo.
	"You look beautiful, but you could feed many of the impoverished in our country with your rings," she tweeted.
	The White House released FLOTUS' portrait on Monday, April 3.
	In it, the 49-year-old former model (married to President Donald Trump since 2005) is dressed in a black Dolce & Gabbana jacket with an embellished silk scarf.
	Melania gives the camera a smoldering look with her arms crossed to reveal the enormous 25-carat ring that her husband reportedly gave her on their 10th wedding anniversary in 2015.
	The Slovenia native also has an expensive-looking ring on her other hand.
	Milano, who endorsed Bernie Sanders during the 2016 Democratic primary, wasn't the first to criticize Melania's choice of jewellery. Some social media users thought the ring was too prominent in ...

Alyssa Milano slams Melania Trump for huge rings in portrait

Kanye West's album "The Life of Pablo" has become the eighth LP by the rapper to achieve the platinum status.
	The news comes in almost a year after the release of his album. A representative for the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) confirmed the certification to Billboard.
	Kanye's label Def Jam says the project is the first-ever streaming-only set to go platinum.
	On the other hand, Billboard reported in April last year that "TLOP" was available for sale on his official website after its February release.
	The album secured the number one spot on the Billboard 200 after 70 per cent of its debut earnings accounted from streaming.
	The star-studded LP featured artists including Chance the Rapper, The Weeknd, Rihanna, Chris Brown, Frank Ocean and more.

Kanye West's 'The Life of Pablo' album goes platinum

Writer-producer Shonda Rhimes says be it television or films, the manner in which women are portrayed onscreen "must be challenged".
	The creator of "Grey's Anatomy", who has teamed up with Dove's newly launched Real Beauty Productions, believes in telling the stories of who people really are in all their truth, reported Harper's Bazaar.
	"I have always told stories to show us who we really are - our real human truths. The way women are depicted on our screens-big and small-must be challenged," Rhimes said in a statement.
	The writer, 46, is taking on a creative director role, will lead an entirely female studio crew to produce women's personal stories.
	"I am personally eager to see the real and unexpected stories women will share with us," she said.

The way women are depicted must be challenged: Shonda Rhimes

Steven Moffat says he is surprised by a surging debate on the sexuality of character Bill Potts from the show "Doctor Who" and feels the "fuss" must stop.
	The 55-year-old writer says the team has not gone forward with the decision to hog the limelight but because it is the need of the hour, reported The Independent.
	"We are not expecting any kind of round of applause or pat on the back. That is the minimum of representation you should have on television. The correct response would be: 'What took you so long?'
	"It is important we don't make a big fuss of this in a children's show that communicates directly with children. You don't want young kids who regard themselves as boring and normal and happen to fancy their own gender, we don't want them to feel as if they are some kind of special case," Moffat told an audience, according to the BBC.
	Last week, actress Pearl Mackie, who plays Doctor Who's new companion, Potts, confirmed that her character will be openly gay.

Moffatt surprised by fuss on Doctor Who character's sexuality

Singer Chris Martin made a surprise stop to meet a fan suffering from cancer before a concert in Philippines.
	The Coldplay frontman spent some quality time with Ken Santiago, a medical student at the University of the Philippines Manila who is suffering from stage four cancer, according to Billboard.
	Santiago wanted to attend the concert and even woke up early one day to buy a platinum ticket but his condition did not allow him to go to the show, reported ABS-CBN News.
	To help him, Santiago's older brother Kheil penned an open letter on Facebook asking for help in reaching out to the band.
	The message spread across and found its way to Rhizza Pascua, the head of Music Management International, the organiser of the Coldplay concert in Manila.
	Pascua played an important role in organising Martin's visit to the hospital.
	After the visit, he also tweeted on behalf on Ken to thank the "Magic" singer, "Chris Martin, you are an angel!!! Thank you for making Ken very happy!! #youKENdoit 

Chris Martin surprises sick fan before show in Philippines

Model-actress Olivia Culpo-actress has credited Victoria Beckham for inspiring several women, including her.
	Culpo, 24, has taken to social media to praise the 42-year-old fashion designer for being able to balance her successful career and fashion houses with her family life, and she has described the fashion mogul as a "Girl Boss".
	"So excited that @VictoriaBeckham for @Target launches April 9th. I've always found Victoria so inspiring because of the way she balances a family life with her career. She's the ultimate #GIRLBOSS in my opinion (sic)," Culpo posted.
	And the "The Other woman" actress can't wait for the former Spice Girls band member - who was known as Posh Spice when she was in the iconic girl group - to launch her womenswear and childrenswear collections for Target this month, because she loves the floral prints.
	"And I'm absolutely loving these florals for Spring!!!!!! Can't wait to see this collection in Target #VBxTarget #ad (sic).

Olivia Culpo admires Victoria Beckham

Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg have been roped in to pen down the screen adaptation of comic book "Invincible".
	The duo have been approached to write the movie script for Robert Kirkman's comic book, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
	Both Rogen and Goldberg released a joint statement which read, "No matter how much damage it causes our bodies, minds, and our most intimate relationships with those we love, we will not rest until 'Invincible' is as great a movie as it deserves to be."
	Rogen and Goldberg will also direct and produce alongside Kirkman, who is also producing under his Skybound Entertainment with colleagues David Alpert and Bryan and Sean Furst.
	The project will see Rogen and Goldberg reunite once again - when they worked together on "This Is the End" and "The Interview".

Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg to write adaptation of 'Invincible'

Musician Paul Weller says guitar music is in an insipid state with only a few individuals honing their craft.
	The 58-year-old former Jam frontman struggles to think of many rock bands that have caught his attention lately and says he is more of a fan of hip-hop like Kendrick Lamar, with the exception of singer/songwriter Lucy Rose and his pals in Syd Arthur and Savoy Motel, reported NME magazine.
	"I find it insipid at the moment. I can't think of any guitar bands, English bands anyway, at the moment. I quite like an American band called Savoy Motel; I like their last record. And Syd Arthur I really love - they're mates as well, I really like them," Paul says.
	"Lucy Rose has got a new album coming out in the next few months that's really great. There are a lot of great individual records and individuals really.

Paul Weller slams modern guitar music

"The Great Gatsby" star Tobey Maguire is in talks to make his directorial debut on the long-awaited film adaptation of Jo Nesbo's "Blood on Snow".
	According to The Hollywood Reporter, the 41-year-old actor - who voices a character in new animation "The Boss Baby" - is to step behind the camera for the first time on the film, which is inspired by the novella.
	This development has been sitting on the shelf for years after rumours that Leonardo DiCaprio was interested in the adaptation of the 2013 book. However, the project fell through due to a scheduling conflict.
	Now Tobey's production company Material Pictures and Lawrence Grey's Grey Matter Productions have taken up the rights and it is rumoured they are developing the idea.
	Grey Matter's Ben Everard along with Jo's own agent Niclas Salomonsson will be executive producers of the movie.
	Tobey is also producing Robin Bissell's civil rights drama "The Best of Enemies" starring Taraji P. Henson.

Tobey Maguire to make directorial debut

Actress Melanie Griffiths says her friend Kris Jenner has been trying to set her up on dates with guys she thinks she'll like.
	The 59-year-old actress has been single for almost three years since she separated from her husband Antonio Banderas - whom she divorced in December 2015 - but Kris has been setting her up on dates to bring some romance into her life.
	In an interview with Porter Magazine, Melanie - who has been married three times, first to Don Johnson, then to Steven Bauer and then Antonio - says, "She's (Kris') been trying. I mean, it's weird."
	Melanie and the "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" matriarch bonded after being introduced to each other by Kris' daughter Khloe Kardashian, who shares trainer Gunnar Peterson, with Melanie and realised they had lots in common.
	"We became best friends. She is so much fun, so smart, so normal and so loving. She is unbelievable, like when I had my back operation, she was there bringing me chopped salad. We went to Aspen together last 

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